problems. Optimization technique, probability and stochastic processes, physical and biological applications, hierarchies and priorities, computer-aided modeling and problem solving will be covered. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MAT 495: Topics in Mathematics. This course requires intensive examination of a mathematical topic chosen by a faculty member in Mathematics. This course will involve intensive reading, presentation, and discussion, as well as writing. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MSC 111: Math & Sciences Excel Laboratory. Peer-lead team learning approach to intensive interdisciplinary problem solving. (two hours of laboratory per week) Graded Pass/Fail. Co-requisite: BIO 111, BIO 210, CHE 101, CHE 102, MAT 115, MAT 120, MAT 131, PHY 207, PHY 208, PHY 211, or PHY 212 and consent of instructor or record. Credit: 1 semester hour.

MSC 371: Introduction to Research I. This course teaches students the skills that are required for performing scientific research. Credit: 1 semester hour.

MSC 372: Introduction to Research II. This course teaches students the skills that are required for performing scientific research. Credit: 1 semester hour.

MGT 301: Principles of Management. Fundamental principles underlying the management of business enterprises, based on planning, organizing, supervising, and controlling various functional activities. Prerequisites: ACC 201, BUA 204 and ECO 201, all with grades of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 352: Supply Chain Management. An examination of 21st century supply chain management, strategic logistics, logistics partnering, integrated logistics systems, and materials sourcing. Prerequisite: MGT 301. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 355: Production Management. A practical tutorial on the effective management of factors of production, design and delivery of goods and services. Topics include design paradigms, materials selection models, production design and management, lean, end-of-life strategies and quality strategies and standards. Prerequisites: MGT 301. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 433: Human Resources Management. An examination of strategic human capital advantage. Topics include: job analyses, job design, recruitment, training and development, EEOC, ADA, and other legal, practical and competitive issues and constraints relevant to a firm's HR practices and policies. Prerequisite: MGT 301. Credit: 3 semester hours.

relevant to a firm's HR practices and policies. Prerequisite: MGT 301. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 460: Human Behavior in Organizations. An analysis of the behavior of persons in organizational settings, including personality, values, motivation, leadership, authority in groups, and informal groups. Prerequisite: MGT 301. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 465: Entrepreneurship. A study of small-business management, entrepreneurship and problems of organizing and operating a small business. Prerequisite: MGT 301 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 480: Management Internship. Off-campus, on-the-job employment related to the discipline of management. Prerequisite: MGT 301 and junior or senior status and consent of chairperson. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 490: Business Capstone. Capstone seminar. Course format provides students with experience in student integration of their specialization – specific and general business content knowledge to think creatively to generate new ideas and model novel problems. Prerequisite: Final semester senior standing and consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 497: Contemporary Topics in Management. An exploration of contemporary topics in business management. May be repeated for credit for different topics (maximum of nine credit hours). Examples of topics include lean, green, and sigma, global competitiveness, sustainable business practice, team management, leadership or other current issues. Prerequisites: MGT 301. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 499: Independent Study in Management. Research and in-depth study of a particular management concept or problem under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior classification and consent of the chairperson. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Examines the design and alignment of HR architecture with the firm's business-model. Topics include: operational competencies, human capital development, employment relationships, employee mobility, compensation, work groups, knowledge workers, and inter-firm learning. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 555: Operations Management. Study of management decision making in production and operations. Quantitative techniques are utilized to promote an organization's competitive advantage. Credit: 3 semester hours.

MGT 560: Human Behavior in Organizations. An analysis of the behavior of persons in organizational settings, including personality, values, motivation,