2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 1751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 1752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 1753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 2230 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II


    4 Semester Hours
    Integration techniques; applications of the integral; the properties of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric; inverse trigonometric functions; indeterminate forms; improper integrals;; an introduction to infinite series

    Prerequisites: MATH 1220  or a minimum ACT mathematics subscore of 28, SAT subscore of 630, or SAT revised subscore of 650
  
  • MATH 2240 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III


    4 Semester Hours
    A continuation of MATH 2230  Infinite series, partial derivatives,; multiple integrals; their applications

    Prerequisites: MATH 2230  
  
  • MATH 2310 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematics


    4 Semester Hours
    Topics include logic; proofs, set theory, relations, functions,; cardinality

    Prerequisites: MATH 1220  or a minimum ACT mathematics subscore of 28, SAT subscore of 630, or SAT revised subscore of 650
  
  • MATH 2750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 2751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 2752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 2753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 2801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MATH 2850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MATH 3530 - Mathematical Modeling


    4 Semester Hours
    This course introduces the basic ideas of mathematical modeling; analyzes several models in natural; social sciences in detail, including models on arms races, single-species populations, voting procedures, cultural stability,; game theory

    Prerequisites: MATH 2230 
  
  • MATH 3540 - Differential Equations


    4 Semester Hours
    An introduction to ordinary differential equations, emphasizing equations of first; second order; linear differential equations of higher order; applications to physics, chemistry; medicine

    Prerequisites: MATH 2230 
  
  • MATH 3560 - Discrete Structures


    4 Semester Hours
    Topics covered include predicate logic, algorithms, modular arithmetic, counting techniques, recurrence relations, principle of inclusion-exclusion, graph theory,; trees This course is the same as CSCI 3500 

    Prerequisites: MATH 2230  
  
  • MATH 3570 - Numerical Analysis


    4 Semester Hours
    Solutions of non-linear equations; systems of linear equations; error analysis; numerical integration; differentiation; solution of differential equations; interpolation; approximation Offered occasionally

  
  • MATH 3580 - Complex Variables


    4 Semester Hours
    Topics include complex numbers, sets,; functions; limits; continuity; analytic functions; Cauchy theorems; integrals; Taylor; Laurent series; residues;; contour integration

    Prerequisites: MATH 2240 
  
  • MATH 3620 - Number Theory


    4 Semester Hours
    Prime numbers; their distribution, divisibility properties of the integers, Diophantine equations; their applications, theory of congruencies, Fermat’s Theorem, quadratic reciprocity,; the historical background in which the subject evolved

    Prerequisites: MATH 2310 
  
  • MATH 3650 - Linear Algebra


    4 Semester Hours
    Systems of linear equations with emphasis on the Gauss-Jordan technique, invertible matrices, determinants, geometric vectors with applications to analytic geometry, physics, real finite dimensional vector spaces with applications through linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, orthogonal diagonalization,; symmetric matrices

    Prerequisites: MATH 2230 
  
  • MATH 3700 - Undergraduate Research


    4 Semester Hours
    Research in special areas under the guidance of the instructor

  
  • MATH 3701 - Undergraduate Research


    1 Semester Hours
    Research in special areas under the guidance of the instructor

  
  • MATH 3702 - Undergraduate Research


    2 Semester Hours
    Research in special areas under the guidance of the instructor

  
  • MATH 3703 - Undergraduate Research


    3 Semester Hours
    Research in special areas under the guidance of the instructor

  
  • MATH 3750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 3751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 3752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 3753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 3801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MATH 3850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MATH 3851 - Internship


    1 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MATH 3852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MATH 3853 - Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MATH 4000 - Financial Mathematics


    4 Semester Hours
    MATH-4000 is an introductory course in financial mathematics. Students engage with the advanced concepts of mathematics utilized by the financial industry. After successful completion of the courses, students understand and are able to perform calculations pertaining to present and future values of different types of cash flows.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2240 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III   
  
  • MATH 4510 - Mathematical Statistics


    4 Semester Hours
    Topics include sample spaces, discrete; continuous probability distributions, independence; conditional probability, properties of distributions of discrete; random variables, moment-generating functions, sampling distributions,; parameter estimation

    Prerequisites: MATH 2240 ; MATH 2310 
  
  • MATH 4620 - Abstract Algebra


    4 Semester Hours
    A rigorous treatment of groups, rings, ideals, isomorphisms,; homomorphisms, integral domains,; fields

    Prerequisites: MATH 2310 
  
  • MATH 4630 - Real Analysis


    4 Semester Hours
    A rigorous treatment of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration,; convergence in n-dimensional Euclidean spaces

    Prerequisites: MATH 2310 ; MATH 2240 
  
  • MATH 4640 - Graph Theory


    4 Semester Hours
    A theoretical study of trees, connectivity, Eulerian graphs, Hamiltonian graphs, planarity, colorability,; extremal graph theory

  
  • MATH 4660 - Topology


    4 Semester Hours
    Consideration of topological spaces, including metric spaces, product spaces,; quotient spaces; separation axioms; connectedness; compactness;; continuous functions

    Prerequisites: MATH 2310 
  
  • MATH 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 4751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 4752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 4753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MATH 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MATH 4902 - Senior Seminar


    2 Semester Hours
    Reading; research in advanced mathematics; group; individual presentations both oral; written; preparation for comprehensive examination; opportunities to expand understanding of topics of interest to the individual student

  
  • MATH 4912 - Senior Seminar


    2 Semester Hours
    Reading; research in advanced mathematics; group; individual presentations both oral; written; preparation for comprehensive examination; opportunities to expand understanding of topics of interest to the individual student


Management

  
  • MGMT HI - Honors I in Management


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • MGMT HII - Honors II in Management


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • MGMT 2000 - Introduction to Management


    4 Semester Hours
    Provides an introduction to the arts; sciences of management Theories of organization structure, communication,; managerial decision making are addressed Particular emphasis is given to organizational behavior Additionally, a detailed analysis is made of the planning, organizing, leading,; controlling functions Sophomore standing is required to register for this class

  
  • MGMT 2000Y - International Business - Latin America


    4 Semester Hours
    This is an intense course that requires students to travel; live in Latin America for at least a two week period Students are required to assess; understand geographic, environmental, economic, social-cultural, political,; legal factors that impact the business environment of Latin America The course include 6 hours of formal classroom instruction at Millsaps College before departure for the region; an addt’l 38 hours of classroom instruction once in the region In addition to the classroom instruction, the course provides experiential learning opportunities by requiring students to participate in field trips that expose them to the history; culture of the region, as well as to various leaders of business, industry,; government

  
  • MGMT 2020 - International Business - Latin America


    4 Semester Hours
    This is an intense course that requires students to travel; live in Latin America for at least a two-week period Students are required to assess; understand geographic, environmental, economic, social-cultural, political,; legal factors that impact the business environment of Latin America The course includes six hours of formal classroom instruction at Millsaps College before departure for the region,; an additional 38 hours of classroom instruction once in the region In addition to the classroom instruction, the course provides experiential learning opportunities by requiring students to participate in field trips that expose them to the history; culture of the region, as well as to various leaders of business, industry,; government

  
  • MGMT 3020 - Managerial Ethics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course is intended to help students recognize the ethical dilemmas that employees; managers typically face in day-to-day dealings with colleagues, subordinates, bosses, customers, the public,; other stakeholders,; to provide ethical frameworks for evaluating alternative courses of action The emphasis of the course will be on managerial decisions, including those that students are likely to encounter in the early stages of their careers

  
  • MGMT 3030 - International Management


    4 Semester Hours
    Introduction to behavioral; human resources issues facing managers of multinational corporations Students will evaluate the effectiveness of various management practices; techniques when applied across the globe Topics include culture, leadership, decision making, communication, motivation,; employee development, selection,; repatriation

    Prerequisites: MGMT 2000 
  
  • MGMT 3030EI - International Management Abroad


    4 Semester Hours
    Introduction to behavioral; human resources issues facing managers of multinational corporations Students will evaluate the effectiveness of various management practices; techniques when applied across the globe Topics include culture, leadership, decision making, communication, motivation,; employee development, selection,; repatriation

    Prerequisites: MGMT 2000 
  
  • MGMT 3040 - Organizational Behavior


    4 Semester Hours
    This course explores human behavior in organizational settings using theories from multiple disciplines including psychology, social psychology,; management Examines how theories can be applied to create a positive work environment; improve worker morale; productivity Junior standing is required to register for this class

  
  • MGMT 3802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGMT 3852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGMT 4010 - International Business


    4 Semester Hours
    Focuses on issues; problems facing managers whose firms do business abroad The strategic issues, operational practices,; external relations of multinational companies are analyzed through cases that bridge individual functional areas

    Prerequisites: MGIS 3000 ; MRKT 3000 ; FINC 3000 ; ADMN 3000 
  
  • MGMT 4010EI - International Business Abroad


    4 Semester Hours
    Focuses on issues; problems facing managers whose firms do business abroad The strategic issues, operational practices,; external relations of multinational companies are analyzed through cases that bridge individual functional areas

    Prerequisites: MGIS 3000 ; MRKT 3000 ; FINC 3000 ; ADMN 3000 
  
  • MGMT 4020 - Human Resource Management


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses contemporary human resource challenges arising out of the social, economic,; governmental environments in which organizations operate Topics include the changing role of the human resource department in organizations, building; developing a competent workforce, issues in international human resource management, cultural diversity in the workplace,; the changing nature of labor relations Junior standing is required to register for this class

  
  • MGMT 4030 - Group Behavior


    4 Semester Hours
    The course explores the current theories; empirical findings about the formation, structure, development,; influence of groups The course is designed to explain why groups form; how group processes affect individual behavior; group performance The course is intended to 1) extend the student’s knowledge of group theory; 2) enhance the ability to work with; manage groups

  
  • MGMT 4040 - Managing Cultural Differences


    4 Semester Hours
    MGMT 4040 will focus on identifying problems and opportunities related to motivating people, structuring projects, and developing strategy in modern organizations as they build connections with people of diverse cultural backgrounds both within the organization and from around the world. Students will develop insights as how to address both the positive and negative issues associated with cultural differences.

  
  • MGMT 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGMT 4751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGMT 4752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGMT 4753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGMT 4770 - Int’l Lessons in Leadership


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • MGMT 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGMT 4801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGMT 4802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGMT 4803 - Directed Study


    3 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGMT 4850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGMT 4851 - Internship


    1 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGMT 4852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGMT 4853 - Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGMT 4900 - Business Strategy


    4 Semester Hours
    This course takes a searching look at the major components of strategy from an upper-level management perspective Using case studies; simulations, this course provides a learning laboratory that integrates the knowledge; skills learned in the core courses of each function

    Prerequisites: MGIS 3000 ; MRKT 3000 ; FINC 3000 ; ADMN 3000 

Management Information Systems

  
  • MGIS HI - Honors I Management Information Systems


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • MGIS HII - Honors II Management Info Systems


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • MGIS 3000 - Management Information Systems


    4 Semester Hours
    This course focuses on breadth of coverage rather than depth in any particular area The topics covered include the strategic role of IT, computer hardware; applications, managing IT-related organizational change, systems analysis; development, databases, networking, electronic commerce,; an introduction to the field of analytics

    Prerequisites: MATH 1150  or QMGT 1150 ; Junior standing or permission of the instructor required to register for this class
  
  • MGIS 3020 - E-Commerce


    4 Semester Hours
    This course explores the e-commerce concept in the computer lab with focus on its business processes, opportunities, limitations, issues,; risks Modules on creating web pages, working with XML,and web programming with Java will be included

    Prerequisites: CSCI 1010 ; Junior Standing
  
  • MGIS 3110 - Business Networks and the Internet


    4 Semester Hours
    Provides those responsible for technology management, strategic planning,; various aspects of organizational management with an understanding of networking, electronic communications,; the Internet Topics will be covered from the management perspective; will include LAN, WAN, hubs, servers, various systems configurations,; Internet technologies with emphasis on implications for management Junior standing is required to register for this class

  
  • MGIS 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGIS 4751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGIS 4752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGIS 4753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • MGIS 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGIS 4801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGIS 4802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGIS 4803 - Directed Study


    3 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • MGIS 4850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGIS 4851 - Internship


    1 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGIS 4852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • MGIS 4853 - Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.


Military Science

  
  • MLSC 403 - Seminar on Leadership


    3 Semester Hours
    Class at JSU

  
  • MLSC 1011 - Challenges in Leadership I


    1 Semester Hours
    This course provides an introduction to leadership, character development, military operations; skills,; the Army’s continually changing role in the world Course goals are accomplished through lecture, field trips, guest speakers,; films

    Prerequisites: MLSC 1031 
    Corequisite: MLSC 1031 
  
  • MLSC 1021 - Challenges in Leadership II


    1 Semester Hours
    This course provides an introduction to leadership, character development, military operations; skills,; the Army’s continually changing role in the world Course goals are accomplished through lecture, field trips, guest speakers,; films

    Prerequisites: MLSC 1041 
    Corequisite: MLSC 1041 
  
  • MLSC 1031 - Challenges in Leadership Lab I


    1 Semester Hours
    Students will demonstrate knowledge of subjects taught in lecture; additional topics taught in the lab through hands-on training Emphasis is on developing leadership skills, physical fitness,; military knowledge Students participate in physical fitness activities a minimum of one hour each week to learn the fundamentals of experience,; gain aerobic; muscular fitness

    Prerequisites: MLSC 1011 
    Corequisite: MLSC 1011 
  
  • MLSC 1041 - Challenges Leadership Lab II


    1 Semester Hours
    Students will demonstrate knowledge of subjects taught in lecture; additional topics taught in the lab through hands-on training Emphasis is on developing leadership skills, physical fitness,; military knowledge Students participate in physical fitness activities a minimum of one hour each week to learn the fundamentals of experience,; gain aerobic; muscular fitness

    Prerequisites: MLSC 1021 
    Corequisite: MLSC 1021 
  
  • MLSC 2011 - Leadership Development


    1 Semester Hours
    Students learn proven leadership techniques; develop their own working leadership philosophy style Prepares students for leadership roles

    Prerequisites: MLSC 2031 
    Corequisite: MLSC 2031 
  
  • MLSC 2021 - Basic Military Skills I


    1 Semester Hours
    Emphasis is on refining leader skills, oral communication,; military skills including map reading, orienteering,; small unit tactics Prepares students for the advanced military science courses

    Prerequisites: MLSC 2041 
    Corequisite: MLSC 2041 
  
  • MLSC 2031 - Basic Military Skills Lab I


    1 Semester Hours
    Students demonstrate knowledge of subjects taught in lecture through hands-on experience Emphasis is on developing leader; military skills,; enhancing military knowledge Students participate in physical fitness activities a minimum of two hours each week to learn the fundamentals of exercise,; gain aerobic; muscular fitness

    Prerequisites: MLSC 2011 
    Corequisite: MLSC 2011 
 

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