Jun 26, 2024  
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


NOTE: Certain courses and programs require the use and/or handling of hazardous materials or equipment. Students are expected to follow all safety instructions and to take the required safety precautions including, but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during the course or program to prevent incidences of injury to self or other students.

 

Communication Disorders

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • CDIS 4860 - Seminar in School Speech Language Pathology

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CDIS 4550  and CDIS 4560 , prior semester application, and approval by faculty. Covers topics appropriate to the implementation of federal, state, and local laws that affect service-delivery of speech-language and hearing in the school setting. Study of best practices in service delivery, school, culture, working with parents, and how to integrate related services such as speech-language and hearing intervention into the academic environment.


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Computer Science

  
  
  
  • CSCI 1160 - Introduction to Computing: A Multimedia Approach

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Sufficient background in algebra. Computer science concepts and computer software development using a multimedia approach to program development. Algorithms, programming, and documentation of media computation problems including modifying, editing, and creating picture and sound files. Explores computer science hardware and software terminology. Counts toward a Computer Science major or minor upon successful completion with a grade of A or B and approval by Computer Science chair. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours.


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  • CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730  with a grade of C or better or Math ACT of 26 or better or Calculus placement test score of 73 or better. The first of a two-semester sequence using a high-level language; language constructs and simple data structures such as arrays and strings. Emphasis on problem solving using the language and principles of structured software development. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hour.


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  • CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730  with a grade of C or better or Math ACT of 26 or better or Calculus placement test score of 73 or better. A continuation of CSCI 1170. Topics include introductory object-oriented programming techniques, software engineering principles, records, recursion, pointers, stacks and queues, linked lists, trees, and sorting and searching. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours.


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  • CSCI 3033 - Computer Languages: Java

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3110  or consent of instructor. An opportunity for a Computer Science major or minor to gain experience and training in a secondary language. Covers the syntax, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and selected applications of a language. Credit will not be given toward a Computer Science major or minor if credit has been received for the same language in another course. Credit in secondary computer languages is limited to 3 hours for the major or minor.


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  • CSCI 3037 - Computer Languages: Visual Programming

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3110  or consent of instructor. An opportunity for a Computer Science major or minor to gain experience and training in a secondary language. Covers the syntax, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and selected applications of a language. Credit will not be given toward a Computer Science major or minor if credit has been received for the same language in another course. Credit in secondary computer languages is limited to 3 hours for the major or minor.


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  • CSCI 3038 - Computer Languages: Python

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3110  or consent of instructor. An opportunity for a Computer Science major or minor to gain experience and training in a secondary language. Covers the syntax, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and selected applications of a language. Credit will not be given toward a Computer Science major or minor if credit has been received for the same language in another course. Credit in secondary computer languages is limited to 3 hours for the major or minor.


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  • CSCI 4600 - Independent Study in Computer Science

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor. Students wishing to enroll must submit a written course/topic proposal to the department prior to the semester in which CSCI 4600 is taken. Proposal must be approved prior to taking the course. At the course conclusion, each enrollee must submit a written report to the department. May count up to 3 hours toward Computer Science major.


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Concrete Industry Management

  
  
  
  
  
  • CIM 2500 - Road Construction Problem Solving and Decision Making

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Study of various problem solving and decision making methodologies as well as best-known customer service practices. Upon successful completion of this course, student will have a working knowledge of how to quickly analyze the situation and resolve it by using superior communication and negotiation skills.


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  • CIM 3070 - Site Planning, Layout, and Preparation

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites:    and General Education Math requirement. Activities required to successfully prepare a site for concrete work. Includes initial site investigation, surveying, groundwork, subbase preparation, and elevations. Exposes students to modern technological tools and methods such the use of GPS, EDM, and lasers. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.


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  • CIM 3200 - Concrete Project Estimating

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:   and General Education Math Requirement. Project drawings to prepare both basic and detailed estimates. Activities include practice implementing the printreading, estimating, and other skills acquired using actual sets of finished drawings. Projects will become more complicated as the semester progresses and will include below-grade, flatwork, and above-grade examples.


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  • CIM 3310 - Road Construction Internship I

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. This 400-hour, hands-on training will consist of working with earth moving equipment, pavers, compaction equipment, milling and cutting equipment, crushing equipment, recycling/stabilizing equipment, below grade construction. Trained MTSU faculty and industry professionals will lead this effort and put the interns through highly structured training program.


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  • CIM 3320 - Road Construction Internship II

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. This 400-hour, hands-on training will further enhance the training received in CIM 3310 . It will consist of working with earth moving equipment, pavers, compaction equipment, milling and cutting equipment, crushing equipment, recycling/stabilizing equipment, below grade construction. Trained industry professionals will lead this effort and put the interns through highly structured training program. This training will take place at the participant’s dealer location.


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  • CIM 4050 - Management of Concrete Products: Ordering and Delivering

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:  . Provides student with basic understanding on managing order and delivery processes common to all concrete products. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Key differences in the order and delivery functions of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, pre-cast concrete, pre-stress concrete, and concrete pipe supplemented by product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.


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  • CIM 4060 - Management of Concrete Products: Production Facilities

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3100 . Provides student with basic understanding of managing the manufacturing process common to all concrete products production facilities. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Review of key differences in manufacturing process of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, precast concrete, pre-stress concrete, and concrete pipe explained through product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.


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  • CIM 4070 - Concrete Contracting Personnel Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CIM declared major and senior standing. Application of personnel management techniques in the contracting business. Emphasis on adapting management styles to various employee personality traits, training techniques, personal management, effective and efficient management of equipment and other resources, and leadership development.
     


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  • CIM 4200 - Senior Concrete Lab

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites:   and senior standing.  Opportunity for students to gain in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of concrete and cement chemistry in a laboratory environment. The student will be evaluated by his/her ability to investigate a concrete situation and resolve the issue with a laboratory project. Graded activities include in-class exercises, written reports, and oral presentations. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory.


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  • CIM 4700 - Global Concrete Production and Construction Technologies

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. EXL course that Includes a detailed look and hands-on experience in the concrete and construction industries in another part of the world. Classroom lectures include theoretical concepts and cultural expectations during travel; training portion allows students to apply the knowledge while working in a different culture and part of the world.


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  • CIM 4800 - Special Problems in Concrete Industry Management

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Permission of department and declared CIM major. Opportunity to pursue projects of individual interest in concrete industry management. Projects may be technical and/or managerial in nature and may require any combination of literature reviews, lab work, field studies, and other research methods. A faculty member will approve a formally submitted proposal for the study, supervise progress, and grade a report and a presentation which are required upon completion of the project. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of undergraduate credit.


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Construction Management Technology

  
  • CMT 1100 - Introduction to Construction Systems

    3 credit hours
    Introduces the major systems encountered when managing construction. Includes those operations of the residential and commercial construction industry, their similarities and how they differ in scope and daily practice. Basic entry-level plan reading skills, specifications, estimating and scheduling concepts incorporated as part of the business management functions pertaining to the construction industry. Seminar style to include student research, guest lecturers, and potential site visits. Required for graduation in Construction Management and should be taken prior to beginning CM upper-division coursework.


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  • CMT 3150 - Residential Building Construction and Materials I

    3 credit hours
    Introduces the residential construction industry. Includes basic fundamentals, terminology, materials, current methods, techniques, and associated problems. Recommended for those desiring general knowledge of residential construction or who plan to work in the construction industry. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.


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  • CMT 3155 - Land Development and Residential Building

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of department. Online course for land development and infrastructure layout. House plans, methods, and techniques used in building conventional structure. Recommended for those desiring general knowledge as a consumer of residential construction. (Required for Electrical Construction Management concentration. Land Development/Residential Building Construction Management major or minor students cannot use this course to replace CMT 3150 .)


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  • CMT 3195 - Sustainable Construction

    3 credit hours
    Introduces current green building technologies and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Green Building Guidelines and other green build programs. Also covers the impact of the building industry on the environment and how that impact can be minimized by the use of green technology.


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  • CMT 3210 - Residential Codes, Regulations, Specifications, and Plan Reading

    3 credit hours
    The residential and subdivision infrastructure construction language for plan reading, codes, regulations, and specifications. Lectures and hands-on activities. Industry will provide guest lecturers and show examples of some of their work in the field. Students will be required to visit architects, city and county codes department representatives, and contractors during the semester.


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