May 14, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MLS 3310 - Advanced Immunohematology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Advanced blood banking theory and specialized procedures as they pertain to transfusion, quality assurance and regulatory issues pertaining to Transfusion Medicine. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
  
  • MLS 3312 - Clinical Laboratory Immunology and Virology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course provides MLS students with clinical immunology theory and simulated laboratory experience necessary to prepare students for a career in a clinical laboratory setting. The course will be divided into four sections: basic concepts in immunology, clinical immunology techniques, immune related disease states, and diagnostic virology and will focus heavily on clinical immunology laboratory methods as well as in-depth clinical immunology techniques applicable for the clinical laboratory sciences student. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 3313 - Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Correlation of medical laboratory hematology and hemostasis with emphasis on hematopathology specialized procedures and hematological abnormalities in human cellular components. Routine and specialized coagulation procedures will also be used to detect hemorrhagic and thrombotic problems.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 3314 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This problem-solving oriented course presents the correlation of clinical chemistry test results to organ-related diseases, such as renal, hepatic, and endocrine diseases. The students will learn how to use clinical correlation as a quality assurance tool to detect patient testing errors. Students also learn about and evaluate the new diagnostic technology available to medical laboratories, as well as learning how to select, evaluate, design, perform, and document CLIA-88 acceptable validations studies on new chemistry instrumentation or analytical methods. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory to include workload management, designing and implementing standards for quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, and investigative concepts related to new method and instrument evaluation, selection, and validation. Additionally, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology studies are presented.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 3302 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 3316 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course begins with a comprehensive review of introductory clinical bacteriology and mycology, along with a culture site approach to clinical bacteriology for the laboratory identification of pathogens by traditional manual methods. Diagnostic molecular biology of infectious microorganisms will also be covered and will include background of nucleic acid chemistry along with current molecular methodologies of detection.  Pre/Co-requisite: MICR 3305  or MICR 3603 .
    Note: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4409 - Clinical Correlation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course will enable students to better integrate material from all the major medical laboratory science disciplines including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. The case studies presented will also include information about the pathophysiology, etiology and epidemiology. Students will correlate results with disease states, and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills based on real scenarios. Students will also develop skills on how to write and present a case study of their own based on an assigned disease, which will include data gathered from all disciplines and will be presented to the class. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4410 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem online

    This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority.  The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives.  The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact, and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
  
  • MLS 4411 - MLS Simulated Laboratory I

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Foundational principles for establishing a simulated working laboratory in which students refine technical skills, problem identification and solving, refine work-load management and decision-making skills, development of strategies for managing and implementing the rules and regulations that govern medical laboratory testing.
    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4412 - MLS Simulated Laboratory II

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    A continuation of project-based applications set forth in MLS 4411 . Students staff a simulated medical laboratory and assume responsibilities associated with all facets of laboratory operations. Clinical and academic faculty serve as advisors/managers to each team of students. The process develops team building skills critical to the modern health care setting. MLS 4411  expands to examine issues that cross all health care disciplines.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 4411 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4415 - Laboratory Teaching and Supervision

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem online

    On Campus: Students will learn basic instructional and pedagogical theory as it applies to the field of medical laboratory science. Theory will be applied through collaborative learning and short presentations, as well as laboratory employee in-service training projects. Basic principles and applications of running a medical laboratory to include system approaches to management, leadership of groups, human resource management, and technical supervision will also be covered. Concepts will be reinforced through case study analysis and online discussions. Campus students will also participate as laboratory assistants in at least two lower division MLS courses, assisting the faculty in the administration of laboratory instruction, and applying instructional skills one-on-one with students entering the MLS program.

    Online: Students fulfill the laboratory requirement by completing a series of management projects specifically designed for the laboratory provided in their clinical rotation.

     
    Pre-requisite(s): **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

  
  • MLS 4453 INT - Supervised Clinical Experience I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions.  Offered CR/NC only.
    Co-Requisite(s): MLS 4454 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4454 INT - Supervised Clinical Experience II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions.  Offered CR/NC only.
    Co-Requisite(s): MLS 4453 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4800 - Special Problems

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor prior to registration.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.
    Note: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  
  • MLS 4803 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    In this first of two courses, students will identify a significant laboratory related research question and develop an original research design to address that question. Students will work closely with faculty mentors and will prepare a grant application for funding of supplies and reagents, and write an IRB (Institutional Review Board) application. Actual research will be conducted spring semester in the course MLS 4804.
    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: Pre/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 .  **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

     

  
  • MLS 4804 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is a continuation of MLS 4803 , Research Projects in MLS I. Students will continue working on their original research project that was initiated fall semester. After completing the project, students will present their research findings in poster and oral formats, along with preparing a formal manuscript for publication in the university undergraduate research journal ERGO and possibly in other appropriate scientific journals.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 4803 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
  
  • MLS 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online

    Advance topics related to the correlation of medical laboratory data to disease processes. Students may work as a group or independently with academic or clinical faculty. Consent of instructor prior to registration.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.

     
    Note: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

  
  • MLS 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-6)
    Variable Title
    The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 5 times with a maximum 6 credit hours.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • MLS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.

     
    Note: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

  
  • MLS 5101 - Applications in Clinical Chemistry in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Concepts, methods and clinical correlation of clinical chemistry tests are presented. Emphasis is on testing methods and quality control practices covering carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, and endocrinology. These topics will include clinical correlation with diseases, allowing students to understand conditions in which abnormal results and or data might be obtained.
  
  • MLS 5102 - Clincal Applications in Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course covers the concepts, analytical methods, and clinical correlation of hematology and hemostasis as it applies to the medical laboratory. In addition to normal functions, the topics will include clinical correlation with various hematological and hemostatic disease processes. Current testing and instrumentation will be included as well as regulatory and competency information.
    Pre-requisite(s): For medical laboratory personnel.
  
  • MLS 5103 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant pathogenic cocci and Gram negative rods, including epidemiology, pathogenicity, procedures for traditional laboratory identification.
    Pre-requisite(s): For medical laboratory personnel.
  
  • MLS 5104 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    This course is a continuation of MLS 5103 , including antimicrobial testing clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria including Gram positive bacteria, mycobacteria, and anerobes.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 5103 ; for medical laboratory personnel.
    Note: This course is not offered on campus.
  
  • MLS 5105 - Clinical Immunohematology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course covers the theory and principles of immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality control parameters, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. This non-laboratory course is for MLS or MLT professionals who would like to update their didactic skills and knowledge in immunohematology as it is practiced in today’s hospitals and clinics. Additionally, the course may also be of interest to individuals with a BS/BA degrees in non-medical laboratory science who wish to obtain current education in clinical immunohematology.
    Pre-requisite(s): For medical laboratory personnel.
  
  • MLS 5112 - Clinical Laboratory Immunology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    This course provides MLS students with clinical immunology theory and virtual laboratory simulations necessary to prepare for a career in a clinical laboratory setting. The course will be divided into four sections: basic concepts in immunology, clinical immunology techniques, immune related disease states, and diagnostic virology and will focus heavily on clinical immunology laboratory methods as well as in-depth clinical immunology techniques applicable for the clinical laboratory sciences student. 
  
  • MPC 5080G - Intercultural Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Explores theoretical perspectives in intercultural communication. Through analysis of various intercultural theories, students will become aware of cultural influences on communication in both international and domestic cultures. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
  
  • MPC 5090G - Gender and Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females in a wide range of communication contexts. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 5100G - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Theories and practical communication processes are examined and applied to develop fundamental attitudes and skills for facilitating and leading effective groups. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 5220G - Editing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
    Develops editing knowledge and skills for print and online publications. Covers copy editing, content editing and page editing. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 5400G - Public Relations Media and Campaigns

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Apply communication principles to internal and external publics; research, plan and evaluate social interrelationships; study of the controlled and uncontrolled media and their role in public relations; prepare a major public relations campaign for a selected client. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
  
  • MPC 5500G - Topics in Communication

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    The study and application of communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in contemporary journalism, electronic mediated communication, human communication studies, and public relations in a seminar format. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: This course may be taken twice with different designations (topics).
  
  • MPC 5550G - Organizational Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Study of communication organizations from various theoretical perspectives with an emphasis on the organizational culture perspective. Includes topics such as communicating with external audiences, decision-making, conflict resolution, and power relationships. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 5650G - Communication Law

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    First Amendment origins, interpretations and philosophy underlying regulation of the mass media. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 5820G - Persuasive Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Study of theories and principles of persuasion from classical to modern times. Examines persuasion as a means of influence in interpersonal communication, public speaking, advertising, politics, and other contexts. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 5850G - Advertising

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    A practical and theoretical study of advertising. Course is designed for students planning careers in advertising, as well as for those who are simply lifelong consumers of advertising and want to understand its role in the economic system. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 6010 - Introduction to Graduate Study and Communication Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    This course provides a survey of major theoretical perspectives in the field of communication with an emphasis on how theory can be applied in interpersonal, group, organizational and mass communication contexts. Students also learn about the logic of communication inquiry, the nature and expectations of graduate study, and techniques for conducting literature searches and writing literature reviews.
  
  • MPC 6100 - Team Building and Facilitation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Creating, facilitating and coaching effective work groups and teams is one of the hardest soft skills for organizational professionals to master. This course examines the impact that different structures and communication processes have on group and team collaboration effectiveness, as well as the central role competent communication plays in effective group and team facilitation. It investigates structural and process issues of team building, interpersonal and group communication, and effective problem solving and decision-making skills in collaborative environments. Students should have a greater understanding of their own collaborative teaming abilities upon completion. The purpose of this course is to teach-and have students experience-strategies and tactics for building, working effectively within, and facilitating collaborative teams in the work place.
  
  • MPC 6150 - Writing for Professional Communicators

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Good writing skills are critical to achieving a professional image. Individuals and organizations are judged by the quality of written documents they produce. In this course, students learn to plan and organize, to write clearly, concisely and correctly, and to develop polished final projects. Students undergo an intensive review of basic writing and editing principles and then apply them to specific writing projects. Genres of writing may include funding proposals, yearly reports, executive plans, organizational descriptions, Web sites, social networking messages, and marketing materials.
  
  • MPC 6210 - Presentational Speaking in the Workplace

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

    The professional work environment benefits from the communication competency of its members.  This course is designed to enhance the communication skills required by the professional communicator across a broad set of communication media: oral presentations, written texts, and digitial interactions.  Primary emphasis will be placed on combining strategic thinking with powerful writing to produce a variety of effective messages aimed at different audiences.  In addition, students will develop a broad-based understanding of how each of these modes of communications function both separately and interdependently to produce a coherent organizational message.
  
  • MPC 6250 - Interviewing

    Credits: (3)
    This course will explore various types of interviews conducted in work and personal situations: Recruiting, Performance Appraisals, Informational, Survey, Persuasion, Counseling, and Health Care.  While core communication skills are important across types of interviews, interviewing strategies can differ greatly based on different contexts, specific situations, and personalities of interviewers and interviewees.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • MPC 6300 - New Media in Professional Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

    New media allow all individuals and organizations to effectively interact with their audiences on an ongoing basis. This course addresses how new and emerging media technologies such as social networks, social media, blogs, podcasts, video sites, search engine management tools, and even virtual worlds can be leveraged by communication professionals in order to further meaningful relationships with their internal and external audiences. This course will give students greater understanding of new media required to allow a rethinking of the overall communication process. As a result students will develop effective communication strategies specifically geared toward the needs of their organization or field of interest.
  
  • MPC 6350 - Visual Communication in the Workplace

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

    Visual messages are a powerful way to inform, persuade and educate.  Within the workplace, the ability to effectively communicate goals, ideas and client information through combinations of visual and textual elements is an invaluable skill.  This course introduces students to philosophical and theoretical perspectives that enable effective visual presentation in the organization.  It also exposes them to practical design principles, skills and tactics that generally guide effective screen and print design.  Additionally, students will learn how to critically analyze visual communication materials and aids according to standards that reflect sensitivity to fairness, diversity, good ethics and effectiveness.
  
  • MPC 6400 - Leadership Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    Communication is the core of organizational leadership. This course is designed to explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of leader- and followership embedded in complex environments with an emphasis on recognizing and managing change. Leadership in organizations will be examined from a variety of perspectives including historical, ethical and critical. Key topics include leadership traits and skills, leadership roles and behaviors, power and influence, theories of leadership, leading change, ethical leadership, and developing leadership skills. The course includes experiential activities using cases, role plays, and action learning projects to develop relevant skills.
  
  • MPC 6450 - Advanced Organizational Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides a graduate-level overview and introduction to the discipline of organizational communication in a global world.  Class readings and discussions will include topics such as organizational structure/process, rationality and decision-making, (sub)cultures and socialization, individual and collective identities, networks, leadership, teams, power/control, conflict, change, technologies, and ethics.  Case studies from current events and guest speakers will be used to apply theoretical concepts to actual organizational life.
  
  • MPC 6500 - Topics in Professional Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    The study and application of professional communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in a seminar format.
    Pre-requisite(s): MPC 6010  or permission of MPC program director.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: This course may be taken twice as elective credit with different titles and topics.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • MPC 6600 - Strategic Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    Effective strategic communication and planning is essential to any organization. This course helps students to understand and develop skills to create and manage internal and external messages for different situations, industries, and locations. Students prepare for effective strategic communication by asking and answering the right questions about the goals of the organization, its members, stakeholders and others who impact its operation, such as regulatory bodies. Effective strategic communication and its planning consist of the optimal use of people, budgets, tactical elements, and media in a chaotic, changing world.
  
  • MPC 6620 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 2nd Blk

    Communication is at the center of any negotiation or mediation process. It is in and through communication that resolution becomes possible.  This class will explore the key interpersonal skills that are central to managing the processes of conflict resolution and mediation competently.
  
  • MPC 6700 - Research Methods for Professional Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Communication must be measured in order to evaluate its effectiveness, to refine and improve results, and to demonstrate value to an organization. This course reviews methods available to professional communicators to measure and evaluate research regarding the performance of a particular communication medium or an integrated communication campaign. Students receive instruction on commonly used professional research methodologies such as focus groups, surveys, usability studies and test-and-control methods to learn how to run studies on a “shoestring budget.” For projects with research budgets, students learn what to look for when hiring a research firm and how to evaluate and implement the research findings.
    Pre-requisite(s): MPC 6010  or permission of MPC program director.
  
  • MPC 6710 - Communication Survey Design and Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk

    Research skills are essential for answering questions and solving problems. This course reviews quantitative communication research methods, with an emphasis on survey design and statistical analysis, and explores vocational/professional applications of communication research. In this course, students will learn to read, interpret, and critically evaluate quantitative communication research reports. Students will be exposed to basic social science concepts, research designs, and the fundamentals of conducting and analyzing research. In addition, students will design and execute their own research study, which entails: a survey design, data collection, data analysis, and a formal research report.
    Pre-requisite(s): MPC 6010 

  
  • MPC 6900 - Thesis/Project I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    In this course students will begin their theses or projects under the direction and with the support of their faculty committees. They will write, present and have their thesis or project proposal approved.
    Pre-requisite(s): MPC 6010  or permission of MPC program director.
    Note: *Please note that students who, for any reason, do not finish their thesis or project or program of courses within the two-year framework suggested in this program, must pay continuing enrollment and tuition the semester they defend their thesis or project.
  
  • MPC 6950 - Thesis/Project II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course will allow students to complete their workplace project or traditional academic thesis. Students will prepare, present and defend their projects or theses during this semester for review and approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): MPC 6010  or permission of MPC program director.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: This course is repeatable for a total of two times for a total of nine credit hours of which only three will apply to degree completion.
    Note: *Please note that students who, for any reason, do not finish their thesis or project within the two-year framework suggested in this program, must pay continuing enrollment and tuition the semester they defend their thesis or project.
  
  • MSAT 6080 - Research Methods I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course.
  
  • MSAT 6085 - Research Methods II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to help students develop a master’s thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6080 .
  
  • MSAT 6090 - Research Methods III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to help students complete a master’s thesis research project. Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced. Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results. At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6085 .
  
  • MSAT 6095 - Research Methods IV

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    This course allows students to choose one of the following options: 1) complete their masters thesis requirements from MSAT 6090; 2) prepare a manuscript for publication or formal oral presentation for a professional conference, or 3) participate in additional research above and beyond the masters thesis.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be taken twice up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • MSAT 6100 - Advanced Emergency Care in AT

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    To prepare graduate athletic training students to respond to life and limb-threatening emergencies. This course also includes advanced wound care, equipment removal, and emergency drug administration. When successfully completed, this course leads to a two-year American Red Cross certification in Emergency Medical Response, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Emergency Oxygen administration, and one-year certification in Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
  
  • MSAT 6200 - Mental and Behavioral Health in Injury and Rehabilitation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotional and cognitive response to injury and rehabilitation, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, using mental skills with injured athletes, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. The graduate student will get an advanced approach, including in-depth application of psychological interventions with injured athletes and a more comprehensive investigation of psychosocial aspects.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
  
  • MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course addresses the principles of orthopedic evaluation techniques and the diagnosis and care for most common musculoskeletal injuries for master’s of athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment.
  
  • MSAT 6301 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course is a continuation of MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis I . Content from this course will further develop students’ current knowledge and skills to evaluate musculoskeletal injuries while furthering their understanding of less commonly reported injuries.  The students will integrate knowledge of anatomical structures and principles of physiology to appropriately select, perform, and correctly interpret results from an orthopedic evaluation technique, and to make critical decisions regarding treatment, injury management, and return to play.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300 .
  
  • MSAT 6350 - Assessment and Care of General Medical Conditions

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem

    Content of this course addresses evaluation and care for general medical conditions of athletes and active individuals.  The student must integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and injury related to athletics and sport in order to provide a basis for clinical decision making as athletic trainers.

  
  • MSAT 6390 - Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and foundation of common therapeutic interventions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation (i.e., cryotherapy, theromotherapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, etc.). Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving these therapeutic interventions will be examined. Students will learn about the body’s response to musculoskeletal injury and the subsequent healing process. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical and physiological effects of therapeutic interventions, their indications and contraindications, and application based on the goals in each phase of rehablitation.
  
  • MSAT 6400 - Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the introductory foundations of therapeutic modalities established in MSAT 6390. Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devices, therapeutic ultrasound, and other therapeutic modalities.
    Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300  and MSAT 6390 
  
  • MSAT 6401 - Innovations in Therapeutic Modalities

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    This course is designed to introduce students to novel therapeutic modalities that are being integrated in modern musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, both the theoretical and scientific basis of new therapeutic modalities will be examined. Students will learn the foundational concepts and techniques of these modalities, and review the literature to determine their effectiveness from an evidence-based perspective.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6400 .
  
  • MSAT 6430 - Principles of Athletic Training

    Credits: (3)
    This course is designed to give graduate-level athletic training students an overview of athletic training principles. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of musculoskeletal injuries, environmental risk factors, mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma, and the cooperative sports medicine team.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 2300  or AT 2300 .
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • MSAT 6431 - Orthopedic Taping and Durable Medical Equipment

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Graduate students in this course will be instructed in evidence-based applications and use of orthopedic and kinesiology taping, padding, and wrapping techniques as well as durable medical equipment including sport performance or stability braces, manufactured splints, and crutches/canes. Students will also learn how to properly fit protective sports equipment. Students will learn to apply a variety of techniques to support the trunk and extremities.
  
  • MSAT 6432 - Casting and Orthotic Fabrication

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem

    Graduate students in this course will be exposed to evidence-based applications including orthopedic casting custom splints, and orthotics.  Students will learn to apply a variety of techniques to support orthopedic injuries of the trunk and extremities.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6431 .

  
  • MSAT 6450 - Therapeutic Rehabilitation I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course provides a foundational understanding and concepts of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. Course provides understanding and skills associated with hands-on techniques used in the rehabilitation of athlete/patient from an injury state to a high level of function for return to sport, occupational activities, and/or general activities of daily living.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300 
  
  • MSAT 6451 - Therapeutic Rehabilitation II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic rehabilitation as it relates to designing, implementing, and instructing patients through a therapeutic rehabilitation program. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on techniques in the rehabilitation of a patient from an injury state to a high performance level in sport, occupation, or other activities reflective of the patient’s environment and movement goals.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6450 .
  
  • MSAT 6452 - Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course provides a specialized understanding of therapeutic rehabilitation as it pertains to manual therapy techniques. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on techniques such as massage, soft-tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, traction, and muscle energy techniques. This course will also introduce and discuss emerging rehabilitation techniques.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6390 .
  
  • MSAT 6480 - Advanced Principles of Evidence-Based Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

     

    This course will expand students’ understanding and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) skills introduced in MSAT 6080 . Students will be expected to read, critically analyze, and participate in the discussion of peer-reviewed research articles.

  
  • MSAT 6480 - Advanced Principles of Evidence-Based Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

    This course will expand students’ understanding and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) skills introduced in MSAT 6080 . Students will be expected to read, critically analyze, and participate in the discussion of peer-reviewed research articles.
  
  • MSAT 6500 INT - Foundations of Athletic Training

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences, the recognition and management of environmental illnesses will be examined. Explores the history and governance of the AT profession. Orients students to the graduate athletic training program including professional writing and clinical experiences.
  
  • MSAT 6501 INT - Graduate Practicum I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from prior coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6500 .
  
  • MSAT 6502 INT - Graduate Practicum II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk

    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from prior coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6501 .
  
  • MSAT 6503 INT - Graduate Practicum III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from previous coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment, therapeutic rehabilitation, and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6502 
  
  • MSAT 6504 INT - Graduate Practicum IV

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from previous coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment, therapeutic rehabilitation, manual therapy, and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6503 
  
  • MSAT 6600 - Administration and Management in Athletic Training

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic training.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6502 .
  
  • MSAT 6700 - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the diagnostic imaging techniques commonly used by the medical community in diagnosis of injury in the athlete. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify anatomy and understand terminology used by health professionals when discussing diagnostic images and have an advanced understanding of indications, contraindications, and clinical implications.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6350 .
  
  • MSAT 6750 - Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the SI Joint and Spine

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    This course will focus on evidence-based evaluation and management of the spine and pelvis, including the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joints.  The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and management for these pathologies.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300 , MSAT 6301 .
  
  • MSAT 6810 - Adv. Wound Closure and Skill

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
    Graduate students in this course will learn advanced wound closure techniques such as skin adhesives and basic suturing.  This course will also include advanced clinical skills related to reducing dislocations.

  
  • MSAT 6810 - Experimental Courses

    Credits: (1-6)
    Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.  Refer to Experimental Courses .
  
  • MSAT 6998 - Master’s Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course prepares Graduate Athletic Training students to take the Athletic Trainer Board of Certification (BOC) Exam.  This course will review content from all courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program as well as content from the program’s prerequisite courses.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6450 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
  
  • MSAT 6999 - Special Topics in Athletic Training

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The profession of Athletic Training evolves quickly and frequently new skills and techniques are required. This course will present cutting edge athletic training skills and concepts.
  
  • MSE 1210 - Metal Processing and Joining for Engineers

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Manufacturing processes for cost-effective, high-quality production. Consideration of technical capabilities and limitations of alternative methods. Includes Metal Removal, forming, welding concepts and non-tradition manufacturing processes. Course project required. Laboratory experiments include mill and lathe work, welding techniques, friction coefficients analysis and milled surface evaluation.
  
  • MSE 3040 - Cost Estimating and Engineering Economic Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on effective design and implementation of reliable, economically competitive, and environmentally benign manufacturing processes and systems. Topics will include an overview of the manufacturing systems approach in production, control, quality, automation, an introduction to facilities planning and design, an introduction to operations research and simulation in manufacturing, and engineering economics. An introduction to government manufacturing systems engineering will also be presented.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1210 , MSE 3700 .
  
  • MSE 3360 - Manufacturing Process and Materials Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Manufacturing processes for cost-effective, high-quality production. Consideration of technical capabilities and limitations of alternative methods. Includes forming, removal, casting, joining, heat treating, molding, finishing and coating. Course project required. Laboratory experiments include heat treating, deep drawing, powder metallurgy, casting, injection molding, fabricating composites, friction coefficients analysis and milled surface evaluation.
    Pre-requisite(s): ENGR 2010 , ENGR 2160 .
  
  • MSE 3460 - Product Design and Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    An advanced computer-aided design course using state-of-the-art solid modeling CAD/CAM software. Topics include: 3D parametric solid modeling, applications associativity, design-by- feature, assembly modeling, injection mold design, flat pattern development, design analysis using FEA, realistic rendering, and detailing.
    Pre-requisite(s): ENGR 1000 , PDD 1160 .
  
  • MSE 3700 - Manufacturing Systems I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on effective design and implementation of reliable, economically competitive, and environmentally benign manufacturing processes and systems.  Topics will include an overview of the manufacturing systems approach in production, control, quality, automation, an introduction to facilities planning and design, an introduction to operations research and simulation in manufacturing, and engineering economics. Students will also be introduced to DoD systems engineering terminology.
    Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2320 .
  
  • MSE 3710 - Computer Aided Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing/Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course will introduce and explain concepts behind Computer-Automated Manufacturing (CAM). It will define elements, terms, and concepts involved with CAM. Elements of rapid prototyping will also be covered from conceptual design in solids to production of tooling and parts. This course is designed for those who have the basic understanding of the setup and operation of CNC machine tools and programming. Software will be used to perform the CAM operations, such as part generation and post processing.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 1210 , PDD 1010 , PDD 1160  or MSE 3460 .
  
  • MSE 3850 - Statistical Process Control and Reliability

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Control of quality with statistical analysis; typical control techniques and underlying theory. Development of reliability models and procedures for product assurance.  Course will utilize Minitab and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software.
    Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2410  or MATH 1040  or MATH 3410 .
  
  • MSE 3910 - Six Sigma Methods and Tools in Manufacturing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Six Sigma methods use statistical tools to bring about continual improvement of quality in manufactured goods and services and to document that positive change has occurred. These tools include Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (gage R&R), Control Charts, Process Capability Analysis, and Design of Experiments. Students will learn and apply these methods and tools through class participation and completion of required projects. Course will utilize Minitab and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3850  or MFET 3810.
  
  • MSE 4010 - Facility Design and Material Handling

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    In-depth concepts in the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, product analysis, manufacturing processes and equipment selection, and schedule design; flow, space, activity relationships and space planning; location and layout; material handling systems; and facilities planning models.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3360 , MSE 3460 .
  
  • MSE 4590 - Lean Manufacturing Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course addresses the organization, design, and management of production systems using lean manufacturing techniques.  Topics include work standardization, visual manufacturing, workplace organization, poke-yoke methodology, value stream mapping, setup reduction, batch size reduction, kaizen, total productive maintenance, pull systems/kanbans, cellular manufacturing design concepts, & cellular plant layout concepts.
    Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2300  or MFET 2320 .
  
  • MSE 4600 - Production Systems Modeling and Analysis/Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Design and analysis of production systems. Fixed, flexible, and programmable automation. Modeling and simulation of alternative production systems in conjunction with the systems-design process.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3460 , MSE 3700 .
  
  • MSE 4610 - Project Management for Engineers

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is focused on teaching methods and tools for planning and managing complex product and system development projects. The class will focus on the preparation, planning, monitoring and adaptation of projects. The class is organized into five loosely interwoven modules; project planning and simulation techniques, case studies, project tracking, international projects, and project management resources.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3040 , MSE 3460 .
    Co-Requisite(s): MSE 4615 .
  
  • MSE 4615 - Lab: Senior Project Design I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This is an engineering laboratory subject for manufacturing systems engineering seniors. Major emphasis is on interplay between analytical and experimental methods in solution of research and development problems. Communication (written and oral) of results is also a strong component of the course. Groups of three or more students work together for two terms on an assigned engineering and design project. Must be taken concurrent with MSE 4610 Project Management for Engineers.
    Co-Requisite(s): MSE 4610 .
  
  • MSE 4620 - Lab: Senior Project Design II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Continuation of MSE 4615 . Team assignments will lead to the construction, testing and optimization of the design. This includes detailed engineering analysis and testing of prototypes, final parameter and tolerance design, and economic analysis of the project. Senior Project II culminates in a final design review based on formal student presentations of the documented final product and verification that the final product meets all requirements.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 4610 , MSE 4615 .
  
  • MSE 4700 - Manufacturing Systems Engineering II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course covers the following topics: models of manufacturing systems, including transfer lines and flexible manufacturing systems; calculation of performance measures, including throughput, in-process inventory, and meeting production commitments; real-time control of scheduling; effects of machine failure, set-ups, and other disruptions on system performance. Also A study of the elements used in the automation of manufacturing processes including: programmable logic controllers, robotics (servo and non-servo), vision systems, and material handling devices. 
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3040 , MSE 3700 .
  
  • MSE 4800 - Individual Research Problems

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    With permission and under the direction of faculty, the student researches a specific problem in the manufacturing systems engineering field. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of department.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be taken 3 times and up to 3 credits.
  
  • MSE 4830 - Directed Readings for Manufacturing Systems Engineering

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    With permission and under the direction of faculty, the student studies a topic taken from the mechanical engineering literature. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of department.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be taken 3 times and up to 3 credits.
  
  • MSE 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides academic credit for engineering work experience. Permission of department required. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Pemission of department.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be taken 3 times and up 3 credits.
 

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