Course Descriptions - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

Course Descriptions
portation and logistics executives. Prerequisite: TLOG 3443
and TLOG 3613.
TLOG466V Independent Study in Transportation
and Logistics (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Permits students to
explore selected topics in transportation/logistics.
TLOG560V Special Topics in Logistics (1-3) (IR)
Explores current events, concepts, and new developments in
the field of logistics and transportation. Topics are selected by
the Marketing and Transportation faculty for each semester
the course is offered.
TLOG5633 Business Logistics Systems (FA)
Case approach to physical distribution problems of wholesale,
retail, manufacturing establishments.
TLOG5643 Strategic Issues in Transportation
Management (FA) Focuses on the setting of objectives
and the design of optimal transportation strategy and alternative
means of implementing transportation strategies within
different types of organizations.
TLOG5653 Global Logistics Strategy (SP)
Transportation and logistics activities of multinational firms
with emphasis on transportation, customer service, inventory
control, facility location global sourcing, customs documentation,
and the role of government in importing and exporting.
Attention given to current events and their effect on the marketing
and logistics activities of U.S.-based organizations.
Prerequisite: TLOG 5633.
TLOG5663 Supply Chain Management (FA) This
course examines the planning and management of supply
chain activities including supplier selection and development,
demand management, quick response, vendor managed
inventory, logistics options, strategic alliances, and performance
measurement. Emphasis is placed on the integration of
purchasing, materials management, and multi-firm logistics
planning.
TLOG5673 Transportation & Logistics Modeling
(SP) This course examines technology and computer applications
in transportation and logistics, using an integrated
supply chain management technique. Topics covered include
computer information systems, decision support systems,
optimization models, simulation, advanced statistics, and
commercial logistics software systems. Prerequisite: TLOG
5633 and TLOG 5643.
(VAED) VOCATIONAL EDUCATION /
ADULT EDUCATION
VAED1003 Self-Directed Learning Seminar (FA,
SP) This course is designed to take students beyond orientation
into the realm of taking responsibility for their academic
decisions and learning. The focus is on the whole student
and the whole college experience.
VAED3113 Skills/Strategies in Human Resource
Development (FA, SP, SU) Addresses the acquisition
of professional skills and strategies associated with creating
and maintaining adult learning environments. Involves a regular
class workshop situation where skills are practiced and
encouraged and a work-based situation where skills are tried
and implemented as well as assessed.
VAED3123 Theory and Principles of Needs
Assessment and Evaluation in Human Resource
Development (FA) Addresses the acquisition of and
application of knowledge associated with needs assessment
and evaluation of human resources with emphasis on workplace
situations.
VAED3133 Communication in Human Resource
Development (FA, SP, SU) This course provides an
introduction to communication principles and practices in the
HRD area. The emphasis is on identifying/developing HRD
communication skills that apply to roles, responsibilities and
strategies; and exploring how organizations/individuals communicate
and their impact on HRD. Both theoretical and practical
applications will be included.
VAED3213 Introduction to Human Resource
Development (FA, SP, SU) Addresses the theory and
processes of needs analysis, teaching/learning strategy
design and implementation associated with creating and
maintaining adult learning environments. Emphasis on the
design and implementation of strategies and the evaluation
of the educational outcomes. The professional practice section
addresses the way in which adult learning environments
can be used to implement experimental strategies discussed
in tutorial sessions without putting participants at risk.
VAED3403 Employment Law in Human Resource
Development (FA, SP, SU) This course covers the
major employment law facts and concepts used in human
resource development. Applications of the key concepts and
facts are emphasized in the class. Knowledge of the employment
law facts and concepts and their applications at the
workplace is vital for the human resource development professional.
VAED3503 Workforce Behavior (FA, SP, SU) The
prerequisite for VAED 450V Portfolio Development, this content
examines the psychological impact of work on the individual
through a study of organizational culture, job satisfaction,
motivation, communication, behavioral styles, and
career development. In addition, students will assess individual
personality traits, learning styles, work skills, and develop
both professional and personal life goals.
VAED4113 Theory and Principles of Adult
Education (FA, SP, SU) Focus of study on the concept
of individual differences, what they are, and how they affect
the learning and teaching of adults.
VAED4133 Applied Theory/Principle of Group
Dynamics (FA, SP, SU) This course is designed for persons
who are practicing facilitators of adult learning in a
workplace setting. The course focuses on the various theories
and principles that explain the underlying reasons for
group behaviors and processes in the workplace.
VAED4213 Strategies in Professional
Development (FA, SP, SU) Students are encouraged to
examine their own learning processes and professional
development in terms of the theories and principles of how
adults learn. Methods and strategies for self development
and change are discussed. Self-directed lifelong learning
strategies that ensure continued growth for professional adult
educators/human resource development practitioners will be
discussed.
VAED4233 Leadership in Human Resource
Development (HRD) (FA, SP, SU) This course provides
an introduction to leadership principles and practices in
the HRD area, and is intended as a foundation course for
students practicing, or who plan to pursue a career in HRD.
The emphasis is on identifying/developing HRD leadership
skills and exploring various functions/attributes of leadership
and their impact on HRD. Both theoretical and practical applications
will be included.
VAED450V Experiential Learning (1-20) (FA, SP,
SU) This course is limited to persons qualifying for experiential
credit to be applied to Industrial/Technology Plan II.
Technical Performance Improvement, Option III, Human
Resource Development. May be repeated for 33 hours.
VAED605V Independent Study (1-18) (IR)
VAED6113 Administrative Leadership for
Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) The
function of administering vocational and adult education programming
is addressed through the study of leadership style,
function, and constituency.
VAED6123 Supervision in Vocational and Adult
Education (SU) Principles and procedures of effective
supervision; supervisory techniques and practices in facilitating
and improving instructional programs and vocational and
adult education.
VAED6133 Instructional Management in
Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) An
analysis of designing and managing vocational and adult
instructional programs with competency developing in directing
curriculum development, improving instruction, formulating
schedules, and installing competency-based education.
VAED6143 Student Services in Vocational and
Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A comprehensive
course which includes managing student recruitment and
admissions, providing systematic counseling and guidance
services, maintaining overall school discipline, establishing a
student placement service, and coordinating follow-up studies.
VAED6203 Instructional Materials in Vocational
and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A comprehensive
course designed to give students the opportunity to understand,
prepare, and test materials leading toward excellence
in instruction.
VAED6213 Curriculum Development in
Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU)
Determining principles of curriculum development, organizing
curricula, and evaluating curriculum materials with special
reference to vocational and adult education.
VAED6223 Advanced Methods in Vocational and
Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Improvement of instruction
in vocational and adult education; particular emphasis
upon formulating goals and objectives, structuring course of
study, group and self-instructional methods, and evaluation of
instruction.
VAED6303 Program Planning and Evaluation in
Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU)
Emphasis is given to understanding the theoretical foundation
upon which the programming process is predicated,
developing a theoretical mode, and acquiring the conceptual
tools necessary for analyzing the programming process in
any vocational or adult education organization.
VAED6403 Special Topics in Human Resource
Development (FA, SP, SU) Designed for persons interested
in exploring topics specific to vocational and adult education
and human resource development in business and
industry settings. Emphasis given to examining vocational
and adult education research as applied in the public and private
sector.
VAED6413 Developing Human Resources (FA,
SP, SU) Practical and innovative strategies for making the
optimum use of all employees in both private and public
organizations.
VAED6423 Foundations of Human Resource
Development (FA, SP, SU) An overview of human
resource development (HRD) in organizations. Focus on the
integration of individual development (training), career development,
and organizational development. Topics include
strategic planning for human resource development, needs
assessment, program development, application of workplace
learning theories, career development theories and methods,
and application of organizational learning theories.
VAED6433 Facilitating Learning in the Workplace
(FA, SP, SU) Facilitation of learning and performance
improvement in the workplace. Application of instructional
methods, informal and incidental learning strategies, coaching
team building, and formal and informal on-the-job learning
tactics. Focus on facilitating individual and group learning
to affect organizational change.
VAED6443 Program Evaluation in Human
Resource Development (SP, Even years) This
course is a doctoral level course designed as an introduction
to program evaluation in human resource development, training,
and other HRD interventions. Emphasis is on (a) systems
thinking applied to evaluation, (b) organizational development
and program improvement, and (c) the integration of
evaluation with strategic planning and performance improvement.
VAED6453 Training in the Workplace (FA, SP, SU)
An introduction to and survey of current theories and practices
in training in the workplace. Students are expected to
explore selected interdisciplinary topics in areas such as
adult education, vocational education, human resource development,
organizational behavior, instructional technology,
and economics as they relate to training in the workplace.
VAED6463 Training Needs Assessment (FA, SP,
SU) Emphasis on analyzing, designing, developing, implementing,
and evaluating training for business and industry.
VAED6503 Computer Technology in Vocational
and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A study of computer
technology as it relates to vocational and adult education.
Brief introduction to computers, overview of hardware and
software, hands-on learning of word processor, spreadsheet,
data base, desktop publishing, telecommunication, graphics,
CAD/CAM, and/or CAI/CMI packages are covered.
VAED660V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) May be
repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
VAED674V Internship (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite:
advanced graduate standing.
VAED680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6)
(IR) An original project, research paper, or report required
of all Ed.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite: admission into
E.D.S. program.
VAED692V Directed Field Experience (1-18) (IR)
Teaching and supervision in secondary or post-secondary
schools or work in business or industry under guidance. For
students who desire or need directed experience.
VAED699V Seminar (1-18) (IR)
(VOED) VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
VOED200V Work Experience I (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Method of securing a position and making a beginning, communication
skills, job skills, and related information for the
specific vocation.
VOED201V Work Experience II (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Job rating skills for work experience, mathematics for specific
vocations, job skills, and related information for intermediate
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