08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 135
LIBRARY SCIENCE
(LIBR)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
401. LIBRARY REFERENCE MATERIALS. 3 cr. Introduction to principles and methods of reference
work with emphasis on characteristics of basic and specialized reference sources; assessing
new technologies for retrieval of information; teaching use of reference materials; and clinical
experiences. Prerequisite: Junior level or Consent of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid
Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
405. ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS. 3 cr. Basic principles of cataloging and classifying
library materials. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Junior level or Consent of
Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written
permission from Certification Coordinator.
For Graduates Only
501. PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP. 3 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Advanced study for school
library media specialists with emphasis on special topics including changes in the teaching and
learning process, development and application of new technologies, and materials and services
for special groups. May be repeated when topics varies. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching
certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
LINGUISTICS
(LING)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
451. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. 3 cr. An overview of linguistic concepts and theories. Attention
will be given to the history of language study and to the phenomenon of language acquisition
from cultural and social viewpoints.
MANAGEMENT
(MGMT)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
414. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Management of the continuous quality improvement process.
Emphasis is on service and manufacturing industries. Covers a variety of methods and
procedures for quality analysis and improvement. Prerequisite: 309 or permission of instructor.
For Graduates Only
505. SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Emphasis upon the study of macro-organizational issues
including managerial responsibilities for planning, goal-setting, communicating, and controlling
in organizations. Prerequisite: 301 or the permission of the graduate coordinator.
507. SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Advanced study of selected
administrative and technical policies and practices in employee relations; emphasis on
personnel department activities and functions. Prerequisite: 301. (Formerly Seminar in
Personnel Management.) or the permission of the graduate coordinator.
519. OPERATIONS AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Current developments/trends in business
operations and techniques for continuous improvement of operations. Focus on the application
of business practices (planning and controlling operations; forecasting, capacity management;
scheduling and resource management.) Prerequisite: 309 or permission of instructor. (Formerly
Production and Operations Management.)
591. DIRECTED STUDY. 3 cr. Individual study of advanced management topics under the direction
of a Senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a
minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.