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HIST 266 through HRMN 400 — UMUC Course Descriptions
States. Emphasis is on enduring themes and the black experience
in American society, including contemporary problems in race
relations.
HIST 266 The United States in World Affairs (3)
A study of the United States as an emerging world power and of
the domestic response to the nation’s changing status in world
affairs. Emphasis is on the relationship between the internal and
the external development of the nation.
HIST 336 Europe in the 19th Century: 1815 to 1919 (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) A study of
the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe
from the Congress of Vienna to World War I.
HIST 337 Europe in the World Setting Since 1914 (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) An
investigation of the political, economic, and cultural developments
of 20th century Europe, with special emphasis on the factors
involved in the two world wars and their worldwide effects and
significance.
HIST 364 Emergence of Modern America: 1900 to 1945 (3)
A study of the emergence of modern American institutions and
identities in the years 1900-45. Topics include the presidencies
of McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson; the world wars; the
Great Depression; and the period of the New Deal. Special
consideration is also given to emerging issues such as the role of
women and African Americans, corporate enterprises, and the
welfare state.
HIST 365 Recent America: 1945 to the Present (3)
A survey of U.S. History from the presidencies of Truman and
Eisenhower to the present. Topics include 1960s radicalism, the
Cold War, Vietnam, Watergate, and changes in American society.
HIST 392 History of the Contemporary Middle East (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) An
exploration of the causes underlying the rise of sovereign nationstates
in the Middle East. Topics include modernization,
Westernization, and secularization in a traditional society, and
shifting political and economic power groupings in a regional
and worldwide context.
HIST 440 Germany in the 19th Century: 1815 to 1914 (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) An
examination of the social, economic, cultural, and political
development of the major German states before 1871 and of the
united Germany from 1871 to 1914.
HIST 441 Modern Germany (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) An
examination of the history of Germany during the 20th century.
Topics include the aims and policies of Germany during World
War I, the country’s condition and policies in the period between
the wars, the rise of national socialism, the outbreak of World War
II, and postwar conditions.
HIST 452 Diplomatic History of the United States to 1914 (3)
A survey of foreign relations of the United States from the
American Revolution to the beginning of World War I,
considering the international developments and domestic
influences that contributed to U.S. expansion in world affairs.
Analysis focuses on significant figures in U.S. diplomacy and
foreign relations.
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HIST 453 Diplomatic Hist of the United States Since 1914 (3)
A survey of foreign relations of the United States in the 20th
century. The causes and the problems of World War I, the Great
Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, and
the Vietnam War are analyzed.
Human Resource Management
Courses in human resource management (designated HRMN)
may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program
requirements) toward:
a major or minor in human resource management, business
administration, or management studies;
a certificate in various business-related areas; and
electives.
HRMN 300 Human Resource Management (3)
(Formerly BMGT 360.) A basic study of human resource
management. Major aspects covered are human resource planning
and the recruitment, selection, development, compensation, and
appraisal of employees. Scientific management and unionism are
explored insofar as these historical developments affect the various
personnel functions. Students may receive credit for only one of
the following courses: BMGT 360, HRMN 300, or TMGT
360.
HRMN 302 Organizational Communication (3)
(Formerly BMGT 398N and MGST 315.) Prerequisite: BMGT
364 or equivalent. A study of the structure of communication in
organizations. Problems, issues, and techniques of organizational
communication are analyzed through case histories, exercises, and
projects. The examination of theory and examples is intended to
improve managerial effectiveness in communication and
negotiation. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: BMGT 398N, HRMN 302, MGMT 320,
MGST 315, or TEMN 315.
HRMN 362 Labor Relations (3)
(Formerly BMGT 362.) A study of the development and
methods of organized groups in industry, with reference to the
settlement of labor disputes. Labor unions and employer
associations involved in arbitration, mediation, and conciliation
are analyzed from an economic as well as a legal standpoint. Specific
attention is focused on collective bargaining, trade agreements,
strikes, boycotts, lockouts, company unions, employee
representation, and injunctions. Students may receive credit for
only one of the following courses: BMGT 362 or HRMN 362.
HRMN 400 Human Resource Management: Analysis and
Problems (3)
(Formerly BMGT 460.) Prerequisites: HRMN 300 or equivalent.
A study of the role of human resource management in the strategic
planning and operation of organizations, performance appraisal
systems, and compensation and labor/management issues. The
influence of federal regulations (including equal opportunity,
sexual harassment, discrimination, and other employee-related
regulations) is analyzed. The critical evaluation of human resource
problems is supported with a review of research findings, readings,
discussions, case studies, and applicable federal regulations.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
BMGT 460, HRMN 400, or TMGT 360.
2003/2004Undergraduate Catalog