Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
ENGR 5803 - Electromechan Sys &Mechat&Lab
This course will discuss high-level design, optimization, control of
electromechanical and mechatronic systems, dynamic analysis,
modeling, simulation of electric machines, power electronics, and
sensors. Application of advanced software and hardware in mechatronic
systems design and its optimization to complex system will
also be discussed. Prerequsite(s): ENGR 2043 and 3323. Concurrent
enrollment in ENGR 5803L is required.
ENGR 5803L - Electromechan Sys&Mechat Lab
This course comprises the laboratory component of ENGR 5803.
Experiments and computer simulations are designed to reinforce
the concepts covered in the lecture course and equip students
with the basic skills associated with the design, simulation and
analysis of electromechanical systems and mechatronics devices.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3323 and 2043. Concurrent enrollment in
ENGR 5803 is required.
ENGR 5910 - Seminar/Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 3 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
ENGR 5930 - Individual Study in Engineerin
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
ENGR 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
ENGR 5990 - Thesis in Engineering
Credit will vary from 1 to 3 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION
(FACS)
Department of Adult Education & Safety Sciences
FACS 5113 - Family Resource Management
This course is the study of effective management concerning values
and goals as reflected in decision- making about personal and family
resources.
FACS 5123 - Professional Issues
This course is planned to assist the student in identifying professional
and personal competencies needed in emerging home economic
areas. Opportunities for exploring and assessing self interests and
abilities as well as the identification of competencies needed for
professional level employment in a specialized area will be encouraged
and required.
FACS 5173 - Program Development
This class is designed to provide home economics education majors
with knowledge and skills needed for developing a vocational and
general home economics program.
FACS 5453 - Consumer Management
This course is designed to provide a framework for examining the
key areas of personal and family financial decision-making and goal
setting, consumer issues, decisions and the relationship of resource
allocation for the family throughout the life cycle.
FACS 5572 - Career Education
This course is designed to provide the student with understanding of
themselves relative to careers with special emphasis on the breadth
of the field.
FACS 5900 - Practicum
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
FACS 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study of selected
problems or special topics. rerequisite(s): An undergraduate minor in
the subject matter area and permission of graduate advisor.
FACS 5920 - Workshop
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
FACS 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite
problems or special subjects based on approved outlines or plans, conferences,
oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate
major in the subject matter area and permission of graduate advisor.
FACS 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate minor
in the subject matter area and written permission of graduate advisor.
FACS 5950 - Internship
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
FACS 5960 - Institute
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
FACS 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
FACS 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
FINANCE (FIN)
Department of Finance & Legal Studies
FIN 5203 - Contemporary Problems In Finance
A readings and case course designed to increase the practical
realism of the problems faced by financial managers in the modern
business world. The course provides an environment that enhances
the student’s understanding of textbook issues and current business
problems by requiring article reviews, case analyses, report writing,
oral presentations, and participatory discussions of contemporary issues
in business, economics and finance. Prerequisite(s): Completed
all prerequisites for the MBA Program.
FIN 5223 - International Finance
A study of the financial problems of the multinational business firm.
The course includes lectures, case discussions, and contemporary
readings to extend both modern and traditional theories of financial
management to the area of international business operations.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 5333.
FIN 5233 - Investment Analysis
A study of the various approaches to the selection and timing of
investment opportunities for the individual and for the business firm.
The course includes a review of traditional and modern theories of
investment strategy and portfolio analysis. Case discussions, problem
solving and contemporary readings are utilized. Prerequisite(s):
FIN 5333.
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