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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Interior Design

  
  • IDES 353 - Detailing and Design


    Casework, furniture, and architectural detailing and design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 355 - History of Furniture and Design II


    Development of art, architecture and furniture from nineteenth century to the present.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 356 - Contract Design I


    The application of the design process to the development of small scale commercial environments. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 351, 352.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 357 - Kitchen and Bath Design I


    Utilizing the standards established by The National Kitchen and Bath Association, students learn how to properly design and document safe and functional kitchen and bath environments. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 351, 352.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 358 - CADD for Interior Design


    The advanced application of computer-aided drafting as a design tool for the interior designer. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: IDES 352.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 389 - Cooperative Education in Interior Design


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of program director.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • IDES 450 - Residential Design II


    Design of medium to large scale residential environments, which may include historical and/ or cultural aspects. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 352, 357, and 350/ or 355/ or ART History.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 451 - Kitchen and Bath Design II


    The further development of skills utilized in solving cabinetry related design applications. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 357, 358.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 452 - Senior Research


    Supervised research directed toward a topic selected in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 356, 357, 358.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 455 - Contract Design II


    Design of medium to large scale commercial environments, which may include historical and/or cultural aspects. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 356, 358.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 456 - Professional Practice in Interior Design


    Methods of organizing and marketing design services, the use of business forms and contracts, and how to prepare for the job market.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 450, 451.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 457 - Senior Project


    Application of senior research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 452.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 460 - Problem Solving in Design


    Creative problem solving provides an opportunity to apply advanced design concepts and/ or theories in a specific area of study. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 465 - Travel Studies in Interior Design


    This course is structured to immerse students in design settings and the cultural heritage of an international or domestic travel destination.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • IDES 480 - Independent Study in Interior Design


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • IDES 483 - Internship


    Integration of theory and practice in a setting appropriate to the student’s career field. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 484 - Internship


    Integration of theory and practice in a setting appropriate to the student’s career field. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 485 - Internship


    Integration of theory and practice in a setting appropriate to the student’s career field. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IDES 493 - Topics in Interior Design


    Examination of current topics and trends in interior design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3, R9)

International Business

  
  • IBUS 301 - International Management


    Managerial functions and skills applied to the international business environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MGT 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 309 - International Trade


    Trade patterns among nations; effects of trade on participant countries; tariffs and quotas; balance of payments, exchange rates, international monetary system.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ECON 231, 232

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 401 - Information and Materials Exchange in International Business


    Operations strategy as it relates to fundamentals of logistics, supply chain management, operations management, operations, and e-commerce in the global business environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MGT 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 480 - Independent Research


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three individual conferences.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 483 - Internship in International Business


    Ten hours per week of work.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 484 - Internship in International Business


    Ten hours per week of work.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 485 - Internship in International Business


    Ten hours per week of work.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • IBUS 488 - Study Abroad


    Participation in WCU study abroad exchange program.

    Credits: (3-15, R30)
  
  • IBUS 493 - Topics in International Business


    Permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • IBUS 693 - Topics in International Business


    Credits: (3, R6)

Japanese

  
  • JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I


    Introduction to the study of Japanese language and culture. Emphasis on speaking.  (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II


    Continued study of Japanese language and culture. Emphasis on speaking. (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 101 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 190 - First Year Seminar: An Introduction to Japanese Popular Culture


    Selected topics of Japanese popular culture, with a focus on martial arts, cuisine, and animation.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 231 - Intermediate Japanese I


    Continued study of Japanese language and culture, with emphasis on oral development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 102 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 232 - Intermediate Japanese II


    Continued study of Japanese language and culture with emphasis on oral development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 231 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 301 - Third Year Japanese I


    Continued study of Japanese language (composition) and culture. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    232 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 302 - Third Year Japanese II


    Continued study of Japanese language and culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    232 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 305 - Introduction to Japanese Literature in Translation


    Overview of Japanese literature in translation.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 393 - Special Topics in Japanese


      

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • JPN 451 - Advanced Japanese Grammar


    Continued study of Japanese language and culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    301 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • JPN 452 - Advanced Japanese Conversation


    Continued study of Japanese language (conversational) and culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I


    Students learn to analyze and understand Classical Latin texts through study of this progenitor language’s logic system of word formation and sentence construction. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II


    Continued study of basic Latin. (P6)

    Credits: (3)

Leadership

  
  • LEAD 140 - Freshman Leadership Institute I


    Introduces a theoretical framework for understanding leadership and followership, while participating in a learning community.  Students experience the personal discovery of leadership potential and commitment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Acceptance into the Freshman Leadership Living-Learning Institute and Housing.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • LEAD 141 - Student Development and Leadership


    Designed to promote ethically and morally responsible, fully functioning leaders for resident advisor positions.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • LEAD 143 - Western Peaks: Leadership and the Collegiate Experience


    An interactive learning experience designed to introduce leadership concepts and experiential leadership opportunities at WCU, encouraging participation in a context of personal and leadership knowledge.

    Credits: (2)

Management

  
  • MGT 300 - Introduction to Management


    Principles, issues, and practices of managing in modern organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: HM 430 for HM majors.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 302 - Labor-Management Relations


    Critical roles of labor unions; legislative bodies and government regulations; negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and dispute resolution.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 304 - Human Resource Management


    Staffing, training, evaluating, and rewarding employees; developing and implementing effective personnel programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 306 - Behavioral Science in Organizations


    Examination of individual and collective human behavior in organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 320 - E-Management: The Internet’s Impact


    Exploration of the effect of the Internet and new technology on productivity and management; case studies of how established companies are developing their e-business strategies.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 366 - Organizational Leadership Theory and Development


    The development of leadership skills through examination of the theory, nature, and impact of leadership in organizations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 367 - Introduction to Project Management in Practice


    An introduction to project management competencies required by contemporary global organizations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 389 - Cooperative Education in Management


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • MGT 400 - Organization Theory


    Structure and process at the organizational level; size, complexity, formalization, goals, centralization and decentralization, and environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 306.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 401 - Small Business Management


    Operations and strategies of small firms; integration of functional areas; economic, social, political, technological, and governmental factors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 300 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 402 - Production and Operations Management


    Management processes for the creation of products and services; analytical techniques and controls.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 404 - Strategic Management


    Capstone course integrating all aspects of the business core curriculum using case method, term projects, and/or computer simulations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ACCT 252, ECON 231, FIN 305, MGT 300, MKT 301 and senior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 405 - Compensation Management


    Design of compensation systems based on economic, behavioral science, and public policy models.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 304.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 407 - Interpersonal Behavior


    Managerial interpersonal relationships, listening behavior, self-awareness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 300.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 480 - Independent Research


    Supervised, student-initiated research project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 483 - Internship in Management


    Supervised work or research in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 484 - Internship in Management


    Supervised work or research in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 485 - Internship in Management


    Supervised work or research in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 493 - Topics in Management


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • MGT 495 - Seminar in Management


    Integration of management concepts; development of management knowledge and skills; preparation for the professional world of work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ or COREQ: All management courses in Foundations of Knowledge for Business and management major courses.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 605 - Organizational Behavior and Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 607 - Strategic Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 608 - Human Resource Administration


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 609 - The Collective Bargaining Process


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 610 - Leadership Practice and Development


       

    Credits: 3
  
  • MGT 611 - Production and Operations Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 613 - Management of International Operations


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 614 - Managerial Career Development


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 615 - Supply Chain Management


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MGT 682 - Research Project in Management


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MGT 693 - Topics in Management


    Credits: (3, R6)

Marketing

  
  • MKT 134 - Small Group Communication and Sales Skills


    Current behavioral theory and research in the areas of small group communications and selling skills which are essential to managers in organizations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 301 - Marketing Planning and Strategy


    This course presents the process of planning and executing a marketing strategy that satisfies consumer and organizational objectives.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 302 - Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy


    An understanding of the communications process. Research methods for audience identification. Gathering, analyzing data to understand customer responses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 303 - Marketing Research


    Role of integrated research in marketing decisions. Emphasis on problem formulation, research design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data collection procedures, and analysis of data.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, MGT 235.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 304 - Consumer Behavior


    Examines psychological and sociological factors that influence consumption and decision making. Studies practical implications of consumer attitudes and behavior.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 306 - Introduction to Professional Selling


    Sales persuasion skills, theories, and principles; simulated selling situations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 310 - Consultative Selling


    Building long-term customer relationships through consultative selling, delivering customer value, and satisfying customer needs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 306 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 389 - Cooperative Education in Marketing


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • MKT 403 - Advertising Management


    Planning and production of a professional advertising campaign.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 404 - Retailing Management


    Retailing organization and management, including: store location, merchandise management, expense analysis and control, and current issues and trends.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 405 - Business and Organizational Marketing


    Strategic implications of marketing high volume, cost, or technological products to organizations. Focuses on needs and processes of businesses and inter-firm dynamics.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 406 - Channels of Distribution


    Theory and concepts in channel management; emphasis on structural, operational, and leadership decisions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 407 - Global Marketing


    The importance of global marketing to the U. S. economy; problems, opportunities and practices of managing multinational activities; characteristics and structure of international markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 409 - Negotiations/Relationship Marketing


    Focuses on the evolution of relationship marketing, interpersonal and group relationship development, and negotiation skills. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 410 - Sales Management and Negotiation


    Managing sales people through applications oriented assignments focusing on territory design, salesperson motivation, and quota attainment.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 411 - Marketing Strategy (for non-marketing majors)


    This course provides a survey of key issues in marketing strategy and management. Credit for course not applicable to hours required for graduation for students majoring in marketing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 475 - Marketing Strategy and Management


    A capstone course that integrates the collection of individual marketing concerns into a managerial decision making framework.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301 and six hours of other marketing courses; ECON 231, 232, ACCT 251, 252. Marketing majors only.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 482 - Independent Study


    Supervised, student-initiated project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Marketing major, MKT 475, senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.25, permission of instructor and department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 483 - Internship in Marketing


    Supervised experience in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 493 - Topics in Marketing


    Credits: (1-3, R12)
  
  • MKT 601 - Marketing Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 602 - Marketing Research


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 603 - Consumer Behavior


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MKT 604 - Marketing Communications


    Credits: (3)
 

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