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motivation, morale and productivity within the work setting. This
course is designed to aid child care professionals in the area of social
services.

HSC 120* Human Behavior (2) This course focuses on the impact
of the environment upon individuals; the developmental and
socialization process relative to the influencing of behavior; and
developing skills in helping individuals acquire and apply acceptable
coping and adapting mechanisms toward improved functioning.
This course is designed to aid child care professionals in the area of
social services.

HSC 200D Theories & Methods of Social Services Practices (3)
Students develop skills in observation of behavior, listening, and
interviewing to be utilized with various groups, individuals, families
and the aged. Emphasis will be on in-class exercises and role playing.
Techniques for information gathering and assessment are examined.
PREREQUISITE: HSC 100D* (Same as SOCS 2020D*.)

HSC 220T* Selected Problems in Human Services (1-6) Specialized
topical issues and/or problems related to community groups or
human services agencies are selected and studied in depth. Classroom
contact with faculty and community involvement may be required.
Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per credit
hour. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours for credit.
PREREQUISITE: HSC 100D*.( Same as SOCS 2020D*.)


Logistics Management
LGM 130* Introduction to Logistics Management (3) This course
examines the expanding field of efficient computer-supported
warehouses and logistics from an operations management standpoint.
Topics include supply chain management, order processing, traffic
management, electronic data interchange, handling and tracking
shipments, scheduling of work, diagramming work and product flow,
safety programs, and security issues.

LGM 140*Transportation (3) This course examines the field of
transportation including the various modes, estimating costs,
regulation and deregulation of transportation, international and
intermodal trends. Related content includes provider relations,
contract and common carrier services, and the transportation
challenges related to growing international trade.

LGM 150* Distribution Center & Warehouse Management (3)
This course places emphasis on physical distribution, supply chain
management, distribution centers and supply chain operations.
Includes warehouse operations, inventory management, warehouse
management systems using hardware/software applications, bar
codes, effective organization structures, just-in-time logistics,
continuous replenishment, and third-party logistics services.
PREREQUISITE: LGM 130* or departmental approval.

LGM 276T* Special Topics in Logistics Management (1-3) This
course explores relevant and changing topics in logistics management.
Group projects, interaction with local industry, class lectures, case
studies, as well as guest speakers, will allow students to understand,
appreciate, and apply the information in these topics to their logistics
careers. Topics will vary. PREREQUISITES: LGM 130*, LGM 140*,
LGM 150* or departmental approval.

LGM 280* Logistics Management Cooperative Work Experience
(3) A cooperative work experience in a warehouse or distribution
center, transportation firm, or shipping center is required in this
course. A training plan, the involvement of an on-the-job supervisor
and a minimum of 200 hours of documented and evaluated work
experience is required.

Management

MGT 110* Principles of Management (3) This course is organized
around the functional aspects of management and addresses the
skills and techniques needed and required of the contemporary
manager in today’s business world. Basic principles of management
are emphasized. This approach gives students a practical way to
become more effective managers as well as developing knowledge
and techniques essential in dealing with people effectively.

MGT 120* Supervision Principles (3) This course is designed for
the beginning supervisors. Basic supervisory skills are taught with
emphasis upon human behavior, new era values, and effective
leadership. For experienced supervisors, it serves as a valuable
refresher course.

MGT 260* Small Business Management (3) Designed for the
person with a small business or for a person actually wishing to start
a small business. Emphasis is placed upon the development of a
working business plan, developing strategies to overcome barriers
to success and creating tactics that will actually lead to small
business success. PREREQUISITE: Recommend ACT 201, ACT 202,
BUS 155 or MKT 110. (Requires commitment to succeed.)

MGT 264* Human Resources in Management (3) Principles of
management of people at all organizational levels including recruiting,
selecting, placing, training, and performance evaluation. A systematic
examination of the administration of wages and salaries as a tool of
management is included.

MGT 276T* Selected Problems in Management (1-6) Specialized
topical issues and/or problems in management are selected and
studied in depth. Topics may include such items as current leadership
styles and their appropriateness in various situations. Fifteen
classroom contact hours required per credit hour. May be repeated
for credit with a maximum of six hours to apply toward graduation.
PREREQUISITE: MGT 264 or permission of instructor.


 

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