Jun 30, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The number system reflects the level of course material and associated rigor. With the exception of upper graduate level and professional courses, any prerequisite restrictions limiting the level of a student accepted into a course shall be specified in a course prerequisites. Courses shall be numbered as follows:

001-099 No credit, non-degree and/or developmental courses;
100-199 Freshmen level course; undergraduate credit only;
200-299 Sophomore level course; undergraduate credit only;
300-399 Junior level course; undergraduate credit only;
400-499 Advanced junior and senior level course; undergraduate credit only;
400G-499G Senior and first year graduate level course; graduate credit for non-majors only;
500-599 First year graduate level course; undergraduate and graduate credit;
600-799 Upper graduate level course; open only to graduate students;
800-999 Professional Programs course; open only to students in professional colleges and to students in other colleges offering professional degrees as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
The letter R following the course designation and number indicates a remedial course. No course designated with an R will be counted as credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky.

Courses may be approved for variable credits, e.g., (1-3), (2-6), etc. In no case, however, may the total credits exceed the maximum number authorized for the course.

Repeated registration in a course may be allowed if the course description carries the statement: “May be repeated to maximum of … credits.” However, a student may enroll only one time in a specific course during a given semester. Courses with the same number are not considered to be the same course if different identifying titles are an integral part of the record.

Unless indicated in the course description, the number of credits for a course indicates the number of lecture or discussion or class hours.

Exceptions to the requirements for admission to courses may be made as follows:

Seniors with superior ability or preparation may be admitted to courses numbered between 600 and 799, upon approval of the instructor, the dean of the student’s college and the Dean of The Graduate School.

 
  
  • KHP 560 - MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    An analysis of the processes of learning to move and moving to learn in infants and young children. Emerging interrelationships among the motor, social, emotional, and cognitive forms of behavior are explored. Laboratory experiences are provided in early childhood education programs.

    Prereq: PSY 100.
  
  • KHP 570 - DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES FOR SPORT


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the planning and management of sports facilities. The course will focus on elements of planning, design and management while examining functions related to maintenance, security, operations budgeting and evaluation. The course will be presented primarily in lecture format utilizing guest speakers but will also include facility visitations as integral parts of the course.

    Prereq: Upper division KHP major or consent of instructor.
  
  • KHP 576 - LGBTQ* HEALTH PROMOTION


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an intensive seminar on contemporary health issues particularly relevant to LGBTQ* populations. Research, theoretical, and substantive issues relevant to studying LGBTQ* health will be covered. Students will critically evaluate LGBTQ* health education programs in school and community settings, LGBTQ* health research, develop depth and breadth of understanding key issues in LGBTQ* health promotion, and learn the various forms of inquiry used in the study of LGBTQ* health.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • KHP 577 - PRACTICUM IN KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH PROMOTION


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3 - 6 (Variable)

    KHP 577 is a three- or six-hour course which focuses on gaining practical experience in the professions of Kinesiology, Health Education and Health Promotion. It provides an opportunity for Kinesiology, Health Promotion minors and majors to apply the theories, knowledge and experiences gained from their coursework to real life situations. Depending on their discipline, students may gain experience in a variety of settings, including but not limited to physical therapy, personal training/fitness facilities, cardiac rehab, health department, student health, non-profit organizations, worksite wellness.

    Prereq: Exercise Science Majors must obtain Major Status, HEPR, KHPR majors and minors only, or permission by instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • KHP 579 - ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of programs of adapted and developmental physical education for individuals with disabilities. Experiences will include the appraisal of psychomotor functioning, design of instructional intervention, and program implementation and evaluation. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.

  
  • KHP 580 - GROUP DYNAMICS IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides a comprehensive analysis of sport and physical activity from both a social psychological and group dynamics perspective. Sport and physical activity are highly social environments that can have wide and far reaching influence upon those who participate in them. Thus, students enrolled in this course will gain an advanced understanding of the major theories of group development, management, and maintenance, as well as the factors that determine how behavior and performance are affected by interactions with others in the context of sport and physical activity. Finally, students will learn and practically apply techniques related to team building, cohesion, and group work.

    Prereq: Upper division PHED, KINE majors or HPER, KHPR majors or consent of instructor.
  
  • KHP 585 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT MANAGEMENT


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of the broad field of sport management with an emphasis on (1) the historical, political, sociological and economic parameters that influence sport; and (2) the issues related to sport and business in society and their application to sport organizations.

    Prereq: Sport Management graduate student or permission of instructor.
  
  • KHP 590 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH PROMOTION


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will examine current critical health issues, their relationship to the social determinants of health. These issues will be explored through the lens of both health education and health promotion. Critical issues covered will include: non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, intentional and unintentional injuries, stress, and current health issues as time permits.

    Prereq: KHP 230, upper division standing or permission of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LA 105 - INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of landscape architecture examining how the profession responds to societal needs in providing services to various public and private clients. Students will become aware of the potential for landscape architecture to transform the environments in which humans live, work, and play. Contemporary landscape architectural issues, practitioners and work are presented. Lecture, three hours per week.

  
  • LA 111 - LIVING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Students in this course will gain an understanding and awareness of creative strategies that may be used in future problem solving. These strategies will help encourage creative thinking that will lead to more innovative and novel solutions. Students will practice a metacognitive approach by reflecting on their own thinking in an effort to enhance self-regulation and ultimately realize creative potential.

    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
  
  • LA 121 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO I


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    Introduction to the fundamental elements and principles of design. Emphasis is on the application of design thinking and creative process to a variety of design problems. Observation, communication, and critique are stressed as components of process. Lecture, three hours; studio, nine hours per week. Field trips may be required. Prereq: Student must be accepted into the Landscape Architecture Program and enrolled in LA 161 (or previous completion of equivalent graphics courses).

    Prereq: Student must be accepted in the Landscape Architecture Program and enrolled in LA 161 (or previous completion of equivalent graphics course).
  
  • LA 161 - GRAPHICS I


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of landscape architecture graphics including freehand sketching, plan, section, and perspective drawing. Rendering techniques in both black and white and color will be explored with a variety of media including pencils and markers. Lecture, two hours; studio, two hours per week. Prereq: Non-LA majors must have permission of instructor.

    Prereq: Non-LA majors must have permission of instructor
  
  • LA 162 - DIGITAL REPRESENTATION I


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides students with a basic knowledge of computer-aided methodologies applied to site design and design articulation. It focuses on utilizing computer-aided drafting/design as a tool for producing the sequence of drawing commonly used in professional design offices. The interface of computer-aided drafting/design software with various other digital applications to produce representations of site information is also emphasized. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours per week. Prereq: LA 161.

    Prereq: LA 161.
  
  • LA 205 - HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of landscape design through past civilizations and how these have influenced our present approach to dealing with our landscape.

    Prereq: CIS/WRD 110 or consent of instructor.
  
  • LA 222 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO II


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    LA 222 continues the core emphasis on process and design vocabulary from LA 121. The course is focused on the connections between landscape architectural design, place, and regional landscapes, along with the continued development of graphic, written, and oral communication skills. Lecture, three hours; studio, nine hours per week. Field trips may be required. Prereq: LA 121 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and enrollment in LA 162 (or previous completion of equivalent CAD course). This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

    Prereq: LA 121 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and enrollment in LA 162 (or previous completion of equivalent CAD course).
  
  • LA 223 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    Design studio emphasizing design process applied to site programming, landscape analysis, and site planning. Use of actual sites to emphasize relationships between landscape analysis processes, landscape topology, and landscape ecology. Low impact site development practices are stressed. Field trips may be required. Lecture, three hours; studio, nine hours per week. Prereq: LA 121 with a minimum grade of ‘C’, LA 105, LA 162 or equivalent CAD course; and PLS 366 or concurrent enrollment in PLS 366. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

    Prereq: LA 222 with a minimum grade of ‘C’, PLS 366 or concurrent enrollment in PLS 366, or consent of the instructor.
  
  • LA 262 - GRAPHICS II


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Study and application of graphic communication methods with emphasis on integration of analog and digital multiple media and technologies. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: LA 162.

    Prereq: LA 162.
  
  • LA 271 - DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION I


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 4

    This course develops competency in solving problems relating to site grading, drainage systems, road alignment, and other aspects of site engineering and stormwater management. Field trips may be required. Lecture, two hours; studio, six hours per week.

    Prereq: LA 162 or permission of the instructor.
  
  • LA 305 - DESIGN THEORIES IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will address a variety of viewpoints in design thinking as related to landscape architecture. Theoretical and philosophical foundations for environmental interventions will be explored and the process of design criticism as a form of inquiry will be emphasized.

    Prereq: LA 205 or permission of instructor.
  
  • LA 307 - CULTURAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to cultural landscape preservation activities as design strategies. Exploration of regional landscape preservation case studies and applications of preservation methods to landscape preservation issues with an emphasis on research and process. Lecture, two hours; studio, two hours per week.

    Prereq: None.
  
  • LA 308 - REGIONAL LAND USE PLANNING SYSTEMS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to regional land use planning and its relationship to environmental, social, and economic systems. Students will develop an understanding of how land use decisions have impacted the development of the United States and how they are used to determine future development directions.

  
  • LA 324 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO IV


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    Studio design course emphasizing site selection and programmatic analysis in landscape master planning for complex site programs. Field trips may be required. Lecture, three hours; studio, nine hours per week. Prereq: LA 223 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and PLS 366.

    Prereq: LA 223 with a minimum grade of ‘C’, PLS 366, and concurrent enrollment in PLS 320.
  
  • LA 345 - DESIGN WITH PLANTS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    The application of design principles to the functional and aesthetic use of plant materials in the landscape. Lecture, two hours; studio, two hours per week. Prereq: LA 205, LA 805 and PLS 320, or permission of instructor.

    Prereq: LA 161 and PLS 220, or permission of instructor.
  
  • LA 355 - INTRODUCTORY GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS FOR LAND ANALYSIS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the concepts and methods of compilation, management, analysis, and display of spatially-referenced and tabular data utilizing vector and raster data models. Lecture will be complemented with computer based laboratory exercises. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours per week.

    Prereq: LA 222 or junior/senior NRES major, or permission of instructor.
    Crosslisted with: NRE 355
  
  • LA 372 - DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION II


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 4

    A continuation of landscape architecture design implementation: construction materials, including wood, paving, and walls, along with their applications; preparation of working drawings and materials specifications. Field trips may be required. Lecture, two hours; studio, six hours per week. Prereq: LA 271 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

    Prereq: LA 271 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
  
  • LA 373 - DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION III


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    Advanced instruction and practicum in the development of design implementation drawings. Students will produce a comprehensive set of schematic design and construction drawings that apply the principles and techniques commonly used in the landscape architecture profession. Field trips may be required. Lecture, three hours; studio, nine hours per week.

    Prereq: LA 372 with a minimum grade of ‘C’, PLS 320, or permission of instructor.
  
  • LA 390 - INTERNATIONAL STUDY


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    International study program led by faculty in Landscape Architecture. Program locations vary from year to year. Other international study experiences may be accepted as equivalent for graduation requirements with permission of the Department Chair. This course may be repeated once with additional credits applied as an elective.

    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LA 395 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)

    Topical studies in landscape architecture allowing for individual research or design experience coordinated with academic pursuits and faculty mentorship and oversight. May be repeated with additional credits applied as an elective. Prereq: Permission of faculty.

    Prereq: Completed Learning Contract and permission of faculty.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • LA 397 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)

    Topical seminars on current issues of significance to landscape architecture. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LA 398 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1

    This course focuses on formally documenting and communicating competency relative to the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in the landscape architecture major. The course will help students prepare for professional work experience opportunities as well as learn more about additional educational opportunities in graduate school. Private, government, and non-profit sectors are discussed. Field trip(s) may be required.

    Prereq: LA 105 and LA 324.
  
  • LA 399 - INTERNSHIP IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 2

    This is a self-directed course providing academic credit for a pre- approved internship relating to the practice of landscape architecture. An internship involves working for a minimum of 320 hours (e.g. eight weeks at 40 hrs./week) in a private or public landscape architecture office or in another professional experience associated with landscape architecture. Other experiences could include conservation work, research projects, or community engagement work. While engaged in the internship it is also required that a Practice Portfolio and a journal of professional engagement be kept along with a presentation/exhibit be produced at a minimum. Individualized learning contracts must be completed before the experience starts. Prereq: LA 223 and completed Learning Contract prior to starting the internship.

    Prereq: LA 223 and completed Learning Contract prior to starting the internship.
    Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
  
  • LA 400 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1

    This course utilizes the products and experiences from LA 398 to further develop the student for opportunities beyond this university. This course will further prepare students for landscape architecture professional practice. Topics will include licensure and certification, professional design performance rating systems, ethics, business structure(s), job offer evaluation and negotiation, career financial planning, and regulatory requirements. Field trip(s) may be required.

    Prereq: LA 398.
  
  • LA 425 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO V


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    Studio design course with emphasis on urban design and development, and associated public spaces. Field trips may be required. Lecture, three hours; studio nine hours per week. Prereq: LA 324 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

    Prereq: LA 324 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
  
  • LA 426 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO VI


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 6

    Application of landscape architecture design process to address issues at a variety of scales with emphases on form generation, community engagement, and communication. Field trips may be required. Lecture, three hours; studio, nine hours per week.

    Prereq: LA 425 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
  
  • LA 457 - CONTEMPORARY REGIONAL LAND USE PLANNING APPLICATIONS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    This course builds on the systems learned in LA 858 and applies them, through GIS technology, to real world situations. In this course we will deal with rural development, decision making, and comprehensive land use within the context of the physical environment. Lecture, two hours; studio, three hours per week.

    Prereq: LA 308 or LA 355, or permission of instructor.
  
  • LA 462 - DIGITAL REPRESENTATION II


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on the representation of essential elements of the landscape (structures, landform, water, vegetation, and atmosphere) in three dimensions utilizing a variety of software packages. Students learn about 3D modeling tools that will prepare them later in the course to experiment with a variety of visualization methods. Students will test the appropriateness of visualization methods in search of a balance between realistic representations and software limitations. Lecture, 2 hours; studio, 2 hours per week. Prereq: LA 262 or consent of instructor.

    Prereq: LA 262 or consent of the instructor.
  
  • LA 490 - CAPSTONE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINAR


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 2

    A capstone course in which students will formally document their competency relative to knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in the landscape architecture major. This course will help students prepare to become practicing landscape architects and/or pursue additional formal education. Seminar, three hours per week; field trip(s) required. Prereq: LA 425 or permission of instructor.

    Prereq: LA 425.
  
  • LA 531 - WATER IN URBANIZING LANDSCAPES


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introductory overview to water processes and water management in a watershed. An emphasis will be placed on hydrological landscape processes, best management practices and classification of streams, as well as storm water and water management in urban and suburban settings. Data collection, analysis, and fieldwork will be a required portion of the class during the lab section. Lecture, 2 hrs; laboratory, 2 hrs per week. Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of the instructor.

    Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of the instructor.
  
  • LA 556 - CONTEMPORARY GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS FOR LAND ANALYSIS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on contemporary concepts of land analysis, model development, and ancillary functions in geospatial applications. We attempt to apply concepts from the literature in this course through geospatial technologies to real world situations through individual projects that embraces place. In this course, we will address primarily landscape scale analyses such as watersheds and hydrologic characteristics, viewsheds, least cost path analysis, and enhanced land evaluation and site assessment approaches that have specific relevance to you.

    Prereq: LA 355/NRE 355 or permission of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
    Crosslisted with: NRE 556
  
  • LA 597 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)

    Topical seminars at an advanced level on current issues of significance to landscape architecture majors and graduate students. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

    Prereq: See specific prerequisites listed for each Special Topics subtitle course.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LAS 201 - INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An interdisciplinary approach to the people, culture and development of the Latin American republics. Attention will be concentrated on significant aspects of the indigenous peoples, geography, economic processes, gender roles, social structures and politics of Latin America, with special attention paid to value structures and value conflicts. Musical, literary and artistic expression in Latin America will also be introduced. Team taught, with a course coordinator from the LAS faculty.

    Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics.
  
  • LAS 361 - LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines particular authors, periods, regions, cultural events, or movements from Latin America. Special attention will be paid to links between literature and culture, politics and society through reading, discussion, and writing assignments to be conducted in English. Course may be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits.

    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
    Crosslisted with: SPA 361
  
  • LAS 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Directed study for students wishing to do specialized work on a topic related to the Latin American Studies area. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prereq: LAS 201 and six hours course work from approved LAS courses.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LAS 401 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Research on an interdisciplinary topic approved by the LAS Advisory Committee in the area of Latin American Studies.

    Prereq: Major in Latin American Studies; senior standing.
  
  • LAT 101 - ELEMENTARY LATIN


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    Emphasis is placed on learning to read the language. Some attention is given to Latin literature and Roman civilization.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LAT 102 - ELEMENTARY LATIN


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A continuation of LAT 101.

    Prereq: LAT 101 or the equivalent.
  
  • LAT 201 - INTERMEDIATE LATIN


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Review of grammatical principles together with readings from Latin prose and poetry. Selections from a wide range of authors will be included in order to demonstrate the diversity and appeal of Latin literature. Emphasis is placed on developing reading ability.

    Prereq: LAT 102 or two years of high school Latin or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 202 - INTERMEDIATE LATIN


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A continuation of LAT 201.

    Prereq: LAT 201 or three years of high school Latin or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 211 - ACCELERATED LATIN


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 5

    An intensive course that covers, in one semester, all the morphology, syntax, and grammar of Latin that is required to bring students with no background in the language to the level at which they can begin to read unaltered Latin texts.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LIN 200 - HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN LANGUAGE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    In 1910, J.R.R. Tolkien began construction of a fictional language of the Elves, which ultimately resulted in the creation of at least fifteen different languages and dialects. Why would someone create their own language? And how would a person begin to even do so? In this course, we will answer both questions directly, addressing the impetus for language invention and the process by which one creates a language. By examining a variety of invented languages (such as Esperanto, Klingon, and Dothraki) and natural languages (such as Spanish, Swahili, and Chinese), we will examine how language works in general and the typical features found within the languages of the world. Throughout the course, students will work on their own languages in stages, concluding with a presentation of their work to the other students at the end of the semester.

    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LIN 209 - THE STRUCTURE AND USE OF ENGLISH


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A general survey of the history, structure, and use of the English language. Topics investigated include: the history of the English language; elements of the structure of English; the distinctive characteristics of spoken and written English and the varied registers of English; the diversity of the English lexicon; regional and social dialects of English and their representation in literature; and the ideological dimensions of English language use, especially those relating to social and political issues and controversies. Offers UK Core credit for Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities. Provides ENG minor credit.

    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
    Crosslisted with: ENG 209
  
  • LIN 210 - HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of the historical development of English from its Indo-European origins to the present. Includes an investigation of the principal changes which have affected English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and vocabulary, and of the ways in which these changes are reflected in contemporary English usage; and an examination of the socio-historical factors that have shaped the evolution of the English language.

    Crosslisted with: ENG 210
  
  • LIN 211 - INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Designed to give students a broad introduction to the field of linguistics, the scientific study of human language. The first half of the course offers a basic foundation in the study of grammar, introducing the five core components of human grammar: syntax, morphology, phonetics, phonology and semantics. The second half of the course builds upon this knowledge by surveying a number of subfields of linguistics, including historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and language and the brain.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LIN 212 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the second semester of a two- semester sequence introducing the study of Linguistics, the scientific study of human language as a system. This course focuses on the social aspects of linguistic study: Semantics, pragmatics, conversational interaction, language variation and register, dialects, linguistic aspects of sign languages, second language acquisition, and the acquisition of language by children.

    Prereq: ENG/LIN 211.
  
  • LIN 221 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This is an the introductory linguistics course designed for majors and minors in Linguistics. May be of use to students in other disciplines. Prerequisite for most LIN courses.

    Prereq: This course is primarily designed for Linguistics major and minor students, but it is also suitable for students pursuing a major in the following disciplines: English, Modern and Classical Languages, and Communication Science Disorders, or consent of instructor.
    Crosslisted with: ENG 221
  
  • LIN 222 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS II: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Second of two courses offered in the introductory linguistics sequence, designed for majors and minors in Linguistics. Builds upon the theoretical knowledge gained in LIN 221. Intense introduction to a number of branches of linguistics including historical linguistics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics. May be of use to students in other disciplines. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or ENG 221 or approval of Instructor.
  
  • LIN 300 - SPEECH SOUNDS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides students with the practical skills and the theoretical frameworks needed to pursue more advanced study in phonetics and phonology. You will learn how linguists study production, perception, and the mental representations of speech sounds. You will also learn how linguists develop theoretical models to understand how these speech sounds are organized in phonological grammars. The concepts learned in LIN 300 will provide a solid foundation for Linguistics and will allow the student to enroll in a variety of courses at the 500- and 600-level in Linguistics.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
  
  • LIN 301 - COMPUTATION FOR LINGUISTS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    In addition to learning about the descriptive and theoretical tools used in linguistics, linguistics majors also need to learn about the computational tools used in the field. In this course, we will cover tools ranging all the way from what kind of software linguists use to write linguistics papers with IPA symbols or syntax trees, to the basics of computer programming used in linguistic research. This course will not only prepare students for future linguistics courses, but will also provide them with concrete transferable skills.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
  
  • LIN 305 - WORDS & SENTENCES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides students with the practical skills and the theoretical frameworks needed to pursue more advanced study in syntax and morphology. You will learn how linguists study the structure of words and structure of sentences in the languages of the world, including English. You will learn how linguists develop theoretical models to understand the human capacity for language and be introduced to some of these models. You will learn to conduct data analysis, how to evaluate formal hypotheses, and how to provide support for and against these hypotheses. The concepts learned in LIN 305 will provide a solid foundation and will allow the student to enroll in a variety of courses at the 500- and 600-level in Linguistics.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
  
  • LIN 310 - AMERICAN ENGLISH


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    The study of the varieties of modern American English: regional, social, and ethnic varieties, gender differences in communication, creoles and pidgins, stylistic variation. History and methods of American dialect study. Same as LIN 310. No prerequisites. Provides ENG Major Elective credit and ENG minor credit.

    Crosslisted with: ENG 310
  
  • LIN 311 - APPALACHIAN ENGLISH


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    The Appalachian Mountains, which range from New York to Mississippi, making up part of the landscape of 13 different states, are known to many Americans as being home to a unique cultural and linguistic experience. In this course, we will examine the extent to which this uniqueness is true, considering the nature of many myths and stereotypes that exist about this variety. We will discuss certain lexical, phonetic, syntactic, and other linguistic features that set this variety apart from other American varieties while also noting the features the speech of Appalachia shares with others. We will examine the history, origins, and development of English in Appalachia and address issues of identity, education, and standardness with respect to the English of Appalachia.

    Crosslisted with: APP 311, ANT 341
  
  • LIN 317 - LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will introduce students to various topics concerning the interaction between language use and social and cultural phenomena, including topics of language and cultural meaning, social segmentation and linguistic variation, bi- and multi-lingual communities, and the ethnography of communication. Course may be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits.

    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LIN 325 - LANGUAGE AND CULTURE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to linguistic anthropology. The course reviews the basic principles of linguistic analysis and examines the ways in which linguistic structures interact with and reflect cultural variation.

    Crosslisted with: ANT 325
  
  • LIN 328 - ANALYZING LANGUAGE IN DIGITAL SPACES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will approach the study of language and interaction in digital spaces from both theoretical and practical angles. From the theoretical side, we will explore why digital media are of interest for linguistic and other social science researchers, focusing on previous research findings about communicative behavior in social media. From the practical side, we will teach students to perform analysis of digital media linguistic behavior, covering all steps in the research process from data collection/selection to quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting. Students in the course will learn to think more critically about these daily media practices and their role in society, and they will also gain hands-on skills they can take to their future endeavors. No previous experience in linguistics or programming is required, though some background in the study of language will be helpful.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LIN 331 - LANGUAGE IN U.S. SOCIETY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course in an introduction to the linguistic diversity of the United States and the role of language in the production and negotiation of various forms of social difference (e.g; ethnicity, gender, region, etc.). Topics include, the role of language is the formation of social identity categories, social issues related to non-standard English dialects, and multilingualism in American society. Emphasis will be given to questions of power and resistance related to language use in the contexts of government, education and business.

    Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
  
  • LIN 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of special problems in linguistics under the direction of an instructor in the linguistics program.

    Prereq: LIN 211; major and 3.0 in Linguistics or consent of instructor.
  
  • LIN 495 - LINGUISTICS CAPSTONE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Linguistics Capstone is a common Capstone experience shared by all Linguistics majors. It is designed to provide an opportunity for majors to develop a personalized research project and to gain valuable organizational and research experience. This course allows majors to explore the various content areas and scholarly approaches represented in Linguistics, in order to enhance their understanding of the value of work across subdisciplines. Students will also explore the typical conventions used in linguistics and, driven by interest, in particular subfields. This course satisfies the Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR). Typically this course will be taken by juniors and seniors looking to refine their research techniques and their writing and presentation skills in Linguistics.

    Prereq: LIN 221, LIN 300, LIN 305; completion of UK Core Composition & Communication Requirement.
  
  • LIN 500 - PHONETICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the phonetics of natural language, including both the articulation and acoustics of speech sounds and suprasegmental units. Discussion includes extensive reference to languages other than English.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
  
  • LIN 505 - LINGUISTIC MORPHOLOGY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines word structure in natural language. It compares current theoretical approaches to the analysis of inflection, derivation, and compounding, and identifies the dimensions of typological variation in each of these domains. Discussion includes extensive reference to languages other than English.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
  
  • LIN 506 - SOCIOLINGUISTICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an advanced survey of current areas of research in sociolinguistics. Topics include dialectology, language variation and change, ineractional sociolinguistics, language and gender, bilingualism, and language contact.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or LIN 222 or SOC 101 or ANT 220.
    Crosslisted with: ANT 506, SOC 506
  
  • LIN 507 - LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an advanced survey of current areas of research in linguistic anthropology. Topics include language and thought, cultural difference in linguistic interactions, the ethnography of communication, ritual uses of language and identify and cultural poetics.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or LIN 222 or SOC 101 or ANT 220.
    Crosslisted with: ANT 507
  
  • LIN 508 - DISCOURSE ANALYSIS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to the methods used in various approaches to discourse and textual analysis. The approaches examined include Speech Act Theory, Conversation Analysis, Ethnographic Discourse Analysis, Discourse Pragmatics, Interactional Sociolinguistics, Variation Analysis, and Critical Discourse Analysis. Special attention is given to practice experience analyzing both spoken and written discourse.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or LIN 222 or SOC 101 or ANT 220.
    Crosslisted with: SOC 508
  
  • LIN 509 - FORMAL SEMANTICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to modern, model-theoretic approaches to natural language semantics. We examine a range of issues relating to the notions of meaning and truth in language; to the interface of semantics with syntax; and to the relation between semantics and pragmatics. Students attend a large number of essential lectures; participate in several discussions with their classmates; and submit several written analyses addressing specific problems in the semantics of English. Topics include the relation of denotation to truth and meaning; quantification in natural language; speech acts and illocutionary force; conversational implicature; intensional constructions; indexicality; presuppositions; uses of lambda abstraction in semantic analysis; lexical meaning; and generalized quantifiers.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or graduate standing.
  
  • LIN 510 - CORPUS LINGUISTICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A linguistic corpus is a collection of language samples chosen to model language use of a specific speech community and to provide primary materials for linguistic investigation. Modern digital corpora harness the quantitative power of computers for data-rich analysis in all areas of linguistic study. This course surveys the key principles of corpus linguistics and the criteria used in assembling linguistic corpora. It discusses the application of corpus-based investigations across linguistic research domains, and engages students in hands-on linguistic research using various types of corpora.

    Prereq: LIN 221 and LIN 222.
  
  • LIN 511 - COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Computational linguistics addresses the problem of ‘information overload,’ the result of huge advances in processing speeds and memory size. This course shows the methods and techniques for automatically analyzing and modeling natural language data in order to redress the balance of information acquisition and information analysis, turning information into knowledge. The focus will be word-based, sentence- based and meaning-based computational approaches. Students will have the opportunity to practically apply their theoretical knowledge in a computer environment. Computer languages used will be Python and DATR, as well as some basic UNIX-based scripting languages. No experience with computers is necessary. By the end of the course, students will have acquired a host of transferrable skills for an increasingly digitally dominated job market.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
  
  • LIN 512 - SYNTACTIC ANALYSIS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides students with the practical skills and the theoretical frameworks needed to understand current research in syntax. You will learn how linguists study the structure of sentences in the languages of the world. You will learn how linguists develop theoretical models to understand the human capacity for language and be introduced to some of these models. You will learn to conduct data analysis, how to evaluate formal hypotheses, and how to provide support for and against these hypotheses.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
    Crosslisted with: ENG 512
  
  • LIN 513 - TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    The course examines the current theories and methods of teaching English as a second language. The course will include (1) language learning theory as it relates to other disciplines; (2) methods and techniques of contrastive analysis. Prereq: One course in linguistics or consent of instructor. Provides ENG Major Elective credit and ENG minor credit. Same as EDC/ENG 513.

    Prereq: One course in linguistics or consent of instructor.
    Crosslisted with: EDC 513, ENG 513
  
  • LIN 514 - TESL MATERIALS AND METHODS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An extension of ENG/EDC 513, this course will include examination and evaluation of published materials designed for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Students will create individualized teaching materials and gain practical experience in applying the methods and using their own materials. Prereq: ENG/EDC 513 or consent of instructor. Provides ENG Major Elective credit and ENG minor credit. Same as ENG/EDC 514.

    Prereq: ENG/EDC 513 or consent of instructor.
    Crosslisted with: EDC 514, ENG 514
  
  • LIN 515 - PHONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an investigation of the systematic properties of speech sounds in natural languages. It compares current theoretical approaches to the analysis of individual features and sounds as well as larger prosodic units, and identifies the dimensions of topological variation in the phonological domain. Discussion includes extensive reference to languages other than English.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
    Crosslisted with: ANT 515
  
  • LIN 516 - GRAMMATICAL TYPOLOGY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the typological classification of languages according to their morphological and syntactic characteristics. Coursework includes practical training in the writing of grammatical descriptions and in the elicitation, transcription, and analysis of data from non-Western language. Discussion includes extensive reference to languages other than English.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
    Crosslisted with: ANT 516
  
  • LIN 517 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    The focus will be on intensive study of problems and issues that do not fall under linguistics course headings. These may have an interdisciplinary emphasis, or they may concentrate on some special topics of current research. All topics will be subject to review by the director of the program. May be repeated under different subtitle to a maximum of six credits.

    Prereq: LIN 221.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LIN 518 - ADV HIS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course explores the development of English from its roots in Indo- European, through Old, Middle, and Early Modern English(es), culminating with a review of the English languages of today. It focuses on the phonological, grammatical, and lexical changes of the language, as well as on the social contexts of the rise and spread of English as a contemporary world language. Special emphasis is given to a linguistically informed understanding of how the language has changed in response to political and historical pressures. Fulfills the ENG Early Period requirement. Provides ENG Major Elective Credit and ENG Minor credit.

  
  • LIN 519 - HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course studies the historical development of language through time and space, examining the internal mechanisms and external influences involved in language change. Change will be examined at all levels: orthographic, phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and lexical. The course will also to investigate a variety of topics related to the phenomenon of language change; language classification; comparative linguistics; the reconstruction of linguistic systems; the social context of language change. Through study of these issues, students will gain insights into historical language varieties and writing systems; relationships among the world’s languages; and the origins of the sounds, words, and structures of the languages we speak today.

    Prereq: LIN 221 and LIN 222.
    Crosslisted with: ANT 519
  
  • LIN 520 - SANSKRIT I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the Sanskrit language. Includes a historical survey of the language; detailed study of the devanagari writing system and of Sanskrit phonology and grammar; a recitation component; and the reading of selected Sanskrit texts.

    Prereq: Completion of the fourth semester of a foreign language.
  
  • LIN 521 - SANSKRIT II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A continuation of LIN 520 . Includes intensive study of the relationship of Sanskrit to other early Indic languages (especially Vedic and Pali); discussion of the Indo-European ancestry of these languages; and the reading of selected texts in these languages.

    Prereq:LIN 520  .
  
  • LIN 527 - LANGUAGE INVESTIGATIONS: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course presents a focused investigation of an individual language or a set of languages (in a language family or other defined grouping, e.g., connected by geopolitical area), examining genetic and typological features of the language(s) from a structural, historical, and/or sociolinguistic perspective. The course may be taken twice for up to six (6) credits under different subtitles. Prerequisite: LIN 221 & LIN 222, or consent of instructor.

    Prereq: LIN 221 & LIN 222, or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • LIN 529 - LANGUAGE CONTACT


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides a linguistic investigation of language contact, the interaction of two or more languages in situations of individual or community bilingualism/multilingualism. The full range of linguistic contact phenomena will be illustrated with examples from different languages, both historically and in the present day. We will discuss the outcomes of language contact - language maintenance (borrowing, code- switching, multilingualism), language shift (endangered languages, language death), and the creation of new languages (pidgins, creoles, mixed languages) - in a range of contexts, considering both the social factors in language contact and the effects of contact on the linguistic structure of the languages involved.

    Prereq: LIN 221 and LIN 222, or consent of instructor.
  
  • LIN 530 - PRAGMATICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Survey of linguistic pragmatics, including Gricean implicature, reference, presupposition, speech acts, information structure, and the representation of discourse. Discussion focuses primarily but not exclusively on the English language. This course may require LIN 540 taken concurrently.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or permission of the instructor; may require LIN 540 taken concurrently.
  
  • LIN 540 - LABORATORY IN LINGUISTICS: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    A laboratory course offering students the opportunity for hands-on application of the general theories and methods of linguistics at the level of advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate training. The lab environment will generally involve both individual and small group work, developing both independent research skills and an ability to engage in collaborative linguistic investigation. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or consent of instructor; may require concurrent enrollment in an accompanying LIN lecture course.
    Repeatable up to 10 credit hours.
  
  • LIN 550 - LINGUISTIC FIELD METHODS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to field methods for grammatical description. Working with a native speaker of an unfamiliar language, students will gain experience in eliciting and analyzing data in descriptive linguistics. We will consider general issues related to fieldwork, including choosing a field site and consultants, software for linguistic archiving and analysis, as well as the psychological, ethical, and practical considerations related to fieldwork. The bulk of the course, however, will focus on practical experience in describing the phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax of an unfamiliar language. LIN 540 must be taken concurrently.

    Prereq: LIN 221 or graduate standing in Linguistics; requires LIN 540 taken concurrently.
  
  • LIS 510 - CHILDRENS LITERATURE AND RELATED MATERIALS


    College of Communication and Information

    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of children’s literature, traditional and modern. Reading and evaluation of books with multimedia materials with emphasis on the needs and interests of children. Covers media for use by and with children from preschool through grade six.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • LIS 514 - LITERATURE AND RELATED MEDIA FOR YOUNG ADULTS


    College of Communication and Information

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of literature and related materials for use with young people in grades 6-12. Emphasis is placed on the special characteristics and needs of young people and the evaluation of materials for this age group.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
    Crosslisted with: EDC 504
  
  • LST 300 - ANALYTICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 3

    Survey of essential mathematical skills and their applications in engineering technology. Applications of algebra, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics, vector analysis, and other topics with specific reference to concepts in an engineering technology curriculum. Symbolic mathematical computer software will be used throughout the course.

    Crosslisted with: CPT 300
  
  • LST 301 - INTRODUCTION TO JUST-IN-TIME


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will provide the student with the correct and unique understanding of Just-In-Time (JIT) as developed and practiced in lean organizations. The course includes a combination of learning methods such as lectures, virtual simulations, process videos, in-class demonstrations and hands-on participatory demonstrations by the students. All methods used will be designed to teach the tools, techniques and philosophy of JIT. Students will construct JIT documents and be able to explain and evaluate processes using the lean tools related to Just In Time. Examples of the tools, techniques and concepts include Simple & Continuous Flow, Material & Information Stagnation, Pace of Production versus Pace of Sales (Takt Time) and Standardized Work.

  
  • LST 302 - MANUFACTURING SIMULATION AND MATERIAL & INFORMATION FLOW CHARTS


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 4

    The course introduces the fundamentals of Material & Information Flow Charts (MIFC). MIFC uses visualization and mapping techniques to map the value chain as applied in lean manufacturing. It helps organizations prioritize and guide improvement strategies. A manufacturing simulation program(s) that will be used as a framework for the application of many of the Lean concepts taught throughout the LST program will be introduced in this course. The course uses the simulation software to build a greater understanding of both the software and MIFC.

  
  • LST 303 - INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMALITY MANAGEMENT


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 4

    This course will present the fundamentals of Abnormality Management, which is sometimes referred to as Jidoka by lean organizations such as Toyota. The lean concepts of stop and notify of abnormality, stop after 1 cycle completes, separation of man and machine, necessary conditions to ensure quality, self-process completion will be taught along with tools and techniques such as Mistake Proofing, First In, First Out, Performance Analysis Board (AB), Andon, AB Control and Fixed Position Stop System. The content will be brought forward by lectures, virtual simulation of manufacturing & non-manufacturing systems, hands-on visualizations using Lean tools, and by in-class demonstrations by students.

  
  • LST 304 - INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 4

    This course will introduce the student to the history and fundamentals of Productivity Improvement as used by lean organizations such as Toyota. Some of the lean tools, techniques and concepts that will be taught include, Takt Time, Work Balance Chart, Human Motion Wheel, Steps for Machine Cycle Time Improvement, Steps for Changeover Improvement, Steps to Create a Lean Model Line, Actual vs. Required Manpower, Operational Availability versus Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Fluctuation Kaizen and Cycle Time Kaizen. Students will be exposed to the actual productivity terms and definitions used within lean organizations. Lecture, virtual simulations, video of actual processes and in-class, hands-on demonstrations by students will be employed to demonstrate the concepts, tools and techniques of Productivity Improvement.

  
  • LST 305 - SYSTEM OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & BUILT-IN-QUALITY


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 4

    Students taking this course will study in-depth the history and fundamentals of Lean Quality Assurance system and the concept of Built- in-Quality. The course consists of a combination of learning methods such as lectures, virtual simulations, process videos, and in-class demonstrations designed to teach the Lean tools and the philosophy behind them. The Lean tools and techniques that will be studied include Change-Point Management, Separation of Man and Machine, and the Seven Quality Tools.

    Prereq: LST 301 & LST 302.
  
  • LST 306 - KAIZEN OF STANDARDIZED WORK


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 4

    Students taking this course will -study in-depth the foundational purpose of standardization and its application in three different types of Standardized Work (SW) to establish and maintain a baseline for continuous improvement (Kaizen) in Lean organizations. They will study and practice the three types of SW to apply the Lean principles of Standardization and Kaizen to support the continuous improvement of all processes and people. The course consists of a combination of learning methods such as lectures, virtual simulations, process videos and in- class demonstrations designed to enable students to gain experience and practice with the tools associated with SW as well as the thinking and strategies of Kaizen as they are applied to continuously improve both SW and the thinking and creativity of the students themselves.

    Prereq: LST 301 & LST 302.
  
  • LST 400 - ENGINEERING ECONOMICS


    College of Engineering

    Credit(s): 2

    This course introduces students to the concepts of time value of money, analysis of alternatives using net present value and internal rate of return, depreciation, taxes, and inflation. Monte Carlo simulation is used throughout the course to study variability in engineering designs and the resulting economic impact. Engineering ethics case studies are presented and analyzed. Contemporary economic issues affecting engineers are discussed.

    Crosslisted with: CPT 400
 

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