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2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Quantitative Methods in Business

  
  • QMB 3200 - Advanced Quantitative Methods


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:   and COP 2271C Introduction to Computation and Programming   

     
    Course Description: Advanced concepts in statistical analysis. Linear models and experimental design, multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance with multiple classification, analysis of covariance, repeated measures analysis of variance, multiple comparison techniques, and diagnostic procedures and transformations are discussed in this course.

  
  • QMB 5565 - Quantitative Empirical Research Methods


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This course will begin with a concentrated review of probability, distributions of random variables, and hypothesis testing, and move on to provide a foundation in applied multivariate statistical methods. The course will focus not just on estimating models, but also on specifying, evaluating, and refining models to support a problem driven research agenda.

Spanish Language

  
  • SPN 1100 - Beginning Spanish 1


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This course is the first in a sequence of two courses designed to develop the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish language. It focuses on the acquisition of communicative language competence through multiple learning activities and continuous practice of both written and spoken forms of language. 
  
  • SPN 1101 - Beginning Spanish 2


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SPN 1100 - Beginning Spanish 1  
    Course Description: This course is the second in a sequence of two courses designed to develop the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish language. It focuses on the acquisition of communicative language competence through multiple learning activities and continuous practice of both written and spoken forms of language. 

Statistics

  
  • STA 2023 - Statistics 1


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This course covers probability, random variables, hypothesis testing, confidence interval estimation, small sample methods, correlation, simple linear regression, and nonparametric statistics.
  
  • STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2  with a grade of C or higher
    Course Description: This course is a survey of the basic concepts in probability and statistics with applications in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering. Topics include probability, common discrete and continuous probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, and simple regression.
  
  • STA 3162C - Applied Statistics


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: STA 3441 or MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1  
    Course Description: Inferential statistics from an applied point of view. Probability and sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, ANOVA, correlation, simple and multiple linear regressions.
  
  • STA 3241 - Statistical Learning


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: QMB 3200 - Advanced Quantitative Methods  or (MAS 3114 - Computational Linear Algebra  and STA 2023 - Statistics 1  ) 

     
    Course Description: This is an introductory-level course in supervised learning. Topics include classification and regression, cross-validation and bootstrap, model selection, dimension reduction, tree-based methods, random forests and boosting, support-vector machines, principal components, and cluster analysis. Students will have hands-on experience in model building, machine learning, and implementation.


Student Life Skills

  
  • SLS 1106 - Academic & Professional Skills


    Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This course is designed to prepare incoming Florida Poly students with the tools to successfully embark on their academic and career journey. It includes understanding your plan of study, the demands of college courses and methods for excelling in your studies. Students will also learn personal and academic project planning, self-reflections, essential career-skills, and opportunities for engaging in the full Florida Poly student experience.
  
  • SLS 1930 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1-3 Variable

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This student life skills course for the freshman level centers around topics chosen by the instructor or department offering of current interest to students and may focus on current issues, skills, or a combination of disciplinary perspectives with the purpose of broadening student perspectives and experiences. Topics vary from semester to semester. Credit hours may vary. 
  
  • SLS 2930 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: None
    Co-requisite: None

    Course Description: This student life skills course centers around topics chosen by the instructor or department offering of current interest to students and may focus on current issues, skills, or a combination of disciplinary perspectives with the purpose of broadening student perspectives and experiences. Topics vary from semester to semester. Credit hours may vary. 
  
  • SLS 3930 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1-3 Variable

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This student life skills course for the junior level centers around topics chosen by the instructor or department offering of current interest to students and may focus on current issues, skills, or a combination of disciplinary perspectives with the purpose of broadening student perspectives and experiences. Topics vary from semester to semester. Credit hours may vary. 
  
  • SLS 4930 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1-3 Variable

    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This student life skills course for the senior level centers around topics chosen by the instructor or department offering of current interest to students and may focus on current issues, skills, or a combination of disciplinary perspectives with the purpose of broadening student perspectives and experiences. Topics vary from semester to semester. Credit hours may vary. 

Transportation and Logistics

  
  • TRA 4174 - Hazardous Materials Management & Transportation


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management  OR MAN 3504 - Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management  
    Course Description: This course presents the packaging, transport, storage and delivery of hazardous materials. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) impact is also considered.
  
  • TRA 4945C - Science & Technology Capstone 1


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: EGS 3625 Engineering & Technology Project Management  and Minimum of 72 Credit Hours Completed.
    Course Description: Students incorporate the major concepts presented during the first three years of study in the Science & Technology Management Program through application of a special project. The course will assess the student’s understanding of major concepts in logistics and supply chain management. This course is part one of a two part sequence with TRA 4946C - Science & Technology Capstone 2 .
  
  • TRA 4946C - Science & Technology Capstone 2


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: TRA 4945C Science & Technology Capstone 1  
    Course Description: Students incorporate the major concepts presented during the first three years of study in the Science & Technology Management Program through application of a special project. The course will assess the student’s understanding of major concepts in logistics and supply chain management. This course is part two of a two part sequence with TRA 4945C - Science & Technology Capstone 1 .
 

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