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The Miami Plan for Liberal EducationDescriptions of Thematic Sequences (PAGE 5 OF 6)
HST 2 Women and Gender in History.
Studies the construction and nature of gender roles with particular emphasis on women, in a variety of historical contexts, places, cultures, and socioeconomic and political conditions. Encourages thought about whether there are any universal themes and questions regarding gender roles that transcend particular circumstances. Select three courses from these options:
ART 480.M Special Topics in Medieval Art (3)
ART 480.W Women in Medieval Art (3)
CLS 235 Women in Antiquity (3)
HST/ Women in Pre-industrial Europe (3)
HST/AMS/ Women in American History (3)
HST 383 Women in Chinese History (3)
HST/AMS 392 Sex and Gender in American Culture (3)
HST/ Topics in Women's History (3)
REL/ Women's Religious Experiences in the Mediterranean World (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of History. Majors in the departments of Art, Classics, and Comparative Religion must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.
IMS 1 Design, Development, and Management of Interactive Media: Business and Engineering Track.
Develops the student's theoretical and hands-on understanding of the nature of digital development. Interactive media expertise requires a broad understanding of the perspective brought by many disciplines. These courses are designed to allow the student to focus their education on the Interactive Media aspects of their major. This sequence allows the student to broaden their Interactive Media expertise, developing a particular interest and then applying it in a hands-on interdisciplinary experience. This track focuses on IM development, e-commerce, and Internet marketing. Select courses from these options:
- IMS 201 Information Studies in the Digital Age (3); and
- IMS 333 eBusiness, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital (3); or
MGT/EGM 311 Project Management (3); or
MIS 381 Analysis and Design of Business Web Sites (3); or
MKT 419 eCommerce, Marketing and the Internet (3); and
- Digital Project Development Methods: Theory and Practice (4)
Note: Open to all majors, but courses must be taken outside your department of major.
IMS 2 Design, Development, and Management of Interactive Media: Humanities, Arts and Social Science.
Develops the student's theoretical and hands-on understanding of the nature of digital development. Interactive media expertise requires a broad understanding of the perspective brought by many disciplines. These courses are designed to allow the student to focus their education on the Interactive Media aspects of their major. This sequence allows the student to broaden their Interactive Media expertise, developing a particular interest and then applying it in a hands-on interdisciplinary experience. This track focuses on IM's role in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, specifically communication, English, psychology, American Studies, and music.
- ENG 171 Humanities and Digital Technology (3); or
WCP 142 Interdisciplinary Technology (3); and
- AMS 310.R American Life, Learning, and Digital Media
COM 211 Introduction to Electronic Media (3); or
ENG 313 Introduction to Technical Writing (3); or
MUS 303 Electronic Music (3); or
PSY 462 Work Space and Work Organization: Cognitive Engineering Tools for Understanding Complex Systems (3); and
- Digital Project Development Methods: Theory and Practice (4)
Note: Open to all majors, but courses must be taken outside your department of major.
ITL 1 Italy in the Renaissance.
Analyzes the vital role Italy has played in the birth and evolution of modern Western culture in the humanities, arts, sciences, and political thought. Develops analytical skills by viewing Italian culture from a variety of disciplinary angles and over a broad span of time. Promotes a critical understanding of the rich artistic, literary, and intellectual heritage of the culture that laid the foundation for the European Renaissance and the modern period. Select three of the following courses in any order:
.E Renaissance Architecture (3)
ART 481 Italian Renaissance (3)
ENG/ITL 364 Italian Humanism and the Renaissance (3)
ENG/ITL 401 Dante (4)
HST 315 The Renaissance (3)
HST 452 Florence in the Time of the Republic 1250-1530 (3)
Note: Nine hours minimum must be taken outside your department of major.
LAS 1 Modern Latin American Development.
Focuses on broadly defined development in Latin America from the 19th century forward from a central socio-political perspective, and allows students to assess the dynamic nature of political and economic institutions from historical, political, and geographic perspectives. LAS 208, a broad survey course, is recommended to be taken first; however, these courses may be taken in any order as long as nine or more credit hours are completed.
GEO 304 Latin American Development (4)
LAS 208 Latin American Civilization (MPF) (3)
Pressing Issues in Latin America and Hemispheric Relations (1)
LAS/IES 414 Latin American Environmental Affairs (3)
POL 337 Politics of Latin America (4)
Note: Nine hours minimum must be taken outside your department of major.
LAS 2 People and Power in the Americas.
Provides an interdisciplinary treatment of some of the major social and political issues confronting the Americas now and in the 21st century. Examines the relations and differences between the U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean societies, characterizes and contrasts world views from various social groups across the Americas, explores social conflict within and between countries of the Americas, and addresses such critical issues as human migration and economic integration. Courses are recommended to be taken as listed below; however, three courses may be taken in any order.
ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3)
GEO 405 Geography of the Caribbean (3)
LAS 208 Latin American Civilization After 1825 (3)
POL 326 Comparative Ethnic Policy (3)
POL 378 Latin America: The Region and the World (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Political Science. Majors in anthropology or the Department of Geography must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.
MBI 1 Biomedical Science.
Examines principles and examples of diseases caused by microbial infections so that the role of microorganisms in the development of disease in a human host can be understood. Studies the host at genetic or cell and tissue level to gain an overview of infectious and noninfectious diseases in populations. Fosters understanding of the effects of diseases on human communities and provides a perspective to help evaluate health dilemmas and develop strategies to solve them.
- MBI 161 Elementary Medical Microbiology (MPF) (4); and
- BOT/ZOO 232 Human Heredity (3), or
ZOO 325 Pathophysiology (4); and
- MBI 361 Epidemiology (3)
Note: Offered only on the Hamilton and Middletown campuses. Not open to majors in the departments of Microbiology or Zoology.
MBI 2 Molecular Genetics.
Provides an understanding of the basic microbiology principles that have provided the foundation for the development of the science of molecular genetics. Shows how the application of molecular genetics has had a significant impact on health, bioremediation, and agriculture, to name a few examples.
- MBI/BOT/ZOO 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function
Cellular and Molecular Biology (MPF) (4); and
- MBI 201 General Microbiology I (4); and
- MBI 365 Molecular Biology (2)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Microbiology.
MGT 1 Dynamics of Human Behavior in Organizations.
Regardless of major, most students apply the knowledge and skills they acquire at Miami University within an organizational setting. Organizations form to benefit from collective efforts of individuals who are striving to accomplish a set of common goals. This sequence examines ideas, models, and theories that explain human behavior in organizations. Builds competence in critically analyzing factors that influence both human behavior and the capacity for the organization to achieve its objectives; then you are able to influence work behavior and effectively exercise a leadership role in the organizations you join.
- MGT 291 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3); and
Both of the following, in any order:
- MGT 414 Motivation and Work (3); and
- MGT 415 Leadership and Learning (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Management.
MIS 1 Information Management, Technology, and the Role of Electronic Commerce.
Emphasizes the critical role of information and decision-making within a distributed Internet environment and enables students to develop a proficiency in the management evaluation and development of information systems that promote and implement electronic commerce technology. The sequence provides depth of course wor k in management information systems emerging applications and technology and focuses on technology management and adoption issues by organizations in order to gain a competitive advantage in the new Internet society. While the academic area of business forms the sequence's contextual orientation, technology and the applications discussed and ways of thinking and analyzing presented are applicable to a variety of organizational contexts.
- MIS 235 Information Systems: Concepts, Technology and
Applications (3); and
- MIS 381 Analysis and Design of Business Web Sites (3); and
- MIS 385 Applications of Electronic Commerce Technology (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems.
MKT 1 Marketing Research.
Focuses on understanding the nature and extent of marketing research activities in both the private and public sector and developing skills in assessing the validity, reliability, and measurement precision of a broad range of research findings. The sequence develops systematically, by first grounding you in marketing principles, then developing critical thinking skills in marketing analysis, and finally integrating that knowledge in the practicum-oriented marketing research course.
- MKT 291 Marketing Principles (3); and
- MKT 351 Marketing Analysis (3); and
- MKT 451 Marketing Research (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Marketing.
MKT 2 Promotion and Persuasion.
Leads you to an understanding of how persuasion works, what makes persuasive communications effective, and how promotion and other persuasive communications can be used to influence human behavior and introduce new concepts to target audiences.
- MKT 291 Principles of Marketing (3); and
- MKT 391 Buyer Behavior (3); and
- MKT 441 Promotional Strategy (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Marketing.
MKT 3 Retailing in a Global Environment.
Focuses on understanding the functions and activities of retailing in both domestic and foreign settings; understanding both theory and practical application in the retailing function; how retailing influences and is influenced by its human and physical environment; and the role of interpersonal communications in the retailing function.
- MKT 291 Principles of Marketing (3); and
- MKT 461 Principles of Retailing (3); and
- MKT 411 Services Market (3), or
MKT 431 Logistics Management (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Marketing.
MKT 4 Entrepreneurship in Different Contexts.
Emphasizes the application of entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors in organizations of all sizes and types. Explores the underlying nature of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process and develops appreciation for the unique aspects of entrepreneurship depending upon the context in which one is operating. The first course examines the role of creative thinking in coming up with new, entrepreneurial ideas and solving business problems; the second explores the interface between entrepreneurship and a particular functional area; the third is concerned with entrepreneurship in a larger, established organizational context.
- BUS 366 Imagination, Entrepreneurship, and Business Problem-solving (3); and
- MKT 311 Guerilla Marketing (3); and
- MGT 469 Corporate Venturing (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the departments of Marketing or Management.
MME 1 Automation and Society: A Paradigm for Understanding and Applying Technology.
Creates a paradigm for understanding technology by studying the interrelationship between automation and society and the impact on human knowledge, quality of life, and mechanisms of the work place. Studies the history of technology and its effect on society, applies scientific and engineering methods to conduct design, evaluates advantages and disadvantages of designs, and creates alternative solutions that reflect ethical, economical, and environmental concerns of society.
- MME 161 Perspectives on Technology (MPF) (3); and
- MME/ Automation, Technology, and Society (3); and
- MME/ Computer-integrated Manufacturing for Small Manufacturers (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering.
MME 2 Modeling, Computer Graphics, and Design.
Provides an in-depth study of modelling theories and their interrelationship with the physical world. Modelling requires critical thinking, careful synthesis, comprehensive analysis, and skillful implementation. In science, it can be used to discover natural laws; in engineering, modelling can be used to perform product and system design. Prerequisites: (MME 143) CSA 163; (MME 211) MME 143 and MTH 151; (MME 311) MME 211 and MTH 251. Co-requisite: (MME 211) PHY 181.
- MME 143 Engineering Design and Computer Graphics (3); and
- MME 211 Static Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3); and
- MME 311 Dynamic Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering.
MME 3 The Art and Science of Engineering Thinking: A Design-Based Approach to Creative Problem-Solving.
Allows students to know and comprehend the art and science of the engineering thinking process. Enables students to discover the core of the logical problem-solving process used by engineers in design. Also, students will understand the nature of reasoning, characteristic ways of thinking, and methods of inquiry that distinguish the discipline of engineering. Engineering thinking combines art and science, intuition and logic, observation and experimentation; it is a creative activity that requires critical thinking, careful synthesis, comprehensive analysis, and skillful implementation. At the conclusion of the sequence, students should be able to integrate engineering thinking creatively into their work when solving problems.
- MME 143 Engineering Design and Computer Graphics (3); and
- MME 211 Static Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3); and
- ECE 203 Electric Circuit Analysis (4); and
- MME/ECE 303 Computer-Aided Experimentation (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering.
MTH 1 Axioms, Theorems, and Proof in Geometry and Algebra.
Considers algebras and geometries defined by axiomatic systems, two very active fields in modern mathematics. Surprises are here: geometrics without parallel lines, geometrics with parallel lines and no rectangles, and new algebraic operations that can describe the structure of Rubik's cube and molecules. Develops the roles of definition, proof, and abstraction gradually until, at the 400 level, a full scale axiomatic treatment is given. At this level students provide many of the proofs. You rediscover results from the masters: Gauss, Hilbert, Galois, Abel, and others. Not an easy sequence, but you learn about how to read mathematics and solve problems on your own. Prerequisite: MTH 151 (5) (MPF) or MTH 153 (4) (MPF) Calculus I.
- MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3); and
- MTH 331 Discrete Mathematics (3); and
- MTH 411 Foundations of Geometry (3), or
MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
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