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History
| Foundation Courses |
HIST 1311, HIST 1312, HIST 1321, HIST 1322 |
| Junior and Senior Seminars |
HIST 4300, HIST 4390 |
| Department Distinction |
HIST 4375 |
| United States History |
HIST 1321, HIST 2302, HIST 2306, HIST 2311, HIST 2312, HIST 2313, HIST 2337, HIST 2398, HIST 3301, HIST 3304, HIST 3305, HIST 3306, HIST 3307, HIST 3309, HIST 3310, HIST 3311, HIST 3312, HIST 3313, HIST 3314, HIST 3316, HIST 3319, HIST 3321, HIST 3324, HIST 3326, HIST 3327, HIST 3336, HIST 3347, HIST 3348, HIST 3364, HIST 3369, HIST 3370, HIST 3379, HIST 3384, HIST 3385, HIST 3394, HIST 3399, HIST 4304 |
| European History |
HIST 1311, HIST 1312, HIST 1322, HIST 2323, HIST 2330, HIST 2343, HIST 2344, HIST 2346, HIST 2350, HIST 2351, HIST 2352, HIST 2354, HIST 2365, HIST 2366, HIST 3302, HIST 3303, HIST 3320, HIST 3328, HIST 3329, HIST 3330, HIST 3332, HIST 3334, HIST 3335, HIST 3339, HIST 3340, HIST 3341, HIST 3342, HIST 3343, HIST 3345, HIST 3350, HIST 3351, HIST 3352, HIST 3353, HIST 3354, HIST 3355, HIST 3356, HIST 3357, HIST 3358, HIST 3359, HIST 3361, HIST 3362, HIST 3363, HIST 3365, HIST 3366, HIST 3368, HIST 3373, HIST 3374, HIST 3375, HIST 3381, HIST 4319, HIST 4372, HIST 4373, HIST 4385, HIST 5367 |
African, Asian, Latin American
and Middle Eastern History |
HIST 2301, HIST 2314, HIST 2315, HIST 2325, HIST 2379, HIST 2384, HIST 2385, HIST 2390, HIST 2391, HIST 2392, HIST 2394, HIST 2395, HIST 3318, HIST 3325, HIST 3344, HIST 3377, HIST 3378, HIST 3382, HIST 3383, HIST 3386, HIST 3389, HIST 3390, HIST 3393, HIST 3395, HIST 3396, HIST 3398 |
| Digital History |
HIST 1325, HIST 3342, HIST 3368, HIST 3380 |
| Oral History |
HIST 1326 |
| Internship |
HIST 4385 |
| Independent Studies |
HIST 4398, HIST 4399 |
| SMU Abroad Courses |
HIST 2100, HIST 2200, HIST 3100, HIST 3200, HIST 3300 |
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HIST 3393 - China in Revolution
Credits: 3
Examines the century of revolution in China, from the mid-19th century to the present, beginning with the unique political and social structure of Old China, and analyzing the impact of Western imperialism and the creative responses of intellectuals, warlords, and revolutionaries.
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HIST 3394 - The New Woman: The Emergence of Modern Womanhood in the U.S., 1890-1930
Credits: 3
Explores the experiences of a variety of women during 1890 to 1930, including feminists, reformers, intellectuals, artists, working women, mothers, high school and college students, and juvenile delinquents.
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HIST 3395 - Problems in Asian History
Credits: 3
Explores historical issues, trends or special topics in Asian history will be explored using a thematic or comparative format.
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HIST 3396 - Coexistence and Conflict in the Middle East
Credits: 3
Examines the consequences of being a member of a religious or ethnic minority in the pre-modern and modern Middle East. Analyzes how, in different periods and locations, Islamic powers coped with the question of ethno-religious diversity and kept alive an ethics of coexistence. Cases include early Islamic Empires, Muslim Spain, the Abbasid Caliphate, the Ottoman Empire and Iran. Also studies changes brought to the region by the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and the First World War, including the emergence of ethno-nationalist states like Turkey, Syria, and Israel, and their policies towards their minorities.
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HIST 3398 - Women in Chinese History
Credits: 3
Examines changes and continuities from Neolithic times to today in women’s roles in politics and the state, religions and ideologies, the family and its alternatives, and production and consumption.
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HIST 3399 - U.S. Foreign Policy From the Spanish American War to Vietnam
Credits: 3
A broad survey of American foreign relations in the 20th century. Traces the rise of the United States as a world power from Teddy Roosevelt’s charge up Kettle Hill to the evacuation of Saigon in 1975.
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HIST 4101 - Independent Study
Credits: 1
Independent study of a selected topic in history under the direction of a faculty member.
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HIST 4185 - Internship in History
Credits: 1
An opportunity for students to apply historical skills in a public setting working with a supervisor of the student’s work and a professor assessing the academic component of the project. Prerequisite: A minimum overall GPA of 2.500.
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HIST 4285 - Internship in History
Credits: 2
An opportunity for students to apply historical skills in a public setting working with a supervisor of the student’s work and a professor assessing the academic component of the project. Prerequisite: A minimum overall GPA of 2.500.
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HIST 4300 - Junior Seminar in Research and Writing
Credits: 3
Consists of a common body of readings on research methods and writing and a relatively small core of required readings that are different in each section and organized around a topic chosen by the instructor. Closely supervised writing assignments, based upon the required readings, grow into a major research project by the end of the term.
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HIST 4304 - At the Crossroads: Gender and Sexuality in the Southwest
Credits: 3
Approaches the study of New Mexico, and by extension the Southwest, through the lens of gender and sexuality. Examines the area’s history and changes over time.
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HIST 4314 - Jews in Europe: Middle Ages to the Present
Credits: 3
History of the Jews in Europe from the Middle Ages to the present.
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HIST 4315 - History of East Central Europe
Credits: 3
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HIST 4319 - Medieval Formation of English Culture
Credits: 3
When, where, and how was English culture - that globally widespread and distinctive variation of Western culture - formed? In the eighth to 16th centuries, in a realm with Oxford at its center.
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HIST 4324 - Medieval Spirituality
Credits: 3
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HIST 4325 - Islam to A.D. 1453
Credits: 3
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HIST 4327 - India Before the Europeans
Credits: 3
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HIST 4365 - Making of Australian Society
Credits: 3
Examines the working of Australian society with special emphasis given to either the 19th or 20th century or to particular themes such as the impact of war, the response of the Australians to booms and depressions, and Australian national character.
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HIST 4367 - Russia From the Kievan Era to 1881
Credits: 3
Surveys the development of state and society from the beginnings of history in the East Slavic territory through the Era of the Great Reforms.
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HIST 4372 - History of France I
Credits: 3
A study of the history of France.
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HIST 4373 - History of Modern France
Credits: 3
A study of the history of modern France.
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HIST 4375 - Departmental Distinction
Credits: 3
Honors program open to qualified seniors by invitation of the department.
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HIST 4380 - Digital History Capstone
Credits: 3
A guided, intensive seminar that leads students through the creation and refinement of an expert project in the digital humanities. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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HIST 4385 - Internship in History
Credits: 3
An opportunity for students to apply historical skills in a public setting working with a supervisor of the student’s work and a professor assessing the academic component of the project. Prerequisite: A minimum overall GPA of 2.500.
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HIST 4388 - Georgian and Victorian England
Credits: 3
The history of Georgian and Victorian England 1714-1867.
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HIST 4390 - Senior Seminar in Research and Writing
Credits: 3
Senior research or reading seminar in the specialty of the instructor. Topics vary. Required for the history major.
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HIST 4398 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
History majors in their junior year may apply to the director of undergraduate studies to pursue a personally designed course of study under the guidance of an appropriate professor during the junior or senior year.
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HIST 4399 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
History majors in their junior year may apply to the director of undergraduate studies to pursue a personally designed course of study under the guidance of an appropriate professor during the junior or senior year.
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Human Development The Simmons School offers a selection of HDEV courses that address learning and career development skills. These courses are largely available as electives.
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HDEV 1001 - First Year Experience Seminar
Credits: 0
The First Year Experience Seminar supports students’ transition into SMU and prepares students for success at SMU and beyond through self-discovery exercises, exploration of personal values, and introduction to the six Student Affairs learning domains.
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HDEV 1110 - Academic Success and Personal Development
Credits: 1
A graded course designed to help students improve reading efficiency, executive functioning, and lifelong learning skills.
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HDEV 1211 - Success Strategies
Credits: 2
Students learn study skills and other strategies for creating success in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Includes self-assessment and journal writing to identify academic strengths and challenges. Provides an opportunity to explore the campus resources to succeed at SMU.
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HDEV 2101 - Practicum: Group Leadership
Credits: 1
Unique leadership experience that gives students a laboratory for assessing learned concepts and skills about leadership. Includes discussions on empowerment, public speaking, ethics, and citizenship.
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HDEV 2201 - Diversity: Fitting Into a World of Difference
Credits: 2
This course is a study of human diversity and identity development. Students learn about their own identities and about fitting into the communities of which they are a part. Topics include elements of oppression, cycle of socialization, identity development models, privilege, race, sex, gender, sexuality, ability, ethnicity, class, and faith.
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HRTS 1101 - Foundations of Community, Inclusion, and Diversity
Credits: 1
Explores many components of diversity and inclusion through self-identity development and construction, SMU’s history regarding diversity, and ways students can build inclusive communities on campus and beyond.
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HRTS 2301 - The Struggle for Human Rights in South Africa
Credits: 3
Studies the history of the struggle for human rights in South Africa from the colonial era to the present. Examines themes such as gender, education, segregation, and labor.
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HRTS 2325 - Human Rights in Modern South Asia
Credits: 3
Examines some of the most pressing human rights issues in 20th and 21st century South Asia, including questions of gender, environmental justice, and caste.
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HRTS 3301 - Human Rights: America’s Dilemma
Credits: 3
Examines certain violations of human rights within their historical context and explores America’s commission and prevention of human rights violations.
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HRTS 3309 - Lesbian and Gay Literature and Film: Minority Discourse and Social Power
Credits: 3
The exploration, through literature and film, of the struggles by gay men and lesbians to create social identities and achieve human rights. Study of key cultures and pivotal historical periods in the West from ancient Greece to contemporary America.
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HRTS 3310 - Gender and Human Rights
Credits: 3
Introduction to global women’s human rights and other intersections of human rights and gender, such as abuse of children’s rights, gender-based violence, health and reproductive rights, and evolving concepts of sexual rights.
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HRTS 3316 - Ethnoviolence
Credits: 3
Introduces topics and approaches to the study of ethnoviolence, including specific disciplinary approaches such as sociology, communication studies, postcolonial studies, film studies, political science, and human rights. Students meet twice a week, once with the entire class, and once in groups of 20 to take a more sustained disciplinary approach to the question depending on the background of the individual instructor. Some lectures are delivered by guest speakers.
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HRTS 3317 - Persecution to Affirmation: Sexual Minorities and Human Rights
Credits: 3
Examines same-sex attractions and same-sex sexuality, which are present in every society, whether in the open or secret.
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HRTS 3320 - War, Looting, and Collecting Art in/of the Ancient World
Credits: 3
Examines the ways war, looting, and collecting affect ancient art. Students analyze case studies of ancient and modern warfare, focusing on resultant destruction, relocation, and repurposing of artworks.
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HRTS 3340 - French Muslim Citizens and the Algerian War: The Harkis
Credits: 3
Focuses on the Harkis, the Muslim Algerian loyalists who served as auxiliaries in the French Army during the Algerian War from 1954 to 1962. Examines the Harkis as neither fully French nor Algerian through historical readings, visual media (films and documentaries), and popular culture. Meet once a week for 3 hours.
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HRTS 3341 - The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda
Credits: 3
An introduction to the 1994 Rwanda genocide that seeks to understand not only its origins but also its sociological, ethical, and human rights implications.
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HRTS 3348 - Health as a Human Right
Credits: 3
This course examines the concept of human rights critically, with an eye for cross-cultural variation and a particular focus on rights that are health-related.
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HRTS 3362 - Postcolonial France
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary course providing an introduction to, or better understanding of, some of the most passionate debates on assimilation, difference, and multiculturalism that have emerged in France in recent years.
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HRTS 3383 - Gender and Human Rights in Latin American Women Writers
Credits: 3
Explores constructions of sexuality, gender, and identity in key historical moments in literature by Latin American women, with a focus on the intersecting themes of gender rights and human rights. This course is the equivalent of WL 3383 and SPAN 5375 . Students may only take HRTS 3383/WL 3383 or SPAN 5375 .
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HRTS 3385 - Literature of the Holocaust
Credits: 3
Explores the literature of the Holocaust and issues regarding the possibility of aesthetic portrayal of this horrific event. Considers Holocaust literature and post-Holocaust literature. Prerequisite: WRTR 1313 , WRTR 2304 , or WRTR 2306 .
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HRTS 4193 - Independent Study
Credits: 1
For advanced undergraduates. Permission of instructor and program director required.
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HRTS 4309 - Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples, and Nation States
Credits: 3
An examination of human rights issues among contemporary indigenous peoples, especially the impact on their cultures and societies from governmental and nongovernmental organizations, large-scale development programs, and global tourism.
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HRTS 4338 - Great Debates of the American Civil Rights Movement & Pilgrimage
Credits: 3
The study, understanding, and research of the American Civil Rights movement with particular emphasis upon the era of 1942-1970. Includes the Civil Rights Pilgrimage over Spring Break.
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HRTS 4343 - Ethics and Human Rights
Credits: 3
Explores how global ethical perspectives intersect with the theory and practice of human rights, emphasizing healthy and just relationships with self, community, other, place, and career.
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HRTS 4344 - Gender in World Politics
Credits: 3
Surveys classic and contemporary scholarship about women and gender in world politics, focusing on theoretical and empirical explorations of political participation, representation, activism, democracy, war, and human rights.
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HRTS 4385 - Internship in Human Rights
Credits: 3
This three-credit course allows students to expand their practical expertise, leadership capability, and technical skill by serving as human rights advocates, activists, and/or allies across a range of professional fields through a human rights focused internship of 135+ hours.
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HRTS 4390 - Special Topics in Human Rights Abroad
Credits: 3
Students travel abroad to designated countries to research and write about human rights situations and violations through interaction with educational, governmental, and nongovernmental representatives; human rights activists; and survivors of human rights violations.
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HRTS 4391 - Special Topics in Human Rights Abroad
Credits: 3
Students travel abroad to designated countries to research and write about human rights situations and violations through interaction with educational, governmental, and nongovernmental representatives; human rights activists; and survivors of human rights violations.
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HRTS 4392 - Special Topics in Human Rights
Credits: 3
Students research and write about a specific human rights issue under the supervision of the director and interact with human rights agencies in the greater Dallas area (or beyond).
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HRTS 4393 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
For advanced undergraduates. Permission of instructor and program director required.
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HRTS 4399 - Undergraduate Research
Credits: 3
Credit for a department-approved research experience, such as the on-campus Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) program, an off-campus Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), or certain research-based study-abroad programs. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.
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ITOM 2308 - Information Systems for Management
Credits: 3
Discusses information technology and information resources for business. Builds spreadsheet proficiencies focusing on the use of spreadsheets for business data analysis and reporting. Introduces database concepts along with tools and skills required to explore, analyze, extract, aggregate, and report data. Reserved for Cox majors. (*updated* 3/9/2022; effective spring 2022)
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ITOM 3306 - Operations Management
Credits: 3
Introduces concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management, and discusses methods for building business analytics models to solve operational business problems effectively. Topics include decision analysis, optimization (particularly linear programming) and sensitivity analysis, time-series analysis and forecasting, inventory control, simulation, and project scheduling. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 ; ECO 1311 and ECO 1312 ; ITOM 2308 ; MATH 1309 or MATH 1337 ; and one from the following: CS 4340 , EMIS 3340 , ITOM 2305 , STAT 2331 , STAT 4340 . Reserved for Cox majors and minors in business administration.
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ITOM 3355 - Software Tools for Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Covers the essentials of computer programming and enables students to gain proficiency in structured programming in R and Python; basic data management, including acquisition, storage, and access to real world data; Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA); and programming of decision models. Learn data visualization methods for communicating with data using tools such as Tableau, Spotfire, and various open-source packages, and how to build insights and communicate these insights through stories. Prerequisite: ITOM 2308 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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ITOM 3360 - Data Management for Business
Credits: 3
Covers fundamental issues in database creation and design, including conceptual modeling, logical and physical design, data definition languages, and data manipulation languages like SQL. Covers methods for data capture, data extraction from databases, and the design of data-based applications to answer business questions related to the database. Homework assignments and an implementation project reinforce both the design issues and the practical skills covered in the course. Prerequisite: ITOM 3355 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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ITOM 4307 - Business Modeling with Spreadsheets
Credits: 3
Introduces advanced quantitative modeling techniques for business decision-making. Covers a variety of modeling techniques, business analytics concepts, and data analysis tools. Students learn to implement these techniques in spreadsheet models that assist businesses in understanding and managing risk and improving decision-making. Applications cover a broad range of functional areas, including operations, accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management. Prerequisites: ACCT 2302 , ITOM 2308 , ITOM 3306 , and FINA 3320 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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ITOM 4320 - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Credits: 3
Covers the supply chain and logistics management from the perspective of a business analyst. Analyze the entire flow of information, materials, and services from suppliers through factories and warehouses to the end customer. Involves application of quantitative optimization and descriptive models to support supply chain and operations management decisions, using spreadsheets and other software. Students learn how supply chain design and planning decisions impact the performance of the firm as well as the entire supply chain. Prerequisites: ITOM 3306 and ITOM 4307 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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ITOM 4334 - Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
Credits: 3
Covers various methods for gaining insights from both structured and unstructured business data. Starts with discussion of time series forecasting, and then covers machine learning and data mining technologies, such as neural networks, clustering, and association-based reasoning, and examines how companies can apply these technologies to different types of decision and planning problems. Also covers AI/ML applications in various functional areas, such as training, customer service, process improvement, and operations. Prerequisite: ITOM 3360 . Reserved for Cox majors. (*updated* 3/9/2022; effective spring 2022)
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ITOM 4350 - Business Intelligence and Big Data
Credits: 3
Starts with the design and use of enterprise data management systems for management decision support, such as data warehouses and data marts, multidimensional databases, and OLAP. Provides hands-on experience with data warehouses and related peripheral systems, as well as data management skills that are essential for successful business analytics in large and medium-size traditional enterprises. Covers Hadoop and Spark, the platforms at the heart of most big data analytics initiatives. Heavy emphasis on the development of skills required for students to be successful as analysts. Prerequisite: ITOM 3360 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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ITOM 4361 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Presents a set of practices and interpersonal skills designed to deliver business results that are on time and on budget and meet quality standards. Examines project management in modern industries and organizational structures as a preferred, standard process to achieve successful results. Discusses defining the project goals, developing a plan to achieve the goals, executing the plan, and evaluating progress. Covers interpersonal skills, including communication, collaboration, and team management. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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ITOM 5321 - Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management Practicum
Credits: 3
A project course that enables students to understand the complexities of a complete BASM project and the major components of the system development life cycle (SDLC) and agile analytics development. Students work with real companies to understand their business analytics challenge and, using real data, apply the academic concepts, including the analysis of the business needs which they have learned in the classroom, to build a solution for the company. Prerequisites: ITOM 3355 , ITOM 3360 , ITOM 4307 and ITOM 4320 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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DCAR 4001 - Dedman College Advanced Research
Credits: 0
Independent research for students pursuing distinction in interdisciplinary or individualized majors or engaged in advanced independent research in relation to other Dedman College programs. Enrollment in this course requires preapproval of the senior associate dean of academic affairs.
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DCAR 4301 - Dedman College Advanced Research
Credits: 3
Independent research for students pursuing distinction in interdisciplinary or individualized majors or engaged in advanced independent research in relation to other Dedman College programs. Enrollment in this course requires preapproval of the senior associate dean of academic affairs.
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DCAR 4302 - Dedman College Advanced Research
Credits: 3
Independent research for students pursuing distinction in interdisciplinary or individualized majors or engaged in advanced independent research in relation to other Dedman College programs. Enrollment in this course requires preapproval of the senior associate dean of academic affairs.
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INTL 1301 - Introduction to International Studies
Credits: 3
Offers students the basic knowledge and core skills necessary to analyze the global experience from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students will acquire an understanding of the forces and events that shape the world in which we live.
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INTL 3381 - Current Issues in International Politics
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary survey of contemporary issues and challenges in the international arena. Students research and propose solutions, taking into account the multidimensional aspects of these international challenges.
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INTL 4302 - Directed Studies in International Studies
Credits: 3
Students develop and execute independent reading or research projects under the guidance of an International Studies faculty member, culminating in a written report. Prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the program director or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced course preparation.
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INTL 4307 - Departmental Distinction Thesis
Credits: 3
Candidates for departmental distinction write a thesis under the direction of an International Studies faculty member, culminating in an oral examination over the field of the thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to departmental honors candidacy.
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INTL 4385 - Internship in International Studies
Credits: 3
Undergraduate students who arrange for part-time or full-time jobs in fields related to international studies connect these experiences to their academic curriculum through research and writing, under the guidance of an International Studies faculty member. Prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the program director or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced preparation.
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INTL 4388 - Senior Seminar: International Government and Politics
Credits: 3
Senior seminar required for all international studies majors that students with an opportunity to integrate their studies. The topic is thematic and varies depending upon the instructor.
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Italian
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ITAL 1401 - Beginning Italian: First Term
Credits: 4
Offers a communicative and interactive approach and stresses the acquisition of basic listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, basic grammatical structures, vocabulary, idioms, and accurate pronunciation. Students attend three lecture meetings and two lab meetings, in which they read and listen to authentic materials, prepare written compositions and oral presentations, have conversational practice, and explore various aspects of Italian culture and cross-cultural comparisons between Italy and the United States. ITAL 1401 is also offered online through Intersessions as a 5-week, fully online course in which students meet synchronously virtually on a weekly basis for speaking activities, but complete the majority of the course asynchronously online. Prerequisites: ITAL 1401 is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian or for those were placed into 1401 by the Italian placement exam. Students seeking to enroll in ITAL 1401 who have not met the course prerequisites or do not have the appropriate placement exam score should contact the WLL Second Language adviser.
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ITAL 1402 - Beginning Italian: Second Term
Credits: 4
Students review and learn fundamental aspects of basic Italian linguistic and grammatical structures (regular and irregular verbs in the present, present perfect, imperfect, future, conditional, and present subjunctive). Students attend three lecture meetings and two lab meetings, in which they further develop their linguistic and cultural awareness of Italian and build their vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through communicative, interactive activities and assignments, including written compositions, oral presentations, and conversational practice. ITAL 1402 is also offered online through Intersessions as a 5-week, fully online course in which students meet synchronously virtually on a weekly basis for speaking activities, but complete the majority of the course asynchronously online. Prerequisite: C– or better in ITAL 1401 or the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL Second Language adviser is required for enrollment. Students who have not met the course prerequisites for ITAL 1402 or do not have the appropriate placement exam score should contact the WLL Second Language adviser.
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ITAL 1601 - Accelerated Beginning Italian, Semester I and Semester II
Credits: 6
Accelerated immersion course (SMU Abroad) covering material from ITAL 1401 -ITAL 1402 . For students with no previous knowledge of Italian (or for those were placed into ITAL 1401 by the Italian placement exam) and who are studying abroad on a faculty-led SMU summer program in Italy. Students must apply to the summer program and receive approval from Program Director(s). Students who complete ITAL 1601 with a grade of C- or better can enroll in ITAL 2401 . A grade of D or better fulfills the Second Language Requirement.
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ITAL 2302 - Intermediate Italian: Second Term
Credits: 3
Continued strengthening of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Computer, video, and audio assignments are required. Prerequisite: C– or better in ITAL 2401 or the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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ITAL 2401 - Intermediate Italian: First Term
Credits: 4
Continues to strengthen the four language skills, with added emphasis on reading and writing. Students attend both a lecture and lab section for practice in small groups. Online, video, and audio assignments are required. Fulfills Language and Literature requirement. Prerequisite: C– or better in ITAL 1402 or the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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ITAL 3320 - Special Topics Abroad in Italian
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 and prior departmental approval required.
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ITAL 3321 - Special Topics Abroad in Italian
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prerequisites: ITAL 2302 and prior departmental approval required.
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ITAL 3355 - Advanced Italian Conversation
Credits: 3
An advanced course for majors and nonmajors intended to improve linguistic proficiency within the context of studying contemporary Italian movies and culture. Prerequisite: C- or better in ITAL 2302 or permission of the instructor.
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ITAL 3357 - Grammar and Composition
Credits: 3
Analysis and imitation of short contemporary texts: letters, film reviews, articles, criticism, narratives. Development of oral and written proficiency. Selective study of grammar. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 3373 - Italian Culture
Credits: 3
The evolution of Italian society with emphasis on cultural, artistic, and intellectual trends. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 3385 - Italian for Business
Credits: 3
Students refine their language skills and cultural competence while studying European institutional and commercial structures. Emphasis is on Italian business customs, socioeconomics, commercial vocabulary, and cross-cultural comparisons. Prerequisite: C- or better in ITAL 2302 or permission of instructor.
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ITAL 4185 - Internship in Italian
Credits: 1
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of Italian and the cultures of Italian-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: ITAL 2302 ; junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; GPA in Italian of 3.300 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.
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ITAL 4285 - Internship in Italian
Credits: 2
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of Italian and the cultures of Italian-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: ITAL 2302 ; junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; GPA in Italian of 3.300 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.
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ITAL 4320 - Special Topics Abroad in Italian
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prerequisites: ITAL 2302 and prior departmental approval required.
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ITAL 4321 - Special Topics Abroad in Italian
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prerequisites: ITAL 2302 and prior departmental approval required.
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ITAL 4322 - Modern Italian Literature I
Credits: 3
From the latter half of the 19th century to World War I. Covers Realism, Decadentism, and the Grotesque. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 4323 - Modern Italian Literature II
Credits: 3
Covers the latter half of the 19th century to World War I: realism, decadentism, and the grotesque and authors Verga, D’Annunzio, and Pirandello. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 4324 - Contemporary Italian Literature
Credits: 3
Covers the fascist period and World War II: introspection, society, and the problem of evil and authors Moravia, Pavese, Bassani, Buzzati, and Ginzburg. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 4325 - Italian Poetry Since Dante
Credits: 3
Historical survey of works of poetry presented in their original form, from the medieval Dolce Stil Novo movement to the poetic styles of the 20th century. Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of instructor.
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ITAL 4367 - Italian Authors
Credits: 3
Italian authors from the Middle Ages to the modern age. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 4368 - Italian Authors: Contemporary
Credits: 3
Covers contemporary Italian fiction through a close study of selected contemporary short stories and one play. By interacting with literary content, students concentrate on the refinement of all four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Prerequisite: ITAL 2302 or permission of the area chair.
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ITAL 4381 - Tutorial for Juniors and Seniors: Directed Readings and Research
Credits: 3
Directed reading and research in specific literary topics or writers. Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of instructor.
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