2020-2021 Academic Catalog

May 07, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

For schedule and detailed course information, including schedule types, please see the Class Schedule and Course Descriptions webpage.

Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

LEC — Lecture
LAB — Laboratory
DIS — Distance Education
CLN — Clinic
EX — Experiential
IND — Individual Study
SD — Studio

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Nursing
	NUR 67600 - Knowledge Translation For Transforming Healthcare Prerequisite(s): NUR 62400 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 65600 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 64200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course advances students’ knowledge of implementation and knowledge translation science as it relates to contemporary healthcare policy and delivery. Students examine evidence implementation models and science to design and lead or facilitate efforts to transform nursing practices and healthcare in a variety of contexts. Students develop skills to identify critical issues through diagnostic methods, context assessment and stakeholder analysis and engagement. Based on these analyses, they search, appraise and interpret the best available evidence relevant to the measurement of effectiveness, meaning and impact implementation strategies. They examine strategies for both de-implementation when strategies fail, and for sustainability when strategies work to advance contemporary healthcare and patient outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 62400 and NUR 64200 and NUR 65600 and NUR 67800. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 67700 - Cognate Residency: Knowledge Translation Credit Hours: 3.00. Students apply knowledge from pre-requisite courses to develop a project focused on translating knowledge into contemporary healthcare policy and delivery. The emphasis is on designing model-driven evidence-based strategies focused on transforming nursing practice and healthcare in a variety of contexts. Residency activities provide students with opportunities to define the scope of the knowledge translation project, obtain baseline information, engage with stakeholders, and prepare a project proposal that addresses sustainability and cost. Prerequisites: NUR 67600. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
	OBHR 22100 - Principles Of Management Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 12700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. The fundamentals of organizing a business to succeed. The planning, organization, directing and controlling of business activities and the organizational plan to combine and allocate resources to meet expressed goals is the focus of this course. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 23100 - Survey Of Human Resources Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 12700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Exposure to a wide variety of human resource activities in the business enterprise. Topics include staffing, development, compensation and labor relations. This course is not open to Management majors. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 33000 - Introduction To Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3.00. This course investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and organizational structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. Attention is given to such topics as motivation, leadership, group processes, organizational structure, technological innovation, and conflict management. Emphasis is placed on developing management skills and application of organizational behavior theories. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 42300 - Negotiations Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides both the theoretical foundation and practical methods for performing effective negotiations, persuading, and managing conflict in real life situations. Participants will be able to increase their own knowledge of the field and will be able to improve the outcomes of their own negotiations for themselves and others. The participants will also be able to use their knowledge of conflict management to more effectively resolve interpersonal and inter-group conflicts, both from the perspective of a participant and a third-party. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 42600 - Training and Managerial Development Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This courses focuses on traininig from a line managerial perspective and on management development, addressed through a consideration of critical personal, interpersonal, and team related skills. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 42700 - Occupational Safety And Health Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the economic, legal and social factors of occupational safety and health issues within an organization. Consideration will be given to the compliance with federal and state laws, safety training programs safety recognition and incentive programs, health education programs and joint labor/management safety committees. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43000 - Labor Relations Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the role of unions in American society. Topics discussed include labor management relations, why workers join unions, dispute resolution, and cooperative labor-management programs. No credit for students in the School of Management. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43100 - Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Survey of the theory and techniques used in the administration of the personnel function in the modern enterprise. Emphasis is placed on the meaning of work in industrialized societies, motivation and leadership of employees, manpower planning and development, reward systems, the minority worker, and the development of managerial skills. Techniques studied include the use of assessment centers, selection tests, wage and salary administration, job analysis, and man-power forecasting. No credit for students in the School of Management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43300 - Staffing Organizations Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the theory and practice of human resource planning, selection, and placement. The course will link human resource planning to organization-wide strategic planning. Selection devices as well as validation and reliability strategies are discussed. The implications of legal requirements for hiring practices are investigated. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43400 - Benefits Administration Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the historical, financial, motivational, and substantive aspects of employee benefits. Emphasis will be placed on practical administration. Consideration will be given to issues of productivity, union involvement, and future trends in benefit management. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43500 - Compensation Management Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the theory and practice of employee compensation systems considering monetary topics, performance appraisal maintenance, audits of compensation decisions, internal equity, and individual equity will be discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43600 - Collective Bargaining Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Considers current developments in the areas of collective bargaining, negotiations, and third party mediation and arbitration practices. Consideration will be given to the environments, structure, and processes of collective bargaining. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of labor-management negotiation and proceedings. Typically offered Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43700 - Managing Career Development Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A consideration of individual and organization-centered approaches to career development. The seminal theories of career development. The seminal theories of career management will be discussed in terms of practical applications. Topics in career and life stage development will be explored Career path, dual career families, and careers in emerging fields will be discussed. Methods for diagnosing and planning services for employees from diverse backgrounds and at various occupational levels are considered. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43800 - Managing Workforce Diversity Credit Hours: 3.00. This couse will focus on the challenges of managing a work force. Consideration will be placed on identifying and resolving workplace problems attributed to the presence of demographic differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, age and able bodiness background among employees within a given work envireonment. Emphasis is on developing and conducting diversity training programs and reinforcing principles of valuing diversity. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 43900 - Employment Law Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents and examines the principles of employee-employer relations law. Students will be exposed to various federal and state laws pertaining to employement descrimination based upon demographic differences, such as gender, race, age, ethnicity, and able bodiness. In addition, this course will address issues such as negligent hiring, employment-at-will, wrongful discharge, drug and alcohol testing, and privacy in the workplace. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44000 - Social Response Of Business Credit Hours: 3.00. The course surveys areas of social choice faced by organizations. Students have the opportunity to clarify their own positions regarding appropriate organizational responses to such social problems as pollution, civil rights, consumerism, individual privacy, and business-government relations. Teaching techniques include case discussions, films, guest speakers, and student presentations. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44100 - Introduction To Organizational Change And Development Credit Hours: 3.00. This course orients the student to planned approaches to adaptation and change in organizations. It is based upon applied behavioral science research and concepts which address themselves to “real life” change problems; models of the change-process, change strategies, the change agent, the critical study of organizational change efforts. This course will aid the student in understanding the dynamics of organizational behavior. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44200 - Introduction To Administrative Decision Making Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory course in organizational leadership which focuses on critical skills which a manager needs to work effectively with others. Topics covered include planning, interpersonal style, effective feedback, group decision making, and inter-group relations. The course will consist of both formal instruction and experiential learning. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44300 - Contemporary Legal And Social Issues In Human Resource Management Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course involves the comprehensive study of contemporary legal and social issues facing managers with a heavy emphasis on human resource management (HRM). Legal and ethical issues relevant to HRM are discussed at a level where students will develop policies and practices to assist firms avoid legal action and costly litigation. Defenses to human resource related lawsuits are also discussed. Theories regarding discrimination, harassment, and social workplace issues are analyzed enabling students to apply their knowledge to novel concrete situations. The course assists current and future HR practioners to effectively manage an organization’s legal posture to be congruent with its strategic objectives. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44400 - Leadership Prerequisite(s): OBHR 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce students to leadership theory and practice. Students will learn theories of leadership, practice methods of evaluating effective leadership, and develop a personal leadership action plan. Particular emphasis is placed on developing ethical leadership and trust. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44500 - Team Dynamics Prerequisite(s): OBHR 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines team dynamics from both managerial and member perspectives. Basic concepts of interpersonal behavior, facilitation of effective teamwork, team design, and team processes are discussed. Additional topics include virtual, high performance, and cross-cultural teams. Concepts will be applied in team projects and exercises. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 44800 - Human Resources Information Systems Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. The course topics will include ERP systems, e-business and electronic support of human resource function. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 49000 - Problems In Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Supervised readings and reports in various subjects. Arrange with instructor before enrolling. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 49400 - Leadership Capstone Prerequisite(s): OBHR 44400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A senior level case-oriented approach designed to provide the student with opportunities to evaluate various organizational policies and strategies and recommend improvements for the organization’s future. This course is considered the Leadership “capstone” and will allow students the opportunity to utilize the knowledge gained in previous courses. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 49500 - Internship In Human Resources Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of management, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OBHR 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3.00. Student will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process, the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OBHR 58110 - Foundations Of Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 1.00 to 2.00. A review of the key elements of human relations in organizations necessary for managerial effectiveness (productivity, satisfaction, turnover, engagement). Focus is on the application of theory to issues such as motivation, values and ethics, group dynamics, leadership and change, and organizational structure and culture. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 59000 - Problems In Organizational Behavior And Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Advanced study and investigation in a field of organizational behavior and human resource management under the guidance of staff. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 63100 - Human Resource Systems Credit Hours: 3.00. An overview of selected human resource activities/systems for the future human resource professional. Emphasis will be placed on building skills in areas that will provide a foundation for future coursework in human resources management. Topics covered include planning and forecasting human resource needs, job analysis, design and evaluation of training systems, design of performance appraisal systems, and safety and health in the workplace. Typically offered Spring Fall. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 63300 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 2.00 (West Lafayette) 3.00 (Calumet, North Central) Introduction to human resource management for general managers. Emphasis is on the impact of human resource components (e.g., staffing, rewards, labor relations) on the performance of the firm. Case analyses and computerized databases are used to illustrate major components of human resource decision making. Not open to students with credit in MGMT/OBHR 63100. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing and Management majors only. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 66900 - Negotiations In Organizations Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Decision making examines organizational context, stages, creativity, biases, and group processes. Negotiations examine strategies for preparing and conducting negotiations. The principal focus is on individual and interpersonal aspects of each. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 68100 - Managing Behavior In Organizations Credit Hours: 2.00 to 4.00. Individual and group behavior are the central components of the study of behavior in organizations. Focus is on the managerial application of knowledge to issues such as motivation, group processes, leadership, organizational design structure, and others. The course employs cases, exercises, discussions, and lectures. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing and Management majors only. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OBHR 69000 - Advanced Problems In Organizational Behavior And Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 2.00 to 4.00. Advanced investigation in a specific organizational behavior or human resource field at the graduate level. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
	OLS 10000 - Introduction To Organizational Leadership Credit Hours: 1.00. Transitional course to orient the Organizational Leadership and Supervision freshman to the department and Purdue. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 10200 - Freshman Experience Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides entering first-year transfer students with less than 60 credits an opportunity to become familiar with available departmental and university resources, such as the advising process, the course management system, engage in goal setting, align academic and life goals, explore available career options, and develop a plan for success. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 13100 - Introduction To Safety And Health Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Course emphasizes developing an understanding of various topics related to environmental health and safety which owners, managers, supervisors, and employees need to be aware of in the working environment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 16300 - Fundamentals Of Self-Leadership Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students with an introduction to the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program, and prepares them for the program curriculum. It serves both as the Freshman Experience course, and the fundamental introduction to leadership. It includes the utilization of campus resources, goal setting, value and role exploration, relationship of academic planning and life goals, disciplines specific career exploration, and critical thinking. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: First Year Experience View Class Schedule
	OLS 24200 - Fundamentals Of Ergonomics Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed for students interested in the areas of occupational health and safety, production engineering, facilities management, and supervision and management. An understanding of how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve manual working conditions will be gained through the use of applicable real life exercises and exploration of research in various industries. This course will cover a general study of the musculoskeletal system as well as guidelines for lifting, reaching, seated work, machine work, hand tools and vibration. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 25200 - Human Relations In Organizations Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of individual and group behavior in organizations. Special emphasis on typical interpersonal and leadership relationships. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Social Sciences View Class Schedule
	OLS 27200 - Job Evaluation Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. (IET 27200) A survey of the basic principles and significance of job evaluation. An analysis of current practices and techniques used in job analysis, job descriptions, and job evaluation. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 27400 - Applied Leadership Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to applied leadership in the context of organizational functions, structures, and operation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 30000 - Safety And Health For Engineering Technologies Prerequisite(s): OLS 13100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores a wide range of environmental health and safety topics relevant to technologists, engineers, and managers in both public and private sectors. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of identification, evaluation, and control of various hazards which could harm people, property, and the environment by using risk assessment. Instructor permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 30300 - Substance Abuse In The Workplace Credit Hours: 3.00. Overviews alcohol and drug problems affecting job performance in the workplace. Topics covered include current concepts of alcoholism and addictions, supervisor’s role and responsibilities, work behavior of alcohol and drug abusers. Constructive confrontation and intervention, employee assistance programming, and referral. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 33100 - Occupational Safety And Health Credit Hours: 3.00. A presentation of the aspects of occupational safety and health that are essential to the organizational leaders. Special emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the economic, legal, and social factors related to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 33200 - Fundamentals Of Industrial Hygiene Prerequisite(s): MA 14800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND CHM 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the industrial hygiene factors instrumental in maintaining a safe and healthful workplace. Special emphasis is given to the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 33300 - Environmental Health And Safety Legislation And Standards Prerequisite(s): OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the laws, codes, and standards, which affect the occupational safety and health. Emphasis is placed on an overview of various environmental, health, and safety related laws, codes, and standards such as: OSHA, DOT, FRA, MSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH, ISO, etc. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 33400 - Fire Protection Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the principles involved in the protection of people and property from fire and explosion. Basic fire safety terminology, fire chemistry and extinguishment, fire safety references and standards, and fire safety management are presented. Also discussed are control measures for common fire and explosion hazards and the design of buildings in terms of life safety and fire suppressive systems. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 33600 - Fundamentals Of Risk Assessment And Management Prerequisite(s): OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore techniques for assessment and methods for managing the risks associated with occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and property damage in the workplace. The principle methods include: 1) identifying the exposures to loss; 2) evaluating alternative techniques for treating the exposure; 3) selecting the appropriate technique(s); 4) implementing the chosen technique; and 5) monitoring and improving the risk management system. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 33700 - Introduction To Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore the principles of emergency management in preparing for disruptive events. Students explore the requirements and value of emergency management in preparation for a variety of emergency events likely to occur in either industrial or municipal environments. Students will study the concepts of emergency management including prevention of, mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disruptive emergency events. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 34000 - Fundamentals Of Construction Safety Credit Hours: 3.00. (CEMT 34000) Overview of construction safety and health regulations. Throughout the course students will participate in discussions pertaining to construction safety issues and will be provided information to evaluate the primary OSHA targeted hazards in the construction industry, OSHA 30 Hr. card. Students will learn to recognize key hazards, be exposed to control technologies and corrective actions for the prevention of an injury, illness, and fatality that commonly occurs at construction sites. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 34100 - Fundamentals Of Environmental Health Prerequisite(s): OLS 33600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This class will be presented as an overview of current issues in community and working environments. Those issues which are most essential to the supervisor/manager will be emphasized. Students will develop an understanding of key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as CERCLA, Clean Air Act and its Amendments, Clean Water Act, and RCRA and typical means to ensure compliance. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 34300 - Hazardous Materials Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore the practical, safe approach to handling hazardous materials. Topics include: basic chemistry of hazardous materials, hazard classes and toxicology, evaluating risk, selecting correct protective equipment, specific competencies required of persons responding to a hazardous materials emergency, managing an incident, and addressing tactical and strategic issues while minimizing down-time and reducing risk to other workers. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 35000 - Creativity In Business And Industry Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the ways an individual can become more creative and how they can develop an environment which encourages creativity from employees. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 35100 - Innovation And Entrepreneurship Prerequisite(s): OLS 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An in-depth study of innovation in existing organizations, as well as entrepreneurship in start-up businesses, franchises, family-owned firms, and other business formats. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 35500 - Incident Investigation Prerequisite(s): OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore various approaches for conducting an incident/accident investigation, including methods to determine the causes of incidents/accidents, analyses of data gathered as part of the process and proper documentation. Through a series of case studies and examples, students will have the opportunity to identify the corrective action steps for preventing future occurrences and presenting those recommendations to management for implementation. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 36400 - Professional Development Program Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey course covering many professional and personal facets relative to entering the work force upon graduation. Major areas addressed include resume preparation, interviewing techniques, development of job-search plans, social skills, and analysis of career fields and opportunities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 36800 - Personnel Law Prerequisite(s): OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Wage contracts and payments, workmen’s compensation and insurance, injunction, strikes and boycotts, and statutes affecting labor.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 37200 - Staffing and Performance Appraisal Prerequisite(s): OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An application-oriented simulation of developing a compensation and benefits program, including the study of staffing and appraising employee performance. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 37400 - Supervisory Management Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to and overview of the fundamental concepts of supervision. Emphasis is placed on the supervisor’s major functions and essential areas of knowledge, his relations with others, and his personal development. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 37500 - Training Methods Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles, practices, and methods of employee training. Introduction to systematic training program design, development, and evaluation. Emphasis is on the supervisor as a trainer. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 37600 - Human Resource Issues Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis and discussion of case problems concerning typical leadership and personnel situations that impact upon the supervisor/manager. Emphasis directed toward development of attitude, philosophy, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills within the working environment. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 37800 - Labor And Management Relations Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to, and overview of, the fundamental concepts of labor relations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution procedures. An international comparative analysis is used to assess some of the legal, economic, and political structures of labor relations. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 37900 - Compensation And Benefits Prerequisite(s): OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Focus on the use of rewards to achieve organizational objectives. Included in the use of rewards to attract, retain, and motivate employee behaviors in a cost effective manner and in support of the organization’s mission. Pay for performance programs, employee benefits, job design, promotion, recognition, and other rewards will be discussed. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 38400 - Leadership Process Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND OLS 16300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An in-depth study of a sequence of manager actions that influence employees to achieve desired performance results. How these manager actions are transformed by employees into desired performance is also covered. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 38600 - Leadership For Organizational Change And Innovation Prerequisite(s): (OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to and overview of fundamental concepts of leading organizational change and innovation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 38700 - Emergency Planning And Exercises Prerequisite(s): OLS 33100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND OLS 33700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore the development of emergency plans and exercises for organizations. Students will learn requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for emergency plans. Students will study the linkage between emergency plans through emergency preparedness exercises. Students will develop an onsite emergency plan for an actual organization, and an emergency exercise to test the plan. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 38800 - Leadership Through Teams Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. The group process, team development and exploration of dynamics that impact group and team performance. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 38900 - Emergency Management Programs Prerequisite(s): OLS 38700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore hazard analysis and develop a mitigation plan for an actual organization. The class will examine current plans and practices developed for site, community or countrywide use. Last course In the Emergency Management Certificate. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 39900 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 41500 - Introduction To Environmental Management Prerequisite(s): OLS 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This class will provide an introduction to current issues and concepts in environmental management including an overview of environmental policy, necessary measures to control and mitigate environmental impacts, and key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as CERCLA, Clean Air Act and its Amendments, Clean Water Act, and RCRA, and typical means to ensure compliance. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 42100 - Psychology And Sociology Of Safety Prerequisite(s): OLS 33100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore contemporary approaches used to influence employees safety related behaviors using the principles of psychology and sociology. Case studies of behavior and operations that resulted in both human and material loss will be studied. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 43000 - Environmental Health And Safety Management Prerequisite(s): OLS 33100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND OLS 33600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND OLS 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Designing and developing a management system to ensure safety and health for employees and environment where they work. Survey of designing a management system to ensure safety and health for employees operating processes and equipment, through the use of control measures that include hazard identification, risk assessment, and job safety analysis. The students will design a safety, health and environmental system that include the techniques for management of the designed system. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 43300 - Analysis And Design Of Safety Systems Credit Hours: 3.00. A comprehensive survey of the analysis and design of safety system techniques for processes, equipment and machinery through the use of such control measures as hazard identification, risk assessment, and job safety analysis. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 44000 - Leading With Integrity Credit Hours: 3.00. An investigation of ethical problems in business practice. Topics include personal morality in profit-oriented enterprise; codes of ethics; obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth in advertising; whistle-blowing and company loyalty; regulation, self and government; the logic and future of capitalism. Emphasis on business law and legal impacts on ethical decision making. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 44100 - Leading Ethically Prerequisite(s): OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An investigation of ethical problems in group and organizational settings. Topics include personal morality, character building, strategies for decision making, organizational values and codes of ethics, and cultural differences in ethical values. Emphasis on personal development, values clarification and ethical decision making.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 45400 - Gender And Diversity In Management Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. The work force of the future will represent multiple differences including gender, race, culture, ethnicity, physical abilities, and age. Following this broad-based perspective of diversity, this course will focus on using knowledge of diversity to develop the leadership potential of individuals in organizations. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 46700 - Service Learning Prerequisite(s): (OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. Service learning is a reflective experience in which students are actively engaged in the community and integrate that experience into the classroom. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 46800 - Personnel Law Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of employment laws specially affecting employer-employee relationships. The purpose of the course is to provide the supervisor with a summary of current employee relations laws and a practical approach to dealing with daily employer-employee legal concerns. Topics include laws related to discrimination based on sex, race, age, handicap, hiring and discharge of workers, drug and alcohol testing, privacy in the workplace, wages, ERISA, and other issues on employee rights and employer responsibilities. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	OLS 47100 - Human Resource Information Systems Prerequisite(s): OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 4.00. A practical introduction and application of Human Resource Systems Platforms of interest to the organizational or business leader. Topics include HRIS platforms, systems design and evaluation, coding structure, data input procedures, decision making, implementation, and human resource operational procedures. Emphasis is on hands-on practical application and development. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 47200 - Seminar In Safety Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of various topics which are relevant to the safety field. Case studies of unique and/or special safety problems, current events relating to safety, and ethics in safety are emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 47300 - Global Human Resource Issues Prerequisite(s): OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The traditional Human Resource Management System has five components. These function within the internal and external environments of the organization. With the rapid adaptation of technology, the world has become smaller. A study of global human resource issues provides students with the unique opportunity to employ theory learned in fundamental courses and develop in-depth analytical abilities presented when a business opportunity, such as globalization, changes the culture and scope of the firm. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 47400 - Conference Leadership Prerequisite(s): COM 11400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Understanding the role of facilitating group discussion in business and industry conferences. Special emphasis on developing group facilitation skills. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OLS 47700 - Conflict Management Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the methods for dealing with innerpersonal, interpersonal, and political disputes by means generally outside the traditional court system. Students will investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict assessment, negotiation, problem solving, mediation, and arbitration. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 47900 - Staffing Organizations Prerequisite(s): OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An applications-oriented study of key concepts in staffing organizations, including principles and issues in conducting job analysis; preparing job descriptions/specifications; and screening/selecting employees. Special emphasis on the design, validation, and operation of high-volume staffing systems. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 48200 - Labor Arbitration Prerequisite(s): OLS 37800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Student will learn how to analyze discipline and discharge cases in light of the just cause requirements. They will also be able to evaluate contract language against basic standards and legal principles. In addition, they will be able to write an arbitrator’s opinion and award. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 48300 - The Common Law Of The Workplace Prerequisite(s): OLS 37800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Statutory and individual rights are expanding significantly, and supervisors must have the expertise to deal with these new workplace issues. The intent of this course will be to present cases reflecting how supervisors deal with current workplace issues. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 48400 - Leadership Strategies For Quality And Productivity Prerequisite(s): (OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of how organizational leaders create an environment conducive to high levels of employee self-motivation, quality, and productivity (TQM). Actual case situations are used to illustrate the application of course content. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 48500 - Leadership For Team Development Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND OLS 38400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An in-depth study of self-directed work teams and team processes in the work setting, with a view to understanding team functions under varying task conditions. Especially emphasized will be the leadership of teams for effective performance and maximum member satisfaction. This course deals extensively with maintenance and task behaviors of team members. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 48600 - Management Of Change Prerequisite(s): OLS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND OLS 38400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of leadership and its relationship to the management of organizational change, with special emphasis on managing the human side of quality improvement. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 48700 - Leadership Philosophy Prerequisite(s): OLS 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR OLS 37600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A review of current managerial, education, and development theories and practices; discussions of fundamental social, economic, and political changes affecting business and the art of managing; implications of these changes for individual development and continued growth. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 49100 - Internship Program Credit Hours: 3.00 (West Lafayette and Tech Statewide locations) 1.00 to 3.00 (Calumet and North Central campuses). A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Permission of department required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OLS 49300 - Senior Project - Phase I Credit Hours: 1.00. This course focuses on the methodology required to complete a senior project in an organization of the student’s choice. Students will finalize their senior project topic, understand the senior project process, and begin their senior project proposal. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 49700 - Senior Project Prerequisite(s): OLS 49300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 2.00. This course focuses on the implementation and completion of the Senior Project in an organization of the student’s choice. Students will finalize their proposal and methodology, by using the process learned in Senior Projects- Phase I and from previous course material, as well as completing the project. Typically offered Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	OLS 49900 - Special Topics In Organizational Leadership And Supervision Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 54000 - Leading Collaborative Projects And Work Teams Credit Hours: 3.00. Focuses on methods of understanding and improving the performance of collaborations and work teams. A holistic view of teams is obtained by combining psychological theories and current practices in contemporary organizations. Topics include task design, team composition, member role structures, member socialization, influence and power, leadership, decision making, and training. Students are asked to watch and reflect on collaborative work relationships. A heavy emphasis is placed on experiential learning, including case studies and a variety of team-learning exercises. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	OLS 55000 - Managing Diversity Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a senior undergraduate and graduate course designed to provide students with the comprehensive study of contemporary diversity issues facing supervisors and human resource professionals. Issues relevant to supervisors and human resource professionals are discussed at a level where students will be able to manage a diverse workforce and develop policies and practices to assist organizations to avoid problems and litigation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 57400 - Managerial Training And Development Credit Hours: 3.00. Review of current managerial education and development theories and practices; discussion of fundamental social, economic, and political changes affecting business and the work of managing; implications of these changes for individual manager development and continued growth. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	OLS 57600 - Advanced Topics In Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Current topics and issues in the legal, behavioral, and technical environment of human-resources management. Topics may include employment practices, labor-management relations, wage and salary administration, treatment of employees on the job, or productivity-improvement programs. Employs seminar format with emphasis on applications research. Course may be offered in traditional, distance, or blended format. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule

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Course Descriptions

Schedule Type Classifications

NUR 67600 - Knowledge Translation For Transforming Healthcare

NUR 67700 - Cognate Residency: Knowledge Translation

OBHR 22100 - Principles Of Management

OBHR 23100 - Survey Of Human Resources

OBHR 33000 - Introduction To Organizational Behavior

OBHR 42300 - Negotiations

OBHR 42600 - Training and Managerial Development

OBHR 42700 - Occupational Safety And Health

OBHR 43000 - Labor Relations

OBHR 43100 - Human Resources Management

OBHR 43300 - Staffing Organizations

OBHR 43400 - Benefits Administration

OBHR 43500 - Compensation Management

OBHR 43600 - Collective Bargaining

OBHR 43700 - Managing Career Development

OBHR 43800 - Managing Workforce Diversity

OBHR 43900 - Employment Law

OBHR 44000 - Social Response Of Business

OBHR 44100 - Introduction To Organizational Change And Development

OBHR 44200 - Introduction To Administrative Decision Making

OBHR 44300 - Contemporary Legal And Social Issues In Human Resource Management

OBHR 44400 - Leadership

OBHR 44500 - Team Dynamics

OBHR 44800 - Human Resources Information Systems

OBHR 49000 - Problems In Organizational Behavior

OBHR 49400 - Leadership Capstone

OBHR 49500 - Internship In Human Resources

OBHR 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Organizational Behavior

OBHR 58110 - Foundations Of Organizational Behavior

OBHR 59000 - Problems In Organizational Behavior And Human Resource Management

OBHR 63100 - Human Resource Systems

OBHR 63300 - Human Resource Management

OBHR 66900 - Negotiations In Organizations

OBHR 68100 - Managing Behavior In Organizations

OBHR 69000 - Advanced Problems In Organizational Behavior And Human Resource Management

OLS 10000 - Introduction To Organizational Leadership

OLS 10200 - Freshman Experience

OLS 13100 - Introduction To Safety And Health Management

OLS 16300 - Fundamentals Of Self-Leadership

OLS 24200 - Fundamentals Of Ergonomics

OLS 25200 - Human Relations In Organizations

OLS 27200 - Job Evaluation

OLS 27400 - Applied Leadership

OLS 30000 - Safety And Health For Engineering Technologies

OLS 30300 - Substance Abuse In The Workplace

OLS 33100 - Occupational Safety And Health

OLS 33200 - Fundamentals Of Industrial Hygiene

OLS 33300 - Environmental Health And Safety Legislation And Standards

OLS 33400 - Fire Protection

OLS 33600 - Fundamentals Of Risk Assessment And Management

OLS 33700 - Introduction To Emergency Management

OLS 34000 - Fundamentals Of Construction Safety

OLS 34100 - Fundamentals Of Environmental Health

OLS 34300 - Hazardous Materials

OLS 35000 - Creativity In Business And Industry

OLS 35100 - Innovation And Entrepreneurship

OLS 35500 - Incident Investigation

OLS 36400 - Professional Development Program

OLS 36800 - Personnel Law

OLS 37200 - Staffing and Performance Appraisal

OLS 37400 - Supervisory Management

OLS 37500 - Training Methods

OLS 37600 - Human Resource Issues

OLS 37800 - Labor And Management Relations

OLS 37900 - Compensation And Benefits

OLS 38400 - Leadership Process

OLS 38600 - Leadership For Organizational Change And Innovation

OLS 38700 - Emergency Planning And Exercises

OLS 38800 - Leadership Through Teams

OLS 38900 - Emergency Management Programs

OLS 39900 - Special Topics

OLS 41500 - Introduction To Environmental Management

OLS 42100 - Psychology And Sociology Of Safety

OLS 43000 - Environmental Health And Safety Management

OLS 43300 - Analysis And Design Of Safety Systems

OLS 44000 - Leading With Integrity

OLS 44100 - Leading Ethically

OLS 45400 - Gender And Diversity In Management