1. ERDC Graduate Institute
Summer 2013 Brochure of Courses
For Additional Information Contact Cynthia Montalbano, 601-634-4279
Or Dr. Albert Bush, 601-634-3549
Calendar: Summer Semester 2013
Ten-Week Term MSU/TAMU
1-12 April 2013 MSU Primary Pre-Registration for Summer/Fall 2013 terms.
5 June 2013 MSU: Final registration and payment of tuition and fees.
31 May 2013 TAMU Final registration and payment of tuition and fees.
3 June 2013 Classes begin for TAMU.
6 June 2013 Classes begin for MSU.
7 June 2013 Last day to drop a course (2nd class day) MSU.
10 June 2013 Last day to register or add a class (3rd class day) MSU.
4-9 July 2013 Break
19 July 2013 Last day to drop a class (28th class day) MSU.
30 July 2013 Last day to withdraw MSU..
6 August 2013 Classes end for MSU.
8-9 August 2013 Exams for MSU.
12 August 2013 Classes end for TAMU.
13-14 August 2013 Exams for TAMU.
First Term MSU
5 June 2013 Final Registration and payment of tuition and fees.
6 June 2013 Classes begin.
6 June 2013 Last day to drop without grade. (1st class day).
7 June 2013 Last day to register or add a class (2nd class day).
25 June 2013 Last day to drop a class (14th class day).
26 June 2013 Last day to withdraw from university.
3 July 2013 Classes end.
8 July 2013 Final Exams.
Second Term MSU
9 July 2013 Final Registration and payment of tuition and fees.
10 July 2013 Classes begin.
10 July 2013 Last day to drop without grade (1st class day).
11 July 2013 Last day to register or add a class (2nd class day).
29 July 2013 Last day to drop a class (14th class day).
30 July 2013 Last day to withdraw from university.
6 August 2013 Classes end.
8-9 August 2013 Final Exams.

2. Registration
Registration for all MSU and TAMU students will be held on-line. All students must furnish a copy of
their on-line registration form to the Graduate Institute, and Corps employees must furnish a copy of
their approved purchase request (SF 182) to the Graduate Institute.
All “classified” MSU students must obtain a RAC (Registration Access Code) from their advisor before
registering for class. “Unclassified” students should contact Rita Burrell at 662-325-5923 or email her at
rburrell@bagley.msstate.edu. (Please have your 9 digit MSU ID number and course number if you
contact Rita Burrell and make certain that you have met your pre-requisites.)
In order to ensure that classes make, registration should be completed by April 13, 2013.
Tuition and Fees
MSU - $1569.00/3 semester hours ($348 tuition per hour + $150 distance learning fee per hour +
$25 instructional technology fee per hour), except as noted for MBA classes.
Thesis/Dissertation Research hours: $348 per semester hour.
TAMU - TBD
Withdrawals and Refunds
Requests to withdraw from a course must be submitted in writing to the Director, Graduate
Institute. (Form is available on MSU Internet) Refunds, if applicable, will be by the university
according to its policy. (Please see dates above regarding deadlines for withdrawal.)
Textbooks
Books can be purchased by the student at the college’s bookstores or any retail source.
MSU books can be purchase online at:
http://msstate.bkstore.com/bkstore/content

3. Courses: Summer Semester 2013
Mississippi State University
Civil Engineering
CE 8433.501 Advanced Foundation (3). Instr. Dr. O. Taylor, ERDC
This course covers design principles of shallow and deep foundations for structures. Different
methods for calculating bearing capacity and settlement of both shallow and deep foundations
under different loading conditions will be discussed. This is a continuation of CE 3433 with
emphasis on unusual soil conditions and foundations.
MW 1:00-3:15p.m., Building 3072, ERDC
Chemical Science and Engineering
CHE 8713.501 Scientific Proposal Inst/Dev (3). Instr. Dr. R. Bricka, MSU
Detailed instruction in scientific research proposal preparation and review including, article and
proposal reviewing, budgeting, literature searches, broader impact statements, and full proposal
development and defense.
MTWRF 9:00-9:50a.m., Building 3072, ERDC
Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 6990.501 Special Topic in CSE: Web Based Graphics and Vis (3). Instr. Dr. T. Jankun-
Kelly, MSU
Introduction to using graphics and visualization over the web. Overview of web-based
programming, 2- and 3D graphics libraries and technologies, and web-based visualization.
Prerequisites: CSE2813 or equivalent.
TR 12:30-3:00p.m., Building 3072, ERDC
Geosciences
GG 8423.501 Earthquakes & Volcanoes (3). Dr. R. Clary, MSU
A study of plate tectonic boundary interactions with an emphasis on earthquakes and volcanoes.
MSU Internet
GR 6303.501 Principles of GIS (2). Instr. Dr. J. Rodgers, MSU
Spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic data using Geographic Information
Systems, with emphasis on GIS theory.
MSU Internet

4. GR 6363.501 GIS Programming (2). Instr. Dr. Q. Meng, MSU
Design and implementation of geo-processing scripts. Incorporation of modeling languages
within geographic information systems (GIS) analysis. Seamless integration of other software
programs with GIS software.
MSU Internet (Tuition: $1369)
GR 6473.501 Numerical Wx Prediction (3). Instr. D. J. Dyer, MSU
This course provides students with an overview of the theory, processes, developments and
applications of existing numerical weather prediction platforms.
MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169)
GR 6603.501 Climatology (3). Instr. Dr. K. Sherman-Morris, MSU
Study of the elements and controls of weather and climate, distribution and characteristics of
climatic regions.
MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169)
GR 6933.501 Dynamic Meteorology II (3). Instr. J. Dyer, MSU
Quantitative analysis and consideration of atmospheric circulation including jet streams, mid-
latitude cyclones, vorticity and atmospheric kinetics.
MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169)
GR 8553.501 Research Methods in Geo (3). Instr. Dr. A. Mercer, MSU
Defining research problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting data, using analytical techniques,
substantiating conclusions for geoscience topics; written and oral presentations of research
projects required.
MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169)
GR 8573.501 Research Applied Met. Instr. Dr. A. Mercer, MSU
Discussion and application of current research in applied meteorology. Individual or small group
projects with research presentations.
Seminar (Tuition: $1169)
GR 8633.501 Climate Change (3). Instr. Dr. J. Rodgers, MSU
In-depth examination of changes in earth’s climate through time. Focus is placed on causes,
measurement, implications and complexity of climate change.
MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169)
Industrial Engineering
IE6613.501 Eng Stats 1 (3). Instr. Dr. L. Strawderman, MSU
Introduction to statistical analysis. Topics include: probability, probability distributions, data
analysis, parameter estimation ,statistical intervals, and statistical inferences.
MTWRF 8:00-9:50a.m., Building 3072, ERDC

5. Mechanical Engineering
ME 6443.501. Mech Systems Design. (3). Instr. Dr. E. Jones, MSU
Mechanical design projects involving analysis; industrial standards and considerations for safety
and manufacturability; the use of computers in design and manufacturing automation
(CAD/CAM).
MTWRF, 9:00-9:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC
Business
BQA 8233.501. Quant Analysis & Bus Research. (3). Instr. Dr. W. Hill II, MSU
Investigation of the managerial decisions and statistical techniques used for conducting business
research, collection and analysis of data, and presentation results.
MSU Internet, Tuition: $1866
FIN8113. Corporate Finance. (3). Instr. Dr. K. Roskelley, MSU
An examination of the interaction between financial accounting, cash flow extimation, capital
budgeting, risk and return, capital structure, and working capital management.
MSU Internet, Tuition: $1866
MGT 8123. Strategic Bus Consulting. (3). Instr. Dr. B. Spencer, MSU
A study of strategic management covering environmental analysis, competition between firms,
competitive advantage, and strategy implementation culminating in a consulting project with
participating organization.
MSU Internet, Tuition: $1866
First Five Weeks - 6 June – 8 July 2013
Industrial Engineering
IE 6753.501 Sys Engineering and Analysis (3). Instr. Dr. S. Bullington, MSU
Systems concepts, methodologies, models and tools for analyzing, designing, and improving new
and existing human-made systems.
MTWRF, 1:00-2:50p.m., Building 3072 ERDC
Business
BL8112.511 Law Ethics Disp Res (2). Instr. Dr. J. Bryant, MSU
Legal and ethical issues faced by the business firm with emphasis on prevention and resolution
of disputes, including mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
MSU Internet. Tuition: $1244

6. BQA 8233. Quantitative Analysis and Business Research. (3). Instr. Dr. R. Taylor, MSU.
Investigation of the managerial decisions and statistical techniques used for conducting business
research, collection and analysis of data and presentation results.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $1866
MKT 6213. Internet Marketing. (3). Instr. Dr. Robert Moore, MSU
Introduction to practical marketing use of Internet technologies, including basic principles,
impact on business and society, and strategic implications.
MSU Internet, Tuition $1866
MKT 8153. Strategic Marketing Management. (3). Instr. Dr. J. Collier, MSU.
Market strategic analysis, research and planning necessary to effectively match marketing
strategies with changing macro, micro and organizational environments.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $1866
Second Five-Week Term - 7 July – 9 August 2013
Business
ACC 8112.521 Fin & Acc Rpt Anal (3). Instr. Dr. J. Addy, MSU
Analysis of financial statements and internal accounting reports to help management make
decisions.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $1244
BIS 6523.521 Fin & Acc Rpt Anal (3). Instr. Dr. R. Pearson, MSU
Current and advanced business programming topics. In-depth experience in programming in one
or more current state-of-the-art languages.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $1866
BIS 8112.521 Mgt Info Tech & Sys (3). Instr. Dr. G. Templeton, MSU
Course includes the description, acquisition or development and use of systems from a local and
global perspective. Technology-enabled concepts are used for student assignments.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $1244
MGT 8111.521 Human Resource Issue. (1). Instr. Dr. J. Vardaman, MSU.
Survey of nature and influences of human resource management in organizations. Case studies
are used to apply and reinforce theory.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $622
MGT 8112.521 Leadership Skills. (2). Instr. Dr. J. Vardaman, MSU
Survey of major behavioral skills used by managers to help them understand and influence
behavior in an organizational setting.
MSU Internet. TUITION: $1244