Fall 2023

This course will introduce students to the concepts and tools that are utilized in improving and managing quality within logistics disciplines. The first part of the course will look at Theory of Constraints, Lean and Total Quality Management.

This course analyzes and defines the functions of the supply chain that are involved in international supply chain management. Themes include supply chain activities in international business with special emphasis on management of transportation, global sourcing, customs issues and facility location in a global environment.

Introduction to supply chain management from both analytical and perspectives. Stressing a unified approach, the course allows students to develop a framework for making intelligent decisions within the supply chain. Key logistics functions are covered to include demand planning, procurement, inventory theory and control, transportation planning and execution, reverse logistics, and flexible contracting. Concepts covered include postponement, portfolio management, dual sourcing, and others. Emphasis is placed on ability to recognize and manage risk, analyze various tradeoffs, and model logistics systems.

(Legal Specialty course) Covers the relationship between the attorney, client and legal assistant. Discusses what a legal assistant may and may not do. Also discusses conflicts of interest, dealing with witnesses and adverse parties and confidentiality.

(Legal Specialty course) In-depth study and development of legal writing skills. Emphasis is placed on writing assignments which assume a knowledge of basic legal research skills, development of memoranda of points and authorities and analyses of case facts. Also discussed will be office memoranda and appeal briefs.

An overview of the procedure involved in criminal cases. Includes a discussion of complaints, indictments, writs of habeas corpus, trial motions and post-conviction remedies.

(Legal Specialty course) This course covers the theory and practical aspects of the general law governing contracts, including the essential elements of contracts, legality, the Uniform Commercial Code, third party contracts, discharge and satisfaction, and remedies.

(Legal Specialty course) Discussion of real property law, including landlord/tenant law, deeds of trust and foreclosures. The course will also cover the practical application of practice in these areas.

(Legal Specialty course) Relationship and delineation of the function and responsibility of the legal assistant, the attorney and the client; survey of substantive areas of the law; structure of the legal system; basic legal terminology; ethics and liability of the legal profession.

Learn to observe, analyze and critique mass and networked media using principles grounded in the social sciences. Study how media are used to inform and persuade and strengthen your ability to use media critically.