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Course Descriptions for LMGT

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LMGT 1319   Introduction to Business Logistics (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management and control, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling. (3 Lec.)

LMGT 1321   Introduction to Materials Handling (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities. (3 Lec.)

LMGT 1323   Domestic and International Transportation Management (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems. Topics include carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, and public policy and regulations. Also includes logistical geography and the development of skills to solve logistical transportation problems and issues. (3 Lec.)

LMGT 1341   Freight Loss and Damage Claims (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An analysis of bill of lading contracts and liability for lost or damaged freight, including procedures for filing and documenting claims. (3 Lec.)

LMGT 1345   Economics of Transportation and Distribution (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution. (3 Lec.)

LMGT 1349   Materials Requirement Planning (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of materials requirement planning that includes net change versus regenerative systems, lot sizing, and the time sharing of dependent demand. (3 Lec.)

LMGT 1425   Warehouse and Distribution Center Management (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time manufacturing, continuous replenishment, and third party. This course is cross-listed as LMGT 1325. The student may register for either LMGT 1425 or LMGT 1325, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

LMGT 2330   International Logistics Management (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Identification of the principles and practices involved in international distribution systems including the multinational corporation. Attention to global strategic planning, production, supply, manpower/labor, geography, business communications, cultural, political, and legal issues affecting global distribution and firm/host relationships. (3 Lec.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.