Management science. The application of mathematical, programming, and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

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ng technologies. Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment to achieve the most efficient and safe methods of productivity. Includes instruction in manufacturing and construction technology, industrial and mechanical technology, electronics and computer technology, manufacturing analysis and planning, economics, and mathematics.

Marine/aquatic biology. The study of marine organisms and their environments. Includes instruction in freshwater and saltwater organisms, physiological and anatomical marine adaptations, ocean and freshwater ecologies, and marine microbiology, mammalogy, and botany.

Marine engineering and naval architecture. Prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of vessels operating on or under the water, and to analyze related engineering problems, such as corrosion, stress, safety and life support, communications and sensing, and environmental hazards.

Marketing and distribution. Prepares individuals to plan and execute at the operational or direct sales level, the promotion and distribution of ideas, goods, and services in order to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organization objectives.

Marketing and distribution education. Prepares individuals to teach vocational marketing operations and/or marketing and distributive education programs at various education levels.

Marketing management and research. Prepares individuals to provide for and manage the movement of goods and services from producer to consumer.

Marketing research. Prepares individuals to provide analytical descriptions of consumer behavior patterns and market environments to marketing managers and other business decision makers. Includes instruction in survey research methods, research design, new product test marketing, exploratory marketing, and consumer needs and preference analysis.

Masonry/tile setting. Prepares individuals to lay or set brick, concrete block, hard tile, marble, and related materials, using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools.

Materials engineering. Prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing. Includes instruction in the synthesis of new industrial materials and the analysis of materials requirements and specifications.

Materials science. The application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, and transport and energy flow properties.

Mathematics. The analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology, and other specializations.

Mathematics and computer science. A general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization that draws from mathematics and computer science.

Mathematics education. Prepares individuals to teach mathematics at various education levels.

Mechanical engineering. Prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing, including machine tools, stationary power units, self-propelled vehicles, and hydraulic and electric systems.

Mechanical engineering-related technologies. Prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing mechanical systems. Includes instruction in specific technologies, such as aeronautical/aerospace, automotive, and mechanical engineering.

Mechanics and repair. Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.

Medical administrative assistance. Prepares individuals to provide administrative assistance to physicians, health service administrators, and other health professionals.

Medical assistance. Prepares individuals to support physicians by providing assistance during patient examination, treatment, and monitoring; by keeping health record information; and by performing other practice-related duties.

Medical basic sciences. Advanced research in the disciplines that support the clinical practice of medicine.

Medical dietetics. Prepares individuals to plan and administer special diets in clinical situations, in consultation with physicians. Includes instruction in the principles of medical nutrition and the management of health care facility food services.

Medical illustrating. Prepares individuals to demonstrate medical facts by the creation of illustrations such as drawings, models, photographs, and films. Includes instruction in illustrating live treatment situations as well as working from data, notes, and samples.

Medical laboratory assistance. Prepares individuals to support laboratory directors and technicians by performing routine clinical laboratory procedures and clerical tasks.

Medical laboratory technology. Prepares individuals to perform general medical laboratory procedures and routines, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in equipment operation and maintenance, test procedures, and record keeping.

Medical radiologic technology. Prepares individuals to perform diagnostic examinations and administer therapeutic procedures using X-rays and related radiations, under the supervision of a radiologist. Includes instruction in conducting CAT scans, xeroradiography, and thermography.

Medical records administration. Prepares individuals to supervise and manage the preparation, storage, and use of medical records and related information systems. Includes instruction in the legal and technical aspects of medical records and the design and management of secure data systems.

Medical records technology. Prepares individuals to classify medical information and prepare records, under the supervision of a medical records administrator. Includes instruction in medical records science and terminology, record classification, indexing, and computer operations.

Medical specialties. Scientific study, by residents and other medical doctors, of specialized fields and related clinical research. Includes instruction in fields such as pediatrics, anesthesiology, obstetrics, gynecology, oncology, surgery, radiology, internal medicine, neurology, clinical pathology, and psychiatry.

Medical transcription. Prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical minutes, reports, and orders. Includes instruction in dictation, analysis of written notes and visual evidence, computer and transcription machine operation, formal medical correspondence, and report formats.

Medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry. Scientific study of the structural and reactive properties of natural and synthetic compounds intended for applications to human or animal medicine, pharmaceutical industrial uses, or treatment of plant disease. Includes instruction in molecular synthesis, drug design, properties of natural organic compounds, cosmetic chemistry, chemical manufacturing systems, drug behavior and host metabolism, and specific applications to health and industrial problems.

Medicine (M.D.). Prepares individuals for the professional practice of medicine.

Medieval and renaissance studies. Study of the medieval and renaissance periods in European and Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, such as history, archaeology, art, and music.

Mental health services. Prepares individuals to provide counseling and support services related to the care and treatment of persons with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Mental health services technology. Prepares individuals to assist psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health personnel in patient care and treatment. Includes instruction in interviewing patients, recording data, taking vital signs, supervising administration of routine medication, and assisting in examinations and treatment procedures.

Metal and jewelry arts. Prepares individuals to fashion artwork from gems and other stones and precious metals. Includes instruction in gemology, metalsmithing, stonecutting, metal casting and molding, and design.

Metallurgical engineering. Prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, power, transmission, and moving systems, and to analyze such engineering problems as stress, alloy behavior, and electromagnetic and thermodynamic characteristics.

Metallurgy. Scientific study of the chemical and physical properties of metals and related compounds in their solid, liquid, and gaseous states, together with applications to industrial problems. Includes instruction in X-ray diffraction, metallurgical microscopy, solid-state physics, molecular bonding, electrodynamics of metals, elasticity and mechanical properties, and processing behavior.

Mexican-American studies. Describes the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of Mexican-Americans.

Microbiology/bacteriology. The study of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, as distinguished from the cellular components of larger organisms. Includes instruction in the ecological behavior of microorganisms, their anatomy and physiology, pathogenesis, and microbe evolution and mutation.

Middle Eastern languages, other. Middle Eastern languages and literatures other than Arabic and Hebrew, including Farsi (Iranian), Turkish, Berber, and Armenian.

Middle Eastern studies. The history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the Fertile Crescent, Arabic-speaking North Africa, Anatolia, the Caucasus, Iran, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indo-Soviet borderlands of Central Asia.

Military technology. Prepares individuals to undertake advanced and specialized leadership and technical responsibilities in the armed services and related national security organizations. Includes instruction in weapons systems and technology, communications, intelligence, management, logistics, and strategy.

Mining and mineral engineering. Prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing, and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis, and mineral processing and refining methods.

Mining and petroleum technologies. Programs that prepare individuals to apply basic principles of engineering and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in locating and extracting mineral and petroleum resources.

Missionary studies. The theory and practice of Christian or other religious outreach, social service, and proselytization.

Molecular biology. The study of the molecular structures and processes that underlie the storage and transmission of genetic information, energy transfer, hormone generation, and such basic life processes as development, growth, and aging.

Movement therapy. Prepares individuals to employ hands-on repatterning and verbal instruction as a tool to assist patients in overcoming physical disability, resolving emotional conflicts, and enhancing communication with others. Includes instruction in physiological patterning/cognitive-motor functioning, movement analysis and performance, and psychological/emotional expression.

Multi/interdisciplinary studies. Majors that combine one or more distinct disciplines.

Museum studies. Prepares individuals to develop, organize, conserve, and retrieve artifacts, exhibits, and collections in museums and galleries and to assume curatorial positions in museums. Includes instruction in institutional management, acquisition, exhibit design, and conservation.

Music business management. Prepares individuals to organize and manage music operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management, personnel management and labor relations, event promotion, and music products merchandising.

Music conducting. Prepares individuals to lead bands, choirs, orchestras, and other ensembles in performance. Includes instruction in score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangement, and performance planning.

Music education. Prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation at various education levels.

Music, general. The study and appreciation of music and music performance. Includes instruction in principles of harmony, musical notation, musical styles, the historical development of music, and the fundamentals of various musical instruments.

Music, general performance. Prepares individuals to master musical instruments and become solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments.

Music history and literature. The study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instruction in music history research methods, aesthetic analysis of musical compositions, and the study of specific periods, cultural traditions, styles, and themes.

Music, piano and organ performance. Prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and become solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in ensemble playing, accompanying, and keyboard and pedal skills.

Music theory and composition. The study of techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, improvisation, instrumentation, and electronic and computer applications.

Music therapy. Prepares individuals to employ music as a tool to assist patients in overcoming physical disability, resolving emotional conflicts, and enhancing communication with others. Includes instruction in leading and monitoring individual and group musical activities with patients.

Music, voice and choral/opera performance. Prepares individuals to master the human voice and become solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other media. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, and recital.

Musicology and ethnomusicology. The study of the forms, methods, and functions of music in Western and non-Western societies and cultures. Includes instruction in music theory and musicological research methods, and studies of specific cultural styles, such as jazz, folk music, rock, and the music of non-Western cultures.