2021 - 2022 Catalog
Course Descriptions for LMGT
Course Number: LMGT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Overview of the radio frequency identification (RFID) system and its utilization in the current logistical industry. Includes an introduction of the value of the RFID system as it relates to traffic management, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) - History and Industrial Applications
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Overview of the radio frequency identification (RFID) system and its utilization in the current logistical industry. Includes an introduction of the value of the RFID system as it relates to traffic management, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management and control, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Business Logistics
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management and control, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: Introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Materials Handling
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1323 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Domestic and International Transportation Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: LMGT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time, and continuous replenishment. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Warehouse and Distribution Center Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time, and continuous replenishment. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1340 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: Exploration of relevant and changing topics in the logistics management field. Includes group projects, interaction with local industry, class lectures, and case studies. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Contemporary Logistics Issues
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Exploration of relevant and changing topics in the logistics management field. Includes group projects, interaction with local industry, class lectures, and case studies. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Course Number: LMGT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: An analysis of bill of lading contracts and liability for lost or damaged freight, including procedures for filing and documenting claims. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Freight Loss and Damage Claims
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An analysis of bill of lading contracts and liability for lost or damaged freight, including procedures for filing and documenting claims. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: A study of the basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Economics of Transportation and Distribution
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: A study of materials requirement planning that includes net change versus regenerative systems, lot sizing, and the time sharing of dependent demand. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Materials Requirement Planning
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of materials requirement planning that includes net change versus regenerative systems, lot sizing, and the time sharing of dependent demand. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: LMGT 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: Sustainable Logistics course develops students to measure and minimize the ecological impact of logistics activities. This includes all activities of the forward and reverse flows of products, information and services between the point of origin and the point of consumption. It is the aim to create a sustainable company value using a balance of economic and environmental efficiency. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Sustainable Logistics
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Sustainable Logistics course develops students to measure and minimize the ecological impact of logistics activities. This includes all activities of the forward and reverse flows of products, information and services between the point of origin and the point of consumption. It is the aim to create a sustainable company value using a balance of economic and environmental efficiency. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1393 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Logistics and Materials Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC
Course Title: Warehouse and Distribution Center Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: LMGT 1449 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC
Course Description: A study of materials requirement planning that includes net change versus regenerative systems, lot sizing, and the time sharing of dependent demand. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC
Course Title: Materials Requirement Planning
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of materials requirement planning that includes net change versus regenerative systems, lot sizing, and the time sharing of dependent demand. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: LMGT 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: International Logistics Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: LMGT 2334 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: A study of the role and functions of a transportation traffic manager within a commercial or public enterprise. Includes training in rate negotiation, carrier and mode selection, carrier service evaluation, quality control, traffic pattern analysis, documentation for domestic and international shipments, claims, hazardous materials movement, and the state, federal, and international environments of transportation. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Principles of Traffic Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the role and functions of a transportation traffic manager within a commercial or public enterprise. Includes training in rate negotiation, carrier and mode selection, carrier service evaluation, quality control, traffic pattern analysis, documentation for domestic and international shipments, claims, hazardous materials movement, and the state, federal, and international environments of transportation. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: LMGT 2388 (3 Credit Hours) New course added February 16, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (18 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, NLC
Course Title: Internship: Logistics and Materials Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (18 Ext.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.