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CHE 472 - Communicating Research
Prerequisite(s): CHE 471
Student will present their completed chemistry research project in both written and oral forms. This course will also include a final set of formal chemistry skills assessments.
Hours: 1
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CHE 480 - Research Problems in Chemistry
Open to seniors and qualified juniors in chemistry or related fields. Arrangements to be made by the department. On demand
Hours: 1
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CHE 481 - Research Problems in Chemistry
Open to seniors and qualified juniors in chemistry or related fields. Arrangements to be made by the department. On demand
Hours: 2
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CHE 482 - Research Problems in Chemistry
Open to seniors and qualified juniors in chemistry or related fields. Arrangements to be made by the department. On demand
Hours: 3
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CHE 498 - Senior Honors Research
Open to those students invited to participate in the Chemistry Honors Program. Selected topics in the field of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry or radiation chemistry, and other scientific topics. A seminar style course. On demand
Hours: 2
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CHE 499 - Senior Honors Thesis
Open to those students invited to participate in the Chemistry Honors Program. On demand
Hours: 3
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Chinese |
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CHI 110 - Chinese Language and Intercultural Communication I
This course is designed to promote intercultural competence through language study.
Hours: 3
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CHI 111 - Chinese Language and Intercultural Communication II
Prerequisite(s): CHI 110 or permission of the instructor.
A continuation of CHI 110 using the same approach and format. Spring
Hours: 3
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CHI 221 - Chinese Conversation and Beginning Reading and Writing I
Prerequisite(s): CHI 111 .
This course is designed to continue communication skills as well as introduction to Chinese reading and writing. Fall
Hours: 3
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CHI 222 - Chinese Conversation and Beginning Reading and Writing II
Prerequisite(s): CHI 221 .
A continuation of CHI 221 using the same approach and format. Spring
Hours: 3
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Classics |
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CLA 210 - Classical Mythology
This course is an introduction to the myths of Greek and Roman literature and their ancient and modern visual representations. The focus will be on story elements and patterns, genealogy, pronunciation, Mediterranean geography, specialized features of analysis and composition, and developments in informed study and interpretation. NOTE: These courses are provided only with adequate enrollment demand and are not offered on a regular basis.
Hours: 3
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CLA 331 - Greek Life and Thought
A study of the development of Greek civilization. Focuses on the character and ideals of the Greeks as expressed in the arts and sciences, and in social, political, and cultural institutions. NOTE: These courses are provided only with adequate enrollment demand and are not offered on a regular basis.
Hours: 3
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CLA 332 - Roman Life and Thought
A study of the development of Roman civilization. Focuses on the character and ideals of the Romans as expressed in the arts and sciences, and in social, political, and cultural institutions. NOTE: These courses are provided only with adequate enrollment demand and are not offered on a regular basis.
Hours: 3
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Communication |
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COM 110 - Media Writing
This course emphasizes journalistic writing techniques including editorial, news, sports and features. Students will build a solid portfolio of work to show perspective employers. The class will give students practical experience in writing and reporting for print, online and convergent media. Student work is intended for print and online publication in the campus newspaper, LRN Monthly.
Hours: 3
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COM 111 - Introduction to Public Speaking
An introduction to basic public speaking techniques. Required for all LR students except Communication majors who are required to take COM 142 .
Hours: 3
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COM 112 - Public Speaking in an Online Environment
Prerequisite(s): (Lifelong Learning Students ONLY)
Few skills are as essential to both societal and individual well-being as being a good presenter. Every year, employers are increasingly holding meetings, interviewing candidates, and even delivering keynote speeches online. Thus, it is important to develop such skills for an online environment. In this course, students explore how speech functions in this environment, as it is one of the most important means of informing and persuading others. Specifically, students will have the opportunity to improve competence and confidence communicating in online forums, videoed speeches, and leading conference calls. This course meets the general education requirement for Lifelong Learning students ONLY and will not count as the CORE COM 111 credit or elective credits for other students.
Hours: 3
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COM 120G - Introduction to Mass Media
(Must be taken in the first semester after declaring the Communication major. ) Mediated communication affects virtually every facet of American. This course is designed to introduce you to the many worlds and media of mass communication via a survey of its history, forms, practices and influences. Students could take this course as an elective with outlying interest in the social sciences, education, or more importantly, it can be a foundation of your future as a communicator.
Hours: 3
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COM 140 - Editing and Design
Advanced skills in newspaper, magazine and on-line editing, layout, and design are emphasized. Students will work with all aspects of the printed page, including graphics, use of white space, logo design and photographs.
Hours: 3
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COM 142 - Public Speaking for Professionals
An introduction to public speaking, emphasizing speaking in a professional environment. Students will learn how best to write and deliver speeches in a wide variety of settings, including group discussions, oral reporting persuasive speaking, sales pitches, and others. Three credits.
Hours: 3
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COM 150 - Debate Team
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
The Debate Team is open to all students of the University for credit or non-credit. Members of the Debate Team meet for a minimum of two hours weekly for one credit. Requirements for students selecting non-credit are the same. Members of the Debate Team are required to participate each semester unless excused by the coach. May be repeated for credit up to four credits.
Hours: 0
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COM 151 - Debate Team
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
The Debate Team is open to all students of the University for credit or non-credit. Members of the Debate Team meet for a minimum of two hours weekly for one credit. Requirements for students selecting non-credit are the same. Members of the Debate Team are required to participate each semester unless excused by the coach. May be repeated for credit up to four credits.
Hours: 1
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COM 210 - Advanced Media Writing
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 and ENG 131 or permission of the School Chair.
This course emphasizes journalistic writing techniques including editorial, news, sports, and features. Students will build a solid portfolio of work to show perspective employers. The class will give students practical experience in writing and reporting for print, online, and convergent media. Student work is intended for print and online publication in the campus newspaper, LRN Monthly.
Hours: 3
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COM 211 - Newspaper Production
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 or permission of the School Chair.
This course is designed to cover skills in newspaper and on-line editing, layout, and design. Students will work with all aspects, including story development and writing, graphics, page layout and photographs. Student work in this course is intended for distribution in the final the creation of issues of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication’s LRN Monthly campus newspaper. May be repeated twice for credit.
Hours: 3
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COM 212 - Photojournalism
Required equipment: 8 megapixel or better digital camera with flash (or equivalent phone). Designed to teach students how to produce professional quality photographs for publication, this course will combine classroom lectures and fieldwork in a roughly 50/50 ratio. Lectures will trace photography’s evolution and hands-on fieldwork will require students to put their newfound knowledge to the test in real-world environments in a series of assignments and competitions designed to stretch students past your comfort zone.
Hours: 3
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COM 215 - Field Production
An introduction to the basic aspects of all video productions, including the production of commercials, public service announcements and dramatic scenes. The class will give students practical experience with the basics of shooting and editing for the electronic media, audio production, and basic operation of remote equipment.
Hours: 3
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COM 218 - Introduction to Public Relations
This course introduces students to the field of public relations and provides a foundational knowledge of public relations theory and practice. Students will begin to develop an understanding of professional practice, ethical issues, and role of communication strategies and tactics in public relations management.
Hours: 3
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COM 225 - Audio & Studio Production
Sound and video are major components of media production. This course develops students’ understanding of the theory of sound and develops their abilities to capture, edit, as well as share and stream the audio files using a variety of media. Students will advance their skills through radio station experience, podcasting sessions and by implementing sound into a variety of video files. In addition, this course is also designed to give students hands-on experience in studio-based production. Students will learn the basics of three cam era productions; live switching of news and talk shows; as well as dramatic scenes. Students will also learn to use studio cameras, switcher, green screens and more. Collaborative student work in this course is intended for distribution on the campus radio station, WLRZ, LRTV podcasting or on the LRTV news show. Six credits.
Hours: 6
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COM 230 - Organizational Communication
This course will examine the foundations and underlying theories of organizational communication, along with the challenges and misunderstandings within organizational communication. Emphasis is placed on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations including: interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict management; power and politics within organizations; and how communication socializes and supports employees and team members.
Hours: 3
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COM 240 - Eportfolio Design
Prerequisite(s): COM 140 or permission of the School Chair.
Course must be completed by the end of the second year within the major. This course familiarizes students with web authoring, publishing, and maintenance. Students initially design and create personal Web portfolios using text, graphics, and multimedia. Students also learn the basics of maintaining and improving an existing web site, as well as techniques to establish links between specific content and organizational and client needs in a web-based environment. Lectures are used for presentation of material, discussion of web publications, and demonstration of equipment, while workshop sessions are used for preliminary projects and development of students’ formal e-portfolios required for graduation.
Hours: 3
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COM 242 - Controversies in Communication
Prerequisite(s): COM 111 or COM 142 .
This course is designed as an introduction to the art of debate and argumentation. Emphasis will be on the ability to analyze, criticize, and advocate ideas to understand the relationship of language to logic. The course will draw from contemporary topics from within communication and push students to examine issues with critical thinking skills.
Hours: 3
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COM 260 - Research Methods
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115
An introduction to communication research methods, this course will focus on research design, data collection and analysis, measurement, sampling, interviews and focus groups. This course will also consider the social and ethical issues of communication research and introduce students to the theories that are the basis for such research.
Hours: 3
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COM 305 - Practicum
Prerequisite(s): COM 120G , COM 209 and the successful completion of at least (1) specialization course
On-campus field experience within the School of Journalism & Mass Communication. Students will demonstrate their knowledge, using appropriate medium, by working through the LR Network media outlets. These outlets include the campus newspaper (LRN Monthly), campus radio station (WLRZ), and campus television studio. Specific tasks performed by students will vary based on the student’s career goal. The faculty member and the field-based supervisor will establish schedule of the experience. The faculty regularly checks the student’s progress through evaluations and review of the student’s log. Students are required to work 50 hours and submit a final paper. May be repeated once for credit. Note: Required for all Communication majors before being eligible for Internship experience.
Hours: 1
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COM 312 - Adventure Reporting
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 and COM 120G
Feature reporting has become a major part of journalistic practice. This type of reporting more closely examines the how and why of a story by focusing on interest rather than timeliness or newsworthiness. Feature reporting includes news features, profiles, and human-interest stories for newspapers and magazines.
Hours: 3
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COM 317 - Multimedia Storytelling
Multimedia Storytelling focuses our attention on how humans share information, often in the form of stories. By enhancing your comprehension of various media and the ways practitioners interact with their audiences’ creative and critical judgments, students will develop the skills to write scripts for a myriad of communication media. Focusing primarily on writing for the ear, students combine the ancient practices of narrative with the new and emerging tools of multimedia environments to reach audiences for artistic, educational, and commercial purposes.
Hours: 3
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COM 320 - Media Law
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 , COM 120G , and (1) other 200-level COM course or permission of the instructor.
Study of the laws affecting the communications industry in traditional print and electronic publishing, broadcasting, and other new media. Court interpretations of laws, and actions of local, state and federal regulatory agencies are explored. Topics include freedom of the press, copyright, fairness doctrine, political communication, and libel.
Hours: 3
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COM 381 - Special Topics
This course focuses on a single, broad contemporary topic of interest in the communication fields. Course content varies from semester to semester and can be repeated. Topics, including prerequisites, to be considered will be announced in advance.
Hours: 1
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COM 382 - Special Topics
This course focuses on a single, broad contemporary topic of interest in the communication fields. Course content varies from semester to semester and can be repeated. Topics, including prerequisites, to be considered will be announced in advance.
Hours: 2
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COM 383 - Special Topics
This course focuses on a single, broad contemporary topic of interest in the communication fields. Course content varies from semester to semester and can be repeated. Topics, including prerequisites, to be considered will be announced in advance.
Hours: 3
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COM 384 - Special Topics
This course focuses on a single, broad contemporary topic of interest in the communication fields. Course content varies from semester to semester and can be repeated. Topics, including prerequisites, to be considered will be announced in advance.
Hours: 4
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COM 405 - Public Relations Writing
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 , COM 240 , and COM 340
An intensive writing course focused on the area of public relations and media techniques. Areas covered will include writing for mass media, corporate newsletters, crisis communication, and other promotional pieces. Includes “real world” service learning component.
Hours: 3
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COM 410 - Advanced Video Production
Prerequisite(s): COM 215
An exploration of the various formats of broadcast and non-broadcast video production. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the producer and the importance of preproduction planning as well as producing video for interactive and web-based delivery. Lecture-laboratory course.
Hours: 3
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COM 412 - Magazine Production
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 , COM 140 , & COM 210 or permission of the School Chair.
This course is designed to cover advanced skills in magazine and on-line editing, layout, and design. Students will work with all aspects, including story development and writing, graphics, use of white space, page layouts and photographs. Student work in this course is intended for distribution in the final the creation of an issue of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication’s LRUnplugged Magazine.
Hours: 3
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COM 435 - Video Directing
Prerequisite(s): COM 215 .
A laboratory class that examines the role of the director in the video process. Special emphasis is placed on studying the various techniques of film and television directors and working with actors and crewmembers.
Hours: 3
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COM 442 - Argumentation and Advocacy
Prerequisite(s): COM 142 .
This course provides students with an advanced experience in public address by developing the skills necessary to participate in the deliberate process of policymaking and providing the tools to advocate effectively on matters of personal importance. Specifically, the course develops students’ speaking, debate, and speech-writing skills.
Hours: 3
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COM 455 - Internship
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 , COM 120, COM 142 , COM 305 (Practicum) and the successful completion of (1) specialization course.
Applied skills experience in an off-campus professional communication environment supervised by the faculty. The faculty member and the field-based supervisor will establish schedule of the experience. The faculty regularly checks progress through evaluations and review of timesheets. Students are required to work 150 hours and complete a final paper that reflects on the value of their college education and their readiness for life after college in their chosen profession. NOTE: Required for all Communication majors.Three credits. Fall, Spring & Summer May be repeated once for credit.
Hours: 3
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COM 460 - Senior Seminar
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing within the major.
As a COM CORE course, majors must earn a minimum C- (70%) to receive credit towards the multimedia communication major. This course is taken the FINAL fall semester before graduation.
This capstone course is designed to help students prepare for their senior capstone experience by identifying an appropriate research paper topic or project. In addition, this course is also designed to assist students in preparing for the transition into the world of work or graduate/professional school and will satisfy the LRU410 graduation requirement. Within this course, students will revisit the core principles of creating literature reviews, identifying methods and data collection measures to answer their chosen questions. Topics will also include reflecting on the college experience, considering work as a vocation/calling, resume preparation, searching and interviewing for a job, coping with the work environment, selection of and application to graduate/professional school, and lifestyles after college. Fall only.
Hours: 1
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COM 465 - Senior Capstone Experience
Prerequisite(s): COM 460 or permission of the instructor
This course is taken the FINAL spring semester before graduation
Preparing students for graduate study or a career in Communications, this capstone experience requires students to undertake and complete a research paper or project after consultation with communication faculty. Student work must be of a quality to submit to SOURCE and include in their final portfolio. Final papers/projects will be presented to Communication faculty upon completion. Spring Only
Hours: 3
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COM 483 - Special Topics
This course focuses on a single, broad contemporary topic of interest in the communication fields. Course content varies from semester to semester and can be repeated. Topics, including prerequisites, to be considered will be announced in advance.
Hours: 3
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COM 499 - Senior Honors Thesis or Project
Prerequisite(s): Open to students pursuing departmental honors within the Communication Program.
Intensive study or presentation in a particular mass medium or related area, culminating in an honors thesis or project, approved and directed by a communication faculty member and evaluated by a faculty committee. This area may be an in-depth review and interpretation of literature in mass media issues and/or history or a project incorporating advanced study and application of particular professional techniques in a single medium or multiple media. Fall, Spring & Summer
Hours: 3
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CSC 115 - Perspectives on Technology
This course covers the relationship between the individual, society, and technologies. It includes topics such as the legal, moral, and ethical ramifications of technology, including security, privacy, health concerns, Internet use, and intellectual property rights. Fall, Spring, Summer
Hours: 1
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CSC 120 - Survey of Computing
Designed as the first course in computing science. It is open to all Majors. This course investigates basic digital logic paradigms and systems; machine level representation of data, exploration of language translation, algorithms and problem solving. Furthermore, the history of computing is included. In addition, the course covers the software development process, algorithm development, how computers work, the use of editors, programming language structure, fundamentals of binary arithmetic and machine storage principles.
Hours: 2
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CSC 138 - Applied C Programming
An introduction to programming using the C language. The course includes an introduction to the Linux operating system. Applications to the sciences and system programming will be stressed. On demand
Hours: 3
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CSC 141 - Introduction to Java Programming
An introduction to basic problem solving, algorithm development, and programming techniques using the Java programming language and an integrated development environment. Students will be introduced to the object-oriented programming paradigm and develop core programming skills in Java. When completed, students should have a strong foundation in the Java programming language that may be required in higher level programming courses. Fall, Spring - on demand Note: Students who have earned a “3” or higher on the AP CS exam may receive credit for this course.
Hours: 3
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CSC 150 - Computer Science I
Prerequisite(s): CSC 120 with a grade of “C-” or better, and CSC 141 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course provides a rigorous introduction to a structured approach to fundamental programming constructs, core data structures, algorithm development, and problemsolving skills. It lays the foundation for the computer science discipline and includes a combination of lectures and hands-on lab work in programming. Spring
Hours: 4
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CSC 163 - Introduction to Visual Basic
This course is an introduction to graphical user interfaces and event-driven programming using the Visual Basic language. The course focuses on developing applications containing a graphical user interface, as well as covering basic program structures and language syntax. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired core programming skills to prepare them for higher level event-driven programming courses. Odd Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 175 - Information Technology
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of LRU 050 or LRU 060 .
This course provides literacy in computers and information systems. Concepts covered include the Internet, software (both system and application), hardware, networking, security and privacy, and databases. The goal of the course is to relate computer concepts to the students’ daily life. In addition, students will learn how to use Microsoft Excel and Access. The course is delivered through lecture and laboratory work, or as an online offering. Fall, Spring, Summer
Hours: 3
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CSC 210 - Ethical Issues in Information Technology
This course provides a seminar environment to discuss the ethical issues related to computers and technologies. It uses relevant case studies to stimulate discussion. The social context of technology is explored, as well as professional and ethical responsibilities of organizations, governments and individuals. Risks and liabilities of technology systems is explored. Computer crime and privacy issues is also discussed. Each student is required to write a research paper on a topic appropriate to the class. Students will be expected to weigh these issues and develop proposed guidelines for professionals in Information Technology. Fall.
Hours: 3
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CSC 212 - Computer Architecture
Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is an introduction to assembly-level machine organization and the machinelevel representation of data, computations, memory allocation, and related operations such as finite automata machines. Other topics include memory organization and architecture, multiprocessing and alternative machine architectures. Even Fall
Hours: 2
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CSC 220 - Introduction to Web Design
This course provides an introduction to web design concepts, basic HTML skills, web page layout, as well as core concepts of human cognitive interfaces. As part of the course, students will learn how to develop web pages using hypertext markup language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), images, multimedia, tables, forms, navigation menus, as well as core principles of good web design. As a final project, each student is required to design and develop a small website. Spring.
Hours: 3
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CSC 241 - Advanced Java Programming
Prerequisite(s): CSC 141 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This programming-intensive course is a continuation of CSC 141 - Introduction to Java Programming , with more advanced techniques in Java programming such as arrays, text processing, exception handling, in-depth object-oriented programming principles, inheritance, polymorphism, graphical user interfaces, introduction to database connectivity, application security, abstraction and development environment. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to develop complete applications in a Java programming environment. Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 250 - Computer Science II
Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 with a grade of “C-“, or higher.
This course is a continuation of a disciplined programming approach started in CSC 150 - Computer Science I . This course sequence should be taken consecutively by all computer science majors. Students will learn foundations of object oriented programming, in-depth data abstraction, and advanced implementation of core computing skills such as containers, linked lists, stacks, vectors, queues, recursion, trees, and algorithmic analysis on problems that use searching and sorting techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to write complete applications that make use of the object-oriented programming paradigm and appropriate data structures. Fall
Hours: 4
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CSC 260 - Analysis of Algorithms
Prerequisite(s): MAT 215 with a grade of “C-” or better and CSC 150 with a grade of “C-” or better, or permission from the instructor.
This course is a rigorous introduction of algorithms covering Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantitative methods. It includes: Queuing Theory, Decision trees, Random Forest (RT), Clustering, Gradient Boosting Trees (GBT), Support Vector Machine Algorithms (SVM), Logistics regression, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Probabilities (Poisson, Bi-nomial, normal) as well as covering concepts on Greedy, and non-greedy, algorithms. The student will gain proficiency with both R-Studio and the Python programming language through hands-on exercises and case studies.
Hours: 3
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CSC 270 - Computing Sciences Course Assistant
This course provides the student with practical experience in contributing to student learning by being a Course Assistant for a Computing Science course. By invitation only.
Hours: 0
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CSC 271 - Computing Sciences Course Assistant
This course provides the student with practical experience in contributing to student learning by being a Course Assistant for a Computing Science course. The course may be repeated up to three times for credit, but not more than once in any semester. By invitation only.
Hours: 1
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CSC 280 - Principles of Programming Languages
Prerequisite(s): CSC 250 with a grade of “C-” or better. Formal study of programming languages and their features. Basic computability and automata theory will be covered.
Language design and implementation issues are compared and contrasted with an emphasis on high-level languages such as C, C, Java, Basic, Python and other languages. Topics include assembly language programming, language translation systems, type systems and structures, control structures, subprograms, generics, exception handling and concurrency, as well as a comparison of the imperative, functional, logic, and object-oriented language paradigms. Odd Fall
Hours: 3
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CSC 291 - Introduction to Enterprise Systems
This course focuses on the concepts of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and gives an overview of the SAP landscape including sales and distribution (SD), materials management (MM), human resources (HR), production planning (PP), supply chain management (SCM) and finance and costing (FI-CO). Students will examine the workflow and transactions in these areas and will also be exposed to the core architecture behind the ERP system. As part of the course students will be required to complete a substantial amount of case studies following the SAP University Alliance curricula. Upon completing the class, students will have obtained hands-on experience in SAP ERP and basic knowledge on how ERP systems work in a large organization. Odd Fall
Hours: 3
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CSC 292 - Sap Decision Support and Analytics
This course focuses on the decision support architecture of SAP and other enterprise platforms. It examines each of the components of the EDW data architecture (in-memory databases, relational, dimensional, ETL and ODSs). In addition students will complete hands on analytical exercises following the SAP University Alliance curriculum using WebIntelligence, DesignStudio, OLAP Tools such as BusinessObjects Analysis, as well as data visualization tools such as Lumira and InMemory Databases including HANA, Exadata, Hadoop and Netezza. Upon completing the course students will have hands-on knowledge of the SAP EDW toolset, as well as the BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform and Analytics.
Hours: 3
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CSC 312 - Operating Systems
Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 with a grade of “C-” or better and CSC 212 .
The fundamental principles of Operating Systems will be discusses and implemented, including concurrency, scheduling algorithms, memory management, device management, and file systems. Students develop a simulated Operating System. Odd Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 320 - Client-side Web Programming
Prerequisite(s): CSC 220 and any programming language course.
This course introduces client-side programming techniques for the World Wide Web. Programming techniques will include HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Emphasis will be on dynamic aspects of websites, such as animations and event-driven applications. Students are expected to complete a series of programming assignments and demonstrate proficiency in developing client-side web applications. Odd Fall
Hours: 3
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CSC 334 - Computer Networks
Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 or CSC 175 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course covers the major topics of network architectures, network communication and network configuration. Topics include the ISO reference model in general and its application to TCP/IP, UDP, internetworking and routing, ATM networks, network topologies, satellite communication, physical network capabilities and limitations, cabling options and connections, routers, switches, network management, GSM and CDMA, as well as digital and analog signal transformations. Student are also expected to complete a team research paper and present findings in class. Odd Fall
Hours: 3
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CSC 350 - Database Management
Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 or CSC 175 with a grade of “C-” or better.
An introduction to database concepts. The course will study information models and systems, primarily database systems. Data representation, physical schema, and subschema will be explored. Hierarchical, network, and relational and object-oriented models will be evaluated. The relational models and object-oriented models will be explored in depth, data normalization, in-memory databases, distributed computing, transaction processing, and query languages is covered. Students will implement a database project using high level programming language and will follow rigorous software engineering techniques. The system will include both external and internal documentation requirements. A large team project is required. Even Fall
Hours: 4
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CSC 375 - Comprehensive Junior Exam
All Junior Computer Science and Information Technology Majors must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive exam.
Hours: 0
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CSC 380 - Analytics and Decision Support Systems
Prerequisite(s): CSC 350 .
This course introduces students to key dimensional data modeling concepts and techniques. It also includes database systems design for analytics and decisions support. Topics include fundamental issues in intelligent systems, search and constraint satisfaction, dimensional databases, dimensional data modeling, managed query environments (MQE), on-line analytical processing (OLAP), dashboards, scorecards, and business intelligence algorithms such as linear programming, entropy, gain theory, clustering, decision trees, neural networks and predictive analytics. Students will develop a complete BI application as an individual project. Modeling CASE tools are extensively used in this course. Odd Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 381 - Special Topics in Computing Science
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in Computer Sciences.
Approval of the instructor of the course is required. A topics course in Computer Science. Topics may be chosen from compiler design, intensive programming, nonprocedural languages, ethics, technical writing, etc. On demand May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 1
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CSC 382 - Special Topics in Computing Science
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in Computer Sciences.
Approval of the instructor of the course is required. A topics course in Computer Science. Topics may be chosen from compiler design, intensive programming, nonprocedural languages, ethics, technical writing, etc. On demand May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 2
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CSC 383 - Special Topics in Computing Science
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in Computer Sciences.
Approval of the instructor of the course is required. A topics course in Computer Science. Topics may be chosen from compiler design, intensive programming, nonprocedural languages, ethics, technical writing, etc. On demand May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 3
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CSC 385 - Special Topics in Computing Science
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in Computer Sciences.
Approval of the instructor of the course is required. A topics course in Computer Science. Topics may be chosen from compiler design, intensive programming, nonprocedural languages, ethics, technical writing, etc. On demand May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 0
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CSC 400 - Systems Analysis and Software Engineering
Prerequisite(s): (CSC 150 and CSC 250 ) or (CSC 141 and CSC 241 ) with a grade of “C-” or better, and Senior Standing.
This course covers engineering techniques as they relate to software development. Students are introduced to the software design process, tools, environments and development processes. Student teams are assigned to work on a set of requirements and specifications for a “real-world” project. Strong project management skills will be expected and database and modeling of these systems will be practiced. The foundations of human-computer interaction will be discussed in depth. Other topics such as software life cycle, requirements analysis, software planning and documentation techniques is covered. Students will also learn how to use a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool. Completion of a large team project is required. Odd Fall
Hours: 4
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CSC 420 - Server-side Web Programming
Prerequisite(s): CSC 220 , CSC 320 , and any programming language course.
This course introduces students to server-side programming concepts for the World Wide Web. It explores technologies currently used to support web-based applications from the server side including form processing, data validation, database integration, programming tools such as PHP, XML, Ajax, SQL, and other current tools and technologies. Even Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 434 - Computer Security
Prerequisite(s): CSC 334 with a grade of “C-” or higher, as well as at least one programming course.
This course covers major topics of computer and network security, including core cryptographic techniques, public-key and public-key cryptography, authentication, key management, digital signatures, authentication and authorization, role management, use of passwords access control, firewalls, quality of service issues, and information risk management processes and procedures, as well as virus scans, bot networks, Trojan viruses, security algorithms, spyware, DOS attacks and recent developments and challenges in securing information and access. Students are required to complete an individual encryption/decryption project as part of this course. Even Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 450 - Internship in Computer Science
Prerequisite(s): The internship plan needs to be approved by the instructor of the course before the internship starts.
Open to Information Technology and Computer Science majors only. Requires 150 on-site work hours per semester. May be repeated up to six credits.
Hours: 3
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CSC 460 - Capstone Project
Prerequisite(s): CSC 400 with a grade of “C” or better and senior standing.
Students will implement a professional level software product independently in groups. A Graphical User Interface will be built. Software Project Management will be continued. Validation and verification techniques will be explored and implemented. Professional and ethical responsibilities will be discussed. The primary work of the students is in the implementation of a software product and the process that occurs with customers. Students must provide a User’s Guide, Technical Manual, and a working software system for the product. Even Spring
Hours: 3
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CSC 475 - Comprehensive Senior Exam
All Senior Computer Science and Information Technology Majors must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive exam.
Hours: 0
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CSC 491 - Project Management
This is a course for future project managers, following the Project Management Institute (PMI) curriculum. It is targeted to team leads, project managers and data architects who want to be involved in the management, development, or implementation of system solutions such as ERP, applications, data warehouses, and other technologies. The course covers the fundamental development methodology of SAP-ASAP, extreme programming (XP), Rapid Application development (RAD), and Joint Application Design (JAD). The course focuses particularly on the project management approaches of SAP. Students are expected to complete a project portfolio demonstrating proficiency in all aspects of project management. Upon completing the course, students will be able to sit for the CAPM certification from the PMI Institute. Fall
Hours: 3
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CSC 498 - Senior Honors Research
Students will develop an approved proposal for their honors thesis, with supporting literature review. On demand
Hours: 2
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CSC 499 - Senior Honors Thesis
Written thesis on original work in the Computing Sciences. It must be defended orally before a panel of faculty. On demand
Hours: 2
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CSC 581 - Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor of the course is required.
A special topics graduate course in Computer Science or Information Technology. On demand. May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 1
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CSC 582 - Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor of the course is required.
A special topics graduate course in Computer Science or Information Technology. On demand. May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 2
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CSC 583 - Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor of the course is required.
A special topics graduate course in Computer Science or Information Technology. On demand. May be repeated with a different topic.
Hours: 3
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CSC 591 - Project Management
This is a graduate course for future project managers, following the Project Management Institute (PMI) curriculum. It is targeted to team leads, project managers and data architects who want to be involved in the management, development, or implementation of system solutions such as ERP, applications, data warehouses, and other technologies. The course covers the fundamental development methodology of SAPASAP, extreme programming (XP), Rapid Application development (RAD), and Joint Application Design (JAD). The course focuses particularly on the project management approaches of SAP. Students are expected to complete a project portfolio demonstrating proficiency in all aspects of project management. In addition graduate students will be required to complete an in-depth case study of a real project, or a term paper with an approved topic by the instructor. Upon completing the course, students will be able to sit for the CAPM certification from the PMI Institute. On demand.
Hours: 3
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CRJ 230 - Introduction to Criminology
Nature and types of delinquent and criminal behavior; social, cultural, and psychological factors involved in causation; efforts at control and prevention. The various stages of the criminal justice system will also be introduced. Cross-listed with SOC 230 .
Hours: 3
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CRJ 260 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 .
An introduction to the criminal justice system and its three major components: police, courts, and corrections. Particular attention will be given to the criminal problems facing the United States criminal justice system. Cross-listed with SOC 260 .
Hours: 3
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CRJ 310 - Corrections
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course examines trends and developments in all elements of a modern correctional system for the treatment of juvenile and adult offenders. In essence, this course is an overview of the four means of correcting (i. e. , punishing and rehabilitating) offenders: jail, prison, probation, and parole.
Hours: 3
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CRJ 315 - Policing
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course examines the role of policing in society, including the development of concepts and methods in policing, as well as analysis of the effectiveness of traditional and non-traditional strategies utilized by law enforcement to control of crime and disorder.
Hours: 3
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CRJ 320 - Research Methods
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 .
This course is designed to acquaint students with the principles and practices of social research. Different types of research will be explored. The focus will be on research design, data collection and analysis, and the ethics of research. Strengths and weaknesses of the various methods will be explored. Cross-listed with SOC 320 .
Hours: 3
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CRJ 325 - Organized Crime
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course provides an introduction to Organized Crime. Students will examine the nature and extent of crime nationally and abroad; the theories that explain crime; what the empirical evidence suggest about the relative merits of these theories; and the policies developed to control crime. Students will also examine critical questions about the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of the American criminal justice system.
Hours: 3
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CRJ 335 - Juvenile Deliquency
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
An exploration of the causes and explanations of juvenile delinquency and youth crime. Particular focus is given to the sociological analysis of the juvenile justice system as well as the treatment and prevention of youth crime. Cross-listed with SOC 335 .
Hours: 3
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CRJ 340 - Drugs & Criminal Justice
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course examines the role that drugs play in our criminal justice system. We will consider the history of drug prohibition in the U. S. ; the types of illicit drugs currently available; patterns, trends, and scope of illicit drug use; the relationship between drugs and crime; as well as the consequences of our criminal justice system’s response.
Hours: 3
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CRJ 345 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course provides an overview of the various ways criminal justice systems are organized and implemented around the world. The social, cultural, and political background of different criminal justice systems will be considered for a more in-depth understanding.
Hours: 3
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CRJ 350 - Victimology
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course is designed to introduce students to victimology, the social scientific study of criminal victimization, via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context of specific victimization types. Students will examine various issues related to victimization in the United States, including interaction between victim and offender, the risks of victimization, the effect of victim characteristics on the legal system, and victim reactions to crime.
Hours: 3
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