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CRJ 313 - Criminology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D
This course focuses on the sociological aspects of crime. The course will include an examination of the nature of criminal law, the variety of theoretical explanations for criminal behavior, the measurement of crime, patterns of crime and the mechanisms for control of criminal behavior.
Crosslisted: SOC 313
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CRJ 320 - Victimology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or CRJ 165
This course will cover topics such as the patterns of criminal and victim relationship, theories of victimization, victims’ rights and activism, the role of victim in the criminal justice process, and problems of adjustment to victimization and compensating the victim. The various types of victims and victimizations will also be explored.
Crosslisted: SOC 320
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CRJ 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CRJ 361 - Corrections, 3 credit hours
The focus of this course will be upon acquainting the student with an analysis of sentencing, probation, parole and a diverse number of “critical issues” in penology. Such issues may include the prison environment, deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, prison violence, capital punishment, prisoners’ rights and reform of the system.
Crosslisted: SOC 361
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CRJ 365 - Perspectives on Violence, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or CRJ 165
Americans today seem to be much more concerned about crime, especially violent crime, than in years past. While this fear is understandable, careful consideration of the “violence problem” leads to different ideas than those generally held in the minds of most citizens and those broadcast on national television. This course is an interdisciplinary inquiry into the patterns and correlates of violence, its various forms, such as interpersonal and collective violence, and attempts to control its occurrence.
Crosslisted: SOC 365
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CRJ 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CRJ 464 - Integrative Seminar in Criminal Justice, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Participation in Criminal Justice Program, Senior status (Junior or Senior status for Evening/Weekend CRJ majors).
This is a 400-level course limited to Criminal Justice majors or minors. A primary focus is to substantively analyze some of the key issues affecting the subsystems of law enforcement, courts, and corrections, particularly from an ethical, and where feasible, an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will also have an opportunity to explore career options within the criminal justice system.
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CSC 050 - Independent Study, 1-3 credit hours
This course is designed to assist students in the study of computer topics beyond those included in the regular course offerings. Students working in cooperation with a supervising faculty member may study approved material which does not duplicate a course presently in the curriculum. See Independent Study Program.
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CSC 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
Academic credit is offered for appropriate off-campus, computer-related experience. See Internship Program.
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CSC 121 - Technological Literacy for Today’s World, 3 credit hours
This course introduces concepts and methods concerning the use of computer-based systems in business and other aspects of society, including communication technologies and the sciences. Several applications will be introduced in a hands-on, laboratory setting, including word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, HTML, e-mail, the Internet, and the World Wide Web.
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CSC 131 - Computer Application Software, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Dependent upon topic
The focus is on the application of a specific software product. Techniques for using software will be learned while applying them to the solution of information-processing problems. Students are permitted to repeat the course when it is offered with a different software application, but no more than six credit hours of CSC 131 may be counted toward graduation requirements.
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CSC 135 - Web Site Design, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide experience in the development of basic web sites, focusing on standard web development languages and tools such as HTML, XML, CSS, and JavaScript. Use of web editing tools such as Joomla or Dreamweaver is also included. Several web sites will be developed to practice the implementation of the technologies discussed.
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CSC 141 - Advanced Applications for Information Analysis, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 121 or basic computer literacy, including the use of word processing and beginning Excel, is assumed; readiness for MTH 136 or higher or completion of MTH 137 .
This course focuses on spreadsheet and database technologies with an emphasis on the application of those technologies in the business domain. Topics include creation of spreadsheets and databases, financial and statistical functions, charting, problem solving tools, querying of databases, creation of forms and reports, macros, and the integration of spreadsheets and databases.
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CSC 170 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide an introduction to computing from a perspective of information systems as opposed to computer science. As such, the course focuses less on the technical aspects of computer systems and more on systems architecture and the usage of computer systems within organizations. The course builds the foundation necessary for student interested in areas such as business analysis, project management, and system design. Topics include Boolean algebra, databases, HTML, system architecture, and the software development life cycle. Ethical considerations are introduced throughout the course.
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CSC 180 - Foundations in Computer Science, 3 credit hours
This introductory course is designed for those students intending to major or minor in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems. Topics include the internal representation of values and instructions, digital logic and circuits, machine language, network terminology and architecture, algorithmic thinking, data communications, security, and the use of global networks.
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CSC 210 - Computer Science I: Programs and Applications, 3 credit hours
This course covers the fundamental concepts of computers and computer programming in the procedural paradigm. Repetition, selection, procedures, simple data types, arrays, and records are covered. Object-orientation is introduced. Structured design and programming techniques are emphasized.
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CSC 211 - Introduction to Programming in Python, 3 credit hours
This course is intended to provide students with basic skills and experience in the analysis of problems, the creation of algorithms to solve these problems, the implementation of the resulting algorithms as working programs. The Python programming language is used and many of the assignments focus on the creation or manipulation of multimedia components.
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CSC 235 - System Requirements and Testing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180
This course is designed to introduce the student to the areas of requirements gathering and testing of computer systems. The course focuses on building the skills necessary to drive a student’s understand, application and success in the Business or Systems Analysis arena. Case studies will be used to explore requirements gathering. Testing topics will include V Model and Testing First models. Students will be introduced to the components of a testing plan and be required to create portions of a test plan using industry standard techniques.
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CSC 241 - Linear Data Structures, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180 and CSC 210 ;
Corequisite(s): MTH 161
This course emphasizes the design, construction, and use of structured data and objects. Both static and dynamic linear structures are covered, including lists, stacks and queues.
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CSC 242 - Non-linear Data Structures, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 241 and MTH 161
This course expands the study of data structures begun in CSC 241 to non-linear structures, including trees, graphs and heaps. Special attention is paid to the time and space complexity of the related algorithms. More advanced language topics are introduced.
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CSC 250 - Multimedia Programming, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180 and CSC 210 or CSC 211
This course focuses on the creation and integration of computer media including still graphics, animation, video, and sound. A major part of the course will focus on programming techniques and languages for the interactive control of multimedia presentations.
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CSC 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CSC 263 - Seminar, 1-3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Dependent upon topic.
Selected topics in computer science
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CSC 270 - Data Communication Concepts, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180
This course provides an introduction to data communications. Topics include fundamental communications concepts (data and voice); communications hardware, protocols, and software; and network configurations, design, security, control, and management. Topic coverage includes study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, Internet, and intranets.
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CSC 275 - Info Systems Security, Privacy, & Ethics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180
This course explores the social issues, including historical and social context, professional responsibilities, risks and liabilities, and intellectual property of an information system organization. Topics include security policy development life cycle, policy development and implementation process, network security, privacy laws, authentication, and access and information flow controls.
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CSC 280 - Introduction to Database Management Systems, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180 and CSC 210
This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for the use, design, implementation, and management of a database system. The course is project-based, covering database creation, maintenance, and querying using SQL. A relational database management system will be used throughout. The project focuses on retrieving and answering queries from and to a Web interface.
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CSC 285 - Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 210 & CSC 275
This course covers concepts and tools associated with diagnosing and troubleshooting computer networks. Topics include interpreting documentation, performing online and offline diagnostics, debugging code, interpreting diagnostic results and log files, performing troubleshooting techniques. Course will focus on finding and localizing “problems” rather than correcting them.
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CSC 290 - Computer Networks, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 270 , CSC 285 and MTH 161
This course covers the design, installation and administration of computer networks at the operating system level from an applied perspective. The course includes a highly integrated hands-on component in which a fully functional single client and peer-to-peer client network is realized within a hybrid physical and virtualized platform is used.
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CSC 310 - Software Engineering I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 235 and CSC 241
This is the first of a two-course sequence that presents how engineering principles are applied in the development of large, complex software systems. The focus is on issues of the analysis, design, and development phases of the software development life cycle. Topics presented include software development methodologies, modeling, and version control, and development for different platforms (PC, web, mobile).
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CSC 311 - Software Engineering II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 and CSC 310
Building upon the topics presented in CSC 310 , this course will include topics such as configuration management, design patterns, software validation and verification, deployment, and software evolution.
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CSC 315 - Network Administration, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 280 & CSC 290
This course covers administering network operating systems. Topics include Windows system and UNIX (Linux) system administration, application (Database, Web) maintenance and interoperability between Windows and Linux systems. A highly integrated hands-on component is used where Windows and Linux systems are realized in a hybrid physical and virtualized platform is used.
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CSC 320 - Computer Architecture & Organization, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242
This course covers computing history, computer technology and terminology, basic logic design, computer architecture, CPU architecture, memory systems and assembly language.
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CSC 325 - Intermediate Programming for Applications, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 280
This course introduces the concept of structured programming in a business-programming environment. Concepts covered include object-oriented program structures, developing text and GUI interfaces, file processing, database information processing, data conversion and information processing.
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CSC 330 - Web Programming, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 or CSC 325
This course focuses on technologies used in the development of Web sites. Topics covered include XML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET/C#, and an introduction to web security.
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CSC 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CSC 400 - Operating Systems, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242
This course covers operating systems concepts and design, including processes and threads, CPU scheduling, mutual exclusion and synchronization, deadlock, memory management, file systems, networking, distributed systems and systems programming.
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CSC 410 - Advanced Computer Networks, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 290 and MTH 135
This course covers advanced concepts and tools associated with network operation and performance. Topics include network topology, network hardware (switches and routers), communication protocols and packet formats, troubleshooting techniques, multi-platform integration, and network security and configuration.
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CSC 415 - Penetration Testing and Defense, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 210 & CSC 315
This course covers concepts and tools associated with evaluating the security of a computer system or network and the defense of attacks from malicious outsiders. Topics include the anatomy of an attack, survey of tools used in attacks, strategies used in attacks, and techniques and guidelines on how to prevent or mitigate attacks. Documenting the attacks, from the attacker and the victim perspective, is also covered.
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CSC 420 - Formal Languages and Automata, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242
This course is an introduction to the theoretical foundations underlying computing. Topics include language specification and grammars, finite and pushdown automata, Turing machines, decidability, and computability. Application of these concepts into areas such as compiler design will also be discussed.
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CSC 430 - Algorithm Design and Analysis, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242
Building on concepts of basic algorithm design and complexity analysis introduced in earlier courses, this course explores advanced algorithm design and analysis. Topics may include advanced data structures, inductive algorithms, graph algorithms, geometric, algebraic, and numeric algorithms, reductions, NP-completeness, and parallel algorithms. Emphasis is placed on formal efficiency analysis of algorithms utilizing concepts from discrete mathematics.
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CSC 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CSC 460 - Systems Analysis and Design, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 235 & CSC 280
This course provides a methodical approach to developing computer systems including feasibility study, systems planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and software maintenance. Structured Systems Analysis and Design will be emphasized, but data-structure based and object-oriented Systems Analysis and Design methods will also be covered, with an emphasis on the relationship between the latter two methodologies.
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CSC 465 - Information Systems Project Management, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 460 or CSC 280 and one CSC-300 or -400 level course
This course provides a methodical approach to project management in the context of an information system organization. The theory and practice of project management are studied and applied. Topics include system life cycle planning, organizational structures, team building, interview techniques, management functions, project management software, project evaluation and control, and technical writing.
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CSC 470X - Senior Internship, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
This course is designed to be a senior capstone experience in which the student is expected to demonstrate mastery of the skills and concepts acquired throughout the major curriculum. The internship is required to match the individual’s major program and have an emphasis on the application of classroom knowledge to actual practice. All internships must be approved by the faculty of the department. Due to the capstone nature of the course, senior status within the major is a required pre-requisite.
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CSC 471 - Senior Project, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
oval. Project proposals must demonstrate that the project is of significant breadth and depth to be considered a capstone experience, integrating multiple aspects of the student’s background coursework and extending the student’s knowledge in at least one aspect of their area of concentration.
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CSC 480 - Senior Software Engineering Project I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 311 .
This two-semester sequence is designed to be a capstone experience in the software engineering major that provides the opportunity to analyze, design, develop, and test a large software system. The projects undertaken will be large-scale and complex, requiring students to apply the engineering principles learned in previous courses. Project will be completed by teams of students. At the end of the experience a technical paper and presentation will be required.
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CSC 481 - Senior Software Engineering Project II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 480 .
This two-semester sequence is designed to be a capstone experience in the software engineering major that provides the opportunity to analyze, design, develop, and test a large software system. The projects undertaken will be large-scale and complex, requiring students to apply the engineering principles learned in previous courses. Project will be completed by teams of students. At the end of the experience a technical paper and presentation will be required.
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DAN 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
Practical experience in any area of dance. See Internship Program
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DAN 201 - Injury Prevention and Health in the Performing Arts, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all dance minors.
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to explore the health and safety issues peculiar to the performing arts (music, voice, theatre and dance), as well as define and develop health-promoting and wellness behaviors. The course will cover common performance related injuries and health issues and students will learn basic preventive strategies. Students will develop the skills necessary to appropriately examine health and safety-related issues pertinent to the performing artist as a healthy human being.
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DAN 214IF - Dance History, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all dance minors.
A survey course of the history of dance. The course is designed to present to the student a broad overview of dance in various world cultures through the ages. Applicable to the fine arts requirement of the University core and the international studies requirement of the University core.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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DAN 217FD - Dance in America, 3 credit hours
Course is designed to introduce the student to the vast discipline of dance. Students will view and read about dance as an art form and as a theatrical vehicle and become more aware of the analysis of form and style and elements of critique in the various genres of dance. The course will trace the American dance scene and its impact on and reflection of American culture. No previous knowledge and/or training in dance is required. Course applicable to fine arts requirement of University core. Some additional cost may be involved for purchase of performance tickets.
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DAN 220 - Ballet II Practicum, 1 credit hour
Notes: Required of all dance minors.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 120W
This is a beginning/intermediate level course designed for students to continue developing their technical skills and adding to their ballet vocabulary. Special emphasis will be placed on correct body alignment, spatial awareness, range of motion, and establishing habits that will promote a healthy and safe approach to performing movement.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 221 - Jazz II Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): HPE 121W
This beginning/intermediate level course focuses on increasing the movement vocabulary of jazz dance technique. Students will start to explore different forms of jazz and styles.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 222 - Modern II Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): HPE 122W
This beginning/intermediate level course focuses on increasing the movement vocabulary of modern dance technique. Students will learn, comprehend and execute movement drawn from relevant techniques including Graham, Limon, postmodern and release. Special emphasis will be placed on floor work, alignment and spatial awareness in the performance of movement sequences, and establishing habits that will promote a healthy and safe approach to performing movement.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 223 - Tap II Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): HPE 123W
This beginning/intermediate level course focuses on increasing the movement vocabulary of tap. Students will start to explore different rhythms and tempos.
This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 263 - Seminar, 2-4 credit hours
The study of topics relevant to dance. Sample topics include Flamenco Dance, Hip Hop and Partnering. May be repeated more than once, provided the subject or topic is different.
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DAN 320 - Ballet III Practicum, 1 credit hour
Notes: Required of all dance minors.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 220
This intermediate level course focuses on continued development of classical ballet technique. Students will learn, comprehend and execute movement drawn from the ballet cannon. Special emphasis will be placed on phrasing and technical competence in the performance of extended combinations.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 321 - Jazz III Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 221
This intermediate level course focuses on continued development of jazz dance technique. Students will continue explore different forms and styles of jazz. Special emphasis will be placed on the competence in the performance of extended movement combinations.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 322 - Modern III Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 222
This intermediate level course focuses on continued development of modern dance technique. Students will learn, comprehend and execute movement drawn from relevant techniques including Graham, Limon, post-modern and release. Special emphasis will be placed on phrasing and technical competence in the performance of extended movement sequences, improvisational exercises and works from the modern dance repertoire.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 323 - Tap III Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 223
This intermediate level course focuses on continued development of tap dancing technique. Special emphasis will be placed on the competence in the performance of extended movement combinations and shading.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 331F - Improvisation & Choreography, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all dance minors.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
This course provides opportunities for experience in the use of improvisational techniques as a basis for the development of skill necessary for the art of choreography. Applicable to the fine arts requirement of the University core. May be offered less frequently than once a year. This course was formerly taught as a two credit hour course. Students who have completed the two credit offering of the course may not enroll in nor receive credit for the three credit course.
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DAN 332 - Dance Production & Performance, 2 credit hours
Notes: Required of all dance minors
A study of basic technical theater in relation to dance. Areas include costuming, makeup, lighting, management, and public relations.
May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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DAN 420 - Ballet IV Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 320
This intermediate/advanced level course is designed for students with a thorough foundation in dance, that have completed Ballet I – III, and those who intend to have a career in the performing arts. Emphasis will be placed on refining classical ballet technique in traditionally structured classes consisting of barre work and extended center combinations. Students will also be challenged to improve their performance and partnering skills and learn and perform classical variations.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 421 - Jazz IV Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 321
This intermediate/advanced level course focuses on the continued development of jazz dance technique in varied styles, improvisation and is designed for students with a thorough foundation in jazz and who have completed Levels 1-3. Special emphasis will be placed on refining technique, phrasing and technical competence in the performance of extended movement combinations.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 422 - Modern IV Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 322
This intermediate/advanced level course focuses on the refinement of modern dance technique, partnering and composition and is designed for students with a thorough foundation in dance and who have completed Modern I – III. Students will learn, comprehend and execute movement drawn from relevant techniques including Graham, Limon, post-modern and release. Special emphasis will be placed on authenticity, phrasing and technical competence in the performance of extended movement phrases, works from the modern dance repertoire and student choreography.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DAN 423 - Tap IV Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): DAN 323
This intermediate/advanced level course focuses on the continued development of tap dancing, improvisation and is designed for students with a thorough foundation in tap and who have completed Levels 1-3. Special emphasis will be placed on refining technique, phrasing and technical competence in the performance of extended movement combinations.
*This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
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DST 463 - Seminar in Diversity Studies, 3 credit hours
This is an integrative seminar intended to help students achieve an ability to deal with complex problems relating to the diversity of American society. The course is intended to help students integrate the knowledge they have acquired from their elective courses; conceptual issues will be of great importance. The seminar will culminate in a research paper or other appropriate project. The seminar, which may be team taught, will deal with selected topics chosen by the professors offering the course.
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ECN 050 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
Intended to encourage the development of study in the broadest sense, utilizing every avenue to the development of a creative and critical exchange of ideas. The number of credit hours involved will depend on the nature of the independent study program undertaken by the student. Independent study courses are not designed to serve as substitutes for any course offered in the department. They are intended to give students an opportunity to expand their knowledge and give critical analysis to specific areas of economics. See Guidelines for Independent Study available in the Economics Department office for further information. Also see Independent Study Program
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ECN 070 - Internship, 1-8 credit hours
Economics majors and other students interested in economics are encouraged to participate in the Internship Program. The purpose of the Program is to enable students to broaden their horizons by merging valid work experience with classroom training. All Internship programs in economics must be coordinated through the Office of Career Services and the Department of Economics. See Guidelines for Internships available in the Economics Department office for further information. Also see Internship Program.
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ECN 100 - Survey of Economics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 135 or higher or math ready or permission of instructor
Designed partially to fulfill the general curriculum requirement in social science. (Also see requirements for BUS minors and for EDU Middle Childhood.) A study of economic relationships, problems and institutions. ECN 100 may not be taken for credit if a student has earned previous credit for ECN 101 and/or ECN 102 .
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ECN 101 - Principles of Economics I, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 136 readiness only
Principles and problems of microeconomics: price, value and distribution. Economic decision making under different market structures is analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the efficient allocation of resources by firms and owners of the factors of production.
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ECN 102 - Principles of Economics II, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 136 readiness only
Principles and problems of macroeconomics: national income, employment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policies, international economics and alternative economic systems.
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ECN 150I - Humans and The Earth: Can We Coexist?, 3 credit hours
This team-taught, interdisciplinary course examines global environmental issues, including biodiversity, climate, energy and population from economic and other disciplinary perspectives. These other perspectives will vary depending upon the academic disciplines of the other two faculty members who teach the course. The student can satisfy three core credits, either in the sciences (BIO 150I ) or in the social sciences (ECN 150I).
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ECN 163 - Economics of Social Issues, 1-3 credit hours
An introductory course designed for students to explore contemporary social issues using an economics perspective. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the context of the issue and evaluating alternate policy solutions.
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ECN 203 - Introduction to Economics, 4 credit hours
An accelerated introduction to the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics including basic supply and demand, opportunity costs, marginal analysis, market structures, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade and finance. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Professional Business Degree Program.
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ECN 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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ECN 279 - Elements of Statistics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 136 or higher level math course recommended, or consent of the instructor. This course will not count toward satisfying the social sciences portion of the core curriculum requirement of the University.
Introduction to basic statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Emphasis is placed on statistical reasoning and data analysis with applications in economics, business and the social sciences.
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ECN 301 - Intermediate Economics I (Micro Theory), 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 , ECN 102 and ECN 279 or ECN 379 .
An in-depth intermediate level discussion of price and value theory, as well as distribution theory. The economic decision-making process of consumers, business firms and owners of factors of production operating under different market structures is given rigorous analysis.
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ECN 302 - Intermediate Economics II (Macro Theory), 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 , ECN 102 and ECN 279
An in-depth intermediate level discussion of macroeconomics, including an analysis of income determination through the classical and Keynesian models. The analysis includes an examination of the theories of consumption and investment, the nature and causes of business cycles, and the determinants of economic growth.
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ECN 339 - Money & Banking, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 102
A study of the history, organization and operation of monetary and banking institutions, including the money markets, their role in the functioning of the economy and monetary and fiscal policies.
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ECN 340I - History of Economic Thought, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101 , ECN 102
This course examines the evolution of ideas from the earliest of progenitors to modern times. It particularly emphasizes the development of economic theory and methods of the Classicals, Marxists, Neoclassicals and Keynesians.
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ECN 341 - US Economic History, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101 , ECN 102
This course is a survey of the economic development of the United States. It emphasizes the development of commerce and industry, the structural changes in the economy, and the policy adaptations to these changes.
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ECN 344 - Game Theory, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101
This course addresses the nature of competition and cooperation in economics and business, as well as how cooperative behavior evolves. The notion of Prisoner’s Dilemmas and the means by which players and societies extract themselves from the dilemma of individual vs. social rationality will be our focus. We will ask whether purely self-interested behavior is always in the “best” interests of the individuals involved or whether there are long-term benefits of cooperation.
Crosslisted: BUS 344
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ECN 349 - Labor in the Economy, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 , ECN 102
Develops the theoretic foundations for the analysis of labor markets. Other topics include education and the development of human capital; labor-market search models; wage-based incentive programs; the theory of union-management negotiation and a discussion of labor market discrimination. The course emphasizes analytic techniques that may be applied to issues as diverse as welfare reform, immigration policy and the economic incentives to crime.
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ECN 352 - Public Finance, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101
A study of the economic basis for governmental activity. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, market failure, externalities, public goods and collective choice. The theory of taxation and tax incidence is discussed and applied to contemporary tax policy issues. Alternative means of financing government activity and the distribution of powers among governments in a federal system are analyzed.
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ECN 354 - Law and Economics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101
This upper-division course presents an economic view of the justice system. Topics include principles of welfare economics as applied to property, contract, and tort law. It also examines the economics of deterrence of both financial and capital crime.
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ECN 356D - Urban & Regional Economics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101
A study of growth and development of cities and regions. Economic theories of urban and regional development are studied. Topics include determinants of business location decisions, regional economic growth or decline, population shifts, employment opportunities, and inter/intra-regional competition and trade.
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ECN 358 - Environmental Economics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101
A study of the economic approaches to environmental and natural resource issues. The study includes the ideas, concepts, and theories that have influenced economists in the formulation of environmental and natural resource policy. The greater emphasis will be on environmental economics.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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ECN 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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ECN 360I - Comparative Economic Systems, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 , ECN 102
A comparative study of the operation of different economic systems, in theory and as practiced currently in the major economies of the world.
Semesters Offered: Offered as needed.
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ECN 362I - Economics of Developing Countries, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 101 , ECN 102
A study of issues and problems of the economic development of emerging countries: concepts of development and growth, theories of development, domestic and international significance of development plans.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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ECN 363 - Topics in Economics, 3 credit hours
Examination of special topics in economics.
Semesters Offered: Offered as needed.
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ECN 365I - International Economics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 or ECN 102
A study of the economic relations among the nations, the causes and effects of international specialization and exchange, structural changes in the international economy, and international economic policies. The course emphasizes (1) the theory of international trade and (2) the theory of international finance, including a unit on economic integration (common markets).
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ECN 379 - Advanced Statistical Methods, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 279
Intensive study of statistical methods and applications widely used in economic and related fields is undertaken. Students normally analyze a chosen research question. Statistical topics include ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, and methods to address other specific data problems. Computer use with statistical software is intensive.
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ECN 425 - Mathematical Topics in Economics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 142 , MTH 211 and ECN 301 or ECN 302
Topics include advanced micro and macro theory. Required for the Mathematical Economics major.
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ECN 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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ECN 463 - Research Seminar, 3 credit hours
Notes: (Formerly ECN 250)
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 , ECN 102 , ECN 279 , senior standing or permission of instructor. In addition, ECN 301 , ECN 302 and ECN 379 are recommended.
A review and discussion of the main research methods used by economists. Students undertake a capstone research project. They begin by choosing and refining a research question, followed by a thorough literature review. Economic theory, evidence, and the development and testing of a hypothesis are used, as appropriate, to answer the research question. Both the question and the methodology are presented to the seminar at various stages of the research.
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ECN 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
Open only to students receiving permission of the Dean of the University and having at least a 3.00 cumulative point average. Departmental Thesis/Projects are intended to afford the student an opportunity to engage in a study of a fairly comprehensive field of knowledge, to carry on original investigation where this is possible, and to develop the ability to express oneself. The student works under the direction of a faculty member for Departmental Thesis/Project work. The Guidelines for Departmental Thesis/Project are available in the Economics Department office. Also see Departmental Thesis/Project.
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ECN 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
Open only to students receiving permission of the Dean of the University and having at least a 3.00 cumulative point average. Departmental Thesis/Projects are intended to afford the student an opportunity to engage in a study of a fairly comprehensive field of knowledge, to carry on original investigation where this is possible, and to develop the ability to express oneself. The student works under the direction of a faculty member for Departmental Thesis/Project work. The Guidelines for Departmental Thesis/Project are available in the Economics Department office. Also see Departmental Thesis/Project.
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