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CSD 359 - Faculty-Student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CSD 420 - Audiology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSD 105 and CSD 220
A study of audiology, instrumentation, diagnosis, hearing disorders and basic rehabilitation procedures for hearing impaired populations.
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CSD 421 - Aural Rehabilitation, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSD 105 and CSD 220
A study of the historical aspects of communication intervention with people who are hearing impaired, etiologies related to hearing impairment, incorporating auditory and visual stimuli in communication, language and speech of the hearing impaired, communication methodologies, psychosocial issues related to hearing impairment, hearing aids, assistive listening devices, cochlear implants, and audiologic rehabilitation techniques across the lifespan.
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CSD 435X - Clinical Practice- Group, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CSD 105 , CSD 220 , CSD 225 , CSD 335X , and either CSD 325 or CSD 340 . Earned grade of B- or above in CSD 235 and CSD 236 or consent of Program Director. GPA of 3.2 or above in the major or consent of Program Director. Course must be repeated if grade of C or below is earned.
This course allows students to participate in experiential learning at the Baldwin Wallace Speech Clinic or an approved offsite clinical site. These supervised experiences allow the students to lead group therapy sessions while obtaining ASHA clinical hours. Students are required to develop, write, and execute long-term goals, short-term goals, and session lesson plans. Students also write clinic notes and reflections on his/her performance. Students must repeat this course if a grade of C or below is earned.
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CSD 440 - Research Methods in Communication Disorders, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSD 105 and CSD 220 ; and at least one semester of CSD 335X
This course provides an overview of research methodology, design considerations, and the formulation of testable research questions that are central to the study of communication disorders. Ethical issues involved in communication disorders research will also be discussed. Students will design a doable evidence-based practice research proposal by the end of this course.
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CSD 459 - Faculty-Student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CSD 470 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): At least 12 credit hours in CSD
See Internship Program.
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CSD 477 - Capstone in Communication Disorders, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Senior status. Course must be repeated if grade is below a C.
Students enrolled in this course will complete a portfolio, in which they are to document the knowledge and skills obtain both in and out of the classroom, during their University years. The portfolio will include a resume, cover letter, recommendations letter, letters of acceptance (graduate school or employment) completed KASA form, clinical experience documentation, reflections on academic, clinical, extracurricular involvement, and employment experiences.
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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 245 - Data Structures, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 170 or CSC 180 and CSC 210
Corequisite(s): MTH 161
This course focuses on the development of advanced data structures that are commonly used in computer science including stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. Emphasis is placed on the efficiency of the various data structures and the applications for which they are used. The more advanced language features of C++ including inheritance, polymorphism, templates, and exception handling are also studied.
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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 - Applied Database, 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 291 - Computer Science Research Methods, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 245 and MTH 161
Performing undergraduate research in computer science requires that students have foundational knowledge and skills related to research methodology. In this course, students will learn the basics of performing research including how to identify a research problem, performing background research, reading published research, and developing a research plan.
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CSC 310 - Software Engineering I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 235 and CSC 241 or CSC 245
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 or CSC 245 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 or CSC 245
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 245 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 380 - Database: Theory, Application, & Administration, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 or CSC 245
This course will introduce students to the design, implementation, and management of small and large databases. We will examine the mathematical and theoretical basis for different database models with an emphasis on relational databases, but an overview of other models, such as object-oriented databases will be included. The connection between the logical model of the database and the physical mapping of the data, including indexing, will be examined. Related topics covered will include current developments in new database models, data mining, security, and the ethical use of data collection. Practical exercises will include the analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of a data system including a database.
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CSC 391 - Senior Research Proposal, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
This class will focus on the identification of a problem and the preparation of a research proposal for the required Senior Research Project. Students will work individually or in teams under the guidance of the faculty member to formally define the hypothesis for their research project and perform related background research. A formal proposal for a research project will be developed and presented by semester’s end.
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CSC 400 - Operating Systems, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 or CSC 245
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 430 - Algorithm Design and Analysis, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 or CSC 245
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 440 - Artificial Intelligence, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CSC 242 or CSC 245
This course will serve as an introduction to artificial intelligence concepts and techniques. Specific topics include a historical and philosophical perspective on AI, the Python programming language, the agent paradigm, search techniques, game playing, knowledge representation and reasoning, logic systems, uncertain reasoning and Bayes nets, planning, and machine learning. Time permitting, special topics in the instructor’s research interests will be covered, and may include: advanced pattern recognition, multi-agent systems, or natural language processing.
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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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CSC 490 - Senior Research Project I, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
During this course, students work on the research project defined in the pre-requisite Senior Research Proposal course. Students will conduct their research, making presentations along the way to obtain valuable feedback from the instructor and fellow students. Progress on the project will be sufficient to enable completion of the research, writing of a thesis and presentation of the work in the subsequent course.
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CSC 491 - Senior Research Project II, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
This course focuses on completion of the research project defined in the pre-requisite Senior Research Proposal course and developed in the pre-requisite course. Students will continue to conduct their research, making presentations along the way to obtain valuable feedback from the instructor and fellow students. Successful completion of the course will require completion of the research, writing of a thesis on the work, and presentation of the completed project.
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CRJ 050(I) - Independent Study, Credit hours to be arranged
Notes: (Elective)
Students must generally have at least a 3.0 overall G.P.A. See Independent Study Program.
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CRJ 070X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
Notes: (Elective)
An internship with various criminal justice agencies is available to give students the opportunity to gain practical exposure to the workings of the criminal justice system (see Internship Program). Criminal Justice majors are advised to see the director or assistant director of the Criminal Justice program regarding internship opportunities. Students must have junior or senior status to participate. Students should see the director/assistant director at least one semester before the semester that they plan to do the internship. Competitive internships will be announced and may have more stringent requirements. The availability of specific internships may vary.
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CRJ 165 - Overview of the Criminal Justice System, 4 credit hours
This course examines the criminal justice system, consisting of police, courts and corrections. Acquainting the student with critical issues confronting these subsystems and our society will be of paramount importance. Major topics may include due process, police role, pretrial release, prosecutorial discretion and sentencing.
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CRJ 207 - Introduction to Law, 3 credit hours
This course represents a basic introduction to the American legal system. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying the various types of law and the types of conflicts they are intended to resolve. Students will be introduced to the analysis of court decisions as a means to understanding some of the processes of legal reasoning. The course examines the law and the legal system from the perspective of the social sciences.
Crosslisted: POL 207
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CRJ 223 - Juvenile Delinquency & the Juvenile Justice System, 3 credit hours
This course examines competing theories of juvenile delinquency; measures which aid in the prevention and control of this behavior are also addressed. Juvenile justice procedures and cases are presented. Attention is also given to the social consequences of juvenile delinquency and to the corresponding legal and social reactions.
Crosslisted: SOC 223
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CRJ 255 - Forensic Science and Criminalistics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 165
Forensic Science and Criminalistics is an introductory survey course reviewing the historical development of the field of forensic science, the meaning of evidence and the scientific analysis of evidence in the context of law and criminal investigation. Examples of topics include physical evidence, organic evidence, document evidence, firearm and tool evidence, fingerprints and witness evidence. Students will engage in hands on learning opportunities including demonstrations and labs designed to illustrate and apply course concepts or exemplify skills from the field. Attendance at guest speakers and field trips may be required.
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CRJ 256 - Criminal Investigations, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 165
This course is an introduction to criminal investigation procedures. It includes a review of the historical development of the investigative process, its relation to law enforcement and the techniques employed in conducting a systematic inquiry and investigation. Investigative concepts and strategies including sources of information, solvability factors, interviewing techniques, the uses of forensic sciences in criminal investigations and Constitutional decisions affecting how investigations are conducted will be considered.
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CRJ 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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CRJ 265 - Policing in Society, 3 credit hours
This course will provide students with a knowledge of the role and functions of the police in our society. Critical issues facing the law enforcement community and our society will be addressed. The primary focus will be on the municipal level, with selective coverage of other levels (county, state, federal) as deemed necessary.
Crosslisted: SOC 265
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CRJ 270I - Terrorism: Roots and Responses, 3 credit hours
Terrorism is often touched on in the news, but how much do you really know about its causes and consequences? Among the topics that are explored are: how terrorism is defined (and sometimes justified), the factors that promote its existence, features of terrorist organizations, the impact of media coverage of terrorist incidents, and the array of counter-terrorism measures undertaken by governments. While the course examines various terrorist campaigns around the world—past and present—the emphasis is on what is sometimes referred to as the “new terrorism.” That is, religiously motivated violence involving radical Islamist factions whose terrorist tactics and extreme violence set it apart from other examples of terrorist campaigns.
Crosslisted: SOC 270I
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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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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 & 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 three faculty members who teach the course. The student can satisfy three core credits, either in the sciences (BIO 150I ), the social sciences (ECN 150I), or humanities (HUM 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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