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CS 304 - Introduction to Data Science
This course introduces the terminology and scientific techniques of data science, including all steps of the data science pipeline. It uses programming, statistics, and specialized tools to process large, real-world data sets, demonstrating the results in visually meaningful ways.
Prerequisite(s): CS 152 , MA 120 , and IS 361
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 305 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
The student will learn the terminology and methods used in a variety of artificial- intelligence (AI) areas. These topics will be covered: history of artificial intelligence, search techniques, knowledge representation. In addition, one or more of these topics will be covered: expert systems, uncertainty, case-based reasoning, neural networks, vision, robotics. The student may use various AI tools, Lisp, and/or Prolog for AI projects.
Prerequisite(s): CS 352
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 305
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CS 317 - Web Animation
This course will focus on the development of web-based animations by coding. Topics include introduction to animation basics, developing animations with code, testing, debugging, and deployment. Students will put these concepts into practice by building animations for websites. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 240 or CS 206
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 319 - Computer Architecture
The student will learn about the various hardware components of a computer system. Course topics include: data representation, number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, sequential logic, CPU layout, registers, adders, buses, and memory devices.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and CS 152
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 220, CSC 220
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CS 322 - Web Programming II
This course continues the development of the web programming skills introduced in CS 240 . While CS 240 emphasizes client-side web programming, CS 322 emphasizes server- side web programming. Server-side concepts will be put into practice by using ASP.NET. Students will be expected to implement an application that utilizes ASP.NET AJAX. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 152 and CS 240
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 325 - Full Stack Web Development
This course continues the development of creating web sites by developing server-side based web sites. Server-side concepts will be taught by using a variety of web based server languages that are single-threaded in concept. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 206 and IS 361
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 330 - Principles of Mobile Development
This course focuses on the development of web- based solutions for mobile devices. Topics include hybrid mobile application development concepts, testing, debugging, and deployment. Students put these concepts into practice by building app- based solutions and non-app based solutions, with database integration. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web/app environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 206 or CS 240
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 335 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
This course introduces students to various security concepts, issues, and countermeasures. The topics to be examined include, but are not limited to, cryptographic techniques and applications, attack and vulnerability identification, defenses and countermeasures, security tools and techniques, and ethical and legal issues. Several of these concepts may be put into practice using laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and CS 152
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 373
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CS 345 - Web Development with Frameworks
This course continues the development of creating web sites by developing framework based web sites. Framework concepts will be taught by using a variety of frameworks and server languages that are multi thread in concept. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 330
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 351 - Computer Operating Systems
This course presents the theory of operating systems and an overview of one or more operating system environments. Operating system concepts covered should include (but are not limited to): process management, memory management, I/O management, file management, and security. Theory concepts will be put into practice with exercises, some requiring college algebra skills and/or basic programming knowledge. Operating system environments may include (but are not limited to): Windows, UNIX, and Linux.
Prerequisite(s): CS 202 and CS 319
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 351
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CS 352 - Data Structures
This course introduces various data structures and advanced algorithmic concepts, using Java for the programming projects. These data structures will be covered: linked lists, stacks, queues, trees and hash tables. These concepts will be covered: recursion, sorting, and time-complexity analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and a grade of C or better in CS 252
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 255, CS 255
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CS 365A - Computer Networking I
This course provides an overview of computer networking concepts. Course topics include network topologies and protocols, local and wide area networking, layering model, and logical and physical network addressing. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and CS 152
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 365, CS 365
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CS 366A - Computer Networking II
This course continues the topics presented in CS 365A . Course topics include network topologies and protocols, local and wide area networking, layering model, and logical and physical network addressing. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course include the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 365A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 366
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CS 369 - Operating System Administration
This course provides students with the fundamentals of system administration under various operating system environments (including for examples, Linux, Windows.) Topics may include (but not limited to): directory services, server management, file I/O configuration, and user/client administration. Theoretical concepts will be put into practice with hands-on exercises.
Prerequisite(s): CS 365A and IS 361 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 371 - Internetworking
This course introduces a variety of routing, switching, and wireless concepts. Course topics include (but not limited to): static and dynamic routing, packet forwarding, switching mechanism, and wireless technologies. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 366A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 372 - Advanced Networking
This course introduces a variety of advanced networking concepts. Course topics include (but not limited to): enterprise networking, WAN, network security, and network management. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 371
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 375 - Secure Operation
This course will focus on the principles, knowledge, skills, and tools about secure operations of computers, networks, and information technology systems. Topics include security concepts, cryptography, attack methods, security monitoring, incident response, handling and analysis. The course will contain various hands-on security labs. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cyber Ops. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 335 and CS 366A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 377 - Digital Forensics
This course will focus on principles, procedures and techniques of digital forensics. The topics to be examined include data acquisition, incident scene processing, data and file recovery, digital forensics analysis and validation, virtual machine, networks, mobile device and cloud forensics, etc. Several of these concepts may be put into practice using laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): CS 335 , CS 351 and CS 366A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 380 - Compilers
The student will learn the principles of compiler construction. In particular, the student will learn about lexical analysis, symbol tables, parsing, type checking, and code optimization. Some or all of these concepts will be put into practice with programming projects.
Prerequisite(s): CS 352
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 401 - Portfolio for Web Development
This course is a capstone course for web development. Students will build a personal portfolio containing work from other courses and personal projects and explore emerging new web technologies. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 317 , CS 345 , and AR 218
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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CS 415 - Special Topics in Computers
This course serves as an in-depth study in a specific field of computer science. Course topics may include (but are not limited to): architecture, advanced networking concepts, computer graphics, modeling and simulation, programming language theory, software engineering, VLSI circuits.
Prerequisite(s): dependent on course topic.
Repeatable for Credit CS 415 may be repeated once for credit for a different course topic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 451 - Computer Science Internship
The student arranges to work in a professional environment. The student’s duties must be sufficiently complex to require the expertise of a senior level computer student. Internship duties may include (but are not limited to): developing or updating a program(s) or application(s), installing computer hardware or software, installing or administering a network, writing technical documentation. Prior to enrolling in CS 451, the student and the student’s job supervisor must jointly prepare an internship proposal. The proposal must be submitted to the advisor and approved no later than four weeks prior to the enrollment deadline.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the advisor, student should be entering or completing his/her senior year.
Note: (Parkville Daytime Campus Center Only)
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: CSC 451
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CS 490 - Senior Project in Computers
The student finds a computer-related field of interest and performs in-depth work in that field. The project must be sufficiently complex to require the expertise of a senior level computer student. Project topics may include (but are not limited to): developing or updating a program(s) or application(s), installing computer hardware or software, installing or administering a network, writing technical documentation, writing a research paper. Prior to enrolling in CS 490, the student must prepare a project proposal. The proposal must be submitted to the advisor and approved no later than four weeks prior to the enrollment deadline.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the advisor, student should be entering or completing his/ her senior year.
Note: (Parkville Daytime Campus Center Only)
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: CSC 490
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CIS 601 - Systems Analysis and Design
This course focuses on in-depth assessment of the methodology, tools and techniques involved in designing an information system for an enterprise, including a detailed study of the system’s development life cycle. The course requires reviewing and analyzing cases and exercises. A final project will be required, including analysis and design of an actual information system.
Credits: 3
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CIS 604 - Project Management for Information Technology
This course will draw attention to the similarities and differences between traditional and agile project management. The iterative nature of agile management and how this method uses cross functional input to make informed determinations on the next steps in a project will be emphasized. Explore and apply the skillset needed to successfully manage a project using the constrains of scope, time, cost, and quality for an information system application in business. Current technical and behavioral tools of project management are covered within the context of the information systems development process.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 605
Fulfills: 4+1
Credits: 3
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CIS 606 - Applied Data Mining and Analysis of Big Data
This course will emphasize the extraction, transformation, and preparation of data from traditional relational databases, NoSQL, or software ecosystems such as Hadoop for analytical purposes. Students will be introduced to data wrangling, munging, and scraping of both structured and unstructured data. Furthermore, students will also be introduced to parallel computing for big data such as MapReduce and query languages like Apache Hive. An overview of data mining tools and techniques used to realize unseen patterns will be examined through the application of traditional statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 605 and MBA 576 is normally taken before this course; however, the Program Director may make an exception.
Credits: 3
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CIS 607 - Survey of Predictive Analytical Techniques
This course addresses the foundation of using predictive statistics on big datasets to guide the decision-making process. The focus will be on applied examples using realistic data associated with marketing research and operations. Models implemented include multiple logistics regression, principle component analysis, factor analysis, propensity score matching, classification, decision trees, and clustering with analytical estimations using spreadsheet software or SPSS. Hypotheses formulation and testing, sampling methodologies, determining an appropriate sample size, levels of significance, confidence intervals, interpreting results (p-value and critical value approaches), and the application of A/B testing will be covered. In addition, market based analysis and product launch models will be explored. Finally, students will be introduced to exporting models into operating systems (OS).
Prerequisite(s): MIS 614
Fulfills: 4+1
Credits: 3
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CIS 608 - Web and Marketing Analytics
This course will emphasize the application and accurate interpretation of web analytics and other social media platforms for purposes of understanding and optimizing web and social media usage and business intelligence. Students will work with Google Analytics and other web analytical platforms to judge performance throughout the customer lifecycle and ascertain the return on investment (ROI) on a firm’s web and marketing programs.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 614
Credits: 3
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CIS 609 - Data Visualization
This course provides the students an opportunity to perform analyses and create dashboards in business intelligence applications. Emphasis is placed on knowing the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders, identifying proper metrics, and the best approach to display them for different end users. Dashboards will be built for implementation on both desktops as well as tablet devices using Tableau. Students will identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and how they may be effectively used across different levels of the organization to achieve business optimization. Finally, students will be introduced to the concept and application of balanced scorecards in business settings.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 614
Credits: 3
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CIS 610 - Capstone in Information Systems
This capstone course focuses on the integration and synthesis of previous knowledge in information systems and the student’s concentration of choice. More specifically, students will analyze and synthesize relevant data and user requirements, and then utilize this information to develop and implement recommendations that may assist a firm in maintaining its competitive advantage in a highly dynamic environment.
Prerequisite(s): This course is typically taken at the end of the program; however, the Program Director may make an exception.
Credits: 3
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CH 101 - Chemistry in the World
This course is designed to acquaint non- science majors with the impact of chemistry on their world. This course provides a general introduction to both inorganic and organic chemistry and stresses applications of chemistry in the commercial, industrial and technological components of society.
Note: This course does not satisfy the requirements for a major or minor in chemistry.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 102 - Contemporary Chemistry
(Taught in 8-week programs only). CH 102 will introduce the non-science major to the impact that the science of chemistry has on their world. The course provides a general introduction to the principles of the science of chemistry, in the commercial, industrial, and technological components of society.
Note: This course does not satisfy the requirements for a major or minor in chemistry.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 105 - Introductory Chemistry
A survey of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Basic principles as applied to health science will be covered. The lab will be a practical application of the principles covered in lecture.
Corequisite(s): MA 125 or higher.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
History: CHE 105
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CH 107 - General Chemistry I
An introduction to chemistry by developing fundamental tools such as problem solving methods and the concept of the mole. Major topics covered will include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and the states of matter.
Corequisite(s): MA 125 or higher and CH 107L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CHE 107, CHE 125
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CH 107L - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Students are introduced to basic laboratory techniques. Experiments will reinforce materials covered in the lecture components of this course.
Corequisite(s): CH 107 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
History: CHE 107L
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CH 108 - General Chemistry II
A continuation of CH 107 with major topics covered including solutions, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria, and an introduction to descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): ‘C’ or better in CH 107 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): CH 108L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CHE 108, CHE 126
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CH 108L - General Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of CH 107L with experiments relating to kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, and qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ‘C’ or better in CH 107L or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): CH 108 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
History: CHE 108L
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CH 204 - Nutrition for the Health Sciences
A review of the basic concepts of biochemistry and nutrition as it relates to digestion, absorption and metabolism of macro-and micro-nutrients throughout the life cycle. A study of nutrition as it relates to the prevention and intervention of disease states including, but not limited to, obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiac, liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Prerequisite(s): CH 105 and BI 211
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 215 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
An in-depth examination of specific areas of chemistry.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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CH 300 - Chemistry Seminar
A series of case studies of legal, economic and social problems occasioned by the advance of science and technology in contemporary society. Open to all students.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CHE 300
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CH 301 - Chemistry and Society
The history and nature of the science of chemistry with emphasis upon its role as a human activity and its relationship to humanity. Open to all junior and senior level students.
Note: This course does not satisfy the requirements for a major or minor in chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 317 - Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the chemistry of carbon based compounds. Nomenclature, structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): CH 108 .
Corequisite(s): CH 317L except in 8-week programs. which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CHE 317, CHE 111
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CH 317L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Introduction to lab techniques in organic chemistry; extraction, purification, and chromatographic analysis. Basic qualitative analysis of functional groups and separation of compounds of different functional groups.
Corequisite(s): CH 317 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
History: CHE 317L
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CH 318 - Organic Chemistry II
Application of principles learned in CH 317 to members of each homologous series. Retrosynthetic analysis and introduction to bioorganic chemistry (amino acids, nuclear bases, carbohydrates, lipids).
Prerequisite(s): CH 317 .
Corequisite(s): CH 318L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CHE 318, CHE 312
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CH 318L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Application of techniques learned in CH 317L to carry out synthesis. Modifications to and introduction of functional groups of a given substrate.
Corequisite(s): CH 318 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
History: CHE 318L
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CH 321 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
This course covers an introductory level medicinal chemistry. The following topics will be covered; drug development process; drug approval processes; receptors; drug interaction; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics, quantitative structure activity relationships. Some of the following classes of drugs will be discussed in detail - antibacterial drugs; drugs that work on the central nervous system, analgesics, etc. Case studies of current drugs going through approval process.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 328 - Analytical Chemistry
An in-depth study of classical analytical chemistry techniques. Subjects include the statistical evaluation of data, gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis, acid-base chemistry, complexation chemistry, and redox process. Laboratory includes practical examples of the methods covered in lecture.
Prerequisite(s): CH 108 and CH 108L .
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: CHE 327, CH 327
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CH 329 - Introduction to Instrumental Analysis
An introduction to modern instrumental chemical analysis. The course will span theory of operation, instrument design and methodology, and applications of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical methods including potentiometry, voltammetry, and coulometry; spectroscopic methods including infrared, UV/ VIS, and NMR; chromatographic methods including gas, liquid and thin layer; thermal methods of analysis and kinetic methods of analysis will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CH 328
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 337 - Biochemistry Crosslisted: BIO 337
Biochemical systems and the relation of chemical structure to biochemical function as well as the molecular basis of metabolism are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 and CH 318L
Corequisite(s): BIO 337L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CHE 337, CHE 315
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CH 337L - Biochemistry Laboratory Crosslisted: BIO 337L
Students are introduced to basic laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Experiments will reinforce materials covered in the co-requisite lecture.
Corequisite(s): BIO 337 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
History: CHE 337L
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CH 342 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
A study of inorganic chemistry to atomic structure, bonding models, inorganic reactions, coordination chemistry and symmetry. Laboratory portion of the course will include instruction in the modern synthetic techniques currently used in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Any of the following: CH 317 , CH 318 , CH 328 , CH 329 and CH 337
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 400 - Special Topics in Chemistry
A seminar devoted to selected topics in modern chemistry of interest to students requiring more depth in the field. The course may involve laboratory work.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated multiple times for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
History: CHE 400
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CH 405 - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
A one-semester survey of physical chemistry for students not intending to pursue advanced work in chemistry. Topics include an introduction to thermodynamics, phase equlibria, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, atomic structure, bonding, and molecular spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): MA 222 and PY 206 or concurrent enrollment therein.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 407 - Physical Chemistry I
An introduction to modern theoretical chemistry. The primary emphasis will be in the areas of thermodynamics. The principles of thermodynamics will be applied to phase and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisite(s): CH 108 and PY 206 and MA 222 .
Corequisite(s): MA 223 .
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: CHE 407
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CH 408 - Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of modern theoretical chemistry. Topics covered will include the chemical kinetics and quantum chemistry. Modern theories of atomic and molecular structure will be investigated.
Prerequisite(s): CH 407 and one of the following: MA 223 , MA 302 , or MA 311 .
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: CHE 408
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CH 429 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced methods of chemical analysis stressing, but not limited to, the instrumental techniques. An in-depth study of the theory of electrochemical measurements, spectroscopic techniques, and chromatographic theory will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 , CH 329 .
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 440 - Organic Synthesis
In-depth study of various classes of reactions on different classes of organic compounds. Applications of those reactions in synthesis and retrosynthesis of natural products and importance of medicinal chemistry. Lab involved multistep procedures and qualitative analysis of organic compounds based on their chemical properties.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 .
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: CH 373F, CHE 373F
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CH 451 - Internship to Chemistry
Practical work in chemistry in an industrial, academic or other professional setting. Prior to the start of work, the department must approve the internship.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: CHE 451
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CH 490 - Research in Chemistry
Open to advanced chemistry majors with permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: CHE 490
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CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration
This course is an introduction to the history, nature, structure, and function of the criminal justice system in America, with comparisons to systems in other nations. Examinations of the various aspects of the administration of the justice systems, including law enforcement, courts, correctional agencies (including probation and parole), and including the increasing role of private entities in the system will be conducted.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 111, CJ 111
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CJ 105 - Criminal Law
This course is a survey of the history and nature of criminal law in the United States. Substantive Criminal Law, defenses, and criminal responsibility will be studied within the context of the criminal justice process and rules of evidence.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 222, CJ 222
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CJ 200 - Criminology
This basic course provides an examination of the nature and extent of crime and theories of crime causation, as well as the societal reaction of criminal behavior will be covered in this class.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 324, CJ 324
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CJ 205 - Juvenile Justice System
This is an introduction to the origins, philosophy and objectives of the Juvenile justice system. Focus is on the operation, legal processes, current trends, and roles of the various actions within the juvenile justice system.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 225, CJ 225
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CJ 221 - Criminal Procedure
This basic course examines the procedures to be followed in law enforcement, the courts, and the corrections in the processing of the criminal case, from the crime to the end of punishment. The law of search and seizure and the right to counsel in each of the three segments of the criminal justice system are among the topics that will be examined.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 221
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CJ 231 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
This is an introduction to the law enforcement segment of the criminal justice system, with an examination of the history and development of law enforcement, especially in the United States. The various job and career opportunities in law enforcement will be reviewed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 232 - Introduction to Corrections
This basic course discusses correctional concepts from their historical background to the present. An emphasis will be placed on the multi-faceted approach to corrections in our society, including the use of alternatives to incarceration.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 231, CJ 226, CJA 336
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CJ 233 - Introduction to Security
This course covers the basic principles of security and loss prevention that are common and fundamental to all areas of protection of personal property from historical and modern day points of view. Topics of discussion will include: the security industry, the threat environment, risk analysis, fundamentals of physical security, safety, and accident prevention, and common security problems.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 250 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
This course is a specialized introductory study of a particular subject in criminal justice that is not otherwise available in the criminal justice department. The course may be repeated for credit when topics are changed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 251 - Terrorism and Domestic Preparedness
An introductory study of the criminal justice system’s response to threats of terrorism. The course explores terrorism and its impact on the development and maintenance of organizational responses to homeland security requirements. It considers the need for coordination and cooperation among diverse agencies required for planning and implementing domestic preparedness strategies. It examines the public policy environment within the context of organizing criminal justice agency responses to terrorist threats.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 252 - Victimology
This basic course is an introductory study of the relationship between the criminal justice system and victims. The course examines policy developments and other actions that have been developed based upon concerns over how victims are treated by the criminal justice system. Students will explore whether the criminal justice system can become more oriented toward victims and less toward the criminal.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 300 - Agency Administration
This intermediate course examines management models, administrative techniques and patterns or organizational structure characteristic of criminal justice agencies.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 and either CJ 231 , CJ 232 , or CJ 233 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 444, CJA 444
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CJ 302 - Media and Criminal Justice
This is an intermediate level, interdisciplinary course wherein students will learn about the relationship between the media and various elements of the criminal justice system.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 311 - Criminal Investigation
This intermediate course includes a discussion of the nature and purpose of criminal investigation, historical background, tools employed skills development, and techniques useful in the reconstruction of criminal activity.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 and CJ 105 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 333, CJ 333
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CJ 312 - Criminalistics
This intermediate course covers topics such as the discovery, recognition, observation, identification, and collection and comparison of physical evidence, including a review of various current techniques in the testing of physical evidence.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 and CJ 105 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 334, CJ 334
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CJ 313 - The Law of Evidence
This intermediate course examines the rules of evidence as they relate to the prosecution and defense of criminal cases, general provisions, judicial notice, presumptions, relevancy, privileges, witnesses, hearsay, expert testimony, authentication, and identification.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 315 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
This advanced course is a specialized study of a particular subject in criminal justice not otherwise available in the department. This course may be repeated for credit when topics are changed.
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 490
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CJ 316 - Cybersecurity Administration
This course will focus on the principles of cybersecurity administration with regard to how human interactions and interventions influence security protocols through actions. An examination of best practices in cybersecurity administration are explored through controlled exercises, and practical field application. The content will change to remain current.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 322 - Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
This intermediate course explores the use of probation and parole as alternatives or as adjuncts to confinement. The rules and functions of the parole and probation system and their supervision are discussed. Various techniques and methods for achieving the goals are considered, including community related programs.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 232 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 323 - Corrections Management
This intermediate course examines the principles, problems, and trends in the correctional administration and management, methods of achieving organizational change and the evaluation of correctional units.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 232 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 337, CJ 337
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CJ 325 - PEER Program
The PEER (Prison Experiential Education and Reflection) Program brings students inside a prison one day a week for three hours to have class with prison inmates through a three-phase approach: The first phase involves study of Criminal Lifestyle theory; the second phase involves panel presentations which debate current issues in criminal justice policy; the third involves offenders presenting their own “life histories,” sharing with the class the circumstances and decisions that led to their present incarceration.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 332 - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
This advanced course examines the internationally recognized Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control framework, which is the worldwide accepted standard for defining internal control in enterprises today. Emphasizes internal control responsibilities, the history and scope of the COSO report, and an examination of understanding risk in today’s organizations. Applies risk management principles to ensure legal compliance including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Explains how to implement an effective ERM program.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SE 300, SEC 300
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CJ 333 - Security Administration
This intermediate course examines the selection, organization and administration of contemporary security programs in business, government and industry. Emphasizes both private and government protection of assets, personnel and facilities. Focuses on best practices that security managers can put to immediate use. Provides strategic planning guidance for risk assessment and management, and the coordination of security planning with institutional stakeholders.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 233 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 333
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CJ 345 - Criminal Justice and the Community
This intermediate course emphasizes the programming techniques for benefitting the agency-citizen relationship. Prominence is placed on utilizing the resources of the criminal justice agencies to engage in effective conflict resolution with citizens, develop citizen and agency awareness, community crime prevention and community relations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 350 - Criminal Justice Management and Planning
This intermediate course examines budgeting, personnel, and planning. This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of management planning in criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 300 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 446, CJ 446
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CJ 353 - Emergency Management
A basic management course that could apply to all aspects of local and state governments, but concentrates on the law enforcement aspect. Topics include overall management techniques, coordination of rescue efforts, NIMS, and the Unified Command System. Related topics include mutual aid pacts, cooperative efforts with industry, manpower and resource management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 355 - Homeland Security
An introductory study of the criminal justice system’s response to disasters at all levels related to agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. This course introduces the student to emergency planning and management relative to a variety of human natural disasters. Students learn to identify and analyze potential disasters, to provide corrective action, and to plan, organize and implement contingency and recovery programs.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 400 - Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice
This advanced course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Constitution as it applies to law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, including an examination of recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 221, CJ 221
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CJ 404 - Law School and LSAT Preparation
This course is a requirement for Legal Studies minors. It will provide students with a means to prepare themselves for the rigors of law school. It will present students with strategies for getting into the law school of their choice. A significant amount of time will be spent on developing a personal statement that will improve their chances in the competition for scarce positions in law schools. It will also spend a good deal of time helping students to prepare for taking the Law School Admissions Test. Readings on the law school experience, presentations from those who have been to law school, significant work on a personal statement usually required for law school applications, and intense preparation for the LSAT will be the methodologies employed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO 329
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CJ 405 - Legal Analysis
An introduction to the theory, method and actual process of legal reasoning. Particular attention is paid to identifying legal principles which underlie statutes and judicial precedents; understanding their logical basis and assessing their substantive significance; and applying them analytically and creatively in various factual contexts.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO 302
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CJ 415 - Financial Investigations
This intermediate course studies how current perspectives dominate in the field of financial investigations. Discussions of the concepts of law and evidence, sources of information, accounting, methods of tracing funds, banking and financial record keeping, and interviewing as they apply to detecting and resolving financial crimes will be discussed. Primary emphasis will be placed on theoretical principles and applications of financial investigative techniques.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 365, CJ 410
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CJ 420 - Forensic Science
This advanced course is a theoretical and practical examination of techniques in the identification, examination, and comparison of physical evidence using both historical and current methods. Laboratory performance is a portion of the coursework.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 425 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
This advanced course is an in-depth examination of criminal justice systems other than the U.S. system. The course allows students to make comparisons of these systems to the U.S. system.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 430 - Research in Criminal Justice
This advanced course is an examination of the research methods with application most commonly utilized in criminological and criminal justice research. Development and implementation of an original data-gathering instrument is required. A research proposal summarizing and evaluating the data-gathering instruments and comparing the data to published articles is required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 440 - Internship in Criminal Justice
This advanced course provides practical application through service with a criminal justice agency. Opportunities are available in both the public and private sectors.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
History: CJA 448, CJ 448
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CJ 441 - Senior Writing Project
This advanced course may be taken instead of CJ 440 - Internship in Criminal Justice . It is designed for students currently employed in a criminal justice field who do not need the practical experience of an internship. Students in this course must design, implement, evaluate, analyze, and/or critique a project connected to their work environment in written format. This course may be taken online or an independent study in a face to face setting. The department chair must approve students to substitute this course for the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 450 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
This advanced course addresses current issues and trends in criminal justice with emphasis on group discussion. Each student will be required to prepare and submit a research paper.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , CJ 430 and senior standing.
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 450
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CJ 460 - Senior Honors Thesis
This advanced course allows the student to make a special investigation into a specific area. The student will have completed the major courses in his/ her program before enrolling in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 430 , senior standing and 3.2 GPA.
Note: The Criminal Justice department may approve substituting this course for CJ 450 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 447
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CO 111 - Introduction to Engineer Construction Technology/Design/Materials and Safety
Introduction to the field of engineering calculations, technical reporting, presentation of data, and the fundamental steps of construction designs and safety issues. Emphasis will be on the analysis, identification, selections and specifications of the materials of construction required to achieve the desired project quality.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 110, CO 110
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CO 121 - Plans Analysis
Introduction to the architectural, structural, and mechanical requirements as they relate to the construction field. Emphasis is on the blueprint interpretation, craft resources, material requirements, code compliance, and work scheduling.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 121
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CO 215 - Construction Safety and Health
Orientation and enforcement of the construction trades sub-parts of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The student will develop knowledge in record- keeping requirements and the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety hazards within construction trades.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 215
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