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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • CHEM 444 - Physical Chemistry II (C)

    A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of chemical systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 442

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 452 - Inorganic Chemistry (C)

    Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 442 Course corequisite: CHEM 452L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 452L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (C)

    Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 452

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 472 - Chemical Literature Seminar I

    A seminar course on the chemical literature and scientific communication. Topics include searching for chemical information, critical evaluation of research findings, technical writing, and oral presentation of scientific results. Students undertake a comprehensive review of the primary chemical literature on a topic of interest to them.

    Note
    Meets USD Graduation Requirement in Intensive Writing.

    Credits: 2


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  • CHEM 474 - Chemical Literature Seminar II

    A continuation of CHEM 472. Students complete comprehensive written reviews of their literature research projects begun in the first semester, and present their results to the chemistry faculty in seminar and poster presentations.

    Note
    Meets USD Graduation Requirement in Intensive Writing.

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 482 - Environmental Chemistry (C)

    Examination of the chemistry and chemical processes of the environment, including the role of chemistry in current environmental issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 326

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-9


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  • CHEM 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project and capstone experience, independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
     

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • CHIN 101 - Introductory Chinese I (C)

    An opportunity to develop skills in everyday spoken Chinese. Emphasis will be on correct pronunciation, listening skills, and fluency.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • CHIN 102 - Introductory Chinese II (C)

    A continuation of CHIN 101, except that 200 new Chinese characters will be introduced.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHIN 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • CJUS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (C)

    Overviews the criminal justice institutions involved in the operations of criminal law including the police, the attorney, the bail system, the trial, the guilty plea, sentencing, corrections and an analysis of criminal law in terms of why certain kinds of conduct are criminal in our society.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 201

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 202 - Writing & Research in CJUS

    Fulfills the advanced composition requirement. This course stresses communication about criminal justice issues. The philosophy, scope, goals, context, and objectives of this course are directed towards learning both writing and research skills for effective communication.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 203 - Policing in a Free Society (C)

    Presents the role of law enforcement within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement organizations and functions of separate operational units. Also examines the role of the police in a democratic society, covering concepts such as police services, crime deterrence, discretion and enforcement policies.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 334 - Criminal Investigation

    A study of the fundamental principles of a criminal investigation subsequent to the initial activities of the first investigator at the scene. The intent of this course is to acquaint the student with those investigative actions which are most applicable to all types of investigations.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 335 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    A comprehensive survey of forensic science with technical and scientific detail that introduces the breadth and richness of forensic science, including introductions to forensic pathology, crime scene investigation, laboratory forensic science, forensic applications in the social sciences, and ending with ethical and legal issues. Laboratory activities will be incorporated throughout the course.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with ANTH 335

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 351 - Criminology

    Sociology of criminal behavior and juvenile delinquency, with an emphasis on etiological theory. Extent and forms of crime are considered together with the characteristics of offenders.

    Cross-listed: SOC 351

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 367 - Introduction to Research Methods

    An introduction to the systematic analysis of government problems, behavior, organization, and decision making with attention to research planning, data collection, report writing, and elementary statistical analysis.

    Cross-listed: POLS 367

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 396 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-6


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  • CJUS 401 - Law and Society (C)

    Provides a theoretical overview, analyzing such topics as legal reasoning, law and values, law and conflicting interests, law and popular will, law and status/wealth/power, and law and official discretion. Also examines law in context issues, such as those concerning the structure of legal relations, the connections between legal and social relations, and the interdependence of ideology and organization.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 407 - Environmental Law & Policy (C)

    An examination of the political issues involved with environmental and ecological concerns such as land use, population, air and water pollution, energy, and public policy.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 411 - Trial & Evidence

    An analysis of the rules of evidence. Particular subjects include documentary evidence, hearsay evidence, confessions, admissions, judicial notice, presumptions, the nature of real and circumstantial evidence, burden of proof, province of court and jury, and witnesses. Students will participate in mock trials.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 412 - Criminal Prosecution & Defense (C)

    Presents a behavioral and legal analysis of criminal case concepts, such as initial appearance, bail, preliminary hearing, grand jury, arraignment, suppression hearings, trial and sentencing, emphasizing bail reform, plea bargaining, screening, diversion, speedy trial, insanity defense, discovery, and the role of the defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge. The court system is examined as a social institution of human actors, exercising discretion within the boundaries of the law.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 414 - Women, Crime and CJUS

    An examination of how attitudes and stereotypical conceptions of the social role of women affect responses of the criminal justice system. Women as professionals, victims, offenders and prisoners are examined.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 415 - Ethics in Criminal Justice

    Focus on ethical decisions and dilemmas with an emphasis on the application of ethical theory to problems confronting criminal justice. Critical analysis of traditional and recent theories of justice, rights, responsibility, punishment, freedom, equality, goodness, duty, happiness, and other key concepts.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 419 - Family Violence

    An exploration of the incidence, scope, and contributing factors in family violence. Various perspectives (feminist, psychological, sociological, historical, and legal) are examined. Topical issues include patriarchy, marital rape, domestic assault, and child sexual abuse. Coverage includes theories of violence, alternatives to violent interactions, and criminal justice system’s response.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 425 - Police Administration

    A study of the principles of law enforcement organization and management, including line, staff and auxiliary function, political controls and limitations upon authority and jurisdiction.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 426 - Advanced Policing Issues

    An in-depth study and analysis of the problems and issues facing law enforcement agencies in the 21st century. Particular emphasis will be placed on specialized topics such as federalization, technology, corruption, and police-community relations.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 429 - Courts & Judicial Politics

    Explores the processes and politics of the state and federal judicial systems, judicial selection, agenda setting, decision-making, and the influence of outside parties on legal policy.

    Cross-listed: POLS 429

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 430 - Constitutional Law (C)

    A study of the interpretation of the federal Constitution through leading decisions of the Supreme Court.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 430

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 431 - Criminal Law (C)

    Examines the substantive criminal law, exploring the larger issues concerning the relationship of the individual to the state through analyzing such topics as the nature of criminal liability and the functions and justifications for criminal punishment, legal limitations upon criminalization, and the general principles of criminal liability, such as the Act and State of Mind requirements, specific offenses against persons and property, the law of attempt, the law of complexity, and conspiracy.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 431

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 433 - Criminal Procedure (C)

    Constitutional analysis of the criminal procedures, focusing primarily on the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments, respectively, the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, the privilege against self-incrimination, and the right to counsel. Examines the need to protect individual defendants from abuse at the hands of the state while enhancing law enforcement efficiency.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 433

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 436 - Juvenile Justice (C)

    Examines the separate system created in our society to handle juvenile justice, tracing the historical and philosophical development of the juvenile justice system and inspecting the various stages of the juvenile justice process as well as critical issues currently facing the system.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 450 - Justice and Compassion

    This course will be divided into two main segments. The first part involves a traditional analysis of the concepts of justice and compassion. The second part of the course takes our learning into the community through service outings in various settings such as prisons, soup kitchens, hospitals, nursing homes, detention centers and the like. Each of the service learning projects is completed as a class and participation is mandatory.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 452 - Prisons and Penology (C)

    Study of the history and theory of justice and the treatment of the adult and juvenile offender, considering the processes from trial through execution of sentence.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: SOC 452

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 453 - White Collar Crime

    Intensive analysis of white collar, corporate, and occupational crime from a historical, sociological, and legal perspective. Case study analyses of the cost, description, extent, distribution, causes, history, and law of these crimes.

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 455 - Juvenile Delinquency

    The study of the youthful offender, the causes of the delinquent behavior pattern and what can be done to help.

    Cross-listed: SOC 455

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 456 - Community Corrections

    An examination of the history of adult and juvenile treatment and punishment. Emphasis is upon contemporary community based treatment as well as traditional prison-based incarceration. The process of sentencing, particularly the role of the pre-sentence investigation (PSI) is covered. Special attention is devoted to internship and career possibilities in the corrections arena.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CJUS 351

    Cross-listed: SOC 456

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 457 - World Criminal Justice System

    The course will examine issues related to crime and justice throughout the world. The student will identify, analyze, and compare the criminal justice systems in the U.S. with those of other countries. Comparisons are drawn on what constitutes a crime, the judicial processes for determining guilt, theories of crime, and practices of punishment and corrections. In addition, the course will explore the basic concepts of law and justice, the perceptions of criminal victimization, and any innovative methods of preventing crime or dealing with offenders.

    Cross-listed: INTS 457

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 460 - Advanced Criminology

    An extensive examination of major criminological issues including sociological definitions of crime, and developing theories of crime causation.

    Cross-listed: SOC 460

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Juniors and seniors, Program Director and Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CJUS 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CLHU 100 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.

    Cross-listed: PHIL 100

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 101 - Medical Terminology

    Analysis of word formation with special attention to Latin and Greek elements in medical terminology.

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 202 - English Vocabulary Latin & Greek Roots

    A general (non-technical) college vocabulary builder emphasizing word formation and correct use of English words that come from Greek and Latin roots.

    Cross-listed: ENGL 202

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 403 - Introduction to Linguistics

    History of linguistics and basic principles of its subareas.

    Cross-listed: ANTH 403, LING 403, MFL 440

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 404 - Greek Art and Archaeology

    The development of Greek art and architecture from the Minoan and Mycenaean periods through the Hellenistic period.

    Cross-listed: HIST 403, ARTH 404

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 405 - Roman Art and Archaeology

    The development of Roman art and architecture from the Etruscan period to late antiquity, including the art of early Christianity and provincial art and architecture.

    Cross-listed: ARTH 405

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 411 - Ancient Philosophy

    Study of the beginning of western philosophy and the problems investigated by Greek philosophers, with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle.

    Cross-listed: PHIL 411

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 413 - Literature of the Ancient World

    Survey of the major works of literature of ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome.

    Cross-listed: ENGL 413, THEA 411

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 415 - Women in Antiquity (C)

    Survey of archaeological, historical, and literary sources to examine women’s places in ancient civilizations, their social conditions, their gender roles and their power/authority in these civilizations.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: ANTH 415, HIST 415

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 418 - Ancient Rome

    Roman republic and empire through the age of Constantine with emphasis on social and political developments and a survey of the imperial provinces.

    Cross-listed: HIST 422

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 421 - The Ancient World in Film

    This course surveys the history of making films about the ancient world. Students will become familiar not only with typical films of the genre but also popular culture’s reception of the ancient world and with the basic elements of film-making. Finally, students will develop the critical tools for analyzing and critiquing films.

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 424 - Early Church

    This class will examine the growth and development of Christianity from its beginning through the reign of Constantine.  Course not offered every year. 

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 425 - Medieval Europe

    The history of Europe in the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries with emphasis on intellectual, artistic, and religious developments

    Cross-listed: HIST 425

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 426 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe

    The history of Europe in the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries with emphasis on intellectual, artistic, and religious developments.

    Cross-listed: HIST 426

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 440 - Ancient Greece

    Ancient Greece through Alexander the Great with emphasis on social and cultural development.

    Cross-listed: HIST 430

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 461 - Mythology & Literature

    The origin and development of classical myths, their importance in classical literature, and their influence in literature, drama, music, psychology, and art.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Junior standing or Instructor consent

    Cross-listed: ENGL 410


    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 487 - Aesthetics

    An investigation of major aesthetic theories and critical analysis of problems concerning the nature of aesthetic judgment in science, and in the arts.

    Cross-listed: ARTH 413, ENGL 487, PHIL 487, THEA 469

    Credits: 3


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  • CLHU 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CLHU 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • COUN 406 - Building Rapport Through Empathy: An Introduction for Non-counseling Professionals

    Basic principles, concepts, techniques, and assumptions related to establishing and building rapport for non-counseling professionals will be defined and explored. Further, experiential learning will be utilized to practice these skills.

    Note
    New course effective spring 2014. Add to catalog Fall 2013.

    Credits: 3


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  • COUN 415 - Counseling Children and Adolescents

    Students will learn basic counseling and consulting skills appropriate for work with families, teachers, and administrators of elementary school children.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: EPSY 302

    Credits: 3


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  • COUN 420 - Parent Education/

    A study of parent education principles and practices that lead to effective parenting of children and youth. The educational model emphasizes assisting parents to develop a positive, parent-child centered relationship. Designed for professional counselors, teachers and school personnel, and anyone working with children. 

     

    Credits: 3


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  • COUN 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • COUN 493 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • CPHD 400 - Research in the Basic Sciences

    This course is designed to permit undergraduate students to carry out designated investigative work and receive special instruction on an individual basis.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor permission required.

    Credits: 1-5


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  • CPHD 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers (C)

    Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and Internet-based applications.

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 150 - Computer Science I (C)

    An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CSC 150L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 150L - Computer Science I Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designated to accompany CSC 150.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CSC 150

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0


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  • CSC 192 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CSC 250 - Computer Science II (C)

    Problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  CSC 150 Course corequisite:  CSC 250L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 250L - Computer Science II Laboratory (C)

    Lab designated to accompany CSC 250.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CSC 250

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0


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  • CSC 292 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.
    USD will offer this course at 1-3 credit hours.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CSC 301 - Distributed Software Systems I

    Principles of object-oriented software design and development in distributed environments. Topics include event-driven programming, dynamic user interfaces, and client-server environments. Technologies used to present these topics include but are not limited to XHTML, JavaScript, Document Object Model, Cascading Style Sheets, Java Applets, and Digital Media objects. Laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 150

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    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 302 - Distributed Software System II

    Advanced principles of object-oriented software design and development in distributed environments. The specific focus is in developing quality software solutions within a multi-tiered architecture. Architectures include but are not limited to ASP.net, PHP, CGI, and Java Servlet technologies. Aspects of both the client and server components are covered with special consideration for database connectivity.   Laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 301

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    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 324 - Machine Organization

    Logical basis of computer structure, machine representation of numbers and characters, flow of control, instruction codes, arithmetic and logical operations, indexing and indirect addressing, input-output, subroutines, linkages, assemblers, and recent advances in computer organization. Laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 250

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    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 350 - Algorithms & Data Structures

    A systematic study of data structures and their accompanying algorithms. Topics include lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, and graphs; algorithm design and analysis, NP completeness and computability.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 250

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    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 392 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.
    USD will offer this course at 1-3 credit hours.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CSC 408 - Social, Ethical, and Legal Aspects of Computing

    The course will explore the ethical, social, political, and legal issues related to computing that are important to members of modern society.

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 411 - Simulation

    Topics include discrete simulation models, queuing theory, stochastic processes, design of simulation experiments, and simulation model validation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: CSC 250 and STAT 281 or Instructor consent

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    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: STAT 411

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 424 - Digital Electronics

    This course covers electronic components, digital circuits and their application to interfacing computers with the outside world.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 213 or PHYS 113 and CSC 150

    Note
    Lab Fee Charged

    Cross-listed: PHYS 424

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 425 - High Performance Computing

    This course will cover basic topics in the design, analysis, and implementation of parallel algorithms in both shared- and distributed-memory environments.  Architectural and other issues in parallel high-performance computing will also be covered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  CSC 150 and 250

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 433 - Computer Graphics (C)

    Graphical programming concepts. Display media and device characteristics. Point, line, and circle plotting. Coordinating systems and transformations. Polygon clipping and filling. Spline methods, hidden surface elimination, and shading.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: CSC 300 and 350

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 435 - Human Factors in Computer Systems

    The course studies the interaction of humans with the computer. Topics include user interface design, user models, usability testing, design guidelines, and user interface evaluation. The class includes several individual and group projects as well as class presentations. Laboratory component.
     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 150 or PSYC 101

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    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: PSYC 435


    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 445 - Introduction to Theory of Computation (C)

    Introduction to a series of models for computation and their relationship to formal languages that are useful in the definition of programming languages along with a look at the theoretical limits of computers. Topics include finite and pushdown automata, Turing machines, grammars, decidability and computational complexity.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 447 - Artificial Intelligence (C)

    Concepts in Artificial intelligence: programming in languages such as Prolog or LISP; knowledge representation; search algorithms.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 250

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    Lab fee charged
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 456 - Operating Systems (C)

    A study of the functions and structures associated with operating systems with respect to process management, memory management, auxiliary storage management, and processor management. Topics include concurrent and distributed computing, deadlock, real and virtual memory, job and processor scheduling, security and protection.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 324

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-4


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  • CSC 461 - Programming Languages (C)

    This course consists of two parts. The first part introduces how programming languages are designed, including an introduction to the concepts of parsing and compiling. Issues related to implementation such as type checking, binding, and memory management are discussed. Secondly, the course will survey the spectrum of programming languages paradigms, including traditional imperative, object oriented, functional, and logic languages.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 250

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-4


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  • CSC 463 - Data Communications (C)

    A study of the principles of data communications, computer networks, and open systems, following the outline provided by the ISO/OSI model.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 250

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-4


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  • CSC 470 - Software Engineering (C)

    An introduction to the software engineering process, including lifecycle phases, problem analysis, specification, project estimation and resource estimation, design, implementation, testing/maintenance, and project management. In particular, software validation and verification as well as scheduling and schedule assessment techniques will be discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites CSC 350

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 471 - Numerical Analysis I

    Analysis of rounding errors, numerical solutions of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical methods for solving linear systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 225

    Cross-listed: MATH 471

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 472 - Numerical Analysis II

    Solution of nonlinear equations. Computational methods of linear algebra, theory of matrices in numerical analysis, special eigenvalue problems and computational algorithms. Finite difference interpolations, numerical solutions to ordinary and partial differential equations, boundary value problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 471

    Cross-listed: MATH 472

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 475 - Operations Research

    Philosophy and techniques of operations research, including game theory, linear programming, simplex method, and duality, transportation and assignment problems, introduction to dynamic programming, and queuing theory. Applications to business and industrial problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: STAT 281 and one year of calculus or Instructor consent

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    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: MATH 475, STAT 475

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 481 - Systems Analysis (C)

    Systems analysis covers concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools and perspectives essential for systems analysts to successfully design information systems. Topics include requirements specifications, object-oriented analysis and design using the unified modeling language and project management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 350

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    Lab fee charge

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 484 - Database Management Systems (C)

    The study of formalized database design. This course will focus on relational model design and the use of SQL. Students will use a modern relational database to implement designs and learn the basics of data management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites CSC 350

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 486 - Data Mining

    Study of analytic processes which explore data (especially very large data sets) for consistent patterns or systematic relationships, along with the study of methods for preparing data for analysis and validating the results of such analysis. The course will focus on processes, techniques, and algorithms for data mining, rather than applications. Data mining phases will be studied, including: data preparation, initial exploration, model building, model validation, and deployment.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: STAT 281 or MATH/STAT 481

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    Authority to offer effective spring 2014.

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CSC 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    Lab fee charged

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    Credits: 1-4


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