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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 

CLHU (Classical Humanities)
  

  • 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 477 - Philosophy and Tragedy

    This class is an exploration of a long running debate about the merits and limitations of human rationality and the power of the arts by comparing philosophical works about tragedy (e.g., Aristotle, Hegel, Nietzsche) with literary and performative works of tragedy (e.g., Antigone, Bacchae, King Lear).

    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.

    Note
    (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.

     

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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CSC (Computer Science)
  

  • CSC 101 - Digital Humanities

    This course teaches computer science principles, including a set of core ideas that shapes the landscape of computer science and its impact on our society. In addition to learning about the magic and beauty of computing, students will acquire essential readiness skills for the digital world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.

    Credits: 3


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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.

    Note
    Lab fee charged
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 120 - Fundamentals of Programming

    The course introduces the fundamental elements of computer programming, focusing on concepts used in solving problems. The course does not count towards the major or minor in computer science.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 095 or equivalent placement score.

    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

    Note
    (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

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0


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  • CSC 155 - Introduction to Computer Science & Programming

    This course is an introduction to programming. An object-oriented programming paradigm is used. Topics include fundamental concepts of computer programming and software development methodology, including data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of programming running, testing, and debugging. This course includes a 2-hour lab-based component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Corequisite: CSC 155L

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 155L - Introduction to Computer Science & Programming Laboratory

    This course is an introduction to programming. An object-oriented programming paradigm is used. Topics include fundamental concepts of computer programming and software development methodology, including data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of programming running, testing, and debugging. This course includes a 2-hour lab-based component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Corequisite: CSC 155

    Credits: 0


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  • CSC 180 - Introductory Programming for IT Consulting

    The course provides an introduction to computer programming with a focus on problem solving, algorithm development, and object-oriented programming using Java. Topics include programming with arrays, methods, files, inheritance, and polymorphism, and the Java standard libraries.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 095 or equivalent placement in mathematics.

    Credits: 3


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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 or CSC 180
    Course corequisite:  CSC 250L

    Note
    (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

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0


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  • CSC 255 - Intermediate Computer Programming

    This course is a continuation of CSC-155 and emphasizes the relationships between the data objects in computer programs, problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. An object-oriented programming paradigm is used, focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes an extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 155, basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques. This course includes a 2-hour lab-based component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 155 ; Co-requisite: CSC 255L

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 255L - Intermediate Computer Programming Laboratory

    This course is a continuation of CSC-155 and emphasizes the relationships between the data objects in computer programs, problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. An object-oriented programming paradigm is used, focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes an extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 155, basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques. This course includes a 2-hour lab-based component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 155; Corequisite: CSC 255

    Credits: 0


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  • CSC 270 - Software Engineering for IT Consulting

    The course will include an introduction to software life cycle models. It will cover software requirements, formal specification and validation as well as techniques for software design and testing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Completion of CSC 180 or CSC 250/L.

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 280 - Advanced Software Engineering for IT Consulting

    The course will include an introduction to software design with emphasis on architectural design. The course will cover models of software architecture and architecture styles and patterns, including explicit, event-driven, client-server, and middleware architectures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Completion of CSC 270

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 291 - 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: 1-5


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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

    Note
    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

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 319 - Parallel Computing (C)

    This course focuses on concepts and issues related to the design, analysis, and implementation of parallel algorithms. Examples of areas and environments discussed and used: shared-memory computing, distributed-memory computing, cluster computing, high-performance computing and GPU computing.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course.

    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.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 255
    Course co-requisite: CSC 324L

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 324L - Machine Organization Laboratory

    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
    Co-requisite: CSC 324

    Credits: 0


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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. Laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 255

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 4


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  • CSC 380 - Information Retrieval and Analysis

    This course examines the theories and practical models in system-centered approaches to information retrieval and analysis. Information retrieval and database management systems include relational model design, SQL, text and multimedia databases, web search engines and digital libraries. This course will focus on issues in system design, development and analytic evaluation, and tools for searching, retrieval, user interfaces, and usability. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 350

    Credits: 3


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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 401 - Rich Internet Applications

    Principles of object-oriented software design and development presented in the context of Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). Topics include event-driven programming, dynamic user interfaces, and client-server environments. Technologies used to present these topics include but are not limited to HTTP, XHTML, JavaScript, Document Object Model, Cascading Style Sheets, and PHP.  Laboratory component. Lab fee charged.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 255 or equivalent

    Credits: 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.

    Note
    Reduced credit hours spring 2015.

    Credits: 1


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  • CSC 411 - Simulation

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

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

    Note
    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 255

    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 or 350

    Note
    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

    Note
    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.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 250

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (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

    Note
    Lab fee charged
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 452 - Game Programming II (C)

    This course focuses on team-based computer game development. Each team of students will plan and implement a semester-long computer game programming project. The students will be required to write regular reports and give regular in-classroom presentations and demonstrations on their projects.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 453 - Theory and Systems Fundamentals

    This course covers theory and system fundamentals, including Basic Automata Computability and Complexity, Parallelism Fundamentals, Parallel Algorithms, Analysis, and Programming, Functional Programming, Computational Paradigms, State and State Machines, Resource Allocation and Scheduling.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 350

    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

    Note
    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

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-4


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  • CSC 462 - Computer Networks and Security

    Introduces the structure, implementation, and theoretical underpinnings of computer networking, networked applications, cyber security and the applications that have been enabled by that technology:  Reliable Data Delivery, Routing and Forwarding, Local Area Networks, Resource Allocation Mobility, Foundational Concepts in Security, Principles of Secure Design, Defensive Programming.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: CSC 324, CSC 350

    Credits: 3


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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 and CSC 324

    Note
    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

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 471 - Numerical Analysis I

    An introduction to numerical methods. Includes elementary discussion of errors, polynomial interpolation, quadrature, linear systems of equations, solution of nonlinear equations, and numerical differentiation. The algorithmic approach and the efficient use of the computer will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:MATH 125 and CSC 150 or consent of instructor.

    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, exact and iterative methods of solving problems of linear equations, 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: MATH 225, MATH 321, and 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: MATH 125 MATH 125 - Calculus II (C) [SGR #5]  or Instructor consent

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: MATH 475, STAT 475

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 480 - Capstone: Software Engineering

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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 350

    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

    Note
    Authority to offer effective spring 2014.

    Credits: 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.

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • CSC 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.

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • CSC 494 - Internship (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. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-8


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  • PHGY 225 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for KSM

    This survey course of human anatomy and physiology will be designed specifically for Kinesiology and Sports Management majors. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of anatomical structure with physiology as they relate to the KSM discipline. This course will use cadaveric materials during instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration Restriction: KSM majors only.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHGY 225L - Human Anatomy and Physiology for KSM Lab

    This survey course of human anatomy and physiology will be designed specifically for Kinesiology and Sports Management majors. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of anatomical structure with physiology as they relate to the KSM discipline. This course will use cadaveric materials during instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration Restriction: KSM majors only.

    Credits: 1


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CPHD (Consolidated Bio Medical Sciences)
  

  • 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.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor permission required.

    Credits: 1-5


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  • CPHD 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: 1-5


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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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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COUN (Counseling,Guidance,and Personnel Services)
  

  • COUN 100 - Information, Skills and Career Pathways to the Helping Professions

    This course introduces the helping professions and the interpersonal skills required within them. An eclectic group of professionals will provide insight into the field, guide career exploration, and aid in the development of basics such as relationship building, active listening, constructing feedback, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    Credits: 1


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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 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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CJUS (Criminal Justice)
  

  • CJUS 192 - 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.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CJUS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (C) [SGR #3]

    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.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 201

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 202 - Writing & Research in Criminal Justice [SGR #1]

    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.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1 

    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 205 - Information Literacy in the Discipline

    This course introduces the types of information and methods of inquiry, both qualitative and quantitative, most commonly used in the social sciences. Students will develop skills in identifying, comprehending, validating, and summarizing research in the field. A basic understanding of research ethics is also included.

    Note
    New course fall 2014.

    Cross-listed: Also POLS 205

    Credits: 3


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  • CJUS 212 - Introduction to Race and Justice in America

    This course is designed to provide an overview of the relationship between race and justice in the United States. The focus of the course is on race relations in the criminal justice system and in American elections, both of which are interrelated in their causes, consequences, and importance to 21st Century America.  

    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 - Applied Government Research

    This course engages students in a supervised research project with real-world policy questions.  Teams of students work with a faculty coordinator to develop a research plan, collect relevant information, apply statistical analysis, and present their results.  Students will learn the basics of statistical analysis as applied to government research. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CJUS/POLS 205

    Note
    Effective fall 2014 change title and description and add prerequisite.

    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 402 - Social Deviance (C)

    This course examines the nature of negatively evaluated behaviors and the process by which customs, rules and normative structure of society are constructed.

    Note
    (C) Denotes common course.
    Crosslist with SOC 402, Dual list with CJUS 502 and SOC 502.

    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 442 - National Security Policy

    A survey of current American military security problems, including consideration of alternative policies in the areas of strategic arms and conventional warfare.

    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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