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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

CSC (Computer Science)
  

  • 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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3-4 cr


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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

    3-4 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3-4 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    Note
    Lab fee charge

    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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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

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    1-4 cr


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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

    1-5 cr


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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

    1-8 cr


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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.

    1-5 cr


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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

    1-5 cr


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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

    0-12 cr


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COUN (Counseling,Guidance,and Personnel Services)
  

  • 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.

    3 cr


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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. 

     

    3 cr


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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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-6 cr


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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.

    1-3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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 

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.  

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3-6 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • CJUS 459 - Profiling Serial Killers, Spree Killers, and Mass Murderers

    This course provides basic knowledge and understanding of the psychological, motivational, sociological, neurological, and intentional factors which theories suggest are present in most serial offenders (mass murderers, spree killers, and sexual predators). In particular, this course examines the relationship between spatial environments, pattern profiles, psycho/social background, and the interpretation of evidence related to serial crimes.

    Note
    Dual listed with CJUS 559
    New course summer 2014

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • CJUS 480 - Crime in Indian Country

    This course is designed to provide students with a critical analysis of crime and justice/injustice in Indian country. This course begins with a brief overview of the legal statutes that recognize the sovereignty of tribal nations and the complex criminal jurisdictional issues when a crime occurs on Indian land. The class will examine the status of crime among Native Americans, the causes of crime, the current application of the law, and the role of tribal governments and courts to restore harmony and strengthen justice to their nations.

    Cross-listed: NATV 480

    3 cr


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  • CJUS 489 - Capstone

    Serves as the capstone for the Criminal Justice Studies major. The course requires completion of a senior portfolio and focuses on a topic selected by the professor and approved by the chair of the department. The course is open only to Criminal Justice majors with senior standing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: CJUS/POLS 205
    Registration Restriction: Criminal Justice major, senior standing
     

    Note
    New course fall 2014.

    3 cr


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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

    1-3 cr


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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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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DCOM (Disorders of Communication)
  

  • DCOM 131 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Survey of speech, language, and hearing problems and remedial procedures.

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 211 - Phonetics

    Study of the sounds in American speech. Survey of background and present status of regional speech. Consideration of standards of pronunciation. Practice in phonetic transcription.

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 212 - Language Development

    Acquisition of language and its relationship to environmental, physiological, and psychological factors.

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 221 - Introduction to Audiology

    Survey of the field of audiology including hearing science, hearing disorders, pure tone and speech audiometry and principles of aural rehabilitation.

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 224 - Speech Science

    Fundamentals of neurology, physiology and anatomy, and acoustics relating to speech production and perception.

    4 cr


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  • DCOM 331 - Organic Speech Pathologies

    Concentration on more severe speech and language disorders associated with cleft palate, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia and related disorders.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 131 and 211 and 212 and 224

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 334 - Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders

    General orientation to clinical methods, practices, and procedures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 131 and 211 and 212

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 421 - Hearing Science

    Basic acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory system. Fundamentals of normal audition.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: DCOM 221

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 422 - Audiologic Assessment I

    This course covers underlying scientific principles and methods of administering, interpreting, and integrating components of the basic audiologic test battery, including case history/otoscopy, pure-tone air-and-bone conduction testing, speech testing, and immittance measures. Each student will gain practical experience in basic audiologic test administration

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 221 and 421, or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 423 - Aural Rehabilitation

    Students will learn therapeutic principles, methods, programs and technologies for improving speech, language, listening, speech reading and communication strategies of persons with hearing loss (or other listening problems) at home, school, work, and socially. Class includes weekly labs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: DCOM 221 or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 428 - American Sign Language I

    This course introduces students to American Sign Language (ASL), including practice with basic conversation, grammatical forms (topic-comment, questions, negatives), vocabulary, spatial relations, visual-gestural communications, non-manual signs, finger spelling and numbering. Norms, values, social rules and traditions in American Deaf Culture are emphasized.

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 429 - American Sign Language II

    Students will further skills introduced in American Sign Language I, as well as be introduced to directionality, conditional statements, classifiers and loan signs. American Deaf Culture is emphasized, particularly in relation to its history and to the international deaf community.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 428 or SPED 428, or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 432 - Disorders of Phonology & Articulation

    The nature, etiology, evaluation and diagnosis, and remediation of disorders of articulation and phonology.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 131 and 211 and 212 and 224

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 433 - Voice Disorders

    The nature, etiology, evaluation and diagnosis, and remediation of disorders of voice.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 131 and 211 and 224 and 331 or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 434 - Augmentative & Alternative Communication

    This course examines the design, selection, and use of augmentation and alternative methods of communication; populations for which they are appropriate; and issues related to the assessment and treatment of clients using AAC methods or devices.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 131 and 211 and 212 and 224 and 331 or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 435 - Language Disorders of Children

    The nature, etiology, evaluation and diagnosis, and remediation of language disorders of children.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: DCOM 211 and 212

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 437 - Advanced Language Disorders

    Course content will include information on specific conditions and diagnoses that result in unique language disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, adolescent language disorders, and communication impairments related to literacy disorders. In addition, best practices in assessment and treatment with emphasis on evidence-based practice will be included.

    3 cr


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  • DCOM 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

    1-3 cr


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  • DCOM 492 - 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.

    1-6 cr


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  • DCOM 495 - Practicum (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

    1-6 cr


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  • DCOM 496 - 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.

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    1-6 cr


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DHYG (Dental Hygiene)
  

  • DHYG 100 - Introduction to the Dental Professions

    This course will give the student an introduction to the dental professions and careers. Exploration of dental hygiene practice and an overview of the USD Dental Hygiene curriculum and degree framework will be included.

    Note
    New course effective fall 2014.

    1 cr


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  • DHYG 310 - Pharmacology

    Major drug groups, their actions and uses are reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on drugs used in dentistry and how other drugs affect management and treatment of the dental patient.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 313 - Embryology

    The study of developing body tissues with emphasis on tissues of the oral cavity.

    Note
    Remove prerequisites Feb 2014.

    1 cr


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  • DHYG 314 - Histology and Oral Pathology

    The study of mature body tissues with emphasis on tissues of the oral cavity. Study of oral development and pathology is also included.

    Note
    Removed prerequisite/corequisite effective Feb 2014.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 318 - Medical and Dental Emergencies

    The prevention, recognition, and treatment of medical/dental emergencies is addressed as well as skills in obtaining vital signs.

    2 cr


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  • DHYG 321 - Dental Materials I

    Introduction to restorative and other materials used in dentistry. Biological and physical properties are related to operative dental and dental hygiene procedures. Lab and clinical experience are associated with this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: DHYG 321L

    Note
    description change fall 2014.

    1 cr


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  • DHYG 321L - Dental Materials I Laboratory

    Lab accompanying DHYG 321.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 321

    Note
    Lab fee charged.
    description change fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 327 - Principles of Radiography

    Study of the use of x-rays in dentistry that includes equipment design and operation, radiation safety, and basic radiograph exposure techniques.

    2 cr


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  • DHYG 330 - Clinical Skills Development I

    Lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction for fundamental clinical dental hygiene skills, patient care, and disease prevention.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisites: DHYG 330L

    5 cr


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  • DHYG 330L - Clinical Skills Development I Laboratory

    Lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction for fundamental clinical dental hygiene skills, patient care, and disease prevention.

    Note
    Co-requisite: DHYG 330

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 331 - Dental Anatomy

    Study of oral structures, tooth morphology, nomenclature, and head/neck anatomy.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 333 - Radiography Practicum

    Continuation of DHYG 327 with associated laboratory and clinical experience in exposing intra- and extra-oral radiographs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 333L

    Note
    description change fall 2014

    2 cr


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  • DHYG 333L - Radiography Practicum Clinical Laboratory

    Lab accompanying DHYG 333.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 233

    Note
    description change fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 336 - Clinical Skills Development II

    Continuation of DHYG 330 with expanded clinical experience. Lecture topics focus on patient management and education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 336L

    Note
    description and corequisite changes effective fall 2014.

    4 cr


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  • DHYG 336L - Clinical Skills Development II Clinical Laboratory

    Lab accompanying DHYG 336.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Corequisite:  DHYG 336

    Note
    description change fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 350 - Oral Local Anesthesiology

    Course includes specialized study in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, armamentarium and technique associated with the administration of oral local anesthetic agents. Prevention, recognition, and management of the anesthetic-associated medical emergencies are discussed.

    Note
    description change fall 2014.

    1 cr


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