Jun 16, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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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.

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 471 - Numerical Analysis I


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 225

    Cross-listed: MATH 471

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 472 - Numerical Analysis II


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 471

    Cross-listed: MATH 472

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 475 - Operations Research


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

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

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    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: MATH 475, STAT 475

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 477 - Advanced Operations Research


    Optimal decision-making and modeling of probabilistic systems. Topics include Markov processes, queuing theory, reliability, univariate and multivariate search techniques.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 475 or equivalent

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    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: MATH 477, STAT 477

    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.

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    (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.

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CSC 490 - Seminar (C)


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

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • CSC 491 - Independent Study (C)


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

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    Lab fee charged

    (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.

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    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.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-8


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  • DCOM 131 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


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

    Credits: 3


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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.

    Credits: 3


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  • DCOM 212 - Language Development


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

    Credits: 3


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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.

    Credits: 3


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  • DCOM 224 - Speech Science


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

    Credits: 4


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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  • DCOM 390 - Seminar (C)


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

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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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.

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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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

    Credits: 3


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  • DCOM 436 - Communication Problems of the Elderly


    A study of the various communication disorders of the elderly, their causes, and remediation.

    Credits: 3


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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.

    Credits: 3


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  • DCOM 490 - Seminar (C)


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

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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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.

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    Credits: 1-3


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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.

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    Credits: 1-6


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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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    Credits: 1-6


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  • DHYG 213 - Embryology


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  DHYG 214 and 214L

    Credits: 1


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  • DHYG 214 - Histology and Oral Pathology


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 214L

    Credits: 3


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  • DHYG 214L - Histology and Oral Pathology Laboratory


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 214

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 218 - Medical and Dental Emergencies


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

    Credits: 2


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  • DHYG 227 - 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.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 227L

    Credits: 2


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  • DHYG 227L - Principles of Radiography Laboratory


    Laboratory and clinical experience in exposing intra- and extra-oral radiographs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 227

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 230 - 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 230CL/230L

    Credits: 5


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  • DHYG 230CL - Clinical Skills Development I Clinical Laboratory


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 230

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 230L - Clinical Skills Development I Laboratory


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 230

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 231 - Dental Anatomy


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 231L

    Credits: 3


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  • DHYG 231L - Dental Anatomy Laboratory


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 231

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 233 - Radiography Practicum


    Laboratory and clinical experience in exposing intra- and extra-oral radiographs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 233L

    Credits: 2


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  • DHYG 233L - Radiography Practicum Clinical Laboratory


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 233

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 236 - Clinical Skills Development II


    Continuation of DHYG 230 with expanded clinical experience. Lecture topics focus on patient management and education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 236CL

    Credits: 4


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  • DHYG 236CL - Clinical Skills Development II Clinical Laboratory


    Continuation of DHYG 230 with expanded clinical experience. Lecture topics focus on patient management and education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 236

    Credits: 0


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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.

    Credits: 3


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  • DHYG 311 - Ethics and Jurisprudence


    Ethical conduct of the dental professional is discussed along with state dental practice acts and other legal/regulatory issues affecting dental hygiene practice.

    Credits: 1


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  • DHYG 315 - Nutrition


    Principles of adequate nutrition and diet are covered with special emphasis on dietary evaluation and counseling related to prevention and control of dental disease.

    Credits: 3


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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.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: DHYG 321L

    Credits: 1


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  • DHYG 321L - Dental Materials I Lab


    Introduction to restorative and other materials used in dentistry.  Biological and physical properties are related to operative dental and dental hygiene procedures. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 321

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    Lab fee charged.

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 322 - Dental Materials II


    Continuation of the study of restorative and other materials used in dentistry.  Biological and physical properties are related to operative dental and dental hygiene procedures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 322L

    Credits: 2


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  • DHYG 322L - Dental Materials II Laboratory


    The study of restorative and other materials used in dentistry. Biological and physical properties are related to operative dental and dental hygiene procedures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 322

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 331 - Practicum I


    Clinical and seminar course in advanced clinical practice. Seminar topics include advanced clinical procedures, current issues, and practice management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 331CL

    Credits: 6


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  • DHYG 331CL - Practicum I Clinical Laboratory


    Clinical and seminar course in advanced clinical practice. Seminar topics include advanced clinical procedures, current issues, and practice management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 331

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 333 - Dental Health Education and the Community


    Background and techniques in organization and evaluation of community health programs are studied using biostatistics as an evaluative tool. Emphasis on dental preventive and control measures in the field of community dental health will be designed, implemented, and evaluated by students.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 333L

    Credits: 4


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  • DHYG 333L - Dental Health Education and the Community Laboratory


    Background and techniques in organization and evaluation of community health programs are studied using biostatistics as an evaluative tool. Emphasis on dental preventive and control measures in the field of community dental health will be designed, implemented, and evaluated by students.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 333

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 335 - Practicum II


    Continuation of DHYG 331 with seminars emphasizing advanced clinical skills and current issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 335CL

    Credits: 6


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  • DHYG 335CL - Practicum II Clinical Laboratory


    Continuation of DHYG 331 with seminars emphasizing advanced clinical skills and current issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 335

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 336 - Peridontology I


    A study of preventive periodontics, the diagnosis and etiology of periodontal diseases and the pathology of periodontal diseases. Laboratory and clinical experience with conservative periodontal therapies, TMJ assessment, pulp vitality testing, adjunctive antimicrobial therapy, and periodontal data analysis are included in this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 336CL

    Credits: 3


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  • DHYG 336CL - Peridontology I Clinical Laboratory


    A study of preventive periodontics, the diagnosis and etiology of periodontal diseases and the pathology of periodontal diseases. Laboratory and clinical experience with conservative periodontal therapies, TMJ assessment, pulp vitality testing, adjunctive antimicrobial therapy, and periodontal data analysis are included in this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 336

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 337 - Periodontology II


    Continuation of the study of preventive periodontics, the diagnosis and etiology of periodontal diseases and the pathology of periodontal diseases. Clinical experience with conservative periodontal therapies is emphasized in this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 337CL

    Credits: 2


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  • DHYG 337CL - Periodontology II Clinical Laboratory


    Continuation of the study of preventive periodontics, the diagnosis and etiology of periodontal diseases and the pathology of periodontal diseases. Clinical experience with conservative periodontal therapies is emphasized in this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 337

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 350 - Oral Local Anesthesiology


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 350C

    Credits: 2


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  • DHYG 350C - Oral Local Anesthesiology Clinical Laboratory


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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 350

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 351 - Nitrous Oxide Sedation/Analgesia


    Complete course in administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide as a sedative and analgesic during dental hygiene and dental procedures. Content includes such areas as physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment and considerations, appropriate administration technique and recovery. Clinical experience is included in this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 351CL

    Credits: 1


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  • DHYG 351CL - Nitrous Oxide Sedation/Analgesia Clinical Laboratory


    Complete course in administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide as a sedative and analgesic during dental hygiene and dental procedures. Content includes such areas as physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, and patient considerations. Clinical experience is included in this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 351

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 391 - Independent Study (C)


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

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • DHYG 396 - Dental Practice Management and 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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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 5


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  • DHYG 396C - Clinical: Dental Practice Management and Field Experience


    This course will provide an orientation to private practice dentistry and dental practice management issues. Topics to be discussed will include practice management software, third party payors, office management, interpersonal professional communication, clinical dentistry, etc. A three-week field experience in a private dental practice will offer the student exposure to and experience with all aspects of dental private practice.

    Credits: 0


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  • DHYG 396G - Dental Practice Management/Field Experience


    This course will provide an orientation to private practice dentistry and dental practice management issues. Topics to be discussed will include practice management software, third party payors, office management, interpersonal professional communication, clinical dentistry, etc. A three-week field experience in a private dental practice will offer the student exposure to and experience with all aspects of dental private practice.

    Credits: 0


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  • DRED 440 - Driver Education


    For teachers and administration of driver education. Methods, organization, administrative techniques; development of habit, attitudes, knowledge and skills; students participate in traffic surveys; rules of the road and highway courtesies.

    Credits: 3


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  • DRED 450 - Injury Prevention & Safety Education Programs


    This course is for administrators, teachers, school personnel and stresses the need for safety education; organize school and community safety education programs. Objectives, policies, procedures, supervisory techniques, accident causes and action.

    Credits: 3


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  • DRED 470 - Advanced Driver Education


    Administrative problems in high school driver education and highway safety program; advanced driving skills, students teach beginners behind the wheel instruction driving in a dual control car; the use of multiple car usage and driving simulators; evaluation of research studies and needs for additional research and review of adult driver education needs.

    Credits: 3


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  • DRED 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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    Credits: 1-3


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  • ECON 103 - Introduction to Economics


    The Introduction to Economics course focuses on providing students who have little or no formal background in Economics with beginning economic reasoning skills, a general understanding of important basic concepts and theories as they relate to human behavior, and knowledge about what economists do.

    Credits: 1


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  • ECON 200 - Economic Education


    Economic Education is designed to assist students who are education majors or minors in developing competence in economics through the study of the structure and functions of the economic system of the United States and of some of the problems involved in achieving its goals of efficient allocation of resources, full employment, stable economic growth, and economic security. The course also includes the examination and analysis of existing economic teaching materials.

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (C)


    Principles of Microeconomics studies basic economic concepts as they relate to consumer, worker, and business decisions. Emphasis is given to satisfaction maximizing behavior by individuals and profit maximization by firms. Market structures are thoroughly analyzed regarding their effect on price, output, and competitiveness.

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    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (C)


    Principles of Macroeconomics considers the economy as a whole, how its sectors interact, and how monetary and fiscal policy can influence output, inflation, interest rates, unemployment, poverty, debt, and other factors.

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    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics (C)


    Intermediate Microeconomics examines more advanced microeconomic theory, then applies it to consumers’ and businesses’ consumption, pricing, and output decisions in various types of markets.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and MATH 121 or 123 or 125 or 225

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (C)


    Intermediate Macroeconomics examines more advanced macroeconomic theories, then uses them to understand the determinants of national output, prices, interest rates, and employment under various conditions, and to evaluate effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 330 - Money and Banking (C)


    Money and Banking examines the historical development of money, the bank system, and the federal reserve in the United States. The course studies interest rate determination and how monetary policy affects rates and the economy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 403 - History of Economic Thought (C)


    History of Economic Thought surveys the historical development of economic theory from ancient to modern times. The writings of Aristotle, Adam Smith, Marx, and Marshall provide part of the diverse menu of economic thought.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 404 - American Economic History (C)


    American Economic History surveys the economic development of the United States, with special attention given to the effects of political, social, and economic conditions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 405 - Comparative Economic Systems (C)


    Comparative Economic Systems studies the characteristics of modern economic systems and the significant thought and experience that have influenced their emergence and development. It uses the U.S. as a benchmark for comparing developed and developing economies in terms of output per capita, social welfare, income distribution, and other conditions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • ECON 409 - Welfare Economics


    Welfare Economics involves a rigorous discussion of the allocation of resources among alternative uses and of the allocation of the product to competing groups. Subjects covered include the pure theory of welfare economics and the theory of welfare change measurements.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 410 - Economic Growth & Development


    Economic Growth and Development surveys the major economic and non-economic problems of developing nations. Consideration is given to national and international policies for economic development.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 421 - Econometrics


    Econometrics is a study of the application of statistical and mathematical methods to the analysis of economic data. Application of econometric analysis to real-world data is emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites

    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and BADM 220 or STAT 281 or MATH 281; and MATH 121 or 123 or higher

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    Registration restriction: Junior or Senior Standing

    Cross-listed: STAT 421

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 432 - Economics of State & Local Government


    Economics of State and Local Governments involves a study of the problems and policies of raising and spending revenue by sub-national governments. The scope is broad enough to include not only the tax sources of states, counties, municipalities, and school districts but borrowing and grants-in-aid as well. In addition, the major expenditures of these governments are analyzed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 433 - Public Finance (C)


    Public Finance focuses on the role of the public sector in the United States economy. It uses economic analysis to examine when government intervention in a market economy might be justified and to evaluate public spending and taxes.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 441 - International Trade (C)


    International Trade studies the basis of international trade, investment, migration, and regional integration, and considers contemporary international economic problems and policies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 450 - Industrial Organization (C)


    Industrial organization studies how different industry structures influence firm performance and business practices, and how government policies affect competitiveness and the economy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 451 - Economics for Managers


    Economics for Managers involves the application of microeconomic theory to business decision-making.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and MATH 121 or 123

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 465 - Game Theory


    Game Theory is the study of strategic interaction, characterized by situations in which everyone’s well-being is dependent on each agent’s actions. Normal and extensive form games are analyzed and the Nash and subgame perfect equilibrium concepts are introduced. Applications to oligopolistic competition are emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 472 - Resource & Environmental Economics (C)


    Resource and Environmental Economics surveys the allocation and conservation of natural resources from a perspective of optimal use and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on environmental economics including the problems of pollution, population, and economic growth. Methods for evaluating projects and programs are considered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 473 - Economic Geography


    Economic Geography studies world patterns of economic activities. A survey of human and natural resources and their effects on the nature and location of economic activities is included.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Credits: 3


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  • ECON 482 - Labor Economics (C)


    Labor Economics studies the functioning of labor markets. Topics include the theory of labor supply, unions, discrimination, and the government role in labor markets.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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