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Communication Studies
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COMM 350 - Persuasion Theory
3 credits
This course is designed to promote the understanding of the fundamental principles and theories of persuasive communication. Theories are considered for application in producing and consuming persuasive discourse.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grade of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 354 - Public Relations Writing
3 credits
This course offers an advanced experience in public relations writing, principles, and concepts. It builds upon fundamental media and public relations skills. Students are exposed to a range of writing responsibilities and functions that public relations practitioners assume in a variety of organizations. Students also are engaged in significant issues and trends that influence the practice of public relations.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 & COMM 141 (with grades of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 355 - Media Production
3 credits
This project based course will explore professional media industry standards and practices while providing hands-on experience in advanced videography, performance, audio reporting, editing and studio production.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 141 , COMM 200 and COMM 240 (with grade of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 360 - Contemporary Practices in Communication
3 credits
Current skills and strategies necessary for Communication Studies practitioners. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 , COMM 141 , and COMM 200 (with C- or better, or permission of department chair)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 361 - Contemporary Issues in Communication
3 credits
Research and theory related to contemporary issues in Communication Studies. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum 9 credits hours.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grade of “C-” or better, or permission of department chair)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 362 - Organizational Communication
3 credits
Explores the communication processes humans use to organize themselves to accomplish goals. Theoretical approaches to organizing are considered, such as classical, systems, cultural, critical, and postmodern approaches. Organizational communication processes such as entry, learning, planning, and evaluation are examined in their relation to common organizational outcomes such as satisfaction, productivity and commitment.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 366 - Conflict Resolution
3 credits
This course introduces students to the origins of the field of conflict and to current communication-oriented perspectives in a wide range of arenas - from intimate relationships to group, inter-group, organizational and negotiation settings. Students will understand the opportunities for conflict management through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 375 - Public Relations Research
3 credits
This course is an introduction to research methods common to the public relations field. Focus is on using applied research for public relations programs and campaigns. Students will gain experience designing and implementing research projects.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 200 and COMM 280 (with a grade of C- or better, or the permission of department chair)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 380 - LGBTQ+ and the Media
3 credits
This course is a special interdisciplinary examination of sexual desires, sexual orientations, and the concept of sexuality generally, with a particular focus on the construction of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identities and the media. The course will look specifically at how these identities interact with other phenomena such as government, family, and popular culture. In exploring sexual diversity, we will highlight the complexity and variability of sexualities, both across different historical periods, and in relation to identities of race, class, and ethnicity.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FAES Pillar
*Fulfills Civitae Core PAES
SI
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COMM 385 - Media, Pride, and Prejudice
3 credits
This course provides students with an investigation into media messages and how they reinforce and/or perpetuate prejudice towards people and groups. Students integrate historical, sociocultural, political, and behavioral aspects to examine how negative and positive media messages affect communication and behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FHBS Pillar
*Fulfills Civitae Core PHBS
SI
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COMM 390 - Directed or Independent Study
1-6 credits
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 392 - Communication Internship
1-3 credits
Directed practicum of experiential learning in a professional setting. Students perform relevant task to the discipline and profession. An internship contract must be agreed upon by the professional supervisor, faculty advisor, and student. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Communication Studies Major/Minor restriction; COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with a C- or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 400 - Communication Ethics
3 credits
This course investigates the theories and principles of ethical communication applied to a variety of personal and public communications contexts. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate ethical issues and cases in interpersonal, professional, and mediated contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Status, COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12. Communication Studies majors are required to take COMM 400 to fulfill General Education Goal 12 requirements.
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COMM 405 - Living your Professional Brand
1 credit
This course is designed to enhance the professional development of senior-status Communication Studies students with an emphasis on the successful transition from college to the professional workplace or post-graduate education. Students will analyze application strategies and focus on improving their professional digital presence and portfolios. Working with related campus partners, students will participate in application and interview training while expanding their professional network. Students will also examine interpersonal communication in the workplace and short and long-term career management.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 305 and senior status, or permission of department chair
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COMM 410 - Digital and Social Media Technologies
3 credits
Practical and theoretical approaches to examining the influence of digital and social media techniques on consumers and communication industries. The course explores personal branding and the strategic use of digital marketing tools in order to develop specialized, professional portfolios.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better.)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 420 - Global Cultures & Communication
3 credits
Analyzes global issues and identities through a variety of communication paradigms, theories, and concepts. Examines challenges to intercultural understanding and ways to improve it.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of C- or better)
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COMM 430 - Public Relations Campaigns
3 credits
Principles relevant to creating and implementing a public relations campaign. Course covers client relations, setting objectives, using research, planning special events, writing and evaluating appropriate media strategies and tactics, preparing budgets, and implementing evaluation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 354 and 375 (with a grade of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 434 - COMMLab
3 credits
Students will learn advanced principles of digital media production while developing creative content for campus and local community clients. Students will enhance skills and experience in client relations, peer leadership, media content development, videography, editing and production technique. This course may be taken three times but may only be used once for COMM elective credit.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 , COMM 141 and COMM 240 (with grades of C- or better), or permission of Department Chair
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COMM 445 - Digital Storytelling
3 credits
Students will analyze the production of media and the influence of media in shaping society. Students will use a combination of media writing, editing, and production skills in the creation of a digital short story.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 141 & COMM 355 (with grades of ‘C-’ or better), Senior Status or permission of chair
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COMM 460 - Communication Research
3 credits
Students will perform research while learning communication research processes, including introductory qualitative and quantitative methods. Students learn to become competent researchers and critics of scholarship.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better) and MATH 171 and Senior Status
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 470 - Gender and Communication
3 credits
Study of advanced communication theories and research focusing on the relationships among gender identity and communication in communication contexts such as organizations, interpersonal relationships, family, mass media and popular culture, education and health.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 481 - Crisis Communication
3 credits
Introduces students to the study of crisis communication from the perspective of a public relations practitioner. The course addresses key issues including threat assessment, crisis plans, applying communication strategies, and developing media relations skills.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 200 and COMM 280 (with a grade of C- or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 490 - Directed or Independent Study
1-6 credits
Must be approved by the head of the department.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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COMM 492 - Communication Internship
3 credits
Directed practicum of experiential learning in a professional setting. Students perform relevant task to the discipline and profession. An internship contract must be agreed upon by the professional supervisor, faculty advisor, and student. Can be repeated up to 6 credit hours, with permission of chair.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 15 credits in Communication Studies with a minimum major GPA of 2.0. Junior status
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14
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COMM 495 - Special Topics in Communication Studies
1-3 credits
Selected topics in communication studies. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 & COMM 200 (with grades of “C-” or better)
Corequisite(s): None
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COMM 498 - Honors Research in Communication Studies
3 credits
Students conduct research in communications studies under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
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CSDS 110 - Foundations for CSD
1 credit
The goal of CSDS 110 is to help CSD undergraduate students to become citizen leaders for the common good by promoting critical thinking and analysis in all aspects of the students’ lives and by developing the knowledge and skills that lead to college success and success in the Communication Sciences and Disorders major.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to CSD majors
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CSDS 201 - Communication Disorders in Society and Media
3 credits
This course uses an inquiry-based approach to explore the socio-emotional and functional impact of impaired speech, language, hearing, and cognition, and the ways in which society views people with communication disorders as presented in media with an emphasis on critical thought, civil discourse, and applied ethical reasoning. Students will build and refine their skills for academic success and will identify strengths and weaknesses in their written communication.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
WI
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CSDS 285 - Language Development Across the Life Span
3 credits
An introduction to the normal acquisition of language, including the components of language, the physical, social, and cognitive bases for language, theories of language development, and how language evolves from infancy through adulthood to senescence. Cultural influences on language development will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 290 - Morphology and Syntax
3 credits
Learn the terminology related to morphology and syntax and its application to analyzing language samples.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 295 - Special Topics
1-3 credits
Selected topics in Communication Disorders The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CSDS 307 - Phonetics
3 credits
The phonetic structure of the English Language, its dialects and derivations; clinical application of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or higher
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 313 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
3 credits
Anatomical structures of the human communication system and the physiology of inter-related movements.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 or BIOL 114
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 314 - Phonology and Language Disorders
3 credits
The identification and evaluation of phonological and language disorders in children and adolescents, etiological factors, and basic assessment and management procedures for a culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 285 and CSDS 307 , or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 361 - Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science
3 credits
Physics of sound; physiology of hearing; types and amounts of hearing loss; hearing evaluation: audiometry.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 313 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CSDS 370 - Introduction to Aural (Re)Habilitation
3 credits
This course introduces students to the theories and procedures used to provide aural re(habilitation) to individuals with hearing loss across the lifespan. Interventions aimed at minimizing the communication difficulties associated with hearing, cultural issues, early identification, early intervention, amplification options, and educational/vocational placements are discussed. Students will learn how treatment approaches are tailored to the needs of individuals and their families.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 307 , CSDS 313 , and CSDS 361
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 430 - Language and Literacy
3 credits
Overview of the relationship between language and literacy. Learning outcomes target the specific skills for professionals in communication disorders including: phonological and phonemic awareness, development of expressive language, and a focus on collaborative practice with classroom teachers. Therapeutic strategies, which integrate listening, thinking, speaking, reading and writing, are targeted for all children.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 285 , CSDS 290 and CSDS 307 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CSDS 450 - Speech Science
3 credits
An introduction to speech science theory, instrumentation, and measurement Emphasis on normal speech perception and production.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 307 , CSDS 313 , and CSDS 361 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CSDS 455 - Neurology in Human Communications
3 credits
An overview of neurology as it relates to communication and communication disorders.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 313 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CSDS 460 - Special Populations in Communication Disorders
3 credits
Introduction to the nature, evaluation, and treatment of communication disorders that exist in special populations of children and adults. Particular attention will be given to acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, the dementias, cleft lip and palate, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 455
Corequisite(s): None
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CSDS 489 - Introduction to Clinical Practice
2 credits
Class instruction related to clinical methods and practicum experience plus 20 hours field experience with a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): CSDS 314
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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CSDS 495 - Special Topics
1-3 credits
Selected topics in Communication Disorders The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 314 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CSDS 497 - Roles, Responsibilities, and Competencies of the SLPA
3 credits
Two-credit hybrid course including instruction on the roles, responsibilities, scope of practice, professional issues, and ethics of the SLPA. Additionally, the course will cover service delivery models, intervention methods, implementation of plan of care, documentation, and collaboration with the SLP. During the course, students will complete 75 hours* in addition to their 25 hours from CSDS 489 for a total of 100 clinical clock hours. *Fulfills ASHA clinical clock hour requirement.
Prerequisite(s): CSDS 489
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Computer Science
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CMSC 121 - Introduction to Computer Science
3 credits
An introduction to computer science for non-specialists. Basic computer architecture and design, storage formats, principles of computer operation, and algorithms. Application software that emphasizes the computer as a tool. Students may not enroll in this course if CMSC 201 has already been completed.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core FQRC.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 5.
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CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming
3 credits
A first course in computer programming, intended for students with no previous experience in writing computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on practical programming skills; assignments will primarily use the Python programming language. Students will cover the fundamental control structures and will learn to process real data stored in sequential lists and in key-value pairs. Students may not enroll in this course if CMSC 160 has already been completed.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core FQRC.
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CMSC 160 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design I
4 credits
An introduction to problem solving and algorithmic design using an object-oriented programming language. Topics include programming logic, iteration, functions, recursion, arrays, memory management, user-defined data types, abstraction, and complexity analysis.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 162 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design II
4 credits
A continuation of CMSC 160 . Topics include algorithmic design, complexity analysis, abstract data types, and encapsulation and basic data structures. Advanced topics using a modern high-level programming language such as inheritance, overloading, and use of objects.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in CMSC 160
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 201 - Computer Organization
3 credits
The organization, design, and structure of computer systems, including both hardware and software principles. Topics include memory addressing, machine-level representations of software and data, fundamentals of logic design, and the mechanics of information transfer and control within a computer system.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 160 ; CMSC 162 recommended.
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 208 - Grammars, Languages, and Automata
3 credits
This course introduces topics in theoretical computer science including formal languages, grammars, and computability, which form the basis for analysis of programs and computation. These tools are then used to explore several modern programming languages and survey the major programming paradigms.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 160 with a C− or better, MATH 175 ; CMSC 162 recommended
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 210 - Web Page Design and Scripting
3 credits
The class will study interactive web pages that provide customized data in response to visitor requests and/or collect data from site visitors. This interaction will be done via program scripts written in an appropriate language.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 140 or CMSC 160 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 240 - Linux Systems Administration
3 credits
A hands-on approach to use and administration of the Linux-based operating systems. Emphasizes file systems, process management, account management, software patching and maintenance, text manipulation, and the use of scripts to automate administrative tasks.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 162 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 242 - Introduction to Network and Systems Programming
3 credits
A programming-intensive class covering the fundamentals of operating systems and networking. Emphasizes the use of programming using an Application Programming Interface (API). Topics covered include threading and parallelism, low-level file system access and memory management, communication using signals, socket programming, and the TCP/IP network stack.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 162 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 262 - Data Structures and Algorithms in Application
3 credits
Introduces many of the classic advanced data structures and algorithms in the context of a survey of important applied fields of computer science. Topics include artificial intelligence, relational databases, and human-computer interaction.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 162 ; MATH 175 recommended.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 280 - Programming in a Second Language
3 credits
A programming-intensive course that gives students a comprehensive introduction to a language not taught in the introductory sequence. Examples of languages which may be taught are Ada, Fortran, and Java. May be repeated for credit when language changes.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 160 or consent of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 283 - Experiential Learning Seminar in Computer Science I
0 credits
Active attendance and participation at presentations of internships, directed studies, and other learning experiences by upper-level computer science students. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or higher
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CMSC 290 - Self Study in Programming
1 credit
Independent study of a specific programming language, its syntax and applications, based on prior study of programming languages in general. May not duplicate other language courses. Must be arranged with an instructor and approved by department chair before registering. May be repeated for credit with different languages.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 162 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 292 - Internship in Computer Science
1-18 credits
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of computer science.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 295 - Special Topics
1-3 credits
Selected topics in computer science. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 308 - Organization of Programming Languages
3 credits
Topics include language and definition structure, data types and structures, control structures and data flow, run-time characteristics and lexical analysis and parsing. Programming assignments will involve the use of several different languages.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 208 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 350 - Ethical Issues in Mathematics and Computer Science
3 credits Crosslisted With: (MATH 350 )
Consideration of ethical implications of mathematics and computer science in society. Overview of ethical theory; case studies of situations illustrating ethical dilemmas. A knowledge of calculus and algorithms will be assumed.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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CMSC 355 - Introduction to Computer and Network Security
3 credits
A course dealing with basic techniques in computer and network security. Topics covered include elementary cryptography, secure programs, malicious code, protection of operating systems, database security, network security, security administration and legal issues.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 140 or CMSC 160 and either CMSC 201 or ISCS 371
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 360 - Computer Network Theory
3 credits
A course covering the theory and design of modern computer networks. Topics include local and wide area networks, the OSI network model, basic network performance analysis, and real time networks.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 242 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 362 - Theory of Databases
3 credits
A course covering the theory and practice of modern databases design and implementation. Topics include relational and hierarchical database design, database query languages, update consistency, and distributed databases.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 262 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 381 - Introduction to Graphics Programming
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to computer graphics programming techniques. It will combine the use of a high level programming language with a publicly available graphics application programming interface. Other topics will include the mathematics to manipulate geometric objects.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 162 , MATH 261
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 389 - Artificial Intelligence
3 credits
A programming intensive course covering the theory and techniques of artificial intelligence (AI) with implementations using both statistical and nonstatistical AI methods. Covered topics will span the central AI problems of planning, learning, and reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 262 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 390 - Directed Study in Computer Science
1-3 credits
Individualized study; recommended only when material cannot be studied through existing course offerings. Must have permission of department chair. May be repeated when topics change; no more than 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 392 - Internship in Computer Science
1-15 credits
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of computer science.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 395 - Special Topics
1-3 credits
Selected topics in computer science. The topics may vary from semester to semester.
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CMSC 415 - Theory of Computation
3 credits
Continues to develop the theoretical frameworks introduced in CMSC 208 such as language and automata theory, and the computability of functions. Topics include complexity analysis through reductions, NP-completeness, hierarchy of languages, and the Church-Turing thesis.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 208 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 420 - Graph Theory
3 credits Crosslisted With: (MATH 420 )
An introduction to topics in graph theory, focusing on analysis of specific applications and proofs of important theorems in the discipline. Topics include graphs, paths, and cycles; directed graphs, trees, and applications of graph theory in real world contexts.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 160 and either MATH 300 or CMSC 208 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 442 - Operating Systems
3 credits
A programming-intensive course in which students learn the important data structures and algorithms of an operating system and apply them to the implementation of core O.S. components. Particular focus will be given to problems that arise in the presence of concurrency in both implementation of the operating system and application of programming. Topics include threads, synchronization constructs, I/O and interrupt handling, memory management, addressing, scheduling, and file system design.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 201 , CMSC 242 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 445 - Compiler Design
3 credits
A course covering the basic theory and techniques of compiler and code translation systems. Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, and code generation, and the various techniques used when handling differing source language classes. A programming intensive course. Also covered are the techniques of top-down and bottom-up parsing.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 201 , CMSC 208 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 455 - Network Security and Cryptography
3 credits
This course covers several modern cryptographic systems, including the DES and AES encryption standards. Their applications to network security are discussed, along with issues of authentication, privacy, intruders, malicious programs and firewalls. The approach is from the theoretical side, and the mathematics of these areas is studied.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 160 , MATH 175 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 461 - Senior Capstone in Computer Science
3 credits
A capstone course designed to consolidate experiences from a variety of other courses by working in groups on one or more large projects. Principles of software engineering will be covered, including traditional and object-oriented software design, software lifecycle models, software analysis, and management implications. The implementation of developing software using teams will be stressed along with various software tools. Reusability, portability, and interoperability will be discussed. A segment on assessment will be included.
Prerequisite(s): CMSC 208 , CMSC 262
Corequisite(s): None
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CMSC 483 - Experiential Learning Seminar in Computer Science II
0 credits
Students will present on an internship, directed study, or other approved independent learning experience. Grading is Pass/Fail.
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CMSC 490 - Directed Study in Computer Science
1-3 credits
Individualized study; recommended only when material cannot be studied through existing course offerings. Must have permission of department chair. May be repeated for no more than 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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CMSC 492 - Internship in Computer Science
1-15 credits
A semester-long on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of computer science.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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CMSC 495 - Special Topics
1-3 credits
Selected topics in computer science. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CMSC 498 - Honors Research in Computer Science
3 credits
Students conduct research in computer science under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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Criminology/Criminal Justice
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CRIM 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course is an introduction to the study of the criminal justice system in the United States. The history, theory and practice of the various subsystems within the criminal justice system will be explored. Additionally, the various indices that provide measures of crime in the United States, the role of the police, the courts and corrections in addressing the “crime problem,” and selected Supreme Court decisions will be critically examined. Fall sections are restricted to CRIM majors only. Spring sections are open to all students.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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CRIM 200 - Introduction to Corrections
3 credits
The theory and practice of prison management and criminal rehabilitation are examined in this course. The overarching concepts of this course are: the functions of punishment and rehabilitation; historical and cross-cultural approaches to punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation; current theories and practices; and future possibilities. The course is intended for those interested in the general study of sociology and criminal justice, prison administration, and complex organizations.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 with a C- or greater or Instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 205 - Introduction to the U.S. Court System
3 credits
This course is an introduction to the study of the United States Judicial System. The history, theory, and practice of the courts systems within the criminal justice system and its impact on the citizens of the United States will be explored. Additionally, the uniqueness of the dual courts system in the United States will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 with a C- or greater or Instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 210 - Introduction to Policing
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct a critical analysis of the institutions of policing and the social actors therein. Topics that will be covered include: sociological notions of policing; social research and policing; historical developments and evolution of policing institutions; police roles and functions; police authority; control of the police; police deviance; and the emergent police occupational subculture.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 with a C- or greater or Instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 260 - Crime, Criminal Justice, and Mental Health
3 credits Crosslisted With: N/A
This course provides an overview of crime, criminal justice, and mental health. Specific topics to be covered include the link between mental disorders and criminal behavior, the link between mental disorders and victimization, and the interactions with, experiences of, and regulation of the mentally ill in the criminal justice system. 3
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100
Corequisite(s): N/A
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CRIM 295 - Special Topics
3 credits
Selected topics in criminology and criminal justice. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 305 - White Collar Crime
3 credits
This course examines white-collar crime from a broad theoretical perspective and with a focus on the methodological issues involved in research on the causes of such crimes. Issues surrounding the origin and conceptual definitions of white-collar crime are studied and critically assessed. The costs associated with white-collar crime, especially corporate crime are investigated and analyzed. Computer crime is given particular emphasis. Other topics that are examined include: occupational crime, governmental crime, and state-corporate crime. The course gives particular emphasis to how the criminal justice system and the public respond to white-collar crimes.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 310 - Criminal Justice Ethics
3 credits
Ethical dilemmas confronting criminal justice professionals are far reaching and prevalent in today’s criminal justice system. This course exposes students to ethical issues associated with the police, prosecution, courts, and correctional systems. Thus, this course is designed to begin preparing students in identifying and critically examining ethical issues in the criminal justice system by applying ethical decision models. This course also provides students with the unique opportunity to analyze how they would resolve these issues according to their own values and beliefs while staying within the boundaries of the law and professional codes of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100
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CRIM 323 - Gender and Crime
3 credits
This course will integrate theoretical and empirical information on a wide variety of issues related to justice and women and issues surrounding women as criminal justice practitioners. Issues related to social control and gender, theoretical perspectives and empirical research on criminal offenders, the place of women, and the victimization of women will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 330 - Violent Offending
3 credits
This course addresses the incidence, prevalence, and nature of violent crime within the U.S. The most recent empirical data will be combined with current qualitative research to present an informed and broad perspective on violent criminal offending and the response of the criminal justice system. Attention will be given to how both sociocultural and structural factors impact on patterns of crime at the macro and micro level. Special emphasis is on how laws and crime control strategies are developed, implemented, and evaluated by the system to address criminal violence.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 335 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 credits
In this course students explore the diversity of delinquent behavior, the process of becoming delinquent, the importance of legislation, the law enforcement apparatus, the courts, and juvenile correctional facilities in the development of delinquent identities.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Criminology Major.
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CRIM 340 - Issues in Policing
3 credits
This course examines the fundamental issues in policing a democratic society including but not limited to the police mission, subculture, performance measurement, moral hazards, discretion, impact on crime, use of force, police occupational stress, legitimacy, community policing, and police reform issues.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 210 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 345 - Drugs and Crime
3 credits
This course is designed to provide a sociological perspective of the historical development of drug use, misuse, and abuse and social control thereof in the United States. The complex link between drugs and crime; the development of drug laws; societal and criminal justice system responses to drug law violations; and the resulting social impacts are critical examined.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 and Junior or Senior status or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 350 - Race, Crime, and Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course provides a survey of minority groups and their experiences with regard to crime and criminal justice in the United States. This course will focus on racial and ethnic minorities as victims, as offenders, as defendants, and as criminal justice professionals.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100
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CRIM 381 - Topical Seminars in Criminal Justice
3 credits
Specialized study featuring a particular aspect of crime and/or criminal justice. Topics may include but are not limited to subjects such as victimology, serial homicide, crime and the media, crime and immigration, and murder and the killing culture. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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CRIM 401 - Issues in Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course invites students to participate in a critical analysis of the American Criminal Justice System. The administration of “justice” as a selective process and the social and political contexts and contests within which social control is articulated will be explored in this course. Particular attention is given to the front line criminal judicial agencies and actors that serve to reproduce order. Inherent in the examination of the criminal justice processes are specific inquiries into social, political and economic struggles that characteristically reflect fundamental issues of social inequality. Institutional structures and their attendant networks are explained in relationship to the state and its differential networks. The nature of the criminal justice agencies and actors, degrees of enforcement and interrelationships with coercive agencies will be investigated.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 and Junior or Senior.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 402 - Criminological Theory
3 credits
An historical analysis of the theories that have been developed to explain crime. Beginning with Cesare Beccaria’s An Essay on Crimes and Punishment published in 1764, other writers to be considered include but are not be limited to Lombroso, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Merton, The Chicago School scholars and Chesney-Lind. The discussion will focus on both the causes of “street” and white collar crimes.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 and Junior or Senior or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 407 - Crime Control Strategies
3 credits
Examines various crime and delinquency prevention policies and programs with a focus on evidence-based practices. Topics covered will include the historical development of crime and delinquency prevention methods, theoretical applications to prevention efforts, and research findings on program effectiveness. The importance of research design in evaluating prevention programs also will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 with grade of C- or higher and Junior/Senior level standing or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): None
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CRIM 410 - Crime and Communities
3 credits
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the theoretical and practical aspects concerning the criminology of place. Topics that will be covered include the ecology of crime; routine activities; social disorganization; human ecology; geographic profiling; and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 and Junior or Senior.
Corequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 423 - Sex Crimes
3 credits
It can be argued that sex offenders, especially those who offend against children, generate the most negative reaction of any class of offenders. There is a real fear of sex offenders in society, which is evidenced by the substantial amounts of legislation against them even after their release from imprisonment. From sex offender registries to civil commitment to residence restrictions, we seem to have a strong interest in knowing who sex offenders are and monitoring their activities. The course offers a comprehensive survey of sex offenses, sex offenders, sex crime victims, and society’s responses to sex offenders.
Prerequisite(s): Crim 100 and Junior level standing
Corequisite(s): None
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CRIM 440 - Criminal Investigation
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of criminal investigation theory, procedures and techniques essential to the solution of crime. Topics include (but are not limited to) crime scene processing, interviews & interrogations, and crime-specific solution strategies. This course focuses on the science and techniques of criminal investigation by discussing the role of the law enforcement first responder and criminal investigator in the effective solution of criminal incidents.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 210 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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