2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

1. Courses are listed by department.

2. 300 and 400 level courses are designed for students of upper-division standing (junior or senior standing).

3. In the course description, the digit in parenthesis indicates the semester hours of credit for the course.

4. In planning schedules, students should be reminded that all courses are not offered each semester. In order that students may better plan their program of study, the semesters in which courses will be offered may be listed at the end of the course description. F denotes the course will be offered in the fall semester; S for the spring semester; and Su for summer semesters. Contact the department chair for information regarding the offering of a course without semester designation.

5. Courses that are designated Experiential Learning will have the following: (Q) All sections of Q designated courses will be experiential learning sections. (Q*) Selected sections of Q* designated courses will be experiential learning sections.
 

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 450L - Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory (1 credit)

    (Prereq: CHEM 331 /CHEM 331L  and permission of the instructor) (Coreq: CHEM 450 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. Offered as needed.
  

  • CHEM 453 - Biomolecular Structure and Function (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHEM 332 , PHYS 205  or PHYS 211 , and MATH 160  or MATH 160B ) (Coreq: CHEM 453L ) This course explores the correlation between biomolecular structure and function through molecular modeling, structural biology and biophysical techniques. Topics include protein structure, nucleic structure, folding and dynamics, molecular recognition, catalysis, allostery, comparative modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, structure determination with experimental d analysis of molecular motions.  S.
  

  • CHEM 453L - Biomolecular Structure and Function Laboratory (1 credit)

    (Coreq: CHEM 453 ) The practical laboratory course introduces students to methods in structural biology that focus on the study of proteins and nucleic acids. Computational methods include comparative sequence analysis, ab initio and comparative molecular modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and structure calculations based on experimental data. Experimental studies are analyzed to demonstrate the correlations between functional activity and structural features of biomolecules. F.
  

  • CHEM 499 Q - Directed Undergraduate Research (1 to 6 credits)

    (Prereq: A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair by the time of registration) Structured undergraduate research projects conducted with faculty direction and participation. Projects explore chemical or related problems using the scientific method. F, S, Su.

Chinese
  

  • CHIN 110 - Introductory Chinese I (3 credits)

    Development of fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with additional consideration of culture.  F, S.
  

  • CHIN 115 - Introductory Chinese I (5 credits)

    This course introduces students to the Mandarin Chinese language and the many facets of Chinese culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situation in Chinese culture. As a flipped/hybrid course, three credits are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning format. F, S, Su
  

  • CHIN 120 - Introductory Chinese II (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHIN 110  or permission of the instructor) A continuation of CHIN 110 . Fundamentals of the language through aural comprehension, listening, reading and writing. F, S, M, Su.
  

  • CHIN 210 - Intermediate Chinese I (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHIN 120  or CHIN 115, or permission of the instructor) This course is a continuation of CHIN 120  or CHIN 115. Students gain further development of fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and appreciation for Chinese culture. This course trains students to function successfully in Chinese culture using Mandarin Chinese as their primary language. Students learn to discuss a wide range of topics relating to school experience and social life such as the weather, dining, dating, sports, and travel in Chinese.  F, S, Su.
  

  • CHIN 211 - Intermediate Chinese II (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHIN 210  with a grade of ‘C’ or better or permission of the instructor) This course refines and further develops the fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in preparation for advanced-level course work. Using Mandarin Chinese as their primary language, students engage in activities at novice-mid proficiency level, necessary to function successfully in everyday situations in Chinese culture. The course also helps them gain more and in-depth knowledge of different aspects of Chinese culture and society. Students learn to discuss in Chinese a wide range of topics relating to social life such as seeing a doctor, asking and giving directions, and renting and leasing an apartment. F, S, Su.
  

  • CHIN 310 - Chinese Conversation (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHIN 210  or permission of the instructor) This course provides students who have taken CHIN 210, or obtained equivalent proficiency, with the opportunity to further develop oral skills in Mandarin Chinese at the intermediate­mid level. Students build vocabulary and skills in the use of appropriate social protocol and communicative practices for a variety of living and professional settings with people who speak Mandarin. Students also deepen their understanding and appreciation for Chinese culture through a series of communicative and purposeful activities set in authentic social and cultural contexts. F, S, Su.
  

  • CHIN 311 - Chinese Reading and Writing (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHIN 210  or permission of the instructor) This course provides students who have taken CHIN 210, or obtained equivalent proficiency, with the opportunity to further develop reading and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese at the intermediate-mid level. Students gain knowledge of Chinese vocabulary and grammar through authentic intermediate-mid-level texts with exercises specifically created to guide comprehension and to strengthen reading strategies. Students acquire about 300 essential Chinese characters and master effective tools for character learning. F, S, Su.
  

  • CHIN 350 - Chinese Language Study Abroad (3 to 6 credits)

    (Prereq: Approval from the department chair of the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies) Language study abroad with instruction by native speaking instructors. Credit hours granted dependent on the number of hours taken. Upon successful completion of an approved program students must furnish a certificate and/or examination results. Prior consultation with the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies is mandatory before enrollment. F, S, Su.
  

  • CHIN 390 - Introduction to Chinese Literature and Film (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CHIN 210  or permission of instructor) This course provides an introduction to influential literary and cinematic works from the Chinese-speaking world. Students learn about China and Chinese people’s everyday life by reading and watching their stories documented in textual and visual materials including classic Tang poetry, modern proses, and films about Chinese society. These materials allow students to examine crucial traditions and values that have shaped the cultural identities of the Chinese. The course also promotes students’ acquisition of intermediate Chinese reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through engagement with selected materials.  F, S, Su.

Communication
  

  • COMM 101 - Introduction to Communication (3 credits)

    Introduces students to the study of communication and its history, theories, and principles, and serves to improve students’ critical thinking, perception, and communicative awareness. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 140 - Modern Human Communication: Principles and Practices (3 credits)

    Communication is the study of human interaction. This course provides students with an overview of the practical applications and theoretical approaches to the study of communication through an exploration of four key areas: interpersonal, intercultural, group, and public communication. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 150 - Media, Self and the World (3 credits)

    (=COMM 150H ) Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influences the “real world” are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 160 - Persuasion (3 credits)

    An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 206 - Introduction to Sports Communication (3 credits)

    This course examines how we communicate about sport, how sport is communicated to us, and what is communicated by sports—each represents critical opportunities to evaluate, critique, and improve our public culture. This course provides a survey of the many approaches in communication studies of sport, focusing on different communicative contexts including interpersonal, mediated, organizational, and public communication. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 210 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 credits)

    This course is designed to introduce students to the Communication Studies Concentration. Special attention is given to what constitutes applied communication, modern, classical, and critical ways that communication is studied and measured, and what professional routes are available to students in the concentration. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 274 - Organizational Communication (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Examines communication systems and communication flow in formal organizations and deals with communication climate, leadership, work control systems networks and performance enhancement and evaluation. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 275 - Communication Theory (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Provides an in-depth survey of theories and relevant criticism in communication and prepares students for theoretical application in research and thesis preparation. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 276 - Communication Research (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Topics covered include: how to isolate problem statements, distinguish independent and dependent variables, criticize and evaluate definitions, define theories, understand how to apply methods of sound research (qualitative and quantitative), collect data, and analyze scholarly articles. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 301 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)

    (=LIS 301 ) Focuses on the dynamics of how culture influences the communication process. Considers topics such as the roles of rituals and social dramas and provides an extensive and relevant discussion of different worldviews to gain “cultural competency.” F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 302 - Communication Law and Ethics (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Covers legal cases and ethical issues as they apply to communication problems, precedents and negligence or oversight in corporations and organizations. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 304 - Gender Communication (3 credits)

    Examines connections among four areas of study: gender, identity, culture, and communication. Explores the multiple ways gender roles are created and sustained through communication in contexts such as: families, schools, the workplace, and media. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 306 - Sports Media (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 206 ) Traditional assignments and graded material featuring critical application of course information are joined to practical field assignments to prepare students for the near-term career market. Topics may include the relationships between sports media and sports media professionals, collegiate and professional sports industries, athletes, audiences, and social media, including their history, impact, and ethical implications. Class time may feature guest lecturers from across the sports industry. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 311 - Health Communication (3 credits)

    An overview of the various areas of study within the health communication field. Explores multiple communication issues relevant to health, including language; information processing; the social construction of health and illness; patient-doctor communication; and the mutually influential relationships among health care professionals, patients, family members and friends, and cultural institutions. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 314 - Video Production and Practice (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Introduces students to the foundational basics of video production. Through individual and team activities, students build skills in video composition, framing, lighting, audio, and other production proficiencies while gaining an understanding of the technology and theory behind video production. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 320 - Short-Form Organizational Video Production (3 credits)

    This course introduces students to the production of short form video content for organizations. Video content is on the rise and organizations and individuals are turning more and more to short-form videos to persuade, inform, and entertain. Through individual and team activities students build skills in organizational storytelling and informational dissemination through the creation short form videos. Through the creation of hype, crisis and public service videos, students develop proficiency in video production techniques and technologies.  F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 323 - Imagery of Advertising (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140  or JOUR 201 ) A study of the communicative power of advertisements; introduces concepts and techniques used by advertisers to create, target, and place advertisements through various media. Through critical inquiry and rhetorical analysis, students look beyond the surface of an advertisement and recognize what it says to consumers and about our culture. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 330 - Communication and Technology (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140  or JOUR 201 ) A broad survey of communication and technology with an emphasis on the relationship between the medium and the message. Covers diffusion of technologies; theoretical, historical, and philosophical perspectives on the use of communication tools; and implications for individuals and society. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 333 - Persuasion and Influence in the Digital Age (3 credits)

    A communication-based approach to the integration of persuasion and influence theory, research, and practice in digital environments, such as social media, smartphone apps, and streaming video. Focuses on the production, communication, and reception of persuasion and influence messages. This course also equips students with an in-depth understanding of persuasive principles and processes, digital social influence, and allows students to identify and critique many of the persuasive strategies we encounter daily.  F, S.
  

  • COMM 334 - Small Group Communication (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140  or ENGL 390 ) The study and practice of small group communication through creative approaches to problem solving. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 337 - Rhetoric and Communication (3 credits)

    Equips students with the ability to identify, interpret and critique rhetorical messages in communication artifacts, such as speeches, music videos, commercials and other media. Examines the relationships between communicators, texts, and audiences. Special attention is given to rhetoric’s role in popular culture. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 338 - Games, Play and Culture (3 credits)

    (=LIS 338 ) Games and gameplay are unique among media. Whether they are light, casual games or titles engaging with deep, thought-provoking themes and issues, each player is drawn into shaping and creating the play experience through the game’s rules and procedures. The choices of how and which creative experiences are brought about through play serve as a window into, and a means to understand, the cultures that produce and play them. While it is easy to think of “gamer culture” as a homogeneous and global category, games and gamer cultures are as nuanced and diverse as the people creating and playing them. This course focuses on the critical analysis of games in the global context as intercultural, participatory media.  F, W, S, M, Su.
  

  • COMM 340 - Media Effects (3 credits)

    Examines uses and effects of media for individuals and societies. Covers topics such as: what media content affects people, the types of people who are affected by media content, what those effects are and how they occur, and what situations makes effects more or less likely to occur. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 341 - Advanced Public Speaking (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Analysis and advanced applications of public discourse and discursive strategies with emphasis on speech structure and delivery methods. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 345 - Communication Activism (3 credits)

    (Prereq: juniors and seniors only and successful completion of 60 credit hours) Students work with non-governmental, governmental and/or grass roots advocacy groups to engage in public service, social justice, and/or other applied communication projects, collectively referred to as Communication Activism. Utilizing a variety of communication skills—including but not limited to message design for foundational, educational, and/or preventive campaigns—students research, publicize, advocate for, and/or intervene in a social justice project with a community service organization. This is an active, intensive course that combines service learning with perspectives and practices from communication, health promotion, social science, and journalism; this course is designed for students committed to social activism. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 347 - Qualitative Inquiry in Communication (3 credits)

    Reviews the theoretical foundations, goals, and methods of qualitative inquiry in communication. A variety of qualitative methodologies and specific methods are discussed. Special attention is given to the methodological and ethical issues raised by different approaches to qualitative research in communication. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 348 - Family Communication (3 credits)

    Designed to develop students’ understanding of and ability to analyze various aspects of communication within families. A variety of communication contexts and issues as well as family forms in contemporary society are considered, and research on several key issues pertaining to today’s families is reviewed. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 350 - Interpersonal Communication Foundations (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Covers basic principles of interpersonal communication, which includes–but is not limited to–communicating with friends, co-workers, fellow students, and various general publics. Discussions cover general communication theories and topics such as communication and self-concept, perceptions, language and culture, nonverbal communication, conflict management, and listening. Students work on deepening their understanding of communication and on improving their communication skills. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 362 - Enticing Signs: The Semiotics of Advertisements (3 credits)

    A study of signs, sign systems, and the production of meaning in advertising messages from the perspective of the field of semiotics. A vast array of advertisements influence and affect our lives in many ways. The class looks at various aspects of this form of discourse from the standpoint of semiotic analysis and related conceptual frameworks. It considers the signifying processes that underlie advertising messages in print, electronic, and digital form.  F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 367 Q* - Political Communication (3 credits)

    (=POLI 367 ) (Prereq: POLI 201  or COMM 140 ) Examines exchange of information between citizens and between citizens and their governments. Provides students knowledge to understand political communication in the scholarly community and apply skills in the creation of political communication in the public sphere. Can serve both the student who wants to go into politics and the student who wants to understand more about public opinion, the history of political communication, and how it is used in U.S. politics. Cross-listed with POLI 367. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 373 - Organizational Media Design (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140 ) Examines a variety of preproduction and project management elements inherent to creating video and other media in an organizational setting. Through a series of small assignments, students complete the course with a finished proposal for an internal media project for an organization. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 374 - Organizational Communication Simulation (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 274 ) Students develop and apply organizational communication skills useful in a variety of professional settings, including conducting human resource training sessions, taking and conducting employment interviews, group decision making, organizational consulting, and written/oral reporting. In a larger sense, this course is about how communication functions to create and sustain organizations. Continues the study of organizational communication began in COMM 274 , but is more application-based. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 380 - Signs Among Us: The Semiotics of Culture (3 credits)

    (=IDS 380 ) A study of the signs and sign systems produced, exchanged and interpreted in contemporary culture. From toys to cuisine, from comics to video games, from plastic to astrology, the course offers critical approaches to the multiple spheres of meaning in which we move. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 390 - Storytelling Across Media (3 credits)

    This course examines strategies for effective storytelling in a variety of forms and media. Students explore the power of storytelling by producing stories with different cultural functions (e.g., to illuminate lesser known aspects of a given culture, to create awareness of a marginal culture, to inspire change or activism, etc.). Issues such as self-presentation, personal/communal identity, targeted audiences, societal/cultural contexts, and human agency are discussed. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 399 - Independent Study in Communication (1 to 3 credits)

    Designed for advanced and self-motivated students, this course allows students to conduct scholarly work in an academic area not offered in the traditional course format resulting in a document, performance, or body of work that reflects the student’s research or summarizes knowledge synthesized during a structured, sequenced order of study. Students may take a maximum of six independent study credits. No two independent studies per student may be the same topic. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 410 - Special Topics in Communication (3 credits)

    An active, intensive seminar that allows students to explore, on an advanced level, a special topic within communication. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 411 - Health and the Media (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 311 ) Emphasizes media-based health messages, focusing specifically on messages depicted through television movies, news, and the internet. Focuses on health communication campaigns, as well as the application of health communication theory and strategy to campaign messages in order to maximize message effectiveness. Intended for health care consumers, or future health care, and health communication professionals. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 412 - Interpersonal Health Communication (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 311 ) Explores the interpersonal contexts of health communication, including patient-provider communication, social support, communication through illness, family communication about health, interpersonal communication, technology, and everyday talk about health. Intended for health care consumers, or future health care and health communication professionals. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 421 - Social Media in Health Contexts (3 credits)

    (Prereq: 60 credit hours) Combines theoretical and hands-on approaches to health issues in social media. Students explore multiple social media technologies, recognize how social media can affect health and health behavior, and learn how to use social media for health promotion. Outside of class, students use social media to discuss course topics and interact with classmates. In class, students continue online discussions, and share perspectives on social media use in health contexts. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 430 - Film and Culture: Ethnographic Film (3 credits)

    Introduces ethnographic film within different cultural contexts, examined through a communication and media perspective. Explores ethnographic processes and approaches by filmmakers, and addresses challenging issues, such as ethics of representation, self-reflexivity, and the relation of time and space to culture. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 431 - Effects and Representation from Popular Films (3 credits)

    Explores the communication of identity and representation in popular movies, from audience rather than creator perspectives. Focuses on the social, political, economic, and historical contexts in which such film representations emerged and evolved, as well as misrepresentation, exploitation, and appropriation of identities in messages experienced by mainstream audiences. Film techniques are explored from audience, film criticism, and communication perspectives, as are audience uses and effects of the films.  F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 460 - Digital Video Editing (3 credits)

    (=ARTS 460 ) This course teaches the principles and art behind editing film, video, and television. It explores such topics as the terminology and language of film editing. Students begin manipulating and editing footage. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 470 - Communication and Conflict Management (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140  or permission of the instructor) Designed to explore conflict management, underlying causes of conflict, and available communication strategies for handling them. Introduces positive conflict management processes, including active listening, principle negotiation, mediation, and nonviolent direct action. Looks at conflict literature from a communicative perspective. Conducted in a lecture/simulation/seminar format; numerous in-class simulations allow students to experiment with conflict techniques and strategies in various conflict situations, such as friendship, business, multicultural, and experiential learning. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 491 - Communication Capstone: Thesis (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 275  and COMM 276 ) Students synthesize coursework previously conducted within the major, apply their knowledge and education to a significant research topic, and produce a thesis to gain an understanding of how to compose/construct a theoretically-driven study, refine their library research skills, and understand how to use proper documentation style. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 492 Q* - Communication Capstone: Project (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 275  and COMM 276 ) Students apply their knowledge and education to a significant project involving their communication research interests. The project can be external (community) or internal (within the University). Each project is outlined in a custom course syllabus with a description of the work to be completed by the student. F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 495 Q - Communication Internship (1-3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140  and COMM 274  and at least 60 credit hours) The guided internship requires 40 (for 1 credit), 80 (for 2 credits) or 120 hours (for 3 credits) of on-site work, a journal, and a final paper. This experience provides students with practical application opportunities of their knowledge and skills, introduces them to employers in their field of study and enhances networking opportunities. This course may be repeated for up to six hours or six hours may be taken concurrently with permission from the instructor.  F, S, Su.
  

  • COMM 496 - Sports Communication Internship (3 credits)

    (Prereq: COMM 140  and COMM 206  and at least 60 credit hours) Students receive professional experience and instruction in a substantial internship while working 10 hours per week with a sports communication organization. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours. F, S, Su.
  

  • LIS 338 - Games, Play and Cultures (3 credits)

    (=COMM 338 ) Games and gameplay are unique among media. Whether they are light, casual games or titles engaging with deep, thought-provoking themes and issues, each player is drawn into shaping and creating the play experience through the game’s rules and procedures. The choices of how and which creative experiences are brought about through play serve as a window into, and a means to understand, the cultures that produce and play them. While it is easy to think of “gamer culture” as a homogeneous and global category, games and gamer cultures are as nuanced and diverse as the people creating and playing them. This course focuses on the critical analysis of games in the global context as intercultural, participatory media. F, W, S, M, Su.

Communication, Languages and Cultures
  

  • CLC 385 - Screens’: Communication Systems in Global Media (3 credits)

    (=IDS 385 ) Approaches to the properties and interaction of communication systems in the phenomenon of ‘screens’ — devices with global connectivity that are rapidly transforming interpersonal and intercultural communication. Considers the origins, elements and functions of various kinds of intermodal communication as well as their scope (possibilities and limits). Topics discussed may include principles of information theory, integrated theory of communication, the notion of interface, and aspects of the semiotics of culture. F, S, Su.

Community and Business Engagement
  

  • COBE 215 Q - CoBE Consulting Practicum I (0 to 3 credits)

    (Prereq: Acceptance to the CoBE Institute and approval by Program Director) This course serves as the instructional section of the Community and Business Engagement Institute (CoBE), where CoBE Associates will meet with the CoBE Director to discuss projects, projects statuses and deadlines, and receive instruction, guidance and mentorship on defining project scopes, resolving project objectives, developing project deliverables and presenting to clients. The course is designed for freshman/sophomores CoBE Associates in the program. Students will receive additional guidance, counseling and mentorship from the CoBE Director and junior and senior CoBE Associates who have successfully passed previous sections of the CoBE Consulting Practicum. Pass/Fail grading only. This course may be repeated. F, S.
  

  • COBE 415 Q - CoBE Consulting Practicum II (0 to 3 credits)

    (Prereq: Acceptance to the CoBE Institute and approval by Program Director) This course serves as the instructional section of the Community and Business Engagement Institute (CoBE), where CoBE Associates will meet with the CoBE Director to discuss projects, projects statuses and deadlines, and receive instruction, guidance and mentorship on defining project scopes, resolving project objectives, developing project deliverables and presenting to clients. The course is designed for junior/senior CoBE Associates in the program. In addition to successfully completing course objectives, students will serve in a leadership role, providing additional guidance, counseling and mentorship to new CoBE Associates and occasionally assume the responsibility of team leader. Pass/Fail grading only. This course may be repeated. F, S.

Computing Sciences
  

  • CSCI 101 - Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web (3 credits)

    This course incorporates critical thinking as students learn about the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics include introductory computing concepts, networking basics, the Internet, utilizing Web technologies responsibly, social networking, privacy, and digital security.  F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 105 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 credits)

    (Computer Usage) A survey course that includes an emphasis on scientific data research, presentation, organization and analysis through web development, presentation software, and spreadsheets. F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 106 - Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)

    (Computer Usage) (Prereq: CSCI 105  or permission of the instructor) Advanced computer applications with emphasis on integrating and linking user software applications. This course also includes online collaboration skills, advanced e-mail concepts and internet. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 110 - Enterprise Business Applications (3 credits)

    (Prereq: Business or Computer Science majors, or permission of the instructor) A survey course designed for Business or Computer Science majors. The course focuses on business applications involving beginning and intermediate spreadsheets and presentation software. F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 111 - Programming in BASIC (Computer Usage) (3 credits)

    Computer programming in the BASIC language. F, Su.
  

  • CSCI 120 - Introduction to Web Interface Development (3 credits)

    An introduction to the design and development of interactive Web 2.0 user interfaces using client-side programming languages. Topics include layout and design for multiple screen sizes, form creation and validation, client-side DOM manipulation, coding frameworks, and interaction design best practices. F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 130 - Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits)

    (Computer Usage) Designed as a communication intensive introduction to Computer Science; provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Computer Science in areas such as machine architecture, data storage, data manipulation, operating systems, algorithms, programming languages, data structures, database structures, computational complexity, and artificial intelligence; includes a brief introduction to programming. Students will demonstrate mastery of the course materials through both written and oral assignments appropriate to a Communication Intensive course. (Communication Intensive Core Course) F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 131L - Algorithmic Thinking (1 credit)

    An introduction to algorithmic thinking, problem solving, and computing environments. F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 135 - Introduction to Programming (3 credits)

    (Students are required to have a personal notebook computer for this course) This course provides an introduction to computer programming using a dynamically typed language. Topics include algorithm development, input/output, conditional statements, loops, functions, and use of basic data structures. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 140 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design I (3 credits)

    (Computer Usage) (Students are required to have a personal notebook computer for this course) (Prereq: MATH 130 , MATH 130B , MATH 130I , MATH 131 , MATH 132 , MATH 135 , MATH 160 , MATH 160B , MATH 161  or MATH 161B ; all with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or a placement score of MATH 132, MATH 135, MATH 160)  (Coreq: CSCI 140L ) An introduction to problem solving and algorithmic design methodology using a high-level programming language. Topics include problem solving techniques; subprograms and modularity; fundamental data types and structures; flow of control statements; and file input/output. Three lecture hours per week. F, S.
  
  

  • CSCI 145 - Intermediate Programming (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 135  with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or CSCI 140 /CSCI 140L , both with a grade of ‘C’ or better) (Students are required to have a personal notebook computer for this course) This course continues the study of programming in a dynamically typed language. Topics include object-oriented development, user-defined data types, debugging, testing, and elementary distributed computing. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 150 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design II (3 credits)

    (Computer Usage) (Prereq: CSCI 140 /CSCI 140L  AND the choice of MATH 130 , MATH 130B , MATH 130I , MATH 131 , MATH 132 , MATH 135 , MATH 160 , MATH 160B , MATH 161  or MATH 161B ; all with a grade of ‘C’ or better) (Coreq: CSCI 150L ) (Students are required to have a personal notebook computer for this course) A continuation of CSCI 140 . Continued development of discipline in program design, style and expression, debugging and testing. Topics include object oriented programming and algorithm design; elementary data structures; user-defined data types, inheritance, and encapsulation. F, S, Su.
  
  

  • CSCI 170 - Ethics in Computer Science (1 credit)

    Provides real-world experiences that stimulate discussion of ethical issues in the technical work place. Topics include: ACM Code of Ethics, general moral responsibilities, privacy security, copyright and ownership agreements, computer crimes, and personal ethics. Class format presents case studies of current news events regarding computer ethics. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 207 - Programming in C++ (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) Computer programming in the C ++ language. Offered as needed.
  

  • CSCI 208 - Programming in Visual Basic (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) An introduction to programming with Visual Basic including Windows interface controls, Active X controls, and database access using Active X objects. Offered as needed.
  

  • CSCI 209 - Programming in Java (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) Students will learn to program in the Java programming language. Topics include inheritance, threads, graphics, network programming, and Web-programming. Offered as needed.
  

  • CSCI 210 - Computer Organization and Programming (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 145  or CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  and MATH 174 ) Logical basis of computer structure, machine representation of information, flow of control, instruction codes, arithmetic and logical operations, indexing, indirect addressing, input-output, sub-routines, linkages, macros. Interpretive and assembly systems, and pushdown stacks.  F.
  

  • CSCI 211 - Computer Infrastructure (3 credits)

    This course covers core computer hardware, including the relationships between components of a computer system. Software components are also introduced, including the fundamentals of the computer operating system and an introduction to virtualization systems.
  

  • CSCI 216 - Linux Fundamentals I (3 credits)

    This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of how to use a Linux operating system. Topics include accessing the command line, file manipulation, managing users and groups, file system permissions, controlling services, managing processes, configuring networking, and using package managers.  F, S.
  

  • CSCI 220 - Data Structures (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 145  or CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  and MATH 174 ) Topics include analysis of algorithms, with emphasis on computational complexity and advanced algorithms including self-adjusting trees, hashing, graphs, sorting, searching, and greedy algorithms. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 225 - Introduction to Relational Database and SQL (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 135  or CSCI 140 /CSCI 140L ) This course will provide an introduction to relational database concepts and the design of relational databases. It will also provide a thorough introduction to SQL. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 250 Q* - Information Management (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 135  or CSCI 140 /CSCI 140L ) This course covers the key aspects of information management including the acquisition, classification, storage, analysis, presentation, and archival of information. Privacy and security of information are also addressed. The course connects theoretical concepts with practice through experiential learning activities that are designed to provide students with real-world experiences related to the life cycle of information.  F, S.
  

  • CSCI 255 - Topics in Web Development (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in both CSCI 120  and CSCI 135  or permission of the instructor) This course focuses on the use of middleware (PHP) for development of dynamic web application development. The primary focus is on web-based database management system interaction for data collection, data management and data retrieval. The course also provides an introduction to ecommerce. F, S, Su.
  

  • CSCI 270 - Data Communication Systems and Networks (3 credits)

    Fundamentals of data communications, including hardware, basic components of communications, configurations, networks and applications, protocols, security, and software are discussed.  F, S.
  

  • CSCI 280 - Strategies in Problem Solving (1 credit)

    (Prereq: CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) The focus of this course is on practical problem solving in both individual and team settings. A variety of problems that require different types of solutions and algorithms will be presented, as well as problems to be solved. Students will also develop programming and teamwork techniques in a competition setting while gaining proficiency in applying a systematic approach to problem solving. Offered as needed.
  

  • CSCI 303 - Introduction to Server-side Web Application Development (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 145  or CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L ; CSCI 120 ; and CSCI 225 ; all with a grade of ‘C’ or better) A thorough introduction to development and deployment of web-based applications. Topics include middleware programming concepts, client server architecture, database access, state management, and application security. Students are expected to already have proficiency with introductory computer programming, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and SQL or other database query framework. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 310 - Introduction to Computer Architecture (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 150 , CSCI 210 , and MATH 174 ) An introduction to the fundamental aspects of a computer system’s structure and behavior; binary arithmetic, combinational logic, circuit design, instruction sets, register operations and flip-flops, control system functions, memories, interrupt structures, processors, and performance measures will be covered. S.
  

  • CSCI 311 - System Architecture (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 211  and CSCI 216 ) Introduction to the high-level architecture of computer systems and the hardware-software interface. Major design features of hardware components are discussed. Topics include instruction set architectures, processor designs, memory components, power, storage devices, device drivers, kernels, bootloaders, firmware, and partition tables. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 316 - Linux Fundamentals II (3 credits)

    (Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CSCI 216 ) A continuation of Linux Fundamentals I. Topics covered include file systems, disk partitioning, accessing network storage, SELinux, scheduled tasks, firewalls, and troubleshooting. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 330 - Systems Analysis & Software Engineering (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) A thorough introduction to requirements management, and best practices in eliciting, documenting, and verifying requirements for programming systems. Topics include writing effective use cases, constructing UML-compliant models (including class, state, and activity diagrams), specification of user interface and data layers, testing, and integration. S.
  

  • CSCI 335 - Project Management (3 credits)

    (Prereq: 12 credit hours of CSCI courses numbered 120 or above, all with a grade of ‘C’ or better) This course will cover techniques in project management based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge from the Project Management Institute. F, S.
  

  • CSCI 343 - Introduction to Mobile Application Development (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 150 /CSCI 150L  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) Course presents a thorough introduction to the design and development of applications for mobile devices. Topics include Navigation, Notifications, Graphics, User Interface Design, User Interface Development, Storage, Messaging, and Testing. S.
  

  • CSCI 350 - Organization of Programming Languages (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 220  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) Formal language concepts, statement types, control structures, compilation vs. interpretation, list processing and string manipulation languages. F.
  

  • CSCI 356 - Operating Systems (3 credits)

    (Prereq: CSCI 220  with a grade of ‘C’ or better) Basic concepts and terminology of operating systems, I/0 and interrupt structures, system structures, processor scheduling, processes and process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, and other concepts. F.
 

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