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COMM 3100 - Advanced Public Communication
This course will extend the students’ knowledge of public communication by giving them advanced practice. Emphasis will be placed on developing and demonstrating advanced presentational skills in various public speaking contexts, such as community presentations, press conferences, media interviews and persuasive speaking to hostile audiences. In addition to developing platform speaking skills, emphasis is placed on critical evaluation and the situational/historical/cultural determinants of effective discourse.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and COMM 1110
Hours:
3
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COMM 3200 - Principles of Conflict Resolution
This course examines the nature of conflict in various organizational and interpersonal contexts, surveys major theories of conflict resolution, and develops students’ abilities to apply models of conflict resolution, including mediation, negotiation, and collaborative problem solving.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3250 - Argumentation and Debate
A critical thinking based course designed to introduce students to communication involving argumentation over the controversial issues of the day. An emphasis will be on the usage of logic and evidence to back claims of the sort of advocacy and opposition that occur both in judicial and legislative processes.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3400 - Business & Professional Communication
This course focuses on practical and theoretical elements of communication in today’s culturally diverse business setting. Students will learn communication processes and basic concepts of interpersonal, group teambuilding, and organizational communication. Assignments include interviews, corporate branding, business reports, and sales presentations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100
Hours:
3
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COMM 3510 - Small Group Communication
This course offers the student principles, practice, and theory in leading and participating in small group communication. Students will study factors which affect the quality of communication processes, interpersonal and task behaviors, leadership and participation, ethical considerations, group norms and cohesiveness, decision making and conflict resolution, and group evaluation options. Students will apply principles of effective communication in various small group settings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100
Hours:
3
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COMM 3540 - Nonverbal Communication
In-depth examination of human nonverbal communication providing a balance of theory and application based on classic and contemporary research from a variety of methods and sources as well as popular literature and online contributions. Primary emphasis is given to “real world” practical application of nonverbal fundamentals used to communicate successfully in the interpersonal, professional, computer-mediated communication and educational arenas.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100
Hours:
3
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COMM 3720 - Computer Mediated Communication
This course focuses on how the increasingly media-rich world has affected communication in virtually every area of life. In this course, students will learn how to more effectively balance issues with computer mediated communication with face to face encounters. The students will explore issues regarding globalization, ease of communication, information richness, how to manage issues stemming from a continuing explosion of information, cultural issues in computer mediation communication, as well as issues of surveillance and privacy.
Hours:
3
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COMM 3730 - Social Media
Theory and practice in using social media to communicate. Evaluation of social media for effective and appropriate use by organizations and individuals. Discussion of ethical and legal issues involved in social media.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F requirements for the BA in Communication or the BS in Film & Digital Media, or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3740 - Communication Research
Overview of and practice in qualitative and quantitative research in the field of communication. Methods covered will include surveys, focus groups, content analysis, textual research, and ethnographic research and can be applied in various academic and professional communication disciplines, including journalism and public relations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and COMM 2900, or permission of instructor.
Hours:
3
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COMM 3760 - Public Relations Writing
Practice and instruction in writing public relations materials for print, audio, video, and online media. Emphasis will be placed on effective writing skills and on the various types of public relations copy.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2700 or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3780 - Public Relations Cases
Application and analysis of public relations principles within cases in business and industry, government, institutions, trades, and professions in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Students will be exposed to a series of public relations situations that permit them to develop their own solutions and approaches to problems faced in public relations practice.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2700 or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3800 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course allows students to critically examine case studies and understand how to apply complex general and special communication theory to the practice of interpersonal communication. In the course, students will not only build on skills learned earlier in COMM 1500, or interpersonal communication, but also come to understand the various explanations of how interpersonal relationships may play out as a result of various communication strategies.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1500 or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3840 - Announcing for Media
Encourages the development of on-mic and on-camera speech and performance practices appropriate for radio, television, and multimedia. Stresses the importance of the audience in delivering entertainment, information and persuasion-based content. Attention to ethical and legal issues involving announcing. Students construct a project portfolio appropriate for employment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1400
Hours:
3
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COMM 3842 - Sports Announcing
Provides students prerequisite skills to perform and produce sporting events for electronic media, with attention to the roles of play-by-play announcer, color commentator, and program producer. Emphasizes career development and demo reel / portfolio production.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900
Hours:
3
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COMM 3850 - Sports Communication
Introduction to sports communication as a practice and career. Students will learn how to tell multimedia stories about sports and will be prepared for careers in the sports communication. Strategies, ethics, diversity, and legal issues surrounding sports communication will be discussed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 1010 or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 3901 - Advanced Debate & Mediation Team
This course provides a practical competitive experience on both an intramural and intercollegiate level to students in their third and fourth years in competitive mock mediation, debate, and individual speaking events. To complete this course, students must compete in mock mediation, individual speaking events, or intercollegiate parliamentary or policy debate. This course is repeatable up to four times.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and four hours of COMM 2901
Hours:
1
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COMM 4013 - Public Opinion & Leadership
This course explores how public opinion influences, and is influenced by, political leadership in the public sphere. Topics include the histories of the field of public relations and the concept of “public opinion”; qualitative and quantitative research methods in the study and measurement of public opinion; case studies in the use of public opinion research; case studies in the manipulation of public opinion, with a focus on the modern US presidency; and the relationship between the public, the media, and government officials.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division coursework
Hours:
3
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COMM 4040 - Persuasion & Argumentation
This course focuses on how persuasion and the arguments that constitute persuasion operate in our organizational and globalized world. Persuasion will be examined within the contexts of corporations, public service entities, public speaking occasions, and interpersonal relationships. This study takes place in the larger context of an information-intensive, globalized world. Students will learn argumentation within the contexts of both winning arguments and within the contexts of managing conflict through means such as conflict resolution and mediation.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3250
Hours:
3
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COMM 4100 - Organizational Communication
This course explores organizations from the perspectives of historical, cultural, and contemporary communication theories and practices and their practical application to real life and case studies. A continuing focus will be organizational leadership communication skills development, both verbal and nonverbal.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of at least fifteen (15) hours of 3000 or 4000-level COMM courses, or Instructor approval
Hours:
3
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COMM 4200 - Leadership Communication
This course focuses on communication competence in leadership. In this class, students will learn the purposes, strategies, structures, and language of leadership. As well, students will gain knowledge of the role communication plays in the various types of leadership students will experience and enact during the course of their lives. Finally, students will both learn and practice the skills needed for effective leadership in a number of different organizational, cultural and corporate settings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of at least fifteen (15) hours of 3000- or 4000-level COMM courses
Hours:
3
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COMM 4300 - Media Law & Ethics
Study of the history and effects of media law and regulation in the United States. Discussion of the First Amendment, libel, privacy, Freedom of Information, copyright, pornography, obscenity, commercial speech, the FCC, and ethical issues involving law and regulation of the media. Focus on the legal system and legal research.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900 or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 4400 - The Rhetoric of Leadership
This course is a critical examination of rhetorical strategies used by leaders in public discourse. Emphasis will include the study of rhetorical criticism and its use to deconstruct select historical and contemporary speeches and other message formats from leaders. Application of rhetorical analysis methods to leadership discourse will be explored in diverse sources such as organizations, politics, social, environmental and protest groups, religion, and popular culture.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1110 or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 4590 - Topics in Communication
This course offers instruction in special interest communication topics that are not covered by courses currently in the catalog. COMM 4590 courses may include topics in any communication concentration area, including organizational leadership, public relations, or journalism. Sections of COMM 4590 are offered in response to student demand or to capitalize on faculty research and expertise. This course may be taken twice under different topics for a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all Area F courses for the B.A. in Communication
Hours:
3
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COMM 4600 - Training Methods in Communication
This course is designed to introduce principles and concepts useful in the design and delivery of communication-based training programs. These training programs may be delivered in organizational/business and/or academic environments. The course is oriented for those individuals who are planning to enter careers which involve a human resource development and training focus. The course, however, may also be valuable for individuals already in specialized work roles (e.g., technical specialists, communication consultants, personnel directors, volunteer coordinators, educators, etc.) who are asked to do training and consulting, but have a limited prior experience or a limited training methods knowledge base to call upon.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and COMM 1110, or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 4700 - Public Relations Campaigns
A service-learning course in which students will work as a team to research, design, and develop a public relations campaign for a local non-profit group. The course is designed to combine theoretical and practical applications of strategic communication and to build on prerequisite public relations classes.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3760
Hours:
3
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COMM 4710 - Crisis Communication
This course focuses on crisis communication and management, emphasizing practical application of theories, strategies, and tactics from a public relations perspective. Students will be able to understand the theories of crisis communion, critically analyze crisis communication case studies, and learn to utilize crisis communication and management strategies for detection, prevention, preparation, containment, and recovery.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 2700 and COMM 3760
Hours:
3
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COMM 4800 - Communication & Media Theory
This course looks at both traditional and modern communication theories, defining theory as “why” explanations of contemporary communication phenomena. The course will provide a broad overview for students on both general communication theories that claim to apply to all communication phenomena, and special communication theories that apply to one type of communication. The course will strike a balance between theories that apply to one on one, interpersonal, and face to face communication and those that apply to computer mediated and mediated communication which occurs in an increasingly information-intensive and media rich world.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 30 hours of 3000- or 4000- level COMM, JOUR, or MDST courses
Hours:
3
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COMM 4900 - Senior Capstone
The senior capstone is a final project intended to integrate material covered in previous courses and provide an in-depth exploration of a topic of special interest or career relevance to the student. The capstone project may be scholarly or creative in nature, but will culminate in a presentation of the student’s work to a panel of CMSJ faculty. Students work closely with a supervising faculty member to develop the thesis or creative project.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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COMM 4901 - Practicum
This course is designed to give third- and fourth-year students applied experience in a specific aspect of organization communication and leadership, multimedia journalism, broadcast, or film and digital video production. This course will be conducted as a practicum, allowing students to exercise and develop skills in their chosen concentration area. Secondary Education majors may use this course to acquire the professional experience necessary to become certified to teach Broadcast and Video Production at the secondary level. This course may be repeated up to four times.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hours:
1
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COMM 4951 - Communication Internship
This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to organizational leadership, public relations, or some other area of communication studies. The student’s advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of fewer than 7 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hours:
1
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COMM 4952 - Communication Internship
This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to organizational leadership, public relations, or some other area of communication studies. The student’s advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 7 and 12 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hours:
2
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COMM 4953 - Communication Internship
This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to organizational leadership, public relations, or some other area of communication studies. The student’s advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 13 and 20 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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COOP 2000 - Cooperative Education Work Experience
A part-time specialized work and study program whereby students may work cooperatively with employers while pursuing academic studies. This parallel arrangement must be a planned, structured experience which enhances the student’s career interests and integrates hands-on experience in a chosen field. Students must register with the Office of Placement Service and Cooperative Education to secure the appropriate documentation and must have approval of their academic department. Students are required to participate in a work-site evaluative process and complete any assignments designated.
Hours:
0
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COOP 3000 - Cooperative Education Work Experience
A full-time specialized work and study program integrated with the student’s academic program and career interests. Before starting a work experience program, the student must meet eligibility requirements, must be registered with the Office of Placement Services and Cooperative Education, must have the appropriate documentation, and must have the approval of the sponsoring academic department. The student is required to participate in a work-site evaluative process and complete any assignments designated.
Hours:
0
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CRJU 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course is an overview of the criminal justice system, its history, philosophical background, constitutional limitations, and the processes for achieving its goals. Each of the major divisions (police, courts, and corrections) will be examined for its contributions, assumptions, and interrelations. Also included are the contemporary trends in the system on the local and national levels. Must pass with a grade of C or higher.
Hours:
3
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CRJU 2000 - Introduction to Criminal Law
This course examines both the substantive criminal law and the procedures for its implementation. It will concentrate on the historical developments and contemporary forms of criminal definitions. This course will also deal with the more abstract concepts of responsibility and limitations on prosecutions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 2002 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
This course will introduce the student to issues and concepts associated with American policing. The purpose of the course is to discuss the characteristics and operational missions of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Special emphasis is placed on historical influences and the conflicting roles with which the profession has struggled. Must pass with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3010 - Criminal Procedures
This course focuses on the fourth, fifth, sixth and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Emphasis is on police searches and seizures as regulated by the 4th amendment. Students will read opinions of the Supreme Court and discuss the impact of those decisions on the balance between individual privacy and societal interests.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3310 - Juvenile Justice
This course is an overview of the juvenile justice system in America. It will explore causation, processing and rehabilitative programs in the juvenile justice field from both historical and practical perspectives. Emphasis will also be placed on ethical and legal issues that are relevant to the processing of juvenile offenders.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3311 - Corrections
This course acquaints students with the philosophy, processes, problems and issues in corrections, historically and in contemporary America.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3312 - Criminology
This course explores criminological theory and its policy implications from the late 18th century to the present. Emphasis is on social and social psychological explanations of criminality, such as differential association, anomie, labeling, and social control.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3601 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
This is an introductory research methods course whose purpose is to familiarize students with the language, important concepts, and processes of social science research. Students will acquire skills for understanding and critiquing research, designing a research project, collecting and coding data, and performing elementary computer data analysis.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher and MATH 1401
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3602 - Statistics for Social Sciences
The purpose of this course is to provide an intuitive and computational orientation to the typical statistics that social science professionals encounter. This course presents the foundations of descriptive and inferential statistics, with a concentration on those specific procedures likely to be utilized by practicing social scientists, and a brief overview of multivariate techniques likely to be found in social science publications and research reports. Students will acquire skills for performing both elementary and advanced (computerized) statistical analysis, as well as interpreting and presenting statistical results.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CRJU 1100 and either CRJU 3601 or POLS 3601, all with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3721 - Introduction to Intelligence
This course provides an introduction to intelligence studies. In this course students will focus upon the history of intelligence and how intelligence is used to meet national security objectives. This course is cross-listed with POLS 3721.
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3722 - Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis
This course is an introduction to areas of research, critical thinking, analysis, and production and presentation of intelligence. This course is cross-listed with POLS 3722.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 3721 or POLS 3721
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3723 - The Intelligence Cycle and Collection
This course outlines the processes and policies involved in producing intelligence through a detailed analysis of the intelligence cycle, collection assets and collection planning. This course is cross-listed with POLS 3723.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 3721 or POLS 3721
Hours:
3
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CRJU 3724 - U.S. Intelligence Community
This course provides an in-depth study of the structure, strategies, and policies of the U.S. intelligence community. This course is cross-listed with POLS 3724.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 3721 or POLS 3721
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4000 - Criminal Investigations
This course introduces investigation methodology and includes the theory of investigation as conducted at the scene of the crime, collection and preservation of evidence, the use of informants, techniques of surveillance and presentation of cases in court.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4001 - Contemporary Issues in Policing
The course explores contemporary critical issues in policing. The course will address legal, constitutional,and ethical issues in the day-to-day activities of public safety officers.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4001L - Contemporary Issues in Policing Lab
The UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA) and Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) Defensive tactics lab is a 40-hour lab that provides PSA basic mandate recruits with the special defensive tactic skills that are required for demanding law enforcement situations. This course will provide PSA students with additional training in control and restraint techniques, use of personal weapons, ground fighting, and handcuffing techniques. Given a practical exercise or case scenario(s) using the following criteria, evaluate person(s) as an immediate deadly force threat, use judgment as to when to draw a weapon, cover a suspect, and/or use the weapon while utilizing a safe position, providing verbal direction to the suspect and using available cover. Participants will learn basic self-defense tactics for all levels of resistance used if attacked in the line of duty. They also receive training in Physiological Responses to Stress, Pain Compliance Techniques, Weapon Retention and Disarming Stances and Blocks, Impact and Stunning Blows, Handcuffing, and Ground Fighting Techniques. The PSA students receive certifications in and are exposed to TASER, ASP Baton, and OC Spray.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Public Safety Academy
Hours:
0
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CRJU 4002 - Drug Identification & Investigation
The course is to provide a basic orientation, conceptual framework, and technical vocabulary for the study of illicit drugs. The course will introduce the subject of drug abuse, estimate the extent of the problem, and examine the relationship between drug use and crime. The course provides students with a proper grounding in the pharmacological, sociological, and criminal dimensions of the drug problem. The history of drug legislation in the United States, international and domestic drug trafficking, and drug law enforcement are examined.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4004 - Criminal Forensics I
This course provides an introduction to the problems and techniques of scientific investigations in the criminal field. Emphasis will be placed on familiarizing the student with the role of science and technology in modern law enforcement.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4005 - Criminal Forensics II
This course will examine concepts, field-tested techniques and procedures, and technical information concerning crime scene investigation. Special attention will be given to the various forensic laboratory disciplines and their respective practitioners. Focus on the initial responding officer and duties of the investigator, and on various types of crime scenes will be emphasized.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CRJU 1100 and CRJU 4004 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4008 - Death Investigation
This course will introduce the student to various investigative methods utilized in general death investigation as well as specific investigations involving suicides, accidents, and homicides. The purpose of the course is to explore the nature of death investigation in the United States and the methods employed by the personnel and agencies tasked with resolving cases involving death. Special attention will be given to intra- and inter-agency relationships as well as the scientific tools used in processing death investigation cases.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4008L - Death Investigation Lab
The UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA) and Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) CPR/First Aid lab is an 8-hour lab that provides PSA basic mandate recruits with the special CPR skills that are required for law enforcement emergency medical situations. This lab covers first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them and how to perform lifesaving skills. The skills learned in this course will help you recognize cardiac arrest, get emergency care on the way quickly, and help a person until EMS arrives.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Public Safety Academy
Hours:
0
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CRJU 4009 - Police Patrol and Traffic Investigation
This course will provide students enrolled in the POST program an understanding of the techniques and methods used in police patrol, traffic enforcement and accident investigations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 and active member of the POST program
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4009L - Police Patrol and Traffic Investigation Lab
The UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA) and Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) lab is a 40-hour driver-training program that provides basic mandate recruits with the special driving skills required to operate a vehicle under very demanding police patrol conditions. Students receive classroom and hands-on driver training in two phases. Phase one instruction includes training in controlled braking, curved and straight backing up, serpentine, diablo skid vehicle, turns, parallel parking, crash avoidance techniques and precision driving skills. PSA students drive a specially prepared course, both before and after receiving instruction. The last day of EVOC is on the rural pursuit course. This exercise puts each of the students in a simulated pursuit-driving situation where they pursue EVOC instructors under controlled conditions. The students are required to perform divided attention tasks, such as two-way radio communication while avoiding any possible hazardous situations during the pursuit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Public Safety Academy
Hours:
0
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CRJU 4107 - Victim Issues
This course provides an examination of the interrelationships between victims and offenders. Topics include patterns of victimization, both historically and demographically. The issues associated with governmental strategies for victim assistance and compensation will also be examined.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4110 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
This course is a study of morality and ethical systems and their application to the ethical dilemma encountered by the American criminal justice system. Emphasis will be given to Deontological and Teleological perspectives on policy and decision making in the law enforcement, legal, and correctional systems.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4111 - Evidence
This course is an intensive study and analysis of the rules of evidence as they apply to criminal cases. Particular emphasis will be placed on burden of proof and hearsay evidence, as well as the principles of exclusion and selection.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4200 - Community-Based Corrections
This course is an exploration into historical and contemporary approaches to correctional treatment and rehabilitation in lieu of incarceration. The course examines the rationale for community-based alternatives; current programs and applications; issues and problems surrounding such programs and applications; and their effectiveness in the correctional process.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CRJU 1100 and CRJU 3311 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4205 - Crime Analysis
This course introduces the student to the nature and practice of crime analysis as a means to prevent and reduce crime. The course will focus on the fundamentals of crime analysis and an introduction to crime mapping. Throughout the course, students will examine concepts, theories, practices, data and analysis techniques associated with the field of crime analysis for law enforcement. Students will learn foundational skills in spatial analysis and crime mapping. Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and analyze crime patterns. In addition to practical work with GIS, the course will address underlying spatial theories of crime as well as available data sources for exploring relationships such as Census data and other sources of socioeconomic and criminal justice related data. Additional topics that will be covered include understanding criminal behavior, behavioral geography, linking crimes, forecasting, and prediction.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4310 - Criminal Typologies
This course examines the offender characteristics and behavior patterns of individuals who commit crimes of interpersonal violence and/or sexual assault. Emphasis will be upon the motivational beliefs of the offenders, and how these beliefs influence the manner in which they select victims and carry out their attacks. The offenses of sexual homicide, mass murder, workplace violence, serial rape, child molestation, armed robbery and similar crimes will be the primary focus of the research and discussion in this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4315 - Rural Crime and Justice
This course is designed to provide an overview of issues related to rural crime and the function of criminal justice agencies in rural areas. Topics for discussion include trends in rural crime, an assessment of rural policing, and the function of courts and correctional systems in rural areas.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4325 - Homeland Security
This course is a study of how federal, state, local, private, and other organizational entities are involved in homeland security. It addresses the evolution of homeland security from early to modern times with an emphasis on the emerging homeland security structure, culture, and organization. Students will evaluate contemporary homeland security issues and policies, and critically compare and contrast them. Additional topics include emergency management, national and international laws that impact homeland security, the protection of civil liberties, the bureaucracy of managing homeland security, and the modern threat of cyber, international and domestic terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4335 - Criminal Procedure
This course focuses on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Emphasis is on police searches and seizures as regulated by the 4th Amendment. Students will read opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court and discuss the impact of those decisions on the balance between individual privacy and societal interests.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4345 - Constitutional Rights and the Criminal Justice System
This course is an introduction to Constitutional rights within the framework of the criminal justice system. The course will present a broad-based analysis of the balance between the needs of society, as reflected in the criminal justice system, and the individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment for those suspected, arrested, prosecuted, and convicted of criminal offenses.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4350 - Family Violence
This course provides an interdisciplinary examination of the main areas of family violence: spousal abuse, child abuse, sibling violence, etc. Research in the field will be reviewed for factors related to causation and prevention.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4360 - Organized Crime
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the problem of organized crime in both the United States and on the international stage. The course will examine the origins organized crime, its history, and its relationship to other social institutions and components of the criminal justice system. The structure of organized crime and the various business of organized crime will be studied. Students will examine many of the new emerging organized crime groups and how the criminal justice system has responded to organized crime. The course will examine academic research in the area of organized crime as well as how organized crime groups have been portrayed in popular Hollywood films.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4400 - Legal Liabilities of Criminal Justice Personnel
This course provides an examination of the liability issues that confront criminal justice professionals in the performance of their duties.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4400L - Legal Liabilities of Criminal Justice Personnel Lab
The UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA) and Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) firearms lab is designed to give PSA students firearms knowledge, information and tactical skills. The firearms lab also offers a wide variety of training to broaden an officer’s skill level with pistols, shotguns and rifles. The firearms lab builds and improves PSA students’ knowledge, skill level and confidence in their ability to properly shoot their weapons. The lab delivers an intense and challenging training course that provides the PSA student with the critical skills necessary to conduct individual patrol operations as well as responding to tense and rapidly evolving high-risk events. The firearms lab teaches Judgmental Use of Force and Officer Survival Patrol techniques. POST sets minimum standards for training. The PSA lab exceeds those minimum standards under (O.C.G.A. 35-8-16).
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Public Safety Academy
Hours:
0
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CRJU 4440 - Criminal Justice Administration
The course includes an overview of management and administration in criminal justice agencies. The course examines organizational structure, communication, leadership, motivation, employee evaluation and supervision as well as external environmental demands and situations. There is an emphasis on the role of the criminal justice administrator in policy formulation and program development.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4530 - Cybercrime and Digital Evidence
In this course, students will focus on learning tools, techniques, and procedures for detecting cybercrime and analyzing collected data related to prior and ongoing cyber offenses. The focus will be on forensic approaches that preserve the legal value of the collected evidence. The overarching objectives for students are to perform an investigation using digital forensic techniques that can stand up in a court of law, and also to gain a broad understanding of the domain of digital forensic science.
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4590 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
This course will be an in-depth examination of a specialized topic in the criminal justice field. The content and requirements of this course will vary depending on the instructor and the subject of the course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4722 - Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
This course is an introduction to the threat posed by terrorism and focuses on how the U.S. intelligence community and other governmental agencies have reacted to the threat through the establishment of an array of counterterrorist programs. This course is cross-listed with POLS 4722.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 3721 or POLS 3721
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4723 - Intelligence Support for Homeland Security
The course discusses intelligence requirements and support needed by the United States to provide Homeland Security to the country. This course is cross-listed with POLS 4723.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 3721 or POLS 3721
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4724 - Special Topics in Intelligence Studies
The content and requirements of this course will vary depending on the instructor and the subject of the course. This course is cross-listed with POLS 4724.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CRJU 3721 or POLS 3721
Hours:
3
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CRJU 4850 - Criminal Justice Internship
Students will be assigned to a law enforcement or related agency to work a minimum of 320 hours. A student must have completed all of Area F, CRJU 3002, and 18 hours of CRJU coursework prior to enrollment in this course. As part of the course requirements students will prepare a “capstone” paper integrating their work and class experiences.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: All Area F requirements with grades of C or higher, CRJU 3601, and 18 hours total CRJU coursework
Hours:
12
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CSCI 1200 - Technology and Learning
An introductory course in computers and computing for teacher education majors at all levels. The course includes an overview of current computer technology, hands-on experiences with multimedia applications for instructional delivery, exploration of distance learning and internet resources, and integration of software into the instructional process.
Hours:
3
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CSCI 1250 - Information Technologies
An introductory course to methods of information retrieval, processing and presentation. It provides an overview of computer hardware and application software used for on-line search, creating spreadsheets, as well as tools for managing content on the web and in the cloud. The course emphasizes analytical thinking, and teaches problem solving skills through an introduction to basic programming structures such as selection and loops.
Hours:
3
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CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I
This course will cultivate critical thinking skills by presenting computer science as problem solving discipline with emphasis in: fundamentals of computer science, algorithm development, coding, debugging and documentation of programs. The course will also include hands-on activities through assigned programming work.
Hours:
4
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CSCI 1302 - Computer Science II
This course is a continuation of CSCI 1301. It extends the discussion of object-oriented programming to include interface, event handling, graphical user interface, exception handling, streams, recursion, searching and sorting. The course will have a strong lab component.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
4
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CSCI 1371 - Computing for Scientists and Engineers
Foundations of computing with an introduction to design and analysis of algorithms and an introduction to design and construction of programs for scientific and engineering problem-solving.
Hours:
4
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CSCI 1411 - Script Programming
This course is designed to engage students in hands-on activities through assigned script programming tasks. Three popular scripting languages will be explored: Bash, Python, and PowerShell. Concepts such as functions, pipeline parallelization, flow controls (such as if-then, switch, for loop, for each, do-while), operator chaining, lists and dictionaries, and regular expressions will be discussed. Using the scripting languages students are expected to automate administrative tasks, debug and customize applications, and develop simple utilities. The course will also explore ways to extend popular open-source security tools.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 2150 - Computer Ethics and Social Issues
This course introduces the student to the social impact of computers and software. Topics include professional responsibilities related to copyright, software protection, security, and privacy.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher (may be taken concurrently). Non-Computer Science majors may take CSCI 1371 with a grade of C or higher (may be taken concurrently).
Hours:
3
Notes:
This course is part of Area F requirements for all CS majors.
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CSCI 2220 - Numerical Analysis and Computing
This course exposes students to the development, analysis and application of basic numerical algorithms. Topics include solutions of non-linear equations, interpolation, solutions of algebraic linear systems, numerical differentiation and integration, and approximation.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CSCI 1302, MATH 1450, and MATH 2510
Hours:
4
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CSCI 2520 - Discrete Structures and Computing
An advanced course in Discrete Mathematics from a Computer Science perspective (includes content not covered in Discrete Mathematics I). The objective of this course is to fulfill the theoretical needs for Computer Science majors. Topics include complexity of algorithms, number theory, counting techniques and probability theory, relations, induction, and introduction to automaton.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 2510
Hours:
4
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CSCI 2700 - Object Oriented Systems
In this course the students will be introduced to the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming as a means of problem solving. The topics include classes, objects, modeling techniques, inheritance, abstract data types, information hiding, polymorphism, modularity, messages, and reusability.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 2901 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Course proceeds by arrangement with the instructor. A written proposal for the study filed with the supervising instructor is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CSCI 1301 and CSCI 1302 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
1
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CSCI 2902 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Course proceeds by arrangement with the instructor. A written proposal for the study filed with the supervising instructor is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CSCI 1301 and CSCI 1302 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
2
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CSCI 2903 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Course proceeds by arrangement with the instructor. A written proposal for the study filed with the supervising instructor is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CSCI 1301 and CSCI 1302 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3000 - Web Programming
An introduction to various techniques in client- and server- side scripting; the topics include dynamic web pages, CGI, interpreted vs. compiled code and server-side includes. The course also covers recent trends in world wide web standards electronic commerce applications and web services. It may cover the setup of web servers, and web-based database applications. The course requires a substantial amount of programming.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3050 - Information Security
An introduction to information systems security issues; topics include threats, vulnerabilities, controls, encryption and risk assessment. The course also covers security, computer crime & threats to privacy. The course requires some programming.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000, with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3100 - Computer Organization/Architecture
The course covers both the organizational and architectural levels of computer systems. The topics of the course include instruction sets, addressing, microprogramming, memory, I/O interrupts and data paths. Microcomputers, multiprocessors, pipeline computers, supercomputers, CISC and RISC architectures will also be covered.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3200 - Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms
The course covers data structures and basic algorithms. Topics include sorting, searching, hashing, tree structures, and priority queues. Complexity analysis of algorithms, and data structures is introduced as a system-independent performance measure. The course provides an introduction to tractability, and algorithm design.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3250 - Computer Security
This course covers several security topics pertaining to real-life systems currently deployed and commonly used in the Internet computing environment. Materials covered include program security issues, database security issues, and operating systems security issues.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3300 - Software Engineering
This course covers the fundamentals of software engineering principles to support software requirements, design, coding, and testing. The course will include a capstone project providing students the opportunity to practice the different phases of software development.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 or CSCI 3410 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3350 - Computer Forensics
Topics include file types (text, image, compressed, encrypted), operating systems basics, discovery of digital evidence, computer forensic tools, network basics, network tracing, network log files, network sniffing/trapping, legal issues, case studies, and computer forensics procedures.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3410 - Databases
This course covers the fundamental analysis and design techniques of database systems. Topics include an introduction to database systems, conceptual data modeling and database design, the relational data model and SQL, database programming techniques, database design theory and normalization, and selected topics in advanced databases.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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CSCI 3450 - Intelligent Systems
Fundamentals and applications of intelligent systems and biologically inspired algorithms such as neural networks, evolutionary/genetic algorithms, swarm optimization and fuzzy systems. Focus on theory and application of solving complex applications with a combination of these technologies.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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