Apr 30, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • CSCI 3510 - Networking and Communications


    Introduction to communication networks. Topics include: communications technologies; communication protocols; representative network types such as LANs, WANs, cellular wireless networks, wireless LANs, wireless ad hoc networks and wireless sensor networks, and mobile communication systems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3550 - Management of Information Security


    The course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of information security management that are commonly used by organizations. Topics include access control; communication security; risk management and business continuity planning; policy and standards, computer architecture and system security; security laws and regulations; application program security; and computer operation security.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3600 - Computer Graphics


    The main focus of this course is to provide an introduction to interactive computer graphics. A large component of the class will consist of writing a large-scale graphics program using a high-level language. Topics include machine- independent graphics, graphics standards, a survey of applications, use of graphics libraries, output devices, appropriate data structures, and mathematical manipulation of graphical objects.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3660 - Mobile Application Development


    This project-oriented course examines the principles of mobile application design and development. Topics will include user interface design; input methods; data handling; network techniques; and advanced topics such as GPS and motion sensing. Students are expected to develop a professional-quality mobile application. Projects will be deployed in real-world applications.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3710 - Advanced Programming


    A programming course that studies the construction of real-world programs – programs that robustly interact with their users and with their computing environment. Using a high-level language of the instructor’s choice, this course covers concurrency, graphics, user interfaces, and network programming. The course emphasizes large-scale programming and program correctness.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3800 - Introduction to UNIX


    A survey of UNIX commands, file systems, shells, basic scripting, and applications. The course involves hands-on programming and laboratory exercises.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3900 - Selected Topics


    Advanced topics in a special area of computer science.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • CSCI 3900A - Selected Topics


    Hours:
    1



  
  • CSCI 3900B - Selected Topics


    Hours:
    2



  
  • CSCI 3900C - Selected Topics


    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4100 - Operating Systems and File Organization


    This course provides an introduction to operating system concepts and file organization. Topics include processes, process coordination and synchronization, physical and virtual memory management, CPU scheduling, concurrent processes, and comparison of some operating systems. File systems and file organization are also covered.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3100 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4200 - Programming Languages


    This course provides a comparative study of programming language features including data types, control structures, implementation of function calls, and run time storage management. It covers the formal definition of languages and introduces various methods of translation. Less common languages and recent trends are also discussed.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4250 - Reverse Engineering


    The discipline of reverse engineering provides the ability to deduce the design of a software component, to determine how something works, discover data used by software, and to aid in the analysis of software via disassembly and/or decompilation. The ability to understand software of unknown origin or software for which source code is unavailable is a critical skill within the cyber operations field. Use cases include malware analysis and auditing of closed source software. Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the following courses: CYBR 4250 or CSCI 4250.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CIS 3000, CSCI 3100, or CSCI 3250 (any may be taken concurrently)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4300 - Theory of Computation


    This course introduces the theory of computability, automata, and formal languages. Topics include regular expressions, context-free and context-sensitive grammars, Turing machines, recursive functions, lambda calculus, and undecidable problems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 4200 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4350 - Design/Analysis of Algorithms


    Techniques for designing efficient algorithms; analysis of time- and space- complexity of algorithms; lower bound arguments; algorithms for sorting, selection, graphs and string matching. An examination of various algorithmic designs, such as greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer algorithms and dynamic programming algorithms.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4400 - Advanced Software Engineering


    This course is the continuation of CSCI 3300, Software Engineering. Topics include maintenance of an existing medium-size project, software prototypes, software project and process management, requirements traceability, software architectures, verification and validation of code and non-code artifacts, use of appropriate tools for project management, configuration and change management, and defect tracking.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4450 - Secure Software Development


    The goal of this course is to enable students understand and apply software methodologies needed in order to develop software that is dependable, trustworthy, survivable, and resilient to attacks. This course incorporates security practices – authentication, authorization, confidentiality, auditing into the lifecycle of the software development from requirements to design, and implementation to testing and deployment. This course provides students with a foundation of secure software development by applying security principles to software engineering lifecycle. Students will learn practical secure software development skills. Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the following courses: CYBR 4450 or CSCI 4450.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CIS 3000, CSCI 3000, or CSCI 3300

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4500 - Data Communications


    This course covers fundamentals of computer and data communication in some detail. Topics include data transmission protocols and architecture, guided and unguided transmission media, data encoding techniques, data communication interfaces, data link controls, multiplexing, and local area networks. It also covers the Open System Interconnection model.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4600 - Parallel Processing


    The course illustrates how parallelism can yield significant speed-up in comparison with sequential execution. Topics include concurrency and synchronization, architectural support, programming language constructs for parallel computing, parallel algorithms and complexity, load balancing, and scheduling. Different parallel architectures (e.g. MIMD, SIMD, and array processors) will also be included.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 4100 and CSCI 4200 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4650 - Network Security


    The course covers IP security, in-depth treatment of authentication, email security, web security, network management security, intruders, malicious software, firewall, etc. This course covers those topics with in-depth technical treatment.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4700 - Human-Computer Interaction


    Techniques for effective GUI (graphical user interface) and HCI (human computer interface) design. Major topics include objectives of the GUI/HCI interface, the GUI design process, objects and actions, elements of an interface, manipulating objects, and HCI concepts and techniques.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor permission

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4750 - Data Modeling


    This course is a continuation of the topics introduced in CSCI 3400. It covers advanced database topics such as database languages, security issues, transaction management, query processing, distributed DBMSs, object- oriented DBMSs, Web technology and data warehousing.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3410 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4800 - Artificial Intelligence


    The course teaches fundamental of artificial intelligence. The topics include expert systems, natural languages, robotics, planning, speech and vision.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4810 - Digital Information Processing


    The course offers an introduction to information discovery from including but not limited to text, sound, images, videos, business data, as well as chemical and biological sequences. Students will develop an understanding of digital information processing (DIP) theories, and obtain hands-on experience in using and implementing fundamental DIP algorithms. It covers topics on discrete-time linear systems, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, time-to-frequency and frequency-to-time transforms, digital filter design, and spectral analysis.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CSCI 1371

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4830 - Cloud Computing Security


    The advent of services that cloud computing can provide continues to grow across various businesses and in many domains. Students will be exposed to the current practices in cloud computing security issues. Topics may include cloud computing service and deployment models, the role of virtualization in cloud security, cloud security reference architectures, application and data security in the cloud, cloud attack and prevention method, risk management in the cloud, compliance and audit management, encryption in the cloud, cloud design patterns, and cloud identity management. Course work may include homework assignments, research paper presentations, and labs that will provide exposure to major cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine (GCE), etc.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4840 - Machine Learning


    Machine learning is now incredibly fast growing, with its applications ranging from business intelligence to homeland security, from analyzing medical images to monitoring aging bridges, from self-driving automobiles to astrophysics, etc. This course is an introduction to the fundamental and modern machine learning techniques. Students will learn the concepts of machine learning algorithms and gain hands-on experience in applying them to solve various data analysis problems. It is valuable to students who are interested in robotic vision, engineering, data science and intelligent computing applications. Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the following courses: CYBR 4850 or CSCI 4840.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: MATH 1450 and either CSCI 1301 or CSCI 1371 (for non-Computer Science majors), all with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4860 - Bioinformatics


    An introduction to the application of mathematical/ statistical algorithms and computer technology to the annotation and comparison of nucleotide and amino acid sequences from DNA, RNA and proteins. Instructors from several disciplines will present background knowledge of genetics, genomics and proteomics, as well as explanations of algorithms and their formulation and application, including the use of Unix systems and Perl programming language. Emphasis on problem solving.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1301 and CSCI 1302 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4880 - Application of Machine Learning to Computer Security


    The rapid increase in the rate of new cyber-attacks has made machine-learning-based techniques a critical component in detecting security threats. The goal of this course is to give students a broad understanding of techniques from machine learning and their application to computer security problems and issues. The course covers various applications of machine learning in computer security. Topics to be covered include an overview of computer security, data and preprocessing, supervised and unsupervised learning, malware detection, intrusion detection, web and email security, and phishing detection.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4900 - Independent Study


    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Topics covered will include areas not regularly offered as part of the program. May be repeated for credit.

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • CSCI 4900A - Independent Study


    Hours:
    1



  
  • CSCI 4900B - Independent Study


    Hours:
    2



  
  • CSCI 4900C - Independent Study


    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4906 - Cooperative Program in Computer Science


    The co-op course is designed to bridge the gap between the academic environment and the professional environment. Co-ops provide an opportunity for students to link theory with practice in a non-academic setting and provide practical, real-world experiences which cannot be simulated in the classroom. Students will have an opportunity to experience the working world, solidify career goals, test career choices, build professional networks, and gain a better understanding of employer expectations and a clearer sense of what they still need to learn. Co-op courses will be graded according to the following grading system: satisfactory/unsatisfactory. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Department Head approval and either CSCI 1250 or CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    6



  
  • CSCI 4910A - Internship in Computer Science


    Hands-on experience in the area of computer science working in a business or organization. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 (may be taken concurrently)

    Hours:
    1



  
  • CSCI 4910B - Internship in Computer Science


    Hands-on experience in the area of computer science working in a business or organization. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 (may be taken concurrently)

    Hours:
    2



  
  • CSCI 4910C - Internship in Computer Science


    The internship course is designed to bridge the gap between the academic environment and the professional environment. Internships provide an opportunity for students to link theory with practice in a nonacademic setting and provide practical, real-world experiences which cannot be simulated in the classroom. Students will have an opportunity to experience the working world, solidify career goals, test possible career choices, build professional networks, and gain a better understanding of employer expectations and a clearer sense of what they still need to learn.

    The following restrictions apply: A student who is currently employed may not seek internship credit with the same employer. A student cannot receive retroactive academic credit for a past internship experience. Prerequisites are enforced for the internship course and cannot be taken simultaneously with the internship course unless expressly stated as a corequisite.

    Proposed internship experiences and internship responsibilities must be approved in advance by your Department Head. The credit worthiness of an internship will be judged by whether the duties, activities and skills/knowledge required for the internship closely approach those of a practicing business professional. The approval process takes time. Students must apply for academic credit well in advance of registration deadlines. The process requires the student to submit a typed internship description from the employer detailing substantial responsibilities. Finally, the internship must result in a minimum of 120 verifiable work hours.

    Internship courses will be graded according to the following grading system: satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4912 - Cooperative Program in Computer Science


    The co-op course is designed to bridge the gap between the academic environment and the professional environment. Co-ops provide an opportunity for students to link theory with practice in a non-academic setting and provide practical, real-world experiences which cannot be simulated in the classroom. Students will have an opportunity to experience the working world, solidify career goals, test career choices, build professional networks, and gain a better understanding of employer expectations and a clearer sense of what they still need to learn. Co-op courses will be graded according to the following grading system: satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Department Head approval and either CSCI 1250 or CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    12



  
  • CSCI 4950 - Senior Project


    This course is designed for Computer Science majors who are within one semester of graduation. It is a capstone course integrating the analysis and skills acquired from the previous courses in computer science and the student’s area of concentration.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 (may be taken concurrently)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 2050 - Applied Cybersecurity


    This course introduces practical concepts and principles of personal, organizational, and national cybersecurity based on the NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Includes hands-on labs and examples in computer security, network security, web security, encryption, security policies, countering cyber stalking, social engineering, fraud and abuse, malware, computer viruses, techniques used by hackers, and how to detect and combat cyber threats.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 3410 - Database Security


    This course provides an overview of security issues in database systems and shows how current and future systems should be designed to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Topics include an introduction to database systems, security models, basic security mechanisms and software, database security, intrusion detection, and security models for next-generation databases are covered. Particular emphasis is placed on SQL injection attacks and other DBMS vulnerabilities, and ways to prevent attacks.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1411 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 3510 - Data Networks


    This course describes the way computer networks and Internets operate. It provides a comprehensive coverage of networking including, applications, Internet protocols, network technologies, such as LANs and WANs, and low-level details, such as data transmission and wiring. The course details how protocols use the underlying hardware and how applications use the protocol stack to provide functionality for users.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 3800 - Linux Operating System


    This course provides an overview of the Linux operating system, functionalities, and file organization. Topics include process management (process coordination and synchronization), memory management, Input/output management, and file systems management. In particular, the course will cover processes management, mutual exclusion, CPU scheduling, deadlock, physical and virtual memory management, and file systems for the Linux operating system.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1411 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 4250 - Reverse Engineering


    The discipline of reverse engineering provides the ability to deduce the design of a software component, to determine how something works, discover data used by software, and to aid in the analysis of software via disassembly and/or decompilation. The ability to understand software of unknown origin or software for which source code is unavailable is a critical skill within the cyber operations field. Use cases include malware analysis and auditing of closed source software. Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the following courses: CYBR 4250 or CSCI 4250.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 4450 - Secure Software Development


    This course provides students with a foundation of secure software development by applying security principles to software engineering lifecycle. Students will learn practical secure software development skills. Cross-listed with CSCI 4450.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 4840 - Machine Learning


    This course is an introduction to fundamental and modern machine learning techniques. It is valuable to students who are interested in robotic vision, engineering, data science and intelligent computing applications. Cross-listed with CSCI 4850.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CYBR 4950 - Cyber Capstone Project


    This course is designed for Cybersecurity majors who are within one semester of graduation. It is a capstone course integrating the analysis and skills acquired from the previous courses in cybersecurity and the student’s area of concentration.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 4650 with a grade of C or higher (may be taken concurrently)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • DVRS 1503 - Studies in Diversity Issues


    An overview of issues involving diversity and multiculturalism from a variety of perspectives and academic disciplines. The course features specific global issues that are investigated through a cross-national comparative study and which may differ each semester.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EAAS 2001 - Study Abroad in East Asia II


    This course is intended for students fulfilling the study-abroad requirement of the B.A. in East Asian Studies. The focus can be on arts, culture, history, language, literature, politics, and/or society of East Asia or the country of concentration (China, Japan, Korea). The course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EAAS 2660 - Special Topics in East Asia


    Topics course for students in East Asian Studies. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EAAS 3001 - Study Abroad in East Asia III


    This course is intended for students fulfilling the study-abroad requirement of the B.A. in East Asian Studies. The focus can be on arts, culture, history, language, literature, politics and/or society of East Asia or the country of concentration (China, Japan, Korea). The course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EAAS 3660 - Studies in East Asia


    Topics course for students in East Asian Studies. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EAPC 0061 - Classroom Communication I


    This intermediate level course prepares non-native speakers for success in the American college/university setting by improving their pronunciation and by developing necessary classroom skills. Students will develop both fluency and accuracy, with attention given to the sound system of American English, listening comprehension, classroom techniques, vocabulary building, note-taking skill, and oral presentations. This course is recommended for any students who would like to improve his/her pronunciation and listening comprehension.

    Hours:
    2



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency.

  
  • EAPC 0062 - Classroom Communication II


    Hours:
    2



  
  • EAPO 1101 - Classroom Communication & College Orientation


    This is an advanced course designed to help non-native speakers succeed in the American college/university setting by improving their pronunciation and by developing the skills necessary classroom skills. Students will develop all language skills with a focus on English phonology, oral presentations, small group work, debate, and professor-student communication. Students will also become familiar with the opportunities and resources available to them in the college community.

    Hours:
    2



    Notes:
    Course awards credit toward graduation.

  
  • EAPR 0083 - Reading and Rhetoric I


    This is an intermediate course in English for speakers of other languages designed to improve their academic reading and writing abilities and to enhance their academic vocabulary. Classroom situations also allow students to practice their skills in spoken American English and listening comprehension.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ESL Placement or permission of instructor

    Corequisites: EAPV 0051, EAPV 0052, and EAPO 1101, unless the academic vocabulary and college orientation components have already been satisfied

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency. A grade of C or higher is required to satisfy this requirement.

  
  • EAPR 0084 - Reading and Rhetoric II


    This is an upper intermediate course in English for speakers of other languages designed to improve their academic reading and writing abilities and to enhance their academic vocabulary. Classroom situations also allow students to practice their skills in spoken American English and listening comprehension.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ESL placement or permission of instructor

    Corequisites: EAPV 0051, EAPV 0052, and EAPO 1101, unless the academic vocabulary and college orientation have already been satisfied

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency. A grade of C or higher is required.

  
  • EAPR 0085 - Reading and Rhetoric III


    This is an upper intermediate course in English for speakers of other languages designed to improve their academic reading and writing abilities and to enhance their academic vocabulary. Classroom situations also allow students to practice their skills in spoken American English and listening comprehension.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ESL placement or permission of instructor

    Corequisites: EAPV 0051, EAPV 0052, and EAPO 1101, unless the academic vocabulary and college orientation components have already been satisfied

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency. A grade of C or higher is required to satisfy this requirement.

  
  • EAPV 0051 - Vocabulary for Academic English Purposes I


    To introduce English as a Second Language students to the 800 English words of the University Word List (UWL), the lexicon most widely used in academic settings across the disciplines. Accuracy and fluency with these high-frequency root words, along with command of a 2,000 word basic English vocabulary, will enable students to understand 95% of the words necessary for academic reading and writing on the post-secondary level. Students will utilize their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, along with technological learning tools such as audio and video lessons, internet resources, and word processing.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Corequisites: EAPR 0084 and EAPR 0085

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency.

  
  • EAPV 0052 - Vocabulary for Academic English Purposes II


    To introduce English as a Second Language students to the 800 English words of the University Word List (UWL), the lexicon most widely used in academic settings across the disciplines. Accuracy and fluency with these high-frequency root words, along with command of a 2,000 word basic English vocabulary, will enable students to understand 95% of the words necessary for academic reading and writing on the post-secondary level. Students will utilize their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, along with technological learning tools such as audio and video lessons, internet resources, and word processing. Note: Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency.

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency.

  
  • EAPW 0073 - Grammar I


    This is an intermediate course in English for speakers of other languages designed to improve grammar and writing skills. Particular attention is given to grammar problems common to multi-lingual English speakers.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ESL placement or permission of instructor

    Corequisites: EAPO 1101, unless the oral communication and/or academic vocabulary components have already been satisfied

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency. A grade of C or higher is required to satisfy this requirement.

  
  • EAPW 0074 - Grammar II


    This is an upper intermediate course in English for speakers of other languages designed to improve grammar and writing skills. Particular attention is given to grammar problems common to multi-lingual English speakers.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ESL placement or permission of instructor

    Corequisite: EAPO 1101, unless the college orientation component has already been satisfied

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency. A grade of C or higher is required to satisfy this requirement.

  
  • EAPW 0075 - Grammar III


    This is an advanced course in English for speakers of other languages designed to improve grammar and develop the writing skills necessary for success in American college/university classes. Particular attention is given to grammatical problems common to multi-lingual English speakers, essay writing, and editing skills.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ESL placement or permission of instructor

    Corequisite: EAPO 1101, unless the college orientation component has already been satisfied

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Course awarded institutional credit only, and credit is awarded the semester in which the student attains the required proficiency. A grade of C or higher is required to satisfy this requirement.

  
  • EAPW 1100 - Writing Across the Curriculum


    A writing-across-the-curriculum humanities elective for non-native English speakers which focuses on the text differences and writing assignment demands of representative college disciplines. Students will study the organization and grammar of appropriate student responses to questions and assignments in the social sciences, business, laboratory sciences, and technological fields; review typical writing assignments; and practice completing representative writing tasks using suitable discourse patterns, vocabulary, and grammar.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement

    Hours:
    2



  
  • ECDV 1101 - Introduction to Child Development


    An introduction to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the young child, birth to five years of age. Provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting the stages in the young child’s physical and intellectual as well as related social and emotional development, and for the development of positive guidance techniques. Topics include developmental characteristics, observation and recording theory and practice, guidance techniques, transitioning the child, and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood settings.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 0989

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2010 - Methods & Materials of Child Development


    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ECDV 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2020 - Curriculum Development


    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ECDV 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2040 - Family Systems and Parental Involvement


    Examines ways in which the childcare teacher can plan and implement a comprehensive parent involvement program. Addresses parent education and support, school-family activities, and teacher-parent communication and partnerships. Topics include child assessment and documentation, application of guidance techniques, linguistics and social diversity issues, anti-bias issues, parent interaction and interpersonal skills.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 0989

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2100 - Childhood Health and Wellness


    This course introduces theory, practices, requirements, and applications for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment. Includes health issues and trends, basic first aid, emergency and safety procedures, child abuse and neglect, basic health and nutritional needs of children, teaching strategies, and quality teaching environments.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 0989

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3000 - Integrated Arts and Movement in Elementary Schools


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to study and apply strategies and methods that support the development of young children through physical education, the visual and performing arts. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3001 - Child Development


    This course examines the roles played by heredity, maturation, culture and experience in the development of social, intellectual, emotional, and physical and language development of children from birth through adolescence. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3002 - Educational Assessment


    This course addresses theory and practice in the construction, administration and interpretation of formative, curriculum-based, and standardized tests and outcomes for the purpose of identifying instructional objectives. Introductory statistical concepts in measurement are addressed. The role of assessment in the RTI process is reviewed. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3003 - Management & Organization


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to manage and organize student behaviors and classroom environments to meet the needs of P-5 students in diverse settings. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3005 - Developmental Reading & Writing


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to use developmentally appropriate practices and materials to teach reading and writing to diverse P-5 students. The content is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3010 - Child and Adolescent Development


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to develop strategies to support the needs of students and families in diverse cultural, language and economic contexts. Clinical experience in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3020 - Curriculum & Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and use developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula, materials, strategies, and assessments which are aligned with the GA Performances Standards to bring all students to higher levels of learning. Guided community-based field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3030 - Language & Cognition


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand the development and nature of language, language varieties, and the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse of English and to use this knowledge to bring all students including those learning English to higher levels of learning. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3040 - Children, Families, and the Community


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn about the diversity of families in its cultural contexts; communicate and collaborate with families; and support students through community resources. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3050 - Literature & Language


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and use methods, materials, and resources to bring all P-5 students to high levels of writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking and to integrate the language arts throughout the content curriculum which is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3060 - Science Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the characteristics and processes of science and the concepts of principles of earth, physical, and life sciences that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3070 - Social Studies Methods for ECE Teachers


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the important events, concepts, principles, and methods of inquiry related to history, civics, geography, and economics that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3080 - Developmental Reading & Writing Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to use developmentally appropriate practices and materials to teach reading and writing to diverse P-5 students. The content is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3090 - Literature & Language


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and use methods, materials, and resources to bring all P-5 students to high levels of writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking and to integrate the language arts throughout the content curriculum which is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3300 - SS Methods


    This course provide opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the important events, concepts, principles, and methods of inquiry related to history, civics, geography, and economics that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3540 - Applied Data Analysis


    This course requires preservice teachers in their final semester of training to demonstrate skills in data collection and analysis. Teacher candidates will demonstrate their ability to bring diverse groups of elementary school students to high levels of learning, and communicate those outcomes through a variety of formal and informal oral and written modes. In addition, preservice teachers will be required to validate their own professional development through completion and presentation of professional portfolios.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4001 - Curriculum, Methods, & Materials for Elementary School


    This course examines applications of standards-based curriculum and research-based developmentally and culturally appropriate methodologies for working with diverse groups of students in grades P-5, including second language learners. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4010 - Diagnosis & Remediation Reading


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn, use, and interpret informal and formal assessment data to diagnose reading difficulties and to plan appropriate remediation strategies. Guide field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4020 - Management & Organization


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to manage and organize student behaviors and classroom environments to meet the needs of P-5 students in diverse settings. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4030 - Special Needs Inclusion


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach and modify environments and experiences to maximize the learning of students with disabilities, developmental delays, and special abilities and to collaborate with other educators, families, and community resources. Guide field experiences are required to meet Georgia Rule 505-3-01-4f.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4040 - Creative Performance


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to design, teach, and assess discipline based art, music, and theatre education across the curriculum. The content is aligned with the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4050 - Clinical Experience: Content & Curriculum


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of content, curriculum, and the GA Performance Standards while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4060, ECED 4070, and 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4060 - Clinical Experience: Needs


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of students, the learning environment, and the GA Performance Standards while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4050, ECED 4070, and ECED 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4070 - Clinical Experience: Assessment


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the skills of assessing, planning, and teaching using the GA Performance Standards while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4050, ECED 4060, and ECED 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4080 - Clinical Experience: Professional Responsibilities


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate a professional disposition while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4050, ECED 4060, and ECED 4070

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4184 - Science Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the characteristics and processes of science and the concepts of principles of earth, physical, and life sciences that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECOL 1000 - Field Ecology


    A two-semester hour credit course that is designed to meet requirements in Area B for all students. The course incorporates a series of intensive field trips and lab activities in various locations to introduce the students to the principles of ecology. Students are required to travel to the designated locations and spend a week or more in the field and lab activities.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 0989 and an introductory college level course in biology, chemistry, or geology, and permission of instructor

    Hours:
    2



  
  • ECON 1100 - Survey of Economic Principles


    The study of the basics of economic systems and markets, factors which determine economic behavior, national income, economic growth, pricing, and output decisions. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the College Preparatory Curriculum requirement in social science. May not be used in Area F for the BBA degree.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies. Includes the foundation of economic analysis, understanding the concepts of demand and supply and price determination, money and credit systems, determining the level of aggregate macroeconomic activity, the impact of globalization on macroeconomic activity, and identification of underlying social goals. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2105 and ECON 2105H.

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2105H.

  
  • ECON 2105H - Honors Principles of Macroeconomics


    Honors Macro Economics is an in-depth introduction to the principles of economics. It introduces students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies. Students will study the foundation of economic analysis, learn the concepts of demand and supply, as well as price determination. They will study money and credit systems, learn to determine the level of aggregate macroeconomic activity, to evaluate the impact of globalization on macroeconomic activity, and to identify underlying social goals. This honors section is smaller and seminar-oriented; as a result, students receive more individualized attention from faculty members and enjoy an enhanced learning environment with other gifted students. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2105 and ECON 2105H.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ACT Mathematics with a score of 23 or higher, Old SAT Mathematics with a score of 550 or higher, New SAT Mathematics with a score of 570 or higher, or MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 2450 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2105.

  
  • ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics


    This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy. Includes analysis of supply and demand and pricing, understanding consumer and producer behavior, application of microeconomic analysis in decision-making, and the impact of globalization on microeconomics. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2106 and ECON 2106H.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ACT Mathematics with a score of 19 or higher, Old SAT Mathematics with a score of 500 or higher, New SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or higher, or MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 2450 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2106H.

  
  • ECON 2106H - Honors Principles of Microeconomics


    This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze the structure and performance of the market economy. Includes analysis of supply and demand and pricing, understanding consumer and producer behavior, application of microeconomic analysis in decision-making, and the impact of globalization on microeconomics. This honors section is smaller and seminar-oriented; as a result, students receive more individualized attention from faculty members and enjoy an enhanced learning environment with other gifted students. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2106 and ECON 2106H.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ACT Mathematics with a score of 23 or higher, Old SAT Mathematics with a score of 550 or higher, New SAT Mathematics with a score of 570 or higher, or MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 2450 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2106.

 

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