Course Descriptions - C

CHEMISTRY (CHEM)

CHEM 105. Fundamental Chemistry. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: MATH 099 and READ 099, if required; Corequisite: CHEM 107. General principles of atomic structure, bonding, reactions, equilibria as required for a basic understanding of physiological applications. Principles of organic compounds and their reactions with applications to biochemical systems. Primarily for nursing and education majors.

CHEM 106. Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 and CHEM 107; Corequisite: CHEM 108. A study of organic reactions particularly applicable to biochemical systems; the chemical basis of metabolism, biochemical energetics and body fluid interactions.

CHEM 107. Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory. 0-3-1. Corequisite: CHEM 105. Laboratory course to accompany topics and concepts covered in CHEM 105.

CHEM 108. Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory. 0-3-1. Prerequisites: CHEM 105 and 107. Corequisite: CHEM 106. Laboratory course to accompany the topics and concepts covered in CHEM 106.

CHEM 111. Science, Technology and Society I. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: MATH 099 and READ 099, if required. A broad presentation of the nature of matter and energy and the role they play in all aspects of daily life. Chemical models for the structure of matter and the energy changes it undergoes are presented. The benefits and consequences for society and the limitations of the use of these changes are examined. For majors outside of the natural sciences.

CHEM 112. Science, Technology and Society II. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or consent of the instructor. A continuation of the study of chemical models for the structure of matter and the energy changes it undergoes. Heavy emphasis is placed on the options available and the consequences to society of the choices made in the exploitation of these changes.

CHEM 121. General Chemistry I. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: High school Chemistry or CHEM 105; Corequisites: MATH 114 or 115; CHEM 124. Fundamental laws and principles of chemistry as related to the structure of the atom, the nature of the chemical bond, changes in states of matter and stoichiometry.

CHEM 122. General Chemistry II. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 121; CHEM 124; MATH 114 or 115; Corequisite: CHEM 125. A continuation of CHEM 121 with emphasis on chemical kinetics, equilibria, thermochemistry, solutions, electrochemistry and organic chemistry.

CHEM 123. General Chemistry III. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 125; Corequisite: CHEM 126. A continuation of CHEM 121 and 122 with an emphasis on descriptive inorganic chemistry.

CHEM 124. General Chemistry I Laboratory. 0-3-1. Corequisite: CHEM 121. Laboratory course to accompany topics and concepts covered in CHEM 121.

CHEM 125. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 0-3-1. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Prerequisite: CHEM 121, 124. Laboratory course to accompany topics and concepts covered in CHEM 122.

CHEM 126. General Chemistry III Laboratory. 0-6-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 125. Corequisite: CHEM 123 or consent of instructor. Laboratory focuses on classical qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry.

CHEM 280. Quantitative Inorganic Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 123. Corequisite: CHEM 281. Introduction to statistics in chemistry. Concepts of chemical equilibrium, gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Instrumental techniques and their applications to include: potentiometry, voltammetry and spectroscopy.

CHEM 281. Quantitative Inorganic Chemistry Lab. 0-6-2. Corequisite: CHEM 280. Laboratory experiments include gravimetric analysis, complexiometric titrations, potentiometric titrations, polarography and spectrometry.

CHEM 300. Chemical Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 338/339. An exploration of the process and practice of chemical research that leads to publication. An introduction to resources and methods for searching the chemical literature.

CHEM 301. Pharmacological Chemistry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 106; BIOL 222. A study of naturally occurring and synthetic, pharmacologically active compounds and their effects on the human organism. Not for chemistry majors.

CHEM 305. Fundamental Physical Chemistry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 190; Corequisite: CHEM 338/339. Thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, electrolytes, kinetics and redox reactions as applied to biological systems. Not for chemistry majors.

CHEM 310. Inorganic Chemistry. 4-3-5. Corequisite: CHEM 300 and CHEM 361 or CHEM 305. Atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, symmetry and structure of compounds, reaction mechanisms, descriptive chemistry of the elements, and special topics. Laboratory emphasis on synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds and complexes as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques for the elements.

CHEM 330. Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 338/339; CHEM 361; CHEM 280 or instructor’s approval. Introduction to chemometrics. Theoretical principles and uses of modern instrumental methods in the following areas: spectroscopy, electroanalysis and chromatographic separations.

CHEM 331. Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2. Prerequisites: CHEM 330 or by permission of department. Laboratory experiments include modern instrumental methods of analysis involving spectroscopy (UV, IR, AAS), electroanalytical methods (potentiometry, polarography, voltammetry), separation methods (gas, liquid chromatography), and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

CHEM 336. Modern Organic Chemistry I. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 122/CHEM 125. Corequisite: CHEM 337. The first of a three-quarter course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. A study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanistic theories.

CHEM 337. Modern Organic Chemistry I Lab. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 122/CHEM 125. Corequisite: CHEM 336. Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental methods used in organic chemistry for separation of mixtures and purification of compounds.

CHEM 338. Modern Organic Chemistry II. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 336/CHEM 337. Corequisite: CHEM 339. The second of a three-quarter course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. This course is a study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanistic theories.

CHEM 339. Modern Organic Chemistry II Lab. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 336/CHEM 337. Corequisite: CHEM 338. Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern organic reactions with emphasis on structural group preparation and inter conversion.

CHEM 340. Modern Organic Chemistry III. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 338/CHEM 339. Corequisite: CHEM 341. The third of a three-quarter course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. This course is a study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanistic theories. CHEM 341. Modern Organic Chemistry III Lab. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 338/CHEM 339. Corequisite: CHEM 340. Laboratory experiments designed to teach students multi-step synthesis and design and planning in synthesis of target-compounds from steadily available starting material.

CHEM 342. Intermediate Organic Chemistry. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 338 and CHEM 339; Corequisite: CHEM 343. Extensions of the principles of organic chemistry to more complex systems, including comprehensive bonding theories and modern synthetic methods. Polynuclear aromatics, heterocyclics, polymers, fats, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids are also included.

CHEM 343. Intermediate Organic Chemistry Lab. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 339; Corequisite: CHEM 342. Laboratory course to accompany Intermediate Organic Chemistry lecture. More advanced laboratory preparations and techniques.

CHEM 350. Biochemistry. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 338 and CHEM 339; CHEM 305 or CHEM 360 recommended. Chemistry and biochemistry of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Introduction to enzyme mechanisms and metabolism.

CHEM 351. Intermediate Biochemistry. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 350; Corequisite: CHEM 352. Extensions of the principles of biochemistry to more complex applications, including protein chemistry, enzyme mechanisms, metabolism, gene regulation and hormone action.

CHEM 352. Biochemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 350; Corequisite: CHEM 351. Laboratory application of modern biochemical techniques, including chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and centrifugation.

CHEM 360. Physical Chemistry I. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: PHYS 202 or 203 and CHEM 338/339. The gaseous state: gas laws, The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases, statistical mechanical and quantum mechanical treatments of energies in the atomic-molecular world..

CHEM 361. Physical Chemistry II 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 360. Corequisite: CHEM 363. Physical properties of liquids and solids. Principles of chemical thermodynamics, equilibria, and solutions. Principles of chemical thermodynamics.

CHEM 362. Physical Chemistry III. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 361. Corequisite: CHEM 364. Principles of quantum chemistry, group theory, chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy.

CHEM 363. Physical Chemistry Laboratory I. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 360 and CHEM 300. Corequisite: CHEM 361. Laboratory applications of gases, liquids and solids.

CHEM 364. Physical Chemistry Laboratory II. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 361 and CHEM 363. Corequisite: CHEM 362. Laboratory applications of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics.

CHEM 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internships (Career Services). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.

CHEM 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

CHEM 399. Seminar. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 338/339 and CHEM 300. Selected topics of current interest, to be announced. Junior and senior chemistry majors only. May only be taken two times for credit.

CHEM 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Up to five hours may be applied to the major area. Special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings.

CHEM 411. Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 310, 361. Survey of modern inorganic chemistry and current theories concerning atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, spectroscopy including a discussion of symmetry and group theory as they apply to the characterization of inorganic compounds, ligand field theory and other topics. CHEM 431. Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 361. Advanced theories and methods in analytical chemistry emphasizing newer analytical methods in practice in modern laboratories.

CHEM 443. Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 340. Advanced topics in organic chemistry as may fit the needs and interests of the students and faculty. Such topics might include stereochemistry, physical organic chemistry, heterocycles, reaction mechanisms and applications of spectroscopy of organic compounds.

CHEM 451. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 and CHEM 350. Topics relating to the chemistry of metabolic processes in living organisms.

CHEM 462. Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: CHEM 361. Advanced topics in physical chemistry with emphasis in such areas as statistical mechanics, polymer chemistry, quantum mechanics, kinetics and molecular spectroscopy.

CHEM 490. Special Topics in Chemistry. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 338/339. Selected advanced topics of general interest to the faculty and students.

COMMUNICATION (COM)

COM 109. Principles of Human Communication. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. An introduction to the fundamental components of the human communication process, including verbal and non-verbal concepts within a variety of settings. Includes methods and practice in public address.

COM 129. Public Speaking. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Methods and practice in effective oral communication with an emphasis on speech preparation and presentation.

COM 130. Introduction to Mass Communication. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. A survey of the various genres of mass media such as books, magazines, newspapers, radio, television, film and others. Examines the development, roles, functions, problems and criticisms of specific media forms within the American culture. A/V materials presented. COM 219. Introduction to Performance Studies. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of instructor. An introduction to the study of performance as aesthetic communication. Includes methods and practice in performing literature based on the critical analysis of oral and written texts. Emphasis on the development of speaking and performing skills, the ability to analyze texts, and the understanding and appreciation of performance and performance criticism.

COM 235. Survey of Communication Research. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and COM 109. An introduction to (a) the nature of academic inquiry, (b) basic structure and methodology of professional and academic research, (c) resources available for access to published research, and (d) subject area research trends - all within a communication’s discipline perspective.

COM 289 Business and Professional Speaking. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Methods and practice in business speaking with an emphasis upon the management and integration of facts, ideas and strategic devices for speaking within business, professional and special-occasion environments.

COM 305. Communication in Organizations. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Methods and practice of key theories, propositions and directions of organizational communication.

COM 306. Argumentation and Debate. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or COM 129 or 289. An examination of critical thinking in communication through the study of argumentation, reasoning, fallacy, use of evidence, and basic debate theory and practice, including the construction and refutation of value and policy cases. Includes in-class debating, persuasive speaking and critical analysis of oral and written arguments.

COM 309. Folklore and Storytelling. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or consent of instructor. A study of the oral tradition of literature, including myths, legends, folktales and fairytales of world cultures, which emphasizes verbal art as performance and the relationship between orality and literacy. Includes methods and practice in storytelling.

COM 315. Interviewing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109 or 129 or 289. Methods and practice in situational interviewing, including selection, sales, journalistic and media interviews. Emphasis on the role of the interviewee as well as the interviewer.

COM 324. Contemporary Issues in Mass Media. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109 or 130. Exploration and analysis of selected issues within the field of mass communication. Various concepts, practices, issues and arguments involving the media will be examined from different viewpoints such as commercial, cultural, moral, ethical and legal parameters.

COM 325. Multicultural Communication. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. A study of cultural and communication variables that impact the interaction process between peoples. Multiculturalism is examined during the time communication participants share ideas, information, persuasion and emotions.

COM 329. Group Performance of Literature. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of instructor. Methods and practice in presentational modes of group performance. Emphasis upon selection, adaptation, direction and performance of literary texts.

COM 330. Journalism I: Reporting and Writing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. An introduction to the ways and means of developing, gathering, writing and editing factual and editorial copy. Examines news personnel functions, reporting and interviewing techniques, ethical and legal considerations, along with news-writing practice surrounding the above.

COM 340. Broadcast Perspectives. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109 or 130. History and analysis of the programming, production, personnel, technical, legal, ethical and commercial aspects of America’s radio and television industries including certain contributions, influences and other factors from the world broadcast community.

COM 345. Discussion Methods. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. A study of input, process and output variables in small group discussion. Emphasis on participation, observation and evaluation of various discussion methods.

COM 349. Performance Art. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 205 or ENGL 206. History, theories and practice of performance art from futurism to the present. Emphasis on the creation and performance of image; auteur approaches to literary, mythic and personal sources; and the writing and staging of performance pieces.

COM 360. Print Perspectives. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. A study of the development of the print media industry in America, including its growth, trends, key figures, and operational policies and concepts. Covered also are various legal and ethical considerations involving the press.

COM 365. Communication Campaigns. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: 75 hours. The study of all communication channels available to non-profit and for-profit organizations that support and advance short and long-term organizational goals. Students will analyze the effectiveness and consistency of existing campaigns, as well as develop strategic and tactical plans for future campaigns.

COM 369. Myth and Ritual in World Oral Traditions. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 205 and 206, or consent of instructor. An exploration of the various approaches to the study, interpretation and performance of myth and ritual in world oral traditions.

COM 376. Interpersonal Communication. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. Theory and application of communication concepts involving interpersonal relationships and contexts.

COM 386. Communication in the American Culture. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours. The study of various individual or public communication forms and/or other message-system-based areas of inquiry in the American culture with an examination of their nature, practices, ethics and/or legalities.

COM 389. Rhetoric and Aesthetic Communication. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109 or 129 or 219 or 289 or permission of instructor. A study of the rhetorical and aesthetic dimensions of communication emphasizing their inseparability. Includes the analysis of communication acts and the components of text, event, audience and rhetor/performer.

COM 396. Cooperative Study in Communication. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internships (Career Services). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training. COM 398. Internship in Communication. 1-15 credit hours. Prerequisite: Junior level standing. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of approximately one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit hours in this course are applied for general or free electives. A completed and approved application is required prior to registration.

COM 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair prior to registration. Special topics of an advanced nature not in the regular course offerings.

COM 401. The Senior Seminar: Inviting Success After College. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: 120 credit hours completed. This course is designed to bridge the gap between a student’s senior year and his or her professional career.Course content surrounds the theory of "invitationalism," an approach to personal and professional functioning which is based on the premise that human potential can best be realized by people who are "intentionally inviting" to those around them. Additional course content includes such areas as the nature of employment; job access, entrance and departure concepts; personal and professional life-style perspectives; short-term and long-term planning considerations; and post graduate study options.

COM 405. Organizational Publications. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 and junior or senior standing. Explores the nature, structure and role of organizational publications; the analysis of their form and function; writing and editing news and feature material for such publications; and the selection and coordination of graphic support and production resources.

COM 416. History of Rhetoric and Oratory. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and COM 109. An examination of critical writings from classical times to the present in rhetoric and oratory.

COM 419. Performance in the American Culture. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 205 or 206 or consent of instructor. An historical survey of aesthetics and performance traditions in American culture from the colonial era through contemporary times. Emphasis on the understanding of performance theory, performance pedagogy, and performance practice in popular entertainment and their relationships to major cultural movements, including neoclassicism, romanticism, Victorianism, modernism, and post-modernism.

COM 420. Feature Writing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 330 or consent of instructor. Methods and practice in the research and writing of feature length stories, including coverage of topics such as lead types, story development and resourcing, news features, human interest features, seasonal stories, personal profiles, enterprise stories, brights, sidebars, and others.

COM 426. Contemporary Rhetorical Theory and Criticism. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. The parameters of contemporary rhetorical theory and criticism are examined from the perspective of the context, message and rhetor. Contemporary rhetorical theory such as neo-Aristotelian theory, generic theory, feminist, pentadic theory, fantasy-theme theory and cluster theory are covered from both a theoretical and performing criticism.

COM 429. Persuasion Methods and Strategy. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. A study of the theories, methods, applications and implications of persuasion from the days of Aristotle to today’s political and commercial arenas. Explores the practice of changing attitudes and opinions via non-coercive means.

COM 430. Media Sales and Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 75 hours of college credit and COM 330. A comprehensive examination and analysis of the structure, personnel, planning, operations, economics and editorial policies of a media facility.

COM 440. History of American Film. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours; ENGL 201 or ENGL 205 and 206. History and analysis of the American motion picture as an industry, an entertainment medium and an art form. Touches upon film structure, production styles and techniques, actors, directors and themes. Films and A/V materials presented.

COM 444. Film Structure and Concepts. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours: ENGL 201 or ENGL 205 and 206. An examination of the motion picture industry covering such factors as trends and developments, film economics, film and society, acting and directing, editing, production styles and personnel. Course topics are explored both within the American film industry and also within the film industries of other countries that have made unique or significant contributions to world cinema.

COM 449. Contemporary Issues in Performance Studies. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 205 or 206 or consent of instructor. Exploration and analysis of selected current issues within the communication field of performance studies. Emphasis on the study of theory, criticism, and practice of contemporary performance.

COM 450. Radio/TV Scriptwriting. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 and COM 109. This course challenges the student to write limited segments for such radio and television formats as comedies, dramas, commercials, variety shows, children’s programs and special events.

COM 454. International Film. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 and 45 hours. This course is a study of the world’s most influential film makers, their films and theories.

COM 455. Contemporary Issues in Organizational Communications. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 305. Exploration and analysis of current issues within the field of organizational communication. Emphasis will be on an interdisciplinary perspective of: theoretical issues; internal and external environments; structural patterns of organizational relationships; and the processes of enacting change and development within the organizations we serve and visa versa.

COM 464. Documentary Form in Media. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 and 45 hours. This course presents the developments and contributions that documentaries have made world-wide. Documentary trends, techniques, movements analyses, interpretations and influences from 1880 to the present will be studied.

COM 470. Media Law. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 75 hours of college credit and COM 130 or POLS 201. An in-depth examination of the existing legal structure within which the media operates, and the antecedent statutory and case law through which this structure has evolved. Also addresses ethical concepts and considerations surrounding the media.

COM 475. Decision Making and Problem Solving. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. Professionals make decisions alone, in groups, on behalf of diverse organizations and within multicultural settings. Procedural perspective rather than decisional outcome is the theoretical focus on the course. The communicational structure of decision making and problem solving is examined.

COM 480. Communication Theory. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 109. An in-depth and diversified examination of various theories analyzing and describing the human communication process from different perspectives. Includes application of theories to real-life situations and for consideration of ethical aspects.

COM 490. Special Topics in Communication. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.

COM 499. Senior Thesis. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: COM 480 and Senior status. The senior thesis is designed to allow students to apply course work to professional issues. The course culminates in the student’s preparation and presentation of an undergraduate thesis or creative project.

COMPUTER SCIENCE (CS)

CS 100. Computer Literacy. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 099 if required. A study of computers, their effect on society, how they are used and how they work. End-user software packages are used to demonstrate computer applications within a variety of settings, both home and professional. Topics may include, but are not restricted to, word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, and telecommunications. Cannot be used to satisfy Area II requirements.

CS 120. Introduction to Programming Principles. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 106 or 114. CS and IS majors should check with adviser to determine if this course is necessary to provide sufficient preparation for CS 220. This course will introduce computers as tools to aid problem-solving through the medium of programming. There will be a strong emphasis on descriptive and procedural problem solving. The Pascal programming language will be used to implement solutions.

CS 140. Introduction to Programming. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Principles, applications and programming of digital computers; problem solving techniques and algorithms using extended BASIC with particular attention to non-scientific applications and necessary file processing.

CS 207. Statistical Data Analysis. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 100 and a statistics course or permission of the instructor. A study of analysis and interpretation of data. Input requirements and interpretation of results from computer programs for business and behavioral and life sciences.

CS 220. Principles of Computer Programming I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 106 or 114. An introduction to problem-solving methods that lead to the development of correct, well-structured programs. Topics also include the fundamentals of computer systems. Object oriented methods are introduced.

CS 221. File Processing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 220. A continuation of techniques begun in Computer Science 220 with emphasis on algorithm development and structured programming, with extensive coverage of standard data-processing operations that create, use and modify sequential and random access files. COBOL is used.

CS 222. Principles of Computer Programming II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 220. A continuation of programming principles begun in Computer Science 220 with emphasis on object oriented methods and data modeling. Topics include analysis of algorithms and important examples of data structures such as stacks, queues and lists.

CS 224. Principles of Computer Programming III. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 222. A continuation of programming principles begun in CS 222, with emphasis on object oriented methods and data modeling. Topics include tree structures implemented in memory and in files, important data structures such as priority queues, and file processing for sequential and indexed files.

CS 290. Special Topics in Computer Science. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor. Selected special or current topics of interest to faculty and students.

CS 320. Data Structures. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 222; MATH 220 and 260. Data structures and their application to non-numeric programming. Topics include arrays, records, files, lists, stacks, queues, trees and graphs, together with efficient algorithms for implementation and manipulation.

CS 325. Introduction to Data Communications. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 100 or IS 210 or DSC 205. An introduction to data communications. Emphasis is on the resources that are available via the KSC campus computer network and how to use these resources. Topics covered includes electronic mail, on-line library facilities, electronic file transfer and remote login to other computers. A commercial local area network system is used to present the fundamentals of installing, operating and administering a Local Area Network. This course cannot be used for General Elective credit by Information Systems and Computer Science majors.

CS 351. Computer Systems I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 222. An introduction to hardware and software components of computer systems. Topics include machine organization, assembly language and comparative machine architecture.

CS 352. Computer Systems II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 351. An introduction to the software components of computer systems, especially operating systems and communications software. Topics include operating systems concepts, issues involved with multi-user access to systems, security, and communications concepts and software.

CS 360. Systems Analysis and Design. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 221 and CS 222 . A detailed study of software system development. Topics include software design methodologies, problem formulation, machine requirements, file considerations, documentation. Team projects include the organization, development and management of a large-scale software problem in a real-world environment.

CS 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3. credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internships (Career Services Center). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.

CS 398. Internship. 1-15. credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

CS. 399. Seminar. 1-0-1. Topics to be announced. May be taken junior or senior years. May only be taken two times for credit.

CS 400. Directed Study. 1-5. credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Up to five hours may be applied to the major area. Special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings.

CS 401. Operating Systems. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 352; MATH 320 and MATH 332. A survey of the principles of operating systems. Topics include processor scheduling, process coordination, main memory management, secondary storage management, file systems, security, and distributed systems.

CS 412. Computer Graphics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 320, 352; MATH 260. Introduction to the basic principles of computer graphics. Topics include hardware, graphic primitives, image structure and image transformations in both two and three dimensions.

CS 420. File Structures. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 221, 352. An introduction of concepts and techniques for manipulating data on bulk storage devices. Topics include file processing environment, sorting, searching, external storage devices, sequential-access files, hashing methods, indexed sequential access files and random-access files. COBOL is used. Credit earned in CS 420 and 312 cannot both be used to meet degree requirements.

CS 430. Database Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: IS 331; CS 352; MATH 320. An introduction to the concepts of data base systems and a comparison with standard file-handling systems. Three main approaches - relational, hierarchical and network - are explained.

CS 450. Data Communications. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 352. An introduction to data communications. Topics include media, codes, data transmission, multiplexing, communications software, protocols, switching, simple networks and distributed systems.

CS 452. Network Design. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 352. A presentation of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) for the computer science professional, including LAN/WAN hardware, LAN/WAN systems software, LAN/WAN application software, LAN/WAN installation, LAN/WAN design. LAN/WAN design and implementation topics will include communication media, topology, protocol, architecture, interconnectivity, capacity, testing and requirements.

CS 454. Network Programming. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 450. A presentation of networks, Unix and programming for the computer science profession, including interprocess communication, communication protocols, OSI model, security, file transfer protocols, printer spoolers, remote command execution, remote login/access, performance and procedure calls.

CS 460. System Design and Implementation. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 360. Applications of computer-programming and system-development concepts, principles and practices to a comprehensive system-development project. A team approach is used to analyze, design, implement and document realistic systems of moderate complexity. Project-management methods, project scheduling and control techniques and formal presentations are used in the solution of the problems in information systems.

CS 470. Structure and Design of Programming Languages. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 352, 320; MATH 320. A systematic exposition of the fundamental concepts underlying the structure and design of programming languages, including how these concepts are realized in contemporary programming languages. Different programming paradigms are introduced.

CS 475. Compilers. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 320 and CS 320. A study of the design and construction of compilers.

CS 480. Design and Analysis of Algorithms. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 320; MATH 320 MATH 322. A broad coverage of the fundamentals of the design and analysis of algorithms, with examples from several areas, including data structures, discrete mathematics, systems programming and artificial intelligence.

CS 490. Special Topics in Computer Science. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special or current topics of interest to faculty and students.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CJ)

CJ 205. Foundations of Criminal Justice. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: SOCI 201. This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be on crime in America, the criminal justice process, adjudication and punishment, corrections and prisons. Emphasis is placed on special issues regarding the criminal justice system i.e. AIDS, changing roles of women, etc. The course includes a comparative approach to the criminal justice system as criminal justice systems in other countries will be discussed.

CJ 310. Police In America. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CJ 205, POLS 201 or SOCI 201. The role of the police in American society. Issues examined include the police role in a democracy, ethnic tensions and the police, police unionization and police professionalism, civil disturbances, enforcement of the law, and police misconduct.

CJ 311. Police Administration. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CJ 205 & CJ 310. This course familiarizes students with the principal issues facing contemporary American police administration. By virtue of the course of instruction, students will have an appreciation of the complex responsibilities associated with administering a police organization in a free society.

CJ 315. Imperatives of Proof in the Justice System. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: POLS 201 or CJ 205. This course addressed the following stages of criminal procedure and evidence; (1) methods and rules of police investigation and arrest; (2) pretrial screening of complaints to determine which are factually and legally appropriate for prosecution; (3) formally charging the accused and taking steps to allow for the defense; (4) adjudicationÑevidentiary requirements and the determination of guilt or innocence; (5) sentencing; and (6) appellate review by higher courts.

CJ 332. Corrections. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: SOCI 201 or CJ 205. Review of the historical and philosophical backgrounds of corrections, with emphasis on perceiving corrections as a component of the criminal justice system.

CJ 430. Victimology. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: SOCI 201. This course provides the student with an overview of the basic concepts of criminal victimization. Also, the student will become familiar with society’s response to victims and their problems.