CHEMISTRY (CHEM)

CHEM 1110. Chemistry Career Seminar. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1211. Speakers from various chemistry-related areas will describe their work and typical workday. Students will research careers of special interest to them in terms of type of work, training required, and salary. Field trips may also be included where appropriate.

CHEM 1151. Fundamentals of Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MATH 0099 and READ 0099 (if required). Corequisite: CHEM 1151L. General principles of atomic structure, bonding, reaction, solutions, equilibria as required for a basic understanding of physiological applications. A brief introduction to organic compounds which are of particular importance in pharmacological applications.

CHEM 1151L. Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory. 0-3-1. Corequisite: CHEM 1151. Laboratory course to study and apply topics and concepts covered in CHEM 1151.

CHEM 1152. Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisites: CHEM 1151. Corequisite: CHEM 1152L. A study of the classes of organic molecules including their common uses and physical and chemical properties. An introductory look at the structure and function of biological macromolecules.

CHEM 1152L. Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry Laboratory. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1151L. Corequisite: CHEM 1152. Laboratory course to study and apply the topics and concepts covered in CHEM 1152.

CHEM 1211. General Chemistry I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: Chem 1211L, MATH 1113. First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes electronic structure of atoms and molecules, bonding fundamentals, fundamentals of chemical reactions, and gas laws.

CHEM 1211L. General Chemistry I Laboratory. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: CHEM 1211, MATH 1113. First laboratory course in general chemistry. Designed to introduce the student to the application of cognitive skills utilizing chemical knowledge in the laboratory.

CHEM 1212. General Chemistry II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 1211. Corequisite: CHEM 1212L. Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, liquids and solids, properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and qualitative analysis.

CHEM 1212L. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L. Corequisite: CHEM 1212. Second laboratory course in general chemistry. Designed to continue the application of cognitive skills utilizing chemical knowledge in the laboratory including qualitative analysis techniques.

CHEM 2800. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 1212. Corequisite: CHEM 2800L. Introduction to statistics. The use of spreadsheets. Principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Concepts of chemical equilibria as applied to acid-base, precipitation, and complex ion reactions. Electrochemistry and potentiometry. Ultraviolet - visible spectroscopy.

CHEM 2800L. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2. Corequisite: CHEM 2800. Laboratory experiments include: gravimetric analysis, precipitation, complexiometric, and reduction-oxidation titrations; potentiometric applications; calibration techniques using ultraviolet - visible spectroscopy. Tutorials on the application of spreadsheets. CHEM 3000. Chemical Literature. 2-0-2. Corequisite: CHEM 3362. 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 3010. Pharmacological Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3501. This course is intended primarily for chemistry or biology majors. The focus will be on the effects of naturally occurring and synthetic pharmacologically active compounds at the molecular level. General principles of drug action as well as specifics of drugs targeting the cardiovascular system and central nervous system will be discussed.

CHEM 3050. Basic Physical Chemistry. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Thermodynamic, chemical equilibria, electrolytes, kinetics and redox reactions as applied to biological systems.

CHEM 3100. Inorganic Chemistry. 3-3-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000 and CHEM 3602. 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 3110. Bioinorganic Chemistry. 3-3-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 3050. General aspects of inorganic chemistry including bond theory, periodicity, acid-base chemistry, energetics, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, redox chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements with emphasis on metals and nonmetals in life-related chemical systems. Laboratory component will involve experiments demonstrating relationship of inorganic substances to biological systems from the cellular to the global level.

CHEM 3361. Modern Organic Chemistry I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 1212. Corequisite: CHEM 3361L. The first of a two-semester course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as premed, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. The course involves a study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.

CHEM 3361L. Modern Organic Chemistry Lab I. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1212L. Corequisite: CHEM 3361. Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental method used in organic chemistry for separation of mixture, purification of compounds, and reactions illustrating single functional group transformation.

CHEM 3362. Modern Organic Chemistry II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3361. Corequisite: CHEM 3362L. The second of a two-semester course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as premed, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. The course involves a study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.

CHEM 3362L. Modern Organic Chemistry Lab II. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 3361L. Corequisite: CHEM 3362. Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental methods used in organic chemistry synthesis, characterization of compounds, and multistep synthesis of useful target-compounds from readily available starting material.

CHEM 3396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship . A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

CHEM 3398. Internship. 1-10 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of internship coordinator and chair. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

CHEM 3420. Intermediate Organic Chemistry. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Corequisite: CHEM 3420L. Extension of the principles of organic chemistry to more complex systems including comprehensive treatment of nomenclature, structural theory, and modern synthetic methods. Extensive use of primary literature source is emphasized throughout the course. The synthesis of some useful heterocyclic and complex aromatic compounds are discussed.

CHEM 3420L. Intermediate Organic Chemistry Lab. 0-6-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362L. Corequisite: CHEM 3420. Laboratory experiments designed to teach students the process of design, planning, and implementation of organic synthesis and the characterization of compounds using classic analytic methods and modern spectroscopic techniques.

CHEM 3501. Biochemistry I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Corequisite: CHEM 3501L. Chemistry and biochemistry of macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Introduction to enzymes.

CHEM 3501L. Biochemistry I Laboratory. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362L. Corequisite: CHEM 3501. Introduction to biochemistry laboratory techniques including centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and exploration of bimolecular structure using computer graphics.

CHEM 3502. Biochemistry II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3501. A detailed study of enzyme mechanisms, thermodynamics, and major metabolic pathways, including carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism.

CHEM 3502L. Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3501L. Laboratory course intended for students who plan to work in an industrial setting or attend graduate school in one of the biosciences. This laboratory combines the techniques from Biochemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 3611) in a realistic, applied way to solve multistep problems.

CHEM 3601. Physical Chemistry I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: PHYS 2211 and CHEM 3362. Corequisite: CHEM 3601L. A study of macromolecular phenomena in terms of micro molecular concepts including the gas state and thermodynamic. CHEM 3601L. Physical Chemistry Lab I. 0-3-1. Corequisite: CHEM 3601 and CHEM 3000. Laboratory methods in physical chemistry.

CHEM 3602. Physical Chemistry II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3601. Corequisite: CHEM 3602L. A continuation of CHEM 3601 including liquid and solid state, kinetics, and equilibria.

CHEM 3602L. Physical Chemistry Lab II. 0-3-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 3601L. Corequisite: CHEM 3602. Continuation of CHEM 3601L.

CHEM 3620. Intermediate Physical Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3602. Principles of quantum chemistry, group theory, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy.

CHEM 3990. Seminar. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000. An exploration of the process and process and practice of chemical research that leads to publication. An introduction to resources and methods for searching the chemical literature.

CHEM 4100. Directed Applied Research. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Junior level status; consent of instructor and chair. Applied research project directed by a faculty member.

CHEM 4110. Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3100 and CHEM 3602. 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, ligant field theory and other topics.

CHEM 4300. Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 2800 and CHEM 3601. Introduction to chemometrics. Theoretical principles and uses of modern instrumental methods covering: spectroscopy, electroanalysis, and chromatographic separations.

CHEM 4300L. Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2. Prerequisite: CHEM 4300. Laboratory experiments include: calibration techniques for analyzing single-component and multicomponent systems, application of spectroscopy (UV-VIS, AAS), electroanalysis (different forms of voltammetry), chromatographic separations (LC, GC) in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

CHEM 4310. Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3602. Advanced theories and methods in analytical chemistry emphasizing newer analytical methods in practice in modern laboratories.

CHEM 4400. 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 4430. Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Advanced topics in organic chemistry as may fit the needs and interest of the students and faculty. Such topics might include stereochemistry, physical organic chemistry, heterocycles.

CHEM 4440. Polymer Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Topics in modern polymer chemistry including synthesis, kinetics, characterization, and uses.

CHEM 4510. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3501. Topics relating to the chemistry of metabolic processes in living organisms.

CHEM 4620. Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CHEM 3602. Advanced topics in physical chemistry with emphasis in such areas as statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics of kinetics, and molecular spectroscopy.

COMMUNICATION (COM)

COM 1109. Human Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 0099, READ 0099, if required. An introduction to the fundamental components of the human communication process, emphasizing selected concepts, methods, and practice in dyadic, small group, and presentational settings. Covers such areas as information gathering, message design, audience considerations, verbal/nonverbal approaches, discussion/delivery strategies, critical analysis, and related media technology support resources. Includes student speaking assignments.

COM 1129. Public Speaking. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Methods and practice in effective oral communication with an emphasis on speech preparation and presentation.

COM 1135. Writing for Public Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 and 1102. Application and practice of writing form and style particular to communication industry careers, such as journalism, public relations and human resource areas. Includes weekly writing assignments.

COM 2205. Introduction to Communication Organizations. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 or BUSA 1000. An introduction to methods and applications of basic theories, interactive structures, and directions within various organizational environments.

COM 2219. Introduction to Performance Studies. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or consent of instructor. An introduction to performance as a field of knowledge and to the basic methods and practice of performing literary texts. Examines cultural performances, literary performances, adapting and staging narrative fiction, and performance art.

COM 2230. Introduction to Mass Communication. 3-0-3. 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 from within the American culture.

COM 2235. Survey of Communication Theory and Research. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 COM 1109. An introduction to (a) the nature of academic inquiry in communication, (b) the basic structure and methodology of professional and academic research, (c) the resources available for access to published research, and (d) the major theories that have evolved within the communication discipline as a result of research.

COM 3309. Folklore and Storytelling. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or consent of instructor. A study of folk narrative as performed verbal art. Introduces students to folkloristics as a field of study and to the methods and practice of the art of storytelling.

COM 3315. Interviewing. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 or COM 1129. Methods and practice in situational interviewing, including selection, sales, journalistic and media interviews. Examines roles and functions of both interviewee and interviewer.

COM 3324. Contemporary Issues in Mass Media. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 2230. 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 moral, ethical and legal parameters.

COM 3325. Multicultural Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109. 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 3329. Adapting and Staging Literary Texts. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or consent of instructor. Aesthetics, methods and practice in presentational modes of group performance. Emphasis on the selection, adaptation and staging of literary texts.

COM 3330. News Reporting and Writing. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. 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 3340. Broadcast Perspectives. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 2230. 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 3344. Communication Training in Organizations. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 or COM 2205. Methods and practice in communication training and development for organizations including pre-assessment, writing objectives, training techniques, post-training evaluation, feedback, implementation. Emphasis is on communication processes and outcomes for the trainer and trainee plus communication skill development within training modules.

COM 3345. Discussion Methods. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 or COM 1129. A study of input, process and output variables in small group discussion. Emphasis on participation, observation and evaluation of various discussion methods.

COM 3349. Performance Art. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and COM 2219 or consent of instructor. History, theories and practice of performance art from futurism to the present. Emphasis is on the creation and performance of image, auteur approaches to literary, mythic, visual art and personal sources, and the writing and staging of performance pieces.

COM 3355. Promotional Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and COM 1135. Examines basic roles and functions of messaging strategy in promoting organizational goals. A case study approach will emphasis theory and methods for effective communication with diverse organizational publics, including the mass media, employees, consumers, financial stakeholders and special interest groups.

COM 3360. Print Perspectives. 3-0-3. Prerequisites: ENGL 1102. A study of the development of the print media industry in America, including its growth, trends, key figures and operational policies and concepts. Also covered are various legal and ethical considerations involving the press.

COM 3365. Communication Campaigns. 3-0-3. Prerequisites: COM 1135 and COM 3355 or consent of instructor. The study and application of the campaign planning process from inception to evaluation. The class functions as an agency, and student groups develop a strategic communication campaign plan for a campus or community organization.

COM 3369. Myth, Epic and Oral Tradition. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or consent of instructor. A study of various approaches to the analysis, interpretation, and performance of creation, fertility and heroic myths and epics from world oral traditions. Emphasis is on the relationship between orality and literacy.

COM 3376. Interpersonal Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109. Theory and application of communication concepts involving interpersonal relationships and contexts.

COM 3385. Organizational Presentations. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 or COM 1129 or consent of instructor. An advanced course in professional communication focusing upon the structure and methodology of formal presentations for business, political., educational, and/or ceremonial events and environments. Covers such areas as event and listener analysis; motivational considerations; message purpose, structure, and development; use of audiovisual/computerized support technologies; individual v. team presentation factors; results/effectiveness assessment. Includes in-class individual and team presentation activities.

COM 3386. Communication in American Culture. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours. A study of various messaging forms and systems, both mainstream and peripheral, within the American culture, examining their nature, ethics, roles and functions.

COM 3388. Speechwriting. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and COM 1109. Addresses theoretical and methodological approaches to speechwriting for formal venues and diverse cultures. Emphasis is upon motivational language use strategies for desired speech outcomes and effects, with particular attention to private and public venues. Included are techniques of speechwriting for self and other speakers.

COM 3396. Cooperative Study in Communication. 1-2 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of director of cooperative education/internships (Career Services). A supervised work experience for a minimum of two semesters 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. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Credit is applied only to junior/senior electives and/or to free electives.

COM 3398. Internship in Communication. 1-9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of departmental internship advisor. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of approximately one semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Credit is applied only to junior/senior electives and/or to free electives.

COM 3940. Practium in Performance Studies. 1-6-3. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor prior to registration. A limited enrolment production-based practicum for students to (a) develop and apply performing skills as a cast member in staged performance studies events, and/or (b) develop and apply production skills as a member of the production staff in staged performance studies events. Cast member participation will require an audition/approval by instructor. Includes weekly meetings and production time requirement as assigned/specified. This practicum may be repeated one time for credit; credit hours are applied only junior/senior electives and/or to free electives.

COM 4400. Directed Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Specific topics of an advanced nature not in the regular course offerings.

COM 4405. Organizational Publications. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and 60 credit hours. Explores the nature 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 of resources.

COM 4416. Rhetorical Theory. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and COM 1109. Rhetorical theory's historical development will be traced from the ancient Greeks through the contemporary rhetorical theorists. Included will be the Western, Eastern, and Afrocentric perspective. Rhetorical theories will be examined for their implication for shaping human communication and human realities.

COM 4419. Performance in American Culture. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. An historical survey of aesthetics and performance traditions in American culture from the colonial era to contemporary times. Emphasis on the understanding of performance practice in popular entertainments and their relationships to major cultural movements, including neoclassicism, romanticism, Victorianism, modernism and postmodernism.

COM 4420. Feature Writing. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 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 researching, news features, human interest features, seasonal stories, personal profiles, enterprise stories, brights, sidebars and others.

COM 4426. Rhetorical Criticism. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109. Parameters of contemporary rhetorical criticism are examined from the perspective of the context, message and rhetoric.

COM 4429. Persuasion Methods and Strategy. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109. 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 4430. Media Sales and Management. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 2205 or 60 credit hours. A comprehensive examination and analysis of the structure, personnel, planning, operations, economics and editorial policies of a media facility.

COM 4440. History of Film. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours. History and analysis of the motion picture as an industry, an entertainment medium and an art form. Touches upon film structure, production styles and techniques, actors, directors, and technological factors. Primary focus is upon American film supported by cinematic highlights within the global film community.

COM 4444. Film Structure and Concepts. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours. An examination of the motion picture industry covering such factors as trends and developments, film economics, film and society, acting and directing, editing and personnel. Course topics are explored both within the American film industry and within the film industries of other countries that have made unique or significant contributions to world cinema.

COM 4449. Contemporary Issues in Performance Studies. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 2205 and COM 2219 or consent of instructor. Exploration and analysis of selected current issues in the field of performance studies. Emphasis on the study of theory, criticism, and practice of contemporary performance placed within historical, social, and cultural contexts.

COM 4455. Contemporary Issues in Organizational Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 2205 or consent of instructor. Exploration and analysis of current issues within the field of organizational communication. Emphasis will be on an interdisciplinary perspective of: rhetorical issues; internal and external environments; structural patterns of organizational relationships; and the processes of enacting change and development within the organizations we serve and vice versa.

COM 4464. Documentary Form in Media. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and 60 credit hours. This course presents the developments and contributions that documentaries have made worldwide. Documentary trends, techniques, movements analyses, interpretations and influences from 1880 to the present will be studied.

COM 4470. Media Law. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: POLS 2201 and 60 credit hours. 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 4475. Decision Making and Problem Solving. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 and 45 credit hours. Professionals make decision alone, in groups, on behalf of diverse organizations and within multicultural settings. Procedural perspective rather than decisional outcome is the theoretical focus of the course. The communicational structure of decision making and problem solving is examined.

COM 4479. History of Communication Studies. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 or COM 1129. The historical derivative nature of the communication discipline is traced from both ancient and modern theory. A succinct connection between the emergence and evolution of the discipline during the twentieth century and the impact of the ancient western, Afrocentric and eastern cultures is examined.

COM 4480. Communication Theory. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 1109 and 45 credit hours. 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 4490. Special Topics in Communication. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: 45 credit hours. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.

COM 4499. Senior Thesis. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: COM 2235 and 90 credit hours. 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 AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CSIS)

CSIS 1001. Introduction to Computer Information Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the computing profession, including hardware, software, data, and procedural and human resource components. Topics may include a survey of the systems life cycle, data communications, database management, electronic communication, programming and other topics.

CSIS 1020. Introduction To Programming Principles: Visual Basic. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Credit level Math course. Introduction to computers and programming as tools to aid problem-solving. Implementation will be in Visual Basic.

CSIS 1301. Programming Principles I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1001 and any credit level Mathematics course. An introduction to problem-solving methods that lead to the development of correct, well-structured programs. Topics also include the fundamentals of computers systems.

CSIS 1302. Programming Principles II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1301. A continuation of programming principles begun in CSIS 1301 with emphasis on object oriented methods and data modeling. Topics include analysis of algorithms and important examples of data structures such as strings and lists.

CSIS 2520. Introduction To Data Communications. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1301. An introduction to the theory and applications of data communications. Topics include communication media, encoding systems, data security and integrity, network topologies, network protocol concepts, internet protocols, and routing.

CSIS 3100. Object-Oriented Programming. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1302. A continuation of programming principles begun in CSIS 1302 with emphasis on object oriented methods and data modeling. Topics include files and important data structures such as trees.

CSIS 3200. 3-0-3. Data Structures. Prerequisite: CSIS 3100, MATH 3322. Data structures and their applications to programming. Topics include arrays, records, files, lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs, together with their specifications, representations, and analysis of efficient algorithms for implementation and manipulation.

CSIS 3210. Project Management. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1301. Introduction to the principles and application of project management techniques with an emphasis on the design and management of computer information systems projects. Topics include project planning, work team design, project estimation techniques, project reporting, identifying and controlling project risks, budgets, and quality assurance.

CSIS 3310. Introduction to Database Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1301. Introduction to the database management systems, database processing, data modeling, database design, development, and implementation. Contrasts alternative modeling approaches. Includes implementation of current DBMS tools and SQL.

CSIS 3396. 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 two semesters 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.

CSIS 3398. Internship. 1-9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education (Career Services Center). A supervised work experience program for one semester at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.

CSIS 3400. Computer Applications In Statistics. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1001. Introduction to the use of computer-based statistical techniques and applications in the analysis and interpretation of data. Topics include both descriptive statistics and inference methods.

CSIS 3510. Computer Organization And Architecture. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1302. An introduction to hardware and software components of computer systems. Topics include machine organization, assembly language and comparative machine architecture. Hands-on work with modern computer systems is included.

CSIS 3530. Operating Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 2520 and CSIS 3510. An introduction to fundamental operating systems concepts. Emphasis will be on the interfaces supplied by operating systems. Topics include job scheduling, memory management, and process interactions.

CSIS 3600. System Analysis And Design. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1302 and CSIS 3210 and CSIS 3310. Software systems development includes project planning and implementation, elicitation and specification of user requirements, graphical modeling of objects, data, and processes, and design of data structures, user interfaces, and system behaviors. A team project with a client in the community is required.

CSIS 3650. Object-Oriented Software Development. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600 or approval of the instructor. The primary objective of the course is to study an object-oriented approach to software development that systematically uses a set of object-oriented principles, methods, and tools to build high-quality software. Topics include object-oriented analysis, design, and implementation. Object-oriented techniques are studied from an advanced viewpoint, and illustrated using programming languages such as Eiffel, C++, and Ada 95. Case studies are presented, some to be completed by the students using a team approach.

CSIS 4010. Decision Support Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. The design and implementation of computer-based systems that provide quantitative information derived from databases, or that generate, store, and organize qualitative information, to support the individual and group decision-making process within organizations. Includes decision-making, modeling, simulation, information retrieval, executive information systems, group support systems, and expert systems.

CSIS 4210. EDP Audit And Control. 3-0-3. Introduction to the Fundamentals of Electronic Data Processing (EDP) auditing. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. Emphasis on IT controls, operational audits, and techniques used in the design, implementation and evaluation of controls. Additional topics include computer data security and quality assurance in the systems development process.

CSIS 4222. Advanced Information Technology Project Management. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. Continuation of topics introduced in Project Management, with special emphasis on advanced forecasting and planning techniques, concurrent project management and software development projects. CSIS 4250. End-User Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. Detailed study of the application of information technologies to the end-user environment. Topics include the classification evaluation and integration of end-user technologies, methodologies for small-scale system development, Information Center operations, end-user training, and Office Automation.

CSIS 4310. Database Implementation Applications. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3310. As a second course in database concepts, the focus is on database implementation issues. Topics may include relational DBMS, object-oriented DBMS, graphical user interface design in a database environment, database administration, client-server, and distributed database applications.

CSIS 4400. Directed Study. 1 to 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee, and department chair. Up to three hours may be applied to the major area. Special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings.

CSIS 4420. Local Area Networks. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 2520. A presentation of Local Area Networks (LAN) including LAN hardware, LAN system software, LAN applications software, LAN installation, LAN administration. LAN administration topics include users, groups, security, printing, backup and recovery, and reactive and proactive management. Concepts studied in class will be implemented by the students.

CSIS 4490. Special Topics. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Varies by topic. Selected special or current topics of interest to faculty and students.

CSIS 4500. Data Communications Protocols. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 2520. A study of protocol suites and how they are used in data communications on the Internet. Topics include protocol layering, Internet addressing, routing, connection establishment and termination, management of data flow, and error handling. A specific protocol suite will be examined in detail.

CSIS 4510. Computer Law. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. Covers broad areas of law pertaining to the computer industry, including Intellectual Property (Copyright, Patent, Trademark, and Trade Secret), Contract, and the U.S. Constitution. Class will discuss computer crime, privacy, and professional ethics.

CSIS 4520. Distributed Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 4500. This course covers issues relevant to the implementation and operation of distributed systems. Topics include design goals of distributed systems such as security, fault tolerance, and openness. Implementation issues include remote procedure calls, file services, and current implementations such as DCE. A practical component is included in the course.

CSIS 4525. Electronic Commerce. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. The application of information technology to the buying and selling of information, products, and services, via computer networks. Topics include EDI, transactions over public networks, corporate digital libraries, advertising and marketing on the Internet, and consumer-data interface.

CSIS 4530. Advanced Operating Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3530. A detailed study of the principles of operating systems. Emphasis will be on the algorithms used to implement operating systems and on network operating systems.

CSIS 4540. Network Programming. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 4500. A presentation of networks, UNIX and programming for the computing professional, including interprocess communication, communication protocols, OSI model, security, file transfer protocols, printer spoolers, remote command execution, remote login/access, performance and procedure calls.

CSIS 4580. Mathematical Foundations Of Computing. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 1301. An introduction to the mathematical foundations of computing. Topics include a formal introduction to calculational classical and first order predicate language with applications to sets, relations, and functions.

CSIS 4600. Advanced Systems Development. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600. Student teams apply programming knowledge, system development methods, and a variety of tools to design, implement, and document a real systems project. Students are required to apply formal project management methods and to make a formal presentation.

CSIS 4620. Object-Oriented Methods. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3650 or approval of the instructor. The primary objective of the course is to study object-oriented methods used in software development, and in particular in what has traditionally been called analysis and design. A specific method is studied in detail, including its modeling language and process. This study involves practical work using a development environment that supports the method and its notation and process. Case studies are presented, some to be completed by the students using a team approach. The course also includes a survey and comparison of some of the object-oriented methods currently in widespread use.

CSIS 4650. Advanced Object-Oriented Software Development. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3650 or approval of the instructor. The primary objective of the course is to introduce the student to advanced topics in object-oriented software development, such as patterns, frameworks, and software architecture. Object-oriented techniques are illustrated using programming languages such as Eiffel, C++, and Ada 95. Case studies are presented, some to be completed by the students using a team approach.

CSIS 4680. Software Specification and Verification. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3200 and CSIS 3650 and CSIS 4580. This course is an introduction to formal software specification and verification which is based on classical first order predicate logic. The course will also introduce students to at least one formal specification language (e.g. VDM, B, Z, RAISE,...). Students will also be introduced to various program language semantics together with corresponding logics.

CSIS 4700. Structure And Design Of Programming Languages. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 3200 and CSIS 3600. A systematic study of the fundamental concepts underlying the structure and design of programming languages. Different programming paradigms are introduced with emphasis on object oriented languages.

CSIS 4800. Advanced Topics In Data Communications. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSIS 4420 or CSIS 4500. This course will introduce the student to the latest developments in the field of data communications and provide the student with the research tools required to remain abreast of this fast-developing field. Students will work in small groups. Each group will select a topic from a list of emerging technologies in data communications. Each group will research their topic and report their findings to the class.

CSIS 4840. Information Resource Management And Policy. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600; corequisite CSIS 4841. Intended as a senior capstone course. Focus is on management of information systems resources, technologies and people. Covers strategic planning and control of IS; management of the systems development process, operations, and maintenance; management of end-user computing; IS functional organization and the CIO. Requires research papers and presentations on current topics.

CSIS 4841. Information Technology Connections Lectures. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: CSIS 3600; corequisite CSIS 4840. Lecture series that illustrates how Information Technologies connect and facilitate the interchange of information between professions and disciplines.

CSIS 4850. Senior Project. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair prior to registration, based on guidelines developed by the department faculty. The primary objective of the course is to provide a capstone experience for the student, and in particular to promote a successful transition to the work place or further academic study. A proposal for a senior project is designed by one or more students and a faculty member, and submitted to the department chair for approval. Details on the guidelines for approval are available from the department chair. A formal presentation of the results of the senior project is given by the student(s) to the department faculty.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CJ)

CJ 2205. Foundations of Criminal Justice. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: SOCI 2201. This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be on crime in America, the criminal justice process, adjudication, punishment, corrections, and prisons. Other special issues to be addressed include AIDS, changing roles of women, and criminal justice systems in other countries.

CJ 3310. Police in America. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CJ 2205 or SOCI 2201.  An overview of the role of the police in American society, examining such issues as the police role in a democracy, ethnic tensions, unionization and professionalism, civil disturbances, law enforcement, and police misconduct.

CJ 3311. Police Administration. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CJ 2205 & CJ 3310.  This course familiarizes students with the principal issues facing contemporary American police administration. Students will gain an appreciation of the complex responsibilities associated with administering a police organization in a free society.

CJ 3315. Imperatives of Proof in the Justice System. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CJ 2205. This course addresses the following stages of criminal procedure and evidence; (1) methods and rules of police investigation and arrest; (2) pretrial screening of complaints; (3) formal charging of the accused; (4) adjudication - evidentiary requirements; (5) sentencing; and (6) appellate review by higher courts.

CJ 3332. Corrections. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CJ 2205 or SOCI 2201.A review of the historical and philosophical backgrounds of corrections. Special emphasis is placed on the role of corrections in the criminal justice system.

CJ 4430. Victimology. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.  An overview of the basic concepts of criminal victimization, including society's response to victims and their problems.

CJ 4490. Special Topics in Criminal Justice. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected topics of interest to faculty and students.