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CIS 411 - Computer Information Systems Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: senior standing and instructor approval. Each student (or group of 2-3) will design and conduct a research project approved by one or more faculty members who will guide and supervise the project. While the project is to be completed in CS/CIS 499 , student must show satisfactory progress to achieve a passing grade in the course. Students must also take the CS/CIS Senior Comprehensive Exam as part of the requirements for this course. (FA)
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CIS 420 - Network Design and Procurement 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 299 . This course discusses the design and implementation of network systems such as Ethernet switches and Internet routers. The course covers design principles and issues of traditional protocol processing systems and network processor technology. Packet processing, protocol processing, classification and forwarding, switching fabrics, network processors, and network systems design tradeoffs. This course reviews the area of physical distribution management, including warehouse management and layout, transportation, and customer services. (FA)
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CIS 434 - Enterprise Architecture and Web Services 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 , (CIS 210 or CS 230 ), and CIS 138 . This course provides an overview of the various options for building, deploying and maintaining an enterprise application on the web. Topics include Overview of Enterprise Applications, Web Services, Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), REST Application, and Security Requirements. (SP)
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CIS 466 - Network Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 241 . The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of methods to assure secure and confidential information systems. Coverage includes basic concepts of main security and privacy issues of the Internet and devices, and the implementation of security methods for computer networks and the internet. (SP)
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CIS 497 - Senior Design I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing on vertical curriculum. This course is the first of a two-sequence capstone courses for computer science majors. Students, working in teams, select a topic from a variety of potential project topics solicited from faculty members and representatives from local industry/non-profit organizations. Students will learn about team work, team dynamics, and learn to rely on other individuals to perform necessary work for the successful completion of team goals. By the end of the semester, the overall approach and design/architecture of the project must be completed so that it can be effectively implemented, in the second semester. The course also includes lectures on topics of interest to CIS majors, such as intellectual property, information privacy, security, and exposure to a wide range of relevant software environments and technologies from mobile development environments to database-backed web services. Students must also take the comprehensive senior examination for the major.
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CIS 498 - Senior Design II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 497 This course is the second of a two-sequence capstone courses for computer science majors. Students will continue the work begun in Senior Design I (CIS497} and implement their chosen projects to functional completion. The emphasis in this course is on the implementation, testing, report writing and presentation. Each team is required to make a formal project presentation to a group of faculty, students and outside representatives. A written final project document is required prior to the presentation; it must be provided to the faculty members advising the team and the project sponsor (if applicable).
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Computer Science |
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CS 132 - Computer Applications 3 Credit Hours
This is an introduction to computers and a brief survey of modern computer hardware and software. The primary focus of the course is on practical applications of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Not for CS major.
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CS 135 - Introduction to Scientific Computing 3 Credit Hours
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to classroom assignments, emphasizing multidisciplinary team projects to introduce a variety of computational tools. Students will participate in projects requiring a scientific approach to problem solving, analytical thinking, data collection and analysis, result write-up, and public presentation. The course is designed for freshman science majors.
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CS 215 - Fundamentals of Scientific Computing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAT 134 . This is an introductory computer course for science majors to help students understand the computing technologies they used every day and to develop the computational thinking and proficiency necessary for science disciplines. Microsoft Office is used with an emphasis on Excel features, including built-in functions, Solver, and Data Analysis Toolpak. MATLAB is used to implement simple algorithms. Fundamental concepts of computing are also introduced to explain how computers work, what they can do, and how they can be used effectively.
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CS 230 - Computer Programming I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAT 134 Corequisite: CSL 230 . This course introduces fundamental programming concepts and techniques. It is designed for students who plan to use computer programming in their studies and careers. Elements of object-oriented design and programming are introduced. Topics covered include control structures, arrays, functions, and structured program design. This course requires students to co-register for a programming lab, CSL 230 that gives extra hands-on practice with guided supervision. Students will develop working programs with checkpoints for each development phase.
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CS 231 - Computer Programming II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 230 . Corequisite: CSL 231 . This course is a continuation of CS 230 . Topics covered include recursion, file-based I/O, classes, packages, method overloading, inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces and exceptions. This course requires students to co-register for a programming lab, CSL 231. The lab provides students with hands-on practice developing programs implementing the programming constructs.
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CS 330 - Databases 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 210 or CS 230 or ITM 200 . This course examines the underlying concepts and theory of database management systems. Topics include database system architectures, data models, structured query languages, conceptual and logical database design, and physical organization. The entity-relationship model and relational model are investigated in detail; object-oriented databases are introduced. Integrity constraints, dependencies, and normalization are studied as a basis for formal design. An introduction to transaction management, concurrency control, distributed and Web databases and database recovery are presented.
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CS 331 - Mobile Applications Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 and CSL 231 Corequisite: CSL 331 - Mobile Applications Development Lab. This course introduces mobile application developments to Junior/Senior computer science and computer engineering students. The course covers operating systems, programming languages, and tools. At the end of the course, students would be able to develop applications/games for a variety of mobile devices.
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CS 332 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 . Introduction to computer architecture, organization, and assembly language. Includes addressing techniques, input/output processing, interrupt handling, and the implementation of data structures including characters and strings, number systems and formats.
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CS 333 - Data Structures 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 . This course covers the design and implementation of data structures including generics and collections, lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. Other topics include efficiency of algorithms, sorting, searching, and hashing. Course work involves both written homework and programming assignments.
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CS 334 - Object Oriented Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 . Topics include classes, operator overloading, inheritance, virtual functions and polymorphism, templates, file processing, and the use of UML. The course emphasizes a modern approach to software development. Students will be assigned to programming teams for assignments. The course has a term project requiring team programming.
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CS 335 - Discrete Structures 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 230 AND MAT 241 . An introduction to the theory of computation review of combinatorics, introduction to analysis of algorithms, graphs, computability, finite-state machines, and a brief introduction to complexity theory.
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CS 336 - Software Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 . A study of the techniques and approaches used to build large, reliable software systems. Methods, languages and tools used in modern software development are examined. Topics include software life-cycle models, software analysis, design, design verification, validation and reliability. Software engineering ethics and professionalism are explored. Programming topics include modularity, data abstraction, object-oriented programming. Laboratory assignments use a high level programming language.
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CS 340 - Computer Networks and Communications 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 230 . Introduces the concepts of computer networks and data communications. Topics include data transmission, transmission media, transmission signal encoding, link control and multiplexing, circuit switching, packet switching, local area networks, ATM, Open Systems Interconnection Architecture (OSI), TCP/IP, X.25, System Network Architecture (SNA) and network security.
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CS 390 - Cooperative Education/Field Experience 1-6 Credit Hours
Work, research, or internship experience at the junior (CS 390) or senior (CS 490 ) levels. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. The department chair in the student’s discipline will determine Credit Hours credit after the details of placement have been made.
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CS 432 - Numerical Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 , MAT 334 and MAT 335 . Numerical algorithms and error analysis for the approximation of integration, differentiation, solutions of systems of equations, and solutions of differential equations.
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CS 433 - Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 231 . Basic principles of multiprogramming and time-sharing systems including interrupts, data channels, memory management, virtual memory, segmentation and paging, interprocess communication, deadlock handling, and distributed systems.
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CS 436 - Computability 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 335 and senior standing. This course is an introduction to the theory of computation in computer science. Topics include formal languages and grammars and their application to programming language design, and models of computation including finite automata, pushdown automata and Turing machines.
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CS 437 - Digital Circuits 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 332 or CS 335 Corequisite: CSL 437 . This course deals with digital logic with feedback, fundamental mode circuits, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinatorial networks, flip-flop, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, half-adders, adders, counters, state and flow tables, and memory design.
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CS 438 - Computer Architecture 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 437 . This course covers the basic concepts of computer architecture and organization, including computer evolution, CPU architectures, instruction sets, ALU design, memory hierarchies, input and output architectures, interrupts and DMA, and parallel processing.
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CS 490 - Cooperative Education/Field Experience 1-6 Credit Hours
Work, research, or internship experience at the junior (CS 390 ) or senior (CS 490) levels. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. The department chair in the student’s discipline will determine Credit Hours credit after the details of placement have been made.
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CS 497 - Senior Design I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 , CS 336 and senior standing on vertical curriculum. This course is the first of a two-sequence capstone courses for computer science majors. Students, working in teams, select a topic from a variety of potential project topics solicited from faculty members and representatives from local industry/non-profit organizations. Students will learn about team work, team dynamics, and learn to rely on other individuals to perform necessary work for the successful completion of team goals. By the end of the semester, the overall approach and design/architecture of the project must be completed so that it can be effectively implemented, in the second semester. The course also includes lectures on topics of interest to CS majors, such as intellectual property, information privacy, security, and exposure to a wide range of relevant software environments and technologies from mobile development environments to database-backed web services. Students must also take the comprehensive senior examination for the major.
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CS 498 - Senior Design II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 497 . This course is the second of a two-sequence capstone courses for computer science majors. Students will continue the work begun in CS 497 - Senior Design I and implement their chosen project to functional completion. The emphasis in this course is on the implementation, testing, report writing and presentation. Each team is required to make a formal project presentation to a group of faculty, students and outside representatives , A written final project document is required prior to the presentation; it must be provided to the faculty members advising the team and the project sponsor (if applicable).
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CSL 230 - Computer Programming I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
Corequisite: CS 230 . Laboratory activities relating to the software development process and programming concepts covered in CS 230 .
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CSL 231 - Computer Programming II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
Corequisite: CS 231 Laboratory activities relating to the software development process and programming concepts covered in CS 231 .
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CSL 331 - Mobile Applications Development Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
Corequisite: CS 331 Mobile Applications Development Laboratory activities relating to the software development process and programming concepts covered in CS 331.
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CSL 340 - Computer Networks and Communications Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
Corequisite: CS 340 Laboratory experiments related to material covered in CS 340 .
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CSL 437 - Digital Circuits Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
Corequisite: CS 437 Laboratory experiments related to material covered in CS 437
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 131 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 or permission of instructor. An introductory analysis of crime and the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be on the nature, scope, history and development of criminal justice. Overview of criminal justice in the United States, and examination of issues that influence decisions, functions and processes in the criminal justice system. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 205 - Criminal Law 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131 or permission of the instructor. Definition of law and crime, sources of criminal law, general principles and theories of criminal law, defenses to criminal liability, theories and philosophies of punishment. A study of criminal litigation. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 206 - Ethics, Crime and Justice 3 Credit Hours
Examination of ethical issues and ramifications of ethnicity, race and class in social control and criminal justice administration. A study of moral and ethical behaviors designed to provide direction for policy formulation and implementation. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 216 - Criminal Procedure 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205 or permission of instructor. A study of the United States Constitution, strategies of judicial politics, substantive and procedural requirements and guidelines in the criminal justice process. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 230 - Introduction to Private Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131. Deals with various aspects of basic and legal issues in private and homeland security. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 233 - Substance Abuse 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131. A study of various substances that are currently being abused, the impact of abuse on crime, as well as an examination of strategies used by criminal justice agencies to prevent addiction. A study of theories and research on addiction. (FA,SP)
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CJ 305 - Crime and the Elderly 3 Credit Hours
An examination of the role of the elderly as victims, offenders, and practitioners in the criminal justice system, including a study of other gerontological issues. (By Demand)
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CJ 310 - Adjudication and Legal Terminology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205, CJ 216. Study of contemporary issues involved in adversarial process in the criminal justice system. A discussion of the utilization of evidence in jury and non-jury trials and various fact finding procedures in the criminal justice system will also be included. (FA,SP)
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CJ 314 - The Color of Law: Criminal (In) Justice in American History 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HI 130, CJ 131, CJ 205. This course is designed specifically for students majoring in criminal justice/criminology and will examine the history of institutionalized social control and its impact on the American criminal justice system through a race equity lens, beginning with the period of chattel slavery through contemparary timees. The major themes will include race relations, criminal justice contact and processes; peonage, and various structural responses to people of color. This understanding will be delevoled through the use of readings, lectures, videos, and various writing assignments and/or on-line discussions.
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CJ 316 - Criminal Justice Management 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131. A study of the nature of bureaucracy, basic theories, functions, principles and practices of administration. An examination of issues of leadership, and personnel management of agencies in the criminal justice system. (FA,SP)
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CJ 320 - Women and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 389. An examination of the roles and experiences of women as victims, offenders and practitioners in the criminal justice system. A study of the impact of gender issues in criminal justice. (SP)
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CJ 325 - International Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131. A comparative study of the justice systems of countries other than the United States, including Islamic and Traditional justice systems. (FA,SP)
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CJ 327 - Corrections 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 205 or permission of instructor. An overview of the correctional subsystem. An examination of current issues in custodial and noncustodial corrections. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 331 - Principles of Criminal Investigation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 337. Study of historical development, theory, and application of scientific methodology in the investigation of crime. (FA)
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CJ 332 - Security Management 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 230. Deals with various aspects of organizational principles, policies, and legal issues in private security management. A discussion of modern security administration including homeland security, retail security, utility security, computer security, and other security situations. (FA,SP)
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CJ 334 - Counseling and Interviewing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131. An overview of contemporary techniques, philosophies and issues involved in counseling and interviewing voluntary, involuntary and resistant clients of the criminal justice system. (SP)
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CJ 337 - Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205, CJ 216 or permission of instructor. An overview of the history, organization, management, legal and policy issues, professionalism, performance and accountability of public law enforcement agencies. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 338 - Domestic and International Terrorism 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 216, CJ 337 or permission of instructor. The goal of this course is to acquire an understanding of historical perspectives on terrorism while comprehending definitions of cogent terms and concepts. This course will describe the ideological continuum and the matrix of violence, both domestic and international.
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CJ 351 - Forensic Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 337. An overview of issues involved in the application of science in the collection, identification preservation and utilization of evidence in the criminal justice system. (FA)
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CJ 360 - Victimology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 205, CJ 216. Examines the impact of crime on victims; including but not limited to the emotional, physical, financial and psychological effects. Examines resources for victims and methods to assist or deal with victims of crime. (FA,SP)
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CJ 389 - Criminology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205 or permission of instructor. A study of the theories of crime and criminal behavior, the causes of crime, typologies, measurement techniques, prevention, and societal reactions to crime. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 406 - Probation and Parole 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205, CJ 316, CJ 327. Junior or senior level. An examination of the historical development, decision making processes and management of community intervention and treatment programs. (FA,SP,SU)
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CJ 435 - Treatment of Drug Addiction 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 233. Junior or senior level. A study of contemporary strategies for control and treatment of drug dependency. Specially designed for students interested in working as criminal justice addiction professionals. Will involve some practical experience in treatment facilities. (FA,SP)
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CJ 436 - Deprivation of Liberty 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205. A study of the evolution of the rights of persons under correctional control, including major court decisions and recent changes in correctional philosophies and techniques. (FA)
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CJ 461 - Juvenile Justice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 205, CJ 216, CJ 389. Junior or senior level. A study of the history of juvenile justice, juvenile justice programs and the juvenile justice system. An examination of the nature and extent of delinquency, and impact of court decisions on juvenile justice issues and services. (FA,SP)
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CJ 463 - Juvenile Justice Reform 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205, CJ 216, CJ 416 This course is designed to generate discussions and develop strategies (framework) aimed at reforming the current juvenile justice system. This course will examine Juvenille Justice Reform.
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CJ 464 - Juvenile Law 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 205, CJ 216, CJ 461 The class will examine issues related to crime throughout the world. The student will identify, analyze, and compare the juvenille justice systems in the U.S. with those of other countries.
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CJ 480 - Topics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 131, CJ 205, CJ 389. Junior or senior level. A workshop or seminar. Study of selected current topics and issues of public concern, and examination of their impact on the functions and roles of various agencies in the criminal justice system. (By Demand)
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CJ 490 A - Field Experience/Internship 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department chair for criminal justice. For advanced students in the criminal justice program who have completed 92 Credit Hours or more. Students who register for 12 to 15 Hours must complete all major requirements and have a GPA of not less than 2.0 prior to registration. Designed to provide students with opportunity for practical experience in various criminal justice agencies. Students can only complete 15 Hours maximum.
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CJ 490 B - Field Experience/Internship 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department chair for criminal justice. For advanced students in the criminal justice program who have completed 92 Credit Hours or more. Students who register for 12 to 15 Hours must complete all major requirements and have a GPA of not less than 2.0 prior to registration. Designed to provide students with opportunity for practical experience in various criminal justice agencies. Students can only complete 15 Hours maximum.
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CJ 490 C - Field Experience/Internship 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department chair for criminal justice. For advanced students in the criminal justice program who have completed 92 Credit Hours or more. Students who register for 12 to 15 Hours must complete all major requirements and have a GPA of not less than 2.0 prior to registration. Designed to provide students with opportunity for practical experience in various criminal justice agencies. Students can only complete 15 Hours maximum.
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CJ 490 D - Field Experience/Internship 15 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department chair for criminal justice. For advanced students in the criminal justice program who have completed 92 Credit Hours or more. Students who register for 12 to 15 Hours must complete all major requirements and have a GPA of not less than 2.0 prior to registration. Designed to provide students with opportunity for practical experience in various criminal justice agencies. Students can only complete 15 Hours maximum.
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CJ 498 - Methodologies and Research Writing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SS 239, EN 240, and acquired 100 Credit Hours or more. This course is designed to assist seniors majoring in criminal justice with writing a successful research paper as well as assisting in preparation for the defense of the paper. This course is an examination of the basic principles and approaches in social science research, theory construction, and research writing. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to research scholarly data from various sources and form a well written research paper. (FA,SP)
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CJ 499 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 498. Review of required criminal justice courses, passing of a comprehensive/ exit examination, and successful defense of a research paper developed by the student in CJ 498.
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LAA 180 - Professional Seminar (Criminal Justice) 0 Credit Hours
The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned.
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LAA 280 - Professional Seminar (Criminal Justice) 0 Credit Hours
The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
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LAA 380 - Professional Seminar (Criminal Justice) 0 Credit Hours
The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
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LAA 480 - Professional Seminar (Criminal Justice) 0 Credit Hours
The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
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Dance Studies |
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DS 100 - Introduction to the Art of Dance 3 Credit Hours
This class is designed to introduce students to the analysis and appreciation of diverse social and theatrical dance styles within their cultural, historical and theoretical contexts. Students will engage in discussions, video viewing, and a variety of assigned readings as they explore dance as a form of expression of the human experience, the creative process and the value of dance in building, reflecting and celebrating community.
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DS 101 - Ballet I 2 Credit Hours
This is a beginning course in classical ballet technique. This class will teach the fundamentals of classical ballet with emphasis on body placement and alignment, as well as other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a sound technical foundation. Ballet I is an exploration of the American style of ballet and may incorporate the fundamentals of the Cecchetti, Royal Academy, and/or the Vaganova methods and terminology. Barre work, center practice, and traveling combinations will emphasize and enhance strength, aesthetics, flexibility, proper alignment, and musicality. The course will conclude with a live group performance presentation.
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DS 102 - Contemporary Dance Technique I 2 Credit Hours
This is a beginning course in contemporary dance technique. The studio-based course teaches basic movement principles in contemporary dance. Focusing on the connection between the body, mind, and spirit, students will be in engaged in a variety of physical exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the art of dance and movement expression. The exercises in the course draw on principles from a variety of contemporary techniques and include elements of improvisation. Overall, the class is designed to improve the students’ ability to express themselves through movement. Students will explore concepts of time, space, musicality, breath control, and energy in relation to movement execution and stage presence as a way to increase their personal movement potential and development as an artistic dance performer. The course will conclude with a live group performance presentation.
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DS 103 - Jazz Dance I 2 Credit Hours
This course begins to teach basic movement principles of jazz dance. Focusing on the connection between the body, mind and spirit, students will be in engaged in a variety of physical exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the art of jazz dance and movement expression. The exercises in the course draw on principles from a variety of jazz techniques and include elements of Classical, Broadway, Lyrical, Hip Hop and some elements of improvisation. Students will explore concepts of time, space, musicality, rhythm, breath control, and energy in relation to movement execution and stage presence. In addition, the class encourages an increase in understanding and appreciation of the art form, as well as, allowing for personal growth and development as a performer.
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DS 201 - Ballet II 2 Credit Hours
This intermediate course in classical ballet technique, builds on the foundations taught in the Ballet I class. The class continues to emphasis body placement and alignment. Barre work, center practice and traveling combinations continue to enhance musicality, aesthetics, strength and balance. Principles of basic partnering will also be introduced. The course will conclude with a live group performance presentation.
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DS 202 - Contemporary Dance Technique II 2 Credit Hours
This is an intermediate course in contemporary dance technique. This class builds on the foundations taught in the Contemporary Dance Technique I class. The class consist of concepts in body placement and alignment; strengthening and stretching exercises; and the physical explorations of space, time and energy. Class periods will utilize floor work, center floor exercises, movement phrases and progressions (all designed to develop an understanding of space, direction, rhythm, and dynamics). Some movement explorations and improvisation exercises will be introduced to increase the dancer’s range and understanding of movement. The course will conclude with a live group performance presentation.
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DS 203 - Jazz Dance II 2 Credit Hours
This intermediate course in jazz dance builds on the foundation of jazz dance I. Students concepts of time, space, rhythm and musicality. Exercises will increase the dancer’s balance, flexibility, stage presence and artistry. The course will conclude with a live group performance presentation.
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DS 204 - African Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the rhythms and techniques associated with various dance cultures found throughout Africa. Students will study the movement technique as well as the connection between mind, body, spirit, dance, and community. The cultural significance of the dances will also be explored. Dances studied may reflect a multitude of African cultures. (can be repeated up to 2 times)
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DS 205 - Tap 2 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the tap technique. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary and rhythms associated with tap dance to include soft shoe and hoofing.
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DS 206 - Hip Hop Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
This course would focus on the techniques and styles of hip-hop dance.
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DS 207 - Dance Production 1 Credit Hour
Students participate in the process of producing a dance concert. Students will have to create advertising, develop and organize the program content, assist choreographers with costume needs, assist with lighting design/execution, and other behind the scenes production requirements.
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DS 301 - Dance Composition 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the dance creative process. Students will be introduced to a variety of composition styles, and theories as they create, expand and explore the process of creating a full length dance work.
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DS 310 - Sacred Dance & Dance as Worship 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the use of dance as a worship art. Although the class focuses on the historical use of dance in the public liturgy of the Christian Church students will be introduced to the use of scared dance in other cultures and religious traditions. The class will explore types of worship/sacred dance, choreographing for worship service, understanding liturgy in the Christian church and the role dance and other art forms might play. Practical knowledge about participating or leading a dance ministry will also be explored through the class readings and exercises Students will examine how different dance techniques can be the basis of scared/liturgical dance choreography.
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DS 320 - African American Dance 3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the African American influences in dance to include concert and social dance. Students will look at the significance of the work of dance legends such as Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, Arthur Mitchell, Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, and others.
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DS 330 - Dance History 3 Credit Hours
This course follows the development of dance from Classical Ballet to the traditional modern of Doris Humphreys through the birth of jazz and other contemporary dance forms. Representative works will be analyzed and studied.
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Education |
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ED 231 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to help preserves teachers examine the American school’s historical progress, current issues, and organization structures. (FA, SP)
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ED 240 - Educational Technology 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to examine various ways computers are used in education and personally. The focus of this course is on basic concepts of computer operation, identification of types of educational technology resources, teacher made multi-media for use in the classroom, and the ethical and societal impacts of technology. Additionally, students will examine assistive technology in the classroom as ways to modify instruction for diverse learners. (FA, SP)
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ED 320 - Inquiry Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BI 131 , ED 240 , ESE 200 and ED 231 . This course involves a study of inquiry methods and laboratory experiences relevant to teaching science in the elementary school. (FA, SP)
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ED 325 - Discovery Social Studies 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HI 230 , ED 231 , ED 240 and ESE 200 . In this course, students study methods and materials relevant to teaching social studies, emphasizing conceptual orientation and discovery strategies for developing specific social studies skills. (FA, SP)
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ED 340 - Assessment and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 and pass General Knowledge Test. This course is a discussion of the techniques for measuring and evaluating students’ performance and programs in education, elementary statistical procedures, and grading in the various areas. The interpretation of results of district and external assessments are explored in the course. Prospective teachers learn how to design and develop traditional as well as authentic forms of assessment in their respective disciplines and to measure teaching effectiveness. Prospective teachers also learn to read and interpret external assessments. (FA, SP)
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ED 351 - Curriculum Design & Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 and ESE 200 . Students are presented with a review of theories for curriculum formation, the forces at work on the curriculum and social events, which require constantly changing curriculum for a viable education experience for children. (FA, SP)
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ED 352 - Contemporary Teaching Methods 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 and PS 236 . Corequisite: EDA 352 . In this course, students study methods of teaching and strategies for planning and implementing various aspects of curriculum. (FA, SP)
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ED 354 - Classroom Environment 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Pass General Knowledge Test. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills to manage individuals and class behaviors through a well-planned system. The course will cover topics such as classroom environment, professional ethics, school safety, and theories on creating a successful classroom culture. (FA, SP)
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ED 360 - Content-Specific Methods in Secondary Education 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 and ESE 200 . This course prepares secondary teachers for the theoretical and practical understanding needed for the 21st century classroom. The foundation of the course rest on students’ understanding of information in several areas such as content development, development of pedagogical skills, philosophy, and context in planning in the secondary classroom. Through a reflective approach, students will be prepared to design unit plans and lesson plans with a focus on diversity and differentiated instruction for linguistically and culturally diverse students. Students will examine realistic scenarios and examples from a variety of subject areas such as Biology, Business, English, Music, and Social Science. (FA, SP)
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ED 366 - Reading I : Foundations and Application of Reading Instrucation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 and ESE 200 . Teacher candidates will demonstrate knowledge and applications of research-based instruction of the reading process (comprehension, fluency, oral language, phonics, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary). This course meets the requirements of Florida Reading Competencies 1 and 2. (FA, SP)
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ED 367 - Reading II : Assessment and Differentiation of Reading Instruction 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 , ESE 200 and ED 366 . Teacher candidates will demonstrate knowledge and applications of the selection and administration of literacy assessments, and use of data to inform instruction. Teacher candidates will demonstrate differentiation of process, product, and context within literacy instruction. This course, together with ED439 (Language Learning) meets the requirements of Florida Reading Competencies 3 and 4. (FA, SP)
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ED 437 - Inquiry Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAT 275 . This course offers a study of mathematics content, methods and materials, stressing competency-based approaches to teaching mathematics in elementary schools. (FA, SP)
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ED 439 - Language Learning 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 , ED 352 and EDA 352 . This course acquaints students with theories of learning and innovative practices in teaching in a literature-based, integrated language arts program. With a focus on the writing process and oral communication, students acquire a repertoire of strategies to teach spelling, grammar, speaking, and listening skills. (FA, SP)
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ED 450 - Reading Practicum 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: ED 366, ED367, and ED439. This course will provide students with a culmininating practicum experience in research-based practices of reading instruction through which they demonstrate knowledge and application of differentiated teaching and assessment of all components of reading. This course requires a field experience placement.
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