2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

Hospitality and Tourism Management

  
  • HTM 36200 - Event And Meeting Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The principles and practices of event and meeting management will be covered in this course, including: strategic event planning process, project management, risk management, financial management, human resources, stakeholder management, meeting or event design, site location and management, marketing, professionalism, and ethics. Students will gain hands-on experience planning, directing, organizing and controlling a small scale event. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 37100 - Introduction To Tourism


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles, practices, and philosophies which affect the economic, social, cultural, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 37200 - Global Tourism Geography


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction and analysis of specific world travel destinations, including the exploration of geographic features, customs and tradition, population centers, visitor attractions, political, religious, language and other cultural differences as these relate to the hospitality and travel industry. The course is designed to teach students specific geographic knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding and empathy for cultural values and traditions that exist outside their own culture. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HTM 37500 - Sport-Related Tourism And Leisure Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (FM 37500) Integration of Sport and Tourism disciplines. Sport participation and spectator travel, hard and soft adventure tourism, and management of leisure time are emphasized. Focus on the dynamics behind the explosion in Sport and Adventure Tourism. Not open to students with cedit in FM 37500. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 37901 - Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism Development And Conservation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The history of ecotourism in the hospitality industry, the pros and cons of the impact of sustainable development on people, the hospitality industry, ecology and communities, and a review of recent initiatives in conservation of resources. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 38100 - Executive Housekeeping Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Management principles and practices relative to the internal maintenance of public lodging facilities. Experience in room preperation, cleanliness, tools, record keeping and departmental organization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 38110 - Revenue Management In The Lodging Industry


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will add to and build upon the knowledge acquired in HTM 18100 Lodging Management. The class will provide a theoretical perspective on service management and how service management concepts can be applied to the hospitality business. The course will also provide an understanding of revenue management’s key concepts and applicability of revenue maximization strategies and their operational aspects, components of effective revenue management will be analyzed and its effects on overall profitability. The course will also review the latest issues and trends affecting all aspects and segments of the lodging industry. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 38500 - Educational Study Cruise And/Or Air-Land Tour


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration of the Cruise Line and/or Air-Land Industry with a focus on hospitality, tourism and culinary arts management, as well as the Cruise and/or Air-Land Tour industry history and marketing operations. Includes experiential learning multi-day Cruise and/or Air-Land Tour practicum component with land and/or sea lectures, tours, and exposure to many languages/cultures. Prerequisites: 21 years of age and valid passport. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HTM 39000 - Undergraduate Special Problems


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas of the field. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 39100 - Specialty Food Service And Catering


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration and creative use of specialty foods and unusual cuisine for the hospitality field. Concepts of management for the effective operation of quantity specialty food service organizations within a financial framework involving menu-planning, customer-relations, and production service logistics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 39200 - Classical Cuisine


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. Supervised hands-on cooking experience to enhance competencies needed in professional cooking. Permission of instructor required.Typically offered Spring.


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  • HTM 39300 - Advanced Foodservice Techniques


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. The purpose of this course is to develop students’ understanding of dining room management, give exposure to various service styles, and to extend their knowledge of gastronomy. Students will become familiar with the lines of authority found in various food service settings, and required to master the specifics of different service styles and service etiquette. Course is available as an elective for all students enrolled in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HTM 41100 - Hospitality And Tourism Law


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Overview of the fundamental legal framework that governs the conduct of hospitality and tourism managers. Topics include civil rights, contracts, court procedures, ethics, and risk management. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 41900 - Senior Seminar In Hospitality And Tourism Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The exploration, discussion and presentation of current research concerned with or related to the hospitality and tourism management industry. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 42000 - Event Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will review the field of event management, convention and association management. Emphasis will be put on the logistical requirements and economics impact of this area of business as well as on the required skill set needed in the various employment opportunities existing in this field. The course will include a practical application that will involve students in the planning, organizing and execution of an event. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 44200 - Fraud Examination For Hospitality Managers


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Fraud Examination will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses. The impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 on the Hospitality industry and issues of compliance will be addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 46200 - Advanced Event And Meeting Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced aspects of meeting and event management principles and practices will be covered in this course. A focus is placed on: strategic planning, project management, finance and risk management, event design, site management, and ethics. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 49100 - Beverage Management


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Principles and practices regarding the production, selection, purchasing, storage, and service of beverage alcohol in the hospitality industry. State of Indiana responsible alcohol service certification is required to earn course credit. Must be 21 years or older. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 49101 - Sales And Service For Beverage Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles and practices regarding the production, selection, purchasing, storage, marketing and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the hospitality industry. Includes lab component for hands-on experience. Students must acquire responsible alcohol service certification to earn course credit. Must be 21 years of age. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 49110 - Wine Sommelier Certification


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 49101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course involves the application of previously learned information about the principles of wine including vine growing, wine production, sensory evaluation of wine and practices involved in selection and sales of wine in a foodservice establishment. Students are immersed in the analysis and application of the principles and practices of the Guild of the Master Sommelier Program including Level one Certification. Student must be at least 21 years of age. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HTM 49200 - Advanced Foodservice Management


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 21200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 49101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Utilize managerial skills and techniques with planning, organizing, directing and controlling a full service restaurant operation. Management teams of two to three students develop, market, and operate a restaurant that is open to the public. Emphasis is placed on utilizing effective management skills to create a high quality, profitable operation with well planned systems and highly motivated, organized employees. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HTM 49900 - Feasibility Studies And Business Development In Hospitality And Tourism


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 21200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of business development. The course will cover all stages in the feasibility and development process. Emphasis will be on strategic planning, design of systems, models and problem analysis, leading to the opening of a successful hospitality or tourism business. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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Human Development and Family Studies

  
  • HDFS 10100 - Working With Parents


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An indepth look at working with parents and families in Early Childhood programs. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 20200 - Infant And Toddler Supervised Experience


    Prerequisite(s): BHS 22800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND (CDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Experiential learning in infant and toddler classrooms. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HDFS 20500 - Introduction To Family Dynamics


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND (ENGL 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the interpersonal processes that take place within family contexts. Emphasis is on family dynamics with an extended focus on family interaction, family relationships, intimacy, conflict management and stages of family development. Also considered are linkages between family processes and the modern social environment and basic components of the research process. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 21000 - Introduction To Human Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to the development of individuals from the prenatal period to adulthood and old age. Theories and research findings related to physical growth, cognitive and language development and social and emotional development will be discussed.Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL: Developmental Psychology.
    General Education: Social Sciences


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  • HDFS 21600 - Introduction To Early Childhood Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of early education programs, including center based, infant/toddler, family child care, and kindergarten. Course will include consideration of the history & theory of early childhood programs; program routines and organization for the healthy intellectual, social & physical growth of young children; professional relationships with parents and staff.


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  • HDFS 21700 - Issues In Early Childhood Education


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Issues in Early Childhood Education course largely focuses on 1) multicultural diversity, 2) young children’s behavioral issues and guidance, and 3) interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of diversity in society and importance of multicultural education as well as learn how to provide anti-bias curriculum and environment for young children. This course will help students identify young children’s behavioral issues and aggressions and learn diverse guidance skills to promote young children’s positive development. Students will also learn the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HDFS 22800 - Developmental Infant And Toddler Care


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Developmental Infant and Toddler Care Discussion of frameworks, principles and techniques for infant toddler programs; focusing on the role of healthy environments and nurturing relationships with adults. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 24500 - Interventions With At-Risk Youth


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents treatments and interventions for at-risk youth, focusing on evidence-based and developmentally appropriate programs. The importance of family involvement (including foster families or guardians, informal or formal) will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will identify positive aspects of existing programs, while proposing a program of their own.


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  • HDFS 29001 - Basic Topics In Human Development And Family Studies


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas in Human Development and Family Studies. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 30800 - Language And Literature In Early Childhood


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course will focus on knowledge and teaching techniques for language arts and emergent literacy appropriate to children from ages 3-8. Students will develop resources and learn to plan for experiences with language and literature, including activities and materials such as: storytelling and story dictation, finger plays, flannel boards, and puppets. Students will consider the relation of language and literacy to cognitive, social, emotional and physical development for children from diverse background and with diverse needs. Typically offered Spring.


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  • HDFS 31001 - Math, Science, And Social Studies In Early Childhood


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course will focus on planning and resources for young children’s cognitive, social-emotional and physical development through exploration of and interaction with materials, people and places. Students will plan logico-mathematical, physical, and social knowledge activities which are appropriate for children with diverse backgrounds and needs. In addition, students will consider the relationships between experiences with materials such as manipulatives, wood, prop boxes, foods, and other sensory rich materials and with language and expressive activities. Overall planning, including curriculum webs, will be considred.. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 31500 - Curriculum In Early Childhood


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HDFS 21600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A course that focuses on curriculum planning and teaching methods in a variety of content area, including the arts, language/literacy, math, science and social studies. Students will plan, create, and present developmentally appropriate learning activities to facilitate development of the whole child and engage in reflection on teaching. Students will learn various methods while considering the environment as well as children’s diverse backgrounds and needs.


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  • HDFS 34000 - Teaching Very Young Children With Special Needs


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course emphasizes integrative, inclusive approaches to teaching very young children with special needs, and working with their families. It provides strategies for supporting social-emotional, motor, cognitive and communicative development within the context of the early childhood setting. Typically offered Spring.


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  • HDFS 34101 - Infants And Young Children In Family And Community


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will focus on young children in the context of the family and larger community. Emphasis will be placed on developmental theories that illustrate children’s play and active learning within a social context. Course will include opportunities for direct observation and participation with young children and their families, as well as student reflection on personal development experiences. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 34200 - Adolescence In Family And Community


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A family oriented look at adolescent development. Emphasis will be placed on personal and relational development. Course will include issues, research and application of practice topics with regard to adolescents, their families and the larger community. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 34400 - Adult Development in Families and Communities


    Prerequisite(s): SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit hours: 3.00. A course that covers physical and emotional development from early adulthood through old age and death, with an emphasis on how development affects people’s interaction with their family, their community, and their possible need for social services. Typically offered Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • HDFS 34601 - Sexuality, Intimacy And Family Life


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines sexuality and intimacy within the relational contexts of couples and families. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 35002 - Internship In HDFS Settings


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND SOC 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A guided practical experience for students placed at various sites that focus on helping families and have been approved by the HDFS Faculty. Under the guidance of the setting professional and university supervisor, the student will be given the opportunity to integrate knowledge into practice by completing various professional duties to aid individuals and families. Students will also attend a seminar to learn about different agencies and from their peers. Topics in seminar include ethics, confidentiality, diversity, and specific issues that come from each individual student’s experiences.


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  • HDFS 35400 - Practicum In Early Childhood I


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 31500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 34101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Directed teaching for early education settings with attention to developmentally appropriate guidance. Course will focus on interaction with individual children and small groups. Students will participate in classroom activity planning, documentation of children’s work and assessment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 37500 - Physical Aging, Health, And Behavior


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge concerning the effects of the aging process on physical systems of older adults. These systems include circulatory, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, reproductive, etc. Students will also learn about acute and chronic illnesses, common among the elderly. The impact of physical health on mental health, medical treatment, and long-term care will be discussed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 41300 - Diversity In Families


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will explore families as located in larger social, political, and economic contexts. Impacts of race, gender, class, religion, and sexual orientation, discrimination, and oppression as related to families are examined. Students will be familiar with current issues faced by families. Typically offerered Fall.


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  • HDFS 42100 - Children’s Social Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced theoretical course focused on issues related to children’s social development. The topics of attachment, autonomy, inititive, play, and developmentally appropriate child guidance will be explored within the context of social development. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HDFS 43101 - Techniques Of Human Assessment


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced study of the young child in the classroom. Course will include an in-depth case study of an individual child with a focus on observing and documenting children’s work. Developmental assessment instruments and basic measurement theory will be discussed as it relates to teachers’ observational information. Typically offered Spring.


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  • HDFS 45001 - Practicum In Family Life Education


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 35002 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Supervised work experience to actively integrate theories and knowledge gained from undergraduate studies in family and indvidual development.


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  • HDFS 45200 - Family Resource Management


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces students to the concepts of family resource management. Many factors influence decisions made by individuals and families including values, goals, available resources, and the changing family, community, and global events. Emphasis will be placed on decision making and problem solving strategies as they relate to working with individuals, single-parent families, traditional families, and extended families. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HDFS 45501 - Practicum In Early Childhood II


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 31500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 34101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Open only to Early Childhood Development majors. Course will include all aspects of classroom planning, work with larger groups, documentation and observational assessment, and portfolio development. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 45601 - Practicum With Infants And Toddlers


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 22800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Open only to Early Childhood Development majors. Directed in service teaching for infant and toddler settings. Course will focus on all aspects of planning and guidance for infants and toddlers, addressing overall curriculum development and observational assessment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 46200 - Ethics And Professional Development In Family Life Education


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND SOC 38300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND (SOC 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HDFS 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Course Credits: 3.00. This course is designed to educate the participant in ethical issues and ethical decision making, in the field of family life education. Students will learn to function in a wide range of settings with sensitivity to diversity issues in families. Students will be exposed to a blend of theory and practice, tackling programming issues such as sexuality education, marriage and parent education, program planning and evaluation, and other issues that affect individuals across the life span. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 49002 - Special Topics In Human Development And Family Studies


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas in Human Development and Family Studies. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Industrial Engineering

  
  • IE 35600 - Human Factors Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Engineering design and analysis of man-machine systems. Study of man’s input, output, and processing subsystems. Measurement of human factors. Environmental and task considerations in the design and performance of total systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IE 58300 - Design And Evaluation Of Material Handling Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis for design and evaluation of material handling systems with emphasis on material flow control and storage. Analytic models and simulation used. Economic justification models for material handling systems. Typically offered Fall.


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Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • IET 10400 - Industrial Organization


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A detailed survey of organizational structures, operational, financial, marketing, and accounting activities; duties of management, planning, control, personnel, safety, wages, policy, and human factors necessary for effective management. Not open to students taking, or with credit in, IE 36600. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • IET 22400 - Production Planning And Control


    Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Preproduction planning of the most economical methods, machines, operations, and materials for the manufacture of a product. Planning, scheduling, routing, and detailed procedure of production control. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 27300 - Principles Of Quality And Process Improvement


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on the management culture, philosophy, practices, and processes necessary to develop a total quality orientation. The course bridges quantitative, behavioral, and strategic concepts for designing organizations to be dynamic, integrated systems whose outputs are monitored for quality and continuously improved. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 29900 - Industrial Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 9.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 30800 - Engineering Project Management And Economic Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to principles of engineering project management and techniques. Topics include technical feasibility studies, project specifications, scheduling validation, lifecycle costing, and economic analysis. The focus is on managing an engineering project through scheduling, budgeting, resource management, execution, and control. Typically offered Summer Fall.


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  • IET 35200 - Operations Management


    Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an understanding of the concepts involved in designing and managing manufacturing and service systems. Topics include manufacturing strategy, inventory systems, work analysis and design, production planning, quality management, process design, and lean manufacturing. Case studies and articles integrate these topics and highlight managerial implications. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Quantitative Reasoning, Technology


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  • IET 37801 - Quality Systems And Improvement


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Quality practices and philosophies will be explored in order to examine methods for determining customer needs and wants and interpreting these into design. The course bridges quantitative, behavioral, and strategic concepts for designing organizations to be dynamic, integrated systems whose outputs are monitored for quality and continuously improved. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 41100 - Applications Of Lean And Six Sigma Methodologies


    Prerequisite(s): IET 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR IET 37801 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This hands-on course focuses on emerging business practices that are geared toward making an organization more effective and efficient. Highlighted topics will include use of lean and six sigma methodologies in today’s business environments. These methods are used for achieving long term profits through customer satisfaction, waste elimination, and elevation of employee skills to eliminate waste and defects at the source. Application of these methods in various environments such as service, health care and manufacturing organizations will be explored. Students are expected to work in teams to apply systematic problem solving processes to solve case studies and/or real-world issues. Supporting concepts such as implementation of new business practices and culture change will also be explored. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 49900 - Industrial Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 9.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for credit. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 51000 - Product And Process Development Optimization


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Product and process development and optimization is an efficient statistical procedure for planning a series of experiments such that the data obtained can be analyzed to yield valid and objective conclusions. It can be used to screen a set of variables to identify those with most effect, optimize an experimental process or retrospectively analyze a set of experimental data. Both the design and analysis steps require the application of techniques for statistical data analysis. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 52000 - Enterprise Quality Planning And Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): IT 50700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR IT 50800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides advanced quality techniques required for improving quality, reliability and maintenance in modern business enterprises by providing essential tools. The course will focus on problem solving and team sessions with high participation of students. Instructor permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 56000 - Discrete Event Simulation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students opportunity to apply discrete event system simulation to design, analyze, and improve complex systems such as business and industrial systems. Theoretical background of discrete event process simulation concepts will be covered. Topics include systems concepts, modeling systems using discrete events, and modeling of various industrial and commercial systems through simulation. Theoretical topics include random variable generation, model verification and validation, statistical analysis of output, variance reduction techniques and optimization via simulation. High-level commercial simulation languages will be utilized. Students will complete and present a simulation project. Graduate student status or senior status with instructor approval. Leveling courses may be required based upon student undergraduate degree. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 58100 - Workshop In Industrial Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 8.00. Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 59000 - Special Problems In Industrial Engineering Technologies


    Credit Hours: 1.0 to 6.0. Intensive individual study of selected current developments and issues in Industrial Engineering Technology. A faculty sponsor is required for this course. Does not substitute for either M.S. thesis or M. S. project credit. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Information Technology

  
  • IT 50700 - Measurement And Evaluation In Industry And Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (TECH 50700 - PUI) An introduction to measurement strategies in industrial, technical, and human resource development environments. The evaluation of measurement outcomes will be the primary focus of the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IT 50800 - Quality And Productivity In Industry And Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (AT 50800) Examines the contemporary issues of continuous improvement in quality and productivity in manufacturing and service industries. Includes a close examination of the evolving philosophies bearing on the scope, improvement, and costs of quality assurance programs in industry and technology. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • IT 53500 - Global Supply Chain Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The objective of this course is to provide in-depth knowledge of global supply chain management and its application in industries. This course explores supply chain management, expanding beyond the linkage between producer and distributor to include other enterprises in the product life cycle, beginning with concept design and ending in disposal. Learning methodologies include lecture, case study, and collaborative student group activities in applied research. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall.


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  • IT 57100 - Project Management In Industry And Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The factors influencing decisions during the initiation, implementation, and termination of industrial and manufacturing projects are examined. Students work as project teams, using project management tools to develop implementation strategies. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Information Technology Systems

  
  • ITS 10000 - Information Technology Fundamentals


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is the freshman experience course that also covers pervasive themes in IT, organization issues, and history of IT, IT and its related informing disciplines, application domains, computer math, and other IT topics. Typically offered Fall.
    General Education: First Year Experience, Technology


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  • ITS 11000 - Web Systems Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers web technologies, information architecture, digital media, web development, vulnerabilities, social software, and other topics. Typically offered Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ITS 12000 - Information Technology Interaction


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers human factors, HCI aspects of application domains, human-centered evaluation, developing effective interfaces, accessibility, emerging technologies, human-centered software and other topics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 13000 - Platform Technologies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers architecture and organization, computer infrastructure, enterprise deployment software, firmware, hardware and other topics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 13500 - Operating Systems Technologies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers operating systems concepts, applications, administrative activities, installation, customization, maintenance, security, and other topics. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 14000 - Introduction To Computer Algorithms And Logic


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces basic concepts of computer programming through the development of algorithms and logic to different types of real-word problems. It emphases on developing problem-solving skills required for creating software solutions. The course covers computer system basics, software development process, basic programming structures, constructs and data structures, and methods for developing algorithms and logic. Extensive laboratory assignments are assigned. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 17000 - Networking Technologies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers routing and switching, physical layer, foundations of networking, security, application considerations, network management, and other topics. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 19900 - Topics In Information Technology I


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. This course covers topics in information technology or security topics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 20000 - Ethical And Legal Issues IT


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers professional communications, social context of computing, teamwork concepts and issues, intellectual properties, legal issues in computing, organization context, professional and ethical issues, responsibilities, privacy and civil liberties, and other topics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ITS 24000 - Programming Fundamentals


    Prerequisite(s): MA 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND ITS 14000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers fundamental programming techniques using a particular programming language while focusing on problem-solving skills. Topics include primitive and custom data types, control structures, simple data structures and an introduction to object-oriented programming. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 24500 - Integrative Programming


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 24000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers in-depth discussions of object-oriented programming and application development through integration. Topics include object-oriented programming concepts and object-oriented design, classes, objects, interfaces, inheritance, association, polymorphism, software framework/library, file system processing, event-driven programming, GUI-based programming, data access, basic networking programming. Extensive laboratory assignments are assigned. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 25000 - Fundamentals Of Information Assurance


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 13500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND ITS 17000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers security mechanisms, fundamental aspects, operational issues, policy, attacks, security domains, forensics, information states, security services, threat analysis, vulnerabilities, and other topics. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 26000 - Applied Database Technologies


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 24000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers database query languages, information management concepts and fundamentals, data organization, data modeling, managing the database environment, special-purpose databases, and other topics. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 26500 - Introduction To Artificial Intelligence


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 14000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR CS 12300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR CIS 16600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the theory and methodologies associated with the development of Artificial Intelligence based systems. Topics covered include: Intelligent agents, problem solving via search methods, knowledge representation and reasoning, uncertain knowledge and probabilistic reasoning, learning and reinforcement learning, communicating, perceiving, and acting, natural language processing and robotics, and other special topics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 27000 - Internetworking Technologies


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 17000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 14000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers requirements, acquisition/sourcing, integration, project management, testing and quality assurance, organizational context, architecture and other topics. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 29900 - Topics In Information Technology II


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. This course covers topics in information technology or security topics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 33000 - Advanced Operating Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 24500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the comparison and contrast of operating systems, the detailed examination of architecture, customization and implementation of the features of specific operating systems. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 34000 - Advanced Programming


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 24500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers in-depth discussions of data structures and associated algorithms, memory management, and concurrent programming. Topics include memory structures, allocation and release, object reference counting, garbage collection, arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, heaps, hash tables, recursion, searching and sorting, multithread programming and synchronization, as well as the latest developments in advanced programming techniques. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 35000 - Systems Assurance


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 25000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the implementation of systems assurance with computing systems. Topics include confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, intrusion detection, physical security, and encryption. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 35200 - Disaster Recovery And Planning


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 25000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers risk management and business continuity. Topics include disaster recovery strategies, mitigation strategies, risk analysis and development of contingency plans for unexpected outages and component failures. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 35400 - Information Assurance Risk Assessment


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers industry and government requirements and guidelines for information assurance and auditing of computing systems. Topics include risk assessment and implementation of standardized requirements and guidelines. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 36000 - Distributed Application Architecture And Design


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 24500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the topics of multi-tier application development, interface design and implementation, client side scripting, server side scripting, backend database integration, component based application development, and configuration of multi-tier applications, as well as the latest developments in distributed application development. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ITS 36200 - Distributed Application Development


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 11000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 24500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the topics of multi-tier application development, interface design and implementation, client side scripting, server side scripting, backend database integration, component based application development, and configuration of multi-tier applications, as well as the latest developments in distributed application development. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 36400 - Database Modeling And Implementation


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an advanced course that covers the design and implementation of databases, data models, extensive and practical database design, database performance, emerging database technologies, and the implementation of complex real-world databases. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ITS 36500 - Machine Learning Foundations


    Prerequisite(s): (ITS 14000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR CS 12300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides a basic introduction to the machine learning and deep learning pipeline and concepts. Topics covered include: Machine learning uses and applications; machine learning and deep learning algorithms; data set requirements; data annotation, and validation; data representation formats; features and feature representation and extraction; the vector space model; traditional machine learning algorithms; machine learning and deep learning algorithm programming; evaluation methods; introduction to deep learning algorithms such as convolutional neural networks, auto encoders, and deep reinforcement learning; statistical significance-based analysis of machine learning methods; and other Artificial Intelligence special topics.


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  • ITS 37000 - Data Communications And Networking


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 27000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the configuration of networks and communication conduits, error detection and correction, media, and the open system model. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 37200 - System Administration And Management


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 27000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers system performance analysis, benchmarking, acceptance testing, security strategies, file systems analysis, auditing, server roles, and best practices. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ITS 39900 - Topics In Information Technology III


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. This course covers topics in information technology or security topics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 44000 - Mobile Application Development


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 34000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on developing mobile applications for multiple platforms. Topics include special considerations for devices (smartphones and tablets) with limited computational power and system resources, application development paradigms, sensor-based applications (touching, gesture, and movement), location-based applications, network programming, interactivity with data sources and application integration, testing with simulators, as well as consideration and preparation for application publishing. Strong background and experience in web and software development are expected. Typically offered Fall.


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