2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2018-19 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
 

Human Development and Family Studies

  
  • HDFS 35400 - Practicum In Early Childhood I


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 30501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 31001 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 38000 - Disability And The Family Life Cycle


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students with information related to working with the families of individuals with disabilities. It focuses on the bidirectional impact of individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the life cycle. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 38200 - Disability And Society


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce students to disability from progressive and contemporary diversity perspectives. Students are introduced to an overview of disability history, theory, and current thinking in the field of disability studies. Students in this course will examine and analyze the service, support, and community contexts in which people with disabilities live, work, and participate. Students will also be exposed to experiential learning activities that focus on understanding the challenges faced by individuals with disability related to inclusion across an array of educational, social, political, and health related systems. Students will gain knowledge related to the range of disability policy and how it relates to professional issues for those working with individuals with disability. 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 Spring Summer.


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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 Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 45001 - Practicum In Family Life Education


    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 Spring.


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  • HDFS 45501 - Practicum In Early Childhood II


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 30501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 31001 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 46001 - Guided Self Study For Experienced Early Childhood Development Teachers


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Status as the responsible teacher in an early childhood setting for at least 5 years, with recommendation from supervisory staff. This course will be an alternative to BHS 35500, Practicum II. It is designed for students who already have substantial experience leading early childhood classrooms. Students will consider issues that arise in their own classroom practice. They will propose and implement changes and reflect on the results. 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 47000 - Supervised Experience In Early Childhood Programs


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Opportunity for students who already have bachelor degrees to consolidate foundational knowledge of early childhood development, and to obtain a guided practical experience. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 48400 - Genetic And Physiological Factors Underlying Developmental Disabilities


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will explore the genetic and physiological factors that contribute to the expression of some common developmental disabilities. The course will begin with a 2-week unit that explores the process by which genes influence human development, including health and behavior. A second 2-week unit will cover pre-natal development, including: sensitive periods of development, teratogenic effects, genetic counseling, prenatal diagnostic tests, difficult births and the pre-term and small-for-date baby. The third unit (2-3 weeks) will focus on the physiology of the developing human nervous system during the prenatal period, infancy and early childhood. Development of the sensory systems will be given special attention. Approximately 9-10 weeks will be devoted to discussing the etiology, diagnosis (including differential diagnoses), treatment and prognosis of some of the major developmental disabilities. Discussion will include, but not be limited to: autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, delayed development, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, impaired vision, common Mendelian genetic disorders, neuromuscular disorders and various types of mental retardation. Typically offered Summer 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 10600 - Principles Of Ergonomics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed for students interested in the areas of engineering technology, industrial/operations management, and occupational health. An understanding of how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve manual working conditions will be gained through the use of applicable real life exercises and exploration of research in various industries. This course will cover a general study of the musculoskeletal system as well as guidelines for lifting, reaching, seated work, machine work, hand tools and vibration. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 20200 - Principles Of Industrial Robotics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Applications of robotic principles with emphasis on the evaluation, selection and installation of robotic technology in manufacturing systems.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 20400 - Maintaining Quality


    Prerequisite(s): MA 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 11200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of the basic principles of quality control. Includes an overall view of quality control from an engineering and manufacturing perspective. Includes the statistical aspects of tolerance, concepts of variation and control charting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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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 25000 - Fundamentals Of Production Cost Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Surveys of fundamental mechanics of accounting, principles of account classification, financial and operating statements, and the generation of cost data according to cost accounting principles. Surveys the generation of cost data according to the principles of engineering economy. Examines applications of cost accounting data and engineering economy cost data to specific management decision areas through selected case problems. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 25200 - Teaching Indirect Labor Control


    Prerequisite(s): IET 104 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the characteristics and importance of indirect and service sectors of our business, industrial, and government economy. Topics covered in the course include size and cost factors of indirect and service lab, problems encountered in measurement and control, human relations aspects associated with employees in these areas, selling proposals, and implementing programs.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26200 - Motion Study Work Methods


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the various techniques of motion study including process charts, operation charts, multiple activity charts, micro and memo motion study, therbligs, the video camera, along with actual practice in their use. Study and application of the basic principles used to develop better methods of performing work. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26400 - Fundamentals Of Lean Work Design


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on work methods design. Fundamental problem solving techniques and Lean methodology are applied to solve work methods issues and design proper work systems. Work methods tools are used to conduct macro and micro system analysis and various work measurement techniques are learned including time study, predetermined time systems, work sampling and computer based standard time data. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26600 - Work Measurement Incentive


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the fundamentals of time study and work measurement with actual practice in their use. Includes stop watch time study, measuring work with video camera, the establishment of allowances by both stopwatch and work sampling studies, the establishment and use of predetermined time values, and the construction and use of formulae for work measurement. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26800 - Facilities Planning


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Arrangement of stock, machine, layout of aisles, and use of space, and material handling for the highest efficiency of production.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 27200 - Job Evaluation


    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. (OLS 27200) A survey of the basic principles and significance of job evaluation. An analysis of current practices and techniques used in job analysis, job descriptions, and job evaluation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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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 29600 - IT Case Problems


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Application of theories developed in the several industrial technology courses to select general case problems - to provide practice in the integration of principles. . Typically offered Fall Spring.


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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 30100 - Cost Evaluation And Control


    Prerequisite(s): IET 25000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Develops the tools for designing, installing, and improving cost systems in industry, including the establishment of basic standards. Cost systems are examined with reference to estimating, scheduling, facilities planning, and making economic evaluations. Microcomputers will be utilized in this course.. 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 31000 - Plant Layout And Material Handling


    Prerequisite(s): MET 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND IET 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Plant layout involves the design of a production system. The layout must provide for machines, work places, material handling systems, and storage in the capacities necessary so feasible schedules can be met for parts and products; auxiliary services such as offices, shipping and handling, security, maintenance, etc., must support the firm’s requirements for safe and efficient production. The design of this system must possess an appropriate degree of flexibility to cope with future design change, new products, volume variations and advancing technology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 31100 - International Quality Standards


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course addresses what compliance with ISO and other international standards means to an organization and how an organization may attain certification. Students will gain a working understanding of standards, requirements, and methodologies of compliance. Emphasis will be on how implementation of the standards can serve as one of the building blocks of an organization’s quality system. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 31200 - Materials Handling


    Prerequisite(s): IET 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of materials handling elements, the unit load, packaging, bulk handling, the economics of materials handling, improving existing handling methods, justification for handling equipment, special handling techniques, and the management of the materials handling division in the industrial organization.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 32500 - Essentials Of Logistics


    Prerequisite(s): IET 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students shall learn the elements of business objective logistics, increase of greater asset productivity, building customer loyalty and market share. Integration of real-time information technology to make production and distribution more efficient, global competition and global technology and elimination of lengthy distribution channels. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 34400 - Introduction To Simulation


    Prerequisite(s): IET 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to simulation techniques using commercial software packages. Topics include modeling new or existing manufacturing systems, capacity analysis, inventory control, and modeling for production scheduling analysis. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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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 35500 - Statistical Process Control I


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Evaluation, analysis and installation of various procedures that comprise total quality control. Market research, product design, manufacturing planning, purchasing, production, and delivery are covered. Data analysis, quality improvement, quality design and vendor relations are included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 36400 - Total Quality Control


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is aimed at determining customer needs and wants and interpreting these into design during production, follow-up on field performance, and feeding back quality information to further improve the quality system. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 36500 - Statistical Process Control II


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of IET 355. Product control and acceptance techniques, customer relations, and quality assurance are covered. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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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 40200 - Logistics And The Global Supply Chain


    Prerequisite(s): IET 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students shall learn the elements of business objective logistics, increase of greater asset productivity, building customer loyalty and market share. Integration of real time information technology to make production and distribution more efficient, global competition and global technology and elimination of lengthy distribution channels. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 41100 - Applications Of Lean And Six Sigma Methodologies


    Prerequisite(s): IET 27300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR IET 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR IET 36400 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 45000 - Production Cost Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to financial statements and to the study of the costs of production in terms of break-even and least cost alternatives, including present and future costs when related to the time value of money, budgeting, labor and overhead, production cost control, and the role of the supervisor and the engineering technologist to cost control. Computer applications for determining rate of return for complex problems are introduced. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 45100 - Monetary Analysis For Industrial Decisions


    Prerequisite(s): (MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR MA 22300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) AND IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the time value of money and how it relates to capital investments, equipment replacement, production cost, and various engineering technology alternatives. Not open to students who have had IET 25000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 49500 - Senior Project Survey


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 33100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND IET 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will consider several projects and develop a topic for the following IET 49700 course. They will develop project scope, establish time schedules, and give a written and oral report on their proposal. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IET 49700 - Senior Project


    Prerequisite(s): IET 49500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Directed work on individual projects for senior industrial engineering technology students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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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 Systems

  
  • ISM 10200 - Computer Utilization For Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to computer application software with an emphasis on use within the management area. Topics include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases, with applications targeted specifically for marketing, finance, human resource, accounting and economics. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ISM 21100 - Principles Of Information Systems


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to information systems from the perspective of a manager. This course provides an overview of information systems, system theory, human information processing, and current legal and ethical issues relating to computer usage. The focus is on the impact that computer-based systems can have on accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, and sales. Topics include e-business, databases, supply-chain management, customer-relationship management, enterprise resource planning, etc. Extensive lab exercises on advanced spreadsheet and database management applications in business context are assigned. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ISM 30700 - System Analysis And Design


    Prerequisite(s): ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces the information systems students to the procedural requirements of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). A case study approach is used to introduce the students to the techniques of systems planning, analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ISM 30800 - Database Management Analysis And Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course discusses the functions and components of database management systems and the role of databases in the Systems Development Life Cycle. Both relational and object oriented database techniques are discussed. Data moldeling tools presented include enterprise models, entity relatinship diagrams, the data dictionary, object diagrams, and normalization techniques. Also, the role and function of the Database Administrator are addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 31100 - Management Information Systems


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the capabilities, limitations, and applications of computers in the business environment. Topics include information systems, hardware, software, data management, telecommunications and networking, decision support, artificial intelligence, expert systems, security, privacy, ethical issues in information systems, and implementation of effective information technology (IT) utilization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 31800 - E-Business Strategy


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An overview of e-business from design to operations of organizations engaging in the fast-paced highly competitive, global environment of e-commerce. Topics include the impact of e-business, strategic use of IT for competitive advantage, e-business impact on organization, globalization, and the impact on options created through applied IT. It is designed for students pursuing leadership roles in defining IT policy and strategy. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ISM 32000 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications For Business


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course can be used as a business elective for BS of Management majors to prepare students to analyze data and solve real-life business problems, using Microsoft Excel as a tool. Moving beyond the basic point and click focus of most computer application texts, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations. Topics include statistical analysis tools, data visualization and manipulation, logics in decision making, financial analysis, what-if analyses, goal-seek tools, and solver model. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ISM 32200 - E-Business Applications


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND (MGMT 32400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 32400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course can be used as a business elective for BS Management majors. The course content takes an in-depth look at Web design concepts and techniques. The course examines theoretical concepts that make the world of Web design unique. Also, this course adopts a practical hands-on approach when examining Web page styles. Along with examining different coding techniques and technologies, this course explores the advancement of Web development, as well as, E-business problem solving strategies. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 32500 - Logistics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course analyzes the elements of business logistics. The course will focus on the integration of real-time information technology to increase the effectiveness of production and distribution. Global competition and technology and channels of distribution will also be discussed. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ISM 40800 - Data Mining


    Prerequisite(s): BUSM 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (ISM 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR CIS 25300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide the participants with understanding of the fundamental data mining methodologies, and with the ability of formulating and solving problems with them. The particular attention will be paid to practical, efficient and statistically sound techniques, capable of providing not only the requested discoveries, but also the estimates of their utility. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 41600 - Information Systems Control And Audit


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents an introduction to information systems control and audit. The focus is on the critical role that information systems play in the safeguarding of assets and in the efficient utilization of resources, as well as on the compliance of information systems with control and regulatory frameworks. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 41700 - Business Problem Solving With Advanced Spreadsheet


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course addresses the need of using advanced spreadsheet application to analyze and solve business problems. This course will be offered as an elective course for MIS/CIS majors and other business major/minor students in the School of Management. It is a design project/undergraduate research experiential course where students will learn the process of designing and implementing solutions for business problems with spreadsheets. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ISM 41800 - Knowledge Management And Business Intelligence


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores the theories, strategies, methods, and tools for managing organizational knowledge and making business decision more efficiently and effectively through utilizing intelligent Information Systems (IS) in a fast-paced, highly competitive, global environment. Topics include decision making process and modeling, decision support systems, expert systems, artificial intelligence, data mining, knowledge representation and reasoning, etc. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 48300 - Business Data Communications


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course can be used as a business elective for BS management majors. It introduces the subject of data communication and the use of telecommunication in business applications. Topics include client-server architecture, network hardware and software, distributed computing, key issues in telecommunication and network management, and the fundamentals of data communications. In addition to this, the course covers both legacy networks and modern high-speed networks used in business communications. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ISM 48600 - Project Management


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The application of the knowledge, skills, and techniques that project managers use to manage projects. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying concepts of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which includes integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, and procurement aspects. Typically offered Fall.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ISM 48700 - Knowledge And Decision Management


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MGMT 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores the application of Decision Support Systems (DSS), Expert Systems (ES), and Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) to a company’s strategic decision-making process. Topics include the decision-making process, decision contexts and types, expert system opportunities, knowledge management, and the roles of decision-making tools. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ISM 48801 - E-Auction In Practice


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND (MGMT 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ISM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will cover fundamentals of e-Auction and exchange instruments and provide an immersion experience via projects and classroom experiments designed to provide experiential learning and using case studies and hands-on online store practice. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ISM 48901 - Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation


    Prerequisite(s): CIS 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ISM 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This class studies the types of issues that managers will need to consider in implementing cross-functional integrated enterprise systems. The objective of this course is to make students aware of the potential and limitations of enterprise resource planning implementation. This objective will be reached through case studies, lectures, guest speakers, and a real-world project. Typically offered Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ISM 49500 - Internship In Management Information Systems


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of management information systems, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations related to the student’s area of specialization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ISM 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Management Information Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. If human subjects are to be involved, proper IRB clearance will be obtained in advance. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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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 Summer Fall Spring.
    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 Summer Fall 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 Spring Summer.


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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 Spring Summer.


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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 Summer Fall 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 Fall 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 Spring Summer.


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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 Summer Fall 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 Summer Fall Spring.


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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 Summer Fall Spring.


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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 30000 - Simulation And Game Development I


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the concepts, methods, and techniques of simulation and game development programming. This course focuses on the mathematics related to game development, game and simulation programming techniques, algorithm design, data structures, game-specific software development, as well as the technical aspects of game testing. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. 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 Summer Fall 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 Fall Spring Summer.


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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 Summer Fall Spring.


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