2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 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
 

Information Technology Systems

  
  • 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 Summer Fall Spring.


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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 35600 - Securing Wireless Systems


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the implementation of secure wireless systems and computing systems. Topics include, intrusion detection, physical security, communications security and encryption with wireless systems. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. 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 Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 36200 - Distributed Application Development


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 36000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 34000 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 Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 36400 - Database Modeling And Implementation


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 36000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an advanced course that covers the design of distributed databases, data modeling, normalization rules, query languages, layout and design of forms, transaction management, and implementation of the database design. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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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 Summer Fall 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 40000 - Simulation And Game Development II


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a continuation of ITS 30000 covering advanced technical aspects of simulation and game development including technology synthesis, system architectures for real-time game and simulation, network, data driven systems, and artificial intelligence. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 40400 - System Modeling And Simulation


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 40000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course details topics on modeling and simulation, real-time systems, rendering engines, gaming engines, gaming logic, and interactivity. It addresses a detailed study of how games function to create experiences, including rule design, play mechanics, game balancing, social game interaction, and the integration of visual, audio, tactile and textual elements into total game experience. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 40900 - Topics In Simulation And Game Development


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 40400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers special topics and emerging technologies in simulation and game development. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 43000 - Systems Programming


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers multiple platform scripting tools and script development for customization of systems features, batch operations, and automated system management. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. 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 Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 45000 - Software Assurance


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers defensive programming techniques, bounds analysis, error handling, advanced testing techniques, detailed code auditing, and software specification in a trusted assured environment. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 45200 - Computer Forensics


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the techniques used in the forensic analysis of computerized systems for gathering evidence to detail how a system has been exploited or used. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 45400 - Assured Systems Design And Implementation


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 45000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ITS 45200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the design and implementation of assured systems in an enterprise environment. Topics include hardening of operating systems, choice of platforms, design criteria within the assured systems domain. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ITS 45900 - Topics In Information Assurance And Security


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 45000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 45200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers special topics and emerging technologies in information assurance and security. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 46000 - Distribution Application Configuration And Management


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 36200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 36400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers application deployment techniques, life cycle management, performance testing and tuning, maintenance, and quality assurance. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 46200 - Application Integration


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 36200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 36400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers application integration methods using service oriented computing and various publicly available application programming interfaces (APIs), integration of disparate enterprise and Web applications, implementing interfaces between platforms and applications. Topics include data exchange formats, APIs for processing data of different formats, service creation and service consumption, as well as the latest developments in application integration. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 46900 - Topics In Distributed Enterprise Applications


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 46000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers special topics and emerging technologies in distributed enterprise applications. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 47000 - Large Scale High Performance Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ITS 37200 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. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 47200 - Network Design And Implementation


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the design and implementation of enterprise level networks. Topics include network topologies, protocols, technologies, services, design and architecture, and implementation of the network design. Extensive laboratory exercises are assigned. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ITS 47900 - Topics In Networking


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 47000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers special topics and emerging technologies in networking. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 48000 - IT Project Development And Management


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ITS 36000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ITS 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ITS 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the planning, design, selection, and project management of information technology systems. The course contains the development of requirements, configuration of hardware and software, management of the procurement and implementation process, performance requirements, contract negotiations, and legal issues within a comprehensive project. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ITS 49000 - Senior Project Undergraduate Research


    Prerequisite(s): ITS 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ITS 45000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ITS 46200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This capstone course brings together the different domains of Information Technology. The course contains topics of distributed application development, networking, information assurance and security that integrate around an unconstrained problem of substantial complexity with an undefined solution and the implementation of the design solution. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ITS 49900 - Topics In Information Technology IV


    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 52000 - Web Analytics And Applications


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the theory and technologies used in developing web applications in the context of eCommerce, social media, big data, information retrieval and analytics, the internet of things, web security, and other emerging web issues. Issues related to web application development, management, and security are also discussed. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 55000 - Biometrics For Cyber Security


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will cover the fundamental concepts and design implications required to implement biometric systems. Key approaches and machine learning techniques specific to vision based, speech based, and behavioral based biometric systems will be discussed. Biometric system performance evaluation and issues related to security and privacy will also be addressed. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 55100 - Principles Of Information Assurance


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers information security governance and risk management, access control, security architecture and design, physical security, telecommunication and network security, wireless security, cryptographic, Virtualization and cloud security, supply chain security, critical infrastructure security, business continuity, legal issues, application security and software development assurance, security operations, security policy, security management, ethical hacking and penetration testing. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 55200 - Digital Forensics Techniques


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Identifying, preserving and extracting electronic evidences from computers, networks, and mobile devices. Students learn how to examine and recover data from digital information systems, core forensic procedures for any operating or file system, understanding technical issues in acquiring evidence and how to conduct forensically sound examinations to preserve evidence for admission and use legal proceedings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 55400 - Intrusion Detection And Prevention Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will cover the fundamental concepts and design implications required to develop and implement intrusion detection and prevention systems that address security violations in computer systems. Topics to be covered include: main classes of attacks against computer systems, taxonomy and architecture of intrusion detection and prevention systems, network traffic analysis and feature extraction algorithms, signature and anomaly based techniques, key heuristic based and machine learning based techniques and algorithms for intrusion detection. Intrusion detection and prevention systems performance evaluation and issues related to security and defense in depth will also be addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 56000 - Database Management Security


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This seminar course covers the concepts of security as it applies to data and database security, including auditing methods using Oracle and SQL server. The course is an appropriate entry-level graduate course for interdisciplinary students. Students should have taken mid-level database, security, and programming classes as an undergraduate. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 56200 - Database Administration


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This seminar course covers the concepts of database administration, including topics such as architecture, advanced data management, and performance monitoring. The course is an appropriate entry-level graduate course for interdisciplinary students. Students should have taken mid-level database and programming classes as an undergraduate. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 56400 - Datawarehousing And Business Intelligence


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This seminar course covers data warehousing and business intelligence concepts, with an emphasis on dimensional modeling as it applies to business intelligence. The course is an appropriate entry-level graduate course for interdisciplinary students. Students should have taken mid-level database and programming classes as an undergraduate. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 56600 - Database Object-Oriented Modeling And Architecture


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This seminar course covers the concepts of database modeling and architecture including topics as relational modeling, advanced object-oriented modeling and object persistence. Course may be offered as classroom-based, distance or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Graduate student standing or senior status with the consent of instructor. Graduate students without an ITS background may be required to take additional leveling courses. Instructor permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 56800 - Database Application Integration


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This seminar course covers the concepts of database application and integration including topics as transactional processing, data integrity and integration with the web. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITS 58100 - Workshop In Computer Information Technology


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


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  • ITS 59000 - Special Problems In Computer Information Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Intensive individual study of selected current developments and issues in Computer Information 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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Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • IDIS 10001 - Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research


    Credit Hours: 0.00. Applied Experiential research opportunity in student’s major field and one other discipline, guided by a classroom instructor. Research opportunity requiring 15 hours more or less of experiential research activity during the semester. Must be taken with a credit course in the major requiring a research paper or research project. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IDIS 10600 - Introduction To Gender Studies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An interdisciplinary course introducing students to the study of gender as a category for social and cultural analysis. Examines how ideas about sexual and gender differences have shaped experiences in a global society. Explores construction of gender roles and sexuality; biological arguments about gender and sexuality; the interplay of gender with sexuality, class, race/ethnicity, and nationality; the ways gender shapes families, workplaces, and other institutions. Assists students in learning about theories of gender and methods of analysis in order to formulate questions about gender as it relates to their on-going work in various disciplines across the curriculum. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IDIS 15001 - Basic Experiential Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Applied Experiential research opportunity in student’s major field and one other discipline, directed by a tenure-track faculty member. Requires Level 1 research project presented in at least a classroom environment and requiring 15 hours of individual experiential research during the semester. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IDIS 23500 - Introduction To Great Issues


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Gateway course for Bachelor of Liberal Studies students: to be completed in the first year of a BLS plan of study. Examines fundamental issues facing humanity as a measure to develop cognitive and communication skills. The course is tied thematically and substantively to the two BLS capstone courses: IDIS 43500 and IDIS 43600. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Humanities


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  • IDIS 25001 - Intermediate Experiential Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Applied Experiential research opportunity in student’s major field and one other discipline, directed by a tenure-track faculty member. Requires Level 2 research project presented in a School-wide or University-wide forum and requiring 30 hours of individual experiential research during the semester. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IDIS 26000 - Underclass Seminar In Science And Society


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Seminar for majors in the curriculum in science and culture and others. The seminar will approach special problems in the area. Choice of problem areas will determine structure of the seminar. Typically offered Spring.


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  • IDIS 27000 - African American Experience


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Dimensions of the African American experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art will be covered. Typically offered Spring.


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  • IDIS 27200 - Introduction To Latin American Society And Culture


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of topics on antiquity, culture, geography, economics, ecology, national histories, ethnic identities, literature, and politics of Latin American countries. Lectures and readings primarily in English; however, students may request Spanish-language readings. Typically offered Fall Summer.


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  • IDIS 29000 - Interdisciplinary Topics


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Course topics and patterns will vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IDIS 33000 - Introduction To Jewish Studies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An interdisciplinary course touching on the full range of Jewish experience from antiquity to the present. Several members of the Jewish Studies faculty and guest lecturers participate, representing such fields as anthropology, history, language, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and sociology. Typically offered Spring.


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  • IDIS 35001 - Advanced Experiential Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Applied Experiential research opportunity in student’s major field and one other discipline, directed by a tenure-track faculty member. Requires Level 3 research project presented in a Regional or State-wide conference setting or professional meeting or a submitted/published paper (refereed journal) and requiring 45 hours of individual experiential research during the semester. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IDIS 38000 - Gender And Multiculturalism


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course expands students’ understanding of gender issues by exploring the multicultural diversity of women’s lives. It examines how race, class, sexuality, and culture interact and shape society and ecology in the United States and in a global context. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IDIS 43500 - Great Issues I


    Prerequisite(s): IDIS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A consideration of major issues affecting humankind from the perspective of our total experience, with an emphasis on the historical unfolding of those issues and great thinkers’ answers to them. Focus includes discussions of moral decision-making, political systems, aesthetics, religion and spirituality, our use of symbols, and the character of human nature. Open to Bachelor of Liberal Studies students with Junior or Senior standing only. Typically offered Summer Fall.


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  • IDIS 43600 - Great Issues II


    Prerequisite(s): IDIS 43500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of IDIS 43500, examining the further development, in a historical framework, of those issues considered enduring and important. Focus on the development of the diversity of ideas and perspectives in the modern era, including questions of political organization, religion and spirituality, the evolution of science, ethics and modernity, the exercise of power, and the uses of rationality. Open to Bachelor of Liberal Studies students with Senior standing only. Typically offered Spring Summer.


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  • IDIS 45001 - Undergraduate/Graduate Experiential Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Applied Experiential research opportunity in student’s major field and one other discipline, directed by a tenure-track faculty member. Requires Level 4 research project presented at a National Conference or Professional Meeting or a submitted/published paper (refereed journal) and requiring more than 45 hours of individual or more than 90 hours of paired student’ experiential research during the semester. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IDIS 48200 - Interdisciplinary Studies In Sexuality: Scholarship On Lesbian And Gay Issues


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to recent work in lesbian and gay studies in various fields, including literature, history, film, cultural theory, medicine, law, and studies of sexuality. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IDIS 48400 - Ethnic Nationalism In The Modern World


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Questions of ethnic/national identity have been central to the development of the modern world. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the conceptual framework of theories of ethnicity and nationality, how these concepts change over time, and the influence of ethnicity on the development of national character, inter-group relations, international politics, the migration of peoples, and the dynamics of cultural variation in the modern world. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IDIS 49000 - Directed Reading in Interdisciplinary Studies


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Reading under the direction of the instructor in a particular field of study. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IDIS 49100 - Special Topics In Interdisciplinary Studies


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Special topics or projects under the direction of the instructor in a particular field of specialization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Italian

  
  • ITAL 10100 - Italian Level I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A beginning Italian course with emphasis on communicative skills (listening and speaking), literacy (reading and writing) and culture. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITAL 10200 - Italian Level II


    Prerequisite(s): ITAL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of ITAL 10100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITAL 20100 - Italian Level III


    Prerequisite(s): ITAL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of ITAL 10200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ITAL 20200 - Italian Level IV


    Prerequisite(s): ITAL 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An intermediate Italian course with emphasis on communicative skills (listening and speaking), literacy skills (reading and writing) and culture. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Japanese

  
  • JPNS 10100 - Japanese Level I


    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00. A basic study of standard Japanese. Students will be introduced to spoken and written forms of the language from the beginning. Language form and use are equally emphasized. Relevant cultural aspects. Hiragana, Katakana, and 85 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • JPNS 10200 - Japanese Level II


    Prerequisite(s): JPNS 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00. A continuation of the study of elementary Japanese. Task-oriented activities will be incorporated to encourage language use as well as pattern practice for linguistic accuracy. Relevant cultural aspects will be introduced. 120 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • JPNS 20100 - Japanese Level III


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00. A study of intermediate Japanese. Occasional use of authentic materials for listening and reading practice. Task-oriented exercises, communicative activities, and pattern practice are used to facilitate learning of the spoken and written language. 110 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • JPNS 20200 - Japanese Level IV


    Prerequisite(s): JPNS 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00. A continuation of intermediate Japanese. Active use of authentic materials for listening and reading practice. Task-oriented exercises, communicative activities, and pattern practice for learning of the spoken and written language. 150 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Latin

  
  • LATN 10100 - Latin Level I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to classical Latin language. Focus on grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and elementary readings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • LATN 10200 - Latin Level II


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Second semester introduction to Latin. Focus on grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and elementary readings in classical Latin and the language of the Vulgate. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Latin American Literature Studies

  
  • LALS 10100 - Introduction To Latin American Studies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course outlines the political, social, cultural, and historical dimensions of Latin America organized in thematic units. Topics cover from the cultural heritage of Spain and the pre-Spanish civilizations to contemporary Latin America. Course conducted in English. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Humanities


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Latin American Studies

  
  • LAS 20100 - The Hispanic American Experience


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Dimensions of the Hispanic American experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art are covered in the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • LAS 27100 - Latin American To 1824


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of Latin American history from its origins to the end of the major movements toward independence, with emphasis on discovery, colonization, expansion, and the transfer of institutions from Spain and Portugal. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • LAS 27200 - Latin American Since 1824


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of Latin American history from independence to the present with particular attention on political, economic, and social problems connected with modernization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • LAS 33000 - United States And Latin America


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will explore political, economic and social aspects of relations between the United States and various Latin American nations from independence to the present. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 34000 - Latin American Population Issues


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores demographic changes and migration trends relating to Latin America. Topics addressed will include internal and external migration, birth rates and international population policy. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 37300 - The Caribbean


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Will explore various topics and issues unique to the Caribbean. Emphasis will be placed on European and African influence on the complex nature of Caribbean history, languages and literature, societies and cultures. Students may take the course for credit in either Latin American Studies or History, but not both. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 37600 - Latin American Cinema


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of films produced in Latin America or addressing Latin American topics/issues. Students will engage in critical analysis of the films, and expect to develop greater understanding of the social context of subjects introduced. May include documentaries or feature films. Approximately two hours each week will be devoted to viewing films, and two hours to class lecture/discussion. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 37700 - Latino/Hispanic Cinema


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of films produced by Hispanic-Americans and/or depicting the Hispanic American experience. Students will engage in critical analysis of the films, and expect to develop greater understanding of the social context of subjects introduced. May include documentaries or feature films. Approximately two hours each week will be devoted to viewing films, and two hours to class lecture/discussion. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 39000 - Latin American Themes Of Culture, Politics And Economy


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics addressed will include general themes of culture and political economy in Latin America. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 45000 - Hispanic Heritage At The Calumet Region


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An exploration of the history of Hispanic immigration into the Calumet Region. The course will include an examination of cultural diversity, politics, community organizations, and contributions of local Hispanic-Americans. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 47200 - History Of Mexico


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A history of the Mexican people from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the successful social revolutions that led to the development of today’s dynamic nation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • LAS 48000 - Practicum In Latin American Studies


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. This course is designed to offer students credit for field experience in Latin American studies. Work may include study abroad, community service, or research. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LAS 49000 - Topics In Latin American Studies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Special topics course designed to address various subjects. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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Lithuanian

  
  • LTHN 10100 - Lithuanian Level I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to basic skills in the language. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • LTHN 10200 - Lithuanian Level II


    Prerequisite(s): LTHN 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of Lithuanian 101. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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Management

  
  • MGMT 20000 - Introductory Accounting


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The objectives of the course are to help students: (1) understand what is in financial statements and what the statements say about a business, (2) identify the business activities that caused the amounts that appear in the statements, and (3) understand how, when, and at what amount the effects of manager and employee actions will appear in the statements. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:IPO 1801 Accounting I


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  • MGMT 20100 - Management Accounting I


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to management’s internal use of accounting information–for decision making, production management, product costing, motivating and evaluating performance, and budgeting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CCN:IPO 1802 Accounting II


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  • MGMT 25400 - Legal Foundations Of Business I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination and study, for management students, of the nature and place of law in our society, both national and international, the social and moral bases of law enactment, regulation of business, legal liability, enforcement procedures, and the legal environment for managers. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • MGMT 32300 - Principles Of Marketing


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This mixed lecture and case course provides an overview of the functional area of marketing. The course is taught from a managerial perspective; it focuses on inputs to the marketing decision-making process, the process itself, and its results. No credit for students in the School of Management, except economics majors. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • MGMT 44500 - Introduction To Investments And Portfolio Management


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to investments and portfolio management for non-management students. Covers characteristics of stock, bonds, portfolios, and financial markets. Includes introduction to interest rates and time value of money. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • MGMT 45500 - Legal Background For Business I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The nature and place of law in our society, national and international, social and moral bases of law enactment, regulation of business, legal liability, and enforcement procedures. Special emphasis on torts, contracts, and agency. No credit to students in the School of Management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • MGMT 50010 - Foundations Of Financial Accounting


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 2.00. The primary objective of this course is to provide a broad overview of financial accounting. The four basic financial statements are discussed which include balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flows. The components that make up each statement will also be covered to include assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, revenue and expenses. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the fundamental accounting concepts and how financial information is used by various internal and external decision makers. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • MGMT 50100 - Advanced Taxation


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 40400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced course in federal income taxation, with an in-depth study of corporations and partnerships. Additional topics will include professional responsibility, tax planning, and basic tax research. Typically offered Fall.


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  • MGMT 50300 - Advanced Accounting


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 35100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced course in financial accounting. A range of contemporary issues in financial reporting, such as business combinations, investments, consolidations, inflation, multinationals, and tax allocation are covered. Both technical proficiency and user applications are emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • MGMT 50400 - Tax Accounting


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic tax course designed to provide an understanding of the various federal taxes, including income, gift, estate, excise, federal insurance contribution, self-employment, and unemployment taxes. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • MGMT 50500 - Management Accounting II


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND MGMT 35100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The focus of the course is managerial decision making and the economic role of information. Topics covered include decentralized financial performance evaluation, cost analysis, and financial planning and control systems. Typically offered Fall.


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  • MGMT 50600 - Auditing


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 35100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the concepts and procedures of auditing, which is the systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence regarding assertions about economic actions and events. Primary emphasis is on audits conducted by independent certified public accountants, but topics covered apply to internal auditing as well. Typically offered Spring.


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  • MGMT 50700 - Advanced Federal Income Taxes


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 50400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced course in federal income taxes, with a brief study of gift and estate taxes. Some issues covered in MGMT 50400 are studied in more depth, particularly taxation of corporations and partnerships. The course, which is taught in seminar format, gives the student considerable practice in doing tax research and reporting conclusions. It is especially appropriate for the student entering a career in a tax environment. Typically offered Spring.


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  • MGMT 50800 - Accounting For Non-Profit Organizations


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 35100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An accounting course for non-profit organizations. Topics include accounting for non-profit hospitals, colleges, and universities, federal governmental accounting, and auditing concepts for governmental entities. Also covered is analysis of not-for-profit and governmental financial statements. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • MGMT 50900 - International Accounting


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 35100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Provides insight into and an understanding of the many accounting problems and issues faced in an international business environment. The material is approached from two compatible and overlapping perspectives: the perspective of accounting or financial management in a U.S. multinational corporation and the perspective of an investor interested in understanding the international business environment. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • MGMT 51200 - Financial Institutions And Markets


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B OR MGMT 61000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B OR MGMT 61100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of management policy of financial institutions, including liquidity management, liability management, asset management, and capital management; description of the legal, economic, and regulatory environments and their implications for management. Emphasis on commercial bank management. Not open to students with credit in MGMT 41200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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