Sep 26, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Computer Science and Statistics

  
  • CSS 242 - Fundamentals of COBOL

    3 hrs.
    Logic design and fundamental Cobol concepts for business majors; cannot count toward a degree in computer science.
  
  • CSS 330 - Introduction to Programming

    3 hrs.
    Structured programming, step-wise refinement, introduction to Pascal; students may not apply both CSS 330 and CSC 101  toward a degree; cannot count toward a degree in computer science.
  
  • CSS 331 - Visual Basic

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 101  or CSS 240  or CSS 333 . Designing and writing VB program, object-oriented design, event-driven programming, object linking, embedding and prototyping, CAD and equipment interface.
  
  • CSS 333 - Problem-Solving Using C, I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): computer literacy. Introduction to UNIX, Internet, electronic mail. Introductory C programming, algorithm development, top-down, object-oriented development; applications in technology. Students may not apply both CSS 333 and CSC 101  toward a degree.
  
  • CSS 334 - Problem-Solving Using C, II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 333 . Continuation of top-down design, integrated editor and debugger, elementary data structures, file processing, topics in graphics.
  
  • CSS 340 - Advanced Computing Programming

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 330  or equivalent. Structured programming and an in-depth study of Pascal; students may not apply both CSS 340 and CSC 102  toward a degree; cannot count toward a degree in computer science.
  
  • CSS 342 - Introduction to COBOL Programming

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 334  or CSC 102 . Programming of problems using the COBOL language.
  
  • CSS 343 - C Programming

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 350 . Techniques of programming using the C language.
  
  • CSS 346 - Introduction to Java

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 102  or CSS 334 . Comprehensive coverage of the Java programming language and environment. Java basics, object-oriented programming and graphical user interface design; collection of Java introductory topics.
  
  • CSS 350 - Data Structures

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 334 . Data structures and algorithms for their manipulation. Lists and arrays; stacks, queues, deques, tree structures; elementary sorting and searching routines. Students may not apply both CSS 350 and CSC 102  toward a degree.
  
  • CSS 360 - The Unix Operating System

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 102 . History, operating system fundamentals, basics, file system, informational and text utilities, vi editor, Bourne shell programming, X windows, networking, awk and perl programming.
  
  • CSS 400 - Introduction to Computer Education

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to concepts, techniques, materials and resources for teaching computer science concepts, problem-solving and programming relative to computer literacy; research and presentations related to computer science education.
  
  • CSS 402 - Structured Basic Programming

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 400 . Technical presentation of BASIC with scientific problem-solving, algorithms and an introduction to data structures; cannot count toward a degree in computer science.
  
  • CSS 403 - Authoring Systems for Computer-Based Learning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 400 . Developing computer-based instructional modules utilizing the authoring system approach; cannot count toward a degree in computer science.
  
  • CSS 404 - Internet Concepts

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): basic computer literacy. Introduction to the information super highway via the Internet; does not satisfy core requirements in the College of Science and Technology.
  
  • CSS 405 - Advanced Internet: CGI Programming

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of the internet, basic HTML, some high-level programming language. Basic review of WWW and HTML, forms and forms processing, CGI programming, Java programming, VRML, security and privacy issues.
  
  • CSS 415 - Methods of Mathematical Statistics I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 . Introduction to probability, random variables, mathematical expectation, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing on single populations.
  
  • CSS 416 - Methods of Mathematical Statistics II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 415 . Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing on two or more populations, analysis of variance models, regression analysis.
  
  • CSS 417 - Experimental Design

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 416 . Factorials, randomized blocks, Latin squares and split-plot, fractional factorials and confounding, response surface models.
  
  • CSS 418 - Sampling Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 415 . The planning, execution and evaluation of sample surveys; simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling.
  
  • CSS 431 - Advanced Visual Basic

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 331 . OO terminology and applications, object linking and embedding, word-processing and spreadsheet concepts, RDBMS, SOL, introduction to the Internet, VB objects on the Internet, VB programming on the Internet.
  
  • CSS 442 - Information Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 342 . Methods of system analysis, data acquisition, file structures, terminal selection, use of flowcharts and decision tables.
  
  • CSS 446 - Advanced Java

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 346. This course is designed to prepare the student with the skills and techniques needed to rapidly develop and deploy sophiticated client-server Java applications; covers a collection of advanced Java topics.
  
  • CSS 460 - Unix System and Network Administration

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CSS 360 . Implementing firewalls, gateways and providing network file, print, Web and electronic mail services.
  
  • CSS 490 - Computer Science Seminar

    1 hr. Arr.
    Presentation of technical topics in the field.

Construction Engineering Technology

  
  • BCT 205 - Surveying

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 103 . Corequisite(s): BCT 205L . Theory and practice in use of instruments for measuring distances, angles, etc., as applied in architectural and construction projects.
  
  • BCT 205L - Surveying Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BCT 205 .
  
  • BCT 235 - Building Systems I

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132  and AEC 204 . Corequisite(s): AEC 204 . Residential building systems with emphasis on materials integration, methods of construction and constructional detailing.
  
  • BCT 235L - Building Systems I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BCT 235 .
  
  • BCT 336 - Building Systems II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 204 . Commercial building systems with emphasis on materials integration, methods of construction and building codes.
  
  • BCT 374 - Construction Organization

    3 hrs.
    Analysis of contracting functions and management concepts.
  
  • BCT 392 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and approval of faculty adviser.
  
  • BCT 400 - Senior Project

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and approval of faculty adviser. This capstone course integrates the curriculum component into a single final project.
  
  • BCT 445 - Soils and Foundations

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 340 or AEC 270 . Corequisite(s): BCT 445L . Theory and application of soil mechanics to foundation design and construction.
  
  • BCT 445L - Soils and Foundations Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BCT 445 .
  
  • BCT 455 - Estimating II

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 454 . Corequisite(s): BCT 455L . Determination of construction cost, bidding procedures and analysis of job cost data.
  
  • BCT 455L - Estimating II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BCT 455 .
  
  • BCT 458 - Construction Planning and Scheduling

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BCT 336 . Corequisite(s): BCT 458L . Critical Path Method (CPM) as a project-planning, scheduling and monitoring technique.
  
  • BCT 458L - Construction Planning and Scheduling Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BCT 458 .
  
  • BCT 477 - Construction Project Management

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing. Duties and responsibilities of a construction manager. Services provided by CM firms.
  
  • BCT 478 - Applications of Construction Law

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing. Analysis of construction law. Legal problems, the bidding process, contract performance, the contract.
  
  • BCT 480 - Construction Safety

    3 hrs.
    Development and management of accident prevention programs in construction; OSHA regulations.
  
  • BCT 486 - Project Controls

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BCT 455 . Corequisite(s): BCT 486L . The study of financial and document control of construction projects.
  
  • BCT 486L - Project Controls Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BCT 486 .
  
  • BCT 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and approval of faculty adviser.
  
  • BCT 496 - Construction Internship

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and approval of instructor of record.

Cooperative Education

  
  • CED 300 - Cooperative Education Work Term

    0 hrs

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJ 200 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to criminal law, criminological thought and the operation of the criminal justice system. (CC-CRJ-1313)
  
  • CJ 325 - Criminal Justice Theory

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200 . A survey of major American and European theories of criminal justice.
  
  • CJ 330 - Criminal Law

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200 . A survey of applied substantive criminal law with emphasis on the most common criminal offenses.
  
  • CJ 341 - Police Methods and Organization

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200 . A survey of the organization and administration of the American police.
  
  • CJ 342 - Criminal Investigation

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 341 . An overview of the crime-solving process with emphasis on methodology, corpus delecti and evidence.
  
  • CJ 352 - Introduction to Modern Corrections

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200 . An overview of major correctional systems and methods of treatment of offenders.
  
  • CJ 360 - Introduction to Juvenile Justice

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200 . A survey of the common law roots of juvenile law, the unfolding of case law in American history, and the development of the juvenile court and juvenile corrections.
  
  • CJ 364 - Child Abuse and the Law

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 360 . A study of child abuse and law emphasizing the protection of the child from prevention through prosecution and disposition of offenders.
  
  • CJ 400 - Criminal Justice Practicum

    3, 6 or 9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200  and major in criminal justice with junior or senior standing and with permission of the director. Field work offering research and practice in a criminal justice agency.
  
  • CJ 420 - Methods of Criminal Justice Research and Planning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 325 . An in-depth study of criminal justice planning, evaluation and research.
  
  • CJ 426 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 325 , CJ 330 . A study of foreign criminal justice systems.
  
  • CJ 430 - Criminal Procedure

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 330 . A study of the procedural rules for the judicial enforcement of substantive criminal law.
  
  • CJ 431 - Environmental Law

    3 hrs.
    A study of environmental law emphasizing regulation, enforcement and detection of unlawful practices damaging to the environment.
  
  • CJ 433 - Evidence, Search and Seizure

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 330 . An examination of the laws of evidence and the procedures for obtaining it with special emphasis on application in criminal court.
  
  
  • CJ 440 - Police in the United States

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 341 . An analysis of the organization and role of modern police agencies with emphasis on social, political and economic impacts.
  
  • CJ 442 - Advanced Criminal Investigation

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 342 . Specialized areas of investigation such as cybercrime, interview and interrogation, statement analysis, serial crimes and terrorism.
  
  • CJ 445 - Drugs and Society

    3 hrs.
    A study of the historical development of drug laws, theories of drug use and the impact of drugs on crime.
  
  • CJ 450 - Administration of Criminal Corrections

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 352 . An in-depth study of the administrative process in the correctional system.
  
  • CJ 460 - Juvenile Justice

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 360 . A study of the law concerning investigation of juvenile offenders, disposition of offenders and juvenile courts.
  
  • CJ 461 - Juvenile Corrections

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 360 . An in-depth study of the various treatment modalities currently employed.
  
  • CJ 463 - Family Law

    3 hrs.
    A study of common law and statutory concepts of family relationships emphasizing legal remedies to crime in the family.
  
  • CJ 464 - Family Violence, Investigation and Deterrence

    3 hrs.
    A study of child and spouse abuse within the family emphasizing detection, investigation and deterrence.
  
  • CJ 470 - Political Economy of Criminal Justice

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 325 . An analysis of political and economic factors influencing the criminal justice system.
  
  • CJ 471 - Victims of Crime

    3 hrs.
    An in-depth study of criminal victimization concentrating on the victims of specific crimes and remedies for victimization.
  
  • CJ 472 - Organized Crime

    3 hrs.
    A course to familiarize students with the evolution, typology and etiology of organized crime in the United States.
  
  • CJ 475 - Private Security: Law and Loss Prevention

    3 hrs.
    Basic concepts of the private security industry and the law that controls and directs the profession.
  
  • CJ 480 - Seminar in Criminal Justice

    3 hrs.
    An interdisciplinary seminar covering significant problem areas in the criminal justice system. Repeatable as topics vary.
  
  • CJ 482 - Criminal Justice Ethics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 200 . An examination of the myriad ethical dilemmas that arise in the criminal justice system and tools for nurturing an ethical life.
  
  • CJ 489 - Caribbean Studies

    3 hrs.
    Variable content, lectures, field exercises and research offered abroad under the auspices of the Center for International Education.
  
  • CJ 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 325  and major in criminal justice with senior standing and permission by the chair. Supervised research in a specific field. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honor project will enroll in CJ 492H.)
  
  • CJ 497 - British Studies

    3-9 hrs
  
  • CJ 498 - British Studies: Comparative Criminal Jurisprudence

    1-6 hrs.
    A comparative study abroad of criminal law, courts and procedures.
  
  • CJ 499 - British Studies: Comparative Drug Law

    3-6 hrs.
    A comparative study of the international responses to drug abuse and drug-related criminal offenses.

Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education

  
  • CIE 90 - Developmental Reading

    3 hrs.
    Develops basic reading skills (open only to students in Developmental Education program); does not satisfy any university core or degree requirements.
  
  • CIE 99 - Intermediate Reading

    3 hrs.
    Available for all entering freshmen with a sub-standard ACT reading subscore; does not satisfy any university core or degree requirements.
  
  • CIE 100 - Developmental Processes in Elementary Mathematics

    1-5 hrs.
    A review of the fundamentals of elementary arithmetic, algebra and geometry for preservice elementary teachers; cannot be used for degree requirements.
  
  • CIE 102 - Improvement of Study

    1 hr.
    An analysis of effective study techniques; useful for college students who wish to improve their own reading and study habits; may be taken three times for credit; does not satisfy any university core or degree requirements.
  
  • CIE 301 - Mathematics: Primary and Middle Grades

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 , MAT 310 . Corequisite(s): CIE 301L , CIR 412 /CIR 412L . A course which utilizes modern strategies of psychology and methodology in elementary school mathematics on exploratory, structural and mastery levels of learning. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 301L - Mathematics: Primary and Middle Grades Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Practica and clinical activities related to the utilization of strategies of psychology and methodology in elementary school mathematics. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 302 - Classroom Management

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): CIR 412 /CIR 412L , CIE 301 /CIE 301L . Examines contemporary classroom management models and behavior guidance theories. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 303 - Kindergarten and Primary Education

    3 hrs.
    Theoretical and practical experience in understanding the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children.
  
  • CIE 305 - Social Studies: Primary and Middle Grades

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): CIE 343 /CIE 343L , CIR 309 /CIR 309L , CIR 407 /CIR 407L . Emphasis is on the social science interdisciplinary approach for content and methodology, problem-solving, unit teaching and thinking. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 318 - Literature for the Middle School

    3 hrs.
    A study of literature appropriate for use in grades four through eight, stressing effective use of literature in the middle school program. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 343 - Curriculum: Primary and Middle Grades

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): CIR 309 /CIR 309L , CIR 407 /CIR 407L , CIE 305 . A course that explores various aspects of curriculum development including knowledge of learners, national and state goals and standards, and course, unit and lesson planning. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 343L - Curriculum Methods Clinic

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): CIR 309 /CIR 309L , CIR 407 /CIR 407L , CIE 343 . Clinical activities related to application of curriculum in the elementary school classroom. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 410 - Foundations in Multicultural Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPE 400 . Develops knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for teaching students from diverse backgrounds in grades K-8; explores the history of diverse groups in the U.S. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 425 - Early Childhood Education

    3 hrs.
    A general methods course which examines materials and methods of teaching children in kindergarten through third grade. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 427 - Evaluation in Early Childhood Education

    3 hrs.
    Emphasis is placed on evaluative techniques and principles relative to the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of young children. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood

    3 hrs.
    Overview of contributing factors to atypical early development, identification and management of at-risk conditions, legal/ethical issues and legislation/litigation. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 478 - Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities

    1-6 hrs. (var)
    Specialized study and skill acquisition in the area of developmental disabilities; topics vary. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 480 - Student Teaching I: Lower Grades

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): All courses required for major. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 482 - Student Teaching I. Upper Grades

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): All courses required for major. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
 

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