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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ITE 315 Information Security 4 Credit(s)
The course covers a unified view of information security that examines the closely related areas of information security, software security, networks, web security and forensics using a common set of underlying security principles. Students will get an understanding of how to model secure environments and how to implement these starting from standalone computers, operating systems and then going towards distributed networks and web. Each of the security areas is examined in sufficient detail for students to understand the complexity of modern threats and the corresponding sophistication of the software and hardware that is designed to counter these threats. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ITE 310 .
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ITE 320 Information Management Systems 4 Credit(s)
It is the role of the IT professional to develop, deploy, manage and integrate data and information systems to support the organization. At a fundamental level, Information Management Systems address these issues by providing mechanisms of storing, searching, updating, and retrieving information. Underlying all of these functionalities are the concepts of a file and file organization, upon which is built the concept of an information management system. This course presents the fundamental concepts of data organization architectures, database management system models and query languages, principles of data modeling, and techniques for managing a database environment. Contemporary distributed network-based data storage mechanisms are also discussed. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ITE100 ITE105
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ITE 330 Web Systems 4 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to web systems and technologies, including an overview of architecture of a website, implementation, evaluation and testing of web-based applications and programming aspects of web development (web content development, markup languages coding, client-side and serve-side application development). Topics include understanding of Web standards, description of basic components of a website, general principles of web interface design and development, use of databases, multimedia, and structure of the interface between a website and the Internet. Social, ethical and legal issues of web usage (e-commerce, social networks, etc.,.) will also be discussed. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ITE100, ITE105
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ITE 340 Human Computer Interaction 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), a discipline that focuses on designing highly usable software systems. The study of human-computer interaction enables system architects to design useful, efficient, and enjoyable computer interfaces. This course teaches the theory of human psychology, principles of computer systems, user interface design procedure, and programming practices behind effective human interaction with computer. The course considers the interdisciplinary nature of HCI and introduces various issues involved in using technologies for different purposes in the organizational and social contexts. The course will thus provide a background for students to practice system design, selection, evaluation, and use the knowledge of human characteristics, interactions styles, user and task analysis, and design and evaluation procedures. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: ITE105, ITE100.
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ITE 350 IT System Integration, Administration, and Management 4 Credit(s)
Virtually all organizations have IT needs. It is the role of the IT professional to design, select, apply, deploy and manage computing systems to support the organization. This course presents methods, tools, and techniques used to design, build, and administer a viable IT environment. It assumes prior knowledge of computer architecture, IT fundamentals, networking, programming, and information management. Topics to be presented include installing and configuring operating systems and applications, IT administrative activities, administrative domains, software requirements and testing, software acquisition and sourcing, integration and deployment, project management, testing and quality assurance, and system architecture. Three lecture hours per week and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ITE315 , ITE320 , ITE330 .
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ITE 410 Advanced Computer Networks 4 Credit(s)
This course offers an in-depth look at the top-down approach to networks, taking into consideration the requirements and goals, and understanding the methodologies and techniques involved in a complex network infrastructure. Topics include: identifying the needs and goals for building networks, logical and physical network design, addressing and numbering, switching and routing protocols, developing network security strategies, and selecting technologies and devices for campus and enterprise networks. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: ITE315
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ITE 420 Database Administration 4 Credit(s)
A database administrator (DBA) directs or performs all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment. This course demonstrates the fundamental tasks and functions required of a DBA. The topics of this course include understanding the role of DBA, creating the database environment, application design, database change management, data availability, data integrity, database security, database management system utilized, the concepts and procedures presented in this course are typical for any database management system server. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: ITE320 or by permission of the Department Chair person.
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ITE 501 Information Technology Capstone Project Specification 1 Credit(s)
This course sets up a typical environment for the development of a detailed proposal for a software- or hardware- Information Technology based project. The instructor will assist each student in choosing an appropriate project topic and in refining the project proposal through all stages from initial outline to final formal specification and presentation. The completed proposal will serve as the contract for the ITE505 Information Technology Capstone Project. The course involves periodic meetings, group discussions (if appropriate), and individual conferences. A presentation of the completed proposal will be made to the department faculty and students. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis and is taught on a Directed Study basis. Open only to Information Technology majors.
Prerequisite: ITE350 and permission of the program coordinator/department chairperson (as appropriate). Additional prerequisites, which vary with the project.
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ITE 505 Information Technology Capstone Project 3 Credit(s)
A substantial project involving system design and implementation is carried out on an individual basis under the supervision of a faculty member. The specification for the capstone must have been completed in the prerequisite course ITE501 . A presentation of the completed project will be made to the department faculty and students; writing experiences will be used to develop skills in analysis and rhetoric. The course involves periodic meetings, group discussions (if appropriate), and individual conferences. Open only to Information Technology majors.
Prerequisites: ITE501 and permission of the department chairperson.
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ITL 101 Elementary Italian I 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in Italian for students with no background in the language. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with a focus on communicative proficiency at the novice level. This is an introduction to the cultural diversity of the Italian-speaking world and an exploration of different cultural perspectives. This course is not open to native speakers, heritage speakers, or to students who have completed more than one year of high school study in the language. To determine proper placement follow the Language Placement Guidelines on the universitv’s site. Three leture hours per week.
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ITL 201 Intermediate Italian I 3 Credit(s) WC
The principal aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon the skills acquired in ITL 101 -ITL 102 . Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. Students will explore various aspects of Italian culture. In addition, some literary texts are used. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: ITL 102 or equivalent.
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ITL 202 Intermediate Italian II 3 Credit(s) WC
Continuation of ITL 201 . The principal aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon the skills acquired in ITL 101 -ITL 102 . Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. Students will explore various aspects of Italian culture. In addition, some literary texts are studied. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: ITL 201 or equivalent.
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ITL 303 Italian Conversation 3 Credit(s)
In this course, students will develop spoken proficiency in Italian. Students will practice listening skills with films, documentaries, songs, radio, television programs or other audiovisual materials. These materials will also generate discussion topics for class and help students to expand their vocabulary. Through dialogs and role-playing, students will practice speaking in a variety of situations encountered in day-to-day living. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by listening activities in the Language Resource Center. Conducted entirely in Italian. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or equivalent.
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ITL 353 Readings in Italian 3 Credit(s)
This course explores the techniques of critical reading and develops reading proficiency in Italian while furthering understanding of Italian literature and culture. Essays and literary selections introduce students to the principles of textual analysis and serve as topics for class discussion, while providing insight into the Italian experience. Three hours of class work per week. Conducted entirely in Italian. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or equivalent.
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ITL 354 Italian Composition Through Film 3 Credit(s) DI W-II
In this course, students will further develop proficiency in writing Italian. Selected Italian language films and literary excerpts will generate topics for composition in Italian, as well as broadening students’ understanding of Italian culture, geography, and history. Focus will be on developing writing skills acquired at the intermediate level appropriate for tasks such as: describing, narrating, summarizing, or expressing an opinion. Three lecture hours per week, plus required viewing of films outside of class. Conducted entirely in Italian. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or equivalent and WI course.
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ITL 380 Topics in Italian Literature 3 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth study of a particular cultural topic in Italian, which may include the study of a particular genre, theme or literary period. The course topic, selected by the professor, will emphasize the analysis of literary texts, and may include a focus on stylistic, cultural themes and/or historical context. Conducted in Italian. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: I or equivalent.
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ITL 381 Topics in Italian Culture 3 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth study of a particular cultural topic in Italian, which may include the study of a particular region of Italy or a topic that crosses regional borders. The course topic, selected by the professor, will emphasize the analysis of authentic cultural texts, such as film, music, art, news or magazine articles, Web sites, literature, or historical documents. Conducted in Italian. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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ITL 400 Italian Translation Practicum 3 Credit(s)
In this course, students will learn strategies for effective translation (English/Italian, Italian/English) and practice these skills using a variety of source materials. Emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in the craft of translation and on awareness of the relationship between language and culture. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or higher or equivalent proficiency in Italian as determined by the chairperson of the World Languages and Cultures department.
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ITL 401 Introduction to Italian Literature I 3 Credit(s) DI
This is an advanced course in Italian designed to introduce students to major authors and trends in Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment. Conducted in Italian. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or equivalent.
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ITL 402 Introduction to Italian Literature II 3 Credit(s) DI
This is an advanced course in Italian designed to introduce students to major authors and trends in Italian literature of the 19th century through the present. Conducted in Italian. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or equivalent.
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ITL 450 Italian Experience 3-6 Credit(s)
This is an experiential learning course in Italian. The student will use intermediate-level or advanced Italian language skill to actively participate in an internship, a service-learning project, a travel-study research project or other experiential learning project. A minimum of fifteen hours of field experience per credit is required. Readings related to the experience, weekly journal submissions and a final paper or portfolio will chronicle and analyze the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Any two courses at the 300-level or higher in Italian.
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ITL 500 Directed Study in Italian 3 Credit(s)
This is an individualized, in-depth course for Italian minors, taking into account the needs and interests of the student, as well as the expertise of the faculty member supervising the directed study. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisites: and permission of the Department Chairperson.
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LAT 101 Elementary Latin I 3 Credit(s)
In this introductory course in Latin, beginning skills are developed in the areas of speaking, reading, and writing Latin. Students are also introduced to the culture of Ancient Rome. Three lecture hours per week.
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LAT 102 Elementary Latin II 3 Credit(s)
A continuation of Elementary Latin I (LAT101), this course further builds skills in the areas of speaking, reading, and writing Latin. Students continue to explore various aspects of the culture of Ancient Rome. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: LAT101 or equivalent.
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LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Elementary Latin II. Students will continue to develop proficiency in Latin etymology, grammar, reading, translation, and writing. In this course, students will translate authentic Latin texts and there will be a systematic review of Latin grammar any syntax. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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LAT 202 Intermediate Latin II 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Latin I. Students will continue to develop proficiency in Latin etymology, grammar, reading, translation, and writing. In this course, students will translate authentic Latin texts and there will be a systematic review of Latin grammar any syntax. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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FYMA 100 First Year Seminar (Mathematics) 3 Credit(s) FYS
This course will introduce student to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners. The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance. First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. Not open to students who have received credit for IDS 189 or another first year seminar course.
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MAT 090 Basic Algebra 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to develop those ideas, computational techniques, and methods of reasoning used in college mathematics, with an emphasis on algebra needed to formulate and solve first and second degree equations, constructing models using linear and quadratic functions, and concepts of coordinate geometry. Only for students entering Fall 1999 or later who have not passed either the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra Test or the College Level Math Test or for those students who entered before Fall 1999 who have not satisfied the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement. Does not give degree credit. Three lecture hours per week.
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MAT 103 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 3 Credit(s) DII QR
This course is designed to give the liberal arts student, as well as other interested students, an introduction to some mathematical topics which broadly reflect the nature of the discipline. Topics are selected to highlight mathematical problem solving, the use of mathematical models and/or analysis of quantitative data. Topics may include probability and descriptive statistics, voting theory, graph theory, cryptography, game theory, chaos, and problems relating to the environment. Classroom lectures and discussions cover the basic theories. These are followed by writing assignments which form an essential component of the course. Not open to math majors without the permission of the Department Chairperson. Three lecture hours per week. This course satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning category.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 108 Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s) DII
This course will include sets, real numbers, inequalities, the straight line, functions, operations on matrices, systems of equations, inverse of a matrix, linear programming, the Simplex method, counting, permutations and combinations, sample spaces, and probability. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 123 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is the first in a sequence designed for prospective elementary teachers. Topics include numeration systems, algorithms and estimation for the arithmetic operations, number theory, patterns, and properties of basic functions. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology may be integrated into the course. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT123A.
Prerequisite: Satisfation of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 124 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 Credit(s) DII Q QR
This course is a continuation of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I. Topics will include geometric figures and solids, congruence, similarity, constructions, measurement including perimeter, area, surface area and volume, geometric transformations, descriptive statistics and basic probability theory. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology may be integrated into the course. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT223A. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 128 Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance 3 Credit(s) QR
This course is an introduction to the mathematics used in business. Topics may include graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, simple and compound interest, annuities, descriptive statistics, and rates of change. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to student who have received credit for MAT 108.
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 147 Statistics 3 Credit(s) DII Q QR
This course is an introduction to elementary data analysis. Topics will include descriptive statistics. Normal distributions, sampling, interval estimation, testing of hypotheses, and linear regression. The emphasis is on practical and usable results, rather than on mathematical derivations. This course is intended to prepare students to use statistics in business, nursing, the social sciences, or education. Offered each semester. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 150 Precalculus 3 Credit(s) DII QR
This course is intended to prepare the student for the study of Calculus. Topics include: properties of the real number systems; absolute values, inequalities; detailed study of linear and quadratic equations; polynomial and rational functions and their graphs; exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to those students who received credit for MAT202N. Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 208 Business Calculus 3 Credit(s) DII Q
Introduction to calculus as applied to business. Differentiation, integration, and their applications are considered in conjunction with polynomial, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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MAT 214A Discrete Structures 4 Credit(s) DII
A study of discrete mathematical structures of interest in computer science and other applied fields. Topics will be chosen from logic, proof techniques, sets, boolean algebra, functions, relations, basics of counting, recursion, graphs, trees, and discrete probability. Four lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for either MAT214 or MAT 314 .
Prerequisite: MAT 220 .
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MAT 218 Introduction to Mathematical Computing 1 Credit(s)
An introduction to a computer algebra system. Topics include the application of a computer algebra system to plotting functions, solving equations, simplifying expressions, and the creation of clear and attractive mathematical reports. One lecture hour per week. Prerequisite: MAT 220 .
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MAT 220 Calculus I 4 Credit(s) DII Q QR
An introduction to the differential calculus of real-valued functions of one real variable. Topics include limits and derivatives and their applications in a context that includes polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Offered each semester. Four lecture hours per week. Required of all Mathematics majors. Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement and either MAT 150 or a thorough knowledge of trigonometric and logarithmic functions.
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MAT 221 Calculus II 4 Credit(s) DII
An introduction to the integral calculus of real-valued functions of one real variable. Topics include infinite sequences and series of real numbers and integrals and their applications in a context that includes polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Offered each semester. Four lecture hours per week. Required of all mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MAT 220 .
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MAT 234 Introduction to Mathematical Proof 3 Credit(s) W W-II
This course is an introduction to mathematical proof and the fundamental notions of higher mathematics. Topics include the basics of propositional logic, set theory, number theory, mathematical induction, functions, equivalence relations, and cardinality with an emphasis on writing proofs. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT 220 and a W-I course.
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MAT 240 Linear Algebra I 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is an introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations primarily in Euclidean spaces. Topics include the algebra of matrices, linear independence, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: MAT220.
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MAT 303A Abstract Algebra I 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is a proof-oriented introduction to groups. Topics will include examples and elementary properties of groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, symmetry groups, group isomorphisms and homomorphisms, normal subgroups and quotient groups, and direct products of groups. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all mathematics majors. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT303.
Prerequisites: MAT 234
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MAT 306 Theory of Numbers 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of the arithmetic properties of numbers. Topics will included divisibility, prime numbers, congruences, Diophantine equations, number-theoretic functions, primitive roots and indices, and quadratic residues. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT 303A .
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MAT 308 Linear Programming 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is a study of linear optimization with application to business and the sciences. Topics may include linear equations and inequalities, convex regions, the simplex algorithm, duality and minimax theorems, matrix games, transportation and assignment problems. Experience is provided in the computer solution of linear programming problems. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT210 or MAT 220 .
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MAT 314 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
This course is a further study of discrete mathematical structures. Topics may include finite-state machines, feedback, partially ordered sets, lattices, recursion and iteration, with applications to logic, circuit design, and computer systems. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT 234
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MAT 316 Combinatorial Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
This course is a survey of combinatorial methods. Topics may include graphs, trees, networks, permutations and combinations, partitions, and enumeration theory. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT 234 .
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MAT 320 Calculus III 4 Credit(s)
An introduction to two and three dimensional analytic geometry and an extension of the ideas of calculus to both real-valued functions of several variables and vector-valued functions. Topics include polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vectors in two and three dimensions, limits, derivatives and integrals of functions of several variables and vector-valued functions. Offered each fall. Four lecture hours per week. Required of all mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MAT 221 .
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MAT 323 Numerical Analysis 3 Credit(s)
A study of numerical methods. Topics include root finding for nonlinear equations, polynomial interpolation, series methods, numerical integration, finite differences, and solutions of linear systems. Efficiency, accuracy and round off and truncation errors are considered. Computer implementation of selected methods is included. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT 221 .
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MAT 403 Abstract Algebra II 3 Credit(s)
Topics include normal subgroups, ideals, morphisms of groups and rings, fields and field extensions with examples and applications. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT404. Prerequisite: MAT 303A .
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MAT 406 Modern Geometry 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of topics in advanced geometry from three perspectives: synthetic, analytic, and transformational. Topics include advanced results in Euclidean geometry, axiomatic development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, the use of coordinates, transformations, and symmetries. Writing, primarily in the form of mathematical proof, is an essential component of the course. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Mathematics majors with a Secondary Education minor. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT405.
Prerequisite: MAT 234 and MAT 304A
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MAT 407 Probability and Mathematical Statistics I 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to probability models and random variables. Topics may include simple counting methods, expectation, variance, moment and moment generating functions, the binomial, Poisson, exponential, and Normal distributions. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Mathematics majors with a Secondary Education minor.
Prerequisite: MAT 221
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MAT 409 Complex Variables 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of functions of a complex variable. Topics may include Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, the calculus of residues, series expansions of analytic functions, singularities, and contour integration. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT 221 or MAT 234 .
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MAT 410 History of Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
This course is a survey of the fundamental developments in mathematics from ancient to modern times, with special attention to the historical and logical bases of geometry, algebra, and analysis. Three lecture hours per week.|
Prerequisite: MAT 221 .
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MAT 411 Real Analysis 3 Credit(s)
This course is a rigorous study of the fundamental ideas of calculus. Topics may include sequences, limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: MAT 221 or MAT 234
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MAT 412 Topology 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of abstract mathematical spaces. Topics may include topological spaces, metric spaces, connectedness, compactness, and product and quotient spaces. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT 221 and MAT 234 .
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MAT 413 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of the methods of solving linear and elementary nonlinear ordinary differential equations. Topics may include variation of parameters, series solutions, Laplace transforms and applications. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT 304A .
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MAT 414 Linear Algebra II 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Linear Algebra I. Topics include diagonalization, similarity, orthogonality, quadradic forms, inner products, and the singular value decomposition. Applications of these topics will be highlighted. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT 240 .
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MAT 415 Geometric Structures 3 Credit(s)
An analysis of various geometric structures, especially projective geometry and its relation to certain algebraic structures. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT303.
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MAT 417 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to statistical inference. Topics may include sampling distributions, limit theorems, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric methods. Three lecture hours per week.. Prerequisite: MAT 407 .
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MAT 420 Special Problems Seminar 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of field mathematics chosen by the instructor that is not covered in detail in other courses in the Mathematics Department. Topics chosen are determined by mathematical relevance and the perceived value that would be added to the mathematics curriculum.
Prerequisite: MAT 221 and MAT 234 .
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MAT 421 Advanced Calculus 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of functions of several variables, implicit functions and Jacobian determinants, line and surface integrals, and the theorems of Green and Stokes. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT 320 .
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MAT 490 Senior Seminar in Mathematics 3 Credit(s) W W-III
This course is a culminating experience for the mathematics major. Students will read mathematics journal articles, work problems and prove theorems derived from those articles, study topics independently, give oral presentations and write a mathematical paper. The paper may be expository or original in nature and students will hand in several drafts and make necessary revisions before the final product is completed. In the process, students will need to review and apply skills learned in previous courses as well as independently study new concepts. Students will be exposed to the “nuts and bolts” of doing mathematical research along the way, including using common databases for finding papers and typesetting a paper properly. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all mathematics majors. Prerequisites: successful completion of the calculus sequence (MAT 220 , MAT 221 and MAT 320 ) MAT 240 , and either MAT 411 or MAT 303A and a W-II course.
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MAT 500 Directed Study in Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity to explore in depth an area of mathematics that would not ordinarily be encountered in the program of required courses. It is recommended that the student take as many of the required courses as possible before enrolling in Directed Study. Credit for this course may not be applied toward Major requirements. Prerequisites: At least one 400 level math course (with a grade of C or above), Junior or Senior standing, agreement of a Department faculty member to act as supervisor and permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson.
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MAT 520 Mathematics Internship 3-12 Credit(s)
An opportunity for students to gain practical or technical training in an industrial/commercial/research environment. The student makes the necessary arrangements with the chosen facility, in consultation with an appropriate faculty member. The internship must meet College Academic Policies (described elsewhere in this Catalog) and Mathematics Department Policy (available in the Mathematics Department). Open only to Junior/Senior Mathematics Majors who have obtained a faculty sponsor for this internship. Prerequisites: Permission of a faculty supervisor and permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MAT 572 Mathematics Research I 1-3 Credit(s)
This course provides qualified students with research direction and the opportunity to participate in independent work in any area of mathematics of special interest to them, provided that a faculty supervisor is available. A paper and poster presentation are required at the end of the course. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and the Department Chairperson.
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MCO 100 Media in Our Lives 3 Credit(s)
This course is an examination of the effect and impact of media on contemporary life and society. The course covers both the historical evolution of media as well as contemporary developments, controversial issues, and trends. The course examines communication theories and models, historical and contemporary research, the media industries, and media law and ethics. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Communications majors.
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MCO 105 Precision Writing in Communications 3 Credit(s)
Student will develop essential knowledge of, and practical experience applying, written English-language skills that underpin the media and communication discipline. The course will help students develop writing skills across a broad range of topics for a variety of platform and audiences. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Media & Communication majors. Not open to students who have received credit for COM105.
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MCO 110 Modern Media and Communications 3 Credit(s) W-I
This course introduces students to a number of writing strategies through the examination of modern media. It also introduces techniques for responding effectively to the writing of others and ways to identify genres and rhetorical strategies appropriate to various audiences, platforms and expected outcomes. Students will produce a variety of texts that explore the role of media in shaping communal discourses and individual identity using self-reflections and critical examination of how they engage with modern media on a daily basis. Cannot be used to satisfy courses required in the Media & Communication major and minor except university-wide W-I requirements. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM110
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MCO 201 Introduction to Communications 3 Credit(s) DI DIII
This course examines key concepts of the mass media, tracing the evolution and history of major media institutions, from the invention of the printing press to the Internet and emerging media technologies and systems. Studying the media from multiple perspectives, students will become more media literate and sophisticated in their assessment of its influence on the global community. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM201
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MCO 202 Writing for Media 3 Credit(s) W-II
This course covers the fundamentals of writing stories for print, digital, and emerging media. It will help students develop news writing skills across a broad range of topics for a variety of delivery platforms appropriate to both traditional and new journalism paradigms. Beat reporting, libel law, and ethical practices will also be addressed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM202.
Prerequisite: W-1 course.
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MCO 205 Computer Production in Communications 3 Credit(s)
This course will involve the application of computer programs to the design and development of communication materials on Macintosh computers. Students will be introduced to computer software for word processing, spreadsheets and statistical software, web design and presentation software, and desktop publishing. Students will apply this knowledge be producing such communication materials as flyers, brochures, web sites, and other visual presentations. Techniques for printing materials accurately will be covered. Issues related to computer capabilities and limitations, usage, and societal impact are also discussed. This course may be used to satisfy computer literacy requirements. Limited to Media &Communication majors and minors or other students with permission of department chair. Three lecture hours per week. Offered fall and spring. Not open to students who have received credit for COM205.
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MCO 210 Communications Technology 3 Credit(s) PGR
This course helps students understand how new technologies impact communications. The three tracks journalism advertising and public relations are used to provide context for understanding how and why these technologies are being applied in communications-related fields Basic computer skills and Internet knowledge required.
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MCO 220 Media Literacy 3 Credit(s)
In this course students will use a critical perspective to become informed consumers and creators of media texts–to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in print, electronic and digital formats. Issues discussed in class will address topics like the social impact of popular culture, influence of advertising on media content, mass media as a global industry, how to read the news, and media as a source of information and entertainment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM220.
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MCO 225 Media Training 3 Credit(s) OC
In this course students will become prepared to interact in a professional manner with journalists and make use of social media by studying effective communication techniques self-presentation skills and critical thinking. Media training benefits activists, artists,authors business people government officials marketers non-profit directors political candidates public relations practitioners spokespeople and anyone else who might interact with journalists or use social media to promote themselves or their brand. Grounded in theoretical applications of public speaking this course offers students tools designed to enhance social and professional media experiences to effective) to promote themselves their organization or their brand. Three lecture hours er week.
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MCO 230 Media and Race 3 Credit(s) DPDS
This course is designed to provide students with critical and analytical thinking skills by examining the role the mass media play in the construction of social and cultural ideas about race and ethnicity. Using textbooks, scholarly articles and specific samples of media will study the portrayal of race and racial identities in American mass media. The analysis will be chronological in order to highlight the changes in the quantity and quality of media representation for four American racial groups: African-Americans, Asian- Americans, Latinos, and Middle-Eastern Americans. This course satisfies the DPDS Gen Ed Requirement. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: Completion of 30 credits.
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MCO 235 Multimedia Storytelling 3 Credit(s)
This course prepares students to a variety of media, including text, image, video, audio, and interactive platforms to tell stories across the communication discipline. Students will learn the fundamentals of storytelling, and will plan and complete projects applying these principles using a variety of digital tools. The course will also help students understand how effective storytelling works to inform, persuade and engage audiences. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM235.
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MCO 250 Engaging Audiences 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on further developing students’ visual literacy and knowledge of imagery and design to tell stories; how to gather, analyze and present quantitative and qualitative data; and the foundational theories and practices of audience engagement. Through experiential learning, students will further develop multimedia storytelling skills while also exploring the key ways to reach, inform and engage readers, viewers and listeners in an increasingly online and convergent media environment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM250.
Prerequisite: COM235 or MCO235. Required for all Media & Communication majors.
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MCO 274 Gender Media Communication 3 Credit(s) W-II DPDS
This course examines various aspects of gender in media. Using theories from gender studies. cultural studies and media/communication studies. we will unpack media texts to better understand how gender (and its intersections with race, ethnicity and class is constructed communicated and integrated into our everyday lives. We will utilize various writing genres to investigate the socio-cultural structures that help us to form our individual and collective identities. teaching us what it means to live within a gender continuum, and will explore the performative nature of gender and ways in which gender is linked to power, identity, voice and other identity categories (eg: race sexual orientation, socio-economic status, etc.) Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: W-I.
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MCO 300 Communication Research Methods 3 Credit(s) Q
This course provides students with a foundation in the research methods commonly used in advertising, public relations and journalism. Students will be introduced to the attitude necessary for scientific inquiry in the social sciences, as well as the capability to read and understand research reports based upon quantitative and qualitative methods, including sampling, surveys, experiments, content analysis, focus groups and critical analysis. Students will design, administer and interpret several such research tools.Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM300.
Prerequisite: COM100 or MCO100 or COM201 or MCO201.
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MCO 301 Studio Production I 3 Credit(s)
The course is designed to provide experiences and develop skills in the production of video content. Students will be given opportunities to plan, direct, and produce video content using studio production systems. Students will pursue topics of their own interests in the liberal arts or professional studies. Not open to students who have received credit for MEC350 or COM301. Three lecture hours per week.
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MCO 302 Video Field Production 3 Credit(s)
This course, based on techniques utilized in digital media production, involves the planning and production of video content with portable electronic field production equipment used on location. Included will be training in the principles and techniques of video editing and digital-based systems. Not open to students who have received credit for MEC351 or COM302. Three lecture hours per week.
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MCO 304 Mass Media and Society 3 Credit(s) V CS DPDS
This course offers an exploration of the role of the mass media in today’s society from a cultural studies perspective. Issues surrounding gender, race, and class are given special emphasis; other categories, such as age, family, and ability, are also considered. Attention is given to various theories that explain the relationship between mediated depictions of society and cultural ideas about within society. about various socio-cultural groups and the perpetuation of structural inequalities in society Three lecture hours vper week. Prerequisites: Not open to students who have received credit for COM304 or COM206
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MCO 305 Communications: Problems of Law and Ethics in Media 3 Credit(s)
This course will deal with the moral and legal problems encountered by mass media since the invention of the printing press. Attention will be given to landmark events and to the historical, political and technological developments which gave rise to them. Emphasis will be placed on: the concept of legal precedent; those assumptions about the nature of man on which moral judgments are made; the evolution of libertarian thought from the First Amendment to the present. The course will rely heavily on case studies. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM305. Prerequisites: COM100 or MCO100 or COM201 or MCO201, and, COM105 or MCO105 or COM202 or MCO202
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MCO 309 Editing 3 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of editing for various media. Practical editing assignments will include copy and text editing, editing for print and electronic media, layout, writing headlines and cutlines, placing art and photography, as well as consideration of legal and ethical issues. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Media & Communication majors and minors.
Prerequisite: COM 202 or MCO 202.
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MCO 315 Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
In this course we will examine ways of understanding human communication behavior from both scientific and humanistic perspectives, with applications to mass communications and social interaction. Major communication theories will be evaluated and debated. Not open to students who have received credit for COM315. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: COM100 or MCO100 or COM201 or MCO201.
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MCO 316 Communications in the Global Village 3 Credit(s) V WC
This course is about communicating with diverse audiences. It provides theoretical foundations for understanding diversities based in language, culture, and identity and demonstrates applications in the areas of journalism, advertising, and public relations. Students will engage critically with the process of multicultural and global communications through analysis and discussion of examples across different media texts. Not open to students who have received credit for COM316. Three lecture hours per week.
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MCO 320 Principles of Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications 3 Credit(s)
This course will examine both the management and creative processes of techniques and issues in advertising as part of integrated marketing communications. Course discussion will also include social, economic and ethical aspects of advertising and the creative processes of copywriting, art, print design, and all advertising platforms. Three lecture hours per week. Limited to Media & Communication majors and minors. Not open to students who have received credit for COM320.
Prerequisites: COM105 or MCO105 or COM202 or MCO202, and COM205 or MCO205 or COM235 or MCO235 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MCO 325 Sports Writing 3 Credit(s)
This discussion and writing course encourages students to develop contextual understanding of sporting activity and provides opportunities for students to practice writing about sports. Skills stressed in this course include determining newsworthiness of developments in the sports world, crafting stories with proper structure and style and editing one’s work with an eye toward publication. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM325.
Prerequisite: COM105 or MCO105 or COM202. or MCO202
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MCO 333 U.S. Media History 3.0 Credit(s) HP
This course examines the history of the U.S. media and media institutions, situating them in the context of broader U.S. political, cultural, and technological developments, while also emphasizing the media’s contributions in these areas. Students will learn to access historical sources and apply historical methods to the study of media texts and institutions. The course considers the colonial era to the present day, encompassing developments in mass media (including newspapers, advertising, magazines, radio, and television) and social media. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM 333.
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MCO 335 Writing for Corporations 3 Credit(s)
Through workshop, lecture and discussion, this course is designed to help students develop the specialized skills needed to write on behalf of a business or non-profit organization: researching and writing the organization’s history; preparing grant proposals; creating formatted letters to be used by others; responding on behalf of the organization to individual inquiries. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM335.
Prerequisites: COM100 or MCO100 or COM201 or MCO201 and COM105 or MCO105 or COM202 or MCO202 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MCO 349 Principles of Public Relations 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the role, processes, and practices of public relations. The course will explore the concepts, theories, history, uses and techniques of public relations, as well as its foundation in rhetoric and ethics and its current applications, cases and controversies in a digitized, globalized world. Three lecture hours per week. Limited to Media & Communication majors and minors. Not open to students who have received credit for COM349.
Prerequisites: COM100 or MCO100 or COM201 or MCO201 and COM205 or MCO205 or COM235 or MCO235 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MCO 351 Public Relations Writing 3 Credit(s) W W-II
This course will deal with the written expression of public relations strategies, tactics and programs. Students will explore, produce, reflect on their own, and respond to the peer and instructor feedback on traditional written vehicles including news releases, pitch letters, reports and brochures, as well as new and emerging web-based and social media tools.. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Media & Communication majors in Public Relations. Not open to students who have received credit for COM351.
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MCO 371 News Reporting and Writing 3 Credit(s)
A continuation of COM370/MCO370, this course focuses on developing students’ investigative, interviewing, and technology-assisted reporting skills. Through experiential learning, students will develop proficiency in both spot news and longer-form news analysis about diverse communities in an increasingly online and convergent media environment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for COM371. Required for Media & Communication majors and minors in Journalism.
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MCO 401 Studio Production II 3 Credit(s)
This course covers advanced techniques in planning, designing and producing video content in the studio. It builds on the training and experiences developed in the prerequisites (COM301/MCO301, Studio Production I and COM302/MCO302, Video Field Production) courses. Emphasis will be placed on producing and directing responsibilities and techniques applied to institutional, corporate and community/cable television settings. Not open to students who have received credit for MEC450 or COM401. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: COM301 or MCO301 and COM302 or MCO302.
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