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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Chemistry |
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CHE 300H Chemistry in Contemporary Life 3 Credit(s)
Emphasis will be placed on major issues in contemporary life that deal with chemistry. The topics covered in the course will be energy crisis, environmental problems of air and water pollution, use of natural resources, pharmacology of drugs of abuse, pharmacology of therapeutic drugs and toxicology in general. A class report and a research paper are required. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to students in the Honors Program; cannot be taken for major credits in Chemistry. Prerequisites: A year of Biology or Chemistry is recommended, but not required. Open only to students in the Honors Program
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CHE 308 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
This course explores descriptive inorganic chemistry. The chemistry of the representative elements and the inner and outer transition elements will be studied. Topics include bonding, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical reactivity. The discovery and purification of these elements is covered as well. Special tropics include organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
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CHE 309 Biochemistry 4 Credit(s) Q
An introduction to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, which will include metabolic pathways, the role of vitamins and detoxification mechanisms. The laboratory deals with enzyme kinetics and the solution of practical analytical problems using chromatographic, instrumental and wet chemical methods. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite:
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CHE 321 Quantitative Analysis 4 Credit(s) Q W
This course deals with the fundamental principles of classical analysis and electrochemistry with specific emphasis on gravimetry, titrimetry, potentiometry, voltammetry and amperometry. The laboratory work includes the use of analytical balances, glassware and electronics in order to quantitate single constituents of mixtures gravimetrically, volumetrically, complexometrically and electrochemically. Three lecture hours and one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite:
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CHE 340 Techniques in Inorganic and Organic Synthesis 4 Credit(s) W-III
This laboratory course explores advanced chemical synthesis. The laboratory experiments will focus on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds. The purpose of the course is to build on a student’s experience in the laboratory through the use of new synthesis techniques and instrumentation applications. The use of specialized glassware and instruments such as the FT-IR, FT-NMR and UV-VIs will be a main part of the course. One lecture hour and two three hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisites:
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CHE 341 Physical Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) Q
This course will cover quantum theory; molecular and atomic structure; vibrational, rotational and electronic spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and statistical mechanics. Three lecture hours and one three hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have received credit for CHE332. Prerequisites: CHE130, MAT 221 , or PHS221, or PHS 222 .
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CHE 342 Physical Chemistry II 4 Credit(s) Q
This course will cover chemical kinetics, the laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Three lecture hours and one three hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHE130, MAT 221 , or PHS 212A or PHS 222 .
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CHE 419 Advanced Biochemistry 3 Credit(s)
This course builds upon Biochemistry ( ). The focus of this course is the understanding of the enzyme catalyzed biochemical reactions and mechanisms relating to bioenergetics and metabolism. Topics may include glycolysis, pentose phosphate pathway, metabolic regulation, citric acid cycle, fatty acid catabolism, amino acid oxidation, oxidative phosphorylation, hormone regulation and biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: or .
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CHE 420 Instrumental Analysis for Clinical Chemists 4 Credit(s) Q
This course will involve a study of the instrumentation, theoretical aspects and the application of physiochemical principles for the solution of analytical problems in the area of clinical chemistry. Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence and phosphorescence, nephalometry and turbidimetry, flame photometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, ion exchange, gas, liquid, and thin layer chromatographics, specific ion potentiometry, radiochemical methods, and kinetic methods of analysis will be discussed. The laboratory will involve detailed investigation of important clinical, analytical problems utilizing the above-listed techniques. Three lecture hours, one two-hour laboratory discussion and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: CHE 231 and PHS 212A or PHS 222 .
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CHE 422 Instrumental Analysis 4 Credit(s)
This course will involve the study of the theoretical aspects, chemical applications, and the instrumentation of the physiochemical principles that are the foundations of Instrumental Analysis. Topics covered will be the absorption, emission, and the scattering of various forms of electromagnetic radiation; the various forms of chromatography, mass to charge ratio, and the interaction of electricity with matter. The laboratory will involve practical chemical experiments (qualitative and quantitative) based on some of the topics covered in lecture. Three lecture hours and two three-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisites: CHE 231 , CHE 341 , PHS 212A or PHS 222 .
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CHE 441 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
This course builds on Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Topics include concepts of acids and bases; non-aqueous solvent systems; bonding and structure; molecular symmetry; solid state chemistry; coordination chemistry with an emphasis on ligand field theory, spectroscopy, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of coordination compounds; organometallic chemistry of mono and polynuclear metal carbonyl, alkyl and analogues. Catalysis and selected bioinorganic compounds will be covered briefly as well. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for CHE440. Prerequisites: and .
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CHE 442 Physical Organic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
This course deals with the physical basis for the reactivity of organic compounds and methods used to study reaction mechanisms. Topics to be covered include stereochemistry, structure and bonding, computational chemistry, solvation and structure-reactivity relationships. Methods used to elucidate organic reaction mechanisms will be discussed and their application to various classes of reactions will be studied. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to student who have received credit for CHE439. Prerequisites: CHE 341 , CHE 342 .
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CHE 560 Chemistry Seminar 2 Credit(s)
This course provides scientific presentation experience, professional development, and a review of chemical concepts int he undergraduate curriculum. Students will develop an oral presentation from current topics in chemical literature and/or the results of individual research. The topics will be approved by Department members. Students will develop a professional resume and cover letter appropriate for scientific job search. Students will review chemical concepts from the undergraduate curriculum in preparation for taking standard tests for advanced study in science or medicine, or for entry into the job market. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Chemistry major or permission of Department Chairperson.
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CHE 570 Directed Study in Chemistry 1-3 Credit(s)
This course will consist of readings in particular areas of chemistry, under the direction of a staff member. Students wishing to register for this course must make prior arrangements with the faculty member involved. Cannot be taken for major credits in Chemistry. Open only to Junior and Senior Chemistry majors. Prerequisite: Consent of the faculty member and permission of the Department Chairperson.
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CHE 572 Chemistry Research I 3 Credit(s)
This course provides qualified students with research direction and the opportunity to participate in independent work in any area of chemistry 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. Open only to Junior and Senior Chemistry majors. Prerequisites: CHE 321 and CHE 341 , consent of the faculty supervisor and permission of the Department Chairperson.
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CHE 573 Chemistry Research II 3 Credit(s)
This course builds on CHE 572 , continuing with the same project or starting a new project. Students in this course will be expected to present their results in a professional setting. Prerequisites: CHE 342 and CHE 572 , consent of the faculty supervisor and the permission of the Department Chairperson.
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CHI 101 Elementary Mandarin Chinese I 3 Credit(s) WC
This is a Mandarin Chinese language course for beginners aimed at developing communicative competency in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn basic vocabulary and sentence structures for use in essential everyday conversational situations. Pinyin (a widely used Chinese phonetic system) will be taught as a tool to learn the spoken language. Students will also learn Chinese characters. Approximately 200 words and expressions in both Pinyin and characters will be taught. Students will also learn about Chinese culture and society. Three lecture hours per week.
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CHI 102 Elementary Mandarin Chinese II 3 Credit(s) WC
A continuation of Elementary Chinese I (CHI 101). This course will further develop the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Building upon the vocabulary and sentence structure taught in the first semester, student will learn more useful expressions and sentence structures necessary for use in everyday conversational situations. Students will also continue to learn to read and write Chinese characters and will write short essays in Chinese. Students will also continue to explore various aspects of Chinese culture and society. Three lectures hours per week. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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CHI 201 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I 3 Credit(s) WC
This course is the continuation of Elementary Chinese II. Students will continue to learn essential skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for daily communication. A broad variety of expressions and complicated sentence structures will be taught so that students can participate in conversations on various topics related to modern Chinese society. While equal emphasis will still be given to characters and structures, students will be guided to write more Chinese essays. Activities related to the broad spectrum of Chinese life will facilitate knowledge and analysis of Chinese culture.
Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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CHI 202 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II 3 Credit(s) WC
This course is the continuation of Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I. Students will continue to learn more essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for daily communication. A broad variety of expressions and complicated sentence structures will be taught so that students can participate in conversations on various topics related to modern Chinese society. While equal emphasis will still be given to both characters and structures, students will be guided to write more Chinese essays. Activities related to the broad spectrum of Chinese life will facilitate knowledge and analysis of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the purpose and functions of the criminal justice system. A description of the police, courts, and corrections on the local, state, and federal levels. Emphasis on the growing problems the criminal justice system has in dealing with the ills of society using a system designed to fit the needs of Colonial America. The introduction to criminal justice is of practical concern to professional personnel involved in the system and also to all citizens who want to understand better the aim of criminal law and how the criminal justice system operates. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
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CRJ 200 Corrections 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the student to the historical and philosophical development of what is commonly referred to as “the correctional system”. Special emphasis will be given to the structure, administration and nature of institutional and community corrections. Topics may include the inmate subculture, community based treatment programs, and prisoner rights, as well as the societal functions of corrections. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
Prerequisite: CRJ101. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 202 Rehabilitation/Habilitation of Ex-offender 3 Credit(s)
This course will present a summary of the approaches to community rehabilitation and an in-depth study of Reality Therapy. This course may be beneficial to students of criminal justice, psychology, social work, nursing, political science and sociology. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ Majors, Administration Concentration. Free Elective. Prerequisite: Introductory course in respective major.
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CRJ 213 Administration of Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
Study in administration; analysis of the Criminal Justice organization internally and in relation to the external variables exercising organizational influence. Analyze policies and practices of agencies involved in the operations of the Criminal Justice process from the detection of crime, arrest of suspects, through prosecution, adjudication, sentencing and imprisonment. Relationships and interagency coordination required administratively throughout this procedure. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 221 Mediation 3 Credit(s)
The criminal justice technique of mediation will be developed theoretically and through case study methods. Mediation involves an independent third party who acts as facilitator in the resolution of a dispute in lieu of formal judicial intervention. The third party hears both sides of the problem and helps the disputants reach a satisfactory decision about the issue at hand. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors, Administration concentration. Elective for Peace Studies minor. Free Elective.
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CRJ 230 Victimology 3 Credit(s)
Interest in criminal victimization has increased dramatically over the last twenty years. There has been a great deal of research on victimization, legislation supporting victims, and victim programs and services. This course will explore the prevalence and etiology of victimization, types of victimization, the response of the criminal justice system, the response of victims’, victims’ programs and services, the VIctim Rights Movement and current and pending victims’ rights legislation. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors, Administration concentration. Free Elective. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 240 Bias Crime 3 Credit(s) V DPDS
This course provides an overview of the issues associated with bias crime. This course focuses attention on legislative initiatives, data collection, police training and public awareness. This course also explores the role of private organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center in tracking the activities of hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nation. Three lecture hours per week. Administration concentration elective. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 250 Introduction to Criminal Investigation Procedures 3 Credit(s)
This course is a survey course of criminal investigation procedures that will cover crime scene analysis, interview and interrogation techniques, profiling of offenders and crime patterns. The legal and scientific considerations underlying each topic will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Administration concentration elective. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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CRJ 275 Technology and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit(s)
This course analyzes the influence of technological innovations on the functioning of criminal justice institutions, including the police, courts and corrections. Students will learn how the accelerated pace of technological change has affected both day-to-day operations and long-range programming priorities. The legal and ethical implications of these changes will also be addressed. Three lecture hours per week. Administration concentration elective. Free elective.
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CRJ 301 Community Corrections 3 Credit(s)
This course examines community corrections which occur within the criminal justice system but outside of the traditional correctional institutions. The student will analyze the evolution, structure and function of various community correctional components such as diversion programs, halfway houses, and drug and alcohol treatment programs. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 303 Crime and the Elderly 3 Credit(s)
This course will offer the student an opportunity to study the criminal victimization of elderly in the United States. The family as well as public and private social institutions will be analyzed for their contribution to or deterrence of the growth of elderly victimization. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors, Administration concentration. Free Elective.
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CRJ 325 Juvenile Justice 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the origin, philosophy and objectives of the juvenile justice system. An extensive and systematic analysis of juvenile justice policies and practices will be undertaken, especially those reflecting the philosophical shift toward offender accountability and public safety. Topics include an examination of Supreme Court decisions and legislative reforms related to the treatment, prevention and control of juvenile delinquents. Three lecture hours per week.
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CRJ 326 Mental Health Issues in the Criminal Justice System 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the relationship of mental disorders to crime and violence as well as the policies and programs concerning the treatment of individuals with mental problems in the criminal justice system. Particular emphasis is placed on the deinstitutionalization movement that has shifted the mentally ill away from hospitals and into correctional facilities. At five times the general population, mental disorders are particularly prevalent in prison populations where appropriate treatment is usually not provided This course will review the unique issues and best practices for each component of the criminal justice system - law enforcement, the courts and jails/prisons. The student will also learn about the psychological and social effects of violence on individuals and environments and the psychological effects of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue that CJS professionals often experience. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: CRJ101
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CRJ 330 Police Studies: Analysis and Research 3 Credit(s)
Police administration, organization and management will be studied in the context of current theory and research. Issues of police leadership, communication, professionalism, decision-making and job-related stress will be explored. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 340 Community Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
Discussion of the problems of crime as it confronts the American community and methods by which resolutions may occur. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors, Administration concentration. Free Elective. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 345 Community Issues in Public Safety 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give the student an insight into the complex and dynamic relationship between the community and public safety agencies. Critical analysis and in-class discussion will be the format used to address such public safety issues as misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, public compliance with and enforcement of statutes, and current controversial issues. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors, Administration concentration. Free Elective.
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 350 Introduction to Courts 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the major structures and functions of courts in the American criminal justice system. The course will analyze the formal and informal structure of the federal, state and local courts system. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors, minors, and Administration concentration. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 355 White-collar Crime 3 Credit(s)
This course will move beyond criminology’s micro-level analysis of crimes in the streets to a macro-level analysis of crimes in corporate suites. The course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to three types of “white collar crime.” (1) corporate crime; (2) occupational crime; and (3) political crime. Three lecture hours per week. Administration Elective for CRJ majors, Administration concentration. Free Elective.
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CRJ 360 People of Color, Crime, and Justice 3 Credit(s) V DPDS
This course examines people of color, crime, and social policy in a flexible forum of discussions that evaluate criminal statistics and race/ethnicity; trends and issues in measuring the relationship between people of color and crime; people of color and American laws; people of color and law enforcement; people of color and the criminal courts; capital punishment and people of color; and people of color and the corrections system. Three lecture hours per week.
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CRJ 362 Theories of Crime and Justice 3 Credit(s) W-I
This course provides an overview of the major theories of crime and justice and helps students developing writing skills. The causes, correlates and measures of crime will be examined, as presented in theories and empirically tested through relevant research. Topics include the evaluation of theories and their application to criminal justice policies and programs. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ Major Requirement.
Pre-requisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 365 Gender and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit(s) V DPDS
This course will examine the roles and behaviors of females in offending, victimization, and the workplace within the criminal justice system and will also consider diverse genders and sexuality. Course content will include the important history of women. Theoretical perspectives and research studies will be presented for criminality and victimization. The criminal justice system’s official response to the needs and rights of females and people from diverse genders will be explored. Discussion will include policy implications and legal reforms. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors. Free Elective.
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CRJ 370 Crime Mapping 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will involve the exploration and analysis of spatial and temporal patterns of crime, the use of technologies to analyze patterns of crime and the development of crime prevention strategies Theories of crime including those from Geography and Ecologv of Crime, will be applied to the analysis of patterns of crime Students will acquire practical skills of crime analysis through the use of modern geographic information systems and statistical crime tracking software.Students will learn about how these skills are directly relevant to, and currently used by policing and corrections. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: CRJ101 and CRJ362
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CRJ 380 Criminal Profiling 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of the current use of criminal profiling within the criminal justice system. Students will examine the history, structure and function of the four main types of criminal profiling: Crime Scene Analysis, Investigative Psychology, Geographic Analysis, and Behavioral Evidence Analysis. Various facets of the profiling process will be examined, such as the psychology of the offender, crime scene analysis, and the interpretation of evidence. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CRJ 250 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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CRJ 400 Criminal Justice Research I: Research Methods 3 Credit(s) W W-III
This course will outline the research process and will utilize criminological studies to illustrate research methods. The following will be examined: problem formulation involving topic selection, literature review, definition and operationalization of concepts, and construction of hypotheses; design of research strategy including examination of descriptive, exploratory, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies; data collection techniques; data management and analysis; and presentation of findings. The integration and application of theory, research and policy will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisites: W-I course and CRJ 362 .
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CRJ 401 Criminal Justice Research II: Statistics 3 Credit(s) Q
This is part two of a two-semester sequence integrating research methods and statistical analysis. Basic descriptive statistics, including measures of association and regression analysis will be taught. The course will introduce the student to reading and interpreting computer output, allowing them to analyze criminal justice data sets and draw general conclusions. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisites: CRJ 400 and Basic College Math Competency Requirement.
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CRJ 402 Drugs and Crime 3 Credit(s)
This upper-level seminar will examine the effect that drugs, both legal and illegal, have on the criminal justice system. Critical analysis and in-class discussion will be the format used to address issues such as the effect of the “war on drugs”, the decriminalization debate, the relationship between drugs and violence, and the impact of drugs on individual users. Elective for Criminal Justice majors, Administration concentration. Free Elective. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 410 Comparative Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the issues involved in comparative criminal justice. It will focus on the historical development of the laws and structure of various criminal justice systems throughout the world. Topics will include the influence of social, economic and political factors on criminal justice systems. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 432 Criminal Law 3 Credit(s)
The historical background of criminal law: its nature, purpose and development from common law to contemporary statutory and case law will be studied. The general principles of criminal liability will be presented: the act or omission, the mens rea, criminal responsibility, defense and justification. Laws pertaining to offenses against persons, property, public order and public morals will be examined. Discussion will include commercial, white-collar and organized crime. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 435 Ethics in Criminal Justice Decision Making 3 Credit(s)
An analysis of the moral and philosophical dilemmas which criminal justice policymaking and field personnel at all levels face while carrying out their daily responsibilities. The impact of moral concerns on practical decision-making is a primary focus, and specific topics are drawn from all phases and agencies of criminal justice processing, including law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Attention also focuses on the tradeoffs involved in resolving moral dilemmas as they impact the criminal justice system, along with an overview of how future developments in the field will affect both evolving conceptions of morality and optimal problem resolution strategies. CRJ Policy and Research concentration requirement. Administration concentration elective. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 .
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CRJ 530 Directed Study in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
An individualized program involving study in depth of some aspect of Criminal Justice management or research under direction of the Criminal Justice faculty. Research paper required. Students must present a proposal for approval and subsequently defend the research paper at a meeting with the Criminal Justice Committee. Open only to Criminal Justice Seniors. Not open to students who have received credit for or .
Prerequisites: An overall GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in Criminal Justice.
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CRJ 580 Special Topics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to address some of the latest issues in criminal justice. Course topics will vary from semester to semester but some examples include homeland security, cybercrimes, restorative justice and gangs. Three lecture hours per week. The course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, 12 hours Criminal Justice or permission of department chairperson.
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CSC 105 Survey of Computer Science 4 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of fundamental areas within the field of Computer Science, introducing basic vocabulary, central concepts, and typical applications. The areas surveyed include computer hardware, computer arithmetic, operating systems, programming constructs, programming languages, information storage and retrieval, networking, intelligent systems, computer graphics, and the social context of computing. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Fulfillment of the Basic Mathematics Competency Based Skills requirement and the ability to use standard computer software (e.g., operating system features, word processing, email, and web browsers).
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CSC 110 Software Design and Programming I 4 Credit(s) DII
This course introduces a set of fundamental design principles and problem-solving techniques for the development of computer algorithms and their implementation as programs. Problem solutions are developed with the help of an appropriate modeling language and then coded in an object-oriented programming language. (Consult the Computer Science Department for the languages and tools currently in use.) Topics such as problem specification, object-oriented analysis and design, standard data types, control structures, methods and parameter passing, and design for reuse are presented through a study of specific example problems and solutions. Style, documentation, solution robustness, and conformance with specifications are emphasized throughout. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC201J.
Prerequisites: Fulfillment of the Basic Mathematics Competency Based Skills requirement and the ability to use standard computer software (e.g., operating system features, word processing, email, and web browsers).
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CSC 115 Software Design and Programming II 4 Credit(s)
This course extends the treatment of object-oriented methodologies, languages and tools begun in CSC110 . The emphasis is placed on the analysis of complex problems, particularly those involving multiple design alternatives, and the use of class libraries. Fundamental strategies for algorithm design are presented and discussed. Specific topics include inheritance, polymorphism, recursion, stream and file I/O exceptions, and graphical interface programming. Style, documentation, solution robustness, and conformance with specifications are emphasized throughout. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC202J.
Prerequisite: CSC110 or CSC201J.
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CSC 212 Human-Computer Interfaces 4 Credit(s)
This course presents the fundamentals of computer/user interfaces using windows frameworks and object-oriented programming concepts. The basic concepts of a user interface, including command-based, graphical, and multimedia interfaces, are covered in a manner independent of specific technologies. A modern window-based interface implementation is then introduced through the use of one or more current object-oriented programming languages and object interface libraries. (Consult the instructor for the language(s) and libraries to be used.) Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class. Not open to student who have received credit for CSC 312A. Prerequisite: CSC 115 or CSC 202J.
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CSC 235 Computer Security Basics 3 Credit(s)
This course presents a unified view of information security that examines the closely related areas of software security, system security, and network security using a common set of underlying security principles. The resulting synthesis of knowledge will enable students to understand the challenges faced by contemporary designers of security information technology infrastructures. Each of these three security areas is examined in sufficient detail for students to understand the complexity of modern threats and corresponding sophistication of the software and hardware that is designed to counter these threats. Prerequisites: CSC105 or CSC200A, and CSC110 or CSC201J.
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CSC 246 Information Visualization 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course presents the basic science and techniques behind information visualization, introducing fundamental concepts concerning the use of color, image processing, computer graphics, and scientific visualization. The course describes the principles of visual perception, information data types, and visual encoding of data representations, and then focuses on the study, design, and development of visualization techniques for the analysis, comprehension, explanation, exploration, and manipulation of large collections of data sets. The latest visual representation methodologies and state-of-the-art visualization tools including programming language(s) and visualization libraries and tool kits will be applied in the course to help understand the subject and to design and generate visual interpretation of large amounts of complex data collected from diverse areas such as physics, chemistry, biomedical studies, meteorology, geo-spatial research, business, etc. Students will form teams to participate in group projects that emphasize interdisciplinary interaction and cooperation, in order to analyze and solve real world quantitative problems. Four lecture hours per week, plus additional project time outside of class.
Prerequisites: One Mathematics course chosen from MAT 103, MAT108, MAT 150, MAT 208 and above; plus CSC 110 or CSC 201J, or equivalent programming experience and permission of Department Chairperson.
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CSC 260 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 Credit(s)
Basic data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees are studied and applied to problems in data storage and manipulation. Applications include searching and sorting algorithms. Fundamental strategies for algorithm design are presented, analyzed, and evaluated. Design, analysis and implementation techniques are discussed. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class.
Prerequisites: CSC105 or CSC200a, and CSC115 or CSC202J.
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CSC 263 Database Systems 4 Credit(s)
This course is an in-depth study of the underlying principles of database systems. Topics include data modeling and reduction, physical representations of data and access paths, and the semantics and theory of several major approaches to data base organization, including relational and object-relational. Extensive discussion of query generation and optimization is included for at least one database system. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class. Prerequisite: CSC 115 or CSC 202J.
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CSC 276 Topics in Computer Science 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is used for the exploration of emerging aspects of applied computer science. The course is intended for coverage of a single area or a strongly unified collection of topics not otherwise available in the Computer Science curriculum. The topic(s) will be announced prior to registration. This course may be repeated once for additional credit if topics covered are different. Three lecture hours per week. Course content and prerequisites are variable.
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CSC 278 Scripting Techniques 4 Credit(s)
This course presents rapid application development (RAD) techniques and their implementation using modern scripting languages. Methods for defining problems and their solutions will be examined, including task analysis and the development of design criteria. The course investigates the design of modern scripting languages, emphasizing the use of their particular attributes for developing solutions to complex problems. Fundamental programming language paradigms, type systems, and memory allocation and management strategies are presented and discussed, followed by comparative analysis of the languages utilized in this course and its prerequisite. Three hours of lecture and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class. Prerequisite: CSC115 or CSC202J.
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CSC 279 C+C++ 4 Credit(s)
This course presents the particular goals, features, and strengths and limitations of C and C++ programming languages. C’s capabilities and limitations as a procedural programming language are examined, followed by an exploration of C++ as an object-oriented language that provides access to C’s feature set. Topics include language grammar rules and their effect on programming style, operators, pointer and reference types, bit manipulation, memory management, and the utilization of the STL (Standard Template Library). Programming assignments will highlight the use of each language in appropriate contexts (e.g. C: systems programming, text processing: C++: program-solving strategies emphasizing OO and the use of STL). Fundamental programming language paradigms, type systems, and memory allocation and management strategies are presented and discussed, followed by comparative analysis of the languages utilized in this course and its prerequisites. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class. Prerequisites: CSC115 or CSC202J.
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CSC 295 Computer Architecture and Organization 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the basic principles of computer systems and how these concepts relate to the design of such systems. Both hardware and software concepts and the interdependence between them are dealt with. The determination of basic trade-offs and the related decisions are discussed. Logic level designs, data representations, computer circuits, fundamental computer operations, program creation, I/O programming, processing elements, links and interfaces, memory hierarchy, and memory management are covered. Prerequisites: CSC 105 or CSC 215, and or CSC 202J, and PHS 205 .
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CSC 300 Software Engineering 4 Credit(s) W W-II
This course will explore in detail the software development process for large software systems using modern software engineering principles. Topics include software life cycle models, tools and techniques for software engineering, the software development life cycle, the Unified Process, testing/evaluation techniques, and evaluation metrics, Group design projects will be used to gain understanding of course topics and experience with development tools. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisites: CSC 260 and completion of a W-I course.
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CSC 315A Computer Networks and Data Communications 4 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of data communications and computer networks. Modulation techniques, multiplexing, transmission media, error control techniques, message formatting, switching and packet-switching techniques, various communication protocols, and networking and internetworking techniques are discussed. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class. Prerequisite: CSC 260 with grade of C+ or higher.
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CSC 325 Advanced Programming Techniques 4 Credit(s)
This course presents state-of-practice software development techniques such as Web-based computing, application data exchange, frameworks for managing and securing robust systems, and developing multi-tier software systems. Topics will be illustrated by applications to such areas as remote objects, communication with remote components, reflection, security and Web Services. Specific topics will be chosen based on current software industry trends. Fundamental programming language paradigms, type systems, and memory allocation and management strategies are presented and discussed, followed by comparative analysis of the languages utilized in this course and its direct and indirect prerequisites. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class. Prerequisite: CSC260 .
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CSC 340 Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s)
This course studies the theory and application techniques which allow a computer to “behave intelligently”. Various operational definitions of intelligence are discussed, along with the concept of “mechanized intelligence”. The course includes case studies of expert systems which solve engineering design problems, diagnose disease, and learn from their environment via natural language and/or visual interaction with a user. The role of planning, goal formation, search analysis and evaluation, and various forms of representation will be discussed extensively. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: CSC 105 or CSC 215, and CSC 260 .
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CSC 345 Embedded Systems 4.0 Credit(s)
This course covers fundamentals of embedded systems; basic architecture, programming and design. A hands-on approach to microprocessor and peripheral system programming, I/O interfacing and interrupt management will be utilized to understand and apply the concepts. A sequence of projects requiring programming and integration of FPGA-based systems will be conducted. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CSC295
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CSC 351 Software Engineering II 4 Credit(s)
This course is an extension of CSC300 and focuses on the implementation of the software principles covered therein. This course explores state-of-practice and cutting-edge techniques and tools related to the design, implementation, and maintenance of software systems. Topics include: design patterns, Model Driven Architecture (MDA), test-driven development, agile development, extreme programming (XP), and aspect-oriented design. An ongoing group project will be used to gain practical experience with current software engineering practices and a variety of IDEs and CASE tools. Three lecture hours per week and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC 301.
Prerequisite: CSC 300 ; CSC 263 strongly recommended.
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CSC 367 Internship in Computer Science 1-6 Credit(s)
This course provides an opportunity for broadening and augmenting a student’s computer knowledge through placement in an organization or agency engaged in work directly related to a Computer Science student’s academic interests. The number of credits will vary with the nature of the work and the time commitment involved. A student must meet Departmental requirements before registering for the course. Limited to Computer Science majors. Free elective credits only. This course may be repeated for credits, but the total number of CSC 267 and CSC 367 credits may not exceed 6. Prerequisites: CSC 260 and permission of Department Chairperson.
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CSC 376 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 3 Credit(s)
This course is used for the exploration of advanced aspects of computer science. The course is intended for coverage of a single area or a strongly unified collection of topics not otherwise available in the Computer Science curriculum. The topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration. This course may be repeated once for additional credit if topics covered are different. Three lecture hours per week. Course topics and therefore prerequisites variable.
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CSC 381 Operating System Principles 3 Credit(s)
This course presents the evolution of computer operating systems, operating system functionalities, and current design and implementation techniques. Relationships between the operating system, computer architecture, and the user community are discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to student who have received credit for CSC 280. Prerequisite: CSC 260 .
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CSC 400 Theory of Computation 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the basic concepts underlying the theoretical study of computing and computers; formal languages, automata, Turing machines, computability, and computational complexity. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to student who have received credit for CSC 290. Prerequisites: CSC 260 and MAT 214 or MAT 214A .
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CSC 415 Analysis of Algorithms 3 Credit(s)
Advanced concepts from data structures and general algorithms are discussed from both theoretical and applied viewpoints. Topics covered include multi lists, graph theory, searching and sorting algorithms, and general n-way tree structures. Techniques for analysis of algorithms for average and best/worst cases are presented. Laboratory work may involve programming in a high level language. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CSC 260 and .
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CSC 425 Computer Graphics and Games 4 Credit(s)
This course covers fundamental principles and applications underlying computer graphics and computer games. The course presents key aspects of computer graphics including graphics pipeline, scene graphics, 2D/3D geometric objects and transformations, viewing, shading, and modeling. Topics related to computer game development, include game engines, animation, behavior and interaction. The course will also introduce basic concepts of collision detection, illumination, game design and implementation, and will emphasize the application of the topics in game-related computer graphics programming projects with the use of graphics libraries and game engines and tool kits. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory time per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisites: MAT108 or MAT150 or any MAT course numbered 208 or above, plus CSC260 .
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CSC 435 Computer and Network Security Engineering 3 Credit(s)
This course offers a detailed analysis of security problems and the corresponding methods used to create practical, working solutions to problems in computer and network security. Topics include secure software design, architecture of security products, and organization and administration of information security solutions - secure operating systems, secure communication protocols, and secure software. Through laboratory exercises students will develop expertise in the use of contemporary security tools for protecting computers and computer networks. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: CSC315A ; CSC279 strongly recommended.
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CSC 445 Parallel Processing 4 Credit(s)
This course deals with the hardware and software aspects of multiprocessor systems (two or more processors in use simultaneously). The reasons for using such systems, including processor speed limitations and non-uniform capabilities of processors or computers, are examined. Basic hardware concepts such as machine models, parallel programs, networks, and performance and scalability are discussed. Relevant compiler and operating system concepts, programming models, and program development methodologies are introduced. Three lecture hours and one scheduled laboratory hour per week, plus additional laboratory work outside of class. Prerequisites: CSC 115 or CSC 202J, and CSC 295 .
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CSC 475 Distributed and Cloud Computing 4 Credit(s)
This course introduces the design principles, system architectures and innovative applications of parallel, distributed, and cloud computing systems. It aims to acquaint students with supercomputers, distributed and cloud computing systems for high-performance computing, research, e-commerce, social networking, and web-scale Internet applications. Topics include clustering, virtualization, cloud platform architecture, service-oriented architecture, cloud programming, security in distribution and cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. Software development platforms and tools from several leading distributed and cloud computing vendors are used to gain hands-on experiences. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Pre- or Co-requisite: CSC 381 or CSC 280.
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CSC 485 Robotics and Computer Vision 4 Credit(s)
This course presents the basic science behind mobile robotics, robotic manipulation, and computer vision. The course examined key aspects of autonomous systems including sensors, map making, and path planning. The fundamentals of robotic manipulation will be presented, including coordinate transformations, manipulator, kinematics, and motion. Topics in computer vision include image formation, and sensing, region and edge extraction, feature identification, camera calibration and optical measurement. The course concludes with techniques for integrating vision, mobile robots, and manipulators into a complete system. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory time per week. Pre- or Co-requisite; MAT 221; Prerequisites: CSC260; CSC279 strongly recommended.
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CSC 498 Project Specification and Design Practicum 1 Credit(s)
The practicum sets up a typical environment for the development of a detailed proposal for a software- or hardware-system project. The instructor will assist each student in choosing an appropriate project topic and in refining the proposal through all stages from initial outline to final formal specification. The completed proposal will serve as the contract for the CSC500 Directed Study project. The course involves periodic meetings, group discussions, and individual conferences. The practicum is graded on a Pass/Fail basis and is taught on a Directed Study basis. Open only to Computer Science majors.
Prerequisites: CSC300 and permission of department chairperson.
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CSC 500 Directed Study in Computer Science I 3 Credit(s)
A substantial project involving system design and implementation is carried out on an individual or group basis under the supervision of a faculty member. The specification for the project must have been completed in the prerequisite course CSC498. Open only to Computer Science majors.
Prerequisites: CSC 498 . Other prerequisites will vary with the project, and are at the discretion of the Faculty supervisor for that project.
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CSC 501 Directed Study in Computer Science II 3 Credit(s)
General guidelines and timetables are the same as for CSC500, except that a CSC501 project may (but need not necessarily) be more oriented towards academic or theoretical study. Papers, tests, and oral examinations by the Directed Study Committee (or a designee) may take the place of some or all program design and coding requirements, if appropriate. Prerequisites: CSC 498 . Additional prerequisites, which vary with the project, are at the discretion of the faculty supervisor for the project.
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CSC 520 Computer Science Capstone Project Specifications 1 Credit(s)
This course sets up a typical environment for the development of a detailed proposal for a software- or hardware-system 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 CSC521 Computer Science 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 Computer Science Department faculty and students. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis and is taught on a Directed Study basis. Open only to Computer Science majors. Prerequisites: CSC 260 and CSC 300 and permission of Department Chairperson.
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DAN 091 Dance Participation 0 Credit(s)
This course records the student’s direct supervised involvement in attendance of dance performances, master classes and workshops, and the student’s participation in Departmental dance productions. A Pass/Fail grade is based on completion of assigned activities for Departmental productions. Required for every semester that the student is enrolled as a dance major, this course may be repeated for a maximum total of eight times. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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DAN 100 Introduction to Dance 3 Credit(s) DI V CEA WC
Through lecture and discussion, this course provides a broad-based introduction to the cultural context, historical importance, and aesthetic ideologies of various dance forms existing in our multicultural world. An examination of dance as a catalyst for social awareness and change will be explored through choreographic works dealing with but not limited to feminism, racism, and oppression. Relevant movement and performance experiences serve to illuminate class discussions. Attendance required at dance concerts. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills the CEA or WC general core categories. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 178.
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DAN 101 Exploring Dance for the Beginner 3 Credit(s) PGR CEA
This course is designed for the student with no previous dance experience. The course will introduce the novice student to basic dance technique while examining the creative process of dance making, and exposing the student to performance skills both through viewing and executing dances. Students will engage in movement classes with an emphasis on physical, social, and emotional wellness, view dance works through a cultural lens, and create choreographic compositions in response to ethical issues. This course fulfills the Creative Expression and Appreciation or Personal Growth and Responsibility general core category.
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DAN 102 Beginner Dance 1 Credit(s) CEA
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of a select dance technique for students with no previous dance training. The selection of the dance form will be determined by the department each semester. The course will examine the selected topic through the execution of the movement practice, studying the historical context, viewing dances, and participating in the creative process. Proper dance attire must be worn. Repeatable multiple times for credit. Three hours per week. Students taking the course a total of three times fulfill the Creative Expression and Appreciation general education category.
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DAN 109 Special Topics in Dance 1 Credit(s)
This course will examine dances in relation to aesthetic principles and cultural context of a selected dance form. The selection of the dance form will be determined by the department each semester. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. May be taken for credit up to four times. Three hours per week. Not open to students who received 4 credits for SMS 159.
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DAN 110 Ballet I 1 Credit(s)
This level-one ballet technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Emphasis will be on correct body alignment, form and musicality. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable two times for a total of 3 credits. Not open to students who received 3 credits of SMS154. Three hours per week.
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DAN 111 Ballet II 1 Credit(s)
This is an intermediate level ballet technique class. Emphasis will be on correct body alignment, form and musicality. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable two times for a total of 3 credits. Prerequisites: SMS154, DAN 110 or permission of instructor is required.
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DAN 112 Ballet III 1 Credit(s)
This is an advanced level ballet technique class. Emphasis will be on correct body alignment, form and musicality. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable two times for a total of 3 credits. Not open to students who received 3 credits for SMS 156.
Prerequisites: SMS154, SMS155, DAN 110 , DAN 111 or permission of instructor is required.
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DAN 120 Modern Dance I 1 Credit(s)
This level I modern dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, energy and movement dynamics. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Student may receive a maximum of four credits between SMS 150 and DAN 120.
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DAN 121 Modern Dance II 1 Credit(s)
This course is an intermediate level modern dance technique class. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, energy, and movement dynamics. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Students may receive a maximum of four credits between SMS 151 and DAN 121. Prerequisites: SMS 150, DAN 120 or permission of instructor is required.
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DAN 122 Modern Dance III 1 Credit(s)
This is an advanced level modern dance technique class. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, energy, and movement dynamics. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Students may receive a maximum of four credits between SMS 152 and DAN 122. Three hours per week.
Prerequisites: SMS150, SMS152, DAN 120 , DAN 121 or permission of instructor.
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DAN 126 Dance Improvisation 1 Credit(s)
This course will explore the act of creating movement spontaneously. Through guided direction by the instructor, students will develop skills that create awareness about how the body relates to space, time and energy. These skills are designed to enhance students’ creativity. This course is designed for students without dance training and students of various levels of experience. Three hours per week. Not open to students who received credit for SMS157.
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DAN 130 Hip Hop I 1 Credit(s)
This level I hip hop dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, and energy. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Three hours per week.
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DAN 131 Hip Hop II 1 Credit(s)
This intermediate level hip hop dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, and energy. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: DAN 130 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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