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2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CHE 117 General, Organic and Biological Chemistry 4 Credit(s) SR SRL
This course is a systematic survey of measurements, scientific notation, atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, chemical calculations, acids and bases, and radioactivity. The course will also cover the nomenclature, structure, and reactions of organic compounds and biochemicals, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Intended for health science and other non-chemistry majors. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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CHE 120 Foundations of Chemistry I 3 Credit(s)
The basic principles of chemistry, both qualitative and quantitative are discussed. Topics include the physical properties of matter, the structure of atoms, ions and molecules, the formation and nomenclature of compounds, chemical reactions; states of matter; and solutions. Two lecture hours, one hour of discussion and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to Chemistry Majors. This course satisfies Division II Distribution requirements for a laboratory science sequence with CHE 121 or CHE 123 .
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CHE 121 Foundations of Chemistry II 3 Credit(s)
The application of chemical principles to problems in environmental chemistry, biological chemistry, and the chemistry of consumer products is discussed. Topics include acids and bases, combustion, oxidation and reduction, solution concentration, spectroscopy, heat, bond energy, and radioactivity. Two lecture hours, one hour of discussion and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to Chemistry Majors. This course satisfies the laboratory science sequence requirement with CHE 120 . Prerequisite: CHE 120 or equivalent.
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CHE 124 General Chemistry for Life Sciences 4 Credit(s)
Required of B.S. Nursing Majors. A systematic survey of the metric system, physical properties, the structure of the atom, trends in the periodic table, bonding and structure, names of chemicals, typical reactions, chemical calculations, acids and bases and radioactivity. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory period per week. For non-chemistry majors. This course together with or satisfies the full year sequence in laboratory science.
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CHE 125 Chemistry of Life Processes 4 Credit(s)
Required of B.S. in Nursing majors. A continuation of CHE 124. A systematic survey of the classes of organic compounds and biochemicals. The classes of organic compounds are distinguished by structure, common names, I.U.P.A.C. names, reactions and their uses. General and organic chemistry are used to discuss the structure, function, and metabolism of the carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory period per week. For non-chemistry majors. Prerequisite: or or the equivalent.
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CHE 130 General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) SR SRL
This course covers descriptive and quantitative aspects of chemistry. Topics include states and properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, the mole, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and acid-base chemistry. A proficiency in algebra is recommended. Open to all students and designed for Chemistry, Biology, and Geological Sciences students. Three lecture hours, one hour of discussion and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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CHE 131 General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s) SR SRL
This course is a continuation of CHE 130. Topics include equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and phase equilibria. This course emphasizes applications in environmental chemistry. Three lecture hours, one hour of discussion and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHE 130 .
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CHE 140 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s) SR
This course investigates the chemical processes widespread in our environment: natural waters, earth and soil, and atmosphere. Chemical concepts such as reduction and oxidation processes, equilibria in aqueous solution, and reactions of hazardous inorganic and organic compounds will be covered. Specific topics will include: air pollution, the chemical basis of ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, photochemical smog, natural resources and renewable energy, and water pollution and remediation. This course will also provide opportunities to the students to develop critical reasoning, effective literature survey strategies and presenting the results of a scientific term project in a professional formal. A background in algebra and physical sciences is recommended. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Basic math competency.
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CHE 212 Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
Introduction to chemistry of carbon compounds. Survey of the principal classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and their reactions. The application of the techniques of synthetic organic chemistry to the preparation and purification of simple organic compounds is taken up in the laboratory. Required of Chemistry and Biology Majors. Three lecture hours, and one three-hour laboratory per week. This course, with CHE 130 satisfies the full year sequence in a laboratory science. Prerequisite: CHE 130 .
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CHE 213 Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of CHE 212 : Study of organic reactions with emphasis upon the relation between structure and reactivity. Introduction of IR and NMR theory in lecture and application in laboratory. Laboratory work includes the study of advanced preparations and techniques. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 212 .
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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CIV 101 Intoduction to Civic Engagement 3 Credit(s) PGR
This course introduces students to the history, key concepts and frameworks of civic engagement in a democracy. Students explore university-community relationships, power structures, the role of a civically engaged member of a community and how individuals and groups create and sustain social change. Using both traditional and community engaged scholarship, students critically examine a variety of social justice issues and the role of multiple stakeholders and research in addressing these problems. Three lecture hours per week.
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CIV 502 Directed Study in Civic Engagement 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a capstone research experience for Civic Engagement Minors. The course requires students to undertake an in-depth research project under the direction of a faculty member related to civic engagement and/or to participate in community-based research. Open only to students in the Civic Engagement Minor. Prerequisites: CIV101 Introduction to Civic Engagement, WII
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CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the purpose and functions of the criminal justice system. It includes a description of the police, courts, and corrections at the local, state, and federal levels. Attention will be given to important terminology, concepts, and models necessary for the study of criminal justice. Discussions will include the history of justice in America, as well as contemporary issues and problems influencing society’s ability to effectively control crime and achieve justice. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
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CRJ 202 Rehabilitation/Habilitation of Ex-offender 3 Credit(s)
The course covers the history of intervention with criminals from Colonial America to present times. Emphasis is placed on the political and social context in generating and supporting different correctional strategies. As such, course material includes both conservative (deterrence, incapacitation) and liberal (rehabilitation, restorative justice) crime control strategies, with an emphasis on “what works” to reduce crime. Strategies for classifying and treating criminal offenders, as well as treatment programs for special populations (sex offenders, substance abusers, and gender differences) are covered. Three lecture hours per week.
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CRJ 205 Criminal Law 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to criminal law, including its history and development from common law to contemporary statutory and case law. The focus of the course is on substantive law. The general principles of criminal liability will be presented, including the essential elements of a crime and the range of defenses which may serve to limit criminal responsibility. Laws pertaining to offenses against persons, property, public order, and public morals will be examined. Discussion primarily focuses on “street” crime, but white-collar and organized crime will also be included. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
Prerequisite: CRJ101. Not open to students who received credit for CRJ432.
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CRJ 210 Ethics in Criminal Justice Decision Making 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to an analysis of the moral and philosophical dilemmas that criminal justice policymaking and field personnel face while carrying out their daily responsibilities. The effect 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. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
Prerequisite: CRJ101. Not open to students who received credit for CRJ435.
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CRJ 213 The Justice Administration Process 3 Credit(s)
This course offers an analysis of criminal justice internal organizational dynamics and their relationships with external influences. Comparison of agencies’ policies and practices, with special emphasis on how issues of communication, motivation, and leadership underlie organizational effectiveness at all phases of criminal justice processing. Three lecture hours per week.
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CRJ 215 Criminal Justice Statistics 3 Credit(s)
This course explores basic descriptive statistics, including measures of association and regression analysis. The students will be introduced to reading and interpreting computer output, allowing them to analyze criminal justice data and draw general conclusions. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
Prerequisites: Basic College Math Competency Requirement and CRJ101. Not open to students who received credit for CRJ401.
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CRJ 220 Theories of Crime and Justice 3 Credit(s) W-II
This course provides an overview of the major theories of crime and justice. Because this is a W-II course, it also helps students to develop 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.
Prerequisite: CRJ101. Not open to students who received credit for CRJ362.
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CRJ 221 Mediation 3 Credit(s)
The criminal justice technique of mediation will be examined 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 Peace Studies minor.
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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. Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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CRJ 240 Bias Crime 3 Credit(s) 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. Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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CRJ 250 Introduction to Criminal Investigation Procedures 3 Credit(s)
This course is a survey 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.
Prerequisite: CRJ101 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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CRJ 260 Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics 3 Credit(s)
This course provides students with knowledge of how to analyze crime scenes from forensic evidence gathered at various locations. Topics will include toxicology, impression analysis, crime scene reconstruction, blood pattern analysis, and report writing. Students will engage in the review of case studies, and science lab assignments to give them hands-on experience, developing skills for those wishing to attain a position in the criminal justice field.
3 lecture hours.
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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.
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CRJ 301 Community Corrections 3 Credit(s)
This course examines community-based sanctions that are implemented 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: CRJ101.
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CRJ 303 Crime and the Elderly 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on crime and how it pertains to the elderly in the United States. The class is structured into three main parts: victims, offenders, and the elderly prison population. Social conditions will be analyzed to discuss factors that contribute to the elderly becoming involved in the criminal justice system both as victims and offenders. Policies impacting the elderly in these areas will be addressed. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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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 and Society 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the police as an institution of social control in a democratic society. Students will be introduced to the history and basic structure of American law enforcement, as well as the legal environment of policing and differing views on the police mandate. Police administration and leadership will be studied in the context of current theory and research on police strategies, technology, behavior, occupational culture, ethics, and accountability. Finally, the course will emphasize contemporary issues, such as the changing face of policing in the post-9/11 world and future strategic directions for the field. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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CRJ 340 Community Crime Control and Prevention 3 Credit(s)
This course provides students with an overview of issues related to crime control and prevention at the community and neighborhood levels. Both the community as well as the criminal justice system points of view are considered. Neighborhood-based criminal justice practices (including neighborhood courts, local substations of the police, and neighborhood District Attorney programs) are explored. Current crime prevention practices as well as the results of research on crime prevention programs are discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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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, functions, and administration 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. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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CRJ 352 Corrections 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the student to the historical and philosophical development of “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. Not open to students who received credit for CRJ200.
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CRJ 355 White-collar Crime 3 Credit(s)
This course will move beyond criminology’s micro-level analysis of street-level crime 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.
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CRJ 360 People of Color, Crime, and Justice 3 Credit(s) 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 365 Gender and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit(s) DPDS
This course will examine the roles and behaviors of females in offending, victimization, and the criminal justice workplace. Special emphasis is given to the powerful influence of gender and gender socialization in each of these areas. Course will include discussion of history, theory, and research to better understand the role of gender in offending and victimization. Discussion will include policy implications and legal reforms. Three lecture hours per week.
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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 375 Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, and Digital Forensics 3.0 Credit(s)
This introductory course is designed to expose students to the various aspects of the Digital Forensics discipline —the science of finding information relevant to the investigation of a committed cybercrime. More than 90% of all information humans create and consume exists in digital form and never leaves the digital domain and Digital Forensics investigation requires collecting, processing, and analyzing a lot of digital information saved on a multitude of digital devices. The course covers topics related to criminal justice, computer technology, and the process of criminal investigation, focusing on analyzing security breaches and finding Electronic Evidence stored on computers and networks. In this course students will learn fundamental concepts of Digital Forensic including its technical side (computers, data, Internet, Web, mobile technologies, etc.) and its legal and regulatory side,
bringing together digital technologies, law, and cybercrime investigation techniques. Thorough knowledge of computers is not necessary but yearning to understand computing and networking technology on the conceptual level is desirable.
3 lecture hours.
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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: CRJ101.
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CRJ 400 Research Methods 3 Credit(s) 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 strategies including examination of descriptive, exploratory, experimental, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies; and data collection techniques. The integration and application of theory, research, and policy will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement. Prerequisites: W-I and W-II courses and CRJ101 and CRJ220.
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CRJ 402 Drugs and Crime 3 Credit(s)
This seminar will examine the effect that drugs, both legal and illegal, have on society and 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 debate and occurrence of both decriminalization and legalization, the relationship between drugs and violence, and the impact of drugs on individual users, including rehabilitation and treatment. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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CRJ 410 Global Crime and Justice 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to global crime and justice. It will focus on the historical development of the laws and structure of various criminal justice systems throughout the world and study the commonalities and differences in law enforcement, adjudication, and corrections. Topics will include the influence of social, economic, and political factors on criminal justice systems and global crimes such as drug and human trafficking, war crimes, and terrorism. Three lecture hours per week. CRJ major requirement.
Prerequisite: CRJ101.
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CRJ 520 Internship in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
The internship affords students the opportunity to translate theory into practice, to apply and gain knowledge, and to experience directly the operations and functions of a criminal justice or closely related agency. This fieldwork may assist students in clarifying their career goals and exploring future employment opportunities. Interns must be available eight to ten hours per week for fieldwork and regular meetings with the internship faculty advisor. Open only to Criminal Justice Seniors. Students will take at least one of CRJ 520/530/540.
Prerequisites: An overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in Criminal Justice.
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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. Students will take at least one of CRJ 520/530/540.
Prerequisites: An overall GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in Criminal Justice.
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CRJ 540 Criminal Justice Capstone 3 Credit(s)
This course provides students with an opportunity to reflect broadly upon their education at Salem State University and apply accumulated knowledge and course materials to organizations in the criminal justice system. Specific learning acquired through academic experiences will be applied to the various agencies in criminal justice. The course emphasizes the connection between theory and research to current practices in the field of criminal justice. One and a half lecture hours and 6 hours field work per week. Students will visit law enforcement, courts, and correctional institutions on their own. Open only to Criminal Justice Seniors. Students will take at least one of CRJ 520/530/540.
Prerequisites: An overall GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of 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)
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.
Prerequisites: High school algebra I & II plus experience with a windows-based operating system and the use of email and a word processor. Not available to students who have received credit for ITE 210.
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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 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.
Prerequisites: CSC110 and ITE210.
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CSC 212 Human-Computer Interfaces 4 Credit(s)
This course presents the fundamentals of commuter/user interfaces using windows frameworks and object-oriented programming concepts The basic concept 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.) Four lecture hours per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisites: CSC115
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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 and CSC110.
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CSC 246 Information Visualization 4 Credit(s)
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 datasets. The latest visual representation methodologies and state-of-the-art visualization tools including programming language(s) and visualization libraries and toolkits 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, geospatial 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. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus additional project time outside of class.
Prerequisites: One Mathematics course chosen from MAT108, MAT120, MAT150, and MAT208 and above; plus CSC110 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 allied to problems in data storage and manipulation. Applications include basic searching and sorting algorithms. Fundamental strategies for algorithm design are reviewed and extended. Design analysis implementation and quality assurance techniques are discussed. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class.
Prerequisites: CSC105 and CSC115. Not open to students who have received credit for ITE310.
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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 database organization, including relational and object-relational. Extensive discussion of query generation and optimization is included for at least one database system. Four lecture hours per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisite: CSC115. Not open to students who have received credits for ITE320.
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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 prerequisites. Four hours of lecture per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisite: CSC115.
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CSC 279 C+C++ 4 Credit(s)
This course presents the particular goals, features, and strengths and limitations of the 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 the 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. Four lecture hours per week, plus extensive programming work outside of class.
Prerequisites: CSC115.
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CSC 299 Concepts of Programming Languages 3 Credit(s)
In this course students will study principles underlying how programming language features are defined, composed, and implemented. Additionally, models underlying different programming languages, effective use of languages, and an appreciation of their limitations will be explored. Fundamental programming language paradigms such as, imperative, functional, object-oriented, and logic programming are presented. Furthermore, programming language translation, static program analysis, type systems, and memory allocation and management strategies are studied and discussed. Three lecture hours per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisite: CSC260
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CSC 300 Software Engineering 4 Credit(s) 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. Four lecture hours per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisite: CSC260. Not open to students who have received credit for ITE310.
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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)
This course presents a variety of general algorithms in the computing field, examines the design and implementation techniques of useful and efficient algorithms, and analyzes algorithmic complexity. Topics include mathematical tools for algorithm analysis, numeric algorithms, tree structures, hashing techniques and recursion, analysis of searching and sorting algorithms, dynamic programming, graph representation and traversal algorithms, pattern matching, computation complexity, and computational geometry. Three lecture hours per week plus programming work outside the class.
Prerequisites: CSC260 and MAT214A.
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CSC 435 Computer and Network Security 4 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 and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CSC315A. Not open to students who have received credit for ITE315.
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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: CSC115 and CSC295.
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CSC 475 Distributed and Cloud Computing 3 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 distributed 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 per week, plus programming work outside of class.
Prerequisite: CSC381
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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)
The main purpose of this course is to develop a detailed proposal for CSC521 Computer Science Capstone Project. The instructor will assist students in choosing appropriate project topics and refining their project proposals through all stages, from the initial outlines, the formal specification, and the final presentation. The completed proposal will serve as the contract for CSC521. A presentation of the completed proposal is required. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Open only to Computer Science majors. 1.5 lecture hours per week, plus project proposal preparation work outside of class.
Prerequisites: CSC300
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