May 04, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 4211 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    Principles of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, solid state, coordination chemistry, organic metallic chemistry, and acid-base theories. Chemistry of selected elements.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3201K 
  
  • CHEM 4411 - Advanced Physical Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    The aim of this course is to further advance students’ understanding of the principles and applications of physical chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3411K 
  
  • CHEM 4531 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    Survey of modern organic synthesis with emphasis on mechanism of reactions.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2511 
  
  • CHEM 4532 - Medicinal Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    Synthesis, structure, and mode of action of therapeutically active compounds. Design of pharmaceutical agents based on enzyme mechanism, structure activity relationships, and computer modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2511  and CHEM 3801 
  
  • CHEM 4601 - Polymer Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    Chemistry of polymers and the chemical and physical properties of polymers are discussed. Molecular weight characterization, structure and morphology and fabrication of polymer.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2511  and CHEM 3401K  
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 4601L  
  
  • CHEM 4601L - Polymer Chemistry Lab


    Credits: 1

    Lab taken concurrently with CHEM 4601 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2511L  
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 4601  
  
  • CHEM 4801 - Advanced Biochemistry


    Credits: 3

    Recent advances in medical biochemistry with clinical correlations. Biochemistry of metabolic diseases, neuroendocrine and reproductive biochemistry, signal transduction, receptor chemistry, transcriptional regulation, cancer biochemistry, and oncogenes and oncoproteins.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3801 
  
  • CHEM 4811 - Bioanalytical Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    Recent advances in medical biochemistry with clinical correlations. Biochemistry of metabolic diseases, neuroendocrine and reproductive biochemistry, signal transduction, receptor chemistry, transcriptional regulation, cancer biochemistry, and oncogenes and oncoproteins.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3801  
  
  • CHEM 4901 - Chemical Seminar


    Credits: 1

    Modern development in specific subdivisions of the field of chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing
  
  • CHEM 4902 - Special Topics in Chemistry


    Credits: 3

    Discussion of current topics in organic, analytical, physical chemistry, biochemistry, or polymer chemistry.


Chinese

  
  • CHIN 1001 - Elementary Chinese I


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to elementary Chinese. This course focuses on listening to, speaking, writing, and reading everyday Chinese. Lectures on Chinese civilization will be integrated into the language study.

    Restricted Not open to students who have more than one year of high school Chinese or who are natives of Chinese.
  
  • CHIN 1002 - Elementary Chinese II


    Credits: 3

    A continuation of CHIN 1001 with more emphasis on writing. Intensive practice in grammar and composition will be required. Continuing study of Chinese culture.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1001  
    Restricted Not open to students who have more than one year of high school Chinese or who are natives of Chinese.
  
  • CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I


    Credits: 3

    Intensive review of grammar and sentence structure, with emphasis on writing, speaking, and reading. Some cultural aspects will also be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1002  or two years of high school Chinese
  
  • CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II


    Credits: 3

    Continuation of CHIN 2001 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2001 

Civil Engineering Technology

  
  • CIVT 2109 - Introduction to Transportation Planning


    Credits: 3

    This course introduces the fundamentals of transportation planning and explores a broad range of topics that touch on method, policy, process, and design. Different aspects of transportation planning as well as different modes of transportation and their components will be discussed. The course also covers basic knowledge of network modeling, travel demand forecasting, and systems evaluation. The interaction and contribution of transportation planning to other disciplines such as energy, economics, and health, and social life will be discussed. There will be a class project on how to use PTV Visum software for regional transportation planning.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113  and CSCI 1130  or CISM 1130  
    Equivalent
    DATA 2113  
  
  • CIVT 3101K - Surveying


    Credits: 4

    A comprehensive study of taping, leveling, angle, and direction measurements, theodolites, traverse measurements computation of coordinates, areas, and volumes; topographic surveying, contouring; tachometry, EDMIs, and Total Stations route surveying; simple and transition horizontal and vertical curves; triangulation; introduction to aerial surveying and photogrammetric methods; introduction to GPS and GIS; use and care of instruments; computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113  
  
  • CIVT 3109 - Traffic Engineering & Analysis


    Credits: 3

    Introduces traffic engineering as the application of engineering methods and techniques to identify the characteristics of people and vehicles while moving and interacting on transportation infrastructures.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 2109 
  
  • CIVT 3111 - Intelligent Transportation Systems


    Credits: 3

    Introduces the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems in civil engineering technology, urban planning and supply chain management with respect to innovative solutions for different modes of transportation and different infrastructure systems to increase safety, reduce congestion and improve the quality of transporting people and goods. This course is designed for a wide range of audiences, from various backgrounds including (civil engineering technology, geographic information systems, homeland security and emergency management, urban planning, and global logistics and supply chain management) who are interested to become a professional in transportation management, planning and policy.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 2109  
  
  • CIVT 3113 - Advanced Data Analytics in Transportation


    Credits: 3

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation in advanced data analysis techniques necessary for understanding and analyzing transportation related datasets and data driven asset managements. Advanced data analysis techniques for transportation databases related to transportation systems and transportation facilities are discussed. Topics to be covered include but not limited to transportation asset management process, dimensions of data needs for transportation asset management, data collection, integration and management methods, performance and models estimation techniques, transportation impact modeling and needs assessment, life-cycle cost analysis, economic analysis on transportation facilities preservation, environmental and safety impact data analysis, decision and investment models. This course builds the foundation for the students who plan to peruse careers as transportation data analyst professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 2113 /DATA 2113  
  
  • CIVT 3201K - Civil Engineering Materials


    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive study of the physical, mechanical, and other important properties of materials; fabrication of method of manufacturer; durability and long-term performance, specifications and standards; laboratory testing procedures; applications or methods of use of various civil construction materials which include aggregates, concrete, cementitious materials, masonry, wood, bituminous, iron, and steel.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113  
  
  • CIVT 3211 - Construction Estimating & Management


    Credits: 3

    Construction planning and management; contracting (types, methods, documents); specifications, mathematical techniques of construction cost estimating; preparation and submission of bid; construction scheduling (CPM); project administration (financial, personnel, claims and disputes, change orders, safety); computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 3201K 
  
  • CIVT 3301K - Fluid Mechanics


    Credits: 4

    Elements of fluid mechanics; pressure measurement; hydrostatics; forces on submerged plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy; fluids in motion; hydraulic and energy gradients; forces exerted by jets on flat plates and curved vanes; orifices, notches and weirs; flow in pipes; simple pipe networks; open channel flow; pumps. Hydrologic cycle; precipitation data analysis; hydraulics of groundwater flow; equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions; groundwater exploration; surface runoff; hydrographs; reservoir storage; flood routing; hydrological forecasting; computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGT 3101  or ENGR 2201 , and MATH 2111  
  
  • CIVT 3311 - Engineering Hydrology


    Credits: 3

    Hydrologic cycle; water budget; precipitation data analysis; evaporation & transpiration; hydraulics of groundwater flow; equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions; groundwater exploration; surface runoff; hydrograph analysis; flood routing; hydrological forecasting; and computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 3301K 
  
  • CIVT 3401K - Highway & Transportation Engineering


    Credits: 4

    A study of several transportation modes. Emphasis will be placed on the linkage of these modes for the effective and economic movement of people, materials, and equipment. It will also include the fundamentals of highway design, layout, foundations, and pavements; grade intersections and separations; highway cross-sections, traffic and safety requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 3101K , CIVT 3201K , MATH 2111 , and (ENGT 2101K  or ENGR 2770 )
  
  • CIVT 3501 - Civil Engineering Computing Practices


    Credits: 3

    A study of civil engineering software applications utilizing latest software packages. Emphasis will be on software that is used in local industry and the department of transportation. Course content will vary based on software packages used in the class.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or Consent of the Instructor
  
  • CIVT 3601K - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design


    Credits: 4

    A study of engineering properties of soil as a construction material and foundations for buildings. Topics include the soil classifications, Atterberg limits, shear strength, consolidations and settlement. This knowledge is then applied to the design of various types of foundations such as spread footings, piles, earth retaining structures and substructure elements.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 3201K  and ENGT 3601  
  
  • CIVT 3701K - Structural Analysis


    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive study of the behavior response of various structural forms that are employed, and an enumeration of the various loading conditions that a structure must support. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals and matrix method of structural analysis of simple and complex structural systems including trusses, beams, frames, arches, cable structures, and influence lines. It will also cover an introduction to the theory of statically indeterminate structures.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGT 3601  
  
  • CIVT 4100K - Structure Design


    Credits: 4

    This class aims at providing students with a solid background on principles of structural engineering design. Students will be exposed to the theories and concepts of both concrete and steel design and analysis both at the element and system levels, in accordance to American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Institute of Steel Construction (ASCI) codes. Course content includes the introduction to steel and reinforced concrete structures and members, ACI, ASD and LRFD structural load combinations, analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete tension and compression members, reinforced concrete footings and retaining walls, one-way slabs, steel base plate design, and practical applications of steel and reinforced concrete structures. Laboratory exercises are required in this course and consist of structural design software as well as laboratory equipment to evaluate the physical properties of steel and concrete members.

  
  • CIVT 4201K - Environmental Engineering I


    Credits: 4

    Basic concepts of environmental interrelationships; principles of environmental chemistry, microbiology, ecology and health; water quality parameters; water treatment processes; wastewater treatment processes; sludge treatment and disposal; industrial waste waters; design of water, wastewater and sludge treatment units; water distribution and wastewater collection systems; design principles; and computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 3311  
  
  • CIVT 4211 - Environmental Engineering II


    Credits: 3

    Water pollution; point and diffuse sources; river pollution and oxygen sag curve analysis; groundwater pollution analysis; eutrophication of lakes; coastal pollution; solid wastes management (collection, storage and transport); processing and transformation; incineration, composing, sanitary land filling; recycling; hazardous waste management types; RCRA, CERCLA and others; treatment and disposal methods; air pollution (air pollutants and interaction products); and preventive and control measures.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 4201K  or the consent of the instructor.
  
  • CIVT 4350 - Civil and Environmental Systems Engineering


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to application of systems approach and modeling techniques to problems in civil and environmental engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): CIVT 3211 , ENGT 3701 

College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

  
  • CLAS 1103 - Freshman Year Experience


    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to assist students in the academic and social transitions associated with college life. The development of specific success skills such as financial literacy, time management, note-taking and study strategies, critical thinking, effective communication, and career and academic guidance activities will be included in this class.


College of Science and Technology Integrative Courses

  
  • COST 1103 - Freshman Year Experience


    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to assist students in the academic and social transitions associated with college life. The development of specific success skills such as financial literacy, time management, note-taking and study strategies, critical thinking, effective communication, and career and academic guidance activities will be included in this class.

  
  • COST 1140 - Coastal Hazards and Environmental Risk


    Credits: 3

    Students will be introduced to major coastal processes and issues including interactions between land and water as well as humans and the coast. They will also study coastal hazards, risk perception, and vulnerability as they are familiarized with the major elements of Environmental Justice. This course will target students working toward completion of requirements for the Certificate in Coastal Risk, Management, and Environmental Justice; however, it can serve as a lower-level elective for students of all majors, science-based and non-science based. Format: lecture, discussion, interactive computer-based lessons, possible field trips.

  
  • COST 4140K - Environmental Justice & Coastal Risk Management


    Credits: 4

    Students will develop and implement action plans to address complex interdisciplinary issues of coastal hazards, requiring an understanding of the natural and built environments, vulnerable communities and ecosystems, environmental law, urban settings, and environmental justice in the context of the densely populated coastlines, and their unique resources and hazards. Students will assimilate the issue with the lens of management and their specific backgrounds in this interdisciplinary setting. Includes completion of one major Service Learning Project to raise awareness of at least one coastal environmental hazard toward the reduction of disproportional risk exposure. Format: use of case studies, discussion, service-learning collaborative project(s), possible field trips.


Computer Information & Logistics Systems

  
  • CILS 1130 - Introduction to Computer Applications


    Credits: 3

    An introductory course specially designed to help students become computer literate. The course covers the history of computers, hardware, software, and use of the state-of-the-art technology. Another unique feature of this course is that student use internet, MS OFFICE applications using word processing, spread sheets, and HTML language to create homepages.

    Equivalent
    CISM 1130  CSCI 1130  
  
  • CILS 2109 - Introduction to Global Logistics, Transportation & International Business


    Credits: 3

    This course will cover introduction to concepts in supply chain, logistics, transportation, culture, political and legal institution, economic situation. The concepts will be learned from a global perspective, primary focus will be on emerging economies and comparing with United States.

    Equivalent
    GLIB 2109  
  
  • CILS 2130 - Business Information Systems


    Credits: 3

    This course will introduce the business student to the management information system theory, the hardware and software systems available for meeting the information systems requirements, and the use of application software (spreadsheets and databases) to solve information problems and meet requirements. The emphasis is primarily on using a microcomputer through practical, hands-on operation thereby providing experience in the use of computers in higher-level college and business environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 1130 /CISM 1130  or CSCI 1130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 2130  
  
  • CILS 2140 - Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic


    Credits: 3

    Topics include the visual programming environment, event-driven programming, file processing, database processing, error handling, objects and class libraries.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 2140  
  
  • CILS 3010 - Business Intelligence


    Credits: 3

    The aim of this hands-on course is to provide an integrative foundation in the field of business intelligence at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels, and to provide students with an understanding of several data analytics techniques. Students will earn how these tools may be used to analyze complex business problems and identify rational solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113  and CILS 1130 /CISM 1130 /CSCI 1130  and BUSA 2182  or SOCI 2101  or MATH 1401  
    Equivalent
    CISM 3010  DATA 3010  
  
  • CILS 3109 - Introduction to Data Analytics & Mining


    Credits: 3

    The aim of this hands-on course is to allow students to understand the foundational skills in data analytics, including but not limited to: preparing and working with real-world data sets. Abstracting and modeling an analytic question; and using tools from statistics and data mining to address these questions. Students will study the entire data analysis process, from raw data mining to address these questions. Students will study the entire data analysis process, from raw data to a deeper understanding of the patterns and structures within the data, and utilize techniques that enable one to make predictions and data-informed decisions. At the end of the course, students should feel comfortable using basic data mining techniques to answer questions about data using a statistical software packages such as SAS Enterprise Miner, R. Tableau, and Microsoft Excel.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113  and CILS 1130 /CISM 1130 /CSCI 1130  and BUSA 2182  or SOCI 2101  or MATH 1401  
    Equivalent
    CISM 3109  DATA 3109  
  
  • CILS 3111 - Applied Statistics for Data Science


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to intermediate level applied statistics and techniques of statistical modeling. The course will utilize available primary and secondary data sets in improving the conceptual understanding. The course will involve use of programming through scripting language (Python) and statistical package R and STATA. The focus of the course will be on using understanding the following concepts by analyzing data in Python, R and STATA: inferential statistics, data mining, visualization, linear regression, decision trees, logistics regression, k-means clustering, hierarchical clustering, collaborative filtering, random forests, resampling methods, classification, singular value decomposition, regularization, choosing models and fitting parameters, generalized linear models etc.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113  and CILS 1130  /CISM 1130  or CSCI 1130  and BUSA 2182  or SOCI 2101  or MATH 1401  
    Equivalent
    CISM 3111  DATA 3111  
  
  • CILS 3137 - System Analysis & Design


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to concept of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Systems development techniques, methodologies, and CASE tools are introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 3137  
  
  • CILS 3190 - Purchasing & Procurement for Global Supply Chain


    Credits: 3

    This course introduces students to key concepts in purchasing and procurement practices in supply chain management. Additionally, the course also helps in developing an understanding of the strategic importance of sourcing in improving a firm’s competitive position. Challenges in managing the relationships among businesses involved in the process of buying and selling products and services are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): MGNT 3165  or CIVT 2109  or GLIB 2109 /CILS 2109  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 3190  
  
  • CILS 3196 - Supply Chain Analytics


    Credits: 3

    Supply chains are complex networks that involve supplier’s suppler to buyers’ buyer, typically involving varying organizations and businesses with conflicting goals and objectives. Researchers and practitioners have used varying analytical and modelling techniques to better design and manage supply chains. Use of data to make effective decisions in supply chain is at the heart of this course. This course introduces the important tools and methods that you will encounter in your study and practice of supply chains. The focus of the course will be on the application of these methods, not necessarily the concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2185 MGNT 3165  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 3196  
  
  • CILS 3197 - Global Business Logistics


    Credits: 3

    Logistic Management - that part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements. This senior level course focuses on Global Alliances and Global Business Logistics Management. Topics include supply chain and alliance strategy in multinational firms, materials management, international sourcing and distribution, importing and exporting procedures, international carrier management and operations. This course is designed to help prepare the logistic professional for a career in international logistics.

    Prerequisite(s): MGNT 3165  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 3197  
  
  • CILS 3232 - Web Application Development


    Credits: 3

    This course is an introduction to developing Web application. As such, this course is designed to provide basic concepts (e.g., client-server computing) and technologies. This course also introduces students to the languages and Web developing software used to create web pages.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 3232  
  
  • CILS 3325 - Data Communication & Networks


    Credits: 3

    This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of data communications and computer networks.  The course covers the topics of transmission media and modes, communication protocols, and network architecture.  It will also cover the day-to-day administrative tasks necessary to maintain a business computer network.  Creating user and group accounts, profiles, access permissions, resource auditing, backup, recovery, and network printers will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 3325  
  
  • CILS 4137 - Database Design & Implementation


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the concept of database processing as it relates generally and to Logistics. The topics covered in this course are the components of database systems (DBMS), the entity/relationship diagrams, sematic objects models as well as normalization and the relational model.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 4137  
  
  • CILS 4138 - Contemporary Topics in Computer Information & Logistics Systems (CILS)


    Credits: 3

    A course that examines current issues in CIS for Logistics. Topics may include discussion or application of related systems used for tracking or process improvement.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 2130 /CISM 2130 ; Junior standing or 42-hour rule 
    Equivalent
    CISM 4138  
  
  • CILS 4150 - Network Administration


    Credits: 3

    This course covers the day-to-day administrative tasks necessary to maintain a business computer network. Creating user and group accounts, profiles, and setting permissions are covered. Setting up and administering a network printer will be demonstrated. Resource auditing, backup and recover, and monitoring resources will also be covered. Microsoft Windows NT will be the software tool used in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 3325 /CISM 3325  
    Equivalent
    CISM 4150  
  
  • CILS 4190 - International Transportation & Carrier Management


    Credits: 3

    With the increasing emphasis on efficient supply chains and more sophisticated logistics management techniques, the basic component of transport is moving a product or providing a service from one place to another has come under increasing economic pressure and increasing deregulation. The businesses today cannot be competitive without a good transportation and logistics network. The goal of this course is to understand the basic modes of transportation, the economic fundamentals underlying each and some of the ways in which today’s supply chain manager can use them to achieve efficiencies and cost effectiveness necessary for a company to survive in today’s global markets.

    Prerequisite(s): MGNT 3165  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 4190  
  
  • CILS 4192 - International Strategic Management


    Credits: 3

    The course will examine the firm’s environments - especially the international environment using the tools of analysis such as 5 Forces and the value chain. It will also examine the firm’s corporate and business strategies. Finally, the course will specifically examine the firm’s international strategies, the nature and form of international business arrangements, to determine if they fit within the firm’s overall global strategic position. The course serves to integrate and synthesize knowledge acquired in the functional disciplines in a business school by application of acquired functional skills to corporate and business strategic analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): MGNT 3165 MKTG 3175  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 4192  
  
  • CILS 4194 - International Trade: Theory & Policy


    Credits: 3

    This course is to introduce the main concepts relating to the international trading system and its institutions, and to review both traditional perspectives and important recent developments in international trade theory. Emphasis is placed on using theory to interpret observed trade patterns and to analyze the motivations behind existing trade policies and institutions. In particular, the welfare gains from trade, what accounts for observed patterns of trade, and who are the winners and losers from various trade policies. Special attention is also given to protectionist trade policies and the political economy of protection, as well as the merits and drawbacks of bilateral trade negotiations.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3175 MGNT 3165  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 4194  
  
  • CILS 4196 - Continuous Improvement & Six Sigma


    Credits: 3

    Broad coverage of managerial and statistical aspects of quality control, including quality assurance, quality management, and continuous improvement. Topic coverage includes problem-solving tools, process capability assessment, control charts for variables, control charts for attributes and advanced control chart methods. The course will primarily look at four aspects: (i) the foundation principles of quality management; (ii) tools and techniques to drive and support design, control, and improvement of quality; (iii) application of structured problem-solving methods and tools to improve quality and analyze and quantify data that enable process improvements and execute the Six Sigma methodology; (iv) an organizational view of performance excellence as reflected by the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2182 MGNT 3165  
    Equivalent
    GLIB 4196  
  
  • CILS 4200 - Project Management


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to help students learn technologies and methodology to initiate, plan, monitor and execute projects. Students will learn and exercise to develop a comprehensive project plan, including tasks with time, cost and quality measures throughout the course. Project management tools will be employed by the term to ensure tracking of the project and communication of project goals and accomplishments to the client. Students will learn from real-world cases and work on a number of software, including but not limited to Microsoft products and Visio.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 1130 /CISM 1130 /CSCI 1130  and CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 4200  
  
  • CILS 4900 - Occupational Internship


    Credits: 3

    This course is expected to serve as a supplemental source of learning and also to enhance the student’s academic program and career objectives. A minimum of 100 hours of relevant and practical experience are required in a public or private organization, which has entered into a formal internship agreement with the College of Business Administration. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the work supervisor and internship coordinator. Reports and assignments are required to be completed by the students. General tasks include PC maintenance, software/hardware installation and upgrades, Web Page creation/maintenance, and Database creation and maintenance.

    Prerequisite(s): CILS 1130 /CISM 1130 /CSCI 1130 CILS 2130 /CISM 2130  
    Equivalent
    CISM 4900  BUSA 4229  

Computer Science Technology

  
  • CSCI 1130 - Computer & Its Applications


    Credits: 3

    An introductory course specially designed to help students become computer literate. The course covers the history of computers, hardware, software, and use of the state-of-the-art technology. Another unique feature of this course is that students use Internet, MS OFFICE applications using word processing, spreadsheets, and HTML language to create home pages.

  
  • CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the principles of computer programming with emphasis on problem solving methods. The topics include an introduction to data representation, data type and control structures, procedures and functions, and programming methodology.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111 
  
  • CSCI 1302 - Computer Science II


    Credits: 4

    An introduction to object-oriented programming language using abstract data type. Emphasis will be placed on encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, recursive programming, pointers, linked lists, stacks, strings, and trees.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1301 
  
  • CSCI 1371 - Computing for Engineers & Scientists


    Credits: 3

    Foundations of computing with an emphasis on design and implementation of algorithms that complement and support engineering and scientific problem solving.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113 
  
  • CSCI 1610 - Programming in Java


    Credits: 4

    An introduction to Java, which is a simple, object-oriented, distributed, interpreted, robust, secure, architectureneutral, portable, high- performance, multithreaded and dynamic language. The course includes extensive use of classes, support of networking, basic data structures, abstract data type, recursion, and searching and sorting.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113 
  
  • CSCI 2215 - Perl Scripting


    Credits: 4

    Designed to teach students how to use PERL (Practical Extraction and Reporting Language) for Web/CGI scripting.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1301 
  
  • CSCI 2231K - Introduction to UNIX


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to UNIX operating system, which will provide a convenient and consistent interface to the wide variety of peripheral devices that are connected to the computer. Students learn history and fundamentals of SUN Operating System, by entering commands using Shell, the UNIX file systems; text file utilities. VI editor, Shell scripts, AWK (Aho, Weingerger, Kernighan) programming language, and Local Area Networking Utilities.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1301  or CSCI 1371  
  
  • CSCI 2601K - Information Security Fundamentals


    Credits: 3

    Basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed. Additional topics include: instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, encryption, and other important topics in cyber security.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1301  
  
  • CSCI 3000 - Data Structure & Algorithm Design


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to computation complexities, object-oriented programming, and basic data structures; lists, stacks, trees, recursion, and graphs.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1301  and CSCI 1302 
  
  • CSCI 3102 - Visual Basic


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to Visual Basic and Windows 95 applications. Topics include Form, List Box, Text Box, Scroll Bars, Menu and other windows resources.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 3210 - Advanced Java


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to Java and Web page programming. Students write basic Java applets.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000  and CSCI 1610 
  
  • CSCI 3385K - Computer Network & Design


    Credits: 3

    Introduction of distributed system architecture, data transmission, protocol levels, types of network layers, terminal based networks, modems, and multiplexers. A unique feature of this course is that students set up a LAN using Windows Server, Linux operating System and Cisco hardware. The course provides hands-on experience for students.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1301  or CSCI 1371  
  
  • CSCI 3414 - Software Engineering


    Credits: 3

    A course designed to introduce basic principles of software engineering, the process of producing a software product, project planning, development, and management. Each student is expected to walk through the complete process by implementing a software project.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 3800 - Computer Architecture


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to computer architecture systems; quantifying cost and performance; instruction set architecture; program behavior and measurement of instruction set use; processor data paths and controls; instructions set architectures and assembly language, I/O devices, controllers and drivers; I/O and system performance.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 4010K - Ethical Hack & Penetration Testing


    Credits: 4

    This course is an introduction to a wide range of topics related to ethical hacking and penetration testing. It provides an understanding of the importance of how to effectively defend computer networks. The course provides introduction knowledge in OS vulnerability, port scanning, reconnaissance, spoofing, exploitation, web application attacks, Trojan horse, social engineering and enumeration. The course provides an introduction to hands-on to ethical hacking and penetration testing tools and testing methodologies used by ethical hackers to protect and safeguard individual/s, corporate and government data from cyber-attacks.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 2601K  
  
  • CSCI 4020K - Mobile Computing


    Credits: 4

    This course will introduce students the fundamental concepts and practices of mobile application development for the Android platform. Topics included in this course are: introduction to the Android Studio SDK and tools, activity lifecycle, intent, fragment, geolocation tools, working with audio and video files and device build-in camera. Students upon successful completion of this course will be able to design, develop, simulate/emulate, debug, test and deploy Android applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000  
  
  • CSCI 4110 - Operating Systems


    Credits: 3

    Study of process control, CPU scheduling, primary memory management, and secondary memory management.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 4210 - Data Base Management


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to database application design. Topics include problem analysis, various data models, implementation, using Microsoft access, forms, reports, SQL, and database programming.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 4310 - Compiler Construction


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to compiling process, language elements, finite automata, grammar, parsing methods, top-down parsing, bottom-up parsing, and code generation.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000  
  
  • CSCI 4410 - Web Based Programming


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to web server programming, Internet information server object: Request, Response, Application, Server session. Programming skills via using basic server objects, including working with data source like Access, SQL server.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 4510 - Artificial Intelligence


    Credits: 3

    Introduction of basic concepts in artificial intelligence. Topics include optimal search, learning algorithms, various neural network architecture and various software.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3000 
  
  • CSCI 4622K - Cyber Forensics


    Credits: 4

    The course covers the principles of digital forensics, intellectual property, privacy issues, legal codes; risks, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures; methods and standards for extraction, preservation, and deposition of legal evidence. Students will learn different aspects of digital evidence: ways to uncover illegal or illicit activities left on disk and recovering files from intentionally damaged media with computer forensics tools and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 4110  

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJU 1101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Credits: 3

    A study of the history, theory, and structure of the criminal justice system; introduction to substantive and procedural criminal law, police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.

  
  • CRJU 2102 - Police & Society


    Credits: 3

    A study of the role of the police in American society and an overview of police organization and administration.

  
  • CRJU 3111 - American Court System


    Credits: 3

    An examination of the history, philosophy and basic concepts of the legal system; the organization and jurisdiction of federal, state, and local courts; and the legal process from inception to appeal.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101  and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3121 - American Corrections


    Credits: 3

    A study of the historical and philosophical development of the correctional system; the organization and functions of correctional agencies; and the role and responsibilities of personnel in the correctional setting.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3131 - Research Methods in CRJU


    Credits: 3

    The methodology of social science as applied to criminal justice, emphasis on evaluation; use of computers for the analysis and presentation of quantitative information.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 
  
  • CRJU 3301 - Constitutional Law in the Criminal Process


    Credits: 3

    A case study approach to theoretical and applied knowledge of constitutional issues affecting the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3311 - American Court Systems


    Credits: 3

    An examination of the history, philosophy, and basic concepts of the legal system: the organization and jurisdiction of federal, state, and local courts: and the legal process from inception to appeal.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 
  
  • CRJU 3321 - Race, Gender, Class & Crime


    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive study of the role of crime in the lives of various minorities within American society.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3361 - Human Behavior


    Credits: 3

    The study of the origins of human and deviant behavior from a multidisciplinary approach (biological, psychological, sociological, criminological); addresses major theories and research including case studies illustrative of deviant behavior such as drug abuse, suicide, mental illness, and sexual deviance.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3432 - Community Policing


    Credits: 3

    Community policing philosophy, applications and issues and contemporary research of policing methods

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3521 - Drugs, Alcohol, & Crime


    Credits: 3

    History of pharmacology, health consequences, and crime-related aspects of mind-affecting drugs. Emphasis on effects on criminal behavior, the legal response to the problem and on treatment and prevention of abuse.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101  and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3610 - Theories of Criminal Behavior


    Credits: 3

    Provides a basic understanding of the complex factors related to crime, with concentration on principal theoretical approaches to the explanation of crime.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , and/or CRJU 2102 
  
  • CRJU 3901 - Internship


    Credits: 6

    Participation on staff of a criminal justice agency under co-supervision of faculty and agency personnel. This course requires field experience, periodic conferences and seminars, and compositions and readings designed to combine theory and professional practice.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , CRJU 2102 , CRJU 3111 , CRJU 3321 , and/or CRJU 3610 
  
  • CRJU 4101 - Independent Study


    Credits: 3

    An elective open to students with junior and senior standing who have earned the prerequisite hours in RJU. Independent study, which requires permission of the instructor, offers students an opportunity to conduct research under the direction of an instructor qualified in the subject or field of major interests.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval
  
  • CRJU 4111 - Criminology


    Credits: 3

    A study of criminal behavior and its impact on society, overview of major theories and crime causation and empirical findings about numbers of crimes and the characteristics of offenders and victims.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , CRJU 2102 , CRJU 3610 
  
  • CRJU 4301 - Jurisprudence of Criminal Law


    Credits: 3

    An examination of the nature and scope of criminal law; the classification and analysis of crimes and the examination of specific offenses, justifications, excuses, and other defenses.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101  and CRJU 2102  and CRJU 3111  and CRJU 3121  or CRJU 3610  
  
  • CRJU 4311 - Juvenile Justice


    Credits: 3

    A study of children in the legal system, including issues and problems concerned with the social control and protection of young persons; the role and responsibilities of the juvenile court, law enforcement, and corrections.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , CRJU 2102 , CRJU 3111 , CRJU 3121 , and/or CRJU 3610 
  
  • CRJU 4331 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems


    Credits: 3

    An analysis of the design, operation, and legal basis for systems of justice in other countries, governmental, political, demographic, and economic factors in past and current trends in the adjudication of offenders; crosscultural analysis of causes of crime and systems of justice.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101  and/or CRJU 2102  and/or CRJU 3610 
  
  • CRJU 4411 - Criminal Investigations


    Credits: 3

    An explanation of the history, theories, and procedures for investigating crimes.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101 , CRJU 2102 , and/or CRJU 3610 
  
  • CRJU 4420 - Crime Analysis


    Credits: 3

    Examination of various approaches to crime analysis and its effect on planning for criminal justice and related programs.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101  or CRJU 2102  or CRJU 3610  
  
  • CRJU 4501 - Violence, Crime & Justice


    Credits: 3

    An examination of violence, criminal responses to violence, and the role of non-criminal justice agencies in the area of violence prevention; a review of theories, statistical data, and case studies from other disciplines, such as: law, psychology, sociology, history, and, of course, criminology and criminal justice.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJU 1101  and/or, CRJU 2102  and/or, CRJU 3610 
 

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