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COMM 4510 - Communication and Public Opinion 3 Credit Hours
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the concept of “public opinion” and to explore the relationships between communication and public opinion. An important normative goal will be to explore ways to allow media messages to contribute to a healthy civic life rather than deviate from it.
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COMM 4550 - Audio Production II Credit Hours
Prerequisite: COMM 3550 and permission of instructor
Description: An intensive senior level course which requires students to demonstrate development in extensive and in-depth advanced level audio production requirements and projects.
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COMM 4600 - Media Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Description: An in-depth examination of ethical principles and conduct as they apply to mass media. Topics covered include codes of ethics, forces which affect ethical decision-making in media, consequences of ethical decisions, and media responsibility.
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COMM 4650 - Mass Media Law 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or permission of instructor
Description: An intensive senior level course focusing on the development of our legal system, and the application of legal standards to media operations. Specific topics include the First Amendment, Libel, Privacy, Copyright, Political Programming, and Advertising.
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COMM 4730 - Internet Content Management 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: COMM 3720
Description: This survey and skills course teaches analysis and techniques in creating and managing web/electronic content. Areas covered include web-based public relations, advertising, marketing communication, and e-commerce. In addition, the social impact of these technologies is explored.
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COMM 4760 - Video Production II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: COMM 3760
Description: An intensive senior level video production course which requires advanced level video production skills and uses both studio and field production techniques in the production of longer types of video production.
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COMM 4790 - Non-Linear Editing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: COMM 3760
Description: Advanced video-editing course for students who have completed basic production courses. The course includes in-depth examination of the technical, theoretical, and aesthetic factors involved in post-production.
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COMM 4810 - Public Relations Strategies 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: COMM 3910 or consent of the PR or Corporate Communication Coordinator
Description: The management and counseling functions of public relations are explored through the use of communication strategies and tactics. A communication evaluation of organizational needs is done by case study analysis resulting in the development of a comprehensive communication plan for a model organization.
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COMM 4910 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit Hours
Description: The establishment of public relations campaigns and an examination of each of its’ components within the public relations process of research, objectives, programming, and evaluation. Students actually design and implement comprehensive public relations campaigns and review campaign case studies.
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COMM 4920 - Portfolio Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior status
Description: In this course, designed as a capstone course for communication major, students will develop a professional portfolio.
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COMM 4960 - Film Scriptwriting 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 , COMM 1200 , Junior status;
Description: This course will lead the student through a step-by-step process in advanced techniques of script analysis, creating story boards and writing successful treatments. The student will also receive extensive practice by scripting scenes for various film categories; documentary, short feature, animated subjects and full-length feature.
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COMM 4970 - Television Scriptwriting 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 , COMM 1200 , junior status;
Description: This course will lead the student through the current techniques or “formulas” of television writing. The students will receive extensive practice by writing scripts for both dramatic and comedic storylines in the 30 minute, 60 minute, and 2 hour formats.
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COMM 4980 - Television Criticism 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
Description: A critical study of the literature of TV. A view of television as a social and cultural institution and its impact on American society.
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CSCI 490A - Special Problems in Computer Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing;
Description: Selected topics of general interest. Course may be repeated up to six (6) credit hours with chair approval.
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CSCI 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credit Hours
Description: History of computers and computing; social and ethical issues in computing; networks, communications, and the internet; computer hardware; system software; application software involving web browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems and presentation software.
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CSCI 1005 - Computer Hardware, Software, and Programming Concepts 3 Credit Hours
Description: An introductory course with a focus on computer technology. Topics include computer hardware and software, operating systems, networking, databases, and ethical issues in computing. An introduction to some programming and programming concepts is included.
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CSCI 1010 - Introduction to Programming I 3 Credit Hours
Description: History of computing, computer organization, computer applications, algorithm design, stepwise refinement of algorithms, structured programming using C++, array representation of data, processing of character data, text file processing, subprograms, and parameter passing.
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CSCI 1015 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credit Hours
Description: This is an introduction to application program design and coding using the Java language; the processes and methods for writing well-structured, well-documented, and well-performing computer programs to implement common information processing tasks; overview of computer problem-solving strategies, software design and documentation methods, and program coding techniques; data types, data structures, and program control structures.
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CSCI 1017 - Introduction to Python Programming 3 Credit Hours
Description: Introduction to programming with the Python language. Topics include basic input/output, mathematical calculation, graphics, strings, files, functions, decision structures, loop structures, and Booleans.
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CSCI 1899 - Internship Experience for Undergraduates 1 Credit Hours
Description: Students will have a computer-related work assignment in a business environment. Students will document their experience according to standards established by the department. Students may repeat the course up to a total of 15 hours credit upon approval of the department chair.
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CSCI 2000 - Programming and Data Structures using C++ 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1910 and permission of instructor
Description: Introduction to C++ syntax and programming, data types, control structures, functions, file structures, single- and multi-dimensional arrays and applications, pointers, dynamic memory allocation, classes and methods, data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, and binary trees, and use of the Standard Template Library.
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CSCI 2010 - Introduction to Programming II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1010
Description: Continuation of 1010. Additional topics in C++ programming including records, files, and dynamic memory allocation. Data structures including arrays, character strings, stacks, queues, linked lists, and binary trees. Each structure is presented in its abstract form and its C++ implementation.
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CSCI 2070 - Programming in Selected Languages I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1010 or 1015 or 2000
Description: Detailed study of one or more modern programming languages. Emphasis placed on competent programming in the selected language(s), understanding the main application areas for the language(s), and history and basis for creation of the language(s).
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CSCI 2080 - Programming Selected Languages II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1010 or 2000
Description: Detailed study of one or more modern programming languages. Emphasis placed on competent programming in the selected language(s), understanding the main application areas for the language(s), and history and basis for creation of the language(s).
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CSCI 3000 - Data Modeling 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1015 or 1017
Description: This course emphasizes the role of the database administrator in converting a conceptual model into a relational data model. The student will use business rules for developing entity-relationship diagrams for relational data models. Student will transform data models into relations and tables within a database using functional dependencies and normalization techniques. The course introduces VB and SQL scripting. The student will develop a database from a case study. Three hours per week.
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CSCI 3005 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2000 or 2010
Description: An introduction to object-oriented programming using the C++ language. Topics include C++ classes, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, templates, container classes, object-oriented design, and the use of class libraries.
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CSCI 3020 - XML Processing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2000 or 2010
Description: An introduction to eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and its role in data management. Topics covered will include XML technologies, such as XSLT and XQuery; uses of XML in databases, web publishing, and data exchange; and SAX and DOM parsing.
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CSCI 3200 - Principles of Information Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1005 or 1010 or 2000
Description: An introduction to the technical and management aspects of information security. This course provides the foundation for understanding issues associated with security in computing, including security threats and controls, protection of computer systems and data, and planning for security through the development of an information security strategy.
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CSCI 3250 - Data Structure and Algorithms 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2000 or 2010
Description: Advanced data structures and their computer implementation. Binary trees, general trees, graphs, sorting algorithms, merging algorithms, hash codes, hash tables, file and memory allocation procedures.
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CSCI 3300 - Introduction to Web Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1010 or 1015 or 1017 or 2000
Description: Create basic web pages for delivery of information. Use markup language to provide page content and use style sheets to format the content and layout the pages. Acquire and demonstrate basic web programming skills through a client-side scripting language. Identify and apply basic programming concepts such as variables, data types, operators, loops, arrays, control structures and functions. Manipulate the Document Object Model.
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CSCI 3350 - Web User Interface Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: or 1017 or 1010 or 2000
Description: Basic web design principles emphasizing alignment, proximity, contrast and repetition. Web design topics incorporating layout, color, texture, typography and imagery. User interface design principles for web pages: client side programming, web site planning, process of designing and developing user interface mock-ups/prototypes for dynamic back-end database driven web applications.
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CSCI 3400 - Computer Organization I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2000 or 2010
Description: Basic digital circuits, Boolean algebra and combinatorial logic, data representation and transfer, digital arithmetic, digital storage and accessing, control functions, input/output facilities, system organization and reliability, computer structure and programming at the machine language and assembler language level.
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CSCI 3410 - Computer Organization II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3400
Description: Continuation of 3400. Continued study of micro-processors, advanced logic design, sequential circuits, digital and switching waveforms, encoding of information, number representation and arithmetic, logical operations, computer architecture for very large and very small computer systems, memory systems, and CPU design.
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CSCI 3500 - Theory of Automata, Formal Languages, and Computation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 3000 or CSCI 3400
Description: Fundamental concepts in Computer Science, including: finite-state machines and regular expressions, context-free grammars and languages, push down automata, Turning machines, undecidability, and computational complexity.
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CSCI 3550 - Introduction to Web Game Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3300
Description: Introduction to game development for the web through the use of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Build games for popular game genres. Use tested game development techniques to address common game development challenges unique to the chosen game genres. The course forms a foundation for continued study of programming, design and development for computer games.
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CSCI 3600 - Computer Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1005 or 1010 or 2000
Description: Study and analysis of the social, legal and ethical issues that arise from the presence of computers in society. Problems are posed and solutions discussed from the viewpoint of the computer professional. Topics include computer viruses, spyware, spam, life-critical systems and privacy issues.
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CSCI 3601 - Computer Forensics and Incident Response 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3200
Description: This course is an introduction to the topics of computer forensics, incident response, cyber-crime and terrorism, cyber-crime investigation and prosecution. Students will learn about computer forensics, extracting and proper handling of evidence, and how an organization can setup a security response team, prepare for and manage security incidents.
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CSCI 3602 - Securing Cyber Space (Web, DB, and Platform) 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 , 3700
Description: In this course students will learn how to secure an organization’s technological infrastructure, including topics on operating system platforms/hardware, virtual machines, mobile devices, web servers, database servers, additional network components, anti-malware, public facing applications, host-based intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls and audit and compliance. Course includes laboratory work using Linux and Windows.
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CSCI 3603 - Cryptography 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 , MATH 1530
Description: This course introduces students to the methods of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Topics include classical cryptography, modern cryptographic techniques (symmetric key algorithms, asymmetric key algorithms), cryptographic hash functions, current and historical example uses of cryptography, and public key cryptography.
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CSCI 3700 - Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 1005 or 1010 or 2000
Description: Fundamental concepts, definitions and theory of telecommunications and networking with practical applications. Special emphasis is on Internet Technology including the study of TCP/IP protocols. Other topics include LAN and WAN management, security and quality of service issues.
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CSCI 3760 - Linux Network Operating System Administration 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3700
Description: This course covers the fundamental Linux system administration and Linux network administration principles. Topic covered include: directory tree, file and memory management, system monitoring, user accounts, TCP/IP configuration, name service and address translation, firewall, IP accounting, email service, and web services.
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CSCI 3770 - Microsoft Windows Network Operating System Administration 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3700
Description: This course covers the fundamental Windows system administration and Windows network administration principles. Topics covered include: directory structures, file management, user management, domains, group policy, networking services provided as part of Windows, including IIS, RRAS, DNS, WINS, and DHCP.
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CSCI 3870 - Wireless Communication and Networking 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3700
Description: This course covers data communications as well as voice communications in wireless networks. Topics covered include: wireless standards in data and voice communications, radio frequency technologies, wireless LAN hardware and software, wireless network design, installation and management including security and site surveys.
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CSCI 3900 - Internship 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: Designed to provide academic credit for meaningful computer-related experience gained while working in a business or industry. Satisfactory employer evaluation and detailed written documentation of the work performed is required. Pass/Fail.
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CSCI 4000 - Advanced Web Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3300
Description: This course covers advanced concepts of server-based web processing. Create dynamic web pages by using data from a backend database. Acquire and demonstrate web programming skills through a server-side programming language. Identify and apply server-side programming concepts such as requests, functions, data types, operators, arrays and control structures.
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CSCI 4010 - Mobile Software Development I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2070
Description: An introduction to application development for small, mobile devices such as cell phones and smart phones. The class will examine topics including user interface design, application portability, web protocols, data storage, and security on platforms such as Android and iOS. All software development will be for the Android platform.
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CSCI 4020 - Mobile Software Development II 3 Credit Hours
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Description: Continuation of CSCI 4010. The class will cover concepts such as custom components in user interfaces, multi-threaded programming, game programming, sound, and simultaneous development of apps for phones, tablets, and other devices. All software development will be for the Android platform.
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CSCI 4050 - Multimedia Tools and Technique 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3300
Description: This course provides the student with hands-on experience using current versions of popular multimedia software on the PC. Static and dynamic images are created, manipulated, and integrated into applications. Video conferencing, and streaming audio and video are also examined. Three hours per week.
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CSCI 4100 - Operating Systems and Architecture 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3400
Description: Detailed study of systems programming, general operating systems concepts, memory management, auxiliary storage management, process control, multi-processing, processor management, networking, performance monitoring, and computer system security.
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CSCI 4230 - Programming Languages 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3250
Description: Formal definition of programming languages including specifications of syntax and semantics. Simple statements including precedence, infix, prefix, and postfix notation. Global properties of algorithmic languages including scope of declarations, storage allocation, grouping of statements, binding time of constituents, subroutines, and tasks.
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CSCI 4270 - Algorithm Design and Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3250
Description: Algorithm design techniques and computational complexity analysis. Divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy approach, backtracking, branch-and-bound, complexity theory, P and NP problems.
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CSCI 4350 - Compiler Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3250
Description: Review of program language structures, translation, loading execution, and storage allocation. Compilation of simple expressions and statements. Organization of a compiler including compile-time and run-time tables, lexical scan, syntax scan, object code generation, error diagnostics, object code optimization techniques, and overall design. A simple compiler is designed and implemented as a group project.
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CSCI 4390 - Introduction to JAVA Server Pages 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 4000
Description: This is an introduction to server-based Web processing within a Java Server Pages (JSPI) development environment; coverage of server-side scripting elements, database access methods, servlets, dynamic content, standard and custom actions, authentication, and JavaBeans. Three hours per week.
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CSCI 4400 - Principles of Database Management 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2000 or 2010 or 3300
Description: Database development process, data structures and database methods of file storage, primitive databases, Relational model approach to database management, hierarchy, network and object oriented models, data security, discussion of sample databases such as DBASE, RDB, and SQL.
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CSCI 4410 - Database Admin Using DB2 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course teaches topics of database administration including database design, database implementation, user support, change-control procedures, planning for growth, and technology evaluation using DB2 database management system. Three hours per week.
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CSCI 4420 - Database Admin-MS SQL Server 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 4400
Description: This course teaches topics of database administration including database design, database implementation, user support, change-control procedures, planning for growth, and technology evaluation using MS SQL Server. Three hours per week.
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CSCI 4430 - Database Admin Using Oracle 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 4400
Description: This course will teach basic database features and administrator operations using the Oracle Database Management System. This will include components, tools, instances, tables, indexes, and profiles.
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CSCI 4440 - Introduction to Open Source Databases 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 4400 (prerequisite added beginning Spring 2014)
Description: This course will introduce basic database features and administrator operations of open source relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL. Topics will include installation, administration, database and table design, stored procedures, and optimization.
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CSCI 4450 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3250
Description: Progress and procedures in the field of artificial intelligence. Natural language models, machine translation, simulation of belief systems, models of memory and cognition, games and game playing, winning strategies, robotics.
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CSCI 4460 - Content Management Systems 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 , 4400
Description: This course introduces the concept of data and content management to the students. Students are to install, setup, configure, and use a content management system to create full-fledged data and content rich websites with customizable add-on features. Students will learn how to program and configure this content management system to tap into its programmable development potentials.
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CSCI 4520 - Network Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3700
Description: An examination of the tools techniques, and technologies used in the securing of information assets via networks. Topics covered include network operating system security, security of transmissions, firewall configurations, vulnerabilities and hardening of network components. Web and distributed system security, and procedures dealing with storage and disposition of sensitive data.
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CSCI 4550 - Computer Graphics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2000 or 2010 and MATH 3450 or 2110
Description: Computer graphics for computer science or mathematics students with emphasis on implementation details, algorithms, transformations, coordinates, color models, interactive graphics, and graphics standard languages. Raster and vector graphics, color and black and white, will be studied using various hardware devices. PostScript and device-dependent languages may be explored.
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CSCI 4560 - Introduction to Autonomous Robots 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 and CSCI 2000 or 2010
Description: A broad introduction to the area of autonomous robotics. The course will focus on mobile robots that are programmed to act independently of human operators. Topics covered will include sensor fusion and perception, localization, path planning, and mapping. Projects will be programmed in Linux using C++ and Python.
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CSCI 4600 - Software Design and Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 2080 or 3005
Description: Techniques and procedures applicable to the design and development of large-scale software systems. Programming teams, program walk through, system evaluation, system review. A software system is designed and written as a team project during the course.
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CSCI 4630 - Web Server Administrator 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3300
Description: An introduction to the setup and maintenance of Web server software. Both Internet Information Server (IIS) and Apache will be used as examples.
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CSCI 4650 - Introduction to ASP.NET Programming 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 4400
Description: An introduction to server-based Web processing using the ASP.NET development environment, coverage of browser- and server-based scripting languages, data structures and data exchange languages, file and database access methods, dynamic page styling, and other techniques for creating dynamic, data-driven Web sites. Three hours per week.
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CSCI 4670 - Network Applications 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3770
Description: This course introduces a variety of network applications and services. Topics covered include: WWW and HTTP, FTP, Telnet and SSH, Email (POP3 and SMTP), Usenet, P2P, VNC, remote access, chat room, and instant messaging service.
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CSCI 4750 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3020 or 4400
Description: Detailed study of the life cycle of a business information system. Technique used in the study, design, development, and implementation phases of the life cycle are presented. A complete system, designed and developed as a small group project is constructed during the course. Emphasis is placed on the development of a simple but functional system.
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CSCI 4770 - Advanced Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 3760 or 3770
Description: This course is an advanced study of telecommunications and networking. Topics include an indepth study of TCP/IP protocols, switching, routing, WAN technology, network design and management, and emerging technologies.
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CSCI 4800 - Computer Science and Information Systems Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor
Description: Problem solving using techniques from all areas of the Computer Science and Information Systems curriculum. Research on an assigned topic culminating in a written paper and oral presentation. Review of all basic areas of study in preparation for entry into the job market. Overview of job opportunities in the computer field.
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CSCI 4900 - Special Problems in Computer Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in computer science
Description: Selected topics of general interest.
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CSCI 4910 - Topics Computer Science 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in computer science
Description: Selected topics of general interest. May be repeated for credit.
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CSCI 4920 - Topics Computer Science 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in computer science
Description: Selected topics of particular interest. May be repeated for credit.
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CSCI 4930 - Topics Computer Science 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in computer science
Description: Selected topics of particular interest. May be repeated for credit.
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CSCI 4940 - Internship in Information Technology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Instructor permission;
Description: This is a supervised internship course, normally to be taken during a student’s final semester. Each student is assigned to an industry partner and works with this partner for a minimum of 115 hours for one semester. The student will follow a consistent work schedule provided/supervised. The work will be related to the student’s program of study in internet and web technology, database administration or networking concentrations.
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DANC 1035 - Introduction to Dance 3 Credit Hours
Description: For dance and non-dance majors, a study of the art and language of dance through lectures, discussions, concert attendance, and studio practice. Designed to develop awareness and insight of this art form through discussion, observation, writing and movement experience.
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DANC 1040 - World Dance 2 Credit Hours
Description: Applied techniques of various world dance forms which may include West African Dance, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Indian Dance or others. Open to all.
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DANC 1200 - Dance Appreciation 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course explores dance as an expressive art form in all cultures throughout history. Emphasis will be placed on lecture, discussion, reading and observation of both live and recorded dance. Content includes, but is not limited to concert, world, and social dance. Appropriate for the general student population.
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DANC 1350 - Ballet I 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: Introduces elements of ballet techniques and vocabulary. Stresses learning elementary positions and movements characteristic of this highly stylized art form.
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DANC 1450 - Modern Dance I 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: A studio class for students with stress in concert modern dance. Emphasis upon correct alignment development of strength, rhythmic and dynamic activity, as well as spatial and locomotor patterns.
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DANC 1500 - Jazz Dance I 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: Contemporary Jazz Dance technique with practical application of the elements of jazz style, including alignment, stretch, strength, isolations, stylistic movement combinations and basic dance vocabulary.
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DANC 1700 - Hip Hop Dance I 2 Credit Hours
Description: Introduction to hip hop dance technique. Students will improve and enhance their mental and kinesthetic knowledge of hip hop dance through an exploration of energy, personal style, stamina, physical coordination, memory, rhythm, and spatial awareness.
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DANC 1850 - Dance Performance Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department consent
Description: Student performance in a concert dancw work from auditions through performance.
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DANC 1900 - Tap Dance I 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: Beginning exploration of form, style, and techniques of tap dance.
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DANC 2300 - Music for the Dancer 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: Exploration of music properties and genres as they relate to dance techniques and choreography.
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DANC 2355 - Ballet II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 1350 or permission of instructor
Description: An elaboration and extension of principles addressed in Ballet I. Greater emphasis on center adagio and allegro sequences and exploration of balletic style. Students will continue to experience the flow and continuity of ballet sequences and become more familiar with the stylistic. historical, theoretical, and aesthetic bases of the form.
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DANC 2450 - Modern Dance II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 1450 or permission of instructor
Description: Studio Class designed to increase skills, range, and artistry in modern dance techniques. Emphasis will be placed on movement proficiency and combinations.
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DANC 2500 - Jazz Dance II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 1500
Description: Continued exploration of the form, style, and techniques of jazz dance.
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DANC 2600 - Special Topics in Dance 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department consent
Description: Occasional course offering to further prepare students for a professional career in dance. Focus may include the rehearsal and performance dance repertoire, ballet partnering, specialized course taught by a Guest Artist in residence or other. Topics to be announced.
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DANC 2850 - Dance Performance Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department consent
Description: Student performance in a concert dance work from auditions through performance.
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DANC 2900 - Tap Dance II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 1900
Description: Continued exploration of form, style, and techniques of tap dance.
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DANC 3040 - Dance History I 3 Credit Hours
Description: Designed for majors and non-majors, this course will present a comprehensive view of the evolution of dance as an art form. It is designed to develop awareness and insight through lecture, discussion, music, video, observation and writing about Dance.
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DANC 3250 - Dance for Musical Theatre 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: This course is a basic introduction to dance as it is approached through Musical Theatre. General music theatre styles will be introduced as well as choreography for the stage.
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DANC 3350 - Ballet III 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2355
Description: Development of intermediate classical ballet technique including principles, theory and practice.
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DANC 3400 - Dance Improvisation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
Description: Students will study improvisation as a means of generating movement for composition, increasing body awareness, identifying personal movement preferences, broadening movement possibilities, exploring expressive range and manipulating movement ideas in choreography.
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DANC 3450 - Modern Dance III 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2450
Description: Advanced studio class designed to increase skills, range, and artistry in modern dance techniques. Emphasis will be placed on movement proficiency and combinations.
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DANC 3500 - Jazz Dance III 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2500
Description: Intermediate exploration of the form, style, and techniques of jazz dance.
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DANC 3600 - Special Topics in Dance 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department consent
Description: Occasional course offering to further prepare students for a professional career in dance. Focus may include the rehearsal and performance of significant dance repertoire, ballet partnering, specialized course taught by a guest artist in residence or other. Topics to be announced.
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DANC 3800 - Dance Composition I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3400
Description: This course introduces the skill of manipulating the elements of time, space, and force in relation to the human body to communicate artistic intent. The course will explore movement invention and the craft of choreography using structural devise such as theme and development, chance sequencing, retrograde and canon.
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DANC 3850 - Dance Performance Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department consent
Description: Student performance in a concert dance work from auditions through performance.
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