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COMM 4910 - Public Relations Campaigns Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 2000 - Programming and Data Structures using C++ Credit Hours: 4
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 2080 - Programming Selected Languages II Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 1010 or 1015 or 1017 or 2000
Description: Create basic web pages for delivery of information. Use markup language to provide a 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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 3700 - Data Communications and Networking Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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.
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CSCI 4020 - Mobile Software Development II Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
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.
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CSCI 4050 - Multimedia Tools and Technique Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 4520 - Network Security Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 3770
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 1
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 Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in computer science
Description: Selected topics of general interest.
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CSCI 4910 - Topics Computer Science Credit Hours: 1
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 Credit Hours: 1
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 Credit Hours: 1
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 Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: This is a work/study course in Information Technology; student work in an appropriate position and on an appropriate project in information technology for an assigned employer; work project is under direction system evaluation, system review. A software system is designed and written as a team project
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DANC 385A-H - Dance Practicum Credit Hours: 2
Description: The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation. Credit is given for performance activities and participation.
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DANC 460A-F - Special Topics in Dance Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DANC 1035
Description: Concentrated study of aspects of dance or related fields based on particular interests and training of the instructor and/or demonstrated needs of the students. Course title will be announced in advance, and course may be repeated as content changes.
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DANC 1035 - Introduction to Dance Credit Hours: 3
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 - Introduction to World Dance Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to world dance forms including West African Dance, Hip-hop Dance, Jazz Dance and Belly Dance. This class exposes students to various forms of dance from non-western cultures.
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DANC 1200 - Dance Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DANC 1035
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. Course is appropriate for the student with little or no previous experience in jazz dance.
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DANC 1600 - West African Dance I Credit Hours: 3
Description: Introduction to the movement vocabulary of West African dance, emphasizing the central role that dance plays in African cultures. This introductory course examines the techniques and philosophy of dance in various West African cultures. Selected courses, songs, and rhythms are explored.
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DANC 1700 - Hip Hop Dance I Credit Hours: 3
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 2350 - Stage Movement Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course introduces principles and techniques of theatrical stage movement. It is designed to help actors and dancers make their bodies more flexible and efficient instruments of expression.
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DANC 2355 - Ballet II Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 3040 - History and Philosophy of Dance Credit Hours: 3
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 Credit Hours: 3
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 3400 - Dance Composition Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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 3450 - Advanced Dance Techniques Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DANC 2350 , 2450 or permission of instructor
Description: Intensive development and refinement of dance technique. Focus is placed on artistic concerns appropriate to advanced level dancers.
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DANC 3800 - Dance Improvisation Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: 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 3880 - Costuming for Dance Credit Hours: 3
Description: Basic design theory emphasizes line, shape, color, and texture, followed by a discussion of style. Includes more practical work of draping, dyeing, painting, and patterning. Teaches students to measure and research.
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DANC 4400 - Dance Composition II Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a continuation of the skills and concepts learned in DANC 3400. Students in this course will explore the pre-classic choreographic studies of Louis Horst as well as choreography in group forms and choreography in modern forms.
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DANC 4500 - Theory and Practice of Teaching Dance Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DANC 1035 or permission of instructor
Description: This course will allow students to teach dance as a human art experience, establish a teaching philosophy, and develop material for dance technique courses. Students will also analyze, structure, and practice teaching skills for dance technique.
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DANC 4700 - Analysis and Criticism of Dance Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DANC 1035 or permission of instructor
Description: Students will study major theories in dance performance, which inform their analysis of contemporary choreography. Students will hone presentation and writing skills through exposure to different styles and types of critical writing.
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DSCI 3510 - Managerial Dynamics and Simulation Credit Hours: 3
Cross Listed ENGT 3660
Prerequisite: MGT 3410 and Business majors must meet the BB 1 , Junior standing
Description: Dynamic phenomena surrounding business and engineering environment through simulation techniques on computer. Problems in queuing theory, inventory processing, sales forecasting, advertising, random number generators, flow charting, and stochastic nature of equations, Buffon’s Needle, and discrete and continuous systems.
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DSCI 3530 - Statistical Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MGT 3410 , Business majors must also meet the BB 1 , Junior standing
Description: Basic principles and techniques of quality control and its applications to manufacturing process. Emphasis on process control, sampling inspections, reports, and records based on statistical analysis.
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DSCI 4410 - Operations Research Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MGT 3410 , Business majors must also meet the BB 1 , Junior standing
Description: Continuation into the advanced sections of production/operations management. Stochatic inventory, integer, non-linear, mathematical and goal programming; effects of quality control, plant layout, and queuing on the overall production process; sensitivity analysis and simulation.
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EC 2200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: and completion of
Description: Historical and theoretical influences upon early childhood education. Legal, ethical, health and safety, and professional issues impacting the care and education of children, birth through age eight. Orientation to early childhood teacher education licensure program and the early childhood profession, including leadership and measurement of programs for young children and their families. Includes observation of early childhood programs.
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EC 3010 - Early Literacy Development Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II
Description: Survey of theoretical, conceptual, and empirical materials on language development in children. Implications for literacy development and the teaching of reading and writing will also be required.
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EC 4020 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice: K-3 Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II
Description: Survey of theoretical and practical issues related to developmentally appropriate practice including social constructivism, thematic and literature-based instruction, curriculum integration, and the role of the physical and social environment in teaching and learning. Emphasis on social studies curriculum, K-3.
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EC 4030 - Evaluation and Assessment: PreKindergarten–Grade 3 Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II and MATH 1530 ;
Description: Student assessment, evaluation of programs, and processes for parent involvement will be addressed. Emphasis on observation on documentation and other authentic strategies. Includes field-based experience with children.
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EC 4040 - Problem Solving: Prekindergarten Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II
Description: Develops competency in the selection and use of materials, resources, and instructional strategies to foster problem-solving and higher order thinking skills in prekindergarten children. Develop of early science, math, and social skills will be emphasized. Includes field-based experience with children.
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EC 4080 - Child Guidance and Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II
Description: Theories of classroom organization and management and their application, prekindergarten - grade three. A field experience is required. Must be taken in semester prior to student teaching.
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EC 4140 - Applications of Development Theory Credit Hours: 3
Description: Develops competency in the selection and use of materials, in the use of instructional strategies, and in the teaching of specific skills. A portion of course is field based.
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EC 4160 - Learning Styles of the Culturally Different Credit Hours: 3
Description: Give the student appropriate experiences in: (1) developing an awareness of the learning styles, (2) investigating materials and methods designed to aid in the learning process, and (3) formulating objectives and techniques for working with the parents of the culturally different child.
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EC 4170 - Evaluation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
Description: Pupil assessment, evaluation of programs, and processes for parent involvement in Early Childhood Education. A portion of the course is field based.
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Milestone II - Milestone II – Provisional Status
Description: • Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Minimum of “C” in Professional Minor courses
• Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone II through approval of electronic protfolio
• Evidence of Professional Dispositions
• Minimum of 45 hours if undergraduate or 9 hours if graduate student
• Minimum Praxis I (PPST Reading–174; Writing–173; and Math–173 or ACT–22; SAT–1020) or GRE (Verbal–350 and Quantitative–350) for graduate students
• Successful interview (during EDUC 3070/5501)
• Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI
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Milestone III - Milestone III – Clinical Status
Description: • 2.75 GPA
• Minimum of Grade of “C” in all professional education courses
• Passing all required Praxis II tests (see list of testing requirements for specific tests on College of Education website)
• Completion of all courses required for licensure/degree
• Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone III through approval of electronic portfolio
• Evidence of Professional Disposition
• Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI
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ECON 490A,B,C - Special Problems in Economics Credit Hours: 1,2,3
Prerequisite: Permission of Chair and instructor
Description: Teacher supervised independent study of economics topics (out-of-classroom) of mutual interest to the student and faculty member.
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ECON 2000 - Contemporary Economics Credit Hours: 3
Description: Introduction to current economic events; relates current happenings to past events to understand the basic economic forces that influence our system.
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