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BIOL 5451 - Graduate Biotechnology Lab Credit Hours 1
Corequisite: BIOL 5450
Description: This course provides students with practical experience using current molecular skills in addition to didactic learning. The course is laboratory intensive, as students gain “hands on” training in one of the world’s fastest growing job markets, biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic concepts involving genetic engineering and proteomics.
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BIOL 5480 - Graduate Genomics and Bioinformatics Credit Hours 3
Variable Credits 3
Dual Listed: BIOL 4480
Corequisite: BIOL 5481
Description: An advanced research-based course where students will learn how to annotate genomes using different computer programs such as DNA Master, Phamerator, Starterator, phagesdb Blast, NCBI Blast, GeneMark, HHPred, tRNAScan-SE, Aragorn, and PECAAN. Students will characterize and investigate genomes, including gene calling, functional assignments, and preparing final submission files that meet GenBank requirements.
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BIOL 5481 - Graduate Genomics and Bioinformatics Lab Credit Hours 1
Dual Listed: BIOL 4481
Corequisite: BIOL 5480
Description: An advanced research-based, hands-on practical course where students will annotate genomes using different computer programs and will submit their annotations to GenBank (the National Center for Biotechnology Information - NCBI). Students will characterize and investigate genomes, including gene calling, functional assignments, and preparing final submission files that meet NCBI requirements.
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BIOL 5500 - Graduate Research Credit Hours 2 to 4
Variable Credits 2 to 4
Dual Listed: Previously BIOL 5510
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The student, in consultation with a professor, will select, plan and complete a research problem. The results of the research must be written up in the style of a scientific paper and/or presented in a formal seminar or at a scientific meeting. Maximum of eight hours.
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BIOL 5540 - Graduate Plant Ecology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5541 ;
Description: Plants and their environment with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional plant communities and their determining factors.
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BIOL 5541 - Graduate Plant Ecology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5540 ;
Description: Laboratory component on plants and their environment with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional plant communities and their determining factors.
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BIOL 5550 - Graduate Ichthyology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5551 ;
Description: A survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 5551 - Graduate Ichthyology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5550 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 5560 - Graduate Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5561 ;
Description: An investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of their taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected aquatic invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5561 - Graduate Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5560 ;
Description: Laboratory component for an investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of their taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected aquatic invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5600 - Graduate Parasitology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 5601 ;
Description: A survey of the parasitic protozoans, helminthes, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, life-cycles, host-parasite relationships, method of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 5601 - Graduate Parasitology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5600 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of the parasitic protozoans, helminthes, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, life-cycles, host-parasite relationships, method of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 5610 - Herpetology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5611 ;
Description: A study of the taxonomy, structure, reproduction, ecology, behavior and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on the herpetofauna of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5611 - Herpetology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5610 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a study of the taxonomy, structure, reproduction, ecology, behavior and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on the herpetofauna of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5620 - Graduate Ornithology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5621 ;
Description: A study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life histories and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 5621 - Graduate Ornithology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5620 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life histories and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 5630 - Graduate Mammalogy Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5631 ;
Description: A survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 5631 - Graduate Mammalogy Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5630 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 5650 - Field Studies in Biogeography and Biodiversity Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to rare ecosystems as well unique geographic regions.
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BIOL 5700 - Graduate Advanced Topics in Biology Credit Hours 1 to 8
Variable Credits 1 to 8
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Special courses or workshops in selected topics of biology. Specific topics may be developed by faculty or by students in consultation with a faculty member. This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of 8 credit hours.
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BIOL 5735 - Contemporary Issues in Biology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will discuss and present research findings using current manuscripts from primary literature.
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BIOL 5740 - Graduate Conservation Biology Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: BIOL 4740
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5741
Description: A survey of biodiversity and the biogeography of biodiversity. Students will learn current tools used to assess diversity as they examine the challenges facing biodiversity and investigate methods to conserve global biodiversity. This course will emphasize quantitative methods in Conservation Biology and critical thinking to solve real-world problems.
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BIOL 5741 - Graduate Conservation Biology Lab Credit Hours 1
Dual Listed: BIOL 4741
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology program or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5740
Description: Laboratory course associated with BIOL 5740. A survey of biodiversity and the biogeography of biodiversity. Students will learn current tools used to assess diversity as they examine the challenges facing biodiversity and investigate methods to conserve global biodiversity. This course will emphasize quantitative methods in Conservation Biology and critical thinking to solve real-world problems.
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BIOL 5915 - Graduate Seminar in Biology Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will evaluate and critique research presentations by professionals and biology graduate students. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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BIOL 5925 - Topics in Health Science Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Overview of current clinical, educational, and management topics in health science.
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BIOL 5950 - Research Paper Credit Hours 2
Description: Research on topic.
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BIOL 5990 - Thesis Credit Hours 1 to 6
Variable Credits 1 to 6
Description: This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of ten (10) credit hours; however, credits may not be used toward fulfillment of graduate elective requirement (20 credits).
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BIOL 5991 - Research Completion Requirement Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met.
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BUS 5120 - Advanced Business Practices Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MBA Majors only
Description: This course addresses the practical needs of managers to include an emphasis on professionalism, effective business presentations, personal branding, improving the communication process in a business environment, and the introduction of AI as a decision-making tool.
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BUS 5310 - Data Analysis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MBA Majors only.
Description: Students will explore contemporary methodologies and tools for analyzing both structured and unstructured data, with an emphasis on practical applications across various business sectors. Topics include descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics, data modeling and visualization, data-driven value creation, and operational and strategic decision-making as well as risk management.
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BUS 5420 - Strategic AI Deployment for Business Leaders Credit Hours 3
Description: This course equips students to strategically deploy and utilize AI within their organizations, with a focus on generative AI. The course covers foundational theoretical concepts and practical aspects of AI’s applications, implications, challenges, risks, and contemporary issues. By the end, students will be capable of navigating the rapidly evolving landscapte of AI.
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BUS 5810 - MBA Capstone Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MBA Majors only.
Pre/Corequisite: ACCT 5020 ; BUS 5310 ; ECON 5220 ; FIN 5020 ; MGT 5040 ; and MKT 5010
Description: This capstone course integrates topics contained in courses comprising all of the functions of business. Discussions originate from studying the development and implementation of corporate strategy amid changing global environmental forces at both the general and competitive level.
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BUS 5910 - Special Topics in Business Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MBA Majors only.
Description: This course provides students the opportunity to explore in depth a particular topic in the field of business. Depending on the topic, critical reviews of selected publications, empirical research projects and papers, as well as student presentations, may be an integral part of the course. Course content will vary and students may repeat this course under different topics.
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CHEM 5000 - Research Methods in the Science Classroom Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/ 3511 or 3210/3211 with grades of “C” or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 5001
Description: The basics of data collection and analysis using standard lab equipment and supplies. Exploring the role using the scientific method in teaching students how to conduct novel research with meaningful results. Particular focus will be placed on mentoring students in science fair projects and original research.
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CHEM 5001 - Research Methods Laboratory Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 or CHEM 3210/3211 with grades of “C” or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 5000
Description: Lab to complement CHEM 5000. Students will design basic research projects using basic lab equipment and household supplies that would be appropriate for science fair projects and original research at the secondary education level.
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CHEM 5140 - Chemical and Laboratory Safety - Graduate Level Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CHEM 4140
Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: An overview of best practices to minimize incidents in a laboratory setting. Topics include federal, state, and local regulations, measures for the prevention of laboratory incidents, and general chemical knowledge as it pertains to risk assessment and prevention.
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CHEM 5150 - Data Analysis - Graduate Level Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CHEM 4150
Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Theory and applications of advanced chemical analysis. Sampling methods, experimental design, Excel analysis, case studies, large and small data sets, utilizing data to teach statistical analysis and error, noise processing, data interpretation, and communication of results.
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CHEM 5160 - Chemistry of the Elements Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Theoretical and descriptive chemistry of the elements including a detailed study of the physical and chemical properties of selected elements and their compounds. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the study of those inorganic chemicals of commercial, environmental, and ecological significance.
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CHEM 5180 - Experimental Design for Instruction Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 with grades of “C” or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 5181 ;
Description: Design of effective experiments for the high school chemistry laboratory, logistics of planning and implementation of the experiments, pre-lab lesson plans, data analysis for experiments and assessment strategies for experiments.
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CHEM 5181 - Experimental Design for Instruction Laboratory Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 with grades of “C” or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 5180 ;
Description: Design, planning, and implementation of traditional laboratory experiments conducted in a high school chemistry laboratory.
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CHEM 5182 - Advanced Experimental Design for Instruction Laboratory Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 5181 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Design, planning, and implementation of advanced laboratory experiments for a high school chemistry laboratory.
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CHEM 5240 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry - Graduate Level Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: CHEM 4240;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3220/3221 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: An in-depth treatment of the theory and application of methods used in chemical analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods involving both traditional methods and instrumentation will be addressed.
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CHEM 5340 - Advanced Biochemistgry - Graduate level Credit Hours 4
Cross Listed: CHEM 4340;
Prerequisite: CHEM 4320/4321 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Biochemical literature, special topics in biochemistry, and the principle and techniques of experimental biochemistry.
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CHEM 5440 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: CHEM 4440;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3440/3441 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Bonding and structure; coordination chemistry including sterochemistry, magnetism, spectra, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms; metallic bonding; and bionorganic applications.
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CHEM 5550 - Advanced Organic Chemistry - Graduate Level Credit Hours
Cross Listed: CHEM 4550;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Advanced studies of bonding, stereochemistry, acids and bases, mechanisms, and effects of structure on reactivity as related to organic reactions. Includes an in-depth study of organic reactions.
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CHEM 5840 - Selected Topics in Chemistry - Graduate Level Credit Hours 1
Dual Listed: CHEM 4840;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 or CHEM 3210/3211 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Advanced topics in chemistry. May be repeated for up to 12 hours.
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CHEM 5860 - Scientific Communication - Graduate Level Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CHEM 4860
Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 or 3510/3511 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Overview of written, visual, and oral methods of science communication; major sources of scientific information and procedures for their efficient use. Focus will be on writing papers, proposals and presentations targeting both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
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COMM 599A, B - Thesis Writing Credit Hours 3 to 6 ea
Variable Credits 3 to 6 ea
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic
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COMM 5000 - Communication Research Methods Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: A study of research methodology including library scholarship, quantitative methods, historical and legal research.
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COMM 5001 - Pro-seminar in Communication Credit Hours 1
Description: Overview of functions, processes, strategies, tools, and effects of communication. Introduces students to fields of marketing communication, advertising, public relations, sales, print-broadcast electronic media and to the theories governing the study of these fields. Must be taken on campus.
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COMM 5020 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours 3
Description: Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical and practical aspects of organizational communication theories. Topic areas include organizational communication theories, the identification of communication problems, the application of research methods, ethical and cultural issues in a changing organizational environment, internal communities and public communication practices and conflict resolution.
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COMM 5030 - Applied Communication Theory Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: The communication process is approached from a theoretical point-of-view. A variety of theories and their application to dyadic, small group, public, and mass communications are studied.
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COMM 5050 - Public Relations Credit Hours 3
Description: A counseling, advising and management perspective serves as the basis for exploring the profession of public relations. Students review case studies, develop strategies, prepare tactics and evaluate internal and external communication for a variety of publics and organizations.
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COMM 5060 - Communication and Public Opinion Credit Hours 3
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 detract from it.
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COMM 5100 - Marketing Communication Strategies Credit Hours 3
Description: An exploration of direct marketing communication for the 21st Century through the study of relevant theories, historical development, status, and concepts focusing on integrated branding communication.
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COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication Credit Hours 3
Description: This course focuses on leadership as a function of communication behavior. Through discussion, cases and exercises, participants will explore effective communication strategies within an organizational setting. The course will cover team leadership skills, rhetorical sensitivity, charisma and practical suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness.
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COMM 5115 - Sports Broadcasting Direction and Criticism Credit Hours 3
Description: The course provides experience in the production, direction, and editing of live sports events. Students will learn theoretical and practical skills associated with camera operation, digital switching, instant video replay, floor direction, and digital editing.
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COMM 5150 - Advertising and Media Strategies Credit Hours 3
Description: This course considers advertising theory and practice and reviews application of theory to advertising, promotion and media selection strategies. The course requires development of an advertising plan, media selection rationales, evaluation of selected campaigns, and use of advertising media research.
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COMM 5260 - Survey of Mass Media Credit Hours 3
Variable Credits 3
Description: This course is an overview of the history, social role, function, and organization of mass media in American society. The class provides a look at the origins and current structure of print, film, broadcast, and digital media as it relates to our politics, entertainment, business, and economic existence in the Age of Information. The course examines the ongoing relationship between media and American culture in our daily lives.
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COMM 5300 - Consumer and Audience Behavior Credit Hours 3
Description: Understanding the behaviors of consumers and audiences in response to persuasive messages. Includes discussions of persuasive and psychological theories and their application to marketing problems of issue management.
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COMM 5350 - Media Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Legal, social, programming and sales aspects of electronic media are studied from a management perspective.
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COMM 5400 - Graduate Politics and Mass Media Credit Hours 3
Description: Media’s role in U.S. politics: influence of mass media on political opinions, on elections, on political participants and on public policy; and how political participants help shape the messages sent out by mass media.
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COMM 5444 - Communication Internship Credit Hours 3
Description: Practical experience in professional communication to augment theoretical coursework. Students are required to work 150 hours, keep an evaluative journal, and produce an analytical paper related to the experience. Departmental policy governs acceptable types of communication positions. Students may not apply both COMM 5555 and 5444 toward the M.A.
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COMM 5500 - Video Production Criticism Credit Hours 3
Description: Practical application of creating, designing, and producing video projects. The course includes in-depth examination of the technical, theoretical, and aesthetic factors involved in post-production.
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COMM 5555 - Independent Research Credit Hours 3
Description: Directed research in an area of special interest to the student. Students enrolling in this course must submit a written project proposal to the instructor before enrolling. Enrollment in the course will be accepted only after the instructor approves the proposal. Students may not apply both COMM 5555 and COMM 5444 toward the M.A.
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COMM 5600 - Strategic Communication Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: Important corporate communication areas such as internal communication advertising, PR, sales promotion, direct marketing and new communication technologies and how these approaches work together to achieve organizational objectives.
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COMM 5650 - Communication Law Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: An in-depth examination of the legal and ethical impact of new technologies on mass media involving lecture, discussion, extensive reading and writing assignments.
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COMM 5700 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours 3
Description: A study of Interpersonal Communication models and their psychological, philosophical, and sociological influence on dyadic communication in our society.
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COMM 5710 - Ethics in a Changing Environment Credit Hours 3
Description: This course will explore ethical challenges within the context of new technologies and media. Topics covered include codes of ethics, forces that affect ethical decision-making and media responsibility.
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COMM 5720 - Social Media Theories and Practices Credit Hours 3
Description: This course examines social media as a media technology, communication phenomenon and professional tool. Students will read foundational texts on internet studies and digital communication which are exposed to up-to-date information on the current trends in social media use and develop skills they can use as communication professionals.
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COMM 5750 - Graduate Feature Writing Credit Hours 3
Description: Workshop designed to give instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers, trade journals and magazines.
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COMM 5800 - Persuasion and Social Change Credit Hours 3
Description: A study of persuasive theories and their application to the development of social and cultural issues.
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COMM 5810 - Race, Gender and Mass Media Credit Hours 3
Description: Examination of current and historical portrayals of ethnic minorities and men and women in media news, entertainment and advertising; discussion of research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.
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COMM 5900 - Topics in Communication Credit Hours 3
Description: This course provides students with an integrated theoretical framework for understanding international communication. It examines the political, economic, and cultural aspects of international communication and the nature and features of international news, its production processes, effects, and interpretation.
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COMM 5920 - Economics of the Mass Media Credit Hours 3
Description: A study of the economics of the mass media including the overall financial impact of the media on our economy, society, and technology.
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COMM 5950 - Research Paper Credit Hours 3
Description: Required research project topic and paper approved by student’s advisor. Paper must be accepted and approved by the advisor before being submitted to the Graduate Office for acceptance. Students will receive a grade of “IP” until the paper is accepted by the Graduate Office. Course registration limited to one time.
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COMM 5991 - Research Requirement Completion Credit Hours 1
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirements are met.
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COMM 5999 - Thesis Writing Credit Hours 3
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic.
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COMM 5999 - Thesis Writing Credit Hours 3
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic.
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Computer Science and Information Technology |
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CSCI 5005 - Introduction to Web Programming Credit Hours 3
Description: This survey course provides an introduction to web development and web programming by using the essential programming languages that power modern web pages. Through a series of examples and programming assignments, students will learn basic programming concepts and build a solid foundation in computer programming through a client-side scripting language. A brief introduction to web page creation is achieved by using markup language to provide page content and using style sheets to format the content and the layout of the pages. The course primarily focuses on applying web programming concepts such as variables, data types, operators, loops, arrays, control structures, functions and event handling.
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CSCI 5010 - Database Management Concepts Credit Hours 3
Description: An introduction to the database development process, database methods of file storage, primitive databases and data warehousing. Topics include the relational model approach to database management, concepts of network and object oriented models, use of the SQL query languages and security and integrity policies in database management.
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CSCI 5015 - Data Science in Python Credit Hours 3
Description: This course introduces scientific data methods, processes and systems used to extract knowledge from structured or unstructured data. It covers the basics of the Python programming environment, as well as, data manipulation and cleaning techniques using Python data science libraries for data analysis.
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CSCI 5020 - Data Management Applications Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5010
Description: An introductions to database features and administrator operations including components, instances, tables, indexes, and profiles SQL Server and Oracle. Students will learn database management tools including database deployment, user support, change-control procedures, planning for growth, and technology evaluation.
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CSCI 5040 - Big Data Modeling and Management Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5010 or CSCI 5015
Description: Using examples of real world big data problems, this course introduces the platforms and technologies including features and value of core architectural components, resource and job management systems, file systems, and programming models used for scalable big data analysis.
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CSCI 5060 - Graduate Server-side Web Development Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4000
Prerequisite: CSCI 5020
Description: This course covers the server-side development of web-based platforms. A server-side language will be used to respond to client-side data requests and generate dynamic results. The course will also cover reading from and writing to a database as part of server-side functionality.
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CSCI 5080 - Data Mining Applications Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5010
Description: This course introduces basic data mining concepts, applications, and techniques. Students will explore the process of data mining, learn various data mining methods including clustering, decision trees, association rules, statistical learning tools, and will apply the techniques in solving practical problems using data mining systems.
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CSCI 5095 - Data Mining Project Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5080
Description: Students will work on an appropriate research project in data mining and use practical data mining systems to discover patterns from real business data. They will also evaluate and interpret these mined patterns.
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CSCI 5200 - Graduate Principles of Information Security Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4200
Description: This course is an introduction to the technical and management aspects of information security and assurance. The course provides a foundation in understanding issues associated with security in computing including security threats and controls, protection of computer systems and data, use of technology such as firewalls, cryptography, and intrusion detection systems, response to security incidents, laws and ethics relating to information security, and an overview of the development of an Information Security Plan.
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CSCI 5520 - Graduate Network Security Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 or instructor permission;
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 configuration, 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 5600 - Graduate Computer Ethics Credit Hours 3
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 view point of the computer professional. Topics include computer viruses, spyware, spam, life-critical systems and privacy issues.
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CSCI 5611 - Graduate Computer Forensics and Incident Response Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4611
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: This course addresses the topics of computer forensics, incident response, cyber-crime and terrorism, cybercrime 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 5612 - Graduate Securing Cyberspace (Web, DB, and Platforms) Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4612
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
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 5613 - Graduate Cryptography Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4613
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
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 5617 - Graduate Security Policy and Governance Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4617
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 ;
Description: This course covers policy development through monitoring and governance stages - policies such as privacy, acceptable use, physical security, breach disclosure, data collection and retention policies, cloud security, and supply chain are covered. Best-in-class methodologies will be used to create security policy that will communicate the organization’s asset protection objectives.
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CSCI 5624 - Graduate Risk Management Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4624
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 ;
Description: This course addresses the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Elements of a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan will also be discussed.
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CSCI 5625 - Graduate Intrusion Detection and Prevention Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4625
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 or CSCI 2700)
Description: This course covers an in-depth study of the theory and practice of intrusion detection and prevention in cyberspace. Topics include network security, monitoring, auditing, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and ethical penetration testing. Emphasis is on methods to identify threats and prevent attacks.
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CSCI 5628 - Graduate Defensive Programming Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4628
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 )
Description: This course provides in-depth coverage of defensive programming techniques. Topics include: input validation and data sanitization, choice of programming language and type-safe languages, examples of common vulnerabilities and coding errors, and secure coding practices.
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CSCI 5632 - Graduate Secure Software Engineering Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4632
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 )
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of secure coding practices focusing on building security into the software development lifecycle. Topics include: software development lifecycle, secure design principles and patterns, secure software specifications and requirements, secure software development practices, and secure testing and quality assurance.
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CSCI 5635 - Graduate Malware Analysis and Countermeasures Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4635
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 )
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of malware analysis and countermeasures. Topics include: anti-malware analysis techniques, debugging concepts and tools, an examination of malware behavior, network indicators and malware countermeasures. Students will learn how to detect, analyze, reverse-engineer and eradicate malware. Real-world examples of malware will be studied.
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