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COMM 255 - Television Production I
Introduction to the elements of TV broadcasting and production technology, equipment and methodology. Minimum of 15 hours lab time per semester.
Credits 3
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COMM 260 - Introduction to Public Relations
The study of the management function of controlling an organization’s communication with its publics.
Credits 3
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COMM 283 - Radio Practicum I
Practical experiences in radio station operations at WWCU FM.
Prerequisites Declared communication major.
Credits 3
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COMM 284 - Television Practicum I
Practical experiences in television production. Meets one hour per week with 75 hours of television studio or location activity required for the semester.
Prerequisites COMM 255.
Credits 3
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COMM 296 - Introduction to Professional Development
Introductory professional development course for students interested in careers in the increasingly competitive communications industry.
Prerequisites Communication majors and minors or permission of department head.
Credits 3
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COMM 300 - Foundations of Oral Communication
Required of any undergraduate who receives two oral competence condition (OCC) marks.
Credits 3
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COMM 301 - Interpersonal Communication
Basic theory and skills in interpersonal communication including gender, nonverbal, listening, and interviewing skills.
Credits 3
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COMM 302 - Reporting of Public Affairs
Advanced reporting course on selected public affairs topics.
Prerequisites COMM 240.
Credits 3, R6
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COMM 303 - Public Relations Writing
Writing persuasive messages for selected audiences in public relations.
Prerequisites COMM 204, COMM 240.
Credits 3
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COMM 304 - Magazine and Feature Writing
Writing feature material for newspapers and magazines.
Prerequisites COMM 240
Credits 3
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COMM 305 - Sports Writing
Fundamentals of sports reporting for print media.
Prerequisites PREQ: COMM 240.
Credits 3
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COMM 307 - Advertising Writing
Writing advertising messages for the media.
Prerequisites COMM 240
Credits 3
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COMM 312 - Small Group & Team Communication
Techniques for participation in small groups, roles of group leader and participant, practice in problem-solving deliberation.
Credits 3
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COMM 313 - Conflict Resolution
Overview of the theories and applied techniques of conflict resolution; emphasis in acquiring specific conflict resolution skills in group, interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural contexts.
Credits 3
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COMM 325 - Health Communication
Focus on aspects of interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication in health care settings. Topics include relevant communication theory, and contemporary social issues affecting communication within a health context.
Credits 3
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COMM 330 - News Reporting I
Journalistic style writing for cross-platform news reporting in a digital journalism environment.
Prerequisites COMM 240
Credits 3
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COMM 345 - Public and Mediated Speaking
Principles of public communication skills as related to professional and mediated speaking.
Prerequisites COMM 201 or equivalent and ENGL 202
Credits 3
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COMM 346 - Communications Ethics and Responsibilities
The legal and moral responsibilities of communicators in the communication industry.
Credits 3
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COMM 350 - Communication Theory and Criticism
Survey of theoretical genres used across communication disciplines.
Prerequisites PREQ: COMM 301.
Credits 3
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COMM 351 - Introduction to Television Studies
Evaluative study of television in America as it has evolved from the 19th century to the present. Perspectives include technology, production, regulation and social impact. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits 3
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COMM 352 - Writing for Broadcast
Writing commercials, public-service announcements, station promotions, and short educational/ entertainment features for radio and television.
Prerequisites COMM 240, COMM 255
Credits 3, R6
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COMM 354 - Radio Production II
Advanced course in digital audio production for the radio broadcasting industry including multi-track commercial and programming element production.
Prerequisites COMM 254
Credits 3
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COMM 355 - Television Production II
Continuation of COMM 255 with emphasis on production, editing, and related technical/ creative skills. Minimum of 30 hours lab time per semester required.
Prerequisites COMM 255.
Credits 3
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COMM 365 - Public Relations Case Studies
Analysis and critique of the theories, strategies and factors used in classic and contemporary public relations campaigns and programs.
Prerequisites COMM 260
Credits 3
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COMM 375 - Communication in Family and Close Relationships
This course provides a broad overview of communication theories and issues found in close relationships, marriage, and family, and how those relationships are affected specifically by concerns and situations related to a health context. Topics include relationship development and maintenance when serious or chronic illness is present, social support and its affect on health, intimacy and intimacy-related uncertainty associated with serious and/or infectious illness, communication and aging, the impacts of health on relationships, loneliness, and bereavement.
Credits 3
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COMM 380 - Social Media Communication Campaigns
Designing, publishing, managing, and analyzing social media and digital communication campaigns across multiple platforms at the same time. Conducting, monitoring, and analytic activities of social media campaigns.
Credits 3
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COMM 383 - Radio Practicum II
Advanced experiences in radio station operations at WWCU FM.
Prerequisites COMM 283. Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA or permission of department head.
Credits 3
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COMM 384 - Television Practicum II
Advanced practical experiences in studio and location television production.
Prerequisites COMM 284
Credits 3
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COMM 385 - News Practicum I
Editing, writing, producing news content for use in the on-campus news outlet (s). Content may include written/audio/video components. Meets 1 hour per week with 75 hours of news gathering and publishing activity required for the semester.
Prerequisites COMM 240, 330
Credits 3
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COMM 400 - Crisis Communications
Developing, following and evaluating a crisis communication plan, serving as crisis spokesperson, and communicating with the media and other publics during a crisis.
Prerequisites COMM 345
Credits 3
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COMM 403 - Communication Research Methods
Designed as a survey of contemporary methods used for research in communication. Discussion with focus on methods for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data including surveys, focus groups, interviewing, and other observational methods. The course will provide an emphasis on interpreting & evaluating communication research reports.
Credits 3
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COMM 410 - The Rhetoric of Performance
Overview of performance studies as an aspect of the communication discipline.
Credits 3
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COMM 411 - Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
Ancient and modern concepts and theories and application to rhetorical acts.
Prerequisites COMM 201
Credits 3
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COMM 414 - Gender Communication
An examination of the communication behavior of women and men in different contexts; existing communication differences dealing with self-perception, information processing, verbal and nonverbal coding, images of women and men.
Credits 3
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COMM 415 - Intercultural Communication
Introduction to the practical application of intercultural communication theory and skills needed to manage the multicultural workplace. (P6)
Credits 3
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COMM 416 - Communication Training and Development
This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and techniques of communication training and development.
Prerequisites COMM 301, COMM 345 and 6 hours of organizational or human communication classes.
Credits 3
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COMM 417 - Advanced Professional Speaking
Advanced principles of public communication skills as related to professional speaking.
Prerequisites COMM 345
Credits 3
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COMM 430 - News Reporting II
Finding sources of information, developing interview techniques, and writing news for digital journalism; emphasis on completing tasks under deadline conditions.
Prerequisites COMM 330
Credits 3
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COMM 431 - International Reporting
International Reporting is a hands-on journalism course focusing on international topics. Students will produce and write stories reporting on issues of global importance while targeting a U.S. audience. The course includes personal interactions with journalists and correspondents actively working in various regions of the world to develop an understanding on how local and national issues can have global impact.
Credits 3
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COMM 451 - Advanced Studies in Television Studies
Advanced studies of the cultural impact of the technological and regulatory changes in the television industry during the late 20th century and early 21st century.
Prerequisites COMM 351 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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COMM 456 - The Business of Broadcasting
Principles of operations management in radio, television, and cable at the local and network levels.
Prerequisites COMM 254 and 255
Credits 3
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COMM 457 - Radio and Television Programming
Techniques of programming for AM and FM radio; public and commercial television; cable and satellite operations.
Prerequisites COMM 254 or 255
Credits 3
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COMM 458 - Broadcast Sales and Promotion
Introduction to the skills involved in marketing and selling broadcast time and promotions. The course includes the opportunity for professional radio marketing certification.
Prerequisites COMM 254 or 255
Credits 3
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COMM 460 - Public Relations Campaigns
Identification and analysis of organizational publics, the development of specific communication strategies to influence those publics, and the implementation and evaluation of those communication strategies.
Prerequisites COMM 204, 260, 303, 365
Credits 3
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COMM 483 - Internship in Communications
Work experience in the communication industry. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Completed 90 hours
Credits 3, R9
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COMM 485 - News Practicum II
Editing, writing, producing news content for use in the on-campus news outlet (s). Content may include written/audio/video components. One hour per week with 75 hours of news gathering and publishing activity required for the semester.
Prerequisites COMM 385
Credits 3
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COMM 493 - Selected Topics in Communication
Study in a special area of interest in communication.
Credits 3, R9
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COMM 494 - Communication Projects
Practical experience, performance, or research in the fields of broadcasting, broadcast sales, journalism, public relations, or related areas.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
Credits 1-3, R6
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COMM 496 - Seminar in Professional Development
The development and evaluation of professional credentials for entry into the communication industry.
Prerequisites COMM 296
Credits 1
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CSD 270 - Introduction to Communication Disorders
Overview of speech-language-hearing disorders in children and adults.
Credits 3
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CSD 272 - Fundamentals of Speech and Language Analysis
Studies in the structural foundations of language and exploration of analytic tools for studying language and language disorders.
Prerequisites CSD 270
Credits 3
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CSD 301 - Speech and Language Development
Speech and language development in normal children; survey of procedures and tools used to study language development and acquisition.
Prerequisites CSD 270 or equivalent
Credits 3
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CSD 302 - Communication Development and Disorders
The developmental phases of content, form, and use of language; survey of techniques for use with language-disordered children; designed for nonmajors.
Credits 3
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CSD 370 - Phonetics
Study of sound feature production; phonetic transcription.
Prerequisites CSD 270 or equivalent.
Credits 3
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CSD 372 - Acoustics and Speech Science
Principles and concepts in speech production and perception; techniques for acoustic analysis.
Credits 3
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CSD 380 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Study of the anatomic structures involved in speech and their function in the speech process.
Prerequisites CSD 270, 370 or equivalent.
Credits 3
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CSD 421 - Measurement Practices in Communication Disorders
Examination of formal and informal testing procedures used in evaluating children and adults with suspected communication disorders.
Credits 3
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CSD 450 - Introduction to Audiology
Fundamentals of audiology; the physics of sound and its measurement; aural anatomy, physiology, etiology, and pathology.
Prerequisites CSD 372 or equivalent.
Credits 3
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CSD 451 - Introduction to Sign Language I
An introduction to sign. Basic vocabulary (expressive and receptive) and cultural information.
Credits 3
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CSD 452 - Introduction to Sign Language II
A continuation of introduction to sign language. Additional vocabulary (expressive and receptive) and cultural information.
Prerequisites CSD 451 or equivalent.
Credits 3
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CSD 470 - Speech-Language Disorders in Adults
A survey course of communication and swallowing disorders in adults following brain injury.
Prerequisites CSD 301, 370, 372, 380 or permission from instructor.
Credits 3
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CSD 472 - Aural Rehabilitation
Acoustic and visual components of speech; amplification and training procedures.
Prerequisites CSD 301, 370, 372 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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CSD 477 - Speech-Language Disorders in Children
Analysis of childhood language and speech disorders; evaluation and implementation of treatment approaches.
Prerequisites CSD 301, 370, 372 and 380.
Credits 3
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CSD 478 - Fluency and Voice Disorders
A survey of theory, assessment, and treatment of fluency disorders and voice disorders in children and adults.
Prerequisites CSD 301, 370, 372, 380 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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CSD 479 - The Clinical Process
Orientation to the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Prerequisites CSD 301, 370, 372 and 380 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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CSD 494 - Topics in Communication Disorders
Topics in Communication Disorders
Prerequisites Permission of instructor
Credits 1-3, R6
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Computer Information Systems |
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CIS 195 - The Information Society at Work
The impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on the way we work; special focus on the individual, organizational, and societal impacts of remote work arrangements.
Credits 3
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CIS 235 - Foundations of Information Technology
Architecture of modern computer systems including peripherals; data communications and networking with fault-tolerant computing; language transition; operating systems software, and utilities.
Credits 3
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CIS 240 - Business Applications Development I
Intro to Web Development
Introduction to front-end web development with HTML, CSS and Javascript. Current APIs and libraries such as GeoLocation, Google Maps, jQuery and Bootstrap will also be introduced.
Credits 3
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CIS 251 - Managing Enterprise Information Systems
An introduction into enterprise information systems and how they are used to assist businesses and organizations achieve their mission and gain a competitive advantage.
Credits 3
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CIS 253 - Database Theory, Practice and Application Development
Theory of database design, best practices and application development to aid good decision making while solving business problems.
Credits 3
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CIS 293 - Topics in Computer Information Systems
Topics in Computer Information Systems
Credits 1-3, R6
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CIS 335 - Enterprise Technology Management
The development, management, and planning of information technologies in the enterprise environment.
Prerequisites CIS 235
Credits 3
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CIS 340 - Web Back-End Development
Back-end development with ASP.net MVC , C# and Entity Framework. As time permits, creating and using RESTful Web Services will also be explored.
Prerequisites CIS 240
Credits 3
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CIS 389 - Cooperative Education in Information Systems
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits 1 or 3, R15
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CIS 403 - Business Research and Reports
Identification of research problems; collecting and analyzing data; presenting findings for decisionmaking.
Credits 3
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CIS 440 - Advanced Business Programming Applications
Use of advanced programming techniques to solve business problems and create web based applications.
Prerequisites CIS 340
Credits 3
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CIS 453 - Database Management Systems
Installing, configuring, using and maintaining an enterprise DBMS in a virtual environment including a few typical DBA tasks.
Prerequisites CIS 253.Corequisites CIS 455.
Credits 3
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CIS 455 - Computer Information Systems Analysis and Design
Object-oriented analysis and design. Object identification, problem identification, feasibility, system requirements, prototyping, design-related activities, and formal report writing.
Prerequisites CIS 340.Corequisites CIS 453.
Credits 3
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CIS 465 - Applications Development III
Development of client-server business applications using enterprise wide databases and cross platform and cross product functionality and connectivity.
Prerequisites 453 and 455.
Credits 3, R9
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CIS 466 - Small Business Computing
Technology, software design, programming techniques, system design, and analysis related to mini- and microcomputers.
Prerequisites CIS 251
Credits 3
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CIS 480 - Independent Research in Information Systems
Independent Research in Information Systems
Prerequisites CIS major; permission of department head.
Credits 3
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CIS 483 - Internship in Information Systems
Supervised experience using previously studied theory. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Sophomore standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, and permission of department head. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Credits 1-3, R6
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CIS 484 - Internship in Information Systems
Supervised experience using previously studied theory. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Sophomore standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, and permission of department head. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Credits 1-3, R6
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CIS 485 - Internship in Information Systems
Supervised experience using previously studied theory. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Sophomore standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, and permission of department head. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Credits 1-3, R6
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CIS 493 - Topics in Information Systems
Topics in Information Systems
Prerequisites Permission of department head.
Credits 1-3, R15
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Computer Science |
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CS 130 - Introduction to Computing
An introduction to programming using a scripting language including variables, input/output, and conditional statements. Other topics covered at the discretion of the instructor.
Credits 3
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CS 140 - Problem Solving and Programming for Engineers
Problem solving, algorithm development, and program design with a focus on engineering applications. Topics include variables, control structures, input/output, arrays.
Credits 3
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CS 150 - Problem Solving and Programming I
Problem solving and algorithm development using an object-based programming language: classes, selection, iteration, arrays, and generic classes. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: MATH 130 or math placement.
Credits 4
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CS 151 - Problem Solving and Programming II
Object-oriented program development and elementary data structures: pointers and dynamic allocation, generic classes and inheritance, recursion, linked lists, stacks, and queues. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites Passing of CS 150 with at least a grade of C and MATH 146 or MATH 153 or MATH 255.Corequisites MATH 146 or MATH 153 or MATH 255
Credits 4
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CS 191 - How Does Software Work?
We all use software everyday. Learn how to write in a programming language and reflect on how computer software is influencing your life
Credits 3
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CS 210 - Internet Security and Ethics
Types of Internet-based attacks, counter-measures, and the ethical issues that arise. Hacking, viruses, worms, spam, identity theft, cryptography, intellectual property, software piracy. (P4)
Credits 3
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CS 250 - Introduction to Computer Systems
The computer architecture and system call interfaces; assembly language programming; implementation of system calls; linking, exceptions, interrupt handling, and input/output.
Prerequisites CS 151 or both 150 and EET 331.
Credits 3
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CS 253 - Software Development
Techniques for design and construction of reliable, maintainable, and useful software systems. Software development methodologies and object-oriented design for medium and large projects.
Prerequisites CS 151
Credits 3
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CS 263 - Software Engineering
Large scale software development methodologies; software development process and life-cycle models; object-oriented analysis and design; verification and validation; planning and estimating software development efforts.
Prerequisites CS 253
Credits 3
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CS 301 - High-Level Languages
ADA, C, PROLOG, LISP, or other high level language(s) approved by the department head.
Credits 3
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CS 321 - Contest Preparation
Review of algorithm design techniques and practice solving programming problems using those techniques.
Prerequisites CS 151
Credits 1, R2
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CS 330 - Applications of Logic and Discrete Structures
Applications of mathematics including logic, proof techniques, graph theory, probability, and automata theory to computer system design and software development.
Prerequisites CS 151 and MATH 153.
Credits 3
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CS 337 - Digital Forensics
How to locate, extract, interpret, and preserve digital evidence on computers and networks including filing systems, memory, malware, and intrusion detection.
Prerequisites CS 150 or permission of the instructor.
Credits 4
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CS 350 - Computer Organization
Introduction to computer arithmetic, processor organization and design, microprogramming and control unit design, memory organization, I/O organization.
Prerequisites CS 151
Credits 3
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