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ABE 350-950
Efficient organization and management of a farming operation. Emphasis on crop and livestock selection, management of farm resources, farm budgets and records analysis, and farm leases. Prerequisite: ABE 204 or one course in economics. Student will incur field trip expenses not to exceed $5.
| Farm Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 350-953
Efficient organization and management of a farming operation. Emphasis on crop and livestock selection, management of farm resources, farm budgets and records analysis, and farm leases. Prerequisite: ABE 204 or one course in economics. Student will incur field trip expenses not to exceed $5.
| Farm Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 359-950
Supervised work experience program in either an agricultural agency of the government or agribusiness. Restricted to junior standing or consent. Mandatory Pass/Fail.
| Internship Program | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 361-950
An overview of marketing practices and strategies employed by agribusiness product and service firms. Market research, market segmentation and product mix development are among the topics reviewed. Students participate in case analysis and marketing plan development projects. Prerequisite: ABE 204 or equivalent.
| Agribusiness Marketing Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 462-952
Advanced treatment of marketing issues from both theoretical and practical decision-making perspectives. Marketing margins, intertemporal, and spatial price relationships are reviewed in detail. Historical and current grain and livestock price series are utilized in decision-making exercises. Prerequisite: ABE 362 or equivalent.
| Advncd Agriculture Marketing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ACCT 220-940
[IAI course: BUS 903] This course covers the basic concepts, principles and techniques used to generate accounting data and financial statements and to interpret and use the financial data to enhance decision making. Restricted to sophomore standing or consent of the school director.
| Accounting I-Financial | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 220-95A
[IAI course: BUS 903] This course covers the basic concepts, principles and techniques used to generate accounting data and financial statements and to interpret and use the financial data to enhance decision making. Restricted to sophomore standing or consent of the school director.
| Accounting I-Financial | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ACCT 230-940
[IAI Course: BUS 904] The use of accounting information for managerial planning, control and decision making through budgeting, cost and variance analyses, and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 220. Restricted to sophomore standing or consent of the school director. Accounting majors and minors must pass ACCT 220 with a grade of C or better.
| Accounting II-Managerial | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 230-95A
[IAI Course: BUS 904] The use of accounting information for managerial planning, control and decision making through budgeting, cost and variance analyses, and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 220. Restricted to sophomore standing or consent of the school director. Accounting majors and minors must pass ACCT 220 with a grade of C or better.
| Accounting II-Managerial | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ACCT 321-940
Current accounting principles and procedures relating to elements of financial reporting. Particular emphasis on current and fixed asset valuation. Prerequisite: MATH 140; ACCT 220 and ACCT 230 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Intermediate Accounting I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 322-940
Continuation of the study of accounting principles and procedures with emphasis on liabilities, corporate capital, and income determination. Preparation and use of special statements; analysis and interpretation of statements. Prerequisite: ACCT 321 with grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Intermediate Accounting II | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 331-940
Interpretation and managerial implications of material, labor, and overhead for job order, process and standard cost systems, cost-volume-profit relationships, direct costing, and budgeting. Accounting for complex process production flows, joint and by-products, spoilage, and scrap. Responsibility accounting and reporting. Prerequisite: ACCT 220 & ACCT 230 with C or better; ACCT/FIN/MGMT 208. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Cost Accounting | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 341-940
Background, principles, and procedures for the determination of taxable income as a basis for federal income tax. Particular attention is given to those aspects, which are at variance with usual accounting treatment in the determination of net income. Includes practice in the methodology of tax solutions. Prerequisite: ACCT 220 and ACCT 230 with grades of C or better. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Introduction to Taxation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 360-940
(Same as MGMT 360) Accounting information systems analysis and design. Focusing on internal controls, data modeling, databases, documentation tools and information retrieval to improve business decisions. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors, sophomore standing, or consent of the school.
| Acct Systems Operations | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 397Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ACCT 431-940
Managerial decision making; profit planning and control through relevant costing, return on investment and transfer pricing, determination of cost behavior patterns, analysis of variances, capital budgeting, inventory models, probabilities, statistical methods, and operations research. Prerequisite: ACCT 331 with grade of C or better. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Advanced Cost Accounting | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 441-940
Study of income tax problems which arise from sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, estate, and trust. Student does research in source materials in arriving at solutions of complicated problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 341 with grade of C or better. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors; junior standing or higher.
| Advanced Tax | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 460-940
Provides an overview of processes for planning and executing a risk-based audit; explains the procedures auditors use to evaluate internal controls; describes the tests auditors conduct to substantiate financial statement accounts. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in ACCT 322. Restrictions: Accounting majors, minors, junior standing.
| Auditing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 497Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ACCT 497Z-95B | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ACCT 501-945
Current accounting objectives, principles, theory, and practice in the preparation, interpretation, and analysis of financial statements for business entities. Will cover principles and theories of accounting, financial statement preparation and specific requirements related to accounting for all categories of assets. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 321 and ACCT 501.
| Financial Reporting I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 502-945
Continuation of the study of accounting principles and procedures with emphasis on liabilities, corporate capital, and income determination. Preparation and use of special statements; analysis and interpretation of statements. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 322 and ACCT 502. Prerequisite: ACCT 501 with a C or better.
| Financial Reporting II | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 505-945
Managerial decision making; profit planning and control through relevant costing, return on investment and transfer pricing, determination of cost behavior patterns, analysis of variances, capital budgeting, inventory models, probabilities, statistical methods, and operations research. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 431 and ACCT 505. Prerequisite: ACCT 504 with a grade of C or better.
| Advanced Cost Management | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 506-945
Background, principles, and procedures for the determination of taxable income as a basis for federal income tax. Particular attention is given to those aspects, which are at variance with usual accounting treatment in the determination of net income. Includes practice in the methodology of tax solutions. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 341 and ACCT 506.
| Taxation I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 507-945
Study of income tax problems which arise from sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, estate, and trust. Student does research in source materials in arriving at solutions of complicated problems. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 441 and ACCT 507. Prerequisite: ACCT 506 with a grade of C or better.
| Advanced Tax | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 508-945
Accounting information systems analysis and design. Focusing on internal controls, data modeling, databases, documentation tools and information retrieval to improve business decisions. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 360 and ACCT 508.
| Acctg Information Systems | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 509-945
Provides an overview of processes for planning and executing a risk-based audit; explains the procedures auditors use to evaluate internal controls; describes the tests auditors conduct to substantiate financial statement accounts. A student may not receive credit for both ACCT 460 and ACCT 509. Prerequisite: ACCT 502 with a grade of C or better.
| Assurance Services | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 542-945
Provides the student with a working knowledge of the tax practitioner's methodology applied to the solution of both routine and complex tax problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 441 or ACCT 507 with C or better.
| Tax Research & Procedure | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 543-945
(Same as LAW 514) Provides students with in-depth exposure to federal income taxation of corporations and shareholders. Areas explored are corporate formations, distributions, redemptions, liquidations, corporate income tax, accumulated earnings tax, personal holding company tax, and affiliated corporations. Prerequisite: ACCT 441 or ACCT 507 with C or better.
| Corporate Taxation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 567-945
Fraud examination will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses.
| Fraud Examination | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 568-945
Coverage includes: (1) investigative techniques and forensic accounting processes and tools used in the detection and prevention of fraud against a business entity; (2) definitions and descriptions of various fraudulent schemes; (3) litigation services provided by accountants including expert testimony; (4) methods of calculating losses and damages; and (5) basics of the use of computer aids in forensic investigation.
| Forensic Accounting | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 575-945
Capstone course covering financial accounting and reporting, IFRS, governmental accounting, not-for-profit accounting, auditing and attestation, business law, taxation, and business environment and concepts. Emphasis will be reinforcing the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for problem solving and communication in the accounting profession.
| MAcc Capstone-CPA Review | 1 to 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 595-945
Supervised work experience in professional accounting. Prerequisite: outstanding record in accounting and recommendation of the school committee on internship. Graded S/U only.
| Internship | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AD 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: F2 900] This course teaches students how to analyze the visual world around them. The focus is on contemporary visual culture-from art to advertising, from the moving image to cyberspace. Students will interrogate many varieties of visual forms and consider the different viewing contexts, historical antecedents and cultural differences that condition their experience of the visual world.
| Intro to Visual Culture | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
AD 337-950
How did the things we live with come to look the way they do? What do those things say about us and our cultures? This course traces the history of designed objects from furniture, ceramics, and metalwork to advertisements, automobiles, and iPhones from around the world from the early modern period to the present day.
| Design Hist/Material Culture | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AD 360D-950
A survey of the important images, ideas, people, and processes that constitute the history of still photography. Covers photographic pre-history through modernity. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better. Screening fee: $30.
| History of Photography | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AD 368-950
(University Core Curriculum course) Considers stone sculpture and architecture, fiber arts, ceramics, metal and 2-D arts of Meso-, Central, and South America of the Pre-Columbian era. Considers ancient technologies, hieroglyphic and calendrical systems; and some post contact arts.
| Pre-Columbian Art | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
AFR 473-950
(Same as HIST 473) A comparative study of slavery from antiquity to its abolition in the 19th century with the differing socio-cultural, political and economic contexts; organized chronologically, regionally, and thematically.
| Comparative Slavery | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AGSE 318-950
[IAI Course: AG 913] about the use and role of computers in agriculture. The major thrust includes an understanding and application of micro-computers in agriculture with special emphasis on how to save time, money, and increase efficiency in agriculture. This course includes advanced problem-solving and data management content.
| Computers in Agriculture | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AGSE 414-952
Designed to prepare prospective agriculture instructors for employment after graduation while using agriculture education methodology and instruction techniques related to curriculum preparation, managing supervised agriculture experiences, and advising FFA programs. Emphasis will be placed on summary of experiences, conceptual understanding of FFA award programs, applications, Supervised Agricultural Experience Program, National Chapter Award, and develop teaching philosophy and goals. Prerequisite: AGSE 110 with a grade of C or better.
| Prof & Applied Methods | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AH 105-940
This course is an introduction to the study of medical language with a working knowledge of the most common word roots, prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, use of the medical dictionary and the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), vocabulary building, common abbreviations and charting terms.
| Medical Terminology | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
AH 105-943
This course is an introduction to the study of medical language with a working knowledge of the most common word roots, prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, use of the medical dictionary and the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), vocabulary building, common abbreviations and charting terms.
| Medical Terminology | 2 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ANS 215-950
(Same as HND 215) An up-to-date study of the principles of nutrition including classification of nutrients (physical and chemical properties) and their uses in order to provide the student a working knowledge of nutrition in today's environment.
| Introduction to Nutrition | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
ANS 316-950
This course will describe the basic characteristics of common feeds used in companion animal diets and the principles of utilizing these to meet animal requirements for maintenance and throughout the life-cycle. Prerequisite: ANS 215 or concurrent enrollment.
| Rations Companion Animals | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ANS 365-950
Focus on nutrients requirement and the feeding during the life cycle (maintenance, growth, gestation, lactation, seniors and performance) of cats and dogs. Nutrients digestion and metabolism, energy balance, and food processing, evaluation and labeling will be explored. Maximum enrollment is 15. Prerequisite: ANS 215 or concurrent enrollment.
| Canine & Feline Nutrition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ANTH 104-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S1 900N] This course explores different human life ways around the world, past and present. It investigates the question of what is universal to all humans and the myriad ways they differ, through studying modern people, the remains of past cultures through archaeology, and human origins and physical variation.
| Human Experience-Anthro | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ANTH 202-950
(University Core Curriculum) The United States is a multicultural society in which differences of race, ethnicity, gender, class, region, and religion deeply shape individuals' life chances. This course studies America's diversity of family organization, livelihood and life chances, understanding of illness and health care, religious beliefs and practices, and other topics. It provides tools to understand different cultural codes and forms of power, and to understand key issues that students will face as individuals and citizens in a multicultural world.
| America's Diverse Cultures | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ANTH 240A-950
(University Core Curriculum) An introduction to humans as a biological species. Applies scientific method to exploring data on humans and our closest relatives, to better understand our place in the web of life as a biological organism. Includes genetics (particularly human genetics), evolutionary theory, primate behavior and evolution, human fossil record, and similarities and differences in modern humans, including blood groups, skin color, and disease susceptibility. $10 fee per student.
| Human Biology: Intro Biol Anth | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ANTH 340E-950
(University Core Curriculum) A detailed study of ancient and modern Egypt with emphasis on the evolutionary development of the culture, history, and major (and well-known) archaeological structures (think Pyramids and King Tut!). The interdependence of human culture, biology, and the environment will be discussed with a broad-ranging consideration of how humans make their history; alter their biology and the environment; and are, in turn, shaped by it. No prerequisites. This course meets a UCC Social Science requirement.
| Intro Arch Ancient Egypt | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ANTH 430E-952
Detailed study of the early culture of ancient Egypt with emphasis on the evolutionary cultural development of Egypt. No prerequisites. ANTH 430E cannot be used to meet requirements of both UCC and Grad School.
| Archaeology of Ancient Egypt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 310-950
Explore project scope and delivery methods, compensation, forms, contract types during program phase, pre-design, and pre-construction management. Identify importance of contract delivery, administration, documentation, and control across all project phases from concept through facilities management and de-construction. Project performance, stakeholder decisions, documentation tools, and applications are examined.
| Program Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 314I-950
(University Core Curriculum) A study of the interconnected nature of the arts, history, environmental psychology, and architecture using the built environment as the foundation for the study. Students will learn to critically examine the built environment by learning how architecture expresses human cultures, social structures, economic and political status, and spiritual beliefs.
| Expressions in Architecture | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ARC 411-950
Overview of management issues and scheduling for a project. Explain importance of time and risk management in construction and construction business. Study how fundamentals of scheduling, liability, and value are interrelated and explore impacts on project, scope, and budget. Apply constructability, sustainability, return on investment strategies, quality management terms and definitions throughout project phases. Prerequisite: ARC 210 or ARC 310.
| Time, Value & Risk Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 500-941
The foundational study of research methods and programming that serve architectural studies. This course investigates the co-application of multiple methodologies for the development of research topics and architectural programs. The conclusion of the course is the definition of an individual thesis project to be completed in the Graduate Program. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. program.
| Arch Res Methods & Programming | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 500-943
The foundational study of research methods and programming that serve architectural studies. This course investigates the co-application of multiple methodologies for the development of research topics and architectural programs. The conclusion of the course is the definition of an individual thesis project to be completed in the Graduate Program. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. program.
| Arch Res Methods & Programming | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 532-943
Seminar to discuss architecture beyond the tradition of Western civilization. Focus is upon the architecture of Asia, the Middle East and North America. Primitive, pre-industrial vernacular as well as cultural specific high style architecture is included. The course format is: lectures, assigned reading, class discussion and individual research reports.
| Global Traditions | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 550-941
Architectural design studio focused upon regional architecture and planning. The studio addresses regional architectural issues building upon the local culture and design traditions. Restricted to enrollment in the M.Arch. program. Studio fee: $72.
| Regional Arch Studio | 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 550-943
Architectural design studio focused upon regional architecture and planning. The studio addresses regional architectural issues building upon the local culture and design traditions. Restricted to enrollment in the M.Arch. program. Studio fee: $72.
| Regional Arch Studio | 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 552-941
Initial development of individual design thesis project in a studio setting. The studio will consist of design project or an individual student thesis project as developed in ARC 500-3. Approval of thesis project by graduate faculty is required. Prerequisite: ARC 500 and 551. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program. Studio fee: $72.
| Grad Arch Des Thesis I | 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 554-941
A continuation of ARC 552 in the conclusion, presentation and final approval of the individual design/thesis project in a studio setting. This course is taken by students who wish to graduate through the school. Prerequisite: ARC 552. Studio fee: $72.
| Grad Arch Des/Thesis II | 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 554-943
A continuation of ARC 552 in the conclusion, presentation and final approval of the individual design/thesis project in a studio setting. This course is taken by students who wish to graduate through the school. Prerequisite: ARC 552. Studio fee: $72.
| Grad Arch Des/Thesis II | 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 591-941
Introduction to the organization, management, and practice of architecture as a business and profession. Emphasis is placed on the range of services provided, professional ethics, business management, marketing, contracts and negotiations, design cost analysis/controls, and other aspects of professional practice. Students who have completed ID 471 are ineligible to enroll. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program.
| Professional Practice I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 591-943
Introduction to the organization, management, and practice of architecture as a business and profession. Emphasis is placed on the range of services provided, professional ethics, business management, marketing, contracts and negotiations, design cost analysis/controls, and other aspects of professional practice. Students who have completed ID 471 are ineligible to enroll. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program.
| Professional Practice I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ASL 120A-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed for students who have had limited or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on developing visual readiness skills and developing both expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL for academic and social environments. The course includes an introduction to conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical principles and sign order rules (syntax). Information about the deaf community and deaf culture will also be introduced. Must be taken in A,B sequence.
| Beginning Sign Language | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ASL 220A-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed for students who have taken ASL 120A,B or had some prior training in American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on continuing to develop both expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL for academic and social environments. The course includes conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical principles, and sign order rules (syntax). Information about deafness, deaf history and deaf language/performing arts will be covered as well as unique aspects of the American deaf community and deaf culture. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 120B or one year of proficiency credit.
| Intermediate ASL | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ASL 375-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as LING 375) This course explores the history of sign language in the Western world, and the marginalization of the American Deaf community. Emphasis is placed upon the presences of sign language in Deaf education, and the socio-linguistic culture of Deaf communities. No prior knowledge of sign language required.
| History of Sign Language | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
AUT 310-950
This course engages students in the study of technical communications and documentation skills used by managers and technical experts in the automotive industry. Foundations of technical communication and documentation are followed by the application of automotive industry specific examples. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, documentation and communication in the appropriate industry context. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and CMST 101, or consent of department. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Auto Tech Communications | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 310-95Z
This course engages students in the study of technical communications and documentation skills used by managers and technical experts in the automotive industry. Foundations of technical communication and documentation are followed by the application of automotive industry specific examples. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, documentation and communication in the appropriate industry context. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and CMST 101, or consent of department. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Auto Tech Communications | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 335-95Z
Course introduces data management, information presentation, and software applications relevant to the automotive industry through project-based learning exercises. Lab fee: $15. Prerequisite: None.
| Automotive Data Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 350-950
Course provides insight into automotive dealership parts management with emphasis on application to daily work. Studies will focus on interpretations stocking benchmarks and on business management techniques essential to successful dealership parts operations. Prerequisite: none. Restricted to Automotive Technology students or departmental approval required.
| Parts Center Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 420-95Y
This course provides the student an opportunity to investigate contemporary issues within the automotive, truck, equipment, and related industries. The student will engage in an industry related project to support their learning objectives and program goals. The student will work with an assigned instructor to identify outcomes and assessment of the project. Projects will include a written assignment. Credit hours based upon the scope of the project are determined prior to registration. Students can take a maximum of 15 hours toward the degree. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Automotive Industry Project | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 420-95Z
This course provides the student an opportunity to investigate contemporary issues within the automotive, truck, equipment, and related industries. The student will engage in an industry related project to support their learning objectives and program goals. The student will work with an assigned instructor to identify outcomes and assessment of the project. Projects will include a written assignment. Credit hours based upon the scope of the project are determined prior to registration. Students can take a maximum of 15 hours toward the degree. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Automotive Industry Project | 1 to 6 credits | August 12, 2023 | 18 weeks | |
AUT 430-95Z
Provides opportunities for students to conduct research in such areas as: green vehicle technology, emissions and clean air testing; diagnostic software debugging; diagnostic methods; development of training information; alternative fuel systems; business operations; management/marketing practices; and production systems. Independent study. Student can take a maximum of 15 hours toward degree. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Automotive Investigations | 1 to 6 credits | August 12, 2023 | 18 weeks | |
AUT 435-950
This course will provide insight into the applied analysis and management of automotive retail dealership financial operations. Studies will focus on fixed and variable operations with emphasis on manufacturer/dealer performance expectations, and management techniques essential to successful operations. Not for graduate credit. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Auto Financial Mgt & Operation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 475-95X
Investigation of contemporary issues within the automotive, ground transportation and power generation fields. Example subjects include emission laws and regulations; passenger and pedestrian safety; inspection, maintenance, diagnostic, and servicing procedures; consumer protection legislation; diagnostic systems; waste material regulations; industry wholesale and retail business operations and procedures. Independent study. Student can take a maximum of 15 hours toward degree. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Special Projects in Auto | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 475-95Z
Investigation of contemporary issues within the automotive, ground transportation and power generation fields. Example subjects include emission laws and regulations; passenger and pedestrian safety; inspection, maintenance, diagnostic, and servicing procedures; consumer protection legislation; diagnostic systems; waste material regulations; industry wholesale and retail business operations and procedures. Independent study. Student can take a maximum of 15 hours toward degree. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Special Projects in Auto | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 485-950
This course investigates the various federal and state laws and regulations impacting the operations of the automotive wholesale and retail business. There will be specific concentration on the warranty policies of automotive manufacturers, warranty decisions, law covering warranties, and the legal aspects of product campaigns. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the warranty and goodwill process to increase customer satisfaction. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to major. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Warranty Admin & Cust Relation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVM 300-940
An introduction to library resources, electronic media resources and formal academic writing styles common to aviation management research. Introduction to basic theories, concepts and practices pertinent to aviation management. May be independent study. Restricted to AVM major.
| Aviation Mgmt Research | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 349-940
The use of written and electronic media resources relevant to aviation management and the development of an aviation management research bibliography. The use of bibliographic resources to produce written comparative or persuasive research reports. May be independent study. Prerequisite: AVM 300. Restricted to AVM major.
| Readings in Aviation Mgmt | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 372-940
A study of the operation and management of airports to include the aspects of financial management, airfield, terminal, landside, and security operations within the context of the regulatory, economic, and community environments that impact airports.
| Airport Management | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 401-940
The identification and study of current economic, regulatory or operational issues impacting the aviation industry. The use of both written and oral reports to present a critical analysis of selected topics. May be independent study. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: AVM 349. Restricted to AVM major.
| Issues in Aviation Industry | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 410-940
The course will emphasize basic law as it relates to contracts, personnel, liabilities, and legal authority of governmental units and agencies as it relates to the aviation industry.
| Legal Aspects of Aviation | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 420-940
This course will survey the various aspects of aviation flight and ground safety management. Weather, air traffic control, mechanical and human factors in aviation safety management will be reviewed. Case studies of individual aviation accidents and incidents will be analyzed.
| Aviation Safety Management | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 450-940
The identification and study of problems related to management within the aviation industry. The application of aviation management theories, concepts and practices to the identified management problems. The use of written and electronic media research resources to produce a written problem solving report. May be independent study. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: AVM 401. Restricted to AVM major.
| Mngmt Problems in Aviation | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
AVM 540-941
An examination of individual, group and organizational issues affecting behavior and management of organizations, including aviation organizations. Topics include individual differences, organizational culture, organizational structure, leadership, general management, ethical decision making, and change management.
| Org Theory and Leadership | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVM 550-941
This course is an introduction to quantitative analysis used in aviation. Students will gain skills necessary to employ the techniques of data analysis and reporting through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include: discrete and continuous probability distributions; construction and interpretation of confidence intervals; applications of mathematical models; hypothesis testing and linear regression. Students will demonstrate their understanding and application of various computer applications currently used in aerospace support and will employ these tools to organize, analyze and report data.
| Statistical Concepts | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVM 552-941
(Same as PADM 552) This course will address the role and function of the airport administrator, especially related to the tasks of developing, operating and maintaining various airport services to meet the needs of key airport users. This course will study key airport administration cases at primary, commercial service, reliever and general aviation airports. Meeting key airport regulations concerning operations and security will be a focus of the course. Restricted to enrollment in MPAA graduate program or consent of instructor.
| Adv Airport Administration | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVM 580-941
The selection and investigation of a research topic in a student's area of interest that culminates in a paper satisfying the research requirement for a Master of Science in Aviation Management. This paper should showcase the application of a student's skill and knowledge gained from the program's courses to a current issue in the aviation industry. Research papers should include all appropriate quantitative or qualitative components including the analysis of any data found or generated. Research topics should be approved by the course instructor and by the University's Human Subjects Committee prior to beginning any research activities. Prerequisite: AVM 550 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment.
| Capstone | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 338-980
Students will gain a base knowledge of electron theory, electricity generation, AC and DC circuitries, controls and solid-state devices and battery theory. They will be able to solve problems associated with electrical measurement (AC and DC), interpret circuit schematic drawings, service batteries and perform basic electrical system troubleshooting. Lab fee: $25.
| UAS Basic Electricity | 5 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 380-940
This course is a study of the logistics of efficiently scheduling, producing, transporting, storing, and supplying components and hardware in the context of the aerospace industry. Students will learn to improve efficiencies in supply chain logistics as correlated with advancements in management information system technology in order to facilitate the delivery of the desired goods and services to the correct location at the proper time.
| Aerospc Supply Chain Logistics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 440-980
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Topics that will be discussed include the history of UAS, regulations, specific implications related to industry and society, employment opportunities, ethics, and the necessary basic components required to operate a UAS. In addition, the student will be provided opportunities for hands-on experience with UAS principles of flight and operation principles via simulation and other activities.
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 475-940
This course introduces current and future aerospace manufacturing and maintenance professionals to lean manufacturing and maintenance principles and management strategies. Course emphasis is placed on the practical application of lean practices in real-world aerospace manufacturing and maintenance production facilities. Focus includes the history of lean, a detailed study of the Toyota Production System, defining and eliminating production waste, continuous production improvement strategies, just in time production control, 5S workplace organization and an introduction to Six Sigma quality control principles.
| Aero Lean Mfg and Maint | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BA 505-841
This course will focus on important issues facing brand managers who are managing existing brands. The focus will be at the level of the brand and the discussions will pertain to issues involved in the development and implementation of brand strategies. The course will provide students with a conceptual framework to examine brand equity and use it as the basis for managing categories of brands, brand extensions, and dealing with the threats of generic brands. There will be an emphasis on bringing together the different elements of a brand strategy. Prerequisite: BA 550. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Brand Management | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 505-941
This course will focus on important issues facing brand managers who are managing existing brands. The focus will be at the level of the brand and the discussions will pertain to issues involved in the development and implementation of brand strategies. The course will provide students with a conceptual framework to examine brand equity and use it as the basis for managing categories of brands, brand extensions, and dealing with the threats of generic brands. There will be an emphasis on bringing together the different elements of a brand strategy. Prerequisite: BA 550. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Brand Management | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 507-841
This course is designed to provide masters students with a forum to further explore topics on critical issues for business leaders. The two major themes for the course are to enhance the ability to think clearly and decisively, and to build leadership and team performance. The process shall involve reading provocative articles and engaging in experiential exercises the culmination of which provides for a practical portfolio. Restricted to enrollment in an Online MBA program or consent of department.
| Critical Issues Business | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BA 509-841
This course focuses on leadership processes. In particular, this course will emphasize self-development and the skills necessary to lead. This course will also build upon the conceptual foundations provided from leadership topics covered in previous courses, structuring opportunities for finding practical application of theoretical concepts. Restricted to enrollment in an Online MBA program or consent of department.
| Leadership Development | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BA 522-841
The study of the development of competitive strategy for the operations and supply chain function, frameworks and tools used to implement operations and supply chain strategy, and how the operations and supply chain function contributes to an organization's competitive capabilities in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: Business Analytics I Foundation Area or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in the College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Ops & Supply Chain Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
BA 522-941
The study of the development of competitive strategy for the operations and supply chain function, frameworks and tools used to implement operations and supply chain strategy, and how the operations and supply chain function contributes to an organization's competitive capabilities in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: Business Analytics I Foundation Area or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in the College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Ops & Supply Chain Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
BA 524-941
This course provides an introduction of data science and analytics from a real-world perspective through interviews with technical staff, managers, and executives. In addition, the course teaches the statistical foundations needed for data science and analytics. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of the department.
| Analytics for Managers | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BA 525-841
Provides a broad overview of basic concepts, principles, and recent innovations in Data Science. Data Science is the study of the extraction of knowledge from data. Data Science includes good domain knowledge, data modeling, database, statistics, and AI to produce effective solutions, predictions, and insights. This course will give a practical introduction to business analytics using databases, data warehouses, structured, and unstructured data from a cross-section of industries. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of the department.
| Data Science for Managers | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
BA 525-941
Provides a broad overview of basic concepts, principles, and recent innovations in Data Science. Data Science is the study of the extraction of knowledge from data. Data Science includes good domain knowledge, data modeling, database, statistics, and AI to produce effective solutions, predictions, and insights. This course will give a practical introduction to business analytics using databases, data warehouses, structured, and unstructured data from a cross-section of industries. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of the department.
| Data Science for Managers | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
BA 526-841
The goal of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is to have a machine that can perform the cognitive functions of the human mind such as learning and thinking. This course is an introduction to artificial intelligence and how it can be combined with data analytics to create a powerful tool for better decision making. Prerequisite: BA 525 or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Analytics & AI for Managers | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 526-941
The goal of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is to have a machine that can perform the cognitive functions of the human mind such as learning and thinking. This course is an introduction to artificial intelligence and how it can be combined with data analytics to create a powerful tool for better decision making. Prerequisite: BA 525 or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Analytics & AI for Managers | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 529B-941
Use of analytics and finance concepts and techniques. How structured and unstructured financial data are obtained, validated, processed, and used in making descriptive and predictive models. The use of financial analytics for better data-based financial decision making. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Financial Analytics | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 529D-941
Use of analytics and management concepts and techniques. How structured and unstructured management data are obtained, validated, processes, and used in making descriptive and predictive models. The use of management analytics for better data-based managerial decision making. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Management Analytics | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 530-841
Provide a broad overview of basic concepts, principles, and recent innovations in financial management. Topics covered will include risk and return, valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital, dividend policy, financial planning, international financial management and corporate restructuring. Prerequisite: Accounting, Finance, and Economics Foundation Area or equivalent. Not available for students who have credit for FIN 361 or were undergraduate finance majors. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of the department.
| Financial Management | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 530-941
Provide a broad overview of basic concepts, principles, and recent innovations in financial management. Topics covered will include risk and return, valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital, dividend policy, financial planning, international financial management and corporate restructuring. Prerequisite: Accounting, Finance, and Economics Foundation Area or equivalent. Not available for students who have credit for FIN 361 or were undergraduate finance majors. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of the department.
| Financial Management | 3 credits | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
BA 560-841
A survey of information system design, analysis and operations. Topics include systems concepts, systems analysis and design, database management, software and hardware concepts, decision support systems, expert systems, distributed processing and telecommunications and information systems planning. Applications of information technology will be emphasized. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Mgmt of Information Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
BA 560-941
A survey of information system design, analysis and operations. Topics include systems concepts, systems analysis and design, database management, software and hardware concepts, decision support systems, expert systems, distributed processing and telecommunications and information systems planning. Applications of information technology will be emphasized. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Mgmt of Information Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
BA 591-841
Directed independent study in selected areas of business administration. May be repeated as topics vary. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program. Departmental approval required.
| Independent Study | 1 to 15 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BA 591-842
Directed independent study in selected areas of business administration. May be repeated as topics vary. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program. Departmental approval required.
| Independent Study | 1 to 15 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BA 591-843
Directed independent study in selected areas of business administration. May be repeated as topics vary. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program. Departmental approval required.
| Independent Study | 1 to 15 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 312-950
This course will provide students with an introduction to the principles of the science of behavior known as behavior analysis. The philosophical system known as behaviorism that underlies this area of study will be explored, as will the application of behavioral principles to a number of areas of social life.
| Applied Behavior Analysis I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 474-941
This course focuses on the application of behavior analysis within organizations. Using the principles of behavioral science, students will learn how to manage employee behavior, develop organizational goals and objectives, track performance of work teams, and provide objective measures of compensation. Topics will include program evaluation, motivation, performance reviews, and emerging trends in organizational design. Prerequisite: BAT 312; BAT 406 with minimum grades of C.
| Performance Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 503-941
Philosophy, terminology, and basic methodology of experimental and applied behavior analysis. Focuses on a variety of operant and respondent conditioning procedures for shaping new behaviors and modifying established behaviors. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Basic Behavior Analysis | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 509A-941
Focuses on behavior analysis research design and methodology. Three semester hours will be granted for each unit. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Single Subj Exp Designs | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 526-941
This course teaches students to identify, employ, and evaluate behavior analytic procedures in applied settings. Additional skills emphasized are those which enable students to communicate effectively with others involved in treatment planning and implementation. Lecture/workshop format.
| Applications | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 535-941
Behavioral targeting, observational recording techniques, and issues of validity and reliability of measurement relevant to rehabilitation will be examined. Prerequisite: previous or concurrent enrollment in either BAT 452 or BAT 503 or consent of instructor.
| Behavioral Observation Methods | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 593-941
Systematic investigation of factors and procedures relevant to behavior analysis. No more than six hours may be counted toward the Master's degree. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Research in BAT | 1 to 18 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 593-944
Systematic investigation of factors and procedures relevant to behavior analysis. No more than six hours may be counted toward the Master's degree. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Research in BAT | 1 to 18 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 595-941
Extended practice in Behavior Analysis settings cooperatively guided and supervised by agency staff and university faculty. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: BAT 594 with a grade of B or better. Special approval needed from the department.
| Internship in BAT | 1 to 9 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 599-941
Prerequisites: BAT 535, BAT 503, BAT 509A, and BAT 594 with grades of B or better. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Thesis | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 599-943
Prerequisites: BAT 535, BAT 503, BAT 509A, and BAT 594 with grades of B or better. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Thesis | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 599-944
Prerequisites: BAT 535, BAT 503, BAT 509A, and BAT 594 with grades of B or better. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Thesis | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BME 338-950
Fundamental biomedical techniques. Topics include: Fundamentals on wet-lab technique; fundamentals on cell culture techniques; microscopy, electrocardiography; electromyography; pulmonary function, blood pressure, bioelectrodes, bio-electric circuit design; bio-amplifiers and filters; ion channel current recording. Restricted to BME majors.
| Biomedical Measurements | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BME 419-952
The course is designed to introduce students with fundamentals of MEMS and its applications. The emphasis will be on physical principle in sensors and corresponding fabrication techniques, with supplemental discussion of the state-of-art applications in industry and research. Students will learn to analyze and design systems by solving regular homework problems and active participation during lectures and in-class examples. Topics: Introduction of MEMS (Chapter 1), fundamentals of microfabrication and nanofabrication, fundamentals of physics in sensors, a case study of electrostatic sensing, microfluidics and biomedical applications, projects. Prerequisites: MATH 251; PHYS 205A, PHYS 205B; BME 336, each with a grade of C or better.
| BioMEMS | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BME 532-951
Diagnostic x-ray projection imaging. Tomographic imaging. Ultrasound imaging and therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Signal and noise characteristics. Image quality evaluation. Three-dimensional image reconstruction algorithms. Students who have taken BME 432 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 305 and ECE 355 with a grade of C- or better, or consent of instructor. Restricted to enrollment in BME program. Project-based fee: $30 to help defray cost of software licenses and equipment.
| Biomedical Imaging | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BUS 101-940
This introductory seminar supports the transition of students as they enter the SIU College of Business and Analytics to help ensure their academic and professional success. It introduces students to the business world and explores the variety of career opportunities available to business graduates; it familiarizes students with the SIU College of Business and Analytics, its programs, its student resources and support services; and it focuses on developing students' professional and career knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to achieving success in today's competitive business environment. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors; or approval of Associate Dean required.
| Open For Business | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BUS 101-943
This introductory seminar supports the transition of students as they enter the SIU College of Business and Analytics to help ensure their academic and professional success. It introduces students to the business world and explores the variety of career opportunities available to business graduates; it familiarizes students with the SIU College of Business and Analytics, its programs, its student resources and support services; and it focuses on developing students' professional and career knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to achieving success in today's competitive business environment. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors; or approval of Associate Dean required.
| Open For Business | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
BUS 202-940
Designed to prepare business students to make a successful transition from the academic community to the business and professional world. Topics include career strategy, proactive job search campaign, and types of challenges in the work world. Features alumni and guest speakers, videos, case studies, discussion seminars. MGMT 202 strongly recommended before taking this course. Restriction: College of Business and Analytics majors, sophomore standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Business Career Transitions | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 461-950
Introduction to the field of substance use and behavioral addictions counseling with an overview of foundation topics underlying professional practice. This course will focus primarily on substance use and behavioral addiction models, medical and psychological consequences, drug classification systems, legislation, and other clinical and public policy issues that may be relevant to the field.
| Intro to SUD | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 471-950
A comprehensive examination of assessment, diagnosis, referral, and treatment processes for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. The course will cover treatment provided in a variety of settings. Students will acquire skills to provide person-centered treatment, recovery and relapse prevention services, using evidence based practices. The ASAM and the DSM V will be featured as treatment tools. Students will utilize case formulations to gain experience in the treatment plan development and implementation process. Ethical practices will be emphasized.
| Treatmt Recovery Relapse Prevn | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 505-951
Professional counseling requires a foundational understanding of the history of the profession, the various counseling specialty areas roles, the ethical standards of practice, use of ethical decision making models, legal, social and political issues and understanding needs of consumers through the lens of diversity and advocacy.
| Identity and Ethics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 544-951
(Same as REHB 530) Principles and procedures for gathering appraisal and assessment information about people. Theoretical basis for describing and comparing individuals as well as assessing developmental stages and types will be covered. Particular emphasis will be the validity and reliability of data collection methods, interpretation of this information to individuals and procedures for selection of instruments.
| Assessment & Testing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 591-951
A total of 6 credits (in a minimum two semesters) of supervised internship at an approved site, for 600 clock hours (including 240 hours direct client service in individual, group, and/or family counseling). Internship provides advanced students opportunity to perform a variety of activities expected of a regular employed professional counselor, under supervision of on-site and faculty supervisors. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: CARE 548B and CARE 548C.
| Internship in Counseling | 1 to 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 101-940
[IAI Course: CRJ 901] A survey of the agencies and processes involved in the administration of criminal justice including underlying ideologies, procedures, fundamental legal concepts, and the roles and functions of police, courts, and correctional services.
| Intro Criminal Justice System | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 280-940
Introduction to field of conservation law enforcement as it relates to natural resource management. Students will learn the history of natural resource laws and the protection and conservation of natural resources such as fish, wildlife, and state parks. The focus of the course is Illinois and Federal law regulating the conservation of natural resources, centering on fish, wildlife, timber, waterways, and state-owned properties.
| Intro to Conservation LE | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 290-940
[IAI Course: CRJ 912] A multidisciplinary study of the etiology and patterning of offender behavior and crime.
| Intro to Criminological Theory | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 306-940
An examination of the police as part of society's official control apparatus. Major topics include historical development of the police, role of the police in the criminal justice system, functions and effectiveness of the police, and the relationship of the police to the communities they serve. Prerequisite: CCJ 101; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Policing in America | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 306-943
An examination of the police as part of society's official control apparatus. Major topics include historical development of the police, role of the police in the criminal justice system, functions and effectiveness of the police, and the relationship of the police to the communities they serve. Prerequisite: CCJ 101; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Policing in America | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 310-940
(Same as PARL 315) An examination of the general principles that apply to all criminal offenses and the specific elements of particular crimes that prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Topics include actus reus, mens rea, concurrence, causation, and harmful result; the defenses of justification and excuse; the doctrines of complicity and inchoate (unfinished) crimes; and the elements of major crimes against persons, property, habitation, public order and morals, and the state.
| Intro to Criminal Law | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 316-940
A basic introduction to the scientific perspective, relationship of research and theory, research design, measurement issues, reporting of research and program evaluation. Emphasis on problems particular to criminological research. Prerequisite: CCJ 101; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Intro to CJ Research | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 325-940
An in-depth study of topics selected from current issues in criminology and criminal justice. Examples include "media and crime," "international comparisons of criminal justice," "qualitative criminology," and "environmental criminology." May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: CCJ 101; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Special Topics in CCJ | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CCJ 325-943
An in-depth study of topics selected from current issues in criminology and criminal justice. Examples include "media and crime," "international comparisons of criminal justice," "qualitative criminology," and "environmental criminology." May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: CCJ 101; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Special Topics in CCJ | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CCJ 410-940
A study of the theories underlying modern police reform, how these theories have altered practice, the challenges of implementing and sustaining police reform, and the outcomes of such efforts. Prerequisites: CCJ 101, CCJ 290, and (CCJ 316 or PSYC 211), or consent of instructor.
| Policing Communities | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 410-943
A study of the theories underlying modern police reform, how these theories have altered practice, the challenges of implementing and sustaining police reform, and the outcomes of such efforts. Prerequisites: CCJ 101, CCJ 290, and (CCJ 316 or PSYC 211), or consent of instructor.
| Policing Communities | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 475-940
Examination of trends and consequences of incarceration. Emphasis on causes of mass incarceration, individual and broad effects of the policies, and differential impact on populations. Prerequisites: CCJ 101, CCJ 290 and (CCJ 316 or PSYC 211).
| Mass Incarceration | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 475-943
Examination of trends and consequences of incarceration. Emphasis on causes of mass incarceration, individual and broad effects of the policies, and differential impact on populations. Prerequisites: CCJ 101, CCJ 290 and (CCJ 316 or PSYC 211).
| Mass Incarceration | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 525B-981
An examination of pedagogical literature and practices to develop teaching and instruction in criminology and criminal justice.
| Teaching in CCJ | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CDS 310-950
(University Core Curriculum) Students will explore different cultures and communication within these cultures. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between cultural differences and communication. Review of communication styles in multicultural populations as well as strategies for use within this diverse group will be provided.
| Cultural Diversity Comm | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
CDS 328-950
Basic information on communication disorders through exploring etiology, diagnostic, and treatment of school age children with common speech, language and hearing disorders. This course will also provide information on collaboration, and integration of speech-language programs into the school curriculum.
| CDS & Classroom Teacher | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CHIN 370-950
(University Core Curriculum) A study of customs, habits, beliefs and traditions operating in China today. Taught in English. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.
| Contemporary China | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
CI 199-950
Use of resources such as the library, electronic databases, and the Internet in order to find, evaluate, and use information effectively, efficiently, and ethically. Students will learn to determine the extent of the information needed, as well as learn to use software tools to manage their research.
| Intro College Research | 1 credits | October 11, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
CI 199-953
Use of resources such as the library, electronic databases, and the Internet in order to find, evaluate, and use information effectively, efficiently, and ethically. Students will learn to determine the extent of the information needed, as well as learn to use software tools to manage their research.
| Intro College Research | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CI 220-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) (Same as MATH 220) Modern approaches to mathematics instruction for the elementary grades. Mathematics content focuses on (1) Algebra: rational and irrational numbers, ordering of numbers, decimal representations, percents, ratio and proportion, perimeter and area concepts, Pythagorean Theorem, concept of square root and nth root, exponent notation; (2) Geometry: triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, angles associated with a polygon, reflectional and rotational symmetry, congruence and similarity, tessellations; (3) Transformations: translations, rotations, reflections; (4) Measurements: perimeter, area, surface area, volume, mass, temperature, and conversion of measurements. Emphasis is placed on mathematical reasoning, multiple representations, making connections, and communication.
| Math Content Elem School II | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
CI 318A-945
This class will prepare students to plan optimal learning environments for preschool children. Emphasis is placed on integrated learning and appropriate instructional methods in language, literacy, social studies, math and science. Students are required to have concurrent enrollment in CI 318B. Prerequisites: C or better in EDUC 214 and CI 217. Consent of the instructor is required for non-early childhood majors and graduate students.
| Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 318B-945
This practicum will prepare students to work in optimal learning environments for preschool children. Participation is one-half day per week for the semester at the SIU Child Development Laboratories. Students are required to have concurrent enrollment in CI 318A. Prerequisites: C or better in EDUC 214 and CI 217. Consent of instructor is required for non-early childhood majors and graduate students.
| Clinical Exp Early Child Curr | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 361-945
This course emphasizes the structure, content, and process of teaching social studies in Prekindergarten through 4th grade classrooms. Teacher candidates develop short-term and long-term instructional plans that integrate content areas, address the needs of diverse learners, engage students in the processes of critical thinking, and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate and analyze, evaluate, and use information sources to support research and learning. Early Childhood majors must take CI 318A,B prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: CI 431.
| SS Teach Methods PreK-4 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CI 361-980
This course emphasizes the structure, content, and process of teaching social studies in Prekindergarten through 4th grade classrooms. Teacher candidates develop short-term and long-term instructional plans that integrate content areas, address the needs of diverse learners, engage students in the processes of critical thinking, and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate and analyze, evaluate, and use information sources to support research and learning. Early Childhood majors must take CI 318A,B prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: CI 431.
| SS Teach Methods PreK-4 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 388-945
(Same as MATH 388) This course is designed for early childhood and elementary school teachers, focusing on Preschool through 4th grade mathematics content and methods. Math content covers the developmental progression of concepts and skills in counting and cardinality, numbers and operations in base-ten system, algebraic thinking, fractional reasoning, measurement and data, and geometry. Methods of math teaching are integrated with the delivery of math content. The course showcases standards-based mathematical practices including problem solving, mathematical modeling, communication and justification, use of tools and technology, assessment and intervention, diverse learner support, building supportive math environments, lesson planning, and making interdisciplinary connections. Prerequisite: CI/MATH 220.
| Int Math Cont & Methods P-4 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 413-945
(Same as CDS 303) The typical language development and communication skills of the young child will be the focus of this course; attention will be given to an integrated, holistic philosophy toward development and learning in young children ages 0-8. Specifically focusing upon social and environmental influences on the development of language and literacy, students will observe, listen, record, and analyze samples of young children's communication. Prerequisite: EDUC 214, PSYC 301 with grades of C or better or graduate standing.
| Lang Devlpmnt Young Child 0-8 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CI 419-945
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully with families and caregivers in individual and community settings. The focus will be on strengthening relationships within and between home, school and community settings. Family engagement in early childhood programs and elementary schools will be stressed. Co-requisite: EDUC 319.
| Child Fam Comm Engagement | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CI 426-950
Content and methods of elementary school science, grades P-4. Emphasis on materials and strategies for effective science education. One or more field trips. Prerequisites: SCI 210A, and SCI 210B. Restricted to students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
| Teach ELEM Science P-4 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 431-945
This course provides teacher candidates with the theoretical knowledge necessary to critically examine various models of literacy instruction. It introduces the reading process, including the relationship between reading, writing, listening, and speaking; the importance of differentiating instruction for all learners; and how to select appropriate literature for use in early childhood, elementary, and middle level classrooms. Co-requisites: EDUC 301 and EDUC 313. Restricted to students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
| Lit Foundations & Instr Models | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CI 431-980
This course provides teacher candidates with the theoretical knowledge necessary to critically examine various models of literacy instruction. It introduces the reading process, including the relationship between reading, writing, listening, and speaking; the importance of differentiating instruction for all learners; and how to select appropriate literature for use in early childhood, elementary, and middle level classrooms. Co-requisites: EDUC 301 and EDUC 313. Restricted to students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
| Lit Foundations & Instr Models | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 432-945
This course explores the variables that affect literacy development at the P-4 level. Teacher candidates will learn to employ all four strands of the English/language arts (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to teach literacy concepts and strategies across the curriculum to accommodate all learners in culturally responsive classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the reading and writing process; the content of literacy instruction; and scientifically based literacy research, methods, and materials used in balanced reading instruction and assessment. Prerequisite: CI 431. Co-requisite: EDUC 302 and EDUC 319.
| Lit Dev & Assess PreK-4 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 503-951
Deals with the nature, purposes and functions of curriculum planning and development; curriculum design and organization; curriculum implementation and maintenance; and curriculum evaluation as each component relates to the total curriculum.
| Intro to the Curriculum | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CI 504-951
Gives graduate students an opportunity to investigate, discuss and apply systematic approaches to instruction. Special emphasis is given to that element of the instructional system, that allows for the integration of instructional media into the process.
| System Approach to Instruction | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CLAS 271-950
(University Core Curriculum) An introduction to the life and culture of ancient Rome. Rome's function in assimilating, transforming, and passing on the Greek literary and intellectual achievement. Rome's own contributions in the political, social, and cultural spheres. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.
| Roman Civilization | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
CMST 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world.
| Intro:Oral Communication | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-953
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world.
| Intro:Oral Communication | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-954
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world.
| Intro:Oral Communication | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-955
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world.
| Intro:Oral Communication | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-956
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world.
| Intro:Oral Communication | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-957
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world.
| Intro:Oral Communication | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
CMST 280-950
A competency-based learning course focused on essential communication skills needed to succeed in business and professional settings, including the workplace. Topics include interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence, business writing style, advanced public speaking and presentation techniques, and (pre-) employment processes and documents. Prerequisite: CMST 101 or concurrent enrollment. Course materials fee: $35.
| Business & Professional Comm | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 280-953
A competency-based learning course focused on essential communication skills needed to succeed in business and professional settings, including the workplace. Topics include interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence, business writing style, advanced public speaking and presentation techniques, and (pre-) employment processes and documents. Prerequisite: CMST 101 or concurrent enrollment. Course materials fee: $35.
| Business & Professional Comm | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 281-950
[IAI Course: MC 913] Introduction to public relations theories, philosophies and principles for agency, business, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Historical perspectives, current and future trends, professional associations and career opportunities explored.
| Intro to Public Relations | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 380-950
Introduction to basic concepts, theories, and practices relevant to the understanding of communication in leadership positions and organizational contexts. Provides a communicatively based definition of leadership and formal organization and explores historical and contemporary theories pertaining to individual-organizational relationships.
| Intro Leadership & Org Comm | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 380-953
Introduction to basic concepts, theories, and practices relevant to the understanding of communication in leadership positions and organizational contexts. Provides a communicatively based definition of leadership and formal organization and explores historical and contemporary theories pertaining to individual-organizational relationships.
| Intro Leadership & Org Comm | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 381-95A
Application of public relations theory and principles through training and practice in the development of public relations writing and production skills including message construction and delivery, verbal, nonverbal, and visual production work and special events components. Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement for communication studies majors. Prerequisite: CMST 281 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
| Public Relations in Practice | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 383-950
Planning, conducting, and analyzing interviews with emphasis on roles of interviewer and respondent in professional and organizational communication settings. Study of factors affecting accuracy, openness, and goal attainment in use of interview methods for evaluation and research. Individual and small group projects with selected aspects of interviewing.
| Interviewing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 397Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 482-952
Explores the role of public relations within sports and recreation organizations and the relationship between these industries and the media. Students will plan and conduct a fund-raising event, may attend athletic competitions, and learn about careers in the sports and recreation fields.
| PR in Sports/Recreation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 485-952
Study of ethical communication practices within the framework of the public relations profession. Course teaches the Public Relations Society of America Code of Ethics, and also prepares students to construct their own ethical guidelines for communicating professionally. Individual projects and group case studies are used to familiarize students with many of the ethical dilemmas faced by public relations professionals. Prerequisite: CMST 281 with a grade of C- or better or graduate standing.
| Public Relations Ethics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 493-982
An exploration of selected current topics in communication arts and studies. Topics vary and are announced in advance; both students and faculty suggest ideas. Students may repeat enrollment in the course, as the topic varies.
| Special Topics in Communicatn | 3 to 9 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 497Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
CS 220-980
[IAI Course: CS 912] Advanced programming, data structures and algorithm design. Topics included advanced language features, data abstraction and object-oriented programming, recursion, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs, sorting and searching. The course meets for three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CS 202 and CS 215 each with a grade of C or better. Course fee: $60.
| Programming w/Data Structures | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 220-983
[IAI Course: CS 912] Advanced programming, data structures and algorithm design. Topics included advanced language features, data abstraction and object-oriented programming, recursion, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs, sorting and searching. The course meets for three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CS 202 and CS 215 each with a grade of C or better. Course fee: $60.
| Programming w/Data Structures | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 221-980
As a preparation course for students to prepare for higher level core curricula, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to a broad range of fundamental computer system concepts and principles. Coverage includes operating system concepts; fundamentals of network, internet, and world-wide-web; C programming; core Linux/Unix systems concepts and tools; and a little taste of Android App development. Prerequisite: CS 202 with a grade of C or better. CS fee: $100.
| Internet & Mobile Computing | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 304-950
Advanced features of object-oriented programming are covered in depth. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, the following: polymorphism, inheritance, overloading, generic programming, exception handling, file I/O, GUI development. A group project is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: CS 220 with a grade of C or better.
| Advnc Object-Oriented Progrmng | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 311-950
Introduction to the theory and implementation of programming languages including finite automata, regular grammars, lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation, semantic analysis, binding variables, data types, static and dynamic scope, subprograms, abstraction, and concurrency. Study of object-oriented, functional, and logic programming languages. Lab work is essential. Prerequisite: CS 220 with a grade of C or better.
| Theory Programming Languages | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 491-950
Selected advanced topics from the various fields of computer science.
| Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 491-980
Selected advanced topics from the various fields of computer science.
| Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
CS 591-951
Selected advanced topics from the various fields of computer science. Repeatable on different topics toward degree credit.
| Special Topics | 1 to 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
DH 345-940
(Same as RAD 345) This course focuses on the unique management issues involved in dental hygiene and dental offices. These problems include federal and state laws unique to dentistry and dental hygiene, and medical-legal issues of patient care. Best practices of practice management will be explored as applied to settings such as corporate dentistry, federally qualified health centers, government agencies, and privately owned dental practices. 16 weeks.
| Intro to DH Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DH 365-940
(Same as RAD 355) This course is designed to introduce the prospective dental hygiene educator to philosophies and strategies required to successfully instruct students in dental hygiene. Emphasis is on instruction and evaluation of didactic and clinical skills. Focus includes curriculum planning, curriculum development, curriculum implementation, curriculum evaluation, establishing and evaluating goals and objectives, and designing and delivering instruction for teaching psychomotor skills.
| Teaching Strategies DH | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 520-941
This course provides students with foundational studies in finance, resource allocation, and administration. The course concentrates on fostering skills in practical approaches to improving healthcare within an ethical framework and management style. Topics will include identifying and reviewing existing literature; critically examining existing programs, policies, and structures; and addressing the needs of patients, staff, board members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
| Healthcare Administration | 3 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 520-943
This course provides students with foundational studies in finance, resource allocation, and administration. The course concentrates on fostering skills in practical approaches to improving healthcare within an ethical framework and management style. Topics will include identifying and reviewing existing literature; critically examining existing programs, policies, and structures; and addressing the needs of patients, staff, board members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
| Healthcare Administration | 3 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 520-944
This course provides students with foundational studies in finance, resource allocation, and administration. The course concentrates on fostering skills in practical approaches to improving healthcare within an ethical framework and management style. Topics will include identifying and reviewing existing literature; critically examining existing programs, policies, and structures; and addressing the needs of patients, staff, board members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
| Healthcare Administration | 3 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 520-945
This course provides students with foundational studies in finance, resource allocation, and administration. The course concentrates on fostering skills in practical approaches to improving healthcare within an ethical framework and management style. Topics will include identifying and reviewing existing literature; critically examining existing programs, policies, and structures; and addressing the needs of patients, staff, board members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
| Healthcare Administration | 3 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 530-941
This course provides students with an introduction to the study of legal and policy issues in healthcare. This course concentrates on the role of the PA within healthcare in the United States. Topics may include foundational and complex legal issues, leadership roles, and professional relationships in the healthcare system, access issues, quality of healthcare, and patient protections.
| Healthcare Law | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 530-943
This course provides students with an introduction to the study of legal and policy issues in healthcare. This course concentrates on the role of the PA within healthcare in the United States. Topics may include foundational and complex legal issues, leadership roles, and professional relationships in the healthcare system, access issues, quality of healthcare, and patient protections.
| Healthcare Law | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 530-944
This course provides students with an introduction to the study of legal and policy issues in healthcare. This course concentrates on the role of the PA within healthcare in the United States. Topics may include foundational and complex legal issues, leadership roles, and professional relationships in the healthcare system, access issues, quality of healthcare, and patient protections.
| Healthcare Law | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 550-941
This course provides students with an overview of the clinical aspects of disaster medicine. This course concentrates on the role of PAs in disaster medicine and established programs in this discipline. Topics will include health issues, epidemiology, and clinical research within disaster medicine, with emphasis on the leadership roles of PAs.
| Disaster Medicine | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 550-943
This course provides students with an overview of the clinical aspects of disaster medicine. This course concentrates on the role of PAs in disaster medicine and established programs in this discipline. Topics will include health issues, epidemiology, and clinical research within disaster medicine, with emphasis on the leadership roles of PAs.
| Disaster Medicine | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 550-944
This course provides students with an overview of the clinical aspects of disaster medicine. This course concentrates on the role of PAs in disaster medicine and established programs in this discipline. Topics will include health issues, epidemiology, and clinical research within disaster medicine, with emphasis on the leadership roles of PAs.
| Disaster Medicine | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 550-945
This course provides students with an overview of the clinical aspects of disaster medicine. This course concentrates on the role of PAs in disaster medicine and established programs in this discipline. Topics will include health issues, epidemiology, and clinical research within disaster medicine, with emphasis on the leadership roles of PAs.
| Disaster Medicine | 3 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 561-941
In this course, students are introduced to the framework of the scholarly project. This course concentrates on evidence-based research as it applies to the scholarly project. Topics include project development, the proposal process, revisions, and submission of their scholarly project proposal. Students will work closely with their faculty advisor as they progress through this process. Approval of the project is accomplished prior to completion of this course. Emphasis of the scholarly project is on clinical practice, the PA profession, or PA education. Prerequisite: DMSC 560 with a grade of C or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 560.
| Scholarly Project I | 1 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 561-943
In this course, students are introduced to the framework of the scholarly project. This course concentrates on evidence-based research as it applies to the scholarly project. Topics include project development, the proposal process, revisions, and submission of their scholarly project proposal. Students will work closely with their faculty advisor as they progress through this process. Approval of the project is accomplished prior to completion of this course. Emphasis of the scholarly project is on clinical practice, the PA profession, or PA education. Prerequisite: DMSC 560 with a grade of C or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 560.
| Scholarly Project I | 1 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 562-941
In this course, students delve into the process of inquiry and literature review. This course concentrates on the application of concepts and methods from previous courses. Topics include synthesis of research, application of knowledge, and writing for future publication or presentation at professional conferences as the student develops and works on their scholarly project. Prerequisite: DMSC 561 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 561.
| Scholarly Project II | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 562-943
In this course, students delve into the process of inquiry and literature review. This course concentrates on the application of concepts and methods from previous courses. Topics include synthesis of research, application of knowledge, and writing for future publication or presentation at professional conferences as the student develops and works on their scholarly project. Prerequisite: DMSC 561 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 561.
| Scholarly Project II | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 562-944
In this course, students delve into the process of inquiry and literature review. This course concentrates on the application of concepts and methods from previous courses. Topics include synthesis of research, application of knowledge, and writing for future publication or presentation at professional conferences as the student develops and works on their scholarly project. Prerequisite: DMSC 561 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 561.
| Scholarly Project II | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 562-945
In this course, students delve into the process of inquiry and literature review. This course concentrates on the application of concepts and methods from previous courses. Topics include synthesis of research, application of knowledge, and writing for future publication or presentation at professional conferences as the student develops and works on their scholarly project. Prerequisite: DMSC 561 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 561.
| Scholarly Project II | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 563-941
In this course, students focus on the final preparation and submission of the scholarly project. This course concentrates on finalizing the project for submission to the DMSc program. Topics include the requirements in content, research, format, and relevancy of the scholarly project, as well as preparing the project for submission for publication in a professional journal or presentation at a professional conference. Final project grades are assigned by the student's faculty advisor. Prerequisite: DMSC 562 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 562.
| Scholarly Project III | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 563-943
In this course, students focus on the final preparation and submission of the scholarly project. This course concentrates on finalizing the project for submission to the DMSc program. Topics include the requirements in content, research, format, and relevancy of the scholarly project, as well as preparing the project for submission for publication in a professional journal or presentation at a professional conference. Final project grades are assigned by the student's faculty advisor. Prerequisite: DMSC 562 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 562.
| Scholarly Project III | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 563-944
In this course, students focus on the final preparation and submission of the scholarly project. This course concentrates on finalizing the project for submission to the DMSc program. Topics include the requirements in content, research, format, and relevancy of the scholarly project, as well as preparing the project for submission for publication in a professional journal or presentation at a professional conference. Final project grades are assigned by the student's faculty advisor. Prerequisite: DMSC 562 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 562.
| Scholarly Project III | 1 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 571-941
This course will provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. The basic mission of the SIU SOM PA Program is to graduate PA's who will be competent primary care providers, able to serve populations in medically underserved areas. Students in the Clinical Practicum course will be asked to define educational milestones related to patient encounters that involve rural or underserved populations. These clinical objectives will encourage students to gain the unique perspective related to healthcare issues of this patient population. This course will be the first in the series, with the aim to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice.
| Adv Clinical Practicum I | 4 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 571-943
This course will provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. The basic mission of the SIU SOM PA Program is to graduate PA's who will be competent primary care providers, able to serve populations in medically underserved areas. Students in the Clinical Practicum course will be asked to define educational milestones related to patient encounters that involve rural or underserved populations. These clinical objectives will encourage students to gain the unique perspective related to healthcare issues of this patient population. This course will be the first in the series, with the aim to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice.
| Adv Clinical Practicum I | 4 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 572-941
This course will be the second session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 571 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 571.
| Adv Clinical Practicum II | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 572-943
This course will be the second session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 571 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 571.
| Adv Clinical Practicum II | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 572-944
This course will be the second session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 571 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 571.
| Adv Clinical Practicum II | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 573-941
This course will be the third session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 572 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 572.
| Adv Clinical Practicum III | 4 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 574-941
This course will be the fourth session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 573 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 573.
| Adv Clinical Practicum IV | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 574-943
This course will be the fourth session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 573 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 573.
| Adv Clinical Practicum IV | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 574-944
This course will be the fourth session of the Advanced Clinical Practicum and will continue to provide intensive clinical exposure in a chosen clinical specialty to further the student's clinical practice. Students will apply advanced and specialized medical knowledge beyond general practice. Prerequisite: DMSC 573 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 573.
| Adv Clinical Practicum IV | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
DMSC 581-941
Learning Theories and Methodology: This is first in the longitudinal PA Education Practicum, which provides opportunities for development as a faculty member and/or clinical preceptor. Fellows will explore adult learning theories, such as problem-based learning (PBL), social cognitive theory, reflective practice, and transformative learning to improve their institution's student learning outcomes through the practicum experience. Because SIU is a PBL leader in medical education, emphasis will be placed on PBL methodology, facilitator techniques, learner-centered education, and group dynamics. Fellow will also define professional goals and begin obtaining multi-source evaluations of their Practicum work.
| PA Education Practicum I | 4 credits | July 31, 2023 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 582-941
Student Assessment Essentials: This course is the second of the PA Education Practicum and provides exposure in various student assessment techniques to apply in the practicum setting. These include formative and summative evaluations employing multiple modalities, such as standardized patient encounters, multiple choice exams, reflection, lab exams, demonstration, and oral examinations. Fellows will apply concepts from medical and educational literature to improve student assessment at their institution during the practicum experience. Fellows will build on knowledge from the DMS 981 Practicum course and continue multi-source evaluations of their work. Prerequisite: DMSC 581 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 581.
| PA Education Practicum II | 4 credits | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
EA 102-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI course: H2 903N] An introduction to East Asian cultural traditions, literature, philosophy, history, art and social organization of China and Japan. Formerly FL 102. Credit will not be granted for both FL 102 and EA 102.
| East Asian Civilization | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
EAHE 501-981
In this graduate level course, school professionals will be introduced to the role and functions of the school principal as defined in federal, state, and local statutes. It will also address the variations of that role based on school level (Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school). Professionals will be able to define and conceptualize what it means to be an instructional leader and the notion of distributed leadership. Professionals will gain an understanding of the needs of all students (ELL/bilingual; special needs, other). Professionals will understand how literacy and numeracy instruction impacts student learning and how student performance data informs the school vision and plans for school improvement.
| Vision/Planning Sch Improve | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EAHE 502-981
This course provides an introduction to key concepts, issues, and proficiencies relevant to doctoral study. This course concentrates on fostering skills and competencies that help educators develop into practitioner-scholars. Topic areas will include cultivating systemic knowledge and perspectives; identifying and reviewing existing literature; critically examining educational programs, policies, and structures; connecting research and theory to administrative practice; and recognizing and working to address the needs of students, faculty, staff, board members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
| Admin Ldrshp & Practice | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
EAHE 521-981
In this graduate level course, school professionals will learn the role of educational leadership in promoting and supporting educational equity as a critical dimension of democracy, social justice, and related legal aspects. They will consider the moral/ethical, contextual, communal, dialogic, and transformative dimensions of school leadership that support the development of an equitable school environment, with particular emphasis on special programming for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, homeless, gifted, early childhood, English-language learners, and racial/ethnic minority students.
| Leadership for Equity-SP | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EAHE 543-951
An investigation of theory as related to collective bargaining and professional negotiations. Course will emphasize various approaches to collective bargaining and the roles included in those processes. Course will also use cases and simulations to illustrate examples of collective bargaining processes.
| Collective Bargaining | 3 credits | October 10, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
EAHE 548-981
In this graduate level course, school professionals learn to critically read, evaluate and apply educational research so that they can engage their school systems in continuous inquiry to positively affect student achievement. School professionals will develop an action research project proposal designed to appropriately address a building-level issue. Students will learn to lead action research through the development of sound research design.
| Inquiry of Prof Practice | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 222-950
Digital computation to solve basic problems in electrical and computer engineering. Analyzing problems, flowcharting, coding, executing, diagnosing, and verifying solutions. Programming in C++ language. Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 with a grade of C or better. Lab fee: $10 to help defray cost of equipment.
| Intro to Digital Computation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 235-950
Basic concepts: voltage, current, power, energy, Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws. Resistor circuits: Parallel and series resistors, nodal and mesh analysis; independent and dependent sources, Thevenin's theorem, Norton's theorem and superposition. RLC circuits: The voltage and current relationship in capacitors and inductors, natural and forced response of a first order, RL or RC, circuit. General case of RLC circuits. Sinusoidal steady state analysis: phasors and phasor diagrams, impedance, nodal and mesh equations in sinusoidal steady state. Operational Amplifiers and their applications, complex power. Students who have taken ENGR 335 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 250 with a minimum grade of C.
| Electric Circuits I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 355-950
Signal and system classification, operations on signals, time-domain analysis, impulse response and stability, Fourier series and transform, application to communications, Laplace transform, application to linear circuits and systems, frequency response techniques, introduction to Matlab programming. Prerequisite: ECE 235 and MATH 305 (may be taken concurrently) with grades of C or better. Concurrent enrollment allowed in ECE 355L or BME 355L.
| Signals and Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 419-952
Combinatorial aspects of system reliability. Parallel, standby, n-modular redundancy. Common cause failures. Information coding techniques. Reliability optimization and apportionment. Fault-tolerant computer design techniques. Prerequisites: ECE 315 and ECE 327 with grade of C or better.
| Computer Systems Reliability | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 459-952
Introduction to micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), manufacturing techniques, microsensors, microactuators, microelectronics and micro-controllers. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: ECE 315 and ECE 356.
| MEMS and Micro-Engineering | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 589-941
Design of primary and secondary distribution networks. Load characteristics. Voltage regulation. Metering techniques and systems. Protection of distribution systems. Special topics related to power distribution. Students who have taken ECE 489 are ineligible to enroll. Prerequisite: ECE 235.
| Electric Power Distribution | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ECON 113-950
(University Core Curriculum) The purpose of this course is to examine a number of major social issues from an economics perspective. Thus the student will be taught some basic economic concepts (tool kit) which will then be used to analyze a variety of social problems. The emphasis will be on policy. Once the causes of social problems have been analyzed, then specific policies effective in solving or dealing with the social problem will be discussed. Only one of the courses, Economics 113 or Economics 114, can count among those economics courses required for an economics major or minor.
| Econ of Contemp Social Issues | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ECON 240-950
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: S3 902] Study of businesses, consumers, and the government and their effects on prices, output and income distribution. Current economic problems will be used as illustrative examples. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social Science requirement in lieu of Economics 113.
| Intro to Microeconomics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ECON 241-950
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: S3 901] Determination of income, employment, output and price levels in the national economy; government taxation, expenditure, and monetary policies to solve problems such as inflation and unemployment. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social Science requirement in lieu of Economics 113.
| Intro to Macroeconomics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ECON 302I-950
(University Core Curriculum) An investigation into how economic systems coexist with, and determine, or are determined by, the political and social structures in internationally diverse countries. Utilizing both economic concepts and an institutional approach the evolution of systems in nations such as Russia, Japan, the United States, China and others will be explored.
| Hist & Phil-World's Econ Syst | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
EDUC 211-980
(University Core Curriculum course) Education 211 is one of the foundational courses required in the Teacher Education Program (TEP). The course fulfills the minimum state licensure requirement for diversity in education and Standard 1 of the IPTS. The course introduces students to the philosophical and definitional issues related to pluralistic education. Course focus addresses philosophical positions, the design and implementation of effective teaching strategies that reflect ethnic and cultural diversity, and prepares students to function in a multicultural society.
| Diversity in Education | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
EDUC 301-945
Reflective Instructional Practices is the first clinical field experience course in the TEP for all majors seeking licensure and is taken concurrently with EDUC 313. This field experience consists of five sessions of instruction in using technology for student engagement and reflective teaching, in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply knowledge and skills presented in EDUC 313. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 313. Restriction: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
| Reflective Instr Prac | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 303-945
Clinical III, Advanced Instructional Practices, is the third clinical field experience course in the TEP for majors seeking licensure. This course is taken concurrently with methods courses within the candidate's major. This field experience consists of five sessions of practical legal issues for educators in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Prerequisite: EDUC 302 and EDUC 319 with a minimum grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 308.
| Advanced Methods Instr | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 308-953
(Same as SPED 408) For pre-service teachers who serve children and youth with disabilities. The course focuses on essential disability characteristics, data-based decision making, scientifically-based academic and behavioral interventions and strategies to differentiate instruction and accommodate learners with disabilities in general education classrooms. Co-requisite: EDUC 303.
| C & M Teach Exceptional Child | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 313-945
This course prepares teacher candidates to analyze and use student academic and behavioral data to design instruction that meets the diverse needs of students, and leads to ongoing growth and achievement. The candidates will develop an understanding of principles and techniques of evidence-based instructional practices that enable active student engagement and effective management of classrooms and student behavior. Concurrent enrollment with EDUC 301. Restriction: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
| Planning & Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 313-950
This course prepares teacher candidates to analyze and use student academic and behavioral data to design instruction that meets the diverse needs of students, and leads to ongoing growth and achievement. The candidates will develop an understanding of principles and techniques of evidence-based instructional practices that enable active student engagement and effective management of classrooms and student behavior. Concurrent enrollment with EDUC 301. Restriction: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
| Planning & Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 313-983
This course prepares teacher candidates to analyze and use student academic and behavioral data to design instruction that meets the diverse needs of students, and leads to ongoing growth and achievement. The candidates will develop an understanding of principles and techniques of evidence-based instructional practices that enable active student engagement and effective management of classrooms and student behavior. Concurrent enrollment with EDUC 301. Restriction: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
| Planning & Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 319-945
This course introduces first and second language development and acquisition, language variation, cultural diversity, bilingual education, and culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. The course will serve as a foundation for methods courses in the teacher education program where teacher candidates will learn best practices to teach ELLs (English language learners), dialect speakers, and other students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Prerequisite: EDUC 313 and EDUC 301 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 302.
| Language and Learning | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 319-980
This course introduces first and second language development and acquisition, language variation, cultural diversity, bilingual education, and culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. The course will serve as a foundation for methods courses in the teacher education program where teacher candidates will learn best practices to teach ELLs (English language learners), dialect speakers, and other students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Prerequisite: EDUC 313 and EDUC 301 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 302.
| Language and Learning | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 319-983
This course introduces first and second language development and acquisition, language variation, cultural diversity, bilingual education, and culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. The course will serve as a foundation for methods courses in the teacher education program where teacher candidates will learn best practices to teach ELLs (English language learners), dialect speakers, and other students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Prerequisite: EDUC 313 and EDUC 301 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 302.
| Language and Learning | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 150-940
This laboratory course gives students instrumentation and construction skills. It covers CAD/CAM for electronics and instrumentation used to measure circuit values and generate signals. Students learn to identify components, analyze error, use units common to electrical measurement, and learn to design and build circuits. Students demonstrate skills by assembling, testing, and trouble-shooting an electronic kit. Prerequisite: MATH 111 or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Intro to EET | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 238-940
This course studies fundamental digital concepts used in electronic design and application. The course covers traditional design approaches for combinational and sequential circuits. The course introduces contemporary approaches such as hardware design languages. Topics include logic gates, flip-flops, memory circuits, Karnaugh map, and VHDL/Verilog. A laboratory emphasizes design and application. Prerequisite: EET 150 or concurrent enrollment, MATH 111 or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Digital System Fundamentals | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 238-943
This course studies fundamental digital concepts used in electronic design and application. The course covers traditional design approaches for combinational and sequential circuits. The course introduces contemporary approaches such as hardware design languages. Topics include logic gates, flip-flops, memory circuits, Karnaugh map, and VHDL/Verilog. A laboratory emphasizes design and application. Prerequisite: EET 150 or concurrent enrollment, MATH 111 or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Digital System Fundamentals | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 304A-940
DC network mesh and nodal analysis. The course covers Thevenin's theorems, Norton's theorems, superposition, delta-wye resistor transformations, maximum power transfer, phasor transforms and impedance concepts for AC analysis. The course covers frequency response of RC, RL, and RLC, resonant circuits. The course presents Bode plots of simple RC and RL filter circuits. A laboratory teaches safety and instrument usage. Prerequisite: EET 245 or ECE 235 with a C or better.
| AC/DC Circuit Theory | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 332A-940
Course covers theory, application, and operation of DC motors and generators. It emphasizes testing and measurement of machine characteristics, parameters and efficiency and develops circuit models describing machine operation. The course covers analysis of industrial motor protection and control schemes. It introduces the science, application, and economics of DC power using photocells. Laboratory. Prerequisite: EET 304A or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| DC Motors, Gen & Energy Conv | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 403A-940
This course studies fundamental solid-state electronic concepts, the application and design of transistor amplifiers, and operational amplifier circuits. Course topics include the ideal operational amplifier, diodes, rectifiers, analysis and design of bipolar transistor (BJT) amplifiers, and the analysis and design of field effect transistor (FET) amplifiers. A laboratory emphasizes electronics circuit design and analysis. Prerequisite: EET 304B. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Electronic Circuit Analysis | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 437B-940
This course is a study of data and computer networks. Students are introduced to communication protocols, networking technologies and the various computer networks topologies. The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is used as a guide in introducing the purpose and underlying principles of the existing communication protocol standards. The course concludes with an overview of emerging communication standards and technologies. Topics include LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, Routing, and Data Link layer. Associated labs reinforce the concepts introduced and allow students to simulate and build real systems. Lecture + Lab. Prerequisite: EET 437A with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Data & Computer Communication | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 438A-940
The mathematical concepts and tools used to model and design automatic control systems. The mathematical models for electric, hydraulic, mechanical and thermal processes found in industry. The course uses Laplace transforms, transfer functions, block diagrams and signal flow graphs to represent systems, determine system response and design control systems. A laboratory demonstrates applications. Prerequisites: EET 304B with a C or better, or consent of instructor; and EET 332A.
| Automatic Cntrl Systems Tech | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
EET 495B-940
Capstone Design part 2. Demonstrated project management principles. Design options & cost-benefit analysis. Development of the final decision matrix. Team coordination and documentation of team member efforts, design stages, team communication and team decision making processes. Implementation of the design (if the project warrants). Evaluation of final product. Written, oral and poster presentation of final design. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: EET 495A with a grade of C or better. Restricted to senior standing in Electrical Engineering Technology (last semester).
| Elec Eng Tech Senior Design II | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ENGL 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C1 900] Rhetorical foundations for demands of academic and professional writing, including recognition and deployment of strategies and processes for effective written products in various contexts and for various purposes. Class discussion and readings focus on the function and scope of professional literacy. To receive credit in the University Core Curriculum, a student must earn a C or better.
| English Composition I | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 101-953
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C1 900] Rhetorical foundations for demands of academic and professional writing, including recognition and deployment of strategies and processes for effective written products in various contexts and for various purposes. Class discussion and readings focus on the function and scope of professional literacy. To receive credit in the University Core Curriculum, a student must earn a C or better.
| English Composition I | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 102-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C1 901R] The second course in the two-course sequence of composition courses required of all students in the University. Using culturally diverse reading materials, the course focuses on the kinds of writing students will do in the University and in the world outside the University. The emphasis is on helping students understand the purpose of research, develop methods of research (using both primary and secondary sources), and report their findings in the appropriate form. Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. To receive credit in the University Core Curriculum, a student must earn a C or better in English 102.
| English Composition II | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 102-953
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C1 901R] The second course in the two-course sequence of composition courses required of all students in the University. Using culturally diverse reading materials, the course focuses on the kinds of writing students will do in the University and in the world outside the University. The emphasis is on helping students understand the purpose of research, develop methods of research (using both primary and secondary sources), and report their findings in the appropriate form. Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. To receive credit in the University Core Curriculum, a student must earn a C or better in English 102.
| English Composition II | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 119-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course offers an introduction to the art and craft of writing poetry and short fiction. Requirements will include writing exercises, reading and analyzing published poetry and fiction, conferences, and the creation of a portfolio of original poetry and fiction. There may be examinations, journal writing, and/or compilation of an anthology of published or original works.
| Intro to Creative Writing | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 212-950
(Same as HIST 212) (University Core Curriculum) Offers interdisciplinary approach to the study of America and American selfhood, and thus to the central question, "What is an American?". Texts range from novels and films to museums and shopping malls. Issues range from multiculturalism to abstract notions such as citizenship and authenticity. Fulfills central requirement for American Studies Minor.
| American Studies | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 225-950
(University Core Curriculum course) (Same as WGSS 225) [IAI Course: H3 911D] Examines the ways in which women are portrayed in literature, especially in twentieth-century novels, drama, short fiction, and poetry written by women. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or 120. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Multicultural requirement in lieu of English 205.
| Women in Literature | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 290-950
Offers students practice and reflection in analytical, argumentative and expository writing. Emphasis is placed on understanding the writing and analytical processes necessary for effective integration of findings and arguments into reasoned written statements. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 102; or 120; or equivalent.
| Writing Across the Disciplines | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ENGL 291-950
An intermediate course in technical and professional writing for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Intended for students preparing for careers in applied technology, science, agriculture, business, and other fields where practical writing is a part of the daily routine. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 102; or 120; or equivalent.
| Technical Writing & Comm | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ERES 501-951
This course provides an overview of research methods as applied to education. Students will read, discuss, and analyze various research approaches. This course will also examine differences between various approaches to research and how educators in multiple settings and venues use them to address elements of education such as organizational functions, fiscal management, instruction (general and discipline specific), and learning outcomes. (Previously CI 538 and SPED 500).
| Intro Educ Research Methods | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ERES 530-951
The course emphasizes both the evaluation of individual learner performance and program evaluation in the interest of assessing curriculum and instruction effectiveness. This course emphasizes formal and informal means of formative and summative processes utilizing evaluation diagnostics and instrumentation. Content will include qualitative and quantitative data collection strategies, implementing effective evaluations, and complying with accreditation standards and guidelines. (Previously, CI 587, SPED 585, and WED 564).
| Program Development & Eval | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FASH 102-950
Course content will include aesthetic, cultural, historical, psychological and social aspects of the basic elements and principles of clothing design. Restricted to major in Fashion Studies.
| Basic Prin of Clothing Design | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
FASH 491-950
Identification and examination of personnel matters and the job search process in the fashion retail workplace. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: FASH 101. Restricted to junior standing, and major in Fashion Studies.
| Personnel Issues in Fas Retail | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
FIN 280-940
Legal problems arising from situations involving contracts and agency and business organizations. Not pass/fail for College of Business and Analytics majors. Restriction: sophomore standing or higher.
| Business Law I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 320-950
Problems of real estate ownership, management, financing, and development. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors, junior standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Real Estate | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 330-940
Study of issuance, distribution, and purchase of financial claims including the topics of financial management, financial markets, and financial investments. Prerequisites: ACCT 220, ACCT/ECON/FIN/MGMT 208, and MATH 140. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, sophomore standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 330-95A
Study of issuance, distribution, and purchase of financial claims including the topics of financial management, financial markets, and financial investments. Prerequisites: ACCT 220, ACCT/ECON/FIN/MGMT 208, and MATH 140. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, sophomore standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 331-940
Survey of the problems and procedures of investment management; types of investment risks; investment problems of the individual as well as the corporation. Prerequisite: FIN 330 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Investments | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 350-950
Financing problems involved in raising venture capital, debt type funds, expansion funds, and government sponsored funding. Budgeting, working capital management, and fixed asset planning are covered. Prerequisites: ACCT 220, ACCT 230 and ECON 240. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors, junior standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Small Business Financing | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
FOR 280-950
Introduction to field of conservation law enforcement as it relates to natural resource management. Students will learn the history of natural resource laws and the protection and conservation of natural resources such as fish, wildlife, and state parks. The focus of the course is Illinois and Federal law regulating the conservation of natural resources, centering on fish, wildlife, timber, waterways, and state-owned properties.
| Intro to Conservation LE | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
GEOG 104-950
(University Core Curriculum) A scientific introduction to the physical processes responsible for weather and climate and the application of fundamental scientific skills to address aspects of weather and climate that are of particular importance to society at large. Lab fee: $20.
| Weather Climate Society | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
GEOG 104-954
(University Core Curriculum) A scientific introduction to the physical processes responsible for weather and climate and the application of fundamental scientific skills to address aspects of weather and climate that are of particular importance to society at large. Lab fee: $20.
| Weather Climate Society | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
GEOG 397Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
GEOG 470-980
Background, current, and future issues linking social responses to scientifically relevant environmental issues. Students learn about the multiple geographic, social and ecological factors that influence environmental citizenship and participation. Topics include conservation/preservation, green jobs, environmental non-governmental organizations, policy influences, and environmental education. Lectures, guest lectures and seminar style discussions. Students develop and demonstrate skills in problem solving, communication, and professionalism.
| Contemp Issues Env Studies | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
GEOG 570-981
Topics include history of environmentalism, conservation/preservation, US environmental policy, green jobs, innovative technology, sustainability, environmental non-governmental organizations, climate change, and environmental communication. Lectures and action-learning of facts and broader concepts. Students may develop a Green Proposal and demonstrate skills in problem solving and communication. Students who have passed GEOG 470 are not eligible to enroll in GEOG 570.
| Contemp Issues Env Studies | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
GRON 428-952
(Same as KIN 428) This course is designed to introduce the student to physical changes of the older person with reference to activity and exercise and to teach the student about rational activity and exercise programs for the older person with consideration of the care and prevention of typical injuries that may occur with such programs.
| Phys Act/Exercise-Older Adults | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 310-940
A course designed for users of healthcare services, students will explore the history of US healthcare reform and landmark healthcare legislation. Focus is on the impact of healthcare organizations, employers, insurers, medical practice, the economy, and especially the consumer of healthcare services. Exploration of varying ACA plans, interpretation of EOBs, and a review of coding/billing mechanisms such as ICD, CPT, Copays, deductibles, assignment of benefits, capitation, co-insurance, coordinator of benefits, etc. will be conducted aiding consumers of healthcare services in making informed healthcare decisions. Course uses microcomputer applications.
| Healthcare Services & Consumer | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 310-943
A course designed for users of healthcare services, students will explore the history of US healthcare reform and landmark healthcare legislation. Focus is on the impact of healthcare organizations, employers, insurers, medical practice, the economy, and especially the consumer of healthcare services. Exploration of varying ACA plans, interpretation of EOBs, and a review of coding/billing mechanisms such as ICD, CPT, Copays, deductibles, assignment of benefits, capitation, co-insurance, coordinator of benefits, etc. will be conducted aiding consumers of healthcare services in making informed healthcare decisions. Course uses microcomputer applications.
| Healthcare Services & Consumer | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 310-944
A course designed for users of healthcare services, students will explore the history of US healthcare reform and landmark healthcare legislation. Focus is on the impact of healthcare organizations, employers, insurers, medical practice, the economy, and especially the consumer of healthcare services. Exploration of varying ACA plans, interpretation of EOBs, and a review of coding/billing mechanisms such as ICD, CPT, Copays, deductibles, assignment of benefits, capitation, co-insurance, coordinator of benefits, etc. will be conducted aiding consumers of healthcare services in making informed healthcare decisions. Course uses microcomputer applications.
| Healthcare Services & Consumer | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 320-940
A course focusing on the U.S. health policy-making process within the context of the political marketplace. Emphasis is on the ways in which health policy affects the determinants of health. Through real-world cases in health policy, health care management students analyze the public policy environment and gain an understanding of how to exert influence and deal with the political environment. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| Health Policy & Politics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 320-943
A course focusing on the U.S. health policy-making process within the context of the political marketplace. Emphasis is on the ways in which health policy affects the determinants of health. Through real-world cases in health policy, health care management students analyze the public policy environment and gain an understanding of how to exert influence and deal with the political environment. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| Health Policy & Politics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 340-940
Course in managerial epidemiological principles related to decision making processes involving the delivery and management of healthcare services. Focus is on issues involved with populations and community including outreach and campaigning, evidence based practice, prevention, and comparative effectiveness. Review governance issues in healthcare organizations and explore the role of epidemiology as a foundational tool for making management related decisions in both clinical and non-clinical environments within the health care industry. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, AH 105, both with a C or higher. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor. $20 fee for lab license(s) and/or annual technology updates.
| Epidemiology/Population Health | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 365-940
A course for students beginning a major in health care professions. Students examine and apply data to their professions with an emphasis placed upon the understanding of the basic principles, techniques and applications involved with analysis, synthesis and utilization of data. Focus will be placed on using data for empirical research. Prerequisite: UCC MATH 101 or higher. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| Stats/Research HC Professions | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 366-940
(University Core Curriculum) A course focusing on the analysis of the strategic application of information systems technology and the management of such in health care organizations. Focuses on leveraging information systems to analyze clinical and operational data. Students will review reimbursement mechanisms used to track service utilization patterns which assist in the decision making processes within an overall organizational capacity and for the purposes of quality/performance improvement. Leadership aspects pertaining to evidence based management, data extraction, synthesis, analysis, regulation, and governance will be explored along with challenges facing the health care industry in terms of the management of information systems. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, UCC Math, AH 105, all with a C or higher. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| HIM | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
HCM 366-943
(University Core Curriculum) A course focusing on the analysis of the strategic application of information systems technology and the management of such in health care organizations. Focuses on leveraging information systems to analyze clinical and operational data. Students will review reimbursement mechanisms used to track service utilization patterns which assist in the decision making processes within an overall organizational capacity and for the purposes of quality/performance improvement. Leadership aspects pertaining to evidence based management, data extraction, synthesis, analysis, regulation, and governance will be explored along with challenges facing the health care industry in terms of the management of information systems. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, UCC Math, AH 105, all with a C or higher. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| HIM | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
HCM 368-940
This course is a study of the major components and processes involved with medical coding as required for the reimbursement of health care services and for capturing data for information and informatics used in managerial decision making within the health care industry. Medical documentation, ICD-9/10-CM coding, CPT coding, HCPCS, the claims processes will be covered through hands-on course exercises and case studies. Prerequisites: AH 105, HCM 360, HCM 366 with grades of C or better.
| HC Coding Procedures I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 382-940
Examines the high demand healthcare environment which requires proactive approaches to regulatory compliance forced on both mitigating risk and appreciation for the accreditation/compliance processes as a form of safety and quality for consumers of healthcare services. A thorough analysis of the varying regulatory bodies associated with the field of healthcare are examined and how their requirements differ. Both organizational integrity and excellence will be explored by examining varying regulatory compliance site surveys, examining the Malcolm-Baldridge excellence framework, and understanding assessment methodologies used to support accreditation and compliance efforts. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| Accreditation/Compliance in HC | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 390-940
Examines factors impacting healthcare organizations and how effective human resources policies and procedures can improve organizational efficiencies within the context of emerging health care models/legislation. The recruitment, hiring, orientation, reviewing, and retention of healthcare professionals in the midst of labor shortages will be addressed with an emphasis of linking outcomes to patient care. Legal and ethical implications associated with the healthcare workforce, including credentialing, CEUs, and unionization will be discussed. Cultural competency will be explored with an emphasis on diversity and inclusiveness for both the health care professionals and as part of the patient experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| HR in Healthcare | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 395-940
(University Core Curriculum) Exploration of the ethical issues surrounding the delivery of health care services. Students will apply ethical principles and decision making processes to a series of cases involving ethical dilemmas unique to the health care environment. Students will carefully explore governance and regulatory issues associated with health care organizations and how their actions as future health care managers will impact the patients and employees they serve and will be microscopically examined by varying entities. Controversial topics such as abortion, religion, and right to die will be discussed as they relate to patient perspectives, values, beliefs and the health care managers' obligation to respect individuals without bias. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with C or higher. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| HC Ethics | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
HCM 395-943
(University Core Curriculum) Exploration of the ethical issues surrounding the delivery of health care services. Students will apply ethical principles and decision making processes to a series of cases involving ethical dilemmas unique to the health care environment. Students will carefully explore governance and regulatory issues associated with health care organizations and how their actions as future health care managers will impact the patients and employees they serve and will be microscopically examined by varying entities. Controversial topics such as abortion, religion, and right to die will be discussed as they relate to patient perspectives, values, beliefs and the health care managers' obligation to respect individuals without bias. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with C or higher. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| HC Ethics | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
HCM 410-940
Examines the applications of operations management in the framework of health care organizations. Focus will be placed on supply chain and inventory management, forecasting, queuing models, and capacity planning. Determinants to achieve quality management in health care facilities will be explored. Utilizes analytical methods of systematic monitoring and evaluation and the application of quality improvement initiatives. Includes impact on quality of accreditations, credentialing, liability, and governmental regulations. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to Health Sciences majors/minors.
| HC Operations & QI | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 415-940
Examine the social constructs of aging. Study theological, cultural, and historical aspects associated with aging, death, and dying. Provides an exploration of social gerontology and the sustainability and equitability of long term care along with the cultural and historical differences in how death, grief, and dying are perceived and managed. Further focus is given toward the social aspects of aging and how society, peers, family members, and healthcare professionals can empathetically improve relations with the aging population. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to Health Sciences majors/minors or consent of department.
| Gerontology/Mortality | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 421-943
Prepares students for the health care management internship. Professional development topics such as resumes, interview skills, professional organizations, inter-professional education, graduate education, networking, and end of course assessment will be completed. Students must enroll in HCM 421 at least one semester prior (but not more than one year prior) to when they intend to enroll in the HCM 422 Internship course to give adequate time for site selection/university approvals. By the end of HCM 421, site selection/university approval must be achieved or students
must repeat HCM 421. If the site, student, or university cancel an internship selected/approved in a previously completed HCM 421 course (prior to the student successfully completing the internship in HCM 422), the student must repeat HCM 421 to select/gain approval for a new internship site. Repeat of HCM 421 is allowed only once. Students may not enroll in HCM 422 without all applicable approvals as completed in HCM 421. Restricted to HCM majors.
| Professional Practice | 1 to 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 422-943
As an intern in a University approved healthcare facility, students engage in activities related to healthcare management. Each student performs duties as assigned to complete a managerial/analytical project useful to the organization. Report logs and performance evaluation required. Hours and credit arranged individually with course instructor and site supervisor. 1 credit hour=75 contact hours. A minimum of 150 contact hours required. No waiver of internship is permitted except for students in clinical programs in the School of Health Sciences and only with prior approval from the HCM Internship Coordinator. Must complete the internship with a grade of C or higher. No repeat of the course is allowed. Must have an internship site secured through properly completed MOU from HCM 421 prior to enrolling in HCM 422. End of program review and evaluation conducted. Prerequisite: HCM 320, HCM 340, HCM 360, HCM 364, HCM 365, HCM 366, HCM 375, HCM 382, HCM 384, HCM 385, HCM 388, HCM 390, HCM 395, HCM 410, HCM 413, and HCM 421, each with minimum grade of C. Restricted to HCM major with consent of HCM Internship Coordinator. Not for graduate credit.
| HCM Internship | 2 to 9 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 463-940
A study of the elements important for a safe care environment, including the physical space, equipment, and people. Students will discuss how to examine and assess the care environment for environmental risks. Emphasis will be placed on the disinfection and sterilization process, employee/occupational health, and education of staff to ensure a safe care environment.
| Environment of Care | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 465-940
Examines the key elements of infection prevention and control programs within healthcare organizations. Students will study the basic principles of microbiology and the most common healthcare-acquired infections. Explores how infection prevention and control programs can control the spread of infectious pathogens within healthcare organizations. Emphasis will be placed on developing programs to identify infection risks and implement infection interventions.
| IPC Operations | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 468-940
Advanced course in medical coding and claims auditing. This course examines coding audits associated with regulatory bodies such as OIG, DOJ, CMS, RAC. Students will learn to extract specific clinical data and utilize it for quality improvement initiatives, data analytics, patient marketing, reporting mechanisms, claims and services audits, and managerial decision making in clinical and non-clinical environments. Emphasis is placed on calculating and reporting healthcare outcomes and the legalities/ethical challenges of accurate medical coding for EHR/EMRs, physician practices, hospitals, hospice, and other organizations that provide health care services. Prerequisite: HCM 368 with a grade of C or better. Not for graduate credit.
| HC Coding Procedures II | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 471-940
An advanced health care management course utilizing research methods to examine the social, economic, political, cultural, and healthcare workforce influences that impact health outcomes for rural communities. A program of reading, analysis, and presentation will be developed as correlates with ways in which rural communities are affected by health disparities. Funding opportunities and agencies will be identified and students will participate in grant-writing exercises specific to rural health topics including value-based reimbursement models and the identification of interventions, services, and care models specific to rural settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or higher with a grade of C or better. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor. Not for Graduate Credit.
| Rural Health Research | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HIST 101A-940
(University Core Curriculum) A survey of various civilizations in the world from prehistory to the present with particular attention to non-western cultures.
| History of World Civ I | 3 credits | UCC course | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks |
HIST 101A-950
(University Core Curriculum) A survey of various civilizations in the world from prehistory to the present with particular attention to non-western cultures.
| History of World Civ I | 3 credits | UCC course | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks |
HIST 101A-953
(University Core Curriculum) A survey of various civilizations in the world from prehistory to the present with particular attention to non-western cultures.
| History of World Civ I | 3 credits | UCC course | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks |
HIST 101B-943
(University Core Curriculum) A survey of various civilizations in the world from prehistory to the present with particular attention to non-western cultures.
| History of World Civ II | 3 credits | UCC course | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks |
HIST 101B-953
(University Core Curriculum) A survey of various civilizations in the world from prehistory to the present with particular attention to non-western cultures.
| History of World Civ II | 3 credits | UCC course | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks |
HIST 110-950
(University Core Curriculum) The history of the United States since 1900. Surveys cultural, social, economic and political development, with special emphasis on domestic pluralism and changing international roles.
| 20th Century America | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 110-953
(University Core Curriculum) The history of the United States since 1900. Surveys cultural, social, economic and political development, with special emphasis on domestic pluralism and changing international roles.
| 20th Century America | 3 credits | UCC course | October 23, 2023 | 7 weeks |
HIST 112-950
(University Core Curriculum) The history of Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America since 1900. Emphasis on political conflict, economic development, social change and cultural transformation in an increasingly integrated world.
| 20th Century World | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 207-940
(University Core Curriculum course) An investigation of select issues in societies of the world from pre-history through the 20th century, with a focus on primary source interpretation. Some sections of this course may be limited to History majors. Please consult with advisor and/or instructor.
| World History | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 207-950
(University Core Curriculum course) An investigation of select issues in societies of the world from pre-history through the 20th century, with a focus on primary source interpretation. Some sections of this course may be limited to History majors. Please consult with advisor and/or instructor.
| World History | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 212-950
(Same as ENGL 212) (University Core Curriculum) Offers interdisciplinary approach to the study of America and American selfhood, and thus to the central question, "What is an American?". Texts range from novels and films to museums and shopping malls. Issues range from multiculturalism to abstract notions such as citizenship and authenticity. Fulfills central requirement for American Studies Minor.
| American Studies | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 301-940
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: S2 901] A general survey of the political, social and economic development of the United States from 1877 to the present. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social Science requirement in lieu of 110.
| Modern America: 1877-Present | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 301-950
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: S2 901] A general survey of the political, social and economic development of the United States from 1877 to the present. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social Science requirement in lieu of 110.
| Modern America: 1877-Present | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
HIST 392-940
Methods of historical investigation, criticism and composition. Restricted to undergraduate majors in history. May not be taken more than twice without completion. Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC) requirement. Restricted to history majors and social science majors.
| Historical Research & Writing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 392-950
Methods of historical investigation, criticism and composition. Restricted to undergraduate majors in history. May not be taken more than twice without completion. Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC) requirement. Restricted to history majors and social science majors.
| Historical Research & Writing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 416-950
The history of socialism, from Marx to the triumph of socialist states around the world and, then, their collapse in the 1990s. Examines the writings of socialist thinkers and their critics, histories of communism in various nations, democratic socialism in Europe, along with the experiences of those who lived under socialism. The Dream was the end of income inequality, rising living standards, and fraternal attachment to "comrades" rather than family, ethnic groups, nations, religions-attachments that had fueled hatred, hostility, and war. Explaining how the Dream became Nightmare is one of the objectives of this course. This is a multi-disciplinary course that incorporates philosophy, history, film, literature and other media.
| Socialism: Rise and Fall | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 426-950
Cultural and social history focusing on four European cities (Paris, Berlin, Vienna, St. Petersburg) in the Fin-de-Si?e period (1870-1914). Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the Curriculum (WAC) requirement.
| City Culture Europe 1870-1914 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 473-940
(Same as AFR 473) A comparative study of slavery from antiquity to its abolition in the 19th century with the differing socio-cultural, political and economic contexts; organized chronologically, regionally and thematically.
| Comparative Slavery | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 473-950
(Same as AFR 473) A comparative study of slavery from antiquity to its abolition in the 19th century with the differing socio-cultural, political and economic contexts; organized chronologically, regionally and thematically.
| Comparative Slavery | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 485-940
(Same as HIST 485H) This class examines aspects of revolutions and revolutionary attempts in the history of the modern Middle East. Recognizing revolution as a global phenomenon, it begins by considering a variety of historical and theoretical approaches to understanding revolutions. It asks questions such as what constitutes a revolution, what contexts and causes lead to revolutions, and what effects revolutions engender. It then examines revolutions in the modern Middle East more closely by focusing on several specific cases such as the Ottoman and Iranian constitutional revolutions, the secular revolutionary experiment in early twentieth-century Turkey, attempts at a socialist revolution in the Arab world, the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and the Arab Spring. Not open to freshmen.
| Revolutions Middle East | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 485-950
(Same as HIST 485H) This class examines aspects of revolutions and revolutionary attempts in the history of the modern Middle East. Recognizing revolution as a global phenomenon, it begins by considering a variety of historical and theoretical approaches to understanding revolutions. It asks questions such as what constitutes a revolution, what contexts and causes lead to revolutions, and what effects revolutions engender. It then examines revolutions in the modern Middle East more closely by focusing on several specific cases such as the Ottoman and Iranian constitutional revolutions, the secular revolutionary experiment in early twentieth-century Turkey, attempts at a socialist revolution in the Arab world, the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and the Arab Spring. Not open to freshmen.
| Revolutions Middle East | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 493-950
Topics vary with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours provided registrations cover different topics. Topics announced in advance.
| Topics in History | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HND 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course integrates nutrition and promotion of health through prevention of disease and will answer questions found daily in the media regarding nutrition. Topics emphasized are functions of basic nutrients, impact of culture, gender, ethnicity, social environments and lifestyle on nutrition and health.
| Personal Nutrition | 2 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
HORT 463-950
Introduction to alternative plant selections for the urban landscape associated with use of native plants and creating edible landscapes. Emphasis is placed on site selection, whether in the ground, in containers or on a green roof, to determine best practices and appropriate plant choices in urban environments.
| Plants in Ecological Landscape | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HORT 480-952
This course will instruct and challenge the student to design outdoor spaces that cultivate a sense of place as related to the site and the user. The course will review fundamental landscape planning process including principles and elements of design with an emphasis on "green" decision making. Special approval needed from the program.
| Designing Outdoor Spaces | 3 credits | September 18, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
HTEM 202-950
Introduction to the diverse aspects of the hospitality and tourism industries and the interrelationships between them. Historical development of the industries, trends, current issues and career opportunities will be examined.
| Intro to Hospitality & Tourism | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 206-940
Basic sanitation principles and application in food service. Employee sanitation training, sanitation standards and safety regulations in the food service will be part of the course. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible for the sanitation certificate national exam.
| Food Service Sanitation | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 250-950
Examines the event planning and management process and will provide the skills and knowledge necessary to bring an event to life. Events of all types and sizes will be explored. Organization, implementation, and evaluation techniques will be analyzed.
| Intro Event Coordination | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 256-950
(University Core Curriculum) Exploration and understanding of food patterns and cultures of countries and regions throughout the world. We will look at the symbolic value and meaning of food, and will scrutinize the relationship of food cultures to consumer behavior. Study in this course will explore the historical development of and current food cultures in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Study in this course will also explore the impact of food ways and food choices on health.
| Multicultural Foods | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
HTEM 273-940
Introduces students to the history of hotels and provides an extensive understanding of the structure of the lodging industry. Students study the various departments of a hotel, their functions and operations, and how this transforms into the overall aim to provide exceptional guest service.
| Hotel Administration | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 321-950
This course focuses on the retail side of craft brewpub management from pubs to tap/tasting rooms. Students will learn hospitality best practices enhancing customer experience in a brewpub setting. Topics will include: beer styles, food pairing, event marketing, and brewpub management. Restricted to sophomore standing. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Intro Brewpub Management | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 325-950
Resort Management covers all facilities that provide recreation and entertainment in combination with lodging. Students study the popular resorts like mountain resorts, beach and marina resorts, golf, and tennis resorts, spas, and casinos, as well as other trending resorts like timeshares and cruise ships. This course provides a comprehensive look at how today's industry organizes, classifies, develops, markets, and manages these various properties. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Resort Management | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 351-940
Focuses on the public tourism business examining Chambers of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Tourism Marketing Offices at Regional, State, and Sub-regions levels, as well as, Public Lands and Tourism at Federal and State levels. Employment opportunities in Public Tourism will be presented. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Destination Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 360-940
(Same as HND 360) Basic principles of foodservice management and its application to volume food production, menu development, food safety, procurement, kitchen equipment, customer service, marketing and finance will be covered during the semester. A basic cooking lab will provide hands-on experience in food preparation. Residential students will be assessed a cooking lab fee not to exceed $30. Online students will not be assessed a cooking lab fee and will be expected to pay for their own cooking lab materials. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 and HTEM 206 with grades of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Quantity Food Production | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 371B-940
Opportunity for supervised learning experiences in the student's major. 2nd internship experience. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, HTEM 371A, MGMT 202 with grades of C or better. Restricted to sophomore status or higher. Special approval needed from the internship coordinator. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors.
| Internship B | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 400-940
In this course, students will examine issues affecting hospitality, tourism, and event management professionals. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Restricted to junior and senior status. Not for graduate credit. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Hospitality Seminar | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 415-950
Introduction to the main components involved in the management of gaming enterprises, including an overview of legalized casino gaming in the United States, profit structure of casinos, organizational structures, Louisiana gaming law, casino drop and count procedures, cage operations, suspicious activity reporting, slot and table games management, and race and sports book operations. Special emphasis to be placed on casino marketing and promotion of responsible gaming. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Gaming Management | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 435-980
This course concentrates on marketing for hotels, restaurants and tourism-related entities. Industry specific problems and characteristics will be examined. Students will develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The starting point for the development of hospitality marketing strategy assumes basic marketing knowledge has been derived from completing a previous marketing course. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, MKTG 304 or equivalent, and HTEM 351 with grades of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Hospitality Mktg Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 450-950
Strategic marketing and procurement of sponsors as they relate to events will be examined. Techniques related to association, corporation, and other special events will be analyzed and applied.
| Event Marketing | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 465-940
This course serves as a primer to the understanding of the role the meeting and convention planning business plays in hotel profitability. Students will explore successful procedures, practical insight, and foundational knowledge to succeed in convention management and services. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Convention Mgmt & Services | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
IMAE 110-940
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles based on industry standards such as ANSI and ASME. Includes terminology, symbol identification feature control frames, modifiers, datums, etc. Selection of datum features, calculation of bonus tolerances, assignment of form, run-out and positional tolerances, and tolerance stack-up. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Geometric Dimensng & Tolerncng | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 208-940
[IAI Course: IND 913] Introduction to the basic processes, equipment, and material used in manufacturing. Includes plastics, metal removal, materials joining, casting, and some of the newer processes. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Fundamentals of Mfg Processes | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 305-940
Principles of industrial accident prevention; accident statistics and costs; appraising safety performance; recognizing industrial hazards and recommending safeguards. Includes a study of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Industrial Safety | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 305-980
Principles of industrial accident prevention; accident statistics and costs; appraising safety performance; recognizing industrial hazards and recommending safeguards. Includes a study of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Industrial Safety | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
IMAE 340-940
Analysis of problems of supervisors. Topics include leadership, motivation, communication, grievances, training, discipline, group and individual effectiveness, and labor relations. This course is designed to introduce the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and managers in the workplace. In addition, this course is designed to prepare persons who are or intend to become supervisors in business, industry, government, or in the service industry. Prerequisites: none. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Introduction to Supervision | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 340-980
Analysis of problems of supervisors. Topics include leadership, motivation, communication, grievances, training, discipline, group and individual effectiveness, and labor relations. This course is designed to introduce the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and managers in the workplace. In addition, this course is designed to prepare persons who are or intend to become supervisors in business, industry, government, or in the service industry. Prerequisites: none. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Introduction to Supervision | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
IMAE 375-980
Includes topics in forecasting, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, inventory management, production activity control, and applicable operations research techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Production & Inventory Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
IMAE 392-940
Discusses and applies the tools necessary to design a work area (e.g. facility, department, workstation) from various aspects including time standards development and uses, throughput requirements, ergonomics, lean manufacturing, standard work, work environment, safety, material handling, process flow, and cost. Various methods and techniques will be introduced and utilized to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of a process design. Prerequisite: IMAE 208. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Facilities Plan/Workplace Dsgn | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 445-940
(Same as EET 445) Introduction to the use of computers in the manufacturing of products. Includes the study of direct and computer numerical control of machine tools as well as interaction with process planning, inventory control and quality control. Prerequisite: IMAE 208. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Computer Integrated Mfg | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 450-940
(Same as TRM 470) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the project management process based on the knowledge areas/processes developed by Project Management Institute (PMI). This course further provides an in-depth examination of the activities needed to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, and control the time and cost factors of the project from a technical management perspective. Course emphasis using the content of the PMBOK prepares a student for the Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) examination/certification. A grade of C or better is required.
| Project Management | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 450-943
(Same as TRM 470) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the project management process based on the knowledge areas/processes developed by Project Management Institute (PMI). This course further provides an in-depth examination of the activities needed to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, and control the time and cost factors of the project from a technical management perspective. Course emphasis using the content of the PMBOK prepares a student for the Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) examination/certification. A grade of C or better is required.
| Project Management | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 465-940
This course will cover the principles and techniques of lean manufacturing. Major topics covered include lean principles, 5S, value stream mapping, total productive maintenance, manufacturing/office cells, setup reduction/quick changeover, pull system/Kanbans, continuous improvement/Kaizen, lean six sigma, lean simulation, and other modern lean manufacturing techniques and issues. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Lean Manufacturing | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 465-943
This course will cover the principles and techniques of lean manufacturing. Major topics covered include lean principles, 5S, value stream mapping, total productive maintenance, manufacturing/office cells, setup reduction/quick changeover, pull system/Kanbans, continuous improvement/Kaizen, lean six sigma, lean simulation, and other modern lean manufacturing techniques and issues. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Lean Manufacturing | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 465-980
This course will cover the principles and techniques of lean manufacturing. Major topics covered include lean principles, 5S, value stream mapping, total productive maintenance, manufacturing/office cells, setup reduction/quick changeover, pull system/Kanbans, continuous improvement/Kaizen, lean six sigma, lean simulation, and other modern lean manufacturing techniques and issues. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Lean Manufacturing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
IMAE 470A-940
Study the knowledge areas of Six Sigma Green Belt. Topics include six sigma goals, lean principles, theory of constraints, design for six sigma, quality function deployment, failure mode and effects analysis, process management, team dynamics, project management basics, data and process analysis, probability and statistics, measurement system analysis, and process capability. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Six Sigma Green Belt I | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 470A-943
Study the knowledge areas of Six Sigma Green Belt. Topics include six sigma goals, lean principles, theory of constraints, design for six sigma, quality function deployment, failure mode and effects analysis, process management, team dynamics, project management basics, data and process analysis, probability and statistics, measurement system analysis, and process capability. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Six Sigma Green Belt I | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 470B-940
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a complete coverage of the statistical and analytical tools used and applied in the "Six Sigma" methodology at the green-belt level. Topics include: discrete probability distributions, continuous probability distributions, statistical process control tools, quality control charts, process capability analysis, gauge and measurement capability studies, cumulative sum control charts and exponentially-weighted moving average control charts. Prerequisite: IMAE 307 or MATH 140 or MATH 150, IMAE 470A or consent of instructor. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to students with junior, senior or graduate standing in the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics except when approved by department.
| Six Sigma Green Belt II | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 476-940
Introduces topics in supply chain management including roles of logistics in supply chains, global dimensions of supply chains, demand management, order management and customer service, managing inventory in the supply chain, transportation, distribution, and other modern supply chain management techniques and issues. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or school approval required.
| Supply Chain Management | 3 credits | August 28, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
IMAE 492-940
Special opportunity for students to obtain assistance and guidance in the investigation and solution of selected industrial problems. Not for graduate credit. Special approval needed from the instructor. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Special Probs in Industry | 1 to 6 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
INTL 300-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to international studies. Students are introduced to interdisciplinary foundations of intercultural studies and theories of globalization. The students study various global issues, such as security, food, health, energy, and environment, and explore how these issues are interconnected in today's globalization. Through the course, the students are to build their own vision of global citizenship.
| Intro to INTL Studies | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
INTL 301-950
(University Core Curriculum) Students are introduced to a wide variety of interactional and organizational patterns observed in international and professional contexts. They acquire conceptual and practical skills to work effectively with people of diverse international and professional backgrounds. This course prepares students to work internationally.
| Working Internationally | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
INTL 301-953
(University Core Curriculum) Students are introduced to a wide variety of interactional and organizational patterns observed in international and professional contexts. They acquire conceptual and practical skills to work effectively with people of diverse international and professional backgrounds. This course prepares students to work internationally.
| Working Internationally | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
INTL 301-955
(University Core Curriculum) Students are introduced to a wide variety of interactional and organizational patterns observed in international and professional contexts. They acquire conceptual and practical skills to work effectively with people of diverse international and professional backgrounds. This course prepares students to work internationally.
| Working Internationally | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
INTL 301-956
(University Core Curriculum) Students are introduced to a wide variety of interactional and organizational patterns observed in international and professional contexts. They acquire conceptual and practical skills to work effectively with people of diverse international and professional backgrounds. This course prepares students to work internationally.
| Working Internationally | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
INTL 301-957
(University Core Curriculum) Students are introduced to a wide variety of interactional and organizational patterns observed in international and professional contexts. They acquire conceptual and practical skills to work effectively with people of diverse international and professional backgrounds. This course prepares students to work internationally.
| Working Internationally | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
ITEC 209-940
This course is an introduction to computer programming, logic, design and implementation. Topics include software design, documentation, coding methods, data types, data structures, functions, subroutines and program control structures. A grade of C or better is required.
| Intro to Programming | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 209-943
This course is an introduction to computer programming, logic, design and implementation. Topics include software design, documentation, coding methods, data types, data structures, functions, subroutines and program control structures. A grade of C or better is required.
| Intro to Programming | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 216-940
This course provides students in technical programs with an introduction to a broad range of information security concepts. The following topics are covered: networks security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, assess control and identity management, and cryptography. Lecture and laboratory. A grade of C or better is required.
| Security Fundamentals | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 216-943
This course provides students in technical programs with an introduction to a broad range of information security concepts. The following topics are covered: networks security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, assess control and identity management, and cryptography. Lecture and laboratory. A grade of C or better is required.
| Security Fundamentals | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 224-940
This course takes a lab/lecture approach which leads the student through a series of activities involved in the installation of a local area network (LAN) capable of sharing information and a variety of electronic input/output devices. The student will be introduced to various LAN designs, communication protocols, network certification requirements, as well as procedures for selecting, installing, and managing a LAN. Lecture and laboratory. A grade of C or better is required.
| Network Fundamentals | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 225-940
This course introduces Linux and Windows operating systems and presents topics related to selection, installation, configuration, maintenance, server administration and management, client and server services, user and group management and support, security management, backup management and disaster recovery, resource management, and automation management. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 209.
| Operating Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 228-940
Students will explore the realm of "ethical hacking", learning the methodology of examining how to successfully evaluate vulnerabilities of various types of computing systems, use tools to exploit those vulnerabilities, and then make plans and execute those plans to prevent further security exploitation. Exploration of open source security assessment tools as well as Microsoft, Linux, and Internet of Things systems will be examined. Applied exercises with common ethical hacking toolkits will be a primary focus. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 216 and ITEC 224 each with a grade of C or better.
| Intro Cyber Operations | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 229-940
The successful student will acquire an understanding of information systems concepts and of the use of computers to process business data through solving a variety of business related problems. Emphasis on the computer as a management tool. Lecture one hour, lab two hours. A grade of C or better.
| Computing Business Admin | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ITEC 229-943
The successful student will acquire an understanding of information systems concepts and of the use of computers to process business data through solving a variety of business related problems. Emphasis on the computer as a management tool. Lecture one hour, lab two hours. A grade of C or better.
| Computing Business Admin | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ITEC 235-940
This course provides an in-depth look at Linux and Windows system administration. Students will develop a mastery of core system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 224 with a grade of C or better. Recommend enrollment in ITEC 225.
| System Administration | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 236-940
This course is designed to provide students with skills on the fundamentals of client-side web development languages to build professional websites, such as HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript. The course introduces Web standards, Web Design principles, and Web Design and Development tools. Hands-on assignments will provide students with practical experience developing interactive Web pages and websites using client-side technologies. Lecture and laboratory. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 209 with a grade of C or better.
| Web-based Apps in IT | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 265-940
This course will give students an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved in the statistical treatment of data, including the selection of data sources, the design of statistical studies, and the analysis, synthesis, and utilization of data. Students will gain experience in using data for decision-making in their respective professions. ITEC majors must earn a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: MATH 106 or MATH 108 with a grade of C or better.
| Applied Stats | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 280-940
This course examines selected topics of discrete mathematics as applicable to students of information technology and systems. Topics include basic logic, functions, relations, and sets, graphs and trees, application of mathematics to IT, and other topics. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: MATH 106 or MATH 108.
| Discrete Math for IT | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 312-940
This course is designed to enable the student to use advanced programming techniques in the design and development of software applications. Topics will include object-oriented programming, classes, data manipulation, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, and recursion. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 209 with a grade of C or better.
| Programming II | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 314-940
This course deals with the impact of computers on us as individuals and on our society. Rapid changes in computing technology and in our use of that technology have changed the way we work, play, and interact with other people. These changes have created a flood of new ethical and legal issues that demand critical examination. A grade of C or better is required. Restricted to ITEC major.
| Ethical & Legal Issues in IT | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 334-940
This course is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and pragmatic skills of databases design and processing. Essential topics include database development life cycle, conceptual data modeling, logical database design and normalization, and query languages. For hands-on learning, this course focuses on the use of relational database management systems to construct database system objects, such as tables, queries, and SQL code. Lecture and laboratory. A grade of C or better is required.
| Database Design & Processing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 350-940
In-depth competency and skill development and exploration of innovative techniques and procedures used in business, industry, professions and service occupations offered through various workshops, special courses and seminars. Hours and credit to be individually arranged. Course may be classified as independent study. A grade of C or better is required. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Technical Career Subjects | 1 to 32 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 350-944
In-depth competency and skill development and exploration of innovative techniques and procedures used in business, industry, professions and service occupations offered through various workshops, special courses and seminars. Hours and credit to be individually arranged. Course may be classified as independent study. A grade of C or better is required. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Technical Career Subjects | 1 to 32 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 350-945
In-depth competency and skill development and exploration of innovative techniques and procedures used in business, industry, professions and service occupations offered through various workshops, special courses and seminars. Hours and credit to be individually arranged. Course may be classified as independent study. A grade of C or better is required. Special approval needed from the advisor.
| Technical Career Subjects | 1 to 32 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 360-940
This course will introduce students to security policy, legal, and industry requirements that drive the technologies enterprises require to provide security protection for distributed networks in modern business computing environments. A reliance on partnerships with corporate and IT industry alliances and partnerships for resources and collaboration is a key component of this course. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 228 with a grade of C or better.
| Enterprise Security | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 370-940
This course is designed to provide students with pragmatic skills of database programming with Structured Query Language (SQL). Students will learn to create and maintain database objects (e.g., tables and views) as well as insert and manipulate data. Other important topics include basic queries, advanced queries (e.g., subqueries), joining data from multiple tables, and single-row and group functions. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 334 with a grade of C or better.
| Database Programming w/SQL | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 371-940
This course is designed to provide an overview of the process of data analysis - reporting, visualization and prediction. This course will explore the technology and practice of data analytics. This course uses the latest in technology to show the practice of data analytics. Students will experience practical applications of analytics through guided exercises and case studies. A grade of C or better is required. Restricted to ITEC majors or consent of school.
| Intro Applied Data Analytics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 380-940
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the user experience design process, and is intended to familiarize students with the methods, concepts, and techniques necessary to make user experience design an integral part of developing information interfaces. The course provides students with an opportunity to acquire the resources, skills, and hands-on experience they need to design, develop, and evaluate information interfaces from a user-centered design perspective. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 236 with a grade of C or better.
| User Experience Design | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 390-940
This course prepares students to transition from the college environment to the working world or to graduate studies. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of career and advanced educational opportunities, identification of strengths, resume development, cover letter composition, interviewing, salary and benefits negotiations, networking, professional image, and the use of technology in achieving career goals. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better.
| Career Dev for IT Professional | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
ITEC 404-940
This course combines theory and techniques of project management emphasizing information technology applications. The course adheres to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Course concepts are strengthened by the use of automated project management software. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 334 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to ITEC majors or consent from school.
| IT Project Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 405-940
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to programming tools and skills used to build web applications. Students will gain hands-on experience with server-side web development technologies, such as PHP, MySQL, and Ajax. Students will be introduced to Model-View-Control (MVC), Web Database Access, Web Application Security, and File Transfer. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisites: ITEC 236, ITEC 312, & ITEC 370 each with a grade of C or better.
| Server-Side Web Dev | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 412-940
This course is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and pragmatic skills of information system analysis, design, and implementation. Special topics include systems development life cycle methodologies, system analysis and modeling methods, technical design specifications development, business forms and reports design, query languages, and information systems integration. In addition, students are expected to conduct projects to build field-based information system applications. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 265 and ITEC 334 each with a grade of C or better. Restricted to ITEC majors.
| IT: Analysis, Design, Impl | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 417-940
This course provides a comprehensive overview of wireless communications through an examination of the wireless channel, signal modulation, encoding and transmission techniques, antennae theory and error control. Uses of wireless technologies in local, personal and mobile networks will be examined. An emphasis will be placed on security measures and techniques in wireless communications. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 216 and ITEC 224 both with a grade of C or better.
| Wireless Comm & Security | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 419-940
Students may secure an internship at a business/industry work site which relates to the student's academic program and career objectives. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the work supervisor and internship coordinator, and will also complete reports and assignments. Pass/Fail.
| Internship | 1 to 12 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 432-940
This course is designed to help develop an understanding of fundamental data mining and data analytics methods and tasks. Important topics include data importing and exporting, data exploration, and data visualization. The lecture is complemented with hands-on learning experience with the use of the R language. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 209, ITEC 265, ITEC 371 all with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
| Analytics with R | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 450-940
This course will introduce students to the concept of DevOps and Linux Automation. Students will gain a working knowledge of what DevOps is and how it impacts IT. Students will learn how to install and configure Ansible on a management workstation and prepare managed hosts for automation. Students will write Ansible Playbooks to automate tasks and run them to ensure servers are correctly deployed and configured. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 209, ITEC 216, ITEC 224, ITEC 228, ITEC 235 each with a grade of C or better.
| DevOps & Linux Automation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 495-940
This culminating course allows students to integrate skills and knowledge accumulated throughout the Information Technology program. Students, usually in small teams, will analyze, design, document, develop, implement, and assess an IT solution. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 312, ITEC 380, ITEC 404, ITEC 412 each with a grade of C or better.
| Senior Project I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 501-951
This course discusses key concepts of cybersecurity, providing a solid foundation to understand security challenges and practical solutions to cybersecurity threats. Topics to be covered include risks and threats, governance and policy, laws, ethics and compliance, strategy and planning, disaster recovery and business continuity.
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 502-951
This course discusses both data security and software security. Topics include basic cryptography concepts, secure communications, data integrity and authentication, information storage security, fundamental design principles including least privilege, open design, and abstraction, security requirements and their role in design, implementation issues, static and dynamic testing, configuring and patching, and ethics, especially in development, testing and vulnerability disclosure.
| Secure Cloud Computing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JPN 380-980
This course surveys various topics and issues related to Japanese popular culture. Students develop analytical skills to understand and appreciate Japanese Popular Culture.
| Japanese Popular Culture | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 202-940
Provides the basic understanding of the fundamentals of new media. Introduces students to the different software and tools that are increasingly being used in the media industry in order to tell stories and deliver content via multiple platforms. Students will learn how to create content by utilizing and integrating different content modalities such as text, audio, photographs and video. Course Fee: $42.
| Creativity Across Platforms | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 310-940
[IAI Course: MC 919] Emphasis on mass media writing styles and creating written newsroom content. Examines basic principles of editing, information gathering, story organization, and the use of library and on-line sources. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 102 and JRNL 201 with grade of C or better. Requires participation in the converged newsroom laboratory. Lab fee: $42.
| Writing for the Mass Media | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 325-940
Students examine business practices of the various media and entertainment industries including publishing, radio, television, satellite, cable, movies, music, gaming, sports, streaming service providers, and all forms of emerging media. The course focuses on how these different media industries operate within a global economy.
| The Entertainment Industry | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 332-950
Examination of the constitutional law of press censorship, of libel and privacy, of commercial speech and its regulation, of copyright and trademark, of access to government proceedings, and of confidentiality in newsgathering.
| Media Law | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 340-950
This course introduces ways of reading, analyzing, and interpreting visual media, so that we may become careful and critical observers. The goal of the course will be to understand how people both communicate meanings visually and produce visual images for media. Themes and topics to be covered include how images function as signs; politics, propaganda, and power; fashion; scientific and medical imagery; advertising and the commodification of visual images; gender and sexuality; and the global circulation of visual information. The course will draw on numerous historical and contemporary examples from journalism and advertising, film, art and architecture, television, new media and other forms of visual communication and culture. The course will be a combination of lectures and discussions, with assignments designed to help students sharpen their critical viewing, reading, and writing skills.
| Media and Visual Culture | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 399-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as PHIL 399) The First Amendment protects citizens from the government and sets boundaries for democratic self-government. The course encompasses free expression in all media-social, broadcast and cinema. It explores tensions between law and ethics, press freedom and privacy, intellectual freedom and equality and liberty and security.
| First Freedoms | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
JRNL 407-940
Analysis of social issues involving advertising; economic relationships, government and self-regulation, cultural effects, influence on media content and structure, role in democratic processes, international comparisons and the stereotyping of women, minorities and other audience segments.
| Social Issues & Advertising | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 300-950
A fundamental study of the human body and its parts with special emphasis on bone, muscle and tissues. Lab fee: $10.
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 345-950
This course is designed to expose students to psychological concepts that influence or are influenced by involvement in sport, physical activity, and other physical contexts. The course fosters an understanding of how social psychological principles relate to performance and the overall quality of the sport or physical experience of participants (athletes/fans/coaches/administrators). There is an emphasis on conceptual frameworks and the applied aspects of sport performance enhancement and mental skills. Application of these principles for future practitioners of teaching, coaching, sports medicine, counseling, and administrative fields will be highlighted.
| Social Psychology of Sport | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 381-950
This course develops the interrelationship of exercise and nutrition. The course begins with an overview of food nutrients and bioenergetics. It then examines optimal nutrition for physical activity, nutritional ergogenic aids, and weight control and disordered eating. Prerequisite: KIN 320. Restricted to junior standing.
| Exercise & Nutrition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 428-952
(Same as GRON 428) This course is designed to introduce the student to physical changes of the older person with reference to activity and exercise and to teach the student about rational activity and exercise programs for the older person with consideration of the care and prevention of typical injuries that may occur with such programs.
| Phys Act/Exercise-Older Adults | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 500-951
Study of research methods and critical analysis of research literature specifically applied to the areas of sport exercise and motor performance. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Techniques of Research | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 570-951
The course will focus on developing in students an understanding of interviewing and counseling as lawyer functions and of the skills and problems associated with these functions. In particular, concern would be with (a) interpersonal and psychological aspects and problems in interviewing and counseling processes, (b) interviewing as a fact-gathering tool, (c) counseling and the lawyer's role in the decision making process and as advisor, and (d) ethical problems raised in the interviewing and counseling settings. Restricted to Enrollment in the School of Law.
| Client Interview & Counsel | 2 to 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 583-951
The course focuses on legal issues found in both amateur and professional sports. Topics include constitutional law, antitrust, contracts, labor, torts and criminal. The course will also include analysis of the responsibilities and roles of an attorney representing a professional athlete.
| Sports Law | 2 to 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 640-951
The course explores negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as ways of resolving legal conflicts outside the litigation process. It focuses on the role of the attorney who counsels clients about ADR and who represents clients in some ADR process. Students study the theory behind each process, and the law and ethical standards governing each. It includes simulated exercises in mediation and negotiation. Suggested second-year course.
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LING 201-950
(University Core Curriculum) An examination of different varieties of English and the growing presence of other languages in the United States. Local, regional, and national perspectives are used to review current patterns of language diversity and to explore the impact of language issues on policies and practices in education, the legal system, and the work place.
| Language Diversity in the USA | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
LING 300-950
An introductory survey of descriptive and theoretical linguistics: assumptions, methods, goals, terminology, and data manipulation.
| Intro to Descript Linguistics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LING 415-952
(Same as ANTH 415) This course studies the relationship between language and society. The focus in an individual semester may include but is not limited to regional dialectology, language variation, linguistic geography, multilingualism, languages in contact, and/or language planning.
| Sociolinguistics | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LING 444-950
(Same as PSYC 444) Introduction to key concepts and major theoretical and methodological issues in SLA research. Examines major developments in SLA in the areas of phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse and provides students with hands-on experience in describing and accounting for L2 data. An opportunity to design and implement a data-based study in an area of interest to students. Prerequisite: LING 300 or consent of instructor.
| Second Language Acquisition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
LING 541-951
(Same as PSYC 577) Introduction to key concepts and major theoretical and methodological issues in second language acquisition. Major developments in SLA in phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax, semantics and discourse and provides students with hands-on experience in describing and accounting for second language data. Opportunity to design and implement a data-based SLA study in an area of interest to students. Prerequisite: LING 505 or consent of instructor.
| Second Language Acquisition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
MATH 101-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: M1 904] Elementary mathematical principles as they relate to a variety of applications in contemporary society. Financial mathematics, probability and statistics, graph theory, voting, and other concepts. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: high school Geometry and Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better, and satisfactory placement score.
| Intro to Contemporary Math | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 101-953
(University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: M1 904] Elementary mathematical principles as they relate to a variety of applications in contemporary society. Financial mathematics, probability and statistics, graph theory, voting, and other concepts. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: high school Geometry and Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better, and satisfactory placement score.
| Intro to Contemporary Math | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 101-954
(University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: M1 904] Elementary mathematical principles as they relate to a variety of applications in contemporary society. Financial mathematics, probability and statistics, graph theory, voting, and other concepts. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: high school Geometry and Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better, and satisfactory placement score.
| Intro to Contemporary Math | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 106-980
(University Core Curriculum) The course leads students through an intensive review of foundational algebra concepts followed by a careful study of functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic), graphing, solving equations including systems. Credit is given for only one of MATH 106, 108, 111. Prerequisite: Three years of college preparatory mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, AND satisfactory placement score. Course Fee: $90.
| College Algebra Enhanced | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 108-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) The algebra of functions (polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic), graphing, solving equations including systems. Not open to students with prior credit in MATH 106 or MATH 111. Prerequisite: Three years of college preparatory mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II AND satisfactory placement score. Course fee not to exceed $60 is assessed to residential students which will cover additional instruction. Additional supplemental software is required. Platform is used for assessment and online access to learning aids and e-textbook.
| College Algebra | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 109-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, conic sections, polar coordinates. Credit is not given for both MATH 109 and 111. Prerequisites: MATH 108 or MATH 106 or equivalent, with C or better. New students must present satisfactory placement scores.
| Trig & Analytic Geometry | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 139-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) Set concepts and operations, combinations, permutations, elementary probability theory including Bayes Formula, linear systems of equations, matrix algebra, row reduction, introduction to linear programming and simplex method. This course does not count toward the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with grade of C or better or satisfactory placement score. Satisfies UCC Mathematics in lieu of 110 or 101.
| Finite Mathematics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 140-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) Techniques of differentiation, increasing and decreasing functions, curve sketching, max-min problems in business and social science; partial derivatives; LaGrange multipliers; elementary integration techniques. Not open to students with prior credit in 141, 150, or 151. Does not count toward the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with grade of C or better or satisfactory placement score. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement in lieu of 110 or 101. Platform is used for assessment and online access to learning aids and e-textbook.
| Short Course in Calculus | 4 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 150-950
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: MTH 901] [IAI Course: M1 900-1] Major concepts and techniques of single variable calculus with careful statements but few proofs. Differential and integral calculus of the elementary functions; analytic geometry. Only 2 hours credit toward graduation if there is prior credit in 140 or 141. Prerequisite: High school advanced algebra and trigonometry with satisfactory placement score, or MATH 111 with C or better or MATH 109 and one of MATH 106 or MATH 108, both with C or better. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirements in lieu of 110 or 101.
| Calculus I | 4 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 282-950
(University Core Curriculum) Designed to introduce beginning students to basic concepts, techniques, and applications of statistics. Topics include the following: organization and display of data, measures of location and dispersion, elementary probability, statistical estimation, and parametric and nonparametric tests of hypotheses. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with C or better, or satisfactory placement score. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement in lieu of 110 or 101.
| Intro to Statistics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MATH 452-950
A rigorous development of one-variable calculus providing the tools necessary for understanding all other advanced courses in analysis. Topics include: sets, axioms for the real numbers, continuity, limits, differentiation, the Riemann integral, infinite sequences and series of functions. Additional topics may include areas such as Riemann-Stieltjes integration or the analysis of multivariable functions. Prerequisite: MATH 352 with C or better.
| Introduction to Analysis | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
MCMA 200-950
(University Core Curriculum) The course will introduce students to the many roles media have in everyday lives, and their influence on individuals and societies. It will provide skills to critically analyze various contents offered by media (e.g., news, advertising, video games, facebook pages)-in all its forms: television, radio, print, internet, and mobile media; and an understanding of the institutions that produce these media and their economic and political interests. In this course we will ask ourselves: what does an educated person need to know about media today in order to take full advantage of everything they are offering us, and yet guard against potential negative influences?
| Media & Information Literacy | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MGMT 202-940
Creating and managing written and oral administrative communications including the analysis, planning and practice of composing different types of internal and external communications in various administrative and business contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 102.
| Business Communications | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 208-940
(Same as ACCT 208 and ECON 208 and FIN 208) [IAI Course: BUS 901] Uses of data in policy formulation are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the conversion of raw information into statistics, which are useful to the decision-maker. Problems stress solution to questions typically raised in businesses. Prerequisite: MATH 139.
| Business Data Analysis | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 304-940
Basic concepts of the administrative process are considered with emphasis on executive action to develop policy, direction, and control based on traditional and behavioral science approaches to decision making. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, sophomore standing, or program approval required.
| Intro to Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 318-940
This course is an introduction to the design, planning, and control of manufacturing and service operations. Topical coverage includes operations strategy, process management, project management, Total Quality Management, and Just-in-time/Lean Operations, as well as traditional techniques for facility location, layout, and inventory management. Prerequisite: MATH 139 or MATH 140, ACCT/FIN/MGMT 208. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, sophomore standing, or program approval required.
| Production-Operations Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 345-940
Integrates topics of management and organization, information systems, and information technology. Emphasizes organizational planning, analysis, design, and implementation of information systems to aid in knowledge work. Application of information technology to solve business problems. Hands-on problem solving in Excel and Access. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, sophomore standing.
| Computer Information Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 380-940
Management issues related to information and information technology that confront today's diverse organizations. Topics include integration and use of information systems within organizations and organizational partners, business planning for information systems, legal and ethical considerations with information systems, social and technological trends. Prerequisite: MGMT 345 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing; or program approval required.
| Managing Information Systems | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 446-940
This course will concentrate on leader and manager behavior at middle and upper organizational levels. Emphasis will be placed on leader and manager effectiveness and the factors that impact effectiveness. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: MGMT 341 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to College of Business and Analytics major or minor, junior standing.
| Leadership & Mgrl Behavior | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 481-940
Development of organizational strategies and policies within environmental and resource limitations. Emphasis upon the application and integration of basic principles from all areas of business by case problem analysis, simulation exercises, and group participation. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: MGMT 304, MGMT 318, FIN 330, and MKTG 304. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, senior standing.
| Administrative Policy | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 497Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
MHA 511-941
This course provides a multi-disciplinary analysis and is designed to provide students with information pertaining to the issues surrounding access to care, medical technology, and the complex financial structures of the healthcare system. Students will extensively examine aspects of the complex healthcare system such as managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals, health promotion and disease prevention, and the quality of care. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Fundamentals HC Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 511-943
This course provides a multi-disciplinary analysis and is designed to provide students with information pertaining to the issues surrounding access to care, medical technology, and the complex financial structures of the healthcare system. Students will extensively examine aspects of the complex healthcare system such as managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals, health promotion and disease prevention, and the quality of care. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Fundamentals HC Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 511-944
This course provides a multi-disciplinary analysis and is designed to provide students with information pertaining to the issues surrounding access to care, medical technology, and the complex financial structures of the healthcare system. Students will extensively examine aspects of the complex healthcare system such as managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals, health promotion and disease prevention, and the quality of care. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Fundamentals HC Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 511-945
This course provides a multi-disciplinary analysis and is designed to provide students with information pertaining to the issues surrounding access to care, medical technology, and the complex financial structures of the healthcare system. Students will extensively examine aspects of the complex healthcare system such as managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals, health promotion and disease prevention, and the quality of care. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Fundamentals HC Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 520-941
Explores the public policy interventions within the varying healthcare domains and defines the theoretical reasons for pursuing policy development in the presence of intense political, bureaucratic, and social environments within the healthcare industry. The effects, consequences, and social implications of policy decisions are evaluated through real-world case analysis of actual public health policies. Focus is placed on how policies impact patients and medical providers. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Healthcare Policy | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 520-943
Explores the public policy interventions within the varying healthcare domains and defines the theoretical reasons for pursuing policy development in the presence of intense political, bureaucratic, and social environments within the healthcare industry. The effects, consequences, and social implications of policy decisions are evaluated through real-world case analysis of actual public health policies. Focus is placed on how policies impact patients and medical providers. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Healthcare Policy | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 520-944
Explores the public policy interventions within the varying healthcare domains and defines the theoretical reasons for pursuing policy development in the presence of intense political, bureaucratic, and social environments within the healthcare industry. The effects, consequences, and social implications of policy decisions are evaluated through real-world case analysis of actual public health policies. Focus is placed on how policies impact patients and medical providers. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Healthcare Policy | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 511-941
This course provides a multi-disciplinary analysis and is designed to provide students with information pertaining to the issues surrounding access to care, medical technology, and the complex financial structures of the healthcare system. Students will extensively examine aspects of the complex healthcare system such as managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals, health promotion and disease prevention, and the quality of care. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Fundamentals HC Systems | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 515-941
Students explore methods for designing and managing health care organization databases and their use in computer based information systems. Focus is given on the impact that health care information systems have on administrative functions, data security and integrity, and business processes. Use of relational database management software, network hardware technologies, data modeling, clinical data warehousing and mining are explored, as well as, the tools necessary for successful system implementation and human computer interfaces. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Systems Design/Analysis | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 515-943
Students explore methods for designing and managing health care organization databases and their use in computer based information systems. Focus is given on the impact that health care information systems have on administrative functions, data security and integrity, and business processes. Use of relational database management software, network hardware technologies, data modeling, clinical data warehousing and mining are explored, as well as, the tools necessary for successful system implementation and human computer interfaces. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Systems Design/Analysis | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 581-941
Addresses issues related to the exchange of clinical data across multiple healthcare environments. Special focus is placed on health IT standards, privacy and security issues specifically related to the protection of patient information. Provides an overview of health information system standards and the types of products available to facilitate the use of data exchanges. Students will work in virtual groups to discuss current trends and challenges, best practices for health information systems, and health information standards pertinent to the field of healthcare. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HI Interoperability | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 581-943
Addresses issues related to the exchange of clinical data across multiple healthcare environments. Special focus is placed on health IT standards, privacy and security issues specifically related to the protection of patient information. Provides an overview of health information system standards and the types of products available to facilitate the use of data exchanges. Students will work in virtual groups to discuss current trends and challenges, best practices for health information systems, and health information standards pertinent to the field of healthcare. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HI Interoperability | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 304-940
An introduction to issues involved in managing the firm's marketing activities in a dynamic environment. Introduces and discusses how concepts such as branding, pricing, promotion, and distribution enhance customer value and satisfaction. Examines how firms leverage technology to improve the efficacy of both traditional and e-commerce marketing activities. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, sophomore standing, or program approval required.
| Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 305-940
Examines the psychological and sociological factors that influence consumption and decision-making. Studies the practical implications of consumer attitudes and behavior for such marketing activities as merchandising, market research, distribution, product development, pricing, branding, and e-commerce. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Consumer Behavior | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 363-940
The planning and management of marketing communication activities including advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, packaging and branding. The emphasis in the course is on strategic issues rather than tactical details. A consulting project involving a real client is usually required. Prerequisite: MKTG 304 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Integrated Mktg Communications | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 463-940
Deals with advertising from the viewpoint of business management. Discussion of integrated marketing communication and problems of integrating advertising strategy into the firm's total marketing program. Course discusses the role of advertising in different business environments such as technology driven markets and electronic commerce. Prerequisite: MKTG 304 and MKTG 363 with grades of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher; or program approval required.
| Advertising Management | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 497Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
MSFS 275-940
This course primarily explores the growth of ethical, compassionate, and environmentally sustainable green funeral services. Growing numbers of funeral consumers are expressing a strong interest in living-and dying-with a lighter hand on the land, creating a demand for innovative products and authentic services that they may not perceive to be available in standard services. Many consumers have been drawn toward home funerals, home vigils, and green (or natural) burials, as well as biodegradable, fair-market, and footprint-conscious products. This course explores in depth the rise in environmentally conscious products and practices, aesthetics and ethics. Learn how the contemporary perception of funerals is changing and how funeral service providers can meet their needs with integrity-and stay in business at the same time. Students who take and pass this course will be eligible to earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service from the Green Burial Council.
| Green Funeral Service | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
MSFS 352-940
The student will learn the fundamentals of merchandising, product mix and pricing of funeral service merchandise (i.e., caskets, burial vaults, urns, etc.). Other topics include developing a funeral home marketing plan and applying small business marketing techniques to funeral homes. Lecture three hours. Co-requisite: MSFS 351, 360, and 401.
| Funeral Svc Mrchding & Mrkting | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
MUS 103-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: F1 900] Through lectures, in-class individual and group activities, readings, and discussions, students will learn to place musical works in their historical and cultural contexts by understanding the development of western art music. Students will also learn the listening skills necessary to perceive various fundamental aspects of any work of music.
| Music Understanding | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
MUS 106-950
(University Core Curriculum) A history and appreciation of the musical and cultural melting pot of 1950's rock & roll and early 1960's pop. Includes overview of the African American roots and female ancestors and influences on blues, boogie-woogie, jazz, swing, country & western, gospel and popular music, and the crossover success of rhythm & blues acts that marked the true birth of rock & roll. Cultural influences, racial background and gender identification are relevant.
| The History of Rock and Roll | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
MUS 300-950
Systematic assessment in music education. Topics include constructing and using teacher-made formal assessments (tests in several formats, rating scales, rubrics), interpreting test results, evaluating tests and test items, interpretation and use of standardized tests in music (aptitude, achievement, others), procedures for determining and reporting grades, procedures for measuring instructional effectiveness, record-keeping, and the use of questioning for informal and formative assessment.
| Eval Teach & Learn in Music | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 320-940
This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment. This includes nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill. Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identifying patient diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 320L. If NUR 320L is dropped, then NUR 320 must be dropped. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, and 310 with grades of C or better; Restricted to NUR major. Lab fee: $150.
| Health Assessment | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 320L-940
This course is the laboratory to accompany NUR 320. This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment. This includes nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill. Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identifying patient diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 320. If NUR 320 is dropped, then NUR 320L must be dropped. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, and 310 with grades of C or better; Restricted to NUR major.
| Health Assessment Lab | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 325-940
This course provides the student with knowledge of the basic mechanisms involved in the pathophysiological processes. Functions of the gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, neurological and musculoskeletal systems are emphasized. The impact of age, gender, genetics, genomics, life style, and the environment are applied to various pathophysiological states. Restricted to NUR majors.
| Pathophysiology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 415-940
Supervised work experience in a professional setting, which allows selected specialized care in an area to enhance skills. This selected clinical experience allows for additional assessment, intervention and care that will be unique to the populations of the selected area of the internship. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship with online course work, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 415C. If NUR 415C is dropped, then NUR 415 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $876.33.
| Nursing Immersion Internship | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 415C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 415. Supervised work experience in a professional setting, which allows selected specialized care in an area to enhance skills. This selected clinical experience allows for additional assessment, intervention and care that will be unique to the populations of the selected area of the internship. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship with the online course work, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 415. If NUR 415 is dropped, then NUR 415C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Nurs Immersion Intern Clinical | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 415C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 415. Supervised work experience in a professional setting, which allows selected specialized care in an area to enhance skills. This selected clinical experience allows for additional assessment, intervention and care that will be unique to the populations of the selected area of the internship. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship with the online course work, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 415. If NUR 415 is dropped, then NUR 415C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Nurs Immersion Intern Clinical | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 415C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 415. Supervised work experience in a professional setting, which allows selected specialized care in an area to enhance skills. This selected clinical experience allows for additional assessment, intervention and care that will be unique to the populations of the selected area of the internship. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship with the online course work, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 415. If NUR 415 is dropped, then NUR 415C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Nurs Immersion Intern Clinical | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 435-940
Students will perform a nursing leadership internship in a real world setting. Students must participate in the wide variety of tasks associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. Sample topics include budgeting and finance, workforce scheduling, and regulation compliance. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor after the initial seminar and concluded prior to the final seminar. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 435C. If NUR 435C is dropped, then NUR 435 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Leadership Internship | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 435C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 435. Students will perform a nursing leadership internship in a real world setting. Students must participate in the wide variety of tasks associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. Sample topics include budgeting and finance, workforce scheduling, and regulation compliance. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor after the initial seminar and concluded prior to the final semester. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 435. If NUR 435 is dropped, then NUR 435C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Lead Intern Clinical | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 435C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 435. Students will perform a nursing leadership internship in a real world setting. Students must participate in the wide variety of tasks associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. Sample topics include budgeting and finance, workforce scheduling, and regulation compliance. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor after the initial seminar and concluded prior to the final semester. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 435. If NUR 435 is dropped, then NUR 435C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Lead Intern Clinical | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 435C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 435. Students will perform a nursing leadership internship in a real world setting. Students must participate in the wide variety of tasks associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. Sample topics include budgeting and finance, workforce scheduling, and regulation compliance. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor after the initial seminar and concluded prior to the final semester. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 435. If NUR 435 is dropped, then NUR 435C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345, 325, 330, 335, 400, 405, 410, and 425 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Lead Intern Clinical | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 381-950
An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in human resource development.
| Technical Communication | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
OLID 382-950
An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in human resource development (HRD).
| Career Development | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
OLID 460-940
System approach to curriculum development. Includes analyzing occupations, specifying objectives and developing curriculum. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Occ Analysis & Curr Dev | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 7 weeks | |
OLID 461-952
Overview of needs assessment and analysis procedures used in workforce education environments. Learners will design and develop needs assessment instruments, collect and diagnose data to identify those workplace performance issues requiring training solutions, and develop a formal report detailing needs assessment findings and training solution recommendations. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Workforce Educ Needs Assess | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
OLID 462-940
Instructional methods in occupational training program. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Instruct Methods & Materials | 3 credits | October 21, 2023 | 6 weeks | |
OLID 466-952
Examination of the historical, social, economic and psychological foundations of workforce education. Nature and role of education and training in preparing people for the world of work. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Foundations of Workforce Educ | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
OLID 468-952
Attention given to the following areas: overcoming barriers to the linkage process; developing effective lines of communication; resource sharing; conducting joint problem solving with other agencies and individuals within the community; and jointly developing and providing programs and services. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Educ/Labor Force Linkages | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
OLID 498-952
Investigation of problems in workforce education and development. Restricted to OLID majors and consent of program. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Special Problems | 1 to 6 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
OLID 500-951
Inducts students into the profession and community of practice by providing an overview, historical development, and professional organizations of the fields of Instructional Design & Technology, Human Performance Technology, and Learning Engineering. Includes performance problem identification, distinction between skill/knowledge deficits and other performance problems, model of expertise, rationale for instructional solutions, trends and issues, and research directions in the fields.
| Foundations ID Perf Tech | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 501-951
Investigates online learning in both higher education and corporate training contexts. The course draws upon the tradition of distance education in covering the design, delivery, and evaluation of online and blended learning in higher education, corporations and organizations.
| Design Online Learning | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 508-951
The "Studio" approach affords students the opportunity to critique one another's creative thinking process. Students contract to learn commercial design tools and creativity suites to create instructional media and resources for online learning and showcase artifacts produced publicly as evidence of their learning.
| Learning Development Studio | 3 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 522-951
This course provides an overview of the major theories as it relates to career choice and development. Emphasis is placed on how to utilize these theories as a foundational platform for meaningful career planning and development within the workforce. Theories, models, techniques, and resources relevant to decision making, and assessment will be discussed.
| Career Plan & Development | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
OTD 500-981
In this course, students are introduced to the history and development of the profession of occupational therapy, occupational science, and the distinct nature of occupation. Students are introduced to the official documents of the profession with a detailed exploration of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics, and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (OTPF). Students explore the influence that social determinants of health, emerging health trends, culture, and society, have on the practice. Restricted to major.
| Foundations of OT | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 501-981
In this course, students investigate the study of humans as occupational beings, the distinct nature of occupation and the evolution of occupation and activity over the course of the profession. Students analyze occupation, perform activity analysis, and utilize the teaching and learning process in educating others, about occupation. Students explore the sociocultural and socioeconomic influences, and the impact of social determinants of health, on the well-being of those served by the profession. Students apply knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, human development and behavior, across the lifespan, to understanding the meaning and dynamics of occupational engagement, factors that influence engagement and barriers to engagement in occupation. Restricted to major.
| Occupations | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 502-981
This course provides an overview of the art and science of teaching and learning in the health professions. Students are introduced to learning principles, and instructional methods in context of the occupational therapists' role as an educator, addressing the learning needs of clients, caregivers, community, colleagues, students, the public, and other health care providers. Instructional design and teaching and learning strategies are introduced in preparation for work within a variety of contexts, educating clients and families in practice, and instructing students within academic and clinical environments. Restricted to major.
| Teaching and Learning | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 503-981
In this course, students are introduced to the role of practitioner as researcher and collaborator; and provides students with an understanding of the importance of research to the practice of occupational therapy. This course provides fundamental content in integrating research principles into evidence-based professional practice, exploring the importance of evidence-based practice and the development of critical thinking and professional reasoning in the field of occupational therapy. Students will learn to critically examine research evidence, conduct a literature search, complete a literature review, and gain an understanding of basic research principles used within the profession. Restricted to major.
| Scholarly Practice | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 504-981
In this course, students focus on the distinct nature and value of occupation to the health of communities, and explore the role of entrepreneurship in non-traditional and emerging practice within occupational therapy. Students gain insight into evaluating the needs of communities and populations and apply knowledge of the history and philosophical base of the profession, theoretical perspectives, and sociopolitical climate to meeting current and future occupational needs in society, and identifying how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. Restricted to major.
| Communities & Populations I | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 505-981
In this course, students examine the fundamentals of neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience supporting occupational performance, and apply principles of neuroscience to the practice of occupational therapy. This course will provide students with a foundation in human development and explore the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, and its relationship to human body structures and functions of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This course covers an introduction to both the processing of movement related functions, and behavioral phenomenon that accompany the processing of information and mediating of behavior across the lifespan. In this course, students are introduced to the etiology, symptoms, clinical course, management, and prognosis associated with neurological conditions commonly addressed by occupational therapists. Restricted to major.
| Neuroscience | 2 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 506-981
In this course, students gain an understanding of human movement. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems including mechanics, principles of human movement, movement analysis and the application of human movement to engagement in occupation. Therapeutic handling techniques, screening, and assessment of functional mobility is explored. Students gain knowledge of the principles of orthotics, and the principles associated with therapeutic modalities used in preparing clients for engagement in occupation-centered activities; with emphasis on adhering to safety protocols appropriate to addressing the etiology, symptoms, clinical course, management, and prognosis associated with movement related conditions commonly addressed by occupational therapists. Restricted to major.
| Human Movement | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 507-981
In this course, students explore the development of personal leadership, with emphasis placed on factors that influence the development of effective personal leadership skills as an occupational therapist. In this course students gain an understanding of leadership development, in a digital culture. Students analyze leadership theories, models, and the application of these theories and models to leadership in professional, community and healthcare systems. Students explore the importance of the intra-professional (OT/OTA relationship), inter-professional collaboration, and team building in implementing a shared vision for the future, including professional involvement at the local, state, national and international levels. Restricted to major.
| Leadership Development | 2 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 508-981
This course introduces students to an exploration of the traditions and methods of quantitative research, and the skills to analyze, critique and undertake this methodology within a research study. This course explores study designs, methods, data management, quantitative statistical analysis and interpretation of data used to answer research/clinical questions, and interpret evidence in practice. Restricted to major.
| Quantitative Research | 2 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 530-981
In this course, students are introduced to theories, standards of practice and evidence as applied to occupational therapy services for children and youth. Students examine the importance of theory in practice, the process of theory development and use of evidence supporting occupational therapy services. Students explore theories, models of practice and frames of reference that address perspectives on physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological development; and explore perspectives guiding sociocultural and socioeconomic influences affecting occupational performance. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better.
| Theories & Evidence II | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 531-981
In this course, students will learn a variety of standardized and non-standardized screening and assessment tools commonly used by occupational therapists serving children and youth. Students will select and administer screening and assessment tools, interpret assessment data, measure the quality of the client's performance, and identify existing support systems that reinforce outcomes of intervention; and apply theoretical constructs and evidence to evaluating occupational performance, interpreting findings and planning interventions. Students will apply, analyze, and evaluate the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors, as well as lifestyle choices in identifying client need, adhering to safety protocols/regulations and exhibiting judgment appropriate to ensuring the safety of self and others throughout the evaluation and intervention planning process. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 532 required. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better.
| Evaluation & Intervention II | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 532-981
In this course, students will apply the occupational therapy process to implementation of therapeutic intervention and discharge plans. Students design and implement individual and group intervention plans for persons, groups and populations of children and youth. Students apply knowledge and professional reasoning to creating objectives and measurable occupation-centered goals, applying appropriate intervention approaches and methods of service delivery to the care of clients and attainment of outcomes. Students apply knowledge of the occupational therapy process to selecting and carrying out intervention plans, monitoring of client progress, reevaluation and modification of intervention/treatment plans relative to achieving occupation-based outcomes; and documenting need for continuing or discontinuing services and/or recommending and referring of clients to other services. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better; concurrent enrollment in OTD 531 required.
| Intervention & Discharge II | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 533-981
This level I fieldwork experience provides opportunities for students to integrate knowledge through participation in simulated learning experiences and/or directed observation. This level I fieldwork experience with accompanying assessment of clinical competencies, places emphasis on the occupational therapist role in serving the diverse needs of children and youth. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better.
| Fieldwork Seminar 1B | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 534-981
In this course, students are introduced to theories, standards of practice and evidence as applied to occupational therapy services in mental health and community practice. Students examine the importance of theory in practice, the process of theory development and use of evidence supporting occupational therapy services. Students explore theories, models of practice and frames of reference that address perspectives on physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological development; and explore perspectives guiding sociocultural and socioeconomic influences affecting occupational performance. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better.
| Theories & Evidence III | 1 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 535-981
In this course, students will learn a variety of standardized and non-standardized screening and assessment tools commonly used by occupational therapists in mental health and community practice. Students will select and administer screening and assessment tools, interpret assessment data, measure the quality of the client's performance, and identify existing support systems that reinforce outcomes of intervention; and apply theoretical constructs and evidence to evaluating occupational performance, interpreting findings and planning interventions. Students will apply, analyze, and evaluate the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors, as well as lifestyle choices in identifying client need, adhering to safety protocols/regulations and exhibiting judgment appropriate to ensuring the safety of self and others throughout the evaluation and intervention planning process. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 536 required.
| Evaluation & Intervention III | 2 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 536-981
In this course, students apply the occupational therapy process to implementation of therapeutic intervention and discharge plans. Students design and implement individual and group intervention plans with emphasis on group processes, intervention protocols, and strategies to develop group dynamics in mental health and community practice. Students apply knowledge and professional reasoning to creating objectives and measurable occupation-centered goals, applying appropriate intervention approaches and methods of service delivery to care of clients and attainment of outcomes. Students apply knowledge of the occupational therapy process to selecting and carrying out intervention plans, monitoring progress, reevaluation and modification of intervention/treatment plans relative to achieving occupation-based outcomes; documenting need for continuing or discontinuing services and/or recommending and referring of clients to other services. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 535 required.
| Intervention & Discharge III | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 537-981
This level I fieldwork experience provides opportunities for students to integrate knowledge through participation in simulated learning experiences and/or directed observation. This level I fieldwork experience with accompanying assessment of clinical competencies, places emphasis on the occupational therapist role in mental health and community practice. Prerequisites: OTD 520 and 521 with grades of B or better.
| Fieldwork Seminar 1C | 2 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 347-950
This course examines the unique resource development needs of nonprofit organizations and public organizations and looks at the principles and practical sides of meeting those through relationship management, marketing and fundraising. Time will be taken to look at all the aspects of a successful relationship, fundraising and marketing management plan. Students will be expected to participate in at least one fundraiser for a local nonprofit during the semester. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Non-Profit Fundraising | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PADM 349-950
This course examines the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations that distinguish them from the public and for-profit sectors. It will explore the historical, legal, and socio-culture and economic contexts in which nonprofits function and the expectations that are attached in these contexts. Time will be devoted to such administrative issues as board development, strategic evaluation and planning, fiscal management, fundraising, human resources issues, working with staff, volunteers and governing boards, satisfying tax codes and service distribution. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Nonprofit Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 315-950
(Same as CCJ 310) An examination of the general principles that apply to all criminal offenses and the specific elements of particular crimes that prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Topics include actus reus, mens rea, concurrence, causation, and harmful result; the defenses of justification and excuse; the doctrines of complicity and inchoate (unfinished) crimes; and the elements of major crimes against persons, property, habitation, public order and morals, and the state.
| Intro to Criminal Law | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 380-950
This course will introduce the paralegal student to various law office technology, including case management programs, database development, and billing software. Restricted to PARL majors and minors or special approval from the department.
| Law Office Technology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 405-950
Familiarization and direct experience in applied settings. This course has both an internship component and a class component. The class component assists students with career planning, interview techniques, and job performance skills. The internship component provides supervised on-the-job training experience in public or private offices or in criminal justice agencies. Interns must complete 150 hours of field experience. An extra credit hour may be earned for each additional 50 hours. Only 4 credit hours of internship credit may be applied toward major requirements. Prerequisite: PARL 300A and PARL 300B with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to PARL majors and minors or special approval of the program. Maximum of 6 credit hours.
| Advanced Internship | 4 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 420-950
The purpose of this course is to study the fundamentals of cannabis law, focusing on Illinois law, and we will also cover the impact of federal law and developments in other states. We will cover hemp and marijuana and related commercial and criminal law. There may be speakers who are professional legal practitioners or engaged in commercial production or dispensing. Skills and knowledge will be developed through participation in class, exercises, and assignments. Professional and ethical responsibilities are stressed throughout the course.
| Cannabis Law | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed to examine contemporary health-related issues for all dimensions of the individual - physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual - through focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Emphasis is placed on maintaining or improving quality of life by developing personal and social skills (decision-making, communication, stress management, goal setting) across health education content areas, as well as identifying and accessing appropriate health-related resources.
| Foundations-Human Health | 2 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PH 334-980
Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary. Students will be required to pay a lab fee of $15.
| First Aid and CPR | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 334-983
Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary. Students will be required to pay a lab fee of $15.
| First Aid and CPR | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 334-987
Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary. Students will be required to pay a lab fee of $15.
| First Aid and CPR | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 334-988
Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary. Students will be required to pay a lab fee of $15.
| First Aid and CPR | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 334-989
Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary. Students will be required to pay a lab fee of $15.
| First Aid and CPR | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 488-950
This introductory course is designed primarily for health education students and is intended to provide a broad overview of key areas of environmental health as a public health discipline. This course contributes to students' understanding of the impact of environmental concerns in their role as public health educators.
| Environmental Health | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 497Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 497Z-95B | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 506-941
This course assists students in developing skills and identifying opportunities for communicating public health messages through the preparation of technical papers for public health, other health science-related, area-specific, and cross-disciplinary journals, as well as communicating other professional and lay publications. Additional skills relate to the development of press releases, letters to the editor, preparation of posters, development of oral presentations for diverse audiences, estimating readability of written materials, assessing health literacy, preparing pamphlets and other written materials, designing messages for distribution by mass media, including but not limited to social media and social marketing.
| Communicating PH | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 507-941
This course will introduce Master of Public Health (MPH) students to public health resource identification and utilization to understand and engage in public health fieldwork and service. MPH students will develop a professional portfolio to build upon through the tenure of the program.
| Experiential Learning Seminar | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 508-951
This course provides an overview of the core principles in Public Health Leadership. Major theories and concepts in leadership and methods for applying these to public health will be discussed.
| Leadership in Public Health | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 513-941
An introduction to biostatistics; examination of theories of population projections; collection, organization, interpretation, summarization, and evaluation of data relative to public health happenings with emphasis on graphic presentation.
| Public Health Analytics I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 525-941
Examines health-related motivation and behavior through the study of relevant psychological, sociological, and educational theory and research. Emphasis is on application of behavioral and behavior-change theories and constructs in designing effective health education and promotion programs.
| Appl Theoretical Found PH | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 526-941
Introduction to research and evaluation. Includes survey and analyses of health testing and research/evaluation procedures, uses and limitations of knowledge and attitude tests, behavioral inventories, checklists, questionnaires, interviews, and other techniques.
| Evidence-based Res Eval PH | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 532-941
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of key administrative issues in public health, including building and sustaining a public health workforce, disease control and prevention, emergency preparedness, legal issues, and financial considerations. Attention will be given to the application of management concepts and principles related to public health organizations at the national, state, and local levels.
| Public Health Admin | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 599B-941
Master of Public Health (MPH) students will demonstrate competency attainment through applied practice experiences. All MPH students are required to complete a 240-hour experience with a community-based component. The Applied Practice Experience (APE) provides a practical experience in a public health setting where students apply skills and knowledge they gained during didactic courses to attain at least five competencies. Dual degree students have opportunities to integrate and apply their learning from both degree programs through applied practice experiences. Students meet the APE requirements by supporting the Program's mission and students' career goals, to the extent possible. Prerequisite: PH 599A with a grade of B or better.
| Applied Practical Exp PH | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PH 603-951
This course is a discussion of current topics and literature in Population Health. Provides a forum for PhD students and faculty presentations and review of current research efforts. Encourages integration of content knowledge to prepare for careers in the field. Restricted to admission to PhD program in Population Health or consent of instructor.
| Population Health | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PHIL 104-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H4 904] Introduction to contemporary and perennial problems of personal and social morality, and to methods proposed for their resolution by great thinkers past and present.
| Ethics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PHIL 105-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H4 906] Study of the traditional and modern methods for evaluating arguments. Applications of logical analysis to practical, scientific and legal reasoning, and to the use of computers.
| Elementary Logic | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PHSL 201-950
(University Core Curriculum) A course which relates the normal function of the human body to the disruptions which occur in a variety of disease states. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have taken 310. With 208 (if not used for health) satisfies University Core Curriculum Science Group II requirement.
| Human Physiology | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PHSL 301-950
Lectures, demonstrations and observations of the prosected body, plus experiences in the anatomy laboratory. Course is designed for students in nursing, mortuary science, biological science, and related disciplines. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee: $20.
| Basic Anatomy w/Lab | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PHSL 402-980
Examines the detailed structure of the human nervous system, linking structure to function at both the clinical and neurobiological level. The overall objective of the course will be a three-dimensional understanding of nervous system structure and organization, based upon anatomical connections, functions, and diseases. Enrollment requires consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: BIOL 211 or BIOL 213 and PHSL 301, PHSL 310, or PSYC 302 with grades of C or better. Lab fee: $25.
| Functional Neuroanatomy w/Lab | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PHSL 502-981
Advanced Human Neuroanatomy with Lab (4 hours) examines the detailed structure of the human nervous system, linking structure to function at both the clinical and neurobiological level. The overall objective of the course will be a three-dimensional understanding of nervous system structure and organization, based upon anatomical connections, functions, and diseases. Graduate students will engage in literature reviews relevant to course material and submit final projects as approved by course instructors. Enrollment requires consent of the instructor. Students who have passed PHSL 402 are not eligible for enrollment. Lab fee: $25.
| Advanced Neuroanatomy w/Lab | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PHYS 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI course: P1 901L] This course will survey some of the most important developments in physics which have occurred over the past two millennia. Along the way, students will be introduced to fundamental physical principles such as energy conservation. Topics will include early astronomy, laws of motion, electricity, magnetism, waves, quantum mechanics and relatively. Lab fee: $20.
| Physics that Changed World | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PHYS 103-950
(University Core Curriculum) Fundamental concepts of the physical sciences are used in the exploration of the observable universe. Studies include the history and techniques of astronomy, planets, stars, black holes, galaxies and cosmology. Lectures are supplemented by outdoor astronomical observations and/or indoor laboratory exercises. Lab fee: $20.
| Astronomy | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PHYS 203A-950
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: P1 900] Mechanics, heat, and sound. Prerequisite: completing with grade C or better MATH 109 or 111 or 125 or 140 or 150. PHYS 203 A or B with PHYS 253 satisfies a Science Group I Core Curriculum requirement in lieu of PHYS 101 or 103.
| College Physics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PHYS 203B-950
(University Core Curriculum course) Electricity, magnetism, light, aspects of modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 203A. PHYS 203 A or B with PHYS 253 satisfies a Science Group I Core Curriculum requirement in lieu of PHYS 101 or 103.
| College Physics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PLB 115-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as ZOOL 115) [IAI Course: L1 900L] Introduction to fundamental biological concepts for non-life science majors interested in learning about interrelationships of human, plant and animal communities. Integrated lecture and laboratory cover topics that include structure and function of living systems, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, biological diversity and environmental biology. Laboratory applies scientific methods to the study of living systems. Lab fee: $15.
| General Biology | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PLB 115-953
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as ZOOL 115) [IAI Course: L1 900L] Introduction to fundamental biological concepts for non-life science majors interested in learning about interrelationships of human, plant and animal communities. Integrated lecture and laboratory cover topics that include structure and function of living systems, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, biological diversity and environmental biology. Laboratory applies scientific methods to the study of living systems. Lab fee: $15.
| General Biology | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PLB 115-954
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as ZOOL 115) [IAI Course: L1 900L] Introduction to fundamental biological concepts for non-life science majors interested in learning about interrelationships of human, plant and animal communities. Integrated lecture and laboratory cover topics that include structure and function of living systems, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, biological diversity and environmental biology. Laboratory applies scientific methods to the study of living systems. Lab fee: $15.
| General Biology | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PLB 217-950
A survey of scientifically, historically, and empirically verifiable information on cannabis, with emphasis on its biological features, chemical constituents, and biochemical effects. Students will learn the different kinds and uses of cannabis, a variety of industrial and medicinal products derived from the plant, the bioactive constituents and their effects of human health. The course will cover cannabis history, foliage and shoot architecture, sex determination, growth and development, ecological interactions, production and processing, endocannabinoids, and sustainability.
| Cannabis Biology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
POLS 114-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S5 900] The development and current state of the American political system.
| Intro American Politics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
POLS 230-950
This is an introductory course recommended for students who want to consider possible careers in law. The following topics will be covered: the relation between law, justice, morality and religion; types and sources of law and legal rules; origin and development of common law; the role of lawyers, judges and juries; legal education in the United States. These topics will be explored through lectures, discussion groups and occasional guest speakers.
| Law in American Society | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
POLS 250-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S5 905] This course provides an introduction to some major issues in the study of politics of countries around the world. Students analyze the broad array of political systems and political institutions in these countries. Topics include differences between democratic and non-democratic regimes, the causes of revolution, the role of social movements, and the politics of multi-ethnicity.
| Intro to Comparative Politics | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
POLS 314I-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as JRNL 314I) The role of the mass media in American politics. Emphasis will be on the way in which the news media covers political actors and institutions, the effects of media on political behavior, and the expanding role of the internet in politics.
| Politics and Media | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
POLS 317-950
The nature of public opinion and its role in American democracy. Prerequisite: POLS 114.
| Polling & Public Opinion | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
POLS 352I-950
(University Core Curriculum) This course examines the causes, consequences and management of ethnic conflict and nationalism. Theoretical analysis will be combined with empirical case studies of ethnic and cultural competition, conflict and cooperation both within and between countries. Contributions from various scholarly disciplines will be incorporated into the examination of these issues. Additionally, moral dilemmas in the sphere of ethnicity and nationalism will be discussed.
| Ethnicity & Nationalism | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
POLS 398-950
The program offers legislative and agency internships. Legislative interns work with House and Senate members of both parties. Typically, interns work in the home office while attending classes full time and perform duties as regular staff members. Students may also intern with a state agency. Agency interns work in one of several local code department offices while attending classes full time and perform duties as regular staff members. Maximum of 15 hours.
| Demuzio Internship | 1 to 15 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSAS 480-952
This course will instruct and challenge the student to design outdoor spaces that cultivate a sense of place as related to the site and the user. The course will review fundamental landscape planning process including principles and elements of design with an emphasis on "green" decision making. Special approval needed from the program.
| Designing Outdoor Spaces | 3 credits | September 18, 2023 | 12 weeks | |
PSAS 563-951
Introduction to alternative plant selections for the urban landscape associated with the use of native plants and creating edible landscapes. Emphasis is placed on site location, whether on the ground, in containers or on a green roof, to determine best practices and appropriate choices in urban environments.
| Plants Ecological Landscape | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 302-940
This course examines the basic principles of ethics as related to public safety operations and management with special attention given to current issues in public safety.
| Ethics in Public Safety | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 305-985
This course will introduce and provide the student with a deeper understanding of self as it relates to leadership philosophies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Each student will study and explore their core values, ethics, decision making, and begin to develop a personal philosophy of leadership. Through course presentations, dialogue, and learning activities, the participant will identify leadership roles in the community to include self, family, professional, and social. In addition, they will learn to define the difference between leadership and management. Students will complete self assessments to gain insights into their personal leadership style and characteristics and participate in video and written case studies to further explore their understanding of leadership.
| Philosophy of Leadership | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 316-940
(Same as TRM 316) The course will increase the student's ability in communicating various workplace documents common to technical disciplines. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
| Apps of Technical Writing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 332-985
The student will gain a general understanding of the economic situation for fire and emergency services, of which labor management problems represent a subset. Students will develop a perspective of the evolution of labor relations in the United States and fire and emergency services economy and how the interaction of labor and management differs throughout the world. The collective bargaining section introduces the student to the techniques of collective bargaining in fire and emergency services.
| Labor Relations | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 350-940
The use of written and electronic media resources relevant to Public Safety management and the development of a Public Safety management research bibliography. The use of bibliographic resources to produce written comparative or persuasive research reports. Restricted to Public Safety Management major.
| Readings in Public Safety Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 383-986
A course designed for students beginning their major program of study to examine data use in their respective professions. Emphasis will be placed upon an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved with analysis, synthesis and utilization of data.
| Data Interpretation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 387-986
An introduction to the fiscal problems encountered in the administration of public safety facilities.
| Fiscal Aspects Public Safety | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 388-940
The student will learn basic law principles, identify sources of American laws, and recognize the structural framework of American law. Additionally, the student will learn to identify the principles of law which relate to management of fire protection and public safety services and areas of law which impact the operations of fire service and public safety management. This includes identifying applicable laws and ordinances (Fire Fighter Bill of Rights, etc.), collective bargaining, and state/local civil service Fire/Police Commission provisions hearing protocols. Further, the student will participate in a mock hearing, following applicable protocols for such, in accordance with due process and legal requirements and effectively document and enforce such findings.
| Legal Aspects | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 406-940
This course is for students interested in the practice and principles of Emergency Services management and the processes that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an emergency service organization. This course introduces the public safety professional to topics that include government structure, strategic planning, injury prevention, risk management and safety, customer service, human resources management, financial management, fleet management, career development, quality management, data collection and research, labor relations, and special operations. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
| Mgmt of Emergency Services | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 407-940
This course is for students interested in public information and community relations in Emergency Services. This course introduces the public safety professional to benefits of community information and community relations. Students explore issues in marketing, crafting the message, identifying the audience, developing programs, and creating press releases. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
| Public Information | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 410-940
This course examines responses to natural and man-made disasters. It also looks at the unique role of the local first responder with other governmental agencies. Students will identify the common elements of a disaster response and the roles of each emergency responder and agency. Course emphasis is on the actions and procedures "at the scene" where decisions are made rather than concepts and policies applied by officials physically removed from the scene. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
| Response to Natural/Tech Event | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 421-940
Introduces students to the various elements involved in obtaining a position in their chosen fields. Topics included are: personal inventories, placement services, employment agencies, interviewing techniques, resumes, letters of application, references and employment tests. Each student will develop a portfolio, including personal and professional information related to career goals.
| Professional Development | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 450-940
This course examines tools and techniques of rational decision making in fire departments, including databases, statistics, probability, decision analysis, utility modeling, resource allocation, cost benefit analysis, and linear programming. May be taken as an independent study.
| Approaches to Public Safety | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 501-985
Administrative law is the law governing the powers, limits and operations of government administrative agencies, and the rights of individuals in dealing with those agencies. Much of this course is about two statutes and related court cases; The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946, governing federal agencies; and the Model State Administrative Procedures Act, governing Oklahoma and many other states.
| Administrative Law | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 503-985
The focus of this course is on how public action takes place; what courses of action are available; and the implications, costs, and consequences of those actions. The Fire Service Executive of the future will require a more disciplined understanding of public policy. This course will encourage a familiarity with public issues that will be useful for the Fire Service Executives in making administrative or policy decisions.
| Public Policy/Ethics | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 504-941
This advanced introduction to fundamentals of financial management emphasizes analysis of financial statements, organizational-departmental-divisional cash flows, taxes, the financial environment, bonds and their valuation, stocks and their valuation, and cost of capital.
| Fiscal Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 507-941
The purpose of the course is to provide a survey of the theory and practice of management in public sector organizations. Emphasis will be given to a comparison of management in the public and private sector, management functions, and the context in which the public manager must perform the functions. Students must complete pre-class, in-class, and post-class assignments.
| Public Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 509-941
This course examines and defines the steps, concepts, theory, and value of comprehensive strategic planning. Students will participate in the formulation, financial development, operational management, and evaluation of currently utilized strategic plans and take part in the outline and design of a mock strategic plan.
| Strategic Planning | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 512-941
Under the supervision and direction of a member of the faculty, students will undertake a project involving substantive participation in managing a major simulation, exercise, or drill involving multiple agencies and institutions. Student involvement will include planning, designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the simulation or drill. Requires the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies for PSM.
| Practicum | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 512-943
Under the supervision and direction of a member of the faculty, students will undertake a project involving substantive participation in managing a major simulation, exercise, or drill involving multiple agencies and institutions. Student involvement will include planning, designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the simulation or drill. Requires the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies for PSM.
| Practicum | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 514-941
This is the final course in the series of Leadership and Management. This course will provide the participant with a deeper understanding of personal and organizational ethics and the challenge of leadership. Prerequisite: PSM 513.
| Challenge of Leadership | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 102-940
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S6 900] An examination of the variables related to the origins and modifications of human behavior using the viewpoints and techniques of contemporary psychology.
| Intro to Psychology | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
PSYC 202-940
A survey of fields of psychology from the perspective of available career options. Activities, required skills, rewards, and external constraints that characterize different career paths are practiced and discussed in relation to students' abilities and interests. Required of psychology majors, but open to any interested student. Prerequisite: None.
| Careers in Psychology | 1 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 223-940
(University Core Curriculum) Examination of factors affecting the full utilization of women, racioethnic minorities, older workers, disabled workers and workers with nontraditional sexual orientations in the workplace. Individual processes, such as group identities, stereotyping, prejudice; group processes such as intergroup conflict; and organizational processes such as structural barriers and informal integration will be studied. The class utilizes a lecture and small discussion-section format with in-class, team, and individual exercises and projects.
| Workplace Diversity | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
PSYC 303-940
Examines interrelated psychological, biological and social aspects of development during adolescence and young adulthood based on a life-span perspective of development. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
| Adolescence/Young Adulthood | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 305-940
The inferred patterns underlying an individual's unique reactions to the environment. Investigates the motivation, development, and methods of changing these patterns, and how personality processes are studied. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
| Psychology of Personality | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 307-940
Surveys contemporary issues such as love and friendship, shyness and loneliness, sexual attitudes and behavior, management of impressions made on others, attitude change and persuasion, leadership, group processes, aggression, and helping behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
| Social Psychology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 311-940
A continued exploration of the use of scientific methods in the study of behavior. Topics include field and other quasi-experimental methods appropriate for use in settings in which the researcher can exercise minimal control and manipulation. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: PSYC 211.
| Adv Methods & Statistics | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 331-940
An introduction to the major forms of psychopathology (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders). Topics include the symptomatology of different mental disorders, their etiology from psychological, biological, and sociocultural perspectives, and issues pertaining to diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
| Psychopathology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 425-940
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of key concepts in parenting, the nature of parenting across the lifespan and specific challenges for parents with children in each of the developmental stages. We will discuss effective strategies for addressing these challenges in addition to programs and approaches that demonstrate a strong evidence base. Special focus will additionally be given to diversity issues, parenting in high risk families and in families with exceptional children. Prerequisites: PSYC 102, PSYC 301, or consent of instructor.
| Psychology of Parenting | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 444-940
(Same as LING 444) Introduction to key concepts and major theoretical and methodological issues in SLA research. Examines major developments in SLA in the areas of phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse and provides students with hands-on experience in describing and accounting for L2 data. An opportunity to design and implement a data-based study in an area of interest to students. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or consent of instructor.
| Second Language Acquisition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 577-950
(Same as LING 541) Introduction to key concepts and major theoretical and methodological issues in second language acquisition. Major developments in SLA in the areas of phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax, semantics and discourse and provides students with hands-on experience in describing and accounting for second language data. Prerequisite: Introduction to linguistics or consent of instructor.
| Second Language Acquisition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 590-951
Readings in selected topics in psychology under staff supervision. Graded S/U only. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Readings in Psychology | 1 to 12 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 595-951
Placement in an approved setting required of all students in clinical and counseling psychology. Graded S/U only. Restricted to psychology graduate students.
| Internship | 1 to 12 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 510-941
Study of recent advances in quality planning, quality measurement, design assurance, process control, participatory management, supplier quality, customer relations, and improvement concepts. Prerequisites: IMAE 470A; IMAE 470B or QEM 500.
| Quality Assurance | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 525-841
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge of the most advanced areas of the Six Sigma black-belt training. Advanced fractional factorial experiments, response surface methodology, robust design and process, design for Six Sigma and other advance Six Sigma principles and techniques are covered in this course. Prerequisites: IMAE 470A; IMAE 470B or QEM 500; IMAE 480 or QEM 515.
| Six Sigma Black Belt II | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 525-941
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge of the most advanced areas of the Six Sigma black-belt training. Advanced fractional factorial experiments, response surface methodology, robust design and process, design for Six Sigma and other advance Six Sigma principles and techniques are covered in this course. Prerequisites: IMAE 470A; IMAE 470B or QEM 500; IMAE 480 or QEM 515.
| Six Sigma Black Belt II | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 530-941
This course will cover the principles and techniques of lean manufacturing. Major topics covered include value stream mapping, pull system/Kanbans, continuous improvement/Kaizen, lean six sigma, lean simulation, and other modern lean manufacturing techniques and issues. Prerequisite: IMAE 465.
| Lean Manufacturing II | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 550-841
This course is designed to develop a graduate student's human relationship skills for leading project teams. Through the use of case studies and practical applications, students will learn effective leadership, team development, motivational, organizational planning, and conflict resolution practices.
| Project Leadership | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 550-941
This course is designed to develop a graduate student's human relationship skills for leading project teams. Through the use of case studies and practical applications, students will learn effective leadership, team development, motivational, organizational planning, and conflict resolution practices.
| Project Leadership | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 345-940
(Same as DH 345) This course focuses on the unique management issues involved in diagnostic imaging. These problems include accreditation, federal law unique to radiology, and medical-legal issues of patient care. Additionally, state and local licensure laws pertinent to ionizing radiation and radiation safety will be explored. Restricted to the major or consent of school.
| Intro to Rad Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
RAD 355-940
(Same as DH 365) This course is designed to introduce the prospective radiology educator to philosophies and strategies required to successfully instruct students in the various fields of allied health, including radiography. Restricted to the major or consent of school.
| Teaching Strategies Radiology | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
RAD 407-940
A focus on ECG analysis, hemodynamics, lab assessment, wave form analysis and cardiac output. Basic life support is also covered along with medicolegal aspects of healthcare. The history of interventional cardiography is also discussed. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RAD 417, RAD 427 and RAD 437. Restricted to Cardiac-Interventional Radiography students only.
| Patient Interaction & Mgmt | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 417-940
Quality control is covered along with contrast agents, pharmaceuticals, cardiac-interventional procedures and equipment. The cardiac procedures reviewed are cardiac output calculations, hemoximetry, shunt detection, pulmonary angiography, hemodynamics, valve measurement, right and left ventriculography, coronary angiography, coronary artery bypass graft angiography, aortography and ventricular volume measurement/ejection fraction (EF). Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RAD 407, RAD 427 and RAD 437. Restricted to Cardiac-Interventional Radiography students only.
| Imaging Procedures | 4 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 427-940
This course gives the student a comprehensive understanding of sectional anatomy as well as pathologic identifications. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RAD 407, RAD 417 and RAD 437. Restricted to Cardiac-Interventional Radiography students only.
| Sectional Anatomy & Pathology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 437-940
An examination of the physics and dosimetry of ionizing radiation and the use of radiation for image formation. Dose tracking and patient safety is included as well as imaging techniques. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RAD 407, RAD 417 and RAD 427. Restricted to Cardiac-Interventional Radiography students only.
| Physics & Image Acquisition | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 510-941
This course covers the conventional and CT simulation techniques used in initiating radiation therapy for cancer patients. Identification of cross-sectional anatomy at different anatomical locations within the human body is also reviewed. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
| Sim/Cross Sectnl Anat/MD | 2 credits | August 14, 2023 | 19 weeks | |
RAD 515-941
This is the first course of a three course sequence. During the three course sequence, students will complete eight clinical rotations including Brachytherapy, Simulation, Gamma Knife, Treatment Aids, IMRT, External Beam, Physics, Special Measurements and QA. The length of these rotations varies from one to eleven weeks. During this course students will perform two to four of these rotations depending on the rotation schedule. While in the clinical setting students will observe and work directly with a medical dosimetrist. Emphasis is given on learning and understanding the role and responsibilities of a medical dosimetrist in the clinical setting. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
| Medical Dosimetry Clinical I | 4 credits | August 14, 2023 | 19 weeks | |
RAD 516-941
Seminar provides an examination of the historical, social, economic and psychological foundations of allied health education with emphasis given to the nature and role of education and training in preparing for the field of medical education. The objectives of this seminar will allow the student to explore the nature and theories of education, the behavioral aspects of education including the assumptions and practices which underlie education. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Cult Found/Theories of Educ | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
RAD 520-941
This course covers the following topics: Radiologic Physics, production of x-rays, radiation treatment and simulation machines, interactions of ionizing radiation, radiation measurements, dose calculations, computerized treatment planning, dose calculation algorithms, electron beam characteristics, and brachytherapy physics and procedures. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
| Physics/Medical Dosimetry I | 3 credits | August 14, 2023 | 19 weeks | |
RAD 525-941
(Same as RAD 526) This course consists of various seminars/literature reviews associated with radiation oncology. Topics include treatment techniques for various cancers, technological advances in cancer treatment, cancer treatment trends, and the role of a medical dosimetrist. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
| Seminars in MD I | 3 credits | August 14, 2023 | 19 weeks | |
REC 305-980
An introduction to the responsibilities and opportunities within the field of recreation. The course includes field experience identification and selection, resume preparation, interviewing, portfolio organization and professional development.
| Professional Development | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REC 307-950
Supervised leadership experiences in a public or private setting. Only one fieldwork experience may be completed per semester. A minimum of 100 contact hours must be completed at one site. In addition, students will complete an approved project. Prerequisite: REC 305 with a grade of C or better. Special approval needed from the instructor and 2.5 grade point average.
| Recreation Fieldwork 2 | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REC 404-950
An introductory course in the practice of recreational therapy. Concepts, history, and growth of RT as a healthcare profession, theories, treatment approaches in RT, an overview of the APIE process, and other professional issues will be introduced. This course covers the NCTRC exam content area of Foundation Knowledge. This course is ONLINE.
| RT Foundations | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REC 405-980
This course is designed to provide students with the skills to implement recreational therapy interventions for individuals with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disorders. Students will learn how to complete activity assessments, select evidence-based interventions, and facilitate interventions. Travel to local agencies may be required. This course covers the NCTRC exam content area of implementation.
| RT: Cognitive, ID, DD | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
REC 406-980
This course is designed to provide students with the skills to implement recreational therapy interventions for individuals with physical disorders or chronic illness. Students will learn how to complete activity assessments, select evidence-based interventions, and facilitate interventions. Travel to local agencies may be required. This course covers the NCTRC exam content area of implementation.
| RT: Physical Disorders | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
REC 435-950
This course focuses on advanced leadership techniques for outdoor leaders. Emphasis is on evaluation and assessment of leaders in backcountry/wilderness environments. Utilizes the Wilderness Education Association's assessment and evaluation curriculum. Field trip required. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Advanced Outdoor Leadership | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REC 466-950
Designed to examine current administrative topics in public and nonprofit recreation. Topics include: history and philosophical foundations of public parks, administrative practices, planning, budgeting, working with boards and commissions, community engagement, land acquisition, programming, and current trends in community recreation. This course is ONLINE.
| Community Recreation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REC 468-950
This course focuses on the administration, organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and facilities in the campus recreation field. Specific topics addressed include historical and philosophical aspects, administrative practices, competitive and non-competitive programming, future trends and issues, budgeting, public relations, professional associations, and examination of individual characteristics of campus recreation. This course is ONLINE.
| Campus Recreation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REHB 405-952
(Same as GRON 405) Introduction to the field of aging, including social, political, economic and legal issues pertinent to an aging society and rehabilitation.
| Intro: Aging & Rehab | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
REHB 450-952
This course reviews applications of assistive technology (AT) used by people with disabilities. The course covers various types of AT ranging from low to high technology. Additionally, the course explores devices that are commercially available and those that are customized. Strategies for modifying tasks rather than using technology are reviewed.
| Assistive Technology | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RTD 382-950
The course instills an understanding and fluency in practical principles and techniques of 2D digital animation, with emphasis on character design and animation. Students learn 2D animation techniques and create two-dimensional animations for broadcast, web and interactive environments. In addition, students are exposed to other topics including story-telling and storyboarding, animatics, vector vs bitmap image processing, using major file formats. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| 2D Digit Character Animation I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RTD 392-950
Specialized work in various areas of Media Studies. Topics will vary but could include Reality Television, Gender and the Media.
| Media Studies Workshop | 3 credits | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
RTD 487-950
In this course, students will gain a solid foundation in creating 3D computer graphics using industry standard computer software and hardware. Through analysis and practice, students will develop an understanding of the principles of 3D modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering. Conceptual design and professional practices will also be addressed. Skills learned in this course will prepare students for the 3D Animation II class. Lab fee: $55.
| 3D Animation I: Modeling | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
RTD 487-953
In this course, students will gain a solid foundation in creating 3D computer graphics using industry standard computer software and hardware. Through analysis and practice, students will develop an understanding of the principles of 3D modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering. Conceptual design and professional practices will also be addressed. Skills learned in this course will prepare students for the 3D Animation II class. Lab fee: $55.
| 3D Animation I: Modeling | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOC 108-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S7 900] An introduction to the sociological perspective on human behavior, the structure and processes involved in social relationships, social stratification and inequality, social institutions, and social change. A survey of major areas of interest in sociology. Required of majors and minors in Sociology.
| Intro to Sociology | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
SOC 108-953
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S7 900] An introduction to the sociological perspective on human behavior, the structure and processes involved in social relationships, social stratification and inequality, social institutions, and social change. A survey of major areas of interest in sociology. Required of majors and minors in Sociology.
| Intro to Sociology | 3 credits | UCC course | October 9, 2023 | 8 weeks |
SOC 215-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S7 903D] Current theory, research and events in race-ethnic relations in the United States, including the intersection of class, gender and sexuality. Topics include the European colonization of North America, dynamics of immigration, identity formation among ethno-racial groups and political economy of racism.
| Race & Ethnic Relations in US | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 8 weeks |
SOC 223-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as WGSS 223) [IAI Course: S7 904D] Examines several theories on gender. Explores patterns of gendered behaviors, gendered institutions, gendered expectations, and gender inequality. Uses a sociological lens to make sense of the gendered world and to examine the evidence that underlie scholarly arguments and perspectives.
| Intro Gender & Society | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
SOC 306I-950
(University Core Curriculum) Examines the social organization of popular culture, treating popular culture objects as products that are created, manufactured, distributed and consumed. The focus is on the people, activities, organizations and institutions that are involved in popular culture.
| Popular Culture in Society | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
SOC 340-950
(University Core Curriculum) The aim of this course is to develop critical and analytical thinking about the family and its role in society. This will entail examining the varying definitions of family, its changing and diverse forms and functions, the interactions between families and other social institutions, and how family life is shaped by the larger social structures of which it is a part, including gender, class, and race-ethnicity.
| Sociology of Family | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
SOCW 291-950
Exploration of the needs, experiences and attitudes of minority populations pertaining to delivery of social services in rural settings. Emphasis on relationship of cultural diversity to practice, policy and research content.
| Social Work Minority Groups | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 500-941
Life span development. Students acquire a foundation knowledge in human development in the social environment over the life span. Normal development stages and impacts of social systems on the growth of individuals in diverse populations of rural areas is emphasized. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| HBSE in Social Work | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 501-941
This course emphasizes the development of advanced intervention skills related to generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in multiple-service, community-based agencies characteristic of rural areas. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Generalist Practice | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 510-941
Examination of systems and advanced generalist practice theories within the context of rural, integrated and multiple-service social services delivery systems. Specific practice examples will be used to facilitate understanding of how theory guides practice with families, groups, organizations and communities. Restricted to admission to the MSW program.
| Families, Groups & Orgs | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 531-941
This course provides a basic knowledge of psychopathology and how it impacts individual functioning and family dynamics. Students become familiar with the theoretical basis and the basic structure of DSM-5 and models of interdisciplinary clinical practice in mental health. Prerequisite: Completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Psychosocial Disorders | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 531-943
This course provides a basic knowledge of psychopathology and how it impacts individual functioning and family dynamics. Students become familiar with the theoretical basis and the basic structure of DSM-5 and models of interdisciplinary clinical practice in mental health. Prerequisite: Completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Psychosocial Disorders | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 531-981
This course provides a basic knowledge of psychopathology and how it impacts individual functioning and family dynamics. Students become familiar with the theoretical basis and the basic structure of DSM-5 and models of interdisciplinary clinical practice in mental health. Prerequisite: Completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Psychosocial Disorders | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 533-981
In-depth examination of the history and practice of social work in primary and secondary schools. Roles of school social workers and practice approaches are emphasized. Prerequisite: SPED 300 or SPED 420 and completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program and School Social Work Endorsement Program.
| SW Practice in Schools | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 541A-941
Seminar which is taken concurrently with Foundation Practicum I (SOCW 541B). The seminar emphasizes the relationship between the practicum experience, social work practice, policy, human behavior and the social environment (HBSE) and research curricula. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 541B. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Foundation Practicum Seminar I | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 541B-941
Field practicum which is taken concurrently with Foundation Practicum Seminar I (SOCW 541A) and is a structured and supervised on-site field practice in a selected agency. Practicum is equivalent to 12 hours per week for 15 weeks (a total of 360 hours) over two semesters. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 541A. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Foundation Practicum I | 2 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 543A-941
Concentration specific practicum seminar with concurrent field practicum (SOCW 543B). Practicum seminar focuses on the application of advanced generalist theory, knowledge and skills covered in the curriculum within the specific concentration area (Children, Youth and Families/School Social Work; Health/Mental Health). Prerequisite: Completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 543B. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv Practicum Seminar I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 543A-943
Concentration specific practicum seminar with concurrent field practicum (SOCW 543B). Practicum seminar focuses on the application of advanced generalist theory, knowledge and skills covered in the curriculum within the specific concentration area (Children, Youth and Families/School Social Work; Health/Mental Health). Prerequisite: Completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 543B. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv Practicum Seminar I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 543B-941
On-site concentration specific field practice in an approved agency with appropriate supervision equivalent to 20 hours per week for 15 weeks (a total of 607 hours is required to be completed in two semesters) with a concurrent seminar. The practicum focuses on the application of advanced concentration theory, knowledge and skills covered in the curriculum. Graded S/U. Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 543A. Prerequisite: Completion of the transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Advanced Practicum I | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 551-941
This is the first of a two-part sequence that emphasizes health and mental health delivery within systems theory and an advanced practice skills framework. Includes case studies and exercise aimed at practice with diverse populations in rural areas. Prerequisite: completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv SW Practice I: H/MH | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 555-941
This course applies a systematic analytical framework for a critical and in-depth analysis of federal, state and local policies that shape programs affecting health and mental health in rural settings. Examines how policy impacts practice with diverse populations. Prerequisite: Completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to Admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv Policy & Practice: H/MH | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 561-941
This is the first part of a two-part sequence that emphasizes family-centered practice (family preservation, integrated services) within systems theory and an advanced practice skills framework. Includes case studies and exercises aimed at practice with diverse populations in rural areas. Prerequisite: completion of transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) or foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B). Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv SW Practice I: C, Y & F | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 565-941
This course applies a systematic analytical framework for a critical and in-depth analysis of federal, state and local policies that shape programs affecting children, youth and families in rural settings. Examines how policy impacts practice with diverse populations. Prerequisite: completion of foundation courses (SOCW 500, 501, 504, 510, 511, 521, 541A&B, & 542A&B) or transition courses (SOCW 502, 512, & 522) . Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv Policy & Practice: CYF | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SPAN 140A-950
The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.
| Elementary Spanish | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SPED 300-980
An overview of characteristics of all types of exceptional children and youth including physical, mental, emotional and social traits. The course also covers the effects of disabling conditions in learning situations, and an overview of the history of special education including legislation and litigation. Restricted to undergraduate students (SPED 420 for graduate students).
| Intro to Special Education | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SPED 411-945
Course covers general assessment information, norm reference testing, curriculum based assessment, adaptive behavior scales and issues relating to cultural diversity. Prerequisite: SPED 300 or 420, 410, or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory fee: $15.
| Assessment in Special Ed | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SPED 420-980
The course is an advanced survey of exceptional populations and addresses educational, social, legal, cultural, and community practices associated with individuals with disabilities, ages 0 - 21 years old. Restricted to graduate students (SPED 300 for undergraduate students).
| Advanced Theories & Practices | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
SPED 422-945
Examination of the reading process with emphasis on the factors and conditions that affect reading. Emphasis on the formulation of a philosophy of reading in relation to methods, materials, procedures, and evaluation for students with reading difficulties at the elementary level. Prerequisites: SPED 300 or SPED 420 with grades of C or better or concurrent enrollment.
| Teach Read Elementary School | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
THEA 101-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: F1 907] Through lectures, discussions, projects, text readings and written critiques, students examine how plays are written and produced and how these plays reflect the people and cultures that produce them. Theater Insight fee: $13.
| Theater Insight | 3 credits | UCC course | October 16, 2023 | 8 weeks |
TRM 316-940
(Same as PSM 316) This course will increase students' abilities in communicating various workplace documents common to technical disciplines. The course is designed to meet the writing portion of the College's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better.
| Apps of Technical Writing | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
TRM 364-940
This course is an introduction to the language and concepts of management. Focus is on ethical and social responsibility, the planning process, organizational structure and culture, leadership, and managerial controls. Management topics such as decision making, organizational change, staffing, motivation, and communication will be addressed. A grade of C or better is required. Restriction: TRM major.
| Work Center Management | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
TRM 383-940
This course will give students an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved in the statistical treatment of data, including the selection of data sources, the design of statistical studies, and the analysis, synthesis, and utilization of data. Students will gain experience in using data for decision-making in their respective professions. TRM majors must earn a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: University Core Curriculum Mathematics with a grade of C or better.
| Data Apps & Interpretation | 3 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks | |
UHON 351F-950
For University Honors Program Members only. Topics vary and will be announced by the University Honors Program each time the course is offered. These seminars may be used to satisfy the University Core Curriculum requirement for disciplinary studies in fine arts. Registration is limited and students should contact University Honors Program for availability.
| Honors Seminar in Fine Arts | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
UHON 351M-950
For University Honors Program Members only. Topics vary and will be announced by the University Honors Program each time the course is offered. These seminars may be used to satisfy the University Core Curriculum requirement for Integrative Studies in Multicultural Diversity in the United States. Registration is limited and students should contact University Honors Program for availability.
| Honors Sem Multicultural | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
UHON 351O-950
For University Honors Program Members only. Topics vary and will be announced by the University Honors Program each time the course is offered. These seminars may be used to satisfy the University Core Curriculum requirement for disciplinary studies in social science. Registration is limited and students should contact University Honors Program for availability.
| Honors Seminar Social Science | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
UHON 351U-950
For University Honors Program Members only. Topics vary and will be announced by the University Honors Program each time the course is offered. These seminars may be used to satisfy the University Core Curriculum requirement for disciplinary studies in humanities. Registration is limited and students should contact University Honors Program for availability.
| Honors Seminar in Humanities | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
WED 593-951
The selection and investigation of a research topic culminating in a paper satisfying the research requirement for a Master of Science in Education degree. Restricted to consent of program.
| Individual Research | 3 credits | August 26, 2023 | 14 weeks | |
WGSS 223-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as SOC 223) [IAI Course: S7 904D] Examines several theories on gender. Exposes patterns of gendered behaviors, gendered institutions, gendered expectations, and gender inequality. Uses a sociological lens to make sense of the gendered world and to examine the evidence that underlie scholarly arguments and perspectives.
| Intro Gender & Society | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
WGSS 225-950
(University Core Curriculum course) (Same as ENGL 225) [IAI Course: H3 911D] Examines the ways in which women are portrayed in literature, especially in twentieth-century novels, drama, short fiction, and poetry written by women. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 120. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Multicultural requirement in lieu of ENGL 205.
| Women in Literature | 3 credits | UCC course | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
WGSS 491-953
Concentration on a topic of interest not offered through the regular course listings.
| Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | August 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |