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Online courses can add flexibility and convenience to your schedule. To take a course, you need to be admitted. If you want the credit to transfer to another institution, check transfer equivalencies at the other institution before registering.
Courses are also identified if they fill the University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements.
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ABE 204-950
[IAI course: AG 901] (University Core Curriculum Course) An introduction to the economics and policies underlying food and fiber production, distribution, and consumption as well as the use of environmental and natural resources.
| Food, Fiber, & Nat Resources | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ABE 204-953
[IAI course: AG 901] (University Core Curriculum Course) An introduction to the economics and policies underlying food and fiber production, distribution, and consumption as well as the use of environmental and natural resources.
| Food, Fiber, & Nat Resources | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ABE 300I-950
(Same as AGRI/LAC 300I) (University Core Curriculum) Case studies (e.g., rural village in developing nation; small town in the U.S.; city in developing nation) are used to learn how different societies and groups deal with their specific environmental issues, and how culture and economic factors affect their perspectives and actions.
| Social Perspectives | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ABE 360-950
Problems and practices in agribusiness operations including management practices, decision-making tools, financial analysis, economic considerations in managing land, labor and capital, and the impact of alternative organizational forms are emphasized. The focus is on applications to real world problems. Students are provided an opportunity to interact with business managers through a series of guest speakers. Prerequisite: ABE 204 or equivalent.
| Agribusiness Mgt & Organiztn | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 362-950
Institutional arrangements in marketing agricultural products. Market structure, marketing costs, and alternative methods of pricing agricultural products are also examined. Prerequisite: ABE 204 or equivalent.
| Mktg & Pricing Ag Products | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 381-950
Discussion of special topics and/or problems in the field of agribusiness economics. Restricted to junior standing. Special approval needed from the program.
| Agricultural Seminar | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 450-950
Application of production economic principles and modern decision-making techniques to farm management problems. The importance of information, sources of agricultural risk and management of risk in farm planning will be integrated. Prerequisite: ABE 350 or equivalent and University Core Curriculum mathematics required.
| Advanced Farm Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 452-950
Advanced topics on small agricultural business management accounting practices and financial management are taught to gain knowledge on advanced financial record keeping and financial business management. Financial statements are analyzed with an emphasis on managerial accounting. This is a three credit-hour course taught on a 50-minute lecture format on three days each week. In addition, students would learn advanced record keeping in Quickbooks, an accounting software installed in the labs. Prerequisite: ABE 351 with a grade of C or better.
| Advanced Financial Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ABE 461-950
Examination of agribusiness firm management with emphasis on the management and control of financial resources and the interrelationship between the agribusiness firm and human resource management. Other topics in agribusiness will include effective communication in the management process, business ethics, and workable credit programs for customers. Prerequisite: ABE 351 and 360 or equivalent.
| Agribusiness Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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. Course fee: $46.75 for e-textbook.
| Accounting I-Financial | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 321-940
Current accounting principles and procedures relating to elements of financial reporting. Particular emphasis on current and fixed asset valuation. Prerequisite: 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Cost Accounting | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 414-940
Examines the philosophical, sociological and legal dimensions of contemporary ethical issues facing the business world today. Stress is on stakeholder analysis and appropriate policy decisions for multinational corporations. Course content centers on actual business cases and hypothetical ethical dilemmas.
| Business Ethics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 421-940
Accounting principles and procedures relating to specialized topics in financial accounting and business combinations, resulting in consolidated financial statements, and financial accounting for partnerships. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in ACCT 322. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors, junior standing or higher.
| Advanced Accounting | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 465-940
The course covers internal audit from a broad perspective to include information technology, business processes, and accounting systems. Topics include internal auditing standards, risk assessment, governance, ethics, audit technique, and emerging issues. It covers the design of business processes and the implementation of key control concepts and will use a case study approach that addresses tactical, strategic, systems, and operational areas. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors.
| Internal Auditing | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 495-940
Supervised work experience in professional accounting. Mandatory Pass/Fail only. Not for graduate credit. Course may be repeated in a subsequent semester, but only three semester hours may be applied toward the Accounting major and to the requirements to qualify for the C.P.A. examination. Additional credit hours may only satisfy the 300-400 level College of Business and Analytics prefix elective or general elective requirements. Restrictions: Accounting majors or minors, outstanding record in accounting. Special approval needed from the program.
| Internship | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 503-945
Accounting principles and procedures relating to specialized topics in financial accounting and business combinations, resulting in consolidated financial statements, and financial accounting for partnerships. Course covers specialized topics including derivatives and hedge accounting, foreign currency accounting, not-for-profit accounting. A student may not receive credit for ACCT 421 and ACCT 503. Prerequisite: ACCT 502 with a grade of C or better.
| Financial Reporting III | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 504-945
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 331 and ACCT 504.
| Cost Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 512C-945
Describes and explains methods for examining research questions about professional judgment in accounting. May be repeated for credit but sections (a) through (d) can be taken only once.
| Seminar: Interpreting Data | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 544-945
(Same as LAW 515) Provides students with in-depth exposure to federal income taxation of partnerships, partners and related LLCs and owners. Areas explored are the definition of a partnership, acquisition of an interest, basis of interest, tax accounting for partnership, subchapter S, or LLC operation, distributions, termination, sale or exchange of interest, collapsible partnerships, death or retirement and tax shelters. Prerequisite: ACCT 441 or ACCT 507 with C or better.
| Partnership Taxation | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 560-945
Explains how organizations govern their investment in IT through strategic alignment, risk assessment, and performance measurement. Describes processes for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of IT general controls related to processing operations, system security, and change management. Prerequisite: ACCT 360. Restriction: enrollment as a graduate student.
| IT Risk and Controls | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ACCT 561-945
This course focuses on how managers and auditors can use information technology to (a) identify trends in business process performance, and (b) evaluate the veracity of financial information by analyzing patterns that manifest in accounting data. Restricted to enrollment in the M.Acc. or M.B.A program or with instructor approval.
| Accounting Analytics | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
AD 101-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
AFR 215-950
(University Core Curriculum) A study and understanding of the evolution of issues of pluralism in contemporary African American society. This course provides an interdisciplinary analysis of ideological and practical problems of racism, integration, class, equity, social institutions as they relate to the Black American experience.
| Black Am Exp-Plural Society | 3 credits | UCC course | January 2, 2025 | 2 weeks |
AFR 215-953
(University Core Curriculum) A study and understanding of the evolution of issues of pluralism in contemporary African American society. This course provides an interdisciplinary analysis of ideological and practical problems of racism, integration, class, equity, social institutions as they relate to the Black American experience.
| Black Am Exp-Plural Society | 3 credits | UCC course | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
AFR 215-954
(University Core Curriculum) A study and understanding of the evolution of issues of pluralism in contemporary African American society. This course provides an interdisciplinary analysis of ideological and practical problems of racism, integration, class, equity, social institutions as they relate to the Black American experience.
| Black Am Exp-Plural Society | 3 credits | UCC course | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
AFR 360-950
Why does race still matter in America? Beginning with the Declaration of Independence, we will explore how the histories of racism and antiracism help us understand the United States' claim to be a melting pot. Although we will primarily focus on African American history, we will also consider a range of other topics (federal Indian policies, Latin American and Asian immigration, etc.) to provide broader social and cultural contexts for our examination of topics such as racial mixture, racial integration, civil rights, racial pride, cultural appropriation, and colorblindness.
| Race & History in U.S. | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
AGSE 180-950
Introduction to the uses of mass communications media and theories in agricultural communications, and to professional opportunities in applied communications in agricultural organizations.
| Intro to Ag Communications | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
AGSE 414-950
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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | December 16, 2024 | 4 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ANS 445-950
Nutrition and feeding management of canine and feline during obesity, cancer, diabetes, urolithiasis, dental disease, dermatological disease, hepatic and gastrointestinal disorders, mobility and muscular disorders, heart diseases, and critical care. Prerequisite: ANS 215 with a grade of C or better.
| Companion Anim Clin Nutr | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ANS 481-950
This course is designed to develop written communication skills while learning to critique literature concerning current topics in the field of companion animal nutrition. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: ANS 115 and ANS 365.
| Topics Companion Animal Nutrit | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ANTH 231-950
Forensic Anthropology is the application of the theoretical and practical techniques of physical anthropology to human remains of medico-legal significance. This course will focus on the teaching of theory and method appropriate to allow the creation of a biological profile for an unknown individual. Topics will include human osteology, techniques for estimating the age and sex of an individual from skeletal remains, analysis of trauma, skeletal recovery, and the evolving role of forensic anthropology in the medico-legal system. This course is required for the Interdisciplinary Forensic Sciences minor. No prerequisites.
| Intro Forensic Anthropology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ANTH 406-952
(Same as LING 406) An introductory survey of historical and comparative linguistics, including terminology, assumptions and methods of investigation. Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: one of ANTH 240B, LING 300, or LING 405. Not for graduate credit.
| Intro Historical Linguistics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 210-950
Initial course in Construction Management and Operations (COMO) specialization series for the BSAS curriculum. Participants will develop an understanding of the wide range of opportunities for COMO, explore applicable standards of practice, industry-based code of ethics, interact with allied and associated organizations, identify certification requirements, and understand the technical challenges of COMO.
| Intro to Profession | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ARC 353-950
A series of studio exercises designed to allow students to earn credit for ARC 251, 252, 351, 352, 451, 452, or ID 251 or 252. Projects are designed to fulfill the goals of the course for which this is substituted. Prerequisites and course work load vary according to the course for which this is substituted. Sophomore standing or higher required. Course may be repeated for up to 14 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of School Director required. Studio fee: $12 per credit hour.
| Vertical Studio | 4 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 412-950
This course focuses on the methods, processes and information necessary to achieve sustainability in design and construction management. Course contents include the study of green building practices and investigate how sustainability is being implemented nationally throughout construction industries. The U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system categories and criteria are discussed. Prerequisite: ARC 210 or ARC 310 with a grade of C- or better.
| Sustainable Construction Mgmt | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 413-950
Provide overview of various estimating tools and methods for managing budgets, project estimates, and costs during program, construction and facilities management phases. Identify roles and responsibilities for controlling and monitoring project cost. Identify and develop methods for creating valid project estimates and budgets. Explore Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for budget and cost management. Prerequisite: ARC 213, and ARC 210 or ARC 310 with grades of C- or better.
| Budget & Cost Mgmt | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 541-941
Provides an overview of building technology and systems and the role of building systems performance in providing architectural and human environments and their subsequent impact upon the natural environment. The course builds upon the philosophical ideas of sustainable design and resource consumption tools. Prerequisite: ARC 550. Concurrent Enrollment: ARC 551 allowed.
| Arch Systems & Environment | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 551-981
Architectural design studio focused upon comprehensive design of a large-scale urban building as fulfillment of the total integration of architectural systems and design criteria. This course serves as the culmination of the fulfillment of student performance criteria through the integration of all major building and urban systems while addressing the current human, social, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: ARC 550. Co-requisite: ARC 541 allowed. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program. Studio fee: $72.
| Comp Arch Design Studio | 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 551-983
Architectural design studio focused upon comprehensive design of a large-scale urban building as fulfillment of the total integration of architectural systems and design criteria. This course serves as the culmination of the fulfillment of student performance criteria through the integration of all major building and urban systems while addressing the current human, social, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: ARC 550. Co-requisite: ARC 541 allowed. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program. Studio fee: $72.
| Comp Arch Design Studio | 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 592-941
The development of the study and discussion of architectural professional practice issues including leadership, legal responsibilities, ethics and professional judgment. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program.
| Arch Professional Practice II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 592-943
The development of the study and discussion of architectural professional practice issues including leadership, legal responsibilities, ethics and professional judgment. Restricted to enrollment in M.Arch. program.
| Arch Professional Practice II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ARC 596-951
The purpose of this course is to review the integration & detailing of a new architectural project. Included in the review of these topics will be related discussions with regard to building systems, assemblies, code, and cost. As part of the learning process, students will be expected to participate in class discussion as well as complete projects which are designed to develop critical thinking, speaking, writing, and architectural design skills.
| Project Development + Docs | 1 credits | December 16, 2024 | 4 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ASL 375-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ASL 375-954
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 4, 2025 | 14 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
AUT 430-95Y
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 | January 4, 2025 | 14 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 11, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
AVM 304-940
Students will have a thorough understanding of the US regulatory system. Topics include the history of administrative law, political influence in the regulatory system, current aviation regulations and regulatory agencies, how to create/modify/remove regulations, and how to work within the complex regulatory environment.
| Aviation Industry Regulation | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 9 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 | January 11, 2025 | 15 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 | March 9, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
AVM 373-940
This course is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the major management functions and organizations with airlines. Students will learn how 14CFR applies to the following topics: historical perspective of part 121 U.S. airlines and general aviation, the structure and economics of airlines through a discussion of the regulatory and legislative functions of federal aviation agencies and their enforcement actions. A discussion of the managerial functions within an airline and an overview of the overall operation of the airline with respect to management, fleet and labor, and how international conferences and conventions have shaped international law and affecting airline operations.
| Airline Management | 3 credits | March 9, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
AVM 374-940
This course explores the general aviation sector regarding how 14CFR is applied to aviation law and enforcement actions, the regulatory environment including certifications, rule-making, and legislation as it pertains to non-airline operations. Topics include fixed base operators, corporate flight departments, aircraft management companies, and legal and illegal charter operations including "wet" leases and ride sharing.
| General Aviation Operations | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 9 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 | January 11, 2025 | 15 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 | January 11, 2025 | 9 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 | March 9, 2025 | 9 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 | January 11, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
AVM 550-951
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 | March 9, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
AVM 551-951
(Same as PADM 551) Examination of the history of American aviation policy, law and regulation. The course focuses primarily on the development, implementation and enforcement of aviation policies and regulations at the federal level. Special attention is paid to the interaction of various government agencies and constituency groups, such as the aircraft industry, airport authorities, airlines, private pilots and passengers. In addition to the historical survey, students will analyze current policy and regulatory trends and identify future problems and opportunities for American aviation policy. Restricted to enrollment in MPAA graduate program or consent of instructor.
| Aviation Policy Law & Reg | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
AVM 554-951
(Same as PADM 554) Examination of aviation planning at the international, federal, state and local levels. The course focuses primarily on federal aviation planning, but considerable attention is paid to the interdependent relationship between the various levels of planning. Special attention is paid to the planning process and the role of various agencies and client groups within the aviation community. Restricted to enrollment in MPAA graduate program or consent of instructor.
| Aviation Planning | 3 credits | March 9, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
AVM 555-951
An examination of the regulatory, political, economic impact and structural organization of international aviation. Contemporary issues in the national and international environment will be discussed. The history and evolution of international aviation will be discussed. Aircraft accidents that occurred on a global stage will be examined and resulting regulatory and social changes will be explored. Global issues surrounding advances in Air Traffic Management will be discussed. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its practices will also be examined.
| International Aviation | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
AVM 580-951
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 | January 11, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
AVT 390-940
Provides an understanding of various types of Management Information Systems (MIS) currently used in Aerospace Support, focusing on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of these. Through this course, the student will become familiar with MIS applications relevant to aerospace product support activities, learn to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various systems designs, develop problem solving and critical thinking skills as apposite to logistics applications, and acquire knowledge of basic database management, design, and security.
| MIS for Aerospace Applications | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 478-940
This class introduces current and future aerospace manufacturing and maintenance professionals to aviation business and finance. This course covers business and economic theory as it applies to a wide range of aviation businesses. Topics of study include a survey of the aviation industry, the application of economic principles to industry forecasts, business finance, and aviation in a global marketplace.
| Aircraft Business & Finance | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 485-940
This course will give the student an in depth sampling of professional practices used within aerospace maintenance facilities and how they pertain to ongoing day to day operations. The exploration will include perspectives from a general aviation maintenance shop, a corporate aviation maintenance shop, an aircraft manufacturer's shop and an airline maintenance shop. Topics may include but not limited to: OSHA safety standards, aircraft ground handling, lifting, storing, fueling, personnel training, manufacturing processes, record keeping, etc. No prerequisites required.
| Aerospace Maint Shop Ops | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
AVT 488-940
This course is an introduction to safety management systems that are becoming prevalent and required in the aviation industry. Topics will include the history of SMS, FAA guidelines pertaining to SMS, development and implementation of an SMS and the documentation and record keeping required.
| Advanced Aerospace Safety | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 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. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Brand Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 523-941
Concepts and techniques for strategic knowledge discovery in structured and unstructured data from pre-processing and transformation to model validation and post-processing. Real-world examples and cases to put data mining in context and to illustrate how the application of data mining can lead to better strategic data-based decision making. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of the department.
| Strategic Data Mining | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 528-841
This is the capstone course in data analytics. Students will apply techniques learned in analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, and visualization in a variety of real world scenarios. Emphasis is on creative, abstract, and integrative thinking in executing a program in data analytics and managing the data analytics function. Prerequisite: BA 525, BA 526, and BA 527 or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Analytics Capstone | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 528-941
This is the capstone course in data analytics. Students will apply techniques learned in analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, and visualization in a variety of real world scenarios. Emphasis is on creative, abstract, and integrative thinking in executing a program in data analytics and managing the data analytics function. Prerequisite: BA 525, BA 526, and BA 527 or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Analytics Capstone | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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. Prerequisite: BA 530, or FIN 361, or baccalaureate finance degree, or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Financial Analytics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 529C-941
Use of analytics and marketing concepts and techniques. How structured and unstructured marketing data are obtained, validated, processed, and used in making descriptive and predictive models. The use of marketing analytics for better data-based marketing decision making. Prerequisite: BA 550, or baccalaureate marketing degree, or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Marketing Analytics | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 530-943
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.
| Corporate Finance | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 531-841
An evaluation of selected financial policies connected with the acquisition and disposition of funds by the firm. An emphasis is placed on quantitative solutions to these problems. Prerequisite: BA 530, or FIN 361, or SIU undergraduate Finance major. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 531-941
An evaluation of selected financial policies connected with the acquisition and disposition of funds by the firm. An emphasis is placed on quantitative solutions to these problems. Prerequisite: BA 530, or FIN 361, or SIU undergraduate Finance major. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 533-941
A study of fixed return and variable return securities, investment services, industry and issue analysis, empirical studies of groups and individual stock price movements. Prerequisite: BA 530 or FIN 361 with a C or better. Not available for students with credit for FIN 433 or equivalent. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Investments Concepts | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 550-941
A managerial approach to the study of marketing. Emphasis is on the nature and scope of the marketing manager's responsibilities and on marketing decision-making. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Marketing Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 580-941
International business and activities are examined in the international environment. The course will focus on concepts and issues of international business and will analyze the marketing, financial, accounting, managerial, logistical and production functions of international operations. Emphasis is on integrating, learning and creative thinking through lecture and case analysis. Foundational M.B.A. coursework should be completed. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| International Business | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 591-844
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 591-845
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 591-846
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 591-941
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BA 598-841
Study of the development and evaluation of business strategies and policies as they relate to the overall performance of the firm within its environment. Knowledge of the functional areas of administration, available business data and analytical tools will be utilized in solving comprehensive business cases and simulation games. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Business Policies | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BA 598-941
Study of the development and evaluation of business strategies and policies as they relate to the overall performance of the firm within its environment. Knowledge of the functional areas of administration, available business data and analytical tools will be utilized in solving comprehensive business cases and simulation games. Restricted to enrollment in College of Business and Analytics graduate program or consent of department.
| Business Policies | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BAT 493-950
This course will provide students with the skills necessary to act as critical consumers of intervention research. It will also provide students with the analytical skills necessary to apply the logic of single-case research methodology to their work with the consumer. Emphasized will be the critique and interpretation of published research, as well as the writing competencies required for a student to successfully prepare a research paper. Prerequisite: BAT 312 and simultaneous enrollment in or prior completion of BAT 406.
| Single-Case Research Methods | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BAT 529-951
This course will explore the primary tenets of the system of psychology known as radical behaviorism. Canonical papers of B. F. Skinner and other scholars involved in the theory and philosophy of radical behaviorism will be read and discussed as well as critiques and interpretations thereof. Prerequisites: BAT 535, BAT 503, BAT 509A, and BAT 508 (concurrent enrollment allowed in BAT 508).
| Radical Behaviorism I | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 417-950
Applying engineering techniques to study brain function. Topics include: cerebral cortex; sensory, motor, and association areas; neurons and glial cells; pathways and synapses; information processing in visual, auditory, and somatosensory cortices; analyses of brain recordings; brain-computer interfacing, multisensory integration models; context effect models; memory encoding and retrieval models. Restricted to Senior or Graduate Standing. Lab fee: $20 to help defray cost of equipment.
| Neuroengineering | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 418-950
The sources of electrical signals in biological systems. Methods and types of sensors for sensing bioelectrical signals, including amperometric, potentiometric, piezo-electric, impedance, and FET based biosensors. Interface between biosensors and electronics for sensor signal condition and data acquisition. Precision electronics for biosensor signal acquisition, including potentiostat, current, charge, capacitance and impedance sensing circuit, lock-in amplifier. Prerequisite: BME 337 or ECE 345 with a grade of C or better.
| Bioelectronics & Biosensors | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 435-950
Algorithmic, statistical, and data mining concepts in biomedical engineering and bioinformatics. Programming in R: Vectors, Matrices, Lists, Data Frames, Factors, Tables. Classification techniques. ROC curves. Biomarker gene selection. DNA and protein sequence analysis, sequence alignment. Prerequisite: BME 351 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
| Computational Methods BME | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 439-950
Diagnostic ultrasound is an ultrasound-based medical imaging technique used to visualize muscles, tissue, and many internal organs, to capture their size, structure and any pathological lesions. This course is an introduction to the principles and applications of biomedical ultrasound. This course will focus on fundamentals of acoustic theory, principles of ultrasonic detection and imaging, design and use of currently available tools for performance evaluation of diagnostic devices, and biological effects of ultrasound. Prerequisite: MATH 305 and ECE 355 with a grade of C or consent of instructor. Restricted to enrollment in BME programs. Project-based fee: $30 to help defray cost of software licenses and equipment.
| Diagnostic Ultrasound | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 470-950
Anatomy and physiology of the cerebral cortex, Feed-forward Networks, Multilayer Perceptrons, Recurrent Networks, Hopfield Networks, Self-organizing Networks, Convolutional Neural Network, Applications to pattern recognition, robotics, image processing, and speech processing. Prerequisite: MATH 305 or ECE 315 or BME 351 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
| Neural Nets in Data Science | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 519-951
The course is designed to introduce students to principles of microfabrication techniques and the contributions of microfabrication in medical devices. This course emphasizes the understanding of microfabrication techniques and hands-on experience, where students will observe interesting physical phenomena in devices they fabricate. Moreover, students will use these devices for practical biomedical tests from which they will understand and appreciate the benefits of microfabricated architectures in medical devices. Topics: Introduction of micro/nanofabrication, scaling analysis in physics, Micro-Total-Analysis Systems (?TAS), ?TAS for medical diagnostics & treatment, development of medical devices enabled by microfabrication. Prerequisite: BME 419 or equivalent with a C or better, or consent of instructor. Lab fee: $50 to defray cost of equipment and materials for the project(s).
| Microfab BioMed Devices | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 533-951
(Same as ECE 533) Fundamentals of speech production system, signal analysis of speech, speech coding, linear prediction analysis, speech synthesizing, and speech recognition algorithms. Prerequisite: MATH 250, ECE 355 with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.
| Speech Processing | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 536-951
(Same as ECE 534) The nature of biomedical signals. Electricity in living tissue. Biomedical signal processing and modeling. Modeling and simulation of biomedical systems. Prerequisite: MATH 250, ECE 355, with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor. Project-based fee: $20 to help defray cost of software licenses.
| Biomedical Signal Analysis | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 543-951
An introductory course to the analysis of human movement through the use of mathematical methods from an engineering viewpoint. Human dynamics, linear kinematics and kinetics, angular kinematics and kinetics, and impulse and momentum. Students who have taken BME 341 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: BME 336 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Project fee to defray cost of software license: $45.
| Kinetics & Kinematics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
BME 544-951
Geometrical optics, including refraction and reflection; Physical optics, including interference, diffraction, and polarization; Optical aberrations, including causes and effects; Fourier optics, with applications to imaging; Light sources, including LEDs and lasers; Photodetectors, including photodiodes and image sensors; Lens systems; Microscopes. Students who are taking or have taken BME 448 are ineligible to enroll. Lab fee: $125 to help defray the cost of equipment, supplies, and software packages.
| Optical Imaging & Photonics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 or program approval required.
| Business Career Transitions | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
BUS 202-943
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 or program approval required.
| Business Career Transitions | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 503-951
This course provides an overview of the history, foundations, practices, and ethical and legal issues relevant to marriage, couple, and family counseling. This course is a required course for clinical mental health and marriage, couple and family counseling and does address specific skill attainment for working with couples and families. A grade of B or better required. Prerequisite: CARE 541 with a grade of B or better.
| Intro to MCFC | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 512-951
This course covers physical, intellectual, and social development across a person's life. It focuses on practical applications for counseling, education, and related services. Students will learn to apply human development theory and research to their clients and counseling profession. Prerequisite: CARE 541 with a grade of B or better.
| Development Lifespan | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 542-951
This course provides an orientation to theoretical, economic, and informational aspects of career guidance. Students will acquire experience in the use of occupational assessment materials to facilitate client career exploration and decision making in counseling.
| Career Development | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 558-951
This course provides a broad understanding of issues and trends in substance use disorder and behavioral addiction within a multicultural society. This course focuses on interventions that reflect the culture specific values and treatment needs of diverse clientele across the lifespan. Topics including the sociocultural challenges, internationality of identities, and culturally competency will be covered. Students who have completed REHB 458 are ineligible to enroll.
| SUD Special Populations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CARE 566-953
This course builds on knowledge and skills gained in CARE 471 to include advanced case management, diagnosis, and testing and treatment techniques for youth, adults and families. The course includes a focus on co-occurring disorders, the practice of group work, crisis counseling; treatment settings, and pharmacological treatment. Students who have completed REHB 466 may not enroll. Prerequisite: CARE 471. Restricted to graduate standing.
| Advanced Treatment | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 203-940
(University Core Curriculum) An examination of how social heterogeneity and inequality influence the processes involved in the definition and regulation of behavior through law, particularly the criminal law. Factors such as race, ethnicity, gender and class are related to definitions of crime and justice, and to the likelihood of being the victim of crime. The differential influence of the operations and outcomes of the criminal justice system on diverse groups in U.S. society is emphasized.
| Crime/Justice/Soc Diversity | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
CCJ 302-940
An introduction to the principles of administration and organization of criminal justice agencies. Prerequisite: CCJ 101; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Intro: CJ Administration | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 306-95A
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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 317-940
A survey of the techniques to analyze the types of data used in criminal justice and criminology research. The class has a 'practitioner' orientation, emphasizing how to understand, interpret, and use statistics. A variety of widely used techniques will be covered, including descriptive, univariate, and bivariate analyses. Prerequisite: CCJ 101 and either CCJ 316 or PSYC 211; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CCJ 290.
| Intro to CJ Statistics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 380-980
An introduction to practical, day-to-day issues and challenges of enforcement of conservation laws. Thought will be given to the judicial process as it pertains to the conservation law violator. Arrests, search and seizures, as well as case preparation will be discussed and reviewed. Specific problems of field enforcement and encounters will be studied and discussed. Required field lab transportation and equipment fee of $60 per course registration.
| Practical Conservation LE | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 408-940
An introduction to the procedural aspects of criminal law pertaining to police powers in connection with the laws of arrest, search and seizure, the exclusionary rule, civil liberties, eaves-dropping, confessions, and related decision-making factors. Prerequisite: CCJ 101 and CCJ 290 or consent of instructor.
| Criminal Procedure | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | December 16, 2024 | 4 weeks | |
CCJ 460-940
(Same as SOC 461 and WGSS 476) A study of women as offenders, as victims, and as workers in the criminal justice system.
| Women, Crime and Justice | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 462-940
(Same as SOC 462) An examination of the extent and nature of victimization, theories about the causes of victimization, the effects of crime on victims and services available to deal with those effects, victims' experiences in the criminal justice system, the victims' rights movement, and alternative ways of defining and responding to victimization.
| Victims of Crime | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CCJ 490-940
Supervised readings or independent research projects in various aspects of crime control, treatment of offenders, and the management of criminal justice programs and agencies. May re-enroll for a maximum of six credits. (Maximum 3 semester hours per term) Prerequisite: CCJ 101, CCJ 290, and (CCJ 316 or PSYC 211), and consent of the instructor.
| Independent Study in CCJ | 1 to 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 492-940
A forum, geared toward seniors majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice, that focuses on criminal justice issues of concern to students and faculty. May re-enroll for a maximum of 6 credits. (Maximum 3 semester hours per term). Prerequisite: CCJ 101, CCJ 290, (CCJ 316 or PSYC 211), or consent of instructor. Past topics include: Crime and Place, Consequences of Mass Incarceration, Myth-busting in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Race and Crime.
| Contemporary Issues in CCJ | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CCJ 495-940
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. Prerequisites: CCJ 101, CCJ 290 and 12 additional hours of Criminology and Criminal Justice courses at SIU Carbondale; minimum GPA of 2.75 overall and in CCJ courses through the semester prior to the internship experience, and consent of instructor. Restricted to CCJ majors and minors or special approval of the program. Only 4 credit hours of internship credit may be applied toward major requirements. Maximum of 12 credit hours.
| Advanced Internship | 4 to 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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. Course fee for Cognella Textbook and Active Learning modules: $50.
| CDS & Classroom Teacher | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CI 217-950
Focuses on play as an integral part of child's learning. Covers play theory and design of the learning environment. Learning how to promote prosocial behaviors through supportive relationships and environments within diverse settings and guide self-regulation, prosocial development and task engagement of children. Emphasis on appropriate ways to guide children in their play activities and routines, and ways to develop creativity in children. Requires several independently scheduled observations of children's play in the campus Child Development Laboratories.
| Guiding Play | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CI 362-945
This course emphasizes the structure, content, and process of teaching social studies/social sciences in the elementary/middle level school setting, especially grades 4-8. Specific attention is given to the fundamentals of developing social studies/social sciences content knowledge, literacy skills and objectives, planning interdisciplinary units of instruction (IDU), integrating various instructional strategies and methods to meet the diverse learning needs in the elementary/middle level setting, developing a general teaching model, organizing the curriculum, assessing learning processes, and facilitating effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate and analyze, evaluate, and use information sources to support research and learning, as well as designing multi-tiered interventions. Prerequisite: CI 361.
| ELED ML SS Methods 4-8 | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CI 389-945
(Same as MATH 389) Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, focusing on 4th-8th grade math content and methods. Math content covers the developmental sequence of grade-appropriate mathematical concepts and skills in number systems, operations and algebraic thinking, ratios and proportional relationships, expressions and equations, functions and applications, measurement and data analysis, statistics and probability, and geometry. Methods of math teaching are integrated with delivery of math content. The course showcases standards-based mathematical practices including problem solving, mathematical modeling, communication and justification, use of tools and technology, informative assessment, meeting the needs of diverse learners, building supportive math environments, lesson planning, and making interdisciplinary connections. Co-requisites: EDUC 302 and EDUC 319. Prerequisites: CI 388, MATH 108, and MATH 282 with grades of C or better.
| Int Content & Methods 4-8 | 3 credits | February 24, 2025 | 10 weeks | |
CI 405A-945
This course is designed to be an overview of theoretical and research-based understandings of infant development. Principles of development as well as dynamics of human behavior and relations will be explored. A topical approach is taken to allow the understanding of how broad concepts of development apply to infant development. Application of developmental knowledge involved for working with infants and toddlers. Students are required to have concurrent enrollment in CI 405B. Prerequisites: C or better in EDUC 214, CI 217, CI 318A and CI 318B.
| Infant & Toddler Development | 3 credits | February 24, 2025 | 10 weeks | |
CI 413-95A
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CI 500-951
The student will evaluate and synthesize research, demonstrate a basic understanding of research concepts and principles, and compare and contrast specific methods for conducting research.
| Intro Research Methods in Educ | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CI 514-951
A graduate-level course designed to explore the theories that guide understanding about human development and learning. Overall goal is to understand how theories guide our understanding of development and learning and apply them to different contexts and development over the life-span. Students will learn how to take an analytical approach to their study of individuals and to translate this analysis into work with children and adults.
| Advanced Human Dev & Learning | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CIN 120-950
Intro to basic digital photo and video media tools including basic camera functions, Apple i-life software, image capture, transfer, and basic editing. Students produce a final photo or video project published via DVD or the Web. Students use SIUC Mac labs or personal computers for hands-on assignments outside of class. Students must have a simple digital camera or camera phone capable of still image and short video capture. Lab fee: $35.
| Making Media | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CIN 470A-950
An advanced topics course in cinema history, theory, and criticism. Sample topics: visualizing the body, feminist film theory, surveillance and the cinema. May be repeated if topics differ. No more than twelve (12) credit hours combined from 470 Advanced Topics courses counted in the undergraduate Cinema and Photography degree. Screening fee: $30.
| Adv Topics Cinema Studies | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CLAS 333-950
Study of various topics relevant to the ancient Mediterranean world. Offered on different topics in different terms; may be taken up to three times, if offered on different topics. Contact classics faculty for upcoming topics or to suggest topics to offer.
| Topics in Classics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-958
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
CMST 101-959
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 297Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 326-950
The means of influencing individuals and groups through communication. Emphasizes the shaping of others' values, beliefs, attitudes and behavior. Provides theoretical information about and practice in persuasive speaking for sources and targets of persuasion. Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement for communication studies majors.
| Persuasion | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 371-950
Theory and practice in the art of storytelling with emphasis upon practical application, source materials, and historical and ethnic backgrounds.
| Storytelling | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CMST 397Z-95A | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 397Z-95B | Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 464-952
Study and practical training in approaches to more effective interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. Using real-life experiences from political encounters and interpersonal conflicts to inner dialogue, this class offers a way to deepen peaceful connection and understanding with ourselves and others through honesty, empathy, and being "fully present" in the moment. Restricted to CMST major or consent of instructor.
| Compassionate Communication | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 486-952
An exploration of selected, current topics in public relations. Topics vary and are announced in advance. Students may repeat up to 6 hours as topic varies.
| Special Topics in PR | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
CMST 600-951
Minimum of 24 hours to be earned for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
| Dissertation | 1 to 16 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CS 491-950
Selected advanced topics from the various fields of computer science.
| Special Topics | 1 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CS 600-950
Dissertation research. Hours and credit to be arranged by the student's academic advisor. Graded S/U only. Restricted to admission to Ph.D. in computer science program.
| Doctoral Dissertation | 1 to 9 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CSEM 240-980
[IAI Course: AG 904] Basic and applied chemical, physical, and biological concepts in soils. The origin, classification and distribution of soils and their relationship to humans and plant growth. Prerequisite: CHEM 140A or higher. Lab fee: $15.
| Soil Science | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CSEM 240-983
[IAI Course: AG 904] Basic and applied chemical, physical, and biological concepts in soils. The origin, classification and distribution of soils and their relationship to humans and plant growth. Prerequisite: CHEM 140A or higher. Lab fee: $15.
| Soil Science | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CTEC 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.
| Tech Subjects Cybersecurity | 1 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CTEC 375-940
This course focuses on building students' skills in a digital investigation with popular forensics tools. Topics include, but are not limited to, data acquisition, preservation, analysis and reporting, incident response, digital forensics process, and laws. Students will learn how to manage a digital forensics investigation in today's business environment. A grade of C or better required. Prerequisites: ITEC 209, ITEC 216, ITEC 224 with grades of C or better.
| Cyber Forensics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CTEC 410-940
This course focuses on technologies behind web applications and servers, how applications and servers are exploited, and the defense mechanisms which can be used for server and application hardening. Hands-on labs on vulnerability detection and exploitation will be used to provide practical experience. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 216 and ITEC 236 with grades of C or better.
| Web Security | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CTEC 440-940
This course provides a broad introduction of the theories and tools used for secure software design, threat analysis, secure coding, and vulnerability analysis. Students will be exposed to the techniques needed for the practice of effective software security approaches. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 209 and ITEC 216 each with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
| Software Security | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
CTEC 465-940
This course offers a thorough grounding in machine learning concepts, along with practical advice on applying these tools and techniques in real-world data mining situations. It gives an overview of many concepts, techniques, and algorithms in machine learning such as decision trees, rule based classification, support vector machines, Bayesian networks, and clustering. Students will be introduced to the major applications of each of the topics, with some of the applications drawn from the field of information security. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisites: ITEC 209 and ITEC 265 each with a grade of C or better.
| Intro to Machine Learning | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
DH 425A-940
(Same as RAD 425A) The purpose of this course is to identify problems/issues within Dental Hygiene Education and Management and to present viable solutions to those problems/issues. Utilizing scholarly research and correlative research from other fields, the student will engage in integrated problem solving. This is an independent study course, conducted under the direction of a faculty member, and is a writing intensive course.
| Readings in DH Education | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | March 17, 2025 | 10 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 | March 17, 2025 | 10 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 | March 17, 2025 | 10 weeks | |
DMSC 530-945
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 | March 17, 2025 | 10 weeks | |
DMSC 540-941
This course provides students with an introduction to global health issues. This course concentrates on key infectious diseases, determinants of health, delivery structures, and the PA role in global health strategies. Topics will include acute and chronic disease, infectious disease, maternal/child health, and the effects of poverty on health, cultural issues, as well as established international models and case studies.
| Global Health | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 540-943
This course provides students with an introduction to global health issues. This course concentrates on key infectious diseases, determinants of health, delivery structures, and the PA role in global health strategies. Topics will include acute and chronic disease, infectious disease, maternal/child health, and the effects of poverty on health, cultural issues, as well as established international models and case studies.
| Global Health | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 540-944
This course provides students with an introduction to global health issues. This course concentrates on key infectious diseases, determinants of health, delivery structures, and the PA role in global health strategies. Topics will include acute and chronic disease, infectious disease, maternal/child health, and the effects of poverty on health, cultural issues, as well as established international models and case studies.
| Global Health | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 540-945
This course provides students with an introduction to global health issues. This course concentrates on key infectious diseases, determinants of health, delivery structures, and the PA role in global health strategies. Topics will include acute and chronic disease, infectious disease, maternal/child health, and the effects of poverty on health, cultural issues, as well as established international models and case studies.
| Global Health | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 560-941
This course introduces the student to key principles of evidence-based research and performance improvement. This course concentrates on scientific research and performance improvement in medical practice. Topics include research design, methodology, ethics, and critical appraisal of the medical literature, and quality performance to achieve patient-centered clinical outcomes. During this course, students will begin to develop the proposal of their scholarly project.
| PI in Practice | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 560-943
This course introduces the student to key principles of evidence-based research and performance improvement. This course concentrates on scientific research and performance improvement in medical practice. Topics include research design, methodology, ethics, and critical appraisal of the medical literature, and quality performance to achieve patient-centered clinical outcomes. During this course, students will begin to develop the proposal of their scholarly project.
| PI in Practice | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 561-944
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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 563-945
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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 571-944
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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 573-943
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 | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 573-944
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 | January 6, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | March 17, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 583-941
Program Evaluation: This course is the third of the PA Education Practicum and provides intensive PA educational experience with regard to program evaluation concepts in the medical education setting. Models of program assessment to be studied include the objectives-oriented approach, management and/or participant approaches, and the utilization-focused approach to apply program evaluation concepts to the practicum setting. Fellows will review accreditation standards applicable to their practicum setting, and lead a portion of the institution's continuous self-assessment process. Fellows will build on knowledge from the DMS 982 Practicum course and continue multi-source evaluations of their work. Prerequisite: DMSC 582 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 582.
| PA Education Practicum III | 4 credits | January 6, 2025 | 9 weeks | |
DMSC 584-941
Professional Development and Scholarship: This course is the fourth of the PA Education Practicum series and provides experience in professional development in the area of PA medical education. Fellows will develop their teaching philosophy, define and reflect on service activities, identify program and PA profession research needs, as well as their own areas of expertise and scholarly goals. At the completion of this course, Fellows will summarize their progress toward integrated learning theories and methods, student assessment, program evaluation, as well as their own development as academicians throughout the practicum experiences. Prerequisite: DMSC 583 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in DMSC 583.
| PA Education Practicum IV | 4 credits | March 17, 2025 | 9 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
EAHE 515-981
Study of organization, functions, and under girding principles and policies of student development and the related student personnel services and programs in contemporary colleges and universities including community colleges. Restricted to students admitted to master's degree or certificate in higher education or consent of instructor.
| Student Affairs Admin | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EAHE 526-981
A study of the characteristics and functions of the community or junior college in American higher education. Course content aids the student in developing a general understanding of the philosophy, objectives, organization, and operations of this significant institution.
| The Community College | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EAHE 555-951
An advanced seminar devoted to the study of leadership and change in the administration of complex education organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on organizations as social units that pursue specific goals, which they are structured to serve. Leadership and change are examined in terms of how they can influence organizational goals, organizational structure and organizations and the social environment.
| Leadership & Change | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EAHE 600B-951
Minimum of 12 hours to be earned for the Doctor of Education degree.
| Capstone | 1 to 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 336-950
Sinusoidal steady state power, three-phase circuits, magnetic circuits, mutual inductance, frequency response, Laplace transform and applications to circuits, Fourier series and Fourier transform, filter circuits, Two- and three-port networks. Use of Pspice. Prerequisite: ECE 235 with a minimum grade of C.
| Electric Circuits II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 435-950
R programming language: Vectors, Matrices, Lists, Data Frames, Factors, Tables. Review of machine learning techniques: Numerical Regression, Logistic Regression, k-Nearest Neighbors, Decision Trees. ROC curves. Various application case studies. Prerequisite: ECE 315 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
| Data Analysis with R | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 442-950
The sources of electrical signals in biological systems. Methods and types of sensors for sensing bioelectrical signals, including amperometric, potentiometric, piezo-electric, impedance, and FET based biosensors. Interface between biosensors and electronics for sensor signal condition and data acquisition. Precision electronics for biosensor signal acquisition, including potentiostat, current, charge, capacitance and impedance sensing circuit, lock-in amplifier. Prerequisite: BME 337 or ECE 345 with a grade of C or better.
| Bioelectronics & Biosensors | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 470-950
Anatomy and physiology of the cerebral cortex, Feed-forward Networks, Multilayer Perceptrons, Recurrent Networks, Hopfield Networks, Self-organizing Networks, Convolutional Neural Network, Applications to pattern recognition, robotics, image processing, and speech processing. Prerequisite: MATH 305 or ECE 315 or ECE 351 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
| Neural Nets in Data Science | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 475-950
Introduction to cyber systems in digital health, fundamentals of medical informatics, electronic health, biometric recognition and security, cybersecurity for medical devices and digital technology integration, cybersecurity for healthcare facilities, ethics and federal regulations. Prerequisite: MATH 251 or consent of instructor.
| Digital Health Cyber Security | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 482-950
This course offers a comprehensive overview of power electronics devices and circuits, covering both foundational and advanced concepts. The primary objective is to equip students with design methodologies and analytical tools crucial for the efficient conditioning and management of electrical power. Topics include semiconductor power materials and devices, power converters, converter dynamics and control, and switched mode power supply, and their mathematical modeling. Real-world applications in clean energy, electrification, electric vehicles, computing, display, and solid-state lighting will be covered. Fabrication and packaging of power electronics modules will also be discussed. Students will also engage in hands-on design projects using industry-standard TCAD software. Prerequisite: ECE 345 with a grade of C or better, or instructor consent. Project/design fee: $65 to help defray cost of software licenses.
| Power Electronics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 504-951
Fundamentals and importance of the Internet of Things (IoT). Sensors and hardware components of IoT systems. Design of energy-efficient IoT systems from circuit to system level. Connectivity in IoT, off-loading strategies, and federated learning concepts. Applications of IoT in smart cities, healthcare, agriculture, and augmented/virtual Reality. Prerequisites: ECE 329 and ECE 321 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
| IoT Hardware & Software | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 528-941
Principle and practice of designing and implementing Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC). Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA). Timing analysis, timing closure and managing difference clock domains in ASIC design. Complex arithmetic circuits. Digital signal processing (DSP) circuits. FPGA microprocessors. Students who have taken ECE 428 are ineligible to enroll. Project-based fee: $50 to help defray cost of equipment and consumable items.
| Programmable ASIC Design | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 533-951
(Same as BME 533) Fundamentals of speech production system, signal analysis of speech, speech coding, linear prediction analysis, speech synthesizing, and speech recognition algorithms. Students who have taken ECE 474 are ineligible to enroll. Prerequisite: MATH 250, ECE 355 with grades of C or better or consent of instructor.
| Speech Processing | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 534-951
(Same as BME 536) The nature of biomedical signals. Electricity in living tissue. Biomedical signal processing and modeling. Modeling and simulation of biomedical systems. Prerequisite: MATH 250, ECE 355 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. Project-based fee: $20 to help defray cost of software licenses.
| Biomedical Signal Analysis | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 539-941
Diagnostic ultrasound is an ultrasound-based medical imaging technique used to visualize muscles, tissue, and many internal organs, to capture their size, structure and any pathological lesions. This course is an introduction to the principles and applications of biomedical ultrasound. This course will focus on fundamentals of acoustic theory, principles of ultrasonic detection and imaging, design and use of currently available tools for performance evaluation of diagnostic devices, and biological effects of ultrasound. Students who have taken BME 439 or ECE 494 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 305 and ECE 355 or equivalent courses with a grade of C or consent of instructor. Restricted to enrollment in ECBE programs. Project-based fee: $30 to help defray cost of software licenses and equipment.
| Diagnostic Ultrasound | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 544-941
Geometrical optics, including refraction and reflection; Physical optics, including interference, diffraction, and polarization; Optical aberrations, including causes and effects; Fourier optics, with applications to imaging; Light sources, including LEDs and lasers; Photodetectors, including photodiodes and image sensors; Lens systems; Microscopes. Students who are taking or have taken ECE 448 are ineligible to enroll. Lab fee: $125 to defray cost of software license.
| Optical Imaging & Photonics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 560-951
Introduction to semiconductors. Materials for modern VLSI: crystals, tubular and monolayer materials, organic materials, heterostructures, wafers and notations. VLSI unit processes, contacts and interconnects, integration and packaging. Spontaneous formation and ordering of nanostructures. VLSI device characterization: wafer mapping, line width and contact resistance, measurement of MOS parameters, defect characterization using DLTS, carrier mobility and lifetime measurements. Optical characterization, electron beam microscopy, particle and X-ray techniques. Reliability and lifetime measurements: failure statistics and modes, hot carriers, NBTI, oxide integrity, electromigration and electrostatic discharge. Power dissipation and cooling. Prerequisite: Familiarity with physics of semiconductor devices (e.g., ECE 447 or ECE 423 or PHYS 425 with a grade of C or better, or instructor consent).
| VLSI Characterization | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECE 584-941
This course covers an entire range of topics related to analysis, design, control, and optimization of electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid power trains including automotive applications of adjustable speed motor drives, energy storage systems, and advanced power converters. Students who have taken ECE 484 are ineligible to enroll. Restricted to enrollment in ECE program or consent of the instructor. Lab fee: $65 to help defray cost of software licenses and equipment.
| Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ECFS 330-945
Candidates will study developmentally and individually appropriate methods for fostering the social, emotional, cognitive, communication, adaptive, and motor development and learning of young children with special needs in various settings, including the home, school, and community. This course includes an overview of the strategies, procedures, and formal and informal instruments for assessing social, emotional, cognitive, communication, and motor skills of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with developmental delays or disabilities. Assessments of family concerns, priorities, and resources, as well as school, home, and community learning environments will also be addressed. Prerequisite: EDUC 214 or CI 237 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
| Exceptional Child in ECE | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ECON 240-940
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ECON 241-940
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
EDUC 301-950
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 302-945
Clinical II, Methods of Instructional Practices, is the second clinical field experience course in the TEP for all majors seeking licensure. This course is taken concurrently with methods courses within the candidate's major. This field experience consists of five sessions of advanced technology use for student engagement and reflective teaching, in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Prerequisites: EDUC 301 and EDUC 313 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 319.
| Methods Instr | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 302-950
Clinical II, Methods of Instructional Practices, is the second clinical field experience course in the TEP for all majors seeking licensure. This course is taken concurrently with methods courses within the candidate's major. This field experience consists of five sessions of advanced technology use for student engagement and reflective teaching, in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Prerequisites: EDUC 301 and EDUC 313 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 319.
| Methods Instr | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 302-955
Clinical II, Methods of Instructional Practices, is the second clinical field experience course in the TEP for all majors seeking licensure. This course is taken concurrently with methods courses within the candidate's major. This field experience consists of five sessions of advanced technology use for student engagement and reflective teaching, in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Prerequisites: EDUC 301 and EDUC 313 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 319.
| Methods Instr | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 303-950
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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 319-946
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 401A-945
A requirement in the undergraduate professional education sequence necessary for initial teacher licensure by entitlement. For undergraduate credit only. Prerequisite: successful completion of prior professional education sequence courses and all required methods courses with a grade of C or better, required major GPA, special approval needed from the department, full semester of clinical practice/student teaching and all required seminars, and required licensure tests. Laboratory Fee: $100.
| Student Teaching | 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 401A-946
A requirement in the undergraduate professional education sequence necessary for initial teacher licensure by entitlement. For undergraduate credit only. Prerequisite: successful completion of prior professional education sequence courses and all required methods courses with a grade of C or better, required major GPA, special approval needed from the department, full semester of clinical practice/student teaching and all required seminars, and required licensure tests. Laboratory Fee: $100.
| Student Teaching | 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EDUC 401A-947
A requirement in the undergraduate professional education sequence necessary for initial teacher licensure by entitlement. For undergraduate credit only. Prerequisite: successful completion of prior professional education sequence courses and all required methods courses with a grade of C or better, required major GPA, special approval needed from the department, full semester of clinical practice/student teaching and all required seminars, and required licensure tests. Laboratory Fee: $100.
| Student Teaching | 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 304B-940
Course covers phasor transform methods for AC networks, dependent sources, source conversions, mesh and nodal analysis, AC bridges, superposition, Thevenin's theorem, Norton's theorem and delta-wye conversion. The course analyzes RC transient response and pulse characteristics. It presents and solves ideal OP AMP circuits. Fourier series theory for non-sinusoidal signals. Prerequisites: EET 304A, EET 304AL, MATH 150. Co-requisite: EET 304BL. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Network Theory & App | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 304BL-940
This course extends the use of circuit theory to AC systems and electronic applications. Students construct and test circuits that validate the circuit theorems in the companion lecture course. The course experiments include non-ideal components, AC bridge circuits, maximum power transfer and Fourier analysis. Students construct and test OP AMP circuits. The course introduces advanced circuit simulation methods for validating lab constructions. Prerequisites: EET 304A, EET 304AL, MATH 150. Co-requisite: EET 304B or consent of instructor. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Network Theory & App Lab | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 332B-940
The theory and operation of AC machines and industrial power systems with emphasis on testing and measurement of machine characteristics, parameters and efficiency. The course reviews basic AC circuit analysis and introduces three-phase circuit analysis. The course develops power transformer, AC motor, and AC generator models. Prerequisites: EET 304B & EET 304BL or concurrent enrollment. Co-requisite: EET 332BL. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| AC Electric Mach & Pwr Sys | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 332BL-940
This course provides practical experience in connecting, applying and testing of common AC machines. The course introduces three phase AC power systems. The course focuses on measurement and testing of three phase AC machines. Topics include active/reactive power measurement, power factor, motor speed/torque measurement, motor starting characteristics, machine efficiency, and alternator operation. Prerequisites: EET 304B & EET 304BL or concurrent enrollment. Co-requisite: EET 332B or consent of instructor. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| AC Elec Mach & Pwr Sys Lab | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 438B-940
Concepts and components used in data acquisition and sequential control systems. The course covers sensors, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog conversion devices, relay logic design and programmable logic controllers. Prerequisites: CS 202 or ENGR 222 or ECE 222 with a C or better; EET 438A & EET 438AL with a C or better, or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: EET 438BL.
| Seq Digital Control & Data Acq | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 438BL-940
This course demonstrates the fundamentals of computer-based data acquisition and control using a high-level programming language. Students conduct experiments that utilize both analog and digital signals and construct user interfaces that display the results on personal computers. Students also learn the fundamentals of industrial sequential control programming as implemented in ladder logic on programmable logic controllers. Prerequisites: CS 202 or ENGR 222 or ECE 222 with a C or better; EET 438A & EET 438AL with a C or better, or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: EET 438B.
| Seq Digital Crtl Data Acq Lab | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 440-940
This course introduces the hardware and software necessary to successfully design and construct simple embedded systems using commonly available devices and development tools. This course uses a microcontroller and its associated software development tools to design the hardware and firmware necessary to complete an embedded system. The course reviews the internal structure of the device and how it can be programmed using a high-level language. The course utilizes both the Atmel development tool suite and the Arduino framework to program microcontrollers. This course covers the interconnection of commonly encountered input/output devices connected to microcontrollers to achieve a functional system. Prerequisites: EET 439, EET 439L. Co-requisite: EET 440L.
| Embedded Systems Design | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 440-943
This course introduces the hardware and software necessary to successfully design and construct simple embedded systems using commonly available devices and development tools. This course uses a microcontroller and its associated software development tools to design the hardware and firmware necessary to complete an embedded system. The course reviews the internal structure of the device and how it can be programmed using a high-level language. The course utilizes both the Atmel development tool suite and the Arduino framework to program microcontrollers. This course covers the interconnection of commonly encountered input/output devices connected to microcontrollers to achieve a functional system. Prerequisites: EET 439, EET 439L. Co-requisite: EET 440L.
| Embedded Systems Design | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 440L-940
The course provides practical experience in the integration of microcontrollers, sensors and actuators to create functional electromechanical systems. The course covers interfacing both analog and digital input devices, display systems, and actuators to a microcontroller. Students use development boards and software tools to program microcontroller systems that monitor and control the physical environment. Sensor, display, actuator kit required. Prerequisites: EET 439; CS 202 or ENGR 222 or ECE 222 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: EET 440.
| Embedded Systems Design Lab | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
EET 440L-943
The course provides practical experience in the integration of microcontrollers, sensors and actuators to create functional electromechanical systems. The course covers interfacing both analog and digital input devices, display systems, and actuators to a microcontroller. Students use development boards and software tools to program microcontroller systems that monitor and control the physical environment. Sensor, display, actuator kit required. Prerequisites: EET 439; CS 202 or ENGR 222 or ECE 222 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: EET 440.
| Embedded Systems Design Lab | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 101-952
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 101-954
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
ENGL 101-955
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 102-952
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ENGL 102-954
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
ENGL 119-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
ENGR 222-950
Introduces the student to the use of digital computers in the solution of technical problems that are specifically designed for the engineering and technology student. Problem analysis, flowcharting, coding, diagnostics, execution, and solution verification are discussed. Programs written in C++ language. Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 or equivalent with C or better.
| Comp Methods-Engr, Tech | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
FIN 310-950
Fundamentals of insurance and risk management including a study of selected insurance contracts and alternative methods of controlling risk exposures. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors, junior standing or higher; program approval required.
| Insurance | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 322-950
The techniques and art of real estate valuation using market comparison, cost, and income approaches. Includes appraisal principles, procedures, and applications. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors, junior standing or higher; or instructor or program approval required.
| Real Estate Appraisal | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
FIN 350-940
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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
FN 580A-951
Designed to provide 480-560 hours of practicum experience in clinical nutrition/medical nutrition therapy and to fulfill competencies set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND?). This course is intended for students completing the Master of Science in Human Sciences in the Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetic Internship concentration. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.
| Nutr Pract-Comm Clinicl Rotatn | 5 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
FN 580B-951
Designed to provide approximately 250 hours of practicum experience in food service management and to fulfill competencies set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND?). This course is intended for students completing the Master of Science in Human Sciences in the Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetic Internship concentration. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.
| Nutr Pract-Comm-Mgmt Rotatn | 5 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
FN 580C-951
Designed to provide 400-480 hours of practicum experience in community nutrition and to fulfill competencies set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND?). This course is intended for students completing the Master of Science in Human Sciences in the Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetic Internship concentration. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.
| Nutr Pract-Comm-Comm Rotatn | 5 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
FOR 201-950
This course introduces concepts of biology, physiology, ecology, and silvics important to the growth, development, and sustainability of trees and forest ecosystems. Emphasis includes understanding how trees are influenced by: the physical environment (atmosphere, light, water, topography, fire, soils, etc.); the biological, physiological, and genetic potential of tree species; and interrelationships with other organisms including wildlife, fungi, and humans. Field Trip Transportation/Equipment fee: $20.
| Ecology: N American Forests | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
FOR 210-950
This course will provide an introduction to angling in Illinois ponds, lakes, and streams/rivers. Emphasis will focus on angling techniques, equipment, and habitat requirements necessary for freshwater game species in Illinois' waters. Threats and challenges toward the future of angling will also be discussed highlighting emerging diseases, fishing pressure, resource competition, aquatic weed control, and water quality. The course is offered online only.
| Freshwater Angling | 3 credits | December 16, 2024 | 4 weeks | |
FOR 230-950
Introduction to the distribution, management, and quality of water resources. Emphasis on the hydrologic cycle, the watershed as a unit of management, water supply and treatment, and the functions of aquatic ecosystems including rivers, streams, aquifers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands.
| Intro to Water Resources | 3 credits | December 16, 2024 | 4 weeks | |
FOR 285-950
Study of the human dimensions of natural resource management. Exploration of the ethical and historical negotiations of the human-nature relationship. Examination of the role of public opinion in conservation and sustainable resource decision making. Exposure to environmental justice, political ecology, ecological economics, and the influences of media, science and technology.
| Social Influences Forestry | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
FOR 314-950
Detailed study of the factors that influence forest health, including abiotic stress, diseases, insects, and invasive plants. Special emphasis will be placed on the identifications of the signs and symptoms of the factors that affect forest health and the appropriate management techniques to mitigate these factors.
| Forest Health | 3 credits | December 16, 2024 | 4 weeks | |
FOR 380-980
An introduction to practical, day-to-day issues and challenges of enforcement of conservation laws. Thought will be given to the judicial process as it pertains to the conservation law violator. Arrests, search and seizures, as well as case preparation will be discussed and reviewed. Specific problems of field enforcement and encounters will be studied and discussed. Required field lab transportation and equipment fee of $60 per course registration.
| Practical Conservation LE | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
GEOG 104-953
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 may include climate change, conservation/preservation, green jobs, environmental non-governmental organizations, policy influences, sustainable lifestyles, plastics pollution, and environmental education.
| Contemp Issues Env Studies | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
GEOG 570-981
Topics may include history of environmentalism, conservation/preservation, US environmental policy, green jobs, innovative technology, sustainability, environmental non-governmental organizations, climate change, and environmental education. Students who have passed GEOG 470 are not eligible to enroll in GEOG 570.
| Contemp Issues Env Studies | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
GEOL 221-980
(University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: P1 907] Concepts and methods of interpreting earth history. Development of earth's major features and environment systems. Emphasis on ancient environments and life forms, major changes in paleoclimate, paleocommunities and biodiversity. Students must complete a research project. With 224 satisfies University Core Curriculum Group I Science requirement in lieu of Geology 111 and 112. Field trips required. Expense will vary in proportion to distance traveled and locations visited and will be determined before each semester. Field Trip Fee not to exceed $15.
| Earth Through Time | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
GEOL 221H-980
(University Honors Course) (University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: P1 907] Concepts and methods of interpreting earth history. Development of earth's major features and environment systems. Emphasis on ancient environments and life forms, major changes in paleoclimate, paleocommunities and biodiversity. Students must complete a research project. With 224 satisfies University Core Curriculum Group I Science requirement in lieu of Geology 111 and 112. Field trips required. Expense will vary in proportion to distance traveled and locations visited and will be determined before each semester. Field Trip Fee not to exceed $15. Restricted to University Honors Program students.
| Earth Through Time | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
GRON 575-951
(Same as SOCW 575) Examination of public policies that impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Major programs are identified and analyzed. Future policy issues are discussed.
| Policy & Program Issues Aging | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 302-940
An online seminar course designed to ensure academic and professional success of students entering the Health Care Management program. Introduces students to the unique field of healthcare and explores career and academic opportunities. Discussion on program policies, requirements for degree completion, internship site/supervisor timelines, workforce need for both administrative clinical leaders, analysis of job functions of allied health professionals, current events relative to the field of healthcare management, and student resources available at the University. May be taken concurrently with HCM 320, HCM 340, HCM 360, HCM 364. Restricted to HCM majors.
| HCM Orientation | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 320-940
A course focusing on the U.S. health policy-making process within the context of the political environment. Emphasis is on the ways health policy affects the social determinants of health. Through real-world cases in health policy, students analyze and discuss the public policy environment and gain an understanding of how to exert influence and deal with the political environment. Comparative analysis of other countries is completed to strengthen students' global perspective. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 (or higher) and HCM 302 with a grade of C or higher. Concurrent enrollment allowed with HCM 302. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| Health Policy and Politics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 340-940
A course in managerial epidemiological principles involving access, delivery, and management of healthcare services in healthcare settings and post-acute care facilities. Focus is on issues involved with populations and community health including outreach and campaigning, evidence based practice, prevention, payor models, and effectiveness of comparative health systems. Discuss medical pluralism and global outcome management and the role of epidemiology as a foundational tool for making management decisions in both clinical and non-clinical environments. Social determinants of health and intersectionality of policy and cultural issues are explored. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, AH 105, HCM 302, all with a C or higher. Concurrent enrollment allowed with HCM 302. Restricted to HCM major/minor. $20 fee for lab license(s) and/or annual technology updates.
| Epidemiology/Population Health | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 360-940
This course is a study of the major components which comprise the US healthcare system. Focus is given to basic terminology, history, settings, personnel, access to care, types of care, utilization of services, vulnerable populations and future challenges for the delivery of healthcare services. Students will closely review clinical aspects and terminologies as they relate to medical conditions, medical equipment, and medical procedures for the purposes of interacting successfully with healthcare administrators, physicians/providers of care, and patients. Prerequisite: HCM 302 with a grade of C or higher, concurrent enrollment allowed. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| U.S. Healthcare Systems | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 360-943
This course is a study of the major components which comprise the US healthcare system. Focus is given to basic terminology, history, settings, personnel, access to care, types of care, utilization of services, vulnerable populations and future challenges for the delivery of healthcare services. Students will closely review clinical aspects and terminologies as they relate to medical conditions, medical equipment, and medical procedures for the purposes of interacting successfully with healthcare administrators, physicians/providers of care, and patients. Prerequisite: HCM 302 with a grade of C or higher, concurrent enrollment allowed. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| U.S. Healthcare Systems | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 364-940
Evaluation of relationships in healthcare organizations. Studies the motivational factors of patient care vs. profits and modifying behaviors to achieve balance. Environmental factors of the healthcare field are evaluated for their impact on employee-management relations of healthcare professionals and patient care providers. Promotes effective planning and organizing within the complex and highly regulated healthcare industry assuring alignment of organizational goals and mission/visions/values related to quality of patient life and organizational success. Restricted to Health Sciences major/minor.
| Org Behavior Healthcare Orgs | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 375-940
Explores information technology as a governance structure in patient care environments and the impact on systems management of healthcare organizations. The life cycle is examined, as well as EHR/EMR systems and their ROI and how they support organizational functions related to patient care, registration and scheduling, clinical and ancillary systems including CPOE, project management, and predictive analytics/informatics used for decision making. Discusses current issues surrounding the use of big data, data conversion, and interoperability in clinical environments. The complex regulatory environment is explored as well as cyberattacks, security, and HIPAA. Prerequisite: HCM 302, ENGL 101 (or higher), both with a grade of C or higher. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| Healthcare Info & Informatics | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 384-940
Strategic and critical thinking skills are enhanced through study of the fundamentals of strategic planning as a leadership function, including the ethical marketing of healthcare services. Emphasis is placed on leadership styles, governance, business/SWOT analysis, marketing principles/theories, analytics and strategies specific to consumer-driven healthcare including pricing, provision, promotion, and products. Strategic planning models and frameworks used in the planning process will be explored especially focusing on internal/external environments, resource allocation, and change management. Prerequisite: HCM 302, ENGL 101 (or higher) both with a grade of C or higher. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| Strategy & Marketing HC Leader | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 385-940
An analysis of the economics and fiscal issues in healthcare organizations. Students will explore issues that impact access and delivery of healthcare and the impact on the population's health, and the fiscal nature of healthcare organizations. Supply and demand for healthcare services from the perspective of consumers, producers, and insurers will be discussed. Financial analysis involving the unique financial structures of the healthcare industry will be explored and applied to reimbursement, working capital, financial statements, and the monetary control of the healthcare industry with a special focus on how private and governmental payers form the foundation of healthcare finance. Prerequisites: MATH 101 and HCM 302, both with a grade of C or higher. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| Healthcare Finance & Economics | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 388-940
Principles of law and the U.S. legal system are applied, in part, through case study and an exploration of current events, in the areas of healthcare management. Legal issues include malpractice, contracts, corporate liability, professional liability, patient rights, and the legal aspects of managed care. Prerequisite: HCM 302, ENGL 101 both with a grade of C or higher. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| Legal & Current Issues HC | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 413-940
A study of the principles of nursing home management and assisted living services which examines administrative and staffing functions relating to clients, community, public policy, programming, state and federal laws, and financing. Examines post-acute care issues related to seamless transitions along the continuum of patient care. Prerequisite: HCM 302 with a grade of C or higher. Not for Graduate Credit. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| LTC Administration | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 421-940
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 422-940
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 302, HCM 320, HCM 340, HCM 360, HCM 364, HCM 365, HCM 371, HCM 375, HCM 382, HCM 384, HCM 385, HCM 388, HCM 390, HCM 410, HCM 413, HCM 421, and HCM 471, each with minimum grade of C. Restricted to HCM major with consent of HCM Internship Coordinator. Not for graduate credit.
| HCM Internship | 2 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HCM 460-940
An introductory course focusing on the Lean Six Sigma approach to improving quality in healthcare organizations. An exploration of error prevention, problem solving, problem detection, change management, and effective and efficient process improvement. Cases will be used to demonstrate how the approach can be applied specifically to the healthcare industry. Restricted to Health Sciences majors or minors.
| HC Lean and Six Sigma | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 461-940
An introductory course designed to examine the different aspects of operating a physician's practice. Focus is placed on licensing and professional regulation; selection of HMOs, PPOs, and other managed care programs; medical records and regulatory compliance; community outreach required for building a medical practice, and practical development of templates for practice activities such as streamlined appointment scheduling and encounter forms. Not for graduate credit.
| Phys Practice Operations | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 464-940
Explores the use of surveillance technology to identify healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and other infection prevention data. Discusses how to develop a surveillance system based on risk assessment and systematic collection of data. Use of EHRs, clinical decision support systems, data warehouses, and predictive analysis related to infection prevention programs will be examined.
| Surveillance & IP Informatics | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HCM 471-940
Through use of research methodology and/or case study, students will examine critical issues related to the balancing of quality care with operational efficiency through the lens of ethics and social responsibility in the context of healthcare service delivery and the governance of healthcare organizations. Conflict resolution, critical thinking, and moral reasoning will be explored as applied to analyzing contemporary and global healthcare issues and applied to decision-making models in topic areas applicable to patient care environments. A writing intensive course that critically examines ways to ensure the most benefit and the least harm, achieve justice, eradicate disparity in healthcare, and assure transparency. Prerequisite: HCM 302, HCM 365, ENGL 101 (or higher) all with a grade of C or higher. Restricted to HCM major/minor.
| Social Responsibility HC | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 101B-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 II | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
HIST 300-950
(University Core Curriculum course) [IAI Course: S2 900] A general survey of political, social, and economic development of the United States from 1492 to 1877. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Multicultural requirement in lieu of 210.
| Origins of America: 1492-1877 | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
HIST 361-950
Why does race still matter in America? Beginning with the Declaration of Independence, we will explore how the histories of racism and antiracism help us understand the United States' claim to be a melting pot. Although we will primarily focus on African American history, we will also consider a range of other topics (federal Indian policies, Latin American and Asian immigration, etc.) to provide broader social and cultural contexts for our examination of topics such as racial mixture, racial integration, civil rights, racial pride, cultural appropriation, and colorblindness.
| Race & History in U.S. | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 410-940
This course offers a topical examination of the history of Europe from the French Revolution to World War I, mainly focusing on the French Revolution, industrialization, nationalism and nation building, and imperialism. There will also be some focus on European intellectual and cultural transformations during this period. Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC) requirement.
| 19th Century Europe | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 410-950
This course offers a topical examination of the history of Europe from the French Revolution to World War I, mainly focusing on the French Revolution, industrialization, nationalism and nation building, and imperialism. There will also be some focus on European intellectual and cultural transformations during this period. Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC) requirement.
| 19th Century Europe | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 455-940
Readings in American conservative thought, from the eighteenth-century to the present day, including traditionalist, neoconservative and libertarian writers. Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC) requirement.
| American Conservatism | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HIST 600-951 | Dissertation | 1 to 16 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks |
HORT 328A-950
Introduction to the design process and components of landscape design (plant materials, pavement, site structures, water, landform and buildings). A brief history of landscape design is also explored.
| Landscape Design | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HORT 462-950
Landscape practices designed and maintained with respect to natural systems offer ecological benefits, functional solutions and aesthetic value to outdoor spaces. This course will introduce best practices and construction methods of sustainable landscape features as green roofs, green walls, and permeable pavers with an emphasis on construction details, material selection and case studies. Students will expand critical thinking skills as applied to landscape planning.
| Sustainable Landscape Practice | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HORT 469-950
This class will focus on the philosophical background of organic farming, as well as the biological, environmental and social factors involved in organic food production. The student will learn the basic principles of successful organic gardening without the need to use man-made synthetic chemical sprays and fertilizers. Topics covered will include soils and organic fertilizers, composting and mulches, companion planting and crop rotation, organic cultivation of fruit, vegetable and ornamental flowers/shrubs, organic pest and disease control, permaculture, and organic garden planting design and maintenance.
| Organic Gardening | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 256-940
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks |
HTEM 335-940
Introduction to beers, wines and spirits. Legal responsibilities of alcohol service. Introduction to responsible beverage service and management. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor. $40 Lab fee.
| Beverage Management | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 350-940
Focus on entertainment production and management for large and small events. Research and design techniques, as well as coordination of event entertainment will be explored. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Event Entertainment | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 355-940
Illustrates ways to create and implement successful sporting events and turn them into financially sound productions. Sporting events at all levels, from community to global, will be examined. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Sports Event Management | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 360-980
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 373-940
Examination of the managerial responsibilities of the food and beverage manager in the hospitality operation. Management methods in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and establishing operational policies and systems. Prerequisite: HTEM 206 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher.
| Food & Labor Cost Control | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 380-940
Study of practices related to management and development of human resources in the hospitality industry. Contemporary management issues specifically addressing employment sanitation standards, safety regulations in food service, and challenges in hospitality and tourism will be covered. 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.
| Hospitality Human Resources | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 425-940
A hospitality externship is an experiential learning opportunity that gives the students a short practical experience in their field of study. The tour(s) incorporates visiting one or more areas in the hospitality industry-hotels, food and beverage, events, travel, tourism, and other areas. Students will be exposed to the working environment of the hospitality industry. Students will have the opportunity to shadow management professionals while in the workplace. Students will benefit by having an opportunity to pursue internships and job opportunities from the visited sites. Restricted to junior and seniors. The externship requires traveling to one or more hospitality industry destinations. The distance varies from 100 to 400 miles and could be for more than one day. $50 travel fee could include covering the cost of one or more rental vehicles, hotel rooms, and any other related costs. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors.
| Hospitality Externship | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 435-940
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 460-940
The course includes practical experience in the operational administration of a hospitality service facility. Provides students an opportunity to exercise their ability and creativity to manage a hospitality event(s). The lab involves situations in which students fill the different roles involved with hospitality management. A grade of C or better. Restricted to senior standing in HTEM.
| Hospitality Mgmt Capstone | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
HTEM 461-940
(Same as HND 461) Managerial aspects of the hospitality industry as related to provision of quality service. Organizational structures, management techniques, decision-making abilities, ethics, leadership, and human resource issues are examined. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, HTEM 380 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to junior standing or consent. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.
| Service Organization & Mgmt | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
HTEM 470-940
The course provides a comprehensive survey to manage the physical plants of hotels and food service establishments by working with the engineering and maintenance divisions in an effective and efficient manner. Areas of emphasis will include maintenance, energy conservation, environmental impact, and facilities management, with specific issues such as maintenance needs as they affect operations, property expenditures and resources, and a balance between guest satisfaction and environmental sustainability being addressed. 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.
| Facilities Mgmt | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ID 376-950
Introduction to personal marketing/promotion through the production of a professional quality portfolio (digital format and coordinated web site) of design work to be utilized to pursue professional internships, professional design positions or to graduate level study in a design related field. Particular emphasis is on interior design and architectural portfolio design. Course is intended for on-campus students but is to be offered on-line in a fully asynchronous manner to allow for maximum schedule flexibility. Restricted to majors in Interior Design or an allied field such as Architectural Studies or Industrial Design. Special approval is needed from the instructor for non-majors.
| Design Portfolio | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 weeks | |
IMAE 307-940
Applying mathematical techniques to technology problems, including the analysis, formulation, and problem solutions. Techniques of differentiation, max-min problems, and elementary techniques of integration. 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.
| Applied Calculus for Tech | 3 credits | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 weeks | |
IMAE 375-940
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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 weeks | |
IMAE 390-940
(Same as EET 390) Study of the techniques of cost estimation for products, processes, equipment, projects, and systems. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or equivalent. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Cost Estimating | 3 credits | January 20, 2025 | 11 weeks | |
IMAE 442-940
This course is designed to provide an introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 credits | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 weeks | |
IMAE 455-940
(Same as EET 455) Study of robotics within a wide variety of application areas. Topics covered include classification of robots, sensor technology, machine vision; control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs); robot safety and maintenance; and economic justification of robotic systems. Prerequisite: None. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or departmental approval required.
| Industrial Robotics | 3 credits | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 20, 2025 | 11 weeks | |
IMAE 480-940
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive coverage of the knowledge areas and tools of Six Sigma beyond green-belt training, focusing on descriptive and analytical methods to deal with variability including point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and design of experiments. Topics include: confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance, single factor experiments, block design of experiments. Prerequisite: IMAE 307 or equivalent, IMAE 470B with grades of C or better. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or school approval required. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing.
| Six Sigma Black Belt | 3 credits | January 20, 2025 | 11 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
INTL 300-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
INTL 301-954
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 229-940
[IAI Course: BUS 902] 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
ITEC 229-943
[IAI Course: BUS 902] 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 | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 312-943
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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 318-940
This course provides students with an overall introduction to cloud computing concepts, from applications and administration to programming and infrastructure, using industry leading technologies and services from AWS. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ITEC 224 with a grade of C or better.
| Cloud Computing w/AWS | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 370-940
This course is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and pragmatic skills of databases design and programming with Structured Query Language (SQL). Essential topics include database development life cycle, conceptual data modeling, logical database design and normalization, and query languages. 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 209 with a grade of C or better.
| Database Design & Prog | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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.
| IT Project Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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.
| Occupational Internship | 1 to 9 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 431-940
This course introduces students to applied data analytics using the Python programming language. Important topics include exploration of Python language fundamentals (lists, functions, packages, arrays, etc.), applications of data analytics techniques to gain business intelligence, and data visualization and representation in Python. 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 Python | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 412 each with a grade of C or better. Restricted to Senior standing or consent of instructor.
| Senior Project | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 505-951
Cybersecurity metrics are tools designed to facilitate decision-making and improve performance and accountability. This course defines cybersecurity metrics, describes characteristics of effective metrics, discusses different types of metrics and where they are best used, and provides tips for communicating metrics to executives. Students will learn a collection of measurements to assess security performance based on data collected from various sources. Topics will also include how to measure a cybersecurity program's implementation, effectiveness, and impact, how to enable the assessment of cybersecurity programs and justify improvements to those programs, and how to bring visibility and awareness to the underlying issues of cybersecurity and highlight effective efforts through benchmarking, evaluation, and assessment of quantified data. Prerequisite: ITEC 502 with a grade of C or better.
| Cybersecurity Metrics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
ITEC 506-951
This course covers cyber forensics investigation and response. Areas of study include concepts and procedures for investigating cyber crimes and methods for collecting, analyzing, preserving and reporting forensic evidence. Multiple courses projects will help students to get familiar with key tools and techniques, perform damage assessments and determine what was compromised, collect and document evidence, and develop incident response tactics and procedures of threat hunting. Prerequisites: ITEC 501 and ITEC 502 each with a grade of C or better.
| Cyber Forensics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 160-940
Acquaints students with the history and development of the American mass media. Examines media roles in society, potential for development, weak points, and the roles consumers can and should play regarding the media.
| Mass Comm in a Diverse Society | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 202-950
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 302-940
Study of the principles and practice in the writing of copy and visual design of persuasive messages such as advertising, sales promotion, direct response, marketing, public relations and others. Includes writing for print and electronic media, across products and services and oral presentation of materials. Prerequisite: ENGL 102, JRNL 301 with a grade of C or better. Lab fee: $42.
| Copywriting Strategy Advertisg | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 310-950
[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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 314I-950
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as POLS 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.
| American Politics & Mass Media | 3 credits | UCC course | December 16, 2024 | 4 weeks |
JRNL 334-940
(University Core Curriculum) (Same as PHIL 334) The purpose of this course is to discuss what it means to act ethically. Does it mean anything more than doing what is right? Are ethics for a lawyer different from a journalist or priest or doctor? How does society decide what is ethical behavior and what is not?
| Ethics-Media/Culture/Society | 3 credits | UCC course | December 16, 2024 | 4 weeks |
JRNL 406-940
Conceptual synthesis and practical application of business, research, media and creative principles used in the formation of persuasive messages. Includes the development of a complete campaign for a specific advertiser. Includes all relevant target audience contact points (e.g., advertising, sales promotion, marketing public relations, event marketing, packaging) and both written and oral presentation of the campaign. Prerequisite: JRNL 304 and JRNL 405 with grades of C or better.
| Advertising Campaigns | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 409-940
New developments in advertising and integrated marketing communications. Topics change each term. Repeatable up to three times as long as the topic changes. Students should check specific topic and any special requirements and prerequisites before enrolling.
| Special Topics Advertising/IMC | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 419-950
Develops detailed reporting expertise in such topics as business, environment, education, arts and entertainment, health and medicine, sports, new media, etc. Repeatable up to three times as long as the topic changes. Prerequisite: JRNL 311 or consent of instructor. Lab fee: $42.
| News Special Topics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
JRNL 488-950
This course will expose students to the rapidly expanding and complex world of sports business, with an emphasis on sports communication and promotion. Topics include, but are not limited to, packaging proposals for event sponsorship, event promotion and management, effective strategies to maximize product and corporate exposure through media partnerships, and client representation.
| Sports Comm & Promotion | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 202-950
The purpose of this course is to equip classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate and effective physical education progression. This course will consist of lectures, class participation, and demonstrations of teaching/movement and peer teaching/clinical experience. Dress must permit ease of movement. Restricted to at least sophomore standing.
| PE for Classroom Teachers | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 342-950
This course is designed to make the allied health and exercise professional aware of the effects of prescription, non-prescription, performance enhancing and street drugs on the performance of physically active persons. Prerequisite: PHSL 201, CHEM 140A or 200/201.
| Pharmacology for Sport/AH Prof | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 428-950
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 455-950
The internship is a culminating experience directly related to the student's intended employment or area of interest. To enroll students must be of senior status (at least 90 credit hours completed) and have a 2.5 g.p.a or have approval from the instructor. Prerequisites include KIN 260, KIN 261, KIN 301, KIN 345, KIN 365 and KIN 464. All conditions of placement, conduct and evaluation of the internship will be under jurisdiction of the appropriate faculty.
| Internship in Sports Admin | 1 to 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
KIN 555-951
The internship is a culminating experience directly related to the student's intended employment or area of interest. It will, therefore, normally be taken after the predominance of course work is completed. The internship may be completed in any appropriate setting as judged by the faculty associated with the area of sport management. All conditions of placement, conduct and evaluation of the internship will be under the jurisdiction of the appropriate faculty. Graded S/U only. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Internship:Sport Mgmt | 1 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 531-951
This course deals with problems arising in the administration of estates, including who inherits property when a decedent leaves no will; the formal requisites of wills; will substitutes; the nature, creation and termination of trusts; charitable trusts, and fiduciary administration. The four-hour course includes several skills projects which are not included in the three-hour course. Suggested second-year course.
| Trusts and Estates | 3 to 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 540-951
A study of the relationship between the state and the family including procedures for marrying, legal relationships within an on-going family, alternative forms of families, and problems in the dissolution of the family. Special emphasis is placed on problems of child support, adoption, and divorce, particularly child custody and property settlement agreements.
| Family Law | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 587-951
An examination of issues related to the operation of a law practice. The student will gain an understanding of the practical aspects of the business of running a law practice. Particular emphasis will be placed on the organization of a law practice, business planning, law firm financial matters, employee management, client relations, insurance and marketing.
| Law Practice Management | 2 to 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 589-951
This course will cover theories and techniques used in mediation from the perspective of the mediator, using readings, discussions and simulation exercises designed to illustrate theories and techniques of mediation. Skills developed will include passive and active listening, questioning, problem-solving, maintaining neutrality, persuasion, negotiation, and professional judgment. There will be guest speakers who will discuss their experiences with mediation. There will also be writing assignments related to topics discussed in class and opportunities to observe and analyze mediations. Further, throughout the course, we will discuss the ethical issues that often face mediators. Graded S/U.
| Mediation Skills | 2 to 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 590-951
This course requires the preparation of a written research paper of publishable quality on a topic chosen by the student and approved by the instructor. Several seminars are offered every year in various subject areas. Senior priority, enrollment usually limited to 12. Course may also be taken for elective credit. Prerequisite: LAW 507A, LAW 510A, LAW 507B, LAW 510B, and the completion of at least 31 credit hours.
| Senior Writing Seminar | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 590-953
This course requires the preparation of a written research paper of publishable quality on a topic chosen by the student and approved by the instructor. Several seminars are offered every year in various subject areas. Senior priority, enrollment usually limited to 12. Course may also be taken for elective credit. Prerequisite: LAW 507A, LAW 510A, LAW 507B, LAW 510B, and the completion of at least 31 credit hours.
| Senior Writing Seminar | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 639-951
This course will introduce and reinforce bar examination study and test taking skills. It will provide in-depth exploration of each part of the bar exam (multiple choice (MBE), essay (MEE) and multi state performance exam (MPT)) and build students' skills regarding each part of the exam. In addition, the course will devote significant time to skills associated with analyzing, studying and memorizing the substantive information. A hallmark of this course will be intensive writing and feedback components. This course will provide at risk students with the opportunity to hone the skills necessary for effective bar exam study, passing the bar exam and eventual success as a practicing attorney. Prerequisite: Law 507A, Law 510A, Law 507B, Law 510B. [Prior to Fall 2020: Law 503A, Law 504A].
| Advanced Legal Analysis | 2 to 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 642-951
This basic negotiation course has two goals. The first is to introduce students to the theories, terminology, and research related to negotiation; this goal is accomplished through study and classroom discussion of these topics. The second is to help students develop actual negotiating skills; this goal is accomplished by simulations, actual negotiation, and critical feedback.
| Negotiation | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LAW 655-951
Students enrolled in the SIU Law Academic Honors Program will complete a substantial, self-directed project related to a selected area of legal study or practice. Students will create a defined end result or work product of professional quality. Examples of qualifying projects could include independent study projects, substantial pro bono legal projects, or significant practical legal skills training projects that produce a significant legal academic writing, a community resource program or guide related to the law, or a substantially equivalent end product. Student projects will be supervised by a faculty advisor or a designated attorney and course credit will be awarded by the program Chair/s. In addition to completing a project, students will be required to present their work at an annual capstone project forum held at the law school or at an equivalent forum. Prerequisite: Admitted to the SIU Law Academic Honors Program.
| Academic Honors Capstone | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LING 200-950
(University Core Curriculum) What distinguishes humans from other animals? This course addresses how language is a uniquely human phenomenon by exploring issues in language and society and psychological aspects of language use. Topics include language in conversation, differences between speakers of different ages/genders/regions/social groups, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, language meaning and change, and the relationship between language and culture.
| Language, Society and the Mind | 3 credits | UCC course | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
LING 406-952
(Same as ANTH 406) An introductory survey of historical and comparative linguistics, including terminology, assumptions, and methods of investigation. Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Not open to graduate students in Linguistics. Prerequisites: LING 300, LING 405 (may be taken concurrently), or consent of department.
| Intro Historical Linguistics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LING 488-952
This course explores the various ways in which culture informs and interacts with teaching and learning in the additional language classroom. Materials and assignments are designed to advance students' understanding of theory, practice, and research in the wider field of intercultural communication with a focus on how such knowledge can be applied to pedagogical practices in language teaching. Considerations will include the effects of cultural identities and cross-cultural experiences on language, perception, and world view and how these factors inform the larger language learning experience. Current and future teachers will be equipped with the tools to develop their individual intercultural competence and to foster intercultural awareness in their own classrooms.
| Culture & Language Classroom | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LING 506-951
Theories and methods in the study of the history and prehistory of languages and language families. The course includes the study of the linguistic and social histories that lead to language change. Prerequisite: LING 505 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor.
| Historical Linguistics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
LING 588-951
This course explores the various ways in which culture informs and interacts with teaching and learning in the additional language classroom. Materials and assignments are designed to advance students' understanding of theory, practice, and research in the wider field of intercultural communication with a focus on how such knowledge can be applied to pedagogical practices in language teaching. Considerations will include the effects of cultural identities and cross-cultural experiences on language, perception, and world view and how these factors inform the larger language learning experience. Current and future teachers will be equipped with the tools to develop their individual intercultural competence and to foster intercultural awareness in their own classrooms.
| Culture & Language Classroom | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
MATH 282-950
(University Core Curriculum Course) 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. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement in lieu of 110 or 101.
| Intro to Statistics | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
MATH 526-951
Introduction to the modern algebraic techniques used in the study of number theory. Advanced Galois Theory, algebraic integers, prime factorization of ideals, Dirichlet unit theorem, ramification theory, local fields, and other topics. Prerequisites: MATH 425 and MATH 419 with grades of C or better.
| Algebraic Number Theory | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
MATH 569-951
Selected advanced topics in applied mathematics chosen from such areas as: continuum mechanics; electromagnetic theory; control theory; mathematical physics. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Adv Topics in Applied Math | 1 to 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
MCMA 552-951
This course provides an in-depth study and discussion of selected topics in media studies. Topics vary and will be announced in advance. This course may be repeated when the topic differs.
| Special Topics Media Studies | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
MCMA 552-953
This course provides an in-depth study and discussion of selected topics in media studies. Topics vary and will be announced in advance. This course may be repeated when the topic differs.
| Special Topics Media Studies | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 341-940
The study of behavioral issues in management, including analyses of individual, group, and intergroup relations under a broad range of organizational settings. Includes discussion of theory, cases, and managerial applications. Prerequisites: MATH 139; ACCT/FIN/MGMT 208 and MGMT 304 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing; or program approval required.
| Organizational Behavior | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 350-940
Identification of small business, its importance and relationship to the United States economy, and the opportunities and requirements unique to operation and management. Personal characteristics, interpersonal relationships, organizational systems, and decision-making processes are examined for their contribution to the success or failure of the firm. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing; or program approval required.
| Small Business Mgmt | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MGMT 385-940
(Same as PSYC 322) An introduction to the development, application, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs for the recruitment, selection, development and utilization of human resources in an organization. Prerequisites: MATH 139; ACCT/FIN/MGMT 208 and MGMT 304 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, junior standing; or program approval required.
| Human Resource Mgmt | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 510-941
An investigation of the functions of HCOs compared to other business operations including logistics and supply chain control. Addresses excessive resource spending focusing on support systems and ineffective operational issues within constraints of highly regulated healthcare sector. eCommerce, hospital materials supply, inventory control of medical supplies/controlled substances, vendor collaboration, purchasing/receiving, and total value analysis explored with PERT/CPM, mathematical programming and quality controls. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HC Operations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 531-941
(Same as MHI 531) Describes the key human resource functions that play a significant role in the healthcare environment and focuses specifically on how those functions support management initiatives and Joint Commission accreditation and/or regulatory compliance. Extensive review of how the failure to systematically apply effective human resource strategies can result in organizational demise is conducted. Explores the dynamic legal and regulatory environment and carefully examines how legislative changes influence the healthcare organization overall focusing particularly on those functions that are linked to patient satisfaction and balanced scorecards and/or benchmarking of provider performance.
| Human Resources in Health Care | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 531-943
(Same as MHI 531) Describes the key human resource functions that play a significant role in the healthcare environment and focuses specifically on how those functions support management initiatives and Joint Commission accreditation and/or regulatory compliance. Extensive review of how the failure to systematically apply effective human resource strategies can result in organizational demise is conducted. Explores the dynamic legal and regulatory environment and carefully examines how legislative changes influence the healthcare organization overall focusing particularly on those functions that are linked to patient satisfaction and balanced scorecards and/or benchmarking of provider performance.
| Human Resources in Health Care | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 531-944
(Same as MHI 531) Describes the key human resource functions that play a significant role in the healthcare environment and focuses specifically on how those functions support management initiatives and Joint Commission accreditation and/or regulatory compliance. Extensive review of how the failure to systematically apply effective human resource strategies can result in organizational demise is conducted. Explores the dynamic legal and regulatory environment and carefully examines how legislative changes influence the healthcare organization overall focusing particularly on those functions that are linked to patient satisfaction and balanced scorecards and/or benchmarking of provider performance.
| Human Resources in Health Care | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 531-945
(Same as MHI 531) Describes the key human resource functions that play a significant role in the healthcare environment and focuses specifically on how those functions support management initiatives and Joint Commission accreditation and/or regulatory compliance. Extensive review of how the failure to systematically apply effective human resource strategies can result in organizational demise is conducted. Explores the dynamic legal and regulatory environment and carefully examines how legislative changes influence the healthcare organization overall focusing particularly on those functions that are linked to patient satisfaction and balanced scorecards and/or benchmarking of provider performance.
| Human Resources in Health Care | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 536-941
This course provides students with an examination of nature, function, and techniques of administration and supervision in HCOs. Topics include the ever-changing healthcare environment and trends impacting leadership competencies. Specific healthcare factors that influence organizing managing of varying health systems such as hospitals vs. ambulatory care. Focus will be given on the professional bureaucracy that is complex given regulatory issues, political factors, and the era of the informed patient. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HC Leadership/Strategy | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 536-943
This course provides students with an examination of nature, function, and techniques of administration and supervision in HCOs. Topics include the ever-changing healthcare environment and trends impacting leadership competencies. Specific healthcare factors that influence organizing managing of varying health systems such as hospitals vs. ambulatory care. Focus will be given on the professional bureaucracy that is complex given regulatory issues, political factors, and the era of the informed patient. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HC Leadership/Strategy | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 536-944
This course provides students with an examination of nature, function, and techniques of administration and supervision in HCOs. Topics include the ever-changing healthcare environment and trends impacting leadership competencies. Specific healthcare factors that influence organizing managing of varying health systems such as hospitals vs. ambulatory care. Focus will be given on the professional bureaucracy that is complex given regulatory issues, political factors, and the era of the informed patient. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HC Leadership/Strategy | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 575-941
A current issues seminar course for the field of healthcare where students identify and analyze legislative changes/mandates, healthcare reform, governmental oversight, etc. Students conduct presentations and may participate in discussions with healthcare professionals via a variety of potential classroom methods including, but not limited to, live video conferencing, podcasts, and/or discussion postings, etc. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Current Events in HC | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 575-943
A current issues seminar course for the field of healthcare where students identify and analyze legislative changes/mandates, healthcare reform, governmental oversight, etc. Students conduct presentations and may participate in discussions with healthcare professionals via a variety of potential classroom methods including, but not limited to, live video conferencing, podcasts, and/or discussion postings, etc. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Current Events in HC | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 580-941
Epidemiological principles pertinent to the delivery, management, and marketing of healthcare services. Examines evidence- and population-based decisions which are critical to effective delivery of patient care. Utilizes evidence-based theories to prepare the students to identify management problems and develop related paths of focused inquiry. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| Epidemiology and EBM | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHA 582-941
Covers micro-economic theory focusing on patient demand for services and supply of services based on the complex regulatory environment in healthcare organizations. Students will learn to analyze health policies, as well as the behaviors of patients, insurers, and physicians in varying HCOs. Issues will be explored such as fee structuring; controversial policy issues, such as access to care and/or the medically under-insured or uninsured; the demand and mandate of health insurance; and the increased presence of governmental control that impacts healthcare economics. Restricted to School graduate majors and School advisor.
| Healthcare Economics | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 531-941
(Same as MHA 531) Describes the key human resource functions that play a significant role in the healthcare environment and focuses specifically on how those functions support management initiatives and Joint Commission accreditation and/or regulatory compliance. Extensive review of how the failure to systematically apply effective human resource strategies can result in organizational demise is conducted. Explore the dynamic legal and regulatory environment and carefully examines how legislative changes influence the healthcare organization overall focusing particularly on those functions that are linked to patient satisfaction and balanced scorecards and benchmarking of provider performance. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HC Human Resources | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 536-941
This course provides students with an examination of nature, function, and techniques of administration and supervision in HCOs. Topics include the ever-changing healthcare environment and trends impacting leadership competencies. Specific healthcare factors that influence organizing managing of varying health systems such as hospitals vs. ambulatory care. Focus will be given on the professional bureaucracy that is complex given regulatory issues, political factors, and the era of the informed patient. Restricted to School graduate majors.
| HC Leadership/Strategy | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MHI 583-941
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand among health care practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to the field of health informatics. It introduces both a conceptual framework and a practical approach for the implementation and management of IT used to enhance health care delivery. In addition, this course covers fundamental research methodologies, topics, and trends in health informatics. Restricted to MHA or MHI students with consent of MHI advisor.
| Health Informatics Essentials | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 336-940
Business activities of firms and social organizations are examined in an international/global environment. The course examines the fundamental concepts and principles of international/global business. It analyzes the marketing, finance, accounting, managerial, logistics, and production functions of international/global operations. It examines the changing technological environment as it impacts international/global business, including the realm of e-commerce. 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.
| International Business | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MKTG 435-940
Analysis of international operations and markets. Emphasis on the factors influencing marketing to and within foreign countries and the alternative methods of operations open to international firms including e-commerce. 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.
| International Marketing | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
MSFS 355-940
The student will study the chemistry of the body, sanitation, toxicology, chemical changes in deceased human remains, disinfection, and embalming fluids. Laboratory experiences in 325A will complement lecture material. Lecture three hours. Co-requisite: MSFS 325A. Prerequisite: CHEM 106 and MSFS 240 or concurrent enrollment in MSFS 240.
| Embalming Chemistry | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
MSFS 360-940
The student will study the proper procedures of embalming and other necessary preparations of special cases. Studies will include techniques and procedures used for embalming unique cases such as decomposition cases, burn victims, car accident victims, and other traumatic faces of death. Students will be required to submit several written research papers and present oral presentations of specific topics throughout the semester. Lecture four hours. Prerequisites: MSFS 257, 325A, 325B, 345A, 345B and 355 with grades of C or better. Co-requisites: MSFS 351, 352 and 401.
| Adv Embalming Procedures | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks |
MUS 103-953
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
MUS 103-954
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks |
NUR 330-980
This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330C. If NUR 330C is dropped, then NUR 330 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher. Lab fee: $150.
| Child-rearing Nursing Practice | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
NUR 330C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-942
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-945
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-946
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-947
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 330C-948
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330 is dropped, then NUR 330C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Nursing Clinical Child Rearing | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335-980
This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335C. If NUR 335C is dropped, then NUR 335 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher. Lab fee: $150.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nursing | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
NUR 335C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-942
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-945
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-946
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-947
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 335C-948
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Maternal/Neonatal Nur Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 400-980
This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 400C. If NUR 400C is dropped, then NUR 400 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $1,026.33.
| Adult Nursing | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 400C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 400. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 400. If NUR 400 is dropped, then NUR 400C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with C or higher.
| Adult Nursing Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 400C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 400. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 400. If NUR 400 is dropped, then NUR 400C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with C or higher.
| Adult Nursing Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 400C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 400. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 400. If NUR 400 is dropped, then NUR 400C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with C or higher.
| Adult Nursing Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 405-980
This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 405C. If NUR 405C is dropped, then NUR 405 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher. Lab fee: $150.
| Geriatric Nursing | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
NUR 405C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 405. This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 405. If NUR 405 is dropped, then NUR 405C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Geriatric Nursing Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 405C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 405. This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 405. If NUR 405 is dropped, then NUR 405C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Geriatric Nursing Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 405C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 405. This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 405. If NUR 405 is dropped, then NUR 405C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Geriatric Nursing Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410-980
This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410C. If NUR 410C is dropped, then NUR 410 must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher. Lab fee: $150.
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurs | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
NUR 410C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-942
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-945
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-946
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-947
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 410C-948
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, and 345 with a C or higher.
| Psychiatric/Mental Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 425-940
This course is designed to help nurses understand patient nutrition. Considerations for diabetes, age, lifestyle, etc. are taught. Dietary choices for chronic disease prevention on a national and global scale are discussed. Physiologic processes and function are covered focusing on fluid-electrolyte balance and the six classes of nutrients. Restricted to NUR majors.
| Therapeutic Nutrition | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 425-943
This course is designed to help nurses understand patient nutrition. Considerations for diabetes, age, lifestyle, etc. are taught. Dietary choices for chronic disease prevention on a national and global scale are discussed. Physiologic processes and function are covered focusing on fluid-electrolyte balance and the six classes of nutrients. Restricted to NUR majors.
| Therapeutic Nutrition | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 440-940
This seminar is required for all students, excluding those in the RN to BSN track, during the last semester of enrollment. The course offers the opportunity for nursing students to prepare/review for the RN licensing exam (NCLEX). The NCLEX outline is examined, topical sections are elaborated upon and test taking strategies are explored. Students will be required to take mock exams for course assessment and completion. Restricted to NUR majors.
| Review of Nursing Concepts | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445-940
This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Issues and trends related to public health which include access to resources and delivery of care are addressed as well as political, economic, social, and environmental factors that influence community and global health. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445C. If NUR 445C is dropped, then NUR 445 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. Lab fee: $150.
| Population-Centered Healthcare | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445-943
This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Issues and trends related to public health which include access to resources and delivery of care are addressed as well as political, economic, social, and environmental factors that influence community and global health. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445C. If NUR 445C is dropped, then NUR 445 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. Lab fee: $150.
| Population-Centered Healthcare | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 445. This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445. If NUR 445 is dropped, then NUR 445C 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.
| Populatn Centered HC Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 445. This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445. If NUR 445 is dropped, then NUR 445C 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.
| Populatn Centered HC Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 445. This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445. If NUR 445 is dropped, then NUR 445C 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.
| Populatn Centered HC Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445C-945
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 445. This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445. If NUR 445 is dropped, then NUR 445C 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.
| Populatn Centered HC Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 445C-946
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 445. This course examines health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as applied to the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and populations in the community setting. Community assessment utilizes evidence-based practice to develop care planning for at-risk populations. Collaboration with community partners is explored as an essential component in community-focused clinical decision-making. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445. If NUR 445 is dropped, then NUR 445C 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.
| Populatn Centered HC Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 450-940
During this internship, students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision making processes for treatment. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, with 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 450C. If NUR 450C is dropped, then NUR 450 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.
| Complex Care Internship | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 450C-940
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 450. During this internship, students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision making processes for treatment. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, with 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 450. If NUR 450 is dropped, then NUR 450C 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.
| Complex Care Intern Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 450C-943
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 450. During this internship, students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision making processes for treatment. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, with 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 450. If NUR 450 is dropped, then NUR 450C 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.
| Complex Care Intern Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 450C-944
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 450. During this internship, students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision making processes for treatment. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, with 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 450. If NUR 450 is dropped, then NUR 450C 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.
| Complex Care Intern Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 450C-945
This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 450. During this internship, students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision making processes for treatment. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship, online coursework, with 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 450. If NUR 450 is dropped, then NUR 450C 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.
| Complex Care Intern Clinical | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
NUR 455-940
Integrated Seminar in Nursing (Capstone Course). This seminar focuses on current issues associated with the nursing field and healthcare in general. Political policy, cultural issues, and ethical considerations are integrated into the professional caregiver, teacher and client care manager roles. Restricted to NUR majors.
| Integrated Seminar in Nursing | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 460-950
System approach to curriculum development. Includes analyzing occupations, specifying objectives and developing curriculum. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Career Analysis & Curr Dev | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OLID 461-940
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.
| Org Perform Improve | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OLID 463-940
Development and use of evaluation instruments to assess student performance in training classrooms and laboratories. Criterion- and norm-referenced objectives, applications of taxonomies in development of written tests, performance tests and attitude measure. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Assess Workplace Learning | 3 credits | March 15, 2025 | 7 weeks | |
OLID 463-982
Development and use of evaluation instruments to assess student performance in training classrooms and laboratories. Criterion- and norm-referenced objectives, applications of taxonomies in development of written tests, performance tests and attitude measure. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Assess Workplace Learning | 3 credits | March 15, 2025 | 7 weeks | |
OLID 463-985
Development and use of evaluation instruments to assess student performance in training classrooms and laboratories. Criterion- and norm-referenced objectives, applications of taxonomies in development of written tests, performance tests and attitude measure. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Assess Workplace Learning | 3 credits | March 15, 2025 | 7 weeks | |
OLID 468-940
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 | January 11, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OLID 486-940
Course focus is on adult development and learning principles. Adult learning styles and motivation to learn are discussed in the context of designing effective instructional strategies appropriate in various workforce education venues. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Adult Learning | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OLID 486-985
Course focus is on adult development and learning principles. Adult learning styles and motivation to learn are discussed in the context of designing effective instructional strategies appropriate in various workforce education venues. Restricted to OLID majors or consent of program.
| Adult Learning | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 7 weeks | |
OLID 498-940
Investigation of problems in workforce education and development. Restricted to OLID majors and consent of program. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| OLID Capstone | 3 credits | January 11, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OLID 502-981
An introduction to the evaluation, design, and development of interactive instructional media. The instructional methods of Tutorial, Drill and Practice, Simulation and Educational Games are covered. Learning theories and design aesthetics are included. Projects include designing, developing, and use-testing an interactive media for learning.
| Interactive Media for Learning | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 504-981
This is an integrated course on the principles and processes of task analysis and app design and development. It covers the fundamentals of task analysis in learning and instruction in diverse contexts and sets up the stage for participants to develop app-based solutions for field experiments and assessments. Restricted to consent of instructor.
| App Design & Task Analysis | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 505-981
This course focuses on understanding user needs and analyzing user experiences (UX) in diverse learning environments. The principles of design thinking will be discussed and used for innovative approaches to problem solving in various learning and performance situations. Students will be introduced to usability testing and the importance of UX in product/resource development. Includes the creating of mock-ups, test-running learning products (e.g., App and Website) with UX development tools and practice.
| Usability & Prob Solving w/AI | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 512-981
Course focus is on adult development and learning principles. Adult learning styles and motivation to learn are discussed in the context of designing effective instructional strategies appropriate in various workforce education venues.
| ID Methods | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 523-951
Overview of the theoretical frameworks and practices related to human resource development in organization. Students will develop a training program from the initial stage to completion. Topics include how various bodies of knowledge contribute to HRD theory and practice, the application of human resource development within the workplace with regards to: employee socialization and orientation, coaching and performance management, employee wellness and counseling, career management and development, organization development and change, HRD and Diversity. Restricted to OLID graduate students or consent of program.
| Theories & Practice of HRD | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 526-951
Examination of current topics and research issues in the field of Human Resource Development not covered in other regularly scheduled courses. Emphasis will be on recent and present issues in the field, with topics and discussions focused on links between research and practice. Restricted to OLID graduate students or consent of program.
| Emerging Trends in HRD | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OLID 526-981
Examination of current topics and research issues in the field of Human Resource Development not covered in other regularly scheduled courses. Emphasis will be on recent and present issues in the field, with topics and discussions focused on links between research and practice. Restricted to OLID graduate students or consent of program.
| Emerging Trends in HRD | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OTD 510-981
In this course, students are introduced to theories, standards of practice and evidence as applied to occupational therapy services for adults and older adult populations. 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 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Theories and Evidence 1 | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 511-981
In this course, students learn a variety of standardized and non-standardized screening and assessment tools commonly used by occupational therapists serving adult and older adult populations. Students 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 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 process. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 512 required. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Evaluation & Intervention I | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 512-981
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 adults and older adults. 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. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 511 required. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Intervention & Discharge II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 513-981
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 adults and older adults. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Fieldwork Seminar 1A | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 514-981
This course introduces students to an exploration of the traditions and methods of qualitative research, and the skills to analyze, critique and undertake this methodology within a research study. This course explores study designs, methods, the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research, data management, and interpretation of qualitative data used to answer research/clinical questions, and interpret evidence in practice. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Qualitative Research | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 515-981
In this course students will explore theoretical approaches, analyze and evaluate the interaction between occupation and activity, with a focus on lifestyle choices in contemporary society. Students will explain the importance of occupation-based interventions and consultation in promoting health, balancing areas of occupation and preventing disease, illness, and dysfunction in serving communities. Students will focus on program development and gain insight into the development and evaluation of programs, services and the evaluation of need within a community or population. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Communities & Populations II | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 516-981
In this course, students will address the business aspect of practice. Students develop an awareness of financial management, staff development, quality assurance, program management and evaluation of occupational therapy service delivery. Role delineation, and professional autonomy will be discussed. In this course, students will explore service delivery models and the relationship of these models to policy, regulatory agencies, reimbursement, and compliance standards. Emphasis is placed on the development of a business plan, financial management, program evaluation models, strategic planning, and the development of strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy and non-occupational therapy personnel. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Management | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 517-981
In this course, students are introduced to advocacy and the role of leadership in addressing current policy and the social, economic, political, geographic, and demographic factors related to policy development in occupational therapy. In this course students will identify federal and state legislation and regulations impacting practice in occupational therapy; analyze leadership and advocacy in professional practice, and reflect on one's own efforts to advocate for programs, services and consumer access to occupational therapy services. Prerequisites: OTD 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508 with grades of B or better.
| Advocating for OT | 2 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
OTD 540-941
This level II fieldwork experience is the second of two 12-week full-time (or equivalent) practicum experiences in developing entry-level competence, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR) in a designated practice area within occupational therapy. Prerequisites: OTD 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 with grades of B or better.
| Fieldwork Seminar IIB | 9 credits | January 20, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OTD 541-941
In this course, students will finalize a group research proposal, under the supervision of a faculty advisor for submission to the University Institutional Review Board. Prerequisites: OTD 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 with grades of B or better.
| Research Proposal II | 1 credits | January 20, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OTD 541-943
In this course, students will finalize a group research proposal, under the supervision of a faculty advisor for submission to the University Institutional Review Board. Prerequisites: OTD 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 with grades of B or better.
| Research Proposal II | 1 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
OTD 542-941
In this course, under the supervision of the doctoral capstone coordinator, students will identify an area of interest to be pursued within the doctoral capstone experience. Capstone experiences will be in one of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education or theory development. Students will work with the Capstone Coordinator in identifying a mentorship partner, site location, and capstone committee. Prerequisites: OTD 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 with grades of B or better.
| Capstone Experience Plan 1 | 2 credits | January 20, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OTD 570-941
Students complete an approved 14-week (560 hour) doctoral capstone experience in one of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development; advocacy, education or theory development. The doctoral capstone experience serves as the context for applying advanced skills beyond the generalist level, through implementation of a doctoral capstone project. Prerequisites: OTD 560, 561, 562, 563 with grades of B or better. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 571 required.
| Capstone Experience | 10 credits | January 20, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OTD 571-941
In this course, students apply in-depth knowledge of a focused area of study, to the completion of a culminating doctoral capstone project. Students integrate learning addressed within the capstone project through the framework of Boyer's Model of Scholarship of Discovery; Scholarship of Integration; Scholarship of Application, Practice or Engagement; or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The capstone project represents students' synthesis of new, focused and concentrated knowledge learned in developing advanced skills beyond the generalist level. Students participate in the defense of their final capstone project and at minimum, present their doctoral capstone project at an occupational therapy program-level scholarship/educational event. Prerequisites: OTD 560, 561, 562, 563 with grades of B or better. Concurrent enrollment in OTD 570 required.
| Capstone Project | 3 credits | January 20, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
OTD 572-941
In this course students apply advanced reasoning and reflective practice skills to examining the development and transformation of the students' personal and professional perspectives as future occupational therapy practitioners; identifying a plan for continued personal and professional development and engagement in the profession, contributing to the advancement of the occupational therapy in the region. Prerequisites: OTD 560, 561, 562, 563 with grades of B or better.
| Synthesis II | 2 credits | January 20, 2025 | 15 weeks | |
PADM 503-941
The course aims to familiarize students with analytical techniques and research methods used currently by public administrators. Provides an introduction to applied statistics and data analysis for problems of interest to public administrators. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of the department.
| Research Methods for PA | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 537-941
Introduction to the study and practice of administrative process and public management. Theoretical, political, and practical issues of organizing, staffing, financing and implementing government decisions and other issues are surveyed.
| Foundations of PA | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 539-941
The analysis and evaluation of governmental programs. Emphasis is placed upon using analytical techniques to determine what difference programs make and how that data can affect public sector decision making. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of School.
| Program Evaluation | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 542-941
An examination of the theory and practice of budgeting in the public sector and of selected elements of fiscal management. The course focuses on administrative aspects of budgeting and is oriented toward preparation of students for careers in the public service. Students utilize primary materials in conducting individual or class projects aimed at development of budgetary skills. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of School.
| Public Budget & Fiscal Mgt | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 543-941
A study of the processes and procedures used in contemporary public personnel systems. Emphasis is placed on examination of competing models of personnel administration, application of personnel management strategies to specific case problems and public sector labor relations. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of School.
| Human Resource Management | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 545-941
An examination of various approaches to describing and understanding public organizations and the individuals within them. Emphasis is placed on study of the important theoretical literature in the field and on the applications of the theory of practical management problems in governmental units and agencies. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of School.
| Organization Theory & Behavior | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 546-941
An examination of contemporary theories of leadership and their applicability on the public and non-profit sectors. The course emphasizes the range of behaviors and actions relevant to leadership in contemporary governmental organizations and the analysis of factors resulting in leadership success or failure. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of the department.
| Leadership Public Admin | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PADM 549-941
Examines the characteristics of nonprofit organizations that distinguish them from the public and for-profit sectors. Explores social and economic functions of nonprofits and such administrative issues as fundraising, working with volunteers and governing boards, satisfying tax codes and service distribution. Restricted to enrollment in MPA graduate program or consent of School.
| Admin Nonprofit Organizations | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PARL 300B-940
Students will continue to develop their analytical skills and will learn how to conduct effective legal writing using policy arguments; identifying fallacious arguments; and systematically using IRAC, CRAC, IREAC, and CREAC. Students will use computer-assisted legal research techniques to find and validate cases, statutory annotation, and secondary sources. Students will prepare legal correspondence, case briefs, motions, memoranda of law, and trial briefs. Proper legal citation and professional responsibilities will be stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in PARL 300A. Restricted to PARL majors and minors or special approval needed from the program.
| Research and Writing II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 315-940
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 350-940
This course is a review of the law as it relates to the various aspects of domestic relations including marriage, divorce and separation, alimony, child custody and support, taxes, and illegitimacy and adoption. Students will be required to draft a petition for dissolution of marriage, marital settlement agreement, judgment for dissolution of marriage, and to prepare a child support calculation.
| Family Law | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PARL 405-940
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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
PH 101-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
PH 101-954
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PH 334-984
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PH 334-985
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PH 415-980
This course teaches basic communication skills and intervention strategies for helping people make positive health related lifestyle changes. It is not a course in therapeutic counseling; it focuses on helping average people to function in the healthiest way possible.
| Health Counseling | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PH 490A-950
Field observation, participation, and evaluation of current school or community health education or safety programs in agencies relevant to student interests. Prerequisite: all required health education courses. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Field Experience | 2 to 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PH 505-941
This course provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of public health. History and ongoing evolution of public health services and delivery systems in the U.S., essentials of public health practice, and federal, state, and local public health functions are considered. Emerging health problems, changing population dynamics, and global health context will be examined.
| Foundations PH Knowledge | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PH 508-941
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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PH 512-941
This course will present theories/models for health promotion program planning and implementation in community/public health settings. Steps to program planning, including: logic models, needs assessment, community organizing, evaluation/assessment, and social marketing will be addressed.
| Public Health Program Planning | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PH 514-941
The application of technology to engage communities and individuals in behavioral and environmental change processes. The course will focus on the use of technology to describe the magnitude of health problems and their sources; analyze risk factors; identify community strengths from which strategies may be defined and tools created to intervene, prevent problems, and promote health and well-being; and continuously evaluate, refine, and implement what works. Prerequisite: PH 513 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor.
| Public Health Analytics II | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PH 520-941
An area of study to be determined by students in consultation with the health education faculty that goes beyond the current health education course offerings. 1-3 credits; may be repeated twice for maximum of 6 hours. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Special Topics | 1 to 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PH 583-941
This course examines dynamics and trends in organization, financing, and delivery of health care in the United States. Specific current health policy issues and the political, social, and economic forces that affect them are analyzed. Practical implications for public health professionals will be considered.
| U.S. Health System | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PH 599C-941
During the final semester(s) of study, students are required to complete an integrative learning experience (ILE) that demonstrates synthesis of foundational and program competencies. ILEs require two products: 1) a high-quality written product and 2) a presentation on the ILE. Prerequisite: PH 599B with a grade of B or better.
| Integrative Learning Exp PH | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PHIL 102-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H4 900] Introduction to fundamental philosophical issues across a broad spectrum. Problems in metaphysics, epistemology and ethics will be among the areas explored. Emphasis throughout is upon developing in the student an appreciation of the nature of philosophical questioning, analyzing and evaluating arguments and reflecting on the nature of human existence.
| Intro to Philosophy | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
PHIL 102-953
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H4 900] Introduction to fundamental philosophical issues across a broad spectrum. Problems in metaphysics, epistemology and ethics will be among the areas explored. Emphasis throughout is upon developing in the student an appreciation of the nature of philosophical questioning, analyzing and evaluating arguments and reflecting on the nature of human existence.
| Intro to Philosophy | 3 credits | UCC course | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PHSL 403-950
Embryology is the branch of anatomy that looks at the developmental events that occur prior to birth. This course is designed to provide a basic foundation in human embryology to undergraduate students who are interested in the biomedical sciences. We will explore human development from fertilization to birth. Our major focus will be on the morphological changes that take place during development, but we will also explore many of the underlying molecular mechanisms and relevant congenital anomalies. Prerequisites include BIOL 211 or 213 and PHSL 301 or 310 with a grade of C or better.
| Human Embryology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PHSL 409-950
This course is intended to provide life sciences students with an introduction and understanding of mammalian tissues with a strong emphasis on human anatomy. The course utilizes self-directed and problem-based learning strategies employing on-line resources including virtual microscopy. By completing this course, successful students should 1) be familiar with the organization, structure, and appearance of mammalian tissues; 2) be able to recognize and identify tissues from all major mammalian organs; and 3) be able to describe the relationship between tissue conformation and organ function. Prerequisites: BIOL 211 and PHSL 301 with grades of C or better.
| Mammalian Histology | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PHSL 503-951
Embryology is the branch of anatomy that looks at the developmental events that occur prior to birth. This course is designed to provide a basic foundation in human embryology to graduate students who are interested in the biomedical sciences. In this course, we will explore human development from fertilization to birth. Our major focus will be on the morphological changes that take place during development, but we will also explore many of the underlying molecular mechanisms and relevant congenital anomalies. Students will review and discuss current literature relevant to each unit and complete final projects as approved by the course instructor. Approval of the instructor required for enrollment. Students who have passed PHSL 403 are not eligible for enrollment.
| Advanced Human Embryology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PLB 475-952
Cell structure at molecular and cytological levels. Includes discussions of research methods, plasma membrane, cell exterior and recognition, the endomembrane system and related organelles, self-replicating organelles, the cytoskeleton, nuclear structure and function in cell replication, cell differentiation and response, and eukaryotic cell evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL 306 or equivalent.
| Advanced Cell Biology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
POLS 114-950
(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S5 900] The development and current state of the American political system.
| Intro American Government | 3 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
POLS 270-950
[IAI Course: S5 904] This course emphasizes contemporary international problems and relations. Includes analysis of international behavior, international law, foreign policy, causes of conflicts, and potential solutions.
| International Relations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
POLS 332I-953
(University Core Curriculum) This course deals with civil liberties and civil rights in the United States and how the United States Supreme Court has interpreted and applied these rights over time. Specifically, our focus will be on the First Amendment, the Right to Privacy, Discrimination, and Voting Rights. We will also address how social, economic, and political forces have shaped the evolution and nature of these protections.
| Civil Liberties & Civil Rights | 3 credits | UCC course | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
POLS 375-950
An examination of the use of military power and force in modern world politics. Theoretical and empirical analysis of the causes and conduct of war, and investigation of the ways states, ethnic groups, and other actors develop, manage, and employ military power to further their interests. Topics include nuclear deterrence, arms control, weapons proliferation and terrorism. Prerequisite: POLS 270 recommended.
| War/Force in World Politics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
POLS 397-950
The internship places well qualified students with bureaucratic agencies, select elected officials, political interest groups and lobbying organizations during the Spring semester which coincides with the Illinois legislative session. Interns perform a variety of tasks, including legislative and policy research, committee monitoring, and other activities focused on lobbying. Students are required to complete an academic component which includes maintaining an activities log, completing assigned readings and a final written project assigned by the director of the internship.
| Barbara Brown Sprngfld Intern | 1 to 15 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSAS 469-950
This class will focus on the philosophical background of organic farming, as well as the biological, environmental and social factors involved in organic food production. The student will learn the basic principles of successful organic gardening without the need to use man-made synthetic chemical sprays and fertilizers. Topics covered will include soils and organic fertilizers, composting and mulches, companion planting and crop rotation, organic cultivation of fruit, vegetable and ornamental flowers/shrubs, organic pest and disease control, permaculture, and organic garden planning design and maintenance.
| Organic Gardening | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSAS 562-951
Landscape practices designed and maintained with respect to natural systems offer ecological benefits, functional solutions and aesthetic value to outdoor spaces. This course will introduce best practices and construction methods of sustainable landscape features as green roofs, green walls, and permeable pavers with an emphasis on construction details, material selection and case studies. Students will expand critical thinking skills as applied to landscape planning.
| Sustainable Landscape Prctcs | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 302-940
This course examines the basic principles of ethics as related to public safety operations with special attention given to current issues affecting the sector. Major topics include morals, ethics, and the examination of their interaction in the public sphere.
| Ethics in Public Safety | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 305-985
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of self as it relates to leadership philosophies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Each student will explore their core values, ethics, and decision making to cultivate a personal philosophy of leadership. Through course presentations, dialogue, and learning activities, the participant will focus on leadership functions in the community including self, family, professional, and social roles.
| Philosophy of Leadership | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 332-940
The course examines the distinctive economic situations faced in the public safety sector, of which labor management problems represent a subset. Students will deepen their understanding of labor relations in the United States and learn how the interactions of labor and management differ throughout the world. This course also introduces the student to negotiating techniques applied in public safety to deepen their understanding of such dealings.
| Labor Relations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 350-940
An in-depth study of electronic media, and the use of bibliographic materials to produce a written research report. Study of topics selected from current events and trends in public safety management. Examples include recruiting and retention, managing through fiscal crisis, substance use prevention, stress management, and global health and environmental health. Restricted to Public Safety Management major.
| Readings in Public Safety Mgmt | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 360-985
This course surveys relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development with unified content that spans all public safety professions including collective bargaining, productivity, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, and organizational development.
| Personnel Systems | 3 credits | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 383-986
The course provides public safety leaders with tools to integrate data organization into their profession. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles and techniques involved with analysis, synthesis, and utilization of data. The student will learn to employ statistical data to make proper decisions regarding public well being.
| Data Interpretation | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 387-986
An introduction to the fiscal problems encountered in the administration of public safety facilities. This course covers the fundamentals of monetary management, analysis of financial statements, examination of cash flows, taxes, and the financial environment which underlies all public safety entities.
| Fiscal Aspects Public Safety | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 388-940
The student will learn basic legal principles, identify sources of American laws, and recognize the structural framework of the American legal system. Additionally, the student will learn to identify the principles of law which relate to management of public services and areas which impact related operations. This includes identifying applicable laws and ordinances, collective bargaining, and state/local civil service commission protocols.
| Political & Legal Foundations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 390-940
The course covers the function of subnational governments in the management of public safety services, and the political constraints facing organizations. Topics include the duties, powers, and obligations of governmental agencies relative to the operation of public safety organizations.
| Government Aspects | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 402-940
A review of the current problems affecting public safety with particular emphasis on resource allocation, planning, and constraints.
| Current Issues | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 416-940
This course traces the history, emergence, and growth of domestic terrorist and extremist groups within the United States. Students will assess various groups' intentions, capabilities, and activities within contexts of and ramifications on political, national security, and legal paradigms. "Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups" traces the roots of domestic political violence and terrorism in the United States, and will expose the student to academic works concerning contemporary domestic extremists and the terrorist threat they may pose. The course will explore how a radical nature has continued to persist in isolated pockets throughout our nation's history. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
| Domestic Terrorism | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 421-940
Introduces students to the various elements involved in obtaining a promoted position in their chosen fields. Topics may include personal inventories, placement services, employment agencies, interviewing techniques, resumes, letters of application, references and employment tests.
| Professional Development | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 501-941
This course addresses administrative law, the type of law governing the powers, limits, and operations of government administrative agencies, and the rights of individuals in dealing with those agencies.
| Administrative Law | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 503-941
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 public safety 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 in making administrative or policy decisions.
| Public Policy/Ethics | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 504-985
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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PSM 505-941
This course includes leadership, multiple roles, decision making skills, influencing leaders, teaching leaders, storytelling, persuasion, succession planning, and evaluating.
| Executive Leadership | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSM 509-985
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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 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. Students must complete pre-class, in-class, and post-class assignments. Requires the approval of the Lead Site Coordinator.
| Practicum | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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. Students must complete pre-class, in-class, and post-class assignments. Requires the approval of the Lead Site Coordinator.
| Practicum | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
PSYC 211-940
An introduction to the use of scientific methods in the study of behavior. Considerations of experimental design and methodology are integrated with the treatment of data analysis, interpretation of results and writing of a research report. Students will write a research proposal, conduct an experiment, and write a report of the experiment. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or UCC Math; PSYC 102.
| Research Methods & Stats | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 310-940
A survey of theory and research on attention, memory, language behavior, and problem solving. The principal orientation will be the information processing approach to the study of behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 323-940
Applied human relations at work focusing on interpersonal and small-group behavior. Covers effective communication, employee morale, motivation, behavior modification, leadership and group dynamics, human relations and the law, and stress and coping. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
| Organizational Psychology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 393-940
Directed experience in human services or other activities relevant to psychology at a public or private institution, agency, or organization. The experience is on a volunteer basis. Enrollment must be approved in advance by the director of undergraduate field placements for the Department of Psychology. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Preprofessional Practicum | 1 to 9 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
PSYC 421-940
Introduction to measurement theory and test development. Detailed coverage of selected tests from such areas as intelligence, aptitude and personality, and the use of psychological tests in various settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 211 or graduate status.
| Tests & Measurements | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks | |
PSYC 431-940
An advanced presentation of theoretical and empirical issues in contemporary psychopathology research. Explores the role empirical research plays in understanding the features of major psychological disorders and their treatment. Provides a broad understanding of the many factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of abnormal behaviors. Prerequisite: PSYC 211, PSYC 331 or consent of instructor or graduate status.
| Advanced Psychopathology | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 515-941
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive coverage of the knowledge areas and tools of Six Sigma beyond green-belt training, focusing on descriptive and analytical methods to deal with variability including point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and design of experiments. Topics include: confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance, single factor experiments, block design of experiments. Prerequisite: IMAE 307 or equivalent; IMAE 470B or QEM 500 with grades of C or better. Restricted to College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics students or school approval required. Students who have taken IMAE 480 are ineligible to enroll.
| Six Sigma Black Belt | 3 credits | January 21, 2025 | 11 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 540-941
The objective of this course is to provide the student with an overview of the basic techniques applied in the field of reliability and failure data analysis in a manufacturing environment. Prerequisite: IMAE 470B or QEM 500.
| Reliability Analysis | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
QEM 565-941
The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) dominates the world of business. There are ongoing fundamental changes in the way organizations execute their business processes and interact with each other. This course helps students understand the relationship between information systems and business performance. This will enable students to appreciate the importance of strategic implementation and proper manage of ICT resources.
| Mgmt Info Technology Resources | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
QUAN 507-981
The general linear model is presented which allows for hypothesis testing including correlational analysis, analysis of variance and analysis of covariance. Non-linear relationships are presented. Emphasis is placed on testing the stated research hypotheses. Prerequisite: QUAN 506 or PSYC 522.
| Multiple Regression | 4 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 435-940
(Same as DH 435) The purpose of this course is to identify problems/issues within Radiology Education and Management and to present viable solutions to those problems/issues. Utilizing scholarly research and correlative research from other fields, the student will engage in integrated problem solving. This is an independent study course, conducted under the direction of a faculty member, and is a writing intensive course.
| Problems Rad Educ & Mgmt | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 447-940
Scheduled clinical time at an affiliated clinical site to perform competency-based examinations. Students will also be required to take call as well. Direct supervision is provided by the hosting facility staff. This experience will give students the confidence and insight needed to perform as autonomous technologist upon graduation of the program. Prerequisites: RAD 407, RAD 417, RAD 427 and RAD 437 with grades of B or better, as well as concurrent enrollment in RAD 457. Restricted to Cardiac-Interventional Radiography students only.
| CI Clinical I | 10 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 457-940
A thorough review of the fundamental principles and foundational readings of the field. Newly published literature will also be used to reflect the didactic teachings of previous coursework. Prerequisites: RAD 407, RAD 417, RAD 427 and RAD 437 with a C or better, as well as concurrent enrollment in RAD 447. Restricted to Cardiac-Interventional Radiography students only.
| Special Studies CI Procedures | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
RAD 530-941
This course expands on the essential concepts associated with radiation physics, dose calculations, radiation measurements, external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning, treatment aids, heterogeneities, electron and proton therapies, and IGRT. This course is twenty weeks in length. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in RAD 510, RAD 515, RAD 520, and RAD 525.
| Essentials of Medicl Dosimetry | 2 credits | January 6, 2025 | 19 weeks | |
RAD 535-941
This is the second 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. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in RAD 515.
| Medical Dosimetry Clinical II | 4 credits | January 6, 2025 | 19 weeks | |
RAD 540-941
This course covers the following topics: Imaging for radiation oncology, IMRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, special procedures, particle therapy, hyperthermia, and radiation safety. This course is twenty weeks in length.
| Physics Medical Dosimetry II | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 19 weeks | |
RAD 545-941
(Same as RAD 546) This course consists of various seminars 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.
| Seminars in MD II | 3 credits | January 6, 2025 | 19 weeks | |
REC 266-950
This course provides an introduction to adaptive fitness and sports. Topics include certifications, fitness organizations, sport organizations, and a general overview of the Paralympic and Special Olympic Movements. Students will have the opportunity to earn the Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist certification.
| Adaptive Fitness & Sports | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REC 386-950
Designed to enable students to effectively request funds, request personnel, initiate new programs, or support recreation leisure services. Prerequisite: 15 hours in recreation.
| Problems in Recreation | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REC 460-950
Administration of recreation therapy programs in a variety of services areas. Topics will include: the US Healthcare system, organizational planning, personnel management, and advocacy for the profession. This course includes the NCTRC exam content areas of Administration of TR/RT Service and Advancement of the Profession. Prerequisite: REC 404 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment.
| RT Administration | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REC 461-950
This course is designed to provide students with the skills to assess client needs, design treatment plans, and complete documentation as an entry level recreational therapist (RT). Students will learn how to complete assessments of clients in a variety of treatment settings, write client goals and objectives, develop treatment plans, and write discharge plans. This course covers the NCTRC exam content areas of Assessment Process, and Documentation. Prerequisite: REC 404 with a grade of C or better. This course is ONLINE.
| RT Assessment & Documentation | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REC 467-950
Trends in commercial recreation will be addressed in this class. Topics include: challenges and constraints in commercial recreation, starting a commercial recreation enterprise, financial management, marketing, operations, programming, and future trends in commercial recreation. This course is ONLINE.
| Commercial Recreation | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REC 491-950
An introduction to career development in the recreation industry. This course is a combination of academic and service learning. Students will be under the joint supervision of an academic and a site supervisor. A minimum of 600 hours must be completed over a minimum of 12 weeks. For undergraduate credit only. Must be taken during the student's senior year after all other major requirements have been completed. Requires a 2.5 minimum GPA and consent of the instructor.
| Internship in Recreation | 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REC 493-950
An introduction to professional development and clinical skills in recreation therapy. For undergraduate credit only. Must be taken during student's senior year after all other major requirements have been completed. Requires a 2.5 minimum GPA and consent of the instructor. Internship must meet NCTRC certification requirements for approval.
| Internship-Rec Therapy | 12 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REHB 421-952
Relates the psychosocial meaning of work, process of vocational development, theories of occupational choice and labor market trends to current and innovative methods of job development, selective placement and follow-up with individuals with disability. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Career Counseling | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REHB 445B-952
This course will explore the history, philosophy, practice, current trends, and issues of psychiatric rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services that (A) develop an individual's skills and (B) provide environmental support for people with chronic mental illness will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on reaching vocational goals and optimal independent functioning for people with psychiatric disabilities. Special approval needed from the instructor.
| Psychiatric Rehab | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REHB 458-952
This course provides a broad understanding of issues and trends in substance use disorder and behavioral addiction within a multicultural society. This course focuses on interventions that reflect the culture specific values and treatment needs of diverse clientele across the lifespan. Topics including the sociocultural challenges, intersectionality of identities, and cultural competency will be covered. Prerequisite: REHB 461 with a grade of B or better.
| SUD and Special Populations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
REHB 461-952
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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
RTD 395-950
News, production, performance and/or marketing/management work experience with a non-university professional organization. The student will undertake a work experience beyond that available at the university. No retroactive credit for previous work experience. May be repeated up to six credits. Student may earn no more than 9 internship hours from RTD 395 and 396. Prerequisite: GPA of 2.50 or better. Restricted to junior standing. Pass/Fail.
| Internships | 1 to 6 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
RTD 488-950
This intermediate course builds upon the skills learned in the 3D Animation I course, and will focus on narrative development, motion design and visual effects generation using industry standard practices. Topics include key frame animation, inverse kinematics, and visual effects using dynamics. A term project utilizes the creative and technical skills explored in class. Prerequisite: C or better in RTD 487 (3D Animation I). Lab fee: $55.
| 3D Animation II: Anim/Visl EFX | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
SOC 215-953
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
SOC 223-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
SOC 306I-953
(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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
SOCW 400A-950
The first of two courses that examine the normal and dysfunctional life span development from a systems theory perspective. This course focuses on the behavior of individuals and families. It also explores the impact of the environment and the implications for generalist practice with rural populations. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PLB 115 or ZOOL 115 or ANTH 240A and SOC 108. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
| HSBE Social Work Practice I | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 401-950
The first of two courses, which prepares for generalist practice. Focuses on intervention skills with individuals and families at a beginning level of proficiency. Emphasis on assessment and treatment in multi-service agencies in rural settings. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: SOCW 275 and SOCW 383 with a minimum grade C. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
| Generalist Practice I | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 421-950
In-depth examination of current social welfare policy and program issues in the context of social welfare history in the United States. Utilizes a systematic analytical framework for critical study of multiple causal factors (socio-economic, cultural, governmental structure). Prerequisites: ECON 113, POLS 114, SOCW 275. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
| Social Welfare Policy | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 446C-950
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
| SW Interv Traumatic Stress Evt | 3 credits | December 16, 2024 | 1 weeks | |
SOCW 504-941
Examination of issues involved in delivering social services to various ethnic and cultural groups. Sensitizes students to personal, familial, or community problems of ethnic or cultural origin. Implications for understanding social services to populations who have experienced discrimination are discussed. Restricted to admission to the program.
| Oppression, Privilege & Power | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 504-943
Examination of issues involved in delivering social services to various ethnic and cultural groups. Sensitizes students to personal, familial, or community problems of ethnic or cultural origin. Implications for understanding social services to populations who have experienced discrimination are discussed. Restricted to admission to the program.
| Oppression, Privilege & Power | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 511-941
This course emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry within social work practice and covers the application of basic concepts of research methodology to social work including problem formulation, research design, sampling, measurement, and data analysis. Includes single-system methodology as it applies to social work practice in rural areas. Prepares students to conduct an individualized single-system project based on practice intervention with clients or systems in their practicum setting in the final semester of their studies. Prerequisite: an introduction to statistics course or concurrent enrollment allowed. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Social Work Research | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 511-943
This course emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry within social work practice and covers the application of basic concepts of research methodology to social work including problem formulation, research design, sampling, measurement, and data analysis. Includes single-system methodology as it applies to social work practice in rural areas. Prepares students to conduct an individualized single-system project based on practice intervention with clients or systems in their practicum setting in the final semester of their studies. Prerequisite: an introduction to statistics course or concurrent enrollment allowed. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Social Work Research | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 521-941
Examines the historical development of social welfare and professional social work in Europe and the United States. The course introduces a systematic framework for policy analysis with particular attention paid to policies affecting diverse rural populations, women and minorities. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Social Work Policy Practice | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 521-943
Examines the historical development of social welfare and professional social work in Europe and the United States. The course introduces a systematic framework for policy analysis with particular attention paid to policies affecting diverse rural populations, women and minorities. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Social Work Policy Practice | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 532-941
This course focuses on the application of research methods especially in evaluating programs or program components in the area of concentration and to the practicum experience. Includes content on self-evaluation in practice. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in SOCW 511 or SOCW 512 and an introduction to statistics course. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Program Evaluation for SW | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 532-943
This course focuses on the application of research methods especially in evaluating programs or program components in the area of concentration and to the practicum experience. Includes content on self-evaluation in practice. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in SOCW 511 or SOCW 512 and an introduction to statistics course. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Program Evaluation for SW | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 532-951
This course focuses on the application of research methods especially in evaluating programs or program components in the area of concentration and to the practicum experience. Includes content on self-evaluation in practice. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in SOCW 511 or SOCW 512 and an introduction to statistics course. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Program Evaluation for SW | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 542A-941
Seminar which is taken concurrently with Foundation Practicum II (SOCW 542B) and serves as a continuation of SOCW 541A. The seminar emphasizes that relationship between the practicum experience, social work practice, policy, human behavior and the social environment (HBSE) and research curricula. Prerequisite: SOCW 541A&B; Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 542B. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Foundation Seminar II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 542A-943
Seminar which is taken concurrently with Foundation Practicum II (SOCW 542B) and serves as a continuation of SOCW 541A. The seminar emphasizes that relationship between the practicum experience, social work practice, policy, human behavior and the social environment (HBSE) and research curricula. Prerequisite: SOCW 541A&B; Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 542B. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Foundation Seminar II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 542B-941
Field practicum which is taken concurrently with Foundation Practicum Seminar II (SOCW 542A) and serves as a continuation of SOCW 541B, which is the second structured and supervised on-site field practice in a selected agency. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: SOCW 541A&B; Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 542A. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Foundation Practicum II | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 544A-941
A continuation of the concentration specific practicum seminar concurrent field practicum SOCW 544B. Continuation of SOCW 543A. Prerequisite: Completion of SOCW 543A&B. Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 544B. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv Practicum Seminar II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 544B-941
A continuation of the concentration specific practicum of 20 hours per week in the field for 15 weeks with a concurrent seminar, SOCW 544A. Graded S/U. Continuation of SOCW 543B. Prerequisite: SOCW 543A&B; Concurrent enrollment with SOCW 544A. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Advanced Practicum II | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 546C-951
This course will cover all aspects of traumatic stress and disaster relief work. Topics covered include introduction to disaster relief work, shelter operations, family services, first aid and CPR certification, disaster health & mental health services including the theoretical bases for these services, critical incident, stress management, community recovery and rebuilding, and policy development for disaster preparedness and community rebuilding.
| Sel Topics: Traumatic Stress | 3 credits | December 16, 2024 | 1 weeks | |
SOCW 552-941
The second part of the sequence on advanced skills in health and mental health. Continuation of SOCW 551. Application of treatment modalities. Prerequisite: Completion of SOCW 543A&B and SOCW 551. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv SW Practice II: H/MH | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 552-943
The second part of the sequence on advanced skills in health and mental health. Continuation of SOCW 551. Application of treatment modalities. Prerequisite: Completion of SOCW 543A&B and SOCW 551. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv SW Practice II: H/MH | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 562-941
The second part of the practice sequence on advanced skills. Continuation of SOCW 561. Application of treatment modalities. Prerequisite: SOCW 543A&B & SOCW 561. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program.
| Adv SW Practice II: C, Y, & F | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 567-941
Exploration of policies, programs, practice and legislative trends affecting public service in school social work. Prerequisite: SOCW 533. Restricted to admission to the MSW Program and the School Social Work Endorsement Program.
| Adv School SW Issues | 2 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SOCW 575-951
(Same as GRON 575) Examination of public policies that impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Major programs are identified and analyzed. Future policy issues are discussed.
| Policy & Program Issues Aging | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SPAN 140B-950
The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A passing grade in SPAN 140A, or equivalent. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.
| Elementary Spanish | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SPED 418-945
This course covers the principles of curriculum construction, program development and evaluation, classroom organization, instructional approaches, strategies and materials for teaching a functional curriculum. Prerequisite: SPED 300 or 420, 410, and 423, and must be admitted to the TEP as a special education major, or consent of instructor.
| Methods Teach Functnl Curr | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
SPED 421-945
This course prepares pre-service special educators to deliver effective content area reading instruction to struggling readers with disabilities mainly in middle and secondary schools. Specifically, students will develop a knowledge base of research and best practices for developing academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, and background knowledge in science and social studies. In addition, students will develop a repertoire of teaching skills to provide instruction to struggling middle and secondary school readers. The course content will include: (a) designing and implementing individualized education programs in accordance with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, LBS I Standards and CEC Common Core Standards; (b) developing and utilizing assessment tools to design and implement reading instruction in content areas; (c) identifying and utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies in academic content areas; (d) developing and integrating reading elements, writing and study skills instruction into content areas; (e) developing and implementing adaptations to assessment and instructional activities; and (f) identifying and using technology applications to design individualized instructional lessons, monitor instructional effectiveness, and to report results of student outcomes. Prerequisites: SPED 300, 410, 411, 422 and 423 with grades of C or better.
| Read Content Students Disablts | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 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 | March 17, 2025 | 8 weeks |
THEA 101-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 8 weeks |
TRM 332-940
The student will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern labor-management relations. Topics covered include labor history, labor law, unions, labor contracts, collective bargaining processes, grievance and arbitration procedures, and the move towards participative models of labor relations. Restricted to TRM major.
| Labor-Management Relations | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
TRM 350-943
In-depth competency and skill development and exploration of innovative techniques and procedures used in business, industry, professions, and health service occupations offered through various workshops, special short courses, and seminars. Hours and credit to be individually arranged. This course may be classified as independent study. Special approval needed from the school.
| Technical Career Subject | 1 to 32 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
TRM 421-940
Presents prevailing elements to attain technical career success. Organizational cases explore management and leadership roles, training, strategic planning, and career research explores employment processes and applications practices. Deliverables include a portfolio comprised of career case studies and professional profile materials. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 w/C or better. Restriction: TRM major.
| Professional Development | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
TRM 470-940
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 Manager (CAPM) examination/certification. A grade of C or better is required.
| Project Management | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks | |
UNIV 301-950
This seminar develops general skills that students need for success in the workplace, and enables students to connect their college experience to a professional work setting. Topics include: goal setting, money management, stress management, understanding the job market, networking, personal branding, preparing a resume and cover letter, interviewing, and workplace diversity. Satisfies the UCC Foundations of Inquiry requirement for students who have not successfully completed UNIV 101. Restricted to students with junior or senior class standing.
| Backpack to Briefcase | 1 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
UNIV 301-953
This seminar develops general skills that students need for success in the workplace, and enables students to connect their college experience to a professional work setting. Topics include: goal setting, money management, stress management, understanding the job market, networking, personal branding, preparing a resume and cover letter, interviewing, and workplace diversity. Satisfies the UCC Foundations of Inquiry requirement for students who have not successfully completed UNIV 101. Restricted to students with junior or senior class standing.
| Backpack to Briefcase | 1 credits | UCC course | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
WGSS 223-953
(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 | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |
WGSS 476-950
(Same as CCJ 460 and SOC 461) A study of women as offenders, as victims, and as workers in the criminal justice system.
| Women, Crime, and Justice | 3 credits | January 13, 2025 | 16 weeks |