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CL 301 - Greek Historiography
Readings from select Greek historical authors with discussions on style, techniques of composition, and sources. Lectures are also given on the development of Greek historiography.
Four credits.
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CL 302 - Greek Philosophy
Readings from select Greek philosophical writers with discussions on language, style, techniques of composition, and sources. Lectures are also given on the development of Greek philosophy.
Four credits.
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CL 310 - Greek Epic
Readings and discussions selected from Homer. Lectures on the Homeric question, Homeric dialect, and the development of Greek epic poetry are given.
Four credits.
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CL 314 - Greek Tragedy
One complete tragedy is read, chosen from the corpus of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides. Supplementary lectures are given on the origins of Greek tragedy, on Greek dramatic production, and on Greek tragic meters.
Four credits.
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CL 315 - Greek Comedy
A Greek comedy, chosen from the works of Aristophanes or Menander, is read in its entirety. Lectures are given on the themes of Greek comedy and on the differences between Greek Old Comedy and Greek New Comedy
Four credits.
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CL 317 - New Testament Greek
Selected readings from the Gospels and Epistles of the New Testament or from the Greek Fathers, together with lectures on the development of Koine Greek and its differences from Attic Greek.
Four credits.
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CL 319 - Greek Special Topics
An examination of various topics related to ancient Greek.
Four credits.
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CL 321 - Latin Prose Composition I
An intensive review of Latin syntax and morphology leading to composition of sentences and short connected passages.
Four credits.
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CL 322 - Latin Prose Composition II
Study of the development and style of Latin prose; prose composition exercises. Selected passages from various Roman authors are translated and analyzed.
Four credits.
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CL 323 - Vergil
Readings from the Aeneid with lectures on Vergil’s style, the epic tradition, and Vergil’s relationship to Augustan Rome. Selected readings from the Eclogues and Georgics may also be included.
Four credits.
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CL 324 - Cicero
Selected readings from Cicero’s speeches with lectures on Roman rhetorical techniques, Cicero’s prose style, and late Republican history.
Four credits.
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CL 325 - Ovid
Readings from the Metamorphoses, supplemented by lectures on Ovid’s style and his place in the epic tradition. Selections from the Tristia and the Ars Amatoria may be included.
Four credits.
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CL 330 - Roman Epic Poets
A survey of Latin epic poetry including Ennius, Vergil, Lucan and Statius. Lectures on the nature of Roman Epic and its relationship to Roman History.
Four credits.
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CL 331 - Roman Comedy
Selected readings from the plays of Plautus and Terence with lectures on the development of Roman comedy and its influences on the Renaissance and later writers.
Four credits.
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CL 332 - Roman Lyric Poets
Selected readings from Horace’s Odes and Catullus’ poems with lectures on themes, meter, and style.
Four credits.
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CL 333 - Roman Elegiac Poets
Selected readings from Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid supplemented by lectures on the development of the genre.
Four credits.
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CL 334 - Roman Satire
Selected readings from Horace, Persius, and Juvenal supplemented by lectures on the evolution of Roman satire and the relationship of the genre to the political and social environment.
Four credits.
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CL 336 - Roman Philosophy
Selected readings from Roman philosophical authors including Cicero, Lucretius and Seneca. Lectures on the development of Roman philosophical writing and philosophy.
Four credits.
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CL 340 - Silver Age Latin
Selected readings of Silver Age prose and poetry with lectures on Roman imperial history after Augustus.
Four credits.
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CL 341 - Roman Historiography - Republican
Selected readings from Caesar and Sallust with lectures on genre and style.
Four credits.
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CL 342 - Roman Historiography - Imperial
Selected readings from Livy and Tacitus with lectures on genre and style.
Four credits.
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CL 346 - Post Classical Latin
Selected readings from the Church Fathers, late pagan authors, and significant medieval prose writers and poets with lectures on the evolution of Latin and various topics pertinent to the chosen authors.
Four credits.
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CL 350 - Latin Special Topics
An examination of various topics related to Latin.
Four credits.
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CL 400 - Independent Study
Four credits.
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CL 419 - Greek
Selected authors or topics are presented for special study.
Four credits.
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CL 450 - Latin Seminar
Selected authors or topics are presented for special study.
Four credits.
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Computer Science |
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CS 101 - Digital Literacy
Computers and their applications are at the center of our everyday lives. In this course, we explore what it means to communicate effectively and engage in critical thinking and problem solving using computers as a creative tool. Students also build on their quantitative reasoning skills. Students learn how to analyze information and problem solve using Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Database, Cloud Computing, Wiki/Blog andGPS/GIS to visualize, organize, present, document, explain, and query information. Students also learn how to create basic web pages in order to share them with a greater audience.
Fulfills a computer science requirement for the minor in Web Design but does not count towards the Computer Science Minor. Counts as an elective only for Computer Science with Business degree program.
Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
Four credits.
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CS 112 - Computing II
This two part sequence provides a breadth first introduction to the field of Computer Science. Students learn the history of Computer Science as well as the basics about operating systems and computer architecture. Students learn how to think logically and how to problem solve with computers. Students are introduced to the general concepts and techniques of object oriented programming, and an emphasis is placed on generating working programs. Students also gain an understanding of the implementation of programming designs, and basic concepts of data structures. These courses include a laboratory component. Required for Computer Science Degree programs and the Computer Science Minor program.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 111 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 116 - Discrete Mathematics II
A continuation of the study of the mathematical structures fundamental to various areas of computer science. Topics include logic, matrix algebra, trees, number systems, Boolean algebra, languages and grammars, recursion, and algebraic structures.
Four credits
Prerequisite(s): CS 115 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 204 - Computational Approach to Problem Solving
The goal of this course is to prepare students to analyze data and solve real-life business and scientific problems, using a software application such as Microsoft Excel as a tool. Students will move beyond the basic “point and click” and will be challenged to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations, as well as build on information literacy. Does not count towards Computer Science minor. Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
Note: Counts as a Computer Science elective for the Computer Science with Business Major only.
Four credits.
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CS 210 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This course serves as an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will be introduced to the fundamental principals and practices of GIS. This course will focus on spatial data development and analysis of this data. Topics covered will include basic data structures, data sources, data collection, data quality, understanding maps, building a GIS, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, digital data, attribute data and tables, and basic spatial analysis. Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
Four credits.
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CS 213 - Data Structures and Algorithms
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of data structures and the algorithms that proceed from them. Topics include the underlying philosophy of object-oriented programming, fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees, recursion, and graphs), and the basics of algorithmic analysis. Required for all Computer Science Major programs.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 112 .
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CS 220 - Computer Architecture
An examination of the basic functional components found in a computer i.e., the CPU, memory systems, and I/O. Topics include CPU layout and operation, the ALU, machine instruction processing, assembly language, and alternative architectures such as parallel processing. Required for all Computer Science and Computer Science with Business degree programs.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 111 and CS 115 .
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CS 228 - Computer Forensics
With the advent of the Digital Age, cybercrime has become one of the most serious threats to our nation and to the population at large. In this course, students will be introduced to the field of computer forensics where they will learn to acquire, secure, recover, validate and analyze digital information for use in criminal and civil investigations. Instruction will include lectures, hands-on activities and student presentations. Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
Four credits
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CS 230 - Computer Networks
An introduction to the structure, implementation, and theoretical underpinnings of computer networking and the applications enabled by that technology. Topics include the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP stacks, common communication protocols, network architecture, internet applications, and network security.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 112 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 250 - Human-Computer Interaction
This course is a survey of the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). It focuses on design strategies for making software usable by real-world people for doing real-world work. The topics studied will include: the role of HCI in the software product life cycle, task analysis of the user’s work, architectures for human-computer dialogues, new and traditional approaches to user interface design, user interface standards, human-computer interface evaluation, computer-supported cooperative work, usability issues, and ethical issues. Classes will include both lectures and hands-on lab work. Counts as a computer science elective for the Web Design minor. Courses open to all majors - No prerequisite
Four credits.
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CS 270 - Database Management
An introduction to design, use, and management of databases, with an emphasis on the relational database model. Topics include database environment, data modeling, database design, data definition and manipulation languages.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 101 or CS 111 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 290 - Systems and Software Development
An introduction to processes and design techniques involved in typical software development problems, and the systems development lifecycle. Topics include basic analysis and design methodologies and tools, generating requirements and specifications, and carrying out system implementation.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 112 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 310 - Advanced Algorithmic Analysis
An examination of the formal techniques and underlying mathematical theory behind efficient programming. Topics include asymptotic analysis of complexity bounds for both recursive and iterative algorithms, advanced tree and graph algorithms, fundamental algorithmic strategies (brute-force, greedy, divide-and-conquer, backtracking, branch-and-bound, pattern matching, and numerical approximations), and the implications of noncomputability. Recommended for students considering graduate school.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 213 .
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CS 311 - Theory of Computation
A comparison of abstract machines and their physical counterparts, finite state machines, neural networks, regular expressions, Turing machines, the concept of computability and the relationship to machines, digital computers and universal machines. Mathematical proofs are an integral part of the course. Recommended for students considering graduate school.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 213 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 325 - Operating Systems
An operating system is a manager of computer resources, including the memory, the processor, the I/O devices, and the information. Topics considered include partitioned memory, paged memory, segmented memory, processor scheduling, traffic controllers, devices and virtual devices, interrupt handling and resource protection. Recommended for students considering graduate school. Students may take Computer Architecture concurrently with this course.
Four credits
Prerequisite(s): CS 220 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 338 - Internet and Web-Based Systems
The course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the Internet and the World Wide Web (www) operate, client-server architecture, and the technical knowledge required to establish and maintain an Internet/Web site. Further, we look at the various (technical and non-technical) directions the Internet/Web is taking, and its increasing influence on our day-to-day lives. Students will be given a series of projects that apply the overviews into practice.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 213 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 343 - Programming Paradigms
A study of the features of programming languages: syntax, semantics, control structures, study of types, subprograms, parameters and passing mechanisms, design issues for languages, and an introduction to classification of languages: functional, procedural, object-oriented, logic. Recommended for students considering graduate school.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 213 .
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CS 360 - Artificial Intelligence
An introductory overview of the technical, practical and philosophical issues involved in the machine simulation of intelligent behavior. Among the technical issues to be covered are simple concept learning, exploiting natural constraints and exploring alternatives, controlling attention and interpreting language, knowledge representation and knowledge engineering, symbolic pattern matching, and theorem proving.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 112 or permission of the instructor.
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CS 400 - Independent Study
Four credits.
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CS 450 - Selected Topics in Computer Science
Topics are selected from areas of interest to the current faculty.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
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CS 455 - Research and Seminar I
The student conducts library research and plans a research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student presents periodic oral reports to the class and faculty. In addition, faculty members and outside guest speakers present lectures on topics not covered in other courses. This course carries no credit, but is a prerequisite for CS 456.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chairperson.
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CS 456 - Research and Seminar II
The student conducts research under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student presents periodic oral reports to the class and faculty, writes a thesis describing his/her research, and may be required to present the results in poster presentations. In addition, faculty members and outside guest speakers present lectures on topics not covered in other courses.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS 455
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CS 481 - Internship (one course)
Students are placed in a field experience situation with corporations in the Greater Manchester area. Students earn a letter grade.
Four credtis.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of both the coordinator and the chair of the Computer Science Department.
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CS 482 - Internship (two courses - 8 credits)
Students are placed in a field experience situation with corporations in the Greater Manchester area. Students earn a letter grade.
Eight credits
Prerequisite(s): Permission of both the coordinator and the chair of the Computer Science Department.
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 101 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Traces the history and philosophy of criminal justice, considers constitutional limitations, studies the roles of various agencies, reviews the process of justice, and evaluates modern criminal justice.
Four Credits
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CJ 102 - Comparative Models of Justice
This course compares and contrasts the major models of justice: punitive, compensatory, restorative, educative and therapeutic using cross national data related to the major criminal justice functions of policing, criminal processing and corrections as the basis for analysis.
Four credits
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CJ 105 - Theories of Crime
This course traces the history of criminological thought, and investigates the philosophical, biological, psychological and sociological explanations of crime. Special attention is given to theory construction, the evaluation of theory, and the policy and methodological implications of different types of theories.
Four credits.
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CJ 200 - Statistical Techniques for Criminal Justice
This course involves the application of statistical techniques to social science data as typically illustrated in the research and writing of Criminal Justice professionals. As a course for majors, it represents an important part of the student’s methodological training with respect to the statistical analysis of data typically used by social scientists. Students are expected to carry out a number of exercises involving the statistical analysis of data and to interpret the results. The course covers widely used statistical techniques including descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, cross tabulation, correlation, and linear regression. (Formerly CJ 203)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 or CJ 105 .
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CJ 202 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
An introduction to the issues of problem formulation, research ethics, research designs, data-gathering strategies and statistics and data analysis. The course will attempt to familiarize the student with research methods through the use of criminal justice studies.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 or CJ 105 .
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CJ 205 - Theories and Practice of Punishment
An overview of the philosophical and theoretical assumptions behind various approaches to punishment. The course will also examine the historical development and content of various correctional programs. (Formerly CJ 201)
Four credits.
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CJ 209 - Criminal Law
The history of criminal law, its development in America, elements of crime, law of arrests, and courtroom procedures.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 211 - Evidence
The rules of evidence, types of evidence, principles of exclusion, evaluation and examination of evidence and proof, competency of witness, hearsay rule and opinion, testimony in court.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and either CJ 209 or CJ 212 .
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CJ 212 - Criminal Procedure
An examination of the law of search and seizure, including a thorough study of basic concepts in the law of search and seizure, search incident to arrest, search warrants, consent searches, emergency searches, administrative searches, procedural requirements, exclusionary evidence rule, state statutory provisions relating to search and seizure.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 220 - Community Corrections
An examination of correctional programs that specifically utilize such assets of the community as family support, employment and training opportunities, social services, and opportunities for victim compensation. Special attention will be directed to the merger of punitive, rehabilitative and reintegrative elements within the community corrections model. Among the community corrections programs to be examined will be halfway houses, community service, house arrest, work release, and victim/offender reconciliation.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 205 .
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CJ 221 - Deviance and Social Control
An examination of the origin, nature and scope of socially disapproved behavior. Special attention will be directed to mechanisms of social control utilized by different societies to limit deviant behavior. Among the substantive areas to be covered will be mental illness, addiction, violence, suicide and corporate and organizational deviances. In addition the course will compare and contrast images of deviance and social control historically and cross culturally.
Four credits.
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CJ 223 - White Collar Crime
An examination of both occupational and organizational criminality. Special attention will be directed to the unique nature of white collar criminality in light of our traditional understanding of crime. The course will explore such issues as the evolution of regulatory law, corporate responsibility, and the limits of law and law enforcement in combating white collar crime.
Four credits.
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CJ 224 - Police and Society
An examination of the police image in a changing society, including police-citizen partnership in crime prevention. Issues in policing, including use of deadly force, stress, education, and corruption together with administrative issues, including recruitment, promotion, and management are considered.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 225 - Law in Theory and Practice
This course examines the nature and functions of law in maintaining social order, resolving conflict and regulating behavior. Special attention is directed to the comparison of the substantive and procedural elements of law.
Four credits.
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CJ 231 - Juvenile Justice System
A review of the Juvenile Court system, highlighting such areas as Juvenile Law, Court Diversion, Court Procedures, Dispositions, Sentencing, and Waiver and Corrections.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 310 - Probation and Parole
The function of probation and parole in the administration of Criminal Justice, including the law and theory of probation and parole, conditions under which they are granted, an evaluation of their efficacy, possible alternative dispositions.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 205 .
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CJ 320 - Wrongful Convictions
This course analyzes the criminal justice processes that result in the conviction of an innocent person. Two key issues are addressed: 1) ”why” wrongful convictions occur, and 2) “how” are wrongful convictions possible given the Constitutional safeguards available in the United States. The issue of “why” wrongful convictions occur centers on the actions of individual agents of the criminal justice system: police, forensic experts, prosecutors and members of the judiciary that result in wrongful conviction. The issue of “how” wrongful convictions occur focuses on the structure and processes of the criminal justice system that lead to wrongful conviction. Reforms in the administration of justice intended to reduce the likelihood of wrongful convictions are explored.
Four credits.
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CJ 326 - Criminal Justice Organization and Administration
An appraisal of the principles of organization and management which may be applied to criminal justice agencies, including command and control, operational and administrative planning, allocation of resources, and program budgeting. Emphasis is directed toward executive development.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 328 - Crisis Intervention
An academic understanding of crisis situations and crisis behavior, as well as practical orientation to the techniques and skills necessary for effective intervention. Special attention will be given to specific crisis situations such as family violence, rape, and suicide.
Four credits.
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CJ 350 - Victims of Crime and Social Injustice
An examination of the role and characteristics of victims of crime and social injustice. Analysis will include shared victim attributes, determinants of vulnerability and risk, the victim-offender relationship, and the psychological impact of victimization. Attention will also be given to societal reaction to victims, the treatment of victims in the justice system, and the relationship between criminal victimization, human rights violations, principles of social justice and contemporary developments in policy and services to address the rights and needs of victims.
Four credits.
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CJ 361 - Women and Crime
An analysis of sex-linked differences in aggression provides the conceptual basis for examination of the nature and extent of female crime through history to the present day, focusing on the most common forms of criminal expression. Emphasis is placed on traditional and contemporary theories of causality, the legal status of women, the processing of women through the criminal justice system and the impact of rising female criminality upon fundamental institutional structures and social organization.
Four credits.
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CJ 363 - Comparative Constitutional Law
An analysis of constitutional development in England, France, Japan and the United States with particular attention to individual rights and their effect upon the Criminal Justice System.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and either CJ 209 or CJ 212 .
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CJ 367 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
This course is a detailed examination, in a seminar format, of a topic of current interest or concern in criminal justice or criminology. The department will choose and announce the topic(s) prior to course registration.
Four credits.
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CJ 400 - Independent Study
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CJ 430 - Senior Seminar
The course is designed as a capstone experience for all criminal justice students that integrates the major criminological theories with the dominant research methods utilized in the study of crime. The objective of the course is to provide the student the opportunity to address a fundamental question concerning crime causation and/or society’s response to crime. This semester long research project is carried out under the direction of a faculty member. A significant amount of work for the course is done outside the classroom in one on one meetings with the faculty member. Each student chooses their own topic at the outset of the semester. Student topics are drawn from both criminology and criminal justice.
Four credits.
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CJ 450 - Internship
Criminal Justice seniors may be selected to spend one semester interning with a Criminal Justice agency. The student must spend an average of 40 hours per week with the agency.
Sixteen credits are awarded for the successful completion of the program, but only 8 credits i.e. two electives count towards the three required Criminal Justice elective courses
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CJ 451 - Internship
Criminal Justice seniors may be selected to spend one semester interning with a Criminal Justice agency. The student must spend an average of 20 hours per week with the agency.
Eight credits are awarded for the successful completion of the program, and may count towards the three required Criminal Justice electives.
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CJ 453 - Internship
Available only to students who have successfully completed the six credit internship, CJ 451 .
Six credits are awarded for the successful completion of the program; these credits will not count toward the three required Criminal Justice electives.
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Economics and Business |
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AC 111 - Financial Accounting
Presents accounting concepts leading to the preparation of a company’s financial statements. Reviews the importance of good accounting information for the capital market and for proper decision making within a company. At the end of the course, a student should be able to prepare financial statements for a small company.
Four credits.
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AC 112 - Cost Accounting
Presents the processes by which a company determines the cost of a product or service and the various internal reporting mechanisms to allow management to make proper business decisions. The development of the various components leading to an operating plan for a company are presented. Additionally, common business decisions faced by a company are reviewed.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 111 .
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AC 211 - Intermediate Accounting I
Designed to build on the knowledge obtained from Financial Accounting. Theory and concepts are integrated to give the student a working knowledge of current practices and policies in the accounting profession. Areas critical to the Certified Public Accounting exam an good financial reporting are reviewed in detail through problems and exercises.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 112 or permission of the instructor.
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AC 212 - Intermediate Accounting II
Designed to build on the knowledge obtained from Financial Accounting. Theory and concepts are integrated to give the student a working knowledge of current practices and policies in the accounting profession. Areas critical to the Certified Public Accounting exam an good financial reporting are reviewed in detail through problems and exercises.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 112 or permission of the instructor.
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AC 213 - Federal Income Taxation I
Federal Income Taxation for individuals is covered in this course. At the conclusion of this course, a student should be able to complete their own tax return as well as the tax return for a typical middle class home owning (or non home owning) family with children and investments. The earned income credit as well as the other primary refundable and non refundable credits is covered giving the student the ability to help low income individuals or families. The student should also be able to complete the basic tax return of a sole proprietorship and calculate the self employment tax at the conclusion of this course. Additionally, basic tax planning is reviewed to provide the opportunity to allow better financial decisions to be made. Non business majors are encouraged to take this course.
Four credits.
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AC 214 - Federal Income Taxation II
Federal taxation of corporations, partnerships and Subchapter S corporations are covered in this course and basic tax returns will be prepared for each entity. Additionally, business depreciation is covered and the basic tax planning concepts for a business are reviewed.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 213 .
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AC 215 - Accounting Information Systems
Examines typical business processes, including Sales/Accounts Receivable/Collections and Purchases/Accounts Payable/Payment. Objectives and procedures of internal control, business documents and reports as well as proper system documentation through flow-charts and other techniques will be examined. Hands-on experience will provide exposure to a Computer Based Accounting Information System. Requires computer work in class. If the class is not scheduled to meet in a computer lab, students will be expected to bring a laptop or other computer that can run Excel and download software intended for use in a PC.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 111 .
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AC 311 - Advanced Accounting
This course reviews accounting for higher level accounting issues such as purchases of a business and business consolidations. Accounting for international operations is reviewed as well as partnership accounting. Recent developments in reporting issues, including convergence of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards will be covered.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 212
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AC 313 - Auditing
Auditing introduces the student to the role of the auditor in a specialized area of accounting known as “auditing.” During the semester, auditing philosophy and theory related to the examination of financial statements and internal control are studied. Auditing standards, objectives, and procedures developed by the accounting profession, as well as the legal and ethical responsibilities of the independent auditor, are discussed.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): AC 212 or Instructor’s permission.
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AC 411 - Special Topics: Accounting
Four credits.
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BU 103 - Personal Finance for Non Business Majors (Juniors and Seniors Only)
A comprehensive overview of the financial facts of everyday life. The course covers topics including but not limited to budgeting, taxes, home and car buying, insurances (home, car, health and life) as well as stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
Four credits
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BU 121 - Business Statistics
The study of measures of central tendency, measures of variation, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square, regression, and correlation. Applications to economics and business are made throughout the course.
Four credits.
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BU 221 - Human Resource Management
Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of human resource management in a business setting. Topics include legal issues in employment, job analysis, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, and compensation.
Four credits.
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BU 222 - Women and Men in Business
This course focuses on gender issues that arise in the workplace, or in relation to work. Topics covered include occupational segregation, gender stereotypes, sexual harassment, pay equity and comparable worth, and gender differences in communication and decision-making.
Four credits.
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BU 223 - Organizational Behavior
This is a theory oriented course that addresses understanding organizational behavior on three levels: individual, group and macro (organizations or departments). Cases are used to illustrate dilemmas confronted by managers, and there is an emphasis on applying theory to understand and solve organizational problems.
Four credits.
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BU 224 - Management Science
Focuses on the diverse activities required to conduct a business efficiently and effectively. Quantitative techniques used to enhance economic performance are emphasized.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): A course in statistics.
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BU 231 - Principles of Marketing
Introduction to the role of marketing within an organization. Topics include identifying and defining markets, basic elements of marketing programs, building customer relationships, and the effect of environmental factors on marketing. Marketing applications in domestic and international, profit and not-for-profit, industrial and consumer markets, small and large organizations, and physical goods and services contexts will be included.
Four credits.
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BU 232 - Integrated Marketing Communications
Investigation of the methods used by organizations to create dialogue with various constituencies to create long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Emphasizes maximizing communication impact in an ethical, socially responsible fashion by conveying consistent reinforcing messages using combinations of one- and two-way methods of communication.
Four credits.
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