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CL 231 - Survey of Greek Literature
A survey of the major authors and genres of the ancient Greek world within their historical and cultural context.
Four credits.
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CL 232 - Survey of Latin Literature
A survey of the major authors and genres of the Roman world within their historical and cultural context.
Four credits.
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CL 250 - Classics Special Topics
An examination of various topics related to ancient Greece and Rome.
Four credits.
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CL 260 - Ancient Law
A survey of the legal systems of several ancient cultures, including those of Greece and Rome, as well as the relevance and influence of these systems for modern legal institutions. Contemporary juridical debate frames discussion about the history of lawyers, the function of legislation, and the impact of law in society.
Four credits.
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CL 261 - Ancient Athletics
This course aims to introduce students to the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans through a study of their athletic practices, competitions, and spectacles. A series of illustrated lectures will dwell in detail upon the nature of the competitions themselves as well as their physical and cultural setting.
Note: Meets Historical Reasoning Learning Outcome (HIST)
Four credits.
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CL 262 - War and Culture in the Ancient World
This course aims to introduce students to aspects of the culture of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans by studying how the practice of ancient warfare intertwines with broader cultural developments of the ancient world. A series of illustrated lectures will dwell in detail upon the nature of ancient warfare itself and its interrelation with the political, religious, and economic realities of the ancient world.
Note: Meets Historical Reasoning Learning Outcome (HIST)
Four credits.
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CL 275 - Introduction to Archaeology
An introduction to the discipline and methods of archaeology through a survey of important sites and excavations from around world. The course pays special attention to the scientific and technological aspects of archaeology.
Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC)
Four credits.
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CL 276 - The Archaeology of Egypt
A survey of the major sites and monuments of ancient Egypt. The course pays special attention to how archaeology relates to other approaches to the study of classical antiquity e.g. history, art history, and philological studies.
Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST)
Four credits.
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CL 277 - Survey of the Archaeology of Greece
A survey of the major sites and monuments of ancient Greece. The course pays special attention to how archaeology relates to other approaches to the study of classical antiquity e.g. history, art history, and philological studies. Cross-listed as FAH 277 .
Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST)
Four credits.
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CL 278 - Survey of the Archaeology of Rome
A survey of the major sites and monuments of ancient Roman World. The course pays special attention to how archaeology relates to other approaches to the study of classical antiquity e.g. history, art history, and philological studies. Cross-listed as FAH 207 .
Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST)
Four credits.
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CL 280 - Archaeological Fieldwork
Fieldwork in Greece, Italy or the Mediterranean Basin or work in a museum collection.
Note: Meets Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)
Four credits.
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CL 281 - Study Tour
Greece and/or Italy. Comprehensive overview of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations with emphasis on topography, art, archaeology, culture and classical tradition. Tour may encompass Rome, Pompeii, Herculaneum in Italy; Athens, Mycenae, Delphi, Corinth, Epidaurus in Greece.
Four credits.
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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 and GPS/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.
Course open to all majors - no prerequisite.
Note: Meets Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
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CS 111 - Computing I
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. This course includes a laboratory component. Required for Computer Science Degree programs and the Computer Science Minor program.
Note: Meets Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome (QUAN)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Course open to all majors - no prerequisite.
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CS 112 - Computing II
Students build on the concepts introduced in Computing I. Students also gain a better understanding of the implementation of programming designs, and basic concepts of data structures. This course includes a laboratory component. Required for Computer Science Degree programs and the Computer Science Minor program.
Note: Meets Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome (QUAN)
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 - Decision Making with Spreadsheets
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.
Note: Counts as a Computer Science elective for the Computer Science with Business Major only. Does not count towards Computer Science minor.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
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CS 205 - The Internet: Fundamentals and Issues
Designed primarily for non-majors who wish to deepen their understanding of the Internet, this course explores the fundamentals of Internet communication and the systems/applications that facilitate it. Students gain a basic understanding of the technical side of the Internet while learning how to leverage it to their advantage with subjects such as online research techniques, good privacy, latest online applications, and security practices, and an introduction to HTML and web page creation. Topics of class discussion include online ethics in an era of “free” information and safety in the face of increasing threats to information security. Counts as a computer science requirement for the Web Design and Computer Science Minors. Counts as a computer science elective for the Computer Science with Business major program. Computer Science and Computer Science with Mathematics majors may only take this course as a free elective in their senior year if CS338 is not being offered.
Note: Meets Global Learning Outcome (GLOB)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
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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 principles 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.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
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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. Recommended as an elective for CS/Math and CS Minors.
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.
Note: Meets Writing Intensive Learning Outcome (WRIT)
Four credits
Prerequisite(s): Courses open to all majors - no prerequisite.
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CS 230 - Computer Networks and Security
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 111
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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.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Courses open to all majors - No prerequisite
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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 - System Analysis and Design
This course is intended to give students both theoretical and practical experience with requirements analysis, systems design, development and implementation as it relates to Computer Based Information Systems. Students will gain an in depth understanding of requirements discovery, system design methods, modeling techniques, software engineering principles and processes as well as an understanding of the principles of Project Management. (Formerly Systems and Software Development
Note: Meets Writing Intensive Learning Outcome (WRIT)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Courses open to all majors - No prerequisite.
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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 or permission of the instructor.
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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 112
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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 or permission of the instructor.
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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 451 - Selected Topics in Computer Science
Topics are selected from areas of interest to the current faculty.
Two credits
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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.
No credit.
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. Students earn a letter grade.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of both the coordinator and the chair of the Computer Science Department. This course does not count as a required CS elective.
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CS 482 - Internship (two courses - 8 credits)
Students are placed in a field experience situation with corporations. Students earn a letter grade. This course does not count as a required CS elective.
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 100 - 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.
Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC)
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 150 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigations
This course provides students with a solid foundation of criminal investigations techniques with special attention paid to: crime scene searches, witness interviews, suspect interrogations, and surveillance methods. The course will address how evidence is prepared for court and presented in court, including how this process may differ based on the particular criminal offense. The course will address various types of evidence, sources of information, crime scene reconstruction, eye witness identification, and specialized investigations.
Two credits.
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Cj 155 - Crime Scene Investigation: Violent Crimes
This course provides students with a solid foundation of criminal investigations techniques with special attention paid to: crime scene searches relating to robberies, assaults, missing persons, arsons, and terrorism, staged crime scenes, and digital forensic investigations. The course will address how evidence is prepared for court and presented in court, including how this process may differ based on the particular criminal offense. The course will address various types of evidence, sources of information, crime scene reconstruction, eye witness identification, and specialized investigations for the above mentioned criminal offenses.
Two 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. Junior Standing Only for Criminal Justice Majors (Can be a non-junior if you are not a Criminal Justice Major)
Note: Meets Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome (QUAN)
Four credits.
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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. Junior Standing Only for Criminal Justice Majors (Can be a non-junior if you are not a Criminal Justice Major)
Note: Meets Writing Intensive (WRIT)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100
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CJ 205 - Theory 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.
Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 .
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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.
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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.
Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 .
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CJ 215 - Cyber Law and Policy
This course examines cyber criminology from a law and policy perspective, including its impact on Fourth Amendment jurisprudence and the changing conceptions of privacy and identity. Topics will focus on the effects of cyber criminology on how criminal laws are conceptualized, enforced, and prosecuted.
Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 214 or CS 214
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CJ 220 - Corrections and the Community
An examination of institutional corrections and correctional programs in the community 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.
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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.
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CJ 225 - Legal Justice Seminar
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.
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CJ 250 - Courts and the Judicial Process
An examination of the American legal system, including the dynamics of the judicial process and the organizational hierarchy of the courts, with a focus on current controversies concerning the criminal court process. Special attention will be given to the roles of key personnel within a courtroom including the role of judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
Four credits.
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CJ 255 - Violence in America
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth analysis of the causes, context, and control of a wide range of violent crimes, specifically related to the United States. Topics covered in this class include murder (mass, serial), rape, robbery, assault, violence in the workplace, violence in school, community violence, cult violence, and institutional violence.
Four credits.
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CJ 260 - Hate Crime
An in-depth analysis of the causes, context, and control of a wide range of hate crimes, specifically related to the United States. The course will also examine possible rehabilitative strategies for hate offenders and will provide a foundation for a legal understanding of crimes that are motivated by racial, gender, religious, disability, and sexual orientation biases.
Four credits.
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CJ 267 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
This course is a detailed examination 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.
Two credits.
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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 100
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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 100 .
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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 336 - Sociology of Family Law
This course focuses on how the law affects families. Cultural characteristics of marriage and the family have changed, impacting case law, and vice versa. This course analyzes the family and family law through a sociological lens, examining the historical and theoretical definitions of family and gender, the evolution of legal rights through the birth of privacy as it relates to family, marriage and alternatives, such as divorce, the parent-child relationship, and the impact on family in a socio-legal context. Cross-listed as SO 336
Four credits.
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CJ 350 - Victimology
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.
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