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CL 210 - Art and Architecture of the Ancient World
The development of Egyptian, Greek and Roman classical art and architecture within the context of religious practice, literature and public affairs. Depiction of the human figure, representation of mythical subjects and the development of the temple and other significant secular building types. Cross-listed as FAH 210 .
Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST) and the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
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CL 222 - Classical Mythology: The Gods
A study of major Greek myths, their origin, content and interpretation, as well as their role in ancient religion. Consideration is also given to the various approaches to mythology and the influence of classical mythology upon ancient and modern art and literature.
Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST)
Four credits.
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CL 223 - Classical Mythology: The Heroes
A study of major Greek and Roman saga cycles (the stories of Heracles, Oedipus, Jason, Odysseus, Aeneas, Romulus, etc.), their origin, content and interpretation. Consideration is also given to the various approaches to saga, and to the influence of classical saga upon ancient and modern art and literature.
Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST) and the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
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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 263 - Women in the Ancient Mediterranean World
This course examines archaeological, artistic, and textual evidence related to women in the ancient Mediterranean and discusses the major problems and questions related to studying women in antiquity, as well as the relationship between material evidence and other sources for women’s lives.
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. Cross-listed as FAH 205
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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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, and Wiki/Blog 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 the 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 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.
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 introductory course will introduce students to the fundamental principal and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS provides a framework for understanding, integrating and analyzing all types of spatial knowledge at local, regional, and global levels. The course will focus on spatial data development and analysis of this data. Using mapping, analysis, visualizations, and case studies, students will explore and communicate the complexity, interconnectedness, and interrelationships of issues in our world today. Topics covered will include what is GIS; spatial data and spatial data modeling; database and GIS; data input, editing, and output; data analysis; application of GIS technology in today’s society. Class will comprise of a combination of lectures, presentations, and hands-on labs.
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 - Digital 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
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 the cloud.
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 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 non-computability. 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 345 - Foundations of Data Science and Analytics
The course provides an overview of Data Science and Analytics, covering a broad selection of interdisciplinary challenges in and methodologies for working with data. Topics covered include data collection, data cleaning, integration, management, modeling, analysis, visualization, prediction and informed decision making. The introductory course integrates across the major disciplines of data science and analytics, including databases, statistics, mathematics, data mining, data visualization, cloud computing, and business intelligence. Cross disciplinary skills, such as communication, presentation, and storytelling with data, are emphasized. Students will acquire a broad breadth of data science principles and techniques through hands-on projects and case studies in a variety of business, engineering, social sciences, or life sciences domains. Themes centered around ethical use of data, protection of data and privacy, and teamwork are woven throughout the fabric of the course. Cross-listed as MA 345
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CS111 and one of the following: BU121, PY301, MA330, SO212, BI345, CJ200, or other approved statistics course.
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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 370 - 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 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
This course introduces students to the skills necessary for conducting research in mathematics. In a topic chosen by the instructor, this course will cover how to read and absorb research papers, find open problems that are both interesting and appropriate for undergraduate research, write mathematical papers, and give a mathematics lecture. Cross-listed as MA 455
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of five college mathematics courses or permission from the instructor.
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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 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 160 - 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 195 - 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. (Formerly CJ 267)
Two credits.
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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.
Four credits.
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CJ 210 - 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. (Formerly CJ 224)
Four credits.
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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 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 230 - 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. (Formerly CJ 231)
Four credits.
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CJ 235 - 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. Cross-listed as SO 221 (Formerly CJ 221)
Four credits.
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CJ 240 - 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. (Formerly CJ 310)
Four credits.
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CJ 245 - 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. (Formerly CJ 223)
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.
Note: Meets Writing Intensive (WRIT)
Four credits.
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CJ 265 - 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. (Formerly CJ 350)
Four credits.
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CJ 270 - Law Enforcement in the Digital Age
Students will be introduced to the latest innovations in the application of new technological advances in the criminal justice system. The course will review the design, deployment, and the impact of these technologies for law enforcement agents, with particular emphasis placed on how the cyber, digital and technological worlds have impacted the law enforcement community
Four credits.
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CJ 275 - Conflict Resolution
This course provides an introduction to the study of conflict and its resolution by exploring the basic theoretical concepts of the field. Students will also learn and practice skills for intervening and resolving conflicts.
Cross-listed as PJ 302.
Four credits.
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CJ 280 - 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. (Formerly CJ 361)
Four credits.
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CJ 285 - 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. (Formerly CJ 326)
Four credits.
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CJ 290 - 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. (Formerly CJ 328)
Four credits.
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CJ 300 - Criminal Law
The history of criminal law, its development in America, elements of crime, law of arrests, and courtroom procedures. (Formerly CJ 209)
Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 .
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CJ 305 - 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. (Formerly CJ 212)
Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100 .
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CJ 315 - 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. (Formerly CJ 211)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 100
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