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CRW 408 - Creative Nonfiction Writing: Advanced
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Practice in the writing of creative nonfiction on the mature and
sophisticated level required for publication. The course will also
include an introduction to and reading of contemporary literary
nonfiction by professional writers, as well as exploration of
publication procedures and career possibilities in writing.
PREREQ: CRW 308.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 101 - Tools for Computing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course addresses the use of computers as problem solving and
information processing tools. Students can achieve functional
literacy with an integrated microcomputer software package, as well
as with the use of computer networks as a resource.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring, Summer
NOTE: Cannot be used as elective credit in the Computer Science major.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 102 - Business Information Systems and Computing Tools
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An overview of computer information systems in which hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources are explored in relation to their integration and application in business. Information literacy will be stressed. This course provides an overview of information systems and how they provide value in organizations by supporting organizational (or business) objectives.
OFFERED: Fall and Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 103 - Computing Tools & Information Literacy for Educators
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An overview of computer information systems in which hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources are explored in relation to their integration and application by future educators. Information literacy for educators will also be stressed.
OFFERED: Fall and Spring.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 120 - Introduction to Programming and Programming Languages
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to programming using standard BASIC with emphasis on
structured programming. Other programming languages are explored
and compared with BASIC for data representation, syntax and the
type of problems for which they are best suited.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring, Summer
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 138 - Robots and Thinking Machines
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to the design and application of robots. Common and extraordinary uses for intelligent machines and software will be explored. Requisite studies will include the construction of programmable robots using a robotic construction kit geared toward the novice in the field. Written analyses of readings taken from various problem domains within robotics and other areas of AI will also be required.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: COG 138
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 212 - Principles of Programming
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The notion of “object” directs the discipline of programming
presented in this course. The Java programming language serves as
the medium through which key ideas are introduced. The “smaller”
issues of message passing and control flow are presented, as are
the “larger” issues of abstraction, encapsulation, and hierarchy.
Variables and typing, procedures and parameters are discussed.
Functionality provided in specific java packages is employed.
Standard algorithms are presented. Problem solving strategies are
articulated and exploited.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 221 - Foundations of Computer Science
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course will provide students with a broad perspective of computer science and will acquaint them with various formal systems on which modern computer science is based. Students will study the structure and interpretation of four classes of abstract computing machines.
PREREQ: CSC 212
EQUIVALENT COURSE: ISC 221
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 222 - Computer Organization and Programming
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to the structure and organization of computers, the
nature of machine representation of data and programs, programming
concepts using machine and assembly language, and programming
techniques to interact with computer devices.
PREREQ: CSC 212
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 241 - Abstract Data Types and Programming Methodology
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Modular design of programs and abstract data types are emphasized.
Different implementations of abstract data types are analyzed,
compared, and contrasted. 0 (n 1n n) sorting algorithms are
studied.
PREREQ: CSC 212
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 290 - Selected Topics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Study of selected topics in the area of computer science providing
opportunities for the study of material not covered in current
course offerings. Special emphasis will be on emerging areas.
PREREQ: Sophomore standing and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: This may be repeated for credit with different content. Topics vary
from semester to semester. This may not be taken for credit towards
the major.
CREDIT: 1 to 3
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CSC 320 - Numerical Methods
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Programming for the solution of numerical problems. Error analysis, roots of equations, zeros of polynomials, numerical integration, interpolation and solutions to linear systems of equations will be covered.
PREREQ: MAT 230 and CSC 212.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 322 - Systems Programming
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Computer systems programming, including assembly language. Standard
operating system calls, standard C library functions, performance
measurement, code optimization, advanced control flow mechanisms,
processes, threads, and low-level I/O.
PREREQ: CSC 241 OR 222.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 323 - Embedded Control Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A hands-on introduction to microprocessors, microcontrollers, their organization, their programming, and their applications in embedded control systems. Machine language, instruction sets, and assembly language programming. Design of microcontroller systems in device control applications. Interfacing sensors and actuators. Hardware/software codesign.
PREREQ: CSC 221 OR 222.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 332 - Cryptology
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to the theory and practice of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Theoretical underpinnings of modern cryptosystems will be examined and unproven assumptions exposed. Both symmetric- and public-key cryptosystems will be covered. Applications of cryptography to identification, authentication and non-repudiation protocols. Zero-knowledge protocols and oblivious transfer. Cryptanalytical attacks. Economic, political and ethical issues raised by strong cryptography will be discussed.
PREREQ: CSC 241 and MAT 215.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: MAT 332
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 333 - Privacy, Security and Cryptology
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Examination of modern technological advances that are believed to
enable private/secure communications and data storage, and the
political, economic, legal and philosophical issues engendered by
these advances. Other technological threats to privacy and security
and our emerging information infrastructure will also be covered.
PREREQ: Upper division standing.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: This course may not be taken for major credit.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 335 - Programming the Web
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An overview of the standards and technologies which underpin the functionality of the World Wide Web. Student projects will investigate the use of protocols and programming languages on both the server-side and client-side of Web-based interactions. Ancillary issues such as user interface design and system security will be addressed at an introductory level.
PREREQ: ISC 110 and CSC 212.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: ISC 335
OFFERED: Irregularly.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 338 - Robotics and Intelligent Agents
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of robot control and autonomous behavior. Elements of the design, implementation, and analysis of hardware and software agents will be explored. Requisite studies will include the construction of simple circuits, as well as the programming of more elaborate robots and assembly of robot kits. Written analyses of readings taken from various problem domains within robotics, intelligent agency, and other areas of AI will also be required.
PREREQ: CSC 241.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: COG 338
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 344 - Programming Languages
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to programming language concepts including design,
syntax, semantics, pragmatics, implementation, and evaluation.
Presentation of one or more languages from categories including
algorithmic, functional, object-oriented, logic, and concurrent
programming paradigms.
PREREQ: CSC 241
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 350 - Computational Linguistics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Computational approach to the study of language. Problems in understanding and producing natural (or natural-like) language by computer and humans. Theories of parsing, meaning, knowledge representation, and communication, along with their mechanical embodiments.
PREREQ: CSC 241.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: ISC 350
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 365 - Data Structures and File Processing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Advanced data structures and their internal and external
representations are studied. Some of the most important algorithms
for graphs are presented. External sorting techniques are
demonstrated and analyzed.
PREREQ: CSC 241
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 366 - Computational Models of Cognitive Processes
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to the computational study of human and machine intelligence. Discussion of computational models, algorithms, and research in neural processing, vision, memory, learning, reasoning, and information processing.
PREREQ: CSC 241.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: COG 366
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 375 - Parallel Computing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A survey of parallel hardware and software computing technology,
and an introduction to parallel programming.
PREREQ: CSC 222 and 241, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: Topics will include an introduction to parallel architectures,
parallel algorithms, parallel languages, parallel algorithm design,
analysis and debugging.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 380 - Software Engineering
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Techniques for developing large software systems are presented.
Formal and semiformal languages for specification and design of
software, verification, and configuration management techniques are
discussed.
PREREQ: CSC 241
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 390 - Selected Topics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Study of selected topics in the area of computer science providing
opportunities for the study of material not covered in current
course offerings. Special emphasis will be on emerging areas.
PREREQ: Junior standing and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: This may be repeated for credit with different content. Topics vary
from semester to semester. This may not be taken for major credit.
CREDIT: 1 to 3
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CSC 416 - Artificial Intelligence Programming Languages
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to programming techniques in Lisp and Prolog. Topics include Lisp and Prolog syntax and semantics, basic problem solving knowledge representation, and logical inference algorithms, and an introduction to their applications in artificial intelligence.
PREREQ: CSC 241
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 420 - Graphical User Interfaces
2010-2011 Catalog Year
In-depth study of the design and implementation of graphical user
interface systems, toolkits and frameworks, as well as the design
and construction of applications.
PREREQ: CSC 241 and either upper-division standing or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
NOTE: Topics include event models, window systems, user interaction,
interface specification, and the creation of tools.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 435 - Web Services
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Web services enable computer applications to communicate with each other across software platform, hardware and organizational boundaries. This course covers the concepts and standards in web services such as XML Schema, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI. It discusses proper design and implementation of web services with useful applications.
PREREQ: CSC 241 or ISC 329.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 436 - Networked Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A project-based seminar in constructing and managing networked
systems and services. Topics include configuration and maintenance
of heterogeneous networks, name services, directory services,
system management, security, and constructing web-based services
and applications.
PREREQ: CSC 365.
OFFERED: Summer
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 443 - Operating Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An analysis of the concepts and functions of operating systems. The
course will include a survey of operating systems now in existence
as well as methodologies for the selection, evaluation, adaptation
and implementation of an operating system.
PREREQ: CSC 222 and 241.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 444 - Compiler Construction
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Formal definition of programming languages including specification of syntax and semantics; organization and construction techniques for programming language translators.
PREREQ: CSC 344, may be taken previously or concurrently.
OFFERED: Fall
NOTE: Students are required to write a small compiler in this course.
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 445 - Computer Networks
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to the organization and structuring of computer
networks. Emphasis will be placed on the actual programming
required to implement a computer network.
PREREQ: CSC 241.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 454 - System Simulation and Modeling
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Instruction in simulation, modeling and problem-solving techniques; discrete event and continuous change models; virtual world applications.
PREREQ: CSC 241.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 458 - Computer Systems Analysis and Design
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Tools and techniques of systems analysis and design, file conversion, documentation, system implementation and maintenance, methods of evaluation.
PREREQ: ENG 102 and ISC 329.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 459 - Data Base Management Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to the design and structure of data bases; network,
hierarchical and relational models; implementation and maintenance
of data base systems.
PREREQ: CSC 365.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 465 - The Design and Analysis of Algorithms
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Fundamental strategies of algorithm design; the analysis of
computing time and storage requirements; algorithm and program
implementation and verification; program testing and profiling; the
theory of computational complexity.
PREREQ: CSC 241.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 466 - Artificial Intelligence and Heuristic Programming
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Heuristic versus algorithmic methods using examples such as game
playing programs. A discussion of a list processing language. A
survey of the accomplishments in the areas of game playing, theorem
proving, pattern recognition, question answering, adaptive systems,
music composition and machine translations of language.
PREREQ: CSC 416 or permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 470 - Computer Graphics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to the algorithms and data structures needed to
represent two and three dimensional static images, emphasizing
international standards for representing and manipulating images.
PREREQ: CSC 241 and MAT 230.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 480 - Software Design
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course extends and integrates design techniques commonly
encountered in core Computer Science courses and electives, while
also focusing on the engineering challenges of constructing complex
software systems that graduates are likely to encounter in
practice.
PREREQ: CSC 344 and 380.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 495 - Software Engineering Project Seminar I
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This is the first of the pair of capstone courses for Software
Engineering providing the culminating design experience for the
major. This project-based course puts to practice students’
knowledge in software requirements elicitation and specification,
cost estimation, scheduling, development of project management and
quality assurance plans, and reviews. Students initiate a project
in this course and by the end of the semester have completed the
problem analysis phase with set plans for design and implementation
for the continuation of the project in the next course in the
capstone sequence (CSC 496).
PREREQ: CSC 380 and senior standing.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 496 - Software Engineering Project Seminar II
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This is the second of a pair of capstone courses for Software
Engineering providing the culminating design experience for the
major. This project-based course puts to practice student’s
knowledge in software design, construction, implementation of
project management and quality assurance plans, and configuration
management. The project that students analyzed and defined in the
CSC 495 course is designed and implemented in this course.
PREREQ: CSC 495.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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CSC 499 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Individual study and research under the direction of the computer
science staff on computer applications in the sciences, social
sciences, humanities or business.
PREREQ: Instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 1 to 6
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DNC 201 - Modern Dance I
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to dance as a developmental, expressive, and creative art form. Basic rhythms, dance technique, improvisation and beginning choreography. Artistic principles and movement concepts. Pioneers of modern dance.
OFFERED: Summer Sessions
CREDIT: 3
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DNC 204 - Jazz Dance I
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Beginning jazz technique and rhythms, locomotor and isolation patterns, combinations, repertoire and original dances. Styles and sources of jazz movement.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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DNC 206 - Jazz Dance II
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Continued training in jazz dance techniques allowing students to increase their level of ability. Class emphasis is on improving technique. Through self-knowledge of their strengths and weaknesses, students learn to take initiative to improve.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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DNC 399 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
PREREQ: Minimum sophomore standing and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 1 to 4
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DNC 499 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
In-depth study of a topic of interest. Library research, choreography and/or studio work.
PREREQ: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: May be interdisciplinary.
CREDIT: 1 to 4
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ECE 101 - Introduction to Engineering
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem-solving methods including complex numbers-based techniques. Topics include the description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics, problem-solving and representation of technical information, estimation and approximations, analysis and design.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECE 211 - Electric Circuits
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to the analysis and design of linear electric circuits. Topics include resistive circuits, energy-storage elements, control sources, operational amplifiers, power and three-phase circuits, transformers, DC and AC operation of circuits, measurement and simulation techniques.
PREREQ: Instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall.
NOTE: This course includes a laboratory component.
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 233 - Signals and Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course studies continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems, properties and operation of linear time-invariant systems, Sampling Theorem, and applications of convolution. Time- and frequency-domain analysis of signals and systems, Fourier series, Laplace, Fourier, and z-transforms and their application to LTI systems will also be studied.
PREREQ: ECE 211 and MAT 240, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring.
NOTE: This course includes a laboratory component.
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 271 - Digital Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A hands-on introduction to Boolean algebra, binary arithmetic, logic gates and digital circuit analysis and design. Covers combinational and sequential logic, circuit simplification methods, analysis, simulation, and design techniques and tools for computer. This course is taught in studio format and includes a laboratory component.
PREREQ: PHY 213 or instructor permission.
COREQ: ECE 211
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 314 - Microelectronic Circuits
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A hands-on approach to electronic circuits analysis, design, and development. Including diode circuits, bipolar junction transistor and field-effect transistor circuits biasing, transistor models for DC and AC operation, computer analysis, simulation, and design of microelectronic circuits. This course is taught in studio format.
PREREQ: ECE 233 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 321 - Power Circuits and Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Course examines three phase systems, generators and transformers, ac/dc machines, transmission lines, maximum power flow, reactive power compensation, and economic operation of power systems.
PREREQ: ECE 211 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECE 335 - Digital Signal Processing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A continuation of ECE 233, emphasizing digital signal acquisition, processing and design techniques for Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Response filters. Statistical methods, techniques for the treatment of digital signals and the design of digital filters are covered. Labs based on several DSP application projects.
PREREQ: ECE 233 and MAT 318, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall.
CREDIT: 3
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ECE 344 - Electromagnetics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Course examines static and dynamic electromagnetic field theory and applications, electrostatics, magneto-statics, Maxwell’s equations, energy flow, electromagnetic waves, plane waves, boundary conditions, transmission lines, and engineering applications.
PREREQ: ECE 211 and MAT 349, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECE 365 - Control Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A hands-on instruction for the analysis and design of linear control systems with emphasis on system performance evaluation, stability, and compensation. Stability analysis methods, poles and zeros, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, root locus analysis and design methods, frequency domain analysis and design methods. This course is taught in studio format.
PREREQ: ECE 233 and MAT 349, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 375 - Microprocessor Applications
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Hands-on instruction in microprocessors, microcontrollers, their organization, their programming, and their applications in embedded control systems. Includes machine language, instruction sets, assembly language programming, design of microcontroller systems in device control applications, interfacing sensors and actuators, and hardware/software codesign. This course is taught in studio format.
PREREQ: ECE 271 or instructor permission.
COREQ: ECE 314
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 401 - ECE Seminar
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A series of lectures and presentations of direct relevance to the practice of electrical and computer engineering. Students will give presentations and attend lectures from invited practicing engineers, faculty, and other experts on technological innovations, ethics and professionalism, global or contemporary issues or engineering events, licensure requirements, and other topics of interest.
PREREQ: Senior standing in ECE or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 1
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ECE 416 - Advanced Electronics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Instruction in: operational amplifiers, frequency and time-domain responses, feedback theory, wideband multistage amplifiers, introduction to filter theory, active filter design and implementation. Instruction will be in a studio format.
PREREQ: ECE 314 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 454 - Communications Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A hands-on instruction in the operation, analysis and design of analog and digital communications systems. Including amplitude and frequency modulation, time and frequency division multiplexing, noise effects and filtering in communication systems, and efficient data transmission techniques. This course is taught in studio format, four credit hours, six contact hours.
PREREQ: ECE 314 and MAT 318 and MAT 349, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 472 - Advanced Digital Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Advanced digital circuit design techniques using: Complex programmable logic devices (CPLD, hardware programming techniques and languages. This is a hands-on introduction to VHDL and HDL-based design methods, fast prototyping, hardware/software co-design and embedded applications with experimentation on a Field Programmable Gate Array and CPLD educational board.
PREREQ: ECE 375
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 4
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ECE 475 - Computer Architecture
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A hands-on coverage of hardware and software interactions in modern computer systems. This course includes computer organization and design, modern computer building blocks, busing and memory organization, performance improving techniques, architectures, memory caching, pipelining. Assembly and machine language, data path and control unit design will also be discussed.
PREREQ: ECE 375
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 4
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ECO 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of
micro-economic analysis. Topics discussed in this course include:
demand and supply analysis, consumer behavior, elasticity,
production and cost theory, price and output determination under
alternative market models, and resource markets.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 111 - Critical Thinking in Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course will focus on teaching specific critical thinking
skills using applications from economics. The course instructs
students in critical reading, listening and viewing, and in formal
logic using examples from economic theory, media interpretation of
economics, economic policy making, and statistical applications in
economics. Course topics will be drawn from both current
microeconomic and macroeconomic issues. Students will be provided
with sufficient instruction in economic theory and methods to be
able to undertake the critical thinking analysis central to the
course.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 120 - Survey of Economic Issues
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course provides an overview of key economic concepts and an
introduction to economic reasoning. The course material will
include concepts and models from both microeconomic and
macroeconomic theory: scarcity, choice and opportunity cost, supply
and demand, the behavior of the consumer and final, inflation,
unemployment, the business cycle, money, economic growth, and
government policy decisions. This course is designed to provide a
basic understanding of economics for nonbusiness/noneconomic
majors, or a foundation for further study for undecided majors
considering economics.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 151 - The Economics of Gender
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course uses economic theory and analysis to explain why gender
differences lead to different outcomes in education, career
choices, family roles, and earnings. To analyze these differences,
this course looks at economic models that explicitly include both
men and women, at statistics measuring the differences between men
and women, and at government and corporate policies that affect men
and women differently.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course introduces students to economics and the central topics
of macroeconomics: output determination, unemployment and
inflation, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy,
international trade, exchange rates and the balance of payments.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring, Summer
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 300 - Intermediate Macro Theory
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Aggregate economic analysis of measurement and determinants of the
level of economic activity based on both Keynesian and classical
assumptions, and growth, fluctuations and control of economic
activity.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 301 - Intermediate Micro Theory
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Demand theory, production theory, price and output determination
under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition, demand for
factors of production, welfare economics and general equilibrium
analysis.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 302 - Managerial Economics Managerial
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Economics is concerned with the application of economic concepts
and principles to managerial decision making problems. The course
begins with a review of economic models and the basics of marginal
analysis. Then, along with the theory of consumer behavior and the
theory of the firm different methods of optimization such as linear
programming are discussed. A portion of the course is devoted to
the discussion of various forecasting methods.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 311 - Mathematical Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to linear and matrix algebra, graphic representation, differential and integral calculus with the corresponding economic applications.
PREREQ: ECO 101, 200, and MAT 210.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 312 - Introduction to Econometrics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A study of econometric methods of formulating, estimating, and interpreting single and simultaneous equation economic models.
PREREQ: ECO 101, 200, and MAT 158.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 320 - Comparative Economic Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An approach to contemporary economic systems that focuses on
capitalism, anarchism, and socialism. The basic economic theories
of American capitalism, Soviet communism and Yugoslavia socialism
will be studied. A final section of the course will cover the
economics of transition to a market economy.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 322 - History of Economic Doctrines
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A survey of the development of economic theories. The relationship between economic thought, contemporary philosophy and economic conditions.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 326 - American Economic History Before 1900
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course considers pre-twentieth century United States history
from an economic perspective. In addition to detailing the
evolution of the American economy and its political and social
relevance, the course provides and economic-based narrative of
based episodes in American history, including the American
Revolution, slavery, the Civil War, and labor and farmer protest
movements. We will employ basic microeconomic and macroeconomic
tools, as well as historical sources, in analyzing and seeking
explanations of historical events and outcomes.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 327 - Issues in American Economic History Since 1900
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course deals with 20th century United States economic history, in particular the evolution of the economy itself and the competing claims of various economic interest. We will cover a limited set of issues, such as the economic causes and consequences of the Great Depression and major wars, and the responses of American businesses and policymakers to those shocks. We will study these issues from a variety of perspectives: economic, historical, political, and literary. We will also study important economic trends and developments, along with the material progress of key subgroups such as blue-collar workers, women and African-Americans.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 330 - Economic Development
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An examination of theories and processes of economic development in
underdeveloped nations using a multidisciplinary approach. Each
section of the course will emphasize the economic development
problems of a specific geographic region to be determined by the
instructor. The regions include: Northern Africa and the Middle
East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southern and Southeast Asia, and Central
and South America. Methods of analysis drawing from economics,
political science, history, demography, and economic geography are
employed.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 340 - Money and Banking
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course introduces some basic concepts, theories, and issues in
the field of money and banking. It provides a general framework for
studying financial intermediaries and financial markets. It deals
with the structure and management of the commercial banking
industry and with the workings of central banking and monetary
management in the U.S. It discusses the international monetary
relations and analyzes monetary theory and policy.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 342 - Banking and Financial Markets
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course examines the creation and allocation of banks and other financial intermediaries in credit markets. The course deals with banking practice, the creation of negotiable credit instruments, their cost, maturities and use. The markets for federal funds, treasury bills, bonds, and equities are related to investment and saving.
PREREQ: ECO 340 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 343 - International Finance
2010-2011 Catalog Year
International finance, or international macroeconomics, is the
study of international exchange of financial assets. It is
primarily concerned with the financial aspects of economic
relationships among nations. In addition to the balance of
payments, exchange rates, and exchange rate systems, issues
concerning international banking and international debts are among
the topics addressed in this course. Also discussed in the course
are the macroeconomic implications of international economic
relations, the evolution of international monetary system, and the
roles of international monetary and financial organizations (e.g.,
the International Monetary Fund) in the world’s economy.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 344 - International Trade
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The theory of international trade (comparative advantage and the
gains from trade in the classical and neoclassical models;
distributional consequences of trade); alternative explanations for
trade (resource endowments, technological gaps, economies of scale,
product differentiation, location); analysis of commercial policy
(tariffs, quotas, and other forms of intervention); preferential
trading arrangements (free trade areas, customs unions, economic
unions).
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 345 - International Monetary and Financial Management
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The study of the international monetary and financial structure, covering topics such as the balance of payments, foreign exchange, alternative international monetary systems, and multinational enterprises.
PREREQ: ECO 200.
OFFERED: Irregularly.
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 350 - Introduction to Labor Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of
modern labor economics. Topics discussed in this course include:
the determinants of labor demand under alternative market
structures, the determinants of labor supply, wage determination
under alternative market models, the economic effects of labor
unions and minimum wage laws, compensating wage differentials, the
economics education, and the economics of discrimination.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 355 - Labor Law
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course traces the evolutionary development of law as it
pertains to labor relations, primarily at the national level, from
the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 356 - Law and Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course examines the interrelationships between legal and
economic systems. It will focus on how economic analysis can be
used in evaluating such legal concepts as Torts, Property, Crime,
and Contracts. Traditional neoclassical microeconomic analysis will
initially be used. After developing economic models showing
behavioral influences on law, this course will then examine
political, social and cultural influences on the economic analysis
of law.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 378 - Health Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Economics issues involving the delivery of health care, and the
organization of health-care markets. Topics include the demand for,
and supply of health-care and health insurance, alternative
delivery systems, reimbursement, government regulation, and
government sponsored health care programs.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 380 - Industrial Organization
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Analytic discussion of the structural and behavioral variables of
industrial firms in a market economy. The evaluation of resource
allocation efficiency, technological change and distributive equity
under conditions of competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 381 - The Economics of Business Regulation
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A study of the various ways in which government promotes and
regulates business, including a survey of antitrust legislation,
public utility regulation, and an analysis of the scope and power
of the regulatory commissions.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 383 - The Economics of Baseball
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course will consider professional baseball as an industry. It will focus on Major League Baseball’s recent economic history and will consider a variety of other topics such as: the recent explosion of player salaries; the sport’s health; the relationship between the major and minor leagues; determinates of the demand for baseball games; racial discrimination; and the game’s antitrust exemption.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 390 - Environmental Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Economic issues in the control of pollutants, conservation, land
use, energy production and other current environmental problems.
Emphasis ill be placed on the application of economic theory to the
evaluation of various policy alternatives.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 399 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Individual readings and research projects under the direct
supervision of a member of the economics staff.
PREREQ: A minimum of nine hours in economics and permission of the department.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 405 - Seminar in Economic Theory and Policy
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A survey of select topics in advanced microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
PREREQ: ECO 300 and 301, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 409 - Mathematical Economics Problem Seminar
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A seminar for advanced students who wish to apply in detail particular aspects of applied mathematical economics. Emphasis is on in-depth analysis on such problems as mathematical applications of macroeconomic theory, microeconomic theory and economic dynamics.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and 200 and either MAT 208 OR 210, or instructor permission.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: MAT 409
OFFERED: Spring
NOTE: Not open for math credit for math majors or secondary education math concentrations.
CREDIT: 3
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ECO 498 - Internship in Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A course for upper division students who wish to undertake a
semester long internship designed to provide a pre-professional
experiential learning opportunity related to the theory and
practice of economics. Students will work full or part time in a
position which provides an opportunity to apply knowledge acquired
in the classroom in an approved internship setting.
PREREQ: Completion of sixty (60) semester hours of academic course work; a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; approval of the internship position by the faculty sponsor; acceptance into the Experience Based Education Program; and the completion of all elements of the learning contract.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: The credits received from this course will not satisfy economic
elective requirements.
CREDIT: 0 to 12
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ECO 499 - Independent Study for Honors in Economics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
PREREQ: Minimum of fifteen hours in economics and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and instructor approval.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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EDU 100 - Introduction to Education
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course engages students in critical inquiry into educational
issues by collaborative investigation, using observation, and
community based research.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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EDU 101 - Methods and Strategies for College-Level Learning
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to increase the college student’s personal and academic performance skills, through exploring learning processes and strategies; expands critical language and thinking skills as they apply to content areas.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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EDU 104 - Strategy Instruction in the Disciplines
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to complement a specific content area course taught by a particular instructor. Students who elect this course will develop learning strategies to enhance their success in the companion course.
OFFERED: Spring
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EDU 114 - Comparative and International Education: Non-Western Perspectives
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The purpose of this course is to evaluate the role of education across global boundaries by addressing interrelationships among culture, economics, and politics as they relate to the processes of schooling and pedagogical practices. We will consider how education influences global change through discussions of educational policies and practices, pedagogies, curriculum standards, and accountability measures utilized in different countries.
OFFERED: Fall and Spring
CREDIT: 3
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EDU 200 - Critical Thinking: Schools, Homes, and Communities
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course engages students in critical inquiry in the context of
education issues involving the home and community in relationship
with schools and learning.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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