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ISC 320 - Expert Systems and Knowledge Engineering
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Techniques for the construction of expert systems including computer inference and knowledge acquisition; knowledge representation schemes; conceptual data analysis; plausible reasoning techniques; validation and measurement methods; production-rule programming.
PREREQ: Upper Division Standing
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 325 - Multimedia/Hypermedia Design and Authoring
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course focuses on the design and authoring techniques of multimedia and hypermedia.
PREREQ: ISC 150 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 329 - Database Management Systems in Business
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course stresses database applications development through fourth-generation programming techniques. Content of the course stresses basic knowledge of normalization of data, data modeling, database methods, database design, and the use of databases in business. Students will learn the rudiments of construction of database schemata.
PREREQ: ISC 150 OR CSC 120 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 330 - Telecommunications
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course deals with telecommunications and its relationship to information science. Topical areas include government regulation, local area networks and related technologies.
PREREQ: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: BRC 330
OFFERED: Fall, Spring, Summer
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 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 & CSC 212
EQUIVALENT COURSE: CSC 335
OFFERED: Irregularly.
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 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: CSC 350.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 355 - Knowledge Representation and Intelligent Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course examines: 1) methods through which knowledge, in forms ranging from natural language to data found in organizations, can be captured and structured in information systems, 2) ways through which artificial intelligence software, such as expert systems and autonomous agents, can use knowledge repositories.
PREREQ: CSC 241 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 370 - Issues in Human-Computer Interaction
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course will examine issues of human-computer interaction and the design of better computer interfaces. Topics include: human capabilities, interface technology, interface design methods, and interface evaluation.
PREREQ: ISC 110 Or CSC 101 Or CSC 102 Or CSC 103, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 380 - Information Policies
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course focuses on the study of policy in relation to national and international information issues. It examines the policies regarding the production, dissemination, and use of information and stresses the role of participants in international information markets.
PREREQ: ISC 110 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 390 - Selected Topics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Study of selected topics in the area of information science providing opportunities for the study of material not covered in current course offerings.
PREREQ: Upper division standing and 12 hours of Information Science major core requirements.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 1 to 3
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ISC 399 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Independent study, research or readings under the director of information science faculty.
PREREQ: Upper division standing, nine hours in the Information Science core, and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: May be repeated for credit with different content.
CREDIT: 1 to 6
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ISC 410 - Decision Support Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Decision support systems and expert systems and their implementations are examined in this course. This course discusses the manager’s responsibilities for problem solving and decision making and about those areas in which computers can be used as tools to gain the insight needed to support selection of decision alternatives.
PREREQ: Upper division standing.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 420 - Digital Libraries
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to prepare students in information science for the creation and maintenance of digital libraries. The course will focus on the development and organization of digital collections. It will cover technical requirements for storage and dissemination of digital materials.
PREREQ: ISC 220 and ISC 325.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 471 - Introduction to Biomedical Information Systems
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Instruction in the technologies and practices in medical, health and biological information systems. Topics include terminology, data sets, relational and distributed databases, privacy, computer and network security, web services, and emerging trends. Students engage in projects which apply computing and information technologies to one or more areas of these information systems.
PREREQ: Upper division standing.
OFFERED: Irregularly.
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 496 - Information Science Capstone Seminar
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course focuses on students designing and developing appropriate interdisciplinary research projects within the field of Information Science. The projects emphasize the interdependence of Information Science with a number of fields (Computer Science, Business, Communication, Psychology, Graphics and other Arts).
PREREQ: Senior standing in Information Science OR senior standing with instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ISC 498 - Internship in Information Science
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A course for students who wish to take part in a semester- long internship designed to provide a pre-professional experiential learning opportunity related to the Information Science major. Students will work full-time or part-time in a position which will provide opportunities to further their knowledge in an area of information science and to analyze and synthesize that knowledge in an approved internship setting.
PREREQ: 60 hours of course work, courses related to the internship, minimum GPA of 2.5, faculty sponsor, and learning agreement from Experience Based Education Office.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: Only three semester hours of internship credit may be counted as part of the Learning Contract for ISC majors.
CREDIT: 0 to 12
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ISC 499 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Independent study, research or readings under the director of information science faculty.
PREREQ: Upper division standing, 15 hours completed in the Information Science core and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: May be repeated for credit with different content.
CREDIT: 1 to 6
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IST 190 - Global Issues and Awareness
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to global awareness occurring outside the confines of the traditional classroom. Students will attend and/or participate in lectures, panel discussions, and other activities that enhance their classroom learning experiences.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: Open to Hart Global Living and Learning Center residents only.
CREDIT: 1
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IST 390 - Global Issues and Awareness II
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to global awareness occurring outside the confines of the traditional classroom. Students will develop, attend and participate in lectures, panel discussions, and other activities that enhance their classroom learning experiences. Students will also organize and lead discussion sessions related to presentations in the building.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: Open to junior and senior level Hart Global Living and Learning Center residents only.
CREDIT: 1
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IST 400 - International Studies Seminar
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This seminar focuses on a topic of international interest. It may be issue-oriented, e.g. Arms Limitation and Nuclear Strategy; geographically based, e.g. War in the Middle East; or focus on a specified problem, e.g. The International Debt Crisis.
PREREQ: junior or senior standing.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: This seminar may be offered by different departments and cross-listed, or, be offered as an interdisciplinary course.
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 101 - Elementary Italian
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Italian in
the fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 102 - Continuing Elementary Italian
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Continuation of Italian 101. Fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.
PREREQ: ITA 101 or three years of transcripted high school Italian.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.
PREREQ: ITA 102 or four years of transcripted high school Italian.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 202 - Continuing Intermediate Italian
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Continuation of Ita 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.
PREREQ: ITA 201 or four years of transcripted high school Italian.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 300 - Contemporary Italy
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course surveys contemporary Italy: its political, cultural,
and economic structures, with comparisons to American models and
standards.
PREREQ: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 301 - Advanced Italian A
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition,with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures. Prerequisite: ITA 202 or equivalent.
PREREQ: ITA 202 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall and Spring
CREDIT: 3
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ITA 302 - Advanced Italian B
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Continuation of Italian 301. Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures. Prerequisite: ITA 301 or equivalent.
PREREQ: ITA 202 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall and Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 101 - History of American Journalism
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course introduces concepts and terminology of a Free Press from an historical perspective and invites students to investigate, analyze, and theorize about the relationship of uncensored communication to a free society. It teaches students to examine the guarantees of the First Amendment in relationship to major events in American history and in today’s society.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 209 - Introduction to Newswriting/Reporting
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to the news media with emphasis on gathering, writing and editing news stories.
PREREQ: JLM 101 OR BRC 108.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 220 - Copy Editing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Students study methods of newspaper production and practice preparing copy for publication, including editing for content, style and mechanics, headline writing, and using photographs and other display materials.
PREREQ: JLM 209.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 309 - Advanced Newswriting/Reporting
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An advanced course in the journalism major that emphasizes beat reporting, feature writing, community journalism, and career preparation. Students work toward mastery in information gathering, reporting, and editing. They learn to apply ethical codes and practices in their work and to report fairly and accurately on issues of interest to diverse audiences.
PREREQ: JLM 209.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 310 - Investigative Reporting
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course will introduce students to the investigative techniques used by reporters to gather, analyze, evaluate and report information. Emphasis will be on electronic data retrieval and analysis; sources of public documents and freedom of information; interviewing and methods used in science and social science research.
PREREQ: JLM 209.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 312 - Sports Reporting and Writing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Develop skills in reporting on sports games, personalities, press conferences, and issues. Learn how to research, interview, build sources, and cover the scene. Fact-check to gather material for accurate, informative and entertaining sports stories and multimedia class blog. Examine audience’s influence on sports writing for different sports media.
PREREQ: JLM 209 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 319 - Practicum
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Students work as reporters on an on-line publication produced for the campus community and available on the World Wide Web. They are assigned beats to cover and work under the supervision of student editors (enrolled in Jlm 419) and with the guidance of the instructor. Reporters may work with text, audio, or video presentation of news and feature stories.
PREREQ: BRC 229 OR JLM 309, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 325 - Writing About the Arts
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course teaches skills and techniques of the professional writer/journalist in gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information about arts and culture. Students learn appropriate terminology, attend performances and exhibits, interview artists, write for publication, and demonstrate understanding of the role of the arts in communities.
PREREQ: JLM 309 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 409 - News Analysis and Opinion Writing
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Students learn the fundamentals of persuasive writing and apply them to editorials and columns. In addition, they use interpretive reporting techniques to analyze a complex issue facing society and produce a series of editorials about the issue for publication.
PREREQ: JLM 309 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 419 - Journalism Senior Capstone
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The Senior Capstone in Journalism requires students to integrate and synthesize knowledge, theories, principles, and methods acquired through previous learning in General Education, Journalism, and interdisciplinary courses. The multi-focused course is comprised of a senior seminar, modified practicum, and independent research calling for critical analysis and public presentation of papers or projects.
PREREQ: Senior standing.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JLM 498 - Journalism Internship
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A program designed to give students on-the-job or field study experience with prestigious publishers or broadcast organizations or with other professional organizations in which students can develop the specific skills they will need to pursue careers in Journalism.
PREREQ: Upper division students in the major or minor.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 0 to 12
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JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Japanese in the fundamentals of sound system, oral expression, reading, and writing. Introduction to Japanese culture.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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JPN 102 - Continuing Elementary Japanese
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Continuation of Jpn 101: Fundamentals of conversation, listening, reading, writing, composition, and culture.
PREREQ: JPN 101 or three years of transcripted high school Japanese.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Review of basic grammar and introduction of more complex structures. More advanced level conversation, listening, reading, writing composition.
PREREQ: JPN 102 or four years of transcripted high school Japanese.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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JPN 202 - Continuing Intermediate Japanese
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is a continuation of JPN 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more complex structures. More advanced level conversation, reading, writing and composition.
PREREQ: JPN 201 or four years of transcripted high school Japanese.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 100 - Introduction to Linguistics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to the scientific study of language as a universal
human phenomenon. This course will combine an introduction to basic
concepts in phonology, morphology and syntax with the sociocultural
bases of human communication.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 200 - Phonetics, Phonology, and Morphology
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is a focused introduction to phonetics, phonology and
morphology. Phonetics is the study of the articulatory, acoustic
and perceptual aspects of speech sounds. Phonology is the study of
sound patterns in language. The aspects of morphology to be
explored in this course are those related to phonological phenomena
that occur at morpheme boundaries. This course builds on
information and understanding gleaned in Linguistics 100.
PREREQ: LIN 100 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 201 - Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is a focused introduction to the fields of morphology,
syntax and semantics, which builds on information and
understandings gleaned in LIN 100. Morphology is the study of word
formation. Syntax is the study of sentence building. Semantics is
the study of linguistic meaning. The course will equip students
with the basic tools of modern linguistic analysis in these areas,
and in the interfaces between these areas, as well as the
understanding of what is gained from this analysis.
PREREQ: LIN 100 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 300 - Theories of Linguistic Analysis
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is an opportunity for students to understand the tenets
and principles of theories about language. Language phenomena will
be examined from various theoretical perspectives. Among these are
formal linguistics, functional linguistics, and structural
linguistics.
PREREQ: LIN 200 OR 201, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 345 - Sociolinguistics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course explores the relationships between language and society. It examines the circumstances which lead to variations in linguistic behavior within societies and its social significance. Emphasis is given to the effects of gender, age, class, and ethnic differences on verbal and written forms of expression.
PREREQ: Nine social and behavioral science hours including one of the following ANT 112, LIN 100 or SOC 100.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: ANT 345
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 373 - Syntactic Structures of English
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Techniques and assumptions of syntactic analysis, especially as
applied to English.
PREREQ: Six hours of linguistics core courses OR ENG 271 and 273.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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LIN 399 - Independent Study
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Investigations into specific areas of language study.
PREREQ: Instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 1 to 3
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LIN 400 - Investigating Language: An Applied Capstone Course
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The capstone experience for linguistics is a senior seminar which
will provide students with an opportunity to interact with a
consultant who speaks an uncommonly taught language. In small
groups and based on interviews with the consultant, students will
analyze and describe the language’s phonology, morphology, grammar
and other cognitive, psychological, pragmatic and cultural
features, bringing together all of the aspects of language that
students have learned about throughout their linguistics program.
Multiple group projects will culminate in a public presentation on
the overall analysis of the language.
PREREQ: LIN 200 and 201, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIT 311 - Language and Literacy Development for All Learners
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The emphasis in this course is teaching literacy to all elementary
school language learners across all content areas. This course is
based on the premise that reading, writing, listening, speaking,
and viewing are integral components of language processing and
literacy. It uses these understandings to teach both the content
and process of language acquisition and literacy development.
Principles and structures of language are taught through the
process of language use. That is, language skills are taught and
modeled in context, then applied to the teaching of language arts
in the elementary school.
PREREQ: CED 340 and 350.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIT 313 - Adolescence Literacy: Assessment and Intervention
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is intended to provide adolescence education candidates
with the ability to utilize the interrelationship of disciplined
knowledge to further student understanding about how the world
functions. Math, science, social studies, English, and foreign
language education candidates will examine the common foundations,
conceptual overlaps, and areas not addressed by conventional school
subjects, but inherent within the broad spectrum of academia.
Through a concept-driven approach, groups of interdisciplinary
candidates will develop student learning activities and unit plans,
which may be implemented in classroom settings. The intent is to
develop reflective educators who can collaborate to use a variety
of integrated teaching strategies that are inquiry-based and will
address the needs and development levels of all learners.
PREREQ: LIT 396.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIT 314 - Childhood Literacy: Assessment and Intervention
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The purpose of this course is to develop understandings about the
nature and function of diagnostic and evaluative processes in
literacy instruction. A primary focus of study will be on the
application of information derived through diagnostic procedures
and making decisions about instruction. Instructional procedures
will be developed and implemented with individual students.
PREREQ: LIT 311.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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LIT 396 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 7-12
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The purpose of this course is to introduce candidates to current
approaches, materials, and methods for teaching literacy in the
middle and secondary grades. This course will include an overview
of the processes of reading and writing. Instructional strategies
for promoting literacy within content areas will be discussed and
demonstrated.
PREREQ: Admission to Adolescence Education major.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 102 - Foundations of Mathematics in the Real World
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Analysis of real world data through elementary statistical methods
and mathematical models will illustrate the range and power of
mathematics to gain understanding of our natural world. The course
includes topics from the areas of data analysis, growth models,
social choice, and management science.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 103 - Symmetries
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A mainly geometrical study of symmetry facilitated by the
examination of patterns from various cultures and works of art.
Patterns are created by the repetition of a small fundamental
design. Those slides, turns and flips (isometries, i.e., functions
that preserve distances) that leave a pattern unchanged interact in
ways that lead naturally to the abstract, yet fundamental, concept
of a group. This course studies such symmetry groups and their use
in classifying material culture. Two key concepts are composition
of isometries and color-consistency.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 104 - College Algebra
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Factoring, rational expressions, solution of equations and
inequalities, functions, applications of functions, polynomial,
exponential and logarithmic functions, solution of exponential and
logarithmic equations.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 106 - Number Systems and Operations
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is the first of a two semester sequence designed for
the prospective N-6 and N-9 teacher. Students will develop a
comprehensive understanding of the mathematical curriculum
recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM) Standards. Topics include: sets, numeration systems, whole
numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and number
theory. A hands-on problem solving technology based approach will
be emphasized throughout MAT 106 and 206. Students must pass an
arithmetic competency test.
PREREQ: Students must pass the proficiency test.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 4
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MAT 120 - Precalculus
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to prepare a student for MAT 210. Topics
include solutions to equations; inequalities; algebraic,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 150 - Probability and Logical Thought
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This is a course in critical thinking, based on mathematical
probability and logical analysis of arguments. Probability, with
applications ranging from card and dice games to public opinion
surveys; deductive mathematics; formal logic. The course includes
analysis of readings drawn from the classics of science and recent
writings on population, pseudoscience, and public affairs.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 158 - Introduction to Statistics A
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Basic concepts in descriptive statistics, probability, and
statistical inference including: frequency distributions, measures
of location and dispersion, correlation, binomial theorem,
sampling, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: Not open for mathematics credit to mathematics majors, or to
elementary or secondary education mathematics concentrators.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 159 - Statistics and Society
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is for Honors Program students only. The course covers probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, exponential models, experimental and sampling design, with the goal of fostering in students good mathematical thinking and awareness of its range and power.
PREREQ: High School Algebra II and enrollment in Honors Program.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 179 - Measuring Life
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course presents knowledge foundations for modeling processes
of plant and animal life. Topics include exponential models,
probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and
experimental and sampling design. The course serves as an
introduction to the range and power of mathematical thinking.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 206 - Introduction to Geometry and Probability
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is the second of a two semester sequence designed for
the prospective 1-6 teacher. Students will develop a comprehensive
understanding of the mathematical curriculum recommended by the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards.
Topics include: geometry, probability, statistics and the metric
system. A hands-on problem solving technology based approach will
be emphasized throughout MAT 206.
PREREQ: MAT 106
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 4
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MAT 208 - Mathematical Applications for Business and Management
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introductory course emphasizing mathematics applicable to
business and management. Students will develop a basic
understanding of linear algebra and elementary calculus as these
are used in business.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: Intended for Business Administration majors. Not open to students
who have passed MAT 210.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 210 - Calculus I
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to the differential calculus of functions of one real
variable, including limits, continuity, derivatives, and
applications to curve sketching and extremum problems. Also a brief
introduction to the integral calculus.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 4
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MAT 215 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A survey of discrete mathematics including informal proof
techniques and mathematical induction, set theory with emphasis on
functions and inverse functions, cardinality of sets, graph theory,
enumeration, and discrete probability theory. This course will
stress algorithmic thinking and precise mathematical expression.
PREREQ: MAT 210 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 220 - Calculus II
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A continuation of MAT 210. Topics covered include: transcendental
functions, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, sequences,
infinite series, Taylor series, numerical methods, and differential
equations.
PREREQ: MAT 210.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 4
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MAT 230 - Matrix Algebra
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Solutions of linear systems, matrices, vector spaces, linear
transformations, determinants, similar matrices, spectral theory,
applications to differential equations.
PREREQ: MAT 210.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 240 - Multivariable Calculus
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Calculus of real-valued functions of two and three variables.
Topics covered include: polar coordinates, curves and surfaces in
space, partial derivatives and multiple integration.
PREREQ: MAT 220 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 4
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MAT 258 - Introduction to Statistics B
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A continuation of MAT 158 with major emphasis on hypothesis
testing. Topics include: a variety of statistical tests, additional
measures of correlation, analysis of variance and covariance, and
nonparametric methods. Applications as time allows.
PREREQ: MAT 158 OR MAT 179, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 300 - History of Mathematics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The development of mathematics is studied from ancient Greece and
other early civilizations through the modern period. The focus is
on central mathematical concepts. Includes problem solving and a
look at the institutions, participants, and role of modern
mathematics.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 220, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
NOTE: Satisfies a writing requirement for mathematics majors.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 301 - Mathematics in Culture: Ancient Greece and China
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Ancient Greece and China fostered mathematical works of high
quality that are windows to their cultures. The course studies
Euclid’s Elements, Plato’s Republic, The Nine Chapters of the
Mathematical Art with commentary of Liu Hui, and other works, with
particular attention to their cultural context. It centers on
mathematical reading and problem solving, writing, and background
reading in cultural history.
PREREQ: MAT 210 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 304 - Mathematical Topics in the Secondary Curriculum
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematics
curriculum, from Math 7 through Pre-Calculus, with emphasis on the
New York State course of study. The major topics are studied with
attention to their relative positions in the curriculum.
Instructional strategies and calculator/computer use are included.
Students solve both standard textbook exercises and more
challenging problems.
PREREQ: MAT 215, 220, and 230, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 306 - Techniques of Problem Solving
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is intended for the 1-6 Childhood Education Mathematics
Concentrate. It extends the topics introduced in MAT 106 and
utilizes analytical thinking techniques in problem solving
situations. Topics include study of integers, rational and real
numbers; elementary number theory; and solutions of equations and
systems of equations. The emphasis on problem solving reflects
current statements in both the “NCTM Standards”and the New York
State Education Department “Framework for Mathematics, Science and
Technology.”
PREREQ: MAT 106 and 210, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 307 - Fundamentals of Geometry
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Geometric thinking, including exploration, formal deduction, and
problem solving. Properties of geometric figures, congruence,
similarity, area and volume, transformations, compass
constructions, coordinate geometry. Designed for Mathematics
Concentrates in Childhood Education. It offers the mathematical
theory behind the geometry of the middle school curriculum.
Computer software is used.
PREREQ: MAT 210.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 308 - Mathematics in History
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This is a mathematics course treating major areas of mathematics,
including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and number theory, in
their historical development and cultural context. The course
includes mathematical problem solving, study of original documents
and modern historical surveys, and essay writing.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 220 and 307, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
NOTE: Not an elective for the mathematics major. Credit is not given for
both MAT 300 and MAT 308.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 310 - Introduction to Linear and Integer Programming
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The formulation of linear programming problems. Methods of solution of linear programming problems, including the simplex, transportation and network flow algorithms. Methods of solving integer programming problems.
PREREQ: MAT 230 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 318 - Statistics in the Sciences
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Basic statistical methods for students majoring in economics, the
physical sciences and mathematics. Topics include descriptive
statistics, random variables, the normal and binomial
distributions, random sampling and sampling distributions,
parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance
testing. Applications in linear regression models, the analysis of
variance, and categorical data analysis will be covered.
PREREQ: MAT 210 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
NOTE: The course prepares students for MAT 351, 352, 357, 358, and 359.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 320 - Numerical Analysis I
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Representation of numbers and errors; methods for the solution of
nonlinear equations; numerical integration; interpolation and
polynomial approximation; numerical solutions of ordinary
differential equations; numerical solutions of systems of
equations. Emphasizes efficient programming techniques and the
mathematics associated with numerical methods.
PREREQ: CSC 212 and MAT 220 and MAT 230, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 330 - Introduction to Algebra
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Groups and their fundamental properties, permutation groups, cyclic
groups, subgroups, Lagrange’s theorem, and homomorphisms and
isomorphisms of groups. Introduction to rings.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 230, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 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, or instructor permission.
EQUIVALENT COURSE: CSC 332
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 335 - College Geometry
2010-2011 Catalog Year
The classical axiom systems of Euclid and Hilbert. Models are used
to illustrate the theory. Historical aspects and alternative
systems are presented.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 230, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 339 - Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course covers applied statistics and discrete mathematics concepts for engineering. Topics include descriptive statistics, random variables, normal and binomial distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance testing, mathematical induction, sets, graph theory, enumeration and computational algorithms. This course is not an elective for any mathematics major or concentration.
PREREQ: MAT 220
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 347 - Analysis A
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, the divergence
theorem, and Stoke’s theorem. Properties of real numbers,
convergence of sequences and series, and analysis of functions of
one variable including metric topology, limits, continuity, uniform
continuity, differentiability, and Riemann integrability.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 240, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall, Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 348 - Ordinary Differential Equations
2010-2011 Catalog Year
First order differential equations in one independent variable;
constructive existence and uniqueness proofs, solutions containing
parameters, continuation of solutions; extension to higher order
differential equations, vector spaces and systems of linear
differential equations.
PREREQ: MAT 240 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 349 - Engineering Mathematics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Applied mathematics for engineers. Complex numbers, linear algebra with emphasis on linear systems, ordinary and partial differential equations with modeling, discrete mathematics, and numerical mathematics with computational algorithms.
PREREQ: MAT 240
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 4
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MAT 350 - Introduction to Probability Theory
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is a calculus-based introduction to the theory of
probability. It is designed for the prospective secondary school
mathematics teacher. Topics include: the algebra of sets, the
probability function, conditional probability, discrete and
continuous random variables, simulation, sampling distributions and
an introduction to game theory and Markov chains. Technology will
be implemented in simulation exercises and data analysis.
PREREQ: MAT 215, 220, and 230, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
NOTE: Both MAT 350 and 354 cannot be used to satisfy requirements in the
same degree program.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 351 - Introduction to Forecasting
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Basic concepts of Forecasting; Trendline Fitting and Forecasting
from Time Series Models; the Box-Jenkins approach to Model
Building; Regression Methods and Econometric Models: Survey Data;
Leading Indicators; Evaluation of Forecasts.
PREREQ: MAT 208 OR MAT 210 and either MAT 258 OR MAT 318, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
NOTE: Not open for math credit to math majors or secondary education
concentrators.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 352 - Statistical Quality and Process Control
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Introduction to the methodology of statistical quality and process
control. Topics will include control charts and their applications,
process capability analysis, acceptance sampling procedures, and
reliability concepts.
PREREQ: MAT 258 OR MAT 318, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: (Not open for mathematics credit to mathematics majors or to
secondary education majors in the mathematics concentration.)
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 353 - Mathematical Modeling
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to provide students with experience in
using mathematics to solve practical problems. Examples of
successful modeling of real-world problems will be studied, along
with the strategies used in the modeling process. Students will
acquire the ability to make simplifying assumptions in mathematical
formulations of problems, to describe models in verbal and written
presentations, and to use computer packages to analyze models.
PREREQ: MAT 220 and 230 OR MAT 208 OR MAT 210, and one of the following MAT 258 OR MAT 318 OR PSY 290, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 354 - Mathematical Statistics A
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Probability models, expectations, random variables, discrete and
continuous density functions, moment generating functions, sampling
theory, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing.
PREREQ: MAT 240 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 357 - Applied Regression Analysis
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is designed to present the fundamental results of
linear statistical regression models with emphasis on applications
in business, economics and the behavioral and biological sciences.
The development will include general linear hypothesis tests,
residual analysis and assessment of model assumptions, indicator
variables, and techniques for building linear regression models.
PREREQ: MAT 258 OR 318.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 358 - Design and Analysis of Experiments
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course is an introduction to the role that statistics plays in
experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on principles of design
and on the analysis of experiments. Statistical designs such as
randomized blocks, Latin squares, factorial experiments, fractional
factorials and split-plots will be presented along with their
applications to several disciplines.
PREREQ: MAT 258 OR 318.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 370 - Introduction to Combinatorics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
A survey of both classical and modern results to include generating
polynomials, recursion, inclusion and exclusion, topics from
combinatorial design and from graph theory. Stress will be placed
upon applications, and there will be discussion of current problems
in combinatorics.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 220 and 230, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 373 - Number Theory
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Divisibility, congruencies, Euler function, quadratic reciprocity,
Diophantine equations, topics in algebraic or analytic number
theory.
PREREQ: MAT 215 and 220, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Spring
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 379 - Environmental Statistics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
Statistical techniques are applied to the analysis and solution of environmental problems, with appropriate technology. The course deals with the bio-assay designs, toxicology, wildlife movement, and sampling in the context of environmental studies. Written reports are expected. This is an interdisciplinary course designed for science majors and minors in Applied Statistics.
PREREQ: MAT 258 OR 318 OR 350 OR 354, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 390 - Selected Topics
2010-2011 Catalog Year
This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission
of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair.
PREREQ: MAT 330 OR 347, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 1 to 3
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MAT 392 - Mathematics Tutoring
2010-2011 Catalog Year
An introduction to basic methods and materials appropriate for
individual and small group tutoring in mathematics. Includes
lecture, discussion, and supervised tutoring experience. Students
will tutor four hours per week.
PREREQ: Instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: This course may not be counted as an elective for any Mathematics
program except for the Elementary Education Mathematics
concentration.
CREDIT: 3
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MAT 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 of such problems as mathematical applications
of macro economic theory, micro economic theory and economic
dynamics.
PREREQ: ECO 101 and ECO 200 and MAT 210 and either CSC 120 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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