Apr 24, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CSCI 278 - Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    PC hardware components and peripherals. Concepts including installation, replacement, and upgrading of PC hardware components and identifying and troubleshooting common PC hardware problems.

    Prerequisite: CPST 101 or CSCI 241 or ability to program in a high-level language and MATH 113 or MATH 170; or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 281 - Introduction to Computer Science II (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Recursive algorithms, data structures, abstract data types, algorithm analysis . Emphasis on implementation and the human-computer interface.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 180 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 282 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Design (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to object-oriented programming language, Inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism with emphasis on GUI components.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 281 or CSCI 284 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 284 - Selected Topics in Programming (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics such as Advanced FORTRAN, Advanced BASIC, Advanced CO-BOL, PL/I, or RPG programming.

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of 9 hours.

    Prerequisites: Ability to program in a high level language or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 304 - Numerical Methods I (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Basic numerical techniques for approximation, error analysis, interpolation, differentiation and integration, solution of algebraic equations and simultaneous linear equations, and matrix inversion. Implementation and analysis of algorithms using appropriate software tools.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 304 and MATH 304.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and CSCI 180 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 308 - Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Implementing, processing, and analyzing advanced data structures including the design and analysis of algorithms. Problem-solving strategies are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 282 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • CSCI 309 - Data Base Management Systems (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Data base fundamentals, data base modeling, data base evaluation and processing, data base implementation and management using appropriate software tools.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 281 or CSCI 284 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 321 - Information Systems Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMGM 3013, Management Information Systems

    Technologies and strategies for managing information systems. Topics include requirements modeling, development strategies, data design, user interface, and specialized systems.

    Prerequisites: CPST 101 or CSCI 241 or ability to program in a high-level language and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 386 - Computer Operation and Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of operating systems for computers; introduction to system administration, including, but not limited to, task automation, system security, and routine maintenance.

    Prerequisite: Ability to program in a high level language and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 398 - Internship in Professional Practice (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related work experience. Evaluation by the employer and faculty supervisor. Student contract and report required. Students must complete a minimum of 120 work hours to complete course requirements.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated with permission of department head. Credit for this course may not be used to fulfill degree requirements.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 399 - Coop in Professional Practice (Cr. Var. 1-3)


    Provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related, full-time work experience. Evaluation by the employer and faculty supervisor. Student report required.

    Notes
    May be repeated.

    Credit for this course may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. S/U only.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. Var. 1-3

  
  • CSCI 403 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic numerical methods for finding and approximating eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Least squares approximation and function approximation. Implementation and analysis of algorithms.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 403, CSCI 503, CSCI 533, MATH 403, and MATH 533.

    Prerequisites: MATH 301, MATH 322, and MATH/CSCI 304.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 408 - Introduction to Formal Language Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An introduction to formal languages, their grammars, and the machines that generate them.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 408, CSCI 508, and CSCI 538.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 282, and MATH 185 or MATH 307, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 409 - Special Topics in Computing Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current topics in computing science.

    Notes
    May be taken three times for credit. However, no duplicate credit for courses in which the topics are the same. No duplicate credit for CSCI 517, CSCI 539, CSCI 509, and CSCI 417.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 410 - Software Engineering I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Software engineering life-cycle. Current techniques and tools used in large-scale software development with emphasis on real world applications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 410, CSCI 510, and CSCI 540.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 308 and CSCI 309 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • CSCI 413 - Software Engineering II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of CSCI 410. Presentations and a team project will be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 413, CSCI 513, CSCI 543.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 410 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • CSCI 415 - Introduction to Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Evolution of operating systems. Resource management, deadlock detection/recovery, concurrent processes, and protection. Case study of an operating system.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 415, CSCI 515, and CSCI 545.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 274 and CSCI 281.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 416 - Structure of Programming Languages (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Applied course in programming language constructs emphasizing the run-time behavior of programs. Analysis and specification of different programming languages in terms of their features and limitations based on their run-time environments.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 416, CSCI 516, and CSCI 546.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 274 and CSCI 308.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 417 - Computer Security (Lec. 3 Cr. 3)


    Overview of security in computer systems. Topics include, but are not limited to: attacks; threats; secure software design and implementation; cryptography; and network security.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 417, CSCI 517, CSCI 409 (Computer Security), and CSCI 539 (Computer Security).

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308
     

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 419 - Computer Organization and Architecture (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Structure and function of the central processing unit, internal and external memory, I/O devices, busing systems. Microprogramming and logic design.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 419, CSCI 519, and CSCI 549.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 274 and CSCI 281.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 424 - Introduction to Networking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to Networking. OSI Reference Model and its relationships to current technologies. Networking topologies and protocols.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 424, CSCI 524, and CSCI 554.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 425 - Artificial Intelligence (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to artificial intelligence and expert systems. Problem spaces and problem-solving techniques. Knowledge representation. Implementation of systems with appropriate software tools.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 425, CSCI 525, and CSCI 555.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 426 - Introduction to Web Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current technologies used in data sharing and data gathering over a network. Fundamentals needed to support e-commerce.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 426, CSCI 526, and CSCI 556.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 308 and CSCI 309 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 427 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Curve drawing, region filling, translations, rotations, clipping in two and three dimensions, hidden line and surface removal, rendering.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 427, CSCI 527, and CSCI 557.

    Prerequisites: MATH 322 and ability to program in a high level language.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 491 - Seminar (Cr. 3)


    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports dealing with international diversity, history, applications, literature, and current research in the computing sciences. Oral presentations and paper are required.

    Notes
    Capstone course for computer science majors.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • CSCI 503 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic numerical methods for finding and approximating eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Least squares approximation and function approximation. Implementation and analysis of algorithms used. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 403/533 and CSCI 403/533.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 504 - Programming and Data Structures (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An accelerated survey of topics in programming, algorithms, problem solving, and data structures.

    Notes
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward the degree Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences.

    Prerequisites: Ability to program in a high level language and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 508 - Introduction to Formal Language Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An introduction to formal languages, their grammars, and the machines that generate them. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 408, CSCI 508, and CSCI 538.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 509 - Special Topics in Computing Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current topics in computing science. Independent readings and presentations required.

    Notes
    May be taken three times for credit. However, No duplicate credit for courses in which topics are the same. No duplicate credit for CSCI 509, CSCI 539, and CSCI 409.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 510 - Software Engineering I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Software engineering life-cycle. Current techniques and tools used in large-scale software development with emphasis on real world applications. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 510, CSCI 540, and CSCI 410.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 513 - Software Engineering II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of CSCI 540. Independent study, presentations and a team project will be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 543, CSCI 513, and CSCI 413.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 410, CSCI 510, or CSCI 540 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 515 - Introduction to Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Evolution of operating systems. Resource management, deadlock detection/recovery, concurrent processes, and protection. Case study of an operating system. Independent study a presentations required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 515, CSCI 545, and CSCI 415.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 516 - Structure of Programming Languages (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Applied course in programming language constructs emphasizing the run-time behavior of programs. Analysis and specification of different programming languages in terms of their features and limitations based on their run-time environments. Independent presentations and projects required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 546, CSCI 516, and CSCI 416.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 517 - Computer Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of security in computer systems. Topics include, but are not limited to: attacks; threats; secure software design and implementation; cyrptography; and network security.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 417, CSCI 517, CSCI 409 (Computer Security), and CSCI 539 (Computer Security).

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or department head’s permission.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 519 - Computer Organization and Architecture (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Structure and function of the central processing unit, internal, and external memory, I/O devices and busing systems. Also, microprogramming and logic design. Independent study and presentations required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 549, CSCI 519, and CSCI 419.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 524 - Introduction to Networking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to Networking. OSI Reference Model and its relationships to current technologies. Networking topologies and protocols. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 554, CSCI 524, and CSCI 424.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 525 - Artificial Intelligence (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to artificial intelligence. Problem spaces and problem-solving techniques. Knowledge representation. Implementation of systems with appropriate software tools. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 555, CSCI 525, and CSCI 425.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 526 - Introduction to Web Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current technologies used in data sharing and data gathering over a network. Fundamentals needed to support e-commerce. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 556, CSCI 526, and CSCI 426.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 308 and CSCI 309 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 527 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to computer graphics. Curve drawing region filling, translations, rotations, clipping in two and three dimensions, hidden line and surface removal, rendering. Independent study and presentations required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 557, CSCI 527, and CSCI 427.

    Prerequisites: MATH 322 and ability to program in a high level language.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 601 - Special Problems and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Use of available literature to pursue individual research in a specific area of computing science.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 601 and MATH 601.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 605 - Advanced Special Topics in Computing Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current advanced topics in computing science.

    Notes
    May be repeated twice with permission of the department head. However, No duplicate credit for courses in which the topics are the same.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 619 - Analysis of Algorithms (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Design, implementation and analysis of algorithms. Combinatorics and computer arithmetic analysis.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 623 - Advanced Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Control of concurrent processes, name management, resource allocation, protection, advanced architecture, and primitives for process synchronization and communications.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 415 or CSCI 545 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 631 - Theory of Programming Languages (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Semantics of a wide array of programming language features. Theory and practice of compilation of high level languages. Techniques of parsing. Lexical analysis.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 637 - Advanced Data Base Management Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Data normalization, functional dependencies, data base design, data integrity and security, and distributed data processing. In-depth study of selected topics in data base management including semantics, logic, distribution and relational theory.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 309 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 641 - Topics in Numerical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics in advanced numerical analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 641 and MATH 641. May be repeated once as topics vary, for additional credit.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 403 - Teaching Economic Education in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in Economics with emphasis on introducing basic economic principles and exploring their applications to current economic problems. For teachers or teacher candidates of grades K-5.

    Notes
    Offered Fall and Spring only.

    No duplicate credit for ECED 403 and ECED 503.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 404 - Economic Education Workshop for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in economics, emphasizing an introduction to basic economic principles and their application to current economic problems. For teachers with little or no previous training in economics for grades 6-12.

    Notes
    Offered Fall and Spring only.

    No duplicate credit for ECED 404 and ECED 504.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 503 - Economic Education Workshop for Elementary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in economics with an emphasis on introducing basic economic principles and exploring their applications to current economic problems. Research project required. For teachers or teacher candidates of grades K-5. Offered Fall and Spring only.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECED 503 and ECED 403.

    Prerequisites: Permission of department head or director of Graduate Education Programs.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 504 - Economic Education Workshop for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in economics with an emphasis on introducing basic economic principles and exploring their applications to current economic problems. Research project required. For teachers or teacher candidates of grades 6-12. Offered Fall and Spring only.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECED 504 and ECED 404.

    Prerequisites: Permission of department head or director of Graduate Education Programs.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 201 - Economic Principles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 2113, Economic Principles

    General introduction to basic micro and macro-economic principles. Topics include monetary policy, fiscal polity, public finance, international trade, economic growth, price determination, and market structure.

    Notes
    May not be used for credit towards a degree in the College of Business.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • ECON 203 - Microeconomics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 2223, Microeconomics

    Introduction to how individuals and firms make decisions and how they interact. Topics include the study of consumer theory, theories of price determination, production, market structure, trade, externalities, and public goods.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 204 - Macroeconomics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 2213, Macroeconomics

    Introduction to economy-wide phenomena, including national income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, the monetary system, fiscal policy, international trade and finance.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 310 - U.S. Economic History (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Economic growth and development of the U.S. beginning with colonial times and culminating in the national economy of the twentieth century. Government economic policy, banking, transportation, slavery, technology, and war.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 203. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 325 - Money, Banking and the Economy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 3113, Money, Banking & the Economy (Upper Level)

    The role of commercial banks, other financial institutions, and the central bank in affecting the performance of the economy; relationships of monetary and fiscal policy in an open economy to prices, production, and employment.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECON 325 and ECON 301 or FIN 325.

    Prerequisites: ECON 204. Junior Standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • ECON 330 - Healthcare Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Supply and demand for health services. Markets for health professionals and healthcare provider firms. Discusses the roles of insurance, managed care and HMOs, professional licensure, for-profit and not-for-profit provider firms, and information problems in healthcare markets. Regulation, government financing for healthcare and healthcare reform issues.

    Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 203. Junior Standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 340 - Economics of Sports (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Economic analyses of professional and intercollegiate sports, economics of sports leagues and franchises, the demand for sports, the structure of labor markets in the four major sports, construction of new sports facilities, antitrust legislation, and intercollegiate athletics.

    Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 203

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 341 - Managerial Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Application of economics to management decision making. Demand analysis, pricing strategies, cost and production, and capital budgeting techniques.

    Prerequisites: ECON 204. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 403 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth analysis of markets and maximizing behavior. Indifference curve analysis,market structure, production and efficient resource usage, general equilibrium, and welfare analysis.

    Prerequisites: ECON 203, Junior Standing. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 404 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    In-depth analysis of the national economy. Business fluctuations and unemployment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits, and the international dimensions of government economic policies.

    Prerequisites: ECON 204. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 421 - Labor Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Analysis of labor markets and employment decisions of individuals. Supply and demand for labor, human capital theory, labor migration, discrimination, occupational wage differentials, labor unions, collective bargaining, and government regulations of labor markets.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 203. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 431 - International Trade (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Analysis of international trade theory, practice and policy. Comparative advantage, foreign exchange markets, the balance of payments, factor endowments, economic growth, trade restrictions, and economic integration.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 203. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 461 - Public Sector Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of government and public sector decision making in a democratic setting, including taxing, spending, problems of externalities and property rights.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit will not be given for ECON 451 and ECON 461.

    Prerequisite: ECON 203 and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 485 - Internship in Economics (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Structured program of work experience in economics with a participating employer and a coordinator from College of Business. Minimum of 150 hours of work experience is required for each 3 hours credit.

    Notes
     

     

    Prerequisites: ECON 204 and permission of department head is required for enrollment and content. Junior standing.

    Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 491 - Directed Research in Economics (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Individual directed reading and research in a major field of economics. Research product required.

    Prerequisites: ECON 403, ECON 404, and permission of department head. Junior standing. Open to finance majors only.

    Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 602 - Economic Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of micro and macroeconomic theories including supply and demand, price formation, resource allocation and the production of goods and services, cost, profit, market structure, and government intervention; and the determinants of aggregate economic output, employment, interest rates, and the price level, as well as the fiscal and monetary policy tools that may be used to influence these variables.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance in a Graduate Degree program and permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 641 - Managerial Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Applications of economic analysis in solving business problems. Emphasis on demand, costs, production, pricing, and capital budgeting theories in managerial decisions.

    Prerequisites: ECON 602 or its equivalents and permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 600 - Research I: Foundations of Educational Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introductory class where candidates identify origins, purposes, and types of educational research; locate educational information; calculate and interpret basic statistical terms; evaluate research publications, and prepare research reports. Candidates use information from research to guide decisions about instruction and the school improvement process.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 600 and EDLD 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 603 - Research Methods and Technology for School Leaders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Origin, purposes and types of educational research; location of educational information; calculation and interpretation of statistics; evaluation of research publications; preparation of research reports; application of technology to the use of data by school leaders.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 600.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 610 - Developing A Vision for an Effective Learning Community (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Philosophy, history, and foundations of educational leadership to develop, articulate, implement, and sustain a student-centered vision for education that effectively prepares life-long learners to function in a pluralistic society.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 620 - School Culture and Dispositions (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Tools and strategies to promote high-performance learning culture. Action-oriented approach conducive to high achievement by students and adults. Planning for continued professional development is emphasized as a tool in meeting goals of an effective school.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 630 - Professional Ethics and School Law (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Public school laws, policies, regulations, and procedures and their applications by educational leaders in a fair and ethical manner; emphasis on administrative practices that demonstrate equity and the exercise of ethical behavior.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 640 - Seminar on Teaching and Learning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prioritizing, mapping, and monitoring the Curriculum; Leading assessment and instruction; and meeting standards.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 650 - School Improvement: Utilizing Data to Lead Change (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    School improvement process; identify competencies, capabilities, and expertise necessary to make desired changes in school programs; use data to identify strengths and weaknesses in order to create an effective school program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 660 - Management of School Resources and Personnel (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    School administrator’s role in providing personnel with knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill goals of the total school system; ethical principles and practices in recruitment, selection and placement of public school employees; legal aspects of personnel management.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 670 - School/Community Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Need for, purpose of school public relations programs and available public relations media in the area. Examination of models and strategies for effective communication.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 671 - Statistics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Statistical procedures as applied to analysis and interpretation of test results, educational research, and psychological measurement.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 671 and ELIT 671.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 680 - Research II: Advanced Applications of Educational Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced applications of educational research; emphasizes strengths and appropriateness of selected research methods, demonstrates how practitioners conduct research in educational settings, and enables candidates to become critical consumers and potential users of research in ethical ways.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 690 - Instructional Leadership: Standards, Theories, and Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current leadership standards, theories and practices necessary for the school improvement process. Models of delivery to meet the needs of students with different learning styles. Oral presentations and scheduled field assignments.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 696 - Educational Leadership Practicum I (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)


    First half of the capstone experience for educational leaders. Provides on-the-job training (120 hours) for prospective administrators under guidance of an experienced, practicing administrator with supervision by university faculty member.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Lab. 9 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 697 - Educational Leadership Practicum II (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)


    Second half of the capstone experience for educational leaders. Provides on-the-job training (120 hours) for prospective administrators under guidance of an experienced, practicing administrator with supervision by university faculty member.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Lab. 9 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 698 - Elements of Educational Research Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic principles of educational research design. Design and analytical procedures for each of the research categories commonly utilized in the solution of educational problems receive major emphasis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 698 and ELIT 699.

    Prerequisite: 24 sem. hrs. of Leadership courses.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 699 - Field Study and/or Project (Cr. 3)


    Graduate research project in the area of the student’s major concentration under guidance and direction of major professor.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 699, ELIT 601 and EDUC 601.

    Prerequisites: 24 sem. hrs of Administration and Supervision program courses.

    Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 245 - Educational Technology Foundations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Selection, evaluation, and electronic storage; Internet resources; literature review of special needs; emerging technology applications in K-12 classroom teaching.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 602 - Design and Development of Multimedia for Instruction (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Computer utilization in the classroom. Participants research, design, implement and evaluate multi-sensory instructional units commercial and original in nature. Hands-on activities provide examples for an integrated instructional approach to teaching and learning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 602 and EDTC 660.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 610 - Visual Learning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theoretical and practical aspects of using visuals instruction, with an emphasis in current research in visual literacy and visual learning.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 611 - Learning and Cognition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Promoting and disseminating interdisciplinary advances in theory and research of cognition and learning. Important developments in theory into training/teaching/learning environments.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 614 - Survey of Educational Telecommunications, Networks, and the Internet (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of the planning, development, implementation and management of distance learning; networking; and using Internet use for teaching and learning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 614 and EDTC 622.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 617 - Educational Technology Research and Assessment: Instructional Media Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Identification and application of educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles guiding the use of computers and related technologies in education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 617 and EDTC 659.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 620 - Qualitative Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focuses on qualitative methods and tools, needs assessment, instructional design, media design and development, formative evaluation, etc, as well as related professional skills, such as consulting and project management.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 621 - Advanced Telecommunications and Distance Learning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Curriculum standards, distance and electronic learning technologies, methodologies for instruction and student support, networking support and management, end-user support or troubleshooting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 621 and EDTC 657.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 624 - Directed Study in Educational Technology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Project-based synthesis of educational technology skills. Field-oriented course emphasizing creative or scholarly work integrating various elements of educational technology in instructional enterprises.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 625 - Technology Planning and Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focus on the development of knowledge and skills in: grant writing, technology planning, facilities and resource management, technology staff and personnel management, funding in budgetary issues, technology policies and procedures, school connectivity planning and design, and purchasing practices.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 625 and EDTC 630.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 626 - Principles of Graphics Communication and Desktop Publishing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Language and design of graphic communication, principles of visual arts, basic design principles, picture editing, and desktop publishing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 627 - Mobile Technologies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focus on the impact of mobile technologies on education, business, government, and health organizations. Identify ways to increase efficiency and innovation to promote access to work, entertainment, information, and family.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 628 - Emerging Instructional Technologies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Modern computer multimedia technologies in education, business, government, and health organization. Constructivist’s teaching including project-based learning and higher order thinking skill.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 628 and EDTC 658.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 629 - Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    State and national standards; current professional development issues and technology tool; curriculum and design; instructional program; implementing, and evaluating professional development for K-12 technology integration.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 629 and EDTC 665.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 631 - Special Topics in Educational Technology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth studies of special topics applying technology use and multimedia development to various aspects of education.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated, investigating new topics with approval of department head, for up to 6 credit hours. Credit for EDTC 650 may only be used for 3 of the 6 credit hours.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 634 - Video Technology in Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Collaborate groups, class discussions, readings, lectures, multimedia presentations, critical reflections, self evaluations, peer evaluations, authentic projects, oral presentations, project and movie critiques, field observations and problem solving using case studies.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 636 - Organizational Change in Technology Integration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focus on the use of mentoring of individuals and/or small groups to implement educational and organizational change: develop organizational visioning strategies; employ change strategies for implementing new organizational programs.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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