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2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • COMM 304 - Communication in Organizations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Communication in both formal and informal situations in organizations. Required practical application of both oral and written skills with emphasis on motivation, interviewing, public relations, and oral communication network.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 304 and SPCH 304.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • COMM 306 - Interviewing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Analysis of communication in employment, appraisal, counseling, persuasive and information-getting interviews.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 306 and SPCH 306.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • COMM 382 - Special Topics in Communication (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Current communication theory, research, and/or application. Topics change from semester to semester and include such subjects as political communication, health communication, cross-cultural communication, and communication and gender.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 hours.

    No duplicate credit for COMM 382 and SPCH 382.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • COMM 385 - Sales Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Applied communication knowledge and skills in sales, including the sales process, team building, oral presentation, persuasive writing, and effective interpersonal communication, listening, and writing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 385 and SPCH 385.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 394 - Advanced Forensics (Lab. 4, Cr. 2)

    Speech communication as applied to debating and to individual forensic events in tournament competition. Membership on University Forensics Team required.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated for additional credit not to exceed 8 semester hours counted toward the degree.

    No duplicate credit for COMM 394 and SPCH 394 and COMM 294.

    Prerequisite: Permission of forensics director.

    Lab. 4 Cr. 2
  

  • COMM 485 - Advanced Sales Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Focuses on SPIN selling and relational selling approaches.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 485 and SPCH 485.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 490 - Senior Capstone Project (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Capstone project or experience demonstrates command of theory, methods, and practice of communication. Project must demonstrate ability to synthesize knowledge and skills mastered in major course work and/or research experience.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 490 and SPCH 490.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and/or completion of minimum of 12 hours of communication courses at 300-400 level.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Capstone Course CAP
  

  • COUN 600 - Counseling Techniques (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Contemporary techniques of counseling with some consideration of major theories and ethical problems. Special emphasis on individual differences, including social and emotional needs of clients.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 631.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 601 - Research and Program Evaluation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods; statistical methods; needs assessment, and program evaluation in school counseling. Emphasis on ethically and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and using data.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 603 - Human Growth and Development for School Counselors (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Survey course of human development with emphasis on developmental stages as related to the K-12 environment, highlighting the correspondence of maturation to academic, career and personal/social development for mainstream and special needs students. Special topics include: best practices for emotionally, socially, and academically challenged students.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 605 - Counseling Theories (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Intensive study of current counseling theories and their application.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 668.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 607 - Counseling Skills (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)

    Training in counseling concepts, attending and listening skills. Supervised competency-based counseling experience through role-playing and with actual clients. Students record a video of a counseling session, which is evaluated by the professional counseling faculty. Students who fail to achieve an acceptable rating on the video will receive a grade of no credit earned (NCE).

    Notes
    May be repeated once, but only 3 hours will count toward any degree plan. Open only to counseling majors.

    Prerequisite: COUN 600. No duplicate credit for PSYC 665.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 610 - Consultation and Collaboration in School Settings (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Focuses on the role of the school counselor, philosophy and practical application of counseling programs to meet the needs of diverse student populations, staff, parents, and communities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the school counseling program.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 615 - Assessment in School Counseling and Guidance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Understanding of how to build and administer a successful K-12 school counseling program, including designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating. Special focuses on multicultural issues, accountability, and legal and ethical issues, providing the background, practical tools, and knowledge needed to support K-12 students academically, personally and socially, and with career readiness tools.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 635 and PSYC 673.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 626 - Multicultural Counseling in Schools and Communities (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Contemporary research and theory on cultural diversity. Emphasis on attaining multi-cultural literacy and understanding intergroup and interpersonal relations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 626.

    Prerequisite: Level I courses completed (COUN 600, COUN 605, PSYC 621, and PSYC 639).

    Lec. 2 Lab 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 631 - Group Counseling (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)

    Current theory and techniques of group counseling; experimental methods and demonstrations.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program, with level I courses completed; COUN 615, COUN 607, and COUN 626.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 635 - Counseling Children and Adolescents (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theories and techniques used for intervention with children at the pre-school through adolescent age levels. Focus will be given to pertinent issues facing K-12 students including self-esteem, peer pressure, study skills, motivation, and parent and child communication issues.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program, with level I courses completed; COUN 615.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 637 - Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Ethical and legal concerns of counselors, psychologists, and behavior analysts as they apply to various professional activities and settings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 685.

    Prerequisite: Level I courses completed.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 640 - Career Counseling and Development (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    An introduction to the theories and philosophy of career development and the processes by which occupational/educational and personal/social information may be integrated for career/life planning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EPSY 640.

    Prerequisites: Level I courses completed.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 651 - Substance Abuse Counseling (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    This course will provide a general knowledge base concerning the emotional, social, physical, and spiritual impact of addiction upon the abuser and the family system. Special emphasis will be given to the principles of the progression of addiction, treatment modalities, and recovery and relapse prevention.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 555.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program, with level I courses completed; COUN 631.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 656 - Marriage and Family Counseling (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    An introduction to the profession, major theories, and practices of marriage and family therapy, including historical development of principle conceptualization of cybernetic and systems theory and topics dealing with divorce, blended families, and interventions commonly used with couples and families.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 656.

    Prerequisites: COUN 600 and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 659 - School Crisis Intervention and Prevention (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    An overview of crisis models used for prevention and post intervention in K-12 settings. Students will acquire skills neeed to assess the severity of a crisis situation and strategies used to implement appropriate interventions. Discussions include diifferent types of crises and management of high-risk students.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the school counseling program and completion of Level I courses (COUN 600, COUN 605, PSYC 621, and PSYC 639).

    Lec. 2 Lab 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 680 - Special Topics in School Counseling (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    In-depth studies in selected academic, career, or personal/social topics related to professional school counseling; includes literature review, data-driven school-based project and comprehensive portfolio.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 684 - Principles and Administration of School Counseling Programs (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Focuses on the role of the school counselor in relation to principles, practices, and philosophy of counseling as well as the application of counseling theory and techniques to school-age populations. The student will develop a specific counseling program that will address the needs of a diverse student, staff and community population.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EPSY 684.

    Prerequisites: Completion of level I courses.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 685 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Definitions of mental disorders, assessment tools used in determination of mental disorders, historical aspects of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the use of the current DSM diagnositc system by use of all five Axes, a thorough discussion of the major psychological disorders and some of the less common disorders in the DSM system that the school counselor may encounter, psychopharmacology, and advanced counseling treatment options of many of the disorders.

    Prerequisite: Completion of Level I courses, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 687 - School Counseling Practicum (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Supervised experience in school counseling with applications of principles, techniques, and strategies acquired in previous coursework. Requires a minimum of 100 clock hours of field experience.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 687.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of COUN 607 and 33 credit hours of graduate work in school counseling.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 691 - Process of Clinical Supervision (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Theories, techniques, processes and legal and ethical issues related to the supervision of counselors.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 697 - School Counseling Internship (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)

    Full-time supervised work in a school setting emphasizing competencies in: individual and group counseling, and educational, vocational and personal testing. Students must complete 600 clock hours under the supervision of an approved site supervisor. Failure to achieve 600 clock hours will result in “NCE” grade; student must reenroll.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 697.

    Prerequisite: Open only to school counseling majors who have completed all other coursework for the degree.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 052 - Computer Literacy For High School Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Overview of data processing, hardware, software, programming languages, and microcomputing applications for high school students.

    Notes
    May be used to satisfy the McNeese State University computer literacy requirement upon admission to the university.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 101 - Computer Literacy and Data Processing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Fundamentals of hardware, software, and programming languages. A broad overview of data processing concepts and microcomputing applications. This course will satisfy the computer literacy requirement in the core curriculum, but may not be substituted for a computer science course required in any curriculum.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 110 - Topics in Computer Studies (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Selected topics from new and current programming languages, as well as software and hardware applications for students, faculty, and staff. (S/U only).

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, for additional credit.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • CPST 510 - Introduction to Computer Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Computer history, computer system components, computer programming fundamentals, programming languages, and microcomputer applications.

    Notes
    May not be counted toward a degree in the College of Science or in Mathematics Education.

    Prerequisites: Open only to teachers or supervisors of school personnel.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 515 - Computers and Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Algorithm development, advanced problem solving using programming, and classic procedures of programming.

    Notes
    May not be counted toward a degree in the College of Science or in Mathematics Education.

    Prerequisites: CPST 510 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CRSS 101 - Cross-enrolled Course-SOWELA

    Facilitates the cross-enrollment process when SOWELA Technical Community College is host institution. Course credits mirror credits attempted at host institution and generate billing hours.

    Notes
    Grade of “CE” will be awarded at the end of term, and grade of “WCE” will be awarded for withdrawal from course at host institution. Upon receipt of transcript from host institution, actual credit will be transcribed to academic student record.

    Cr. 1-5
  

  • CRSS 102 - Cross-enrolled Course-NTCC

    Facilitates the cross-enrollment process when Northshore Technical Community College is host institution. Course credits mirror credits attempted at host institution and generate billing hours.

    Notes
    Grade of “CE” will be awarded at the end of term, and grade of “WCE” will be awarded for withdrawal from course at host institution. Upon receipt of transcript from host institution, actual credit will be transcribed to academic student record.

    Cr. 1-5
  

  • CSCI 004 - Programming and Computing (Lec. 2, Lab.2, Cr. 2)

    Description and function of the digital computer, elements of programming and programming languages and problem solving using FORTRAN language and the computer facilities.

    Notes
    Open only to high school students. Awarding of credit is deferred until the student has enrolled in McNeese University as a regular student. Credit will not be given for both CPST 004 and 104.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • CSCI 102 - Introduction to Programming with BASIC (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Elements of BASIC programming language and programming principles using BASIC.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 104 - Introduction to Computing through FORTRAN (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Principles of computing, algorithms and flowcharts, principles of FORTRAN, and operation of the computer system.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 180 - Introduction to Computer Science I (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    An introduction to problem solving and algorithm development using a procedural language. Concepts including hardware components, data types, control statements, and functions.

    Corequisite: MATH 170 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 204 - Introduction to COBOL (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Elements of COBOL language, structured programming principles using COBOL, and sequential file processing.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 241 - Introduction to Software Packages I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Survey and usage of software packages in an integrated office suite with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 113 or MATH 170 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 242 - Introduction to Software Packages II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to a relational database management system, concepts and data normalization principles, providing a foundation for creating simple tables, queries, forms, and reports.

     

    Prerequisites: CSCI 241  or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 274 - Introduction to Computer Organization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to computer organization, machine architecture, and assembly language programming.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 102 or CSCI 180 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • 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. 3, 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. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 286 - Computer Operation and Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Survey of operating systems for computers; and an introduction to a user interface system.

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

    Lec. 3 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 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. 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 to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    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 MATH 403 and CSCI 403, and MATH 533 or CSCI 533.

    Prerequisites: MATH 301 and 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 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 409 and CSCI 539.

    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 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 and 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 or 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 and CSCI 546.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 274 and 281.

    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 507 - Operating Systems and Assembler Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Survey of topics in operating systems, assembler programming, compilers, computer organization, and computer architecture.

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

    Prerequisite: CSCI 504 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 533 - 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 538 - 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 538 and CSCI 408.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 539 - 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 539 and CSCI 409.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 540 - 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 540 and CSCI 410.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 543 - 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 and CSCI 413.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 545 - 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 545 and CSCI 415.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 546 - 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 and CSCI 416.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 549 - 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 and CSCI 419.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 554 - 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 and CSCI 424.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 555 - 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 and CSCI 425.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 556 - 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 and CSCI 426.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 557 - 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 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 - Fundamentals of Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CECN 2113, Economic Principles

    Economic model of human behavior, how markets work, basic supply and demand analysis, production and the firm, trade and the global economy, money and banking, business cycles, and government intervention.

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

    Prerequisite: MATH 113

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences
  

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

    LCCN: CECN 2223, Microeconomics

    Analysis of individual behavior and the market process. Supply and demand, resource allocation, prices, cost and profit, the production process, market structure, international trade, and government intervention.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

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

    LCCN: CECN 2213, Macroeconomics

    Market forces and government policies that affect national output/income, unemployment, inflation, and interest rates. Introduction to banking, foreign currency markets, and trade balance.

    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 Financial Markets (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

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

    U. S. Central and Commercial Banking, structural interrelationships among important participants in the U.S. financial markets, money supply process and money demand, determination of interest rates, monetary policy and the new economy, money and capital market instruments, money and foreign exchange markets, and emerging problems in managing financial institutions.

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

    Prerequisites: Junior Standing; ECON 204.

    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
 

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