Apr 30, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2014-15 
    
Graduate Catalog 2014-15 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CECP 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 1 to 12 hrs

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hrs

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 12 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7320 - Doctoral Clinical Internship


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7350 - Graduate Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 10 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6000 - Chemical Engineering Mathematics


    The application of mathematical techniques to the solution of chemical engineering problems. Analytical and numerical techniques will be considered.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 3740

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6100 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics


    The Application of thermodynamics, both theoretical and applied, to liquid solutions. Ideal and non-ideal behavior is considered. the analysis of multicomponent and multiphase liquid solutions is included.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEG 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6200 - Advanced Transport Processes


    Balance Equations for mass, energy and momentum. Heat and mass transfer with chemical reactions. Boundary layer theory. Approximate models for turbulent and boundary layer flows. Estimation of interfacial transport coefficients and application to equipment design.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEG 3110, CHEG 3120 and CHEG 3300.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6300 - Chemical Reaction Engineering


    Chemical kinetics and equilibria; reaction rate expressions from mechanisms and experimental data; design and analysis of homogeneous flow and batch reactors; heterogeneous reactor design; solid catalyzed reactions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEG 4100

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6400 - Pollution Prevention Engineering


    The course will explore the options available to minimize the environmental impacts associated with chemical engineering processes. The design of conventional effluent treatment and process modification alternatives will be evaluated with respect to economic, environmental and resource use costs.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEG 3110, CHEG 3120, CHEG 3200 and CHEG 4100.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6500 - Chemical Process Design and Analysis I


    A project-oriented course tailored to the interests of the students that covers concepts and principles of chemical process design and analysis, optimization, capital estimation, and cost analysis. Discusses the time value of money and other economic measurement parameters, the profit motive, and making engineering knowledge-based recommendations. Computer simulation, written and oral communication intensive. Completion of a major project report is required.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEG 4600 and CHEG 4870; or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6510 - Chemical Process Design and Analysis II


    A follow-up course to CHEG 6500, taken as an elective. Individual student projects based on topics covered in CHEG 6500.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEG 6500

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6600 - Methods of Research and Engineering Communication


    Discusses modern methods of research, ethical considerations in research, experimental techniques, and laboratory safety for graduate students. Provides practice in conveying technical topics in written, oral, and visual engineering communication mediums, including formulation of theses proposals and styles for publication of graduate-level research in discipline specific journals.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6950 - Graduate Topics in Chemical Engineering


    A special course dealing with topics in a specific subject of interest in chemical engineering.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Graduate standing and instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated with different topics.
  
  • CHEG 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Graduate research activities under the direction of a graduate faculty member.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.

  
  • CHEM 5070 - Ethical Chemical Practice


    This class addresses ethical standards and professional practice for the conduct oaf chemists. Students will learn to access and search the scientific literature, develop a set of ethical standards, and maintain a safe laboratory environment in an atmosphere of responsible care. The course will also address responsibilities of the individual professional in group, academic, and industrial settings.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • CHEM 5090 - Topics in Chemistry


    A topic is presented in greater depth or from a perspective different from that of a typical undergraduate course. Representative topics, such as pesticides and drugs, industrial chemistry, chemical pollution, etc., according to student interests and requests.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • CHEM 5150 - Inorganic Chemistry


    This course, along with CHEM 5700 and CHEM 5750, provides a capstone chemistry experience for undergraduates. The course will present the principles of inorganic chemistry in terms of its relevance to the “real world” of industry and environmental protection. Topics include symmetry, structure, and bonding, as well as a survey of the descriptive chemistry of the elements. Students are strongly advised to have already completed CHEM 5700 and to be registered simultaneously in CHEM 5750.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5200 - Instrumental Methods in Chemistry


    An introduction to the theory and application of modern chemical instrumentation is presented. General topics covered are elementary electronics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and other instrumental techniques. This course includes a lecture and a laboratory.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5280 - Chemical Separations


    Principles and applications of chemical separations, including distillation, crystallization, extraction, electrophoresis and a variety of chromatographic techniques. Laboratory exercises illustrate typical applications of the methods.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Spring every other year (odd years)
  
  • CHEM 5500 - Biochemistry I


    The chemistry, properties, and molecular biology of proteins and nucleic acids. Includes discussions of amino acids, enzymes, and biochemical energetics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5510 - Biochemistry I Laboratory


    This course consists of 5500 plus lab. Experiments involve more advanced techniques and instrumentation than in 3560 laboratory. Emphasis will be on purification and properties of proteins and nucleic acids.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5540 - Biochemistry II


    Continuation of 5500. Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Metabolism of amino acids and nucleic acids.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 5700 - Advanced Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy


    This course, along with CHEM 5150 and CHEM 5750, provides a capstone chemistry experience for undergraduates. The course expands on fundamentals of organic reactions and mechanisms through investigations of molecular structure and reactivity. Students will gain experience in modern spectral interpretation and will learn to use the organic chemical literature and databases.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall every other year (odd years)
  
  • CHEM 5720 - Medicinal Chemistry


    Contemporary principles of organic chemistry relevant to drug development and action as they apply to biochemical systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 3780, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CHEM 5750 - Advanced Chemical Synthesis


    This course provides a synthetic laboratory experience for undergraduates in conjunction with the CHEM 5700 and CHEM 5150 capstone courses. The fundamentals of synthetic techniques will be exercised through independent synthetic laboratory projects and detailed investigations of molecular structure using modern spectroscopic methods. Students will get hands-on experience with modern spectroscopic instrumentation and will learn to utilize the chemical literature and databases. It is strongly recommended that CHEM 5700 be taken before CHEM 5750 to prepare students for spectral interpretation.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 5900 - Special Problems in Chemistry


    Research work on a problem in chemistry in association with a faculty member.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Notes: May be repeated once for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • CHEM 5980 - Readings in Chemistry


    In consultation with a faculty member, the student will design a reading list in a specialized area. The student will master the material independently and will prepare a paper or other summary work as agreed with the faculty member.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated up to a total of six hours. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CHEM 5990 - Independent Study in Chemistry


    Under the direction of a faculty member, highly qualified advanced students or small groups may pursue student-initiated research projects. The results will be summarized in a paper or other work as agreed with the faculty members.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for up to a total of six credit hours. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CHEM 6090 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry


    Topics are presented at a more advanced level than that used for undergraduate courses. Representative topics would be Organometallic Chemistry, Theories of Liquids and Solutions, Organic Quantum Chemistry, etc., the offering of which would depend on student interest.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6100 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Covers the principles in inorganic chemistry and the chemical elements. Such topics as extranuclear structure of the atoms, periodic classification of the elements, valency and the chemical bond, complex ions and coordination compounds, acids and bases, and nonaqueous solvents are included in the study of chemical principles. The remainder of the course concerns the chemical elements and their compounds.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5150

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6310 - Computational Chemistry


    Introduction to the basic theory and practice of computational chemistry. Topics include molecular orbital theory, molecular mechanics and dynamics simulation, analyses of reactivity, chemical structure, intermolecular interactions and spectroscopic properties, and applications to environmental problems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6330 - Chemical Thermodynamics


    Includes a review of the three laws of thermodynamics, state functions, activities, partial molar qualities, thermodynamics of solutions, equilibrium, and statistical thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6350 - Chemical Kinetics


    Measurement of reaction rates, reaction rate theory, mechanisms of elementary processes, reactions in solution and on surfaces, complex reactions, application of kinetics to mechanisms, and photochemistry.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6380 - Surfaces in the Environment


    This course will examine the physical and analytical chemistry of environmentally important interfaces. Topics will include: dry deposition, heterogeneous catalysis, and surface photochemistry in the atmosphere; surface phenomena in liquid-gas exchange; and soil binding of pollutants.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1230, MATH 1710, CHEM 4300, CHEM 4310, or equivalent. (MATH 2300 recommended.)

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6500 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids


    Physical techniques for studying proteins and nucleic acids. Molecular evolutions and binding interactions of proteins and nucleic acids.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5500

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6630 - Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry


    Fundamental principles of advanced organic chemistry that are not generally covered in introductory courses in organic chemistry. Emphasis on structure and bonding, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanistic tools.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 3780.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6650 - Organic Synthesis


    Survey of reactions that are of value in organic synthesis. Using current chemical literature, the course discusses scope and limitations of important synthetic methods.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 3780.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6670 - Atmospheric Chemistry


    An examination of the fundamental physical and chemical processes in the lower and middle atmosphere. Relationships with biogeochemical cycles will be investigated, and issues of human influence will be discussed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 4300.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6680 - Environmental Organic Chemistry


    An examination of how the environmental fate of organic compounds is influenced both by the physical and chemical properties of those compounds and by the phases occurring in environmental compartments. Focuses on aquatic systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 4310.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 6900 - Special Investigations in Chemistry


    Research or independent study in one of the specialties of a member of the Chemistry Department.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only. This course cannot be used to partially satisfy the 6000-level distributional degree program requirement of the Chemistry Department.
  
  • CHEM 6950 - Graduate Coop/Internship


    Research or practical training experience outside the department or university. This work is to be summarized in a written report. Consent of the instructor is required so that students can be assigned to an employer in order to best serve both student and employer.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours. Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHEM 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department and Graduate College required to enroll in this course.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEM 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department and Graduate College required to enroll in this course.

    Credits: 1 to 15 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • CHIN 5020 - Chinese for Graduate Study


    Chinese instruction for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of Chinese for their field of study. Students will sit in appropriate level course for their learning.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of World Languages and Literatures.

    Credits: 3 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field.
  
  • CHIN 5030 - Chinese - English Translation Practicum


    This is a practical course to teach the skills for translating texts from Chinese into English. The objective of this course is to develop further language proficiency and to introduce students to the nuts and bolts of translation. Students will produce English translations from different sorts of Chinese texts, such as news, essays, documents, poetry, and short fiction.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CHIN 2010 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upper class and Graduate students.
  
  • CHIN 5200 - Topics in Chinese Linguistics and Language Science


    The advanced study of a language or a group of languages from a scientific point of view, such as the function and status of languages in society, the comparative history of different language families or the manipulation of language for pragmatic needs across cultures.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be offered as ARAB/CHIN/FREN/GER/ GREK/ITAL/JPNS/LAT/RUSS 5200. May be repeated for credit. Open to upper-class and graduate students.
  
  • CHIN 5500 - Independent Study in Chinese


    Directed individual study of a specific topic in Chinese language, literature, or culture.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Completion of four courses in Chinese or equivalent; minimum grade point average of 3.0 in Chinese; departmental approval required.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit to a maximum of three hours. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • CIS 5550 - Topics in Computer Information Systems


    Special topics appropriate to business applications such as data base management systems, structured concepts, networking, programming documentation and efficiency, planning, organizing and directing management information systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in Business Administration.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CIS 6000 - Seminar in Computer Information Systems


    Intensive problem solving in the area of computer information systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the MBA advisor.

    Credits: 3 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 6200 - ERP System Configuration


    Through hands-on experiences, students learn how to configure an integrated Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) system to manage a firm’s business processes and gain a better understanding of the nature of these processes. Management issues associated with implementing these packages are also explored.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ACTY 6110, BUS 6180, and (MGMT 6140 or MKTG 6140).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with MGMT 6200. Students can only receive credit for one.
  
  • CIS 6300 - ERP Data Management


    The focus of this course is database design, management, administration, implementation and data migration from legacy systems to an ERP system. Modern database management systems and ERP software such as Oracle DBMS, PL/SQL development environment, SAP implementation/configuration tools, and SAP SQL will be used for course instruction and project development.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the MBA advisor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 6400 - Business Analytics


    This course is designed to give students comprehensive analytical skills. The need for historic and predictive analytics in the health care industry will be examined. Health care data from multiple sources will be integrated, manipulated, aggregated, and filtered. Students will experience dashboard software, and use both predictive models and automated processes to advance data examination and interpretation.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the MBA advisor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 6620 - ERP Project Management


    This course enables students to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of structured project management. It introduces foundations for effective project management in projects with a high technological content. The course focuses on how to complete projects on schedule and within budget while meeting performance and quality objectives. Highly participative, the course involves interactive lectures, discussions, small-group work, and a unique information system project simulation exercise.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the MBA advisor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 6640 - Business Intelligence


    This course is focused on major strategic and managerial issues of gathering, integrating, distribution, and analyzing enterprise-wide information quickly and effectively, which is a vital component in ERP systems management. Topics include introduction to BI spectrum and its road map, data extraction and reporting, OLAP, BI cycles, Extended BI through data warehousing and data mining, and total integration at enterprise level through model optimization and bridging the analysis gap. Emphasis on the use of conceptual, analytical, and technological models tools and techniques will be an integral part of the course. Business Intelligence course enables students/future knowledge workers to be more productive by effectively guiding the progress of business enterprises in accordance to the business goals, objectives, and strategies.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the MBA advisor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 6660 - Enterprise Information Security Management


    The focus of this course is to explore the major issues in Enterprise Information Security Management. Prospective topics include introduction to information security management, security and contingency planning, security policy and programs, risk management, legal and regulatory issues, security personnel, and enterprise information security project management. This course is designed to provide the professional manager with an understanding of the identification and prioritization of information assets and their threats, information security strategy and architecture, how to plan for and respond to system intrusions, the implications of security and privacy issues, and the information disaster recovery plan after an accident.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the MBA advisor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to MBA or MSA students.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CIS 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 12 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to MBA or MSA students.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 5060 - Special Topics in Global Communication


    Study of special topics in global/international communication such as comparative media systems, development communication, Asian/African/South American communication, Governments and Propaganda, Transnational Media Corporations and Communication. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • COM 5410 - Telecommunications Law and Policy


    This course provides an overview of the essential regulatory and policy issues governing the field of telecommunications. Special attention is given to such topics as First, Amendment, libel, intellectual property, media ownership and privacy. A case study approach is used for the purpose of understanding legal precedent.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in Communication.
    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • COM 5510 - Methods of Media Analysis


    An investigation of the approaches to media analysis (auteurist, internationalist, sociological, structural, historical, ideological, psychological) by intensive “reading” and shot sequence examination and evaluation of widely divergent works.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • COM 5540 - Digital Media and Information Technology


    Innovation can also be described as the “power to redefine an industry.” From Direct Broadcast Satellites to fiber optic delivery and smart homes, this course will examine a number of media and information technologies that have transformed the business of communication. It is intended for the student and working professional who requires an applied understanding of the design characteristics and performance features of several important communication technologies including satellite communications and television broadcasting, fiber optic delivery and smart homes, the Internet and E-commerce, smart phones and wireless communication, and intelligent networking and virtual reality.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in Communication.
    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • COM 5550 - Multimedia Production


    Designed to help students develop competencies required to produce linear and nonlinear interactive multimedia projects. By the end of the semester students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the steps necessary to produce interactive multimedia projects and the concepts, tools, and techniques involved in the design and delivery of such projects.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • COM 5600 - Teaching Communication


    This course provides an overview of the concepts, materials, and methods used in teaching communication courses. The focus will be on the following: (a) philosophies and theories of speech communication, (b) development of instructional strategies and objectives, and (c) development and evaluation of teaching materials. Students will take part in, observe, and evaluate teaching-learning processes.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • COM 6010 - Introduction to Communication Theory and Research


    This course introduces the various research paradigms and theories in the field of communication. Through examination of current communication literature, students will examine a broad range of methodologies and approaches to communication theory and research.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students Only.
  
  • COM 6020 - Quantitative Communication Research


    This course provides an introduction to social scientific methods, techniques, and instruments for conducting communication research. The course examines methodologies including evaluation and assessment, experimental and survey research designs and, statistical analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 6040 - Seminar in Communication Ethics


    An in-depth examination of a central issue in communication ethics as it manifests itself in different contexts, including mass communication, organizational communication, and interpersonal communication. Issues may vary from term to term. Examples include deception, confidentiality, autonomy, and privacy.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6050 - Qualitative Communication Research


    This course will examine the philosophies, methods and techniques used in qualitative research. The focus of the seminar will be on teaching, and putting into practice, specific qualitative methodological processes within the study of communication phenomena. Students will be required to engage in project(s) which develop the ability to write qualitatively as well.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6400 - Seminar in Mass Communication


    Exploration of various topics in mass communication. Possible topics may include the history of film, media criticism, news and public affairs, international telecommunications, cultural diversity and the media or others.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6430 - Communication, Strategic Planning and Innovation


    A basic theme found throughout this course is that successful innovation presupposes effective communication between and among all organizational players involved in the development of new products and services. The course will examine the importance of communication to innovation and of innovation (and innovative thinking) to the long-term success of today’s business and nonprofit organizations. Strategic planning is the set of managerial decisions and actions that determine the long-term performance of a company or organization. Innovation is important because it creates a long-term lasting advantage for an organization. The goal of highly innovative organizations is to make innovation a sustainable, repeatable process. 

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6450 - Mass Communication


    Students will survey a broad range of mass communication theories that address media production, analysis, and reception. More specifically, the course will examine the development of mass communication as a field of academic study, including the major questions that have guided and challenged research in this area. Traditional and contemporary theoretical perspectives and research will be covered.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6700 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication


    Exploration of selected topics in interpersonal communication. Possible topics may include gender, micro-organizational communication, intercultural communication, health communication, family communication, dialogue, and community or others.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 6730 - Conflict Management


    Based on the assumption that conflict pervades human life, the course explores the strategies of productive and nonproductive interpersonal conflict within the organizational setting. Theories of conflict are examined, and explanations of the sources, processes and consequences of conflict in relationships and organizations are explored.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 6740 - Interpersonal Communication


    Examination of traditional and contemporary theoretical perspectives and research in interpersonal communication. Students will apply theory to interpersonal settings and will critique the contributions and limitations of various theoretical approaches to the understanding of interpersonal relationships.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6800 - Seminar in Organizational Communication


    Exploration of selected topics in organizational communication. Possible topics may include corporate advocacy, public relations, global organizations, training and development, dialogue, climate and culture in organization.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 6810 - Group Communication Processes


    A study of small group communication as it affects problem solving and decision making procedures. Emphases will be on developing an understanding of how participants in problem solving groups work together and how they can be made more effective through leader facilitation. The student will have practical experience in studying problem-solving and decision-making methods.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COM 6820 - Organizational Communication


    This course examines the historical and contemporary perspectives influential to our understanding of organizing and communication’s role in this process. Students will investigate foundational topics in organizational communication, such as leadership, supervisor-employee relationships, and socialization, as well as examine issues currently affecting organizational communication research and practice, such as emotional labor, self-organizing systems theory, and identity.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 6830 - Power and Leadership


    This course examines the role of communication and leadership in organizational settings by exploring current trends in leadership theory and research. Special emphasis will be given to power and leadership.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in communication.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approved application; department and Graduate College approval.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • COM 7150 - Professional Project in Communication


    The professional project option is intended for graduate students who desire to extend their academic education by engaging in the development, enactment, and assessment of an applied communication experience. The uniqueness of each student’s professional project enhances theoretical and applied learning and provides an opportunity to evaluate the scope of conceptual understanding and skills mastery acquired in the M.A. program. The professional project may involve workshops, case studies, training, creation of websites, communication assessments and completion of other projects within the context of the student’s chosen area of study.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Masters in Communication.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CORP 5430 - Transportation Planning


    This course covers the practice of planning multimodal transportation systems including motorized transportation networks (roads, cars, and trucking), public transportation (buses and rail), paratransit, non-motorized transportation (trails, bikes, and pedestrian), airlines and airports, freight (road, rail, water, and air), and information networks. Information processing applications covered in this course include GIS-T and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CORP 5540 - Outdoor Recreation: Resources and Planning


    (Science Credit) Examination of extensive, resource-based outdoor recreation (such as parks, wilderness, wild rivers, hunting and fishing, hiking, etc.) with emphasis upon recreational planning. Topics include supply and demand for outdoor recreation, identification of present and future recreational needs, policy considerations, administration of recreational land uses, and various problems associated with outdoor recreation. Readings, discussion, and student-designed and executed individual studies provide professional orientation.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CORP 5580 - Planning Studio


    A project oriented studio course designed to focus on applied planning and design techniques. Integration and application of skills and knowledge from other courses to “real-life” community-based planning projects. Projects will integrate the physical and human environments: terrain and landscape, natural and cultural context, microclimate, infrastructure, and adjacent land uses, economic and environmental impacts, etc. Studio seminars, discussion, and field visits will explore theory and practice in observation, problem formulation, alternatives generation, and plan development and presentation.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CORP 5700 - Cities and Urban Systems


    Study of processes and forms of urban settlement highlighting problems relating to (1) political and geographical realities of urbanized regions, (2) factors in city growth (or decline), (3) the sizes, functions, and geographical distribution of cities, and (4) population patterns in contemporary cities. Activities are designed to provide the student with experience in the use of source materials and methods of analysis utilized in urban geography.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CS 5180 - Introduction to Computer Modeling and Simulation


    Provides an overview of model development and computer simulation. A methodology is introduced which is generally applicable to simulation projects. The relationships between real systems, models, and simulation are presented, and the concept of experimental frames is discussed. General purpose simulation languages (e.g. Simscript, GPSS, CSMP, Simula) and the formalisms they support are presented. An introduction to random variables and elementary frequency distributions is provided. Simulation as a tool for exploring ill-defined systems will also be discussed. Several small programs and a simulation project will be assigned the student.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 and (IME 2610 or IME 2620 or ME 3620 or STAT 3640).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5250 - Computer Architecture


    General topics in computer architecture, memory systems design and evaluation, pipeline design techniques, RISC architectures, vector computers, VLSI systems architecture.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECE 2500 and (CS 2230 or ECE 2510) and CS 3310.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5260 - Parallel Computations I


    Architecture, synchronization and communication aspects of parallel and distributed systems. This course will focus on the design and analysis of algorithms which have a prototype treatment on current machines. These algorithms may include parallel sorting, combinatorial search, graph search and traversal, applications in graphics, 2-d finite differences, 2-d finite element techniques, matrix algorithms and the Fast Fourier Transform.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5270 - Theory of Computer Graphics


    A first course in the design of interactive computer graphics systems. Currently available hardware and software systems are described. Emphasis is on theoretical considerations in the design of interactive computer graphics software systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 and (MATH 2300 or MATH 3740).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5300 - Artificial Neural Systems


    An introduction to neural net concepts, algorithms, and applications. A history of neural nets will be presented along with some discussion of models of biological neural systems. The salient features of a neural net (architecture, activation functions, weighting scheme) will be characterized. Standard algorithms will be presented including Hopfield nets, linear associative models, bidirectional associative memories, and adaptive resonance models. The student will use neural net software to experiment with standard models and to develop an application for a project.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5310 - Algorithms


    This course is a continuation of the study of data structures and algorithms, emphasizing methods useful in practice. It provides a theoretical foundation in designing algorithms as well as their efficient implementations. The focus is on the advanced analysis of algorithms and on how the selections of different data structures affect the performance of algorithms. Topics covered include: sorting, search trees, heaps, and hashing; divide-and-conquer; dynamic programming; backtracking; branch-and-bound; amortized analysis; graph algorithms; shortest paths; network flow; computational geometry; number-theoretic algorithms; polynomial and matrix calculations; and parallel computing. It comprises four hours of lecture and recitation experience every week.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310 with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CS 5400 - Designing of User Interfaces


    An introduction to the specification, development, and evaluation of user interfaces. This course provides an overview of human capabilities, technological possibilities, interaction design, and interface evaluation. The course presents both the theoretical foundations of interaction design and practical case studies of good and bad interface design. During the course, students will design and test one or more interfaces.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3400 or permission of instructor for undergraduate students. No Prerequisite for graduate students in Computer Science.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5410 - Game Programming


    This is a first course in game programming, emphasizing an overview of the field and an examination of core techniques, algorithms and technologies used to program games. The course will cover most area of game programming, ranging fro AI techniques to graphics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CS 3310 with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • CS 5430 - Principles of Database Management Systems


    The fundamentals of database design and usage are covered, focusing on the relational data model. Topics include basic DB and DBMS concepts, logical design (ER modeling, normalization), physical storage concepts, relational algebra, SQL query language, PL/SQL and embedded SQL. A relational DBMS is used for lab assignments. Other topics may include query optimization, transaction processing, concurrency, security, forms/reports, object-relational data model, and an overview of advanced DB topics. A student may not receive credit for both CS 4430 and CS 5430.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5541 - Computer Systems


    This course offers an intensive study of computer system design, emphasizing modern operating systems and their impact on application programming. Topics covered include: processes and threads, CPU scheduling; process synchronization; deadlock, memory management; cache; main memory; virtual memory; virtual machine; shared-memory and message-passing based parallelism; clusters; database concepts; security and protection; authentication; and cloud computing. It comprises four hours of lecture and recitation experience every week.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 2240 and CS 3310, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • CS 5550 - Computer Networks and Distributed Systems


    The design and evaluation of computer networks using current hardware and software are explained. Various types of computer buses, local area networks, and long haul networks are defined. Case studies of popular networks are presented. Layered network models are studied. There is lab work with local area and long haul networks.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 and (CS 2240 or ECE 3570).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5560 - Network Programming


    This course will cover the fundamental aspects of computer network programming, with emphasis on the Internet. The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the basics of distributed application developments. Students will be introduced to building application protocols using UDP, TCP and secure sockets programming. Students will also be introduced to multi-tier application development (presentation/client tier, application tier, data tier) and RPC technologies including: RMI, EJB, and Web Services. The course will focus on web application development using XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, Java Servlets, JSP, and JSF.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CS 3310

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • CS 5600 - Software Requirements Analysis and Design


    Provides an in-depth study of notations, methodologies, and tools for the analysis and design of software requirements. This course includes object-oriented requirement development and design, the relationships between object-oriented design concepts and software engineering principles. The course concentrates on the techniques used in the early stages of software development.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
  
  • CS 5700 - Computer Security and Information Assurance


    This course is an introduction to computer/network security and information assurance. The topics include cryptographic techniques; network security - threats, controls, and tools; program security; and legal, ethical and privacy issues in computer security. Students will learn fundamental concepts of security applicable to computer programming and computer system design. Assignments will improve students’ practical skills in using computer networks and systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CS 5550 with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

 

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