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COMP 1199 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Credit Hours: 1-12
Studies in special selected topics, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the department chair. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.
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COMP 2200 - Object-Oriented Programming
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers concepts of object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. Topics include objects and classes, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, generic programming, exception handling, graphical user interface, and event-handling.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMP 1130
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COMP 2201 - Machine Organization
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of computer organization. Topics include assembly language, data representation, subroutine calling conventions, the OS kernel, interrupt handling, and an introduction to digital logic. Programming projects are assigned to exemplify the topics covered in class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMP 1130
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COMP 2203 - Introduction to Game Principles
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to basic principles of interactivity and game design. Asset creation, event handling, scores, displays, and sequencing are covered. Same Course As: GRFX 2203
Prerequisite(s): GRFX 1113
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COMP 2220 - Fundamentals of Computer Security
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: The course consists of three hours of lecture per week
Topics to be covered in this course include access control, hacking, malicious code, intrusion detection, countermeasures, firewalls, network security, cryptography, forensics, ethical issues and other current issues.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 1100 /COMP 1110 /COMP 1120 or BISM 1200
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COMP 2230 - Client-Server Systems
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the design and implementation of software applications in a networked environment. Topics include a broad overview of network technology, the OSI model, socket programming, multithreading, and web programming.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMP 2200
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COMP 2270 - Data Structures
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers linear and non-linear data structures and their associated algorithms. Topics include analysis of algorithms using Big-O notation, linear data structures (linked lists, stacks, and queues), non-linear data structures (trees and graphs), and hash tables.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMP 1130
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COMP 2541 - Fundamentals of Data Science
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers mathematical structures crucial for data scientists. Topics include set theory, essentials of matrices, graphs and trees, and a treatment of some useful probability concepts. All topics will be paired with appropriate software. When Offered: Spring Same Course As: MATH 2541
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1550 AND COMP 1110
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COMP 2542 - Applied Data Science
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of data science, introduces the different steps involved in data science, and provides the students hands-on experience with tools and methods. Topics include data acquisition and cleaning, data processing, data organization and management, data analysis, data visualization, data warehousing, and data security/privacy. When Offered: Fall Same Course As: MATH 2542
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1550 and COMP 1110
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COMP 3300 - Computer Graphics
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to interactive graphics programming. Topics include algorithms for generating graphics output primitives, two- and three-dimensional geometric transformations, drawing windframe and solid objects in a three-dimensional scene, line and polygon clipping, and basic animation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562
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COMP 3310 - Artificial Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental topics in artificial intelligence as well as application of artificial intelligence in real-world problems. Topics include intelligent agents, problem solving using searching, game playing, knowledge representation and reasoning, uncertainty and probabilistic reasoning, and learning.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562
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COMP 3330 - Analysis of Algorithms
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers complexity of algorithms and algorithm design techniques. Topics include analysis of algorithm correctness, analysis of algorithm efficiency using asymptotic notations, algorithm design techniques including brute-force, divide-and-conquer, greedy, and dynamic programming approaches.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562
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COMP 3340 - Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
This is an introduction to historical and current operating system principles and operation. Topics include the function and operation of the major areas of the operating system such as user interfaces, process control, concurrent processes and synchronization, primary and secondary memory management, file systems, I/O, and security issues.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2201 and COMP 2270
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COMP 3380 - Introduction to Cryptography
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to cryptography. Major topics to be covered include the history of cryptography and single and public key encryption. Students will develop various cryptographic applications implementing or using digital certificates, digital signatures, IPSec, Kerberos, PGP, PKI, Rijndael, secure e-mail, SSL and TLS.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562
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COMP 3390 - Network Security
Credit Hours: 4
This course combines classroom and laboratory work to explore network security attacks and solutions. Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) network devices such as servers, routers, bridges, switches, hubs, firewalls, scanners and intrusion detection systems will be configured to demonstrate network security solutions for selected real-world scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2220 and BISM 2600
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COMP 3395 - Ethical Issues in Computing
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
This course provides an introduction to various legal and ethical issues in computing. Topics to be covered include privacy rights, intellectual property rights, electronic transactions and liabilities, hacking, computer crime, encryption policies, offensive speech, anonymity, employee monitoring and e-mail policies, censorship, AI/expert systems, codes of ethics (ACM, IEEE, ISC(2) and NSPE) and political freedom.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 1100 or COMP 1110 or COMP 1120 and ENGL 1102
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COMP 4400 - Automata Theory
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the theoretical foundations of computer science and the abstractions of computational processes. Topics include finite automata, regular languages and grammars, context-free languages and grammars, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562
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COMP 4410 - Database Management
Credit Hours: 3
Students will develop familiarity with database terminology and will study database design and implementation. The primary focus will be on the relational model, relational algebra and SQL, and application development. Issues of functional dependencies, normal forms, indexing, and query optimization will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562
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COMP 4415 - Vulnerability Assessment
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: The course consists of three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week
This course provides theoretical and practical instruction for assessing computer vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Topics to be covered include firewalls, hacking, intrusion detection, incident response, penetration testing and security policies. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experiments connected with various vulnerability assessment and countermeasures topics.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 3390
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COMP 4420 - Selected Advanced Topics
Credit Hours: 3
This course will address current topics of interest in computer science, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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COMP 4421 - Computer Science Special Project
Credit Hours: 3
Each student enrolled in this course will develop an independent project under supervision of the instructor. The project will be a practical application of computer science. The student and instructor will agree on the nature of the project necessary to satisfy the course requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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COMP 4440 - Software Engineering
Credit Hours: 4
This course covers the key aspects of software engineering principles and practice. Topics include software life cycle/process models, software requirements, software design, software testing, team management, and project management. This course also provides a capstone experience, integrating the knowledge students have acquired in previous courses, as they work on a team-based software development project.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2200 and COMP 2270
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COMP 4450 - Introduction to Data Mining
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the fundamental topics in data mining, as well as application of data mining in real-world problems. Topics include data preprocessing, classification, clustering, association mining, web mining, etc.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 2270 and MATH 2562 OR COMP 2541 /MATH 2541 and COMP 2542 /MATH 2542
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COMP 4460 - Game Design and Implementation
Credit Hours: 4
This comprehensive course in game design and implementation covers an analysis of the game engine technology and the implementation of artwork and custom computational structure within a game engine framework. Same Course As: GRFX 4460
Prerequisite(s): COMP 1130 , COMP 2203 /GRFX 2203
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COMP 4495 - Cybersecurity Senior Project
Credit Hours: 3
This course allows students to obtain real-world cybersecurity work experience through an internal project or through an internship with government or private organization.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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COMP 4998 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: 0-6
Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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CRIM 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the student to the three principal components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the judiciary and corrections. It will examine the history, structure, functions and issues of each component, and introduce the student to the measurement of crime, criminological theories, criminal law, justice perspectives and the juvenile justice system.
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CRIM 1101 - Police Operations
Credit Hours: 3
The student will be introduced to the day-to-day duties of a police officer. Emphasis will be placed on community and human relations, patrol and traffic functions, order maintenance, report writing, investigations, communications, interviewing, search and seizure and arrest. Police stress and survival skills will also be discussed.
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CRIM 2202 - Principles of Criminal Law
Credit Hours: 3
Structure, definitions and interpretations of criminal statutes of particular interest. The course will cover the scope, purpose and definition of criminal law in general, including the study of crimes against individuals and property and other offenses.
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CRIM 2206 - Introduction to Corrections
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the current correctional process in America, including the origin and legal procedures of the present system and its effects on the individuals as well as on our society. Special emphasis is given to current theories of rehabilitation in the institution and in probation and parole. Students will also be introduced to the administration of the adult and juvenile institutions and the alternatives to and future of the present system.
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CRIM 2209 - Firearms
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses safety precautions, legal provisions, moral aspects, principles of decision shooting and restrictions in the use of firearms. Nomenclature and the firing process of the sidearm and shotgun will be demonstrated.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 2212 - Deviant Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the recognition and handling of abnormal persons with emphasis on those mental conditions most often encountered by the criminal justice practitioner. Methods of crisis intervention, basic conflict management and referral and diversion will also be discussed.
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CRIM 2226 - Crime Scene Investigation
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine all aspects of performing a thorough and methodical crime scene investigation. This course will address a variety of crime scene ranging from crimes of violence to property crime scenes. Various types of physical evidence such as latent prints, trace evidence, biological fluids will be examined. The methods and procedures utilized for the collection of evidence will be demonstrated and examined.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 2236 - Criminal Investigation
Credit Hours: 3
This course will survey the fundamental techniques of criminal investigation. Students will be exposed to the history of criminal investigation and criminalistics, interviewing and interrogation, physical evidence, crime scene procedures, crime analysis, investigation techniques, report writing, case preparation and courtroom testimony.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 2240 - Adjudication Process
Credit Hours: 3
Topics include the role and structure of prosecution, public defense, and the courts; basic elements of the substantive criminal law and procedural law and its relation to constitutional guarantees.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 2246 - Criminal Evidence
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, post-conviction treatment; the origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. The primary focus is on the case study approach.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 2250 - Cybercrime
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introductory course in cyber crime and criminal justice. This course will focus on cyber crime perpetrated via computers and/or other electronic means. This course also addresses the legal issues involved in cyber crime investigations.
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CRIM 2295 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the student to ethical decision making. The student will analyze the major ethical perspectives and then incorporate them into the social and criminal justice context as it relates to law, police, courts, and corrections. The course also addresses the future development of ethics in everyday life.
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CRIM 3302 - Criminal Justice Spanish
Credit Hours: 3
The need for law enforcement personnel who can communicate in Spanish is ever increasing. The purpose of this course is to introduce and refine skills in Spanish to facilitate communication between criminal justice personnel and Spanish-speaking clients. In this course students learn and practice survival-level words, phrases, questions and commands necessary to effectively communicate with Spanish speakers in law enforcement and corrections settings.
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CRIM 3304 - The Female Offender
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to introduce the student to the largest-growing inmate population in the United States. It will introduce the students to the history of women in prison, the profiles of women entering our penal system, and how corrections professionals have responded to the unique needs of women in this male-dominant system. This class also examines the effects on our society of incarcerating females, many of whom are mothers. The course uses a combination of lectures, films, outside readings, and actual visits to facilities housing female inmates.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 2206
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CRIM 3305 - Changing Roles of Women in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
The course will examine issues concerning women within the contemporary criminal justice system. Students will explore theories and current research of the historical role of women as practitioners, offenders and victims.
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CRIM 3306 - Scientific Basics of Fingerprints
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to the basic fingerprint pattern types and classification formulas: The Henry System and the NCIC classification. Students will receive comparison training, which consists of determining if a current fingerprint submission is Ident with the master fingerprint card, and provide hands-on training in the proper procedures for recording legible fingerprints.
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CRIM 3310 - Comparative Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of this course is to provide materials that will allow students to understand and respect the institutions and procedures of other countries, and to familiarize them with international efforts to control and investigate crime. The study of other countries’ criminal justice systems will also provide students with a foundation of knowledge that will lead to an understanding of foreign visitors’ and immigrants’ world view based on their experiences of criminal justice systems and procedures prior to their arrival in the United States.
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CRIM 3311 - Juvenile Justice
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses definitions of delinquent behavior, contributing social problems, adolescence as a subculture, the philosophy and practice of adjudication process for juveniles and treatment procedures.
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CRIM 3320 - Criminology
Credit Hours: 3
The study of deviant behavior as it relates to the definition of crime. Topics include crime statistics theories of crime causation and crime typologies.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 3325 - Analysis of Security Operations
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to foster an advanced understanding of private and public security. A historical and philosophical perspective will help students better understand risk analysis, physical and procedural controls, intelligence gathering and the principles on which private security is founded. Other current security issues will be addressed.
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CRIM 3335 - Analysis of Police Operations
Credit Hours: 3
This is a seminar in major police issues. The topics will vary according to the interests of the instructor and students but will focus on current issues in police operations. Topics may include officer selection and promotion processes, academy and field training, corruption and brutality, minorities and women in police work, crime prevention, community relations and community policing. The emphasis will be on determining practical and effective policies and procedures.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1101
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CRIM 3340 - Criminal Procedure
Credit Hours: 3
This course will deal with constitutional law relating to the police function. Focus will be on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, which include reasonable suspicion and probable cause, warrant requirements and exceptions, field stops and interviews, interrogations, right to counsel, pretrial identifications, the exclusionary rule and due process. There will be detailed discussion on the reasons for constitutional protections to engender an understanding of and respect for the rights of all people involved in the criminal justice process.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100 , CRIM 1101
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CRIM 3355 - Analysis of Correctional Operations
Credit Hours: 3
Topics include problems of management in the correctional process; programming, security, information systems, reports, case management and evaluation progress; custody and discipline as they relate to rehabilitative efforts; community adjustment facilities; and problems of probation and parole.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 2206
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CRIM 3360 - Community-Based Corrections
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to instruct the student in the study of diversion, pretrial release programs, probation, restitution, community service programs, temporary release programs, halfway houses and parole. Emphasis will be placed upon the special problems and needs of females, juveniles and drug-and-alcohol-abusing offenders. The preparation of the pre-sentence investigation report will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 2206
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CRIM 3365 - Licit and Illicit Drugs
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to instruct the student in the understanding of street drugs and their effects on the individual. The course will also examine specialized techniques in drug investigation and the legislation that applies directly to the defenses.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1100
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CRIM 3370 - Economic Crime
Credit Hours: 3
The course content will provide students with an overview of economic/white-collar crime in America. Students will examine definitional problems, difficulties in establishing the scope and extent of economic crime, theories of causation, law enforcement effectiveness, efforts of technology, and a number of related topics.
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CRIM 3375 - Victimology
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to the issues and legislation regarding victims of crime. Topics include theories of victimology, victim-witness compensation and future directions in identifying and treating victims.
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CRIM 3380 - Mock Trial
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to teach students of the American trial process through a participatory study of trial practice in the United States. Students will learn legal ethics and courtroom decorum, substantive law, trial procedures and advocacy skills through practice sessions and courtroom simulation. The development of speaking and critical thinking skills will be a focus of the course. The culminating event for the class will be the trial of a hypothetical case in a courtroom.
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CRIM 3385 - Racial Profiling.
Credit Hours: 3
In this class students will examine race and bias-based profiling. This course will cover various aspects of such prejudices, and how officers can operate effectively without being influenced by local prejudices. This course will examine state and federal laws that prohibit racial profiling. In addition, the negative impact of race and bias-based profiling on the community and the police will be examined.
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CRIM 3390 - Forensic Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
This upper level elective course will introduce students to the interactions between psychology and the law. The course will include coverage of criminal thinking patterns, current and historical issues in adult and adolescent mental health and the law, and relevant case law and legal standards.
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CRIM 3395 - Constitutional Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the development, interpretation and application of basic principles of constitutional law in the United States. The course will be concerned with the definition, extents and limitations of governmental powers and rights of Americans. Same Course As: POLI 3395
Prerequisite(s): POLI 1100
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CRIM 3399 - Special Issues in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3-12
Forum for special course offerings, focusing upon special issues in criminal justice, by visiting instructors or regular faculty. 3 credit hours, repeatable up to 12 hours
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CRIM 4400 - Research in the Social Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
Students will explore the interaction of theory, research, and practice; the purposes and limits of research; introduction to research design, data collection, analytic techniques, data processing resources and preparation of research reports. Same Course As: POLI 4400 and NSIS 4400
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 Junior or Senior status
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CRIM 4401 - Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1-12
Students involved in this course will conduct surveys and applied research projects as approved and supervised by a Criminal Justice faculty member. 1 credit hour, repeatable up to 12 hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status
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CRIM 4401A - Academy Independent Study
Credit Hours: 3
Students involved in this course will conduct surveys and applied research projects as approved and supervised by a Criminal Justice faculty member. Same Course As: CRIM 4401 Restrictions: Instructor approval; Completion of Policy Academy requirements.
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CRIM 4404 - Civil Liberties in the United States
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the nature and substance of civil liberties in the United States. The philosophy underlying the Bill of Rights will be analyzed and students will discuss the development of each of the great freedoms protected therein, such as free speech, free press, and free religion among others. Particular attention will be given to how the Supreme Court has interpreted and applied guarantees contained within the Bill of Rights in specific instances. Same Course As: POLI 4404
Prerequisite(s): POLI 1100
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CRIM 4405 - Terrorism
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed to promote understanding of the problem of terrorism and political violence. The course will define terrorism; examine its origins, characteristics, nature and trends; analyze in detail various terrorist organizations and address selected problems in the response to terrorism. (Credit in Criminal Justice or Political Science)
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CRIM 4411 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3-12
A supervised professional study conducted in the criminal justice field setting. Junior or Senior status and a 2.5 GPA. 3 credit hours, repeatable up to 12 credit hours
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CRIM 4411A - Academy Internship
Credit Hours: 12
A supervised professional study conducted in the criminal justice field setting. Junior or Senior status and a 2.5 GPA. Same Course As: CRIM 4411 Restrictions: Admission to CRIM 4411A has a restriction of instruction approval. Instructor approval subject to Police Academy requirements of completing a formal application process that includes (a) an interview; (b) advisor recommendation; (c) satisfactory completion of a section process which includes a criminal history background check, and a medical examination (drug screen, and passing a physical fitness test) for admission into the academy program.
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CRIM 4413 - Inside-Out: Prison Exchange Program
Credit Hours: 3
The “Inside-Out” Prison Exchange Program is an opportunity for a small group of students from Fairmont State and a group of residents of the Hazelton United States Correctional Complex (HCC) to exchange ideas and perceptions about the correctional system, families, communities, victimization, and prisoner re-entry. It is a chance for participants to gain a deeper assessment of the correctional system through the combining of theoretical knowledge and practical experience achieved by weekly meetings throughout the semester.
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CRIM 4415 - Community Policing
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a detailed analysis of community policing, which is the dominant philosophy for providing police services in the twenty-first century. Topics include the history of community policing, definitions of “community,” current strategies for the implementation of this philosophy and the impact community policing will have on crime, disorder and fear. Also included in the course will be a thorough description of the new role of a police officer as a Community Policing Officer and the requirements for success.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 1101 Junior or Senior status
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CRIM 4420 - Legal Research
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of legal research, and to aid the student in attaining proficiency in finding, interpreting according to established legal principles, and applying the law to a given set of facts and circumstances. The goals of the course will be achieved through successful completion of a series of research projects and assessments of fundamental knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Status
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CRIM 4425 - Evaluation of the Criminal Justice System
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
This is the capstone seminar in criminal justice, with a focus on policy analysis. Students in this course will examine controversial criminal justice issues. Topics of study will vary according to the interests of the instructor and students, but may include capital punishment, gun control, drug policy, crime myths, racism and discrimination in the justice process, white collar crime and corruption. Students will be required to write a major research paper.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 , CRIM 1100 , CRIM 2206 Junior or Senior status
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CRIM 4435 - Intelligence Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore and examine the U.S. Intelligence Community and the legal framework governing the actions taken by the U.S. government. The course will provide students with an overview of the Intelligence Community and the key legal authorities that support and guide the Intelligence Community. Same Course As: NSIS 4435 and NSIS 4435
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CRIM 4440 - National Security Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore the distribution of national security powers amongst the three coordinate branches of government - Legislative, Executive & Judicial and engage students in understanding the laws and policies that govern important critical issues in the national security arena. Same Course As: NSIS 4440 and POLI 4440
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CRIM 4998 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: 0-6
Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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ECON 3310 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to extend the student’s knowledge of the basic macroeconomic principles. The objective of the course is for students to develop competence in using macroeconomic models to explain the determination of aggregate output, prices, employment, and growth. In addition, students should learn to analyze the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the macroeconomy.
Prerequisite(s): BSBA 2211 and BSBA 2212
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ECON 3340 - Public Economics
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides students with an introductory understanding of public finance/economics. Students will learn about the economic basis for government activities. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to understand: the impact of government expenditures, regulations, taxes, and borrowing on incentives to work, invest, and spend income.
Prerequisite(s): BSBA 2211 , BSBA 2212 , POLI 1100
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ECON 3350 - Managerial Economics
Credit Hours: 3
This course uses a problem-solving approach to demonstrate how economic theory can help managers make good decisions. Successful managers make extensive use of economic tools when making important decisions. They use these tools to produce at minimum cost, to choose and output level to maximize profit, and for many other managerial decisions.
Prerequisite(s): BSBA 2211 , BSBA 2212
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ECON 4406 - Guided Economic Study
Credit Hours: 1-3
Intensive reading, research, and study in current literature and documents in regard to a selected economic problem or group of problems. The field of study will be one in which the student has a special interest. All work will be done individually and the class will be conducted by conferences with each student.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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ECON 4410 - Game Theory
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and tools of game theory. Students will learn the fundamentals of game theory starting with basic terms and then will progress from the analysis of simple games to more complex games. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to analyze a situation, frame it in terms of the tools discussed, and understand the strategies used in the interaction.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 3350 , ECON 3310 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
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ECON 4998 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: 0-6
Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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EDUC 1103 - College Success
Credit Hours: 1
Students in thecourse will gain the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in college. The course will cover learning strategies, executive function skills, and social skills that will help students become independent members of the university community. Additionally, students will develop strong connections with faculty, staff, and other students who will support them throughouttheir college career.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval
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EDUC 1199 - Special Topics in Education
Credit Hours: 1-12
The topic to be studied will be determined by the instructor and approved by the Dean of Teacher Education. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.
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EDUC 2200 - Introduction to Education
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the teacher candidate with an overview of the profession. Its primary purpose is to offer information necessary for an informed career decision and a professional commitment to teaching. It also includes analysis of the historical and sociological bases for programs, instructional strategies and ethical teaching behaviors in American education.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 2200L; SOAR 1100 (Education section)
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EDUC 2200L - Field Experience I
Credit Hours: 0
A field experience designed to introduce prospective teacher candidates to the teaching profession and the work of educators in the school setting. Teacher candidates are placed in Professional Development Schools that formally partner with Fairmont State. The experience must total a minimum of 20 clock hours scheduled over at least five (5) days.
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EDUC 2201 - Instructional Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to introduce teacher candidates (Pre K-adult) to computer technology and its applications to the classroom and curriculum. The major focus of the course will be interactive technology via the computer, although other forms of technology will be explored. Special emphasis will be placed on customizing instruction to meet learning styles of a diverse student population and evaluation of current software applications.
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EDUC 2203 - Human Development, Learning & Teaching
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an analysis of human development from birth through adolescence. Students will examine the influence of heredity and environment on the development of personality and behavior and their implications for educators.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDUC 2226 - Technology in Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
This course prepares the pre-service teacher to fully plan, implement and evaluate statewide technology plans. Content includes technology standards, resources, and planning; online education and curriculum integration and design.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDUC 2240 - High Incidence Disabilities for Educators
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey course designed to provide teacher education majors with an understanding of the areas of exceptionality with an emphasis on the inclusion of students with high incidence disabilities such as mild mental impairments, learning disabilities, ADHD, and behavior disorders in the regular classroom. The historical, philosophical, political and sociological foundations of the education of students with exceptional learning needs will be presented, as well as current best practices and instructional approaches for each of these high incidence categories within the regular classroom. Students will be gain an introductory understanding of the role of the regular educator in the IEP process and co-teaching within the inclusive classroom.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDUC 2241 - Field Experience 2: The Learner and Learning Environment
Credit Hours: 1
This field experience will allow preservice teacher candidates the opportunity to reflect on teaching practice within the context of a specific school, community, and classroom setting with an emphasis on individuals with exceptionalities and inclusive practices.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Teacher Education
Corequisite(s): EDUC 2240
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EDUC 2260 - Instructional Design I
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to integrate the theory and practice of how planning, instruction, assessment, and management are synthesized to address Pre K-Adult student learning. Teacher candidates will be provided opportunities to design instructional materials and activities that address differences in learning styles, socio-economic, cultural, and developmental characteristics. The use of media and information technologies to design and deliver instruction that promotes self-direction, problem solving, and collaboration are emphasized. At the end of this course, teacher candidates will understand and apply the learning theories that underpin their instructional choices and understand the importance of using a variety of assessments for learning and of learning. The content of the course is organized to reflect and reinforce the WV Professional Teaching Standards, which are built on expectations of practice by organizations such as National Board, Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching, CAEP, INTASC, and ISTE standards.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 2203 and EDUC 2240
Corequisite(s): EDUC 2265
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EDUC 2261 - Field Experience 3: Learning Context and Teaching
Credit Hours: 2
This field experience will allow the preservice teacher candidate the opportunity to reflect on teaching practice within the context of a specific school, community, and classroom setting. This is a two-credit course that must be completed as a field experience in a Professional Development/public school setting.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2241
Corequisite(s): EDUC 2260
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EDUC 2265 - Field Experience 2
Credit Hours: 1
This field-based semester long experience must be completed in a Professional Development School / public school setting. This field experience will allow the teacher candidate the opportunity to apply and reflect on his/her content area as well as pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a classroom setting with a certified teacher. This experience will allow for immersion in the learning community so the teacher candidate can demonstrate proficiencies in the role for which s/he is preparing which includes: observing, assisting, tutoring, instructing, collecting and using assessment data to inform teaching decisions in the classroom setting.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2203 & EDUC 2240
Corequisite(s): EDUC 2260
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EDUC 3330 - The Reading Process
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
The purpose of this course is to provide preservice teacher candidates with a foundation for effective literacy instruction in K - 3 classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on the essential components of learning to read and write (phonemic awareness, phonics, oral language development, the reading and writing processes, and fluency). This course also aims to assist preservice teacher candidates develop and demonstrate skills to support the literacy instruction of diverse learners.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, ENGL 1102
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EDUC 3331 - Reading in the Content Areas
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
This is a reading methods course designed to provide content teachers with background information and instructional competencies necessary for teaching the reading and study skills essential to learning other subjects. This course also provides a rationale and practical applications for integrating instruction in the reading process across all content areas.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education ENGL 1102
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EDUC 3332 - Pedagogy of Literacy (Reading and Language Arts Methods)
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses the curriculum, content, methods, and materials of effective literacy and language arts instruction in the elementary classroom. It builds on concepts introduced in The Reading Process (EDUC 3330 ). This course emphasizes the relationship among the language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening), particularly in upper elementary grades, and aims to assist preservice teacher candidates in developing and demonstrating skills to support literacy instruction of diverse learners.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and EDUC 3330
Corequisite(s): May be taken concurrently with EDUC 3331
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EDUC 3333 - Assessment and Reading Improvement
Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the use of various assessments to evaluate students in the five critical areas of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). Utilizing previously learned curriculum, content, methods and materials of effective literacy and language arts instruction in the elementary classroom, candidates will administer assessments, analyze the results, and design a program of study for reading improvement based on the findings.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3332
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3334
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EDUC 3334 - Field Experience 4: Disciplinary Literacy and Assessment
Credit Hours: 2
This is a two-credit course that must be completed as a field experience in a Professional Development/public school setting. This field experience will allow the preservice teacher candidate the opportunity to reflect on disciplinary literacy practices and authentic assessments in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2261
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3333 or EDUC 3331
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EDUC 3340 - Instructional Design II
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to articulate and apply the standards of good assessment, design accurate assessments and be able to communicate results that maximize student learning success. The use of media and information technologies are emphasized to design learning activities/ lesson plans, assessment tools and the management of assessment data. Teacher candidates will understand the importance of using a variety of assessments for learning and of learning. This course integrates theory and practice in designing sequenced learning activities that address differences in learning styles, socioeconomic, cultural, and developmental characteristics from Pre-K to adult student learning. Students will understand the basic tenets of positive intervention and supports in maintaining a safe and orderly classroom. The content of the course is organized to reflect and reinforce the WV Professional Teaching Standards, which are built on expectations of practice by organizations such as National Board, Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching, CAEP, INTASC, and ISTE standards. Must be taken the semester prior to Student Teaching.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2260 , EDUC 2265
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3365 , EDUC 3351
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EDUC 3341 - Residency 1: Teaching Practice and Assessment
Credit Hours: 5
This is a five-credit-hour course that must be completed as a field experience in a Professional Development/public-school setting. The field experience will allow the preservice teacher candidate the opportunity to apply and reflect on his/her content, assessing for learning, professional and pedagogical knowledge, skills and dispositions. In addition, the preservice teacher candidate will be provided with experiences that allow for immersion in the learning community so that s/he is able to demonstrate proficiency in the professional role for which s/he is preparing.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3334
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3340 and EDUC 3351
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EDUC 3350 - Elementary Social Studies Methods
Credit Hours: 3
This is a methods course in which prospective K-6 teachers translate content specific skills to the developmental levels, intellectual, emotional and social needs and learning styles of students. Activities focus on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions through practice in selecting appropriate content, goals, and strategies for K-6 students and designing effective teaching and evaluation procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and EDUC 2260
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EDUC 3351 - Inclusive Classroom Practices for Individual Differences
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates with a foundation for educating students with special needs in inclusive public school settings K-12. It provides information about the spectrum of students: those considered low and high incidence disabilities, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those at risk for school failure. It presents strategies for differentiating instruction, instructional adaptations and approaches to responding to students’ behavior, and building social relationships. Approaches to analyzing, assessing and evaluating student needs and learning are addressed. Admission to Teacher Education. Must be taken the semester prior to Student Teaching.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 , EDUC 2260 , EDUC 2265
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3340 , EDUC 3365
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