This course will provide an overview of policies and legislation that directly impact the functioning of parents and their children in the U.S. Some of the topics to be covered include changes in the welfare system, aid to dependent children, immigration policies, and availability of health care.
This course examines marriage and family systems across the lifespan from the perspective of human development. It introduces students to historical perspectives on families, as well as the diversity of emergent family styles, including single parenthood, cohabitation, divorce, and remarriage in the context of the latest psychological research.
This seminar will be conducted during the student's semester of field experience. Students will explore intervention approaches and techniques in working with families and children, along with strategies for identifying one's values and ethics in working with those in need. Students will conduct critical assessments of the functioning of the agencies in which they are placed, as well as increasing their awareness of professional roles and responsibilities in the helping profession.
A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1001 emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.
A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1002, emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.
This course, designed especially for the non-science major, explores fundamental aspects of chemistry in a variety of familiar and often newsworthy contexts. Applications to environmental problems, plastics and polymers, alternative energy sources, and the chemistry of nutrition are some of the facets of this important science. A variety of topics will allow students to investigate chemical phenomena. No prior knowledge of chemistry is expected. (SLSC)
An introduction to the basic principles of general, organic and biochemistry. The principles are related to living systems including the properties and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Lecture and laboratory course. (SLSC)
Laboratory for CHEM1007 Principles of Chemistry I
This course provides an introduction to the general principles of chemistry and biochemistry in a health-oriented manner. Students will be exposed to the basic laws governing molecules and their interactions, which will be applied to processes in the body. Students will also be introduced to macromolecule structure and function with an emphasis on health and disease states. The culmination of the course will be application of each of these principles to metabolism in the body.
This course provides an introductory survey of biochemistry, along with biomedical applications. Important biomolecules such as hemoglobin will be discussed, with an emphasis on correlating structure with function. A discussion of intermediary metabolism follows, including an introduction to inborn errors of metabolism. The course concludes with a discussion of molecular including potential biomedical application.
Laboratory for CHEM1017 Principles of Chemistry II
This course Provides students with the opportunity to meet and feel comfortable with other STEM students thus providing a necessary safety net for undergraduate success. This course will introduce the Peer-Led Team learning approach utilized in the sciences. Students will be exposed to essential tools necessary for a successful undergraduate and postgraduate career including but not limited to: computational math, coding, instrument interface, data analysis, reports, and presentations. Cross-listed with MATH1090
This course provides an opportunity for a student to gain a high degree of proficiency with a particular laboratory procedure or instrument. The student will learn to optimize experimental parameters, refine existing laboratory procedures, and/or develop new applications. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be used as chemistry electives.
A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
Laboratory for CHEM2015
A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
Lab for CHEM2016 Organic Chemistry
A study of the application of theoretical principles to quantitative analysis. The concept of chemical equilibrium is thoroughly discussed. Current analytical techniques are presented both in lecture and laboratory. Topics include the theory and practice of gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, spectrophotometric analysis and gas chromatography. Lecture and laboratory course.
Laboratory for CHEM3011 Analytical Chemistry I
The fundamental principles and instrumentation used in optical spectroscopy, chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, mass spectrometry, and electroanalytical chemistry are explored. Practical aspects such as data acquisition and analysis, operating characteristics, sensitivity and selectivity of instrumentation used by physical and biological scientists are examined. Lecture and laboratory course.
Laboratory for CHEM3012 Analytical Chemistry II
A lecture course designed as an introduction to the field of polymer science from its origins to its place in current chemical research. Content will include the synthesis and physical chemistry of the important polymer types, key concepts of macromolecular science, and the role of the journal and patent literature in polymer related research and engineering.
Biomaterials is a term used to indicate materials of which implants, extracorporeal devices, and many disposables are composed. Over the past two decades, significant advances have been made in the development and use of medical, dental and other health care related devices. This course discusses the fundamental chemical and morphological principles, physical/mechanical testing, properties of modern materials, their syntheses, clinical effects of material/tissue interactions, and government certification requirements of biomaterials.
Environmental chemistry is a study of the principles of chemistry as applied to evaluating, understanding, modeling, predicting, and assisting in the correction of adverse anthropologic environmental interactions. Aspects to be considered include sources, reactions, transport, effects and fates of selected chemical species in various environmental media (water, oil, air, etc.) and the effects of both natural and anthropologic interactions.
This course addresses structure and bonding in inorganic compounds, with an emphasis on the transition metals. It includes an introduction to group theory and related symmetry studies. The spectroscopy of inorganic compounds is also explored. A discussion of semiconductors is included.
A collection of courses covering a broad range of subjects of special interest. Topics may include: computer applications, environmental topics, ecological applications, optics, photochemistry and photophysics, laboratory instrumentation, and other topics as needed.
This non-laboratory course provides the background needed to test for increases and decreases in various body enzymes, proteins, electrolytes, cell types, etc. which occur in the body during the disease process. The course deals with the causes of false positives and negatives in various clinical tests. It also provides for basis of interpretation of test results and for indicators of additional testing. Cross-listed with BIOL3029
This course is intended for chemistry majors and is designed to prepare students for further research in inorganic chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, renewable energy, or more generally, employment in physical or materials science fields. The course content will include advanced concepts in structure, bonding, chemical/physical properties, and characterization of inorganic compounds, the understanding of which is central to the study of all areas of chemistry.
An introduction to the biochemical metabolism of the living cell. Cellular structure, macromolecules, metabolic pathways, energy transformations, regulatory mechanisms and molecular genetics are discussed. Cross-listed with BIOL3036
An introduction to the biochemical metabolism of the living cell. Cellular structure, macromolecules, metabolic pathways, energy transformations, regulatory mechanisms and molecular genetics are discussed.
An introduction to current biochemical techniques including thin layer and column and gas chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and DNA technology.
An introduction to current biochemical techniques including thin layer and column and gas chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and DNA technology. Cross-listed with BIOL3038
A continuation of laboratory techniques from CHEM/BIOL3037, this course will introduce students to new technologies being implemented in biochemistry laboratories with a special focus on spectroscopy and deciphering two-dimensional structure as well as cellular responses to external stimuli. The course emphasizes sound experiment design, lab proficiency, and data collection and analysis.
This course will introduce the principal theories of fluorescence as well as encompass theory and application of topics utilized in research laboratories through lecture and hands-on experimentation.
A study of the physical properties of matter, the structure of matter and the theories of chemical interactions. Topics include ideal and real gases, liquids, solids, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
Laboratory for CHEM4032 Physical Chemistry I
A study of the physical properties of matter, the structure of matter and the theories of chemical interactions. Topics include ideal and real gases, liquids, solids, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
Laboratory for CHEM4033 Physical Chemistry
An in-depth look at the techniques and theories utilized in studying and interpreting the physical chemistry of biomolecules. Topics covered will include biochemical thermodynamics, mass spectrometry, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, circular dichroism, absorption and emission spectroscopy, NMR, and chemical equilibria involving macromolecules.
A field experience in which the student works under the direction of a professional in an area related to chemistry. The student must select a faculty member from the Division of Sciences to serve as the academic supervisor. Students are required to complete 45 hours of field/academic work for each credit. The academic supervisor will determine the proportion of fieldwork and academic work requirements. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be used as chemistry electives.
The course consists of meetings for discussion of special topics selected from various areas of scientific investigation of recent or historical origin. Reports are given on results of literature studies. One hour per week.
A research project designed to explore an unanswered question and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field. The student will plan and carry out the project with the assistance of a faculty supervisor. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be used as chemistry elective credit.
This course is designed to allow students to study advanced topics in chemistry. A member of the chemistry department must serve as the mentor for the study and will, together with the student, outline a course of study. Regularly scheduled chemistry courses may not be taken as Independent Study. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be used as chemistry elective credit.
The course consists of meetings for discussion of special topics selected from various areas of scientific investigation of recent or historical origin. Reports are given on results of literature studies. One hour per week.
This course focuses on the use of analytical instrumentation to examine materials related to criminal and other investigations. Methods of analyzing trace metals, accelerants, explosives, drugs, alcohol, and other toxic materials will be presented. Sample preparation and analysis according to currently accepted methods will be included. The course will include both a lecture and a laboratory component.
Laboratory for CHEM4060 Forensic Chemistry
In this course the student examines human, verbal, non-verbal and visual communication. Through an interactive classroom the student will combine the theory and definitions of the text with their experience to clarify and understand the concepts that make up human communication. In the classroom, writing, making presentations, working in groups, solving problems and applying creativity to the concepts of communication will be some of the ways the students learn and reinforce the subject matter. Written papers, research and computer-mediated-communication further reinforce the concepts of the course and serve as a means of evaluation of the student's understanding and absorption of the material.
n this course the student examines human, verbal, non-verbal and visual communication. Through an interactive classroom the student will combine the theory and definitions of the text with their experience to clarify and understand the concepts that make up human communication. In the classroom, writing, making presentations, working in groups, solving problems and applying creativity to the concepts of communication will be some of the ways the students learn and reinforce the subject matter. Written papers, research and computer-mediated-communication further reinforce the concepts of the course and serve as a means of evaluation of the student's understanding and absorption of the material. Cross-listed with SLSO1008H
The subject matter of this course is the history and development of mass communication. The course will include examining the origin, economics, technology, mode of communication, communication effectiveness, social role and future of a variety of communication media including: newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, film and computer-mediated-communication.
This course provides an overview of the interaction of structure, culture, technology, and communication in organizations. Classes will focus on case studies of the structures and culture of new technology organizations and the dynamic encountered when new technology meets old economy culture. Within this course the student will also practice specific communication skills such as preparation for job interviews, performance appraisals, professional presentations, and negotiation.
This course begins with a focus study on communication factors which affect any cross-cultural interpersonal interaction. The students then survey specific differences between U.S. cultural customs and other of countries. Finally, the role of the media in intercultural relations is discussed.
The goal of this course is to introduce graphic design majors to career-relevant theories and practices of interpersonal and related mediated communication. Emphasis will be on designer-client and creative-team communication. Course content will include basic communication theory, the roles of non-verbal communication and language in professional communication, building professional relationships, teamwork and brainstorming, conflict management strategies, and cultural influences in design concepts and process. Students will integrate these concepts through class projects, which include writing, speaking, problem-solving and presentations.
This course is an introduction to the application of theory and research to mass communication including Internet communication. In addition, the course provides a starting point for students in understanding and creating a critical perspective on mass communication through the lens of specific theoretical perspectives.
Sports is a global, highly influential industry that ranges from sporting goods to professional and amateur sports organizations and effects populations across national boundaries and cultures. This class focuses on the ways that sport is a communication phenomena which influences how we see and interact within our own cultures and other cultures. In using communication theories, the class will focus on how people enact, produce, consume and organize sport as a primarily communicative activity. This will mean focusing on the ways the mass media discusses and influences the importance of sports within cultures; the ways various myths, metaphors, and narratives influence participants, fans, and media views on the role of sport; the ways small group and organizational communication theories can highlight and analyze relational issues in sport; and how our own language choices influence and reinforce the interaction between sport and culture.
This course deals with the evolution of technology and the use of communications technology for business, entertainment and information. Through readings, discussion, group work and hands-on experience the class examines the social, cultural and economic aspects of communication technology.
This course is a broad examination of mass media as message design with an emphasis on understanding the visual, aural and contextual aspects of a variety of communications media such as: film, video, print media, outdoor advertising and web pages. Elements of control in message design, as well as conceptual frameworks in popular culture, will he addressed from still and moving images, to sound, color, texture and text. Message Design will prepare students entering fields of media production to under-stand the inherent meaning of every element of mass media construction.
The goal of this class is to help students understand the significance and meaning of social media to society and culture on both a large scale and on an individual basis. The class will include reading and conducting research on the effectiveness and effects of social media on individuals and on the larger scale of politics, business, education, society and culture. Research methods like surveys and focus groups as well as participant/observation will be used to help students gather data to answer specific questions about the short term and long term effects of social media.The origins, structures and business models of the major social media platforms will be examined along with some of the fringe apps which provide similar services but to smaller, niche audiences. The future of social media, including possible regulations, the changing marketplace, extensive use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality will also be considered.
SP18: Intro to Game Studies - This course offers students an opportunity to explore games from an academic perspective. Students will learn about play and games, from their early roots in history to the multimillion dollar video game and board game industries of today. Through a comprehensive selection of readings from leading game scholars, students will learn how games deliver meaning through narrative and mechanics, explore issues of violence and gender, and understand the streaming and eSports communities growing in the United States and beyond.
The class will bridge concepts form multiple majors in relation to the upcoming election by focusing on how politicians, special interest groups/organizations, and citizens use communication to influence public policies and the election through debate, advertising, speeches, social networking and other forms of communication. In analyzing the many forms of political communication, students will learn how to become more critical consumers and users of political communication. The course is an elective open to juniors and seniors.
This course will examine the of laws and rules affecting various types of mass communication industries in the United States, i.e., broadcasting, cable communication, the Internet, advertising and journalism. The roles of the public, political leaders, research groups, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the First Amendment and the Supreme Court will be examined.
This course overviews the television, radio and cable television industries and the economic, regulatory, technological and legal forces on them. The course also deals with aspects of production in television, radio and cable programming such as newscasts, interviews, advertising, entertainment and public service programming.
This course will provide the student with a deep understanding of how a wide variety of games are produced by collaborative teams for purposes as varied as entertainment, training, marketing, sales, business and education. Students will be exposed to game logic, games for learning and training, and gamification concepts for a range of activities. Individual and group projects, research, surveys and simulations will all be major parts of the class learning activities. The social, cultural and economic implications and roles of games today and in the future will be examined.
This course is an overview of television news and the role it plays in society. The course will look at the skills necessary for making a new production successful. It will also examine how a production is structured - maintaining that delicate balancing act of substance versus style..
As a part of each Communication, Media, and Technology student's program, they are required to design and complete a focus project in the specific area of their choice. Similar to a Senior Thesis, the focus project should be a capstone for study in Communication, Media, and Technology and bring multiple elements together into a substantial research and/or production project. Individual project design requires faculty approval. Successful evaluation includes the participation of a local professional in the student's chosen area.
A practical work experience in a field setting which deals with communication. The student is given the opportunity to integrate his/her theoretical and practical knowledge under the supervision of professionals in the field of communication. This internship must be taken in the student's track specialization.
A practical work experience in a field setting which deals with communication. The student is given the opportunity to integrate his/her theoretical and practical knowledge under the supervision of professionals in the field of communication. This internship must be taken in the student's track specialization.
This course is required in order to provide the beginning clinical mental health in counseling student with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with counselors and therapists that are employed in various counseling agencies and counseling practices. It is intended to provide the student with a more ealistic orientation to the counseling profession and their academic preparation to enter the profession.
Counseling Across Diverse Cultures
Social Systems in Counseling
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Practices in Counseling
Counseling Across the Lifespan
Group Counseling Theory, Techniques, and Lab
Marriage, Couples, Families Counseling and Therapy
This course provides opportunities and resources for students to seek career information related to academic and occupational planning which form the foundation for sound career decision-making. Students are guided through experiential learning activities to identify personal, academic, and career goals.
Career Development II (CRDV1002) is an intensive seminar course designed to guide students through the process of implementing a career plan to launch a successful internship/employment/graduate school search. Through assignments, research, interviews and in-class activities, students will develop career management competencies through the following: Use of LinkedIn and other resources to research industry/field/employers/graduate school programs; Network with professionals in selected industry; Professional guest speakers and site tours; Identify and craft a career action plan, education requirements & search strategies; Review industry growth and salary statistics; Create and finalize necessary documents for internship/job applications (cover letter, resume, portfolio items, and reference sheet); Practice professional etiquette and dress (network & interviewing); Build a strong on-line presence through development of a unique professional brand.
This introductory course will introduce criminal justice as a system that is an institutional agent of American society. The components of police, courts, and corrections are discussed with the goal of defining their function and purpose and interdependence on one another. The patterns of crime and the processes of the American Criminal Justice System, law enforcement, judicial process, and corrections will be examined. Students will learn the terminology of the field, examine the methods of inquiry used in the field, and learn the objectives, policies and procedures of probation, parole, and prisons as well as some of the issues and problems.
This core curriculum social/cultural systems course introduces and familiarizes the student with the diversity and complexity of a variety of justice systems found throughout the world. Based on history, culture, and other influences, the justice systems of various countries reflect distinctive national priorities, political influences, and forms of government. The debate concerning due process versus crime control is viewed from the international perspective. These issues will be examined through the use of inductive and deductive reasoning.
This course is an introduction to the U.S. Constitution's role in American society and the philosophical, historical, and political influences on its framers. The course focuses on the structure and content of the Constitution. The course also examines the landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped American society from 1790 to the present time. Students, through a multimedia approach, will examine those cases and the historical, social, and political factors that were a backdrop to the rulings issued by the Court. Cross-listed with POLI1003
This course, through the integration of legal, historical and political concepts, introduces students to the rule of law ? one of the current governing principles of Western civilization and the historical foundation of that civilization?s rights and liberties ? and its role in the American community. By using the rule of law as a guiding principle, this course insures that students develop a perspective on the community and its relationship to the individual that includes an historical knowledge of both the American and international legal systems, the political and social reasons for making a commitment to be governed by the rule of law, and an understanding of law as an essential pillar of American and Global Communities. Students will be introduced to the, sometimes, conflicting rights and duties of individuals and communities through an examination of selected appellate court cases, which will demonstrate the difficulty in resolving societal issues involving conflict between individuals and communities.
Examines contemporary American correctional policies, and their relationship to the American criminal justice system. The nature of correctional institutions, correctional processes and policies will be presented. Current theories, trends and practices in the treatment of offenders, alternatives to traditional modes of incarceration, and problems and innovations in correctional administration will be discussed. Theories of correctional institutions as centers of rehabilitation or punishment will be examined along with public influences on correctional practices and policy development.
This course examines the process used by analysts to develop strategic intelligence. Students will participate throughout the course as a member of a group tasked to complete an estimative project. Students will learn to apply strategic theory to critical national security problems. Cross-listed with NSCS2011
This course is primarily concerned with the ways and means of understanding drawing conclusions from criminal justice data. Students will learn to develop, use and evaluate studies of criminal justice data, and use their work to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal justice activities. Covered will be policy implications of various law enforcement techniques vis-a-vis their effectiveness in both short and long term. Students will work with and critique published criminological research and explore the use of data of a more local nature.
This course reviews current issues and problems in law enforcement and interrelations with the society-at-large and cultural/ethnic sub-groups. It examines informal exercise of police authority or force, governmental/agency policies, legal requirements, role demands, and conflicts experienced by police officers, and the norms of the police sub-culture. Cross-listed with SOCL2016
This course examines the existent standards, codes, and laws pertaining to the legal and ethical conduct required of professionals working in the criminal justice and national security fields. Theoretical concepts will be explored, but the course will focus on the application of legal and ethical constructs to the everyday behavior of justice system professionals.
This course will offer an analysis of Juvenile Delinquency and the juvenile justice system. It will examine the theories of the causes of juvenile crime and the processes of the juvenile justice system. Cross-listed with SOCL2030
The evolution of prisons from punishment to rehabilitation is examined with a look at the fundamental beginnings of the penitentiary to modern day institutions with civil and legal rights. This course also examines the purpose and evolution of corrections as an agent of punishment including the death penalty and its history in relation to society. The foremost groups involved in corrections from the Quakers and early Christians to modern groups will be reviewed. The development of probation and parole as alternatives to incarceration will also be examined. The understanding of violent offenders and the utilization of prison counseling will be explored.
This course will explore the difficulty in interpreting the meaning of constitutional language. The interpretive role of the U.S. Supreme Court will be studied through an examination of landmark constitutional decisions. The major schools of thought that guide interpretation will also be studied. Cross-listed with POLI3005.(Previously CRIM2005)
The basic principles of substantive criminal law will be illustrated. Concepts and patterns of criminal law and procedure will be discussed. The elements of specific crimes will be analyzed through case study. Public policy and the legal principles for determining criminal and civil liability will be considered.
An introduction to research techniques. Students will learn to form research questions, to select and carry out appropriate research strategies, and to present findings in a logical, clear and concise way.
This course exposes students of Criminal Justice and Criminology to the variety of issues involved in the study of environmental crime. Environmental harms associated with the pollution of air, land, and water kill and injure more people than street crimes on an annual or daily basis. Students who complete this course will understand the complexity of environmental crime and how to use the law and investigative skills to address it.
This course is designed to instruct the student of the methodologies and techniques used for the photographing of evidence for use in a criminal investigation and the procedures for its introduction and use in a court of law. In addition to learning both basic and more advanced functions of different types of film and digital cameras, the student will be required to identify evidence, photograph and log evidence and defend their procedures in a court room setting.
Crime analysis is the systematic examination of multi-faceted crime data. The identification, collection, storage, modification and dissemination of crime data enables law enforcement agencies to identify crime trends, patterns, and modus operandi; advise law enforcement administrators about emerging tactical trends; determine long term strategic trends; and improve operational and administrative effectiveness. Criminal analyst should master the ability to write, brief and disseminate findings to law enforcement stakeholders clearly and concisely. This course will provide an overview of these processes. The course will involve basic familiarization of a GIS (Geographic Information System) that is designed for graphical presentation and analytical discernment.
An examination of the etiology and major theories of criminality, with special reference to the rational choice, routine activity, biological and psychosocial theories of deviance. This course will examine criminal deviance by analyzing both criminal and victim populations, with particular emphasis on crime typology and the analysis of criminal behavior. The responses of the Criminal Justice System and private security experts to criminal behavior from situational crime prevention techniques to correctional treatment methods are explored and discussed. Cross-listed with SOCL3030
This course is a study of intermediate punishments conducted in a community environment as alternatives to incarceration. It will examine alternatives to incarceration by means of community-based adult and juvenile programs. Mission, structure and operation of probation and parole agencies as well as the role of the courts and prosecutors are examined. The probation, parole and pardon options are also reviewed. Other options will be examined, including work release programs, halfway houses, prerelease, and restitution-based programs.
The course addresses organized crime in the United States and internationally. It presents organized crime as criminal business ventures that meet the demand of its consumer base and/or engages in activities that provide profits both legal and illicit into the organization. International crime is introduced, demonstrating how organized crime networks transcend national borders, and how individual criminals have learned to use the ease of travel and identity falsification to operate in or conceal themselves from national law enforcement. Law enforcement strategies and their effectiveness are covered.
This course addresses the historical and current-day development and spread of terrorism. The class investigates the goals of terrorism and the social, political and ideological reasons for the use of terrorism. Counter-terrorist activities and preventive measures are explored. The course will address law enforcement responses to incidents of terrorism.
This course introduces the student to basic and advanced procedures employed by crime scene investigators, with the emphasis on the detection, collection, processing and presentation of physical and testimonial evidence. The course also identifies items commonly found at crime scenes and examines their significance as trace and physical evidence used to link a suspect with a crime. Many aspects of the legal and scientific processing, preserving and documenting a crime scene for court presentation will be examined. Theories of information, observation and interrogation as they relate to crime scene investigation will be examined, as well as the ethics of current investigative procedures utilized by modern law enforcement agencies.
A comprehensive examination of the application of science to the physical evidence of a crime. Crime scene processing procedures will be linked to the laboratory analysis of physical evidence. The course will also include training in scientific report writing and courtroom testimony, to include a moot court exercise.
This course is designed to examine crime and offender typologies and the investigative and legal methods that can be applied to prevent, resolve, or solve crimes committed by career offenders. An overview of the major theories or crime causation is furnished. An emphasis is placed on choice theory, routine activities theory, routine activities theory and their applied model-situational crime prevention. The topics of crisis negotiation, interpersonal conflict resolution, crime prevention, and informant development are explored and practical exercises are employed to enhance student understanding.
A comprehensive examination of computer crime, information systems security and cyber law. The investigative process as applied to the cyber criminal will be emphasized. Statutes specific to cyber crime will be studied. Crime prevention strategies and techniques will be presented and applied using the case study method.
This course covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation. It concentrates on the essentials of securing a crime scene, modus operandi of perpetrators, sources of information, principles of careful observation and recording interview/interrogation and case preparation.
This course features an overview of public and private security, including history of private security and asset protection, the role of security in American society, and current industry practices. The course covers the security role in industry, business and government and includes loss prevention, control and risk management. The legal foundations of private security are covered, as is interaction with government law enforcement. Specialization and career opportunities are discussed.
This course examines the principles of management and leadership as they relate to criminal justice organizations. Leadership, planning, and legal concepts are emphasized, and the case study method is employed as an applied learning tool.
This course instructs students in the proper methodology of law enforcement communications. Students will be required to conduct interviews, effectively compile investigative notes, and reduce this information to a series of written and oral reports.
This course, through an integration of psychology, criminology, political science and law, examines the role of the outlaw in both our community and global society. Elements of the course include psychological explanations of individual personality development, choice, both rational and thrill-motivated theories of criminality, examination of the role that powerful outlaws have played in our communities, and the rise of deviant individuals who have gained enormous power by capitalizing on the forces of globalization. The course also intertwines the legal means that society has employed to restrict the power of the outlaw in our society and the capacity of individuals to overcome attempts at domination. Cross-listed with PSYC3063
Crime analysis is the systematic examination of multi-faceted crime data. The identification, collection, storage, modification and dissemination of crime data enables law enforcement agencies to identify crime trends, patterns, and modus operandi; advise law enforcement administrators about emerging tactical trends; determine long term strategic trends; and improve operational and administrative effectiveness. Criminal analysts should master the ability to write, brief and disseminate findings to law enforcement stakeholders clearly and concisely. This course will provide an overview of these processes. This course will also provide an understanding of network analysis and visual representations of such analyses. Students will also obtain a basic familiarization with crime mapping and GIS (Geographic Information System) concepts and software designed for graphical presentation and analytical discernment.
This course examines the issues and processes associated with the most critical domains of security management. In particular, the course will focus on risk analysis, security surveys, response planning, and the principles of the all-hazards approach to risk management. Cross-listed with NSCS4012
This course provides a comprehensive examination of the application of computer security techniques to the physical evidence of a crime. Crime scene processing procedures will be utilized in the analysis of physical digital evidence. The course will also include training in report writing and courtroom testimony, to include a moot court exercise.
A field course in which the student is actively involved in working with a criminal justice agency or a private security force. The student will meet periodically with a faculty mentor to examine the relationships between theoretical concepts and the field experience. A strong leadership and service-learning component will be integrated into the course.
The Senior Capstone course is the final correlating experience of the educational process for all criminal justice majors. Students will apply criminal justice theories and concepts in analyzing the published research concerning a critical issue in criminal justice and writing a comprehensive literature review of the selected issue. The student will also demonstrate, through test performance, the knowledge they have gained from the required courses of the criminal justice curriculum. Students will also participate in a variety of educational activities designed to assist them in obtaining employment in the criminal justice career field.
This course is limited to those few students who have demonstrated an unusual level of ability and an intense commitment to a particular area of study.
This course is an introduction to the field of Computer Science (CS). A scientific foundation of many aspects of CS will be developed upon which more advanced CS courses will build. Technical topics may include: computer design, information processing, algorithm concepts, operating systems, cyber security and networking and the internet. The evaluation of issues such as Artifical Intelligence & Ethics, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and Impact of Technology on Social Development Skills may also be included.
This course introduces the art of algorithm design and problem solving in the context of computer programming. The basic structure and logic of the Java language is presented. Topics covered include data types and operators, control flow, repetition and loop statements, arrays and pointers. Good programming practices will be taught and encouraged.
Lab work for CSCI1010 Programming I.
This course introduces computer programming in general, and the Visual Basic programming language in particular. Topics covered include data types and operators, control flow, repetition and loop statements, arrays, and structures. The intent is to familiarize the student with the MS Windows Programming environment using Visual Studio and graphical user interfaces using frames, windows, dialog boxes, and common controls. Good programming practices will be taught and encouraged.
This course is a follow-on to Programming I. Topics covered include; data structures, file input and output, and other advanced object-oriented programming concepts found in Java.
Lab work for CSCI2010 Programming II
Discrete structures, also known as discrete mathematics, lie at the foundation of computer science. The discrete structures studied in this survey course comprise basic logic and proof techniques; sets, relations, and functions; the basics of counting; discrete probability; and graphs and trees.
This course teaches techniques of programming utilizing data structures such as lists, stacks, and queues and algorithmic approaches such as recursion, searching and sorting. These techniques are learned through programming exercises as well as classroom study.N×
This course will introduce the students to the important systems language,C,and to several topics related to the hardware and software environment. These are issues related to system interfaces and software synchronization provided by operating systems, the linkage of operating system services to application software, and the fundamental mechanisms for computer communications.
This course will provide the hands-on laboratory component to the Systems Programming course which will introduce the students to the important systems language,C,and to several topics related to the hardware and software environment. These are issues related to system interfaces and software synchronization provided by the operating system, the linkage of operating system services to application software, and the fundamental mechanisms for computer communications.
This is an introductory course of electronics. Students will learn the fundamental principles of electronics circuit chips. Topics to be studied include basic circuit theory, diode applications, Bipolar and Field Effect transistors, operational amplifiers, and basic TTL gates. This course will provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to start an understanding of computers and data communaction devices.
This course will introduce students to the function and design of digital computers. Topics covered include: Value representation, ALU structure and operation, simple digital electronics, basic assembly language programming, I/O and bus architectures, and complex processor architectures including virtual memory.
This course will provide the hands-on laboratory component to the Computer Organization & Design course which will introduce the students to digital design and assembly language programming.
This course is designed to present the essential concepts, principles, techniques, and mechanisms for the design, analysis, use, and implementation of computerized database systems. Key information management concepts and techniques are examined: database modeling and representation; information interfaces - access, query, and manipulation, implementation structures, and issues of distribution. The database and information management system technology examined in this course represents the state-of-the-art, including traditional approaches as well as recent research developments. The course should allow the student to understand, use, and build practical database systems. The course is intended to provide a basic understanding of the issues and problems involved in database systems, a knowledge of current practical techniques for satisfying the needs of such a system, and an indication of the current research approaches that are likely to provide a basis for tomorrow's solutions.
This course is designed to prepare interested students for the emerging global standard for entry level software developers, the Software Developer Certification (SDC). The SDC is being created at Carnegie Mellon University, is funded by Kenya through money made available by the World Bank. A number of major international software companies are using the SDC to help in selecting the right people to bring into the employment onboarding process.
This course will present the fundamental technology of wireless and cable telecommunications. Students will become familiar with modulation/demodulation and noise reduction for high-fidelity electronic and data communications. They will also learn advanced data communication technologies such as digital broadband technology. Transition from electronics (applications of electrons) to photonics (applications of light and photons) is also presented. Hands-on laboratory projects will be conducted in connection with the basic hardware of telecommunication not covered in CSCI2030 and CSCI3030.
This course is an in-depth study of modern operating systems. Students will learn about the services provided by an operating system, how to use these services and how the services are implemented. Topics covered include: Initialization (boot), Processes, Controlling shared resources, Memory, Bulk storage systems, and Network Communications (TCP/IP) as they relate to the computer operating system.
This course covers fundamental issues and first principles of security and information assurance. The course will look at the security policies, models and mechanisms related to confidentiality, integrity, authentication, identification, and availability issues related to information and information systems. Other topics covered include basics of cryptography (e.g., digital signatures) and network security (e.g., intrusion detection and prevention), risk management, security assurance and secure design principles, as well as e-commerce security. Issues such as organizational security policy, legal and ethical issues in security, standards and methodologies for security evaluation and certification will also be covered.
Compiler Design is an area of computer science where students learn formal language definitions and grammars. They will ultimately learn how to translate one language into another. This subject has many applications besides just the creation of language compilers!
This course is an introduction to field of software engineering. It will combine a range of topics integral to the design, implementation, and testing of a medium-scale software system with the practical experience of implementing such a project as a member of a programmer team.
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the design and implementation of applications for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets using either Android or iOS systems. It will cover the fundamental programming principles, software architecture and user experience considerations underlying mobile software applications and their development environments.
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the design and implementation of applications for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets using the operating system. It will cover the fundamental programming principles, software architecture and user experience considerations underlying mobile software applications and their development environments.
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the design and implementation of applications for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets using the operating system. It will cover the fundamental programming principles, software architecture and user experience considerations underlying mobile software applications and their development environments.
This course provides a general introduction to programming language features and design, with a focus on techniques that will help students to quickly and efficiently learn new programming languages in the future. Current trends and issues in programming languages will be discussed.
This course builds upon the foundational principles students have learned in the introductory Computer Security course. It examines the underlying mechanics of the rapidly expanding and essential role that computer security plays in the digital age. Given the rapidly changing nature of this highly technical field, course topics will focus on current issues and applications. In addition, this course includes practical writing assignments and hands-on advanced technical skill building labs.
This course introduces the fundamentals of computer networking for distributed applications. Topics covered include network architecture, protocols, standards, security and socket programming. The course provides students with the ability to create programs making appropriate use of networked architectures with a specific focus on the Internet.
A survey of numerical techniques for numerically solving a variety of mathematical problems with an emphasis on application as opposed to theory. Topics to be covered include: sources of error in numerical computations, solving non-linear equations, solving sets of simultaneous equations, interpolating polynomials, numerical integration and numerical differentiation.
Second semester of a survey course in numerical techniques for the numerical solution of a variety of mathematical problems with an emphasis on application as opposed to theory. Topics to be covered include: initial-value problems, partial differential equations, curve fitting and approximation of functions.
This course is a continuation of Database-Systems Theory. It concentrates on object-oriented database design, object relational design, data warehousing, data marts, and data mining. Emphasis will be placed on modeling languages such as UML, ODMG, as well as ODL and SQL3 standards. Also, Online Analytical Processing and its relationship to data warehousing, data mining, and decision support systems will be discussed.
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques underlying the construction of intelligent computer systems. Topics covered in the course include: problem solving and search; logic and knowledge representation; planning; uncertain knowledge and reasoning; and machine learning. Formal approaches will support implementation, both through available tools and student-written functions.
Software engineering is the discipline concerned with the application of theory, knowledge, and practice for effectively and efficiently building software systems that satisfy the requirements of users and customers. This is the first semester of a year long experience designed to present software engineering theory in context with a medium-size software project for an actual customer.
This is the second semester of a year long experience. Software engineering is the discipline concerned with the application of theory, knowledge, and practice for effectively and efficiently building software systems that satisfy the requirements of users and customers. This is the first semester of a year long experience designed to present software engineering theory in context with a medium-size software project for an actual customer.