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CHM 4700 Physical Biochemistry Credit Hours: 1
Emphasizes the physical aspects of biochemistry. Includes enzyme mechanism, kinetics, inhibition, thermodynamics and binding constraints. Explores molecular modeling of proteins and protein folding, highlighting chemical interactions. Also includes an examination of protein-DNA binding interactions.
Prerequisite: CHM 3001 Corequisite: BIO 4010
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CHM 4800 Undergraduate Research 1 Credit Hours: 3
Senior research conducted under the direct supervision of a chemistry department faculty member.
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Requirement(s): Department head approval
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CHM 4801 Undergraduate Research 2 Credit Hours: 3
Senior research conducted under the direct supervision of a chemistry department faculty member.
Requirement(s): Department head approval
Prerequisite: CHM 4800
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CHM 4900 Chemistry Seminar Credit Hours: 0
Presents topics of current chemical research interest by students, faculty and distinguished visiting scientists.
May be repeated
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CHM 4901 Senior Research Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Students present results of their senior research projects.
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Corequisite: CHM 4911
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CHM 4910 Senior Thesis in Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 3
Research conducted under the direction of a chemistry department faculty member. Includes the preparation and department approval of a written senior thesis during the second semester of study.
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Must be enrolled in research chemistry (7034). Minimum student level - senior
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CHM 4911 Senior Thesis in Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 3
Research conducted under the direction of a chemistry department faculty member. Includes the preparation and department approval of a written senior thesis.
Must be enrolled in research chemistry (7034). Minimum student level - senior
Prerequisite: CHM 4910
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CHM 5002 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Includes structure and stability in coordination chemistry, spectroscopy of transition metal compounds; descriptive transition metal chemistry and reactions of metal compounds; and lanthanides and actinides. Introduces bioinorganic chemistry.
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CHM 5018 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced topics in inorganic chemistry. May include organometallic compounds, compounds of the less familiar elements, ligand field theory and advanced concepts in coordination chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHM 5002
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CHM 5095 Chemical Research Projects Credit Hours: 3
Research projects under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty in a selected area of chemistry.
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CHM 5111 Advanced Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in physical chemistry. Includes statistical mechanics and molecular modeling.
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CHM 5112 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in physical chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHM 5111
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CHM 5201 Green Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Extends and reinforces the basic knowledge introduced in undergraduate chemistry courses. Emphasizes chemistry for a sustainable environment, current clean chemical technology and waste minimization. Introduces new areas such as process design and solvent alternatives. Teaches recognition of the impact of green chemistry on daily life.
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CHM 5304 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Includes electrode processes, thermodynamic and kinetic considerations, electrochemical methods and recent research articles.
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CHM 5305 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Includes advanced topics in analytical chemistry. Emphasizes separation techniques (chromatography) and electroanalytical methods (voltammetry).
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CHM 5500 Advanced Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Fundamentals of physical organic chemistry. Includes stereochemistry and structure, methods of mechanistic elucidation and selected mechanistic descriptions.
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CHM 5501 Interpretation of Chemical Spectra Credit Hours: 3
Studies modern spectroscopic methods in organic chemistry. Includes the interpretation of 1D and 2D spectra obtained by ultraviolet, infrared, proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance and mass-spectral techniques.
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CHM 5503 Organic Synthesis Credit Hours: 3
Studies reagents, their capabilities and limitations, and the use of reagents in the design of an organic synthesis.
Prerequisite: CHM 5500
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CHM 5507 Natural Products Credit Hours: 3
Surveys organic natural products, emphasizing marine organisms. Outlines major structural families and their sources. Includes the role of natural products in the environment, approaches to their analysis and structure elucidation, and biosynthesis of major classes of secondary metabolitesis.
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CHM 5508 Bioorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Includes structure-function interrelationships, the role of cofactors, origins of efficiency and selectivity, recognition phenomena and artificial enzymes.
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CHM 5520 Medicinal Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Studies the chemical nature of physiological mediators, the hormones that mediate life processes. Includes isolation, structure determination and synthesis of the mediators. Preparation of inhibitors or activators of enzymes that work on those mediators or agonists or antagonists to the mediators to correct imbalances that cause disease.
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CHM 5550 Polymer Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Introduces classes of polymers, their general patterns of behavior, polymer synthesis, physics of the solid state, polymer characterization, polymer rheology and polymer processing.
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CHM 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted petition to graduate
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CHM 5900 Chemistry Graduate Seminar Credit Hours: 0
Seminars on current research in chemistry.
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CHM 5901 Chemistry Thesis Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Students present results of their thesis research.
Requirement(s): Must be in final semester of thesis research
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CHM 5999 Thesis Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Individual research for the master’s degree under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty in chemistry.
Must be enrolled in biochemistry or chemistry (7028, 7031, 7034, 7036)
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CHM 6095 Chemical Research Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Research under the guidance of the chemistry faculty. Area chosen may lead to a research proposal for dissertation work.
Must be enrolled in chemistry (7031, 7034, 7036)
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CHM 6899 Final Semester Dissertation Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted candidacy
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CHM 6999 Dissertation Credit Hours: 3 - 12
Research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Requirement(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree
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CIS 0002 Final Program Examination Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
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CIS 0003 Final Program Examination 2 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: CIS 0002 Corequisite: CIS 0002
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CIS 0004 Final Program Examination 3 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: CIS 0003 Corequisite: CIS 0003
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CIS 1100 Foundations of Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces information systems, their key components, and how these components can be integrated and managed. Discusses how information is used in organizations and how information systems improve quality, efficiency and agility. Also introduces system development concepts, technology acquisition, and prevalent and emerging software systems.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 1130 PC Applications Credit Hours: 3
Introduces computer applications. Includes basic computer concepts and terminology through experience using the operating system, and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation management software.
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May not be enrolled in computer information systems (3530, 7630) or business administration/computer information systems (7601)
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 1140 Business Computer Skills Credit Hours: 3
Uses commercial software to understand the business functions of computers and develop personal competency in practical application of computers in business. Provides specific knowledge and advanced capabilities in various skills necessary for effective performance in academic and practical environments.
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Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 1200 Information Technology Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
Introduces software architectures and networks typically used in an IT infrastructure. Focuses on Internet, cloud and wireless solutions, computer and network security, and regulatory compliance. Provides the knowledge and skills for communicating with professionals and prepares for interaction with external vendors of IT components.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1100
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CIS 1501 Introduction to Visual Basic Credit Hours: 3
Introduces Visual Basic® for information processing and problem solving. Uses algorithms and computer logic to translate data into information through structured design, coding, testing and program debugging.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
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CIS 1502 Programming in Java Credit Hours: 3
Introduces object-oriented programming and the development of applications for the Internet. Includes programming language, coding, testing and debugging. Covers Java™ programs to perform interactive input operations and customized screen output.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
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CIS 2100 System Administration and Maintenance Credit Hours: 3
Introduces tasks involved in the administration of single- and multi-user computer systems. Includes managing user access, backup and recovery, network configuration, hardware and software installation, system performance analysis and tuning, scripting, and system services.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1200
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CIS 2304 Survey of Software Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces a high-level view of information systems and technology. Acquaints students with various software systems found in information technology (IT). Includes Internet and other research to identify software system roles within IT, and their significant features, advantages and disadvantages. Requires preparation of a business report of the software system’s value to a typical business enterprise.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
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CIS 2501 Advanced Visual Basic Credit Hours: 3
Covers the launch and effective navigation of Visual Basic® 6 IDE. Includes rapid prototype user interface applications (tool tips, exception handling and error messaging), compiling and distributing executable applications, linking to external databases and the use of SQL select queries. Also includes object-oriented programming.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1501
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CIS 2502 Programming in C++ Credit Hours: 3
Uses C/C++ programming language for information processing and problem solving. Uses algorithms and computer logic to translate data into information through structured and object-oriented design, coding, testing and program debugging.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1502
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CIS 2503 Advanced Java Credit Hours: 3
Continues CIS 1502 Programming in JavaTM. Covers advanced topics such as inheritance, generics, interfaces, exception handling, recursion and the Java libraries. Also covers sorting and searching. Second in a two-course sequence.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1502
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CIS 3100 Information Systems Security Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview of the concepts and terminology of computer security. Introduces vulnerability analysis, risk assessment and techniques for user authentication and data protection. Discusses security issues associated with email, networks and the Internet. Requires examination of recent security-related trends and technologies.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 2100
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CIS 3315 Decision Support Systems Credit Hours: 3
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to create applications, collect data and manage databases. Includes the theory of decisions and decision analysis, including probability and risk-taking. Uses commercial decision support and graphics software to prepare business packages such as forecasting, linear programming and decision trees.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: EMG 3327 and EST 2703
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CIS 3318 Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3
Includes the role of the Internet and the Web in electronic commerce. Examines Web server hardware and software tools. Addresses electronic payment, security, the regulatory environment and Web-based marketing.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: (CIS 1501 or CIS 1502 ), and EMK 3601
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CIS 3512 Systems Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
Provides the opportunity to design, implement and document the system development cycle. Includes analysis of current systems, logical and physical systems design, program development, testing, implementation, maintenance and documentation.
Minimum student level - third year
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140 , and (CIS 1501 or CIS 1502 )
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CIS 4026 Introduction to Internet Applications Credit Hours: 3
Introduces concepts and practice in the implementation of Internet-based applications and systems. Includes design and development of websites using client- and server-side scripting, programming and interfacing with relational databases. Also introduces service-oriented architecture for cloud and mobile configurations.
Requirement(s): Successful completion of a programming language course. Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3318
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CIS 4100 Enterprise Architecture Credit Hours: 3
Explores the design, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. Covers frameworks and strategies for infrastructure and content management, hardware and software selection, and legacy system integration. Gives special attention to analysis of IT investment, cost of ownership, risk and security.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3100
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CIS 4410 Database Concepts and Programming Credit Hours: 3
Studies structure and applications of database management systems; network, relational and hierarchical data models; application program development; query systems; file security; and the role of database administrators. Continues the analysis of systems upgrades and new system design begun in CIS 3512 .
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3512
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CIS 4415 Network Theory and Design Credit Hours: 3
Covers the theory, design and application of networks. Includes creation and operation of an actual network.
Minimum student level - fifth year
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 4424 Information Technology and Project Management Credit Hours: 3
Reviews contemporary information technology management and the relevant issues of effective management of information service activities.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3512
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CIS 4498 Information Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the integration of information and environmental systems to support broad strategic planning decisions. As capstone, involves lectures, case studies and application of previous courses to support strategic decision-making.
Minimum student level - fourth year
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3315 and CIS 4410 and CIS 4415 and EMG 3301 and EMK 3601
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CIS 5000 Fundamentals of Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces problem-solving techniques for information systems. Includes alternative methods, logic problems and methods specifically for component-based systems with integration issues. Also includes new technologies, products, tools, hardware architectures and languages. Encourages think-tank and out-of-the-box discussion formats.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 5100 Data Structures and Programming Credit Hours: 3
Introduces programming in an object-oriented language. Includes data structures. Aims to turn students with little or no programming experience into comfortable programmers. Also includes algorithms for use with stacks, queues and lists. Required for CIS majors.
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CIS 5150 Mobile Applications Design and Implementation Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the design and development of applications for wireless information systems. Includes coverage of application frameworks for multiple platforms, types of applications and their context, and strategies for the design, implementation and maintenance of mobile applications.
Recommended: Knowledge of computer programming
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5200 Advanced Programming Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced algorithms, data structures, programming and software design techniques. Requires students to demonstrate mastery of a modern high-level language. Required for CIS majors.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5210 Integration of Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
Studies database systems as an essential organization resource. Includes data architecture components and data storage configurations, and compares normalized and denormalized methods. Covers relational databases and the use of SQL for information retrieval. Also covers object databases.
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CIS 5220 Computer Organization Credit Hours: 3
Introduces system architecture including the specifics of computer arithmetic, memories, the CPU, input/output and peripherals. Includes hardware elements and how they fit into a complete computer system along with combination logic, gates and Boolean algebra. Required for CIS majors.
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CIS 5225 Advanced Computer Architectures Credit Hours: 3
Studies architectures and advanced topics in computer organization and computer architectures. Covers characteristics and design issues surrounding multiprocessor, handheld and distributed systems. Includes design of hardware concepts and simple circuits.
Prerequisite: CIS 5220
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CIS 5230 Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
Explores the algorithms, protocols and mechanisms representing traditional single processor and multi-user operating systems. Emphasizes process management and synchronization, threads, memory management, virtual memory and process scheduling. May require a research paper and/or programming assignments. Required for CIS majors.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5300 Modeling and Simulation Credit Hours: 3
Introduces modeling and simulation (M&S). Includes verification, validation, construction and implementation for engineering and business, use of stochastics and probability distribution. Compares event-driven and continuous M&S to distributed M&S. Requires proficiency in a programming language (Java™, C++, Perl) and a semester project.
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CIS 5310 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Investigates legal and ethical foundations of information systems. Discusses intellectual property, copyrights, patents, trademarks/domains, privacy, free speech, the Fifth Amendment, contracts and employment law. Requires a semester project on research and presentation of case law and precedents.
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CIS 5400 Topics in Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Current topics in computer information systems at the introductory graduate level.
Topics vary and the course may be repeated for credit toward the CIS degree.
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CIS 5410 Computer Networks for Information Specialists 1 Credit Hours: 3
Provides a broad set of fundamental topics related to computer networks including network layers, topologies, technologies, services and methods useful for the typical information systems specialists; TCP/IP; transmission protocols and client-server models. Introduces management and security of networks.
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CIS 5420 Computer Networks for Information Specialists 2 Credit Hours: 3
Continues CIS 5410 . Focuses on the more advanced topics of network security design and management including cryptography, LANs and WANs, and application and network layers.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100 and CIS 5410
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CIS 5511 Enterprise Modeling Credit Hours: 3
Provides a process-oriented view of organizations and how they integrate internal functions of that organization. Puts specific processes in practice that assist in the implementation and compliance of all types of enterprise management systems.
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CIS 5530 Systems Administration Credit Hours: 3
Explores the administration and maintenance of operating systems such as Windows,® Linux® or UNIX® to supply the typical CIS professional help with system administration. May include shell programming, command line programming, common maintenance procedures, network maintenance, backups, and methods of file processing and file system structure.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5600 Information Security Management Credit Hours: 3
Studies concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources. Includes the management of organizations with network security and data integrity as primary goals. Covers roles and responsibilities of managers across the enterprise.
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CIS 5720 Project and Change Control Credit Hours: 3
Covers managing and delivering a software project from inception to delivery. Includes initial and detail planning, the project life cycle, risk assessment, resource planning, project monitoring and timeliness, cost and customer management, change control, configuration control and version control. Uses project and configuration management software.
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CIS 5740 Web Programming Credit Hours: 3
Studies HTML and Java™ features that facilitate Web-based programming. Covers Web servers, Web-based systems and XML. May include other scripting and interface languages. Explores characteristics of good Web site design and organization. Requires creation of Web pages and knowledge of the Java programming language.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5750 Wireless Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Studies the fundamentals of wireless information and communications. Includes principles of cellular radio, wireless modulation and multiple access techniques, and wireless protocols and standards. Provides an overview of wireless evolution (1G to 4G), and WLAN and WPAN networks.
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CIS 5890 Independent Study in Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Individual projects under the direction of a member of the computer information systems faculty. May require deliverables such as a software system or product, or a comprehensive paper.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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CIS 5898 Projects in Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Acts as program capstone course that entails design and implementation of a significant project within the purview of information systems. Requires students to propose a project and have it approved by the instructor. Required for CIS majors.
Requirement(s): Academic unit head or program chair approval. Noncredit for computer science or software engineering majors
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CIS 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted petition to graduate
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CIS 5999 Thesis Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Research and preparation of a thesis under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward the master of science degree requirements.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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COM 0002 Final Program Examination Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
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COM 0003 Final Program Examination 2 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: COM 0002 Corequisite: COM 0002
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COM 0004 Final Program Examination 3 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: COM 0003 Corequisite: COM 0003
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COM 1010 Media Practicum Credit Hours: 1
Provides students with an opportunity to earn credit for media production under the direction of a member of the communication faculty. May include working for the Crimson or other media organizations.
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Requirement(s): Communication program chair approval
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COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
The first of two courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on writing essays using various rhetorical modes: persuasion, description, comparison and analysis. Presents basic methods of library research, as well as the MLA documentation system. Students write one research paper and several essays.
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Requirement(s): Passing grade on placement exam or prerequisite course
Prerequisite: WRI 0100 or WRI 0110
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COM 1102 Writing About Literature Credit Hours: 3
The second of two courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on reading and analyzing poems, plays and short works of fiction. Students write several essays and one research paper on literary topics.
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Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101
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COM 2012 Research Sources and Systems Credit Hours: 1
Acquaints students with a variety of library services, sources and systems. Emphasizes research strategies and tools useful in each student’s field of study, as well as the use of print, Internet and other electronic resources.
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Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication Credit Hours: 3
Practice in the technical and scientific writing style and format, including gathering and using data to prepare reports. Includes abstracts, reports, letters, technical descriptions, proposals and at least two oral presentations.
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Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2224 Business and Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
Designed for the future business professional. Includes business research methods, report writing, business correspondence and communication in the workplace. Covers analytical, informational, routine and special reports.
(COM) (LA) (Hon)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2225 Writing for the Media Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on writing for a wide variety of media. Assists development and improvement of professional media writing skills. Covers the importance of the various writing approaches required for specific audiences and media organizations.
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Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2370 Speech Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the concepts and techniques of effective public speaking and small group communication. Students prepare, organize and deliver different kinds of short speeches.
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Prerequisite: COM 1101
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COM 2425 Introduction to Communication Credit Hours: 3
Familiarizes students with the process of communication in interpersonal small group, organizational, mass and intercultural contexts. Introduces students to the study of communication and provides the background for understanding complex communication processes.
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Prerequisite: COM 1101
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COM 2501 Introduction to Visual Communication Credit Hours: 3
Introduces communication majors to the principles and techniques of visual communication. Emphasizes manipulating form to fit function as the student designs, implements and evaluates goal-oriented communication projects.
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COM 2503 Photography Credit Hours: 3
Prepares students in the basics of commercial photography. Includes basic camera operation, use of light meters, film types and composition of pictures. Also includes lectures, demonstrations, examples and critiques of students’ work.
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Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224 or COM 2225
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COM 2504 Digital Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the importance of visual aspects of communication. Teaches the fundamentals of graphic design, design theory and principles, and how to apply them by using graphic applications.
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Prerequisite: COM 2501 or COM 2225
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COM 3070 Professional Communication for Executives Credit Hours: 3
Covers interpersonal and group communication in the professions for future executives. Students prepare and deliver a variety of career-related presentations.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 3085 Special Topics in Applied Communication Credit Hours: 3
Studies an emerging and significant issue within the field of communication. May include interpersonal persuasion, mass communication, media law or advances in publications software. Topics announced before registration.
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COM 3210 Editing Credit Hours: 3
Includes grammatical terminology and concepts essential to editing, as well as copy editing techniques for hard copy and online materials. Also includes the study of varied editorial roles and responsibilities in general and technical editing, as well as major style-guide requirements.
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Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224 or COM 2225
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COM 3225 Reporting, Interviewing and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Presents the methods and practice of newsgathering or journalistic research. Covers information gathering (from interview, records, data) and finding the story in that information. Requires interviews, data analysis, searching public records, story-telling and intensive writing.
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Prerequisite: COM 2225
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COM 3231 Writing About Science Credit Hours: 3
Designed for both communication and science majors. Covers the methods of scientific writing, including ways in which complex scientific topics can be conveyed to popular audiences. Also includes more traditional types of scientific writing such as scientific journal articles and proposals.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224
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COM 3425 Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
Studies media influence from political, social and cultural perspectives. Examines theory and media effects in its survey of film, print, broadcast and new technologies. Discusses the role of media in society and culture, issues related to the First Amendment and the implications of media mergers.
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Prerequisite: COM 2425
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COM 3440 Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
Studies communication principles and the practices of developing goodwill between a person, firm or institution and the public; and the means of gaining publicity and influencing people. Students analyze specific case studies and propose appropriate strategies and campaigns.
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Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224 or COM 2225
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COM 4026 Publishing and the Internet Credit Hours: 3
Covers current issues and applications of online and Internet publishing are covered including researching, designing and authoring effective online documents and presentations. Includes building an electronic portfolio.
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Prerequisite: (COM 2223 or COM 2224 ), and CSE 1301
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COM 4050 Independent Study Credit Hours: 3
Allows senior communication majors the opportunity to pursue advanced study in a communication-related topic of interest. Topics approved and supervised by department faculty. Requires a formal paper.
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Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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