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CLAR 4372 Archaeology Lab: Chalcolithic Culture of the Levant
4 semester hours
A hands-on study of the artifacts and archaeological context of the pre-Bronze Age cultures of the Levant, using materials from the Archaeology Center collections.
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CLAR 4998 Special Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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CLAR 4999 Independent Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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Computer Science (CMSI) |
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CMSI 161 Computing in Popular Culture
3 semester hours
Common stereotypes and assumptions about computing, as reflected in art, entertainment, and conventional wisdom-and the truths and fallacies behind them. Deeper study of particularly seminal popular representations of computing concepts. Critical study of the depiction of computing in film (e.g., 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, War Games), literature (e.g., Neuromancer; I, Robot, The Soul of a New Machine; The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy), and mixed media (e.g., “Spock’s Brain,” Max Headroom, and Univac’s 1952 presidential election forecast).
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 182 Introduction to Computer Science
3 semester hours
History of computer science and its relationship to other fields. The benefits of computational thinking in daily life. Numerous examples connecting computing and computing technology to human activities, such as sporting events, elections, politics, and health care. Coursework includes writing small-scale computer programs.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 185 Computer Programming
3 semester hours
Introduction to algorithms and computer programming using Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 282 Algorithms
3 semester hours
Algorithm paradigms, with an emphasis on combinatoral search. Topics include: generating combinatorial objects; greedy methods, dynamic programming; randomized algorithms; modern heuristics such as genetic programs and simulated annealing; advanced sorts and order statistics; cake-cutting and fair division; graph algorithms; computational geometry.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 281 .
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CMSI 284 Computer Systems Organization
3 semester hours
An introduction to the basic organization of computer systems. Digital representation of textual and numeric information. Machine instructions and instruction formats, assemblers and assembly languages, linking and loading, process execution, interrupt and device-handling, and file management. System-level programming in C and assembly language.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 298 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMSI 299 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMSI 355 Networks
3 semester hours
A detailed study of the design and use of internetworking technologies in modern digital communication systems. Topics include: routing and control protocols, signaling, multicasting, OSI model, sockets, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, TCP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, Mobile IP, DNS SMTP, FTP, VoIP, and HTTP.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 284 .
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CMSI 367 Biological Databases
3 semester hours
The representation, storage, and transformation of biological data. Topics include the central dogma of molecular biology, the genetic code, the Human Genome Project, sequence databases, formats and conversion, searching and regular expressions, XML, and relational databases in biology. Students build and potentially release an open source gene database for a new species at the end of the course.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 370 Interaction Design
3 semester hours
Introduction to interaction design and human-computer interaction, with equal emphasis on learning how to design and evaluate interaction architectures, and learning how to use existing frameworks to implement such architectures. Topics include: interaction guidelines, principles, and theories; usability engineering; the model-view-controller (MVC) paradigm; and current frameworks such as HTML5, GLUT, and Cocoa.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 281 .
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CMSI 371 Computer Graphics
3 semester hours
Introduction to interactive computer graphics. Topics include the design and use of three-dimensional graphics engines and APIs, animation, physics and computer games, modeling, computational geometry, shading, ray tracing, and fractal geometry.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 281 .
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CMSI 375 Game Design
3 semester hours
The art and science of games, hosted by a machine or otherwise. Goals, rules, game balance, and other fundamentals are introduced, as well as implementation issues such as modeling, physics, animation, networking, and performance. Coverage of existing gaming platforms and languages is provided as needed. Concepts are applied in an appropriately scaled, team-implemented game project.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 377 Introduction to Virtual Worlds
3 semester hours
An introduction to the history of, and the technological and social aspects surrounding, virtual worlds. Topics include building and scripting objects, and the interaction between avatars, avatar customization, and computer science concepts underlying virtual worlds.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 386 Programming Languages
3 semester hours
A comparative study of the rationale, concepts, design, and features of several major programming languages. Topics include the role of bindings, control flow, types, subroutines, modules, objects, and concurrency. Major attention is given to C, Java, ML, Perl, and JavaScript.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: .
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CMSI 387 Operating Systems
3 semester hours
Concepts in the design of operating systems, including: processes, process management, mutual exclusion, synchronization and message-passing; primary memory management, multiprogramming, paged allocation and paging policies; resource and I/O management; file systems, and security.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 284 .
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CMSI 398 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMSI 399 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMSI 486 Introduction to Database Systems
3 semester hours
Theory and design of database systems, with emphasis on relational and object-oriented models. Topics include database system structure, semantic data modeling, relational databases, object oriented extensions, formal query languages, integrity and security, physical design of databases, indexing and hashing, and query processing and optimization. Transaction processing, concurrency, and crash recovery are introduced.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 386 .
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CMSI 498 Special Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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CMSI 499 Independent Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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CMSI 598 Special Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
Special Studies
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CMSI 599 Independent Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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CMSI 601 Graduate Seminar
3 semester hours
Project-based seminar in which students will be required to select, research, write about, and discuss some aspect of a broad area of current interest to computer scientists and electrical engineers (e.g., computer networks, digital communication).
Successful completion of coursework and the endorsement of the faculty advisor required. (The seminar can be taken during the final semester of coursework subject to the approval of the faculty advisor.)
Note: Students unable to complete the CMSI 601 project within one semester may request an “in process” grade and complete the project the subsequent term. Students wishing to change their project after the first semester of enrollment in CMSI 601 will need to re-enroll in the course. Students who are unable to complete the CMSI 601 project after two semesters can petition for a continuation of the “in process” grade. If the petition is not granted, re-enrollment in CMSI 601 will be necessary.
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CMSI 641 Software Engineering
3 semester hours
Design and development issues of large-scale software systems which are reliable and easily maintainable. Course project covers each step of the development process from the initial needs analysis and requirement specification through design and implementation. Topics include tradeoffs between agile and traditional approaches, impact of legacy systems, architectural representation issues, testing, project risk management, and emerging trends in software engineering such as model-driven engineering and aspect-oriented software development.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 644 Advanced Modeling of Software Systems
3 semester hours
Study of model-driven engineering and its ability to alleviate platform complexity and effectively express domain concepts. Topics include techniques for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust software systems; the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and entity relationship modeling (ERD); automation of change evolution in models; and definition of standards that enable tools and models to work together.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 670 Topics in Interaction Design
3 semester hours
Interaction design and human-computer interaction, with equal emphasis on learning how to design and evaluate interaction architectures and learning how to survey and analyze current literature on the subject to implement such architectures. Topics include: interaction guidelines, principles, and theories; usability engineering; the model-view-controller (MVC) paradigm; and current research in the field.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 678 Multi-agent Systems and Distributed Artificial Intelligence
3 semester hours
Study of the development of multi-agent systems for distributed artificial intelligence. Topics include intelligent agents, multi-agent systems, agent societies, problem solving, search, decision-making, and learning algorithms in the distributed Artificial domain, industrial and practical applications of distributed artificial intelligence techniques to real-world problems.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 682 Knowledge-Based Systems
3 semester hours
Detailed study of design and implementation of knowledge-based systems. Topics include: logic and theorem proving; deduction systems; reaction systems; forward and backward chaining; knowledge acquisition; and explanatory interfaces.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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CMSI 689 Computer Networks
3 semester hours
Concepts in and design of large-scale distributed networks and local area networks, including topologies, standards and protocols.
(See .)
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CMSI 698 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMSI 699 Independent Studies
0 TO 3 semester hours
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Communication Studies (CMST) |
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CMST 100 Introduction to Public Speaking
3 semester hours
Designed to assist the student in developing the skills necessary to communicate effectively to others and to listen effectively to communication from others. Development of proficiency in speaking results from the practice and criticism of informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and discussion.
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CMST 130 Argumentation and Debate
3 semester hours
The principles of reasoning, evidence, and organization of argumentation for debate and related forms of competitive speech; practical application in debate and other forensic speech.
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CMST 170 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
3 semester hours
This course is designed to introduce the students to interpersonal and small group communication theories, processes, and skills. The course challenges students to examine their own communication behaviors and focus on their strengths and weaknesses as a way to develop and apply new communication skills and proficiencies. The course includes a variety of oral and written presentations at both the individual and group levels.
Majors only.
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CMST 198 Special Studies
0 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 199 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 204 Introduction to Research in Communication Studies
3 semester hours
This course introduces students to scholarship conducted in communication studies. It overviews the research process, including generating research questions, constructing bibliographies, gathering and assessing information, and developing scholarly arguments. Students will learn research techniques, including location and retrieval of information sources (i.e., newspapers, journals, books, electronic databases, and Internet sources). They will apply critical thinking skills to the evaluation of information sources and data/arguments in qualitative and quantitative research. Students will also be introduced to basic aspects of writing for the discipline, as well as expectations for scholarly ethics and proper citation of sources.
Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Prerequisite: CMST 203 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or permission of instructor.
Majors only.
University Core fulfilled: Flags: Information Literacy, Quantitative Reasoning.
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CMST 206 Critical Thinking and Communication
3 semester hours
A study of the techniques of critical thinking as applied to communication and rhetoric.
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CMST 298 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 299 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 330 Advanced Forensics
3 semester hours
A study of advanced principles of debate with emphasis on interdisciplinary research on current national collegiate debate topic.
Junior standing required.
Prerequisite: CMST 130 or consent of instructor.
(Counts as an application course.)
Majors only.
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CMST 351 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
3 semester hours
This course provides a survey of major rhetorical themes and theories, including classical, symbolic, argumentation, critical, feminist, and non-Western approaches to rhetoric. Students will explore the relationship between rhetorical theory and practice, the contributions of rhetorical theory to the social world, and the potential for rhetorical studies to inform issues of democratic governance, marginalized groups, social justice, and technology in society.
Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Sophomore or junior standing required.
Prerequisite: CMST 203 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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CMST 352 Theories of Organizational Communication
3 semester hours
This course is designed to introduce the students to the field of organizational communication and the relationship between organization and communication. The course is designed to allow students to examine a range of organizational communication perspectives, theories, issues, and constructs. At the same time, students are encouraged to explore the ways these perspectives shape, expand, and limit out understanding of communicating and organizing. Significantly, the course encourages critical and analytical thinking by using the course content as a basis for critique.
Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Sophomore or junior standing required.
Prerequisites: CMST 203 and CMST 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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CMST 375 Organizational Communication Advanced Topical Seminar
3 semester hours
Advanced topical studies in organizational communication.
May be repeated once for degree credit with a different topic.
Junior or senior standing required.
(Counts as an application course.)
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CMST 393 Topical Seminars in Communication Studies
3 semester hours
Advanced studies in which students “apply” communication concepts, theories, and research methods to address “real world” issues/problems in concrete contexts. They range in subject matter and conceptual content, yet remain consistent with our departmental mission in social justice.
Offerings may vary each semester based on the expertise of individual professors. Students may repeat this course, providing the subject matter is not the same, to fulfill the requirement of 6 application courses and/or University upper-division electives.
Junior or senior standing required.
(Counts as an application course.)
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CMST 398 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 399 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 451 Rhetorical Methods
3 semester hours
This course examines various ways rhetorical theories may be applied to discourse in order to highlight methods of rhetorical criticism.
Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Junior or senior standing required.
Prerequisite: CMST 351 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
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CMST 452 Qualitative Research Methods
3 semester hours
Study of qualitative research methods in communication, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of observations and interview data.
Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Junior or senior standing required.
Prerequisite: CMST 352 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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CMST 490 Communication Practicum
3 semester hours
This internship course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience in a communication related field. In class students will engage in self-exploration, career search, goal and objectives development, resume and cover letter construction, interview methods, and interpersonal skills development.
Majors only.
Junior or senior standing required.
(Counts as an application course.)
University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
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CMST 495 Senior Thesis
3 semester hours
The senior thesis provides the opportunity for students to perform original research using qualitative and/or rhetorical methods and culminates in a substantial written project.
The student must obtain the written approval of the faculty member directing the thesis project and the Department Chairperson the semester prior to writing the thesis.
For majors only.
Senior standing required.
Prerequisites: CMST 451 and CMST 452 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
(Counts as an application course.)
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CMST 498 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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CMST 499 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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Dance (DANC) |
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DANC 100 Orientation to Dance
1 semester hours
An introduction to the discipline of Dance for Dance major students. This course addresses: careers, health, wellness, performance, community service, and community resources.
Majors only.
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DANC 101 Principles of Movement
0 TO 1 semester hours
Orientation to use of breath, alignment, and basic principles of motion. Exploration of the body-mind connection.
Majors only.
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DANC 160 Fundamentals of Dance Composition I: The Choreographic Process
3 semester hours
Principles of the choreographic process in relation to movement invention, choreographic devices, choreographic craft, presentation, feedback, and reflection. Groundwork in aesthetics and compositional theory.
Dance majors and minors only.
Offered in the Fall semester.
University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Creative Experience.
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DANC 198 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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DANC 199 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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