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CSCI 3150 - Data Communications & Networks
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain a foundation in the theory and practices used in computer networks to enable data communication and telecommunication. Standards, standard organizations, information layers of network, and network architectures are studied. Configurations, installation, management, diagnostic and performance measurement tools are used to implement, operate, and tune a network.
Prerequisite(s): CSIS 3100 or CSCI 3351
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CSCI 3250 - Network and Internet Security
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain comprehensive knowledge of the theories, policies, and technologies associated with a layered and diversified defense-in- depth strategy in computer networks using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Students also gain a fundamental knowledge about the role of cryptographic algorithms and protocolin network security applications and the Internet. Additionally, students will be able to describe the basic concepts of computer security, focusing in particular on the security features on the Weband the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3150
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CSCI 3320 - Introduction to Computerized Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
Credit Hours: 4
Students gain a basic knowledge in the fundamentals of instrumentation, computer hardware, analog and digital signals, functional descriptions of measuring instruments, performance characteristics of instruments and typical measuring sensors. In addition, students work with modern instrumentation software, such as LABVIEW through hands on laboratory based exercises and projects.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1154 , CSCI 1301 or CSCI 3331 or CSCI 3332
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CSCI 3331 - C/Unix
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire a basic knowledge of the Unix operating system and also an in-depth knowledge of computer programming using C language. In particular, students construct correct, well documented programs using proper data typing, standard procedures, functions and control structures.
Prerequisite(s): Any High-Level Language
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CSCI 3332 - Fortran
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to write simple FORTRAN programs, and process through Do Loops, subscripted variables, one and multidimensional arrays, matrices, tables, and common and equivalence statements. In addition, students use sequential and direct access files, and subroutines.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111 or MATH 1113
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CSCI 3333 - Object-oriented Programming in Java
Credit Hours: 3
Students use an object-oriented programming language Java to develop software in applications and applets, acquire knowledge of object oriented programming and a modern system modeling language such as Unified Modeling Language (UML). Students study the syntax and structure of Java, objects and classes, inheritance and polymorphism, exception handling, input/output, graphic user interface, and Java APIs.
Prerequisite(s): Any high level programming language
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CSCI 3339 - Theory of Programming Languages
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire basic knowledge of the key concepts in the area of data objects, data types, abstraction mechanisms, control structures, and storage management. Several widely used and diverse languages are compared relative to their semantic structures and run-time representations.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3410
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CSCI 3351 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire basic knowledge of major hardware components, bus structures, addressing methods, and internal/external memory. In addition students design and implement low level programs using one or more assembly languages.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1302 , CSCI 2201
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CSCI 3410 - Data Structures
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire an in-depth knowledge of computer programming In particular, students construct correct, well-documented programs using files, pointers, linked lists, structured trees, stacks, queues and sorting and searching techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1302
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CSCI 4000 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 2
Students demonstrate their mastery of core materials covered in previous courses and their ability to apply the same. Senior integrated assessment is embedded in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of All Major Courses Through the Junior Level
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CSCI 4109 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3 - 9
Students gain practical experiences in the computing profession. Each student is assigned to work in an approved training center that needs assistance in developing or modifying a computer application. Students work under the supervision of the instructor of the course and a professional at the approved center.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department Head
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CSCI 4150 - Advanced Communications and Networks
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire an in depth working knowledge of advanced topics in communications technologies and computer networks. The course topics include protocol design, client-server architecture, enterprise LAN/WAN, socket interface, Internet working and TCP/IP, Internet and intranet firewalls. In addition, network switches and emerging technologies in computer networking and communication system will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3150
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CSCI 4210 - Computer Architecture
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire an understanding of the internal logical structures of computers and the techniques of machine level programs, architectures and functioning of micro/conventional computer systems.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 2201 , CSCI 3351
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CSCI 4320 - Software Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Students become familiar with the principles, methods and current practices useful and/or essential for developing large scale software, including well-understood requirements, logical design and object-oriented methods.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3339
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CSCI 4340 - Principles of Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain knowledge of basic principles, structure and functions of modern operating systems. In addition, they gain experience with concurrence, multi-tasking, resource management and allocation and process synchronization.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3410 , CSCI 3351 , or CSCI 3100
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CSCI 4350 - Compilers
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire a basic understanding of compilers design, construction and implementation. Major emphases are placed on lexical analysis, parsing, code generation and code optimization.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3410 , CSCI 4500
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CSCI 4420 - Advanced Computer-Based Measurement and Instrumentation Design
Credit Hours: 4
Students gain an in depth knowledge of scientific measurement and instrument design. The course topics include modern measuring devices used in various fields of science, computerized data acquisition and processing systems, advanced virtual instrument design, signal processing techniques, measurement noise and error sources and experimental design.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1154 , CSCI 3320
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CSCI 4500 - Automata Theory and Formal Languages
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain an understanding of finite state automata as restricted models of computation and acceptors of regular expressions and apply regular expressions to programming language analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3410 , MATH 2253
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CSCI 4520 - Analysis of Algorithms
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop the skills needed to analyze problems and algorithms. In particular, students design efficient algorithms with emphasis on analyzing execution time and memory requirements. Students determine the computational complexity of algorithms using Big-O and similar notation.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3410 , MATH 2253
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CSCI 4600 - Projects in Computerized Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Students complete research projects in computerized instrumentation and measurement. Students improve the depth and breadth of their knowledge of the field by participating in field trips to industrial facilities and attending colloquium presentation delivered by research scholars in the field.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 4420 , MATH 4883
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CSCI 4820 - Artificial Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the history, goals, social impact and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence. Students write programs in an artificial intelligence language such as LISP or PROLOG, interact with an expert system, construct a small expert system, implement search strategies using an appropriate artificial intelligence language and observe the behavior of heuristic search strategies applied to a particular problem or a set of problems.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 3410
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CSCI 4999 - Special Topics in CSCI/CSIS
Credit Hours: 3
Students study and research a current or novel area of computing. Students must be capable of conducting research or studying independently.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
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CRJU 2000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain a knowledge of the structure, function, and decision-making processes of agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders-police, courts, and correctional systems-in order to examine the legal, political social, historical and psychological aspects in crime of America.
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CRJU 2001 - Report Writing for Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
Students will enhance their writing and communications skills necessary to provide acceptable criminal justice reports. Students will understand some basic principles for report writing and record keeping and will produce written documents that are acceptable by the courts. Student will understand the importance of accurate, fact-based reports and records.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 2010 - Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System
Credit Hours: 3
Students will explore the philosophical study of moral and ethical principles applicable to the enforcement of the law, to the court system and to corrections. Students will examine the fundamental questions of social justice within the criminal justice profession. Students will explore diverse ethical positions that criminal justice professional face. Court opinions and hypothetical cases will be examined to enhance understanding of ethical issues facing criminal justice professionals today.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 2030 - Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
Students will evaluate and compare the available resources of selected computer software applications for criminal justice professionals. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize and utilize the latest technology trends in criminal justice research, record keeping and report writing.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 and CSCI 1153
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CRJU 2100 - Introduction to Corrections
Credit Hours: 3
Students utilize the history of corrections to define and examine basic concepts, programs and trends in corrections. Attention to the function of correction in the total criminal justice system, society and government is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3000 - Basic Law Enforcement
Credit Hours: 3
The role of law enforcement in American society is studied. Students examine local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and their specific responsibilities, development, jurisdiction and activities.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3003 - Juvenile Justice Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Students will receive an overview of the Juvenile Justice System including research and theoretical perspectives. Students will complete an in-depth study of the system and early decision-making process with focus on the Police, the Juvenile Court and the limits of juvenile sanctions. The student will examine current trends in Juvenile Justice and what the future might behold.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 , CRJU 2100
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CRJU 3004 - Theories of Criminal Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain an understanding of the theoretical principles of contemporary criminological enterprises. Students will explore the causes and patterns of crime. Students will understand the analytical distinctions between criminology and criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3005 - Community Policing
Credit Hours: 3
Students will explore the historical, philosophical and pragmatic development of community oriented policing. Students will appraise and evaluate these criminal justice approaches to community crime prevention and its focus on the effective partnerships and linkages between criminal justice professionals and the community. Students will devise and contrast goals to impact the quality of life for a community through crime prevention, peace keeping and alternative control strategies.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3006 - Social Problems of Youth
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to various Juvenile Justice Prevention Strategies, treatment modalities, and evaluation techniques. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of cases, Classifications, assessment, intervention and evaluation procedures and techniques for juvenile delinquency.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 , CRJU 2100
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CRJU 3007 - Juvenile Justice Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Students are presented with materials from the practitioners’ perspective. The students are provided with knowledge and skills about effective assessment, case management, and intervention for various juvenile challenges.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 , CRJU 2100
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CRJU 3010 - Criminal Law
Credit Hours: 3
Students study criminal law, including but not limited to the elements of statutory and common law offenses and defenses thereto.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3015 - Introduction to Forensic Science
Credit Hours: 3
The student will examine the role of forensic science in the investigation and solution of crime. Students will study each type of physical evidence normally encountered in criminal investigation with regard to collection and packaging techniques which maximize the evidence value, the current types of scientific analysis available and the significance and limitations of the scientific results. Students will also examine the history of forensic science.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 3000
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CRJU 3016 - Forensics I
Credit Hours: 3
Students will examine the role of forensic science in the investigation and solution of crime. Study will include the types of physical evidence normally encountered in criminal investigation with regard to collection and packaging which maximize the value of the evidence. The focus for forensics will be to work at the crime scene and make evidence ready for laboratory study. Students will also examine the history of forensic science.
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CRJU 3017 - Forensics II
Credit Hours: 3
The student will examine the role of laboratory analysis of forensic evidence in the investigation and solution of crimes. Study will include the types of evidence normally encountered in criminal investigation with regard to scientific analysis that will maximize evidence value, the types of scientific analysis currently available, and the significance and limitations of scientific results.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 3000
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CRJU 3020 - Criminal Procedure
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the basic principles of criminal procedure, with emphasis upon, inter alia, the constitutional underpinnings of arrest, search and seizure, discovery, counsel, punishment and bail.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 , CRJU 3010
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CRJU 3025 - Theories and Development of Juvenile Gangs
Credit Hours: 3
Students will explore the youth gang-related crime; discern why and how such crime has been growing for years, and find out existing data about the extent and precise nature of crimes, committed by gang members. Students will learn about the nature and origins of socialization into gang subculture, entrepreneurial activities of gangs, and the major theories of crime and delinquency. Students will also explore the legal, community-based, and national intervention strategies.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 3004 or by permission of instructor
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CRJU 3030 - Evidence
Credit Hours: 3
Students survey the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in judicial proceedings.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3031 - Domestic and International Terrorism
Credit Hours: 3
The student will be introduced to concepts of domestic and international terrorism and violent extremism. The student will gain an overview of the phenomenon of terrorism. Students will use models based on historical and current events to access the potential for terrorist actions. The students will analyze and evaluate prevention strategies.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 3000
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CRJU 3050 - Police Administration
Credit Hours: 3
Students become knowledgeable of the management and administration of personnel, proper selection, training and utilization of police personnel.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 3060 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
The students will examine the major methods of gathering, analyzing and reporting social data. The student will focus on the purpose and logic of scientific inquiry and research techniques in criminal justice. The student will understand the emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research techniques, including data collection, experimental and non-experimental designs, measurement procedures, sampling methods and interpretation of research results.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required CRJU 2000 and 3000 Level Courses
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CRJU 3100 - Criminal Investigation
Credit Hours: 3
Students become familiar with criminal behavior with emphasis on the measurement of reported crimes, and the techniques of crime scene investigation. Students examine the laws of search and seizures, admissibility of evidence, evidence collection and chain of custody pertaining to physical evidence.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 , CRJU 2100
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CRJU 3101 - Minorities, Crime and Social Policy
Credit Hours: 3
Students will examine racial, ethnic and class identities in terms of their impact on individual experiences of the law, crime, justice, victimization, stigma, and punishment/rehabilitation. Further, students examine sociological and criminological theory and research on these issues. Student will pay special attention to the role of race and theories of crime in the American criminal justice system. Students will explore the treatment of minorities by the various components of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 or permission of instructor
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CRJU 3105 - Alternatives to Incarceration
Credit Hours: 3
The student will explore and compare alternatives to improvising juvenile and adult offenders, including probation, parole and diversion. Students will also appraise other community-based intervention and treatment approaches. Students will understand and justify alternatives to incarceration and the social, political and economic atmosphere in which they function.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000 and CRJU 2100
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CRJU 3111 - Women in the Criminal Justice System
Credit Hours: 3
The student will examine the relationship between women and various forms of criminal behavior, including the examination of historical and current theory and research. Students will compare the experiences of women as criminal justice practitioners. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the connection between theory and research to identify how and where the connection influences the study of women in criminological theory and research and to identify the social and political implications of change.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 4001 - Victimology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will understand the concept of victimology, which includes spouse abuse, child maltreatment, elder abuse, rape and homicide. Students evaluate the issues in victims’ rights and compare the interactions between the victim, the criminal, the criminal justice system and society.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 4010 - Crime and The Media
Credit Hours: 3
The student will analyze the images of crime and the criminal justice system as presented through the major mass media within America. Students will compare and contrast how the media influence public opinion, which impacts on legislation. Students will appraise how media images impact the perception of crime.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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CRJU 4020 - Mock Court
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to trail advocacy. Students will interact with lawyers and judges. Students will hone their trial advocacy skills by preparing and arguing a case.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 3010 , CRJU 3020 and CRJU 3030
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CRJU 4070 - Criminal Justice Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Students research and discuss contemporary issues in criminal justice that complement their professional field experiences. Students become familiar with a variety of practice settings through the vicarious experiences of their peers.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 3000 Level Courses
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CRJU 4080 - Practicum
Credit Hours: 12
Students gain work experiences to complement their academic preparations through structured, closely supervised, practice. The student obtains experiences in the settings of law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities and programs connected with the courts.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 4060, Senior Standing
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CRJU 4100 - Private Security
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore basic security responsibilities and how they are integrated in a total security system. Students become familiar with the key concepts of private security professionals and security as a management function.
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 2000
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DRAM 1203 - Oral Interpretation
Credit Hours: 3
Students demonstrate mastery of the centering process; learn to isolate their senses; develop observation skills; explore sound and movement; develop and demonstrate speaking skills projection, phrasing, and vocal variety; and demonstrate an ability to synthesize, using personalization, motivation and visualization.
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DRAM 3343 - Intermediate Acting
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore the function and elements of character, the character’s mind, language, body and emotions; demonstrate a knowledge of the rehearsal process; and develop the interpersonal communication skills needed for staged performances.
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DRAM 3373 - Advanced Acting
Credit Hours: 3
Students interpret, analyze and synthesize ritual and theater, Greek theater, Elizabethan theater, nonwestern theater, alternative theatrical space, dramatic perspectives, verbal and non-verbal theater language and the actor’s role as image maker.
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DRAM 4374 - Play Production I
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop a theoretical foundation and demonstrate the ability to design and construct scenes and to organize and manage a production.
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DRAM 4394 - Play Production II
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop both a theoretical and a practical foundation in electrical theory and practice, lighting production, projection, costume design and construction, makeup design, sound design and technology, computer usage in theater, mechanical drafting and drawing and rendering techniques.
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ECSP 3000 - Exploration of Learning through the Creative Arts
Credit Hours: 3
The study of educational philosophies, goals, content, media materials, and methods of creative arts for children in grades P-5.
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ECSP 3020 - Effective Reading and Writing Methods and Materials
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the reading and writing processes and materials, strategies, and programs appropriate for teaching literacy for all P-5 learners. Content will also include the reading/writing connection and young children’s literature. Emphasis will be placed on strategies to support struggling readers and the facilitation of students’ comprehension skills.
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ECSP 3131 - Nature and Curriculum Needs of the Early Childhood/ Special Education Learner
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the curriculum, instruction, and organization of P-5 schools. It provides candidates with substantial knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of young children, and it includes discussion of appropriate early childhood/special education curriculum and instruction. A field component is required.
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ECSP 3132 - Classroom Management
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-service teachers acquire and enhance their skills in instructional planning, teaching strategies, learning assessments, communication and classroom management using a combination of selected readings, lectures, discussions, seminars, micro-teaching, and field experiences.
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ECSP 3232 - Methods of Teaching Science
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices appropriate for teaching science in the middle school. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies.
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ECSP 3332 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts/Reading
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices for teaching language arts/reading in the elementary school. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies. This course is designed to introduce students to methods and materials appropriate for literacy and language arts instruction in early childhood/special education. This course focuses on building pedagogical vocabulary and on using the knowledge of the content area in developing planning strategies, teaching strategies, assessment strategies, and classroom management strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Methods Block I; successful completion of ECSP 3131 and ECSP 3132
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ECSP 3432 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices appropriate for teaching social studies to elementary learners. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies.
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ECSP 3532 - Methods of Math
Credit Hours: 3
Students will study research, instructional strategies, and teaching resources to maximize student learning in the elementary school mathematics classroom. Pre-service teachers enhance their abilities to teach and assess students’ learning consistent with national standards and state curriculum guidelines such as National Council of School Mathematics’ Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and Georgia’s Performance Standards. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observation and implementation of teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, ECSP 3131 and ECSP 3132
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ECSP 3731 - Early Childhood/Special Education Practicum I
Credit Hours: 3
This practicum involves extensive structured observations and active participation, as well as planning and teaching an integrated language arts/social studies instructional unit in an early childhood/special education classroom. Emphasis is placed on a strong content knowledge base, classroom management, Instructional strategies for diverse populations of students, the integration of technology, classroom environment, and assessment of student teaching.
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ECSP 3732 - Early Childhood/Special Education Practicum II
Credit Hours: 3
This practicum involves extensive structured observations and active participation, as well as planning and teaching instructional units in mathematics and science in a P-5 classroom. Emphasis is placed on a strong content knowledge base, classroom management, instructional strategies for diverse populations of students, the integration of technology, classroom environment, and assessment of student learning.
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ECSP 4000 - Characteristics of the Special Education Learner
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides a review of the etiology, diagnosis, characteristics and philosophical and educational implications of the full range of students with special needs who demonstrate a need for additional educational services in order to achieve full potential. Considerable emphasis will be placed on the delivery of educational services and social issues related to the mild disabilities.
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ECSP 4005 - Inclusive Practices
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to focus on best practices for educating P - 5 students with diverse learning needs in the general education classroom. Candidates will investigate significant legal and historical considerations related to inclusion, pedagogical and curricular issues, collaboration, best instructional practices, and current trends.
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ECSP 4010 - Problem Planning and Assessment
Credit Hours: 3
This course involves the study of the processes of gathering information regarding individuals’ strengths and needs for educational decision-making purposes. Emphasis is placed on assessment strategies necessary for determining and monitoring curriculum implementation. Collaborative development of the IEP will also be addressed. This course will include a more in depth overview of the U.S. legal system, discriminatory, constitutional, statutory, regulatory issues and case law related to special education.
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ECSP 4020 - Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading
Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes diagnostic and assessment strategies for corrective instruction with young children experiencing difficulty in learning to read. Causes of reading disabilities, methods of diagnosis and procedures for group and individual remedial work will be included.
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ECSP 4895 - Directed Teaching/Seminar
Credit Hours: 12
This course is a guided professional experience in an early childhood/special education classroom (P-5) as a capstone/culminating activity of the ECSP program. Students will teach and manage a classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher and university professor. Experiences include observation, participation, teaching, classroom management, and collaboration with school personnel. The seminar examines interrelationships of home, school, and community resources as well as other topics related to the student teaching experience.
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ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Students become acquainted with concepts that enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies.
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ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain introductory knowledge of concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze the structure and performance of the market economy.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2105
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ECON 3103 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Students are acquainted with consumer demand theory, production theory, cost theory and theory of the firm under different market conditions. The price theory under perfect and imperfect competition is examined.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2105 , ECON 2106
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ECON 3113 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Students distinguish between the role of fiscal and monetary policy and their effectiveness in the long run. The theory of national income determination, employment, fluctuations and growth of economic activity is studied.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2105 , ECON 2106
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EDUC 2000 - GACE Preparation
Credit Hours: 1
This course will provide the preparation for the Georgia Assessment for the certification of educators basic skills assessment in reading, writing and math. This exam is a requirement for certification in any subject at any, level and passing the assessment is a requirement for admissions to any FVSU teacher preparation program. Students must earn a “C” or better
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EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education
Credit Hours: 3
This course engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backdrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy.
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EDUC 2110P - Pre-Professional Block Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
This pre-professional block practicum is designed to integrate and apply knowledge gained through class activities in each of the following pre-professional block courses: EDUC 2110 , EDUC 2120 , and EDUC 2130 . This practicum requires the completion of a variety of field- based assignments from each course. Successful completion of this practicum is one of the requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts
Credit Hours: 3
Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture, 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity, 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.
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EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching
Credit Hours: 3
Explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts.
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EDUC 2503 - Exceptionalities and Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-service candidates explore the causes and prevalence of children’s exceptionalities and their influences on children’s emotional, social, educational, and vocational adjustments. Emphasis is placed on understanding models for inclusion in the general education classroom as well as the legal, ethical, moral, and professional responsibilities of all educators. Pre- service candidates explore exceptionalities including learning disabilities, mental and emotional disabilities, vision, hearing, and physical impairments, multiple impairments, and gifted and talented exceptionalities.
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EDMG 3131 - Nature and Curriculum Needs of the Middle School Learner
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the curriculum, instruction, and organization of middle grades schools. It provides candidates with a substantial knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of early adolescents, and it includes discussion of the appropriate middle school curriculum and instruction. This course includes a field component.
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EDMG 3132 - Classroom Management Strategies
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-service teachers acquire and enhance their skills in instructional planning, teaching strategies, learning assessments, communication and classroom management using a combination of selected readings, lectures, discussions, seminars, micro-teaching, and field experiences.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDMG 3232 - Methods of Teaching Science in the Middle Schools
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices for teaching science in the middle school. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDMG 3332 - Methods of Teaching LA/Reading in the Middle School
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices for teaching language arts/reading in the middle school. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDMG 3432 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices appropriate for teaching social studies in grades 4 - 8. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDMG 3532 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn content and specialized methods and classroom practices for teaching mathematics in the middle school. Field-based experiences in an educational setting provide opportunities for observing and implementing teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDMG 3731 - Methods Block Practicum I
Credit Hours: 3
The 180 hours of field experience required in this course are spent in a middle grades language arts and/or Social studies classroom. Candidates apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions acquired in their Methods course in a public school classroom. Candidates observe in this classroom for several weeks before they construct and teach an integrated teaching unit that lasts two - three weeks.
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EDMG 3732 - Methods Block Practicum II
Credit Hours: 3
The 180 hours of field experience required in this course are spent in two middle grades science and Math classrooms. Candidates apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions acquired in their Methods course in these public school classrooms. Candidates observe in this classroom for several weeks before they construct and teach a unit that lasts two - three weeks. Candidates teach one math and one Science unit.
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EDMG 4520 - Literature for Middle Grades
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed to introduce classroom approaches to literature to middle grades teachers. It will include working with a variety of genres and multicultural texts. Students will begin a resource file of texts and teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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EDMG 4895 - Directed Teaching/Seminar
Credit Hours: 12
In an authentic classroom setting, pre-service teachers are prepared for entering the teaching profession. Candidates engage in a semester capstone where they demonstrate their capability to develop and implement appropriate teaching and classroom management plans.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Directed Teaching
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Educational Psychology |
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EPSY 2413 - Human Growth and Development
Credit Hours: 3
The student will learn to explain, apply, analyze and synthesize essential concepts, research and theory in the field of human development - particularly that most relevant to children in the early and middle grades. The student will also demonstrate an understanding of the implications of prominent theory and research for student learning, instruction and curriculum organization. The potential application of the findings in brain research to learning and teaching diverse students is also an emphasis. The student will acquire the ability to collect, analyze and interpret information for use in planning for effective developmentally- appropriate teaching and learning.
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EPSY 2433 - Educational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the field of educational psychology and gain essential knowledge of the research, principles and theory that make it essential to understanding how to help diverse students reach higher levels of achievement. The student will gain an understanding of the important forms of knowledge that a teacher must possess to ensure more effective instruction, principles of motivation, behavior management techniques and the most effective means of promoting and assessing student learning.
Prerequisite(s): COMP 1301 or Consent of the Instructor
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Electrical Engineering Technology |
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EEGG 1114 - Computer and Logic Design
Credit Hours: 4
Students explore the fundamental concepts of digital systems, including number systems and Boolean logic. Students analyze and design combinational and sequential circuits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111
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EEGG 2113 - Circuits I
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore the concepts of analog circuits, operational amplifier principles and applications. Students apply Ohm’s Law, Kerchief’s Laws, Mesh and Node analysis and network theorems to analyze transient and steady-state DC circuits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3223
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EEGG 2114 - Circuits II
Credit Hours: 4
Students explore second order DC circuits, AC circuits, the concepts of time and frequency domains and Laplace transforms. Students analyze AC circuits in both time and frequency domains.
Prerequisite(s): EEGG 2113
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Electronic Engineering Technology |
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ELET 1100 - Orientation to Electronic Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1
Students are provided an overview of electronic engineering technology as a career and are made knowledgeable of the skills necessary for success in the profession, and the academic preparation and requirements needed. Introduction to the basic concepts of electronic measurements, experimentation and reporting of technical results is presented.
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ELET 1150 - Computer Applications in EET
Credit Hours: 1
Students are introduced to the application of computers in engineering and technology with emphasis on use of general and special purpose software for data analysis and preparation of technical reports. Computer-assisted tutorials in the basics of electronic fundamentals and circuits are also studied.
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