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COMM 2311 - Introduction to Social Media 3.0-3.0
2311. 3 hours. Study and application of social media communication and strategy, including social media platforms and user devices, message distribution, and personal and professional online, social environments. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313.
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COMM 2312 - Visual Communication and New Media 3.0-3.0
2312. 3 hours. An introduction to visual communication theory and design techniques for contemporary new media applications via computers and digital software.
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COMM 2314 - Computer Graphics for Communication 3.0-3.0
2314. 3 hours. Introduction to computer graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite to create visual communication projects. Involves using design principles and techniques of digital imaging and illustration.
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COMM 2350 - Art of Film 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: COMM 2366
2350 (2366). 3 hours. Introduction to the styles, techniques and devices used in cinematic and motion picture art. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313. Satisfies the Creative Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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COMM 2352 - Professional Communication 3.0-3.0
2352. 3 hours. Emphasizes principles and practical application of effective professional communication behaviors and rhetorical skills within professional, business, and organizational contexts.
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COMM 2400 - Audio for New Media 3.0-3.0
2400. 3 hours. Introduction to computer-based digital audio recording, editing, mixing, and sound production for new media applications.
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COMM 2410 - Web Design Principles 3.0-3.0
2410. 3 hours. Students will develop a fundamental knowledge of website design, construction, and publication. No duplicate credit.
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COMM 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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COMM 3060 - Public Relations Event Development and Design 3.0-3.0
3060. 3 hours. This course is designed to give students experience in planning and executing sporting events, entertainment events, corporate events, trade shows, or exhibitions with emphasis on pre-planning, budget preparation, advertising, and public relations. The course also explores the design, planning, and development of integrated marketing campaigns.
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COMM 3070 - Facility Management 3.0-3.0
3070. 3 hours. This course provides an overview of the three major components of facility management, including event management, risk management, and facility management. This course also surveys the working components of new facility design and planning.
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COMM 3080 - Persuasion and Social Influence 3.0-3.0
3080. 3 hours. The course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of human influence in its various contexts from interpersonal, popular culture, to political speech, and advertising. The students will analyze persuasive messages to understand how they work in changing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
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COMM 3120 - Nonverbal Communication 3.0-3.0
3120. 3 hours. Applications of research and theory in understanding the impact of nonverbal communication in a variety of human contexts. Prerequisite(s): Communication Studies majors must complete 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020.
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COMM 3311 - New Media Storytelling 3.0-3.0
3311. 3 hours. Fundamentals of storytelling via new media technology with basic digital production techniques. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2312 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 3312 - New Media Literacies 3.0-3.0
3312. 3 hours. A study and exploration of the changing nature of literacy in a digital world. Traces the development of new literacies through the use and understanding of new media tools, platforms, and communities. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2312 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 3321 - Digital Production I 3.0-3.0
3321. 3 hours. Intemmediate film and TV production techniques including screenwriting, cinematography, and video editing. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2110 and COMM 3311 with grades of C or better.
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COMM 3324 - Podcasting 3.0-3.0
3324. 3 hours. Planning and production of audio podcasts, including serial concept creation, storyboarding and planning methods, production techniques, and distribution strategies. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313.
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COMM 3330 - Creative Concepts 3.0-3.0
3330. 3 hours. Introduces students to the processes, strategies, and practices of developing creative visual/textual solutions to advertising/PR campaigns across media. Course focuses on need-finding, solution invention by means of critical and creative thinking, and design and production strategies. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2310 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 3331 - Social Media Campaigns 3.0-3.0
3331. 3 hours. Development of integrated media campaigns through social media tools, platforms, and channels. Campaign life cycles from invention to implementation, evaluation, and measurement of engagement. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2311 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 3332 - Communication Law 3.0-3.0
3332. 3 hours. Study of contemporary communication law, with a focus on strategic communication and new media issues. Topics may include freedom of speech and press, corporate and commercial speech, media rights management, intellectual property, libel, and freedom of information. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1307 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 3341 - Sports Announcing 3.0-3.0
3341. 3 hours. Principles of announcing in non-traditional new media formats with a focus on sports. Sportscasts, ad-libbing, interviews, and other performance needs. Practice of strong vocal performance skills, diction, pronunciation, and engaging delivery. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2300 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 3350 - Language, Thought, and Behavior 3.0-3.0
3350. 3 hours. The influence of language on perception, evaluations, creativity, and interpersonal relations. Provides students with a heightened awareness of how language functions and the role of language in our perceptions, thoughts, and actions. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMM 1010.
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COMM 3352 - Intercultural Communication 3.0-3.0
3352. 3 hours. explores the ways culture affects and is affected by communication. Topics to be addressed range from globalization and cultural diversity at work, to international peace and conflict resolution, to the role of popular media in representing cultures and shaping identities.
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COMM 4320 - Digital Production II 3.0-3.0
4320. 3 hours. Advanced techniques for planning, production, and distribution of digital media, including short videos, ads, PSAs, film, and more. Prerequisite(s): COMM 3321 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 4330 - Crisis Communication 3.0-3.0
4330. 3 hours. Focuses on crisis communication and management, emphasizing practical application of theories, strategies, and tactics from a public relations perspective. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2310 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 4335 - Strategic Communication Campaigns 3.0-3.0
4335. 3 hours. Studies various elements involved in the production of a campaign from inception to conclusion. Students research, create, produce, execute and evaluate a number of campaigns for real clients for all media. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMM 2310.
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COMM 4350 - Gender and Communication 3.0-3.0
4350. 3 hours. Exploration of the connections between gender, rhetoric, and public culture. Analyzing rhetorical constructions of gender in American discourses including politics, race, and sexuality, in contexts that include public protests, speeches, movies, poetry, television, and music. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in COMM 1010.
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COMM 4355 - Communication Theory 3.0-3.0
4355. 3 hours. Process of theory construction with particular emphasis on human communication, elements and types of theories, theoretical logic, meta-theoretical perspectives toward communication, and specific content theories of communication. Prerequisite(s): Communication Studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020.
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COMM 4380 - Crisis Communication 3.0-3.0
4380. 3 hours. Focuses on crisis communication and management, emphasizing practical application of theories, strategies, and tactics from a public relations perspective. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2310 with a grade of C or better.
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COMM 4510 - Communication Capstone 3.0-3.0
4510. 3 hours. A capstone study of communication principles and practices. A capstone study of communication principles and practices. Students examine and practice the knowledge and skill sets that employers have identified as central to the success of college students hired in their organizations: oral presentation, listening, teamwork, critical thinking/problem solving, communication technology application, and professionalization. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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COMM 4900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Computer Science/Computer Engineering - Undergraduate |
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CSCE 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: COSC 1301
1010 (COSC 1301). 3 hours. (2;0;1) A basic course covering logical operation and organization of digital computers, computer hardware and software, number systems, and application software packages.
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CSCE 1030 - Computer Science I 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: COSC 1436
1030 (COSC 1436). 3 hours. Intro to computer science and engineering, problem-solving techniques, algorithmic processes, software design and development. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 or equivalent.
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CSCE 1031 - Computer Science I 4.0-4.0
1031. 4 hours (3;1). Introduction to computer science and engineering, problem-solving techniques, algorithmic processes, software design and development. Prerequisite(s): Must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in MATH 1710 or 1720 in order to take this course.
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CSCE 1040 - Computer Science II 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: COSC 1337
1040 (COSC 1337). 3 hours (2;3). Continuation of CSCE 1030. Software design, structured programming, object oriented programming. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1030 or equivalent.
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CSCE 2100 - Computing Foundations I 3.0-3.0
2100. 3 hours. Introduces students to both data structures and formalisms used in computer science, such as asymptotic behavior of algorithms. Learn about data structures and the formalisms used to both describe and evaluate those data structures simultaneously. By the end of the two-semester sequence of which this course is the first part, each student will have a solid foundation in conceptual and formal models, efficiency, and levels of abstraction as used in the field of computer science. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1040.
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CSCE 2110 - Computing Foundations II 3.0-3.0
2110. 3 hours (3;0;1). Continuation of Computing I. Further introduces students to both data structures and formalisms used in computer science, such as asymptotic behavior of algorithms. Learn about data structures and formalisms used to both describe and evaluate those data structures simultaneously. By the end of the two-semester sequence of which this course is the second part, each student will have a solid foundation in conceptual and formal models, efficiency, and levels of abstraction as used in the field of computer science. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 2300 - Digital Logic 3.0-3.0
2300. 3 hours. Digital circuits process data using logic gates and storage elements (flip flops). This course introduces binary systems and digital signals, covers Boolean algebra and logic gates, and investigates various digital logic circuits such as shift registers, adders and counters.
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CSCE 2410 - Programming Laboratory 1.0-4.0
2410. 1-4 hours each. Practice with computer languages and processing techniques. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1040.
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CSCE 2610 - Assembly Language and Computer Organization 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: COSC 2325
2610 (COSC 2325). 3 hours. Principles of computer systems organization, instruction sets, computer arithmetic, data and control paths, memory hierarchies, and assembly language. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 2615 - Enterprise Systems Architecture, Analysis and Design 3.0-3.0
2615. 3 hours. Overview of software architectures of information systems starting with requirements and proceeding through the analysis and design aspects of the software development lifecycle. Introduction to a variety of implementation methodologies as well as alternate architectural paradigms. Laboratory and project activities will expose students to the design and specification of IT Systems to meet a variety of business and technical problem environments. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1040.
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CSCE 2900 - Special Problems in Computer Science and Engineering 1.0-4.0
2900. 1-4 hours each. Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems. For elective credit only.
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CSCE 3055 - IT Project Management 3.0-3.0
3055. 3 hours. Provides students with the tools and techniques needed to manage a wide variety of IT Systems projects, including software design and development, IT Systems design and installation, network managment and support and others. Students will develop and practice skills through the use of case studies and other project-based exercises. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 3110 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3.0-3.0
3110. 3 hours. Computer storage structures; storage allocation and management; data sorting and searching techniques; data structures in programming languages. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1040 and CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 3210 - Symbolic Processing 3.0-3.0
3210. 3 hours. Introduction to symbolic processing using LISP, Prolog or related languages; recursion; building abstractions with data; modularity, objects and state; meta-linguistic abstraction. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 3220 - Human Computer Interfaces 3.0-3.0
3220. 3 hours. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Methods for designing, prototyping, and evaluating user interfaces for computing applications. Human capabilities, interface technology, interface design methods, and interface evaluation tools and techniques. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 3310 - Operating Systems 3.0-3.0
3310. 3 hours. Topics include operating systems architecture, processes, threads, CPU management, virtual memory management, and POSIX. Students will learn how to build LINUX boxes, administer hardware resources and user groups, implement security, write shell scripts and configure virtual machines. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2300.
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CSCE 3410 - Advanced Programming 3.0-3.0
3410. 3 hours. Advanced features and topics in modern programming languages and introduction to a variety of languages, and advanced programming concepts and methodologies. Topics will vary by section and semester. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 3420 - Internet Programming 3.0-3.0
3420. 3 hours. This course covers Internet programming in depth, including client-server, peer-to-peer, and web applications. The primary goal of the course is to help students understand the principles of how distributed applications are built, while also giving them practical experience in creating common Internet applications. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3110.
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CSCE 3510 - Introduction to Wireless Communications 3.0-3.0
3510. 3 hours. Fundamentals of wireless communications and networking, with emphasis on first, second, and third generation cellular systems and satellite communication. Topics include point-to-point signal transmission through a wireless channel, cellular capacity, multi-user transmissions, and mobility management. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2610.
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CSCE 3520 - Data Communications 3.0-3.0
3520. 3 hours. Overview of data communication, communication models and networking. Analog and digital data transmission, transmission impairments, channel capacity, asynchronous and synchronous transmission, error detection and correction, flow control and error control. Multiplexing and de-multiplexing techniques (FDM, STDM, ADSL, and xDSL). Ethernet interfaces, IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.11 MAC layer. Interface Standards (RS-232, RS-449 and X.21). Packet switching, Frame Relay, and ATM switching, bridges, layer2 and layer3 switches. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600.
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CSCE 3530 - Introduction to Computer Networks 3.0-3.0
3530. 3 hours. Introduction to data communications; asynchronous, synchronous, networks and current technology. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3310.
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CSCE 3535 - Introduction to Network and Security Managment 3.0-3.0
3535. 3 hours. Introduces students to basic concepts in synchronous and asynchronous data communications, network architectures, protocols and current technology. Addresses basic network and information security issues and protection scheemes with laboratory exercises designed to expose students to a variety of network architectures, security threats and risk mitigation strategies. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2610.
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CSCE 3600 - Principles of Systems Programming 3.0-3.0
3600. 3 hours. Introduction to the design and operation of systems software. Analysis is made of current system software technology, including operating systems, language translation systems and file systems. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 3605 - IT Systems and Administration 3.0-3.0
3605. 3 hours. Prepares students with an understanding of operating systems structure and operation including the concepts of processes, resource and file management and performance. Students will also develop an understanding of operating system design, systems software and mainainence, as well as gain proficiency in the development of useful scripts, device drivers and utility programs written in high level languages and native scripting environments. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2610.
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CSCE 3612 - Embedded Systems Design 3.0-3.0
3612. 3 hours. Computer Systems as embedded computing elements and micro-controllers. System specifications using UML or other high level abstract models. Issues and constraints on embedded computing systems, including power, performance, memory and size. Use of DSP, ASIC and micro-controllers in a single design. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2610.
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CSCE 3650 - Introduction to Compilation Techniques 3.0-3.0
3650. 3 hours. Topics include parsing, syntax-directed translation, run-time storage management, error recovery, code generations and optimization. A significant project is required. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600.
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CSCE 4010 - Social Issues in Computing 3.0-3.0
4010. 3 hours. The effect of computer science and engineering on the home and the workplace, with emphasis on the role of computer professional in modern society. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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CSCE 4230 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3.0-3.0
4230. 3 hours. Basic Euclidian geometry and linear algebra, computer graphics algorithms and data structures, OpenGL and its inner workings. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 4250 - Topics in Game Development 3.0-3.0
4250. 3 hours. Advanced topics in game development, possibly including but not limited to character animation, procedural content generation, shader techniques, and graphics special effects. Discussion of articles from the recent academic and technical literature on game development and related material from relevant computer science areas. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4220.
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CSCE 4310 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3.0-3.0
4310. 3 hours. Introduction to concepts and ideas in artificial intelligence. Topics include search techniques, knowledge representation, control strategies and advanced problem-solving architecture. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3110.
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CSCE 4350 - Introduction to Database Systems Design 3.0-3.0
4350. 3 hours. Logical and physical database system organization; logical models; design issues; secondary storage considerations. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 4360 - Database Administration 3.0-3.0
4360. 3 hours. Topics include the installation, configuration, planning, tuning, and monitoring of a database server. Other tasks deal with the management of users, access rights and security, management of views, tables and indexes, backup, restoration and recovery, performance monitoring. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4350.
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CSCE 4430 - Programming Languages 3.0-3.0
4430. 3 hours. Formal definition of programming languages including specification of syntax and semantics. Comparison of several existing high-level languages. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 4444 - Software Engineering 3.0-3.0
4444. 3 hours. Modular design and implementation of software systems. Topics include requirements and specifications development, documentation of the design using current design tools such as UML, testing of software implementation, and system and user documentation. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 4540 - TCP/IP Protocols 3.0-3.0
4540. 3 hours. Investigate TCP/IP protocol suite, components, and interaction with operating system. Topics include special protocols, routing protocols, mobileIP, as well as some applications: FTP, TELNET, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, DNS, etc. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3530.
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CSCE 4550 - Introduction to Computer Security 3.0-3.0
4550. 3 hours. Security goals, threats, and vulnerabilities. Cryptography, program security, and operating system security issues. Basic network security. Planning, policies, and risk analysis. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3310.
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CSCE 4560 - Secure Electronic Commerce 3.0-3.0
4560. 3 hours. Electronic commerce technology, models, and issues, with emphasis on security issues. Supporting technology such as cryptography, digital signatures, certificates, and public key infrastructure (PKI). Security-conscious programming for web-based applications. Exposure to interaction between technical issues and business, legal, and ethical issues. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 4610 - Computer Systems Architecture 3.0-3.0
4610. 3 hours. Study of performance issues related the design of high performance processors, including Instruction Level Parallelism, out of order instruction scheduling, branch prediction, speculative execution. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2610.
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CSCE 4620 - Real-Time Operating Systems 3.0-3.0
4620. 3 hours. Basic real-time operating systems concepts and services, including interrupt processing, process and thread models, real-time software architectures and development environments. Detailed study of the design and implementation of real-time applications using real-time operating systems. The focus will be on commercial real-time operating systems/development environments, including vxWorks, RTOS, MicroC/OS-II and pOSEK/pOSEK System. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4440.
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CSCE 4730 - VLSI Design 3.0-3.0
4730. VLSI Design. 3 hours. Introduction to VLSI design using CAD tools, CMOS logic, switch level modeling, circuit characterization, logic design in CMOS, systems design methods, test subsystem design, design examples, student design project. Design project to be fabricated and tested in the follow-on course. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
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CSCE 4750 - VLSI Testing 3.0-3.0
4750. VLSI Testing. 3 hours. Advanced experience with CAD tools for VLSI design, IC testing. Design Project from CSCE 4730 to be fabricated and tested. Implementation and verification of test programs, IC testing and troubleshooting, legal, economic, and ethical design issues. Oral presentations and written reports are required. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4730.
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CSCE 4890 - Directed Study 1.0-3.0
4890. 1-3 hours each. Study by individuals or small groups if faculty supervisor agrees. A plan of study approved by the faculty supervisor along with the study will be graded by the faculty supervisor; must be approved by the chair of the department. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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CSCE 4905 - Information Technology Capstone I 3.0-3.0
4905. 3 hours. First of a two course sequence in which students will develop a complex IT System starting from customer requirements and progressing through the entire analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery lifecycle. Students will work in teams to develop a project plan, complete the technical components of the project, prepare a variety of deliverable documents, and finally deliver the finished product to the customer. The first course will focus on the analysis and design of the system. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3055. Corequisite(s): CSCE 4444.
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CSCE 4910 - Computer Engineering Design I 3.0-3.0
4910. 3 hours. First course in the senior capstone design sequence. The focus of this class is the application of techniques to the design of electronic systems that have digital hardware and software components. Students will apply the theory acquired from numerous engineering courses to solve real-world design problems. The design will consider realistic constrains including economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, social, safety. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3612.
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CSCE 4920 - Cooperative Education in Computer Science and Engineering 1.0-3.0
4920. 1-3 hours each. Supervised field work in a job directly related to the student’s major field of study or career objective. Maybe repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
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CSCE 4925 - Information Technology Capstone II 3.0-3.0
4925. 3 hours. Second of a two course sequence in which students will develop a complex IT System starting from customer requirements and progressing thorugh the entire analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery lifecycle. Students will work in teams to develop a project plan, complete the technical components of the project, prepare a variety of deliverable documents, and finally deliver the finished product to the customer. The second course will focus on the implementation, testing and delivery of the system. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4905.
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CSCE 4930 - Topics in Computer Science and Engineering 3.0-3.0
4930. 3 hours. Topics in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
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CSCE 4940 - Special Computer Application Problem 1.0-4.0
4940. 1-4 hours each. Study defined by the student in applying computer science to another field. Work supervised and work plan approved by one faculty member from computer sciences and one from relevant application area; one to three students may work together if all faculty advisers concerned agree. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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CSCE 4950 - Special Problems in Computer Science and Engineering 1.0-3.0
4950. 1-3 hours each. Prior approval of plan of study by faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior level standing and consent of instructor.
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Counseling - Undergraduate |
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COUN 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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COUN 3600 - Therapeutic Play 3.0-3.0
3600. 3 hours. Didactic and experiential training in how to be a therapeutic agent in children’s lives by using structured therapeutic play sessions. Participants are taught basic child-centered play therapy principles and skills, including reflective listening, recognizing and responding to children’s feelings, therapeutic limit setting, building children’s self-esteem, and structuring therapeutic play sessions with children using a special kit of selected toys. Observations of play therapy sessions and skill building therapeutic play sessions are required.
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Counseling - Graduate |
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COUN 5000 - Filial Therapy 3.0-3.0
5000. 3 hours. Training parents to be therapeutic agents in their children’s lives through the utilization of play therapy skills in regularly scheduled parent-child structured play sessions in their own homes. How to train parents in the overall principles and methodology of child-centered play therapy is addressed. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5700, 5740, and 5690 or consent of instructor. COUN 5690 may be taken concurrently.
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COUN 5100 - Counseling Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 3.0-3.0
5100. 3 hours. Study of ethics, law, and professional issues including counseling history, philosophy, roles, self-care, supervision, professional organizations, credentialing, and trends for Professional School Counselors and Clinical Mental Health Counselors.
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COUN 5200 - Counseling Adolescents 3.0-3.0
5200. 3 hours. Counseling adolescents requires unique knowledge and skill. This course will prepare counselors to work with young people ages 12-21. A focus on the nature and needs of adolescence along with effective strategies in counseling will be explored. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and COUN 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5290 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3.0-3.0
5290. 3 hours. History and philosophy of counseling and clinical mental health counseling and ethical, legal, professional, and emerging issues specific to clinical mental health counseling. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5300 - Systems, Leadership, and Program Development in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3.0-3.0
5300. 3 hours. Principles and practices of counseling mental health settings with special attention to counselor functions, services, leadership , program development, and program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5290, 5680, and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5310 - Assessment and Advanced Treatment in Couples Counseling 3.0-3.0
5310. 3 hours. Promotes counselors’ ethical and cultural understanding, assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed treatment principles and interventions in couples counseling. Develops assessment and intervention skills to promote healthy relationships and manage betrayals such as affairs and domestic violence. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5590.
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COUN 5400 - Planning and Organizing Comprehensive Career Programs 3.0-3.0
5400. 3 hours. A study of the purposes and functions of a comprehensive career development program; components of a comprehensive career program; techniques for providing comprehensive career programs to junior high, middle school, secondary and adult students.
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COUN 5410 - History and Current Trends in Comprehensive Career Counseling Programs 3.0-3.0
5410. 3 hours. This course will provide an overview of the history of career counseling. Special attention will be focused upon current trends in the field of comprehensive career counseling. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710.
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COUN 5420 - Vocational Student Identification, Placement and Follow-up 3.0-3.0
5420. 3 hours. A focus on the process of identification and assessment of learner’s interests and aptitudes; various instruments, methods and techniques used in assessment are examined. Particular emphasis is given to special needs learners, including at-risk youth and other targeting populations.
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COUN 5460 - Program Development, Leadership, and Ethics in School Counseling 3.0-3.0
5460. 3 hours. Introduction to the school counseling profession. Covers ethical standards, leadership and advocacy strategies, and development and management of the comprehensive developmental guidance program. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710 (both may be taken concurrently), or consent of department.
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COUN 5461 - Professional School Counseling 3.0-3.0
5461. 3 hours. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the PreK-12 professional school counselor role, the ASCA National Model, and the Texas Model Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Plan. In this course, students will learn how to develop and manage a comprehensive developmental guidance program. In addition, they will learn the ethical standards for school counseling as well as strategies for leadership, consultation, data based-decision making, and advocacy for students and the school counseling profession. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5470 - Career Development and Information Resources 3.0-3.0
5470. 3 hours. Survey of career development and counseling with emphasis on the occupational, career and educational information service.
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COUN 5480 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling 3.0-3.0
5480. 3 hours. Principles and culturally sensitive biopsychosocial assessment and case conceptualization leading to appropriate counseling treatment plans within a managed care framework. Diagnosis according to the most recent edition of the DSM and evidence-based treatment planning are studied. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5490 - Crisis Intervention Counseling 3.0-3.0
5490. 3 hours. In-depth study of crisis theory, crisis intervention models, and practical skills for effective crisis intervention. Attention to crises related to suicide, violence, victimization, psychiatric illness, chemical dependency, individual or family-level trauma, and community-wide disasters. Emphasis on the counselor’s development of crisis assessment, management, and short-term intervention skills. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5500 - Human Sexuality in Counseling 3.0-3.0
5500. 3 hours. Counseling students develop in-depth understanding of human sexuality as well as assessment and treatment of sexual issues.
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COUN 5580 - Family Counseling 3.0-3.0
5580. 3 hours. The application of family systems theory to the study of family dynamics, family development and the resolution of family conflicts. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5590 - Couple Counseling 3.0-3.0
5590. 3 hours. The application of relationship counseling theory to the study of individual development, interpersonal relationships, marital systems and conflict resolution. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5600 - Counseling in Secondary Schools 3.0-3.0
5600. 3 hours. Principles and practice of individual counseling, group counseling, guidance and consultation in the secondary school as part of the overall comprehensive developmental guidance program. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5460.
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COUN 5610 - Addiction Counseling 3.0-3.0
5610. 3 hours. Etiology and principles of addiction as well as counseling practices relevant to substance abuse and addiction counseling. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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