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COMM 3060 - Event and Production Management 3 - 3
3060. Event and Production Management. 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 - 3
3070. Facility Management. 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 - 3
3080. Persuasion and Social Influence. 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 3311 - New Media Storytelling 3 - 3
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 - 3
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 - 3
3 hours. Intemediate 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 3330 - Creative Concepts 3 - 3
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 - 3
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 - 3
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 - 3
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 4320 - Digital Production II 3 - 3
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 4355 - Communication Theory 3 - 3
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 3010 prior to enrolling ; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020.
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COMM 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
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Computer Science and Engineering - Undergraduate |
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CSCE 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: COSC 1300
1010. Introduction to Computer Science. 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 4 - 4
TCCNS Number: COSC 1436
1030. Computer Science I. 3 hours. Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering, problem-solving techniques, algorithmic processes, software design and development. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite of MATH 1600 or equivalent.
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CSCE 1031 - Computer Science I 4 - 4
1031. Computer Science I. 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 - 3
TCCNS Number: COSC 1337
1040 (COSC 2415). Computer Science II. 3 hours (2;3). Continuation of CSCE 1030. Software design, structured programming, object oriented programming. Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite of MATH 1600 or equivalent.
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CSCE 1300 - Information Literacy 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: COSC 1301/
(COSC 1301 or 1401) 3 hours. This course is designed to expose students to a broad view of computer science, by examining computers at different levels: from hardware and theory to history, societal, and ethical impact.
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CSCE 2100 - Computing Foundations I 3 - 3
2100. Computing Foundations I. 3 hours (3;0;1). 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 - 3
2110. Computing Foundations II. 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 2410 - Programming Laboratory 1 - 4
2410. Programming Laboratory. 1-4 hours. Practice with computer languages and processing techniques. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1040.
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CSCE 2610 - Assembly Language and Computer Organization 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: 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 - 3
2615. Enterprise Systems Architecture, Analysis and Design. 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 - 4
2900. Special Problems in Computer Science. 1-4 hours. Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems. For elective credit only.
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CSCE 3010 - Signals and Systems 3 - 3
3010. Signals and Systems. 3 hours. This course introduces elementary concepts of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. Specific topics include linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, impulse response, convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, frequency-domain analysis of LTI systems, Laplace transforms, z-transforms, and rational function descriptions of LTI systems. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730 or MATH 3410.
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CSCE 3020 - Communications Systems 3 - 3
3020. Communications Systems. 3 hours. Introduction to the concepts of transmission of information via communication channels. Amplitude and angle modulation for the transmission of continuous-time signals. Analog-to-digital conversion and pulse code modulation. Transmission of digital data. Introduction to random signals and noise and their effects on communication. Optimum detection systems in the presence of noise. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3010.
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CSCE 3030 - Parallel Programming 3 - 3
3030. Parallel Programming. 3 hours. Introduction to processing in parallel and distributed computing environment. General concepts of parallel machine models, processes, threads, mutual exclusion, synchronization, message passing. Design and analysis of parallel algorithms for engineering and scientific applications. Parallel programming using message passing and shared memory paradigms. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 3055 - IT Project Management 3 - 3
3055. IT Project Management. 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 - 3
3110. Data Structures. 3 hours. Computer storage structures; storage allocation and management; data sorting and searching techniques; data structures in programming languages. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 3210 - Symbolic Processing 3 - 3
3210. Symbolic Processing. 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 - 3
3220. Human Computer Interfaces. 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 3410 - Advanced Programming 3 - 3
3410. Advanced Programming. 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 - 3
3420. Internet Programming. 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 2110.
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CSCE 3510 - Introduction to Wireless Communications 3 - 3
4510. Introduction to Wireless Communications. 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 - 3
3520. Data Communications. 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 - 3
3530. Introduction to Computer Networks. 3 hours. Introduction to data communications; asynchronous, synchronous, networks and current technology. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600.
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CSCE 3535 - Introduction to Network and Security Managment 3 - 3
3535. Introduction to Network and Security Managment. 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 - 3
3600. Principles of Systems Programming. 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 - 3
3605. IT Systems and Administration. 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 - 3
3612. Embedded Systems Design. 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 - 3
4650. Introduction to Compilation Techniques. 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 3730 - Reconfigurable Logic 3 - 3
3730. Reconfigurable Logic. 3 hours. Advanced concepts in Boolean algebra, use of hardware description languages as a practical means to implement hybrid sequential and combinational designs, digital logic simulation, rapid prototyping techniques, and design for testability concepts. Focuses on the actual design and implementation of sizeable digital design problems using representative Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2610.
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CSCE 4010 - Social Issues in Computing 3 - 3
4010. Social Issues in Computing. 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 4110 - Algorithms 3 - 3
4110. Algorithms. 3 hours. Algorithm design methodologies, sorting, graph algorithms, dynamic programming, backtracking, string searching and pattern matching. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3110.
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CSCE 4210 - Game Programming I 3 - 3
4210. Game Programming I. 3 hours. Introduction to game programming, including real-time, event-driven, and multimedia programming techniques. Graphics, sound, and input programming. Students will learn how to program a billboard game in 3D with constrained camera motion. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 4215 - Programming Math and Physics for Games 3 - 3
4215. Programming Math and Physics for Games. 3 hours. Fundamentals of game math and physics for game development, including linear algebra, matrix math for graphics, quaternions, basic physics equations, game math and physics implementation, physics engines. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700, CSCE 2100, and PHYS 1710/1730.
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CSCE 4220 - Game Programming II 3 - 3
4220. Game Programming II. 3 hours. Game engine programming techniques, including real-time 3D graphics programming, shader techniques, terrain rendering, level of detail, collision detection, particle engines, 3D sound, and character animation. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4210 and CSCE 4215.
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CSCE 4230 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 - 3
4230. Introduction to Computer Graphics. 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 - 3
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 - 3
4310. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. 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 - 3
4350. Introduction to Database Systems Design. 3 hours. Logical and physical database system organization; logical models; design issues; secondary storage considerations. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110.
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CSCE 4355 - Database Design and Information Integration 3 - 3
4355. Database Design and Information Integration. 3 hours. Introduces students to use of database systems and other information storage and techniques in the design and development of information-driven systems. Students will gain experience in the design, development and use of databases, information storage, search and retrieval systems and the associated tools. Students will also integrate information and database components with additional software components to create data-driven applications. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100.
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CSCE 4430 - Programming Languages 3 - 3
4430. Programming Languages. 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 4440 - Real-Time Software Development. 3 - 3
4440. Real-Time Software Development. 3 hours. Specification of real-time system requirements, timing, synchronization and fault-tolerance issues, construction and validation of real-time software. Mathematical formalisms, design and analyses using real-time UML will also be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3612.
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CSCE 4444 - Software Engineering 3 - 3
4444. Software Engineering. 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 4520 - Wireless Networks and Protocols 3 - 3
4520. Wireless Networks and Protocols. 3 hours. Architecture and elements of a wireless network. Use and process of mobility management. Signaling schemes used in wireless networks, network signaling, protocols and standards (GSM, IS-95, WAP, MobileIP, GPRS, UMTS and CDMA2000). Analyze the operation and performance of wireless protocols. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600.
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CSCE 4530 - Computer Network Design 3 - 3
4530. Computer Network Design. 3 hours. Fundamental concepts, requirements and design tradeoffs, particularly as related to scheduling, congestion control, routing, and traffic management. Wireless access, mobility (including WLAN), VoIP and applications. Firewalls, NAT’s VPN, high availability and optical rings. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3530.
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CSCE 4540 - TCP/IP Protocols 3 - 3
4540. TCP/IP Protocols. 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 - 3
4550. Introduction to Computer Security. 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 3600.
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CSCE 4560 - Secure Electronic Commerce 3 - 3
4560. Secure Electronic Commerce. 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 4600 - Introduction to Operating Systems 3 - 3
4600. Introduction to Operating Systems. 3 hours. Concepts in operating system analysis and design. General topics of process, resource and file management are presented and analyzed in the context of different system architectures and performance constraints. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600.
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CSCE 4610 - Computer Systems Architecture 3 - 3
4610. Computer Systems Architecture. 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 - 3
4620. Real-Time Operating Systems. 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 4890 - Directed Study 1 - 3
4890. Directed Study. 1-3 hours. 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 - 3
4905. Information Technology Capstone I. 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.
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CSCE 4910 - Computer Engineering Design I 3 - 3
4910. Computer Engineering Design I. 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 4915 - Computer Engineering Design II 3 - 3
4915. Computer Engineering Design II. 3 hours. Second 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 sove real-world design problems. The design will consider realistic constrains including economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, social, safety. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4910.
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CSCE 4920 - Cooperative Education in Computer Science and Engineering 1 - 3
1-3 hours. 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 - 3
4925. Information Technology Capstone II. 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 - 3
4930. Topics in Computer Science and Engineering. 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 - 4
4940. Special Computer Application Problem. 1-4 hours. 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 - 3
4950. Special Problems in Computer Engineering. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor.
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Counseling - Undergraduate |
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COUN 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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COUN 3600 - Therapeutic Play 3 - 3
3600. Therapeutic Play. 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 - 3
5000. Filial Therapy. 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 5960 may be taken concurrently.
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COUN 5100 - Counseling Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 3 - 3
5100. Counseling Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice. 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 - 3
5200. Counseling Adolescents. 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 - 3
5290. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 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 - 3
5300. Systems, Leadership, and Program Development in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 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 - 3
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 - 3
5400. Planning and Organizing Comprehensive Career Programs. 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 - 3
410. History and Current Trends in Comprehensive Career Counseling Programs. 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 - 3
5420. Vocational Student Identification, Placement and Follow-up. 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 - 3
5460. Program Development, Leadership, and Ethics in School Counseling. 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 - 3
5461. Professional School Counseling. 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 - 3
5470. Career Development and Information Resources. 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 - 3
5480. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling. 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 - 3
5490. Crisis Intervention Counseling. 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 - 3
5500. Human Sexuality in Counseling. 3 hours. Counseling students develop in-depth understanding of human sexuality as well assessment and treatment of sexual issues.
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COUN 5580 - Family Counseling 3 - 3
5580. Family Counseling. 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 - 3
5590. Couple Counseling. 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 - 3
5600. Counseling in Secondary Schools. 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 - 3
5610. Addiction Counseling. 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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COUN 5640 - Group Play Therapy 3 - 3
5640. Group Play Therapy. 3 hours. Philosophy and rationale for groupwork with children and preadolescents. The focus will be the goals of group play/activity therapy, the role of the play therapist, screening and selection of group members, the use of expressive arts, play, activities at various developmental stages and planning and structuring of sessions. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5700, 5740, and 5690 or consent of instructor. COUN 5690 may be taken concurrently.
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COUN 5660 - Advanced Counseling Skills 3 - 3
5660. Advanced Counseling Skills. 3 hours. A competency-based course with experiential emphasis. The student is required to demonstrate proficiency in counseling concepts and techniques before proceeding to COUN 5690. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710 and 12 additional hours in counseling, or consent of department.
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COUN 5670 - Developmental Processes and Strategies 3 - 3
5670. Developmental Processes and Strategies. 3 hours. Principles and practices of human development as they relate to counseling processes and strategies. Opportunity for practical application of strategies is provided. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and 5710, or consent of department.
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COUN 5680 - Basic Counseling Skills. 3 - 3
5680. Basic Counseling Skills. 3 hours. A study of selected basic techniques of counseling. Course should be taken concurrently with COUN 5710.
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COUN 5690 - Practicum in Counseling 3 - 3
5690. Practicum in Counseling. 3 hours. Provides actual counseling experience with a variety of clients and problems. Requires a minimum of 100 total hours in counseling-related activities including a minimum of 40 direct client contact hours. Prerequisite(s): All required degree courses in counseling program, including COUN 5720 and COUN 5721, except second specialty track course (COUN 5300, COUN 5600, COUN 5780, COUN 5770). COUN 5740 may be taken concurrently. With the exception of COUN 5700, students may take an elective concurrently.
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COUN 5700 - Introduction to Play Therapy 3 - 3
5700. Introduction to Play Therapy. 3 hours. Enhancing the counseling relationship with children by utilizing play media to facilitate expression, self-understanding, and personal growth and development. Observation of and supervised experience in play therapy with children are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5670, COUN 5680 and COUN 5710, or consent of instructor.
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COUN 5710 - Counseling Theories 3 - 3
5710. Counseling Theories. 3 hours. Required upon first resident registration in program for master’s degree. The course focuses on professional orientation, selected theories of counseling as they apply to normal and abnormal behavior and self-awareness through individual and group counseling. Degree plans are developed. Course should be taken concurrently with COUN 5680.
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