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    Jun 03, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Computer Science and Engineering

  
  • CSCE 4460 - Software Testing and Empirical Methodologies



    3 hours

    Addresses recent advances in the field of software testing, including empirical methodologies that provide a systematic way to investigate various software engineering techniques and methodologies. Students learn various fundamental testing techniques and the state of the art in testing techniques, and understanding how to design, conduct, analyze and write up empirical studies of software engineering technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110 .

  
  • CSCE 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 , MATH 2730

  
  • CSCE 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, CDMA2000, 4G/LTE). Analyze the operation and performance of wireless protocols. Interworking of wireless and wireline networks.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600 .

  
  • CSCE 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, NATs, VPN, high availability and optical rings.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3530 .

  
  • CSCE 4535 - Introduction to Network Administration



    3 hours

    Students explore topics in network administration in theoretical and practical ways, study different software platforms, control, shared resources, administration, security, anti-virus procedures and methodologies.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3530  with a grade of C or better.

  
  • CSCE 4540 - TCP/IP Protocols



    3 hours

    Investigation of the TCP/IP protocol suite, components and interaction with operating systems. Topics include special protocols, routing protocols, MobileIP, as well as FTP, TELNET, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, DNS, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3530 .

  
  • CSCE 4550 - Introduction to Computer Security



    3 hours (3;0;1)

    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 .

  
  • CSCE 4555 - Computer Forensics



    3 hours (3;0;1)

    Fundamentals of computer forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis including laws, regulations, international standards and formal methodology for conducting computer forensic investigations. Topics include advanced computer forensic science capabilities such as target hardening and software, tools for data duplication, recovery and analysis, and development of pre-search or on-scene computer investigative techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600  

  
  • CSCE 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 2100  and CSCE 2110 .

  
  • CSCE 4600 - Introduction to Operating Systems



    3 hours (3;0;1)

    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 .

  
  • CSCE 4610 - Computer Architecture



    3 hours

    Study of performance issues and power requirements related to modern computer systems, including Instruction Level Parallelism, out-of-order instruction scheduling, branch prediction, speculative execution, cache memory, and concurrency.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3612 ; CSCE 3610 .

  
  • CSCE 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. Focus on commercial real-time operating systems/development environments, including vxWorks, RTOS and pOSEK/pOSEKSystem.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3612 .

  
  • CSCE 4650 - Introduction to Compilation Techniques



    3 hours

    Topics include parsing, syntax-directed translation, run-time storage management, error recovery, code generation and optimization. A significant project is required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100 , CSCE 2110  and CSCE 3600 .

  
  • CSCE 4655 - Principles of Compiler Optimization



    3 hours

    Design and implementation of modern methods of analysis and optimization within compilers for a variety of target architectures. Topics include intermediate representations, advanced code generation, control- and data-flow analysis, advanced compiler optimization, dynamic compilation, global register allocation and instruction scheduling.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600 .

  
  • CSCE 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.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2100 , ENGR 2720  and ENGR 2730  

  
  • CSCE 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 .

  
  • CSCE 4810 - Biocomputing



    3 hours (3;0;1)

    Introduction to computation problems inspired by the life sciences and overview of available tools. Methods to compute sequence alignments, regulatory motifs, phylogenetic trees and restriction maps.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3850  or junior or senior standing.

    Same as BIOL 4810  and MATH 4810 ; taught with CSCE 5810.

  
  • CSCE 4820 - Computational Epidemiology



    3 hours (3;0;1)

    Application of computational methods to problems in the fields of public health. Design and implementation of disease outbreak models.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3850  or junior/senior standing.

    Same as BIOL 4820 ; taught with CSCE 5820.

  
  • CSCE 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 coordinator for undergraduate studies.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing in computer science, computer engineering or information technology, and consent of instructor.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • CSCE 4901 - Software Development Capstone



    3 hours

    Students demonstrate their mastery of the breadth of computer science learned in their studies. Focus is on the application of computer science techniques to the design of applications involving multiple software components. Students apply the theory acquired from numerous computer science courses to solve real-world design and developmental problems. The design considers realistic constraints including economic, environmental, critical thinking, technical writing and communications skills, and group management skills in completing their design and development project.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4444  and TECM 2700 . Each with a grade of C or better.

    Corequisite(s): CSCE 4110  

  
  • CSCE 4905 - Information Technology Capstone I



    3 hours

    First of a two-course sequence in which students develop a complex IT system starting from customer requirements and progressing through the entire analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery lifecycle. Students 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 focuses on the analysis and design of the system.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3055 ; CSCE 3615 .

  
  • CSCE 4910 - Computer Engineering Design I



    3 hours

    First course in the senior capstone design sequence. Focus is the application of techniques to the design of electronic systems that have digital hardware and software components. Students apply the theory acquired from numerous engineering courses to solve real-world design problems. The design will consider realistic constraints including economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, social, safety.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3612  and EENG 3510  and appropriate area electives.

  
  • CSCE 4915 - Computer Engineering Design II



    3 hours

    Second course in the senior capstone design sequence. Focus is the application of techniques to the design of electronic systems that have digital hardware and software components. Students apply the theory acquired from numerous engineering courses to solve real-world design problems. The design will consider realistic constraints including economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, social, safety.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4910 . CSCE 4915 must be completed in the long term/semester immediately following the completion of CSCE 4910.

  
  • CSCE 4920 - Cooperative Education in Computer Science and Engineering



    1–3 hours

    Supervised field work in a job directly related to the student’s major field of study or career objective.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing in computer science, computer engineering or information technology, and consent of instructor.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • CSCE 4925 - Information Technology Capstone II



    3 hours

    Second of a two-course sequence in which students develop a complex IT system starting from customer requirements and progressing through the entire analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery lifecycle. Students 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 focuses on the implementation, testing and delivery of the system.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 4905 . CSCE 4925 must be completed in the long term/semester immediately following the completion of CSCE 4905.

  
  • CSCE 4930 - Topics in Computer Science and Engineering



    3 hours

    Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing in computer science, computer engineering or information technology, and consent of instructor.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • CSCE 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 science and one from relevant application area; one to three students may work together if all faculty advisors concerned agree.

    Prerequisite(s): Prior approval of plan by faculty supervisor.

    Open to advanced undergraduate students capable of developing problems independently. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • CSCE 4950 - Special Problems in Computer Science and Engineering



    1–3 hours

    Prior approval of plan of study by faculty supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing in computer science, computer engineering or information technology, and consent of instructor.

  
  • CSCE 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis



    3 hours

    Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.

    May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.

  
  • CSCE 4999 - Senior Thesis



    3 hours

    Intended to be a serious exercise in the organization and presentation of written material. Students select their own topics, in consultation with their faculty advisor. The thesis is a research paper and students are responsible, with the advice of their faculty, for the investigation of sources, the accumulation of data, the selection of pertinent material and the preparation of the thesis in acceptable form.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.

    Students must submit their own topics for thesis, with designated advisor approval, before they are allowed to register for the course.


Construction Engineering Technology

  
  • CNET 1160 - Construction Methods and Materials



    3 hours (3,0)

    Introduction to the materials, systems, methods and procedures of building construction.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CNET 2180 - Building Construction Techniques



    3 hours (1,4)

    Contemporary techniques used in the construction industry; nature, use and characteristics of materials; construction methodology, application and sequencing in the building process. Course will include hands-on construction of a scale model of a building.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 1160  

  
  • CNET 2200 - Surveying for Construction



    3 hours (2;3)

    Surveying principles, instruments, measurements and calculations fundamentals of surveying for building construction; survey drawings and mapping.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CNET 2300 - Construction Graphics and Modeling



    3 hours (1,4)

    Interpretation and creation of construction plans using hand drafting, CAD, and BIM methods.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CNET 2900 - Special Problems



    1–4 hours

    Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  
  • CNET 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience



    3 hours

    Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.

    May only be taken once for Honors College credit.

  
  • CNET 3150 - Construction Contract Documents



    3 hours (3,0)

    Interpretation of construction drawings; architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and landscaping documents; development, interpretation and implementation of specifications and other construction documents.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 2180  

  
  • CNET 3160 - Construction Cost Estimating



    3 hours (2;3)

    Procedures, techniques and systems of construction cost estimating. Includes work classification, quantity detailing, specification interpretation and bid preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 2180  

  
  • CNET 3190 - Construction Scheduling



    3 hours (2;3)

    Study of construction scheduling utilizing current techniques including Critical Path Method (CPM), the Precedence Method (PM), the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and a probabilistic method.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 3160 .

  
  • CNET 3410 - Occupational Safety and Liability



    3 hours

    Study of basic concepts of accident prevention, safety education, economic impact and environmental hazard control. Includes OSHA regulations and other regulations as they relate to the employer, the employee and the public.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CNET 3430 - Structural Analysis



    3hours

    Analysis of continuous structures using slope-deflection, conjugate-beam, and virtual work methods. Force and stiffness methods of analysis are applied to truss and frame structures. Relevant computer applications are applied.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 .

  
  • CNET 3440 - Steel Structures



    3 hours

    Principles, analysis and methodologies for conceptual and detailed design of steel structures. Emphasis on the role of mechanics in modern structural engineering design specifications with a focus on load and resistance factor design. Topics include behavior and design of hot-rolled and cold-formed steel, connections, members frames and advanced analysis techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 3430 .

  
  • CNET 3460 - Soils and Foundations



    3 hours (2;3)

    Study of the properties of subsurface materials and the principles of subsurface construction. Topics include soil classification and testing, soil mechanics, and foundation systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 2180 , ENGR 2332 .

  
  • CNET 3480 - Structural Design with Concrete, Timber and Other Materials



    3 hours (2;3)

    Review of current requirements and techniques for design of modern structures using materials such as reinforced concrete, timber, engineered brick and concrete masonry. Relevant design specifications and criteria are included.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 2180 , CNET 3430 .

  
  • CNET 3900 - Special Topics in Construction Engineering Technology



    1–4 hours

    Individualized or group instruction on special topics in construction engineering technology with hands-on activities, experiments and data acquisition, software-based simulations and analysis of results appropriate for rising junior or junior-level students.
     

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of program coordinator.

    May be repeated for credit as topics vary up to a maximum of 6 hours.

  
  • CNET 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience



    3 hours

    Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.

    May only be taken once for Honors College credit.

  
  • CNET 4170 - Construction Management



    3 hours

    Planning, organizing, scheduling and managing construction projects. Includes preconstruction planning, cost and quality control, materials procurement, subcontractor management, start-up and close-out.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 3160 .

  
  • CNET 4180 - Problems in Project Management



    3 hours

    Construction project management simulation involving bid preparation, cost control, scheduling, contract preparation, construction documents interpretation, punchlist management and project evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 4170 .

  
  • CNET 4620 - Advanced Design in Cold-Formed Steel Structures



    3 hours (2;3)

    Study of the theories of design and behavior of cold-formed/light gauge steel structural members, connections and systems. Relevant design specifications and computer applications are included.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 3430 .

  
  • CNET 4630 - Construction Management for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems



    2 hours

    Investigation into the integrated approach of managing and scheduling the installation of MEP systems, including the study and analysis of basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing components in construction and their relationships to the overall building.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 2180 .

  
  • CNET 4780 - Senior Design I



    1 hour

    Project teams specify, plan and perform management analysis of an engineering or construction product or process. Oral and written documentation required. Projects to be supplied by the local construction industry whenever possible.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 3190 , CNET 3440 , CNET 3460 ; senior standing.

  
  • CNET 4790 - Senior Design II



    3 hours (1;4)

    Perform design and management analysis of an engineering or construction product or process. Oral and written documentation required. Projects to be supplied by local construction industry whenever possible.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 4780 .

  
  • CNET 4900 - Special Problems



    1–4 hours

    Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems. Written report required.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and program coordinator.

  
  • CNET 4910 - Special Problems



    1–4 hours

    Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems. Written report required.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and program coordinator.

  
  • CNET 4920 - Cooperative Education Internship



    1 hour

    Supervised industrial internship requiring a minimum of 150 hours of work per experience.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3 semester credit hours.

  
  • CNET 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis



    3 hours

    Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.

    May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.


Consumer Experience Management

  
  • CEXM 3750 - Consumer Studies



    3 hours

    Exploration of motivations influencing consumer purchase and use of products and services. A comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge base is used to investigate various individual and environmental factors as they relate to the consumer purchase process and its outcomes. 

    Prerequisite(s): None

  
  • CEXM 4330 - Consumer Analytics and Data Visualization



    3 hours

    Examination of various consumer research methodologies including descriptive and predictive analysis. Application of analytical techniques in developing effective business strategies using analytics tools and data visualization programs.

    Prerequisite(s): CEXM 3750  or MDSE 3750  

    Same as RETL 4330 .

  
  • CEXM 4660 - Advanced Applications



    3 hours

    This capstone course requires students to apply theory, principles and practices to solve industry case studies.  Emphasis on problem solving, case analysis, creative thinking, fact finding, data analysis and data interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): For CEXM students: DRTL 2090 CEXM 3750 , CMHT 3950 , DRTL 3090 RETL 3950 CEXM 4330 RETL 4880  with a grade of C or higher.

    Same as MDSE 4660 .


Counseling

  
  • COUN 2610 - Principles of Counseling I



    3 hours

    Introduction to the broad range of counseling services and their application to schools and community agencies.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be taken concurrently with COUN 3630 , COUN 3640 , and COUN 4620 .

  
  • COUN 2620 - Diversity and Cultural Awareness



    3 hours

    Didactic, experiential and applied learning opportunities prepare students to understand differences and commonalities within diverse cultures. Students learn how cultural identity influences personal and world views, perceptions of experience, and styles of communication. With a focus on developing intra- and interpersonal awareness, students cultivate attitudes and practice skills necessary for relating constructively with diverse individuals in a variety of work settings.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Core Category: Component Area Option
  
  • COUN 3600 - Therapeutic Play



    3 hours

    Didactic experience in how to be a therapeutic agent in children’s lives. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and models of therapeutic play and building therapeutic relationships with children. Students are also introduced to basic child-centered play therapy principles and training requirements. Observations of play therapy sessions are required.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • COUN 3620 - Principles of Counseling II



    3 hours

    Integrated overview of counseling services through personal self-exploration by the counseling associate. Focus is on the understanding of interpersonal dynamics through self-awareness.

    Prerequisite(s): COUN 2610 .

  
  • COUN 3630 - Survey of Career Development and Career Guidance



    3 hours

    Overview of current problems and developments in career choices.

    Prerequisite(s): COUN 2610  (may be taken concurrently).

  
  • COUN 3640 - Group Process in Helping Relationships



    3 hours

    Group dynamics laboratory: group functions and leadership styles as related to helping relationships.

    Prerequisite(s): COUN 2610  (may be taken concurrently).

  
  • COUN 4620 - Interpersonal Skills in Helping Relationships



    3 hours

    Didactic and experiential training in interpersonal relationships; analysis and application of effective counseling activities.

    Prerequisite(s): COUN 2610  and COUN 2620 .

  
  • COUN 4900 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Individual instruction to cover course content in special circumstances.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of chair or dean.

  
  • COUN 4910 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Individual instruction to cover course content in special circumstances.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of chair or dean.


Criminal Justice

  
  • CJUS 2100 - Crime and Justice in the United States

    (CRIJ 1301)

    3 hours

    Examines the societal responses to people and organizations that violate criminal codes; discusses the history, development, organization and philosophy of the justice process; and analyzes the complex inter-relationships between the major components of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections).

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as SOCI 2100 .

    Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
  
  • CJUS 2600 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice



    3 hours

    Critically examines race, gender and other diversity issues within the U.S. criminal justice system. Topics of emphasis include the importance of diversity issues in the development, organization and operation of the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 2900 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 2910 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience



    3 hours

    Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.

    May only be taken once for Honors College credit.

  
  • CJUS 3201 - Criminal Law



    3 hours

    Examines general and statutory bases and theories of criminal law and jurisprudence.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3210 - Judicial and Legal Systems



    3 hours

    Examines the courts, the legal and judicial process and judicial behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3300 - Police Systems



    3 hours

    Focuses on the role and function of police in contemporary society, the problems arising between citizens and police from the enforcement of laws, the limitations of police in a democratic society and the methodologies used by the police to be a more effective component of the justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3310 - Organized and Consensual Crime



    3 hours

    The study of the history, structure and governmental responses to organized crime; special emphasis is placed on consensual crimes such as drug abuse and trafficking, prostitution, pornography and gambling.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3320 - Corporate Security and Loss Prevention



    3 hours

    Overview of loss prevention problems and the security and management strategies designed to protect the private sector from crime, fire, accident, employee dishonesty and natural disaster.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3330 - Introduction to Criminalistics



    3 hours (3;0;1)

    Overview of the field of criminalistics, with a focus on the recognition, collection, preservation and analysis of physical evidence. Introduction to topics such as fingerprint examination, trace evidence analysis and firearm examination. Prerequisite for more advanced criminalistics courses.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3340 - Computer Crime



    3 hours

    Introduction to computer crime through an examination of the crime and those individuals committing it, as well as the specific laws, investigative techniques, and criminological theories applicable to computer crime.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3400 - Correctional Systems



    3 hours

    Focuses on prisons and jails. Examines the goals and history of punishment; the death penalty; the composition and social organization of jail and prison populations; bail, detention, sentencing and classification; institutional management and the conflicts between rehabilitation and punishment.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as SOCI 3460 .

  
  • CJUS 3410 - Correctional Case Management



    3 hours

    Study of the basic purposes and techniques of correctional case management with consideration given to the supervision and control of offender activities and the development of interpersonal skills required to enhance communication with and to effect lasting behavioral change in offenders.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3600 - Criminology



    3 hours

    Provides an overview of the major criminological perspectives and an examination of the social, political and intellectual milieu within which each developed. Focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of criminological thought.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3610 - Juvenile Justice



    3 hours

    Examines the juvenile justice system and the handling of juvenile delinquents in the United States. Specific attention is devoted to the history of the juvenile justice system and current police, court and correctional policies and practices pertaining to juvenile offenders.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3620 - Juvenile Delinquency



    3 hours

    Examines juvenile delinquency in the United States. Specific attention is devoted to the definitions, measurement, and correlates of juvenile delinquency. Additional focus is paid to the various theories of juvenile delinquency and what each theory prescribes for preventing, treating and handling juvenile delinquents.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as SOCI 3620 .

  
  • CJUS 3630 - Drugs, Crime and Society



    3 hours

    Examines the relationship between drugs, crime and human behavior. Explores the relationship between drug abuse and crime and the policy proposals developed to control drug trafficking, drug abuse, and drug-related crime, as well as the multi-faceted aspects and effects of chemical abuse and dependency.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as SOCI 3630 .

  
  • CJUS 3700 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice



    3 hours

    Study of ethical issues facing the criminal justice system. Problems confronting police, the courts and the juvenile and correctional systems are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience



    3 hours

    Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.

    May only be taken once for Honors College credit.

  
  • CJUS 4200 - Criminal Procedure



    3 hours

    Examination of the constitutional and statutory bases and judicial interpretations of the procedures governing the administration of criminal justice.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4250 - Law and Social Problems



    3 hours

    Examines the role of law in attempts to address and solve social problems.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4330 - Domestic and International Terrorism



    3 hours

    Provides in-depth knowledge about domestic and international terrorism. Specific focus on strategies designed to address the threat of terrorism from a criminal justice perspective, particularly involving the police assuming new roles in homeland security. Explores ideological theories of terrorism and identifies trends and patterns of terrorism and hate crimes in our world.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4350 - Seminar on Violence



    3 hours

    An analysis of the incidence, patterns and causes of criminal violence; the characteristics of particular crimes (e.g., murder, robbery, rape, domestic abuse, terrorism); and society’s reaction to such violence.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4360 - Criminal Investigation



    3 hours

    Study of methods of obtaining and reporting information from the crime scene, victims, witnesses and suspects. Specific attention is given to investigation of index crimes (homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, arson, motor vehicle theft and larceny).

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4460 - Community Corrections



    3 hours

    Examines the concept of community corrections from various perspectives. Also examines contemporary practices and trends in probation, parole, and other forms of community corrections.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as SOCI 4460 .

  
  • CJUS 4500 - Administration of Criminal Justice Agencies



    3 hours

    Study of principles and practices of administration and their application to criminal justice agencies. Special focus on the relationship of theoretical administrative concepts and practical criminal justice problems.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4650 - Victimology



    3 hours

    Exploration of the scope of victim issues in American society. Review of the programs and services provided victims of crime. The expanding roles of the courts, police, battered women shelters, victim/witness assistance programs, crisis intervention units and legislation are highlighted.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4660 - Offender Behavior



    3 hours

    Examines the variables that correlate with or lead to criminal behavior, such as the family, schools, personality, economic forces and cultural values. Psycho-social explanations illuminate the factors that cause crime and criminality and suggests solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • CJUS 4700 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice



    3 hours

    Examines research methodology in criminal justice. Special emphasis is placed on methods and techniques for conducting research in criminal justice, including the relationship between theory and research, the nature of causation, research designs and techniques, conceptualization and measurement, operationalization, sampling, and ethical issues.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and a minimum of 18 hours in criminal justice, with 12 hours from the criminal justice core.

  
  • CJUS 4850 - Internship in Criminal Justice



    1–6 hours

    Each student is placed as a participant observer in a criminal justice agency for a minimum of 120 hours to provide an opportunity to apply academic training to practical situations.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100  or equivalent and 12 additional hours of criminal justice courses and consent of department.

  
  • CJUS 4860 - Studies in Criminal Justice



    1–3 hours

    Individual investigation of selected issues regarding criminal justice.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

 

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