May 25, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017

Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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History
	HIS 385 - History of the Middle East to1405 [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. This class examines the most important factors that influenced the historical development of the Middle East between ancient times through the 14th century. Subjects include the historical and cultural foundations laid by the pre-Islamic empires and monotheistic faiths, the coming of Islam and the Islamic conquests, the heights of Islamic civilization, the Crusades and Mongol conquests, the voyages of the great world traveler Ibn Battuta, and daily life in the medieval Middle East. Although this is an upper division class, no previous background knowledge of Middle East History is necessary. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 386 - History of Islamic Gunpowder Empires, 1301-1798 [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Between the 14th-18th centuries large Islamic empires competed with one another and the European states for dominance in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean regions. Those empires that succeeded were known for their creative use of military strategy and the new technology of gunpowder weapons. This course examines the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires as well as other Islamic gunpowder states from this era, including their accomplishments, defeats, social order, leading historical figures, interactions with Europeans, changes in religious life and the economy, intellectual and cultural developments, and legacies in the modern Middle East and South Asia. Although this is an upper-division class, no previous background knowledge of Middle East history is necessary. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 387 - Modern Middle East [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. This class examines the most important factors that influenced the development of the modern Middle East between the 18th through the 21st centuries. Subjects include colonial empires in the Middle East, the impact of Westernization and modernity, the establishment of nation states, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Iranian revolution, Cold War politics, influence of oil, political Islam and terrorism, America’s involvement, and the Middle East post 9/11. Although this is an upper division class, no previous backgroung knowledge of Middle East History is necessary. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 388 - The Qur’an: Language, History, and Religion [3 credit(s)] The course is designed for students of History, Arabic language, and Religious Studies and aims to take students on a journey into the Qur’an with regard to its form, content, and impact. The course consists of three main components which are structured around the following three areas. First, examining the Qur’an as a historical text, this course traces the formative stages of Islamic history and its role in the making of Islamic historical identity. Second, since the Qur’an constitutes the foundation upon which Modern Standard Arabic is built, the course analyzes the linguistic structure and style of the Qur’an and its uses in modern writings. Finally, the religious aspect of this course is dedicated to the introduction of the Qur’an as the key text of the Islamic faith, practices, and civilization. The course uses the Qur’an to make an analytical comparison between Islam and other monotheistic religions. The course will be taught in English. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 390 - Introduction to Social Studies [3 credit(s)] By exploring issues of historical content development and historical thinking skills, this course prepares undergraduates to be social studies teachers by exposing them to a broad interdisciplinary perspective on the methods, approaches, skills, and content of the social sciences and History. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 391 - History of South Africa to 1900 [3 credit(s)] The course covers South Africa from the beginning of human settlement in the area to circa 1900. It focuses on the South African society, specifically, and also examines South Africa’s connection to the southern African region. Key themes include the settlement of southern Africa; South African people and cultures; state systems; modes of production and exchange; the beginning of settler colonization; the slave trade and slavery; and the social, economic, and political revolutions in 19th century southern Africa. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 392 - History of South Africa Since 1900 [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. The course examines the history of South Africa from 1900 to about 1994. Particular emphasis on key issues in the making of modern South Africa such as race relations; the economy of South Africa; Afrikaner nationalism; the Apartheid system; African nationalism; and the coming of freedom to South Africa. The course also highlights the relationship between South Africa and its neighbors. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 393 - Special Topics in History [3 credit(s)] Analysis of crucial problems in history; topic will vary from semester to semester depending on the instructor. Course may be taken for credit more than once, but no single topic may be repeated. Topics will appear in semester course schedule. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 400 - Local History Seminar [3 credit(s)] The course explores the social, economic, political, and cultural history of Cleveland and northeastern Ohio from 1800 to the present. It uses primary materials to generate student research projects on a variety of selected topics. Specific topics vary from term to term. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 401 - History Seminar [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp & HIS 299. This course guides students through the production of a major research paper that is synthesized, critical analysis of primary and secondary sources. Field and period to vary by instructor; course may be taken for credit more than once, but no single field and period may be repeated. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 497 - Readings in History [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Written permission of instructor and chair. Tutorial or seminar work in special areas and subjects not part of the department’s regular course offerings; arranged with an instructor on an individual or group basis for 1 to 3 credit hours. May be repeated for credit in a different subject area. History majors may not exceed a total of 6 hours in this course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 499 - Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Written permission of internship coordinator. Public history internship are site-focused projects that typically take place in museums, historical societies, archives, heritage tourism sites, parks, and community-based organizations. Interns work with experienced practitioners to develop public exhibits and research collections, design and guide public tours, or undertake other history-related projects. Interns gain invaluable career insights by learning how organizations research, collect, preserve, and interpret history in public settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
Honors Program
	HON 101 - Introduction to Honors [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Honors students or permission of instructor. An orientation course for first-year honors students. Introduces students to campus life including the range of events and services offered on campus and the philosophy, policies and procedures of the University; serves as a forum in which students can ask questions and share experiences with fellow students, faculty, advisors, and mentors; and provides the honors students with a common experience and sense of community. General Education Category: Freshman Orientation Click here for the schedule of courses
	HON 200 - Universal Honors Experience [0 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. The Universal Honors Experience is required of all students in the Honors Program each semester except the first semester of the freshman year. It is intended to build fellowship among students in the Honors Program and to engage students with CSU and the broad Cleveland community. HON 200 is a not-for-credit experience. No more than half of the honors experiences a student in the Honors Program takes may be HON 200 sections. The content of HON 200 will vary considerably from semester to semester. Recent examples include: reading club, film club, service learning, and volunteering for the Model UN. Students may also propose a topic for universal honors experience following guidelines outlined in the Honors Student Handbook. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HON 201 - Universal Honors Course [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. The Universal Honors Experience is required of all students in the Honors Program each semester except the first semester of the freshman year. It is intended to build fellowship among students in the Honors Program and to engage students with CSU and the broad Cleveland community. HON 201 is a one-credit experience. The content of HON 201 will vary considerably from semester to semester. Recent examples include: Reacting to the Past, Yoga, Viking Expeditions, Drawing, Service Learning and Sports Appreciation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HON 290 - Honors Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Membership in the University Honors or University Scholars Program and permission of the Honors Director. Written application must be submitted to the Honors Director prior to the beginning of the semester in which the internship will take place. Course consists of field placement in public or private non-profit agencies that combines professional work experience or service activities, typically unpaid, with academic analysis. Requires a minimum of 120 hours per semester on-site at the internship agency. Work expectations for each intern are contracted with instructor and placement supervisor. Regular meetings with instructor, weekly submission of work logs, and substantial (7 to 10-page) final paper required. May be repeated for credit once. Click here for the schedule of courses
HPER-Core Curriculum
	HPR 101 - Wellness As A Lifestyle [1 credit(s)] Introduction to lifestyle behaviors over which people can exert some control; emphasis is on benefits of exercise and fitness, proper diet, and stress reduction, along with management of lifestyle behaviors important for good health and lifetime wellness; personal wellness goals are developed. Wellness course. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	HPR 250 - Diversity & Sport [3 credit(s)] This course will examine historical and contemporary issues, cultural concerns, politics and practices, in analyzing the progress made in the sporting experiences for minorities and women in the United States. Through the lens of social justice, sport will be explored at all levels from the loss of opportunities in sports for minority children to the illusion of equity in collegiate and professional sports for women. The positioning of sport in society will be examined via the gender-race-power relationships that emerge through sport. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
HPERD- Special Topics
	EDH 150 - Life Skills for Athletes [1 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDH 315 - Nutrition for Health and Sport [3 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDH 493 - Death, Dying and the Classroom [3 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
Humanities
	HUM 293 - Special Topics in Humanities [4 credit(s)] Written permission from appropriate College program or chair of department prior to registration. Introduction to basic concepts, principles, theories and methods of one of the humanities or an area of humanities specialization. Variable topics. Credits may be applied to one of the programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences with review and approval by the appropriate department. Grading will be on a “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” scale. Click here for the schedule of courses
Hungarian
	HUN 101 - Beginning Hungarian I [4 credit(s)] The course aims to develop proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Hungarian. It introduces pronunciation, basic language structures and communication skills to aid students with necessary linguistic and contextual cultural information when engaging in common everyday situations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HUN 102 - Beginning Hungarian II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: HUN 101 with ‘C’ or better or permission of instructor. The course builds on the material learnt in HUN 101 and it aims to further develop proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Hungarian. As a continuation of HUN 101, it introduces further language structures and communication skills to aid students with necessary linguistic and contextual cultural information when engaging in common situations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HUN 201 - Intermediate Hungarian I [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of HUN 102 with a C or better or permission of instructor. As a continuation of HUN 102, the course aims to further develop proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Hungarian. It introduces higher-level language structures and communication skills to aid students with linguistic and cultural tools when engaging in various situations in Hungarian. It helps refine and expand grammar capabilities and activities, and includes various readings in contemporary culture and practice in conversation and composition. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	HUN 202 - Intermediate Hungarian II [4 credit(s)] Completion of HUN 201 with C or better, or permission of instructor. The course builds on the material learnt in HUN 201 and it aims to further develop proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Hungarian. As a continuation of HUN 201, it introduces more complex language structures and communication skills to aid students with linguistic and cultural tools when engaging in various situations and communication in Hungarian through readings in contemporary culture and practice in conversation and composition, as well as refinement and expansion of grammar capabilities and activities. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
Industrial & Manufacturing Egr
	IME 250 - Material Processing And Metrology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 270. A manufacturing engineering course emphasizing the fabrication of materials from the processing and equipment viewpoint. This course presents a broad study of the many manufacturing processes utilized in the production of a wide variety of products and components. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 251 - Material Process And Metrology Laboratory [1 credit(s)] Must be taken concurrently with IME 250. Application of the manufacturing process to the transformation of parts. Use of simple production equipment to production of simple parts. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 304 - Work Design [3 credit(s)] Analysis, design and management of industrial work places. Topics include work measurement and methods, basic biomechanics principles, worker behavior and performance, industrial health and safety regulations, ergonomic hazards and ergonomic assessment tools. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 305 - Work Design Laboratory [1 credit(s)] Corequisite: IME 304. Detailed work measurements and methods analyses using left-hand/right-hand charts and multiple activity charts, pre-determined time systems, and work sampling. Exposure to basic biomechanical measurement techniques and physical assessment testing equipment. Ergonomic assessment of industrial tasks using ergonomic assessment tools. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 310 - Engineering Statistics And Probability [3 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 320 - Engineering Experimental Design [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 310 or equivalent. Practical application of statistical methods to engineering experimental design. Topics include fundamentals of experimental design, two-level multivariable experiments, multilevel multivariable experiments (ANOVA), validation testing methods, and estimation of variance. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 330 - Operations Analysis I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 284 or permission of instructor. Formulation, analysis, interpretation, and computer implementation of deterministic optimization model in engineering, including linear programming, transportation, assignment, and network models. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 331 - Operations Analysis II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IME 330 or permission of instructor. Formulation, analysis, and interpretation of probabilistic models including stochastic processes, and Markovian and queuing models. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 465 - Manufacturing Systems Engineering [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IME 477. Principles and analysis of manufacturing systems; transfer machines, machining centers, flow line systems, and group technology systems; robotics and integrated manufacturing systems; computer-aided programming; robotics applications. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 470 - Productions And Operations Control [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: IME 331 and senior standing or permission of instructor. Principles of demand forecasting, production planning and control, master production scheduling, job sequencing, classical inventory control, Materials Resource Planning, and Just-In-Time. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 471 - Operational Level Scheduling [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Sequencing and scheduling definitions, concepts and scheduling methods most often used in practice. Includes the study of scheduling objectives and performance measures; Gantt charts; resource constraints; and the scheduling of flow shops, job shops, and personnel staffing. Scheduling software is used for instruction, homework and student projects. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 475 - System Simulation [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IME 331. The application of discrete event computer simulation to analyze manufacturing and service problems. Use of commercial computer simulation software to program and solve problems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 477 - Facility Planning [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 282 or permission of instructor. Analysis and synthesis of production and service facilities and systems with focus on system requirements, flow analysis, activity analysis, and the integration of appropriate material handling systems. Evaluation of facilities designs using qualitative, economic, functional performance measures, and computer-based analytical and design tools. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 478 - Facility Planning Laboratory [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IME 101 or permission of instructor. Must be taken concurrent with IME 477. Application of material taught in IME 477, including AutoCAD and visFactory software for the planning, drawing and design of manufacturing and service facilities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 495H - Honors Research [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, and approval of student’s honors advisor. Topics of importance in Industrial Engineering. This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 497 - Internship In Industrial Engineering [3 credit(s)] This course may be repeated for a total 6 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IME 499 - Special Topics [3 credit(s)] This course may be repeated for a total of 99 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
Information Systems
	IST 203 - Software Tools for Personal Productivity [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: None. Enables students to acquire skills as knowledge worker through effective and efficient use of packaged software. Emphasis is on learning the features of a suite of software including Windows operating environment, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, Internet, electronic mail, and external database searching. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 211 - Fundamentals of Systems Development [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 203. Introduces the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming using a contemporary OO language. Topics include classes and objects, data types, control structures, methods, arrays, and strings; the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging programs; definition and use of user-defined classes. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 221 - Information Systems in the Organization [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 203. Introduces concepts of information technology, covering both hardware and software. Also introduces roles of information in an organization, information as a resource, and how information systems manage organizational information. Contents include basic computer hardware, O/S functions, file management; basic network components, procedural versus nonprocedural programming, object-oriented programming, types of Information Systems, IS planning, and IS career paths. Personal productivity software, such as spreadsheets and statistical analysis tools, are used to enhance business problem-solving. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 300 - Co-op Experiential Learning [6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Approval of the IS department. Acceptance into the Cooperative Education Program of the IS department, a minimum of Sophomore standing. Work with a designated faculty advisor to establish objectives for the co-op period, review progress during the work period and review results of the experience against objectives. A student final report is required. Course must be taken during every cooperative education period. Can be take a maximum of 3 times. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 305 - Info Tech for Competitive Advantage [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 203; must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. Presents changing role of information technology in organizations. Discusses role of IT in securing competitive advantage. Contents include groupware, Web authoring tools, electronic commerce, data warehousing and mining. May not be used to satisfy BBA-IS major field requirements. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 311 - Advanced Programming of Bus. Sys. [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: IST 211. This course is a continuation of IST 211 and is intended to prepare students as advanced end users and developers capable of designing, developing and implementing superior solutions based on a contemporary Object Oriented Programming language. On completion of the course, students will be proficient in designing, coding, debugging, testing, and distributing applications. Coding of applications will include detailed descriptioins of algorithms to perform common programming tasks such as sorting, searching, and hashing. Efficiency issues are also discussed. Students are exposed to database programming techniques using Data Object Model. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 321 - Systems Analysis Methods [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 221. Introduction to the tools and techniques of systems analysis including requirements determination, use case analysis, process modeling. Object-oriented analysis and design will be incorporated through the use of the Unified Modeling Language and the Rational Unified Process. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 331 - Modern Database Design & Implementation [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 211 and IST 221. This course introduces database concepts. It focuses on the construction, management, and utilization of relational databases. The student is exposed to an extensive coverage of SQL (Structured Query Language) for basic and advanced queries. Examples of enterprise-level production systems are used for stand-alone and embedded SQL-based applications. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 341 - Management of Business Networks [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 211,221. Basic knowledge of data communications and networking requirements, including appropriate technologies. Emphasis on analysis and design of networking applications in organizations. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options are also covered. Students learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communications options within an organization. Contents: telecommunication devices, media systems, network hardware and software: network configurations; network applications; acquisition of network resources; distributed vs. centralized systems; architectures, topologies and protocols; installation and operations of bridges, routers and gateways; network administration; performance analysis; privacy, security, reliability; Installation and configuration of LAN and WAN; Internet and intranet. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 352 - Health Information Technology Applications [3 credit(s)] This course enables students to develop understanding about specific technology used in the Healthcare industry. The course is also a step towards building an undergraduate concentration in Healthcare Informatics. Currently, there is no such course in the department. Cleveland is a leading healthcare market. There exists a need for a trained workforce that can play multiple IT related roles in the healthcare industry. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 410 - Object-oriented Programming for Information Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 311. The concepts of object-oriented methodologies and programming are presented and reinforced through the Java programming language. Language syntax, error handling, object creation/destruction and memory allocation strategies are explored. Java GUI components, event handling and web-based programming are introduced. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 420 - Project Management for IS [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 321. Focuses on models used in a software development project, including tools that improve project productivity. Topics include concepts of project management, task scheduling, cost estimation models, risk assessment and software maturity framework. Students will be using tools and cases to gain depth in software project management principles and practice. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 430 - Knowledge Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 305. This course provides students with the theoretical and practical background to understand the complex issues surrounding the creation, transfer and use of information and knowledge within and between organizations. Students gain an appreciation of the organizational, psychological, cognitive, social and technical issues associated with knowledge management. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 440 - Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: IST 203 and Junior Standing. Introduces decision support systems concepts, methodologies, decision analysis, modeling, optimization and integration of intelligent systems. Provides hands-on instructions for building spreadsheet-based Decision Support Systems (DDS). Students learn analytical technologies used to create dashboards and scorecards, data, text and Web mining methods for trend and artificial intelligence techniques. Illustrates various intelligent techniques of business analytics through case studies from management, business administration and operations research. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 445 - Information System Security [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: IST 341. Advanced knowledge of data communications and networking as they apply to computer security. Identifying and analyzing the various types of security risks. Investigating the tools used to counteract security risks. Developing security and business continuity plans based on the security risks and tools incorporated. Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to analyze, design, implement, and administrate an organization’s network security system. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 450 - WEB-based Programming [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 211. IST 450 introduces students to web design for both client-side and server-side programming. The course covers planning, designing and creating effective web pages for all types of computing devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smart phones. The students will be equipped with the following web design knowledge and skills in this course: HTML 5, CSS 3, Bootstrap, Java Script, jQuery, PHP with MySQL or ASP.NET with SQLServer, UI/UX, Search Engine Optimization, web services and WordPress. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 452 - Managing Healthcare Information Tech [3 credit(s)] This course enables students to develop understanding about the interface between IT and the healthcare organizations. The course is also a step towards building an undergraduate concentration in Healthcare Informatics. Currently, there is no such course in the department. Cleveland is a leading healthcare market. There exists a need for a trained workforce that can play multiple IT related roles in the healthcare industry. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 461 - Business Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 203. This course aims to (i) provide an introduction to the key concepts related to business analysis (ii) help students gain in depth knowledge of various techniques used in business analysis, (iii) develop skills required to complete various business analysis tasks, and (iv) illustrate various business analysis practices employed in the industry. This course does not require any technical expertise and will not teach any specific computer programming. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 462 - Business Process Modeling and Design [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: IST 221 or IST 305. This course aims to provide an overall view of Business Processes. A business process can be thought of as a series of steps taken by a business to get activities done. Students, after completing this course will understand how to design business processes and optimize such designs. Simulation tools will be used to chart business processes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 465 - Capstone Project [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Completion of all 200- and 300- level courses from the Business common body of knowledge, IST 331 and IST 341. In this course, students will be expected to design and implement a large group project. The project will be based on knowledge and skills acquired throughout the student’s tenure as an IST major. Presentations and accompanying reports are required. Upon successful completion of this course, a student will have learned to work effectively on a large project within a group setting and will have gained experience in reporting on the project during its various stages of development. In doing so, the student will also gain understanding, through experience, of the important phases of project development: planning, analysis, design, implementation and testing. The project will be a substantial addition to the student’s portfolio. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 467 - Data Mining & Predictive Analytics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 331. Introduces data mining methods, tools and techniques. Topics include acquiring, parsing, filtering, mining, representing, refining, and interacting with data. It covers data mining theory and algorithms including linear regression, logistic regression, rule induction algorithm, deciion trees, kNN, Naive Bayse, clustering. In Addition to discriminative models such as Neural Network and Support-Vector Machine (SVM), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) and Boosting, the course will also introduce generative models such as Bayesian Network. It also covers the choice of mining algorithms and model selection for applications. Hands-on experience include the design and implementation, and explorations of various data mining and predictive tools. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 470 - Managing IT Infrastructure [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 331. This course is for students interested in the IT systems and infrastructures management. The course covers the basic principles of systems operations and management. Topics include basic computing platforms, operations systems, basic networking, data storage and backup. The course will also include monitoring, event management, problem management and change management. Introduction to availability, performance and security will be covered at a very high level. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 475 - IT Governance [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: IST 221 or IST 305. IT Governance is a collection of processes that define the management, planning, review, and performance reporting that establishes control over IT investment, projects, and delivery of services. IT Governance “helps ensure that IT supports business goals, optimizes business investment in IT, and appropriately manages IT-related risks and opportunities” (COBIT). This includes creating appropriate decision rights and accountability frameworks. This course explores these processes to better understand how organizations can achieve higher levels of IT effectives by developing their governance processes. Material covered includes best practices from existing industry standards such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 490 - Professional Internship [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior Standing and permission of an IS Department faculty advisor. Work experience in a professional environment. The work performed must extend the academic curriculum and provide a meaningful learning experience in the student’s area of interest. Term paper required. This course may only be taken once. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 493 - Current Problems [3 credit(s)] Variable topics and issues related to information technologies are covered with an emphasis on new developments and emerging trends. Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 496 - Special Study [4 credit(s)] Senior standing, approval of sponsoring professor and department chairperson, written proposal approval before registration. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	IST 499H - Honors Thesis in Info Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Restricted to senior IST honors students. Requires the honors student to conduct a piece of original research in information systems under the supervision of an IST faculty member. The thesis will be presented orally and submitted as a written report. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
International Business
	INB 301 - Introduction to International Business [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of IB Program Director. Introduces concepts, theories, information, and issues that impact business strategies in global markets. Investigates the role of international institutions and the cultural, economic, legal, and geopolitical influences on world trade. Examines the nature of business decisions across such functional areas as human resources management, finance and accounting, marketing, and operations management. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 490 - International Business Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: INB 301/MKT 321, one IB core elective, permission of IB Program Director. Specially-arranged field experience in the U.S. or abroad, providing intensive exposure to international business environment, practices, customs, and languages. For internship abroad, appropriate language proficiency is required. Domestic internship must be in an organization which is heavily involved in international business. Student must submit a written proposal to be approved by a faculty advisor of the student’s choosing and IB Program Director before registration. A written term paper will be required. Contact the IB Program Director for current information. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 491 - International Study Tour [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: INB 301/MKT 321, permission of IB Program Director. A specially-arranged study tour of a target country or region. Students will be exposed to the target country’s business environment, culture, and language. Selection of the target country or region may vary each year. A written report will be required. Students are required to complete application process well ahead of trip dates. Contact the IB Program Office for further information. Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 492 - International Business Study Abroad [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: INB 301/MKT 321, permission of IB Program Director. International business students may register in approved classes at international partner universities. The credit hours earned at the partnering university may be transferred as credits earned under IB 492. Contact the IB advisor for current information on approved programs and courses. Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 493 - Special Topics in International Business [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: INB 301/MKT 321 or permission of IB Program Director. Explores current or special topics in international business. May utilize lectures, discussions, cases, field projects, and other methods of investigation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 495 - Consulting [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, INB 301/MKT 321 and one IB elective. The learning philosophy in this course can be summed up as follows: theory informs practice. The international business consulting course emphasizes the integration of strategy, business processes, technology, and management through a group project conducted for a “real-world” company or non-profit, organization engaged in global operations. The course centers around student teams working with clients to conduct analysis, determine managerial priorities, and provide a series of deliverables that enable the client to operate more efficiently and to grow. Students will follow a systematic business consulting methodology. The course features close work with clients and ends with a report for client managers. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 496 - Independent Study [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: INB 301/MKT 321, permission of IB Program Director. A flexible content course designed to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest in international business. Written proposal needs to be approved by faculty advisor and IB Program advisor before registration. Written report is required. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	INB 499H - Honors Thesis in Intern’l Bus [3-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Restricted to senior International Business honors students. Requires the honors student to conduct a piece of original research in international business under the supervision of an International Business faculty member. The thesis will be presented orally and submitted as a written report. Click here for the schedule of courses
Italian
	ITN 101 - Italian I [4 credit(s)] Essentials of Italian usage; practice in hearing, speaking, reading, writing. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	ITN 102 - Italian II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Completion of ITN 101 with a C or better or permission of instructor. Essentials of Italian usage; practice in hearing, speaking, reading, writing. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	ITN 201 - Culture and Civilization [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of ITN 102 with a C or higher grade or permission of instructor or equivalent. Readings explore Italian customs, attitudes, history and values in comparison with the U.S. Ongoing review and expansion of Italian skills development. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	ITN 210 - Intermediate Italian [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of ITN 102 with a C or higher grade or permission of instructor or equivalent. Practice in hearing, speaking, reading, and writing based on selections from contemporary and informal Italian materials. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Japanese
	JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I [4 credit(s)] No Prerequisites. Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing with contextual cultural information. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: JPN 101. Completion of JPN 101 with a “C” or better grade or permission of instructor. Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Japanese with contextual cultural information. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 193 - Special Topics in Japanese [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of a particular topic in Japanese language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese Conversation [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: JPN 102 or equivalent. Practice in hearing, speaking, reading, and writing based on selections from contemporary, informal Japanese materials. Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: JPN 102 or equivalent. Readings explore Japanese customs, attitudes, history and values in comparison with the U.S. Ongoing review and expansion of Japanese skills development. Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 293 - Special Topics in Japanese [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of a particular topic in Japanese language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 393 - Special Topics in Japanese [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of a particular topic in Japanese language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	JPN 493 - Special Topics in Japanese [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of a particular topic in Japanese language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
Latin
	LAT 101 - Latin I [4 credit(s)] Introduction to Latin with emphasis on reading skills; based on classical and medieval texts. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 102 - Latin II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: LAT 101 or LAT 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor is required for eligibility. Introduction to Latin with emphasis on reading skills; based on classical and medieval texts. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 111 - Latin Flex IA [2 credit(s)] The first-year Latin sequence offered in a modular Directed Studies format. The course content is the same as that of LAT 101-102, but students in LAT 111- 114 are not required to attend classes. Scheduled tutorial sessions are required. Students may normally register for up to two courses in a given semester. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 112 - Latin Flex IB [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in LAT 111, or permission of instructor. The first-year Latin sequence offered in a modular Directed Studies format. The course content is the same as that of LAT 101-102, but students in LAT 111-114 are not required to attend classes. Scheduled tutorial sessions are required. Students may normally register for up to two courses in a given semester. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 113 - Latin Flex IIA [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Successful completion of LAT 101 or LAT 112 with a grade of C or higher is required for eligibility. The first-year Latin sequence offered in a modular Directed Studies format. The course content is the same as that of LAT 101-102, but students in LAT 111-114 are not required to attend classes. Scheduled tutorial sessions are required. Students may normally register for up to two courses in a given semester. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 114 - Latin Flex IIB [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in the preceding level, or permission of instructor. The first-year Latin sequence offered in a modular Directed Studies format. The course content is the same as that of LAT 101-102, but students in LAT 111-114 are not required to attend classes. Scheduled tutorial sessions are required. Students may normally register for up to two courses in a given semester. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 196 - Independent Study [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member, who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chair. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Latin language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between student and instructor. Project’s title will appear on student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 201 - Culture and Civilization [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of LAT 102 or LAT 114 with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor. An introduction to some aspects of Latin culture and civilization through close reading and analysis of significant works of classical Latin prose; specifically the “Cupid and Psyche” story from Apuleius’ “The Golden Ass.” Other readings, including texts on English on Latin culture, will be assigned as appropriate. A secondary goal is to build upon the skills gained in first year Latin through grammatical topics appropriate to the intermediate course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 202 - Vergil [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: LAT 201 or permission of the instructor. Study of selections from the Eclogues, Georgics and the Aeneid in their historical and literary contexts; rules of scansion and prosody; literary criticism and research. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 293 - Special Topics In Latin Literature [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Two years of college Latin or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Readings and research dealing with topics in Roman literature, culture, and history. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Click here for the schedule of courses

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HIS 385 - History of the Middle East to1405

HIS 386 - History of Islamic Gunpowder Empires, 1301-1798

HIS 387 - Modern Middle East

HIS 388 - The Qur’an: Language, History, and Religion

HIS 390 - Introduction to Social Studies

HIS 391 - History of South Africa to 1900

HIS 392 - History of South Africa Since 1900

HIS 393 - Special Topics in History

HIS 400 - Local History Seminar

HIS 401 - History Seminar

HIS 497 - Readings in History

HIS 499 - Internship

HON 101 - Introduction to Honors

HON 200 - Universal Honors Experience

HON 201 - Universal Honors Course

HON 290 - Honors Internship

HPR 101 - Wellness As A Lifestyle

HPR 250 - Diversity & Sport

EDH 150 - Life Skills for Athletes

EDH 315 - Nutrition for Health and Sport

EDH 493 - Death, Dying and the Classroom

HUM 293 - Special Topics in Humanities

HUN 101 - Beginning Hungarian I

HUN 102 - Beginning Hungarian II

HUN 201 - Intermediate Hungarian I

HUN 202 - Intermediate Hungarian II

IME 250 - Material Processing And Metrology

IME 251 - Material Process And Metrology Laboratory

IME 304 - Work Design

IME 305 - Work Design Laboratory

IME 310 - Engineering Statistics And Probability

IME 320 - Engineering Experimental Design

IME 330 - Operations Analysis I

IME 331 - Operations Analysis II

IME 465 - Manufacturing Systems Engineering

IME 470 - Productions And Operations Control

IME 471 - Operational Level Scheduling

IME 475 - System Simulation

IME 477 - Facility Planning

IME 478 - Facility Planning Laboratory

IME 495H - Honors Research

IME 497 - Internship In Industrial Engineering

IME 499 - Special Topics

IST 203 - Software Tools for Personal Productivity

IST 211 - Fundamentals of Systems Development

IST 221 - Information Systems in the Organization

IST 300 - Co-op Experiential Learning

IST 305 - Info Tech for Competitive Advantage

IST 311 - Advanced Programming of Bus. Sys.

IST 321 - Systems Analysis Methods

IST 331 - Modern Database Design & Implementation

IST 341 - Management of Business Networks

IST 352 - Health Information Technology Applications

IST 410 - Object-oriented Programming for Information Systems

IST 420 - Project Management for IS

IST 430 - Knowledge Management

IST 440 - Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems

IST 445 - Information System Security

IST 450 - WEB-based Programming

IST 452 - Managing Healthcare Information Tech

IST 461 - Business Analysis

IST 462 - Business Process Modeling and Design

IST 465 - Capstone Project

IST 467 - Data Mining & Predictive Analytics

IST 470 - Managing IT Infrastructure

IST 475 - IT Governance

IST 490 - Professional Internship

IST 493 - Current Problems

IST 496 - Special Study

IST 499H - Honors Thesis in Info Systems

INB 301 - Introduction to International Business

INB 490 - International Business Internship

INB 491 - International Study Tour

INB 492 - International Business Study Abroad

INB 493 - Special Topics in International Business

INB 495 - Consulting

INB 496 - Independent Study

INB 499H - Honors Thesis in Intern’l Bus

ITN 101 - Italian I