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2016-2017 Continuing Professional Studies Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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(MGMT) Business & Management |
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MGMT 320 - Managing Talent
Talent management is the process of attracting and retaining talented employees, and cultivating critical knowledge and skills, recognizing that employees’ talents and skills drive business success. Using a manager’s strategic perspective, students study how to recognize and develop employees’ talents, evaluate performance and influence behavior within regulatory constraints. Additionally, they focus on the interrelationship between organizational culture and traditional human resources topics. Other themes include related ethical issues, the global workforce and links between social responsibility, culture and business success.
Prerequisites: MGMT-210 or permission of CPS Associate Dean.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 325 - Strategic Human Resource Mgt.
Human Resource professionals manage an increasingly complex and changing workplace. Students will explore strategies for managing these complexities, including (1) employee safety, health and wellness and their impact on employees, (2) management implications of the virtual workplace, (3) the benefits of an automated human resource management system and (4) trends in managing labor relations. They will also learn about the role of corporate governance in an organization and how it plays into employee performance outcomes.
Prerequisites: MGMT-320
Credits: 3
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MGMT 330 - Human Resource Management I
This course provides students an in-depth exposure to the management of human resources (HR) with an emphasis on the continuing support, development and retention of employees. We discuss the use of performance appraisals; traditional and incentive-based compensation plans; employee benefits programs; OSHA and workplace safety; employee and employer rights; unions, labor relations and collective bargaining; and global HR issues. Upon completion of this course students should be able to participate actively in the administration of a broad HR program.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 331 - Human Resources Management II
This course provides students an in-depth exposure to the management of human resources (HR) with an emphasis on the continuing support, development and retention of employees. We discuss the use of performance appraisals; traditional and incentive-based compensation plans; employee benefits programs; OSHA and workplace safety; employee and employer rights; unions, labor relations and collective bargaining; and global HR issues. Upon completion of this course students should be able to participate actively in the administration of a broad HR program.
Prerequisites: MGMT-330
Credits: 3
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MGMT 340 - Financial Management II
Companies must effectively and efficiently deliver goods or services to fulfill customer demands. Students study the trade-offs across activities, such as the order process and managing inventory, managing human resources and delivery of the product or service. Modeling and performance metrics are used to apply these concepts, and creative and innovative decision-making is a primary focus. An overview of related technologies, the environmental impact of various choices and related global issues are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MGMT-240
Credits: 3
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MGMT 350 - Developing a Business Plan
Developing a business plan is a process that, among other things, helps one decide if a business is really as good as one might think. It provides the answer to the question “Why would a customer purchase my product or service?” Students develop a business plan that includes an industry analysis, a marketing plan, financial projections, an operations plan, and an analysis of the business’ community involvement and social responsibility.
Prerequisites: TAKE MGMT-250, MKTG-240.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 360 - Securing Resources
The resource acquisition (supply management) process is instrumental in fulfilling an organization’s strategic goals. Students learn about the relationship between supply management and other areas in the organization, such as product and service development, the production/service process, and marketing. Related ethical considerations are strongly emphasized. Additional topics include creating partnerships with suppliers, making in-sourcing and out-sourcing decisions, and a total cost perspective for each option. Globalization, diversity, social responsibility, and introduction to related software applications are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MGMT-310
Credits: 3
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MGMT 370 - Business Research Methods
You will learn the knowledge and applied techniques to conduct and assess research for business decision making. Major topics include types of business research; quality of research results; ethical issues in research. You will identify a business-related research problem and apply the research process to answer the research question. You will also review recent research results and evaluate related current issues. Upon completion of this course students should have acquired the essential tools of business information literacy.
Prerequisites: MATH-180, MGMT-210
Credits: 3
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MGMT 380 - Business Innovation
New product or service development is a creative process. When done well, it creates a culture of innovation identified by interaction among multiple organizational functions. Students are introduced to the complexity of the process and to the systems needed to manage it. They will explore steps in the process including generating ideas, developing the concept as well as analyzing and evaluating it. Students will also consider the increasing pressure to adapt products/services to foreign markets.
Prerequisites: MKTG-200
Credits: 3
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MGMT 425 - Decision Making Through Critical and, Creative Thinking
As business environments become more complex, the accompanying dilemmas require a more advanced problem-solving process. Students are introduced to methodology for analyzing data and applying appropriate techniques for unconventional and creative solutions. They will learn how to systematically analyze a problem, generate innovative and provocative ideas for solutions, make choices among those ideas, and evaluate the results.
Prerequisites: 75 Completed Credits
Credits: 3
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MGMT 450 - Integrating the Supply Chain
A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer request. The supply chain not only includes the manufacturer and suppliers, but also transporters, warehouses, retailers, and customers themselves. Students use a supply chain perspective to integrate business processes studied in previous courses, emphasizing collaboration across organizations. Topics include coordination across the supply chain, related technologies and supply chain performance measures.
Prerequisites: MGMT-315 and MGMT-360.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 460 - Business Policy/Strategic Management, Integration
Strategic management refers to creating, implementing and evaluating cross-functional decisions to achieve long-term objectives. Students use a holistic perspective to integrate knowledge of all business processes to recommend and evaluate strategic decisions. Specific topics include (1) creating strategy using situation analysis, self-evaluation and competitor analysis (2) determining resource need and availability and analyzing an implementation plan and (3) evaluating criteria such as suitability, feasibility and acceptability. A computer simulation allows students to make decisions and learn from their results.
Prerequisites: MGMT-425
Credits: 3
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MGMT 470 - Senior Seminar in Work-Based Learning
In this final course for CPS business majors, you will complete a comprehensive project that integrates the knowledge you have gained throughout your business program into a work-based learning activity. You will work collaboratively with the instructor, your peers, and, if you choose to, a mentor. Through the project, relevant readings and discussion,you will become reflective and integrative thinkers and self-directed learners.
Prerequisites: 90 completed credits
Credits: 3
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MGMT 515 - Strategic Human Resource Management
Students gain a strategic perspective of Human, Resource Management including linkages between, business strategy and the human resource, performance needed for an organization to achieve, its vision. Students learn about critical HR, competencies and various HR roles of supervisors, and HR practitioners. Upon completion of this, course, students will be proficient in, translating business objectives into HR, strategies - to achieve competitive advantage, and/or organizational effectiveness through, people.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 520 - Managing Talent to Create Organizational, Excellence
Talent management is the process of attracting, and retaining talented employees, cultivating, critical knowledge and skills, and recognizing, that, employees’talents and skills drive organizational, success. Using a manager’s strategic, perspective,students study how to recognize and, develop employees’ talents, evaluate performance,, and influence behavior within regulatory, constraints.Students focus on the critical, interrelationship between organizational culture, and traditional human resources topics. Other, themes include related ethical issues, the global, workforce, and links between social, responsibility, culture and business success. , (Prereq: MGT 515 Strategic Human Resource, Management)
Prerequisites: MGMT-515
Credits: 3
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MGMT 530 - A Supply Chain Introduction
A supply chain consists of all parties involved,, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer, request. It not only includes the manufacturer, and suppliers, but also transporters, warehouses,, retailers, and customers themselves. Students, are presented with a holistic perspective of a, supply chain in this overview course. Topics, include relationships with supply chain partners,, logistics in the supply chain, performance, measurements, and global dimensions of a supply, chain.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 535 - Strategic Procurement
Sourcing goods and services is an important part, of an organization’s strategy and supply chain. , Students will learn about the development and, management of strategic sourcing relationships, and the role of supply management in effective, supply/demand/value chains. Specific topics, include balancing costs and risk and recognizing, total costs associated with procurement decisions.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 540 - Inventory, Distribution & Logistics
As one of a sequence of supply chain-related, courses, students will focus on managing customer, demand and the efficient storage and movement of, inventory, processes that are crucial to meeting, customer demand in a way that is profitable for, the company. They support demand fulfillment for, both end-consumers and business trading partners, and students will learn how these parts fit into, the overall supply chain. Topics include demand, planning, inventory management, and warehouse, operations and transportation.
Prerequisites: MGMT-530
Credits: 3
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MGMT 550 - Supply Chain Strategy
As the capstone of the Graduate Certificate in, Supply Chain Management, students will integrate, concepts learned in previous certificate courses, as they work through an interactive supply chain, simulation. These concepts include supply chain, strategy, total cost approach to decision making, and identifying and planning for risks that may, disrupt their supply chain. Additional topics, include an in-depth study of ethical and, sustainable supply chains. The final project, will be an analysis and evaluation of individual, simulation results.
Prerequisites: MGMT-535
Credits: 3
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MGT 515 - Strategic Human Resource Management
Students will gain a strategic perspective of, Human Resource Management including linkages, between business strategy and the human resource, performance needed for an organization to achieve, its vision. Students learn about critical HR, competencies and various HR roles of supervisors, and HR practitioners. Upon completion of this, course students will be proficient in translating, business objectives into HR strategies - to, achieve competitive advantage and/or, organizational effectiveness through people.
Credits: 3
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(MKTG) Marketing |
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MKTG 130 - Advertising
Covers the history, purposes and techniques of advertising. Students will learn to write, produce and evaluate effective advertising campaigns. Current examples and hands-on projects provide students the opportunity to apply their learning.
Prerequisites: MKTG-200 or MKT-110
Credits: 3
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MKTG 200 - The Strategic Marketing Process
Marketing is the process that moves goods/services from concept through customer, while considering the customer’s needs and satisfaction. Students learn marketing terminology and principles including the marketing mix (product, price, place and promotion) and the Four C’s (create,connect,change and cancel). Marketing knowledge is reinforced through application, and students have an opportunity to integrate these principles with managerial accounting concepts. The impact of ethical issues, diversity, globalization and social responsibility on marketing decisions will also be examined.
Credits: 3
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MKTG 240 - Entrepreneurial Marketing
New and emerging enterprises face distinctive marketing challenges that can be best met using a combination of innovation, calculated risk-taking, resource leveraging and flexibility. You will view marketing through this lens with special emphasis on guerilla and bootstrap marketing opportunities.
Credits: 3
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MKTG 250 - Digital Marketing
Provides an in-depth examination of Internet marketing, including current innovations, ethical issues and tactics. A semester-long group-based project solving an internet marketing challenges for real-world businesses will help students apply their learning. Heavy use of the Internet, website analysis, consumer behavior and integrated media along with current events and changes in e-marketing will be required.
Prerequisites: MKTG-200 or MKT-110
Credits: 3
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(MSEL) Masters in Executive Leadership |
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MSEL 510 - Leadership Foundation:Comp.&Core Values
Explore leadership theories, focusing ultimately, on transformational leadership, which, incorporates the personal and public dimensions, of leadership. Students learn what values and, characteristics inform their management role, as, well as how to discern the disposition and values, frameworks others bring to the workplace. This, course includes an overview of diagnostic, instruments, experiential exercises, and a, writing project to establish a personal mission, statement and to formulate strategies for, balancing work and personal values.
Credits: 6
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MSEL 520 - Organizational Change:Theory&Practice
Examine theories of transformational change, that, is, leadership that fundamentally, re-orients an organization, its potential,, objectives and methods. Students learn how to, lead, plan, and implement successful, organizational change, using one’s personal, mission statement as a guide. The course focuses, on issues of organizational culture,, organizational learning, and other forms of, transformational change. Issues such as, behavioral integrity, innovation, sustainability,, organization resilience in face of constant, environmental changes are also covered.
Prerequisites: MSEL-510
Credits: 6
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MSEL 530 - Leadership & Imagination
Focusing on creativity, students will develop new, perspectives and strategies to bring, health, creativity and energy to organizations, through analysis of leadership _themes in, literature, biography, and story-telling., Students learn to recognize the role of, imagination in transformational leaders’, approaches to growth and change, as well as the, benefits of creativity in problem-solving., Students will also be introduced to, scenario thinking to manage uncertainty.
Prerequisites: MSEL-510
Credits: 6
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MSEL 540 - Leading Transformation Thru Relationship
Examine effective relationships and processes at, the individual and organization levels necessary, for leading transformations. Students will study, ethical, responsibility, advocacy and authentic leadership, relative to these relationships. They will also, explore how leaders in non-hierarchical, environments are able to transform their, communities, cities and/or organizations.
Prerequisites: MSEL-510
Credits: 6
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MSEL 550 - Communication: Individuals & Groups
Empowerment, collaboration, and dialogue create, and transform community. Students study these, techniques in the context of interpersonal, communication, group, leadership and conflict management. Course, includes an experiential exercises to develop, common experience for futher analysis and, integration with theory. Students also discuss a, leadership project plan to be completed in the, program’s capstone course.
Prerequisites: MSEL-520, MSEL-530, MSEL-540
Credits: 6
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MSEL 560 - Leadership Capstone:Anticip. the Future
This course culminates in an applied leadership, project to support the translation, application,, and synthesis of core concepts from previous, courses to a final capstone project, through, action research and reflection. Students will, learn about the scientific method and various, research methodologies to select the appropriate, tool for their, research question. In addition, students will, explore various perceptions of current trends and, likely developments in areas such as global, demographics, economics, geo-political, developments, technology, or social trends.
Prerequisites: MSEL-550
Credits: 6
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(NETW) Computer Networking |
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NETW 130 - Telecommunications
This course will introduce students to telecommunications principles including both voice and data communications. An examination of the communications industry and its regulatory environment will be provided. Topics include switching and signaling, voice communications, digital transmission, and emerging technologies.
Credits: 3
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NETW 210 - Wireless Networking
This introductory course to wireless networks focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless network systems. It includes a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with particular emphasis on hands on skills. Topics include wireless network setup and troubleshooting, radio technologies, WLAN applications and security, and emerging wireless technologies.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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NETW 215 - TCP/IP
This course is a thorough review of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) which is used extensively in corporate enterprise networks and the Internet. The course will cover the structure of TCP/IP, its application to data networks, and security issues.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130
Credits: 3
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NETW 240 - Computer & Network Security
This course provides an introduction to computer,and data network security. Students will examine,the rationale and necessity for securing computer,systems and data networks, as well as,methodologies for implementing security, security,policies, best current practices, testing,security, and incident response.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130
Credits: 3
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NETW 250 - Windows Server Administration I
This hands-on course will cover the fundamentals, of current Windows server systems and network administration. Topics will include the basics of installing the operating system, adding and managing users and groups, installing and managing services, Windows security objects and permissions, disaster recovery, and migration from previous versions of the operating system.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-140
Credits: 3
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NETW 255 - System Admin & Network Services I
Students learn how to implement and administer common operating systems environments. They gain experience in systems administration functions and issues as well as network services. Students develop a conceptual understanding of each operating system function and network service and learn how to plan, implement, and administer each. Topics include user access and privileges, DHCP, DNS, remote access, file and print, update and patch management, security and network management services.
Prerequisites: Complete CMIT-130 and CMIT-140 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NETW 260 - Linux Systems Administration I
A hands-on course covering key components of the Linux operating system. Through hands-on activities students will gain a working knowledge of the Linux operating system. Topics include installation and configuration of Linux, using common commands and graphical interfaces, installing common server applications, User and group account management, as well as performance monitoring and security systems.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-140
Credits: 3
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NETW 330 - Network Design
Examines the basic principles and methodologies used in the design of both local and wide area networks. Topics include network options, analysis, component and protocol selection, performance considerations and RFP development.
Prerequisites: NETW-250 or NETW-260
Credits: 3
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NETW 335 - Software & Web Site Security
Focuses on the tight interrelationship between,programming software, World Wide Web (WWW) servers,and services, and information security. Software,is the basis of everything in the digital realm –,applications, services, operating systems, and,more. The Internet, and particularly the Web, has,emerged as the universal network for applications,ranging from entertainment to international,commerce. Students will learn about the,information security strengths and weaknesses of,various programming languages, flaws in software,systems, vulnerabilities inherent in common Web,and other server and client (i.e., browser),implementations, ways to secure Internet servers,and services, and methods to make server,administrators more security aware.
Prerequisites: Take CMIT-140,WEBD-125 and WEBD-220 or NETW-240
Credits: 3
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NETW 340 - Network Operating Systems
Students learn how to manage systems in an environment employing multiple network operating systems. We discuss topics ranging from troubleshooting, server management, and internetworking to physical network design configuration strategies, and implementing TCP/IP protocols. Students gain hands-on experience with the administration of a mixed operating system environments through hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: NETW-102, NETW-250, NETW-260
Credits: 3
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NETW 350 - Windows Server Administration II
This course will extend coverage of topics in NETW 250 Windows Server Administration I in order to cover the skills necessary to manage a Windows-based, server in a more complex environment. Students gain an advanced understanding of the Active Directory Structure and how it works. The course will also integrate advanced aspects of Windows security, as well as investigate Microsoft Exchange Server. Assignments will provide hands-on experience administering a virtual server environment.
Prerequisites: NETW-250
Credits: 3
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NETW 360 - Linux Systems Administration II
We will extend coverage of topics in NETW 260 Linux System Administration I in order to provide students with the skills they need to deploy, configure and maintain secure Linux servers within the enterprise infrastructure. Many of the topics will provide in-depth coverage of topics including Apache Web Server, SAMBA, NFS, scripting, secure implementations, DNS, DHCP, and, user administration. Extensive lab exercises in a multi-server virtual machine environment will help students put their new skills into practice.
Prerequisites: NETW-260
Credits: 3
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NETW 365 - Implementing Linux Security
Our focus will be on securing computers running the Linux operating system. A broad range of general security techniques such as user and group policies, and file integrity checking are covered. The course will serve as an administrator’s guide to implementing security and security tools on the Linux platform. Assignments will provide hands-on experience securing a virtual server environment.
Prerequisites: NETW-260
Credits: 3
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NETW 410 - Securing the Enterprise Network
Students will examine network-based attacks, whether originating from the Internet or the local LAN, and learn about ways to protect, detect, and defend the enterprise network from such attacks. The relationship between user network policy and securing the network will also be explored. Students will participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrate their understanding of subject matter via writing and presentations.
Prerequisites: NETW-335
Credits: 3
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NETW 415 - Special Topics in Networking & Security
One or more emergent networking and security,topics will be covered. Content will build on,CNIS undergraduate curriculum and relate to,industry and research trends. The course will,include issues regarding the integration of new,technology into existing network and security,systems.
Prerequisites: NETW-330
Credits: 3
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NETW 420 - The Business of Information Security
Students will learn about the management-and,business-related aspects of information security,,what one might thinnk of as the “less technical”,aspects of infosec but ones that are critically,important to successful protection of an,organization’s information. Rather than focus on,specific information security technologies,,students will examine issues related to,implementing security in the larger context of an,organization, such as personnel issues, computer,and network policies, corporate planning, and the,law.
Prerequisites: NETW-335
Credits: 3
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NETW 460 - Linux Shell Scripting
Students will see actual constructs of several Linux scripting languages (BASH, PERL, and TCL), and will contrast the various languages and associated techniques. Student will be required to write scripts for specific operating functions that relate to real world tasks. In addition to the specific syntax required for each language, efficient coding techniques (and documentiation) will be presented and implemented.
Prerequisites: NETW-360, CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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NETW 490 - Internship
The internship is an individually supervised experience in an organization that provides an opportunity for career exploration. In this setting, students will obtain practical experience and further develop technical skills along with interpersonal and conceptual skills needed in the workplace. Specific experiences are developed for each workplace. Course requirements include working a minimum of 120 hours, submission of weekly reflections, and a final performance review by the organization supervisor.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits and have a 3.00 GPA before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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(PHIL) Philosophy |
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PHIL 210 - Critical Thinking
Encourages the democratic art of thoughtful and tolerant discussion. The initial emphasis on critical reading focuses on argument identification, structure, and evaluation. Topics for study include the basic elements of deduction and induction, implication, causality, forming and testing hypotheses, evidence, problem solving and the evaluation of sources of information. Students will apply skills and principles learned to the oral and written presentation of their own arguments.
Prerequisites: ENG-310 or ENGL-112 Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 340 - Ethics in the Professions
Students will become familiar with arguments originating from the following schools of ethics: virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism. Students will apply these ethical schools of thought to formulate arguments, practice deliberation and assess the implications of their decisions for various stakeholders in a professional context.
Prerequisites: Must have 75 completed credits or permission of Program Director.
Credits: 3
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(PSYC) Psychology |
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PSYC 100 - Psychology, Introduction to
A survey of the science of psychology, including an overview of human behavior in various areas such as physiopsychology, development, learning social psychology, personality and abnormal behavior.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 120 - Adolescent Psychology
A study of the physical and psychosocial growth and development of the individual during the adolescent years (12 to 21). Issues experienced by adolescents, such as peer development, the school experience, family relationship and hazards of adolescence, are explored in depth.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 205 - Abnormal Psychology
The course examines the prevalence of mental and emotional problems and provides an overview of the many forms that psychological disorders can take. There will also be some discussion of assessment and therapy. The course will cover assessment and treatment of psychological problems from psychodynamic, behavioral and humanistic perspectives.
Prerequisites: PSYC-100
Credits: 3
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(SCIE) Science |
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SCIE 110 - Physical Science, Introduction to
An introductory level survey of the physical sciences that introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and stimulate interest in the physical sciences. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce material presented in class as well as introduce students to laboratory procedures. Course, includes two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCIE 130 - General Chemistry I
This course develops chemistry concepts in the greater framework of societal and technological issues such as air and water pollution, global warming, acid rain, and energy resources. These topics will each underscore a more classical chemistry topic such as the periodic table, the makeup and behavior of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, chemical equations, stoichiometry chemical reactions, and changes of state. Both class discussion and laboratory experimentation are designed to help students learn, apply, and experience chemistry as a practical science that is relevant to everyday life. Course, includes two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCIE 140 - Nutrition & Fitness, Biology of
Introduces students to the biochemistry and physiology of nutrition and exercise. Emphasis will be placed on human body systems such as musculoskeletal, digestive, respiratory and circulatory, and their relationship to nutrition and fitness. Students will also study the biochemistry of energy conversion as it relates to exercise physiology. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce, by a hands-on approach, the principles discussed in lecture. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCIE 170 - Forensic Science, Introduction to
Students learn the biology, genetics, chemistry, and physics involved in the forensic investigation of crimes. A wide range of topics are studied including DNA, entomology, fingerprinting, trace evidence, serology (blood, saliva, and semen), blood spatter, and chemical analysis of drugs, alcohol, and other compounds. Students apply their new knowledge of forensic science through the use of case studies and laboratories. This course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: If you have taken FOR-110 you may not take this lab science course.
Credits: 4
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SCIE 220 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
This lab course focuses on the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. This course includes: the study of human anatomical terminology and function, the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. It is recommended that students have a strong science background.
Prerequisites: Strong science background recommended
Credits: 4
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SCIE 225 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Using SCIE-220 (Anatomy & Physiology I) as a foundation, students in this lab course will continue to study the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis. Students will focus upon the structure and function of the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, and endocrine systems. It is recommended that students have a strong science background.
Prerequisites: SCIE-220
Credits: 4
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(SDEV) Software Development |
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SDEV 200 - Wireless Application Design and, Development
Designing applications for mobile devices is considerably different than for desktop computers. Screen size and system resources are limited and users interact differently with the devices. This course provides an overview of information architectures available for a range of wireless devices. Special emphasis will be placed on the implications of platform fragmentation on the design and development of applications among a wide variety of wireless devices. In a hands-on project students will design and develop a web application for use on both desktop and mobile computers.
Prerequisites: WEBD-125, CMIT-200
Credits: 3
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SDEV 220 - Software Engineering Process
This course provides a solid knowledge of software development lifecycles, software development best practices and standards. You will learn about the software development lifecycle, associated regulations, best practices and team dynamics. You will dive down into such topics as full lifecycle development, Agile Methods, Spiral Methods, CMM, Team Management, Risk and Hazard Analysis, Testing, Deployment and Maintenance
Prerequisites: SDEV-230
Credits: 3
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SDEV 230 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
This course is intended to provide comprehensive, balanced and up-to-date coverage of systems analysis and design. The course maintains the dual focus on the concepts and techniques from both the traditional, structured approach and the object-oriented approach to systems development. Project management, teamwork and presentation skills are also emphasized.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135, CMIT-200
Credits: 3
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SDEV 240 - C++ Programming I
This course covers the fundamentals of object oriented programming in C++. Topics include C++ control structures, decision making, functions, and datatypes such as arrays, strings, and pointers. Students will make use of an integrated programming environment to write small-scale programs that solve real problems.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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SDEV 250 - Java Programming I
This course is an introduction to programming using the Java programming language. Topics include programming logic, selection and repetition, array processing, classes, methods, and loops. The course introduces the student to the basic concepts of object oriented programming and exception handling. The focus is on developing high quality, working software that solves real problems.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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SDEV 260 - Visual C# Programming I
Students learn to develop applications/software using state of the art Microsoft’s .NET Framework platform. Students will start with an overview of .NET’s architecture and build upon this using C# programming languages. Students will learn leading-edge computing technologies/concepts such as LINQ, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Interfaces, Exceptions, GUI with Windows Forms and GUI with WPF, XML and XAML. They will work individually to build .Net enabled programs that solve real problems.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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SDEV 285 - Computer Systems for Software, Engineers I
This course will provide a basic knowledge of the representation of information in the computer and how information is processed at the machine level. Students will also be introduced to the operation of hardware in a computer system and the role played by the individual units of a hardware system.
Prerequisites: SDEV-345
Credits: 3
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SDEV 300 - Mobile Programming With Java
Students learn to program using the Java Wireless Toolkit and the Java Micro Edition to create networked applications for mobile phones, personal digital assistants and portable applications. Students will develop applications and services (MIDlets) that meet the Mobile Information Device Profile standards for a wide variety of mobile devices. Other current Java-based mobile development environments will be introduced.
Prerequisites: SDEV-200, SDEV-250
Credits: 3
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SDEV 301 - Mobile Programming With .Net for Windows
Students will use the latest edition of Microsoft Visual Studio to program applications for Windows Mobile. Students will create networked applications for mobile devices using Microsoft .NET with C# and the Windows Mobile for Smartphone SDK. Basic skills to create a smart device project, adding functionality using forms and code, as well as emulator or device testing, will be applied to increasingly complex applications.
Prerequisites: SDEV-240, SDEV-200
Credits: 3
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SDEV 302 - Mobile Programming With Objective C
This course is a hands-on introduction to designing, developing, debugging and testing mobile applications for use on the iPhone mobile devices. Students will learn to utitize Objective-C and the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) to build iPhone applications under XCode on the Mac platform. Students will go through the process of building an iPhone application from start to finish using the iPhone SDK.
Prerequisites: SDEV-240, SDEV-200
Credits: 3
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SDEV 325 - Software Engineering Practice II
Students learn about the various models used for software development and management and their importance to good software development practice. We will use case studies and lab exercises to teach students about software test management practices and their crucial role in software design. We will also investigate some of the major developments in software engineering including Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Software Engineering Management and Analysis (SEMA) and more.
Prerequisites: SWE-420
Credits: 3
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SDEV 340 - C++ Programming II
Further application of C++ programming techniques including subjects such as classes, objects, function and operator overloading, inheritance and polymorphism, templates, exception handling, bit manipulation and other advanced C++ techniques. Students will make use of an integrated programming environment to write medium-scale programs that solve real problems.
Prerequisites: SDEV-240
Credits: 3
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SDEV 345 - Data Structures & Algorithms
The goal of this course is to learn about correct, efficient data structures and algorithms, and how to design, analyze, and implementation them in software applications. Various abstract data types including linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees will be covered in detail. Algorithms for searching, sorting, and implementing data structures will be examined using diagrams, animations, pseudocode, and C++ code.
Prerequisites: SDEV-340, MATH270
Credits: 3
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SDEV 350 - Java Programming II
A study in Java language techniques beyond the introductory course. Topics include object inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces, multithreading, graphical user interfaces, event-driven programming, exceptions, and Java packages for collections. Robust software development assignments will emphasize solving real problems.
Prerequisites: SDEV-250
Credits: 3
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SDEV 360 - Visual C# Programming II
A continuation of Visual C# Programming I. The focus is on object-oriented programming techniques including inheritance, exception handling and using graphical user interface objects. Coverage of files and streams, data transfer, Active Server Pages, web services, and collections will conclude the course. Robust software development assignments will emphasize solving real problems.
Prerequisites: CMIT-200, SDEV-260
Credits: 3
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SDEV 385 - Operating Systems Architecture
This course will give the student an understanding of the architecture of modern operating systems and how software interacts with those operating systems.
Prerequisites: SDEV-345
Credits: 3
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SDEV 415 - Linux/ Unix Programming I
Students will write scripts for a variety of Linux operating system functions that perform typical tasks. In addition to covering scripting syntax, efficient coding techniques and documentation will be addressed. Topics include Linux shell commands, file redirection, regular expressions, and shell programming in the Bourne Again Shell (BASH) language. Assignments will provide hands-on experience writing and executing shell scripts on virtual Linux computers.
Prerequisites: SDEV-240
Credits: 3
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SDEV 435 - Applied Software Practice I
This is the first semester of a two semester capstone project in the Software Engineering for Emerging Technologies Major. In this course, students will begin full lifecycle development of a software system, including requirements analysis, project planning, staffing, technology selection and systems design. Conceptual materials delivered in this course will be immediately applied to the comprehensive capstone project.
Prerequisites: CMIT-200 AND one of these three courses: SDEV-340, SDEV-355 or SDEV-360, Must have 90 completed credits.
Credits: 3
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SDEV 436 - Applied Software Practice II
This is the second semester of a two semester capstone project in the Software Engineering for Emerging Technologies Major. In this course, students will continue full lifecycle development of a software system, including system development, testing, integration, deployment and maintenance. Students will also be required to use proper project management and documentation techniques. Conceptual materials delivered in this course will be immediately applied to the comprehensive capstone project.
Prerequisites: SDEV-435
Credits: 3
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SDEV 450 - Enterprise Java Programming
A continuation of Java Programming II. Students will use more advanced features of the Java programming language to create complex applications that utilize graphical user interfaces, databases, multithreading, Internet communications, and media. Throughout the second half of the course, a series of homework problems develops an integrated application, illustrating by example how larger object-oriented programs are organized.
Prerequisites: CMIT-200, SDEV-350
Credits: 3
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SDEV 490 - Internship
The internship is an individually supervised experience in an organization that provides an opportunity for career exploration. In this setting, students will obtain practical experience and further develop technical skills along with interpersonal and conceptual skills needed in the workplace. Specific experiences are developed for each workplace. Course requirements include working a minimum of 120 hours, submission of weekly reflections, and a final performance review by the organization supervisor.
Prerequisites: You must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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SOCI 110 - Sociology, Introduction to
A study of human groups, culture, the self, and human interaction. The course focuses on contemporary American society and the influence of culture on our actions and beliefs, with the goal of fostering critical thinking about our social environment.
Credits: 3
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SWRK 425 - Ethics in Human Services
Students explore the foundations of modern day ethics and ethical decisionmaking, and the specific ethical issues and dilemmas facing such social service professionals as criminal justice personnel and social workers. This course develops guidelines for resolving professional ethical dilemmas and introduces liability and litigation considerations in professional ethical practice.
Prerequisites: Complete SWK-100, SWK-141, SWK-205, SWK-220, and PSY-202 with a minimum of grade C in each.
Credits: 3
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WEBD 110 - Designing Digital Images for the Web
This course covers fundamental image design principles. Students will practice designing commonly used web images, such as buttons, backgrounds, and text. They will learn how to adjust images for web effects, while designing a complete website using popular image-editing software.
Credits: 3
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WEBD 120 - Introduction to Virtual Worlds
This course provides an introduction to the functionality, space, and use of virtual worlds. Students will ultimately build their own avatars, structures, and virtual economies, focusing on the structure and organization of virtual spaces. Focus will be placed upon the myriad business uses of virtual worlds as a way to share resources and information. Synchronous meetings will be required.
Credits: 3
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WEBD 125 - Web Page Development I - HTML
This course introduces students to web development concepts, HTML5 and CSS including planning, formatting and structuring web sites, tables, forms, and implementing basic multimedia. Students will work on hands-on cases which will guide them through basic aspects of web development, including the design process, interactivity, navigation, and implementation of a web site.
Credits: 3
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WEBD 150 - Web Business, Introduction to
Introduces the World Wide Web and its development from an information-sharing tool to a key in business success. Examines how a business can use the web and how to incorporate a web presence into its current business practice. The student will learn how to develop an effective site and site structure as well as an understanding of marketing the site on and off the web. Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of the web including international and intercultural issues.
Credits: 3
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WEBD 210 - Writing for the Web
Good web writing provides information and increases navigability. This course examines techniques, styles, and formats involved in writing for the web. Students will employ a voice that matches the tone of the site, while writing clear, engaging, and concise objectives, with an eye toward delivery, continuity, and search engine optimization. Students will also cover good practices for content management, including the value of content ownership, audits, archiving, and maintenance.
Prerequisites: ENGL-112
Credits: 3
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WEBD 215 - Web Site Design
This course takes a balanced perspective of web analysis and design, giving attention to both technology and aesthetic considerations. Making use of a site analysis process, students will conduct a feasibility study and a detailed needs analysis, which will culminate in site design proposals. Factors in selecting technologies to meet web standards, interactivity, multimedia and data-driven site designs will also be reviewed.
Prerequisites: Complete WEBD-110 and WEBD-125
Credits: 3
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WEBD 220 - Internet and Web Architecture
In this course you will gain an understanding of the important underlying technologies that must be taken into consideration when implementing web applications. In this respect, the course is about web infrastructure including web servers, middleware, web protocols, and how these factors influence website design. We also examine relevant aspects of the architecture of the Internet and the technologies that support Web servers themselves, such as host operating systems, Web server software, security concerns, securing online transactions, server performance, and web services. Assignments combine case studies with hands-on web server administration.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-140
Credits: 3
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WEBD 225 - Web Page Development II - CSS and XML
This course expands the horizons of the web page to fully utilize all the functionality provided by the browser. The skills taught will allow students to develop and implement complex page designs in order to meet the needs of clients. Topics include designing for usability, aesthetics, and responsive design. Emphasis will be placed on using tools available in HTML5 and CSS3 to fully understand the separation of design, structure, and content of a web application. This is a project based course where the assignments are designed in such a way that students engage in hands-on web development assignments every week.
Prerequisites: WEBD-125
Credits: 3
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WEBD 240 - Animation & Interactivity I
Design high impact web sites that come alive with amazing graphics, motion, animation and sound, adding visual excitement to the pages. Students will learn to create web page interfaces and effects, original animations and dynamic graphic output, using the leading web animation program, Flash, which allows one to quickly animate graphics. Students will progress through an introduction to design techniques and principles of this creative medium to developing time-based animations and graphics for enhancing interactive web pages.
Prerequisites: WEBD-110
Credits: 3
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WEBD 310 - Server-Side Scripting - PHP
This hands-on web programming course uses PHP and MySQL to provide students having an introductory programming background with the applied skills to build database-driven web sites. Students will learn how to build interactive Web sites by integrating PHP code within the frameworks of HTML and CSS. Once the basics have been covered, we introduce more advanced topics including object-oriented programming and how to incorporate authentication and security functions into websites. Students apply new concepts by completing hands-on assignments
Prerequisites: WEBD-125, CMIT-200
Credits: 3
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WEBD 320 - Streaming Media Technology
This course will focus on the implementation of digital media to enhance web pages. Students learn how to develop client-server media applications and use Web scripting languages to control media within web pages. Software applications used to optimize media streams and other current technologies will be covered in the course.
Prerequisites: WEBD-215
Credits: 3
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WEBD 325 - Advanced PHP Programming
This course covers advanced database connectivity techniques, focusing on building secure ecommerce applications. Students will learn basic and advanced object oriented programming techniques, using libraries and frameworks, and integrating PHP and AJAX applications. These are the techniques necessary to prepare students to build server-side enterprise web applications.
Prerequisites: WEBD-310
Credits: 3
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WEBD 330 - Client Side Scripting- Javascript
Covers basic scripting techniques with Javascript for building interactive web pages. Students learn how to write scripts to access components of a Web page and manipulate them based on user actions. In addition, we examine how to apply JavaScript to Cascading Style Sheets to allow interactive changes to web layout and design elements. Major Javascript features covered include code placement, events and eventhandlers, methods, functions, parameters, and basic JavaScript objects. Close attention is paid to browser type and browser version compatibility.
Prerequisites: WEBD-225, CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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WEBD 340 - Animation & Interactivity II
Students use creative multimedia to build advanced animated websites. They will learn animation and scripting techniques to connect dynamic text, images, sound, and video. Students will build flash objects and custom action scripts to fetch and control media from a streaming server and/or a database.
Prerequisites: WEBD-240, CMIT-200, WEBD-330
Credits: 3
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WEBD 350 - Web Media
Students learn how to use HTML5(Hypertext Markup Language), CSS3(Cascading Styles Sheets), and JavaScript to produce power interactive web content. Topics include HTML5 structural and semantic tags, the use of Canvas to create drawings natively in the browser, HTML5 audio and video, and how to build web pages that work with mobile devices and desktop computers. Students also examine the current state of browser support for HTML5 and the theory behind all the cahnges that have been made.
Prerequisites: WEBD-110, WEBD-225, WEBD-330
Credits: 3
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WEBD 370 - Usability in Website and Software Design
This course looks at the full range of factors affecting usability at present and introduces some that will be of importance in the future as technologies develop. We focus on the active, goal driven nature of user requirements and the impact this has on usability. It considers the role of user-centered design and how it might be used in an application development project. It outlines the design approaches, tools and techniques that can be used as a part of user centered design and the consequences for the development team. Further consideration for how different characteristics of users impact usability including issues of culture, gender, age, and disability and the tools that may need help a developer to understand these.
Prerequisites: WEBD-215 OR SDEV-230
Credits: 3
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WEBD 410 - Content Management Systems
Students will become familiar with a variety of content management systems and how they operate. They will then customize several different kinds of open-source software for a number of purposes and real-world applications. This will require students to incorporate all the skills they’ve learned to this point and apply them to customizing an application to meet the specific needs of a client.
Prerequisites: WEBD-330
Credits: 3
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WEBD 420 - Server-Side Alternatives
Each of the alternative languages available for Server-Side Scripting has a loyal following of devotees. Find out about a number of the alterna- tive languages and their strengths and weaknesses for building practical web applications. Students will study Python and PHP as well as be introduced to Ruby.
Prerequisites: WEBD-310
Credits: 3
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