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LEG 410 - Constitutional Law
Students examine federal constitutional law focusing on the separation of powers and the concept of judicial review of executive and legislative action. Topics include the rights privileges and immunities conveyed to citizens by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3
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LEG 430 - Software,Internet & Media Law
This multidisciplinary course focuses on specialized intellectual property issues specific and unique to the electronic and media arts. Topics include license agreements, patents copyrights, trademarks, jurisdiction, privacy fair use, and cyber torts.
Prerequisites: 90 completed credits.
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 440 - Workers’ Compensation Law
This course examines the common features of state workers’ compensation statutes including concepts of compensable accidents, course of employment injuries arising out of employment, and occupational disease.
Prerequisites: LEG-340 and 90 completed credits.
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 480 - Law in Context Seminar
Students utilize learned principles of law when analyzing and exploring current and emerging legal issues of the day that they help select. Students will further develop their legal research, analysis and advocacy skills in several areas of law. In addition to current hot topics in law, students will explore emerging areas such as animal rights law; food & drug law; and sexuality, gender & the law, among others.
Prerequisites: 90 credits completed, Legal Studies Majors only.
Credits: 3
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LEG 490 - Law in Context Seminar
This course covers current topics of special,interest in the area of legal studies. This,course does not repeat material presented by,regular semester courses. Proposed topics include,elder law; animal rights law; food & drug law;,maritime law;,sexuality, gender & the law; and secured,transactions among others.
Prerequisites: 90 completed credits.,LEG-210, LEG-240, LEG-260, LEG-270
Credits: 3
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MGT 100 - Bldg Business/Global Environment
Any new business shares some common activities such as designing innovative products, raising capital, acquiring customers, managing the work and identifying growth opportunities. This course takes an entrepreneurial approach to building a business in the global environment.Students will work on the development of one or more business concepts both individually and as part of teams. Through projects, they will develop an understanding of all business functions such as management, marketing, finance and production along with an introduction to the career opportunities available to them through Champlain College’s “clusters” of career-focused courses.
Credits: 3
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MGT 123 - Entrepreneurial Concepts
For Non-business majors curious about business and entrepreneurship, MGT 123 explores basic business concepts, primarily in marketing and finance, using familiar, real world situations. Students will gain a basic knowledge and vocabulary useful to thinking about businesses including their own business opportunities. Students will gain an appreciation of the excitement and creativity to be found in business formation and growth and develop a path to learning more about business.
Prerequisites: 15 completed credits Non-Business Majors Only
Credits: 3
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MGT 210 - Mgmt & Organization Behavior
Covers basic principles and functions of management with an emphasis on the behavioral aspects. Management theory and practices, as well as fundamental functions of planning organization, leading and controlling are covered.
Credits: 3
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MGT 220 - Retail Management
An introduction to the methods of successful retail-store management. Topics include store location decisions, organization, merchandise management, buying, controlling, pricing, sales promotion, legal issues, staffing, credit policies and store security. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120.
Credits: 3
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MGT 230 - Financial Systems for Management
Students will learn about the financial operations and analysis tools of any business or organization and their role in the success of the enterprise. Students will learn how to read and interpret financial statements and how to apply cost accounting theories and methods. They will gain a general knowledge about operational and capital budgeting processes and how to apply financial goals to departments and units and monitor financial performance against those goals.
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 240 - Financial Management I
Discusses the financial activities of businesses and their relationships to other phases of the organization. Emphasizes the acquisition and use of short and intermediate term financing. Topics include organizational form, taxes, financial analysis, budgeting, cost-volume-profit relationships, capital expenditures and management of current assets. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: ACC-130
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 260 - Project Management & Team Leadership
Introduces the skills of project management to define a project’s scope, specifications and assumptions, and develop a work breakdown structure using various methodologies. Students gain an understanding of the value of time lines and Gantt charts and utilize a leading project management software application.
Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 265 - Information Systems for Management
The course introduces students to the vital role of information technology in business and provides a foundation for the assessment of business and technology goals in an organization. It explains how newer technologies (cloud computing, social media, mobile computing, etc.) are replacing and/or complementing earlier systems. Students will evaluate new technologies including total cost of ownership (TCO), data and systems security, usability issues and legal/ethical issues from a managerial perspective.
Prerequisites: Complete 30 credits and either BUS-120 or MGT-100;
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 270 - Business of Entrepreneurship
In this course you will take an active and experiential, “lean start-up” approach to entrepreneurism. You will learn how entrepreneurism is a basis for developing your professional practice, small business or non-profit. Building on a foundation of earlier courses, you will work both individually and in teams to develop value propositions into innovative and viable business models through the application of business disciplines especially in the areas of marketing, entrepreneurial financial management and operations. You will develop the ability to manage the complete entrepreneurial process from conceptualization, through business modeling, to pre-launch. Learning activities will include case studies, team-based design thinking sessions and both team and individual projects.
Prerequisites: BUS 110 and 30 Credit Hours
Credits: 3
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MGT 280 - Organization Development
Addresses the opportunities and problems involved in managing human dynamics in organizations. Identifies intervention techniques, theories principles, and values involved in planned change processes for organization development and organizational transformation. Reviews and applies behavioral science theory and practice.
Prerequisites: MGT-210
Credits: 3
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MGT 285 - Social Responsibility in Business
This course will examine current business practices in the context of social expectations and pressures. We will examine the recent scandals (Enron, Tyco, Worldcom, etc.) and the individuals behind them, as well as look at companies that build successful brands on the basis of social responsibility (Seventh Generation, Johnson & Johnson, etc.). The course will consider the influence of personal and organizational values domestic and international governmental regulation, and the pressures on corporate bodies from organized and spontaneous non-governmental interest groups. The emphasis will be on critically evaluating contemporary business events, identifying the value systems that explain the observed behaviors, and analyzing their immediate and long-term effects on organizational viability.
Credits: 3
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MGT 290 - Business Career Internship
An individually supervised experience in a selected profit or nonprofit organization. Provides opportunity for career exploration, and to observe and develop technical, interpersonal and conceptual skills. Specific experiences are developed for each workplace. In addition to working a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week students will attend seminars on campus discussing and evaluating their business experiences.
Prerequisites: MGT-210 Must complete at least 9 credits of core Business courses before taking this course. Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 300 - Investments
A comprehensive study of investments and investment markets, giving a broad perspective from the viewpoint of the individual and institutional investor. Covers corporate securities, public securities, real-estate and mortgage investments, and the organization and operation of the principal securities markets. Students are required to establish a hypothetical investment portfolio and follow their investments. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: ACC-130
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 315 - Positive Organization Development
Students will explore the field or Organization Development, with particular emphasis on the strength-based research, theory, and tools emerging in the social sciences that are informing modern approaches to organizational
change. Students will explore concepts including appreciative inquiry, positive organizational scholarship, positive psychology, design theory, and the rise of sustainable enterprises.
Prerequisites: Complete MGT-210 and 60 credits
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 320 - Product/Operation Management
Provides students with an understanding of how planning (schedules, sales forecasts, labor and material requirements), organizing (material labor and tools) and controlling (monitoring activities) are used in the conversion/ transformation process to produce a good or service in a competitive business environment.
Prerequisites: MTH-180, ACC-140
Credits: 3
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MGT 330 - HRM I: Talent Planning & Acquisition
This course provides students an in-depth exposure to the management of human resources (HR) with an emphasis on recruiting and hiring. We discuss the complex operating environment of HR; federal and state EOE laws; HR planning and job descriptions; traditional and current recruiting methods; hiring practices; strategic assessment of applicants; orientation and training programs; and career development. Upon completion of this course students should be able to participate actively in the total recruiting and hiring process in their workplaces.
Credits: 3
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MGT 331 - HRM II: Talen Development & Retention
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. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: MGT-330
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 335 - International Special Topic in Business
Business success in the 21st century rarely comes without understanding the cultural differences across the globe. This course offers a chance to immerse yourself in a facet of the global economy exploring issues of foreign business practice culture, theory, institutions and/or growth. Taught by faculty with extensive interest and experience in the focal area of the course, these classes delve into the vital business issues of the contemporary world. Regions and topics covered each semester will vary, depending on faculty interest and experience.
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 340 - Financial Management II
Covers intermediate and advanced theories formulas, calculations, and practices of financial management. Goes beyond a basic understanding of finance toward working with more sophisticated financial principles and techniques.
Prerequisites: MGT-240 or ACC-341
Credits: 3
BUS
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MGT 345 - The Art and Science of Leadership
The course examines effective and ethical leadership in today’s perpetually changing global environment. With a focus on personal skill development, students explore how to intervene as a leader - both formally and informally - to create positive change in organizational systems., Classic and contemporary leadership and change management theories will provide a framework for exploring this pervasive subject. Within this course, students will develop their own leadership skills culminating in the creation of a personal leadership development plan.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE MGT-210, INT-210.
Credits: 3
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MGT 360 - Feasibility of New Ventures
Focuses on developing a comprehensive plan for starting a new business. Students will follow step-by-step procedures to define their business concept, perform a market analysis, set prices forecast sales, conduct a break-even analysis develop proforma financial statements and estimate return on investment. Also considers environmental factors such as organizational design, community attitudes, competition, labor supply, legal issues and government regulations.
Credits: 3
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MGT 370 - Business Research Methods
This is a third year business course for Business and e-Business & Commerce majors. It provides students with the knowledge and applied techniques to conduct and assess research for business decision making. Major topics include: understanding the types of business research; assessing the quality of research results; recognizing ethical issues in research; creating the research proposal; identifying research problems; conducting exploratory research and using focus groups; finding and assessing secondary sources of business information particularly Internet sources; planning surveys; designing questionnaires; and applying sampling theory and methods. Examples of recent research results are used extensively and current issues are critically evaluated. Upon completion of this course students should have acquired the essential tools of business information literacy. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: MTH-200 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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MGT 390 - Advanced Business Internship
This is a fourth-year business course designed for Business and e-Business & Commerce majors; it is a capstone learning experience which should be taken in the student’s final semester. This course offers students an opportunity to participate in an intensive, hands-on management-level work experience in a business or not-for-profit setting that complements individual career aspirations. After finding an appropriate internship site student interns will apply their business skills in a project-based context to help the organization address a problem or capitalize on an opportunity. In addition to the workplace projects, interns will research current information pertaining to their projects, conduct,”site analysis” evaluations, analyze “critical incidents,” submit final written reports and present oral summaries to their peers. Upon completion of this course students should have gained valuable business experiences, acquired strong insights into an industry and an organization and made career-building contacts.
Prerequisites: Must have completed at least 18 credits of business requirements or have permission of the program director.
Credits: 3
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MGT 411A - Bootstrapping & Adv. Business Planning
Students investigate and discover alternative financing strategies for their business as they fme tune their business plans for the launch of their venture. Not all businesses appeal to investors and banks yet can result in viable and profitable enterprises. Students examine the methods and tools for bootstrapping(minimizing startup costs) and apply these techniques as they polish their business plan. Students should have a solid draft of a business plan for their venture to bring into the course and share.
Prerequisites: Complete MGT-120 OR MGT-365 OR MGT-270 or permission of Dean. Complete 60 credits.
Credits: 1
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MGT 411B - Franchising Seminar
Students study the business model of franchising and perform a comparative analysis of the franchise agreements of several major franchises. Students investigate and analyze the pros and cons of launching a franchise using established franchises as models. The course covers multiple perspectives - why people buy a franchise, why people create a franchise and the cost/benefits of franchises.
Prerequisites: Complete MGT-120 OR MGT-365 OR MGT-270 OR by permission of Dean. Complete 60 credits.
Credits: 1
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MGT 411C - Funding the Venture: Loan,Angels, & VC
Students undertake an extensive study of the various methods of fmancing a business venture including loans, SBA guarantees, angel fmancing and venture capital. Study will focus in the fund-raising cycle and the business of venture capital and bank financing for entrepreneurial ventures and emerging enterprises.
Prerequisites: Complete MGT-120 or MGT-365 or MGT-270 or by permission of Dean. Complete 60 credits.
Credits: 1
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MGT 425 - Problem Analysis & Decision Making
This is a fourth-year business course designed for Business, e-Business & Commerce, Hotel-Restaurant Management, and International Business majors. It provides students with a broadly applicable framework for identifying, analyzing and resolving problems. Major topics include: a critique of traditional problem-solving methods; barriers to problem identification; ways to recognize and identify problems; tools for developing innovative alternatives; techniques for evaluating and choosing among alternative solutions; and how to implement solutions through action plans. This course emphasizes the use of creative problem solving, innovation and divergent/convergent thinking techniques throughout all phases of problem analysis. Upon completion of this course, students should have acquired the essential tools to confront complex problems in any workplace or societal context.
Prerequisites: Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MGT 460 - Business Policy/Strategic Management
This is a fourth-year business course; an integrative capstone course which should be taken in your final year. The course is designed to have the student apply business policies using a cross-functional perspective to strategically manage organizations. The student will learn to see the organization as a whole; to step out of a functional mind-set. The student will understand how the various pieces of the business puzzle fit together, and will recognize why the different parts of a business need to be managed in strategic harmony for an organization to operate in a successful fashion. The student will learn and understand the concepts and theories of strategic management. The student will be given an opportunity to apply your knowledge in skill-building exercises, short cases, and longer more complex cases. Computer simulations may be used to reinforce learning.
Prerequisites: MGT-425 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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MGT 470 - Sr Seminar in Work-Based Learning
This course blends the reflective nature of the seminar setting with the challenges of a final integrative project that can take on one of three forms. For those interested in an internship most of your “out of class time” will be spent “on the job” in a real-work experience. If you prefer a project, you can take on a task for an area business, alone or as part of a team. If you prefer to “capture” your learning by developing a portfolio of your four years of work then you can assemble your own student portfolio to carry with you into the work force and throughout your career. Regardless of which you choose, you will be well supported in your efforts when you, your faculty advisor and your peers in weekly team meetings, work collaboratively and analyze current business issues. Internships should be no more than 100 hours throughout the semester.
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MKT 110 - Marketing
Stresses consumer orientation as the basis for developing the marketing mix (product, price place, promotion) for goods, ideas or services. Students will learn the terminology and study the institutions of consumer and industrial markets and the impact of social and economic considerations on the decision-making process. Case problems and assignments require the student to apply marketing principles. Some sections of this course will utilize WebCT as a learning and communication tool. Students should have reliable Internet access outside of class.
Credits: 3
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MKT 111 - Exploring Marketing
Marketing majors will gather once a week to extend and apply learning from MKT 110 as well as their personal experiences as consumers. The course will provide current event topics, hands-on projects guest speakers, and field trips designed to build student experience in marketing and mastering the skills and materials needed in subsequent marketing courses. This course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission and interaction outside of class. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
Prerequisites: MKT-110 is the required corequisite course.,Marketing majors only.
Credits: 1
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MKT 115 - Exploring Marketing
Students will engage in a hands-on, exploratory project designed to help them understand the world of Marketing and their major area of study. Building on theory and themes essential for marketing professionals, this introductory marketing course will emphasize current events, marketing careers and communication techniques. Students will conduct basic/preliminary research and make recommendations for marketing solutions for on campus student groups or other clients. Heavy emphasis will be placed on current tools utilized in the marketing profession.
Credits: 3
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MKT 200 - Customer Relationship Mgt & Sales
Examines the field of selling and customer relationship management theory and techniques. Students will acquire the techniques and develop the skills required by successful salespersons including how to best reach a customer and retain them. Students work in teams and individually to prepare and deliver sales presentations through roll play exercises. Some sections of this course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, quizzes and interaction outside of the classroom. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120.
Credits: 3
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MKT 210 - Consumer Behavior
This class provides an introduction to consumer behavior including an in-depth study of the internal and external influences on consumer behavior, consumer personalities, values and motivations, the consumer decision making process and the primary differences between consumer and organizational buying. Students will complete applications of the course material to real-world marketing situations, assess current brands’ marketing strategies with respect to consumer behavior and develop an understanding of the societal impact of consumer behavior.
Prerequisites: Compelte BUS-120 or MKT-110.
Credits: 3
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MKT 220 - Sport Marketing
Provides a thorough understanding of how marketing principles are applied to sport. The course covers the marketing of sport as a product and the marketing of non-sport products using sport as a promotional tool. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: MKT-110, SPT-100
Credits: 3
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MKT 230 - Integrated Advertising
Recognizes the ever changing world of advertising and the rapidly expanding choices of media options. The goal is to research and create effective copy and design to propel the brand’s strategic message to the target audience across all appropriate media; a blend of traditional and digital/cyber space. The centerpiece of this course is a student team-driven case study of an actual brand that leads to a fully integrated advertising campaign.
Prerequisites: Complete BUS-120 or MKT-110.
Credits: 3
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MKT 255 - Marketing Research
Students will learn the marketing research processes that underpin informed decision making customer relationship management, branding, new product development, and channel configuration. Methods of data acquisition such as surveys interviews, and focus groups will be studied and applied. Quantitative and qualitative analysis will be highlighted with special attention paid to the utilization and implementation of appropriate methods of analyses.
Prerequisites: MTH-180, MKT-210
Credits: 3
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MKT 290 - Marketing Internship
Students will participate as interns in some aspect of marketing, such as wholesaling retailing, selling, advertising internet-marketing, or event planning to gain in-depth exposure to a specific area of marketing. The course culminates with a formal presentation to classmates. 120 hours will be required. Some sections of this course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, reflection and interaction outside of the classroom. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
Prerequisites: Must complete 45 credits before taking this course. Marketing majors only.
Credits: 3
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MKT 330 - Brand and Account Management
Introduces the structure and responsibilities of the account manager. Students will explore the creative, strategic and client areas, and learn how to build a brand, maintain it and position it for maximum success. Managing the marketing process throughout the product life cycle will be emphasized. Hands-on projects, case studies and a semester-long client project will be required. This course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission quizzes and interaction outside of class. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120. Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MKT 340 - Nonprofit and Social Marketing
Nonprofit and social marketing is geared toward furthering a cause, raising money or awareness and changing behavior. Students will engage in an integrated Service Learning project where they will help a non-profit with their marketing efforts. Guided reflection, in-depth examples and guest speakers will help students apply the material learned in the course. This course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, reflection and interaction outside of class. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120. Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MKT 350 - Digital Marketing
Students will learn how digital tools and multiple platforms have created a wide range of marketing options for organizations. Theoretical strategy and hands-on tactics will illustrate the strategic reasons for utilizing digital marketing and how to use the tools most effectively. Student teams will conduct a digital marketing audit and recommendation plan for local businesses as a key component of this class. Students will register for and utilize advanced online marketing tools.
Prerequisites: Complete 30 credits and either BUS-120 or MKT-110.
Credits: 3
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MKT 355 - Digital Marketing Metrics and Analysis
This is an advanced level course designed to help students learn how to analyze digital marketing data and create measurable goals utilizing a variety of digital metrics within the brand context. Both quantitative and qualitative data gathering tools will be explored. Students will gather and analyze data, learn how to present their results and recommendations in multiple ways including written, oral, visual and digital (students will be required to sign up for multiple online accounts and utilize spreadsheet software).
Prerequisites: MKT-350
Credits: 3
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MKT 360 - Advanced Digital Marketing
Students will expand on what they learned in Digital Marketing by moving beyond making recommendations to actually running digital marketing campaigns. Students will be required to utilize analytics software to monitor website traffic, conduct cost per click campaigns on various online properties and social networks and utilize social tools to engage with their target market. They will make decisions based on metric analysis. Students will learn the privacy, ethical and legal implications of utilizing digital tools.
Prerequisites: MKT-355
Credits: 3
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MKT 410 - Advanced Advertising
Examples of many different types of successful and unsuccessful advertising campaigns throughout history will be studied. Students will plan research and implement an advertising campaign from scratch that will encompass different media reach a specific audience and make an impact. Both students and the instructor(s) will evaluate project success. Guest speakers from the Advertising field will provide insight into current best practices. Portfolios of work will be developed to enable students to showcase their work.
Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120. Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MKT 420 - Marketing Management
Emphasizes the hands-on application of marketing research and information-gathering techniques as basic tools for marketing decision making. Students will contract with a local business to solve marketing problems and develop an original project with a business client. This is a hybrid course which meets both face to face once per week and online through the use of an online course management system. Reliable internet access outside of the classroom is required.
Prerequisites: Must complete 105 credits before enrolling in this course. Marketing majors only.
Credits: 3
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MKT 430 - Strategic Community Management
An organization’s online community manager must be a community advocate and brand evangeliust who has savvy communication skills, can create content on multiple platforms, gather community input and measure success. Students will learn how to manage multiple online communities for an existing brand. In this hybrid course, students will meet both in the classroom as well as virtually utilizing an online learning management system. Students will be required to sign up for multiple online accounts on a variety of services.
Prerequisites: 90 Credits and MKT-350.
Credits: 3
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MKT 440 - Integrated Marketing Communication
Students will learn how to build an integrated communication strategy for a brand that encompasses all facets of marketing communication including Customer Relationship Management, Sales Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Public Relations and Brand Promotion. Students will also learn the legal aspects of communication they must adhere to, as well as-the writing and content creation requirements of each area. Students will select their own project client to build an IMC plan complete with budget.
Prerequisites: Complete 90 credits and complete either BUS-120 or MKT-110.
Credits: 3
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MKT 490 - Advanced Marketing Internship
Marketing majors in their senior year who have demonstrated academic excellence based on GPA course work, and faculty and staff recommendations, can apply for this competitive internship. Senior-level students will attend class with sophomore interns in order to create a mentoring relationship. 140 hours will be required in this internship. Some sections of this course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, reflection and interaction outside of the classroom. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
Prerequisites: Approval of Marketing Program Director is required.
Credits: 4
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MTH 115 - Foundations of Mathematics
This course is intended for students not specializing in quantitative-based programs of study. Foundations of Mathematics is a survey of contemporary topics in mathematics with an emphasis on application. Topics presented include set notation, number theory, probability and descriptive statistics, logic, algebra, plane geometry, and consumer mathematics. Coverage centers on an assortment of real-world examples and applications, demonstrating the usefulness relevance, and attractiveness of mathematics.
Credits: 3
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MTH 120 - College Algebra
This course introduces students to a wide variety of algebraic skills and techniques at the intermediate level. Applications are emphasized. College Algebra serves as a prerequisite to higher-level mathematics courses. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphs functions polynomials, rational expressions radicals, complex numbers, and quadratic equations.
Credits: 3
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MTH 125 - Precalculus
Students work with topics in algebra, trigonometry, functions, and curve-sketching in the Cartesian plane as preparation to take a course in Calculus. After a brief algebra review, precalculus topics include polynomial, rational, inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to trigonometry and trigonometric functions.
Credits: 3
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MTH 150 - Mathematics in Accounting & Finance
Covers the mathematical concepts encountered in,accounting, management, and investments with an,emphasis on algebraic skills. Topics include,counting procedures, probability, elementary,statistics, the income statement, simple and,compound interest, present value, various types of,annuities, amortization and sinking funds, and,investments in bonds. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: MTH-120
Credits: 3
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MTH 180 - Statistics, Introduction to
Teaches a statistical approach to decision making under uncertainty. Topics are descriptive statistics, probability distributions, inferential statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation.
Credits: 3
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MTH 230 - Calculus I
This course teaches the common application of calculus theories. You will investigate basic topics of differential and integral calculus with a specific emphasis on applications. You will perform differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, apply optimization techniques, and learn to formulate and solve differential equations
Prerequisites: Complete MTH-125 OR a passing grade on the Calculus Readiness Test.
Credits: 3
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MTH 240 - Calculus II
This is the second course in single-variable calculus. Students will learn techniques and applications of integration, be given further exposure to trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and learn the basics of infinite sequences and series.
Prerequisites: MTH-210 OR MTH-230
Credits: 3
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MTH 250 - Matrices, Vectors, and 3D Math
Matrices, Vectors, and 3D Math introduces students to applied Linear Algebra, including systems of linear equations, matrix and vector operations change of basis, and transformations. Additionally, it presents a variety of topics from 3D mathematics including vector mathematics lines and planes, vector-valued functions, velocity acceleration, and surfaces. Students will write computer programs and use mathematical software to explore all aspects of the topic.
Prerequisites: MTH-230 or MTH-210 (formerly MTH-310)
Credits: 3
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MTH 270 - Discrete Mathematics
Students will learn the concepts, techniques, and structures of discrete mathematics necessary for the software engineer, including logic, sets, functions, relations, Boolean algebra, and combinatorics. The course also introduces the concept of mathematical proof.
Prerequisites:
Complete MTH-125 with a grade of B- or better; OR complete MTH-230
Credits: 3
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MTH 275 - Mathematical Cryptography
Students explore the mathematical foundation attacks, and historical significance of various ciphers. Mathematical topics include modular arithmetic, elementary number theory, elementary combinatorics, and Boolean algebra. Cryptographic topics include shift ciphers, substitution ciphers, block ciphers, Hill Cipher, Vigenere Cipher, the Enigma machine, RSA, DES/3DES Rijndael Cipher/AES, and TLS/SSL. The emphasis will be on understanding the underlying mathematics, so previous programming experience is not necessary.
Prerequisites: Complete MTH-125 or MTH-180 or MTH-230.
Credits: 3
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MTH 280 - Applied Statistics
Teaches the practical side of exploring presenting, and analyzing data. Students will learn to effectively use a statistical software package to accomplish these tasks. After learning to graphically display data in meaningful ways students will learn to analyze data, test claims and make valid conclusions. These analyses will include hypothesis tests involving more than one sample, linear and multiple linear regressions chi-squared tests of independence and goodness of fit, and ANOVA.
Prerequisites: MTH-180
Credits: 3
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MTH 310 - Linear Algebra
This is an introductory course in linear algebra. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants eigenvalues & eigenvectors and an introduction into the theory of vector spaces.
Prerequisites: MTH-210 OR MTH-230
Credits: 3
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MTH 340 - Vector Calculus
This course is designed to develop the topics of multivariate calculus. Emphasis is placed on multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, solid analytical geometry, vector valued functions, and line and surface integrals. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding the solution to multivariate-related problems.
Prerequisites: MTH-240
Credits: 3
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MTH 350 - Numerical Methods
This is a course in numerical analysis which focuses more on the methods and less on convergence and error analysis. Topics include Taylor series, numerical root finding interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, approximate solutions to differential equations, and solving systems of equations.
Prerequisites: Complete MTH-250 or by Permission of Dean.
Credits: 3
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MCM 165 - Business of Music, The
Students examine the music business industry. We cover the development of business-related knowledge and skills necessary for effectively maintaining a professional music or music management career. We study the vocabulary terminology and structure of the music industry and explore the distinction between the musical and the business aspects of the industry at the corporate level. Through completion of assignments each student develops a unique understanding of the music business and of music management.
Credits: 3
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MCM 220 - Video Communications
An introduction to the theory and techniques of video production as used for broadcast, business and news media. Students study and practice scriptwriting, image creation and editing techniques for effective communication messages.
Prerequisites: Complete MCM-130 and MCM-216
Credits: 4
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MCM 225 - Video Practicum
This one credit course provides students with hands-on experience in a professional video application. Through this experience, students come to understand how a television show comes together under timed conditions and how each department within the station contributes to the common goal in an applied production situation.
Prerequisites: MCM-220
Credits: 1
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MCM 225B - Video Practicum
This one credit course provides students with,hands-on experience in a professional video,application. Through this experience, students,come to understand how a television show comes,together under timed conditions and how each,department within the station contributes to the,common goal in an applied production situation.,,MCM 225B - Set up set, Audio set up and control,,Switcher, Graphics, lighting design, break down,of,set
Prerequisites: MCM-220
Credits: 1
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MCM 225C - Video Practicum
This one credit course provides students with,hands-on experience in a professional video,application. Through this experience, students,come to understand how a television show comes,together under timed conditions and how each,department within the station contributes to the,common goal in an applied production situation.,,
Prerequisites: MCM-220
Credits: 1
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MCM 340 - Video Production, Advanced
This course is an advanced studio course in television production including: scripting interviewing, editing, studio and remote shoots and post production editing. Using extensive in class production projects students will become familiar with studio cameras, production switcher, character generators, microphones, audio mixers, lighting instruments, basic set construction and lighting design. Corporate communication, documentaries/features and dramatic television production are covered. Emphasis is placed on the conceptualization, planning, and execution of advanced television programs. Students will be expected to act as the production team and crew to produce segments to be aired on RETN (Regional Educational Television Network). This course is designed to simulate an industry/ professional environment.
Prerequisites: MCM-220
Credits: 3
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MCM 345 - Streaming Media Production II
Challenges students to master the conceptual and technical skills of streaming media to produce more advanced projects for a client. Emphasizes the comprehension and creation of on demand and live streaming video, while reinforcing standard production roles, including writing and directing, scheduling and production management production post-production, distribution and marketing. Students grapple with issues of visual esthetics, modes of representation and audience reception as they produce individual and/or collaborative client projects for educational and non-profit applications.
Prerequisites: MCM-335
Credits: 3
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MCM 350 - The Business of Streaming Media
This course examines the theory and practice of the streaming and digital media sector, by focusing on both the business implications and technical differences between online video and traditional broadcast distribution. The core of the modern day broadcaster includes, iTV internet, webcasting, mobile devices and wireless devices.
Credits: 3
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MCM 405 - Issues in Public Relations
In this seminar-based course students will act and be treated as public relations management professionals, required to identify, analyze solve, write and present information in an effective manner. Case studies and typical public relations problems in non-profit and profit organizations will examine the trends, policies principles and ethics of the public relations profession. Practical application of public relations theory and research will be conducted. Explores the trends and issues affecting corporations, crisis management, public affairs communication, consumer affairs, employee relations, environmental problems, and issues of multinationals.
Prerequisites: MCM-310 Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MCM 440 - Broadcast Journalism
This course covers the theory and practice of broadcast news production, to include covering local and national news and public affairs for radio and television. Emphasis will be on gathering, writing, and production of broadcast news. In addition to becoming a critical consumer of news, students will gather the technical knowledge, attitude, and ability to work with people to become a broadcast journalist. Students will work in the Champlain video and audio labs to produce news programs for the campus and community.
Prerequisites: MCM-220 and DFM-230
Credits: 3
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MCM 450 - Streaming Media Senior Project
Students produce substantive team or individual projects based on programming strategies and client needs from initial concept through production to final distribution that reflects the highest level of their abilities. Students work independently with the instructor as coach, to create a portfolio ready project from beginning to end. The importance of program development message design, production aesthetics and distribution channels are emphasized. Exploration of career opportunities and portfolio development are highlighted.
Prerequisites: MCM-435
Credits: 3
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MED 201 - Principles of Conflict Analysis
An important part of being a competent conflict manager is the ability to use conflict theory to inform practice. In this course students will explore interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks for interpreting conflict through a broad range of academic disciplines – communication, law, social psychology, anthropology, and dispute resolution. Students critically evaluate the respective bodies of theory and test theoretical principles against their own experiences in managing conflict. Current models, approaches, styles of mediation and their theoretical underpinnings and applications are also introduced.
Credits: 3
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MED 202 - Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict managers do not check their “conflict selves” at the door-every intervenor is influenced by beliefs about conflict and the ways they engage conflict in their own lives. This course invites you to explore your “conflict
self,” the ways your own conflict engagement behavior enhances and limits your effectiveness as an intervener. You will confront conflict as a way to more deeply understand and appreciate the experience you ask your parties to undertake in each mediation.
Prerequisites: Complete MED-201.
Credits: 3
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MED 360 - Negotiation
Negotiation is one of the basic components of conflict engagement. This course is designed to integrate knowledge of negotiation theory and behaviors into students’ conflict intervention strategies. Students will focus on basic
negotiation theory and principles and explore the strengths and weaknesses of integrative and distributive bargaining techniques. The course will ask students to alternate between being parties in negotiation and being third parties to others’ negotiations.
Prerequisites: Complete MED-201, MED-202, and COM-350.
Credits: 3
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MIL 11 - ROTC & the US Army
Discussion of the customs, traditions, branches organization, as well as the many changes in the roles and missions of the Army of the 21st century. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of position. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 1
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MIL 12 - Military Skills & Followership
Development of basic skills of an Army officer including navigation and communications. Students are exposed to leadership development exercises during leadership laboratories. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 1
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MIL 14 - Orienteering
Basic practical skills such as maps, compass, and environmental awareness. Classroom participation written exams, and completion of an orienteering course determine student grades. Open to all first-year and sophomore students. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 1
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MIL 17 - Military Fitness
Develop individual potential to achieve physical and mental health. Vigorous workout three days a week designed to build both upper body strength adn aerobis ability. Classroom participation and a final Army Physical Fitness Test determins student grades. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 1
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MIL 19 - Backpacking
Rechniques of planning and organizing a backpacking trip. Basic instruction includes clothing, equipment, and environmental awareness. Includes one overnight backcountry trek. Student grades determined bu class participation and participation in the practical exercise. Open to all first-year and sophomore students. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 1
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MIL 21 - Leadership & Team Development
Learning and application of ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to effective team building. Development of oral presentations writing, and coordination of group efforts. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop practice, and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 2
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MIL 22 - Individual & Team Leading
Techniques for training/counseling others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Includes safety and risk management assessments and planning for individual and team safety. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 2
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MIL 131 - Lead & Train Small Organizations
Series of opportunities to lead small groups receive personal assessments, and lead in complex situations. Plan and conduct training to develop leadership skills. Prerequisite: Completion of basic course program or basic camp. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 3
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MIL 132 - Lead & Manage Small Organization
Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine importance of ethical decisions in a positive climate that enhances team performance. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 3
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MIL 241 - Leadership Challenges & Goalsetting
Plan, conduct, and evaluate activities. Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies for improvement. Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 3
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MIL 242 - Lead Org Ethically & Competently
Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas. Refine counseling and motivating techniques. Examine aspects of tradition and law related to leading as an officer in the Army. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
Credits: 3
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NET 120 - Computers and Telecommunications
This course is a survey introduction and overview about computer and network concepts and technology, and the relationship of information to that technology. It introduces the student to the interrelationship of a broad set of topics ranging from number systems and operating systems to programming and hardware design to types of networks and Web site design. The importance of system security and information assurance is also stressed throughout. Some of the subject matter is reinforced by hands-on laboratory exercises and assignments.
Credits: 3
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NET 150 - Network Fundamentals
Students will be introduced to networking technology and the integral part it plays in business and society. Organizations expect the communication in information systems will be reliable, effective, and secure. Topics include network protocols, services, and topologies, information security, high-speed LAN/WAN topologies, client-server technology, security vulnerabilities, network troubleshooting Students will gain factual, conceptual, and applied knowledge regarding network communications, security, technology evolution, infrastructure components, management functions, business processes, and design issues.
Prerequisites: SYS-140
Credits: 3
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NET 215 - Network Protocols
This course is a thorough review of the foundational protocols used on the Internet and modern enterprise networks. With a focus on protocols aligned with the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and OSI models, students will explore the development and structure of protocols, their role in data communications, and integration within network-based applications. Students will engage in hands-on activities aimed at protocol analysis, network troubleshooting, and protocol-related security concerns.
Prerequisites: Complete NET-150 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NET 230 - Telecommunications
Introduces students to the technology underlying the public switched telephone network. Topics include technical, legal and business issues; customer premises equipment; central office switching; the SS7 network; interexchange carriers; data communication techniques; transmission media and wireless.
Prerequisites: Complete CIT-130 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NET 250 - Routing and Switching
This course covers the foundational enterprise networking technologies of switching and routing. Students will explore the protocols that provide these services and how they interact in modern networks. Students will also learn to install, configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot network devices that perform switching and routing functions.
Prerequisites: NET-215 with a C or Better
Credits: 3
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NET 260 - Linux/UNIX Systems Administration I
This course will introduce the student to some of the key components of the Linux/UNIX operating system. The course will compare various flavors of the Linux/UNIX operating system and the history of its evolution. In addition, the student will become familiar with the selection criteria for Linux/UNIX as a alternative (or cooperative) operating environment in the business world. Finally, the student will obtain a working knowledge of the Linux operating system through practical experience.
Prerequisites: CIT-130, NET-140
Credits: 3
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NET 299 - Current Topics in Computing & Comm
The specific subject matter of this unique course changes every semester; instructor presentations guest lecturers, readings, and student research is used to examine the most recent developments and trends related to computing, networking, and associated technologies. Students are presented with emerging and significant issues and new technologies, and engage in research projects throughout the semester. Students present their findings to the class in written and oral presentations.
Credits: 3
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NET 300 - Topics in Networking
This course will focus on a topic of current interest. Content will supplement CNIS undergraduate curriculum and relate to industry and research trends. The course will include issues regarding the integration of new technology or paradigms into existing networks.
Prerequisites: NET-215 and SYS-255 with C or Better
Credits: 1
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