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MCM 135B - Radio Practicum
Radio Practicum is a one credit course that provides students with hands-on experience in radio by working for Champlain Web Radio, the campus radio station. In addition to attending class once per week, students will work at the station an additional 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MCM-130
Credits: 1
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MCM 135C - Radio Practicum
Radio Practicum is a one credit course that provides students with hands-on experience in radio by working for Champlain Web Radio, the campus radio station. In addition to attending class once per week, students will work at the station an additional 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MCM-130
Credits: 1
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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 180 - Convergence Culture: Comparing the,United States and China
21st century convergent media culture is ever-emerging, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming. This course is designed to teach non-U.S. students how to understand the cultural changes wrought by Web 2.0 convergence culture in the United States and China. Students will also explore how to effectively use blogging, video streaming, and social media platforms for interpersonal and professional success.
Prerequisites: Must be a student in Shanghai China to enroll
Credits: 3
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MCM 206 - Photojournalism
A digital-based photography course that introduces students to the skills, theory, and ethics of newspaper and magazine photojournalism. Through in-class discussions and hands-on demonstrations students learn basic camera techniques that can be applied to the creation of storytelling photographs suitable for publication.
Credits: 3
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MCM 210 - Principles of Public Relations
Focuses on the field of public information and public relations, with an emphasis on applying the appropriate theories and techniques to solve organizational and institutional communications problems. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: MCM-120 AND ,MCM-216 OR WRT-200
Credits: 3
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MCM 216 - Electronic Media Writing
This course examines techniques, styles, formats and theories involved in writing for broadcast and corporate media such as radio, television, video and web applications. Students will learn how to write effective material such as public service announcements, commercials, features, news sports, education and training programs, dramas and comedies. The focus of the course is on the elements of style unique to media received in an electronically delivered venue.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 or take MCM-216 and COR-125 concurrently
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 230 - Social Media Production
This content and hands on production class examines and creates audio and video for web cast podcasts, and social media venues. Students will script, capture, edit, enhance and host audio and video projects for specific audiences.
Prerequisites: Take MCM-110 or MCM-220
Credits: 3
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MCM 305 - Creativity & Conceptual Development
The student will uncover and develop their creativity in a way that ensures client satisfaction by participating in exercises and experiences that guide them through an exploration of various methods of non-traditional thinking. Special emphasis will be given to “thinking out of the box,” identifying what is needed to satisfy a specific creative project, and deconstructing a project to see if it was successful. The student will also learn to function as a member of a creative team.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MCM 310 - Writing for Public Relations
This course will inform the student of the various forms of public relations writing and help to develop competency in written communications for different media. Emphasis will be on conducting research, audience analysis establishing communications goals, executing the communications plan and evaluating the total communication effort. The student will prepare a complete media kit applying such areas as: research and writing for public relations design, production, copy disseminations, and media. Communication vehicles covered in this course include internal and external media, print electronic and audiovisual and basic formats including news releases, features, pamphlets brochures, fact sheets, management reports scripts, publicity, annual reports and position papers.
Prerequisites: MCM-210,and MCM-216 or WRT-200
Credits: 3
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MCM 315 - Contemporary Media Issues
Students survey the United States’ 21st century media culture. We examine the political economy of U.S. media - news, information, and censorship - and explore the relationship between media and consumerism. We analyze issues of media and representation - race, class, and gender, as well as looking at research surrounding U.S. media’s portrayal of sex and violence. Students produce a variety of media, including weekly writing assignments, a short mini-DV film, and a final research project.
Prerequisites: Must have 60 completed credits.
Credits: 3
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MCM 330 - Advanced Audio Production & Sound Design
The purpose of the course is to advance the student’s knowledge of audio production in sound and music recording as well as the relationship between sound and picture. The course will cover sound design for music/audio, film, video, egame web content and other electronic arts. There will be an emphasis on the creative and artistic approaches to sound design. In addition, through assignments and lab work students will further develop the skills of critical listening to fully realize a convincing soundtrack
Prerequisites: MCM-130 and 60 completed credits
Credits: 3
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MCM 335 - Streaming Media Production I
Applies the theory and techniques of video production as used for entertainment, business education and customer communication. Video editing techniques and principles of good composition, structure and program design are emphasized. Students are challenged to discern what makes a good story or project idea for each of several different content objectives. Students will produce, shoot, write and edit videos with an emphasis on storytelling and effective communication.
Prerequisites: MCM-110 OR MCM-216 and MCM-220
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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MCM 360 - Legal Issues in Communication
This course explores the legal context of communication through the mass media and closely related industries in the United States. Students will become familiar with the workings of the judicial system, including its structure and procedures. The course fosters an appreciation of how longstanding legal frameworks have been applied to different media environments, including the Internet. Students will develop an understanding of these issues and the ability to analyze the important legal, ethical and policy issues related to the mass media.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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MCM 400 - Public Relations Campaign Dev & Mgt
Public relations is a communications-driven practice, used to develop and manage mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its various constituencies. This course offers the opportunity for the development and execution of a public relations campaign in a variety of circumstances. Emphasis is placed on a management approach and application of the four-step Public Relations process, solving public relations problems through Research, Action, Communication and Evaluation. Students will apply public relations theories, tools and techniques to the public relations campaign. Research, planning and execution are practiced. Students design a public communication campaign involving media management, community relations, educational outreach or other methods of advocacy in the public forum for such agencies as government hospitals, education corporations, and non- profit organizations. Emphasizes systematic analysis of clients and publics, formulation of goals and strategies, and multimedia communications. Evaluation of effectiveness and budget preparation included.
Prerequisites: MCM-310
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 410 - Broadcast Management and Programming
A study of the theory and practice of broadcast station management and programming. Students will develop an understanding of management in relation to decision making for broadcast outlets. Areas covered will include personnel, budget government regulatory framework, problem solving, documenting and reporting, legal environment, ownership, and policy. This course also examines the structure of the industry as it relates to entertainment, information, and the audience including programming applications such as formats, genres, trends, program selection, scheduling, accountability and audience ratings methods and their impact. Critical standards are developed by introducing humanistic and scientific modes of program analysis. Students will conduct case study research related to their career direction.
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.,Only Public Relations, Mass Communications and Broadcasting,majors may enroll in this course.
Credits: 3
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MCM 435 - Streaming Media Production III
Streaming Media are used in business applications to communicate with internal and external publics. This course emphasizes achieving an organization’s goals through educating, informing and persuading. Students focus on research writing, capturing audio/video footage, editing and post production to produce a video press release, training or orientation video or sales support material each distributed via streaming media. Working with digital video production tools, students will individually create sophisticated corporate client projects.
Prerequisites: MCM-345
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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MCM 490 - Media Communication Internship
Students gain practical experience as interns in some aspect of communications such as public relations, promotions, broadcasting or research to gain in-depth exposure to the communications field. In addition to involvement in the workings of their placement organization, students will complete their own related project.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.,Broadcasting, Mass Communication or Public Relations majors,only.
Credits: 4
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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 100 - File Management
This course introduces the student to the command line interface and commands to manage files in DOS and Unix/Linux environments. Topics include file creation, internal and external commands, and file and disk management. Subject matter is reinforced by hands-on laboratory exercises and assignments.
Credits: 1
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NET 102 - Batch File Programming
This course focuses on creating command line programs to automate system startup, user logon and/or general maintenance tasks in the DOS/Windows and Unix/Linux environments. Topics include DOS batch file programming and Unix scripts. Subject matter is reinforced by hands-on laboratory exercises and assignments.
Prerequisites: NET-100
Credits: 1
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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 140 - Operating Systems
This course provides a comparative study of popular PC-class operating systems and operating environments, including DOS, Windows 9x(95 and 98), Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Unix. Students will also understand the strengths and limitations of these operating systems and be able to identify the environments in which they are used. Subject matter is reinforced by hands-on laboratory exercises and assignments.
Prerequisites: CIT-130 or CIT-135
Credits: 3
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NET 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: CIT-130
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.
Credits: 3
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NET 250 - Windows Server Systems
This lab-based course will cover the fundamentals of current Windows server systems and network adminstration. Topics to be covered include: domain administration; file system management; networked printers; user management; and workstation configuration.
Prerequisites: CIT-130, NET-140,NET-140 CAN BE TAKEN AS A COREQUISITE COURSE OR AS A,PREREQUISITE COURSE.
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 & Security
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 networkand security systems and choosing between alternative solutions.
Prerequisites: NET-250 and NET-260 or permission of Department Chair
Credits: 1
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NET 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: NET-250 or NET-260
Credits: 3
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NET 335 - Routers
This course provides an introduction to routers and data networks. Students will be exposed to Cisco hardware and they will learn how to install configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers.
Prerequisites: NET-215
Credits: 3
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NET 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 Linux, NetWare, and Windows NT/2000 network through laboratory exercises.
Prerequisites: NET-120, NET-250, NET-260
Credits: 3
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NET 350 - Windows Server Systems Admin. II
This course will extend the knowledge obtained by a student in NET 250 (Windows Server Systems Administration). Many of the topics contained will be expanded upon in order to provide the student with skills necessary to manage a Windows-based server in a larger, more complex networking environment. This course will provide particular coverage of the Windows Server Active Directory the AD hierarchy and security, and other features for managing and maintaining Windows domains servers, objects, and users. Lectures will be accompanied with hands-on laboratory exercises.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE NET-250 WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF C.
Credits: 3
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NET 360 - Linux /Unix Systems Administration II
This course will extend the knowledge obtained by a student in NET 260 Linux/UNIX Systems Administration). Many of the topics contained will be expanded upon in order to provide a more in-depth understanding of subjects including, but are not limited to, Apache Web Server, SAMBA, NFS scripting, secure implementations, DNS, DHCP, and user administration. Utilizing the lecture/lab approach, students will be afforded the opportunity for extensive hands-on labs that will build useable, enterprise-level solutions.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE NET-260 WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF C.
Credits: 3
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NET 365 - Implementing Linux Security
Students will recieve an introduction to installing, configuring and maintaining Linux server systems from a security perspective. This course will serve as an administrator’s guide to implementing security and security tools on the Linux platform. The outcomes derived from this course can be applied to other UNIX and Linux variants. The course will provide the student with a process to follow when securing a Linux computing environment.
Prerequisites: NET-260
Credits: 3
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NET 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: Must have 90 completed credits or permission of Dean
Credits: 3
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NET 430 - Routers and Routing, Advanced
This course will build upon the knowledge obtained by a student in TEL 335 (Introduction to Routers). Many of the topics contained in TEL 335 will be expanded upon in order to introduce the student to advanced router-related topics such as variable length subnet masks, interior and exterior routing protocols, advanced security topics, virtual LANs virtual private networks, switching, and voice over IP. Lectures will be accompanied with hands-on laboratory exercises.
Prerequisites: TEL-335
Credits: 3
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NET 450 - Senior Thesis Project
A senior research project to be completed in collaboration with an ACS faculty member. Students will design a project that will include a research component and an application component. The project will address a contemporary computer information system industry challenge. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the subject by presenting and demonstrating the applied elements of their research. Presentations and demonstrations will be made to faculty, students, and invited guests.
Prerequisites: Must be a Computer & Information Security major only.,Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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NET 460 - Linux 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: NET-360
Credits: 3
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NET 490 - Internship
Students obtain practical experience in a real-world computing, networking, or programming environment in companies around the area. With faculty supervision, students will work 120 hours in a business setting appropriate to their major.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits and have a 3.00 GPA before taking ,this course.
Credits: 3
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PHI 110 - Philosophy
A survey of philosophy based on a problem approach. The course studies various philosophers from Aristotle to Kierkegaard. Topics discussed include freedom of choice, authority, good and evil, morals, and mind and body.
Credits: 3
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PHI 120 - World Religions
An introduction to the study of religion through an analysis of the central features of the major religious traditions of humankind. An objective comparative approach is used throughout to discover the similarities and differences among religions. Special attention will be paid to the role of religious traditions in the contemporary world situation.
Credits: 3
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PHI 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 ENG-112,Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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PHI 320 - Ethics
An introduction to the principal problems and theories of ethics and how these might apply to,”real life” situations. Among the problems examined are the nature of morality, how ethical judgments are made, questions concerning the meaning of ethical terms and the distinction between the moral and the non-moral. Representative ethical theories of classical and contemporary philosophers are read. Real life situations may include business, the health care industry, sports, and the environment.
Prerequisites: PHI-110,Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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PHI 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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PSY 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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PSY 105 - Learning Exposed: Psychology
Explores the theory and research of the psychology of learning. Students will gain evidence based knowledge about how individuals learn and thrive what factors influence learning, and what conditions optimize achievement. Students will gain insight into their own learning preferences and habits and apply this knowledge to create a learning strategy for their college career.
Credits: 3
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PSY 110 - Applied Psychology, Introduction to
Working in teams, students explore the field of applied psychology. This will include experience in reading, analyzing, and synthesizing information from journal articles and other sources. Each team will report in writing and orally on opportunities in the fields of business non-profit organizations, and government. Each student will begin a portfolio related to experience, skills, strengths, and interests in the field of psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY-100 can be taken as a prerequisite of corequisite.
Credits: 3
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PSY 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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PSY 131 - Child Psychology
Analyzes developmental behaviors associated with the stages of child development including birth infancy and childhood. Examines patterns and theories of development, including physical cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development and behavior. Included is preparation of a case study of an individual child.
Credits: 3
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PSY 135 - Developmental Psychology
A study of the physiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals from infancy through old age. Important milestones during the years of infancy, childhood adolescence, adulthood and aging are explored. (Spring only)
Credits: 3
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PSY 140 - Social Psychology
Students will explore human behavior in the social context. They will consider such topics as the way people influence the behavior, thoughts, and attitudes of others and the way individuals process information about themselves and other people.
Credits: 3
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PSY 150 - Behavior Modification
Students will explore how professionals manage and modify human behavior from infancy through old age. The impact of psychological, physiological and environmental forces on behavior will be examined. Students will practice applying beginning techniques and strategies and accurate observing and recording procedures in behavioral psychology.
Credits: 3
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PSY 165 - Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
Focuses on the development of psychological and social issues associated with adulthood and aging. Life-stage demands and the ability of adults to adjust to them, as well as programs and services available to help people requiring social support are examined.
Credits: 3
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PSY 180 - Positive Psychology
The course is a study of successful human functioning, examining the nature of human strength and life satisfaction. At the core is an examination of factors contributing to happiness optimism, and resilience. The goal is to foster an appreciative approach to human behavior emphasizing what contributes to effective adjustment to typical life. Students will explore the research and findings that seek to explain greater levels of happiness experienced by some individuals and to identify the building blocks of an individual’s physical, intellectual, social and psychological resources. Course will include the application of research findings to daily life.
Credits: 3
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PSY 201 - Research Methods in Social Sciences I
Students will evaluate a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods through examination, study, and use of scholarly research. In small groups, students will practice applying basic research techniques. Students will explore how statistical procedures and software aid in organizing, analyzing and describing data.
Prerequisites: 24 completed credits
Credits: 3
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PSY 202 - Research Methods in Social Sciences II
Students will expand their knowledge and skills by conducting individual quantitative research projects using the scientific method and appropriate statistical procedures and software. Students will report their findings in a formal written report and presentation to an audience of faculty members and peers.
Prerequisites: PSY-201
Credits: 3
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PSY 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: PSY-100
Credits: 3
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PSY 210 - Cognitive Psychology
This course explores the nature of human cognitive processing by examining cognition (perception learning, memory) and metacognition (knowledge thinking, problem solving). A combination of current research in the area, classic demonstrations, and related materials will be used to promote self-awareness of students as thinkers and learners.
Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110
Credits: 3
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PSY 230 - Psychology of Altruism and Aggression
Students explore and evaluate varied theoretical explanations for helping and aggression. We consider the ways that emotional, cognitive biological, social, and cultural factors may influence helping and aggression, and take a close look at the impact of electronic media on these behaviors. Students practice critical evaluation of research evidence and theory, articulate their relevant personal values, and apply their learning creatively by developing a sound practical proposal for decreasing human violence and increasing helpful actions.
Prerequisites: COR-110 or PSY-100 or permission of Program Director
Credits: 3
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PSY 290 - Applied Psych Internship I
In this course, students investigate a career in their field of interest during a supervised professional internship in settings such as: clinical, criminal justice, business, government non-profits, and others as approved. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience in a real-world setting. Students will also participate in weekly intern meetings and will have additional contact with the internship course instructor as needed.
Prerequisites: PSY-110, MGT-210
Credits: 2
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PSY 310 - Attachment and Close Relationships
Focuses on the most contemporary theories and research within the fields of attachment and relationship science and on how that knowledge can be put to practice. The course takes a bio-psycho-social perspective and looks at what we know and what we do not know about relationships from the cradle to the grave.
Prerequisites: Must have completed 60 credits and in Psychology Major or ,Minor OR obtain permission of EHS Dean.
Credits: 3
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PSY 320 - Personality Theories
An examination of theory and research in the field of personality. The course covers major theoretical perspectives (psychoanalytic behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, biological, and trait), as well as contextual and developmental influences on personality and behavior.
Prerequisites: Psychology Major and 60 completed credits
Credits: 3
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PSY 330 - Psychology and Law
Focuses on the application of psychological principles to the legal system. Though social psychological principles will be emphasized, other areas such as memory, perception, cognition and personality will be relevant as well. Through class discussions and reading empirical studies students will develop an understanding of the contributions these areas have made to the legal system as well as gain better insight in to how the legal system impacts our daily lives.
Prerequisites: Must have completed 60 credits and in Psychology Major or ,Minor OR obtain permission of EHS Dean.
Credits: 3
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PSY 380 - Survey of Counseling Theories and Skills
Students will examine major theoretical perspectives in the field of counseling psychology (e.g., psychoanalytic, person-centered, cognitive/behavioral). Students will have the opportunity to practice clinical assessment, listening skills, try out various counseling skills, as well as reflect on ethical issues involved with counseling. Discussion and written work will emphasize the importance of being able to apply a wide repertoire of counseling skills. A final self-reflective project will ask the students to critically evaluate their own counseling ability and learned skills.
Credits: 3
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PSY 410 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Students apply psychological theory to work behavior. This course offers he opportunity to view work related topics such as job analysis evaluation, hiring, training, motivation communication, leadership, and stress in light of current psychological theory and practice.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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PSY 450 - Senior Seminar in Applied Psychology
Students integrate their experience and knowledge gained in this major and demonstrate their mastery of the field. Each student will prepare a major final project that integrates some aspect of his or her internship experience with scholarly research to add to his or her understanding of some problem of issue in the field. The final project will be presented both in written and oral form to demonstrate competency in the field of applied psychology. Each student will complete the portfolio and explore the experience to identify skills, interests, and strengths in the field.
Prerequisites: PSY-490
Credits: 3
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PSY 490 - Applied Psych Internship II
This course is a supervised professional internship in an approved business, non-profit, or government setting. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience from both psychology and business course-work in a real-world setting. Students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in work experience and use course knowledge to solve work-related problems. This experience will prepare students for work after graduation from college and aid in the transition from college to the workplace. Internship II and Internship II I may be taken concurrently or sequentially.
Prerequisites: PSY-290, PSY-302,Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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PSY 491 - Applied Psych Internship III
This course is a supervised professional internship in an approved business, non-profit, or government setting. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience from both psychology and business course-work in a real-world setting. Students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in work experience and use course knowledge to solve work-related problems. This experience will prepare students for work after graduation from college and aid in the transition from college to the workplace. Internship II and Internship II I may be taken concurrently or sequentially.
Credits: 3
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RAD 100 - Allied Health, Introduction to
Introduces the student to the field of health care and the basic skills required of allied health practitioners. Students will write responses to problems depicted in case studies of the topics of the health care delivery system, medical ethics, legal implications of practice, and communication techniques. Students will perform the basic skills of vital signs, body mechanics trasfer activities, infection control, and medical gas therapy.
Credits: 2
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RAD 100L - Allied Health Lab
Credits: 0
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RAD 105 - Medical Terminology
This course offers an in-depth approach to Medical Terminology. Students will use the programmed learning text to master the meaning, spelling and pronunciation of Medical Terms, such that they are comfortable using and reading them in the medical setting.
Credits: 1
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RAD 110 - Radiography, Introduction to
Focuses on program orientation, description of the profession, clinical orientation, basic radiation safety, patient care, medical terminology and nursing procedures. Includes one orientation day per week at an affiliated clinic site during the final six weeks of the semester. (Fall Only)
Credits: 1
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RAD 120 - Radiographic Procedures I
Presents the positioning and structure of the appendicular skeleton and the organs of the abdomen and thorax. Two laboratory hours per week help students gain the skills and confidence needed for performance in the field experience. (Fall only)
Credits: 2
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RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I Lab
Credits: 1
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RAD 130 - Radiographic Science I
Provides students with a thorough understanding of radiographic image production. Students will study the effects of technical settings and imaging systems on the quality of radiographs. (Fall only)
Credits: 3
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RAD 150 - Radiographic Procedures II
Presents the positioning and structure of the organs, the alimentary tract, the bony thorax, and the vertebral column. Two laboratory hours per week help students to gain additional skill and confidence in performance of radiographic examinations. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: RAD-120,RAD-151 and RAD-190 are both required corequisite courses.
Credits: 2
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RAD 151 - Radiography Procedures II Lab
Credits: 1
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RAD 160 - Radiographic Science II
Provides further instruction in the production of radiographic images and the operation of radiographic equipment. Students will study basic electrical theory as a basis for study of the x-ray tube and circuit as well as quality control procedures. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: RAD-130
Credits: 4
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RAD 190 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp I
A practical experience of two days per week in which students participate in a clinical environment suitable for their learning needs.
Prerequisites: RAD-150 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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