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2012-2013 Undergraduate College Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 110 - Budgeting and Finance


    Learn the essential budgeting and finance skills needed to make wise business decisions. Hands-on exploration learning and practice will reinforce how to use financial information as a crucial component of business planning and daily operations. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of business scenarios and cases and develop hands-on solutions, making extensive use of spreadsheetsoftware to develop costing models budgets, proforma financial statements, cash flow analysis, revenue projections, and operationsthat they will encounter in their careers. This course is only open to Marketing majors with a specialization in Advertising.
    Prerequisites: Must have a program of Marketing with a specialization,of Advertising in order to enroll in this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 130 - Financial Accounting


    Accounting is the language of business. This course introduces the student to accounting from the point of view of the user of financial reports and is appropriate for personal as well as business applications. Students explore the impact of transactions on the financial position and profitability of a business, and analyze financial reports of real-world corporations.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 140 - Managerial Accounting


    Managerial accounting focuses on the needs of management for accounting information to make informed decisions in the internal operations of a company. Topics include decision-making accounting for planning and control cost-volume-profit relationships, and budgeting. A computerized general ledger simulation project is required for accounting majors and available as an enrichment option for other students.
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 230 - Intermediate Accounting I


    The course continues the study of the topics introduced in Financial Accounting but shifts the point of view to that of the provider of accounting information. It presents an in-depth and critical study of generally accepted accounting concepts and principles. Topics include a review of the accounting cycle, the conceptual framework of accounting, the income statement and statement of cash flows. Students examine in detail the balance sheet items of cash receivables, inventories, and debt financing. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-140
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 231 - Intermediate Accounting II


    The study of generally accepted accounting concepts and principles continues. Topics include equity financing; property, plant and equipment; intangible assets; investments in debt and equity securities; employee compensation; special revenue recognition methods, lease accounting, statement of cash flow, and financial statement analysis. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-230
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 280 - Forensic Accounting


    This course serves as an introduction to forensic (fraud) accounting. Topics include fraud examination techniques, interview techniques rules of evidence relating to fraud, internal control methodology, asset misappropriation and financial statement misrepresentation. Students cover various fraud examination techniques. Students also learn rules of evidence as they relate to several different fraudulent activities including illegal activities such as wagering money laundering, cash skimming and embezzlement. Course presentation assumes basic accounting knowledge and guides the student into specialized applied settings, indicative of forensic accounting.
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 310 - Federal Taxes I


    Students learn the basic skills of tax planning and tax research for individuals. Topics covered include tax determination and payments, gross income inclusions and exclusions, and itemized deductions. Many actual federal tax forms for individuals are studied. In addition to their textbooks, students use the computerized federal tax code and the Internal Revenue Service web site. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 340 - Cost Accounting I


    The accumulation and analysis of cost information plays a critical role both in preparing financial reports of the results of past activity and in planning and budgeting for future operations. This course emphasizes planning and controlling routine operations, non-routine decisions, long-range planning, and income determination. It also provides an in-depth look at modern corporate organizational structures . (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-140
    Credits: 4
    BUS
  
  • ACC 341 - Cost Accounting II


    This continuation of cost accounting fundamentals emphasizes direct and absorption costing, capital budgeting, and inventory-control techniques. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-340
    Credits: 4
    BUS
  
  • ACC 350 - Accounting Information Systems


    This course acquaints students with the fundamentals of the accounting information system and how it functions and fits into the organization. Using a cycles approach, the course introduces internal control procedures, covers the basic elements of the revenue and expense cycles and enables students to become proficient with documentation techniques, such as flowcharting. The course focuses on the needs and responsibilities of accountants as users and developers of information technology, and as auditors. Students will explore the capabilities of different types of accounting software by using computerized accounting software, as well as undertaking a software research project.
    Prerequisites: ACC-231
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 360 - Governmental Accounting


    Focuses on accounting for state and local governments as contrasted with that for profit-making companies. It acquaints students with fund accounting, budgetary accounts, and governmental financial reporting and introduces accounting for not-for-profit organizations. Assignment material simulates accounting for the funds of a city. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-231
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 370 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance


    Students will complete classroom instruction in tax law and engage in field experience preparing tax returns for elderly and low-income citizens. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Note: This course satisfies the community service requirement at the baccalaureate level. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-310 is the prerequisite or corequisite
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • ACC 400 - Advanced Accounting


    The study of selected advanced topics in financial accounting, including accounting for income taxes post-employment benefits, earnings per share accounting changes and errors, business combinations, consolidated financial statements accounting for foreign currency transactions, and ethical issues in accounting. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-231
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 410 - Federal Taxes II


    Gives the student a broad base for understanding and applying federal tax laws for corporations partnerships and property transactions. Tax research is a major component of this course. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-310
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • ACC 420 - Auditing


    An introduction to auditing theory and practice as governed by generally accepted auditing standards and accounting principles. Topical coverage includes the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct auditors’ legal liability, planning an audit with emphasis on the study and evaluation of the internal control structure, audit evidence (what kind and how much), working papers, the various types of audit reports and a practical audit case. Class discussions delve into problems from recent CPA examinations, case problems and actual work experiences. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: MTH-200 ,ACC-231 is the corequisite course.
    Credits: 4
    BUS
  
  • ACC 430 - CPA Problem Review


    An intensive review of selected topics in the Financial Accounting and Reporting; Business Environment and Concepts; and Regulation sections of the computer-based Uniform CPA Examination. This course is graded on a pass-fail basis. (Spring only).
    Prerequisites: ACC-341 ACC-400
    Credits: 3
    BUS

Art

  
  • ART 110 - Drawing, Introductory


    A studio course emphasizing a creative discovery of two-dimensional forms. Students will consider the nature and importance of light, values and graphic composition in selectively seeing and recording a visual world.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 115 - Photography, Introduction to


    Students will learn the components of the 35mm camera; the interrelationship of ASA, aperture and shutter speed; and film types and their applications. Elements of composition, light and aesthetic values are covered. The darkroom and printing process are included in the course format. Practical and professional applications of photography also are examined. Students must provide a 35mm SLR camera.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 120 - Art History: Renaissance to Present


    A survey of the continuing change experienced in art since the 15th century. Students will examine how an image is achieved as well as the significance of the subject represented. Individual inquiry concerning the nature of art is encouraged.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 130 - Music Appreciation


    Explores the art of listening to music through its basic elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm texture, and form. Instruction will focus on guided listening to representative works from Western and non-Western cultures.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 135 - Anatomy & Perspective Drawing


    Anatomy and Perspective is a drawing class that uses the techniques of spatial rendering to frame the content of the class. In this class students explore the use of perspective and the figure in traditional techniques. Emphasis will be placed on drawing skills, composition, and form as students work to increase their technical and aesthetic skills.
    Prerequisites: ART-110 or permission through portfolio review
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 145 - Sculpture, Introduction to


    A studio course emphasizing traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture. Covers the varying physical properties of materials (wood metal, clay, plaster) and explores several methods of fabrication (carving, casting, modeling modular construction). Emphasizes ingenuity of invention and recognition of the evolutionary process involved in developing sculpture ideas. Students use sculpture as an expressive medium capable of enlarging awareness of his or her private perception while expanding an appreciation of the surrounding physical world.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 181 - Dance As Expression


    This course introduces students to basic dance techniques used in various styles as a way to explore personal expression through movement. Students explore improvisation, basic choreography and performance presentation, while also learning to observe dance knowledgeably in order to initiate lifetime learning about a universal art form.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 210 - Drawing, Intermediate


    Students further investigate the nature of drawing: exploring methods, materials, subject and concentrating increasingly on developing their individual perception, using the creation of imagery as a means of expressing personal identity. Studio work, field study, and scholarly research combine to document and build a student’s awareness of interpreting the subject matter s/he represents. Digital photography and Internet retrieval of imagery information are used as technological tools assisting an artist in understanding and creating work.
    Prerequisites: ART-110
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 215 - Photography, Intermediate


    Focuses on increasing the student’s personal sense of vision by furthering their technical knowledge of the camera and darkroom process. Both artistic expression and practical career applications of photographic skills will be emphasized. In addition, students will contribute to a student or marketing publication, or display their work in a College exhibit. Laboratory time will average four hours per week. Students must provide a 35mm SLR camera. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: ART-115
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 220 - Cultural Immersion Through the Fine Arts,Seminar


    This course is required for all students accepted to a Champlain Study Abroad campus. The study abroad will include both cultural immersion sessions and exploration and analysis of the culture through the lens of the fine arts. Students will meet weekly with their instructor to discuss their explorations and intercultural interactions. The semester will conclude with the students creating a presentation that highlights their experiences and learning. Their presentations will be shared with the Champlain community the following term.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 230 - Ciao Italia


    Ciao Italia is a fine art elective, which focuses on Italian Renaissance art and architecture and includes a 10-14 day trip to Florence, Italy during the summer. See the works of famous masters such as Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Botticelli and Giotto while keeping a journal/sketchbook during the trip abroad. Students will learn about Italian culture, history and basic Italian language skills in a cultural immersion context as well as exploring Vermont’s own history with Italian immigration.
    Prerequisites: 30 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    CCM

  
  • ART 235 - Introduction to Painting


    This course provides a studio experience in the art of painting in oils. Students will learn the basics, such as using brushes, wood panel preparation, and canvas stretching. Students will review basic principles through exercises in value and hue relationships, effective color mixture and more. Students will progress through composition basic painting techniques, and studies in the nature of the paint stroke itself, and discuss pertinent masterworks and important movements in the history of art.
    Prerequisites: Take ART-110.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 240 - Drawing in Spain: The Art of Travel


    The course begins with an appreciation of Spain developed through guided reading, lectures and discussions followed by practice in basic language skills to facilitate adventure beyond the welltrod path. On-campus studies will be followed by a twelve-day tour of Spain in which students will penetrate the ”travel poster” stereotypes by exercising the deeper exploration afforded by drawing. The world-class museums of Madrid Barcelona and the arts and architecture of the Moorish south will be highlights of the tour, but students can also expect to stop along the way to savor Spanish life.
    Prerequisites: ART-110 OR ART-135, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 282 - Sequential Art


    Learn techniques needed to effectively combine words with pictures in the creation of graphic novels, comic strips and storyboards. Students will learn how to render human and animal figures, and the methods of composition that best serve the storytelling. The media used will be manual (pencil, paper, ruler, triangle, pen and ink, and watercolors), but we will cover Photoshop’s and Adobe Illustrator’s useful tools for typography and coloring. The written element will focus on developing concise dialogue and nimble pacing.
    Prerequisites: 27 Completed Credits AND one of the following courses:,ART-110, ART-135, or GDD-111,,Enrollment could also be granted by permission of the CCM,Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 312 - Printmaking Studio


    Printmaking, the original graphic art, is how images have been reproduced for hundreds of years a history you will have learned in GDD-220. In this studio course you will learn how to both create and print from original plates by techniques of relief printing, etching, and lithography, offering first-hand experience with the challenges and rewards of making multiple copies of original artwork through traditional means. Contact hours per week: 4.
    Prerequisites: ART-110 or ART-135 ,Graphic Design and Digital Media majors only.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 315 - Advanced Digital Photography


    This course is a continuation of The Digital Image (GDD-210) and an advanced survey into DSLR camera use with an emphasis on RAW file capture and manipulation. Continuous practice will be provided for the capture and refined manipulation of digital photographic RAW files. Students will produce a portfolio illustrating their creative and technical photographic abilities. Photo printing materials must be purchased (inkjet photo paper), and a personally owned DSLR is highly recommended.
    Prerequisites: GDD-210
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 330 - Ceol Na Heirann: Cultural Immersion,Through Music


    This course will explore the history and culture of Ireland through the medium of music, ranging from the 12th century to the present day, and will encompass numerous musical genres, ranging from traditional, classical, folk, ballad, dance music fusion, and contemporary Irish music. It is intended that in addition to classroom/academic study of the music, that students will engage and experience same by attendance at recitals, céilí (dances), concerts, and various gigs around the city throughout the semester.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 339 - Painting Other Worlds


    Learn to create 21st Century images from your mind’s eye, based on concepts and techniques of the early 20th Century avant-garde movements. Develop new, stylized paintings through the study of rare, visually stunning, non-traditional masterworks. The modernist paintings that serve as inspirational material for this course do not rely on the academic draftsmanship or classical methods mastered (but rejected) by their creators. Highly skilled Game Art students will be provided with fresh approaches to developing their own universes. Students with less artistic experience will succeed by expressing their own ideas, visions, and feelings on canvas.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 351 - Public Art, Private Practices


    What do you want to see in the spaces you inhabit? We will look at public art from ancient propaganda and celestial calendar markers to the role of public art today, examining how art goes beyond the monument to spark public conversation. Traditional ways of making art will be explored along with new genres such as participatory projects and interactive media. Issues such as permanent versus ephemeral, cultural sensitivity accessibility and the notion of authorship and ownership, of ‘public’ versus ‘private’ will be analyzed. Each student will research current and historical public projects and create their own projects, connecting areas of inquiry to our current community.
    Prerequisites: Complete CRE-200 OR 57 credits.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • ART 380 - Advanced Art History:special Topics


    Focuses on the ability to reference art history critical theory and art theory, which is vital in any creative practice. Students will gain depth and understanding around a specific period or artistic movement in the field of art, and acquire the ability to put other artwork including their own, in context. Course content will be dependent upon the location (i.e. Burlington, Montreal or Dublin). These courses provide an opportunity to study a specialized topic at a more advanced level.
    Prerequisites: TAKE ART-120.
    Credits: 3
    CCM

Business

  
  • BUS 110 - Business and the Entrepreneurial Mindset


    Students will work in teams and spend their semester running their own virtual company through a simulated business experience. Students will make a variety of business decisions, from choosing quantities of inputs, to marketing plans to shop layout, employment structure and more. Students will explore the key areas of business marketing, management, economics, etc. as they explore different scenarios surrounding their business. Each decision will put theory to practice and determine their team’s market standing against the class.
    Prerequisites: This course requires permission of the Assistant Dean of the,Division of Business.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BUS 115 - Quantitative Language of Business


    This course will bridge the gap between abstraction and relevant business application of mathematical tools and concepts, impress upon students the importance of being numerically competent in the workplace, and introduce them to mathematical models that aid in business decision-making. It is designed to provide relevant quantitative skills for the workplace; including, but not limited to, demand forecasting risk analysis, time value of money, pricing decisions, and marginal analysis among others.
    Prerequisites: This course is only open to students in the Division of,Business.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BUS 120 - Marketing & the Organizational Mindset


    Business decisions begin with a fundamental understanding of the marketplace. From target market to competition globalization to industry analysis, businesses must evaluate the marketing organizational management, and international implications of decision-making. Students explore the behavioral and business decision-making process for marketing and management as they are introduced to these strategic processes critical to business success. Students will learn how to build and function within successful teams as they engage with Vermont-based businesses to analyze and recommend solutions to real-world business challenges and opportunities.
    Prerequisites: BUS-110 or permission of Assistant Dean
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BUS 210 - Corporate Social Responsibility


    This course explores how business can be a force for positive change in the world. Students examine how CSR is more than simply being less bad, but rather how being good involves creating sustainable value both within a company and beyond. Through theoretical and hands-on exploration with CSR-minded companies, students learn how to balance the needs of a wide array of stakeholders, from shareholders to customers, local communities, and even the natural environment to change the world through business.
    Prerequisites: BUS-120
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BUS 310 - Macroeconomics in a Global Economy


    Prerequisites: BUS-210
    Credits: 3
    BUS

Business Law

  
  • BLW 140 - Business Law I


    An overview of the entire legal system, with an emphasis on contract rights. The essential elements of a contract, the breach of contracts and the remedies for breach are discussed. Business and consumer laws, including white-collar crime, landlord-tenant rights, real property interests and administrative law are presented.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BLW 245 - Business Law II


    Focuses on various forms of legal entities: public and private corporations, limited and general partnerships, and Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The major laws governing securities, antitrust, bankruptcy, and environmental issues are reviewed. Special emphasis is given to the legal liability of the professional. This course is designed for the future business manager, entrepreneur, or professional who wishes to have information regarding laws governing business.
    Prerequisites: LAW-140
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BLW 310 - International Business Law


    The course provides an overview of international legal principles used to facilitate international business, and the mechanisms of litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory control, applicable consumer protection, and international business legal norms. Focus areas include international trade; licensing, technology exchange, intellectual property, foreign direct investment, international sales, and regulation of the international market.
    Prerequisites: Complete 60 credit hours and LAW-140; ,or by approval of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • BLW 370 - Employment Law


    In this course students identify the myriad of legal issues surrounding the workplace, employment relationships, human resources, and federal and state regulation of the employment environment. Topics within the course include employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, health and retirement benefits, occupational health and safety, competition and trade secret agreements sexual harassment, and privacy rights.
    Prerequisites: LAW-140
    Credits: 3
    BUS

College Capstone

  
  • CCC 410 - College Capstone


    The college capstone is an opportunity for students to pursue a self-directed experience in their professional program that intentionally integrates their liberal learning in the Core curriculum with their program learning. In addition to the substantive professional-based hands-on project in this class, the capstone will include a professional ethics component and a self-evaluation/self-reflection component.
    Prerequisites: Must complete COR-310, COR-320, and two sections of COR-330,All Game majors (EGPR.BS, GDES.BS, GART.BS must also,complete EGD-320 with a minimum grade of C.
    Credits: 5
    ITS

Communication

  
  • COM 100 - Foundations of Human Communication


    Every professional needs to be able to communicate effectively and analyze the communication of others. In this course, you will enhance your own skills in these areas by learning successful strategies for overcoming communication barriers in interpersonal, small group, public speaking and computer-mediated settings. You will also apply basic communication theories to improve your ability to get your message across, persuade others and improve work and personal relationships.
    Prerequisites: You may not enroll in this course if you have already taken,COM-130.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 110 - Public Speaking


    Students will learn to prepare and deliver informative and persuasive speeches, with an emphasis on researching topics, determining purposes and goals, and organizing content. They will also learn to construct well reasoned persuasive arguments, and how to improve aspects of delivery such as controlling nervousness and developing use of vocal variety.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 130 - Interpersonal Communication


    Students will study the basic concepts and theories of communication, and learn to apply this knowledge to improve their relationships with others through everyday communication. Specifically, students will learn how to interpret people’s verbal and nonverbal behavior more accurately, and to be more aware of how others interpret communicative behavior. They will learn how to listen actively with empathy, and how to interact effectively and appropriately with others from different social and cultural backgrounds. Students will also explore how to use communication as a tool to develop their relationships and self-concepts, and how to manage conflict using specific communicative strategies.
    Prerequisites: You may not enroll in this course if you have already taken,COM-100. Not open to Communication majors.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 220 - Communication and Ethics


    Sometimes what is “effective” is not always what’s “right.” In this course, students will explore moral philosophy and communication concepts and theories in order for them to develop clearer perspectives and ethical rationales for the communication choices they must make in their personal, academic and professional lives. The course covers issues surrounding privacy, public interest, freedom of expression, obligations to an audience, social justice, professional codes of conduct, stereotypes, diversity, plus individual artistic and social responsibility.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 or COM-130 or 30 completed credits
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 230 - Small Group Communication


    Students will learn the basic theories and concepts pertaining to the topic of group communication, and how to apply that knowledge practically in actual lived experience. In applying theory to practice, students will learn how to work effectively with, and participate in small groups at school, at home, in social situations, and in the workplace. Specifically they will study how to be successful leaders in small groups, manage meetings effectively, manage group conflicts, use small groups to address problems in the home and workplace, and how to recognize, analyze, and address problems in group dynamics.
    Prerequisites: Must have completed one of the following: COM-100, COM-130,,or 30 credits.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 270 - Intercultural Communication


    This course builds on COM 130, but with an emphasis on how to develop skills for communicating competently in an increasingly diverse society. Students will explore how culture is communicated verbally and non-verbally, and how to interpret and understand culturally-specific communicative practices. They will also learn how to establish, develop and manage relationships with culturally different peoples, and how to recognize and overcome cultural stereotypes and prejudices.
    Prerequisites: Must have completed one of the following: COM-100, COM-130,,or 30 credits.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 275 - Communic. & Polit: Montreal & Quebec


    This course will provide students with an opportunity to observe and participate in intercultural communication in a large North American metropolis that is both ethnically diverse and multilingual. COM 275 combines the theoretical and conceptual framework of communication studies with a practical application of those principles in a city and a country that is committed to the idea of multiculturalism as a means of promoting,”cross-cultural understanding. Outside of class activities will encourage intercultural communication between students and members of Montreal’s diverse cultural communities.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 310 - Persuasion


    This course examines persuasive communication in a variety of contexts (interpersonal, group public) and media (face to face, computer mediated, traditional mass media). Topics will include classical rhetorical theory, social psychology theories, audience analysis, ethics credibility and power. Contemporary applications of persuasion to be explored include political campaigns, media agendas, and sales promotion, and students can expect to produce a,”persuasive campaign” of their own.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 or COM-110 or MKT-110 plus 30 completed credits OR,60 completed credits
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 340 - Organizational Communication


    Students will apply communication theory and research to address the particular challenges to communicating effectively in organizations. Students will learn how to identify organizational communication problems, analyze those problems and generate effective solutions. Students will examine the relationship between organizational structure and specific communicative practices and how communication practices by organizational members establish, maintain, or change organizational culture. They will also learn how to anticipate communication deficiencies in organizations, and use communication as a means to facilitate organizational development and innovation.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 OR COM-130 AND 30 COMPLETED CREDITS OR 60 COMPLETED,CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 350 - Conflict Management


    Students learn how to view conflict as a process of social interaction in which communication plays a key role in determining its outcome. Students will learn to identify and overcome possible sources of conflict in interpersonal, group, and organizational contexts, and how to work through conflict appropriately and successfully when it occurs in these contexts. Students will examine their own conflict styles and learn how to reshape behaviors that do not foster constructive conflict, and develop strategies designed to transform conflict into a productive experience. Primarily, students will study how to interpret the conflict behavior of others, and how to use communicative behavior to manage conflict to the benefit of all participants involved.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 OR COM-130 AND 30 COMPLETED CREDITS OR 60 COMPLETED,CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 360 - Social Interaction in the Digital Age:,Computer-Mediated Communication


    Students will learn to navigate the rapidly changing nature of communication in the digital age, deeply engaging with tools such as instant messaging, social networks, blogs and collaborative spaces online, all the while applying specific communication theories in order to determine best practices. Through reading discussion and intensive hands-on projects students will work to overcome online communication barriers and gain critical understanding of which tools are effective in which situations. Students will be required to download, access and utilize various online communication tools.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 OR COM-130 AND 30 COMPLETED CREDITS OR 60 COMPLETED,CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 401 - Environmental Communication


    Communication tools can allow us to understand the complex dimensions of a given environmental problem, and to form an effective and ethical response to that problem. In this seminar students will explore regional and global environmental challenges in the context of natural and human history, political and economic systems, and human and media communication framing. Students will select a specific, current topic in environmental policy to investigate, and formulate a strategic plan in response to the chosen problem.
    Prerequisites: Communication majors and Environmental Policy majors with 60,credits or more; OR any COM 200 or 300 level course plus 90,credits
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 402 - Gender, Sexual Identity & Communication


    In this seminar-based course students will explore how gender and sexual identities are created shaped, produced, reproduced, maintained, changed contested, and challenged through communication practices. Broadly interdisciplinary, this course considers the intersection of gender and sexuality with other categories of identity in mediated (e.g. film, social networks, music) and non-mediated communication contexts. Students will complete a semester-long research project exploring communication, sexual identity and gender.
    Prerequisites: Communication majors with 60 credits or more; OR any COM 200,or 300 level course plus 90 credits
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 405 - Performance, Protest and Terror


    What happens when an individual or group objects to government policies? If political processes are not in place to address the desired change, the dissenters might well resort to symbolic forms of protest. While such symbolic protests are frequently non-violent certain movements do make use of violence. What we label as “terrorism” might be viewed through this lens. This class will examine social protest as a form of performance and rhetoric, employing an interdisciplinary approach (combining communication performance studies, sociology and political science).
    Prerequisites: Communication majors with 60 credits or more; ,OR any COM course plus 90 credits.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • COM 3110 - Advanced Computer Applications:databases


    This is an introduction to data management systems and their applications in business and other settings. Students learn database principles and apply them to developing relational databases and generating simple and complex reports. Emphasis is on the application of database management to work-related problems. Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or comparable experience.
    Credits: 1
    WDBRY

Computer and Digital Forensics

  
  • FOR 100 - Cyber Crime-Criminal and Civil,Investigation


    Students in this course will be presented concepts from white collar and cyber crime arena. The topics will include identify theft, fraud, cyber terrorism, hacking, cyber bullying, child pornography and sexual exploitation, testimony civil litigation, and criminal litigation. Students will gain practical experience in identifying, investigating and preventing a cyber crime event.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • FOR 110 - Introduction to Criminalistics


    This course will introduce students to the various types of forensic technology used in criminal investigations. Students will be presented with a comprehensive overview of technical forensic methods to include: DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, document and voice analysis, forensic serology, forensic toxicology, and digital analysis.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • FOR 240 - Introduction to Digital Forensics


    Digital as it relates to this class is anything that can store or transmit data. Forensics is the use of science in a court of law. This course will examine digital forensic as it relates to both civil and criminal investigations. The course content includes best practices in securing processing, acquiring, examining and reporting on digital evidence. Students will be exposed to current technologies and methods as well as leading edge techniques with practical based projects and research opportunities.
    Prerequisites: FOR-100 or NET-120 or CIT-135.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • FOR 260 - Digital Forensic Tool Eval.


    Students will be presented topics surrounding the proper use of multiple commercial and open source digital forensic software tools. Students will gain hands on experience with some of the leading and most recognized software applications available in Digital Forensics. Students will compare and contrast each tool presented and will develop validation methodologies to ensure tools are working correctly.
    Prerequisites: FOR-240
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • FOR 270 - Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics


    Students will study several specialized areas of digital forensics, namely, information hiding anti-forensics, and network forensics. The broad field of data hiding and anti-forensics will be explored with a specific concentration on cryptography (secret writing) and steganography (hidden writing). Basic principles of digital media will be studied in order to understand how digital images, audio, and video can be manipulated and how such manipulation can be detected. Finally, introductory concepts about computer network investigations will be presented.
    Prerequisites: FOR-240
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • FOR 310 - Mobile Device Forensics


    Students in this course will/earn how to properly identify, preserve, analyze, examine data and report on mobile device data. Students will also be taught how to effectivefy conduct investigations involving mobile devices. Content will include analog and digital telephone networks and technologies surrounding cellular technology. Concepts of “off the chip” extraction and analysis will be discussed. Content will include analog and digital telephone networks and technologies surrounding cellular technology.
    Prerequisites: FOR-240
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 320 - File System Forensics


    Students will gain a practical knowledge of the elements of digital forensics as it relates to parsing and understanding file system structure and use. File systems are the underlining structures of hardware systems and are used as a method of storing and organizing computer files and their data.
    Prerequisites: FOR-240
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 340 - Operating System Forensics


    This course explores more advanced topics and methodologies for examining digital evidence. Topics taught in this class include File System Forensics, Computer Operating System Forensics and Mobile Device Forensics. Students are challenged to work individually and in groups to examine and prepare detailed reports showing the relevance of digital evidence to mock cases. This course presents· a higher level of technical detail and will balance theory and hands-on aspects for conducting digital forensic examinations.
    Prerequisites: Complete FOR-240 and FOR-260
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 350 - White-Collar Crime


    This course will provide students with a thorough presentation of the various types of white-collar crime identified by our law enforcement community. Students will gain insight into the motives behind white-collar crime and methods used by white-collar criminals to pursue their criminal endeavors. Students will also be presented with enforcement strategies and techniques.
    Prerequisites: FOR-240
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 360 - Cybercrime


    This course will focus on economic and other crimes perpetrated over the Internet or other telecommunications networks. This course will discuss crimes ranging from auction fraud and social engineering to e-mail scams and phishing. Network forensics and investigative techniques will also be presented.
    Prerequisites: FOR-240
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 420 - E-Discovery and Data Analysis


    A large portion of this class will be focused on identifying and forensically analyzing large data sets on computer systems. Students will engage with datasets and learn how to effectively process and report on them after an investigation. Students will also learn how to design and analyze large datasets for evidentiary information. Using both open sourced and commercial tools, students will gain experience in the above referenced topics.
    Prerequisites: FOR-340
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 430 - Adv Tech Digital Investigation


    Students will be presented topics surrounding current leading edge digital forensic methodologies. This advanced topics class will include case studies from real-world cases and leading edge issues in the digital forensic profession. Students will gain practical experience in a mock-digital forensic lab experience. Students will be conducting research on new technologies and performing technical presentation to fellow classmates.
    Prerequisites: Complete FOR-340 with a grade of C- or better.
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 450 - Senior Seminar/Current Topics,Senior Seminar in Digital Investigation


    A senior-level research and discussion course. Student projects will be based upon discussions and research into changing technologies and laws as they affect the field of digital forensics. 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 complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
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  • FOR 490 - Forensics Internship


    Students obtain practical experience in a real-world environment employing the forensics techniques described in this curriculum and more. With faculty supervision, students will work 120 hours in a setting appropriate to this major.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.,Must also have GPA of 3.0 and permission of Program,Director.
    Credits: 3
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Computer Application

  
  • CAP 117 - Multimedia


    This survey course introduces the rapidly evolving technical field of multimedia presentations. Topics include hardware and software considerations, authoring and design.
    Credits: 1
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  • CAP 124 - Powerpoint


    This course is designed to introduce students to presentation software as well as to enhance presentation skills. Students will research topics, organize materials and relevant media create storyboards, and develop and present electronic slide shows.
    Credits: 1
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  • CAP 211 - Word Processing, Advanced


    Building on topics covered in the basic word processing module, this course will cover such topics as macros, mail merge, tables and graphics.
    Credits: 1
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  • CAP 212 - Spreadsheets, Advanced


    This course provides additional spreadsheet topics such as advanced functions and creation and use of macros. Multi-dimensional spreadsheets and advanced spreadsheet graphics will also be covered.
    Prerequisites: CAP-112
    Credits: 2
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Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS 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 complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
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Computer Information Technology

  
  • CIT 130 - Introduction to Networking and Security


    This course provides an introductory understanding of the myriad of topics related to networking ranging from local and wide area networks to the Internet, web servers and services, TCP/IP and network security. Topics will focus on relevant issues, while providing a historical context and a glimpse into emerging/future technologies. The broad survey coverage of this course teaches basic concepts and terminology that will prepare students to gain in-depth understanding in later courses, professional experiences, and outside reading and activities.
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 135 - Computer Theory, Introduction to


    This course gives the student an introduction to the broad discipline of computer science and software engineering. It covers topics essential to creating a foundation of knowledge before moving on to more advanced courses. Topics include an introduction to computer architecture introduction to programming logic and program design using C++, IEEE floating point representation, integer representation, two’s complement, and object-oriented principles. Students must have an understanding of algebraic problem solving.
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 140 - Systems Software


    This course will introduce students to operating system concepts and other forms of systems software. Students will learn about standard operating systems functional components such as memory, process/thread, file system input/output, storage and device management. Additional topics include data representation imaging, virtualization, and the history/future of systems software. Hands-on experiential learning will be used to reinforce concepts.
    Prerequisites: CIT-130 OR CIT-135
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 210 - Hardware and Architecture


    Students examine the component organization hardware concepts, and architecture for all levels of computer systems. Students will be given hands-on experience involving installing configuring, and troubleshooting computer hardware. Historical and current computer architecture concepts will be covered and used as a basis to discuss future trends. Topics include: Hardware design and instruction and processing component and peripheral issues, digital logic parallel processors, Assembly Language introduction to interfacing, data acquisition and machine control, and server architecture.
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 265 - Information Systems


    This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course will be on the key components of IS -people, software hardware, data, and communication technologies and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage. Students will gain an understanding of how information is used in organizations and how IT enables improvement in quality, speed, and agility.
    Prerequisites: Must have completed 30 credits.
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 310 - Database Systems


    Introduces organization and processing in enterprise Database Management Systems. The student will develop skills in database systems analysis, management and processing. The structure, components, and processing of enterprise Database Management Systems (DBMS) will be covered. The course is presented from the viewpoint of operating and maintaining an enterprise level database system as well as supporting its use.
    Prerequisites: SWE-200 OR WEB-200
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 365 - MIS: Enterprise Architecture


    This course explores the design, selection implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. The focus is on applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure management, system administration data/information architecture, content management distributed computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system consolidation, software selection, total cost of ownership calculation, IT investment analysis, SOA, and types of information systems. Students also hone their ability to communicate technology architecture strategies concisely to a general business audience.
    Prerequisites: CIT-265 or 60 completed credits and CINT.BS major
    Credits: 3
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  • CIT 420 - Information Systems Development


    A practical project to be completed in collaboration with an ITS faculty member. Students will design a project that addresses a contemporary computer information system industry challenge and management problem. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the subject by presenting and demonstrating their proposals and solution. Presentations and demonstrations will be made to faculty, students and invited guests.
    Prerequisites: CIT-410
    Credits: 3
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Computer Science and Innovation

  
  • CSI 120 - Introduction to Mobile Development


    Students will gain a foundational understanding of the current field of mobile computing in this course. A hands on survey of current mobile platforms will give students a strong insight into what it means to work with mobile software. Case studies of how Mobile Computing has invigorated social networks, re-writtten business models, and connected people across the far reaches of the globe will be addressed in this course.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 140 - Introduction to Programming


    Students will learn the history and basis of computing as well as the fundamentals of programming. Topics include: the history of computing, binary and hexadecimal number systems and mathematics, Boolean logic, algorithm design and implementation and modern computer organization. Programming topics include: memory and variables, mathematical operations, basic file I/O, decision making, repetitions and subroutine.
    Prerequisites: Corequisite of MTH-230
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 150 - Java Programming I


    Students will be taught to develop applications and applets using the Java programming language. Java is a platform-independent language that is very popular for creating Web-based applications. Topics include object orientation, selection and repetition, array processing and classes.
    Prerequisites: CIT-135
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 180 - Innovation I: Intro to Emerging Tech


    Students study innovations of the past and build their breadth of knowledge with respect to emerging technology platforms. Students work on both individual and collaborative projects to obtain hands-on experience with selected technologies. Emphasis is placed on brainstorming the expected future direction of each of the technology platforms and on identifying various ways these technologies may be combined and developed in the future.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 230 - Linux/Unix Programming


    Students will learn about the structure and functions of current Linux operating systems and their components such as process management memory management, and file systems. The concept of scripting will be addressed and students will learn how to create scripts to automate redundant tasks. Using C programming, students will write simple applications to learn various Linux/Unix system calls.
    Prerequisites: Complete CSI-140 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 240 - Advanced Programming


    This course continues the material from Introduction to Programming that includes array structure and dynamic memory allocation. Then, the focus of this course moves toward Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) that includes topics such as objects, classes, encapsulation, abstraction modularity, inheritance, and polymorphism.
    Prerequisites: Complete CSI-140 with a minimum grade of C.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 280 - Innovation Ii: Open Source Software Dev.


    Students will explore the history, philosophy mechanics, and practices of the open source movement. Students will research some of the most prevalent and cutting- edge open source technologies, and gain experience working with the tools and techniques used in open source software development.
    Prerequisites: CSI-180
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 281 - Data Structures & Algorithms


    This course will introduce the student to the methods of data storage in computer memory and on media. It will also introduce students to many of the foundation algorithms that are a key to well-written code.
    Prerequisites: CSI-240 with minimum grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 300 - Database Management Systems


    This course will introduce students to the principle of database management systems. Other topics include Relational Algebra, Structured Query Language (SQL), normalization, stored procedures, triggers and concurrency.
    Prerequisites: Complete CSI-281, with a minimum grade of C.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 319 - Programming for Mobile Devices


    This course will introduce the students to the third wave of computing, mobile programming. It will also expose the students to the various constraints in programming for mobile devices while incorporating networking and security in their programs. Students will typically be using the .NET Compact Framework or Java Mobile Edition. Topical
    Prerequisites: Complete CSI-120, CSI-240.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 320 - Global IT & Ethics


    Students will take a step back from hands on development work to learn about the field of computer science and how it affects, and is affected by society and the global community. Students will be presented with various case studies on such topics as social networks outsourcing, intellectual property, and the unintended effects of software systems and many others.
    Prerequisites: 60 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
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  • CSI 335 - Software Systems Analysis and Design


    Students will learn how to verify, improve, and secure the function of software systems. Through the use of various testing tools and procedures that implement unit/regression tests, perfoi.mance tests, as well as robust error handling, students will learn how to ensure the proper operation of their software. Valuable insight into quality assurance and bug tracking will also be taught with emphasis on the request/ticketing systems that help facilitate this work.
    Prerequisites: Complete CSI-281 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
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