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BIOL 4110 - Biochemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBIO 3403]
Structure and function of biomolecules, properties of enzymes, energy transformations, metabolism, and the regulation of cellular processes and functions. Offered SP odd years.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3261 or CHEM 3060 .
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BIOL 4154 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 3
Biology of the invertebrates with emphasis on phylogeny, morphology, life history, and ecology. Offered SP odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1202 .
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BIOL 4158 - Endocrinology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBIO 4513]
The chemical nature, roles in the regulation of biological processes, and the mechanism of actions of the major hormones of the human endocrine system will be covered. Offered SP even years.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3150 .
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BIOL 4191 - Survey of Virology
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to virology. Viral structure, transmission, mechanisms of entry into host cells, genome replication, assembly, and release will be covered for major viral taxa. Etiology of viral diseases, viruses of historical significance, vaccines, and antivirals will also be covered. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2051 .
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BIOL 4253 - Principles of Ecology
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CECO 4124]
Senior standing required. Should be taken during the last two semesters of the student’s degree program. Study of the principles governing the relationships between living organisms and their environment. Includes structure and functionof ecosystems, communities, and populations, as well as discussion of current ecological problems. Laboratory emphasizes measurement, interpretation, and application of ecological data. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1202 and STAT 2011; or permission of department chair.
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BIOL 4255 - Limnology
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 3
The study of the structure and function of freshwater systems such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Physical and chemical properties of freshwater habitats will be explored, along with their biotic composition and their productivity. Water use and the effects of human impact on these habits will also be considered. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2030 or BIOL 1202 , CHEM 1302 , and STAT 2011; or permission of department chair.
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BIOL 4999 - Topics in Biology
Credits: 3-4
Lecture Hours: 2/3/2018
Laboratory Hours: 0-6
Study of a specific topic in the biological sciences. Topics offered to be determined by recent advances, needs of students, and availability of appropriate faculty. May be repeated for credit. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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BLAW 2001 - Legal Environment of Business
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBUS 2003]
Studies the relationship between American legal institutions and the business world. Overview of the court system, ethics, torts, contracts, consumer protection, anti-trust, employment, and environmental laws. Offered as needed.
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BLAW 3201 - Business Law I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBUS 2103]
A survey of general elementary law, contracts, principal and agent, employer and employees, negotiable instruments, partnerships and corporations, bailments, sales, mortgages, torts, insurance, real estate, and bankruptcy. Offered FA, SU.
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BLAW 3202 - Business Law II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): BLAW 3201 . A survey of general principles of law in the areas of negotiable instruments, creditor/debtor rights, agency, business organization, and Louisiana Commercial Code.
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BLAW 4524 - Employment Law
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The study of the regulation of employment, with particular emphasis on wrongful discharge, discrimination, evaluation and regulation of job performance, and sexual harassment. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 .
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BUSN 1001 - Introduction to Business
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBUS 1103]
A survey course designed to present an overview of the operation of the business firm and acquaint the student with phases of business organizations and operations and guide them in their occupational choice. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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BUSN 3503 - Natural Resource Economics, Agricultural Policy, and Trade
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Economic rationale for collective, public action in allocation of natural resources in agriculture; role of agriculture in the national economy; policies of major agricultural trading nations and institutions. Offered as needed
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2020
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BUSN 4421 - International Business Transactions
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course develops the understanding of international business transactions.Topics include international sale of goods, bills of lading, letters of credit, ecommerce, transfers of technology and protection of intellectual property, forms of foreign investment and issues of transnational litigation, including service of process abroad, choice of law and enforcement of foreign judgments, and arbitral awards.This course will prepare future business leaders to deal with clients in a globalized world. Offered as needed
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ECON 2010
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BUSN 4422 - International Trade
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Develops an understanding of the economics of globalization, including the movement of goods, people, capital, and ideas across countries. Fundamentals of the benefits and costs of globalization, the implications of globalization for wages, earnings, and national welfare, and their intersection with government policies. Offered as needed
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ECON 2010
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BUSN 4424 - Study Abroad
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course provides students with a unique interdisciplinary international experience. In addition to foreign travel, students will gain awareness and understanding of the social, political, economic, and technological factors that impact the business climate of the country they choose to visit. Offered as needed
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in BUSN 1001 and permission of instructor
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BUSN 4425 - International Transportation and Logistics Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A multidisciplinary approach to the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems. Carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, public policy, and regulations, logistical geography, and the development of skills to solve transportation problems and issues will be examined. Offered as needed
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ECON 2010
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BUSN 4991 - Business Internship
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is open only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The course is designed to be a structured program of supervised participation in activities of business. Students must work 180 hours during the semester; keep a journal describing their work activities and hours worked; write weekly reports and a final paper describing the learning value of their internship; and participate in group and individual sessions with the instructor. The student must have a grade point average of at least 2.75 on all courses taken from the Department of Business Administration (or equivalent courses taken elsewhere) and make application for the internship in the semester prior to that in which it will be taken. The student’s internship employment must be secured before registering for the class. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when course content changes. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 , MKTG 3401 , and FINC 3715 ; and permission of instructor.
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BUSN 4995 - Directed Study in Business
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is open only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. A survey of current literature and/or research in an area or areas of specific interest with the business disciplines. Topic(s) of study must be approved by the instructor and the department chair. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 , MKTG 3401 , and FINC 3715 ; and permission of instructor.
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BUSN 4999 - Seminar in Business
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration and analysis of selected problems and issues in today’s business environment. Course content necessarily changes each semester as selected issues are discussed. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CHEM 1001 - Introductory Chemistry for Non-Science Majors I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 1003/1103]
Fundamentals of chemistry, covering the basic topics of general, inorganic, organic, nuclear, and biochemistry. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 1201 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): ACT math score of 19 or higher or a “C” or better in MATH 0092 or MATH 1021 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 1002 - Introductory Chemistry for Non-Science Majors II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 1113]
A continuation of CHEM 1001 covering the basic topics of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 1202 or 2261 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1001 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 1012 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory for Non-Science Majors
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 1101]
A laboratory course covering the fundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemical operations and techniques. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1001 and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 1002 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 1201 - General Chemistry I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 1123]
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry; modern chemical theories and principles; quantitative problem solving; energy; reactions and their applications. Students who plan to pursue curricula which require more than one year of college chemistry must take CHEM 1201 and CHEM 1202 . Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 1001 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1021 or MATH 1023 ; or permission of the department.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 1202 - General Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 1133]
A continuation of CHEM 1201 . Additional theory and quantitative problem solving with emphasis on solution chemistry, equilibrium, kinetics, entropy and free energy. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 1002 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1201 , and MATH 1021 or MATH 1023 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 1301 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 1121]
A laboratory course in fundamental chemical operations and elementary quantitative techniques. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 1201 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 1302 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 1131]
A continuation of CHEM 1301 , focusing on fundamental chemical topics covered in CHEM 1202 and elementary quantitative techniques. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1201 and CHEM 1301 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 1202 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM 2001 - Quantitative Analysis
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 2303]
Basic principles and practices of modern methods of analytical chemical techniques. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 .
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CHEM 2002 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 2301]
Experiments in modern methods of analytical chemistry. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 2001 .
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CHEM 2030 - Chemistry Study Tour (Travel Course)
Credits: 3
Travel to selected sites of interest in chemistry; pre-tour lectures; discussions; assigned readings and reports. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CHEM 2990 - Chemistry Projects
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Introduction to the scientific method whereby a student will perform an individual chemistry project with supervision by the instructor. Projects will be research appropriate to the knowledge level of a student having completed the first year of chemistry for majors. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1201 and CHEM 1301 and permission of the instructor
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CHEM 3060 - Organic Chemistry Concepts
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Aliphatic and aromatic compounds; functional groups and reactions; biological aspects of organic chemistry. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 3261 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 .
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CHEM 3160 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Concepts
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles of techniques used in organic chemistry laboratory. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 3361 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): credit for or enrollment in CHEM 3060 or CHEM 3261 .
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CHEM 3261 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 2213]
Basic organic chemistry including stereochemistry, bonding, nomenclature, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis. Students cannot use this course and CHEM 3060 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in both CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 .
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CHEM 3262 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 2223]
A continuation of CHEM 3261 . Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3261 .
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CHEM 3361 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 2211]
Basic organic chemistry laboratory. Fundamental concepts and operations of organic chemistry. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 3160 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 3261 .
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CHEM 3362 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 2221]
A continuation of CHEM 3361 . Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in both CHEM 3261 and CHEM 3361 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 3262 .
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CHEM 3990 - Chemistry Research
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3-9
Individual, supervised chemistry research problems. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit. Offered, FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in either CHEM 2001 /CHEM 2002 or CHEM 3261 /CHEM 3361 and approval of the instructor.
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CHEM 4150 - Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Chemical principles applied to the study of the distribution, transport, reactivity, and toxicity of chemical species in the environment. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 .
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CHEM 4180 - Chemometrics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Use of statistics and computer applications in analytical chemistry featuring topics on experimental design and data analysis. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 2001 and in MATH 1550 or MATH 1541 ; or permission of department
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CHEM 4385 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A laboratory course featuring topics on the isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and manipulation of macromolecular structures from databases using modern visualization software. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3261 and CHEM 3361 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in BIOL 4110 .
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CHEM 4491 - Physical Chemistry I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles of physical chemistry including a study of classical thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, solutions and kinetic theory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and MATH 1550 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in MATH 1552 .
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CHEM 4492 - Physical Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles of physical chemistry including a study of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectra, and chemical kinetics. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 4491 and a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1552 .
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CHEM 4493 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A laboratory course in physical chemistry featuring calorimetry, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, and spectroscopy. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in or a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 4492 .
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CHEM 4500 - Instrumental Analysis
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Analysis and operation of modern analytical instruments in the chemistry laboratory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 2001 .
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CHEM 4562 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The application of kinetics, thermodynamics, and structure and bonding theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms and outcomes. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3262 .
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CHEM 4570 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles in advanced inorganic chemistry; modern interpretations. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3261
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CHEM 4991 - Chemistry Internship
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 15
The internship is a structured and supervised work experience allowing chemistry majors to apply concepts learned in the chemistry classroom and lab. Students must work 180 hours during the semester; keep a journal describing their work activities and hours worked; meet periodically with their instructor; read pertinent literature assigned by the instructor; and submit a final written assignment describing the learning value of their internship. The course may be repeated one or two times if the internship experiences change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BS in Chemistry; completion of 18 hours of CHEM coursework; and permission of the instructor.
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CJUS 1107 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 1013]
Introduction to criminal justice, its historical and philosophical background; its organizations, agencies, and processes; the development of modern practices; and its role in a democratic society. Offered FA, SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CJUS 2002 - Professional Writing in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Instruction and practice in the writing skills required of criminal justice professionals with an emphasis on the composition of memos, letters, reports, and documents. Topics include investigative report writing, legal writing, research/academic papers, and other related documents. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1001 .
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CJUS 2092 - Dynamics of Family Violence
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The study of family violence including child, spouse, and elderly abuse and their impact on society. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 2094 - Deviance
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to the study of deviance in American society, its implications, functions, and dysfunctions. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 2131 - Police Process
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 2313]
A study of the role, scope, organization, and management of police agencies. Offered FA, SP.
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CJUS 2132 - The Judicial Process
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the role, function, and structure of the courts and their relationship to the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 2216 - Corrections Process
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 2013]
A study of the American correctional process with emphasis on the development of current correctional programs and practices, modern rehabilitative processes, and community-based correctional efforts. Focus is also given to the roles of the correctional system and its interrelation with the other components of the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 2265 - Criminal Investigation
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A course in the aspects of law enforcement investigations, interviews, confessions, use of written notes and statements, case preparations, trial preparation and procedures; police patrol, an analysis of pertinent court decisions and problems, and methods of coping with current emergency situations confronting law enforcement. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 2275 - Criminal Law
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 2213]
A course in the substantive criminal law that includes definition of law, definition of crime, general principles of criminal responsibility, elements of major crimes, punishments, conditions or circumstances that may excuse from criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment, the court systems of Louisiana and the United States, basic concepts of criminal law with emphasis on the penal law of the State of Louisiana. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 3025 - Ethical Leadership in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A look at leadership and ethical issues faced in a criminal justice setting. Offered SP.
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CJUS 3030 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Basic research skills and methodologies will be explored through a thorough examination of the works of the criminal justice researchers and criminologists. Offered FA.
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CJUS 3075 - Criminal Procedure
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the procedural requirements related to the judicial enforcement of substantive criminal law and individual due process rights. Offered SP
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CJUS 3152 - Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study that blends the concepts of community policing and problem oriented policing into a combined approach to provide quality police service. A proactive philosophy that promotes solving problems that are criminal, affect our quality of life, or increase our fear of crime. Encourages developing strategies to identify, analyze and address community problems at their source. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 3206 - Industrial and Business Security
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the basic problems, procedures, and needs in the field of security work. A comparison of private agencies, hotels, retail, and industrial enterprises which handle their own security with private and public security organizations. Emphasis is given to the role of private, industrial, and business security systems and their relationship to the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 3215 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the problems of juvenile delinquency with emphasis on theories, preventive programs, juvenile law, courts, treatment, and current problems in the juvenile justice system. Offered SP.
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CJUS 3310 - Survey of Forensic Science
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of those fields of basic and applied science which have been specifically adapted to legal proof. Emphasis will be placed on the procedures used to examine both persons and physical evidence and the rules of admissibility applicable to the results of such procedures. Offered FA.
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CJUS 3530 - Corrections within the Community
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An in-depth study of correctional programs and practices that function outside the traditional institutional setting. Survey of community corrections in terms of historical contributions; legal, social, and ethical considerations; professionalism; roles of staff, administration, and community resources; in relationships among and between the community systems. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4001 - Terrorism and Homeland Security
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is an intensive inquiry into domestic and international terrorism while at the same time examining how local, state, and federal agencies draft and implement public safety via Homeland Security to protect America and its visitors from terrorist acts. Additionally, this course examines the role that Homeland Security Agencies and their policy makers play in planning and responding to natural disasters. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4018 - Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of constitutional law and its applicability. Offered FA, SP.
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CJUS 4029 - Administration of Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of principles of organization, administration and functional interrelation of criminal justice agencies. An evaluation of personnel policies, divisions, operations, management procedures and policies, along with evaluations of each agency as part of a system. Offered SP.
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CJUS 4045 - The U.S. Prison System
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A thorough review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). A review of the different levels of institutions, prison policies, and practices of the BOP. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4310 - Forensic Science Applications
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the field of forensic science as it pertains to the police investigations and criminal justice career professionals. New applications and technology will be introduced along with the study of the appropriate tools to use in given evidentiary situations. Offered SP.
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CJUS 4390 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Examination of the literature and analysis of current issues relevant in criminal justice. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered FA.
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CJUS 4461 - Criminology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A general introduction to the sociological study of crime including theories of crime causation, their relationship to society, and the criminal justice system. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4465 - Victimology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Comprehensive overview of victimology in all its aspects (prior, during, and after the victimization). Topics include a historical framework of the field of study; victimization theory; the nature and extent of criminal victimization; ethics; victim rights and services; controversial issues, comparative victimology; the future of victimology. Offered SP
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CJUS 4518 - Correctional Institutions and Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Analysis of the structure and function of staffing, prison operations, the convict world, prison violence, and jails. Offered SP.
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CJUS 4991 - Directed Study
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A survey of current literature and/or research in an area or areas of specific interest within the criminal justice system. Topics may vary. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of upper level criminal justice courses or permission of instructor.
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CJUS 4999 - Internship in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A structured program of supervised observation and/or participation in activities of local, state, and/ or federal criminal justice agencies. One hundred and eighty clock hours are required. Weekly written reports must be submitted. Open only to criminal justice majors who have completed 12 semester hours in criminal justice and have no prior criminal justice work experience. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade point average of at least 2.75 in all criminal justice course work; permission of criminal justice instructor, coordinator, or department chair; application for the internship in the semester before that in which it will be taken.
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CMIS 1000 - Basic Computer Literacy
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
A hands-on introduction to the operation and use of the microcomputer. Topics covered will include turning on the computer, using a mouse, interacting with the graphical user interface, word processing, spreadsheet creation, email, and searching the internet. Students cannot use this course to meet degree requirements. Offered FA, SP.
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CMIS 1150 - Personal Productivity Using IT Tools
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBUS 2203]
Develops skill in using current off-the-shelf word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and personal database software. Offered FA, SP.
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CMIS 2100 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Systems theory, quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications are stressed. Concepts of organizations, information systems growth, and process improvement are introduced. Offered FA, SP.
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CMIS 2999 - Special Topics in Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The study and use of selected software packages and/or computer languages available for the microcomputer. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CMIS 3001 - Electronic Business Strategy, Architecture and Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The course focuses on the linkage between organizational strategy and networked information technologies to implement a rich variety of business models in the national and global contexts connecting individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations to each other. The course provides an introduction to e-business strategy and the development and architecture of e-business solutions and their components. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3300 - Information Systems Theory and Practice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students who have constructed personal information systems will be exposed to the theory of the Information Systems discipline. Application of these theories to the success of organizations and to the roles of management, users, and IS professionals are presented. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3400 - Information Technology Hardware and System Software
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles and applications of computer hardware and software will be presented through lecture of the theoretical underpinnings, installation, configuration, and operational laboratory experiences. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3500 - Programming, Data, File and Object Structures
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course presents object oriented and procedural software engineering methodologies in data definition and measurement, abstract data type construction and use in developing screen editors, reports, and other IS applications using data structures including indexed files. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3600 - Analysis and Logical Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students with information technology skills will learn to analyze and design information systems. Students will practice project management during team oriented analysis and design of a departmental level system. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 4200 - Networks and Telecommunication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students will gain in-depth experience of networking and telecommunications fundamentals including LANs, MANs, WANs, intranets, the Internet, and the WWW. Data communication and telecommunication concepts, models, standards, and protocols will be studied. Installation, configuration, systems integration, and management of infrastructure technologies will be practiced in the laboratory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3400 .
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CMIS 4300 - Physical Design and Implementation with DBMS
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students successfully completing the analysis and logical design course will continue in this course to learn to develop the detailed physical design and implementation of a logical design requiring implementation. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3001 and CMIS 3300 .
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CMIS 4400 - Physical Design and Implementation in Emerging Environments
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students who have completed the analysis and logical design course will extend their knowledge by implementing an information system in an emerging systems environment. Teams will use project management principles to implement an information system. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3001 and CMIS 3300 .
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CMIS 4800 - Project Management and Practice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Advanced IS majors operating as a high-performance team will engage in and complete the design and implementation of a significant information system. Project management, management of the IS function, and systems integration will be components of the project experience. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3100 and CMIS 3300 .
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CMIS 4900 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A seminar with topics presented by students, faculty, and guests. Students will be required to develop and present a semester project. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the instructor.
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CMST 1061 - Communication Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 1013]
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of verbal, nonverbal, listening, and interpersonal communication as affected by contexts, culture, and/or technology.
Offered FA, SP, SU.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2000 - Introduction to Mass Media
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to Mass Media will highlight the various aspects of American mass media including development, structure, problems, and opportunities. Mass communications theory and processes will also be addressed. Offered FA, SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2005 - Introduction to Film Studies
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to the history, analysis, interpretation, and appreciation of film. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 and CMST 1061 or CMST 2060 .
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CMST 2010 - Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 2213]
Theories and research in dyadic (one-to-one) communication, including the roles of self- concept and perception in communications; listening; verbal and nonverbal communication; and relationship development and maintenance. All concepts will be studied from various cultural and co-cultural perspectives. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2015 - Visual Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 4
An introduction to the design, creation, and critique of visual media. Visual Communication focuses on understanding and applying layout and design for multiple platforms and creating and editing photos/video. Students will acquire a conceptual understanding of the visual aspects of the mass media and examine a range of cultural issues linked with the use of visual media in everyday life. Offered SP.
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CMST 2030 - Communication, Culture, and Globalization (Travel Course)
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Travel to selected foreign or domestic sites to experience and appreciate local communication and culture. This course includes both pre-tour lecture, readings, discussions, research, and reflective journaling on tour. Offered SP
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CMST 2040 - Oral Performance of Literature
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Theory and practice of the oral communication of literature, including prose, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on conveying to an audience intellectual, emotional, and aesthetic content of literature through the voice and body. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2060 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 2060 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 2013]
Exploration of public communication concepts and techniques, including audience analysis, topic selection and research, organization of materials, and delivery skills. Creation and presentation of speeches and analysis of other speakers. Offered FA, SP, SU.
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CMST 2063 - Argumentation and Advocacy
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 2113]
A study of the principles of argumentation, advocacy, and debate, including analysis, collection and use of evidence, reasoning, and refutation. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2100 - Broadcast Practicum
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Directed campus or community experience in the application of broadcast and communication skills in a live event setting. Students will a) acquire the fundamentals skills needed to produce live multimedia sports events; b) move through various production roles such as camera operators, technical directors, announcers, reporters, titles and graphics supervisors as they become proficient in the skills necessary to capture and distribute live video of sporting events; and c) apply video, sound, editing lessons, as well as other aspects of media production, through the recording and broadcast of live athletic games, news stories, and other broadcast venues. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered SP.
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