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2016-2017 Titusville Campus Catalog
University of Pittsburgh Titusville
   
2016-2017 Titusville Campus Catalog 
    
 
  May 17, 2024
 
2016-2017 Titusville Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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Business Information Systems

  
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    BIS 0007 - INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 1


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    Using a popular browser, this course explores the resources of the world wide web and provides instruction in the use of e-mail.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BIS 0009 - LOTUS 1-2-3 1


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    This course focuses on the fundamentals of entering spreadsheet data, formatting text and numbers, creating, formulas, and graphing.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BIS 0013 - INTRO BUSINESS INFORMTN SYSTEM


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to developing and administering an information system within a larger organization. Topics covered include planning an organization information system, managing information systems development, and administering an information system.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BIS 0015 - HARDWR MAINTEN & SOFTWR SUPPRT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Instructs students in basic pc hardware maintenance. Software support is also covered; students deal with trouble shooting software problems, logical resolutions of problems, and logging problems and solutions into a database for reference. Students are required to volunteer for 25 hours in the computer lab assisting students with problems.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131
  
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    BIS 0016 - INTRODUCTION OFFICE AUTOMATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Introduction to the world of office automation. Includes systems concepts, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, implementation and management of automated systems in the offices and system life cycles.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BIS 0019 - INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Introduces students to desktop publishing software, scanning software, software used to enhance scanned images, and basic web page design.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131
  
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    BIS 0020 - INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Covers the history and evolution of the internet, using browsers and e-mail, searching the web, ftp, chat, plug-ins, and other appropriate topics. In addition, the role of the internet, intranets, and internet tools in business and effective application of these technologies in business are reviewed.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131
  
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    BIS 0021 - WEB PAGE DESIGN AND CREATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Covers the planning, design, development, and maintenance of web pages as well as design guidelines. The student plans, designs, and creates web pages using html and/or automated tools such as Microsoft FrontPage, dream weaver, or other software tools.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BIS 0180 - DATABASE DESIGN


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Courses will introduce students to database design using a database software package such as access. Students will design database(s), create fields and tables, develop relations, design forms, create reports, and develop queries. Students will organize and automate the database system with macros and menus.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131  
  
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    BIS 0182 - PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL BASIC


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Programming concepts will be introduced and reinforced with program development, testing and piloting of programs. Emphasis will be on designing programs to provide solutions to business needs.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131  
  
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    BIS 1310 - INFORMTN SYS DESIGN & DEVELP


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Reviews theories and practical methods to design and develop computer information systems. This would include investigation of the existing system(s), writing proposals, input design, processing methods, and output design. Hands-on use of an aid in designing systems (flowcharting software, case tools, etc.) Are included.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131  or permission of instructor
  
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    BIS 1317 - NETWORK AND OPERATING SYSTEMS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Introduces students to the basics of computer network setup. Provides the core foundation to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot windows client software. Setup of a peer-to-peer network is reviewed, as well as integrating windows clients into an existing server environment.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BIS 1318 - ADVANCED NETWORKING


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced networking concepts are introduced and applied. Topics covered include design, installation, analysis, optimization, and support of windows server in a multi-domain environment. Integration of multiple client platforms will also be reviewed.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: BIS 1317  or permission of instructor
  
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    BIS 1399 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Selected topics in an identified area of study in business information systems.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Internship
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: Sophomore or higher; 2.5 GPA; Division Consent

Business

  
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    BUS 0102 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Examines the systems philosophy in business and industry and the importance of the systems concept for supervisors. Includes discussions of values, attitudes, employee and organizational development, and kindred matters.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0103 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction to business utilizing a practical application” approach rather than the usual theoretical method. Students will observe the roles in business of the organization and management of contemporary business, production fundamentals, human resources, marketing, finance, insurance, accounting, decision making and computers and management information systems.”
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0104 - LABOR RELATIONS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A study of the labor-management relationship, analyzed from the historical and economic perspective. The course includes a study of labor legislation, an examination of union structure, objectives and discipline, a look at the white-collar worker, employment in the public sector, and an in-depth study of the collective bargaining process.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0106 - BUSINESS LAW


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A survey of those areas of the law which are of particular importance to the individual in the business world. A framework will be developed based on the law of contracts and will deal with a number of topics.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0107 - SALES MANAGEMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Sales managers recruit, select, train, compensate and motivate others. They develop budgets, make sales forecasts and assign quotas. They must coordinate sales promotion, advertising, and publicity; provide their sales force with adequate support and selling tools.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0108 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Course provides an overview of the role of small business in the free enterprise system. Covers entrepreneurship, opportunities and trends, starting a new venture, franchising, business planning, legal aspects, financing, and managing an ongoing venture.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0109 - PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Views the production function in terms of a planning and control system within an organization. Emphasis on models for the planning and control of inventories, work force, quality, and equipment.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0112 - RETAIL MANAGEMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Introduces students to the field of retailing where they study store location and layout, organizational structure, retail personnel management, merchandising practices and procedures, promotional activities, etc.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0120 - REAL ESTATE FUNDAMENTALS


    Minimum Credits: 2
    Maximum Credits: 2
    Surveys the fundamental branches of the real estate business and its practice in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Includes discussions of contracts, real estate finance, and the concepts of ownership, brokerage, and valuation. Also considers the rules, laws, and regulation affecting the real estate business in Pennsylvania. Serves as the foundation for subsequent courses in real estate. It specifically provides a foundation for real estate practice, which will consider these subjects in more detail.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0125 - REAL ESTATE PRACTICE


    Minimum Credits: 2
    Maximum Credits: 2
    Provides more in-depth development of the conceptual base established in real estate fundamentals and, within the framework of real estate transactions, provides practical work experience with the various forms and documents used in most real estate transactions involving the sale, financing, and transfer of ownership in real estate, including related mathematics.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: BUS 0120
  
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    BUS 0130 - GRANT WRITING PROJECT MGMT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Methods to successfully obtain and manage grant monies will be reviewed. Tracking and monitoring projects with project management tools will also be covered.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0135 - GOVERNC/LDRSHP NONPROFIT ORG


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Introductory concepts for effective management and organization of fundraising, volunteer organizations, board of directors, administration, and staff.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0303 - INTEGRATIVE MGMT: THRY & APPLC


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This capstone business management course (for the as degree in business management) emphasizes effective, efficient, and ethical decision-making across the functional areas of business using the concepts studied, and knowledge and skills gained, in other business courses.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
  
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    BUS 0305 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Examines the theory of international trade; the social, cultural, and political dimensions of the international environment; the History of the US in International Business; and trends in international competition. An understanding of international operations is developed through case studies and discussion of marketing, financial, and strategic issues.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 0398 - STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    The Students In Free Enterprise team (SIFE) enables students to participate in projects to assist elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as community members, in learning about free enterprise. Students will learn about, teach others about, and practice free enterprise through a variety of new and existing projects.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Practicum
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 1104 - NEW MARKET ECON CZECH REPUBLIC


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A study abroad course during which students learn about entrepreneurship in an environment that has only recently become a free market.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    BUS 1111 - CORPORATE FINANCE


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introductory finance course designed for basic understanding of business finance and investments. It covers financial institutions, markets, investments, and business financing.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: ACCT 0111  
  
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    BUS 1301 - PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    The concepts of marketing management are introduced through discussion of the four P’s of marketing - the right product in the right place, properly priced, and effectively promoted.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: ACCT 0111  
  
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    BUS 1305 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction to the responsibilities of the supervisor in managing the human resources of the organization including the organization of work, staffing, developing human resources, creating a favorable work environment, labor relations, and employee performance appraisal.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: BUS 0103  
  
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    BUS 1398 - BUSINESS SPECIAL TOPICS


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Independent Study
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
  
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    BUS 1399 - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Selected topics in an identified area of study in business.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Internship
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: BUS 1399 requires 2.5 GPA, Sophomore Status, Division Consent

Civil Engineering

  
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    CE 0019 - GEOMETRONICS-SURVEYING


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Theory of measurement and errors with respect to cadastral, topographic and route location. Field measurements using a table, level and rod, and transit for a defined traverse; computer solutions of problems.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CE 0109 - COMPUTER METH IN CIVIL ENGRG 1


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction to the use of computers in civil engineering. Topics covered include: personal computers; the mainframe system; word processing; spreadsheets; graphics; cad system; numerical analysis; and civil engineering software packages.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CE 0801 - BASIC ENGINEERING GEOLOGY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Study of fundamental physical geology principles designed to emphasize the influence of geology in civil engineering. Laboratory topics include identification of minerals and rocks, interpretation of geologic structures, and the interpretation and preparation of topographic and geologic maps.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

Chemical Engineering

  
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    CHE 0035 - INTRODUCTRY CHEMCL ENGINEERING


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    The principles of conservation of mass and energy are applied to the analysis of chemical processes. Included are material balance for multiple unit processes with recycle, p-v-t properties of gases and gas-vapor mixtures, thermochemistry, combined material and energy balances, and vapor-liquid equilibrium.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
  
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    CHE 0036 - CHEMCL ENGRNG THERMODYNAMICS 1


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Development of the laws of thermodynamics using a macroscopic approach. Fundamental concepts are stressed. Emphasis is placed on chemical engineering applications in problem recitation sessions. Concepts of work, heat, internal energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy are developed. Thermodynamic properties and equations of state are defined.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis

Chemistry

  
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    CHEM 0100 - PREPARATION GENERAL CHEMISTRY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is designed for those students who intend to take chemistry 0110 and 0120, but whose science and mathematical backgrounds are judged by their advisors to be relatively weak. The course emphasizes stoichiometry (chemical calculations), chemical equations, gas laws, elementary atomic structure and periodic properties of elements.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0106 - CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A global view of the environment and its impact on our changing way of life is presented. How chemistry works and how chemistry is interconnected with other areas of life are studied. Environmental and resource problems and possible solutions are examined. Accurate and up-to-date material is presented using scientific analysis and mathematics.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0110 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Chemistry 0110 and 0120 comprise a two-term introduction to the fundamental properties of matter. The courses emphasize applications to industrial and environmental chemistry and biochemistry. CHEM 0110 covers stoichiometry, the properties of solids, liquids and gases, thermochemistry and the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: CREQ: MATH 0031
  
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    CHEM 0120 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    CHEM 0110  and 0120 comprise a two-term introduction to the fundamental properties of matter. The courses emphasize applications to industrial and environmental chemistry and biochemistry. CHEM 0110  covers stoichiometry, the properties of solids, liquids and gases, thermochemistry and the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: (CHEM 0110  or 0710 or 0760 or 0960 or 0101) or (CHEM 0410 and 0430) or (CHEM 0111 and 0113)
  
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    CHEM 0175 - INTRODUCTION TO NANO SCIENCE


    Minimum Credits: 2
    Maximum Credits: 2
    This course introduces students to modern nanoscience through their direct observation and experimentation on selected nanomaterial (nanoparticles, nanowires, quantum dots, self-assembled monolayers, etc.). Instruction will be a combination of lectures, seminars and limited hands-on experimentation. Guest speakers may be invited for special topics. The course will also allow students to gain experiences with scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Students will be required to complete a research paper that investigates the possibilities for the future uses or applications of nanoscience technology.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
  
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    CHEM 0176 - NANOSCIENCE LAB


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    Students are required to conduct a mini Nano-related research project of their own choice. Students will need to submit a one page project proposal by the end of the 6th week for instructor approval before beginning the project. Each project will require an extensive literature search and culminate in a written report.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Credit Laboratory
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
  
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    CHEM 0196 - STUDENTS IN THE ACS


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    The student affiliates chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) enables students to participate in projects to assist elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as community members, in learning how chemistry affects their lives. Students will learn about, teach others about, and design demonstrations in chemistry through a variety of new and existing projects. When appropriate, students will also have the opportunity to attend the annual national meeting of the ACS. May be taken for credit three times only.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Practicum
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 6
    Independent study in a topic in chemistry.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Directed Studies
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0198 - CHEMISTRY SEMINAR


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    Specialized instruction and presentations on topics appropriate for students interested in chemistry or engineering.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Seminar
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0250 - INTRO ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is concerned with the rigorous treatment of equilibria that are of analytical importance and with an introduction into electroanalytical methods, emission and absorption spectrophotometry, and modern separation methods, particularly chromatography.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0120 and CREQ: CHEM 0260
  
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    CHEM 0260 - INTRO ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    The primary objectives of this course are to introduce the student to current analytical methods and to cultivate sound experimental technique. Laboratory work includes ion exchange separations, complexometric and potentiometric acid-base titrations, and absorption spectrophotometry.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Credit Laboratory
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0250 or 0201 or 0325
  
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    CHEM 0310 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction to theory and practice of organic chemistry through study of structural principles, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis leading toward end of second term, when complex molecules of biological interest are discussed. Basic goals of course are to develop appreciation and skill in methods of molecular analysis which have made organic chemistry such a powerful intellectual discipline. Course will prepare student for work in advanced topics of organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and health related sciences.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: (CHEM 0120 or 0720 or 0770 or 0970 or 0102 or CHEM 0420) or (CHEM 0112 and 0114)
  
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    CHEM 0320 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction to theory and practice of organic chemistry through study of structural principles, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis leading toward end of second term, when complex molecules of biological interest are discussed. Basic goals of course are to develop appreciation and skill in methods of molecular analysis which have made organic chemistry such a powerful intellectual discipline. Course will prepare student for work in advanced topics of organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and health related sciences.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0310 and CREQ: CHEM 0340
  
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    CHEM 0330 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    Chemistry 0330 is devoted to the purification, characterization, and identification of organic molecules using the techniques of recrystallization, distillation, thin-layer, column and gas-liquid chromatography, melting point determination, and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Credit Laboratory
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0310 or 0730 or 0206 or 0231
  
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    CHEM 0340 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    Chemistry 0340 provides an opportunity to carryout important synthetic reactions discussed in the lecture course along with an introduction to the use of the chemical literature. Reactions are analyzed and products characterized using the skills learned in chemistry 0330.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Credit Laboratory
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: 0330 and CREQ: 0320
  
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    CHEM 0800 - CHEMISTRY FOR NONSCIENTISTS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course offers a general introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on basic chemical concepts. It starts by describing how atoms and molecules were discovered and how their properties are understood. Next the process of a chemical reaction is described. Emphasis is on understanding principles, rather than on mathematical theory or calculations.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0810 - CONTEM ISS IMPCT PUBLIC POLICY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course examines problems facing society where chemistry has immediate impact. Topics include such issues as environmental pollution, new vs. Old sources of energy, new sources of raw materials, nuclear energy and associated problems, and development of new pharmaceuticals, drugs and future needs in medicine, and the synthesis of new life forms. Controversial issues are presented and include debates between experts of competing viewpoints. The emphasis is scientific and the topics serve to increase the scientific depth of the students.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 0910 - CHEMCL PRINCPL HEALTH PROFESSN


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    This is a one term course covering general and biological chemistry designed primarily for students enrolled in the school of nursing or preparing for health related professions. The course covers aspects of general chemistry including atomic structure and bonding and equilibria. A brief introduction to organic chemistry including physical properties and representative reactions of common functional groups and finally the chemistry of the major classes biomolecules and metabolism.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0031 or CREQ: MATH 0031
  
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    CHEM 1101 - TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH


    Minimum Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 1
    This course focuses on the techniques of basic research in the chemical sciences and provides an introduction to experimental design. Each student conducts a literature search and develops a research proposal to be conducted in the laboratory or in the field. The goal of this course is to prepare students for undergraduate research as well as research assistant positions and graduate programs.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Directed Studies
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 1102 - TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH


    Minimum Credits: 2
    Maximum Credits: 2
    This course focuses on the techniques of basic research in the chemical sciences and provides an introduction to experimental design. Each student conducts a literature search and develops a research proposal to be conducted in the laboratory or in the field. The goal of this course is to prepare students for undergraduate research as well as research assistant positions and graduate programs.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Directed Studies
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CHEM 1103 - TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the techniques of basic research in the chemical sciences and provides an introduction to experimental design. Each student conducts a literature search and develops a research proposal to be conducted in the laboratory or in the field. The goal of this course is to prepare students for undergraduate research as well as research assistant positions and graduate programs.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Directed Studies
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

Classics

  
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    CLASS 0010 - GREEK CIVILIZATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A general introduction to the culture and society of Ancient Greece, with emphasis on the Archaic Period and the fifth and fourth centuries B.C.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 0020 - ROMAN CIVILIZATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A general introduction to the culture and society of the Roman world, with emphasis on the period of the republic and the early empire.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 0100 - MASTERPIECES GREEK & ROMAN LIT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction to the critical analysis of literary works through the medium of selected masterpieces of Greek and Roman literature in English translation.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 0500 - ANCIENT ART


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    The Mediterranean Sea is a lake and its shores have produced many important cultures and artistic traditions. The course will survey the artistic traditions of Turkey and the near east, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Special attention will be paid to (1) the relationship between the artistic traditions of individual areas and the societies which produced them, and (2) the way in which influences from one culture were transformed by another.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 1130 - CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY & LIT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course examines how authors of classical antiquity used the traditional figures and stories of their culture’s mythology as material for works of literature.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 1210 - GREEK HISTORY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A survey of the history of ancient Greece, with special emphasis on political and social developments during the fifth century B.C.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 1220 - ROMAN HISTORY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A survey of the history of Rome from the earliest times through the late empire, with particular emphasis on political and social developments during the late republic and early empire.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CLASS 1430 - ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course presents a historical-critical investigation of Christian origins. Special attention is paid to varieties of 1st century Hellenistic and Palestinian Judaism within the Greco-Roman world. Primary readings include selected Biblical passages and apocrypha, 1st century historians and philosophers (Josephus, Tacitus, Suetonius, and Philo), the New Testament corpus (including Paul and the Pastorals), and selected readings from the Dead Sea Scrolls. In addition there will be assignments from various modern New Testament critics, historians, and theologians.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

Engineering, Computer

  
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    COE 0031 - LINEAR CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS 1


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    The analysis of linear circuits. Electric variables and circuit elements; kirchoff’s and ohm’s law; mesh and node equations; thevenin and norton equivalent circuits; first and second-order circuits; time domain analysis.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: (MATH 00150 or 0230 or 0231 or 0235) and (PHYS 0152 or 0175 or 0202 or 0476); PROG: Swanson School of Engineering
  
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    COE 0041 - LINEAR CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS 2


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Sinusoidal steady-state analysis, network functions, real and reactive power, three-phase circuits, laplace transform method, two-port networks, and fourier series.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: ECE 0031 OR COE 0031
  
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    COE 0132 - DIGITAL LOGIC


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Introduction to digital systems, boolean algebra, minimization of logic functions, combinational and sequential circuit design.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: (MATH 00150 or 0230 or 0231 or 0235) and (PHYS 0152 or 0175 or 0202 or 0476); PROG: Swanson School of Engineering
  
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    COE 0142 - COMPUTER ORGANIZATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Digital computer data representation, instruction formats, control, memory and input-output units, microprocessors, minicomputers.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: ECE 0132 or COE 0132; PROG: Swanson School of Engineering
  
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    COE 0401 - INTRMEDT PROGRMMING USING JAVA


    Minimum Credits: 4
    Maximum Credits: 4
    This course is a rigorous introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer programming using the java programming language. This is a first course for students who intend to major in computer science or computer engineering.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COE 0441 - DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR CS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to understand and use abstract discrete structures that are the backbones of computer science. In particular, this class is meant to introduce logic, proofs, sets, relations, functions, counting, and probability, with an emphasis on applications in computer science.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0031
  
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    COE 0445 - DATA STRUCTURES


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course emphasizes the study of the basic data structures of computer science (stacks, queues, trees, lists) and their implementations using the java language. Included in this study are programming techniques which use recursion, reference variables, and dynamic memory allocation. Students in this course are also introduced to various searching and sorting methods and are expected to develop an intuitive understanding of the complexity of these algorithms.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: COE 0401 or CS 0401
  
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    COE 0447 - COMPUTR ORGZTN & ASSMBLY LANG


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to study the components of computing systems common to most computer architectures. In particular, this class is meant to introduce data representation, types of processors, memory types, and hierarchy, and device drivers. The students will learn mips assembly language, the design of arithmetic and logic units, and basic designs for risc processors.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: CREQ: COE 0445 or CS 0445; PROG: Swanson School of Engineering

Communication

  
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    COMM 0101 - INTRO TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introduction survey course designed to familiarize students with the many contexts of human communication, such as interpersonal, small-group, organizational, public speaking and media communication.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMM 0201 - MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Survey of the role of the mass media in American society and exploration of the uses of these media in public relations. Special emphasis will be given to methods of examining the control, content, audience, and effects of the press, radio, television, and motion pictures.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMM 0205 - SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Designed to help students improve leadership and membership skills within the small group environment. A major research project is required.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade

Communication: Rhetoric and Communication

  
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    COMMRC 0100 - APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Hands-on experience with all aspects of communications. Topics may include: communication in the workplace, using problem solving techniques, participating in groups, following and giving directions, communicating with supervisors, presenting your point of view, and communicating to solve interpersonal conflict.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMMRC 0320 - MASS COMMUNICATION PROCESS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mass communication research and to the history and development of various media (TV., Radio, newspapers, magazines, etc.).
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMMRC 0500 - ARGUMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is designed to acquaint students with fundamental principles of argumentation through the use of elementary debating techniques and strategies. Students will participate in several in-class debates on a question of policy.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMMRC 0520 - PUBLIC SPEAKING


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is designed to help students develop increased skill in public speaking by means of theory and practice. This course covers research, organization, style, delivery, and criticism of informative, deliberative, and ceremonial speeches.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMMRC 0530 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to theories and models of human communication in the face-to-face communication context. Focus of learning is on skill development; lecture, discussion, and practice of communication skills are used to facilitate student learning.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMMRC 0540 - DISCUSSION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course is designed to increase skills in critical thinking, decision making, and small group discussion. Students are introduced to theories of group process and practice step-by-step group problem solving related to contemporary issues.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    COMMRC 1106 - SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Principles of small group communication are examined in this course. In particular, the examination will reveal the principles of group entry, group formation, group cohesiveness, group verbal and nonverbal message exchanges, group leadership, group problem solving and discussion, and group performance and satisfaction. Individual beliefs, attitudes and behaviors will be compared and contrasted with group beliefs, attitudes and behaviors.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: (COMMRC 0300 or 0030 or 0100 or 7300 or COMM 0101) and [ENGCMP 200 or (ENGCMP 0203 or 0205 or 0207 or 0208 or 0250 or FP 0003 or 0006 or ENGCMP 0004 or 0006 or 0020 or ENG 0102)]

Computer Science

  
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    CS 0002 - INTRO COMPUTR PROGRMG-FORTRAN


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This introductory course is designed for students intending to major in an area other than computer science. Course objectives: problem analysis and the development of algorithms; designing, coding, and documenting programs using techniques of good programming style; learning the Fortran language; learning basic concepts of structured programming.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0003 - INTRO COMPUTER PROGRMMNG-COBOL


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This is first course in computer science. It is designed especially for student majoring in an area of business or who are interested in business applications of computer science. Objectives of this course include problem analysis with special emphasis on data processing problems; learning the cobol language; designing, coding, and documenting programs using techniques of good programming style.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0004 - INTRO COMPUTER PROGRMMNG-BASIC


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This is a first course in computer science. It is designed to be of special interest to students majoring in one of the social sciences or humanities. Objectives of this course include use of the computer in an interactive environment; problem analysis and the development of algorithms; learning the basic language; designing; coding; and documenting programs using techniques of good programming style.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0007 - INTRO TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This is a first course in computer science programming. It is recommended for those students intending to major in computer science who do not have the required background for cs 0401. It may also be of interest to students majoring in one of the social sciences or humanities. The focus of the course is on problem analysis and the development of algorithms and computer programs in a modern high-level language.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0080 - COMPUTER LITERACY


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A survey course designed for students not majoring in computer science. Course objectives include overview of the components of a computer system; the design considerations involved in implementing a solution to data processing problems; an overview of the use of the computer in medicine, business, education, and science; study of key developments in computer science to provide computing historical perspective; lab sessions provide a hands-on introduction to simple programming, word-processing, and data storage.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0085 - PC SOFTWARE FOR BUSINESS


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An introductory level course in pc software commonly used in business environments. Designed for students in the humanities and social sciences with applications of particular interest to management and accounting majors. The principal applicatons will be word processing, electronic spreadsheets and database management.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0121 - ADV COBOL WITH FILE PROCESSING


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This is an intermediate-level course in computer science for students wishing to satisfy a related area in computer science with emphasis on the business environment. Objectives of this course include an overview of cobol; programming using timesharing facilities and cobol DDT; advanced features of cobol including hashing, cobol library, sub programs, report writer, sorting (including binary), merging, and searching; file maintenance for sequential, random access, ISAM files, and magnetic tapes; project specification and analysis.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0131 - SOFTWARE FOR PERSONAL COMPUTNG


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An intermediate-level course in computer science for students majoring in areas other than computer science. Objectives include a non-technical study of the windows NT operating system; development of applications using software selected from the principal areas of applications for personal computing. These include word-processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and relational databases (MS Access).
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
  
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    CS 0132 - PRG IN C & GUIDE TO UNIX SYSTM


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This intermediate level course is intended for students who wish to learn the c language and also to learn the use of the Unix operating system. Course objectives include: a) the study of the c language using IMB compatible pcs and/or Unix b) an introduction to data structures using c structures and pointers c) the use of library routines and file operations using the c language d) a user-oriented study of the Unix operating system, its file structure, and editors e) an introduction to shell programming and to the use of Unix utilities.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0002 or 0004 or 0007 or 0401 or 0015 or 0101 or 0402 or 0411
  
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    CS 0134 - WEB SITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    This course will provide a basic understanding of the methods and techniques of developing a simple to moderately complex web site. Using the current standard web page language, students will be instructed on creating and maintaining a simple web site. After the foundation language has been established, the aid of an internet editor will be introduced. A second web-based language will be included to further enhance the web sites.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: CS 0134 requires PREQ CS 0131
  
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    CS 0135 - ADV SOFTWARE-PERSNL COMPUTING


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced study of the application and efficient use of software tools. Advanced word, advanced excel, access, PowerPoint, basic publisher, and basic FrontPage will be reviewed.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131
  
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    CS 0180 - DATABASE DESIGN


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Programming in a high-level language (such as visual basic). Integration of data collected into a database (such as access). Designed for business students.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0131
  
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    CS 0182 - PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL BASIC


    Minimum Credits: 3
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Programming concepts will be introduced and reinforced with program development, testing and piloting of programs. Emphasis will be on designing programs to provide solutions to business needs.
    Academic Career: UGRD
    Course Component: Lecture
    Grade Component: Letter Grade
    Course Requirements: PREQ:CS 0131  
 

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