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IECE 1020 - Learning Through Play 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on the incorporation of play as a way to enhance the development of children with and without disabilities. Students in the course will both research and implement developmentally appropriate play-based practices in an associated 10-hour field experience.
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IECE 1500 - Diversity and Anti-Bias Practice in IECE 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course explores the broad scope of human diversity, the impacts of pervasive, systemic discrimination and racism within schools and society, and current research on culturally responsive practices which reduce bias and dismantle systemic racism.
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IECE 2000 - Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive Early Childhood Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course analyzes collaborative partnerships and communications among interdisciplinary professional teams and families. Students will identify strategies for developing strong relationships among all partners involved in providing high quality inclusive care and education.
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IECE 2050 - Early Childhood Leadership: Responsive and Inclusive Administration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on skills, dispositions, and practical strategies to strengthen leadership competencies in early childhood professionals. Current trends in state and national policies and best practices are explore through interactive sessions featuring direct connections with the early childhood education community.
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IECE 2100 - Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Sensitive Practice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to social emotional learning and development as an essential foundation of the early childhood years. The nature of trauma, and its impact on the developing individual across various domains will be explored.
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IECE 2200 - Designing Inclusive Child-Centered Curriculum 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course emphasizes the importance of social and physical environments, play- and inquiry­-based learning, effective practices for an inclusive classroom, and developmentally and functionally appropriate materials/equipment to meet the needs of a range of young learners.
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IECE 2500 - Relationships, Positive Guidance, and Behavior Supports in IECE 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents foundational theories, research, and practices related to relationship-based inclusive early childhood education with an emphasis on understanding behavior as communication and exploring responsive, nurturing, respectful behavioral supports in diverse early childhood settings.
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IECE 3000 - Observation and Assessment for Inclusive Early Childhood Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course prepares early childhood educators to effectively utilize developmentally and culturally appropriate observation techniques and assessment tools with young children. Contexts and issues in observation, documentation, and assessment are reviewed along with a variety of evidence-based instruments and procedures. Requires concurrent enrollment with IECE 3020.
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IECE 3010 - Emergent Literacy and Language Development (Birth-4) 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the development of language and emergent literacy skills in young children focusing on birth through 4, with an emphasis on individual development and etiology, impacts, and interventions for communication disorders.
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IECE 3020 - Practicum 1: Birth-4 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course consists of field work in inclusive classrooms serving children birth through 4. Practicum students will observe and implement best practices in the following areas: observation and assessment practices, integrated instruction, relationship-based practices, inclusive supports. Coreq., IECE 3025.
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IECE 3025 - Practicum 1 Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Practicum 1 seminar provides the discussion-focused course in which students and faculty debrief about students’ observations and teaching practices which are carried out in the field site practicum course. Coreq., IECE 3020.
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IECE 3500 - Young Dual Language Learners and Family Literacy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on the language development of young children who are dual language learners (DLLs) with attention on all children developing oral and written language abilities in their home language(s) and in English. Emphasizes family and community connections in the fostering of language.
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IECE 3600 - Culturally Responsive Leadership and Practices in IECE 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the wide range of roles of culturally responsive leaders in IECE, including developing and maintaining the program’s mission and vision, understanding regulatory and accreditation requirements, marketing, and providing all children proper nutrition and safety while in care.
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IECE 4000 - Math and Numeracy in the Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course targets pedagogical content knowledge in early childhood mathematics and numeracy for all children. The focus is on helping to improve the student’s ability to support children’s mathematical development in the inclusive early childhood classroom. Coreq., IECE 4030 or IELM 3950.
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IECE 4010 - Literacy Development, Instruction, and Interventions K-Grade 3 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the development of literacy skills in children 5-8 and presents multiple opportunities to recognize the developmental stages and influences on literacy development. Analyses of the structures of language, evidence-based practices for effective instruction and interventions are practiced.
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IECE 4020 - Creating Classroom Communities: Social & Behavioral Supports for Young Children 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents effective practices to create positive classroom environments that facilitate respectful problem solving and engender active engagement for all children. Students implement evidence-based strategies that promote classroom communities of respect, success, and positive socialization for children with diverse abilities.
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IECE 4030 - Practicum 2: K-3rd Grade 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
IECE Practicum 2 is a field placement in inclusive early childhood environments where students implement best practices in integrated curricula, focusing on math and numeracy & literacy, for students ages 5-8. Coreq., IECE 4035.
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IECE 4035 - Practicum 2 Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Practicum 2 seminar provides the discussion-focused course in which students and faculty debrief about students’ observations and teaching practices which are carried out in the field site practicum course. Coreq., IECE 4030.
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IECE 4040 - Inclusive Student Teaching 10 Credits (Minimum) 10 Credits (Maximum)
In the full-time student teaching experience, students demonstrate the skills, competencies, and professional dispositions of the high-quality inclusive early childhood educator. Students demonstrate competency in all state and national standards through classroom practice and a summative professional portfolio. Prer., Instructor consent, concurrent enrollment in IECE 4050.
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IECE 4050 - Inclusive Early Childhood Seminar 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course, taken concurrently with the Inclusive Early Childhood Professional Internship or Student Teaching, synthesizes students’ academic and professional preparation. Students engage in reflective activities related to their own evidence-based practices in diverse inclusive early childhood settings. Prer., Instructor consent, concurrent enrollment in IECE 4040 or IECE 4060.
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IECE 4060 - Inclusive Early Childhood Education Professional Internship 6 Credits (Minimum) 10 Credits (Maximum)
In this course students demonstrate the skills, competencies, and professional dispositions necessary to successfully engage in diverse inclusive early childhood settings. This includes competency in relevant state and national standards evidenced through field site placement and professional portfolio. Requires concurrent enrollment with IECE 4050.
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IECE 4500 - Universal Design for Learning and Individualized Supports in IECE 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an exploration of the principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), with an emphasis on implementing a UDL approach in varied early childhood instructional settings using accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology.
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IECE 4600 - Practicum 3: Differentiating Instruction for Young Children 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In the field-based Practicum 3, students work in inclusive early childhood environments to plan, implement, and evaluate differentiated instruction to support young children’s holistic development while aligning with individual children’s strengths, challenges, learning differences, and diversity.
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IECE 4800 - Inclusive Early Childhood Student Teaching 12 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
IECE student teaching is an immersive, full time placement in an inclusive early childhood classroom (infant-3rd grade) where students strengthen and demonstrate skills, dispositions, and professional competencies of an effective inclusive early childhood educator. Prer., IECE-BA majors only; student specific permissions.
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IECE 4801 - IECE Capstone Professional Portfolio 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
In this course, students will be guided through a final self-assessment and reflection on professional competencies, program portfolio requirements, and state licensing paperwork procedures. This course is a co-requisite with the IECE Student Teaching in the final semester. Coreq., IECE 4800.
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IECE 5010 - Inclusive Child Development (Birth-8) 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is an extensive examination of multiple theories of child development across the prenatal through 8 years old span, with emphasis on the universalities and complex diversities of child development within the family and society context.
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IECE 5500 - Collaborative ECSE Assessment and Planning with Families 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Prepares ECSE professionals for the scope of assessment, progress monitoring, individualized planning, and family engagement related to assessment screening, individualized planning for learning and development, and on-going monitoring of children’s development and learning across diverse settings.
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IECE 5600 - Inclusive Early Childhood Curriculum and Instructional Strategies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Will provide students with the educational research and theoretical background, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, developmentally appropriate practice (OAP), and instructional strategies needed for teaching young children in inclusive early childhood classrooms.
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IECE 9400 - Independent Study 1 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty. Prer., Bachelor of Innovation-IECE students only.
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Inclusive Elementary Education |
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IELM 3100 - Language and Linguistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents basic components of language structure and language use, emphasizing relevance for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. Coreq., IELM 3900.
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IELM 3150 - Second Language Acquisition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents a broad survey of second language acquisition research. Stresses theoretical concerns and research findings and practical applications to teaching second languages. Focuses on social and economic factors that contribute to success for ELLs in schools. Coreq., IELM 3950.
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IELM 3200 - Designing Transitions and Inclusive Futures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents the transition process from school to adult life and self-determination, and will focus on the development and implementation of inclusive school and community-based instruction for students of all ages. Service delivery models, issues, and intervention approaches are examined. Coreq., IELM 3900.
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IELM 3250 - Teaching Students with Complex Support Needs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides the tools essential for the successful education of students with complex support needs. We will explore strategies that foster a student’s meaningful participation in inclusive classrooms. Coreq., IELM 3950.
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IELM 3300 - Collaboration and Co-Teaching 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on developing collaborative relationships with families, interdisciplinary team members, general educators, agency professionals, and students. Coreq., IELM 3950.
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IELM 3900 - Field Placement I - Elementary 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Teacher candidates will work in inclusive elementary and middle school classrooms to implement best instructional practices with emphases on learners of English and students with disabilities. Students will also gain field experience at the post-secondary level. Prer., MATH 3020 or equivalent.
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IELM 3950 - Field Placement II - Elementary 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Teacher Candidates will work in inclusive elementary and middle school classrooms to implement best instructional practices. Prer., IELM 3900.
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IELM 4005 - Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course addresses the knowledge and initial skills needed for creating positive classroom communities. School practices and interventions for managing challenging student behaviors are introduced with an emphasis on Positive Behavior Supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports model. Prer., IELM 4000, IELM 4020, IELM 4070, TED 3750; acceptance into IELM Professional Year.
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IELM 4015 - Teaching Reading and Writing Grades 2 - 6 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will provide knowledge and understanding of the standards, goals, objectives, and methods for teaching literacy in inclusive and diverse elementary classrooms. Prer., IELM 4005 or TED 4580. Coreq., IELM 4025, IELM 4030, IELM 4035, IELM 4045.
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IELM 4025 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is an inquiry into mathematics teaching and learning which prepares pre-service teachers to plan standards-based lessons; plan instruction based on assessments of students’ developing conceptual understanding; use varied instruction methods and strategies to meet diverse needs; and reflect on instruction. Prer., IELM 4005 or TED 4580. Coreq., IELM 4015, IELM 4030, IELM 4035, IELM 4045.
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IELM 4035 - Teaching Elementary Science 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course addresses science teaching methods in inclusive and diverse elementary classrooms. Specifically, pre-service teachers will learn how to use Project-Based Instruction (PBI) to engage learners in exploring authentic, important, and meaningful questions and to promote equitable and diverse participation. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., IELM 4005 or TED 4580. Coreq., IELM 4015, IELM 4025, IELM 4030, IELM 4045.
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IELM 4045 - Teaching Elementary Social Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course examines the significance of social studies in the elementary classroom, the influence of learning theories and research on effective teaching of social studies, and effective methods and strategies for developing meaningful experiences for students in a diverse, democratic society. Prer., IELM 4005 or TED 4580. Coreq., IELM 4015, IELM 4025, IELM 4030, IELM 4035.
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IELM 4900 - Field Placement III - Elementary 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Teacher candidates work alongside their clinical teacher at their partner schools learning and reinforcing: classroom management skills, lesson planning, grading, record keeping, and collaboration. Prer., IELM 4005 or EDUC 4100.
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IELM 4905 - Residency Field Placement lll - Elementary 6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
In this course, teachers in residence learn and reinforce classroom management skills, lesson planning, grading, recordkeeping, and collaboration through hands-on experience. This course provides intensive and cohesive opportunities designed to prepare teacher candidates for future classroom leadership.
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IELM 4950 - Student Teaching - Elementary 12 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
Teacher candidates will work alongside their clinical teacher at their partner schools to implement curricular standards, plan and design lessons, allocate time and resources, deliver instruction, and administer and interpret assessments designed to measure the effectiveness of instruction. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Summit; Writing Intensive. Prer., IELM 4015, IELM 4025, IELM 4035, IELM 4045, IELM 4900.
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IELM 4955 - Residency Student Teaching - Elementary 9 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)
Teachers in residence continue to develop the skills and abilities of an effective teacher. They work alongside a mentor teacher to implement curricular standards, plan and design lessons, deliver instruction, and administer and interpret assessments designed to measure instructor effectiveness.
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Information Assurance |
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MEIA 5030 - Security and Privacy in Clouds 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores current state of security and privacy in the cloud, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It will also explore authentication as well as identity and access management in the cloud. Current state of cloud security and privacy research will be intensively discussed in this course. Prer., MEIA 5220, MEIA 5520, and MEIA 5910; Graduate students only.
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MEIA 5200 - Computer Architecture I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course covers fundamentals of computer design, instruction set principles and examples, pipelining, advanced pipelining and instruction-level parallelism, memory-hierarchy design and survey of design issues in storage, interconnection network and multiprocessor systems. Prer., CS 2160, Graduate standing.
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MEIA 5220 - Computer Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The subject of transmitting information between processors is described in detail. The student is expected to have maturity with hardware and/or real-time concepts. Communication systems, from simple to asynchronous point-to-point links, to those based on complex network architectures will be studied. Material will be oriented toward the computer scientist as a user, designer and evaluator of such systems. Terminology and concepts will be emphasized rather than detailed electronic or physical theory. Prer., CS 2060, CS 2080, and MATH 3810 or ECE 3610. Graduate students only.
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MEIA 5350 - Software Project Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Planning, scheduling, costing of projects. Measuring progress, predicting success, controlling failure. Management tools and their use. Effectiveness and efficiency of software engineering environments. Distributed software development. Quality control standards and practices. Prer., Knowledge of modern programming, NG language, data structures and algorithms, and discrete structures.
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MEIA 5360 - Software Product Assurance 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Principles, techniques and tools for producing quality software systems. The first half of this course focuses on software product assurance processes. The second half covers a variety of software testing techniques. Prer., Graduate students only.
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MEIA 5520 - Operating System Support for Security 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers the configuration and management of operating systems for security-related applications, OS hardening, access control, security policies, security and protection mechanisms, virtual machines, the exploits related to operating systems and their defenses, and mandatory access control and multilevel security. Prer., CS 2060, CS 2080.
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MEIA 5910 - Fundamentals of Computer/Network Security 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the study of computer and network security from the view of information warfare. Topics include information system threats, vulnerabilities and defensive mechanisms (cryptography, authentication digital signatures, PKI, etc.). Prer., CS 2080 and CS 2150 or MATH 2150.
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MEIA 5920 - Intro to Applied Cryptography 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic security issues in computer communication, classical cryptographic algorithms, symmetric-key cryptography, public-key cryptography, authentication, and digital signatures. Prer., CS 2150 or MATH 2150 and CS 3020 or CS 3060 or CS 3080. Meets with CS 4920.
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MEIA 5990 - Tor Anonymity Networks 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces the most popular anonymous networks called Tor networks. The course covers basic concept of Tor networks up to state-of-art research on Tor. Prer., CS 4220 or CS 5220. Meets with CS 4990.
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INFS 1100 - Productivity Apps for the Workplace 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Comprehensive course that provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully use computers in the workplace. Focus is on using Microsoft Excel and Access to organize, structure, manipulate, and communicate data to become useful information. Topics include a review of basic computer concepts, file management and cybersecurity. Spreadsheet topics include formatting, addressing, formulas, functions, charts, tables, PivotTables, filters, and amortization tables. Database topics include data entry, queries, relationships, data validation, data integrity, data consolidation, forms and reports. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior. Prer., MATH 99 with a grade of “C” or better.
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INFS 2510 - Managing Network Interconnections 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is dedicated to working with networking devices. The principles and practice of configuring local and wide area networks are covered with a focus on business practices, software and hardware technologies, and internet working standards. Prer., Sophomore standing. Business students only.
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INFS 2950 - Topics in Information Systems 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental course offered for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in information systems. Course prerequisites will vary depending on topics covered.
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INFS 3000 - Information Systems and Business Intelligence Impact on Business 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of how Information and Data are used in business. Shows students how information systems and their data support critical operations to drive today’s critical strategic business decisions. The elements of the supporting Information Technology are studied and the direct application of data in Business Intelligence in specific business situations is discussed. Integral to the class, students will study the impacts of Cyber Security and Business Intelligence on business by undertaking a practical business scenario leveraging Business Intelligence tools and techniques. Prer., INFS 1100, MATH 1040, QUAN 2010. Junior standing, Business students only.
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INFS 3070 - Business Programming Fundamentals 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces the fundamentals of software development and building a software development infrastructure. Students will form programming, debugging, and documentation skills. Prer., INFS 1100; Sophomore standing; Business students only. Meets with CYSM 3070.
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INFS 3080 - Web-based Business Programming 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides comprehensive understanding of integrating HTML, scripting languages, and database queries to construct web programs for internal operations and customer interfaces. Proficiency is developed as students design, code, and document integrative programs that bring together manipulation of networks, databases, and user interfaces in the web environment. Prer., INFS 3070, INFS 3400; Business Students only.
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INFS 3100 - Agile Software Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of agile software development and product management. You will gain an understanding of the drivers behind agility in software development and learn techniques for initiating, planning, and executing software development using agile methodologies. The course stresses conceptual and practical knowledge to effectively apply and adapt agile tools from product ideation to deployment. Prer., INFS 3070, Business Students Only.
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INFS 3400 - Database Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn the fundamental concepts of database analysis, design, implementation, manipulation, and maintenance. Tools include Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) for design, Structured Query Language (SQL) for implementation, and a state-of-the-art database management system such aas MySQL. Prer., INFS 1100; Business Students only.
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INFS 3500 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Technologies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, software protections, and process implementation. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The focus is on incorporating security technology into an organization’s IT infrastructure. Prer., INFS 3000 or INFS 2510; College of Business students only. Meets with CYSM 3500.
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INFS 3700 - Computer Networks and Telecommunications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to the hardware, topology, and terminology aspects of computer networks/telecommunications. Students learn network protocols, operations, design and management as well as hands-on basic router operation. Includes the basics of data transmission and LAN protocols. Prer., Junior standing, College of Business students only. Meets with CYSM 3700.
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INFS 3750 - Organizational Cyber Security 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Organizations and their employees are faced with risks associated with the modern, digital working environment. This course introduces fundamental cyber security concepts, the risks they present, and policies and practices employed to mitigate the risks for both individuals and their organizations. Prer., INFS 3000 or INFS 2510; College of Business students only. Meets with CYSM 3750.
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INFS 3800 - Programming Web-Based Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides comprehensive understanding of integrating a web-based user interface, a mid-tier application layer, and a back-end database. Students will build a development infrastructure and develop a web-based system through design, testing, documenting, and implementation. Prer., INFS 3070 or CYSM 3070, INFS 3400; College of Business students only.
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INFS 3950 - Topics in Information Systems - Juniors 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental courses offered irregularly at the undergraduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in information systems. Junior standing is required. Course prerequisites will vary depending upon topics covered.
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INFS 4050 - Information Technology Integration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designing or building a complete system for an organization. The integration of data resources, computer networks, and program requirements are applied to develop a functioning system based on industry expectations. Prer., INFS 3500 or CYSM 3500, INFS 3700 or CYSM 3700, INFS 3800; College of Business students only.
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INFS 4100 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an introduction to systems analysis and design concepts, methodologies, techniques, tools, and perspectives essential for systems analysts to successfully develop information systems. Students will be exposed to both structured and agile methodologies. Prer., INFS 3070, INFS 3400, OPTM 3390; Business Students only.
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INFS 4400 - Big Data Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides advanced database management practices and broad coverage of data science. In particular, students learn concepts of data mining, business intelligence, big data analytics, and data visualization, including implementation issues. Real-world examples leverage conceptual learning. Prer., INFS 3400; College of Business students only.
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INFS 4700 - Advanced Networking Topics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In-depth coverage of INFS 3700 topics. This course will roughly follow the Cisco router education path. Students will get more experience with routers and protocols, which should prepare them for the ICND1 certification test. Prer., INFS 3700 with a grade of B- or better.
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INFS 4850 - Directed Research Project 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Different phases of research investigating key issues in information systems. Students conduct a variety of analyses using SPSS-pc and work on real research projects. Focus on descriptive statistics, frequencies, crosstabs and measures of association, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and X-Y plotting. Knowledge of statistical methods and interest in information systems required. Prer., INFS 1100 and Junior/Senior standing.
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INFS 4950 - Topics in Information Systems 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental courses offered irregularly at the undergraduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in information systems. Course prerequisites will vary depending upon topics covered.
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INFS 6000 - Information Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introductory course. Students will learn what information systems are, how they work, and what purposes they serve. Students will also learn about data and information, decision making and the value of information. This course touches on such topics as trends in hardware and software, telecommunications, and databases. Also covered will be the integration of information with the organization, and what is required to manage the creation of information systems. Graduate business students only.
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INFS 6900 - Special Topics in Information Technology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed both for IS majors and for persons who want to manage IT activities within a functional area, such as marketing or finance. Topics include the changing nature of information technology, managing information, strategic value of information systems, business process redesign, ensuring effective interaction of IS and client organizations, information technology planning, managing systems development and computer operations, managing end-user computing, decision support, group support and executive information systems, project management, recruitment, selection, placement, motivation, and performance evaluation, and the expanding universe of computing.
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INFS 6960 - Internship in Information Systems 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Graduate internship in information systems. Prer., Instructor and Dean approval.
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INFS 9400 - Independent Study in Information Systems - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study in Information Systems at the undergraduate level given with the consent of the instructor who directs the study and the dean. Prer., Junior/senior standing only and consent of instructor and dean.
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INFS 9500 - Independent Study in Information Systems - Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study in Information Systems at the graduate level given with the consent of the instructor who directs the study and the dean.
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INOV 1010 - The Innovation Process 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Overviews the key components in the innovation process and examples of major innovations throughout history. Examines the interdisciplinary nature of innovation. Includes group exercises focused on improving team dynamics, brainstorming, conceptual-block busting and other creativity and problem solving activities. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.
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INOV 1111 - iPhone and iPad Application Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course will include introducing and giving the students extensive hands on experience with tools such as Xcode and Interface Builder. Students will become familiar with Apple frameworks such as Foundation UIKit and will spend many hours with Apple’s runtime language. Students will also become comfortable transferring innovative ideas into objective C.
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INOV 2010 - Innovation Team: Analyze and Report 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Sophomore level course emphasizing team projects, research, analyzing data, and reporting. Teams are expected to meet outside of class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 3010 and INOV 4010. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., INOV 1010, ENTP 1000, Bachelor of Innovation students only.
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INOV 2100 - Technical Writing, Proposals, and Presentations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Technical writing course. Replaces ENGL 2090 for Bachelor of Innovation majors. Addresses five major types of technical writing: project reports, funding proposals, magazine and trade articles, technical reports, and journal articles. Includes peer review and critical assessments of others’ writings. Prer., ENTP 1000, INOV 1010, Bachelor of Innovation students only.
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INOV 3010 - Innovation Team: Research and Execute 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Junior level continuation of the teams course sequence with advanced participation in team projects including research, design, and execution. Teams are expected to meet outside of class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Navigate; Writing Intensive. Meets concurrently with INOV 2010 and INOV 4010. Prer., INOV 1010, INOV 2010, ENTP 1000.
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INOV 3100 - Building an Innovative Web Presence for Business 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces developing a web presence that promotes and supports business. Emphasizing developing feature-rich sites, the course covers images, site mapping, division of content and layout, server-side scripting, dynamic content generation, content management, and database use. Software/languages include Dreamweaver, Firebug, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery, CGI, XML, PHP, and SQL. Prer., CS 1450 or GDD 2200 or the following two courses: INFS 3080 and INFS 3400.
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INOV 3540 - iPhone and iPad Application Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Programming iPhone and iPad applications using Mac iOS, XCODE, and Objective-C. Students will be taught how to write, install, and upload apps to the iTunes store. A broad understanding of object-oriented programming and knowledge of Mac iOS operating system is required. Students will need to own a Mac or be prepared to use the library Macs. A final project will be required. Prer., GDD 1200 or CS 1150 or INFS 3000 or instructor permission.
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INOV 4000 - Independent Study in Innovation 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An opportunity for students to study special topics in innovation, in collaboration with an instructor.
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INOV 4010 - Innovation Team: Design and Lead 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Senior level continuation of the teams course sequence with emphasis on design and leading team projects. Teams are expected to meet outside of class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 2010 and INOV 3010. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., INOV 3010.
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INOV 4050 - Selected Topics in Innovation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics vary. Prer., Junior or Senior standing.
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INOV 4100 - Advancing Innovation Practicum 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For students taking their innovation/entrepreneurial endeavors to the real world. Instructor permission required.
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INOV 5050 - Selected Topics in Innovation 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics vary. Prer., Graduate students only.
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INOV 6050 - Selected Topics in Innovation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics vary. Prer., Graduate students only or permission of instructor.
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INOV 6100 - Proposal and Technical Writing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course addresses five major types of technical writing: funding proposals, project reports, magazine and trade articles, technical reports and journal articles. Includes peer review and critical assessment of others’ writing. Students will work on actual funding proposals. Prer., Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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ID 3660 - Interdisciplinary Internship 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Students gain practical work experience by exploring occupations or professions while contributing to the work of the agency. Structured, supervised on-the-job experience in student’s area of interest. Students are jointly evaluated by minimum time requirement, internship supervisor, and professor. Instructor consent required.
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ID 3740 - Andrzej Wajda and Cinema of Poland 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will present culture, history, political struggles, and triumphs of Poland through the prism of the National School of Cinema of Poland, which is often called the Cinema of Moral Concern. Andrzej Wajda. whose films span from 1954 through 2012, and who won the American Oscar for his career contribution, expressed in letters to Alexander Soifer his enthusiastic support and provided copies of his rare films especially for this course. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement.
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ID 5900 - Mathematical Coloring 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Shows how coloring can solve mathematical problems; traces ideas of coloring through geometry, combinatorics, number theory, and other areas of mathematics. Allows students to visit a “Studio of a mathematician.” Invaluable for math majors and math teachers as well as science majors. Prer., High school geometry. Meets with ID 4900.
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INDS 1020 - Undergraduate Research Academy Seminar 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
A zero-credit, interdisciplinary research seminar where members of the Undergraduate Research Academy meet monthly for professional development talks and research presentations by members. Prer., Membership in Undergraduate Research Academy.
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INDS 1030 - Fundamentals of Written/Oral Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of written and oral communication necessary for undergraduate academic success. The course focuses on three related components: strategies for writing expository essays; basic conventions of standard written English and oral communication competency. Enrolled students are participants in the pre-collegiate program at UCCS.
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INDS 1050 - Quantitative and Qualitative Reasoning Skills 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to bring incoming students up to a minimum competency in quantitative and qualitative skills. It includes such topics as logic, arithmetic, graphing, statistics, problem solving skills, and algebraic skills. This course is one of the means to satisfy the LAS and Compass Curriculum Qualitative and Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
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INDS 1500 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Learning 3 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces the theories, methodologies, and practices of interdisciplinary studies through a specific theme that will focus on how to learn in an online environment and how interdisciplinary scholars combine the theories and methods of a variety of fields.
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INDS 2000 - Mathematics: A Human Endeavor 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course in mathematics as a liberal art. Designed to demonstrate the beauty of mathematics, its methods and its place in human endeavors. Recommended for those who like the subject and for those who think they don’t. This course is one of the means to satisfy the LAS and Compass Curriculum Qualitative and Quantitative Reasoning requirements. Approved for LAS Humanities requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.
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