2010-2011 Catalog 
    
    Jun 17, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • HSCI 6370 - Forensic Victimology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides the opportunity to explore the impact of violence in relation to the responsibilities of the investigator, assessor, evaluator, and therapist. Includes strategies of care for individual family and community survivors. Principles and philosophies of victimology, traumatology and domestic violence.
  
  • HSCI 6380 - Forensic Photography

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed to assist professionals in forensic science and health care in the basic principles and techniques associated with forensic photography at the crime scene, in the hospital setting, or in the autopsy laboratory. Prer., Graduate students only. Meets with HSCI 4390 and NURS 6500.
  
  • HSCI 6390 - Health Care Ethics and Law

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A theoretical basis for ethical/legal decision-makingas applied to contemporary situations encountered in health care settings.
  
  • HSCI 6410 - Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces the chemical science of forensic investigative techniques including the principles of biochemistry, toxicology, and serology. Open to graduate level students only. Prer., HSCI 6480, BIOL 1010, BIOL 1020, and CHEM 1020.
  
  • HSCI 6420 - Medical Preparedness and Response

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The public health impacts of specific types of disasters will be discussed. Selected disasters will be covered. Meets with HSCI 4460.
  
  • HSCI 6430 - Pharmacology and Pathophysiology of Substance Abuse

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Covers the major drugs of abuse with respect to mode of action, distribution in the body, delivery to the target tissues, and the eventual catabolism of the drug. The impact of specific disease processes on a drug’s action, distribution, and elimination is stressed. Prer., HSCI 6410.
  
  • HSCI 6480 - Principles of Chemistry in Forensic Toxicology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prepares students for entry into the Toxicology option of the Forensic program. Analytical, organic,and biochemistry are introduced. Analysis of drugs and poisons in biological specimens. Conclusions drawn from case histories and analytical data for commonly abused drugs are discussed. Prer., CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1020 or equivalent college chemistry.
  
  • HSCI 6490 - Health Care Budget & Finance

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Introduces systems of resource management in health care delivery. Emphasis on strategies of finance and budget, personnel management, management research, and information systems as tools used by nurse administrators to impact the health care environment. Individual, societal, and political influences which may alter the process of management will be examined.
  
  • HSCI 6590 - Clinical Research Application

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Develops skills in scientific inquiry through an understanding and utilization of research in practice. It requires the student to apply the research process in a practice setting using different evaluation techniques.
  
  • HSCI 6600 - Health Behavior and Therapeutic Exercise

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Application of health behavior theory to therapeutic exercise for injured athletes. Course will include advanced therapeutic exercise techniques for athletic related injuries. Prer., Admission to MSc Sports Medicine or consent of instructor.
  
  • HSCI 6630 - Manual Therapy for Athletic Trainers

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces the athletic trainer to the theory, skills, and clinical use of manual therapy in sport. Students will be involved in lecture and hands-on practice of techniques. Prer., Admission to MSC in Sports Medicine or consent of instructor.
  
  • HSCI 7000 - Health Science Thesis

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Thesis. Prer., Health Science graduate students only.
  
  • HSCI 7020 - Research Methods

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Develops skills in scientific inquiry through an understanding and utilization of research in practice. It requires the student to apply the research in process in a practice setting using different evaluation techniques.
  
  • HSCI 7030 - Statistics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to statistical reasoning. Emphasis on practical application of traditional statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing for means and proportions. Additional topics may be selected from various parametric and non-parametric methods. Prer., Undergraduate statistics course or consent of instructor. HSCI graduate students only.
  
  • HSCI 7100 - Advanced Analytical Methods in Forensic Toxicology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prepares students for employment as analytical toxicologists in medical examiners’ offices, police crime labs, and drug testing labs. State-of-the-art analytical methods are discussed, and particular attention is given to preparation of legal packets for courtroom presentation. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of illicit drugs are reviewed. Prer., HSCI 6410, HSCI 6480, two semesters general chemistry and lab, two semesters of organic chemistry and lab, one semester of biochemistry, and one semester of one of following: analytical chemistry and lab, physical chemistry and lab, or instrumental chemistry and lab.
  
  • HSCI 7110 - Advanced Analytical Methods

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Second part of a two-semester sequence. Prepares students for employment as analytical toxicologists in a medical examiner’s office or police crime lab. Covers advanced analytical techniques to detect, identify, confirm and quantitate licit and illicit drugs. Students learn to prepare a legal packet for courtroom presentation. Prer., HSCI 6410, HSCI 7100, organic chemistry and lab, analytical chemistry and lab, or permission of instructor.
  
  • HSCI 9300 - Independent Study - Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Arranged with a specific faculty member in an area of interest. Independent study can fulfill elective or core course requirements. Prer., Permission of instructor required.
  
  • HSCI 9400 - Independent Study - Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Arranged with a specific faculty member in an area of interest. Independent study can fulfill elective or core course requirements. Prer., Permission of instructor required.
  
  • HSCI 9600 - Independent Study - Graduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Arranged with a specific faculty member in an area of interest. Independent Study may fulfill elective or core course requirements. Prer., permission of instructor required.
  
  • HSCI 9990 - Candidate for Degree

    0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)

    Candidate for Degree
  
  • HUM 3030 - Humanities: 1848, The Rise of Modernity

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A year of political, industrial, artistic, and technological revolutions, 1848 is studied from such perspectives as Dickens’ “Hard Times,” Dumas’ “Camille,” the Realism of Courbet, the rise of the women’s movement, the Communist Manifesto, and other visual, literary, and aural texts. The theme is the rise of modernity. Prer., ENGL 1410 or equivalent.
  
  • HUM 3110 - Film, Technology, and Culture

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A study of film as a cultural medium through which people express anxieties and hopes, vent critical reactions against social norms and modes of behavior, and reflect on possible changes. Prer., ENGL 1410 or equivalent and Junior standing.
  
  • HUM 3130 - The Baroque

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This is an interdisciplinary course focusing on world art and culture of the Baroque period. Issues and themes include the impact of political and religious absolutism, and the rise of modern science on theatre, literature, art, and music. Prer., ENGL 1410 or equivalent.
  
  • HUM 3140 - Mythologies

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An examination of myths central to varying cultures and epochs as they are represented in different fields including music, art, literature, philosophy, film, politics, history, psychology, and popular culture.
  
  • HUM 3170 - Minority Voices

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The voices which celebrate positions and oppositions in race, class, gender, culture, and sexual orientation. Selected literature, film, and artistic musical and historical documents. Analysis of social, political, and ethical concerns.
  
  • HUM 3990 - Special Topics in Humanities

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The topic will vary by semester and a specific course may be cross-listed with a course in another department. Students should check each semester’s Schedule of Courses for specific topics.
  
  • HUM 9400 - Independent Study in Humanities

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent Study in Humanities is set aside for those students needing 1 credit hour in Humanities to satisfy the General Humanities Requirement. Permission of Director of Humanities is required.
  
  • ID 1010 - Freshman Seminar

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A three-credit interdisciplinary (or discipline-based) learning experience to help freshmen succeed in college. Students refine their skills in speaking, writing, teamwork, and technology; examine a topic based on the fundamentals of various disciplines; and work closely with faculty and peers. The course emphasizes faculty coaching, collaborative learning, and campus resources through a variety of assignments, such as electronic journals and Powerpoint oral presentations.
  
  • ID 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.
  
  • ID 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. The course is one of the means to satisfy the Qualitative and Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
  
  • ID 1110 - Academic Fitness

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    In this course, students will study goal-setting, time management, note-taking, test-taking, critical thinking, and oral and written communication. They will develop academic success strategies and apply them to this course and other courses being taken concurrently. Required for LAS second-semester freshmen on academic probation and open to other students interested in achieving their academic best.
  
  • ID 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 Qualitative and Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
  
  • ID 2050 - Beyond the Finite

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Shows how infinity, which plays a key role in mathematics and many other areas of human endeavor, appears in arithmetic, geometry, foundations of analysis and the arts. Just as every intelligent person needs at least some acquaintance with discoveries of Einstein and Freud, one needs exposure to George Cantor’s discovery of the infinite. Strongly recommended for natural science, math and math education majors, but can be expected to benefit everyone. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • ID 2500 - Special Topics

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Ten-session lecture series designed to introduce students to a specific topic. Usually, each lecture is presented by a different person; most series are multidisciplinary. Pass/Fail only. Attendance at all sessions is required. May be repeated up to three times for credit.
  
  • ID 3010 - Transition Seminar

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Specifically designed for first-semester transfer students, this course helps students integrate into the UCCS campus community; refine speaking, writing, and technology skills through project-based learning; cultivate critical research competence; and explore academic and career options. Each semester, a topic is investigated according to three broad academic perspectives. Prer., Not open to students who have ID 1010.
  
  • ID 3660 - Service Learning: Theory and Practice

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Combines theory with practical application; includes reading assignments, discussion, and a service learning project. Prer., Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • ID 3710 - Great European Film Directors: A Historical View 1945-1994

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A study of the history of cinema, through works of great European directors of post WWII period: from De Sica, Antonioni, Fellini, Pasolini, to Tarkovsky, Parajanov, Wajda, Jarman, and Greenway. Course would be a valuable elective for all Arts and Sciences majors. Meets with FILM 3710.
  
  • ID 3720 - Russian Avant-Garde Cinema: A Historical View, 1915-Present

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A study of the history of nearly 100 years of Russian and Soviet cinema through works of great directors: Eisenstein, Tarkovsky, Paradjanov, Shepit’ko, and others; from 1910’s through 1990’s. Every 4-hour session includes a complete feature film, some rare and never released on video. a valuable electivefor all Arts and Sciences majors. Meets with FILM 3720.
  
  • ID 3730 - Russian Art Cinema Today: A Historical View

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An in-depth study of the latest page in the history of its best directors: classics, such as Ioseliani, Soluiror, Muratova, as well as young talented directors, bound to become classics tomorrow. Every 4-hour session includes a complete feature film, often unavailable commercially. Available elective for all Arts and Science majors. Meets with FILM 3730.
  
  • ID 4010 - Honors Senior Roundtable: Sharing Passions, Sharing Perspectives

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Seniors in their graduating semester will reflect on and share with others their passion for their major field, and perspectives as to why this field is important in the context of both the university and society at large. Prer., Consent of instructor required. Open to seniors in graduating semester, by invitation from major department Chair only.
  
  • ID 4090 - Peer Mentoring for Freshman Seminar JTAs

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the complementary processes of teaching and learning from both theoretical and pragmatic perspectives. Students will study learning styles, develop coaching and mentoring skills, and work with first-year students under the guidance of faculty sponsors. Prer., Instructor consent.
  
  • ID 4100 - A Sense of Place

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on the character of a particular place. An understanding of these places will be accomplished through an analysis of selected aspects such as history, culture, literature, art and geography.
  
  • ID 4450 - Creators of Mathematics: A Historic View

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the history of mathematics and its creators. Traces the lives and works of the greatest mathematicians of all time. Explores birth and discovery of new ideas. Designed for math, math education, and history majors but may also be a valuable experience for science and art majors. Meets with ID 5450 and HIST 4700.
  
  • ID 4460 - Emergence of Graph Theory: A Historical Exploration of a Mathematical Theory

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the emergence of Graph Theory through its history. Studies original pioneering papers and their creators. A valuable elective for math, math ed, history, physics and other majors. Prer., ID 1050, ID 2000, or consent of instructor. Meets with ID 5460.
  
  • ID 4500 - A Serious Course in Recreational Mathematics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An exciting, unique introduction to mathematics through the study of mathematical games, puzzles andcompetition with emphasis on the beauty, elegance, paradoxy, and ingenuity of mathematical ideas. As part of the course, students and instructor will organize the annual Colorado Mathematical Olympiad for Junior and Senior high school students. Meets with ID 5500.
  
  • ID 4800 - What Is Mathematics?

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Demonstrates how mathematicians create new results in mathematics; how problems of high school geometry lead to open problems - to mathematical frontiers; how several areas of mathematics join together to solve a problem. Invaluable for math majors and math teachers as well as for all science and math education majors. Prer., High school algebra or ID 1050 and high school geometry. Meets with ID 5800.
  
  • ID 4850 - Geometric Insight in Combinatorial Mathematics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Geometric insight is a strikingly beautiful tool in mathematics. It demonstrates the power of visualization, experimentation, and imagination in combinatorial mathematics. Designed for math, math education, and natural science majors, but may be taken by anyone who enjoys mathematics. Prer., High school geometry.
  
  • ID 4900 - 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 5900.
  
  • ID 4990 - Argonne Semester

    6 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)

    Students apply to Argonne National Laboratories during their Junior year for acceptance into the long-standing Argonne Scientific research program for undergraduates. Prer., Acceptance by the Argonne National Laboratory and approval by the dean of college.
  
  • ID 5450 - Creators of Mathematics: A Historic View

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the history of mathematics and its creators, the greatest mathematicians of all time, their lives and their works, through birth and discovery of new ideas. Prer., ID 1050. Meets with ID 4450 and HIST 4700.
  
  • ID 5460 - Emergence of Graph Theory: A Historical Exploration of a Mathematical Theory

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the emergence of Graph Theory through its history. Studies original pioneering papers and their creators. A valuable elective for math, math ed, history, physics and other majors. Prer., ID 1050 or consent of instructor. Meets with ID 4460.
  
  • ID 5500 - A Serious Course in Recreational Mathematics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to mathematics through the study of mathematical games, puzzles, and competitions with the emphasis on the beauty, elegance, paradoxy, and ingenuity of mathematical ideas. As a part of the course, students and instructor may participate in organizing the Colorado Mathematical Olympiad. Prer., ID 1050 or consent of instructor. Meets with ID 4500.
  
  • ID 5800 - What is Mathematics?

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Demonstrates how mathematicians create new results in mathematics; how problems of high school geometry lead to open problems-to mathematical frontiers; how several areas of mathematics join together to solve a problem. Invaluable for math majors and math teachers buy may be of interest to science majors or others who wish to have a better understanding of mathematics. Prer., High school algebra or I D 1050 and high school geometry. Meets with I D 4800.
  
  • ID 5850 - Geometric Insight in Combinatorial Math

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Geometric insight is a strikingly beautiful tool in mathematics. It demonstrates the power of visualization, experimentation, and imagination in combinatorial mathematics. Designed for math, math education, and natural science majors, but may be taken by anyone who enjoys mathematics. Prer., High school geometry.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ID 9400 - Independent Study: Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent study in interdepartmental studies (Upper Division).
  
  • INFS 1100 - Microsoft Office Applications and Computer Basics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Comprehensive course that provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully use computers in their studies. Focus is on the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), as a tool for analyzing, documenting, and presenting information. Topics include basic computer, network, file management, and Web concepts. Excel formatting, addressing modes, formulas, functions, and charts are emphasized. Students will complete several assignments using Microsoft Office.
  
  • INFS 2510 - Managing Network Interconnections

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This is a lab-based course 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • INFS 3000 - Introduction to Management Information Systems

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Study of how best to use computers in business. Shows students how information systems are used to support critical business operations and ultimately achieve strategic business objectives. The elements of information technology are studied and the application of information systems to specific business situations is discussed. Integral to the class,students undertake the automation of a business process as a practical application of information systems.Prer., ACCT 2010, QUAN 2010. Junior standing, Business students only.
  
  • INFS 3050 - Introduction to Information Technology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Key technology concepts for information system majors are introduced and applied. Topics include computer hardware, client-server architectures, operating systems, program design, analysis and design, and databases. The course provides the elementary concepts required in subsequent INFS classes. Prer., May be taken as a second semester sophomore with instructor permission.
  
  • INFS 3080 - Business Programming

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides comprehensive understanding of beginning programming topics. The emphasis is on structured and object-oriented programming methodologies, procedural abstraction, and top-down design. Introduces file input/output and simple data structures. Proficiency is developed as students design codes, compile, and debug programs. May take as a second semester sophomore. Prer., INFS 3050.
  
  • INFS 3100 - Business Programming II

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Business program design and development from the perspective of visual programming technologies. Object-oriented programming is the primary focus. Emphasis is on advanced concepts such as database interfaces, GUIs, and web development. An integrative programming project is required.
  
  • INFS 3400 - Database Concepts and Applications

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of database design and implementation including high level entity-relationship and object modeling, design, and coding via a Structured Query Language. This class involves heavy computer tools use and is regularly scheduled in a computer lab. Prer., INFS 3050 or permission of instructor.
  
  • INFS 3700 - Computer Networks and Telecommunications

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces students to the hardware, topology, and terminology aspects of computer networks and telecommunications. Students differentiate between the different networks, learn how they work, and learn business applications for networks. Includes the basics of data transmission and LAN protocols. Prer., INFS 3050 or permission of instructor.
  
  • INFS 3800 - Web Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Topics include using HTML creating web pages, creating applets with Java, server development, server applications, and the web server/database interface. No credit for Information Systems majors.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 object oriented methodologies of analysis, design, and implementation. Prer., INFS 3050. Pre/Coreq., INFS 3400.
  
  • INFS 4400 - Emerging Technologies

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Each year, many new technologies enter the development arena, bringing new advantages and new risks, new benefits and new challenges. Looks at the most recent developments and provides an overview of their place in the industry. Will focus on helping participants gain an insight into these technologies and understand their place in organizational settings. An integrative project is required.
  
  • INFS 4500 - Information Systems Project Management

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A capstone course for IS majors. Covers all aspects of planning, tracking and controlling projects involving the development of realistic applications using all IS technology and concepts covered in earlier courses. Students are expected to apply techniques in this course to a project. Critical to success will be the demonstration of the ability to determine the actual expected cost and schedule for an in-house development and be able to contrast it with a “Buy option.” Prer., INFS 4100. Coreq., INFS 3700. Completion of all skills courses or COB Director permission.
  
  • 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.
  
  • INFS 4950 - Topics in Information Systems - Seniors

    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. Second semester Junior or Senior standing required. Course prerequisites will vary depending upon topics covered. Prer., INFS 3080; or instructor permission.
  
  • INFS 4960 - Internship in Information Systems

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Undergraduate internship in information systems. Prer., Junior/senior business students only.
  
  • 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.
  
  • INFS 6090 - 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 systems. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on campus courses.
  
  • INFS 6490 - Development of Information Systems

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases of information systems development projects. Provides an overview of a variety of information systems development concepts, methodologies, techniques, tools, and the criteria for choosing between those approaches. Emphasizes the skills needed to plan, analyze, and design information systems. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on campus courses. Prer., INFS 6000 or INFS 6090.
  
  • INFS 6690 - Database Principles

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Design, management, and implementation of data oriented systems on all organizational levels including individual, departmental, corporate, distributed and international are covered. The course focuses on theories of data modeling and operational implementation of those models. Topics include systems and database planning, entity-relationships and object oriented data modeling, data normalization, data administration, SQL, client server processing, and distributed databases. This class involves computer use. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on campus courses. Prer., INFS 6000 or INFS 6090.
  
  • INFS 6830 - Working in Virtual Organizations

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the challenges of working in virtual teams and virtual organizations. Students will be introduced to the technologies that enable employees to work in a virtual world, and get hands-on experience with some of the technologies. The human side of virtual work, including trust issues, team building issues and management issues associated with virtual work,virtual teams, and virtual organizations will also be explored.
  
  • INFS 6890 - Telecommunications and Networking Principles

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides a background in telecommunications technologies, hardware and software architectures, topologies, protocols, and standards. Students will study telecommunication devices, media systems, network hardware and software; network configuration; network applications; coding of data; cost-benefit analysis; distributed versus centralized systems; performance analysis; privacy, security, reliability, installation of networks, monitoring and management of telecommunication. The last quarter of this class will focus on managing networks,supporting customers, and the latest topics in this area. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on campus courses. Prer., INFS 6000 or INFS 6090.
  
  • 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.
  
  • INFS 6960 - Internship in Information Systems

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Graduate internship in information systems. Prer., Instructor and Dean approval.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • INOV 2010 - Innovation Team: Reporting and Analysis

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Sophomore level course emphasizing team projects. Background research, analyzing data (technical and marketing), and reporting. Teams are expected to meet outside of class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 3010 and INOV 4010. Prer., INOV 1010.
  
  • INOV 2020 - Innovation Team: Design and Research

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Second semester sophomore course with advanced participation in team projects. Background research, analyzing data, reporting, and other technical writing components. Teams are expected to meet outside class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 3010 and INOV 4020. Prer., INOV 1010.
  
  • 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., ENGL 1310.
  
  • INOV 3010 - Innovation Team: Reporting and Analysis

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Junior level continuation of INOV 2010, focusing on team projects. Background research, analyzing data (technical and marketing), and reporting. Teams are expected to meet outside of class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 2010 and INOV 4010. Prer., INOV 2010 and INOV 2100.
  
  • INOV 3020 - Innovation Team: Design and Research

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Junior level continuation of INOV 2020 with advanced participation in team projects of design, implementation, and research. Teams are expected to meet outside class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 2020 and INOV 4020. Prer., INOV 2020.
  
  • INOV 4010 - Innovation Team: Reporting and Analysis

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Senior level continuation of INOV 3010 with emphasis on leading team projects and preparing reports and other technical writing components. Teams are expected to meet outside class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 2010 and INOV 3010. Prer., INOV 3010.
  
  • INOV 4020 - Innovation Team: Design and Research

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Senior level continuation of INOV 3020 with emphasis on leading team projects of design, implementation, and research. Teams are expected to meet outside class hours, possibly with sponsor companies. Meets concurrently with INOV 2020 and INOV 3020. Prer., INOV 3020.
  
  • INOV 4050 - Selected Topics in Innovation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Topics vary. Prer., Junior or Senior standing.
  
  • INOV 5050 - Selected Topics in Innovation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Topics vary. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • INOV 6050 - Selected Topics in Innovation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Topics vary. Prer., Graduate students only or permission of instructor.
  
  • INTB 3600 - International Business

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to international business. Examines economic, political and cultural systems and provides a broad overview of how these effect business management. Addresses managerial issues related to all the functional areas of business. Provides an overview of major aspects of planning, organizing and controlling international business ventures. Prer., MGMT 3300 and MKTG 3000. Junior standing.
  
  • INTB 4610 - Regional Business Environment Europe

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A series of international business seminars conducted abroad by management personnel of European companies. Insight is provided into the cultural, social, and political environments of each country visited. This is an intensive international business and travelexperience. Prer., Instructor approval.
  
  • INTB 4800 - International Management

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an overview of management issues related to international markets. Major topics covered are organizing operations, decision making and controlling, motivation and leadership across cultures, international labor relations, human resource selection and repatriation, and human development across cultures. Prer., MGMT 3300. Business students only. Junior standing.
  
  • INTB 4960 - Internship in International Business

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Undergraduate internship in international business. Prer., Junior/senior business students only.
  
  • INTB 6190 - Managing in Global Markets

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed to prepare students to anticipate global forces that impact present management. Briefly reviews the economic, the social-cultural, and the political/ legal context of global management. Also reviews various concepts related to the internationalization process of the firm and frameworks related to global strategy. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus program.
  
  • INTB 6600 - Contemporary Topics in International Business

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This seminar examines major contemporary issues in international business. It takes a global view and particularly assesses key US, European, and Asian events and processes in a managerial context. Prer., Completion of all MBA preparatory courses.
 

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