May 21, 2024  
2018-2019 Governors State University Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


  

 

Independent Film and Digital Imaging

  
  • IFDI - 6702 Digital Film Production (3)


    Discusses entire digital filmmaking process for short film (narrative and experimental) including pre-production, production, and post-production. Requires students to complete individual projects as directors by the end of the term. Equivalent to IFDI-502. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4740 .
  
  • IFDI - 6709 Advanced Electronic Drawing and Imaging (3)


    Students develop images using the more advanced techniques of paint software on both PC and Macintosh computers. Variants for each application are explored and each student compiles his or her own library of custom-made friskets, brushes, painting session recordings, and effects. Third party filters are explored in depth. Emphasizes personal creative output and cooperative computer ventures. Equivalent to IFDI-609.
  
  • IFDI - 6730 Directing Drama for TV and Film (3)


    The art and craft of directing dramatic film and television productions, including exercises in critical viewing, the drafting of shot lists and storyboards, and instruction in activities such as blocking actors, shot composition, and continuity directing. Equivalent to IFDI-630. Prerequisites: take IFDI-5702  and IFDI-5731 .
  
  • IFDI - 6742 History of Film (3)


    Explores historical stages of film and researches important styles, genres, and movements in each period. Reviews films relationships to history, society, economy, and culture.
  
  • IFDI - 6744 Advanced Photographic Digital Imaging (3)


    Introduces advanced levels of electronic manipulation and assemblage of photographic images. Students work through a series of exercises designed to build upon methods learned in ART-4544  or ART-6544  and the incorporation of more sophisticated imagery and techniques to produce a higher level of aesthetic work. Equivalent to IFDI-644.
  
  • IFDI - 6769 Acting for Independent Film (3)


    The practices of independent film as they relate to the actor and performance. Includes independent film scene study and exercises in performance.
  
  • IFDI - 6777 Advanced Cinematography (3)


    Advanced course of Cinematography. The art and advanced techniques and aesthetics of cinematography as they relate to applied camera operation and lighting - operating dynamic camera movements and developing complicated scenes, and setting up creative lighting with various lighting sources. This course can be repeated with additional subjects. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5777 .
  
  • IFDI - 7725 Advanced Producing for Film and TV (3)


    Students take on all the functions of the producer while undertaking the development of a feature film or television program. In addition to drafting a treatment, securing a property, and creating a budget and schedule, students endeavor to develop a project that could become a feature production while attending the university or upon graduation. Equivalent to IFDI-725. Prerequisites: take MCOM-6735  or undergraduate equivalent.
  
  • IFDI - 7730 The Screenplay Project (3)


    Intensive development and drafting of a feature dramatic or documentary screenplay project. Equivalent to IFDI-730. Prerequisites: take MCOM-6731 .
  
  • IFDI - 7734 Editing Workshop (3)


    Expands the understanding of editing aesthetics and performance by editing mid to long form narrative and documentary projects. An emphasis will be placed on storytelling by editing. Analyzing and critiquing other students’ work will be essential activities. Prerequisite: IFDI - 5460 Advanced Video Editing (3)  or Instructor permission.
  
  • IFDI - 8100 Survey of Independent Film and Digital Imaging (3)


    Designed to serve as an introduction and orientation to the degree path and the fields of independent film and digital imaging. Equivalent to IFDI-800.
  
  • IFDI - 8400 Film Seminar (3)


    Presents selected topics in film aesthetics, history, and genre analyses. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Equivalent to IFDI-840.
  
  • IFDI - 8420 Critical Practices in Contemporary Photography (3)


    Focuses on and analyzes the work of prominent contemporary photographers, digital artists, and intermedia practitioners through presentations, exhibitions, debates, readings, and individual researchers. Develops a programmatic arena for aesthetic and conceptual thesis formulation. Introduces the fundamentals of critical theory as pertaining to each seminar’s theme and/or students’ work. Theories will inform and accompany students’ artistic approaches toward the academic command of their subject. Equivalent to IFDI-842. Prerequisites: take ART-6544  or undergraduate equivalent.
  
  • IFDI - 8701 Independent Study (6)


    Specific media technologies, skills, and issues are considered in a series of workshops using outside resources. Independent studies may be structured for different subjects.
  
  • IFDI - 8800 Internship (1-9)


    Designed to provide the Independent Film and Digital Imaging degree-seeking student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings, both on and off campus. Course may be repeated. Equivalent to IFDI-880. Prerequisites: take ART-6544  and take IFDI-8100  or MCOM-6735 .
  
  • IFDI - 8850 Digital Imaging Thesis Development (3)


    Graduate seminar co-taught by two MFA faculty from the Digital Imaging track. The seminar represents a supervised programmatic arena for aesthetic, thematic and/or conceptual thesis formulation for students option to concentrate/specialize in digital imaging. Equivalent to IFDI-885.
  
  • IFDI - 8990 Masters Thesis Project (3-9)


    Supervise and direct students engaged in researching and writing an MFA thesis involving production of a major Independent Film or Digital Imaging project and a complementary paper. Equivalent to IFDI-890. Prerequisites: take ART-6544  and take IFDI-8100  or MCOM-6735 .

Industrial Computing

  
  • IDCP - 6500 Business Fundamentals for Computing Professionals (3)


    This course provides a high-level view of business for non-business students. It will cover business principles relevant to the software industry. The course is organized as a series of case studies and lectures. It will progress from an emphasis on “tools” to a more high-level look at competitive dynamics in high-tech industries. Equivalent to IDCP-650.
  
  • IDCP - 8300 Computer Modeling and Simulation (3)


    This course covers computer modeling and simulation concepts and applications. The course materials consist of modules with background reviews, theories, methods, application domains and software solutions. Students are engaged in detailed study of modeling elements, simulation steps, and their relationships including verification and validation. Students will be introduced to a number of scientific programming and computation software packages such as C++, MATLAB, and SIMULINK. Equivalent to IDCP-830.
  
  • IDCP - 8500 Business Intelligence: Data Mining (3)


    This course introduces basic concepts, tasks, methods, OLAP technology, application and trends in data mining. The emphasis is on various data mining problems and their solutions. Students will also be exposed to a sample of data mining and business intelligence applications. Equivalent to IDCP-850.
  
  • IDCP - 8620 Statistical Computing (3)


    This course covers statistical concepts, theories and applications using SPSS. The course materials consist of descriptive statistics, sampling, normal distribution, the t-student distribution, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, contingency tables, and non-parametric statistics. Equivalent to IDCP-862. Prerequisite: take STAT-6219 .
  
  • IDCP - 8800 Internship (6)


    Designed to provide graduate industrial computing majors with supervised experience in applied settings. Students will be expected to submit project reports and present their work. Equivalent to IDCP-880.

Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • IDSS - 3100 Perspectives Interdisciplinary Studies (3)


    Introduces perspectives on interdisciplinary studies and principles of lifelong learning. Covers methods of discipline inquiry and integration; orientation to expectations and standards of higher education; and explores the identification of and relationships between life experiences, life-long learning, personal thinking methods, and self-expression. Equivalent to IDSS-310.
  
  • IDSS - 3300 Writing a Prior Learning Portfolio (3)


    Provides experience in analyzing, writing, assembling, and documenting activities relevant for an Interdisciplinary Studies (IDSS) portfolio that can be assessed by faculty for possible college credit. Emphasizes analysis of prior learning, critical thinking, library research and information access as it pertains to pedagogy of prior learning assessment, and further development of writing skills. Equivalent to IDSS-330.
  
  • IDSS - 4000 Interdisciplinary Studies Tools (1)


    Presents a series of workshops on various specific of patterns and systems related to interdisciplinary studies. These patterns and systems are tools that students can use to recognize commonalities among disciplines. Equivalent to IDSS-405. Prerequisite: take IDSS-3100 .
  
  • IDSS - 4001 Interdisciplinary Studies Workshops: … (1)


    Presents a series of workshops on various topics related to interdisciplinary studies. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Equivalent to IDSS-406. Prerequisite: take IDSS-3100 .
  
  • IDSS - 4002 Interdisciplinary Studies Issues in … (1)


    Presents a series of workshops on various topics viewed from an interdisciplinary perspective. This course is repeatable for credit with a different topic. Equivalent to IDSS-407. Prerequisite: take IDSS-3100 .
  
  • IDSS - 4003 Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies (1-3)


    Presents a variety of topics on interdisciplinary studies. May be repeated once for credit. Equivalent to IDSS-410. Prerequisite: take IDSS-3100 .
  
  • IDSS - 4400 Interdisciplinary Ethics (3)


    Examines ethical issues via multiple disciplinary perspectives with an explicitly interdisciplinary analysis. Students will learn ethical decision-making and evaluate the ethical implications of social and institutional structures, with a particular emphasis on translating ethics across disciplinary and cultural differences. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion, online, hybrid.
  
  • IDSS - 4800 Interdisciplinary Studies Internship (2-3)


    Provides Interdisciplinary Studies students with supervised, practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to IDSS-480.
  
  • IDSS - 4900 Interdisciplinary Studies Appraisal (3)


    Integrates interdisciplinary course work as a function of life-long learning. Relates theories to personal processes and assessment of self-expression through individual and group projects. Equivalent to IDSS-490.

Integrative Studies

  
  • INST - 3100 Approaches and Interconnections: Scientific Research and Knowledge Production (3)


    Comprehensive introduction to the processes involved in knowledge production. Examines how different societies and cultures have used different sources of knowledge to address basic social inquiry. Special emphasis is placed on statistical inference and concrete applications of the scientific method to the natural and social sciences, arts, and the humanities. This course will make students more aware of the possibilities and limitations of the Internet as a medium of delivery of knowledge. Lecture/discussion/web-based course. Equivalent to INST-300.
  
  • INST - 3105 Writing, Information, and Technology Across the Disciplines (3)


    This course helps students develop and integrate skills for writing, accessing, and analyzing information, and using information-based technology across subject disciplines. Students will analyze and practice discourse conventions, critical thinking, and information access within the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences. Instruction in library research skills and the web as a presentation tool are central to this course. Lecture/discussion/online course. Equivalent to INST-305.
  
  • INST - 3110 Perspectives on the Physical and Natural Sciences (3)


    Introduces the relationships between the physical or natural sciences and other disciplines such as public administration, economics, and health administration. Topics include the relationships among science and law, business, government, public health, and religion. Fundamental aspects of science, such as the scientific process and scientific models are also presented. Equivalent to INST-310.
  
  • INST - 3200 Humanity and Human Dynamics: a Comparative Study (3)


    Examine social and cultural development in a comparative framework. The emphasis is on interdisciplinary theory and approaches concerned with the articulation of collective human consciousness, the political economy, and collective action as they relate to constructing the past and present. Culture/discussion/media-based course. Equivalent to INST-320.
  
  • INST - 3330 The Measure of Knowledge: Quantitative Research Methods (3)


    Develops skills in research design for projects that integrates the different areas of knowledge. Special emphasis is placed in the formulation of public policy projects. It is an applied course which investigates the variety of statistical models used in research: analysis of variance, regression, and qualitative models. Concentrate on the framing of statistical models to fit the types of analysis encountered in integrated social research. A second emphasis will be upon the interpretation of statistical results deriving from tests of the various models. Equivalent to INST-330. Prerequisite: take SOSC-4500  or INST-3100 .
  
  • INST - 3400 New Technology and Us (3)


    Provides knowledge and understanding of technological development in our societies from diverse points of view. Discusses topics including bioinformatics, Internet languages and security, and cyber-crime. Equivalent to INST-340.
  
  • INST - 3500 Literature of the Environment (3)


    Literature of the Environment is structured to involve the student in many forms of dialogue on issues pertinent to humanity’s relationship with Earth. By reading works by writers from diverse fields and by writing in response, the student will gain a better understanding of our planet and its needs and a better control of writing in response to learning. Equivalent to INST-350.
  
  • INST - 3600 Examining the Barriers: Studies in Race, Class, and Gender (3)


    Offers an in-depth study of the politics, economics, and social implications of race, class, and gender. Focuses on the ways the discourses of race, class, and gender are produced, as well as on the ways these discourse patterns orchestrate the relations between people’s everyday lives and the various social/political institutions that govern them. Investigates ways of reproducing, resisting, and/or reforming existing discourse/power structures. Equivalent to INST-360. Prerequisite: take CPSC-2005 .
  
  • INST - 3650 Environmental Studies: A Case Studies Approach (3)


    Uses a case study approach in the characterization and analysis of selected local, regional, and global environmental issues. Develops connections and relationships among the case studies and generalized environmental issues. Equivalent to INST-370.
  
  • INST - 4000 Special Topics (3)


    A series of presentations using resources, specific developments, new creative approaches, and skills which will enable students to understand and appreciate the subject matter. Series may be repeated for different subjects. Equivalent to INST-395.
  
  • INST - 4100 Computer-Assisted Applications for Problem-Solving (3)


    Provides a sound grasp of analytical methods and skills for analyzing, maintaining, and interpreting various types of data used in the areas of social studies, history studies, environmental studies, and the physical and natural sciences. Equivalent to INST-400.
  
  • INST - 4110 Worlds of Art (3)


    Compares art objects from eight differing contexts and diverse geographical world areas and contrasts the imagery, cultural circumstances, and the worldview within which the art was created and functioned. Equivalent to INST-410.
  
  • INST - 4300 Global Political Transformation and Economic Integration (3)


    Examines contemporary global issues, trends in the transformation processes and international relations in the context in the 21st century. Approaches the study of these processes and entities from an interdisciplinary and integrated perspective using economics, politics, socio-culture, and history. Special emphasis will be placed on issues related to class, gender, ethnicity, and power, causes of conflicts, as well as potential solutions to contemporary global crises. Equivalent to INST-430.
  
  • INST - 4440 Nations and Migrations in the Atlantic World (3)


    Focuses on nation-building and migration history in the Atlantic World: the United States, the Caribbean, South America, industrial Europe, and West Africa. The course addresses the emergence of nations and national identities, the comparative influence of migration, the invention and classification of racial and ethnic categories, the formation of minorities and their differential impact on society, and the internationalization of labor markets. Equivalent to INST-440.
  
  • INST - 4450 Computer Languages for Business Programming (3)


    Introduces computer languages such as C++ to those students who major in the social sciences, information systems, business, and others that are not computer science. A strong emphasis is on business applications rather than science or computer science. Equivalent to INST-445. Prerequisite: take INST-4100 .
  
  • INST - 4900 Senior Project Development (3)


    Prepares the student to undertake the senior project, which is the capstone or culminating experience for Integrative Studies majors. In the project, students are required to integrate their course work experience in the context of action in the world at large, an experience which may take any of several forms, including but not limited to goal-oriented international and/or cross-cultural travel, work in the community, or completion of a research project in the sciences, humanities, or arts. The specific direction taken for the senior project will be decided by the student in consultation with the professors overseeing this project development course. Faculty will work closely with the student to prepare him or her to pursue effectively the senior project during the next semester. Equivalent to INST-485. Prerequisites: take INST-3100 , INST-3110 , INST-3200 .
  
  • INST - 4901 Senior Project (3)


    The senior project is designed as a capstone or culminating experience for integrative studies majors. Students are required to integrate their course work experience in the context of action in the world at large. The experience may take any of several forms, including but not limited to goal-oriented international and/or cross-cultural travel, work in the community, or completion of a research project in the sciences, humanities, or arts. The specific direction taken will be decided by the student in consultation with the professors overseeing the senior project development course. Equivalent to INST-490. Prerequisite: take INST-4900 .
  
  • INST - 5101 Cultural Diversity (3)


    Study abroad. Experience a variety of cultures on site-art, architecture, music, history, and literature. Culture to be studied is dependent on instructor’s preference. Equivalent to INST-501.
  
  • INST - 5102 Race and Race Relations (3)


    The course examines discourse on race, race relations, and resistance in a world-historical context. Participants will study epistemology constructing the idea of race and racial categories. They will study the uses of race discourse and practice in the colonial and post-colonial encounter. Following dialectical methodology, participants will study discourses of resistance, rebellion, and reform underlying social change and the pursuit of racial justice. Equivalent to INST-502.
  
  • INST - 5103 Tropical Ecology (3)


    The course will integrate tropical ecology with current resource use practices, economics, and history of the Mayan culture in Belize. The central focus of the course will be ecological, with one week spent at a tropical rain forest field station and a second week spent on a barrier reef caye. The course will provide a broad-based overview of tropical ecosystems through “hands-on” experience and workshops dealing with such diverse subjects as climate, biodiversity, ethnology, and human influences on the environment. Equivalent to INST-503. Prerequisite: take BIOL-2104 .

Intercultural Studies

  
  • ICS - 3200 Dynamics of the Spanish Language (3)


    Study of the Spanish language at both beginning and advanced levels of understanding. Focuses on different approaches and techniques to increase fluency in a second language. Equivalent to ICS-320.
  
  • ICS - 3400 Chinese Language and Culture I (3)


    China is developing both socially and economically at a rapid pace and is becoming more and more open to the outside world. In this sense, more and more connections are bound to occur between the U.S. and China. Therefore, the learning of Chinese language and culture will not only enhance the student’s ability to communicate in Chinese, but also promote the student’s understanding of Chinese culture and society. It will also give students a chance to enrich their own experience in language learning and the ability to communicate interculturally. Equivalent to ICS-440.
  
  • ICS - 3401 Chinese Language and Culture II (3)


    Introduces more situational conversations and Chinese characters; integrates language and learning with culture; and includes topics of Chinese economy, politics, education, and arts. Equivalent to ICS-441. Prerequisite: take ICS-3400 .
  
  • ICS - 3550 German Language and Culture I (3)


    Introduces basics of German languages, integrates language and learning with culture, develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills up to a basic level, which will enable them to engage in simple conversations with German-speaking people. Introduces the traditions and culture of everyday life for German-speakers. Equivalent to ICS-455.
  
  • ICS - 3551 German Language and Culture II (3)


    Introduces intermediate German language concepts, integrates language and learning with culture, develops students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills up to an intermediate level, which will enable them to express their own ideas and interact with German speakers significantly. Presents grammar and vocabulary as crucial tools for effective communication. Equivalent to ICS-456. Prerequisite: take ICS-3550 .
  
  • ICS - 4400 Chinese Language and Culture III (3)


    Introduces more situational conversations and Chinese characters; integrates language and learning with culture; and includes the topics of Chinese philosophy, literature, religions, tourism, and sports. Equivalent to ICS-442. Prerequisites: take ICS-3400 , ICS-3401 .
  
  • ICS - 4550 German Language and Culture III (3)


    Introduces upper-intermediate German language concepts, integrates language and learning with culture, develops students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, which will enable them to express their own ideas and interact with German speakers. Presents grammar and vocabulary as crucial tools for effective communication. Equivalent to ICS-457. Prerequisite: take ICS-3551 .
  
  • ICS - 4600 Topics in Geography: World History and Geography (3)


    Develops a critical awareness of the relationship of geography to major events and periods in world history. Integrates basic concepts and methods in geography (nature, culture, region, area, localization, scale, evolution, map-reading, and quantification) in a critique and comparison of major historical constructs (society, resource, diffusion, race, environmental determinism, and social breakdown and disintegration). Equivalent to ICS-550.
  
  • ICS - 4605 Perspectives in Latina/o Studies (3)


    Provides, through interdisciplinary survey perspective, an introduction to Latina/o studies. Introduces readings in several disciplines centered on the concepts of Latina/o identity through a cultural lens. Equivalent to ICS-5500, ICS-505.
  
  • ICS - 4610 Introduction to Gender Studies (3)


    Provides through an interdisciplinary survey perspective, an introduction to gender studies. Introduces readings in several disciplines centered on the concept of gender as a social reality. Equivalent to ICS-510.
  
  • ICS - 4620 African Politics (3)


    Examines the problem of social and political change on the African continent. Evaluates selected paradigms and concepts in terms of the historical scope and range of national and interregional situations. Equivalent to ICS-532.
  
  • ICS - 4630 Hispanic Experience in the US (3)


    Examines the Hispanic/Latino experience in the United States with a consideration of both the immigrant experience and the challenges of subsequent generations. Attention is given to the political, socio-economical, and cultural dimensions of this experience. Equivalent to ICS-5400, ICS-540.
  
  • ICS - 4640 African Civilizations (3)


    A study of African people and their various cultural differences. Focuses on correcting misconceptions of Africa and the Africans through readings from a wide selection of publications. Equivalent to ICS-548.
  
  • ICS - 4650 Latin America: Culture and Society (3)


    A study of the historical and cultural evolution of the Latin American and Caribbean societies in their economic, political, and ideological aspects with emphasis on the process of modernization, and contemporary issues such as economic development, revolution, insurgency of women, migration, religion, and reform. Equivalent to ICS-575.
  
  • ICS - 6610 Introduction to Gender Studies (3)


    Provides through an interdisciplinary survey perspective, an introduction to gender studies. Introduces readings in several disciplines centered on the concept of gender as a social reality. Equivalent to ICS-510.
  
  • LACL - 2100 Introduction to Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies (3)


    Introduces Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino histories and cultures including history, political science, anthropology, language, literature, sociology, music, art, geography, and ethnic studies. Explores the commonalities and the differences in Latin America and Caribbean societies, and the commonalities and differences of the people of Latin American and Caribbean origin in the continental United States. Prerequisites: None

Information Technology

  
  • IT - 3099 Junior Seminar Information Technology (3)


    Review and analyze issues concerning the impact of Computer Information on society and on computer information system professionals. Explores current and emerging domains impacting the field, research and development of computer information. It introduces students to courses and specialized areas in the computer science and information technology program at GSU. It helps the student see the “big picture” of the computer science.
  
  • IT - 3110 Fundamentals of Information Technology (3)


    Explores the basics of computer technology, including hardware and software, as well as introductory networking and security topics and basic troubleshooting techniques. Hardware topics include system boards, processors, memory, power supplies, input/output (I/O) ports and devices, and laptop computers. Software topics include operating systems and O/S installation.
  
  • IT - 3210 Introduction to Scripting Languages (3)


    Explores the basics of program logic and scripting languages. Basic programming concepts and design will be studied and adapted to scripting languages allowing customization of the computer environment.
  
  • IT - 3310 Information Technology Project Management (3)


    Introduces students to the procedures, tools, terminology and techniques used in planning and managing Information Technology projects. Issues covered include scope, time management, HR management, communication and risks of the projects. The course also focuses on developing the manager’s ability to organize and lead project teams, manage costs and multiple resources.
  
  • IT - 3520 Cisco CCNA I (3)


    Teaches networking based on technology, covering networking concepts using a top-down, theoretical, and integrated approach - from network applications to the network protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network. Including the OSI Model and Routing protocols. Corequisite: CPSC-4342  
  
  • IT - 3521 Cisco CCNA II (3)


    Provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. Additionally this course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. Requisite courses: Take IT-3520 . (Required, Previous).
  
  • IT - 4210 Wireless Networks and Security (3)


    Explores the basics of wireless networks and wireless security, as well as wireless site surveys. Topics covered include IEEE 802.x standards for wireless communications. The course focuses on the development of wireless networks from site surveys to secure implementation.
  
  • IT - 4455 Securing Operating Systems (3)


    This course enhances students’ knowledge of security and operating systems. The skill set, procedures, and compliance related practices regarding operating systems will be explored. Prerequisites: take CPSC-4570 .
  
  • IT - 4520 IP Routing (3)


    A study of protocols, including the planning, configuration and implementation of secure enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions using a range of routing protocols. Prerequisite: take CPSC-4342 .
  
  • IT - 4521 IP Switched Networks (3)


    A study of switching principles, including the planning, configuration, and implementation of VLans, fault tolerant LANs, and accommodations for voice and video on local area networks. Prerequisite: take CPSC-4342 .
  
  • IT - 4522 Troubleshooting IP Networks (3)


    A study of troubleshooting principles, including performing regular maintenance on complex routed and switched networks and use of technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting. Prerequisite: take IT-4520  or IT-4521 .
  
  • IT - 4536 Introduction to the Linux System (3)


    Provides a structured means for students who want to learn the state-of-the-art of the Linux environment. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online.
  
  • IT - 4537 Advanced Linux Administration (3)


    Builds upon the knowledge gained from CPSC - 4535 Introduction to the UNIX System (3) . This course covers the additional administration tasks of the Linux Operating System. Students will be working with such concepts as assigning permissions to users and groups, setting up email and printing capabilities, working with the X Windows system and system configurations. Prerequisite: CPSC-4535  or approval of program advisor.
  
  • IT - 4540 Information Security and Assurance I (3)


    The course introduces students to computer vulnerabilities and threats and steps that can be taken to safeguard computers and networks from vulnerabilities and threats. This course will expose the student to security planning, security technology, security organization, and the legal and ethical issues associated with computer and network security. Prerequisite: take CPSC-4342  or CPSC-4570 .
  
  • IT - 4541 Information Security and Assurance II (3)


    Focuses on the principles, theory and terminology of Information Assurance. Students will study the principles of vulnerabilities, risk management, countermeasures, operational security and disaster planning. The course will also introduce common threats, tools, and practices used by hackers to attach an organization’s information infrastructure. Special emphasis is placed on the use and understanding of scanning and exploit tools. Prerequisite: take IT-4540 .
  
  • IT - 4560 Introduction to Virtualization (3)


    Focuses on both the theory and practice of virtualization techniques. Topics include basic virtualization concepts, virtualization technique comparison, desktop virtualization, server virtualization, network virtualization, storage virtualization, security issues in virtualization, virtualization products, and designing and managing virtual infrastructures.
  
  • IT - 4561 Introduction to Cloud Computing (3)


    Focuses on both the theory and practice of cloud computing technologies. Topics include basic cloud computing concepts, comparison between cloud computing and other related technologies, service model classification, Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), management in cloud computing, security issues in cloud computing, and cloud computing applications.
  
  • IT - 4562 Special Topics in Virtualization and Cloud Computing (3)


    Focuses on special topics in virtualization and cloud computing, such as mobile virtualization, mobile cloud computing, security and privacy issues in virtualization and cloud computing, performance and quality of service, interoperability, and standardization. Prerequisite: take EDEC-4561  
  
  • IT - 4810 Information Technology Senior Seminar/Project (3)


    Provides the Information Technology student with the opportunity to synthesize work by developing and completing a project specific to the student’s interests in information technology.

Japanese

  
  • JAPN - 3350 Japanese Language and Culture I (3)


    This course is designed to help students improve basic Japanese language skills and obtain general information of Japan. Students will handle and perform daily conversation in Japanese, acquire the abilities to read and write two basic Japanese characters, HIRAGANA and KATAKANA (and some KANJI) and learn introductory grammar. Topics about Japanese culture will be presented and discussed to understand Japan, Japanese people, and the language. Equivalent to JAPN-435.
  
  • JAPN - 3351 Japanese Language and Culture II (3)


    This course is designed for students who have basic four skills of Japanese Language (speaking, writing, reading, and listening). Students will improve their conversational skills and learn more grammar, and expand their basic knowledge of Kanji, vocabulary and idioms. Students also have opportunities to learn about Japanese history, culture, political system, and economy. Equivalent to JAPN-436. Prerequisite: take JAPN-3350 .
  
  • JAPN - 4350 Japanese Language and Culture III (3)


    This course is designed to improve students’ command of Japanese in writing, speaking, reading, and understanding. Students also have opportunities not only to learn and discuss Japanese culture, customs, thinking and politics, but also to achieve mutual respect among people in the United States and Japan. Equivalent to JAPN-437. Prerequisite: take JAPN-3351 .

Liberal Arts and Sciences

  
  • LAS - 4100 Investigations in the Social Sciences (3)


    Examines the major debates over the dominant paradigms that guide the various social research disciplines, (e.g., history, sociology, political science, and economics). In particular, the status of social knowledge, theories of “human nature,” the social basis of collective action, the role of the state, and the sources of social diversity and historical change will be considered. Equivalent to LAS-410.
  
  • LAS - 4125 Investigations in Scientific Thought (3)


    Examines the development of scientific concepts from the ancient Greeks to the present, focusing on how scientists think and work-their thought processes, their approaches to problem-solving, the roles of conjecture and intuition, and the role of serendipity. Contributions of individual scientists and schools of scientific thought are critically evaluated, and the importance of science in contemporary society is assessed. Equivalent to LAS-430.
  
  • LAS - 4127 Investigations in Mathematical Thought (3)


    Examines the development of mathematical concepts from the ancient Greeks to the present. Contributions of individual mathematicians and schools of mathematical thought are critically evaluated, and the importance of mathematics in modern culture is appraised. Equivalent to LAS-440.
  
  • LAS - 4200 Investigations in the Humanities (3)


    Examines investigatory procedures and explanatory logic used in treating art, literature, and music. Emphasis will be placed on specific artists, composers, and literary figures with reference to the creative process. Equivalent to LAS-420.

Leadership

  
  • LEAD - 9101 Research Literature, Data Analysis, and Decision Making (3)


    Provides doctoral students with guidance in the design of scientific method, data collection, data analysis strategies, and alternative designs for research questions and culminating projects. Emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to public inquiry and problem solving. Prerequisite: take LEAD-9102 .
  
  • LEAD - 9102 Theory and Ethics of Leadership (3)


    Examines the historical and contemporary development of leadership theory and research, covering leadership in public (government and quasi-governmental) and private organizations, in Western and on-Western cultures. Topics include ethical practices, leaders behaviors, situational approaches to leadership, followership, teams and boards, diversity, power, communication, global leadership, change management, and leadership development.
  
  • LEAD - 9103 Finance and External Funding (3)


    Addresses issues of financial management at the federal, state, and local government levels. Topics include federal, state, and local tax policy; not-for-profit finance; educational institutions finance; privatization; economic development; debt management; and the roles of rating agencies, investment bankers, and investors. Emphasis is placed on identifying program/community needs, locating funding sources and programs, and developing the skills necessary to develop a successful funding proposal.
  
  • LEAD - 9104 Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Sustainability (3)


    Focuses on the concepts of results-based strategic planning, critical inquiry, new assessment paradigms, collaboration, and sustainability. The content will include authentic assessments of learning and processes, and broadening the base of responsibility for processes and results (outcomes). New knowledge about and use of information systems, integrating technology and high performance learning expectations, and the Chief Academic Officer’s role in the process will be addressed.
  
  • LEAD - 9105 Communicating Strategies for Effective Organizations (3)


    Addresses the principles, knowledge, and skills related to effective interpersonal and public relations in educational, not-for-profit, and public safety organizations. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and practices; interaction with media venues: uses of technology; the social ecology of organizations; conflict and crisis management; community relations; strategic marketing and legal and ethical considerations.
  
  • LEAD - 9106 Change, Diversity, and Global Issues (3)


    Applies theory to the practice of leadership within societies and organizations as they face the adaptive challenges of a changing global world. The course clarifies the relationship among key concepts-leadership, management, authority, power, influence, change, and diversity-to provide students with a practical, coherent, and clear theoretical understanding of contemporary and emergent forms of leadership.
  
  • LEAD - 9991 Capstone Seminar (3)


    Addresses finalizing areas of interest for the applied research project, conducting a site assessment, preparing a prospectus, conducting a literature review, developing an IRB application, and preparing an oral defense of the Capstone proposal. Provides collaborative support, while also addressing supplemental topics such as preparing for the culminating project defense, submitting conference presentation proposals, writing grants, and manuscripts for publication, developing a curriculum vitae and job searching. Prerequisites: Completion of 48 hours of doctoral coursework and content area (qualifying exam); also for superintendent strand, successful completion of the ILTS Content Area exam before beginning seminar. Graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program may also be granted permission to enroll in the Capstone Seminar with approval from the Division Chair and College Dean.
 

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