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2020-2021 Governors State University Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


  

 

History

  
  • HIST - 4800 Internship in American History (1-4)


    Consists of field experience with an American history-related business or public agency. The student will work under the supervision of an individual at the internship agency and a member of the history faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
  
  • HIST - 4801 Internship in Global History (1-4)


    Consists of field experience with a global history-related business or public agency. The student will work under the supervision of an individual at the internship agency and a member of the history faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
  
  • HIST - 4910 Senior Capstone I (3)


    Focuses on conducting extensive research in primary and secondary sources preparatory to writing and presenting a substantive history-based paper or internship report. First half of the six-credit senior capstone experience. Must be taken in the senior/ final year of the degree or by permission of the instructor. Instructional Method: Supervisory. Note: Restricted to History majors in the senior/final year of the degree or by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: HIST - 3900 Historical Methods (3)  
  
  • HIST - 4920 Senior Capstone II (3)


    Focuses on writing and presenting a substantive history-based paper resulting from extensive research in primary sources, or internship report resulting from internship experience, undertaken during HIST - 4910 Senior Capstone I (3) . Second half of the senior capstone experience. Must be taken in the senior/ final year of the degree or by permission of the instructor. Instructional Method: Supervisory. Prerequisite: HIST - 4910 Senior Capstone I (3) .
  
  • HIST - 5250 Readings in American History (3)


    Student selects a topic in American history from a prescribed list, reads a number of designated works on that topic, and answers several essay-type final examination questions. Equivalent to HIST-525.
  
  • HIST - 6100 Beyond the Dream (3)


    Examines issues in education, politics, business, economics, social life, and arts as they relate to developments in the Black community since the Civil Rights era. Equivalent to HIST-5100, HIST-500.
  
  • HIST - 6400 Black Experience in The U.S. (3)


    Surveys black experience from 1500-1941. Emphasizes the various aspects of slavery, the Civil War, reconstruction, and the black experience during World War I and World War II periods. Equivalent to HIST-540.
  
  • HIST - 6410 Black Women in American History (3)


    A socio-historical study of the black woman from slavery to 1970. Emphasizing an examination of the role the black woman has played in the black struggle and her contributions to their survival. Equivalent to HIST-541.
  
  • HIST - 6440 History of Civil Rights (3)


    Examines the black struggle to secure human and civil rights in the United States. Black protest, court decisions, and legislation after 1953 are emphasized. Equivalent to HIST-544.
  
  • HIST - 6450 African Slavery in America (3)


    An advanced survey of the traditional interpretations of African slavery in America and an attempt to assess them in the light of contemporary studies. Equivalent to HIST-545.
  
  • HIST - 6500 Women in American History (3)


    Examines the history of American women from the Colonial period to the present with special emphasis on how and in what ways the status of women has changed. Equivalent to HIST-550.
  
  • HIST - 7200 Philosophy of History (3)


    Deals with patterns in the history of mankind. Explores nature of historical change, value, purpose, and meaning of various historical phases. Equivalent to HIST-720.
  
  • HIST - 7800 Local History: Resources and Methods (3)


    An examination of basic resources and methods for local and community history. Students will be involved with specific research projects. Equivalent to HIST-780.
  
  • HIST - 8300 Graduate Seminar in Historical Studies (3)


    Examines the nature of history by reading and evaluating two or more designated works on selected topics in American history. Equivalent to HIST-830.
  
  • HIST - 8400 Research in African-American History (3)


    Addresses serious research upon significant topics and issues related to the black experience in the United States and Western hemisphere. Equivalent to HIST-840.
  
  • HIST - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)


    Individual reading, research, and/or project in history under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to HIST-870.

Honors

  
  • HONS - 4700 Honors Program Independent Study (1-4)


    Provides GSU Honors Program students with opportunities to apply skills learned in coursework in a research thesis or other appropriate research context for course credit. Prerequisite: Students must complete at least 3 units to satisfy the Honors Program Junior Capstone Experience. Students may repeat the course once for credit. Students may complete a maximum of six honors program Internship units.
  
  • HONS - 4800 Honors Program Internship (1-4)


    Provides GSU Honors Program students with opportunities to apply skills learned in coursework in an applied professional environment for course credit. Prerequisites: Students must complete 45 internship hours per unit of credit. Students must sign up for 2-4 units each time they enroll in the class. Students must complete at least 3 units to satisfy the Honors Program Junior Capstone Experience. Students may repeat the course once for credit. Students may complete a maximum of six honors program internship units.
  
  • HONS - 4900 Honors Seminar (3)


    Explores varying topical themes from an interdisciplinary perspective. Integrates critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills from an array of different disciplines and perspectives, contributing to interdisciplinary discourse. Equivalent to HONS-490.

Human Performance - Training

  
  • HPT - 5100 Training Topics (1-3)


    Offers study in various topics as applied to the training field. Subject matter may include stand-up training techniques, identifying and analyzing performance problems, examining the role of the computer in the training field, and television and its use in training. Equivalent to HPT-522.
  
  • HPT - 6100 Introduction to Human Performance and Training (3)


    This course enables students to analyze the field of educational technology, human resource development, instructional development, and training. Includes what professionals do, definitions, associations, periodicals, current issues, and self-assessment on competencies. Course requirements include joining a professional association related to the field. Equivalent to HPT-510.
  
  • HPT - 6150 Introduction to Human Performance and Training Technologies (3)


    Enables students to learn how to use a variety of computer software packages and other computer-related technologies that aid instructional designers. Equivalent to HPT-755.
  
  • HPT - 6200 Training Product Design (3)


    Students design, produce, and evaluate a half-hour instructional product. Includes goal analysis, learner entry characteristics, behavioral objectives, criterion-referenced tests, instructional strategy, media selection, prototype production, prototype tryout, and revision. Equivalent to HPT-520.
  
  • HPT - 7100 Principles of Message Design (3)


    Applies principles of message design to instructional strategies, media selection, and materials specifications. Emphasizes perception, memory, attitude change, adult learning, and text design. Equivalent to HPT-820. Prerequisites: take HPT-6100 , HPT-6200 .
  
  • HPT - 7150 Project Management in Human Performance and Training (3)


    Examines role of project management in organizations. Emphasizes defining the project, developing time management network, estimating efforts and costs, scheduling resources, writing project plans, and tracking projects. Equivalent to HPT-858. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
  
  • HPT - 7190 Training Techniques (3)


    Enables students to conduct instructor-led training sessions, including following predesigned instructor roles and tasks, developing lesson plans, applying appropriate training techniques for individual and group situations, and selecting and using media in training presentations. Equivalent to HPT-815.
  
  • HPT - 7200 Needs/Task Analysis in Human Performance and Training (3)


    Enables students to complete a thorough front-end analysis, including needs, environmental, and task analysis in order to determine performance gaps and how to close those gaps by suggesting various types of interventions. Equivalent to HPT-810. Prerequisite: take HPT-6200  
  
  • HPT - 7260 Scriptwriting for Instruction and Training (3)


    Students design and develop a variety of scripts for instructional and training products, including audio, video, workbooks, and classroom presentations. Includes combining instructional development skills with principles of message design, script writing formats, and client specifications. Equivalent to HPT-821. Prerequisites: take HPT-6200 HPT-7100 , and HPT-7200  or HPT-7190  
  
  • HPT - 7300 Evaluation/Cost Benefit Analysis in Human Performance and Training (3)


    Examines traditional and contemporary training evaluation models in order to evaluate real training products by developing reliable and valid measures that assess the success of the training in terms of participants’ reactions, changes in self-efficacy and attitudes, behavioral transfers, and returns-on-investment. Equivalent to HPT-847. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
  
  • HPT - 7400 Solving Performance Problems (3)


    Enables students to identify and analyze problems in organizations that are performance rather than training-based. Focuses on information, resource, and incentive solutions to these problems. Students apply performance engineering theory to a real situation and write a report identifying the problems and proposing solutions. Equivalent to HPT-852. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
  
  • HPT - 7450 Performance in Organizations (3)


    This course provides a practical framework for understanding how components in an organization interrelate and how that relation affects performance analysis and improvement. Equivalent to HPT-861.
  
  • HPT - 8200 Consulting Teamwork in Human Performance and Training (3)


    Student works as a member of an instructional development team to develop and evaluate a training package. Includes working closely with subject matter experts. Equivalent to HPT-856. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
  
  • HPT - 8250 Research in Human Performance and Training (3)


    This course will enable students to research and evaluate topics in instructional and training technology. Equivalent to HPT-825.
  
  • HPT - 8600 Advanced Field Project (2)


    Provides human performance and training students with opportunities to apply specific career skills/interests in a business, industrial, medical, or educational setting. Equivalent to HPT-865.
  
  • HPT - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)


    Individual reading, research, and/or project in human performance and training under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to HPT-870.
  
  • HPT - 8800 Internship (1-4)


    Designed to provide human performance and training students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to HPT-880.
  
  • HPT - 8981 Human Performance and Training Master’s Project I (2)


    Includes design of a project in a real setting, including proposal and appropriate design components. Covers synthesis and application of theory and advanced methods learned in the curriculum. Equivalent to HPT-891.
  
  • HPT - 8982 Human Performance and Training Master’s Project II (2)


    Further development of synthesis and application of methods begun in HPT-8981. Equivalent to HPT-892.

Independent Film and Digital Imaging

  
  • ENVS - 4044 The Environmental Documentary (3)


    Examines style and influence of key contemporary environmental narrative and documentary filmmakers. Prerequisite: Any prior course in Communications at Governors State University OR instructor permission.
  
  • IFDI - 1101 Film Appreciation (3)


    Introduces students to film as an art form, emphasizing a study of the aesthetic and production elements of the medium, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting, and editing Prerequisites: None
  
  • IFDI - 1910 Film And Literature (3)


    Examines the formal, thematic, and/or historical relationships between literary and cinematic forms, including adaptations and influences that demonstrate the strengths of each artistic medium. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
  
  • IFDI - 2908 Film History (3)


    Discuss historical stages of film and research important movement in each period. Watch films representing each era and film movements and understand film as it relates to modern films. Prerequisites: None
  
  • IFDI - 4040 Film Seminar: (3)


    Topics course offering themed surveys on contemporary independent narrative and documentary film. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Prerequisite: IFDI-1101  or instructor permission.
  
  • IFDI - 4730 Directing Drama for Film and Television (3)


    The art and craft of directing dramatic film and television productions, including exercises in critical viewing, the drafting of shot lists and storyboards. Understanding director’s role such as blocking actors, shot composition, and continuity directing.
  
  • IFDI - 5000 Topics in Independent Film and Digital Imaging (3)


    Introduces students to the basics and fundamentals of web design in order to create, develop and design efficient, functional and attractive websites for visual artists (painters, photographers, digital designers, etc.). Through the creation of multiple website components and projects, the class will culminate in the creation of students’ personal professional websites specifically targeting intended audiences. Equivalent to IFDI-500.
  
  • IFDI - 5070 Media Workshop (3)


    Discusses entire digital filmmaking process including pre-production, production and postproduction. Requires students to complete a group project as a director, DP, gaffer, production manager, production designer, editor, sound designer by the end of the semester. Equivalent to IFDI-570. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5702 .
  
  • IFDI - 5410 History of Photography (3)


    Surveys significant events, movements, and practitioners in the history of photography from 1826 to the 1960’s. Discusses both technical and aesthetic issues, as they pertain to the use of photography as an expressive medium in artistic, social, and cultural contexts. Equivalent to IFDI-541.
  
  • IFDI - 5420 Film and TV Documentary (3)


    Examines style and influence of key documentary filmmakers. Identifies film techniques used to document events. Analyzes issues in documentary filmmaking. Describes effects documentary film has on perception of events and issues. Equivalent to IFDI-542.
  
  • IFDI - 5444 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)


    In this introductory course, students will receive hands on training in Adobe Photoshop CS3 software to learn the basic concepts, methodologies and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. The use of digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices will be explored, as well as the limitations and possibilities of Digital Photography as compared to traditional film-based imaging.
  
  • IFDI - 5460 Advanced Video Editing (3)


    Advanced techniques of non-linear video editing. Aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Experimentation with special effects in motion graphics. Mastering of the final project to DVD or streaming video. Equivalent to IFDI-546. Prerequisite: take MCOM-6734  or undergraduate equivalent.
  
  • IFDI - 5490 Photography: Combined Color Processing (3)


    This course builds and continues upon the foundations of photography that students have learned in previous photo courses. Working in the medium of color photography, students will be challenged to explore their own unique photographic voice through a variety of assignments and through group critiques. Students will also master the theory and technical aspects of color photography. Equivalent to IFDI-549.
  
  • IFDI - 5540 Documentary Photography (3)


    Covers a hands-on training in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP software to learn the basic concepts, methodologies, and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. Explores the use of digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices, as well as the limitations and possibilities of digital photography compared to traditional film based imaging. Equivalent to IFDI-554.
  
  • IFDI - 5567 3D Rendering (3)


    Focuses on lighting and rendering part of the 3D production pipeline.  Explores material qualities such as diffuse, bump, specular, reflection and refraction.  Applies various projection techniques to unfold UVs for texture painting.  Covers digital lighting techniques simulating real-life lighting scenario, as well as camera setup to achieve motion blur and depth of field effect.  Uses mental ray rendering engine to create photorealistic rendering. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
  
  • IFDI - 5702 Digital Film Production (3)


    Discusses entire digital filmaking 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. Prerequisite: Take MCOM-4740 .
  
  • IFDI - 5709 Electronic Drawing and Design (3)


    Focuses on the creative potential of computer graphics in art and design. Students work with PC and Macintosh computers, experimenting with a variety of imaging techniques. Equivalent to IFDI-509.
  
  • IFDI - 5720 Audio Production (4)


    Theories and techniques of production sound and audio post-production for film and video production, especially digital video production such as documentary, drama and studio show. Experimentation with different situation in production sound. Sound post-production including sound design and mixing on a non-linear digital sound editing system. Equivalent to IFDI-520. Prerequisites: take IFDI-5702 .
  
  • IFDI - 5731 Screenwriting (3)


    Provides an introduction to writing for the screen through critical analysis and creative action. Equivalent to IFDI-531 and MCOM-6731.
  
  • IFDI - 5734 Video Production Editing (3)


    Theories and techniques of non-linear digital video editing. Aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Equivalent to IFDI-534.
  
  • IFDI - 5735 Documentary Filmmaking (3)


    Considers non-studio production using portable digital video equipment. Provides practical exercises in the development and production of independent broadcast documentaries. Equivalent to IFDI-535.
  
  • IFDI - 5769 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. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
  
  • IFDI - 5777 Cinematography (3)


    The art and techniques of Cinematography as they relate to applied camera operation and lighting. The principles of the image making process, including still and motion picture photography. This course can be repeated with additional subjects. Equivalent to IFDI-577. Prerequisites: take IFDI-5702  and IFDI-5735 .
  
  • IFDI - 6044 The Environmental Documentary (3)


    Examines style and influence of key contemporary environmental narrative and documentary filmmakers. Prerequisite: IFDI-5702  
  
  • IFDI - 6070 Graduate Media Workshop (3)


    Create a digital short film project as core role. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5702  
  
  • IFDI - 6544 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)


    In this introductory course, students will receive hands on training in Adobe Photoshop CS3 software to learn the basic concepts, methodologies and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. The use of digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices will be explored, as well as the limitations and possibilities of Digital Photography as compared to traditional film-based imaging. Equivalent to IFDI-544.
  
  • IFDI - 6565 3D Modeling (3)


    Use industry standard animation software to construct detailed computer based 3D models. Explore the process of creating an environment. Prop a character with several surface editing techniques. Apply translate, rotate, and scale tools to manipulate the geometric components while learning how to create materials, texture maps, cameras and lighting to create desired mood and atmosphere. Equivalent to IFDI-565.
  
  • IFDI - 6566 3D Animation (3)


    Applies the principles of animation in a 3D computer environment by utilizing the basic concepts of timing, weight and anticipation. Explores the process of creating a 3D animation using keyframing and rigging techniques to set up model for animation. Equivalent to IFDI-566.
  
  • IFDI - 6569 Intro to 3D Visual Effects (3)


    Create visual effects for film, television, games with practical examples including fluid behavior, particle meshes, Maya Fur, nhair and nCloth. Create smoke, cloud and flame effects with 2D and 3D fluids, as well as multi-render layer composting. Corequisite courses: Take one of the following either prior to enrollment or concurrently -  ART-6565 , CPSC-6565 , IFDI-6565 , or ART-6566 IFDI-6566 , CPSC-6566  
  
  • IFDI - 6630 Game Model and Animation (3)


    Explore game development processes in a game engine. Create game props, animation and interactive behavior for real-time computer graphic application. Assemble game assets and audio based on the game design document. Optimize 3D models to make the most efficient use of game memory. Prequisite courses: Take one of the following either prior to enrollment-  ART-6565 , CPSC-6565 , IFDI-6565 , or ART-6566 IFDI-6566 , CPSC-6566  
  
  • IFDI - 6631 Game Design (3)


    Introduce the theory and practice of video game design and programming. Survey game development in the area of computer graphics, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, computer architecture and databases. Prequisite courses: Take one of the following either prior to enrollment -  ART-6565 , CPSC-6565 , IFDI-6565 , or ART-6566 IFDI-6566 , CPSC-6566  
  
  • IFDI - 6632 Digital Sculpting (3)


    Advanced modeling techniques on hard surface and organic surface are explored by using industry standard digital sculpting software. Apply anatomy and gesture study for character modeling.
  
  
  • IFDI - 6700 Graduate Media Workshop (3)


    Create a digital short film project as core role. Equivalent to IFDI-670. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5702  
  
  • 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 IFDI-5731 .
  
  • 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 .
 

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