Jun 26, 2024  
2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Computer Science

A student may enroll in a course offered by the School of Computer Science and Mathematics only if a grade of C or better is earned in each of the course’s prerequisites taken.

  
  • CS 4020 - Internship in Computer Science (3-8)

    the department’s curriculum. Internship contract must be completed prior to beginning work/learning experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 semester hours. A maximum of 8 semester hours may be applied to any one degree. Prerequisite(s): consent of department Internship Committee. Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4110 - Mobile Applications Programming with Android (3)

    A course on design and programming of applications for Android mobile devices such as smart phones, pads, and tablets. Topics include: application lifecycle, MVC design, Android layouts, application design, memory usage and threads, audio and video, database management, location and maps. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 . Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4120 - Advanced Applications Programming in Java (3)

    Advanced applications development using Java. Topics include generics, multithreading, networking, JavaBeans and event delegation model, Java database programming, servlets, JavaServer Pages, web services, remote method invocation, advanced GUI components such as JTable and JTree, and other advanced topics in Java. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4130 - Server Side Web Programming (3)

    Introduction to server-side web programming: PHP and ASP.NET. The student will learn to develop dynamic web sites and interactive web application with databases. Prerequisite(s): CS 3120 .
  
  • CS 4140 - Web Applications Security (3)

    Identification and prevention of security vulnerabilities in web applications. Topics include Cross-site scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery, Browser Security, Secure Web Development. Prerequisite(s): CS 1030  or CS 1100 .
  
  • CS 4150 - Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3)

    Fast-paced coverage of object-oriented programming in Java and data structures. Not available to those with credit in CS 1100 , CS 1110  or CS 2300 . Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4300 - Algorithm Design and Analysis (3)

    Techniques needed to analyze algorithms. The application of these techniques to topics such as sorting, graph algorithms, fast Fourier transforms, dynamic programming, and NP-completeness. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300  and CS 2400 . Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4500 - Operating Systems (3)

    An introduction to operating systems. Topics include: processes, threads, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, deadlock, memory management, file systems, mass-storage structure, I/O systems, and case studies. Prerequisite(s): CS 3500 . Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4510 - Introduction to Distributed Systems (3)

    A top-down approach addressing the issues to be resolved in the design of distributed systems. Concepts and existing approaches are described using a variety of methods including case studies, abstract models, algorithms and implementation exercises. Prerequisite(s): CS 3500 .
  
  • CS 4600 - Database Theory and Applications (3)

    Topics include: E-R model, relational database design, normalization theory, SQL, application design and development, and database administration. Query optimization, security, integrity, and concurrent operation issues will be presented. Significant application-oriented projects will be required. Prerequisite(s): (CS 2400  or MATH 2410 ) and CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4610 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3)

    An introduction and broad view of cloud computing and its applications. Topics include Datacenter architectures, the MapReduce programming model, Hadoop, cloud algorithms, commercial cloud computing platforms such as Amazon EC2 and Google App Engine, and higher-level programming such as Hive and Pig. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4620 - Big Data Systems (3)

    An introduction to non-relational data models and the map reduce framework. Topics include: key-value databases, document databases, column-family databases, consistency and CAP theorem, replication and sharding, map reduce and Hadoop. Prerequisite(s): CS 3830  or CS 2300 . Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4630 - Data Mining (3)

    Covers processes involved in knowledge discovery, including data selection, cleaning, coding, using statistical and machine learning techniques, and visualization of generated structures. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4640 - Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (3)

    Data Warehousing and its applications to business intelligence. Topics includes gathering requirements for data warehousing, dimensional model design for data warehousing, physical table design, extracting/transforming/loading (ETL) strategies, design and development of business intelligence applications, expansion and support of a data warehouse. Prerequisite(s): CS 4600 .
  
  • CS 4700 - Artificial Intelligence (3)

    Topics include an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and AI languages such as LISP and PROLOG, research tools for AI problem solving, representation and search, knowledge representation, reasoning in changing and ambiguous situations and expert systems, machine learning. Prerequisite(s): (CS 2400  or MATH 2410 ) and CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4710 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3)

    Provides opportunities to learn various machine learning techniques to model data for classification and prediction. Concepts and methods are illustrated with real-world applications. Prerequisite(s): CS 1110  or MATH 1152 .
  
  • CS 4800 - Computer Networking (3)

    General principles and concepts of computer networks with emphasis on system-level network technology, packet-switching and routing technologies, the client-server model, TCP/IP and socket programming. Prerequisite(s): CS 2400 . Not available for graduate credit. Fall.
  
  • CS 4810 - Computer Graphics (3)

    An introduction to computer graphics. Topics include: basic geometric primitives, transformations, clipping, viewing, color models, animation, and rendering. Programming: using OpenGL and appropriate languages. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4820 - Introduction to Information Assurance (3)

    Formal models and principles of computer security to achieve information assurance. Topics include security policies and models, access control, information flow, confinement, security risk assessment, legal and ethical aspects of security. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300  or CS 3830 .
  
  • CS 4830 - Game Development (3)

    An introduction to higher level technical aspects of computer game development. Topics include game development framework, game programming, 2D animation, 3D cameras and effects, modeling, and basic artificial intelligence concepts. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4840 - Ethical Hacking (3)

    Introduction to hacking techniques and exploits for ethical purpose. Topics include information gathering and scanning, vulnerability scans, exploit development, payload-dropping, and post-exploit strategies. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300  or CS 2500 .
  
  • CS 4850 - Computer and Network Forensics (3)

    Digital forensics including computers, mobile devices, and network traffic. The course covers different types of software tools and techniques in order to perform forensic investigations. Topics include introduction to digital forensics, data acquisition, computer forensics analysis, mobile forensics analysis, network log and traffic acquisition, and network forensics analysis. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300  or CS 2500 .
  
  • CS 4920 - Senior Project (3)

    Semester- long senior capstone project in which teams design, plan, implement, test, and deploy a software development project. Selected topics in software development, group dynamics, project management, and ethics and professional responsibility. Includes a formal presentation to the Computer Science faculty. Prerequisite(s): CS 4600 . Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CS 4930 - Software Testing and Quality Assurance (3)

    Concepts and techniques for testing software and assuring its quality. Students learn the testing fundamentals, the theory behind criteria-based test design and to apply that theory in practice. Topics covered include software testing at unit, module, subsystem, and system levels; automatic and manual techniques for generating and validating test data; testing process; static vs. dynamic analysis; functional testing; inspections; and reliability assessment. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 .
  
  • CS 4940 - Software Design and Architecture (3)

    In depth study of concepts and principles of software design and software architecture, as well as practical approaches for employing design patterns and architectures in real systems. Students will gain experiences with examples in design pattern application and case studies in software architecture. Prerequisite(s): CS 3910 .
  
  • CS 4950 - Secure Software Engineering (3)

    In depth study of secure development lifecycle. The course reevaluates each phase of the development lifecycle from a security perspective and uses best practices from different secure SDL methodologies. Students will learn how to practice risk analysis, static/dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and secure code review in a dialectic process. Prerequisite(s): CS 3910  .

Construction Management

  
  • CMGT 1300 - Introduction to Construction Management (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    General survey of the organization and functioning of the construction industry: legal, ethical, business, and management aspects. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 1301 - Seminar in Construction Management (1)

    Forum to provide students an opportunity to learn about current events in the construction industry using guest speakers, open discussion, service projects and field trips.
  
  • CMGT 2020 - Statics (3)

    An introduction to the basic concepts of strengths of materials, statics and dynamics as they relate to the design and analysis of materials, machines, and structures. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1112 .
  
  • CMGT 2301 - Intermediate Seminar in Construction Management (1)

    Forum to provide students an opportunity to learn about current events in the construction industry using guest speakers, open discussion, service projects and field trips. Students will participate in shaping the on campus discussion of contemporary issues related to the construction industry. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 1301  
  
  • CMGT 2310 - Construction Plans and Specifications (3)

    An introductory course to construction management which provides a survey of print reading and specification interpretation for light, civil, heavy highway and utility construction. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 2325 - Project Cost Estimating (3)

    A quantitative take-off and survey of materials and productivity standards for industrial projects. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310  or CADD 1110 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 2340 - Surveying and Construction Layout (3: 2 lecture; 1 lab)

    Theory and practice of plane, topographic, and construction surveying and layout including care and use of instruments, note taking and computations. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1112 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 3010 - Applied Construction Practices GE (3: 2 lecture; 1 lab)

    Theory and practices of residential and light construction industry, methods, and materials. Hands-on laboratory activities with hand and power tool safety and effective use and jobsite safety support theory content. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 3020 - Applied Strength of Materials (3)

    Selection and application of sizes, shapes, and materials required for the construction of a member for a machine or structure in order to resist an applied load in a safe and economical manner. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2020 .
  
  • CMGT 3301 - Advanced Seminar in Construction Management (1)

    Forum to provide students an opportunity to learn about current events in the construction industry using guest speakers, open discussion, service projects and field trips. Students will engage upcoming students in the construction program by sharing internship experiences. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2301 SOT 3022 .
  
  • CMGT 3320 - Principles of Construction Management (3)

    Principles of construction contracting with related information on forms of business ownership, management, land development, labor relations, and project safety. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 1300  and CMGT 2310 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 3330 - Building Codes and Code Administration (3)

    In-depth study of national, state, and local regulations applicable to specification and performance of building construction standards. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310 , or consent of instructor. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 3350 - Building Structures: Methods & Materials (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    The types and processes of building structures including the materials and methods as applied to the structures: wood, steel, and concrete. Prerequisite(s): ENGT 2040 , CMGT 2310 , and CMGT 2340 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 3355 - Construction Planning and Scheduling (3)

    Theory and use of construction scheduling to control the acquisition, movement, storage, and utilization of workers and/or material with emphasis given to the Critical Path Method (CPM). Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2325 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 4310 - Construction Safety (3)

    Construction safety and health conditions on the job as they relate to workers, supervisors, inspectors, and the public. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310  or junior standing, or consent of instructor. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 4325 - Advanced Estimating and Cost Analysis (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    An advanced course in construction cost estimating utilizing the computer and associated professional software to assist the estimator. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310  and CMGT 2325 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 4330 - Mechanical Systems for Buildings (3)

    Mechanical systems integrated with buildings and other equipment. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310  or junior standing. An additional fee is associated with this course.
    Sustainability Course
    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • CMGT 4340 - Solar Energy for Building Construction (3)

    An analysis of solar energy systems and components as they apply to types of structure, sites, and climate regions.
  
  • CMGT 4355 - Computer-Based Project Control (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    An advanced course in construction project scheduling utilizing the computer and associated professional software to assist the project scheduler. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 3355 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 4380 - Heavy Construction: Methods and Materials (3)

    Explores heavy construction methods and materials. Included are the concepts of site investigation, heavy construction means and methods, heavy construction material characteristics and costs, heavy equipment types and uses, and equipment costs, production rates and unit cost of production. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310  and MATH 1111 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  
  • CMGT 4400 - Construction Operations (3)

    A detailed study of the knowledge, processes and operational procedures involved in a commercial construction project. Prerequisite(s): CMGT 2310 , CMGT 2325 , CMGT 3320  and CMGT 3355  and senior standing. An additional fee is associated with this course. Not available for graduate credit.

Criminal Justice

Only courses with a grade of C or better (including transfer courses) may be used to fulfill a core requirement in any major or minor offered exclusively by the Department of Criminal Justice. Students taking CJ courses to meet the requirements of majors/minors in other departments may use a D grade to fulfill requirements, unless stipulated by that department. A student may enroll in a course offered by the Department of Criminal Justice only if a grade of C or better is earned in each of the course’s prerequisites taken. A grade of D or better will meet the requirements for the 15 hours of CJ electives taken to fulfill a CJ major or any electives required for a CJ minor.

  
  • CJ 1000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice GE (3)

    The history, nature and function of the criminal justice system in America. Special attention is given to the philosophical basis underlying this system and to the problems associated with crime control in a democratic society. At each stage of the process, major issues confronting the system are examined. Fall, Spring. Sometimes offered online.
  
  • CJ 1605 - Orientation to the Criminal Justice Major (1)

    Course gives student opportunity to become acquainted with academic tools used and techniques for success in major; to be taken immediately upon declaration of major. Prerequisite(s): major in Criminal Justice.
  
  • CJ 2000 - History of Corrections and Penal Institutions (3)

    Historical analysis of the development of corrections and penal institutions and the influence of social thought and philosophy on this development. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 2010 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)

    Provides an overview of the major moral philosophies and allows students to understand how ethical theories may be applied to ongoing problems and issues. It also reviews laws and policies that exist, as well as rules of conduct and protocol, and it identifies the legal and extralegal factors that influence these laws, policies, and rules. By evaluating critical issues in law enforcement, courts, and corrections, students will be given the opportunity to better understand the complexities involved with decision-making by criminal justice practitioners/professionals. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 2101 - Police Organization and Management (3)

    The principles and practices common to the effective management of American law enforcement agencies. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 2300 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)

    An examination of the major legal principles concerning the definition of crimes and defenses and the legal parameters of criminal investigation and prosecution. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 2405 - International Policing (3)

    Overview of international policing operations includes an examination of organizational and administrative operations, duties of various police organizations, police relations with the public.
  
  • CJ 2700 - Introduction to Juvenile Justice (3)

    An examination of the origins, philosophy and objectives of the juvenile justice system. Focus is on the operation, legal processes, current trends and roles of the various actors within the juvenile justice system. Fall, Spring.
    Sustainability Course
    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • CJ 3005 - Introduction to Firearms Proficiency (3)

    Introduction to firearms and their implications within the field of criminal justice, with lab component to provide firsthand firearms experience. Prerequisite(s): Criminal Justice major or minor or consent of department. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.
  
  • CJ 3006 - Corrections (3)

    An overview course in correctional theory and practice. Traces the historical development of corrections with emphasis on changing social standards and philosophies. Examines the various types of correctional institutions, their mission, physical structure, management, and problems. Also examines probation and parole, including theory, practice and major issues confronting these correctional alternatives. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better. Fall, Spring. Sometimes offered online.
  
  • CJ 3010 - Policing a Democratic Society (3)

    An in-depth look at the relationship between law enforcement and American society. Focus is on police-community relations, the police sub-culture, and the need for police objectives to conform to constitutional procedures. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better. Fall, Spring. Sometimes offered online.
  
  • CJ 3020 - Comparative Justice Systems (3)

    An examination of comparative crime rates among nations and the world’s major models of justice systems.
  
  • CJ 3104 - Institutional Operations (3)

    An examination of the procedures of correctional institutions and of the problems encountered in the classification, care and treatment of incarcerated offenders. Prerequisite(s): CJ 3006  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 3310 - Law of Corrections and Prisoners’ Rights (3)

    An examination of federal and state laws and resultant judicial interpretation regarding the substantive and procedural protections applied in the correctional setting with regard to the rights of the confined. Prerequisite(s): CJ 2300  with a grade of C or better. Spring.
  
  • CJ 3398 - International Human Rights and Criminal Justice (3)

    A presentation of the legal standards of international human rights for criminal justice and their comparison with and impact upon national criminal justice systems.
    Sustainability Course
    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • CJ 3400 - Criminal Investigation (3)

    Principles involved in the investigation of crimes with particular attention given to its historical origins, the investigator, organization and management of the investigative function, and investigative methods; including crime scene processing, suspect identification and use of information sources. Consideration is also given to the investigation of specific crimes. Fall.
  
  • CJ 3405 - Homicide Investigation (3)

    Study of homicide investigation including tactics, procedures, problems, forensic techniques, and legal issues. Recommended that students complete CJ 3400  prior to taking this course. Spring.
  
  • CJ 3450 - Introduction to Computer Forensics (3)

    A survey of the practice of computer forensics in both theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better. Spring.
  
  • CJ 3600 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Research and Statistics (3)

    An introductory examination of the research methods and statistics with application most commonly utilized in criminological and criminal justice research. Fall, Spring. Sometimes offered online.
  
  • CJ 3605 - Junior Seminar in Criminal Justice (1)

    Junior Seminar is designed to prepare students for a successful transition into a criminal justice career or transition to graduate school. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1605  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 4000 - Special Projects in Criminal Justice Administration (1-3)

    Individual or group study of problems in special areas of interest. May be repeated.
  
  • CJ 4006 - Probation, Parole and Community Corrections (3)

    An examination of the roles of probation, parole and other community correctional methods as they relate to other elements of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): CJ 3006  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 4010 - Criminal Justice International Study (3)

    Credit granted for study in a department approved program or study tour in a foreign country. Prerequisite(s): consent.
  
  • CJ 4020 - Crime, Justice and Social Diversity (3)

    Examines how issues of crime and justice are played out in the context of a diverse society. Diverse populations include those of income, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity and preference, age, immigration, and other disenfranchised elements of society. The course will focus on four major issues: 1) how diverse populations are socially constructed in American society; 2) how the law affects and has affected diverse populations in American society; 3) the differential response of the criminal justice system to various populations; and 4) how victimization impacts diverse groups. The course will emphasize historical patterns in conjunction with current critical issues regarding diversity and the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 4025 - Comparative Corrections (3)

    Provides a comparative overview of correctional practices in various countries.
  
  • CJ 4060 - Victimology (3)

    An examination of the many facets of crime victimization including the victim, the offender, society-at-large, and the dynamics of the victim-offender relationship. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.
  
  • CJ 4070 - Drug Policy (3)

    An examination of policies on the criminalization of drugs, ranging from their possession to their distribution, including issues of legalization and the societal and political impact of the war on drugs. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.
  
  • CJ 4080 - Criminal Justice and the Media (3)

    An examination of media presentations of criminal justice issues and their impact on criminal justice policy and public opinion. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.
  
  • CJ 4090 - Miscarriages of Justice (3)

    An examination of the nature of wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.
  
  • CJ 4101 - Criminal Justice Planning (3)

    Planning concepts and development of comprehensive criminal justice plans; their integration into meaningful crime reduction and resistance programs; and their influence on the operations of police, judicial and correctional agencies.
  
  • CJ 4300 - Critique of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (3)

    Examination of current and historic issues in the jurisprudence of criminal law and procedure. Prerequisite(s): CJ 2300  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 4302 - Evidence and Courtroom Procedure (3)

    Rules of evidence as they relate to the prosecution and defense of criminal cases. It is recommended that students complete CJ 2300 .
  
  • CJ 4321 - Civil Remedies in Criminal Justice (3)

    State and federal legal liabilities and remedies in criminal justice and policy implications. Prerequisite(s): CJ 2300 .
  
  • CJ 4330 - Criminal Justice and the Mental Health Systems (3)

    The relation of the criminal justice system and the mental health process; legal concepts regarding the mentally disabled. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 4352 - International Criminal Law (3)

    Survey of international criminal law examining responsibilities of nation-state and individual, international cooperative efforts and tribunals, and various international crime and defenses, including international terrorism. Spring. Taught only as an online course.
  
  • CJ 4390 - The Death Penalty (3)

    An examination of the jurisprudence, history and current issues about the death penalty.
  
  • CJ 4403 - Sexual Assault and the Criminal Justice System (3)

    In-depth study of sexual assault and sex offenders. Investigation into the motivation of sex offenders, the victim’s responses to assault, and investigative procedures. Spring.
  
  • CJ 4420 - Organized Crime (3)

    An analysis of both the historical development of organized crime and its current impact on society. The enforcement, prosecutorial, judicial, and legislative actions utilized to combat organized crime will be examined. Fall, Spring. Sometimes offered online.
  
  • CJ 4433 - Crime Mapping (3)

    An examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of crime mapping and the temporal and spatial analysis of crime.
  
  • CJ 4444 - Terrorism (3)

    Study of violent political and religious movements around the world and the difficulties they pose to the institutions of justice in a democratic society. Taught only as an online course.
  
  • CJ 4488 - Homeland Security (3)

    Introduction to homeland security with focus on risks and hazards confronting the U.S., along with varied programs and agencies responsible for responding to these threats. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.
  
  • CJ 4503 - Dynamics of Criminal Behavior (3)

    An investigation of the perspectives of causation of norm-violating behavior. Emphasis will be placed on rule violating behaviors as defined by the criminal law and on potential policy implications for the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better. Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CJ 4601 - Directed Studies (1-6)

    Individual research and study in student’s field of interest as approved and directed by major professors. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semesters hours. Prerequisite(s): consent. Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CJ 4602 - Internship in Criminal Justice (1-6)

    Practical experience in the operation of various components of the criminal justice system. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): consent.
  
  • CJ 4605 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice (1)

    Capstone course for a final opportunity to assess a student’s general performance in the criminal justice major. Prerequisite(s): CJ 3605  with a grade of C or better and senior major in Criminal Justice. Not available for graduate credit.
  
  • CJ 4607 - Issues in International Justice (3)

    Seminar on current and developing issues in international justice. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • CJ 4701 - Juvenile Law & Policy (3)

    The jurisdiction of juvenile courts, role of law enforcement agents, judicial process, fact-finding hearings, dispositions, waivers, appeals, philosophy of the juvenile court with attention to the legal rights of children, and comparative analyses of juvenile codes.
  
  • CJ 4702 - Juvenile Corrections (3)

    An analysis of the theories, concepts, practices and special problems of juvenile corrections, including a review of contemporary juvenile correctional systems and discussion of recent research concerning the juvenile institution and the various field services.
  
  • CJ 4703 - International Juvenile Justice (3)

    An overview of international juvenile justice, through an examination of how the international society reacts to juvenile misbehavior and various juvenile justice models.
  
  • CJ 4704 - Dynamics of Delinquent Behavior (3)

    Students will analyze multiple explanations on why youth commit crime, to include the various formal theories of juvenile delinquency. The life course of juvenile crime will also be discussed in detail. This course additionally examines the roles that schools, families, the media and the juvenile justice system play in juvenile delinquency. The course also explores deviance and youth culture, which includes an examination of current youth groups in society. Such groups discussed may include skinheads, punk rockers, hip hoppers, goth, heavy metal, gamers, gangsters, hackers and grrrls. Prerequisite(s): CJ 2700  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CJ 4920 - Women and Crime (3)

    An exploration of the relationship between women and crime through three main components: (1) women and offending, (2) women and victimization, (3) responses to both. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.
  
  • CJ 4930 - Race, Class, and Crime (3)

    An exploration of the intersection of race and class as it impacts crime and the response by the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000  with a grade of C or better or graduate status.

Dance

  
  • DANC 1110 - Modern Dance I (1)

    Introduction and practice of basic modern dance concepts and techniques with an emphasis on creative movement dynamics, rhythmic and spatial aspects, and alignment.
 

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