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Sociology

  
  • SOCY 4091 - Topics in Sociology - Writing Intensive


    Credit Hours: (1-3) (W)

    Examination of specialized sociological topics (e.g., sociology of religion, Modern Japan).

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4110 - Sociology of Aging


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of the changing characteristics, aspirations, and needs of older adults and their impact upon such institutions as the family, work, the economy, politics, education, and healthcare; emphasis on sociological theories of aging, contemporary research, and the analysis of specific aging policies and programs.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: GRNT 4110 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2014, Fall 2013


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  • SOCY 4111 - Social Inequality


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Distribution of power, privilege, and prestige; correlates and consequences of inequality; national and international comparisons.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4112 - Sociology of Work


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The emergence of post- industrial society and technological change in the workplace; analysis of their impacts on organizations, workers, family, and community.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4115 - Organizational Sociology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The sociological analysis of formal organizations. Organizational structures, practices, internal processes, and their relationships with the external environment. Organizations as rational instruments designed to achieve predetermined goals, as human groups where spontaneous social interactions take place, and as organisms situated in broader social, cultural, and economic contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4116 - Sociology of Economic Life


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Adopts a sociological view to examine economic life. Topics include: industry and market structures, social networks, and interorganizational relationships.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4121 - Globalization and Development


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduces different views and arguments on the nature, impact, and trend of globalization in sociology and other related fields. Explores broad implications of globalization and how the globalization processes transform our world economically, politically, socially, and culturally.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4124 - Sociology of the Community


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Concepts and methods of community analysis of planned and unplanned community change.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4125 - Urban Sociology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Cross-cultural analysis of urban development, social structure, ecology, demographic composition, and social problems.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4130 - Sociology of Health and Illness


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The cultural and structural influences on the definition of health and illness; models of illness behaviors; health demography and epidemiology; social influences on the delivery of healthcare; ethical issues surrounding health and illness; and the development of relevant social policy.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4730 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4131 - Family Policy


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Critical analysis of four aspects of family policy: the historical and cultural factors that have resulted in specific policies affecting the family; the specification of contemporary family policy at both the national and state level; the intended and actual application of existing family policy; and the implications and impact of policies as they are interpreted and implemented.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4134 - Families and Aging


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families, as well as the future demands and modifications.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: GRNT 4134  and SOCY 4734 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4135 - Sociology of Education


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Educational institution; the school class as a social system; the school as a social environment and a complex organization.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4140 - Social Networks


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduces the structuralist theoretical perspective and basic methods for the analysis of social networks. Topics include: social differentiation and the integration of society; small world networks; voluntary associations; culture; race relations; gender inequality; weak ties and social capital.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2013, Spring 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4145 - Sociology of Religion


    Credit Hours: (3)

    What is religion? How can we study religion scientifically? Rational choice, social network, ecological, and evolutionary approaches examined. Topics include: variation in religious belief and practice, secularization, and characteristics of churches, sects, and cults.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2013, Spring 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4150 - Older Individual and Society


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of the social and cultural context on the lives of aging individuals in American society. Will include a focus on expectations, social interactions, and psychological well-being in the context of retirement, caregiving, and health.

    Cross-listed as: GRNT 4150 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4153 - Contemporary Sociological Theory


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Elements and process of theory construction; contemporary social theories, such as theories of social order and causation, power, class structure, and inequality; group process theories; postmodern theories.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 4154.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4154 - Contemporary Sociological Theory - Writing Intensive


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Elements and process of theory construction; contemporary social theories, such as theories of social order and causation, power, class structure, and inequality; group process theories; post-modern theories.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 4153.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4155 - Sociological Research Methods


    Credit Hours: (4) (W)

    Formulation of research problems; research designs; social measurement; sampling; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 3753 , SOCY 4153 , SOCY 4154 , or equivalent Sociological Theory course. 
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4755 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015


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  • SOCY 4155L - Sociological Research Methods Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (0) (W)

    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4155 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 3753 , SOCY 4153 , SOCY 4154 , or equivalent Sociological Theory course. 
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4155 .
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4755L .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4156 - Quantitative Analysis


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Concepts and procedures of sociological analysis; data processing; measurement theory; and quantitative models of analysis.  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4756 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015


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  • SOCY 4156L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4156 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4156 .
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4756L .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015


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  • SOCY 4160 - Evolution and Gender


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The implications of evolution for gender and gender differences and the social patterns and trends that result. These patterns and trends include gender differences in mate selection, sexual behavior, aggression, emotional experience, and communication styles, as well as differences in parental investment by gender. Also examines how evolutionary theory can illuminate the origins of patriarchy.

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4165 - Sociology of Women


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Examines how the social world of women is influenced by their race, ethnicity, and class. Attention is given to changing roles of women in public and private spheres and to the role conflict that arises as women attempt to meet obligation in families, communities, and the workplace.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or WGST 1101  and Junior standing or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: WGST 4165 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4168 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Mental health and illness in its social context; relationship between social structures and mental health/disorder. How social factors affect the definition and treatment of mental disorders; the effects of demographic variables on mental health and illness; the role of social support and stress; the organization, delivery and evaluation of mental healthcare services; and considerations of mental healthcare policy.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Summer 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2013


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  • SOCY 4172 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Social definition of deviance; examination of the social processes producing unusual, non-standard, and condemned behavior; and social responses to deviant behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2015


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  • SOCY 4173 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior - Writing Intensive


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Same as SOCY 4172 , but a Writing Intensive (W) course. Social definition of deviance; examination of the social processes producing unusual, non-standard, and condemned behavior; and social responses to deviant behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4773 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4263 - Sociology of Small Groups


    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)

    Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to small groups.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4763 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Fall 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4265 - Social Psychology of Law


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to the social psychological study of law.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4765 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4267 - Sociology of the Internet


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Scientific study of the Internet using sociological theory to provide a conceptual approach with which to understand the digital society in which we live and interact, while enhancing student understanding of the tools and ideas with which to analyze interactions within our digital society.

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4480 - Internship in Sociology


    Credit Hours: (3-6)

    Research and/or in-service training for selected students in cooperating community organizations. Specified content based upon a contract between student, department, and community organization.

    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4482 - Undergraduate Teaching Internship in Sociology


    Credit Hours: (3-9)

    Students work with Sociology faculty member as a teaching intern. Students must have previously taken the course for which they intern. Specified content based upon a contract between student, department, and supervising Sociology faculty member.

    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to nine semester hours, with only three semester hours fulfilling SOCY 3000/4000 level elective credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4730 - Honors Sociology of Health and Illness


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The cultural and structural influences on the definition of health and illness; models of illness behaviors; health demography and epidemiology; social influences on the delivery of healthcare; ethical issues surrounding health and illness; and the development of relevant social policy.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4130 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4734 - Honors Families and Aging


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families, as well as the future demands and modifications.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4134  and GRNT 4134 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4755 - Honors Sociological Research Methods


    Credit Hours: (4) (W)

    Formulation of research problems; research designs; social measurement; sampling; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor; and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4155 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016


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  • SOCY 4755L - Honors Sociological Research Methods Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (0) (W)

    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4755 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor; and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4755  
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4155L  

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4756 - Honors Quantitative Analysis


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Concepts and procedures of sociological analysis; data processing; measurement theory; and quantitative models of analysis. Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor, and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4156 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4756L - Honors Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4756 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor, and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course. 
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4756  
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4156L 

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4763 - Honors Sociology of Small Groups


    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)

    Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to small groups.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and acceptance in departmental honors program.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4263 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4765 - Honors Social Psychology of Law


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to the social psychological study of law.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4265 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4773 - Honors Sociology of Deviant Behavior - Writing Intensive


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Social definition of deviance; examination of the social processes producing unusual, non-standard, and condemned behavior; and social responses to deviant behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and acceptance into the departmental honors program.
    Cross-listed as: SOCY 4173 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Social Work

  
  • SOWK 1101 - The Field of Social Work


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to the social work profession, including its history, values, and areas of professional practice.

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 2182 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Human development within the biological, psychological, and social structure as it occurs throughout the lifespan.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 , BIOL 1101L, SOCY 1101 , and PSYC 1101 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): SOWK 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2015


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  • SOWK 2183 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The foundational framework for understanding human interaction between individuals, families, communities, and larger social systems.

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2182 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3090 - Topics in Social Work


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Specialized topics in social work.

    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016


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  • SOWK 3120 - Diversity and Populations-at-Risk


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, age, and ability within social work practice.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3133 - Community Engagement and Outreach


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Students engage in experiential learning in order to effectively prepare for social work practice with vulnerable populations, and specifically to enhance their ability to build relationships and facilitate access.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3120  and SOWK 3199 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3181 - Practice Methods I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Development of competencies within generalist social work practice methods with an emphasis on working with individuals.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3900 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3182 - Practice Methods II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Development of competencies within generalist social work practice methods with an emphasis on working with families and groups.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3181 .
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3482 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016


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  • SOWK 3184 - Practice Methods III


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Development of competencies within generalist social work practice methods with an emphasis on working with communities and large systems.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3181 .
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3484 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3199 - Professional Behaviors, Ethics, and Communication


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Issues related to professional values, professional identity, continual learning, and best practices for social workers in a variety of practice situations.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3120  and SOWK 3133 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3201 - Foundations of Social Welfare


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    History of and current trends in social welfare, and values and conflicts that influence social welfare programming.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • SOWK 3202 - Social Welfare Policy


    Credit Hours: (3) (W)

    Critical analysis of social welfare policy, including policy development and reform processes and outcomes.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3201 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • SOWK 3482 - Field Practicum I


    Credit Hours: (5) (O)

    Students complete an approved supervised field experience 16 hours per week. Students concurrently participate in a field seminar to reinforce and enhance their field experience.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3181 .
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3182 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Oral Communication (O)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • SOWK 3484 - Field Practicum II


    Credit Hours: (6) (O)

    Students complete an approved supervised field experience and concurrently participate in a field seminar to reinforce and enhance their field experiences.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3182 , and SOWK 3482 .
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3184 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied (O, W, SL): General Education - Oral Communication (O)


    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • SOWK 3895 - Directed Individual Study


    Credit Hours: (1-4)

    Supervised investigation of a special problem or area of practice.

    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2014, Spring 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • SOWK 3900 - Social Work Research I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to research methods and skills used in social work.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3988 - Social Work Research II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Quantitative and qualitative research and the understanding of scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge.

    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3900 .
    Corequisite(s): SOWK 3182  and SOWK 3482 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016


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  • SOWK 4100 - Ethnicity and Aging


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examines the changing characteristics, goals, and needs of older African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics. Provides a diversity of perspectives from which to view the relationship of ethnicity to aging including the impact of the family, work, education, economy, illness, behavior, and healthcare.

    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4101 - Social Work Practice with Older Adults


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Social work practice with older adults with an emphasis on assessment, intervention planning, and implementation.

    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017


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  • SOWK 4102 - School Social Work


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Provides a foundation for preparation as a school social worker.  For students who are currently employed as school social workers, this course enhances and broadens communication, engagement, and assessment skills.

    Restriction(s): Admission into the Upper Division BSW Program or permission of the BSW Program Coordinator.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017


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  • SOWK 4103 - Child Welfare


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examination of the history, purpose, and goals of child welfare services in North Carolina and in the United States.  Course information is provided from the context of the child- and family-centered model that guides child welfare services.

    Restriction(s): Admission into the Upper Division BSW Program or permission of the BSW Program Coordinator.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017


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Software and Information Systems

  
  • ITIS 1102 - Advanced Internet Concepts


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Advanced study of the Internet environment.Designed for any student who is familiar with office productivity tools and a user of Internet technologies; it addresses advanced concepts of computer literacy. Topics include: concepts of website design and how to evaluate websites; proper use of synchronous and asynchronous communication tools (e.g., chat, email, IM); issues of copyright and cyber-ethics; using the Internet to do research; and publishing via the Internet. Other topics may be added to keep the content current and relevant. Students complete extensive Internet-oriented projects to demonstrate mastery of the skills discussed in class. May not be taken for credit by ITIS majors.

    Prerequisite(s): ITCS 1101  or permission of department.
    Cross-listed as: ITCS 1102 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1200 - Freshman Seminar


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introductory Information Technology course designed to assist students with the transition to college by acquainting them with the University’s resources and support, exploring opportunities in the IT field, and developing a strong sense of community within the College of Computing and Informatics and the University as a whole. The development of learning skills, time management skills, and other life skills necessary for college success will be emphasized.

    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1203 - Survey of Computing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introductory course that explores the broad field of computing as it applies to daily life. Topics cover computers of all sizes from handheld devices to super computers; the role of software from operating systems to applications; the software development process; issues of security and privacy on the Internet and the World Wide Web; and possible fields of study within the broad field of information technology.

    Cross-listed as: ITCS 1203 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1210 - Introduction to Web-Based Information Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introductory course in developing Web pages for both majors and non-majors. Topics include: an introduction to the mechanisms by which the Internet and the World Wide Web operate, general concepts related to Web-based information systems, the design and construction of Web infrastructure including authoring tools, domain registration, legal and ethical considerations, and basic Web security.

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1212 - Introduction to Media Programming


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Students develop problem-solving skills while learning the Java programming language.  In-class activities and exercises revolve around the manipulation of contemporary media such as visual images to learn how to think computationally and to apply programming principles.  No prior programming ability or mathematical skill is required. 

    Corequisite(s): ITIS 1212L  
    Grading Method: Performance in ITIS 1212L is counted as a portion of the ITIS 1212 grade.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1212L - Introduction to Media Programming Lab


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Guided laboratory exercises implementing the concepts and practices learned in ITIS 1212 

    Corequisite(s): ITIS 1212 .
    Grading Method: Performance in ITIS 1212L is counted as a portion of the ITIS 1212 grade. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016


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  • ITIS 1301 - Introduction to the Financial Services Industry


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An overview of the financial services industry, including such areas as the industry components; regulatory considerations and their impact; and relations with other institutions.

    Cross-listed as: ITCS 1301 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013


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  • ITIS 1350 - eScience


    Credit Hours: (4)

    This course introduces the application of computational methods to scientific exploration and discovery in the natural sciences. Examples include modeling the spread of viruses, predator-prey relationship, the carbon cycle, and fish schooling. Both theory and practice of computational simulation and modeling techniques are examined as tools to support the scientific method. No computer programming knowledge is required. The course grade includes the student’s performance in ITIS 1350L . Must be taken concurrently with ITIS 1350L .

    Corequisite(s): ITIS 1350L .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1350L - eScience Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Laboratory exercises that introduce computational tools and techniques that support scientific exploration and discovery in the natural sciences No programming experience is required. Performance in ITIS 1350L will be counted as a portion of the ITIS 1350  grade. Must be taken concurrently with ITIS 1350 .

    Corequisite(s): ITIS 1350 .
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 2110 - IT Infrastructure I: Design and Practice


    Credit Hours: (3)

    This course covers basics concepts for IT infrastructure systems administration such as networking administration (e.g., DNS configuration, router configuration, firewall setup, and web server configurations), operating system administration (e.g., account and privilege management, and service management). The course grade includes the student’s performance in ITIS 2110L .

    Restriction(s): Sophomore standing or permission of department.
    Corequisite(s): ITIS 2110L .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2014, Spring 2013


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 2110L - IT Infrastructure I: Design and Practice Lab


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Guided laboratory exercises dealing with IT Infrastructure concepts and equipment. Performance in ITIS 2110L will be counted as portion of the ITIS 2110  grade.

    Corequisite(s): ITIS 2110 .
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


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  • ITIS 2211 - Ethical Issues in Personal, Professional, and Public Life: Technology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An analysis of the conceptual tools needed to make informed, responsible judgments based on the ability to think critically and knowledgeably about issues of personal, professional, and public ethics and morality. The study of a variety of ethical views and ethical issues. Successful completion of the course satisfies the LBST 2211  requirement for General Education.

    Restriction(s): CCI major.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 2300 - Web-Based Application Development


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Basic concepts for developing interactive web based applications; HTML, client side scripting, server side scripting, user interface design considerations, information security and privacy considerations, system integration considerations. Students will be required to develop working prototypes of web-based applications.

    Restriction(s): Sophomore standing or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 2300L - Web-Based Application Development Programming Lab


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Guided laboratory exercises that focus on the basic concepts for developing interactive web-based applications. 

    Restriction(s): Sophomore standing or permission of department.
    Corequisite(s): ITIS 2300  
    Grading Method: Performance in ITIS 2300L is counted as portion of the ITIS 2300 grade.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 2301 - Financial Services Computing Environment


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The objective is for the student to gain insights on several key components in financial computing environments and the enabling technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): ITCS 1301 /ITIS 1301 .
    Cross-listed as: ITCS 2301 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 2600 - Computing Professionals II


    Credit Hours: (1)

    An introduction on how to become a professional in computing fields. Students learn about setting goals, defining their dream career, becoming a part of the University, planning coursework, building networks, managing time, and working in a team.  Additionally, several guest speakers and industry panels discuss and explain, in detail, various aspects of a professional career in IT-related fields.  Throughout the course, students build a professional profile, including their goals, values, dream career, student organizations, coding skills, communication skills, curriculum plan, professional network, team TED talk, resume, and 30-second elevator pitch.  All transfer students can take this course as a replacement for ITSC 1600 .  

    Cross-listed as: ITCS 2600 .

    Repeatability: May not be repeated for grade replacement.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3100 - Introduction to IT Infrastructure Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The methodologies, tools, and technologies that are important for understanding various IT infrastructure systems such as file storage services, email services, and web services. Focus placed on understanding widely-used network infrastructure services and systems, and acquiring basic knowledge in design practices and management of such systems. Can serve as a prerequisite course for ITIS 3200  and ITIS 4220 .

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3105 - Server-Side Applications and Data Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    This course covers principles that are important for implementing advanced Web-based applications. Emphasis will be placed on industrial and business applications which require robust and secure implementations. Server-side scripting and processing techniques will be exercised in course projects.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300  and ITSC 1213 , or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2014


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3106 - Structured System Analysis and Design


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Structured systems development. Strategies and techniques of structured analysis and structured design to produce logical methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development of information systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ITSC 1213  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3110 - IT Infrastructure II: Design and Practice


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The concepts for the design and implementation of robust IT infrastructures. Topics include: system hardening, secured access, penetration testing, file storage services, as well as advanced topics in design and configuration of network based services. Course grade includes the student’s performance in ITIS 3110L .

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2110  and ITIS 2110L  or permission of department.
    Corequisite(s): ITIS 3110L .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3110L - IT Infrastructure II: Design and Practice Lab


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Guided laboratory exercises dealing with IT Infrastructure concepts and equipment. Performance in ITIS 3110L  will be counted as portion of the ITIS 3110  grade.

    Corequisite(s): ITIS 3110 .
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3130 - Human-Computer Interaction


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Concepts of the design of the human-machine environment, with special emphasis on human-computer interaction and how people acquire, store, and use data from the environment and from computers. Topics include: analysis, creation and improvement of equipment and environment to make them compatible with human capabilities and expectation; analysis of existing equipment with respect to user usability and interfacing capabilities.

    Restriction(s): Sophomore standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2015


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  • ITIS 3131 - Human and Computer Information Processing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Overview of methods people use to acquire, store, and use the data they receive from the environment and their implementation of computers. Topics include: perception, pattern recognition, attention, memory, knowledge representation, language, and problem solving.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3132 - Information Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of information systems. Topics include: techniques of manipulating data; behavioral component of dealing with the user and integration of technology, procedures, and people.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3150 - Rapid Prototyping and Interface Building


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Students will learn various ways to rapidly prototype interface design ideas. This course will teach the theory behind rapid prototyping and how it relates to Human- Computer Interaction. Students will study low fidelity prototyping methods such as FIDO design and paper prototyping, and then move into higher fidelity prototyping methods such as throwaway digital prototyping. Evolutionary prototyping, interface building using high-level programming languages, will be covered. In addition to software prototyping, students will also perform blank model prototyping for physical devices.

    Restriction(s): Sophomore standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Summer 2015, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3200 - Introduction to Information Security and Privacy


    Credit Hours: (3)

    This courses provides an introductory overview of key issues and solutions for information security and privacy. Topics include: security concepts and mechanisms; security technologies; authentication mechanisms; mandatory and discretionary controls; basic cryptography and its applications; intrusion detection and prevention; information systems assurance; anonymity and privacy issues for information systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ITSC 1213  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3300 - Software Requirements and Project Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to requirement engineering and project management methodologies. Topics include: requirements elicitation, specification, and validation; structural, informational, behavioral, security, privacy, and computer user interface requirements; scenario analysis; application of object-oriented methodologies in requirements gathering; spiral development model; risk management models; software engineering maturity model; project planning and milestones; cost estimation; team organizations and behavior. Case studies will be used.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3301 - Introduction to the Regulatory Environment for Financial Services Firms


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Using case studies, understand the compliance and regulatory environment that currently exists for Financial Services firms.

    Prerequisite(s): ITCS 2301  or ITIS 2301 
    Cross-listed as: ITCS 3301 

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3310 - Software Architecture and Design


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to software design with emphasis on architectural design and design patterns. Models of software architecture. Architecture styles and patterns, including explicit, event-driven, client-server, and middleware architectures. Decomposition and composition of architectural components and interactions. Use of non-functional requirements for tradeoff analysis. Component based software development, deployment and management. A system design language, such as UML, are introduced and used throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ITSC 2214  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2014, Spring 2014
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3320 - Introduction to Software Testing and Assurance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Methods of evaluating software for correctness, and reliability including code inspections, program proofs and testing methodologies. Formal and informal proofs of correctness. Code inspections and their role in software verification. Unit and system testing techniques, testing tools and limitations of testing. Statistical resting, reliability models.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 3200  and ITIS 3300  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3590 - Software and Information Systems Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience


    Credit Hours: (0)

    This course is required of Co-op and 49ership/service 49ership students during the semester they are working.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program is required.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation.  Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. 

    Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3650 - Senior Project I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An individual or group project in the teaching, theory, or application of software and information systems under the direction of a faculty member. Projects must be approved by the department before they may be initiated.

    Restriction(s): Senior standing.
    Prerequisite(s): Two ITCS/ITIS 3xxx/4xxx courses with grade of C or above, or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 3651 - Senior Project II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A continuation of ITIS 3650 .

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 3650 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 3695 - Software and Information Systems Cooperative Education Seminar


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Required of Coop students immediately following each work assignment for presentation of reports on work done the prior semester.

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 4011 - Interaction Design Studio


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Aspects of interaction design taught in a studio setting.  Topics include: gesture-based interaction, tangible interaction, large public display interaction, tabletop interaction, multi-touch tablet interaction, and human-robot interaction.  Students learn how to apply a theoretical understanding of some aspect of interaction design to the study of existing designs and the development of a new design.  Outcomes include writing a literature review about interaction design, executing user studies and critiques of existing designs, and developing and implementing a new interaction design for a specific purpose. 

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 1212  and ITIS 3130 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 4166 - Network-Based Application Development


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examines the issues related to network based application development. Topics include: introduction to computer networks, web technologies and standards, network based programming methodologies, languages, tools and standards.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300  and ITSC 2214 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • ITIS 4170 - Advanced Client Applications


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The theory and practice of techniques to develop Web applications that have the features and functionality of traditional desktop applications, dealing with the browser as graphical user interface and the Internet as platform, with attention to interactivity, speed, functionality, and usability. Technologies covered include: X/D/HTML, DOM, CSS, and client-side scripting for layout and formatting, data interaction formats such as XML and JSON, and asynchronous server interaction with clientside scripting and XML (AJAX). The course will examine emerging frameworks for development support, as well as typical applications such as mapping “mashups,” folksonomies, and social networking.

    Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2300  and ITSC 2214 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 4180 - Mobile Application Development


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Mobile platforms are at the center of attention of users and organizations nowadays. Most organizations and businesses are rapidly migrating toward the cloud and need to provide a fast and easy mechanism for users to stay connected to their services. Mobile applications are the top trend nowadays given the high variety of new mobile devices and platforms such as Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. In this course, students are introduced to the foundations of mobile development and its unique requirements and constraints. Students design and build a variety of mobile applications with a hands-on and project-based approach.

    Prerequisite(s): ITSC 2214  or permission of department.
    Cross-listed as: ITCS 4180 .

    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015


    Schedule of Classes


 

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