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HIST 517 - History of Science and Technology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of evolution of scientific achievements and technology in the Western world, with particular emphasis on the cultural, economic and social implications of these developments.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 518 - Social and Cultural History of the United States I
3 Hour(s) Credit
Studies of American thought as reflected by the people and leaders. Development of American heritage from the colonial period to the present, emphasizing the intellectual, social, religious and economic movements. The first course covers from the colonial period to reconstruction and the second course from about 1876 to present.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 519 - Social and Cultural History of the United States II
3 Hour(s) Credit
Studies of American thought as reflected by the people and leaders. Development of American heritage from the colonial period to the present, emphasizing the intellectual, social, religious and economic movements. The first course covers from the colonial period to reconstruction and the second course from about 1876 to present.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 521 - Europe In the 20th Century World
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the economic, social, intellectual and political development of Europe, viewed in the context of world wars, depression and conflicting political ideologies, showing the decline of European dominance and the rise of America and Asia.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 522 - The Immigrant in American History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the history of immigration and ethnicity during the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on socio-cultural dimensions of the immigrant experience, and on historical debates on citizenship, national identity, legislation, work and family life, and ethnic identity.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 523 - Imperial Russia
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the Russia empire from Peter the Great to the 1917 revolution focusing on the political, economic and social developments, Russia’s expansion and the conditions that led to revolution.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 524 - Modern Russia
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the 20th century Russia and the Soviet Union, emphasizing the growth to global power, continuity and change, and the inherent problems that led to Soviet collapse and the rise of a new Russia.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 525 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations
3 Hour(s) Credit
Historical study of U.S. foreign relations from independence to the present, focusing on the global impact of the nation as an economic, cultural, political and military superpower.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 533 - History of Tudor-Stuart Britain
3 Hour(s) Credit
History of Tudor and Stuart Britain, 1485-1707. Surveys the dramatic period of the 16th and 17th centuries in England and the turning point between medieval and modern worlds. Course examines the Reformation, the rise of Parliament, the English Civil Wars, the emergence of Great Britain and the English Renaissance.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 536 - Workers and Work in Modern America
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the history of the American worker in 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on the changing nature of work itself; the labor movement; working-class protest and identity; issues of class, gender and race; and a consideration of current debates on unions, meaningful work and deindustrialization.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 538 - America in the Great Depression
3 Hour(s) Credit
The songs “Brother Can You Spare a Dime” and “Happy Days Are Here Again” caught the despair and hope of Americans during the 1930s. This course considers American society, politics and culture during the 1930s. The first half explores the Crash of 1929, the social impact of the Depression, and the effectiveness of the Hoover and Roosevelt administrations in handling the national emergency. The second half explores aspects of the New Deal era: the experience of minorities, women and workers, the arts and popular culture.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 540 - Minority Groups in United States History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Attention to the role and contribution of minority groups in general, with special emphasis on some of the larger and older minority groups.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 544 - African-American History to 1865
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores African-American history from the colonial period to 1865. Focuses on the beginnings of enslavement, the development of the slavery institution and the role of African- Americans in the Civil War.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 545 - African-American History from 1865
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores African-American history from 1865 to present. Focuses on the struggle for acceptance, patterns of discrimination and current challenges.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 551 - World War I
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the events that occurred during World War I, from the assassination of Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo to the peace of 1919. Emphasis on political developments, social and intellectual implications of the war, and its significance in shaping the 20th century.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 552 - The Second World War: A Global History
3 Hour(s) Credit
The Second World War has shaped the contemporary world as no other 20th century event has. Through discussion and study of texts and film, this course examines the global political, military and economic aspects of the conflict as well as its social and cultural impact.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 553 - The Cold War: A Global History
3 Hour(s) Credit
After 1945 the fierce rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union threatened the world with nuclear destruction and dominated global politics for almost 50 years. This course examines the political and cultural impact of the Cold War on the United States, Europe and the developing world.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 560 - History of China Since 1800
3 Hour(s) Credit
The revolutionary transformation of China from the 19th century to the present, with emphasis on the impact of imperialism, the profound effects of Western technology and foreign policy wrought by the history of its relations with the West.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 565 - Mongol Warlord
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the meteoric rise and fall of the world’s largest empire, its impact, and the legacy on the large areas of Europe, the Middle East, and East and Central Asia.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 570 - History of the Early Roman Empire
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of particular institutions and movements in Roman history. Emphasis on family history and social and religious trends during the early imperial period of Roman history.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 571 - Bronze Age Aegean
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the Bronze Age Aegean archaeology of the Minoan, Mycenaean and Trojan civilizations.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 572 - Studies in Classical Archaeology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Assorted topics and archaeological sites of the ancient Mediterranean world (Crete, Greece and Italy).
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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HIST 573 - Roman Archaeology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of Roman archaeology fro m the early Iron Age through the Republican and Imperial periods.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 574 - History of Ancient Egypt
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of three eras of Egyptian history: the Pyramid Age, the chaotic Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Absolutism. Emphasis on cultural, religious and artistic contributions.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 575 - Greek Archaeology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of Greek archaeology from the Protogeometric and Archaic periods through the Classical (Hellenic) and Hellenistic eras.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 577 - Military History of the Modern World
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the military history of the modern world from 1500 AD to the present. The focus is on the strategy and tactics used by modern armies, how these affected the lives of populations and how new developments in these fields have influenced the history of the modern world.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 578 - Ancient Military History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the history of the great battles and campaigns of antiquity. Emphasis is placed on developments in strategy and tactics, the lives of the men in the ranks, the careers of leaders, and the decisive nature of these conflicts on the course of history. Special attention is given to the interaction between military realities and the functioning of society as a whole.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 579 - Medieval Military History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the military history of the medieval world from the fall of the Roman Empire in the fourth century A.D. and the establishment of the Germanic kingdoms to the decline of the supremacy of mounted warrior at the beginning of the sixth century. Students will be encouraged to understand the relationship between military realities and the social structure of medieval societies. The course will also outline the strategy and tactics used by medieval armies, how these tactics affected the lives of populations and how new developments in these fields led to the creation of nation-states in the early modern period. Time will also be spent studying the ideas of the period through the lives of some of the medieval world’s greatest soldiers, statesmen, philosophers and historians.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 580 - Museum Studies
3 Hour(s) Credit
Work experience course that invites students to learn techniques of museology. Students work in cooperation with various local or regional museums under the supervision and direction of a museum curator.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice with the permission of the instructor.
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HIST 583 - Environmental History of Delmarva
3 Hour(s) Credit
Through class discussions, students will gain an understanding of: the natural history of Delmarva and Chesapeake, the changing patterns of land and resource use, environmental conflicts, the growth of 20th century conservation efforts and the implication of burgeoning growth in the Eastern metropolitan corridor of Delmarva. This course draws upon the resources of the Salisbury area through local speakers, environmental activists, foresters, authors and farmers. The course will utilize: the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, the Nanticoke Indian Museum, Furnace Town, Wye Island NWMA, Pemberton Park, and Crisfield and Smith islands. Research paper is required.
Three hours per week.
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HIST 590 - Studies in History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive historical study of particular periods and groups, economic, intellectual, cultural, social movements and/or institutions.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course titles.
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HIST 601 - Methods of Historical Research
3 Hour(s) Credit
Students will examine first hand the vast original documentation relating to the Lower Delmarva Peninsula at the Nabb Research Center and what sort of social, political, educational, economic, religious or cultural material(s) may be included in each record type. Familiarity with 17th and 18th century language and handwriting (similar to learning a foreign language) must also be included to understand the documents. Research and interpretation will focus on creating a more complete picture of what life was like during the century after initial settlement of the Lower Eastern Shore area.
Three hours per week.
May be taken only once.
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HIST 602 - Seminar: Colonial and Revolutionary America
3 Hour(s) Credit
A study of Colonial institutions and the American Revolutionary movement. Emphasis is placed upon the study of specific topics through individual research projects.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 603 - Seminar in 19th Century America
3 Hour(s) Credit
An opportunity to explore in-depth 19th century American society, via themes selected by the instructor.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 604 - Seminar in European History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Designed to enable the student to explore, through intensive research, basic problems in European history. The period or topics to be studied will be selected by the instructor.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 605 - Seminar: Maryland History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Designed to acquaint students, through readings and research, with some of the major problems and developments in the history of Maryland.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 606 - Seminar in 20th Century America
3 Hour(s) Credit
Enables intensive exploration of specific periods and/or problems in this century through individual research.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 607 - Seminar in Chesapeake and Middle Atlantic History
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive seminar exploring comparative facets of Chesapeake history (economic, social, cultural, religious and political) in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. The impact of the Chesapeake area (and Delmarva) within the broader context of the Middle Atlantic community will be understood.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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HIST 608 - Seminar in American Diplomacy
3 Hour(s) Credit
Permits investigation, through reading and research, of selected problems in the history of American diplomacy.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 609 - Studies in Early Delmarva
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive seminar which explores life on early Colonial Delmarva through examination of primary records of the Lower Eastern Shore including settlers, settlement patterns, and social and familial networks. In-depth analysis will result in the reconstruction of this Eastern Shore social and economic world.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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HIST 610 - Seminar in Latin American History
3 Hour(s) Credit
An intensive study of major institutions and specific periods in Latin America through reading and research.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 612 - Special Topics Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
An intensive readings or research course on a special topic selected by the instructor.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 613 - Seminar in Ancient History
3 Hour(s) Credit
An intensive seminar exploring ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East as selected by the instructor.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 614 - Seminar in Asian History
3 Hour(s) Credit
An intensive seminar exploring in-depth Asian societies via themes selected by the instructor.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 615 - Seminar in African History
3 Hour(s) Credit
An in-depth study of specific topics in African history as selected by the instructor.
Three hours per week.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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HIST 625 - Internship
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides the opportunity to gain professional experience in a history-related field under the supervision of an on-site supervisor and a faculty member. Internships in public history, museum studies, archival and library science, non-profit, history education, and cultural preservation are particularly suitable. Open to all M.A.-level students and may count as one of the five required 600-level courses toward the degree requirements.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites HIST 601 , minimum of nine credit hours completed in the program, approval of the graduate director.
May be taken only once.
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HIST 629 - Individual Research/Historiography
3 Hour(s) Credit
Specialized historiography and/or research course for graduate students (either thesis or non-thesis options).
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the graduate director.
May be taken only once.
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HIST 630 - Directed Research
3 Hour(s) Credit
Preparation of optional research project in master’s degree program under departmental supervision.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites May be taken only once and only in conjunction with HIST 631 . Permission of the graduate director.
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HIST 631 - Thesis
3 Hour(s) Credit
Prerequisites Permission of the graduate director.
May be taken only once and may be taken without HIST 630 .
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HONR 111 - Critical Thinking and Writing
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines processes for developing clear and sound arguments. Emphasizes critical thinking, writing, oral debate information literacy and research skills.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IA.
Prerequisites Admission to the Honors Program.
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HONR 112 - Issues in the Social Sciences
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to fundamental aspects of the social sci ences through a study of a particular issue chosen from a range of disciplines.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites Admission to the Honors Program.
May be taken up to three times under different topics.
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HONR 211 - Issues in the Humanities
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to fundamental aspects of the humanities through a study of a particular cultural issue chosen from a range of disciplines.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
Prerequisites Admission to the Honors Program.
May be taken up to three times under different topics.
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HONR 212 - Issues in the Natural Sciences
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to fundamental aspects of the natural sciences through a study of a particular scientific issue chosen from a range of disciplines.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IVB.
Prerequisites Admission to the Honors Program.
May be taken up to three times under different topics.
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HONR 311 - Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar
4 Hour(s) Credit
Addresses topics that transcend individual disciplinary boundaries. Taught by professors from a wide variety of disciplines to appeal to Honors students of all majors.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Admission to the Honors Program, permission of Honors director.
May be taken up to three times under different topics.
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HONR 312 - Honors Research/Creative Project
1 Hour(s) Credit
Develop a research or creative project suitable for presentation at an undergraduate research conference or equivalent public venue. Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor from a department of the student’s choosing and with Honors administrative faculty to complete and present the independent project.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites Admission to Honors Program.
May be taken up to three times for credit.
(P/F)
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HONR 490 - Honors Thesis Preparation
1 Hour(s) Credit
Designed to set up the framework and faculty support for the thesis. It usually is taken the semester before the students write their thesis. Required for those who wish to complete a thesis.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the Honors director.
(P/F)
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HONR 495 - Honors Thesis
3-4 Hour(s) Credit
Independent study culminating in substantial original research, scholarly or creative work. Students may apply to the Honors faculty administrators for permission to substitute another department’s thesis or independent study course for HONR 495. The thesis must be completed with a B or better to fulfill the Honors program requirement.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites HONR 490 .
Corequisites HONR 496 .
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HONR 496 - Honors Thesis Consultation
0 Hour(s) Credit
Designates the Honors thesis consultation with thesis director and committee.
Prerequisites HONR 490 .
Corequisites HONR 495 or departmental research/creative course approved by Honors administrator.
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INFO 211 - Information Systems Concepts for Management
4 Hour(s) Credit
Become familiar with current end-user software, such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and examine the use of these and other information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
May Not Receive Credit for Both INFO 111 and INFO 211
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INFO 281 - Intermediate Business Statistics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of modern statistical technique with emphasis on data analysis in a computer-assisted environment. Topics include analysis of variance and experimental design, categorical data analysis, regression analysis, model building, time series analysis and index numbers.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 211 or COSC 116 ; MATH 155 ; MATH 160 or MATH 201 .
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INFO 301 - Business Applications Development
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the development of business applications using software development languages and tools commonly used in industry. Topics include design and implementation of user interfaces, business process automation and data stores.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
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INFO 311 - Business Systems Analysis
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the methods and techniques for conducting a systems project that solve business problems with information technology. Plan, analyze, design and implement a business system as a member of a project team. Computer-based systems analysis and design tool is available for use in the lab.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both INFO 475 and INFO 311
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INFO 315 - Project Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to formal project management methods, tools and processes, including scope, quality, scheduling, cost estimation, communication, risk and change management. Follows the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Although case examples focus on information systems, it can apply to any major. Includes teamwork, guest lectures from industry project leaders and software applications.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 311 or INFO 326 .
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INFO 326 - Operations Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of productivity, quality control, cost-effectiveness and profitability of manufacturing and service organizations from the managerial perspective. Topics include product design, resource requirements and flow, facility layout, distribution system design, quality control, forecasting techniques and inventory policy.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 281 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 281 .
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INFO 333 - 3D Printing/Digitally Enabled Product Development
3 Hour(s) Credit
Innovate digitally enabled electronic products using emerging technologies such as Arduino, 3D printing and the Internet of Things. Coverage includes concepts of basic electronics, computer programming, computer-aided design and entrepreneurship.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 301 or COSC 117 or COSC 120 or permission of the instructor.
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INFO 338 - Special Topics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of varying information systems topics based on students’ interests and needs. May substitute for an information systems major elective.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Varies by topic.
May be repeated once for credit under different subtitle.
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INFO 340 - Data Mining for Business Intelligence
3 Hour(s) Credit
A high-growth area, data mining is used by organizations to better understand their situations as well as the world in which they function in order to devise effective strategies and policy options. Learn the concepts, software tools and related skills to help students become professional data analysts. A term project and presentation adopts a real-world, problem-solving context.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 , INFO 281 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 , INFO 281 .
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INFO 350 - Web Analysis and Design
3 Hour(s) Credit
Investigates the current state of the Web by analyzing best practices. Involves formal theories for analysis and design. Students will participate in usability studies. The theories and studies of renowned usability, design and technical experts will be highlighted throughout the course.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
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INFO 370 - Enterprise Systems and Integrated Business Processes
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines enterprise resource planning (ERP) information systems used extensively in organizations to facilitate integrated business processes. Provides a conceptual review of underlying business process implemented in ERP systems as well as hands-on use of ERP software to reinforce understanding. The roles of other enterprise systems are discussed and demonstrated.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, ACCT 201 , INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites ACCT 201 , INFO 211 .
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INFO 385 - Data Communications and Networking
3 Hour(s) Credit
Concepts and characteristics of data communication systems including network architectures, network operating systems, OSI Reference Model and network trends. Examination of wired and wireless networks, network security and network management.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120 .
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INFO 386 - Database Management Systems
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the design, implementation and application of database management systems. Examination of several commercially available systems.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 or COSC 118 or COSC 120 .
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INFO 395 - Managerial Decision Support Systems with VBA
3 Hour(s) Credit
Implementation of computerized technologies to support managerial decision-making using Visual Basic for Applications to create cost-effective and impressive client deliverables. Topics include decision support approaches and expert systems as implemented in and integrated with spreadsheet business software for rapid applications development.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
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INFO 401 - Mobile Enterprise Application Development
3 Hour(s) Credit
Using mobile development platforms, build and deploy hybrid mobile applications that are designed to execute across a variety of smart devices, with particular emphasis on the development of enterprise applications that extract and deploy data from business information systems, web services and other organizational level data sources.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 301 .
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INFO 430 - Business Analytics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced information technologies for achieving knowledge about status, potentials and perspectives of a company out of heterogeneous and distributed data. Topics include data warehouse and OLAP, enterprise reporting, multidimensional data modeling, advanced data visualization, and predictive analysis.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 , INFO 281 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 , INFO 281 .
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INFO 440 - Storage Technology Fundamentals
3 Hour(s) Credit
Comprehensive coverage of modern storage technology which enables students to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. Learn the latest storage architectures, such as Storage Subsystems, SAN, NAS, DAS, CAS, IP-SAN and data security.
Three hours per week.
Pre or Corequisites INFO 386 .
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INFO 450 - Computer Hardware and OS Technologies
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of technical topics related to computer systems. Emphasis is placed on hardware architecture, operating systems, basic networking and application software compatibilities issues.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both May not receive credit for both INFO 450 and INFO 455 .
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INFO 455 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications in Business
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of microcomputer applications in business with extensive coverage of database management, decision support and operating systems and the use of standard business software.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both May not receive credit for both INFO 450 and INFO 455.
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INFO 460 - Security Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an overview of the field of information security and assurance through the application of policies, education and technologies. Learn a spectrum of security methodologies and procedures relating to risk management, firewalls and VPNs, access control, intrusion detection and prevention systems, cryptography, and physical security.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
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INFO 465 - Global Information Systems Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of technical, cultural, organizational and geopolitical challenges facing business and IT professionals in implementing and managing IT in an increasingly global, technological environment. Current readings and case studies are used to examine infrastructure, e-business, global teamwork, and transborder and cross-cultural information systems issues.
Three hours per week.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, INFO 211 .
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INFO 470 - Advanced Topics in ERP
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines enterprise resource planning (ERP) information systems in greater depth through extensive hands-on use of ERP software to reinforce understanding of how these systems facilitate integrated business processes. Includes configuration of an ERP system.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program, C or better in INFO 370 .
Non-Major Prerequisites Junior standing, C or better in INFO 211 , INFO 370 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both INFO 470 and INFO 471
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INFO 476 - Information Systems Development and Implementation
3 Hour(s) Credit
Design, implementation, and documentation of an information system. The development project is in the form of field-study or in-depth case-study. Successful completion of this course satisfies the ABLE requirement.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 301 or INFO 311 or INFO 315 or INFO 386 .
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INFO 480 - Seminar in Information Systems
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of major research findings, case studies and current issues relevant to management in the era of computer-based information systems and use of standard business software.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Information systems major and junior standing.
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INFO 485 - Advanced Seminar on Networking
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of designing, implementing, administering and troubleshooting networks that incorporate major network operating systems. Discussion on effectiveness of networks and general IT. Assists students working toward entry-level general networking (Network+, Network Security, etc.) or vendor- specific (Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, etc.) certifications.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 385 .
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INFO 490 - Information Systems Internship
3 Hour(s) Credit
Professional work experience in information systems.
Prerequisites INFO 301 or INFO 311 or INFO 315 or INFO 386 , information systems major, placement approval and permission of the department chair, completion of ABLE administrative requirements, successful completion of BUAD 200 .
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INFO 491 - Advanced Information Systems Internship
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Research associated with an internship experience in information systems.
One to Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 490 or ABLE requirement, placement approval and permission of the department chair, completion of ABLE administrative requirements.
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INFO 494 - Directed Study in Information Systems
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive research or study of a selected topic in information systems. May be used as an information systems elective if approved by the department chair.
Prerequisites Junior standing and permission of instructor prior to registration.
May be repeated once for credit under different subtitles.
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INFO 501 - Enterprise Systems
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces basic business processes, the transactions in those processes and how data is generated via those processes. Use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to do these processes and use the data extracted from the system for decision-making purposes. See the advantage of an integrated system while seeing the limitations of using a transaction-processing system for business intelligence.
Three hours per week.
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INFO 502 - Data Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides basic concepts in database management, including database processing, data modeling, database design and implementation. Learn the basic differences between a relational database and in-memory database both conceptually and through hands-on exercises. Use MySQL (relational database) to see the basic concepts of database and SAP HANA (in-memory database) to see the benefits of in-memory computing in terms of speed of processing.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 501 .
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INFO 503 - CRM and Business Analytics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Engagement Intelligence is an emergent marketing and firm to- customer business strategy based on a deep understanding of customer value. In practice, it involves the use and analysis of marketing databases and communication technologies to determine firm practices that maximize the lifetime value of each individual customer and provide answers to questions about customer loyalty and return on marketing investments. Use SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and Business Objects-Explorer for hands-on experience with analytical processes.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 502 .
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INFO 504 - Business Mobility
3 Hour(s) Credit
Employees increasingly rely on mobile devices to get their work done, but that requires developing the mobile applications to be able to do so. Learn the basic concepts of this cutting- edge technology by using a hybrid web container to “push” web applications to mobile devices, thus allowing individuals to access transaction data as well as sophisticated analytics via their mobile devices. Create mobile applications and use those applications to access data from an ERP systems as well as analytical and visualization technologies.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 502 .
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INFO 505 - Predictive Analysis and Data Visualization
3 Hour(s) Credit
Building on analytics knowledge gained in CRM and Business Analytics, add predictive analytics and data visualization to the repertoire of analytics tools. Use sophisticated analytical tools and data from in-memory database to conduct advanced analysis of data from enterprise systems such as predicting the future profitability of a customer. Create dashboards and other visualization tools to allow decision makers to more easily view the results of the analysis.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites INFO 503 INFO 504 .
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INFO 602 - Decision Making in the Supply Chain
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines contemporary quantitative methodologies for optimizing firm initiatives and enhancing efficiency. Topics include multicriteria decision making, linear programming, forecasting, neural networks and Monte Carlo simulation. Ethical implications and the use of these methodologies for strategic advantage and profit maximization are discussed.
Six hours per week for half a semester.
Prerequisites Admission to the M.B.A. program; completion of MyClasses Excel Assessment; INFO 326 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
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INFO 615 - Project Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Essential concepts in project management taking a sociotechnical perspective, incorporating both technical (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, tracking) and interpersonal (e.g., teams, motivation, communication) aspects of project management. Addresses all phases of project management from planning to closing. Includes project management simulation, hands-on use of project management software and planning for a real-world project.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing.
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INFO 620 - Enterprise Systems and Integrated Business Processes
3 Hour(s) Credit
Exploration of enterprise-wide systems used in businesses. Explores concepts and use of different enterprise systems including ERP and CRM systems. Gain a better understanding of ERP systems by using SAP R/3 to conduct common processes in businesses.
Six hours per week for half a semester.
Prerequisites Admission to the M.B.A. program; INFO 326 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
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INFO 655 - Information Systems for Management Decisions
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores concepts, ethical ramifications and use of enterprise systems designed to support integrated business processes. An international business case, Global Bike, and the international leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP, are used to illustrate the integration and flow of information within an organization. Implications for master data management and business strategy are also discussed.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to M.B.A. program.
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INFO 670 - Management Science Models
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of rational decision-making in a computer-assisted environment. Topics include decision theory, linear programming, distribution models, inventory and project management.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to M.B.A. program.
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INFO 686 - Database Processing and Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Essential concepts in database management, including database processing, data modeling, relational database design and implementation. Includes project management methods, hands-on use of database tools, SQL and a team project requiring online collaboration.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing, computer literacy, MS Office tools.
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IHHS 399 - Global Seminar in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Services
4 Hour(s) Credit
This short-term study abroad course is conducted in various international locations and is designed to introduce students at the undergraduate level to working in an interprofessional team to address social and health problems in the host country. Learn about the various ways that global citizens are facing issues through lectures, readings, assignments and experiential learning. Become immersed in the host country culture through participation in homestays, lectures, language classes, and group excursions to community-based organizations and local attractions throughout the host country. Engage in discussions with professionals of various disciplines.
Four hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the instructor with support from the Center for International Education.
May be repeated once for credit.
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IHHS 415 - Introduction to Global Health
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to the concept of global health in the larger context of globalization and its role in changing patterns of disease spread and control. Reviews concepts of global health with attention to the interchange between social, economic and cultural determinants of health. Examines the international/national structure and roles of government and non-government entities engaged in global health and the challenges of developing effective and affordable population health services. Explores the underlying importance of equity, human rights and social justice philosophies in the delivery of health care. Focuses on major global health concerns and explores both their origins and current and potential strategies for addressing them. Attention is given to the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for guiding the development of meaningful global health programs. Students are encouraged to become personal and professional advocates for global health.
Three hours per week with enhancement
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IHHS 599 - Global Seminar In Interdisciplinary Health And Human Services
3 Hour(s) Credit
This short-term study abroad course is conducted in various international locations and is designed to introduce students at the graduate level to working in an interprofessional team to address social and health problems in the host country. Learn about the various ways that global citizens are facing issues through lectures, readings, assignments and experiential learning. Become immersed in the host country culture through participation in homestays, lectures, language classes, and group excursions to community-based organizations and local attractions throughout the host country. Engage in discussions with professionals of various disciplines.
Twelve hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the instructor with support from the Center for International Education.
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