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CHST 417 - History of Christianity in America
(3 hours) A study of the development of religion in America with some emphasis on the European roots of major denominations.
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CHST 418 - Baptist History
(3 hours) A study of the origin and development of the Baptist denomination in the world, including an analysis of its theological development.
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CHST 423 - Christian Ethics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CHST 111 or 112. An introduction to the major lines of ethical thought in the Christian tradition. Philosophical, theological, and Biblical sources will be examined in light of their relationship to contemporary ethical issues.
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CHST 431 - Old Testament Book Study
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CHST 111. An exegetical and analytical study of selected Old Testament books. This course cannot be challenged.
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CHST 432 - New Testament Book Study
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CHST 112. An exegetical and analytical study of selected New Testament books. This course cannot be challenged.
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CHST 450 - Student Ministry in Theory and Practice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CHST 230, senior standing, for religion and Student Ministry majors only. A study of Student ministry in the local church setting, considering the theology and psychology of such ministry, with emphasis on the practical issues of method, technique, and resources.
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CHST 469 - Student Ministry Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Student Ministry major, senior standing, CHST 450, GPA 2.75 and permission of department chair. Qualified students may apply for internship where they become involved in the Student ministry program of at least one local church. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours to receive credit. Faculty will make no less than three on-site visits, and there must be at least four student/faculty conferences in order to receive credit. Grading is on a pass-fail basis.
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CHST 470 - Christian Studies Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Christian Studies major, senior standing, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, and permission of the department chair. This course requires 112 hours of supervised participation in a church or other approved Christian organization. The internship is designed to allow students practical experience in their career choice and may only be taken once for credit. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Application forms may be obtained from the department office. This course cannot be challenged.
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CHST 472 - A Study of Student Ministry Methods
(3 hours) Prerequisites: 6 hours of approved Student Ministry courses and Senior standing with the University’s Office of the Registrar. This course will be a concentrated study of the different methods of doing Student Ministry. The student, after approval from the professor, will do a major research project dealing with a method of Student Ministry.
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COMM 101 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 102 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 103 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 104 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 110 - Public Speaking
(3 hours) Emphasis on preparation, organization, and presentation of various types of speeches.
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COMM 201 - Interpretive Reading
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of the techniques involved in the interpretation and communication of various types of literature.
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COMM 202 - Argumentation and Debate
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. The study of reflective thinking and intentional reasoning as applied to debate. Application to current topics. This course cannot be challenged.
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COMM 210 - Introduction to Radio and Television
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A survey of the historical, social, ethical, business, technological, programming, and regulatory aspects of broadcasting. Study of broadcasting through classroom exercises, listening and viewing assignments, and field trips.
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COMM 212 - Phonetics
(3 hours) An introduction to the science of speech sounds. Study of and experience with the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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COMM 214 - Mass Media
(3 hours) Prerequisite: ENGL 112 and COMM 110. A study of the mass media, including newspaper, magazine, radio, television, movie, recording, and book publishing industries together with the support industries of advertising and public relations. Additional topics of ownership and press performance issues, media effects, legal and regulatory issues, ethical practices, and global media considered.
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COMM 218 - Stagecraft and Design
(3 hours) This course is intended as a study of the various aspects of technical theatre in relation to play production including lights, sound, set, costumes, makeup and properties. Aspects of stagecraft and design will be taught. Technical problems of stage production such as scene construction and painting, stage lighting and equipment and costume construction in laboratory and actual productions. An introduction to the elements and fundamentals of design in the theatre, covering aspects of color, mass, shape, form and line and how they relate to the creation of design in scenery, costumes, lighting and stage properties.
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COMM 296 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 297 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 298 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 299 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 301 - Introduction to Journalism
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and 112, COMM 110 and 210. A brief study of the history of journalism, press terminology, copy and proofreading, photography, and basic elements of layout and copy; also, a thorough study of techniques of writing leads and news stories, reader interest and news values, techniques of interviewing, law of the press and layout.
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COMM 310 - Interpersonal Communication
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of techniques of good interpersonal communication including specific skills in listening, decision making, observation, assessment, interview, and group process. Exploration of the effects of individual attitudes and beliefs on communication, as well as cultural characteristics of communication and barriers to communication.
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COMM 311 - Introduction to the Theatre
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. An introductory study of the nature of drama, play analysis, play production and development of the theatre.
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COMM 312 - History of the Theatre
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110 and 311. A survey of the historical development of the theatre.
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COMM 313 - Voice and Diction
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. This course is designed for the student to understand voice production and to undertake a program for improvement of the speaking voice in everyday and professional communication.
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COMM 320 - Introduction to Public Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110 and Sophomore or higher standing. Provides an overview of public relations, and its role in society. Addresses history, development, practice, and application. Examines public relations processes such as the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public relations campaigns. Through case studies, students will survey techniques, strategies, and tactics used by PR practitioners. Emphasis on ethical principles of PR practices.
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COMM 321 - Acting
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of the art of acting; expanding student performance skills: emphasis on exercise, improvisation and scenes from play.
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COMM 322 - Directing
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 321. Fundamental principles of play directing and demonstrations of theories in group exercise. Each student is required to direct a one-act play.
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COMM 323 - Acting for the Camera
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110 and 321. Acting for the Camera will prepare the student for the specific physical and vocal adjustments required for performance on camera. Students will record and view their performances in each class, thereby improving, through observation and adjustment, their ability to perform on camera. Approved for major or minor credit in Communication and Theatre (both emphases) or general elective.
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COMM 342 - Semantics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. The study of language as a cultural characteristic including: how language works, the misuse of language and determining meaning.
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COMM 383 - Human Language Development
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of the acquisition of language, verbal communication systems and factors involved in chronology of language development.
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COMM 399 - Communication Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, 210, Junior or Senior status, and a 2.75 GPA overall, and permission of the instructor. Open to Communication and Theatre majors with an emphasis in Communication only. Three hours may be applied in the major and three hours may apply as general elective credit. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours per semester to receive credit. An internship which permits qualified students to participate under close supervision in the work of such organizations as radio stations, television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, and other appropriate organizations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 400 - Communication Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, 210, Junior or Senior status, and a 2.75 GPA overall, and permission of the instructor. Open to Communication and Theatre majors with an emphasis in Communication only. Three hours may be applied in the major and three hours may apply as general elective credit. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours per semester to receive credit. An internship which permits qualified students to participate under close supervision in the work of such organizations as radio stations, television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, and other appropriate organizations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 401 - General Linguistics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: English majors -ENGL 202, 203 or 204; foreign Language majors - a 200-level course in a foreign language; Communication and Theatre majors - COMM 212. An introductory course in descriptive and comparative linguistics, conducted in English. Strongly recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school and/or to teach English, a foreign language, or speech/communication in high school. Cross-listed under English. (Parent = COMM)
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COMM 402 - Theatre Production Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, an overall 2.75 GPA and permission of the instructor. Qualified students may apply for internships where they become involved in at least one major off-campus production. Each student is expected to devote a minimum of 112 hours per semester to receive credit. Applicants must be recommended by the internship coordinator and approved by the production stage director. A portfolio must be submitted, containing the applicable following items: number of hours involved, drawings for design elements, photographs of the production, essays detailing what has been completed and learned. Students will also be encouraged to submit additional portfolios containing drawings for costumes, scenery, lighting, or advertisement posters to the Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc. design competitions. The grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 403 - Theatre Production Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, an overall 2.75 GPA and permission of the instructor. Qualified students may apply for internships where they become involved in at least one major off-campus production. Each student is expected to devote a minimum of 112 hours per semester to receive credit. Applicants must be recommended by the internship coordinator and approved by the production stage director. A portfolio must be submitted, containing the applicable following items: number of hours involved, drawings for design elements, photographs of the production, essays detailing what has been completed and learned. Students will also be encouraged to submit additional portfolios containing drawings for costumes, scenery, lighting, or advertisement posters to the Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc. design competitions. The grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 410 - Advanced Public Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 320. The establishment of public relations strategies and evaluations based on research. Students will put into practical use concepts learned in COMM 320, the introductory public relations course.
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COMM 421 - Advanced Acting
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 321. This course will feature an interactive learning environment where students will have the opportunity to develop further their acting skills. Students will build upon their basic acting skills learned in COMM 321 by supplementing their acting knowledge of Stanislavski with the newer theories of Suzuke, Lecoq, and Laban. These theories emphasize techniques of movement to amplify the text in performance. The course will involve readings and exercises demonstrating these theories. Students will prepare and present an acting scene for the final project that will be rehearsed and performed multiple times over Fall semester.
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Computer and Information Sciences |
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COIN 209 - Introduction to Computer Systems
(3 hours) An introduction to computers and to computer communication taught as a general course for all majors. Students will learn to use the software packages, Internet, electronic mail, and computer terminology necessary to function in today’s information society. Software packages include, but are not limited to, an operating system, word processor, spreadsheet, web browser and database. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 211 - Introduction to Computers for Business Applications
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher, Corequisite: ACCT 210. An overview of using the computer to solve business-related problems, including word processing, presentations, databases and web design. This course will substitute for courses requiring Coin 209 as a prerequisite. The course does meet the LAC Computer Literacy requirement. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 215 - Introduction to Information Technology
(3 hours) A hands-on overview of emerging information technologies and the principles behind these developments. Topics include introductions to business applications, Internet technologies and program development. This course is not a substitute for courses requiring Coin 209 as a prerequisite. The course does meet the LAC Computer Literacy requirement. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 217 - Visual Basic Programming
(4 hours) Corequisite or Prerequisite: MATH 110 or 111 or higher. An introduction to fundamental concepts of computer programming and problem solving using the Visual BASIC language. Visual BASIC has become the tool of choice for developing user-friendly Windows applications in the business world. Fundamentals of programming, procedures, decisions, repetition, arrays, files, graphics, database management, and introduction to event-driven object-oriented programming. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 235 - Introduction to Computer Science
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 215 or 217 or permission of the instructor, and MATH 110 or higher. An introduction to the concepts of computer science using the C++ language. Problem solving techniques developing algorithms, program design and testing. Additional topics include history of computing and ethical issues in computing. Programming constructs include: control, repetition, functions, arrays, data types, and file handling. The COIN 215 or 217 prerequisite may be waived with prior programming experience and the professor’s consent. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 252 - Midrange Computing Principles and Concepts
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 111 or higher, and COIN 217. An introduction to the principles and operation of midrange computers using the iSeries AS/400 system. Topics include: subsystems, libraries, files, security, device configuration, command languages, COBOL, interactive SQL and embedded SQL. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory Fee Required)
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COIN 315 - Data Structure Analysis
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 325 grade of “C” or better. The effective application of data structures and abstract data types. Abstract data types studied include: lists, stacks, queues and trees. Implementation methods include: arrays, classes, pointers and recursion. Analysis methods include Big-Oh notation using induction and recurrence relations. Topics also include ethical issues in computer science. (C++ currently used). Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 322 - Multimedia
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 332. Learn the fundamental concepts and essential skills required for a successful career in multimedia. This course shows students how to use text, images, sound, and video to deliver compelling messages and content in meaningful ways. Students will learn to design, organize, and produce multimedia projects such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and professional websites. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 325 - Java I with Elementary Data Structures
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 235 or permission of the instructor. A course in object-oriented programming using Java. Course includes application and applet development, control structures, classes methods, arrays, inheritance, polymorphism, strings and characters, graphics, graphical user interface components, stacks, queues, trees, recursion and exception handling. Topics also include ethical issues in computer science. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours (laboratory fee required).
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COIN 326 - Java Programming II
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 325 or permission of the instructor. The course includes multithreading, files and streams, networking, multimedia (images, animation, audio, video), data structures, Java utilities package and bit manipulation, and Java collections. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 330 - Computer Architecture
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 333 with a grade of “C” or better. This course explores the interdependencies among assembly language, computer organization and design with a focus on the concepts that are the basis for current computer technology. Stored-program concept, computer arithmetic, datapath and control, microprogramming, logic design, truth tables, logic gates, programmable logic arrays, control, pipelining, the memory hierarchy, and caches. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 332 - Applied Networking
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 235. An introduction to the fundamentals of networking using the OSI model as a framework. Basic hardware components: routers, hubs, switches, Ethernet, fiber optics, wireless. Protocols: application layer (HTTP), transport layer (TCP, UDP), network layer (IP), link layer (Ethernet). Introduction to application programming in a networking environment, including protocols and languages such as XHTML, DHTML, Perl, Python, Flash, ASP, and JavaScript. Additional topics include historical perspectives on network evolution and ethical issues. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 333 - Applied Systems
(4 hours) Corequisite: COIN 315. The application of program development, systems programming, shell programming, graphical user-Interfaces, and system management to a computer system (Linux, AS400, or other system). An introduction to assembly language programming. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 334 - User-Interface Programming
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 332. The fundamentals of user-interface design and programming. Using principles of human-computer interaction, the course teaches how to program within a windowing environment: object-oriented design techniques, forms, event-driven programming, multithreading, and network programming. Programming language and platform may vary. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 409 - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
(4 hours) Prerequisite COIN 315. This course introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence such as problem solving, knowledge representation, natural language processing, state-space search, and perception. Students will also learn the fundamentals of the LISP programming language, rule-based representation, and searching methods. While highly theoretical in nature, the student will participate in programming exercises in order to become proficient in the LISP programming language and enhance his/her understanding of the material. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 415 - Algorithms
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 333 (with grade of “C” or better). An introduction to the theory of computation including Nondeterministic Polynomial-time Problem, Computational Intractability, Turing Machines, Algorithm analysis, advanced algorithms and limits of computation. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 419 - Database Management
(4 hours) Prerequisites: Students must have completed 12 hours in BUSI or COIN 235. This course examines how organizations use technology to manage data as an organizational resource. Students will learn to analyze an organization’s purpose and develop an information system that will meet the data needs of the organization. Topics include methods for accessing data requirements, developing a conceptual data design, translating that design into an operational information system, and administering and managing organizational data. Through student projects, students will apply concepts learned to an actual organization. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 431 - Advanced Operating Systems
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 315. Corequisite: COIN 333. Operating systems and file services, CPU scheduling, memory management and virtual memory, deadlocks and protection, concurrent processes and programming, and distributed systems. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 432 - Mobile and Wireless Networks
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 332. Architecture and applications of advanced mobile and wireless networks. Top-down network layer concepts, network access technologies, mobility management, and quality of services in wireless internet networks. Investigation into mobile middleware that bridges wireless networks and the Internet. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 433 - Network Security
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 325 and 332. Network security foundations including sources of weakness in networks, methods for security in network communication, methods for protecting systems from network attacks, methods for detecting intrusions and appropriate responses to intrusions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 435 - Advanced Networking
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 325 and 332. An advanced course in networking; transmission media, layered system organization, routing algorithms, protocol theory, quality of service, security, Voice over IP. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 450 - Graphics
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 315 and MATH 130. Topics include modeling systems, Geometric objects, transformation, 3D Viewing, Vector tools for Graphics, and Rendering tools using OpenGL with C++. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 495 - Systems Analysis and Software Design
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 325 or 419. Examines the overall business firm as a balanced decision-making supersystem of integrated subordinate subsystems. The concepts of information system planning, design and utilization are approached through recognized system development procedures. Case studies and simulation models are used to demonstrate the importance of effective business information processing systems. In addition, the course requires a team-based semester project involving an actual organization. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 496 - Senior Portfolio Review
(0 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The purpose of Coin 496 Senior Portfolio Review is to determine if the student has the appropriate course depth in introductory COIN coursework to begin his/her senior project series. The BS or BA student shall create a portfolio that must include: (1) at least three papers on ethical, legal, or social issues in computing, (2) at least four programs (one from each of COIN 315, COIN 325, COIN 332,and COIN 333), and (3) at least two presentations. In the case where courses were transferred and programs are no longer available, the faculty may ask for material from other classes. For our BT candidates, the Senior Portfolio Review determines whether the student has had adequate coursework in order to qualify for graduation. The BT student shall create a portfolio with (1) at least one paper on ethical, legal, or social issues in computing, and (2) at least two programs from COIN courses. The BT advisor for the student shall review the portfolio to determine that it is adequate depth for consideration for graduation. Course grade is Pass/Fail. This course cannot be challenged.
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COIN 497 - Senior Project Design
(1 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 495 and 496. The first of a project-based capstone series. Student will complete the design of a significant project which is usually planned during the prerequisite course. Student will be guided by an assigned instructor. The project ultimately will be defended orally during the final course in the capstone series. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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COIN 498 - Senior Project Construction
(1 hours) Prerequisite. COIN 497 or permission of the instructor. The second of a project-based capstone series. Student will complete construction of a significant project which was designed in the first of the capstone series. Student will be guided by an assigned instructor. The project ultimately will be defended orally during the final course in the capstone series. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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COIN 499 - Senior Project Implementation/Defense
(1 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 498, or permission of the instructor. The last in a project-based capstone series. Must be taken as the student’s final Coin requirement in the major. Student will implement the project under the guidance of an assigned instructor, then defend it before a panel of student peers, faculty and others. Requires assimilation of the skills, tools, techniques, and theory learned in the total university experience. Defense includes an examination of the students’ entire computer science knowledge and a presentation of their final portfolio. Failure to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of computer science or failure to demonstrate professional programming and analysis skills will cause the student to fail this capstone course. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRIM 210 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3 hours) An introduction to Criminal Justice, including philosophical background, history, constitutional limits, agencies, processes of justice, and evaluation of current criminal justice practices.
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CRIM 212 - Techniques of Criminal Investigations
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of investigative techniques used in crime scene analysis. These include but are not limited to, examination of questioned documents, fingerprint techniques, polygraph examinations, firearms identifications ballistics, toxicology, pathology, interrogation and interviewing, and photography.
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CRIM 227 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210 and ENGL 111. An introductory overview of basic research methods and writing for the criminal justice student. Attention will be given to online and traditional avenues of research, as well as standard formats for case briefs and police investigative documents.
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CRIM 232 - Current Issues and Trends in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. This course provides an examination of the current issues and trends within the criminal justice system. The student will develop an up-to-date awareness of activities within today’s criminal justice system in the areas of police, courts, and corrections. Integration of faith from both a contemporary and biblical perspective will be intertwined in the definition of Justice.
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CRIM 246 - Constitutional and Legal Issues for Law Enforcement
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210.
This course was developed based on the need for aspiring and current police officers to develop an in-depth comprehension of the Federal and Constitutional statutes regarding search and seizure, arrests, and stops. Curriculum from the Legal instructional block of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy was reviewed and integrated into many modules. The course was developed by an attorney with more than 30 years experience in South Carolina statutes.
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CRIM 312 - Advanced Criminal Investigative Techniques
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210 and 212. This is an advanced level course for Criminal Justice majors and minors. The focus of the class will be to combine the art of investigation with the science of criminalistics. Advances in forensics have vastly changed the criminal investigative process, and this course will integrate academic and applied approaches to advance the development of criminal investigative techniques for the undergraduate student. Laboratory fee required.
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CRIM 340 - Introduction to International Terrorism
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210 and junior/senior status. This course will define terrorism as well as identify and explore the various international terrorist organizations. The course will also examine the relatively new phenomena known as Homeland Security by visiting the aspects of Counter Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism as it applies to the criminal justice discipline.
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CRIM 361 - Criminal Law
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210 or POLI 201. A study of substantive crimes and their punishment, special defenses, inchoate and group criminality, and limitations of the criminal law. Appropriate attention is given to distinguishing aspects of South Carolina criminal law. Cross-listed under Political Science. (Criminal Justice = Parent)
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CRIM 362 - Criminal Procedure
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210. An examination of procedural steps from investigation through arrest, conviction, and appeal, with special emphasis on the constitutional guarantees protecting citizens and the accused and how those constitutional guarantees affect law enforcement practices and the judicial process. May be used for major/minor credit for Criminal Justice. Cross-listed under Political Science. (Criminal Justice = Parent)
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CRIM 365 - Police Administration
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of policymaking and administration within law enforcement agencies in the United States, including an examination of organizational structure and behavior, personnel management, budgeting, and the role of police agencies within the greater governmental bureaucracy.
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CRIM 374 - Police Systems and Practices
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the origins, goals, methods, and effectiveness of police systems at the national, state and local levels in the United States, coupled with a comparison of these systems with those in place in other nations.
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CRIM 376 - Judicial Systems and Practices
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the structure, organization, and policies of the federal and state court systems. The application of both criminal and civil law will be discussed.
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CRIM 378 - Prison Systems and Practices
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of correctional systems and their relationships with other components of the criminal justice system from a management and administration perspective. Also analyzed, within the context of local, state, and federal correctional systems, are policies relating to sentencing, classification, custody, prison demographics, programs, and services.
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CRIM 400 - Criminology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or CRIM 210. A study of crime, delinquency, and the mechanisms of social control. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Sociology = Parent)
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CRIM 401 - Theories of Crime and Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the historical development of the criminal justice system and a critical examination of contemporary theories and practices utilized to achieve justice.
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CRIM 402 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 209 (or higher) and CRIM 210. A study of research methods used in the discipline of criminal justice. Topics of study include; scientific method, causation and validity, research designs, measurement, operationalization, data collection, sampling, ethics and research, survey research, field research, secondary data analysis, evaluation research, policy analysis and data management using SPSS.
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CRIM 403 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210, 374, 376, 378, 401, and 402. An examination of ethical and moral philosophies and various ethical dilemmas faced by law enforcement, judicial, and correctional personnel. The class serves as the capstone course for the Criminal Justice Department.
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CRIM 421 - Constitutional Law I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or CRIM 210. Examination of the establishment of the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review, the scope and limits of the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the national government, and the relationship of the national government to the states. Will count as a major or minor elective in Criminal Justice. Cross-listed under Political Science. (Political Science = Parent)
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CRIM 422 - Constitutional Law II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or CRIM 210. Analysis of the judicial interpretation of the Bill of Rights emphasizing the First Amendment: the establishment and free exercise of religion, the freedom of speech, press, and assembly; and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: equal protection of racial, sexual, political and economic groups. Cross-listed under Political Science. (Political Science = Parent)
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CRIM 431 - Juvenile Justice System
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of cultural and governmental philosophy relating to society’s response to juvenile crime and behavior, including an analysis of typical juvenile justice systems in the United States.
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CRIM 440 - Protection Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210 and 374.
This course includes an overview of management techniques for establishing and maintaining security and loss prevention programs with the goal of protecting organizations from crimes, fires, and accidents. Emphasis is placed on protection as a “profit center” rather than a “cost center.”
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CRIM 463 - Community-Based Corrections
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the governmental philosophy relating to correctional methods centered in and involving the offender’s community, and an examination of the origins, goals, methods, and effectiveness of existing community-based correctional systems and practices.
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CRIM 465 - Police and Community Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the interaction between law enforcement agencies and the communities which they serve, including an analysis of community perceptions of police, police perceptions of the community, public relations and sensitivity awareness, and techniques and policies best adapted to healthy police/community relations. Cross listed with CRIM 565.
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CRIM 469 - Internship in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the Criminal Justice major or minor. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 61 semester hours, to include CRIM 210 and 374. All internships must be approved by the department chairperson. This course requires 112 hours of supervised participation in a criminal justice agency. Arrangements for assignments, work hours, and working conditions must meet with the mutual satisfaction of the student, the supervising professor, the department chairperson, and the agency. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. This course may only be taken by students pursuing a Criminal Justice major or minor, unless special permission is granted by the department chairperson. Only three credit hours of internship credit may be applied to a major or minor in Criminal Justice. Any student registering for a second internship will register using course number 470, and the earned credit will count as general elective only.
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CRIM 470 - Internship in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the Criminal Justice major or minor. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 61 semester hours, to include CRIM 210 and 374. All internships must be approved by the department chairperson. This course requires 112 hours of supervised participation in a criminal justice agency. Arrangements for assignments, work hours, and working conditions must meet with the mutual satisfaction of the student, the supervising professor, the department chairperson, and the agency. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. This course may only be taken by students pursuing a Criminal Justice major or minor, unless special permission is granted by the department chairperson. Only three credit hours of internship credit may be applied to a major or minor in Criminal Justice. Any student registering for a second internship will register using course number 470, and the earned credit will count as general elective only.
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CRIM 499 - Honors Project in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of at least 90 semester hours of acceptable credit, at least a 3.5 GPA in Criminal Justice major or minor, at least a 3.0 GPA overall, and permission of the department chairperson. This course presents an opportunity for a superior Criminal Justice student to pursue advanced study. A faculty supervisor will be appointed to work with the student in developing and pursuing a scholarly, individual study of a selected Criminal Justice topic.
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ECBA 200 - Student Success and Christian Worldview in Online Learning
(3 hours) CAPS students only. Designed to address the questions of many students new to online learning, the Student Success Online course provides numerous self-assessments and inventories to help students evaluate their readiness for online learning. Best practices for interacting online and maximizing the tools provided by the student’s Learning Management System (LMS) are demonstrated using discussions, interactive examples, and simulations. Tips for success with online study skills are provided from a real-world real-student perspective. The principles presented are applied to specific CSU Online standards that are designed for early and continuing student success. An emphasis is placed in the course on the vision of the University to integrate faith in learning, leading and serving through a specific lesson on Christian worldview.
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ECBA 201 - Legal Environment of Business
(3 hours) An introduction to law and the legal system as it influences business decisions. The course focuses on describing governmental regulation from both state and federal regulatory agencies and the legal issues that affect a variety of business situations.
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ECBA 202 - Accounting Principles for Managers
(3 hours) Accounting is called the language of business. The purpose of accounting is to provide information in a timely, accurate and ethical manner. It is a measurement discipline. This course will emphasize financial accounting concepts by surveying and analyzing financial tools available to the manager in decision making.
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ECBA 222 - Business Law I
(3 hours) This course introduces the multiple facets of business law, including online commerce. The course emphasizes the basic concepts of how businesses are organized and operate within a legal environment.
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