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CRJ 396 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
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CRJ 397 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
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CRJ 398 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C
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CRJ 399 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice Credits: 1
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
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CRJ 411 - Terrorism Credits: 3
To gain a basic appreciation for understanding the response of the criminal justice system to the terrorism problem. Includes types of terrorism, formation, leadership, location, motives and purposes, criminality, historical and contemporary issues and research, law enforcement, judicial and correctional efforts aimed at curtailing, controlling and understanding terrorism. Approved elective for Ethnic Studies Minors with Departmental permission.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 433 - Evidence Law Credits: 3
Analyzes the law and public policies which guide the introduction of evidence in court. Primary emphasis on Federal Rules of Evidence and the manner of collecting and presenting evidence consistent with the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Students demonstrate evidentiary foundations through in-class practicum exercises and learn to introduce, by way of witness testimony, documents, scientific and real evidence, opinion and expert testimony resulting in a thorough understanding of the evidentiary concepts of burden of proof, probative value, competency, relevancy, materiality, the hearsay rule and its exclusions, and privileges.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 440 - Community Corrections Credits: 3
Examines the historical development and growth of community interventions, practices, and policies with respect to individuals who violate society’s legal norms. Students analyze correctional philosophy, court sentencing and sanctioning alternatives, treatment methods, and the competing goals and potential future trends of corrections. Adherence to evidence based programming and the principles of effective intervention will be consistent themes throughout.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 452 - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime Credits: 3
Acquaints students with the issues regarding the role played by ethnicity/race in the American Criminal Justice system. A necessarily broad approach will be undertaken to achieve this task. The course will deal with three areas: (1) the making of laws and minorities, (2) the breaking of laws and minorities, and (3) society?s reaction to the breaking of laws and minorities. In addition to making students aware of an important area of study, the course should provide students with a broad understanding of the philosophical and practical issues revolving around crime and minorities in American society. Approved elective for Ethnic Studies Minors with Departmental permission.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 454 - Policy, Professionalism, and Ethics Credits: 3
Assists students in understanding the critical issues confronting the police, courts, and corrections as Criminal Justice professionals prepare to move into the next century. The course will focus on such issues as the use of discretion in practitioner decision-making; the impact of the law on Criminal Justice agency behavior; racial and gender issues; ethical issues and dilemmas; the impact of external influences on the operation of Criminal Justice agencies; the privatization of Criminal Justice services; and the future of the American Criminal Justice system. This course will provide a knowledge base from which Criminal Justice majors can either proceed to graduate courses or enter the field. This course can be particularly useful for the student who is currently considering an internship or employment in a Criminal Justice agency.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Criminal Justice majors. CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 452 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 456 - Forensic Science: Evidence Analysis Credits: 3
Provides a continuation of CRJ 336 . Surveys various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at a crime scene and in a crime laboratory environment. Consists of lecture and laboratory exercises including crime processing, the identification and analysis of trace evidence including hairs and fibers, fingerprints, footwear evidence, shoe and tire impressions, and tool marks.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C) and CRJ 336 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 461 - Social Construction of Homicide Credits: 3
Explores the nature of homicide in contemporary society and includes social theories of homicide, domestic murder, serial murder, infanticide, hate crimes, and youth gangs. Examination of the impact of drugs and alcohol and an assessment of capital punishment as a deterrent is included.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 463 - Comparative Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Provides a basic appreciation for understanding the historical, philosophical, ideological, and practical issues relevant to worldwide criminal justice systems.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 464 - Popular Culture, Crime and Justice Credits: 3
Examines the interrelationships between popular culture, crime, and justice. Explores history of this linkage, the research, and the current issues. Examines popular culture’s depictions of victims, offenders, and professionals in the criminal justice system. Popular culture depictions are found in print media (newspapers, magazines, and tabloids), popular literature (police and law procedures), true crime fiction, films, television, rap music, and comics. Impact of popular culture by various media is addressed through the presentation of historical and contemporary research images of crime on individuals, groups, and public policy. Approved elective for Ethnic Studies minors with departmental permission.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 466 - Women and Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Presents contemporary issues and trends concerning women and their interactions with the criminal justice system. Major themes will be women as professionals; women as offenders; and women as victims. Each theme will be treated within the context of police, courts, and corrections. Approved elective for Women and Gender Studies minors with departmental permission.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 469 - Victim Treatment and Services Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the dynamic and often controversial field of advocacy, treatment, and services for crime victims, ranging from protective services to therapeutic treatment of victims and survivors. Specific emphasis will be placed on the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems? ability to prevent and help victims recover from serious violent crime. Further, students will be introduced to the processes currently utilized by criminal justice and social service agencies to engage, investigate, and provide support services for victims and their families.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C or permission of deparment.
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CRJ 471 - Internship in Criminal Justice I Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C and permission of deparment.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 472 - Internship in Criminal Justice II Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C and permission of deparment.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 473 - Internship in Criminal Justice III Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C and permission of deparment.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 474 - Internship in Criminal Justice IV Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C or CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C and permission of deparment.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 475 - Internship in Criminal Justice V Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 481 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 490 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CRJ 491 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 211 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 221 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 241 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 309 with minimum grade of C and CRJ 310 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 103 - Overview of Computer Science Credits: 3
Breadth-first overview of computer science introducing students to a wide range of topics, including algorithms, hardware design, computer organization, system software, language models, programming, compilation, theory of computation, artificial intelligence, or social issues involving computing.
Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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CSC 104 - Programming in Python Credits: 3
Studies structured algorithm design, developing algorithmic solutions to problems, the Python programming language, and SQL. Students will learn how to write programs in Python to solve various problems. Additionally, students will learn the basics of SQL and how to use it to aid in managing data. The course is not available to computer science (B.S.) for major credit.
Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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CSC 106 - Computer Science I - Lab Credits: 1
An introduction to computer programming from an object-oriented perspective. Students will complete several programs with an emphasis placed on good software engineering principles and development of good programming skills. Students will implement complete programs using an object-oriented programming language and development environment. Programming assignments will address the implementation and use of fundamental programming techniques including algorithm design, documentation, style, and debugging; fundamental program constructs including simple data types, and control structures; fundamental object oriented techniques including classes, abstraction, polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation; and fundamental software engineering principles.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to non-majors.
Corequisite(s): CSC 110
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CSC 107 - Computer Science I - Lab Credits: 1
An introduction to computer programming from an object-oriented perspective. Students will complete several programs with an emphasis placed on good software engineering principles and development of good programming skills. Students will implement complete programs using an object-oriented programming language and development environment. Topics include: fundamental programming techniques including algorithm design, documentation, style, and debugging; fundamental program constructs including simple data types, and control structures; fundamental object oriented techniques including classes, abstraction, polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation; and fundamental software engineering principles. In addition, the course will address expectations for CS majors; overview of the field; graduation alternatives and job expectations; mentoring with the transition to college; goal setting and action planning, and planning and measuring your progress against that plan.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to majors.
Corequisite(s): CSC 110
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CSC 110 - Computer Science I - Lecture Credits: 3
An introduction to computer programming from an object-oriented perspective. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of computer programming. Topics include: fundamental programming techniques including algorithm design, documentation, style, and debugging; fundamental program constructs including simple data types, and control structures; fundamental object oriented techniques including classes, abstraction, polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation; and fundamental software engineering principles.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 106 (may be taken concurrently) or CSC 107 (may be taken concurrently) and math placement level of 4
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CSC 111 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
Students will reinforce their proficiency with core programming techniques by developing more challenging programs than in CS1. Students will apply new techniques such as pointers, structures and unions to create advanced programs and solutions. Students will also need to improve their solutions to enhance efficiency and soundness. Topics include intermediate programming techniques; using advanced data types including multi-dimensional arrays, queues, stacks, linked lists, recursion , sorting and searching algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 110 with minimum grade of C and successful completion of the programming competency exam.
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CSC 120 - Introduction to Computer Science and Metacognition Credits: 3
This course will provide students admitted into the Computer Science & Engineering General program an introduction to computer programming and algorithmic problem solving. Additionally, students will receive extensive instruction in learning strategies and metacognitive skills to improve their understanding of their own learning process and improve their overall academic performance. Topics covered will include sequential statements, flow of control, variables, arrays, note taking techniques, effective reading strategies, exam preparation, and understanding the structure of the university. (Restricted to Computer Science &Engineering General students)
Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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CSC 180 - Microcomputer Basic Credits: 3
Studies BASIC programming including microcomputers. Topics include structured algorithm design, looping, functions and subroutines, graphics, and files. Will learn which elements of BASIC are standard and which vary from machine to machine. A survey of applications software which is available and a description of the hardware components will round out the students’ knowledge of microcomputers. Course is not available to those who have already taken MIS 142 or CSC 110 . Also, course is not available to computer science (B.S.) for major credit.
Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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CSC 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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CSC 191 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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CSC 310 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Credits: 4
Examines various techniques for designing algorithms and analyzing their efficiencies, and examines and compares their efficiency of execution. Studies the theoretical foundations for analysis of algorithms and the ramifications of design strategies on efficiency.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 with minimum grade of C and MAT 225 with minimum grade of C
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CSC 350 - Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 4
Provides a non-mathematical introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of computer graphics. Topics include real-world vs. synthetic image creation; graphics primitives; interaction and animation; I/O hardware environment; 3-D modeling and viewing; color, light, and shading; segments; textures; realistic effects. A typical graphics API (e.g., OpenGL) is used to create computer-generated images.
Prerequisite(s): CMPE 220 with minimum grade of C
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CSC 361 - Video Game Programming Credits: 4
This course will look at the key concepts needed to build 2D and 3D video games using an existing game engine. The course will look at asset management, animation, collision detection and physics, and managing user input. Additionally, It will look at some key design patterns related to game programming.
Prerequisite(s): SWE 200 with minimum grade of C
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CSC 371 - Database Management Systems Credits: 4
Detailed examination of theory and practical issues underlying the design, development, and use of a DBMS. Topics include characteristics of a well-designed database; high-level representation of an application using ER modeling; functional dependency theory, normalization, and their application toward a well-designed database; abstract query languages; query languages; concurrency; integrity; security. Advanced topics may be included (e.g., distributed databases; object-oriented databases). Theory to practice is applied in a number of projects involving the design, creation, and use of a database.
Prerequisite(s): SWE 200 with minimum grade of C
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CSC 390 - Computer Science Internship I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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CSC 391 - Computer Science Internship II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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CSC 392 - Computer Science Internship III Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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CSC 393 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 4
Opportunity to offer courses of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires junior standing or permission of instructor.
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CSC 399 - Independent Study in Computer Science Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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CSC 403 - Machine Learning Credits: 4
This introductory course gives an overview of machine learning. This is a wide ranging field including topics such as: classification, linear regression, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), neural networks, bagging and boosting, support vector machines, hidden Markov models, Bayesian networks, Q-learning, reinforcement learning.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 217 and CSC 310
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CSC 410 - Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science Credits: 4
Topics include finite automata, regular languages, regular expressions, and regular grammars; pushdown automata and context-free languages; Turing machines; Church-Turing Thesis; the Halting Problem; undecidability; classes of languages, including the Chomsky hierarchy and the classes P, NP, and NP-Complete. Proof techniques for showing language (non)membership in a class.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 310
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CSC 431 - Computer Networks Credits: 4
Studies protocol suites, emphasizing the TCP/IP 4-layer model. Topics included are network addresses, sub netting, client/server network programming via the sockets API, network utilities, architecture of packets, routing, fragmentation, connection and termination, connection-less applications, data flow, and an examination of necessary protocols at the link layer, particularly Ethernet. Other topics may include FDDI, wireless, ATM, congestion control, and network security.
Prerequisite(s): CMPE 220 with minimum grade of C or better and SWE 200 or CMPE 320 or CSC 310 or CSC 350 with a grade of C or better
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 434 - Web Programming Credits: 4
Teaches how to set up a website typical of one used in an online business. Includes preparing web pages in HTML, writing client-side scripts in Vbscript or JavaScript for active web pages, writing server-side scripts in Vbscript for active server pages, learning to set up and access a database for processing online ordering and searches, and some web server administration. Students will establish a website for an imaginary business of their choosing.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 371 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 451 - Computer Graphics Algorithms Credits: 4
Explores the algorithmic foundations that underlie a typical computer graphics API. Topics include normals; 2-D and 3-D transformation matrices; projection matrices; clipping, raster scan algorithms; fill algorithms; hidden line and surface algorithms; light, color, and shading algorithms; curve fitting; surface representation. Students will implement various aspects of a computer graphics API.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 350 with minimum grade of C and MAT 318 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 462 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 4
Overview of artificial intelligence. Emphasis on basic tools of AI, search and knowledge representation, and their application to a variety of AI problems. Search methods include depth-first, breadth-first, and AI algorithms; knowledge representation schemes include propositional and predicate logics, semantic nets and frames, and scripts. Planning using a STRIPS-like planner will also be addressed. Areas that may be addressed include natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, expert systems, and machine learning.
Prerequisite(s): SWE 200 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 463 - Introduction to Robotics Credits: 4
Introduces the science of robotics from the perspective of artificial intelligence. Emphasizes various robot control architectures and their implementations using mobile robots. Topics include history of robotics; hierarchical, reactive, and hybrid architectures; Braitenberg vehicles; integration and calibration of sensors; construction techniques and considerations; and implementation of various types of behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 with minimum grade of C and CMPE 220 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 490 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 491 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 492 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 494 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 4
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 495 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 4
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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CSC 498 - Senior Research Methods Credits: 2
Students will learn basic research strategies including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, defining hypotheses, and writing proposals. Topics include finding and evaluating sources of information, defining topics, developing and supporting a hypotheses, and acceptable research and experimental practices. Graduate students are not permitted to take this course.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Computer science majors with junior standing and a C or better in any combination of five computer science and computer engineering courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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CSC 499 - Senior Research and Development Credits: 2
Students will independently, but under the direction of the instructor, execute the proposal developed in CSC 498 . Students will conduct the experiments outlined in their testing / implementation plan. Students will then analyze the results and determine if their hypothesis was supported or not. The goal is to gain experience with a formal development process and understand how the scientific method, mathematical reasoning, logic, and algorithmic thinking will generate concrete answers to problems. Graduate students are not permitted to take this course.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 498 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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DS 100 - Introduction to Disability Studies Credits: 3
Introduction to Disability Studies provides students with the opportunity to examine disability as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon. We will explore the impact of disability as it relates to the individual, families, social institutions, cultures and societies, and we will analyze the lives and perspectives of people with disabilities. We use an intersectional approach to diversity, always situating disability within its historical and social context and in relationship to other potential identities rooted in race, gender, class, and sexuality. This is an interdisciplinary course.
Prerequisite(s): No more than 60 credits or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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DS 391 - Internship in Disability Studies Credits: 3
The internship in Disability Studies provides students with a learning experience in a professional setting related to disability.
Prerequisite(s): DS 100
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DS 400 - Capstone in Disability Studies Credits: 3
This interdisciplinary course is designed to allow students to apply a number of theoretical approaches and models to real-life examples. Students will integrate their understanding of concepts, issues and debates within the intersecting disciplines related to disability studies. The class will be highly interactive, integrating seminar discussions and group work by students in an attempt to further explore in-depth issues and topics discussed in class in relatively broad terms. Students will apply, integrate, and build on course material through short papers and oral presentations. In addition, they will advance and polish their writing, oral communication, research and critical analysis skills through the conduct of original research or a service learning project.
Prerequisite(s): DS 100
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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ECH 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Credits: 3
Builds an understanding of the history, foundations, theory, organizational patterns, and instructional techniques of education for children ages two through eight. Observes schools organized in various ways and experiences diverse instructional strategies. Classroom participation is on a regular basis.
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ECH 210 - The Early Childhood Profession Credits: 3
Students in this course will be introduced to professional topics and competencies in early childhood education and will be given examples of the value of and strategies for creating a community of learners. Students will also be provided opportunities for practicing professional dispositions and behaviors in a variety of inclusive settings. Field hours are required.
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ECH 220 - Developmental Science: Physical, Motor, & Health Credits: 3
A study of multiple aspects of physical development, prenatally through middle childhood. Attention is given to both typical and atypical development. Field hours are required.
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ECH 260 - Developmental Science: Cognitive & Language Credits: 3
Students in this course will read about, write about and observe children’s cognitive development from birth to age 11. The course will link the students understanding of development with implications for classroom practice preschool through the fourth grade.
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ECH 280 - Physical, Language and Cognitive Development Credits: 3
Provides child development information in the physical, language and cognitive domains birth through fourth grade. Content will be linked to application for both families and teachers. Required for dual certification majors in the Pre K-4/Special Education major.
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ECH 320 - Developmental Science: Social & Emotional Basis for Guiding Children’s Behavior Credits: 3
A study of multiple aspects of social and emotional development, birth through middle childhood. Attention is given to both typical and atypical development. Application will be made to guiding children’s behavior in the classroom settings. Field hours are required.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 with minimum grade of C and ECH 220 with minimum grade of C and (ECH 260 with minimum grade of C or ECH 280 with minimum grade of C)
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ECH 330 - Primary Curriculum Credits: 3
Presents guidelines, strategies, and current, validated curricular models for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational programs for children in the primary grades (K-3). An integrated approach to curricular planning is emphasized, with focus given to areas of problem solving, expressive arts, and personal-social development. Activities include regularly scheduled observation and participation in a primary grade classroom.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 200 with minimum grade of C
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ECH 333 - Social Studies Methods for PK-4th Grade Credits: 3
Students will learn age appropriate content and strategies for teaching social studies in pre K-4 grade classrooms. Resources and methods to support Pennsylvania learning standards will be presented for each age group.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 with minimum grade of C and ECH 220 with minimum grade of C and (ECH 260 with minimum grade of C or ECH 280 with minimum grade of C)
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ECH 340 - Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum Credits: 3
Presents guidelines for planning and implementing developmental curricula for preschool children. Includes cognitive and social domains of behavior. Approaches appropriate for children with special needs are included, as are strategies for parent involvement. Theoretical approaches which involve active learning, learning through play, experiences that build children’s self esteem, developmental and individualized teaching/learning techniques, and behavior guidance through positive interactions are advocated.
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ECH 343 - Mathematics Methods I for PreKindergarten & Kindergarten Credits: 3
Students will gain knowledge about teaching mathematics using age appropriate methods, strategies and materials for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade children. Concepts related to early numeracy understanding will be emphasized. The course will include content, strategies, resources, and technology information.
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ECH 370 - Assessing Young Children Credits: 3
Addresses a variety of effective and developmentally appropriate assessment techniques for use in early education practices. Responsible use of assessment is emphasized. Field experiences include both observation of and administering effective assessment measures and strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 220 with minimum grade of C or ECH 260 with minimum grade of C or ECH 320 with minimum grade of C or ECH 280 with minimum grade of C
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ECH 373 - Science and Technology Methods in PK-4 Credits: 3
Students will gain knowledge about teaching science in age appropriate ways for the Early Childhood/Elementary Education: PK-4 grades. Includes content, strategies and resources for meeting Pennsylvania standards for each age level.
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ECH 393 - Mathematics Methods II, Grades 2-4 Credits: 2
Students will gain knowledge about teaching mathematics using age appropriate methods, strategies and materials for children in second through fourth grade. Concepts related to early numeracy understanding will be emphasized. Includes content, strategies, resources, and technology information. Field hours required.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 343 with minimum grade of C
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ECH 394 - Technology Instruction for Early Childhood Classrooms Credits: 1
Technology Instruction for Early Childhood Classrooms is designed to prepare Pre K-4 majors for teaching pre K-4th grades with emphasis on the use of technology. Best practices will be utilized from the professional early childhood education field.
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ECH 410 - Physical, Motor, and Sensory Development in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Examines physical, motor, and sensory development of typically and atypically developing young children, birth through age eight years. Child health and wellness concerns included. Developmental information applied to best practices in early childhood education and early intervention settings. Field experiences are required.
Prerequisite(s): Requires senior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 415 - Professional Practicum in PK-4 Credits: 3
This field-based course is for senior-level student participation in early childhood environments. Emphasis is placed on building partnerships with families and various community entities and implementing facets of an integrated curriculum. Instructor led seminars are scheduled throughout the course. Students will complete a total of at least 125 hours in a placement with students aged three to nine years.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 with minimum grade of C and ECH 220 with minimum grade of C and ECH 260 with minimum grade of C and ECH 320 with minimum grade of C and ECH 370 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 440 - Building Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
Emphasis is on understanding contemporary families with young children. Family diversity and fostering reciprocal relationships are stressed. Field experiences are required and will be completed in ECH 415 . Field experiences include both observation of and participation in family/school/community interactions.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 453 - Integrated Curriculum Pre K-4 Credits: 3
Students will apply Pennsylvania standards for math, science, literacy, social studies and the arts. Competencies will be practiced through projects, portfolio collections and demonstrations.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 with minimum grade of C and ECH 220 with minimum grade of C and ECH 253 with minimum grade of C and ECH 260 with minimum grade of C and ECH 320 with minimum grade of C and ECH 333 with minimum grade of C and ECH 343 with minimum grade of C and ECH 370 with minimum grade of C and ECH 373 with minimum grade of C and ECH 393 with minimum grade of C and RDG 323 with minimum grade of C and RDG 363 with minimum grade of C and RDG 383 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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ECH 460 - Family School and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
Surveys current and continuing issues in early childhood education. Includes child care, pre-primary programs and parent involvement, implementing a parent involvement project, and a individual study of a particular development area and/or processes.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 or ECH 220 or ECH 260 or ECH 320
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 462 - Practicum in Early Childhood Concentration with Administrative Field Experiences Credits: 3
This course will provide a practicum experience with a director of an early childhood program and give students an opportunity to see a wide variety of administrative tasks. The focus of the course will be on developmentally appropriate practice and meeting the ethical standards as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Prerequisite(s): PreK-4 Concentration or Director’s Credential.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 470 - Language Development, Literacy, and Play in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Preparation to understand the existing relationships among language development, early literacy development, and play behaviors in young children from birth through eight years. Application made to early childhood education and early intervention settings. Field experiences in an assigned practicum setting required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status or graduate status.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 480 - Early Childhood Professional Seminar Credits: 3
Students in this course will demonstrate professional competencies in early childhood education student teaching placement. They will demonstrate their understanding of the value of and strategies for creating a community of learners. Practice of professional dispositions and behaviors in an inclusive setting will be refined. Guided field assignments will be required in ECH 489 .
Corequisite(s): ECH 489
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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ECH 489 - Early Childhood Student Teaching Credits: 1-12
This supervised, full-semester field-based experience is the culmination of the early childhood teacher preparation program. Early childhood teacher candidates are placed in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first through fourth grade classrooms. Candidates will observe teachers, apply developmental theory and best educational practice, demonstrate dispositions for teaching, engage in ethical and effective professional practice to support the learning of all children.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all course requirements for the early childhood certification major.
Corequisite(s): ECH 480
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 490 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 491 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 492 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 493 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 494 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 495 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 496 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 497 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 498 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECH 499 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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ECO 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
Introduction to aggregative economics. Provides some historical and institutional perspective on the U.S. and world economy, focus primarily upon contemporary theories of employment, inflation, and growth. Also examined are monetary and fiscal policy and foreign trade.
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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ECO 102 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
Introduction to theory of price, including demand theory; the theory of the firm under purely competitive and imperfectly competitive market conditions; and the theory of income distribution. Application of theory to practical problems stressed.
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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ECO 113 - Principles of Economics Credits: 4
Introduces fundamental concepts important for understanding how individuals and organizations function within an economy. Covering both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, a wide array of both theoretical and applied issues are addressed as are how changing market conditions impact consumers and firms and how government policies influence the economy and business decisions. This course is not open to students who have completed either ECO 101 and/or ECO 102 .
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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ECO 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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ECO 270 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: 3
Concerned with economic variables in the aggregate. Involves an analysis of national income accounting, the volume of output, income and employment, and the fine points of fiscal and monetary policy. Designed to aid students in advanced work in economics and especially to prepare them for graduate study.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 101 or HON 165 or permission of department.
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ECO 280 - Managerial Economics Credits: 3
Designed in the methods of applying economic concepts to solving business problems and gaining insight into the nature of business enterprises. Combined with statistics, economic principles are used to analyze decision-making within profit maximizing organizations. Alternative market structures and how they affect the business environment are considered. Based upon theoretical concepts and empirical research results, students can appreciate the applicability of analytical thinking within organizations.
Prerequisite(s): (ECO 113 or ECO 102 or HON 166 ) and (MAT 181 or MAT 211 )
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ECO 303 - Labor Economics: Theory and Policy Credits: 3
Analyzes the theoretical determination of labor supply and demand, wage rates and the levels of employment with applications to competitive, monopsonistic and unionized markets. Includes discussions of how job characteristics, educational attainment and discrimination combine with legislation and governmental policies to determine the distribution of income to specific segments of the population.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 102 or ECO 113 or HON 166
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ECO 305 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
Deals with monetary and banking principles and practices, credit, commercial banks and other financial institutions, and the Federal Reserve System.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 101 or HON 165 or permission of department.
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