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BIOLOGY Contact: Professor Mary Mulcahy, Program Director Major in Biology The biology major prepares students for various careers in biology and for graduate or professional studies. Biology is a common entry point into the health sciences, including schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, podiatry, chiropractic medicine, physical and occupational therapy, and veterinary medicine. BS in Biology Requirements Course requirements in the major BIOL 0101 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 0102 Introduction to Biodiversity 4 BIOL 0217 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution 4 BIOL 1320 Cell Biology 4 BIOL 1451 Capstone 3 BIOL 1453 Senior Seminar 1 Upper-Level Biology Electives 16 __ 36 Other required courses CHEM 0101 and 0102 General Chemistry I and II 8 CHEM 0206 and 0207 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 8 The mathematic requirement may be satisfied by taking any one of the following: 3–4 MATH 0130, 0132, 0136, or 0140 Precalculus for Buisness Majors, Precalculus, Applied Calculus, OR Calculus 1 The physics requirement may be satisfied by taking any of the following: 3–4 PHYS 0101, 0102, 0103, 0201, or 0202 Introduction to Physics I, Introduction to Physics II, Concepts of Modern Physics, Foundations of Physics I, OR Foundations of Physics II Total credits required for the major 54–56 Students interested in applying to schools of chiropractic, dentistry/dental medicine, medicine, optometry, podiatry, and veterinary medicine must complete one year of Organic Chemistry with labs (CHEM 0206, 0207, 0208, and 0209); one year of General Physics with labs (PHYS 0101 and 0102 or 0201, 0202, 0203, and 0204); and one semester of Calculus (Math 0140). General Education Program Requirements and Electives—Variable (See General Education Program and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.) Suggested Course of Study BS in Biology First Year ENG 0101 and 0102 English Composition I and II 6 BIOL 0101 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 0102 Introduction to Biodiversity 4 CHEM 0101 and 0102 General Chemistry I and II 8 Math option (MATH 0130, 0132, 0136, or 0140 Precalculus for Business Majors, Precalculus, Applied Calculus, OR Calculus 1 3–4 General education requirement 3–4 Physical education requirement 1 __ 29–31 Second Year BIOL 1320 Cell Biology 4 BIOL 0217 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution 4 CHEM 0206 and 0207 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 General education or elective courses 18 __ 30 Third Year Upper-level biology electives 8 Physics option (PHYS 0101, 0102, 0103, 0201, or 0202 Introduction to Physics I, Introduction to Physics II, Concepts of Physics, Foundations of Physics I, OR Foundations of Physics II 3–4 General education or elective courses 18–19 __ 29–31 Fourth Year BIOL 1451 Capstone 3 BIOL 1453 Senior Seminar 1 Upper-level biology electives 8 General education or elective courses 18 __ 30 Students seeking secondary teacher certification in biology should meet with an advisor in biology each semester to plan their course of study in biology and with the director of teacher education each semester to plan their course of study in education. Please refer to the section on Education Programs for further details. Minor in Biology A minor in biology can be earned by completing the following requirements: BIOL 0101 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 0102 Introduction to Biodiversity 4 BIOL 0217 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution 4 Upper-level biology electives 8 __ 20 High school chemistry and/or CHEM 0101 and 0102 General Chemistry I and II are highly recommended. Biology Course Descriptions BIOL 0101 INTRO TO CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4 cr. An evolutionary survey of organisms, including an introduction to structure and function of various organ systems. Basic concepts of ecology, the interaction of organisms in their environment, will be covered. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0102 INTRODUCTION TO BIODIVERSITY 4 cr. Introduces basic concepts about cell structure and function, including the wide variety of macromolecules that play key roles in living systems. The genetic mechanisms by which hereditary information is passed down from one generation to the next will be discussed. The genetics of populations as a whole and the evolution of species will also be studied. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0103 CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY 4 cr. Designed for the nonmajor. A survey of biological concepts providing students with a good understanding of how biology relates to everyday life. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0106 HUMAN GENETICS 3 cr. Designed for the nonmajor. Introduces the basic principles of genetics from the perspective of the genetics of humans. Topics include the inheritance of single-gene and multigene traits, genetic diseases, genetic counseling, population genetics, and the social and ethical implications of recent genetic advances. Three hours of lecture per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0108 PLANTS AND PEOPLE: INTRO TO ETHNOBOTANY 3 cr. Designed for the nonmajor. The value of plants to society is introduced along with a discussion of the plants as part of the natural world. The course will examine the uses of plants by many cultures, past and present, for food, timber, fuel, clothing, religious activities, and medicine, among other uses. A basic introduction to the anatomy and ecology of plants will also be covered. Three hours lecture per week. GE: Life Sciences (Non-Western) BIOL 0109 PLANTS AND PEOPLE: INTRODUCTION TO ETHNOBOTANY LAB 1 cr. Designed for the nonmajor. May be taken concurrently or after past completion of BIOL 0108 lecture. Students will be involved in hands-on activities to examine the relationship between plants and people. For example, students will identify local plants of cultural, economic, and/or medicinal importance. Simple experiments to test the toxicity of extracts from plants will be performed. Three hours of lab per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0112 HUMAN BIOLOGY 3 cr. Designed for the non-major. General principles of genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology are illustrated with reference to normal human body functions. Topics are structured to allow the student to better appreciate contemporary issues and controversies. Three hours of lecture per week. GE: Life Sciences. BIOL 0114 HUMAN BIOLOGY LAB 1 cr. Designed for the non-major. May be taken concurrently or after past completion of biol 0 112 human biology lecture. Laboratory study of diverse aspects of human biology. Topics include biochemistry, human anatomy, physiology, disease, genetics, and development. GE: Life Science. BIOL 0118 ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 3 cr. The course is designed for the nonmajor. Basic principles of ecology are introduced along with a discussion of the complexity of environmental problems and their solutions. Three hours of lecture per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0119 ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LAB 1 cr. The laboratory will include field trips to various habitats in our region and analysis of environmental parameters. Three hours of lab per week. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0202 MICROBIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 4 cr. Designed for the nonmajor. Principles of medical microbiology and immunology. Control of infectious disease and host-parasite relationships will be emphasized using a systemic approach to the study of infectious disease. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Spring, every year. This course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the biology major or minor. BIOL 0203 GENETICS 4 cr. A study of biological variation at the molecular level of DNA at the organismal level via the phenotypic analysis of families, and at the population level concerning the genetics of whole populations of individuals. These topics will be covered through the problem-solving approach. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102 and co-requ isite: CHEM 0102 or consent of instructor. BIOL 0212 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I 4 cr. A study of the gross and microscopic anatomy, physiology, and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body, stressing the relationship of structure to function. This semester covers cell types and tissues and the cellular processes of osmosis, diffusion, and active and passive transport; the integumentary system; the skeletal system and joints and bone metabolism; the muscular system and mechanisms of muscular contraction; the nervous system, mechanism of nerve impulse conduction, and the special and somatic senses. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Fall, every year. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0213 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 4 cr. A continuation of the study of human anatomy and physiology. This semester covers the cardiovascular system and regulation of heart rate, blood pressure and volume, blood typing, and exchange between blood and somatic cells; the respiratory system and mechanisms of acid-base balance; the endocrine system and the regulation of hormone action and release; the digestive system and control of digestive enzymes; the urinary system and electrolyte balance; the immune system, defense mechanisms, and the inflammatory process; nutrition and anabolic and catabolic processes; the reproductive system and its hormonal regulation; and growth and development. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Spring, every year. Prerequisite: BIOL 0212 or permission of the instructor. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0216 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BIOLOGY 3 cr. Designed for the nonmajor, this course covers scientific process and inquiry through a study of current biological topics. Students will evaluate biological discovery and consider its impact on society. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ENG 0102. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0217 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 4cr. Introduces basic principles of ecology and evolution, in addition to basic principles of experimental design, sampling, and statistics. Topics that will be covered include organismal, population, and community ecological principles, and microevolutionary and macroevolutionary processes. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Fall, every year. Prerequisite: either BIOL 0101 or BIOL 0102 or sophomore standing or consent of instructor. GE: Life Sciences BIOL 0250 SPECIAL TOPICS 1–4 cr. The study of a special topic in biology. Prerequisite: permission of the program director and of the instructor. BIOL 1302 MICROBIOLOGY 4 cr This course examines principles of microbiology and immunology including the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, genetics and ecology of micro-0rganisms. Viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotic micro organisms including algae, fungi and protozoa will be studied. BIOL 1303 ORNITHOLOGY 4 cr. The biology of birds will be examined at various levels, including their development, anatomy, physiology, behavior, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology. The laboratories will be a field study of birds in this region and will emphasize bird identification by sight, song, and behavior. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab equivalent per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, & 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1304 VERTEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY 4 cr. The biology of vertebrates will be examined at various levels, including their development, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. Laboratories will be primarily field trips emphasizing vertebrates found in northwest Pennsylvania. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab equivalent per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1305 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY 4 cr. The biology of invertebrates will be examined at various levels, including their development, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. Laboratories will include both bench and field work, emphasizing invertebrates found in northwest Pennsylvania. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab equivalent per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1306 NEUROBIOLOGY 3 cr. The biology of neurons will be studied at various levels, including the cell and molecular biology of the neuron, neuronal development, neuroanatomy, cognition, and behavior. This course will emphasize scientific reading and writing, including oral communication of scientific material. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1320. BIOL 1307 BIOSTATISTICS 2 cr. Introduces basic experimental design, sampling procedures, and statistical analysis in biological sciences. One hour of lecture and two hours of recitation per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 and college-level math or consent of instructor. BIOL 1308 FIELD BOTANY 4 cr. Introduction to vascular plant taxonomy, identification, and classification, with particular emphasis on learning characteristics of plant families, field identification, and recognizing indicator species of various plant habitats. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab equivalent per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1310 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 4 cr. This course provides an introduction to animal structure and function. Basic mechanisms of physiology related to major systems will be covered, including neurobiology, endocrinology, movement, circulation, gas exchange, digestion, and ionic and osmotic balance. The course will use a comparative approach that emphasizes how physiological differences among species have evolved based upon the need for the animal to adapt to the environment. Laboratory sessions will be devoted to reinforcement of lecture concepts using modern physiological methods. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1320. BIOL 1320 CELL BIOLOGY 4 cr. Cell structure and function are examined emphasizing energy flow, synthesis of biological macromolecules, molecular genetics, and signal transduction mechanisms. Laboratories explore cell biology phenomena, as well as basic cell and molecular biology skills. Scientific writing and critical thinking will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequis ite: BIOL 0101, 0203. Corequisite: CHEM 0102. BIOL 1401 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 4 cr. The development of plants and animals will be studied. A particular emphasis will be made on how conserved molecular mechanisms result in the divergence of living organisms. Model organisms will be used in both lecture and lab to explore developmental processes. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1320. BIOL 1402 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4 cr. The molecular mechanisms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell function will be studied, emphasizing molecular genetics, protein function, and genomics. The experimental methods used to research cellular and molecular phenomena will be highlighted. Skills in the reading of primary scientific literature and scientific writing will be developed. Laboratories will focus on the experimental process using standard molecular techniques. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1320. BIOL 1403 PLANT-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS 4 cr. Focuses on the evolutionary ecology of plant-animal interactions. Topics will include herbivory, mutualism with an emphasis on seed dispersal and pollination, and co-evolution. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, & 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1405 POPULATION AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 4 cr. Introduces population analysis and genetics through a conservation biology approach. In addition to basic population-level topics such as demography, mating systems, and life histories, students will also consider what maintains population viability, the concept of metapopulations, and the issues surrounding conserving biodiversity. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1410 GENOMICS, PROTEOMICS, AND BIOINFORMATICS 3 cr. The explosion of information in biology over the past few decades has led to the development of a new field called bioinformatics, which is closely aligned with the study of the genome (genomics) and the proteins it codes for (proteomics). This course will focus on the major bioinformatics tools used to explore the genome and proteome. The students will gain proficiency with these programs, in a case-based manner, which will not only teach them essential bioinformatics skills, but will also reinforce their knowledge of cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics concepts. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 0101 required; BIOL 1320 and/or BIOL 1402 recommended. BIOL 1415 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4 cr. In this course, students will be introduced to advanced techniques in the fields of cellular and molecular biology. These techniques will include DNA and protein gel electrophoresis, restriction mapping, sub-cloning, Southern blots, Northern blots, Western blots, polymerase chain reaction, fluorescence microscopy, and many other techniques used in modern biomedical research. In the first half of the course, students will be introduced to these techniques in lecture and lab. In the second half of the course, each student will design his or her own independent research project using several of the techniques learned. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1320 or BIOL 1402. BIOL 1430 ECOLOGY 4 cr. Introduction to the interactions of organisms with the living and nonliving environment. Basic ecological principles of populations, communities, and ecosystems will be covered. Topics will include physiological ecology, population growth, interspecific interactions such as mutualism and predation, and community and ecosystem structure and diversity. Laboratory will consist of field exercises combined with data analysis. One overnight field trip will be scheduled, and attendance is strongly recommended. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1435 EVOLUTION 3 cr. Covers the evidence, theory, and mechanisms of evolutionary change in populations. Topics will include adaptation, selection, co-evolution, speciation, molecular evolution, and an introduction to phylogenetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 0101, 0102, and 0217 or consent of instructor. BIOL 1450 TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 1–4 cr. The advanced study of a special topic in biology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. BIOL 1451 CAPSTONE 3 cr. Involves reading primary literature from the diverse subdisciplines of biology and making connections among these and other fields of science. This course enhances scientific writing skills, oral communication, and research methods. It involves student-led presentations of published, original, and peer-reviewed scientific literature. It culminates with a formal research paper that synthesizes primary literature on a biological topic of the student’s interest. By the end of the semester, students will have developed greater competence at reading and critiquing primary research articles, gained an ability to write in a scientific format at an advanced level, improved their skills at synthesizing related material from diverse disciplines, and acquired a greater appreciation of the multidisciplinary nature of the field of biology and a deeper understanding of the scientific process. Three hours of lecture per week. Fall, every year. Prerequisite: senior standing. GE: Capstone, Upper-Level Writing. BIOL 1453 SENIOR SEMINAR 1 cr. Seminar participants are responsible for preparing and delivering a formal paper, in the style of the presentation of a paper at a scientific meeting, to the biology faculty and students on a seminar theme in biology. Spring semester. Prerequisite: senior standing. BIOL 1454 DIRECTED READINGS 1 cr. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to do a literature search on a topic of special interest to them or to prepare them to do directed research with a biology faculty member on a mutually agreed-upon problem. Every semester. BIOL 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: BIOLOGY 1–3 cr. Limited to graduating seniors. Prerequisite: permission of the program director and biology faculty supervisor (may not be repeated for credit). BIOL 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: BIOLOGY 1–3 cr. Students gain research experience by helping to design and carry out a research project mutually agreed upon by the student and biology faculty supervisor. Every semester. Maximum of six credits counted toward biology major. BIOL 1499 BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP 1–3 cr. Students gain practical experience in biology in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. Specific requirements are 45 hours at the intern site per unit of credit earned; a student-kept daily time log and journal of activity; formal oral presentation to biology faculty and students upon completion of the activity; and a confidential, written evaluation by the on-site supervisor to the biology faculty supervisor. Every semester. Maximum of six credits counted toward biology major. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Contact: Professor Lizbeth Matz, Program Director Major in Business Management The business management major consists of a 120-credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Consistent with the overall mission of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, the business management major includes a liberal arts core curriculum, much of which is taken during the first two years of study. Business management majors also take required foundation courses across the fundamental areas of business. Students can specialize in a particular area by taking electives from one of the following five areas of concentration: • Management Information Systems (MIS) • Accounting • Finance • International Business • Marketing BS in Business Management Requirements Course requirements in the major MGMT 0110 Principles of Management 3 MIS 0103 Microcomputing for Management 3 ACCT 0201 Financial Accounting Concepts 3 ACCT 0202 Managerial Accounting Concepts 3 MIS 0208 Business Information Systems 3 FIN 1301 Corporate Finance 3 MRKT 1301 Principles of Marketing 3 MGMT 1401 Business in Society and International Environment 3 MGMT 1451 Capstone: Strategic Management 3 Business management electives* 9 __ 36 Other required courses: ECON 0102 Introductory Microeconomics 3 ECON 0103 Introductory Macroeconomics 3 ECON 0204 Statistical Methods 4 ECON 0206 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 MATH 0136 Applied Calculus 4 COMM 0104 Public Speaking 3 __ 20 Total credits required for the major 56 General Education Program Requirements and Electives—Variable (See General Education Program and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.) * Courses required to complete a business management concentration may be applied toward the 9 credit business elective requirement. Suggested Course of Study BS in Business Management First Year ENG 0101 and 0102 English Composition I and II 6 MGMT 0110 Principles of Management 3 ECON 0102 Introductory Microeconomics 3 ECON 0103 Introductory Macroeconomics 3 MATH 0130 Precalculus for Business Majors 3 MATH 0136 Applied Calculus 4 MIS 0103 Microcomputing for Management 3 COMM 0104 Public Speaking 3 FS 0102 Freshman Seminar 3 __ 31 Second Year ACCT 0201 Financial Accounting Concepts 3 ACCT 0202 Managerial Accounting Concepts 3 ECON 0204 Statistical Methods 4 ECON 0206 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 MIS 0208 Business Information Systems 3 General education or elective courses 15 __ 31 Third Year FIN 1301 Corporate Finance 3 MRKT 1301 Principles of Marketing 3 Business electives 6 General education or elective courses 18 __ 30 Fourth Year MGMT 1401 Business in Society and the International Environment 3 MGMT 1451 Capstone: Strategic Management 3 Business elective 3 General education or elective courses 19 __ 28 Minor in Accounting A minor in accounting may be earned by completing the following requirements: ACCT 0201 Financial Accounting 3 ACCT 0202 Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT 1301 Intermediate Accounting 1 3 ACCT 1302 Intermediate Accounting 2 3 ACCT 1303 Strategic Cost Management 3 ACCT 1304 Federal Income Taxes 3 __ Total credits required for the minor 18 *required for the business management major Business Education Certification See Secondary Certification in Business, Computer, Information Technology (K–12) under Education Programs. Minor in Finance For the finance concentration, business management majors must complete 9 credits in finance in addition to those credits required for the major. FIN 1301 Corporate Finance* Three of the following courses: FIN 1302 FIN 1303 FIN 1304 FIN 1401 Investments Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Markets and Institutions International Finance *required for the major International Business Concentration For the international business concentration, business management majors must complete 15–24 credits as listed below: GEOG 0101 MGMT 1305 FIN 1401 MRKT 1420 MGMT 1449 World Regional Geography International Management International Finance International Marketing Economic Systems Foreign language proficiency through 201 level or equivalent All students are required to participate in an approved study abroad program. Minor in Management Information Systems A minor in management information systems (MIS) can be earned by completing the following 18 credits: MIS 0208 Business Information Systems CS 0205 OR INFT 0203 Programming Applications using Visual Basic or Intergrated Software Development MIS 1310 Systems Analysis and Design     Choose three of the following:       MIS 1309 Web Applications Design and Development MIS 1311 or ENTR 1311 E-commerce or Technology Applications for the New Venture MIS 1325 Supply Chain Management MIS 1407 Competitive Intelligence MIS 1408 Project Management MIS 1499 MIS Internship Minor in Marketing For the marketing concentration, business management majors must complete 15 credits from the following selection of courses, in addition to those credits required for the major.   MRKT 1301 MRKT 1410 Principles of Marketing* Marketing Research   Three of the following:   MRKT 1302 MRKT 1303 MRKT 1304 MRKT 1405 MRKT 1415 MRKT 1420 MRKT 1499 Advertising and Promotion Selling and Sales Management Direct Marketing Marketing Management Consumer Behavior International Marketing Internship in Marketing * required for the major Minor in Business Management Students who major in a discipline other than business management may earn a minor in business management by completing the following requirements: MGMT 0101 Introduction to Business 3 ACCT 0201 Financial Accounting Concepts 3 ACCT 0202 Managerial Accounting Concepts 3 MIS 0208 Business Information Systems 3 FIN 1301 Corporate Finance 3 MRKT 1301 Principles of Marketing 3 MGMT 1401 Business in Society and the International Environment 3 __ 21 Business Management Course Descriptions ACCT 0201 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS 3 cr. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of accounting principles and practices. The focus is on preparation and understanding of financial statements, including their role in decision making by both external and internal users. ACCT 0202 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS 3 cr. This course focuses on the role of accounting principles and practices, yielding information in the decision-making processes to those managers responsible for the internal aspects of the organization. Cost behavior and its utility in break-even analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgeting are stressed. Extensive use of computer spreadsheets is included. Prerequisite: ACCT 0201 or ENTR 0201 ACCT 0250 SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. The study of a special topic in accounting. ACCT 1301 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I 3 cr. This course continues the study of financial accounting principles by providing an intensive analysis of the valuation, measurement, and statement presentation of asset, liability, ownership equity, revenue, and expense components of business enterprise. The emphasis is on asset accounts. Prerequisite: ACCT 0202 or ENTR 0202 ACCT 1302 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II 3 cr. This course continues the study of financial accounting principles by providing an intensive analysis of the valuation, measurement, and statement presentations of asset, liability, ownership equity, revenue, and expense components of business enterprise. The emphasis is on liability and ownership equity accounts and special topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 1301 ACCT 1303 COST ACCOUNTING 3 cr. This course provides a continuation of the study of managerial accounting by examining, in depth, the valuation techniques for goods and services. Topics covered include standard cost systems and variance analysis, joint costs, scrap and by-products, and current trends in cost accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 0202 or ENTR 0202 ACCT 1304 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 3 cr. This course provides an in-depth analysis of the federal income tax statutes and regulations relating to the taxation of individuals and sole proprietorships. Topics include concepts of revenue and expenses, tax methods, and treatment of the disposition of property (including capital gains and losses and tax research). Prerequisite: ACCT 0201 or MGMT 0110 or ENTR 0201 ACCT 1305 AUDITING 3 cr. Principles and procedures of auditing are studied in this course. Included is an examination of generally accepted auditing standards, internal control, audit objectives and reports, form preparation, use of audit work papers, and audit evidence. Prerequisite: ACCT 1302 ACCT 1306 FEDERAL CORPORATE INCOME TAXES 3 cr. This course examines federal income tax statutes and regulations emphasizing the relationship between management decisions and their tax consequences. Topics include employee compensation and other benefits; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; alternative minimum tax; inventory valuation; and changes in accounting methods. Prerequisites: ACCT 0202 or ENTR 0202 ACCT 1312 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III 3 cr. Intermediate accounting III is a continuation of intermediate accounting II. The course continues the in-depth examination of financial reporting topics, including: earnings per share, leases, long-term investments, revenue recognition, income taxes and pensions. Prerequisite: ACCT 1302 ACCT 1320 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 cr. This course is an introduction to accounting information systems and information systems theory. Topics include accounting transaction cycles, internal control concepts, database management, electronic commerce and computer crimes. Prerequisite: MIS 0208 ACCT 1401 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING 3 cr. This course extends the study of financial accounting by examining special topics, including fund accounting, business combinations, consolidated financial statements, and international accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 1302 ACCT 1496 CO-OP IN ACCOUNTING 3 cr. This course offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with a practical supervised work experience. 540 documented hours required. The co-op can be worth up to 12 credits. Prerequisites: 75 earned credits and a 3.0 minimum GPA. ACCT 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: ACCOUNTING 1-3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of accounting. Permission of the instructor is required. ACCT 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: ACCOUNTING 1-3 cr. Directed research is designed to give students the opportunity to design and carry out a research project to be agreed upon by the student and a supervising faculty member. ACCT 1499 ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP 1-3 cr. An accounting internship provides practical experience in accounting in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. FIN 1301 CORPORATE FINANCE 3 cr. The focus of the course is on the role of the financial manager in maximizing value of the firm. It includes financial decision making within a business firm: financial planning, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital determination, and characteristics and valuation of securities. Prerequisites: ACCT 0202 or ENTR 0202, MATH 0110 or 0130 FIN 1302 INVESTMENTS 3 cr. The investments course will acquaint the student who already has some background in business financial matters with the real, ever-changing world of investment decision making. Students will apply previously acquired concepts learned in economics, corporate finance, accounting, and other related courses to the field of investments. Each student will prepare a written investment portfolio recommendation and will make an oral presentation to the class based on the report. Prerequisites: ACCT 0201 or ENTR 0201, ECON 0204 FIN 1303 ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3 cr. Financial statement analysis involves the evaluation of current and past financial positions and results of operations for a business firm with the primary objective of forecasting future conditions and performance. Course focuses on the evaluations of accounting information from both the perspective of internal corporate analysis and external credit or securities analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT 020 or ENTR 0201, ECON 0204 FIN 1304 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 3 cr. The mechanics and structure of U.S. financial institutions are examined. Financial markets and instruments are analyzed. The course also covers the management of financial institutions with particular emphasis on commercial banking. Prerequisites: ACCT 0201or ENTR 0201, ECON 0204 FIN 1401 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 3 cr. Examines the financial function from the standpoint of a multinational corporation. Course focuses on the balance of payments process, the mechanics of foreign exchange markets, corporate management of foreign exchange exposure, and capital budgeting at the international level. International financial markets are also examined. Prerequisites: ACCT 0201 or ENTR 0201, ECON 0204 or permission of instructor. FIN 1496 CO-OP IN FINANCE This course offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with a practical supervised work experience. 540 documented hours required. Prerequisites: 75 earned credits and a 3.0 minimum GPA. FIN 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: FINANCE 1-3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of finance. Permission of the instructor is required. FIN 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: FINANCE 1-3 cr. Directed research is designed to give students the opportunity to design and carry out a research project to be agreed upon by the student and a supervising faculty member. FIN 1499 INTERNSHIP IN FINANCE 1-3 cr. Practical experience in finance in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. MGMT 0101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 cr. This course is designed for students interested in completing a minor in Business Management or would like a broad overview of business functions. As a survey course, it provides an introduction to the international business environment, business and human resource management, marketing, management information systems, accounting, and finance. This course cannot be used toward the nine credits of required business management electives in the business management major. MGMT 0110 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 cr. This introductory course focuses on the basic management functions in business. The emphasis is on developing leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Topics covered include management theory, planning, organizing, leading, motivating, and controlling, as well as management ethics, change, and global perspectives. This course cannot be used toward the nine credits of required business management electives in the business management major. MGMT 0115 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FREE ENTERPRISE 1 cr. The objective of this course is for students from any discipline to participate in, and reflect upon, a service-learing experience. Service-learning is an educational experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community and/or university needs. Students will brainstorm, design and implement programs and projects to teach others how market economies and businesses operate. In this course students will go out into the community to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise. Students are required to document the impact of their efforts, whether it is in dollars, educational achievement, or business health. MGMT 1301 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (Cross listed with SOC 1305) 3 cr. This course explains fundamental tasks, processes, and dynamics common to all organizations, with emphasis on behavioral science applications. Focus is on individual, interpersonal, and group behavior within organizations and the interplay of human, technological, and structural factors. Prerequisite: MGMT 0101, SOC 0101 or MGMT 0110. MGMT 1302 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (Cross listed with MATH 1320) 3 cr. An introduction to operations research with emphasis on economic applications. The topics include formulation and solving of linear programming problems, integer programming, simplex method, transportation problems, and network models. Prerequisite: ECON 0204, MATH 0206 MGMT 1304 BUSINESS LAW 3 cr. Business law provides a survey of the legal process and a study of the principles and precepts of business law, contracts, property, sales, negotiable instruments, partnerships, and corporations. Prerequisite: MGMT 0101 or MGMT 0110. MGMT 1305 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT 3 cr. This course examines the theory of international trade; the social, cultural, and political dimensions of the international environment; the history of the United States in international business; and trends in international competition. An understanding of international operations is developed through case studies and discussion of marketing, financial, and strategic issues. Prerequisites: MGMT 0101 or MGMT 0110 or permission of instructor. MGMT 1320 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT This course provides an introduction to the field of personnel/human resources management and investigates the role of the personnel manager in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.  A variety of personal functions and procedures are examined, including:  HR planning, job analysis, performance appraisal, personnel selection, orientation, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor-management relations, civil service systems, EEO/AA, and the impact of legislation of the personnel function. Prerequisites: MGMT 0101 or MGMT 0110. MGMT 1345 LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 3 cr. This course will analyze the management of non-profit organizations (third sector) in a changing environment. The concepts and principles taught, while geared toward non-profit organizations, are also applicable to the public and private sectors of our economy. MGMT 1401 BUSINESS IN SOCIETY AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT 3 cr. The objective of the course is to provide future managers with an understanding of the external environment affecting organizations and the role of organizations in society. Particular attention will be paid to the interactions between American companies and the international environment and business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Prerequisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302 MGMT 1449 ECONOMIC SYSTEMS 3 cr. Studies the operation and management of a wide spectrum of economic systems, ranging from the mixed-market systems of the United States, Europe, and Japan to the central-command systems of the former soviet bloc and the emerging markets in southeast Asia. Prerequisites: ECON 0102, 0103 or permission of instructor. This course is cross-listed with ECON 1451. MGMT 1450 TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT 3 cr. The advanced study of a special topic in business management. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor MGMT 1451 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 cr. An integrating course coordinating concepts from the functional business fields into overall organizational plans and strategies. A computer-assisted management simulation is an integral part of the course. Numerous cases are analyzed. Prerequisite: completion of all required core business management courses GE: Capstone, Upper-Level Writing MGMT 1496 CO-OP IN MANAGEMENT This course offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with a practical supervised work experience. 540 documented hours required. Prerequisites: 75 earned credits and a 3.0 minimum GPA. MGMT 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: MANAGEMENT 1-3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of management. Permission of the instructor is required. MGMT 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: MANAGEMENT 1-3 cr. Independent work on a project in business management, supervised by a member of the business faculty. Permission of the instructor is required. MGMT 1499 INTERNSHIP 1-3 cr. Practical experience in business in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. MIS 0103 MICROCOMPUTING FOR MANAGEMENT 3 cr. Basic computer literacy skills are taught in this course. Students are introduced to business office suite software using Microsoft’s products. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access are covered. In addition, students are taught basic library research methods. MIS 0208 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 cr. Information systems are an integral part of today’s business environment. Students are first introduced to the technology of information systems. Later, students explore various kinds of information systems and their use in solving various types of business problems. MIS 1309 INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 3 cr. This course will explore current techniques in Web authoring, design, creation, and implementation of Web pages using various Web development tools. Students will be exposed to creating interactive database Web applications. Programming tools employed include PERL, JAVA, and JAVASCRIPT. Advanced features of HTML are also examined. Prerequisites: MIS 0208 MIS 1310 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3 cr. Students are introduced to the basic concepts, methodologies, and tools used by systems analysts in the development of new information systems. Topics include problem-solving methods, system investigation, analysis, logical design, system maintenance, team dynamics, and data collection techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: MIS 0208 MIS 1311 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 3 cr. Electronic commerce will be studied using cases, lectures, readings, and Internet site evaluations. Student teams will give presentations analyzing individual Web sites, including a detailed analysis and evaluation of the business model being used. Prerequisite: MIS 0208 MIS 1325 INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 cr. Supply Chain Management is about the management of material and information flows in multi-stage production-distribution networks. Driven by fierce global competition and enabled by advanced information technology, many companies have taken initiatives to reduces costs and at the same to increase responsiveness to changes in the marketplace. This course will provide students with the knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement, and sustain strategies for managing supply chain issues. Prerequisites: MIS 0208 MIS 1407 COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. Competitive intelligence (CI) is a process of selecting, collecting, interpreting, and distributing publicly held information to make strategic business decisions. This course focuses on the how to design and execute such a process, primarily by employing information technology (and the Internet in particular) to transform competitor information into relevant, accurate, and usable knowledge. The course moves through the core phases of the process: acquiring, analyzing, and evaluating competitive information. Case studies and a major project will make up a large element of the course requirements. Prerequisite: MIS 0208 MIS 1408 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. This course provides a comprehensive approach to project management within the context of information technology. The course addresses the culture, principles, and basic techniques of managing technical projects. Basic tools of project management, such as work breakdown structure, scheduling, contracting, cost analysis, and risk management, are explained and demonstrated. Prerequisites: MIS 1310, a minimum of 12 hours of MIS or computer-related course work and permission of instructor MIS 1496 CO-OP IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS This course offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with a practical supervised work experience. 540 documented hours required. Prerequisites: 75 earned credits and a 3.0 minimum GPA. MIS 1499 INTERNSHIP 1-3 cr. Students will gain valuable information technology experience in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. Prerequisites: MIS 1310, a minimum of 12 hours of MIS or computer-related course work, permission of instructor MRKT 1301 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 cr. Introduces students to marketing as an integral component of an effective business strategy to build valuable business partnerships and profitable customer relationships. Topics covered include the marketing environment, managing market information, consumer behavior, market segmentation, branding strategy, product development, pricing, distribution, integrated marketing communication, and marketing ethics. Prerequisites: ENG 0102 required; COMM 0104 recommended. MRKT 1302 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 3 cr. Applies the principles of marketing to the field of integrated marketing communications. Advertising is examined in terms of management, design, and media selection. Promotional tools, including trade and consumer promotions, personal selling, and public relations are also emphasized. The focus is on integrating various strategies to develop a comprehensive advertising and promotion campaign. Pre- or co-requisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302. MRKT 1303 SELLING AND SALES MANAGEMENT 3 cr. Introduces students to the skills necessary to initiate, build, and maintain customer relationships through personal sales. Legal and ethical issues associated with professional selling are examined. Management principles are also applied to hiring, training, motivating, and compensating a sales team. Pre- or co-requisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302. MRKT 1304 DIRECT MARKETING 3 cr. Introduces students to the theoretical, practical, and ethical aspects of direct marketing. Topics covered in the course include mail order, telemarketing, Internet-based strategies, direct response advertising, measurability and accountability, lists, and database marketing. Theoretical approaches will be applied to the direct marketing process, including strategic promotion, traffic building, fund-raising, lead generation, and subscriptions. Prerequisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302. MRKT 1405 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 3 cr. Students apply key concepts, analytic tools, and strategic approaches developed in previous marketing courses to successful marketing decision making. Specific problems associated with customer relationship management, advancement in technology, global marketing, and brand building are examined. Case study analysis is used extensively. Prerequisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302. MRKT 1410 MARKETING RESEARCH 3 cr. Presents an overview of marketing research methodology, techniques, and issues. Survey design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, and presentation of results are emphasized. Students make extensive use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis in this course. Prerequisites: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302; one of ECON 0204, MATH 0133, or PSY 0201 strongly recommended. MRKT 1415 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR 3 cr. Examines the fundamental areas of consumer decision making processes within the context of an overall marketing strategy. Macro sociocultural factors are examined along with a broad range of micro psychological influences on consumer behavior outcomes and choice. Consumer welfare, consumer research methodology, and marketing regulations are also discussed. Prerequisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302. MRKT 1420 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 3 cr. This course examines the international application of fundamental marketing principles. This includes social and cultural dimensions, economic environments, as well as political and legal considerations. Other topics include approaching global markets, utilizing a global marketing mix, and executing global strategic leadership. Prerequisite: MRKT 1301 or ENTR 1302 or permission of instructor. MRKT 1496 CO-OP IN MARKETING 3 cr. This course offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with a practical supervised work experience. 540 documented hours required. Prerequisites: 75 earned credits and a 3.0 minimum GPA. MRKT 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: MARKETING 1-3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of marketing. Permission of the instructor is required. MRKT 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: MARKETING 1-3 cr. Directed research is designed to give students the opportunity to design and carry out a research project to be agreed upon by the student and a supervising faculty member. MRKT 1499 INTERNSHIP IN MARKETING 1-3 cr. Practical experience in marketing in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. CHEMISTRY Contacts: Professor Francis Mulcahy, Program Director Major in Chemistry The Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry is an excellent preparation for careers in industry and government and for graduate study. Chemistry majors have the opportunity to become directly involved in research as part of their undergraduate studies. BS in Chemistry Degree Requirements Course Requirements in the Major CHEM 0101 and 0102 General Chemistry I and II 8 CHEM 0201 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 CHEM 0206, 0207, 0208, and 0209 Organic Chemistry I and II 8 CHEM 1301 and 1302 Physical Chemistry I and II 8 CHEM 1305 Analytical Instrumentation 4 4 CHEM 1451 Capstone: Chemistry 3 4 Chemistry upper-level electives 6-8 __ 42–43 Other required courses: MATH 0140 and 0150 Calculus I and II 8 MATH 0201 Calculus III 4 PHYS 0201 and 0202 Foundations of Physics I and II 8 PHYS 0203 and 0204 Physics I and II Laboratory 2 __ 22 Total credits required for the major 64–65 General Education Program Requirements and Electives—Variable (See General Education Program and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.) Suggested Course of Study BS in Chemistry First Year CHEM 0101 and 0102 General Chemistry I and II 8 ENG 0101 and 0102 English Composition I and II 6 MATH 0140 and 0150 Calculus I and II 8 General education or elective courses 9 __ 31 Second Year CHEM 0201 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 CHEM 0206, 0207, 0208, and 0209 Organic Chemistry I and II and Labs 8 MATH 0201 Calculus III 4 PHYS 0201 and 0202 Foundations of Physics I and II 8 PHYS 0203 and 0204 Physics I and II Laboratory 2 General education or elective courses 3 __ 29 Third Year CHEM 1301 and 1302 Physical Chemistry I and II 8 CHEM 1305 Analytical Instrumentation 4 General education or elective courses 18 __ 30 Fourth Year CHEM 1307 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 1451 Capstone: Chemistry 4 General education or elective courses 21 Upper-level chemistry elective 3-4 __ 30–31 Minor in Chemistry A minor in chemistry may be earned by completing the following requirements: CHEM 0101 General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 0102 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 0201 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 4 CHEM 0206, 0207, 0208, and 0209 Organic Chemistry I and II and Labs 4 Chemistry upper-level course 3-4 __ 23–24 Chemistry Course Descriptions CHEM 6100 PREPARATION FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY 3 cr. This course seeks to acquaint the student with the kinds of quantitative thinking and computational methods that are used in CHEM 0101 and 0102. A minimum grade of C- is required before registering for any higher-level CHEM courses. This course may not be used to satisfy the 120 credits required for graduation in any baccalaureate degree program. CHEM 0101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4 cr. The basic principles of chemistry: atomic and molecular structure; stoichiometry; and the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids. The lab emphasizes the basic techniques in quantitative study of chemical processes. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 4 cr. A continuation of CHEM 0101 emphasizing thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and rate processes. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0101 (with a grade of C- or better) GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0103 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (Cross listed with LIFSCI 0103) 4 cr. A survey of inorganic chemistry and carbohydrate, lipid, and protein chemistry. The course covers atomic structure, properties of matter, nature of chemical bonds and valence, chemical reactions and equilibria, acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions, elementary radiochemistry, and some chemical arithmetic. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. GE: Life Sciences CHEM 0104 CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY 3 cr. This course is designed to meet the needs of the nonscience student in introductory chemistry. A clear understanding of the effects of chemistry and its influences on everyday life (solutions to the energy problem, maintenance of good health, consumer issues) is presented. Please note that this course may not be taken for credit if CHEM 0101 or CHEM 0102 has been passed. GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0106 CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3 cr. A global view of the environment and its impact on our changing way of life. How chemistry works and how chemistry is interconnected with other areas of life are studied. Environmental and resource problems and possible solutions are examined. Accurate and up-to-date material is presented using scientific analysis and mathematics. Please note that this course may not be taken for credit if CHEM 0101 or CHEM 0102 has been passed. GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0107 CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT LAB 1 cr. A laboratory course designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in CHEM 0106. Real-world environmental studies with a chemical basis are stressed. Includes field trips to establishments that have an environmental concern. Also includes analysis of aqueous samples from natural settings. Corequisite: CHEM 0106 GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0108 CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY LAB 1 cr. An optional laboratory course designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in CHEM 0104. Experiments include synthesis of aspirin, antacid analysis, and determination of water in popcorn. Includes field trips to crime lab, Kinzua Dam, and the water treatment plant. Corequisite: CHEM 0104 GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0187 DRUGS AND SOCIETY 3 cr. This course, intended for nonscience majors, provides facts about drug sources, history, action in the body, side effects and interactions, tolerance, abuse potential, and dependency. Drug delivery systems and alternatives will also be covered. All major classifications of drugs will be covered. GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0188 DRUGS AND SOCIETY LAB 1 cr. May be taken concurrently with CHEM 0187. Students will be introduced to instrumentation used by medical chemistry and forensic scientists and will be instructed in the synthesis of drugs (e.g., aspirin). A field trip to the New York State Crime Lab (Olean, N.Y.) will be scheduled. GE: Physical Sciences CHEM 0201 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 4 cr. Evaluation of analytical data, quantitative and qualitative analysis, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, precipitation titration, neutralization titration, oxidation-reduction analysis, potentiometric methods, spectroscopic methods, chromatography, and fundamental methods of analysis used by all chemists in research. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0102 CHEM 0206 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 cr. The chemistry of carbon compounds with emphasis on the methods of preparation and the characteristic properties and reactions of the important classes of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 0102 (with grade C or better) CHEM 0207 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Lab 1 cr. Laboratory techniques illustrating fundamental procedures used by organic chemists will be introduced. These techniques include distillation, recrystallization, and extraction. The computer component of the lab includes structural drawing, 3D visualization, and conformational analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 0102 (with grade C or better) CHEM 0208 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3 cr. A continuation of CHEM 0206 emphasizing reactions, syntheses, mechanisms, and intercoversions of more complicated organic molecules. Organic synthesis and analysis are emphasized in lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 0207 (with grade C or better) CHEM 0209 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Lab 1 cr. A continuation of techniques from Organic Chemistry I Lab, including synthesis of target molecules. The computer component includes spectroscopy and molecular modeling, which includes energetics and mechanism. Prerequisite: CHEM 0206 and 0207 (with grade C or better) CHEM 0251 SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. The study of a special topic in chemistry. CHEM 1301 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 4 cr. Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry, including the structure of matter, principles and application of thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase rule, reaction rates, and electrochemistry. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0102, MATH 0201, PHYS 0202, 0204 CHEM 1302 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 4 cr. A study of solutions, reaction rates, chemical bonds, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1301 CHEM 1303 SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 cr. An introduction to the modern techniques of organic synthesis, emphasizing the “synthon” approach to carbon-carbon bond formation. Prerequisite: CHEM 0208 and 0209 CHEM 1304 ORGANIC ANALYSIS 3 cr. An introduction to spectroscopic methods and instrumentation used by organic chemists for structure determination. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0208 and 0209 CHEM 1305 ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION 4 cr. Technical training in potentiometric methods, conductometric methods, electrolytic methods, absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption, and performance chromatography. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0201 CHEM 1306 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 cr. The chemistry of living systems: proteins, enzymes, lipids, sugars, nucleic acids, biosynthesis, and energetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 0208 and 0209 CHEM 1307 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 cr. A continuation of CHEM 0208 and 0209, introducing molecular orbital theory, lipids, carbohydrates, and heterocyclic systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 0208 and 0209 CHEM 1308 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 4 cr. A comprehensive overview of the chemistry of water with accent on aqueous environmental problems that include cost, increased energy consumption, national sacrifices, and the benefits of environmental quality. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0101 or CHEM 0106 and CHEM 0107 CHEM 1309 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY 4 cr. Designed to provide biology and chemistry students with an exposure to the chemistry of vitamins, hormones, beta-blockers, central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, antidepression drugs, etc. Focus on synthetic methodology. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0208 and 0209 (C or better) or BIOL 0102 CHEM 1312 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY 4 cr. A continuation of biochemistry (CHEM 1306) with emphasis on peptide, nucleotide synthetic methodology. Further treatment of metabolic processes with oxidative phosphorylation. Laboratory focuses on basic research techniques such as electrophoresis, gel permeation, chromatography, and enzyme kinetics. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1306 CHEM 1315 INTRODUCTION TO WOOD CHEMISTRY 3 cr. This course will cover the basic principles of wood chemistry and its potential to pulp, paper-making, wood technology, wood waste processing, pulping by-products, bio-mass conversion, cellulose, lignin, wood extracts, etc. Prerequisites: Chemistry 0101 (or equivalent course which has a college chemistry laboratory component). CHEM 1320 BIOMASS FUELS AND LUBRICANTS 4 cr. An introductory upper-level chemistry course introducing “biomass conversions” with emphasis on production and characterization of fuels and lubricants for transportation application. Chemical and physical properties, conversion (solids to liquids) fundamentals (i.e. Fisher-Tropsch), fundamental environmental & economic aspects as well as technology transfer will be included in this course which consists of 3 hrs. lecture/4 hrs. lab weekly. Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry lecture (Chem 0206) and lab (Chem 0207) minimum. CHEM 1401 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 cr. The effects of structure and bonding on chemical properties and the application of periodic relationships to selected families of elements. The laboratory will reinforce topics presented in lecture such as synthesis, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy of inorganic compounds. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1301 Corequisite: CHEM 1302 CHEM 1403 THERMODYNAMICS 3 cr. First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics applied to chemical systems. Topics include heat capacities, entropy, free energy, chemical potential, equilibrium calculations, solutions, gases, surface effects, activity coefficients, estimation of entropies, and other thermodynamic quantities. Prerequisite: CHEM 1302 CHEM 1404 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY 3 cr. Properties accessible by computation that are of experimental accuracy include heats of formation, reaction surfaces (pathways), electron density, intermediates, isotope effects, transition states, reactivity, polarization, normal vibrations, structure, stability, ionization potential, dipole moment, moments of inertia, steric energy, and rotational barriers. Prerequisite: CHEM 0208 and 0209 (with grade of C or better) Corequisite: CHEM 1301 CHEM 1445 MOLECULAR INFORMATICS 3 cr. An introduction to molecular informatics with emphasis on receptor/ligand interactions. Secondary structures, homology modeling, electrostatics, energetics, rotomer evaluation, electronic databases, etc. will be introduced and utilized throughout the course. CHEM 1451 CAPSTONE: CHEMISTRY 4 cr. A yearlong project supervised by a member of the chemistry faculty. Two credits the first semester and two credits the second. The first semester will consist of class meetings to introduce students to searching the chemical literature, gathering of references relating to the student’s project, and conducting any laboratory work necessary to the completion of the project. The second semester will be spent writing and editing an extensive paper using acs format and conducting an oral presentation of the research. GE Capstone, Upper Level Writing CHEM 1455 TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 1-3 cr. The advanced study of a special topic in chemistry. Prerequisite: permission of instructor CHEM 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: CHEMISTRY 1-3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of chemistry. Permission of the instructor is required. CHEM 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH:CHEMISTRY 1-3 cr. Independent work on a chemistry project supervised by a member of the chemistry faculty. Prerequisite: permission of instructor CHEM 1499 CHEMISTRY INTERNSHIP 1-3 cr. Practical experience in chemistry in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CLASSICS See course descriptions under English. COLLEGE SUCCESS College Success Course Description This course may be taken as an elective. LNSK 0101 COLLEGE SUCCESS 1 cr. This course is designed to help students understand their unique styles, strengths, and weaknesses in learning how to learn; discover their learning styles; develop study skills and techniques which will enhance learning; and set and achieve their academic goals. COMMUNICATIONS (Television and Radio) Contact: Professor Jeffrey Guterman, Program Director and Chair of the Communication and the Arts Division Major in Communications (Television and Radio) The communications major at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford prepares students for careers in radio and television, careers related to the electronic media, and for graduate study. The comprehensive program combines a liberal arts background with specialized instruction in radio and television communication. The communications student explores media history, message design and production techniques, advertising strategies, theories of communication, and programming and management principles. The program provides production training in radio and television, using professional-quality digital equipment both in the studio and in the field. Students engage in a number of audio and video projects while learning to use the technology needed for assembling effective electronic messages. Graduates of the communications program are prepared for positions in media production, on-air performance, advertising, sales, and programming. The program includes internship opportunities at local and regional television and radio stations. BA in Communications Requirements Course requirements in the major COMM 0102 Survey of Broadcasting 3 COMM 0103 Broadcast Journalism 3 COMM 0202 Radio Production Workshop 4 COMM 0203 Introduction to Television Production 4 COMM 1301 Advanced Television Production 4 COMM 1302 Media Advertising 3 COMM 1401 Broadcast Programming and Management 3 COMM 1403 Current Issues in Mass Media 3 COMM 1451 Capstone: Communications 3 COMM 0101 Introduction to Human Communication 3 or COMM 0104 Public Speaking COMM 0201 The Mass Media and Society 3 THEA 0101 Introduction to Theatre 3 __ Total credits required for the major 39 Required minor* 15–21 Note: Transfer students who have earned a previous degree, or Pitt-Bradford students with a second major, do not need to complete a minor. General Education Program Requirements and Electives—Variable (See General Education Program and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.) Suggested Course of Study BA in Communications First Year COMM 0102 Survey of Broadcasting 3 COMM 0103 Broadcast Journalism 3 ENG 0101 and 0102 English Composition I and II 6 MATH 0110 Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 THEA 0101 Introduction to Theatre 3 COMM 0101 Introduction to Human Communication or COMM 0104 Public Speaking 3 General education or elective courses 9 __ 30 Second Year COMM 0201 The Mass Media and Society 3 COMM 0202 Radio Production Workshop 4 COMM 0203 Introduction to Television Production 4 Course in minor 3 General education or elective courses 15 __ 29 Third Year COMM 1301 Advanced Television Production 4 COMM 1302 Media Advertising 3 Courses in minor 6 General education or elective courses 16 __ 29 Fourth Year COMM 1401 Broadcast Programming and Management 3 COMM 1403 Current Issues in Mass Media 3 COMM 1451 Capstone: Communications 3 Courses in minor 6–12 General education or elective courses 13–19 __ 28–40 Minor in Communications A minor in communications may be earned by completing the following course requirements: COMM 0102 Survey of Broadcasting 3 COMM 0103 Broadcast Journalism 3 COMM 0201 The Mass Media and Society 3 COMM 0202 Radio Production Workshop 4 COMM 0203 Introduction to Television Production 4 COMM 1302 Media Advertising 3 __ 20 Communications Course Descriptions COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION 3 cr. An introductory survey course designed to familiarize students with the many contexts of human communication, such as interpersonal, small-group, organizational, public speaking and media communication. GE: Behavioral Sciences COMM 0102 SURVEY OF BROADCASTING 3 cr. A contemporary and historical survey of the use and impact of the electronic media, including technological and program development, regulations, controls, economics, and audiences. The role of the Internet in radio and television media is also explored. COMM 0103 BROADCAST JOURNALISM 3 cr. This course covers the principles of broadcast journalism with practical experience in writing news stories for radio and television. Analysis of broadcast news program procedures also is included. COMM 0104 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 cr. This course is an introduction to the composition and delivery of informative, persuasive, and ceremonial speeches with attention to speech design, delivery, and organization. COMM 0106 NEWS WRITING 3 cr. This is an introduction to writing for news media, including the techniques and functions of reporters. The essentials and types of writing for the media are examined, as well as appropriate ethical and legal issues. Emphasis is on both real and hypothetical writing assignments and class discussion of the results. COMM 0107 NEWS EDITING 3 cr. This course offers practical experience in editing and the exploration of its function in modern journalism. Prerequisite: COMM 0106 COMM 0108 NEWSPAPER STAFF (THE SOURCE) 1-3 cr. Students write, edit, design, sell advertising, take photographs, and prepare artwork for The Source, the official student newspaper of the campus. This is an activity credit course that may be repeated for up to six credits. COMM 0109 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA 3 cr. As a popular art form, cinema plays a major role in what we see as contemporary artistic expression. This course examines the artistry of technique, the creative depth of various films, with an emphasis on how the story gets told. Cinematography, editing, lighting, sound, and other creative elements that make each film unique are explored. GE: Arts COMM 0110 THE RISE OF ROCK AND ROLL 3 cr. This course is an introduction to “rock and roll,” arguably the most important form of mass media generated popular art from the middle of the 20th century until the present. Specifically, this course will use certain developments in mass media technology as a lens through which to examine popular songs as “texts” of cultural, social, political, and artistic significance. These technological innovations include Edison’s phonograph and Berliner’s gramophone, to be sure, but we will also consider developments such as the long playing (LP) album, the transistor radio, the 45 rpm record, jukeboxes, and wall boxes. The bulk of the course, however, will explore the rise of what came to be called “rock and roll” between Elvis Presley’s national emergence in 1956 to the point when the Beatles stopped recording in 1969. GE: Cultures/Western COMM 0111 THE FALL ROCK 3 cr. This course is an examination of trends in American popular music culture from 1970 to today. While we will examine rock songs as social, political, and musical documents, a principal concern will be how the mass media in general and technological innovation in particular have affected—if not determined—the nature and kinds of popular music that have characterized the last quarter of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. This course’s title derives from the belief that after rock and roll became the dominant form of popular music after World War II, the age of rock held center stage from about 1970 until the mid-’90s. At that time, peer-to-peer file sharing and the rise of hip-hop culture combined to fundamentally alter the landscape, inaugurating a new phase of popular culture and signaling the "fall" of rock. GE: Cultures COMM 0115 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 cr. This course is a survey of major theories and research in interpersonal communications and their application in various settings, including the small group. Units of instruction include self-concept, stages of relationship building, types of relationships, power, and conflict. GE: Behavioral Sciences, Economics, Political Science. COMM 0120 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION                                     3 cr. This course explores the dynamics of culture and communication, and the social effects generated by their interaction.  This course emphasizes the establishment and maintenance of student understanding of intercultural dynamics in a manner that positively impacts life outside the classroom. GE: cultures/non-western COMM 0201 THE MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY 3 cr. This is a survey of the role of the mass media in American society and exploration of the uses of these media. Special emphasis is on methods of examining the control, content, audience, and effects of the press, radio, television, motion pictures, and the Internet. GE: Behavioral Sciences COMM 0202 RADIO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 4 cr. This course provides creative training in studio operations and procedures, along with a general overview of the commercial radio station. Students develop and produce public service announcements, commercials, interviews, radio drama, news, and music programs. COMM 0203 INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION PRODUCTION 4 cr. Basic concepts and techniques used in television studio production. Students design, produce, and direct short television programs. COMM 0204 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION 3 cr. This course explores theoretical and practical aspects of nonverbal communication. Cross-cultural, sociological, industrial, and personal uses of nonverbal communication are also covered. Prerequisite: COMM 0104 COMM 0205 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION 3 cr. Designed to help students improve leadership and membership skills within the small group environment. A major research project is required. Prerequisite: COMM 0104 COMM 0250 SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. The study of a special topic in communications. COMM 1301 ADVANCED TELEVISION PRODUCTION 4 cr. This course covers advanced techniques of television production, emphasizing remote production, editing procedures, and writing. Students learn advanced television production theory and prepare several videotape projects. Prerequisite: COMM 0203 COMM 1302 MEDIA ADVERTISING 3 cr. Explores advertising and society, message preparation and placement, the evolution of advertising, regulatory concerns, and the development of advertising plans. Media examined include television, radio, print, and the Internet. Special emphasis is on issues surrounding current advertising methods. Prerequisites: COMM 0102 or MRKT 1302 COMM 1303 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INTERVIEWING 3 cr. Theoretical discussion and practical application of various interviewing skills is the focus of this course. Preparatory investigation, questions and response systems, and report writing are included. The selection, appraisal, exit, journalistic, and research interview formats are covered. Prerequisite: COMM 0101 or 0104 or 0115 COMM 1307 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 cr. This course develops a visual grammar for the images that we make and receive. We examine the nature of light and the physiology of the eye and brain, the social construction of symbols, and what ethical responsibilities makers of visual messages must consider. We also explore the role of digital technology in the generation and interpretation of visual messages. GE: Culture/Euro-American COMM 1308 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3 cr. This course explores and analyzes theories and principles of communication structures. It focuses on concepts and topics within organizational communication such as socialization of employees, communication and leadership, groups and individual decision making, conflict, and the development of organizational culture. COMM 1309 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 cr. This course examines the communications methods of environmentalism—those of both business and industry and those of the environmental movement. While the course is concerned with some of the issues that relate to the environment—land use, air resources, global warming, pollution, among many others—its primary concern is the communications questions that these issues illustrate or suggest. We develop and revise 25 pages of material. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of the general education competencies GE: Upper-Level Writing, Culture/Euro-American COMM 1310 HUMAN COMMUNICATION THEORY 3 cr. This course explores and analyzes classical and modern theories of human communication. This course will cover theories such as Uncertainity Reduction Theory, Technological Determinism, Agenda-Setting Theory, and Face-Negotiation Theory. A research project is required. COMM 1320 INFORMATION REVOLUTIONS: INTERNET IN CONTEXT 3 cr. This course situates the Internet revolution into a cultural, historical, and political context by aligning the current information explosion with similar parallels from the past. Developments of information technologies such as the alphabet, the printing press, the telegraph, and others will be examined. Half the course will examine the impact of the Internet on aspects of society and culture. GE: Cultures/Euro-American COMM 1401 BROADCAST PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT 3 cr. Programming techniques used in radio and television and a study of the organizational structure of broadcast stations, including responsibilities of station personnel. The focus is on analysis of management decision-making processes with emphasis on policies, sales, and program selection. Prerequisite: COMM 0102 COMM 1403 CURRENT ISSUES IN MASS MEDIA 3 cr. Using a seminar/workshop format, students will think about, discuss, and write on critical societal, ethical, regulatory, political, and economic issues as they relate to the mass media. Prerequisites: ENG 0101, 0102 GE: Upper-Level Writing COMM 1410 PERSUASION 3 cr. This course will explore theories, principles, and strategies of persuasion and social influence as they apply to everyday, interpersonal, and face-to-face contexts in which influence attempts to take place. COMM 1450 TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION 3 cr. The advanced study of a special topic in communication. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor COMM 1451 CAPSTONE: COMMUNICATIONS 3 cr. Comprehensive audio and video projects using both remote and studio equipment. The focus is on the completion of a senior-quality sample reel, using linear and nonlinear video editing technology. Prerequisites: COMM 0203, 1301 GE: Capstone. COMM 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: COMMUNICATIONS 1–3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of communications. Permission of the instructor is required. COMM 1498 DIRECTED PROJECT: COMMUNICATION 1–3 cr. Independent work on a project in communication supervised by a member of the communication faculty. Prerequisite: permission of instructor COMM 1499 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION 1–3 cr. Practical experience in applied communication in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor   COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Contact: Professor ‘BioDun J. Ogundayo Minor in Comparative Literature A minor in comparative literature may be earned by completing the following requirements: ENG 0110 Literature and Interpretation 3 Foreign Language 2 courses in sequence at the 200 level 6 CLP 1315 Critical Methods 3 CLP 1450 Topics in Comparative Literature 3 Electives 2 CLP courses, including 1 at the 1300 level or above 6 __ 21 Course Electives for the Comparative Literature Minor CLP 0206 CLP 0207 CLP 1301 CLP 1320 ENG 0105 PHIL 0203 PHIL 0207 THEA 0203 THEA 1301 Hispanic Literature in Translation Short Fiction in Spanish The Modernist Tradition African Literature and Spirituality Masterpieces of World Literature Philosophy in Literature Existentialism Play Analysis Dramatic Theory and Criticism Comparative Literature Course Descriptions CLP 0203 FILM AND LITERATURE 3 cr. A comparative study of literature and filmmaking, films based on works of literature, and mutual influences of technique. Prerequisite: one literature course GE: Literature CLP 0206 HISPANIC LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION 3 cr. Readings in representative works from Spain and Spanish America, with emphasis on contemporary literature. (The denomination “Hispanic” may also embrace works in Portuguese or of Spanish writers in the United States.) Taught in English. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 GE: Literature CLP 0207 SHORT FICTION IN SPANISH 3 cr. This course offers students an introduction to the works of several well-known Spanish and Latin American authors. Students will gradually develop their reading skills in Spanish by reading and discussing short pieces of fiction, thus enhancing their vocabulary, grammar, stylistic appreciation, and cultural knowledge of the Spanish language and the various Hispanic cultures. Texts have been selected to provide students with a smooth transition from language classes to an appreciation of Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 0201 CLP 0208 FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION 3 cr. This course is an introduction to the great body of literature that is contemporary French narrative. Students will read a representative sample of some of the most important authors of this century, looking at their themes, narrative techniques, and the interaction between the two. The two main genres are the short story and the novel. During the semester, students will also be viewing films based on well-known French novels or short stories. The class will be encouraged to discuss the films in light of what they learned in the course. CLP 0216 MODERN AFRICAN LITERATURE: THE NOVEL 3 cr. The course will explore selected texts of African literature written in English or translated into English. It covers major modern African fiction and its role in explaining African politics, culture, and religion. Appropriate audio-visual material is included to give students a basic but comprehensive background in postcolonial African literature and culture. Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, Agambila’s postcolonial fiction, Mariama Ba’s So Long Letter, as well as Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s and other representative works will be studied. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 GE: Literature (Non-Western) CLP 0220 CARIBBEAN LITERATURES AND CULTURES 3 cr. The history, culture, and politics of the Caribbean are studied through the works of major authors. Representative cultural and audiovisual products are also covered. Diversity and hybridity, as key features of Caribbean identity, are discussed. The role of the United States in the shaping of this region will also be examined. Areas covered include Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the West Indies. GE: Literature/Non-Western CLP 0225 INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LITERATURE (IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION) 3 cr. Using English translations, the course is designed to give an overview of Japanese literary genres through a variety of readings chosen because they reflect the best of their type and historical period. The selections begin with well-known prose works, and comprise folktales, travel journals, pillow books, and early novels that give an insight into a historical Japan. We will then consider the genre of poetry, which reflects the Japanese way of looking at the world, concentrating on kokoro, the essence of the Japanese worldview. The third genre, drama, begins with the ancient kabuki theater and continues through contemporary anime productions. The course ends with In Praise Of Shadows, an essay by Junichiro Tanazaki that summarizes and reflects upon the cultural differences between eastern and western civilization. GE: literature/non-western CLP 0250 SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. The study of a special topic in comparative literature. CLP 1301 THE MODERNIST TRADITION 3 cr. A study of the modernist tradition in fiction and poetry, including Hemingway, Faulkner, Stein, Woolf, Yeats, Eliot, and Toomer. Prerequisites: two literature courses CLP 1310 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE 3 cr. This course covers literature from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Asian subcontinent from the period of colonization to the present. It examines the literature in the context of empire, independence, ethnicity, religion, and national identity. It draws on contemporary works in postcolonial theory by Said, Ngugi, Chatterjee, Zizek, Achebe, Jameson, and others. Prerequisite: one other English course CLP 1315 CRITICAL METHODS 3 cr. An introduction to modern critical theory and literary analysis. Special attention paid to attempts made in this century to construct a general theory of literature incorporating methods from other disciplines (structural linguistics, semantic philosophy, Marxism, phenomenology, existentialism, psychology). CLP 1320 AFRICAN LITERATURE AND SPIRITUALITY 3 cr. African belief systems as reflected in African literature, art, and culture. By way of novels, videos, and theoretical texts, we will examine the metaphysical landscape of Africa in order to underscore the universality of the spiritual experience across human civilizations. Students will be exposed to myths and schemata that explain the African vision(s) of the world. GE: Literature/Non-Western CLP 1401 LITERATURE AND PSYCHOANALYSIS 3 cr. Literature and psychoanalysis share language as a foundational ground for discovering and communicating the truth of human life as human beings themselves perceive it. Psychoanalysis has been justifiably referred to as the “talking cure.” It provides us with ways of coming to know ourselves as creatures whose psyche and language are intertwined. That sensitivity offers literary analysis and psychoanalysis effective means of interpretations of what we hear and what we read. In these acts of interpretations we learn how to hear and read literary texts and how to be reciprocally heard and read by them in a process of self-analysis. This course will show students how literary and psychoanalytic methods widen and deepen the scope and ability of people to apply them to oral and written narratives. Prerequisites: junior standing with one prior course in literature or permission of the instructor GE: Literature CLP 1450 TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE 3 cr. An advanced study of a special topic in comparative literature such as non-Western spirituality, comparative mythology and literature, and women’s voices in postcolonial literature. Prerequisites: junior standing with one course in literature or permission of the instructor CLP 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: COMPARATIVE LITERATURE 3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of comparative literature. Permission of the instructor is required. CLP 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: COMPARATIVE LITERATURE 3 cr. Directed research is designed to give students the opportunity to design and carry out a research project to be agreed upon by the student and a supervising faculty member. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Contact: Professor Don Lewicki, Program Director Major in Computer Information Systems and Technology The Computer Information Systems and Technology (CIS&T) major consists of a 120-credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. CIS&T majors gain hands-on experience as well as conceptual knowledge in a broad range of information technologies and systems. Foundation courses focus on specific technologies while upper level courses concentrate on application and integration of technologies in the business environment. Students are also encouraged to take the minor in business management or entrepreneurship to gain a deeper understanding of business fundamentals. BS in Computer Information Systems and Technology Requirements Course requirements in the major CIST 0150 Programming Fundamentals 3 CIST 0161 Technology of Computing 3 CIST 0163 Introduction to Web Technology 3 CIST 0165 Networking I 3 CIST 0166 Networking II 3 CIST 0261 Computer Security 3 CIST 0262 Systems Administration 3 CIST 0265 Information Structures 3 CIST 1307 Database Design and Management 3 CIST 1310 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CIST 1311 Electronic Commerce 3 CIST 1325 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 CIST 1408 Project Management in Information Technology 3 CIST 1499 CIS&T Internship 3 CIST 1451 Capstone 3 45 Choose 3 approved electives (See advisor for other approved electives) CIST 1320 User Interface Design 3 CIST 1401 Information Assurance 3 CIST 1415 Data Mining 3 CIST 1431 Multimedia Introduction and Application 3 CIST 1301 Advanced Web Technologies 3 9 Other required courses MATH 0133 or ECON 0204 Statistics 4 MATH 0135 Discrete Math 3 7 Total credits required for the major: 61 General Education Program Requirements and Electives—Variable (See General Education Program and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.). Suggested Course of Study BS in CIS&T First Year ENG 0101 and 0102 English Composition I and II 6 CIST 0150 Programming Fundamentals 3 CIST 0161 Technology of Computing 3 CIST 0163 Introductory to Web Programming 3 CIST 0165 Networking I 3 CIST 0166 Networking II 3 FS 0102 Freshman Seminar 3   General Education Course 3 MATH 0135 Discrete Math 3 __ 30 Second Year CIST 0261 Computer Security 3 CIST 0262 Systems Administration 3 CIST 0265 Information Structures 3 MATH 0133 or ECON 0204 Statistics 4 CIST 1310 Systems Analysis and Design 3   General education or elective courses 15 __ 31 Third Year CIST 1307 Database Design and Management 3 CIST 1325 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3   CIST Electives 6   General education or elective courses 19 __ 31 Fourth Year CIST 1408 Project Management in Information Technology 3 CIST 1499 Internship 3 CIST 1451 Capstone 3   CIST Elective 3   General education or elective courses 16 ___ 28 Course Descriptions CIST 0150 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING 3 cr. The course is designed to provide the student with an adequate understanding of programming concepts and principles to enable her or him to design and implement programs for his or her own use or use in the classroom. At the completion of the course, the student will be able to develop programs using ALICE and the Python programming language. The student will be equipped with the ability to learn to develop programs using other programming languages. CIST 0161 THE TECHNOLOGY OF COMPUTING 3 cr. IT professionals will encounter a variety of platforms in their career. The role of the it professional is to select. deploy, integrate, and administer platforms or components to support the organization’s it infrastructure. This course covers the fundamentals of hardware and software and how they integrate to form essential components of it systems. The recitation will be in the ASIS lab and will focus on hands-on work with such technology. CIST 0162 SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. This course provides an overview of the discipline of IT, describes how IT relates to other computing disciplines, and begins to install and IT mindset. The goal is to help students understand the diverse contexts in which it is used and the challenges inherent in the diffusion of innovative technology. Due to the need for scripting skills, the recitation will focus on learning a scripting language and how it relates to it. Two hours lecture, two hours recitation. CIST 0163 INTRODUCTION TO WEB PROGRAMMING 3 cr. The concepts of Web programming. Prominently featured are the extensible markup language (XML) and Java Server Pages (JSP). Both client-side and server-side scripting through Web database access will be introduced. Assignments will focus developing skills using XML and expandable form in Web page design. Prerequisites: CIST 0161, CIST 0162 CIST 0165 NETWORKING I 3 cr. Networking I builds a deeper understanding of how networks work, including the topics of LANS, WANS, service providers, packets, hubs, routers, switches, Internet protocols routing and switching and the physical layer. Prerequisites: CIST 0161 CIST 0166 NETWORKING II 3 cr. Networking II builds upon the basic networking concepts provided in Networking I by adding the ideas of networking security to the discussion. Concepts covered include: cryptography, key algorithms, firewalls, wireless and mobile security and Internet security. Prerequisites: CIST 0165 CIST 0205 WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 3 cr. The focus of this course is the development of dynamic web applications and the concepts and issues involved in their development. Students learn current software technologies such as Visual Studio as well as current design and development methodologies. CIST 0209 INTRODUCTION TO WEB DATABASES 3 cr. The basic concepts of data models, data sub-languages, and user-oriented query-languages in a network environment. The emphasis will be on the Structured Query Language (SQL), Query-by-Example (QBE), and the Programming Language/SQL (PL/SQL). Substantial network examples will be presented. CIST 0261 COMPUTER SECURITY 3 cr. This course is an introduction to the concepts of data security, including policies, attacks, vulnerabilities, encryption, information states, and forensics. Prerequisites: CIST 0166. CIST 0262 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION 3 cr. This course focuses on those skills and concepts essential to the administration of computing systems, networks, software, file systems, Web systems, database systems, and system documentation, policies and procedures. This also includes education and support of the users of these systems. The recitation will consist of demonstrations and hands-on work in this area. Prerequisites: CIST 0161, CIST 0166 CIST 0265 INFORMATION STRUCTURES 3 cr. This course provides students an opportunity to further develop and refine their programming skills. In particular, the emphasis of this course is on the organization of information, the implementation of common data structures such as lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs, and techniques of data abstraction, including encapsulation and inheritance. Prerequisites: CIST 0150 CIST 1301 ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT 3 cr. This course focuses on building interactive web sites and web applications. Emphasis is placed on database connectivity, web standards, and separation of code into presentation, persistence, and processing layers. CSS and JavaScript will be used to create a proper presentation layer. To handle processing and persistence, Ruby on Rails, along with the MySQL database server will be used. Prerequisites: CIST 0163, CIST0265 CIST 1307 DATABASE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT 3 cr. The structure, use, and design of database management systems (DBMS) architecture. Topics include basic concepts and discussion of database models, data sublanguages, and user-oriented query languages. Management issues such as the role of the DB administrator, data security, and recovery are also discussed. The current development environment includes SQL and Oracle. CIST 1310 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3 cr. Students are introduced to the basic concepts, methodologies, and tools used by systems analysts in the development of new information systems. Topics include problem-solving methods, system investigation, analysis, logical design, system maintenance, team dynamics, and data collection techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: CIST 0162 CIST 1311 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 3 cr. Electronic commerce will be studied using cases, lectures, readings, and Internet site evaluations. Student teams will give presentations analyzing individual Web sites, including a detailed analysis and evaluation of the business model being used. Prerequisite: CIST 0162 CIST 1320 USER INTERFACE DESIGN 3 cr. The primary focus of this course is the successful design and implementation of user interfaces. Technical details, strategies, and principles will be examined, as well as concepts from human cognition studies. Prerequisite: CIST 0205. CIST 1325 INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 cr. Supply Chain Management is about the management of material and information flows in multi-stage production-distribution networks. Driven by fierce global competition and enabled by advanced information technology, many companies have taken initiatives to reduces costs and at the same to increase responsiveness to changes in the marketplace. This course will provide students with the knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement, and sustain strategies for managing supply chain issues. Prerequisites: CIST 0162 CIST 1401 INFORMATION ASSURANCE 3 cr. This course presents information assurance by first introducing general information security topics and later adding physical and operational procedures. Information security topics include: creating and maintaining a security program, strategic planning, policies, procedures, and practices. An in-depth look at the process of risk management and mitigation controls will also be covered. Practical system and network security will be discussed with a focus on current threat models and vulnerabilities. Students will investigate information security legal requirements such as DMCA, telecommunications act, state issued regulations and industry mandates such as PCI. Prerequisites: CIST 0261, CIST 0209 CIST 1408 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. This course provides a comprehensive approach to project management within the context of information technology. The course addresses the culture, principles, and basic techniques of managing technical projects. Basic tools of project management, such as work breakdown structure, scheduling, contracting, cost analysis, and risk management, are explained and demonstrated. Prerequisites: MIS 1310 CIST 1415 DATA MINING Data Mining seeks to provide the tools for the extraction of timely, strategic, informative, or previously unknown gems of information. Looking for patterns, statistically sound data correlation/discovery by association and classification, for example, can unearth knowledge buried within these huge databases. Prerequisite: CIST 1307. CIST 1431 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS 3 cr. This course introduces students to current practices, technologies, methodologies, and authoring systems in the design and implementation of systems that incorporate text, audio, images, animation and full-motion video. Students will complete multimedia projects using state-of-the-art tools. Prerequisite: CIST1301 or permission of instructor CIST 1450 TOPICS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. The advanced study of a special topic in computer information systems and technology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CIST 1451 CAPSTONE: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. A capstone, project-oriented study of the planning, analysis, design and implementation of a business system using model-based software tools and available technology platforms. Much attention is given to communication and team skills. Student teams will be given a user-request for development and expected to develop appropriate systems in response. A final written report will be required as well as an oral summary. GE: Capstone CIST 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 1–3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of computer information systems and technology. Permission of the instructor is required. CIST 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 1–3 cr. Independent work on a project in computer information systems and technology, supervised by a member of the computer information systems and technology faculty. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CIST 1499 INTERNSHIP: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 1–3 cr. This course is designed to provide the upper-level student an opportunity to assist with the planning and implementation of computing technologies and systems in an approved on-campus site or an approved off-campus site. Students may perform information systems and technology training/consulting and/or end-user support duties. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. COMPUTER SCIENCE Contacts: Professor John Slimick, Program Director; Professor Jackson Carvalho, Professor Sharon Woodruff, Professor Jonathan Blair Majors in Computer Science Computer science is concerned with the design, implementation, and use of computers and other intelligent systems. The computer science program at Pitt-Bradford develops an understanding of the theory and application of computer systems. Pitt-Bradford offers both the BS in computer science and the AS degree in information systems. The BS program has a strong technical and mathematical orientation and is directed toward those students who choose either graduate work in computer science or careers in systems programming. Information technology skills are undeniably among the most sought after and have been demonstrated to be in high demand regionally, nationally, and internationally. Students in the Associate of Science in Information Systems program will have the opportunity to acquire these skills, providing them with highly employable skills and/or strong foundational skills to continue in advanced technology programming at Pitt-Bradford or elsewhere. BS in Computer Science Degree Requirements Course Requirements in the Major CS 0101 Introduction to Computer Science 4 CS 0102 Introduction to Information Stuctures 3 CS 0201 Concepts of Computer Science 3 CS 0203 Data Structures 3 CS 0235 Microcontroller Architecture and Programming 3 CS 1330 Social and Ethical Impact of Computing 3 CS 1452 Capstone: Computer Science 3 Computer science electives: five additional upper-level courses 15 Computer-Related Electives: Three courses (nine credits minimum) from the following: MATH 0133 Statistics MATH 1309 Applied Probability & Statistics ENGR 0020 Applied Probability & Statistics MATH 0206 Linear Algebera MATH 1303 Mathematical Modeling MATH 1308 Numerical Analysis MATH 1320 Operations Research Students selecting three Math courses will them fulfill a minor in Mathematics Any Computer Science course(s) EXCEPT CS 0103 Integrated Business Microcomputing. CS courses selected to fulfill these nine required credits may not also be used to satisfy major requirements or the five upper-level course electives above. 43–44 Other required courses: Math 0135 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH 0140 and 0150 Calculus I and II 8 __ 11 Total credits required for the major 57 General Education Program Requirements and Electives—Variable (See General Education Program and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.) Suggested Course of Study BS in Computer Science First Year CS 0101 Introduction to Computer Science 4 CS 0102 Introduction to Information Structures 3 ENG 0101 and 0102 English Composition I and II 6 MATH 0135 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH 0140 and 0150 Calculus I and II 8 General education or elective courses 6 __ 30 Second Year CS 0201 Concepts of Computer Science 3 CS 0203 Data Structures 3 CS 0235 Microcontroller Architecture and Programming 3 CS 1330 Social and Ethical Impact of Computing 3 General education or elective courses 21 __ 30 Third Year CS-related electives 6–7 WRITNG 1305 Technical Writing 3 General education or elective courses 12 Computer science upper-level electives 9 __ 30–31 Fourth Year CS 1452 Capstone: Computer Science 3 Computer science upper-level electives 6 CS-related electives 3 General education or elective courses 17 __ 29 Students selecting three math courses for their computer science-related electives will fulfill a minor in mathematics. AS in Information Systems Degree Requirements See Information Systems Minor in Computer Science Students majoring in areas other than computer science can earn a minor in computer science by completing the following requirements: CS 0101 Introduction to Computer Science 4 CS 0201 Concepts of Computer Science 3 CS 0203 Data Structures 3 CS 1307 Database Management 3 CS 1330 Social and Ethical Impact of Computing 3 Computer science upper-level elective, excluding CS 1499 3 MATH 0135 Discrete Mathematics 3 __ 22 Information Systems Minor in Information Systems Students majoring in areas other than computer science can earn a minor in information systems by completing the following requirements: MIS 1310 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CS 0205 Programming Applications (with Visual Basic) 3 CS 0209 Introduction to Web Databases 3 CS 1330 Social and Ethical Impact of Computing 3 One upper-level CS course 3 __ 21 Computer Science Course Descriptions CS 0080 COMPUTER LITERACY 3 cr. A survey course designed for students not majoring in computer science. Course objectives include an overview of the components of a computer system; the design considerations involved in implementing a solution to computer problems; an overview of the use of the computer in medicine, business, education, and science; and the study of key developments in computer science to provide historical perspective on computing. Lab sessions provide a hands-on introduction to programming. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Not applicable to baccalaureate computer science degrees. CS 0101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE 4 cr. An introduction to the concepts, techniques, and tools of computer science with emphasis on problem solving using the C++ programming language. A perspective of computer science is developed through the discussion of number systems, computer organization, internal data representation, and programming languages. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. GE: Computational Science. CS 0102 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION STUCTURES 3 cr. A study of the basic data structures of computer science stacks, queues, trees, lists, graphs and their implementation using the C++ programming language. This course is intended to be the course in which the student masters the C++ programming language. CS 0103 INTEGRATED BUSINESS MICROCOMPUTING 3 cr. An introduction to the use of office software for information management and data processing via contemporary integrated software available on standard business microcomputers. Course includes an overview of the components of a computer, business use, and information systems. Emphasis is on the use of spreadsheets, structured document preparation, and graphic presentation. CS 0106 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS 3 cr. An introduction to computational methods of relevance to the natural sciences with emphasis on limitations in the accuracy of computer calculations and the diagnosis and control of resulting problems. The current programming language is FORTRAN. Prerequisite: MATH 0136 or 0140. CS 0112 INTRO TO 3D MODELING AND ANIMATION 3 cr. This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and skills involved in the creation and manipulation of computer-generated 2D and 3D structures. Students will be presented with the underlying fundamentals and limitations involved in computer graphics through the use of several hands-on assignments that require them to create their own 3D models. Basic computer skills are the prerequisite for this course. GE: Computational Science. CS 0161 THE TECHNOLOGY OF COMPUTING 3 cr. IT professionals will encounter a variety of platforms in their career. The role of the it professional is to select. deploy, integrate, and administer platforms or components to support the organization’s it infrastructure. This course covers the fundamentals of hardware and software and how they integrate to form essential components of it systems. The recitation will be in the ASIS lab and will focus on hands-on work with such technology. Two hours of lecture and two hours of recitation per week. CS 0162 SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 cr. This course provides an overview of the discipline of IT, describes how IT relates to other computing disciplines, and begins to install and IT mindset. The goal is to help students understand the diverse contexts in which it is used and the challenges inherent in the diffusion of innovative technology. Due to the need for scripting skills, the recitation will focus on learning a scripting language and how it relates to it. Two hours lecture, two hours recitation. CS 0163 INTRODUCTION TO WEB PROGRAMMING 3 cr. The concepts of Web programming. Prominently featured are the extensible markup language (XML) and Java Server Pages (JSP). Both client-side and server-side scripting through Web database access will be introduced. Assignments will focus developing skills using XML and expandable form in Web page design. Prerequisites: CS 0161, CS 0162 CS 0165 NETWORKING I 3 cr. Networking I builds a deeper understanding of how networks work, including the topics of LANS, WANS, service providers, packets, hubs, routers,switches, Internet protocols routing and switching and the physical layer. Prerequisites: CS 0161 CS 0166 NETWORKING II 3 cr. Networking II builds upon the basic networking concepts provided in Networking I by adding the ideas of networking security to the discussion. Concepts covered include: cryptography, key algorithms, firewalls, wireless and mobile security and Internet security. Prerequisites: CS 0165 CS 0190 PRACTICUM IN FORTRAN 1 cr. A practical course in the FORTRAN programming language. Students gain experience using FORTRAN in a variety of problem-solving applications. Prerequisite: CS 0201 (with a grade of C or better). CS 0191 PRACTICUM IN C 1 cr. A practical course in the C programming language. Students gain experience using C in a variety of problem-solving applications. Prerequisite: CS 0201 (with a grade of C or better). CS 0192 PRACTICUM IN C++ 1 cr. An introduction to the programming language C++. Prerequisite: CS 0191. CS 0193 PRACTICUM IN UNIX 1 cr. An orientation to the UNIX system (as exemplified by LINUX), including commands and programming the Bourne shell. Prerequisite: CS 0201. CS 0194 PRACTICUM IN JAVA 1 cr. A practical course in the Java programming language. Students gain experience using Java in a variety of problem-solving applications. Prerequisite: CS 0201. CS 0195 PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICA 1 cr. An introduction to scientific computing using Mathematica. Topics include iteration and recursion, structure of programs, abstract data types, algorithms for searching and sorting, operations on vectors and matrices, list processing, and theory of computation. Prerequisite: CS 0201, MATH 0140 (with a grade of C or better), or permission of instructor CS 0196 PRACTICUM IN PERL 1 cr. A practical course in the Perl programming language. Students gain experience using Perl in a variety of problem-solving applications. CS 0197 DIRECTED STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE 1–3 cr. Directed study in computer science. Permission of instructor required. CS 0198 PRACTICUM IN PYTHON 1 cr. A practical course in the Python programming language. Students gain experience using Python in a variety of problem-solving applications. CS 0199 PRACTICUM IN C# 1 cr. This practicum is designed to introduce students to the .net framework through the use of the C# specific syntax, as well as selected topics in ADO and ASP creation. Prequisite: CS 0201. CS 0201 CONCEPTS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 3 cr. An introduction to key areas of computer science. Each area—including architecture, algorithms, database management, operating systems, programming languages, artificial intelligence, et al—is presented as an orientation to the upper-division course(s) concentrating on that area. A one-hour recitation accompanies this course. Prerequisite: CS 0101 or permission of instructor. CS 0203 DATA STRUCTURE 3 cr. A study of computer representations of structured data both in main memory and on secondary storage devices and operations on such data. Topics include list structures, various advanced data structures, hashing, file structures, and access methods. The current environment is the C++ Standard Library and the C++ Standard Template Library. Prerequisite: CS 0201. CS 0205 PROGRAMMING APPLICATIONS 3 cr. Developing a microcomputer application through the design and organization of a complete programming project. The current development environment is Visual Basic. Prerequisite: CS 0107. CS 0209 INTRODUCTION TO WEB DATABASES 3 cr. The basic concepts of data models, data sub-languages, and user-oriented query-languages in a network environment. The emphasis will be on the Structured Query Language (SQL), Query-by-Example (QBE), and the Programming Language/SQL (PL/SQL). Substantial network examples will be presented. CS 0230 CRIME IN THE DIGITAL AGE 3 cr. A general course looking at the effect of technology on crime, including social deviance related to technology, how past crimes have evolved to include technology as well as new crimes that were the result of technology. Prereq: CS 0101 or CS 0103 or equivalent. CS 0235 MICROCONTROLLER ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMMING 3 cr. An introduction to the hardware architecture of a contemporary microcontroller. Programs will be written in assembly language and low level C. Prerequisite: CS 0201. CS 0240 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS 3 cr. Definition and scope of information; representation, manipulation and classification of information; visualization of information; use of database and data mining; sample applications. Prerequisite: Computer familiarity. CS 0250 SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. The study of a special topic in computer science. CS 0261 COMPUTER SECURITY 3 cr. This course is an introduction to the concepts of data security, including policies, attacks, vulnerabilities, encryption, information states, and forensics. Prerequisites: CS 0166. CS 0262 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION 3 cr. This course focuses on those skills and concepts essential to the administration of computing systems, networks, software, file systems, Web systems, database systems, and system documentation, policies and procedures. This also includes education and support of the users of these systems. The recitation will consist of demonstrations and hands-on work in this area. Prerequisites: CS 0161, CS 0166 CS 0263 SURVIVABILITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE 3 cr. This course focuses on the understanding, application, and management of information assurance and survivability in computing, communication, and organizational systems. Information assurance includes operational issues, policies and procedures, risk analyses, recovery, and disaster planning. There will some emphasis on preparing and presenting information assurance to corporate audiences. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: CS 0261, CS 0209 CS 1303 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 3 cr. A study of contemporary programming languages to exemplify different approaches to concepts, such as scope of declaration, storage allocation, data structure variety, binding times and control organization. Languages used recently include PASCAL, COBOL, FORTH, ICON, PROLOG, and LISP. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1304 INTRODUCTION TO SIMULATION 3 cr. The concepts, definitions, and techniques applicable to the modeling and simulation of systems with emphasis on discrete system simulation methods. Topics include system characterization, classification and modeling, pertinence of concepts from probability and statistics, and introductory description of suitable programming languages. Prerequisites: MATH 1301, 1303, CS 0101. CS 1307 DATABASE MANAGEMENT 3 cr. The structure, use, and design of database management systems (DBMS) architecture. Topics include basic concepts and discussion of database models, data sublanguages, and user-oriented query languages. Management issues such as the role of the DB administrator, data security, and recovery are also discussed. The current development environment includes SQL and Oracle. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1312 UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM 3 cr. Covers the concepts and programming environment of the UNIX on a modern computer operating system. Specific concepts covered include shells, process spawning, pipes, redirection, semaphores, mailboxes, shared memory, sockets, remote procedure calls, and file locking. Each student is expected to be the systems administrator of a small UNIX system for a short time. Assignments are a combination of homework and programs. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1314 NETWORK COMPUTING 3 cr. An introduction to networking concepts, file server management, and network administration are covered in depth. Hands-on experience in network administration using the CS lab is an integral part of the course. Students will develop the skills and learn the concepts necessary for becoming a network administrator. Some of the topics covered include security, user and group rights, menus, login scripts, network printing, and software installation. The current environment is Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1315 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT 3 cr. A survey of the philosophy and tools of software maintenance. Topics include version and change controls, regression testing, restructuring, problem isolation, application domain knowledge, reverse engineering, redocumentation, reuse, and re-engineering. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1316 COMPUTATIONAL LINEAR ALGEBRA 3 cr. (Cross listed with MATH 1316) This course consists of two parts: computational algebra and applications. The first part is primarily devoted to using software aids and lab sessions and is two-thirds of the course. The last third will be devoted to small group projects. All the basic topics of linear algebra will be studied. Prerequisites: MATH 0206, CS 0101. CS 1320 USER INTERFACE DESIGN 3 cr. The primary focus of this course is the successful design and implementation of user interfaces. Technical details, strategies, and principles will be examined, as well as concepts from human cognition studies. Programming will be in Visual Basic. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1330 SOCIAL AND ETHICAL IMPACT OF COMPUTING 3 cr. An introduction to the social and ethical impact of the computer revolution. Topics include computers and power, privacy and security, intellectual property, human safety, technological risk, technological reinforcement of gender and racial bias, and impact on employment and education. Term paper required. This course meets the upper-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: CS 0101 or 0103. GE: Behavioral Sciences CS 1332 DIGITAL LOGIC 3 cr. Introduction to digital systems, Boolean algebra, minimization, combinational circuits, sequential circuits, and programmable controllers. Prerequisites: CS 0101, MATH 0135. CS 1342 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION 3 cr. Data representation, instruction formats, control memory, input/output units, microprocessors, vector and pipeline processing, and multiprocessor systems. Prerequisite: CS 1332. CS 1401 PRINCIPLES OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 3 cr. This course covers critical components of software development, including proper specification of system requirements, application of design techniques, use of well-conceived programming language constructs, validation of software, and evaluation of software quality. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1405 ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT 3 cr. An application course that builds on the theory introduced in CS 1307. Beginning with the user-defined problem, a complete database system will be designed and implemented for use in a multi-user, networked environment. The implementation will address concerns on integrity, concurrency, and security. Prerequisite: CS 1307. CS 1410 COMPUTER VISUALIZATION 3 cr. Understand the basic concepts, algorithms, and design principles underlying modern 2D and 3D computer graphics and visualization. Learn visualization problem solving and programming skills. Prerequisite: CS 0203. CS 1415 DATA MINING 3 cr. Data Mining seeks to provide the tools for the extraction of timely, strategic, informative, or previously unknown gems of information. Looking for patterns, statistically sound data correlation/discovery by association and classification, for example, can unearth knowledge buried within these huge databases. Prerequisite: CS 1307. CS 1450 TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3 cr. The advanced study of a special topic in computer science. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CS 1452 CAPSTONE: COMPUTER SCIENCE 3 cr. The student is required to design, implement, and document a project in one of four areas: design and implementation, re-engineering, software maintenance, or exploratory development. GE: Capstone CS 1497 DIRECTED STUDY: COMPUTER SCIENCE 1–3 cr. Directed study in a specific area of computer science. Permission of the instructor is required. CS 1498 DIRECTED RESEARCH: COMPUTER SCIENCE 1–3 cr. Independent work on a project in computer science, supervised by a member of the computer science faculty. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CS 1499 INTERNSHIP 1–3 cr. Practical experience in computer science in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CULTURAL STUDIES Cultural Studies Course Descriptions The following courses may be taken for elective credit or to satisfy General Education Program requirements, as noted: CLST 0209 THE AMERICAN DREAM OF SUCCESS (Cross-listed with ENG 0209) 3 cr. An interdisciplinary examination of the American dream of success and its chief corollary, the myth of the self-made man in American life and literature. GE: Cultures CLST 0211 THE AMERICAN 1960s (Cross-listed with ENG 0211) 3 cr. An investigation of the decline of traditional American culture and the rise in the 1960s of the activist culture as manifested in literature, journalism, music, and alternative lifestyles. GE: Cultures

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