2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Offerings
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Communication Studies |
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COM 415 - Communication and Virtual Organizing
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. The first half of the course examines how social media and emerging technologies make organizing without a traditional organization possible. The second half of the course explores how human agents and technological tools co-create virtual organizations through strategic cycles of recursive interactions. We examine theoretical frameworks, practical strategies, and current empirical research. Students will work in teams to complete a project on linking communication theories and organizational practices to build effective virtual organizations. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 429 - Experimental Course
Prerequisite, junior standing. Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest and may be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some sections of this course may be offered for Communication Studies and/or Strategic and Corporate Communication majors only. May be repeated for credit, if course topic is different. Some topics may require student lab fees. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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COM 440 - Conflict, Negotiation and Power
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. Aspects of personal power and global power will be studied in relationship to conflict resolution. Students will apply theoretical methods using real world case studies. Emphasis is on early recognition of unhealthy conflict, accurate diagnosis of its causes and the development of effective communication-based intervention strategies. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 445 - Social Media and Contemporary Society
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C and COM 151 . This course is a two-part journey through the recent integration of social media into society. In the first section, we will explore the historical roots of new and social media, spending time understanding the roles of each of the major social media (e.g., AIM, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter). In the second section, we will investigate a variety of ways that new media have influenced important facets of our everyday lives (e.g., politics, health, privacy, relationships). An understanding of social scientific research methods is helpful, but not required. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 452 - Political Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. Students will be introduced to the systematic and theoretical role of communication in society and politics. The course focuses on the variables of political communication, even as a particular context may be explored- e.g. the American Presidency, the UN and Global Politics, local California politics, etc. In all of these, the nature of democratic (political campaigns, debates and election strategies) vs. non-democratic processes will be examined and critiqued. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 456 - Mother-Daughter Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. The mother-daughter relationship has been explored in literature, film, and in the social sciences. This course will examine the mother-daughter relationship through social, psychological, developmental, and relational communication lenses. The course challenges students to explore the socially constructed nature of the mother-daughter relationship in film and investigate the many ways this unique relationship is understood through the social sciences. In addition to examining the social construction of the mother-daughter relationship across time, contemporary social science theories will be discussed and students will be challenged to assess how these theories do or do not help to explain their own personal maternal relationships. This mother-daughter communication course is an upper division course that contributes toward students’ personal development and complements students’ interests in pursuing counseling, pastoral, health, gerontology, social services and other career ambitions involving a need to understand family relationships. COM 456 may be used to fulfill major requirements for upper division credits. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 480 - Nonverbal Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. Students learn to identify and apply nonverbal communication cues such as body movements, vocalics, use of space and environment, physical appearance, and touch. Emphasis is placed on understanding specific functions of nonverbal communication and the successful use of nonverbal communication in various contexts. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 482 - Advanced Health Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. This is a survey course exposing the student to principles that hold particular importance to health communication and campaigns. The emphasis will be on both seminal and recent research trends, with specific attention directed toward relevant research designs and methodologies. As part of the exploration of contextual topics, types of health campaigns will be examined, and students will have an opportunity to participate in an active and ongoing campaign. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 485 - Media and Relationships
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. The course involves three sections: a) media effects, b) interpersonal communication, and c) the ways in which these two bodies of research are integrated and merged. Students will learn how media exposure and use impacts perceptions of and behaviors within various interpersonal relationships. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 488 - Darkside of Interpersonal Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. Relationships are a fundamental part of the human experience, yet communicating in relationships is not always productive. This course will focus on understanding negative and dysfunctional communication in a variety of interpersonal contexts. Jealousy, gossiping, teasing and bullying, infidelity, deception and lying, and verbal and physical aggression or violence are some of the topics that may be explored in-depth. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 490 - Independent Internship
Prerequisites, consent of instructor and communication studies, or strategic and corporate communication major. In coordination with the Career and Professional Development Center, opportunities are for students to explore career options and develop skills by associating with professional agencies. Consult advisor. A maximum of 6 hours can be applied to major requirements. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits
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COM 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C, and consent of instructor, and communication studies, or strategic and corporate communication major. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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COM 493 - Ethical Controversies in Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. The goal is to provide an in-depth understanding and application of ethical standards in a variety of communication contexts. Students will explore alternative ways of evaluating and responding to communication problems. Students will be able to identify, describe, and apply appropriate features of ethical communication interventions. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 495 - Research Seminar in Communication
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. Topics for this course vary. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 , or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C, and consent of instructor. Individual study and research offered to students in order to research particular topics that are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. Students design their individual research or projects under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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Computer Engineering |
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CENG 231 - Systems Programming
Prerequisites, CPSC 230 , EENG 200 . Corequisite, CENG 231L . This course introduces students to concepts and techniques in systems programming with the programming languages C and C++ in a *nix environment. Students will gain insight into hardware-software interfaces through hands-on projects involving system calls, concurrency, network programming, memory mapping, and low-level mechanisms for inter-process communication. A laboratory component will allow students to implement conceptual ideas in code for enterprise, real-time, and embedded hardware targets. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CENG 231L - Lab - Systems Programming
Prerequisites, CPSC 230 , EENG 200 . Corequisite, CENG 231 . Laboratory component of CENG 231 . (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit
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Computer Science |
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CPSC 229 - Experimental Course
Computer Science experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-4 credits
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CPSC 230 - Computer Science I
Students are introduced to problem-solving methods and algorithm development through an interactive and easy-to-learn programming language, Python. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 231 - Computer Science II
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 , or equivalent. This course is a comprehensive study of object-oriented computing with a mainstream programming language, Java. The course introduces the principal features of the language with a focus on object-oriented development, code reuse, and large program structure. The course also covers advance topics such as concurrency and graphical user interfaces. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 236 - Visual Programming
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 . Students learn the essentials of visual programming language such as C# or Visual Basic. Emphasis is placed on using controls to build graphical user interfaces. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 242 - Introduction to the Game Industry
Students learn the history of electronic games and gaming platforms, the development cycle of electronic games, the roles and responsibilities of the members of a game production team, and the roles of interface design, mathematics, artificial intelligence and storytelling in game development. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 244 - Level Design I
Prerequisites, CPSC 230 , CPSC 242 . Students learn to create interactive simulation software through the use and programming of a professional level editor with an emphasis on scripting techniques. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 245 - Unity Programming
Prerequisite, CPSC 236 . Students will gain experience developing software for Unity, a popular cross-platform game engine. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 246 - The Unreal Game Engine
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 . Students will gain experience developing games for the Unreal game engine. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 250 - Computer Systems and Assembly Language Programming
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 , or equivalent. Students learn basic programming and program structure in an assembly language and gain experience with machine language and instructions, execution, addressing and representation of data, macros, subroutines, linkages, and recursive routines. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 260 - Introduction to Robotics
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 . Students learn how to program a robot to interact with the environment via light, sonar, rotation, and touch sensors. Students will also learn the physics of translational motion, rotational motion, and forces as applied to the study of robotics, as well as basic engineering concepts. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 285 - Social and Ethical Issues in Computing
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 . This course considers a range of ethical and social issues related to the effects of computers on how we live, focusing on broad social issues as well as individual responsibilities. Privacy and intellectual property (e.g. P2P downloading), software licenses, software reliability, and risks. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 290 - Independent Internship
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½-6 credits
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CPSC 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CPSC 298 - Computer Science Colloquium
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 . Students will be exposed to topics in computer science through directed reading, guest speakers, and practicums. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 1 credit
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CPSC 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, freshman, or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study and research, students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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CPSC 308 - Enterprise Data Management
Prerequisite, CPSC 230 , or CPSC 236 . CPSC 308 is an introductory course on data management, with emphasis on database systems for organizations. Students will learn the fundamentals of data storage and retrieval, gaining hands-on experience with the Structured Query Language (SQL) and a contemporary relational database management system. Students will also be exposed to advances in NoSQL technologies, which provide alternative storage mechanisms for noisy and unstructured data. Students majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Information Systems may not use CPSC 308 to fulfill major requirements. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 320 - Quantum Information Science
(Same as PHYS 340 .) 3 credits
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CPSC 329 - Experimental Course
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 . Computer Science experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CPSC 330 - Digital Logic Design I
(Same as PHYS 330 .) Prerequisite, MATH 250 . Corequisite, CPSC 330L . Students learn the fundamental principles and practice of digital logic. The course covers binary numbers and arithmetic. Students study Boolean algebra as a method of reasoning about sequential circuits including truth tables and Karnaugh maps, logic minimization, gates and flipflops, sequential logic, and combinatorial logic. The course requires one hour of supervised work in a laboratory in addition to three hours per week of lecture. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 330L - Lab - Digital Logic Design I
(Same as PHYS 330L .) Prerequisite, MATH 250 . Corequisite, CPSC 330 . Laboratory component of CPSC 330 . (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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CPSC 340 - Game Development
Prerequisites, CPSC 244 , and CPSC 231 , or CPSC 236 . Game Development covers programming techniques for writing a broad range of computer video games including 2D arcade style, isometric, 3D and networked games. Students will learn to program with a professional game development engine. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 344 - Level Design II
Prerequisite, CPSC 244 . Students learn to create interactive simulation software through the use and programming of professional game design software with a focus on 3-D rendering and advanced AI Scripting. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 348 - Software Engineering
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 , or CPSC 236 . Students study the system development life cycle. The emphasis is on software design, from requirements elicitation to detailed design with UML and implementation/testing with standard tools. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CPSC 350 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 . Students study core data structures and algorithms, such as arrays, stacks, lists, queues, trees, hash tables, graphs; search and sort. Students engage on projects that involve individually chosen advanced data structures and algorithms. The focus is on applications of data structures and algorithms, utilization of existing practical data sets, and performance trade-offs. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 351 - Computer Architecture I
Prerequisite, CPSC 330 . Students learn the organization and structure of the major hardware components of computers to understand the mechanics of information transfer and control within a digital computer system and the fundamentals of logic design. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 352 - Computer Architecture II
Prerequisite, CPSC 351 . Topics include the design and analysis of instruction set processors, memory management, multi-processors, and networks. (Offered as a reading and conference only.) 3 credits
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CPSC 353 - Data Communications and Computer Networks
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 . Students explore the principles and techniques of data communications and give special emphasis to networks and distributed systems. The I.S.O. Reference Model for open systems interconnection will be investigated and the function and operation of each protocol layer analyzed in detail. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 354 - Programming Languages
Prerequisite, CPSC 350 . Students develop an understanding of the organization and design of programming languages through a comparative study of fundamental language structures. Students engage in semester-long projects that involve individually chosen programming languages and applications. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 355 - Human Computer Interaction
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 . Students study the foundations of human-interaction, with emphasis on user-centered design methodologies. Topics such as usability, human factors, user studies, and multi-model interfaces will be explored, and the theory put into practice through programming projects that develop graphical user interfaces and applications for the Android or iPhone/iPad. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CPSC 356 - Android Application Development
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 . An introduction to app development using the Android operating system and development kit. Students will learn the fundamentals of mobile embedded programming and apply their skills to implement non-trivial projects on target hardware such as smart phones and tablets. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CPSC 357 - iOS Application Development
Prerequisite, CPSC 231 . An introduction to app development using the iOS operating system and Swift. Students will learn the fundamentals of mobile embedded programming and apply their skills to implement non-trivial projects on target hardware such as ipads, iphones, and watches. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CPSC 358 - Assistive Technology
Recommended preparation, CPSC 230 . An introduction to assistive technologies (AT). In particular, students will study social, cultural, and economic factors of disability as they pertain to AT. This will be accomplished by studying existing practices and challenges, designing new user experiences, and integrating new technologies into the AT space. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 359 - Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
Prerequisite, CPSC 355 . Computer-supported cooperative work explores the technical, organizational, and social issues involved in designing, developing, deploying, and evaluating computational and communication tools to support groups, organizations, communities, and networks. This course will provide an initial survey of CSCW research and practices in the past 25 years and give students hands-on experience through a group design project aimed at orienting students to design for cooperative activities. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CPSC 360 - Computer Graphics
Prerequisite, CPSC 350 . The fundamental concepts of graphics software, hardware, and standards are examined. The course gives special emphasis to three-dimensional graphics and provides an introduction to graphical user interfaces. (Offered interterm, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CPSC 366 - Digital Logic Design II
Prerequisites, MATH 251 , CPSC 330 . Corequisite, CPSC 366L . This course introduces combinational and sequential logic circuits, including decoders, multiplexers, flip-flops, arithmetic circuits, and implementations of finite state machines using hardware design languages and FPGA boards. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 366L - Digital Logic Design II Lab
Prerequisites, MATH 251 , CPSC 330 . Corequisite, CPSC 366 . Laboratory Component of CPSC 366 . (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
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CPSC 370 - Topics in Computer Science
May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 380 - Operating Systems
Prerequisite, CPSC 350 . The course emphasizes the major principles of operating system design and the interrelationship between the operating system and the hardware. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CPSC 390 - Artificial Intelligence
Prerequisites, MATH 250 , CPSC 350 . Students study the tools, techniques, and applications of artificial intelligence. Students will be introduced to the programming techniques utilized in artificial intelligence applications. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 392 - Introduction to Data Science
Prerequisites, CPSC 230 , and MATH 203 or MGSC 209 . This course provides a survey of algorithms, tools, and techniques for computing with Big Data. Students will be exposed to fundamental concepts in data mining, machine learning, and information retrieval systems, with special emphasis on statistical techniques for data visualization and analysis. Recent advances in high performance computing, such as map-reduce, will be presented in the context of Big Data. Students will apply data mining algorithms to data sets from biology, chemistry, social media, and industry. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 393 - Machine Learning
Prerequisite, CPSC 392 . This course provides a survey of algorithmic techniques for machine learning, including statistical techniques for pattern recognition. Topics include neural networks, deep learning, support vector machines, and kernel methods. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 399 - Individual Study
May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CPSC 402 - Compiler Construction
Prerequisites, MATH 250 , CPSC 350 , CPSC 354 . Students examine techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of source-language statements and the generation of object code. Students analyze and modify a functional object-oriented compiler. Students engage on semester-long projects that involve the design and implementation of individually chosen languages features. Working knowledge of the Java programming language is required. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 406 - Algorithm Analysis
Prerequisites, MATH 250 , CPSC 350 . Students study ideas and techniques useful for designing and analyzing data structures and algorithms. In particular, the analytic tools needed for analyzing upper bounds for algorithms and lower bounds for problems will be covered. Problem areas include sorting, graph-based problems, dynamic programming, combinatorial algorithms, computational geometry, encryption, parallel and distributed models, and NP-completeness. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 408 - Database Management
Prerequisites, CPSC 236 , CPSC 350 . Students learn data management concepts and the representation and structure of data in the context of applications and system software. The emphasis is on design of databases and developing applications in a clientserver environment using SQL as the query language. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 430 - Computational Economics
(Same as CS 531, MGSC 530.) This course will introduce students to the computational tools required to understand electronic exchange systems and implement economic experiments. Students will be required to become familiar with numerical analysis, computer simulation and programming of experiments. (Offered every year.) 4 credits
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CPSC 435 - BioMedical Informatics
(Same as BIOL 437 , CS 635.) 3 credits
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CPSC 440 - Collaborative Game Development
Prerequisite, CPSC 340 . This is a capstone project course in which students design and develop games in collaborative projects. Working with faculty and visiting industry experts, students propose a concept for a computer game or applied interactive simulation, developing that concept over the course of the semester through several stages of specification and prototyping. Final prototypes are entered in a competition at the end of the course whose jury may include representatives from game and simulation development companies. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CPSC 445 - High Performance Computing
Prerequisite, CPSC 350 , or consent of instructor. The course introduces students to parallel computing architectures and programming models. Students learn and practice parallel programming techniques using shared memory and message passing. Course topics include parallel computing fundamentals, Unix and C, shared memory parallel computing (with OpenMP), message passing parallel computing (with MPI), parallel performance evaluation, and multilevel parallel computing (with OpenMP and MPI combined). (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits
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CPSC 453 - Network Implementation and Security
Prerequisite, CPSC 353 . Students explore the principles and techniques for implementing TCP/IP based networks using Microsoft Windows and Linux servers and clients, including the skills to configure, customize, optimize, troubleshoot, and integrate networks. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 454 - Cybersecurity
Prerequisite, CPSC 350 . Students are exposed to the world of cyber security. Emphasis is placed on understanding, recognizing, and patching security exploits. Students will use standard industry tools and techniques to gain hands-on experience in this rapidly-growing field. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CPSC 458 - Web Engineering
Prerequisites, CPSC 350 , CPSC 408 . Students explore the principles and techniques for developing and managing web applications using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript, as well as other web development frameworks such as Ruby on Rails. Students will acquire skills to develop, install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot web applications. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CPSC 465 - Integrated Circuit Design I
Prerequisite, CPSC 366 . Recommended, PHYS 102 . This course introduces the student to circuit analysis, including transient and sinusoidal steadystate analysis, complex frequency and Bode plots. (Offered as a reading and conference only.) 3 credits
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CPSC 466 - Integrated Circuit Design II
Prerequisites, CPSC 330 , CPSC 465 . Recommended, PHYS 102 . The course integrates theoretical and functional ideas from Digital Logic II with the physical electronics covered in Integrated Circuit Design I toward the design of realworld integrated circuits. The course also introduces the student to VLSI CAD tools for physical design. (Offered as a reading and conference only.) 3 credits
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CPSC 490 - Independent Internship
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½-6 credits
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CPSC 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CPSC 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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CCI 100 - Introduction to Creative and Cultural Industries
This introductory course outlines the core debates in 21st century related to culture, media and creative industries as they inform our ideas and relationships regarding identity and technology. Students are introduced to the foundational methods of media and cultural analysis and critical inquiry. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CCI 202 - Popular Culture
This course introduces the major theories of popular culture, including various artistic practices in contemporary media culture. Topics include postmodernism, sexuality, transgression, visual culture, net activism and new technologies. Students explore theories that examine the basic issues of popular culture - surveillance, censorship, violence, taste and pleasure. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CCI 203 - Key Concepts in Creative and Cultural Industries
This course will take up key ideas and topics in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI). Specific topics will vary, but the course will engage in recent debates and developments. Examples of this include: new developments in media (VR, digitalization of texts, visual cultures, podcasting, gaming) and their cultural implications; new cultural forms and developments (for example, the rise of ‘disaster tourism’); developments within specific CCI (for example, music, publishing, performance, fashion); controversies and challenges in and through CCI (for example, the arts and the environment, protest and rebellion as cultural movements, creative spaces). May be repeated for credit. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CCI 204 - Introduction to Museum Studies
(Same as AH 204 .) Through contact with the university’s art collections, field-trips to area museums, and exposure to current theory and debate, this course offers an introduction to the dynamic field of Museum Studies. Topics include collections management, curatorial practice, exhibition planning, museum education and new technologies. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CCI 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CCI 300 - Identities and Cultural Emotion in 21st Century
This course analyzes emerging artistic, political and ethical considerations of identity and emotion - how we care for and interpret the body. We consider how technology has intervened on our understanding of the ‘natural’ body and subsequent influences on our construction of self and other. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CCI 301 - Studies in Cultural Institutions
This course will look at a range of cultural institutions and how they work as creative forces, how they have adapted and altered, and how they define themselves and their cultural contexts. Examples of such institutions include film and media studios, museums and art galleries, national parks, publishing houses, games studios, historic buildings, fashion houses. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of specific institutions as well as a broader grasp of how cultural and creative industries operate. The course is designed to help students gain knowledge of specific institutions that they might wish to work in on graduation. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CCI 302 - Cultural Memories in the Digital Age
This course questions the consequences of unlimited storage in terms of cultural memories, their production in a world where it is impossible to forget. This course looks at the relationships between images, the globalization of media, cultural experience and the purpose of archives in contemporary life. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CCI 303 - Cultural Organization Management
This course will examine the key issues, concepts and practices associated with the management and operation of cultural organizations. Taught by faculty and industry-leading guest speakers, covering domestic and international perspectives, the course will equip students with the theoretical and practical skills needed for working in the Creative and Cultural Industries. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CCI 304 - Creative and Cultural Industries in Practice
A key aspect of the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) is the relationship between theory and practice - of the ‘doing’ and ‘thinking’ about creative and cultural texts. This course will explore this relationship, providing students the opportunity to develop skills in making CCI as well as studying it. Depending on the emphasis, this might include: creating a podcast on a creative or social theme; exploring how photographs can act as agents of social change; the power of digital diaries in social and cultural issues; the changing shape of fashion; publishing in the digital age; music and cultural identity. The course will look at the changing shape of CCI and the role of its outputs in these changes. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ‘voice’ through creative practice. This course will allow students, with no previous technical ability, the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in making CCI texts as well as gaining a better understanding of how they operate in the world. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CCI 305 - Cultural Studies
This course engages with the major ideas and concepts of cultural studies. It will introduce the emergence of cultural studies as a discipline, looking at its origins in film and media studies, anthropology, feminism, English, Art, political science, sociology, and gender studies. The course will explore how cultural studies developed ideas for examining cultural texts and products and their relationship to meaning and identity. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CCI 329 - Experimental Course
Creative and Cultural Industries experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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CCI 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CRPR 110 - Filmmaking Fundamentals for Producers
Prerequisite or corequisite, FTV 130A , creative producing major. Students will gain insight into the spectrum of motion picture production and post production crafts and technologies through weekly lectures and demonstrations. The course also introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of key artists and technicians, emphasizing the professional protocols observed in each area of specialization. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CRPR 234 - Introduction to Production and Set Management
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , or FTV 130A , or FTV 130B , or FTV 130C , or FTV 130D , or FTV 130E , or FTV 130F , or FTV 130G , sophomore standing, and creative producing, or film production. Additional prerequisite for creative producing majors, CRPR 110 . Analysis of procedures and problems in preparing a script for film or television production. Emphasis on the role of the production manager in breaking down scripts, setting up shooting schedules, preparing budgets, and planning post-production. Creative producing majors must pass CRPR 234 with a grade of B- or better, or must repeat the course before continuing on with CRPR 334 . Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CRPR 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CRPR 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of CRPR 299, CRPR 399 , or CRPR 499 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CRPR 307 - Overview of Producing
Prerequisites, FTV 130A , creative producing major, sophomore standing. Presents a comprehensive introduction to producing for contemporary moving image formats. Examines various entertainment companies including large corporations, independent production companies, television companies, computer companies, and startup ventures. Methods of production, marketing, distribution, and exhibition are examined in a variety of platforms including motion pictures, network television, cable, interactive communication, video, pay-per-view, and home entertainment. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CRPR 317 - Creative Producing and Development
Prerequisites, CRPR 307 , creative producing major. An introduction to the creative process of finding and developing material for film and television. The course will examine evaluating and developing existing literary material; developing news stories/current events and developing fictional material. Students will learn about the role of the producer in working with writers, agents and studio/network executives during the development process. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CRPR 334 - Advanced Production and Post Production Management
Prerequisites, CRPR 234 with a grade of B- or better, creative producing major. An intensive course in motion picture industry roles, practices and procedures for production and post-production. Students will apply what they learn as the key producer or co-producer on an Advanced Production film project, completely managing the process from pre-production through post-production. Creative producing majors must pass CRPR 334 with a grade of B- or better, or must repeat the course before continuing on with CRPR 497 . Fee: $300. (Offered every semesters.) 3 credits
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CRPR 365 - Optioning Books for Film and TV
Prerequisite, DCFMA major. This course is designed to help students gain insight into the industry, through working with experienced professionals in finding, optioning, pitching and selling screenplay ideas and existing screenplays. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CRPR 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, junior standing, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of CRPR 299 , 399, or CRPR 499 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CRPR 425 - Producing the Independent Film
Prerequisites, CRPR 317 , CRPR 334 . Designed to help creative producers understand the particular exigencies of independent productions, this course will provide an in-depth case study of an independent film. Students will develop an appreciation for creative alternatives to financing, location selection, production design, publicity, and marketing, including the value of Internet promotions. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CRPR 430 - Entertainment Marketing And Distribution For Producers
Prerequisites, CRPR 307 , creative producing major, and junior or senior standing. An overview of the role of marketing in film, television and digital entertainment focusing on the capabilities of the major studios and independent production and distribution companies. Students will investigate both domestic and international marketing and learn how positioning, demographics, public relations, traditional and digital media, creative advertising, social media, distribution platforms and cultural differentiation all interact to create the most impactful campaigns. students will further understand how integral marketing is to their producing courses in content development, business finance, and production. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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