Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

Human and Family Sciences

  
  • HFS 3003 - Foundations of Human and Family Science


    Description: Study of history and philosophy of the discipline of Human and Family Sciences.  Introduction to Human and Family Sciences professions.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 3113 - Consumer Issues


    Description: Study of consumer decision making related to the marketplace and financial management.  Emphasis placed on consumer concerns related to personal and family budgeting, credit, and purchasing of durable and non-durable goods.  The effect of fraud, housing, insurance, investments, legislation and protective agencies on consumers will be analyzed.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HFS 3223 - Infant/Toddler Development


    Description: The dynamics of infant and toddler development as related to group situations, curriculum decisions and program planning.  Use of the ITERS rating scale and observation will be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 3401 - Honors Research I


    Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • HFS 3402 - Honors Research II


    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: HFS 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • HFS 3423 - Child Development


    Description: The application of principles of normal growth and development from pre-school to age 11 will be examined.  Physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the child will be emphasized along with key issues facing children in today’s society.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HFS 3463 - Parenting in Contemporary Society


    Description: Education as to the decisions, responsibilities and social issues related to parent-child relationships. Special issues faced by parents and challenging family situations will be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 3590 - Field Experience


    Description: On-the-job training at a business related to the student’s major.

    Credit Hours: 3-10
    Note: Students must have completed 12 hours in HFS at NSU, be approved by the HFS advisor and the HFS Department Chair, be accepted by the participating business, and make weekly reports to the university coordinator. A maximum of six hours can be earned by a combination of HFS 3590 and HFS 4680. Course is pass/fail.
  
  • HFS 3783 - Preadolescent/Adolescent Development


    Description: The application of principles of normal growth and development from pre-adolescents to adolescents (ages 12-18) will be examined.  Physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent will be explored with emphasis on relationships, challenges, culture, and diversity.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 3883 - Instructional Strategy


    Description: Basic guidelines for designing, delivering and evaluating family and consumer sciences instruction. Emphasis will be placed upon the communication of HFS to a variety of audiences.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 4033 - Families in Crisis


    Description: Examination of theories and methods of helping families deal productively with crises. Consideration of child exceptionality, child abuse, unemployment, divorce, rape, alcoholism, aging, death, and other crisis events.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 4060 - Problems in Human and Family Sciences


    Description: Individual or group study of a definite aspect of Human and Family Sciences.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Note: May be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • HFS 4070 - Problems in Human and Family Sciences


    Description: Individual or group study of a definite aspect of Human and Family Sciences.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Note: May be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • HFS 4080 - Problems in Human and Family Sciences


    Description: Individual or group study of a definite aspect of Human and Family Sciences.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Note: May be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • HFS 4213 - Child Guidance


    Description: Primarily deals with the influence of the family experience on the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children in the pre-school years. The role of parents, teachers, and community leaders emphasized. Also included are principles of guiding behavior.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HFS 4293 - Health and Nutrition of Young Children


    Description: A study of health of the young child, basic nutrition, food selection, planning nutritious snacks and menus for young children, and evaluation and use of teaching aids.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 4393 - The Aging Family


    Description: This course is designed to be the third segment of life-span development following Child and Adolescent Development.  The course will study the physical, cognitive and social/emotional development of adults.  In addition, issues related to retirement, death/dying, and illness of aging family members will be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 4401 - Honors Research IV


    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: HFS 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • HFS 4402 - Honors Research III


    Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: HFS 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • HFS 4453 - Infant/Toddler Relationships


    Description: The development and implementation of skills for setting boundaries, connecting with new environments and learning communication skills.  Teacher-child interaction and family involvement in skill building will be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • HFS 4633 - Professional Development


    Description: A study of employment and work related problems. Included in the course a market survey for employment purposes; development of resumes and writing letters of application; the development of interview techniques, and internship preparation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Note: Required of all Human and Family Science majors.
  
  • HFS 4652 - Human and Family Sciences Seminar


    Description: Study or research in various HFS-related areas.

    Credit Hours: 2
  
  • HFS 4686 - HFS Internship


    Description: A full semester of internship in a business appropriate to student’s major area.  Interns must be accepted by the participating business.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Prerequisite: HFS 4633 Professional Development.
    Restrictions: Completion of 90 credit hours and permission of Internship Coordinator and Department Chair.
  
  • HFS 4743 - Family and Human Development


    Description: Insights and considerations in the establishment and maintenance of a stable home and family life through the family life cycle.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HFS 4792 - Human and Family Sciences Capstone


    Description: A capstone course required of all HFS majors. Included in the course are professional ethics, professional organizations, professional dress, portfolio development, and current issues related to HFS. (Spring only).

    Credit Hours: 2
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.

Human Development and Family Studies

  
  • HDFS 3143 - The Developing Child


    CIP Code: 190706
    Description: Students will examine principles of growth and development from preschool to age 12 with special attention to physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the child along with current issues facing children.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week:

    Lecture: 3


    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HDFS 3203 - Birth to Three: Ages and Stages


    CIP Code: 190701
    Description: Students explore major developmental milestones from conception through age three in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.  They will identify factors that affect typical and atypical development and examine their role and the role of family in facilitating development.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HDFS 3413 - Birth to Three: Healthy Beginnings


    CIP Code: 190701
    Description: Students examine the health and safety requirements for environments where children, birth to age three, live and learn. Students explore the roles of caregivers and families in creating environments where children are best supported. Topics such as environmental design, care and sanitation of materials, identifying common childhood illnesses, and best practices for meals and snacks will provide students with a foundation for maintaining safe and healthy environments for children in home and group care settings.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HDFS 3613 - Family Life Cycle


    CIP Code: 190706
    Description: Students explore developmental and transitional family life cycles with an emphasis on family dynamics in contemporary society. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week:

    Lecture: 3


    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HDFS 3623 - Challenges in the Family


    CIP Code: 190701
    Description: Students develop an understanding of family and community as central to working with children, birth to age three.  Students explore major theoretical frameworks for studying families in crisis and outline coping skills and community resources to support diverse families in crises. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HDFS 3833 - Family Engagement


    CIP Code: 190701
    Description: Students analyze the impact of community and family interactions on young  children’s learning and development.  They will develop strategies for fostering respectful, reciprocal relationships among early care providers, young children and their families.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HDFS 3863 - Diverse Family Systems


    CIP Code: 190706
    Description: Students contrast differing family compositions and contemporary issues as they relate to interpersonal relationships. Students will explore family interactions, diverse family structures and cultures along with gender role expectations, family dynamics, communication styles and decision-making processes.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week:

    Lecture: 3


    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HDFS 4683 - The Developing Adolescent


    CIP Code: 190706
    Description: Students examine principles of growth and development from adolescents, ages 13-18 including their physical, mental, emotional and social needs with an emphasis on relationship development, challenges, culture, and diversity.  

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week:

    Lecture: 3


    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HDFS 4823 - Families in Poverty


    CIP Code: 190706
    Description: Students will gain knowledge through reading and discussion about impoverished families and methods of moving families out of poverty into self-sufficiency. 

    Included in this course will be applied research and experiential activities that evaluate socio-economically disadvantaged families and the impact of impoverishment within diverse family systems. These activities will include cultural and diversity issues within the community and its impact on society. This will culminate in a written paper that will be turned in for evaluation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week:

    Lecture: 3


    LAS Course: Yes

  
  • HDFS 4873 - Positive Guidance Techniques


    CIP Code: 190706
    Description: Students explore positive guidance practices for promoting pro-social behavior for children from Pre-K to early elementary years including the impact of family involvement, social, and cultural influences.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week:

    Lecture: 3


    LAS Course: Yes

Humanities

  
  • HUM 2113 - Ancient Cultures


    Description: Study of significant ideas of ancient cultures as manifest in art, literature, music, and philosophy.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2223 - Modern Cultures


    Description: Study of significant ideas of modern cultures as manifest in art, literature, music and philosophy.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2333 - Art Appreciation


    CIP Code: 240103
    Description: Students will learn how to evaluate art and appreciate and understand the special characteristics of key artistic movements.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: ART 2023.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 2023 and HUM 2333.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2400 - Global Humanities


    Description: The study of various civilizations which may include: Western Eurasia, Middle East, Mediterranean, Western Europe, India, China, Greek, etc.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2443 - Humanities in African-American Culture


    Description: Study of the significant ideas of African Americans as manifest in art, literature, music , philosophy, film, and dance.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2653 - Philosophy in Life


    Description: Brief survey of basic philosophical problems which have faced mankind throughout the ages.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: PHIL 1013.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both HUM 2653 Philosophy in Life and PHIL 1013.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2763 - Theatre Appreciation


    Description: A survey course designed to introduce the student to all phases of dramatic art, including literature, acting, directing, and technical procedures.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: DRAM 2763.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both DRAM 2763 and HUM 2763.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 2843 - Film Appreciation


    Description: This survey course will explore film from its beginnings to the present. It will study film’s history, form, techniques, process and its impact on society.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: DRAM 2843.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both DRAM 2843 and HUM 2843.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 3213 - Art History Survey I


    Description: The history and development of art, architecture, sculpture and other visual arts from prehistoric through the Renaissance.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: ART 3213.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 3213 and HUM 3213.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 3223 - Art History Survey II


    Description: Survey of Art History from Renaissance to mid-nineteenth century.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: ART 3223.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 3223 and HUM 3223.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 3313 - Asian Cinema


    Description: This course will examine one Asian feature film each week in order to gain an understanding of Asian cultures, social issues, literary and aesthetic conventions, and the nature and uses of film as a genre. The focus is primarily on contemporary film, but some significant trendsetting earlier films also will be examined. Readings, lectures, and discussions will evaluate themes and characteristic styles of various artists and genres.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 4000 - Seminar in Humanities


    Description: Designed to address particular issues in the humanities. Specific course content will be announced at time of offering to be selected from, but not limited to, such areas as humanities in public school curriculum, strategies for teaching humanities, and appreciation.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Restrictions: Completion of general education humanities requirement.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 4110 - Seminar in Humanities


    Description: Course content to be determined each semester offered and will be selected from, but not limited to, the following: painting in America, music in America, the plastic arts and architecture in America.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Restrictions: Completion of general education humanities requirement.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 4213 - Artistic Expressions of Native America: An Interdisciplinary Assessment


    Description: A historic survey format similar to that of General Humanities, but content is restricted to the visual, musical, and literary arts of Native American peoples. There will be a directed effort toward revealing the unique qualities of Native American artistic creations and the particular ideas and values which form them.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Completion of general education humanities requirement.
    Cross-listed: AIS 4213.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 4213 and HUM 4213.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 4310 - Asian Studies Field Seminar


    Description: This course provides a research-oriented field experience in Asia and/or in the U.S. in which selected aspects of Asian culture will be examined. An interdisciplinary approach to Asian Studies will be emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • HUM 4453 - Contemporary Art History


    Description: Continuation of ART 3213 Art History Survey I and ART 3223 Art History Survey II. From late nineteenth century to the present.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: ART 4453.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 4453 and HUM 4453.
    LAS Course: Yes

Information Systems

  
  • IS 1003 - Computers in Modern Society


    Description: This course provides students with fundamental computer skills needed during their Collegiate and professional careers. Hardware, software, Windows O/S, file management, internet, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access are covered in this course. Students will be introduced to the use of local and wide area networks.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: CS 1003.
    Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed IS 1003 Computers in Modern Society or IS 1133 Fundamentals of Computer Usage.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • IS 2443 - Introduction to Flash


    Description: This course offers an introduction to interactive, multimedia development and programming for the web.  It incorporates hands-on experience developing web-based multimedia presentations including animation, movie clips, action scripts, sound, and graphics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
  
  • IS 3003 - System Development Using Rapid Application Development Tools


    Description: A Business Information System is developed using a Rapid Application Development Tool. A complete Information System (front end, application logic, and back end) will be prototyped (designed, implemented, tested, and documented) in a hands-on setting. Scripting languages will be used to implement the application logic.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
  
  • IS 3013 - Business Computer Operating Environments


    Description: Popular operating environments. Competency in each environment and understanding of application variations from environment to environment. Criteria setting, comparison and contrast of various environments in the context of set criteria. Selecting environments for productivity.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • IS 3023 - Object Based Visual Programming


    Description: This course will introduce visual programming for the graphical user interface and will emphasize object-based program design and implementation using a visual language. Students are introduced to the selection and repetition structures, text files, and string manipulation. This course is highly recommended for any person who wants to get started in computer programming.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: CS 3023.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CS 3023 and IS 3023.
  
  • IS 3043 - Web Programming


    Description: This introductory course prepares the student to create and test Internet-based applications.  Client and server applications are developed.  Programming languages include: JavaScript, VBScript, ASP and PHP.  

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
  
  • IS 3053 - Website Design and Management


    Description: This course is an introduction to designing and managing web sites and developing e-business solutions. Students will learn to create interactive, dynamic websites capable of performing on-line transactions. Other topics include: HTML markup tags (tables, frames, image maps), graphics (scanning, retouching, clipping, adding drop shadows, creating animated and transparent images), HTML forms, CSS, XML, and programming scripts (PHP, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above or instructor permission.
  
  • IS 3063 - Principles of Information Systems


    Description: This course provides an introduction to information systems, including system development concepts, information technologies, ethical and international issues, and the implementation of application software. It explains how information is organized and managed and how information systems drive and enhance competitive advantage. Students will work with spreadsheets, databases, the Internet and other relevant information technologies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
  
  • IS 3083 - Spreadsheet Analysis


    Description: A study of spreadsheet features, concepts, procedures, and integration capabilities with other application programs. Skill development of basic and advanced functions of spreadsheet software will be achieved through hands-on exercises and case studies. Problem solving techniques and decision support will be explored and utilized.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
  
  • IS 3113 - Business Communications


    Description: This course is designed to give students a comprehensive view of business communication, its scope and importance in business, and ethical and international considerations. The various types of business communication media are covered including: business letters, memos, reports, and oral presentations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • IS 3183 - Data Telecommunications


    Description: Data communications and teleprocessing systems principles are examined in detail. Major topics include: hardware and networks, protocols and architectures, common carrier networks, and the planning and management of data communication and teleprocessing systems.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
  
  • IS 3213 - Systems Analysis and Design


    Description:  Course includes analysis/design of computer-based information systems with emphasis on problem identification, requirements structuring and solution generation in theory and in a business project. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3063 Principles of Information Systems with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • IS 3223 - Developing & Utilizing Mobile Apps


    Description: This course is an introduction to developing and using mobile applications. Topics include: mastering the development tools, designing layouts, working with resources, writing source code and publishing applications. 

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • IS 3243 - Web Scripting


    Description: Students learn the theoretical background of scripting languages in a client-server architecture, and practice writing integrated programs that include database connections.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
  
  • IS 3320 - Information Systems Seminar


    Description: Special studies, research, and/or activities in the management of business information.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • IS 3401 - Honors Research I


    Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • IS 3402 - Honors Research II


    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: IS 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • IS 3423 - Fundamentals of Enterprise Resource Planning


    CIP Code: 521201
    Description: Students complete exercises in an ERP environment to allow students to follow and understand how the financial and accounting information is used to support the overall decision-making processes. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an integrated computer-based application that helps manage business functions.  This course covers ERP theory and practice, the evolution of ERP systems, and the implementation of ERP systems.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3063 Principles of Information Systems with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: ACCT 3423.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ACCT 3423 and IS 3423.
  
  • IS 3513 - Introduction to Information Security


    Description: Students will explore a broad range of computer security issues and gain technical knowledge not normally addressed in traditional training.  The course introduces the protection of proprietary information and security planning with an emphasis on networked computer vulnerabilities. From a technical perspective, it discusses the basics of detection of security threats and disaster recovery with a primary focus on security of systems and computer crime prevention.  From a non-technical perspective, it covers the maturing criminal population which exhibits increased computer literacy and its tendency to move from violent actions to more profitable computer crime. Finally, this course introduces issues of privacy and freedom of information.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
  
  • IS 3533 - Cyber Security Policy and Technologies


    Description: Students will explore the integration of cyber security principles frameworks, standards, and best practices into organization-level strategies, policies, programs, plans, procedures, and processes.  Projects may include writing security policies and plans, developing metrics and measures for information security programs, planning audits of compliance practices and processes, and developing organization-level security policies for enterprise IT governance.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3513 Intro to Information Security with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • IS 3553 - System and Network Administration


    CIP Code: 111003
    Description: Students will explore the essentials for effective administration and maintenance of applications, operating systems and networks. The need is considered for IT system documentation, policies and procedures and the education and support of the users of these systems. Topics include administration of user and group permissions, user authentication, management of local area networks, and virtual private networks, and providing access to common resources.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3513 Intro to Information Security with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • IS 3613 - Building Secure Web Applications


    Description: Students learn the best practices and strategies for building secure applications for the Web.  The objective is to defend against web application vulnerabilities. Topics include web application architecture, common threats and trends, cross-site scripting, SQL injection, input validation, and business logic flaws.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3513 Intro to Information Security with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • IS 3633 - Cyber Security in Business and Industry


    Description: Students will explore the application and integration of cyber security principles, frameworks, standards, and best practices to the management, governance, and policy development processes for businesses.  Discussion covers the organization, management, and governance of cyber security for enterprise IT in business settings; risk and risk management practices; and development and implementation of industry-wide cyber security initiatives and programs.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
  
  • IS 3643 - Cyber Security in Government


    Description: Students will explore cyber security management and governance in the context of the missions, functions, and operations of federal, state, and municipal government agencies, departments, and programs.  Discussion covers the policy life cycle and the mechanisms used by governments to formulate and implement laws, policies, regulations, and treaties to protect and defend government operations and society as whole against cyber-attacks and crimes, both foreign and domestic.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Computer proficiency.
    Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
  
  • IS 3713 - Evaluating Emerging Technologies


    Description: Students will explore emerging and leading technologies in the cyber security field.  The aim is to research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and determine secure implementation strategies for best-fit business solutions.  Topics include evolutionary technology development and adoption in organizations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3513 Intro to Information Security with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • IS 4143 - Training and Development Practicum


    Description: Students will obtain practical working experience in actual software and hardware setup, training and development of users, fourth generation programming and IS function operations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3183 Data Telecommunications and IS 3213 Systems Analysis and Design with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Senior standing and instructor permission.
  
  • IS 4253 - Developing Spreadsheet Applications


    Description: This course includes traditional spreadsheet skills and extends them to include programming with Visual Basic for Applications, which greatly enhances the usefulness of spreadsheets.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • IS 4293 - Business Database Management Systems


    Description: Database management systems and principles are examined.  Topics include: logic design, normalization, restraint, constraints, SQL and database administration.  Students are introduced to data-driven web sites with special attention to interactive databases and e-commerce.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3063 Principles of Information Systems with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
  
  • IS 4313 - Organizational Information Management


    CIP Code: 521201
    Description: This course provides an integration and synthesis of information systems concepts and issues as viewed from all levels of management.  As a capstone course, IS 4313 builds on interdisciplinary coursework through project development or case study, emphasizing multi-disciplinary problem solving, systems knowledge, communication and management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 4353 IT Project Management and IS 4293 Business Database Management Systems with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • IS 4353 - IT Project Management


    Description: This course provide an overview of IT project management in a corporate environment.  The course addresses basic principles of project management related to the Systems Development Lifecycle, and Agile, and other methodologies.  Students create a series of deliverables such as a project plan, a business requirements document, a system requirements document, design and development documentation and testing cases, as they work through and track stages of different projects.  Emphasis is placed on the necessity and effects of change control as relates to project deployment.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3213 Systems Analysis and Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • IS 4401 - Honors Research IV


    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: IS 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • IS 4402 - Honors Research III


    Description: Students finish data collection and analyze the results.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: IS 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • IS 4423 - Enterprise Resource Planning Applications/Development


    CIP Code: 521201
    Description: An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a complex information system impacting large numbers of people, both inside and outside an organization.  Proper ERP development and implementation is an important factor in the success of organizations in a global economy.  This course covers ERP theory and practice.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS/ACCT 3423 Fundamentals of Enterprise Resource Management.
  
  • IS 4533 - Cyber Penetration Testing


    Description: Students will explore a hands-on study of exploits, attacks, and techniques used to test security defenses and mitigate such attacks. This course covers planning, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation and result reporting.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 3513 Intro to Information Security with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • IS 4553 - Ethical Hacking


    Description: Students will explore how hackers attack computers and networks, and how to protect both Windows and Linux systems from such attacks. Students will learn legal restrictions and ethical guidelines and will be required to obey them. Students will perform many hands-on labs, both attacking and defending systems using port scans, footprinting, exploiting Windows and Linux vulnerabilities, buffer overflow exploits, SQL injection, privilege escalation, Trojans, backdoors, phishing, and social engineering.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: IS 4533 Cyber Penetration Testing with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • IS 4650 - IS Problems


    Description: Designed to meet student needs by providing classroom and/or laboratory experiences in an area of Information Systems/Information Technologies.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above and Department Chair permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • IS 4660 - IS Problems


    Description: Designed to meet student needs by providing classroom and/or laboratory experiences in an area of Information Systems/Information Technologies.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above and Department Chair permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • IS 4670 - IS Problems


    Description: Designed to meet student needs by providing classroom and/or laboratory experiences in an area of Information Systems/Information Technologies.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above and Department Chair permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • IS 4950 - IS Internship


    Description: Work in an approved business position related to management information systems. Consists of applying knowledge gained while working toward a degree.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above, Department Chair permission, and minimum 2.50 GPA.
    Note: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of three credit hours per semester.
  
  • IS 5313 - Structured Data Design and Querying


    CIP Code: 520201
    Description: Students will learn how to administer a structured database and extract data for use in analytics.  Topics include database management systems and principles, logic design, normalization, restraint, constraints, and SQL.  Students are introduced to data-driven web sites with special attention to interactive databases and e-commerce.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: MBA 5533 - Information Systems for Managerial Problem Solving
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both IS 4293 Business Database Management Systems and IS 5313 Structured Data Design and Querying.
    Note: UC

International Business

  
  • IBUS 3023 - Gender in a Global Marketplace


    CIP Code: 521101
    Description: Students learn practical steps for interacting in international, cross-cultural  and diverse groups.  Students explore inter-gender and cross-gender business etiquette, communication, professionalism, and career development.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: MGMT 3023.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both MGMT 3023 and IBUS 3023.
  
  • IBUS 3273 - Global Business Design


    Description: Organizational design and its relationship to organizational performance; global structures and control systems; cooperative forms and their impact on global competitiveness; development and maintenance of corporate culture vs. national culture; analysis of the conflicts and power relationships between global organizations and their national and global environments.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: MGMT 3273.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both IBUS 3273 and MGMT 3273.
  
  • IBUS 3313 - Managing Across Borders


    Description: Staffing, training and compensation for global operations; managing interdependence across global project teams; cross-cultural communication negotiation and decision-making; cross-border motivation and leadership; and the expatriate experience.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: MGMT 3313.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both IBUS 3313 and MGMT 3313.
  
  • IBUS 3401 - Honors Research I


    Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • IBUS 3402 - Honors Research II


    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: IBUS 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • IBUS 4023 - International Finance


    Description: Students examine current practices and conventions of multinational firms with an emphasis on international financial theory and decision-making processes.  Students explore the environment of multinational firms and corporations, the foreign exchange market, and asset management techniques.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Principles of Finance with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: FIN 4023.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both FIN 4023 and IBUS 4023.
  
  • IBUS 4333 - Legal Environment of International Business


    Description: Covers the legal aspects of operating a corporation that is involved in international business. Topics will include international trade contracts, generally accepted practices for international commerce, import/export practices and processes, tax implications of international business transactions, and international dispute resolution mechanisms.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • IBUS 4343 - International Marketing


    Description: Strategic implications of marketing in different countries and marketing management concepts necessary to accommodate changing market structure, strategic international alliances, ethics and social responsibility relative to global markets.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: MKT 4343.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both IBUS 4343 and MKT 4343.
  
  • IBUS 4401 - Honors Research IV


    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: IBUS 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
 

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