| Chinese |
CHI 151 - Chinese I
Credits:
3.00
A beginning course in Chinese emphasizing the gradual
development of the four language skills: listenting,
speaking, reading and writing with stress on communicative
competence and cultural awareness.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
CHI 152 - Chinese II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of Chinese 151. This course emphasizes the
gradual development of the four language skills: listening,
speaking, reading and writing with stress on communicative
and cultural awareness.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
CHI 151 Minimum Grade: D
| Chemistry |
CHM 001 - Chemistry Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 5.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
CHM 111 - Chemistry & Public Interest
Credits:
3.00
An abridged course in General Chemistry which presents the
ideas and methods of chemical science in a qualitative and
conceptual fashion. This course assumes no previous science
background and will emphasize the fundamentals of
measurement, atomic theory, bonding, solutions, acids and
bases, salts, equations, chemical arithmetic and energy
transfer. (This course is intended to fulfill the science
requirements of non-science majors and is NOT OPEN to
science, health science, or pre-health majors).
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
CHM 112 - Chem & Public Interest Lab
Credits:
1.00
A one semester laboratory course for non-science majors
designed to provide students with experience in the methods
of chemistry. Students will investigate the properties of
substances, perform chemical analysis and substance
identification, synthesize a drug and a natural product, and
test manufacturers' claims for consumer products.
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
CHM 124 - Principles of Chemistry
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
A one semester survey of general chemistry. Emphasis is
placed on quantitative applications of chemical concepts.
Topics include: measurement, matter and energy, atomic
structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, nomenclature,
chemical stoichiometry, chemical equations, gases, liquids
and solids, solutions, acids and bases, equilibrum and
kinetics. THIS COURSE WILL FULFILL THE REQUIREMENT OF
CERTAIN SCIENCE, HEALTH SCIENCE, OR PRE-HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT
HAVE AN INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY COURSE AS A PREREQUISITE.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 124L
CHM 124L - Principles of Chemistry Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 124
CHM 140 - Intro: Gen,Organic & Biochem
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
A one semester course with laboratory designed primarily for
Dental Hygiene and Mortuary Science students. Basic
principles of general, organic and biochemistry are
presented with emphasis on their applications to heath
science. Topics include measurement, states of matter,
bonding theory, solutions, acids, buffers and pH, and the
structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, sterols,
amino acids and proteins and a molecular approach to
enzymatic action, digestion, metabolism and nutrition.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 140L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 124 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124R Minimum Grade: D
CHM 140L - Intro Gen-Organic-Biochem Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 140
Pre-requisites:
CHM 124 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124R Minimum Grade: D
CHM 152 - General Chem Principles I
Credits:
4.00
The first part of a two semester sequence in General
Chemistry Principles with laboratory. This course covers the
qualitative and quantitative aspects of scientific
measurement, the nature of matter, gases, liquids and
solids, energy, atomic theory, properties of elements,
chemical bonding, molecular structure and properties,
stoichiometry, thermochemistry and solutions.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 152L
CHM 152L - General Chem Principles I Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 152
CHM 153 - General Chem Principles II
Credits:
4.00
A continuation of General Chemistry Principles I, which
includes laboratory. Topics include: solutions and their
colligative properties, acids and bases, chemical
equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffers, titration
curves, oxidation and reduction balancing, electrochemistry,
chemical kinetics, the covalent bond and the shape of
molecules.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 153L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 152 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152C Minimum Grade: D
CHM 153L - General Chem Principles II Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 153
Pre-requisites:
CHM 152 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152T Minimum Grade: D
CHM 160 - Intro to Organic Chemistry
Credits:
4.00
An abridged course in organic chemistry designed to provide
a background in the fundamentals of nomenclature,
mechanisms, structures and syntheses. This course is
suggested for those interested in fields related to
chemistry which require a general rather than a detailed
knowledge of the compounds of carbon. Topics to be covered
include: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons,
stereoisomerism, spectroscopy, halogen compounds, alcohols,
ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and nitrogen
compounds.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 160L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 124 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124T Minimum Grade: D
or ( CHM 152 Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153 Minimum Grade: D )
or ( CHM 152C Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153C Minimum Grade: D )
or ( CHM 152R Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153R Minimum Grade: D )
or ( CHM 152T Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153T Minimum Grade: D )
CHM 160L - Intro Organic Chemistry Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 160
Pre-requisites:
CHM 124 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124T Minimum Grade: D
or ( CHM 152 Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153 Minimum Grade: D )
or ( CHM 152C Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153C Minimum Grade: D )
or ( CHM 152R Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153R Minimum Grade: D )
or ( CHM 152T Minimum Grade: D
and CHM 153T Minimum Grade: D )
CHM 270 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits:
.00 or 5.00
A study of the compounds of carbon involving a thorough
integration of observation and theory and emphasizing the
relationships between structures, properties, mechanisms and
reactions. This course, intended for science and
pre-professional majors, covers topics such as bonding and
structure, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloaliphatic
hydrocarbons stereochemistry, dienes, benzene, electrophilic
aeromatic substitution, arenes, spectroscopy and structure
determination and includes laboratory.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 270L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 153 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 153R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 153T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 153C Minimum Grade: D
CHM 270L - Organic Chemistry I Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 270
Pre-requisites:
CHM 153 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 153C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 153R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 153T Minimum Grade: D
CHM 271 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits:
5.00
A continuation of CHM 270. Topics covered include: alkyl
and aryl halides, alcohols and phenols, ethers and epoxides,
carboxylic acids, esters, anhydrides, aldehydes, ketones,
amines, amino acids, carbohydrates, heterocycles and
polymers.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 271L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 270 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 270T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 270C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 270R Minimum Grade: D
CHM 271L - Organic Chemistry II Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 271
Pre-requisites:
CHM 270 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 270T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 270C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 270R Minimum Grade: D
CHM 280 - Biochemistry
Credits:
4.00
A one semester biochemistry course involving the
fundamentals of important carbohydrates, lipids, amino
acids, proteins and nucleic acids are studied. Metabolic
pathways and their interrelationships, such as gylcolysis,
TCA, electron-transport system, fatty-acid syntheses, and
beta-oxidation are also discussed. Laboratory work includes
on chemical tests for important biochemical substances.
Important enzymes, cofactors, and vitamins are presented.
applications of the above topics.
above topics.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 280L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 160 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 160T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 160C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 160R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271R Minimum Grade: D
CHM 280L - Biochemistry Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 280
Pre-requisites:
CHM 160 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 160C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 160R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 160T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 271T Minimum Grade: D
CHM 285 - Physiological Chemistry
Credits:
.00 to 4.00
This course consists of the discussion of carbohydrate,
protein and lipid metabolism, chemistry of liver, kidney
and respiratory functions, role of enzymes, vitamins and
hormones, monitoring of therapeutic drugs, and drug
interactions and toxicities. The laboratory experience
focuses on methodologies and interpretation of diagnostic
tests.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
CHM 124 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124T Minimum Grade: D
and ( BIO 170 Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171 Minimum Grade: D )
or ( BIO 170C Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171C Minimum Grade: D )
or ( BIO 170R Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171R Minimum Grade: D )
or ( BIO 170T Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171T Minimum Grade: D )
CHM 285L - Physiological Chemistry Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
CHM 124 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 124T Minimum Grade: D
and ( BIO 170 Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171 Minimum Grade: D )
or ( BIO 170C Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171C Minimum Grade: D )
or ( BIO 170R Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171R Minimum Grade: D )
or ( BIO 170T Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 171T Minimum Grade: D )
CHM 324 - Intro: Chemistry of Materials
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
An introductory course designed to study the chemistry of
materials. Topics include semiconductors, corrosion,
introduction to organic chemistry, polymer chemistry,
polymeric substances, ceramics, composite materials.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 324L
Pre-requisites:
CHM 152 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152T Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152R Minimum Grade: D
CHM 324L - Intro Chemistry Materials Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Chemistry
Co-requisites:
CHM 324
Pre-requisites:
CHM 152 Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152C Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152R Minimum Grade: D
or CHM 152T Minimum Grade: D
| Computer Science |
CMP 001 - Computer Science Elective
Credits:
3.00 or 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 100 - Principles of Computing
Credits:
4.00
A rigorous approach to top down programming design. Topics
will include syntax, selection statements, nested logic,
formatting, procedures, functions, data types, recursion,
sets, arrays and records. Students will program in PASCAL.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 101 - Computers & Programming
Credits:
4.00
Provides an understanding of a computer at the machine
language of detail, a study of computer structures, machine
and assembler languages, addressing techniques and macro
instructions. Students will program in PASCAL language.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 105 - Data Structures
Credits:
4.00
The representation and implementation of complex data types
and their application to programming problems and program
design. Topics to include: arrays and structured variables,
stacks and queues in both sequential and dynamic storage
representations, trees and graphs, recursion, sorting and
searching methods, hashing. The PASCAL language will be
used to support the study of these structures.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
CMP 100 Minimum Grade: D
CMP 110 - Computer Prog w/Applications
Credits:
3.00
Programming using PASCAL with applications from various
disciplines presented. The topics stressed are programming
techniques, program structure, debugging and verification of
programs.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 125 - Discrete Structures I
Credits:
4.00
A course to develop skills in analytical thinking and
problem solving: logic sets, induction, relations and
functions. Representation of algorithms: problem analysis
and understanding, pre and post-conditions, invariants and
verification. Introduction to sorting and searching
algorithms. Recursion and recursive algorithms. Graphs and
their application.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 130 - Principles of Computing
Credits:
3.00
Students are introduced to problem solving, algorithmic
design and program development. Concepts of data typing,
structured programming, procedural abstraction and program
testing are presented in the context of a high-level
programming language. Through case studies and laboratory
work, students will analyze problems, design, test and debug
programs to solve these problems and document their work.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
CMP 125 Minimum Grade: D
CMP 200 - Discrete Structures
Credits:
3.00
A course dealing with data and mathematical structures
commonly used in the organization and manipulation of
information by computers. Included will be analysis of
sets, relations, mappings, Boolean algebra, propositonal
logic, graphs and trees.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
CMP 202 - Assembly Language
Credits:
3.00
Computer structure, machine and assembly language,
instruction execution, addressing techniques, and digital
representation of data. Assembly language programs will be
written and run.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 203 - Fortran/PLI - A Second Lang
Credits:
2.00
Computation and data manipulation using FORTRAN and/or PLI
for students who have a background in PASCAL or BASIC.
Topics will include precision and accuracy, debugging
methods and dumps, multidimensional arrays, sorting,
searching and merging; alphanumeric manipulations.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
CMP 206 - Numerical Methods
Credits:
3.00
Programming for successive approximation, error analysis,
numerical integration, interpolation, polynomials,
simultaneous equations, inversion of matrices, eigenvalues,
and difference equations.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 245 Minimum Grade: D
CMP 227 - Data Structures
Credits:
3.00
The representation and implementation of complex data
program types and their applications to programming problems
and program design. Topics include: arrays and structured
variables, stacks and queues in both sequential and dynamic
storage representations, trees and graphs, recursion,
sorting and searching methods, hashing.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
CMP 125 Minimum Grade: C
CMP 250 - Discrete Structures II
Credits:
3.00
Permutations, combinations and their properties and
applications. Graphs: definition and examples. Paths and
cycles in graphs and digraphs. Planar graphs. Eulerian
and Hamiltonian graphs. Shortest Path algorithms. Trees:
spanning trees, binary search trees, other tree
applications.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
CMP 227 Minimum Grade: D
CMP 255 - Princ of Programming Language
Credits:
3.00
This course is intended to provide students with criteria
needed to evaluate languages and their constructs. Included
will be the issues of syntax and semantics, data types,
control structures, binding, etc. Discussion and examples
of imperative, logic and functional programming languages
will be given; the exact choice will be at the discretion of
the instructor. Also discussed will be object-oriented
programming, concurrent, parallel and vector processors.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
CMP 227 Minimum Grade: D
CMP 256 - Pascal with Data Structures
Credits:
3.00
Intended for students with a strong background in some
high-level language such as BASIC or FORTRAN, this course
rapidly develops the formulation in PASCAL for the principal
programming structures: assignment, retrieval, repetition,
decision and I/O. Then, the more advanced notions of
programming and problem solving in PASCAL are developed
more carefully. These notions include: structured
programming, procedures, recursion, linked lists and dynamic
variables as applied to the PASCAL data structures. Working
Turbo Pascal programs will be required of the students.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
| Construction/Architectural |
CON 001 - Construction Tech Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 101 - Introduction to Technology
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
A survey of technological concepts, terminology and a brief
review of mathematical concepts. This course introduces
concepts of vector and its applications. It introduces
hands-on programming and its applications, and reviews
problem-solving techniques with technological
applications.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 103 - Surveying
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
The development of skills in the use of the basic surveying
instruments- tape, level, transit. Trigonometric and
differential leveling and cross-sectioning. Azimuth,
bearing and angle determination by repetition procedures.
Angular closures. Stadia and stadia reduction of inclined
sights, topographic mapping by transit stadia and plan table
methods.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 106 - Statics
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This is a basic course in Statics. The main objective of
this course is to provide the student with a basic
understanding of the principles of statics. Topics such as
resultant of a force, equilibrium of forces, moments,
couples, analysis of simple trusses, centroids, center of
gravity, moments of inertia and friction are covered in this
course.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
MTH 129 Minimum Grade: D
CON 111 - Graphics I
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
To develop student's abilities in lettering, technical
sketching, drafting and the use of drafting instruments.
The fundamentals of orthographic projection and pictorial
drawings develop the student's abilities to visualize and
describe objects and structures graphically.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 121 - Graphics II
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
To continue the development of the graphic skills from
Graphics I to include one and two point perspective drawing
and the introduction of descriptive geometry. Also included
is an extensive use of computer-aided drawing on AutoCad.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 111 Minimum Grade: D
CON 161 - Materials/Methods of Constr I
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the engineering properties and the uses
of construction materials including soils, concrete,
masonry, steel and wood. Classroom testing demonstrations
of several materials are included. Conventional
construction systems are studied. The student is also given
an orientation to the construction industry, the associated
professions, and the varieties of employment available.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 161W - Materials/Methods of Constr I
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the engineering properties and the uses
of construction materials including soils, concrete,
masonry, steel and wood. Classroom testing demonstrations
of several materials are included. Conventional
construction systems are studied. The student is also given
an orientation to the construction industry, the associated
professions, and the varieties of employment available.
NOTE: This is a writing-intensive course. Students will be
expected to write short exercises, as well as longer papers
that will be revised and graded.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 162 - Materials/Methods of Constr II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of CON 161 extended to include the study of
architectural properties of selected materials, methods of
construction, and building components. Class work includes
technical problem solving using quantitative and graphic
analysis of specific building construction systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 161 Minimum Grade: D
CON 164 - Applications of Programming
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
The use of commercially prepared programs in surveying and
technology as well as the actual writing and execution of
programs for the programmable calculator, extensive hands-on
experience is emphasized.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 176 - Constr Methods & Materials
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 207 - Elements Strength of Materials
Credits:
3.00
Introduces to the concepts of stress, strain, bending and
shear stresses, including elasticity, shear and moment
diagrams for beams, moment of inertia of unsymmetrical
sections, thermal and combined stresses. Laboratory
demonstration of experiments and testing equipment are
included.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 106 Minimum Grade: D
or MET 201 Minimum Grade: D
CON 221 - Introductory Structures
Credits:
2.00
An overview and introduction to structures and their use in
buildings. Systematic treatment of all the major structural
elements used mainly in a building context. Discussion of
design principle. Includes steel, concrete, and timber
design. Computer application included.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 251 - Architectural Design I
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Drafting standards, techniques and creative design
principles related to the field of architecture. Freehand
drawing design problems with the development of research
notes, preliminary studies and architectural presentation
drawings.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 253 - Architectural Design II
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Development of working drawings and model of previously
designed buildings. A creative design problem of a
commercial, industrial, or public building. Development and
presentation of research, preliminary studies, architectural
renderings, and a model of this project.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 256 - Construction Estimating
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Development of a systematic procedure to take off quantities
from working drawings for a typical project. Current wage
rates and material costs, percentages, proportions and
square foot methods of estimating from the point of view of
the general contractor. Methods of estimating accurately
during early stages of project design are covered in detail.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 261 - Energy in Buildings
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Basic treatment of energy flow in buildings and survey of
contemporary systems for comfort conditioning of interior
spaces. Utilization of energy for lighting and mechanical
equipment are also covered. Emphasis is placed on methods
of conservation and utilization of alternate renewable
energy resources particularly passive and active solar
heating and cooling methods. Programming applications in
passive solar design are studied.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 264 - Highway Construction Materials
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Properties of basic materials used in highway and bridge
construction in depth. The materials to be studied are
soils, aggregates, concrete, steel, and asphalt. The
physical parameters which contribute to material performance
are studied in detail. Quality control procedures and
construction methods required for successful use of
materials are presented.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 265 - Highway Design
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Preparation of construction drawings for the rehabilitation
of an existing roadway and for the construction of a road
through an undeveloped area. In addition, students will
perform an accident survey of existing intersection and
develop construction drawings for its rehabilitation.
Development of typical cross-sections, horizontal alignment,
vertical grade design, quantity take-offs, safety standards
and specifications are studied while accomplishing the
three above mentioned projects.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 266 - Construction Estimating (Civ)
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 267 - Construction Management (Civ)
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 271 - Construction Working Drawings
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
The development of construction working drawings resolving
typical technical problems in concrete, masonry, steel and
wood construction. Concepts learned in Materials and
Methods of Construction I and II are applied to specific
drawing assignments. A residential type 5 frame
construction, and a commercial, type 2 non-combustible or
type 4 ordinary construction, building project will be
advanced resulting in a set of construction drawings.
Lecture:
.00 or 1.00 Lab:
.00 or 3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 272 - Construction Design
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 121 Minimum Grade: D
or CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
or CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 299 - Const/Architecture Internship
Credits:
3.00
A program of practical experience and independent study to
supplement and enrich classroom learning. It is a fully
faculty supervised structured industrial experience.
Periodical written reports and end of the assignment
employer report required.
Lecture:
.00 Lab:
6.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Construction-Archit.Engr.Tech.
Construction Management Tech.
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Second Semester Junior
Second Semester Senior
Second Semester Sophomore
First Semester Senior
First Semester Junior
First Semester Sophomore
CON 301 - Constr Methods & Equipment
Credits:
3.00
This course covers Methods & equipment used in heavy,
commercial and residential construction. It includes
earth-moving excavating, loading and hauling, rock
excavation, compressed air and water systems, paving, and
some selected topics from building construction.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 302 - Soils, Foundatns, Earth Struc
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces soil mechanics, foundation and earth
structure to the engineering technology students. It
includes soil classification, soil properties, soil
stresses, earth pressures, bearing capacity, slope
stability. It also discusses principles of foundation
analysis and design, retaining walls, etc. Laboratory
experiments to test behavior of soils included.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 207 Minimum Grade: D
CON 303 - Hydraulics
Credits:
3.00
This course provides a broad understanding of the basic
principles of engineering hydraulics and hydrology. The
emphasis is on application of the theories. It involves
basic principle of hydraulics, flow in closed conduits, flow
in open channels, hydraulic structures, principles of
hydrology, groundwater hydraulics, and related laboratory
experiments. Computer application included.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 207 Minimum Grade: D
and PHY 136 Minimum Grade: D
CON 356 - Estimating Fund Res/Comm Const
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on fundamentals of residential and
commercial construction estimating. Topics covered range
from site work, forms, concrete, metals and masonry to
plumbing and electricity. Also covered are wood framing and
steel framing. Fundamentals of computer assisted estimating
are introduced.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 361 - Bldg/Environmental Codes-Regs
Credits:
3.00
This course studies the concepts in preparation of an
environmental impact statement. It also reviews state and
local building and land use controls. Attention will be
given to governmental regulations required to obtain
building permits for particular construction projects.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 362 - History Western Architecture
Credits:
3.00
A study of the development of building design from the
Ancient Egyptians and Greeks throughout the major historical
periods to the present. Emphasis is on the evolution of the
forms derived from indigenous technologies of periods
surveyed.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 365 - Highway Design & Construction
Credits:
3.00
Design criteria for roadways including arterial
signalization speed considerations, visual constraints and
reaction criteria. Superelevation and spiral curve
criteria. Construction quantification, haul considerations
and mass curve analysis. Traffic considerations,
destination surveys and road saturation criteria.
Intersection analysis, striping, signage and lighting.
Barriers, types and design considerations. Economic
analysis and environmental constraints. Appurtant structure
consideration such as drains, curbing, curb cuts and ramps.
Pavement stability.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 303 Minimum Grade: D
CON 366 - Flood Protective Design
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces Floodplain Management and National
Flood Insurance program. It addresses the requirements for
new construction in riverine and coastal flood prone areas.
It also introduces various retrofitting alternatives and
design of Flood Protective Structure. It uses extensively
standards and manuals developed by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 399 - Applied Research Topics
Credits:
3.00
A program of applied research and independent study on
topics a faculty member is currently working on. This course
is meant to enrich the learning experience by introducing
the student to methods and analysis in applied research.
This is a fully faculty directed and supervised structured
research experience. Applied research work will be presented
in an appropriate forum.
Lecture:
1.00 Other:
6.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 401 - Constr Proj Mgmt & Scheduling
Credits:
3.00
This course gives an in-depth introduction and orientation
to construction project management. This includes
professional construction management in practice and methods
in professional construction management. Some of the areas
this course will cover are: Bidding and Award, Application
of Controls, Scheduling, Planning Quality Assurance, Safety
and Health in Construction, Industrial Relations. Computer
Applications included.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 401W - Const Project Mgmt & Sched
Credits:
3.00
This course gives an in-depth introduction and orientation
to construction project management. This includes
professional construction management in practice and methods
in professional construction management. Some of the areas
this course will cover are: Bidding and Award, Application
of Controls, Scheduling, Planning and Control of Operations
and Resources, Procurement Quality Assurance, Safety and
Health in Construction, Industrial Relations. Computer
Applications included.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 402 - Civil Engineering Materials
Credits:
3.00
This course covers a study of the materials used for Civil
Engineering construction purposes. The materials to be
studied are concrete, steel, asphalt and wood. The physical
parameters which contribute to material performance are
studied. Appropriate laboratory tests are included.
Documents from the American Concrete Institute and the
American Society of Testing material will be used.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 162 Minimum Grade: D
CON 403 - Structures I
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces fundamentals of structural analysis
for beams, trusses, frames, etc. It includes statically
determinate as well as indeterminate structures. This
course also introduces fundamentals of reinforced concrete
design including strength design for beams, columns,
footings, and two way slabs. Computer application included.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 207 Minimum Grade: D
CON 404 - Structures II
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces fundamentals of structural steel
design. This includes design of tension members,
compression members, beams, columns, and various
connections. This course also teaches the basic principles
of wood design, which includes formwork design and frame
construction. Computer application is included.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Construction Mgmt. Engr. Tech.
Construction Management Tech.
Pre-requisites:
CON 403 Minimum Grade: D
CON 405 - Advanced Estimating
Credits:
3.00
This course attempts to give the students a broader
perspective based on the various roles an estimator may play
that requires preparation or interpretation of cost data.
It provides an understanding of the importance of accurate
estimating in controlling project cost and in determining
project budgets. It includes references and examples that
cover the wide range of project types. It also covers
present computer technology in the field of estimating.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Construction Management Tech.
Pre-requisites:
CON 256 Minimum Grade: D
CON 406 - Advanced Project Planning&Sche
Credits:
3.00
CON 406 Advanced Project Planning & Scheduling. Topics
include introduction to advanced project planning concepts
and terminology, development of schedule activities and
preparing and maintaining computerized schedules.
Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Pre-requisites:
CON 401W Minimum Grade: D
CON 496 - Capstone Project
Credits:
3.00
This is a capstone course. It utilizes skills and knowledge
acquired in various courses in the curriculum and general
education courses to produce a real life project. In this
course, students follow a faculty driven structured
process to integrate various components of a project.
This course introduces very little new material, rather
it helps the student to synthesize skills and knowledge
learned in other courses to apply in real-life situations.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 497 - Senior Project I
Credits:
1.00
Part I of a two part capstone course. Involves writing the
proposal and researching background for Part II of Senior
Project CON 498. It will utilize skills and knowledge
acquired in various curriculum and non curriculum courses to
solve a real life construction problem. It will involve an
independent investigation of a technical problem of interest
to both the student and a faculty member who shall act as
Project Advisor.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 498 - Senior Project II
Credits:
2.00
Part II of two part capstone course. Involves investigation
of proposed problem, including test, analysis, design, etc.
along with formal report and presentation to senior project
faculty committee. It will utilize skills and knowledge
acquired in various curriculum and non curriculum courses to
solve a real life construction problem. It will involve an
independent investigation of a technical problem of interest
to both the student and a faculty member who shall act as
Project Advisor.
Lab:
6.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
CON 499 - Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
This is a capstone course. It will utilize skills and
knowledge acquired in various curriculum and non curriculum
courses to solve a real life construction problem. It will
involve an independent investigation of a technical problem
of interest to both the student and a faculty member who
shall act as Project Advisor.
Lecture:
.00 or 1.00 Lab:
.00 or 4.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Construction/Architect Engr
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Construction Management Tech.
| Corporate Professional Devel |
CPD C100 - QA/QC Bioscience
CEUs:
4.50
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
CPD C101 - Business Writing
CEUs:
1.60
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
CPD C102 - Writing & Editing
CEUs:
.00
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
CPD C103 - Technical Writing
CEUs:
.00
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
CPD C104 - OSI Shop Talk
CEUs:
.00
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
CPD C900 - Business Partnership Series
CEUs:
.00
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
CPD METR - Metrology & Gauging
CEUs:
1.00
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Continuing Education
| Criminal Justice |
CRJ 001 - Criminal Justice Elective
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 100 - Intro to Criminal Justice
Credits:
3.00
Philosophical and historical background of policing
throughout the free world; special emphasis is placed on the
heritage of British and American policing, the governmental
role of law enforcement in society; administration of
American justice at all levels of government. The role of
technology in law enforcement and crime prevention; history,
modes and impact.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 101 - Law Enforce & Commun Relations
Credits:
3.00
Emphasis will be placed on the numerous and complex factors
involved in the areas of human relations as they affect law
enforcement. An examination of prejudices, myths, and
discrimination, how to control them, and their impact in law
enforcement. The use of information management tools for
classifying cases with respect to issues of bias.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 102 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credits:
3.00
An introduction and an orientation to the causes and
treatment of juvenile delinquency; and examination of the
methods of handling juvenile offenders, including
interviewing techniques, screening, and referrals to social
agencies.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 103 - Organized Crime
Credits:
3.00
The historic roots of organized crime; the casual factors of
organized crime in American society; the activities,
organization and economics of organized crime; the problems
of corruption and graft; and the development of strategies
to control the activities of organized crime.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 115 - Computer Forensics
Credits:
3.00
This course is an orientation to the
study of computer forensic methods. The course will
include an analysis of computer hardware that is
utilized in forensic investigations such as motherboards,
BIOS settings, hard and floppy disk drives and
contrllers, SCSI controllers and drives and
implementations, RAID controllers, boot sequences
and related components. Also, this course will
introduce the student to methods used in analyzing
data storage devices and will include an examination
of the physical structures, surfaces and formats of
hard disks and other media.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 200 - Criminal Investigation
Credits:
3.00
Introduction to criminal investigation, technical methods
used at the crime scene; development of clues,
identification of suspects; criminal investigation
procedures including the theory of an investigation; conduct
at crime scenes; collection and preservation of physical
evidence, analysis of the elements that constitute all
crimes. Includes use of profile analysis and modus
operandi databases in criminal investigation.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 200W - Criminal Investigation-Writing
Credits:
3.00
Introduction to criminal investigation, technical methods
used at the crime scene; development of clues,
identification of suspects, criminal investigation
procedures including the theory of an investigation, conduct
at crime scenes; collection and preservation of physical
evidence, analysis of the elements that constitute all
crimes. Includes use of profile analysis and modus operandi
databases in criminal investigations. Writing Intensive.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 201 - Criminalistics
Credits:
3.00
The role of the Crime Laboratory in the law enforcement
organization; scope of a criminalistic operation;
organizational orientation of the criminalistics laboratory.
Reconstruction of the crime scene through computer animation
methods.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 203 - Criminology
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces anthropological, biological and
economical, ecological, philosophical, psychological,
psychiatric and sociological theories of criminal behavior
as well as research evidence on the basic patterns of crime
and crime trends. Computer-based data analysis of index
crimes selected from the Uniform Crime Reports compiled by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Crime
Victimization Survey.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 204 - Criminal Law
Credits:
3.00
Elements and proof of frequent concern in law enforcement,
with reference to principal rules of criminal liability.
Importance of criminal law at the enforcement levels is
considered from crime prevention to courtroom appearance.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the New York State
Penal Law. Case analysis method is employed to study case
precedents. Computer software to rapid information
retrieval will be introduced.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 205 - Criminal Procedure Law
Credits:
3.00
Rules of evidence of particular importance at the
operational level in law enforcement with emphasis on
criminal procedure in areas such as arrest, force, and
search and seizure. Particular emphasis will be placed on
the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. The use of case
tracking tools within prosecution and court units and
systems; the use of case outcome analytical techniques to
determine trends in practice and effectiveness.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 211 - Law Enforcement Administration
Credits:
3.00
Principles of organization and management in law enforcement
and public safety. Analysis of the major problems in police
organization and administration. Developing, maintaining
and using complex and multiple information systems for crime
trends as well as internal organizational operations; use
of management control systems and associated computer
information analysis and simulation tools for police patrol
planning and evaluation. Examination of the role of
technology in the police crime prevention function.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 215 - Computer Forensics II
Credits:
3.00
This course is a continuation of CRJ 115. Computer
Forensics II examines federal, state and local computer
fraud statutes to provide the student with a legal
foundation to approach computer investigations. The
course includes lecture elements
that provide the student with the skills necessary to
conduct successful computer-related investigations,
and includes an examination of the processes involved
in preparing an affidavit for a search warrant. A detailed
examination of digital evidence retrieval methods is
conducted with extensive use of computer based
exercises to perform forensic analysis of hard disk drives
and other storage media in the retrieval and restoration
of encoded data.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 216 - Computer Forensics III
Credits:
3.00
Computer Forensics III is a continuation of CRJ 215. This
combined lecture and laboratory course covers topics such
as disk geometry and organization. Master boot sector
record and volume record creation and organization, file
signatures for data type identification, cyclic redundancy
checksum for data integrity validation, and RSA's MD5
hash values for file authentication. Other subjects
introduced include the UNIX "grep" search utility,
search string techniques and file signature matching,
and recovery of files that are intentionally deleted,
hidden or renamed. The course examines advanced
computer-based evidentiary and "discovery" data
methodologies and includes a study of evidence
identification, documentation and chain of
custody procedures.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 217 - Computer Forensics II
Credits:
3.00
Computer Forensics II is a continuation of CRJ 115. This
course covers topics such as disk geometry and organization.
Master boot sector record and volume record creation and
organization, file signatures for data type identification,
cyclic redundancy checksum for data integrity validation,
and RSA's MD5 hash values for file authentication. Other
subjects introduced include the UNIX "grep" search utility,
search string techniques and file signature matching, and
recovery of files that are intentionally deleted, hidden, or
renamed. The course examines advanced computer-based
evidentiary and "discovery" data methodologies, and includes
a study of evidence identification, documentation, and chain
of custody procedures.
Lecture:
3.00 Other:
1.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 115 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 218 - Computer Forensics III
Credits:
3.00
This course examines federal, state, and local computer
fraud statutes to provide the student with a legal
foundation to approach computer investigations. The course
includes lecture elements that provide the student with the
skills necessary to conduct successful computer-related
investigations, and includes an examination of the processes
involved in preparing an affidavit for a search warrant.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 217 Minimum Grade: D
or CRJ 215 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 302 - Managing Security Systems
Credits:
3.00
The course introduces students to loss control theory with
an analysis of threat models to develop comprehensive
protection plans for organizations. The course provides the
theoretical foundation for the more advanced segments of the
Security Systems program, with a study of the theory,
design, programming, management, and operations of security
systems. The computer as an integrating technology is
emphasized to achieve effectiveness, as well as efficiency,
of protection performance.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 303 - Access Control Systems
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 304 - Intrusion Detection Systems
Credits:
3.00
This combined lecture and lab course focuses on the role of
intrusion detection systems in an organization's overall
protection plan, from the control of violence in the work
place to preventing theft of company property. Sensor
technologies, controls and signaling systems as well as
computer intergrated system design are analyzed and
evaluated, with applications in the following areas:
perimeter, interior, occupant and object protection.
Additional topics include a study of Underwriters
Laboratory standards and extents of protection.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 306 - Computer Forensics II
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 310 - Computer Security I
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on security threats to an organization's
data network such as hackers, intruders, industrial
espionage and sabotage, fraud and theft. The componenets of
computer security architecture are studied as well as the
principles of security networking protocols, encryption,
fault tolerance techiniques, and file system protection.
Additional topics covered include the protection of computer
hardware and software.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 115 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 311 - Computer Security II
Credits:
3.00
This course is a continuation of CRJ 310, and includes an
analysis of the security features of computer operating
systems. The course will review the OSI model and describe
how systems communicate with one another. Also included
in the course is a detailed study of authentication
technologies and how they are used to secure an
organization's assets and electronic transactions.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 310 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 312 - Computer Security III
Credits:
3.00
The course examines computer software threats which include
the birth, life and termination of computer viruses, their
modes of operation, detection techniques, virus signatures
and virus removal methods as well as other "virus like"
threats which are delivered by e-mail and internet/intranet
packets.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 311 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 313 - Computer Security IV
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on the computer security audit and
policy formulation process. Topics covered include e-mail,
messaging, employee use of the internet and work group
security issues. Other topics examined are the National
Information Infrastructure Protection Act, the
Communications Decency Act, and the Communications
Privacy Act.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 312 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 321 - Access Control
Credits:
3.00
A study of firewall technologies, including packet
filtering, proxying, network address translation, and
virtual private networks. An analysis of firewall
architectures such as screening routers,
screened hosts, hosts, screened subnets, perimeter
networks and internal firewalls. An examination of
security threats on the internet, including service
attacks, eavesdropping, worm programs and the
like. A study of access control hardware devices such
as voice signatures, fingerprints, facial geometry, hand
geometry and retinal scanners-iris patterns for servers,
workstations and mobile computers.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 115 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 322 - Intrusion Detection
Credits:
3.00
A study of the architecture, monitoring strategies and
analysis engines of intrusion detection. An examination
of host-based information sources. An analysis of
information transformation processes for intrusion
detection such as misuse and anomaly detection.
A study of technical issues in intrusion detection
such as scalability, interoperability, sensor control,
reliability, integration and user interfaces. An
examination of legal matters in intrusion detection
such as the rules of evidence with regard to system
logs and monitoring activities with regard to the
right of privacy.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 115 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 400 - Visual Security Systems I
Credits:
3.00
This course offers a lecture and laboratory study of camera
and lens type, monitors, video signaling systems, scanners,
Pan and Tilts,video motion detectors, camera housings and
enclosures, sequential switchers, video field recorders
and their interactive role in the design of surveillance
systems. Included are analysis of illumination technologies
including; flourescent, high and low pressure sodium, metal
halide and infrared light sources. Also covered are
examination of ditigal video multiplexers, digital
multiplexing recorders, and digital video storage
and transmission technologies.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 401 - Visual Security Systems II
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 402 - Security System Design
Credits:
3.00
A study of the nature, characteristics, and extent of crimes
against businesses. Analysis of the technical methods of
detection and control of work place crimes. Planning an all-
digital security function in a modern business environment.
Recommending and establishing appropiate security systems
policies and procedures as well as administering monitoring
and evaluating systems outputs and performances.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 404 - Cyber Law & Elect Espionage
Credits:
3.00
A study of the cases and statutes that focus on the legal
issues of computer technology. An analysis of proprietary
rights, including copyright, patent, trade secret and
trademark. An examination of the Economic Espionage
Act of 1996. An analysis of security risks in electronic
commerce. A study of security controls and
countermeasures to prevent electronic espionage.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 322 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 410 - Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
Independent study of a Security Systems or related area of
interest to both the student and a faculty member who
shall act as project Advisor. The project selected will
utilize competencies acquired in previous Security Systems
and related courses.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
6.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
CRJ 420 - Physical Security I
Credits:
4.00
A study of the theory and practice of managing the movement
of people in organizational settings. This combined lecture
and laboratory course examines the operating principles and
applications of access control readers, card encoding
technologies, locking assemblies, and system functions such
as fail-safe, fail-secure, access levels, time zones,
limited and unlimited access privileges, and the like.
Also, the course focuses on the role of alarm systems in
an organization's overall protection plan, from the control
of violence in the workplace to preventing theft of company
property. Sensor technologies as well as controls and
singaling systems are analyzed and evaluated with
applications in the following areas: perimeter, interior,
occupant, and object protection.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 302 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 421 - Physical Security II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of CRJ 420. Advanced topics include a study
of camera and lens types, monitors, video signaling systems,
scanners, pan and tilt positioning devices, video motion
detectors, camera housings and enclosures, switchers,
multiplexers, time-lapse VCRs, digital video recorders, and
their interactive role in the design of CCTV systems.
Analysis of illumination technologies, including
flourescent, high and low pressure sodium, metal
halide, ultraviolet and infrared light sources. Other
topics include the application philosophy as well as
the hardware and software components of video
surveillance computers, and the analysis of video field
and frame compositions with reference to identification
issues in criminal cases. An inquiry into the legal and
ethical dimensions of surveillance, including Fourth
Amendment guidelines, Plain View Doctrine cases,
the Expectation of Privacy court cases and directives,
and the Exclusionary Rule.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 420 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 430 - Forensic DNA Analysis
Credits:
3.00
This course will introduce the student to modern molecular
biological techniques that are used in a crime laboratory.
The student will be taught the theory of forensic DNA
testing as well as gain practical forensic field experience.
The course will cover background information on body fluid
identification, DNA structure and function, analytical of
DNA typing. The primary focus will be the molecular
biological technique known as short tandem repeats (STR)
testing. Other topics covered include sample handling, DNA
databanking, results reporting, criminal cases, and case
preparation and courtroom presentation.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Co-requisites:
CRJ 430L
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 201 Minimum Grade: D
and BIO 341 Minimum Grade: D
CRJ 430L - Forensic DNA Analysis Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice
Co-requisites:
CRJ 430
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CST 020 - Critical Reading I
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to develop and strengthen reading
and study skills, their application to various types of
reading and practice in the use of literal, interpretive
and applied levels of reading comprehension. Students will
learn to better understand their college texts and other
written materials, learn how to outline information and
summarize what they read. This course is open to all
students who need improvement in reading skills.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
College Studies
CST 021 - Critical Reading II
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to be a continuation of CST 020,
Critical Reading I, and/or an independent course, with
further development of reading and study skills as needed.
Areas of emphasis will be: remembering information,
test-taking strategies, organizing data, interpreting and
reacting to the author's message, vocabulary and
comprehension development.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
College Studies
CST 095 - Education & Career Assessment
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to help students explore and plan
future education and careers. Emphasis is placed on
self-assessment, critical thinking, vocational development
theories and social-psychological concepts. Topics included
for analysis are orientation to college, problem solving,
decision making, understanding behavior, educational and
vocational planning and reality testing. Strategies for
college success, attainment of personal vocational and
life goals with application of study and research skills
for self-mastery will be addressed.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
College Studies
CST 096 - College Studies Seminar
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the areas of human growth and development
relevant to the achievement of personal competence and
success in college. Topics included for discussion are:
personal attributes, anxiety, ego defense mechanisms, needs,
feedback, goals, aspirations, motivation and stress.
Critical attention will be given to the life process of
personality integration through exploration of the
biological basis of thought and behavior, social
interaction, self-esteem, self-actualization, social and
personal responsibility and moral/ethical values and
dilemmas. Students will research contemporary, social,
moral/ethical issues, holistic and ecological approaches to
health. The theories of Maslow, Erikson, Freud, Perls,
Rogers, Ellis, Levinson, Sheehy and Berne are examined.
Refinement of research and critical thinking skills will be
emphasized. Students will be encouraged to integrate
elements of effective behavior, principals of psychology and
ethical values to enhance their vocational, social and
educational lives.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
College Studies