May 02, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.

 

Clinical Laboratory Science

  
  • CLS 2563 - Immunohematology I


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Discussion of the principles involved in compatibility testing, antigen and antibody identification, donor blood acquisition and preparation, and a basic discussion of relevant diseases. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2523 , CLS 2521 , CLS 2573 , CLS 2571 , BIO 2223  and BIO 2221 .
    Corequisites: CLS 2561 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 2571 - Clinical Immunology and Serology Laboratory


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Performance of laboratory procedures necessary to function in the serology section of a clinical laboratory. Spring.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2201  and BIO 2203 .
    Corequisites: CLS 2573 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • CLS 2573 - Clinical Immunology and Serology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Immunity in health and disease will be discussed. Provides theoretical basis of serological diagnostic procedures including techniques of test performance. Spring.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2201  and BIO 2203 .
    Corequisites: CLS 2571 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 3153 - Clinical Biochemistry


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of the biochemical principles that make up the chemical and molecular aspects of the clinical chemistry laboratory. Case studies will apply biochemical principles involved in day to day practices and how they work in disease processes. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3103  and CHEM 3101 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 3221 - Hematology II Laboratory


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Performance of advanced laboratory procedures, rec­ognition of cells and lab values related to hematology disorders, development of cases related to specified hematology disorders. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2523  and CLS 2521 .
    Corequisites: CLS 3223 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • CLS 3223 - Hematology II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    In depth discussion of hematologic disorders, causes, laboratory results, and treatment. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2521  and CLS 2523 .
    Corequisites: CLS 3521.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 3343 - Principles of Diseases for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to dis­ease processes in the major systems of the body, with practical applications for clinical labora­tory personnel. Fall. Enrollment restricted to CLS, BS students.

    Prerequisites: Junior status.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 3511 - Medical Parasitology Laboratory


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Performance of laboratory procedures used in the recovery and identification of parasites from tissues, exudates, and body fluids. Summer.

    Corequisites: CLS 3512 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • CLS 3512 - Medical Parasitology


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Discussion of acquisition, pathogenesis, and epidemi­ology of parasitic infections, as well as, the diagnosis of parasitic infections based upon symp­tomology and the microscopic examination of tissues, exudates, and body fluids. Summer.

    Corequisites: CLS 3511 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • CLS 3514 - Clinical Practicum III


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Enhances learning experiences in microbiology and parasitology. Students will become members of the health care team under the direction of the clinical staff. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: CLS 3511 , CLS 3512 , CLS 2531 , CLS 2533 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 3524 - Clinical Practicum IV


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Enhances the learning experiences in serology and blood bank techniques. Students will become members of the health care team under the direc­tion of the clinical staff. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2561 , CLS 2563 , CLS 2571 , CLS 2573 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 4111 - Clinical Issues and Topics in Clinical Chemistry II


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Web-based Case Study investigations into the complex analysis of body fluids with advanced level content designed for critical thinking in the development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis, and evaluation of clinical chemistry concepts and theories. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1013 , CHEM 1011 , CLS 2541 , CLS 2543 .
    Corequisites: CLS 4113 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • CLS 4113 - Clinical Chemistry II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Complex analysis of body fluids with correlation to both health and disease. Theoretical concepts include advanced testing for body metabolism, renal function, liver function, electrolytes, acid and base balance, enzymes, endocrinology and therapeutic drug monitoring. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1013 , CHEM 1011 , CLS 2543 , CLS 2541 .
    Corequisites: CLS 4111 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 4174 - Clinical Practicum I


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical laboratory experience in chemistry and special chemistry. Fall, Spring, Summer. Enrollment restricted to CLS majors. Instructor permis­sion is required.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2541  and CLS 2543 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 4184 - Clinical Practicum II


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical laboratory experience in hematology and coagulation and urinalysis. Fall, Spring, Summer. Enrollment restricted to CLS majors. Instructor permission is required.

    Prerequisites: admission to clinical program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 4194 - Clinical Practicum III


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical laboratory experience in microbiology and parasitology. Fall, Spring, Summer. Enrollment restricted to CLS majors. A special project is required. Instructor per­mission is required.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2531  and CLS 2533 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 4204 - Clinical Practicum IV


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical laboratory experience in immunohematology and serology. Fall, Spring, Summer. Enrollment restricted to CLS majors. A special project is required. Instructor per­mission is required.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2571 , CLS 2573 , CLS 2561 , and CLS 2563 . Comple­tion of CLS 4331  and CLS 4333  is strongly recommended.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 4212 - Interpreting Laboratory Data


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    This course is an overview that explains why laboratory tests are ordered and how interpretation of laboratory data is used in the care and welfare of patients. Spring and Summer. Not open to CLS or CLT students.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • CLS 4214 - Clinical Practicum V


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical laboratory experience in management and clinical electives. Fall, Spring, Summer. Enrollment restricted to CLS majors. A special project is required. Instructor permission required.

    Prerequisites: CLS 4174 , CLS 4184 , CLS 4194 , CLS 4204 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CLS 4222 - Senior Seminar I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Overview of multiple topics related to advanced clinical labora­tory practice, including education, management, quality improvement, and research. Fall. Restricted to BS-CLS majors.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • CLS 4232 - Senior Seminar II


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Overview of multiple topics related to advanced clinical laborato­ry practice, plus a formal review in preparation for national certification examinations. Spring. Restricted to BS-CLS majors.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • CLS 4331 - Clinical Issues and Topics in Immunohematology II


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    WEB-based Case Study approach for advanced level content designed for critical thinking in the development, applica­tion, analysis, integration, synthesis, and evaluation of concepts and theories in the practice of blood banking and component therapy. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2521 , CLS 2523 , CLS 2561 , CLS 2563 , CLS 2571 , CLS 2573 .
    Corequisites: CLS 4333 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • CLS 4333 - Immunohematology II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Discussion of advanced theory related to all facets of blood banking. Emphasis on interpreting cases and identifying appropriate problem solving protocols. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2561 , CLS 2563 .
    Corequisites: CLS 4331 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CLS 4441 - Clinical issues and Topics in Medical Microbiology II


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    WEB-based Case Study approach addressing advanced level content of medically important microorganisms. Designed to enhance critical thinking skills through the interpretation, correlation, analysis and differen­tial diagnosis of infectious disease case-oriented material in clinical presentations. Differential diagnoses to be based on the evaluation of patient history, clinical manifestations, and laboratory data. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2533  and CLS 2531 .
    Corequisites: CLS 4443 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • CLS 4443 - Medical Microbiology II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Discussion of mechanisms of pathogenicity, qual­ity management, nosocomial infections, specimen collection and processing, automation and instrumentation, molecular techniques, and medical microbiology in patient care. Covers the theoretical elements of related laboratory procedures. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CLS 2533  and CLS 2531 .
    Corequisites: CLS 4441 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Communication Studies

  
  • COMS 431V - Special Problems


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Irregular. May be repeated twice with different topics.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • COMS 1203 - Oral Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups, and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking. Fall, Spring, Summer. (ACTS#: SPCH 1003)

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 1211 - Intercollegiate Debate


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Study and practice of intercollegiate debate. May be re­peated for credit. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • COMS 2243 - Principles of Argumentation


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles of logical reasoning used in advocacy, analysis, use of evidence, inductive and deductive reasoning. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 2253 - Introduction to Health Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Communication in healthcare settings. Major topics include patient provider interaction, information dissemination, cultural concerns, ethical issues, and social support. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 2313 - Communication Theory


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of foundational and current theories of com­munication and applications of these theories in communication contexts. Spring.

    Prerequisites: COMS 1203 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 2373 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of interpersonal communi­cation. Spring.

    Prerequisites: COMS 1203 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3203 - Business and Professional Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Communication needs of people in business and professional settings. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3211 - Intercollegiate Debate


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Study and practice of intercollegiate debate. May be re­peated for credit. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • COMS 3243 - Principles of Persuasion


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Theory and practice of persuasion as an instrument in motivating human conduct. Fall, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3253 - Principles of Listening


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles of listening in the communication process, emphasis on listening improvement. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3263 - Humor, Communication, and Political Discourse


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Theories, principles, and concepts of humor in communication, with an emphasis on political discourse. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3363 - Communication Research Methods


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of qualitative and quantitative ap­proaches to communication research. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3373 - Gender Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the interrelationship between communication and gender in various contexts. Spring, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 3433 - Communication Criticism


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides critical approaches from the humanistic con­dition engaging media, public discourse, and interpersonal communication. Summer.

    Prerequisites: COMS 1203 , or PHIL 1503  or PHIL 1103 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4203 - Small Group Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Group and conference techniques for classroom, business, and professional situations. Spring, Summer.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5203.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4243 - Interpersonal Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Emphasis on increasing students capacity for openness, sensitivity, and objective appraisal. Fall, Summer.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5243.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4253 - Intercultural Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Identification of barriers and breakdowns to com­munication among cultures. Spring.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5253.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4263 - Organizational Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Dynamics and theories of communication within an organization. Fall, odd, Irregular. May be repeated twice with different topics.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5263.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4323 - Communication in Personal Relationships


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course covers interpersonal communication in the context of personal relationships, such as romantic relationships, friend­ships, professional relationships, and family relationships. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4373 - Conflict Resolution


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Conflict as a communication variable created through inter­personal interaction in dyads, small groups, families, and organizations. Summer.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5373.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4383 - Computer Mediated Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course considers how identities, relationships and communities are created and influenced by our use of computers and the internet. We will gain understanding of these processes by engaging new media scholarship and activities involving different forms of new media. Spring.

    Prerequisites: COMS 1203 , or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5383.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4403 - Seminar in Health Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the major cultural, interpersonal, and public communication issues affecting health communication. Spring, odd.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5403.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4423 - Narratives in Health and Healing


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Explores the social construction of health, illness, and healing through the study narrative. Spring.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5423.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4433 - Health Communication Campaigns


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Planning, implementation, and evaluation of health communication campaigns. Fall.

    Prerequisites: COMS 1203 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5433.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4443 - Leadership and Communication


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Leadership and communication in organiza­tions and society.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: COMS 5443.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4503 - Internship in Communication Studies


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Field-based experience in a supervised setting that will enhance communication knowledge and skills. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Approval of depart­ment chair.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COMS 4533 - Communication Studies Capstone


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Application of skills and knowledge gained in the Communication Studies major through a research project presented orally and in writing. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: COMS 2313 ; COMS 3363  or COMS 3433 ; instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Counseling

  
  • COUN 3023 - Foundations of Counseling


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of the counseling profession, developmental history of the profession, career opportunities and specializations, professional identify develop­ment, theoretical approaches, legal and ethical issues, diversity/multicultural concerns, profes­sional advocacy, and educational training and credentialing. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COUN 3033 - Multicultural Issues in the Helping Professions


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of diverse cultures and their influence on identity development and worldview, and inter/intrapersonal understanding of interacting with diverse individuals for the helping professions. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COUN 3123 - Group Process in Helping Relationships


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An overview of group dynamics as related to helping professions, group process theories, and how they function from a theoretical perspective and through membership of a process group. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COUN 3203 - Interpersonal Communication Skills for the Helping Professions


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Experiential training in basic interpersonal helping skills necessary for effective communication in the helping professions. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COUN 3283 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An overview of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders, including various models of conceptualizing substance use disorders, prevention approaches, evidence-based treatments, and the impact of family and culture from a counseling perspective. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • COUN 4183 - Grief, Loss, and Self-Care for Helping Professionals


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An overview of the mourning process, normal and complicated grief, contextual influences on grief responses, burn­out/compassion fatigue, and self-care strategies for helping professionals. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Criminology

  
  • CRIM 460V - Independent Study


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individually directed problems in Criminology. Irregular. Must be arranged with the professor and approved by department chair.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • CRIM 1023 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The introductory survey course in criminol­ogy, dealing with the main components of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, and corrections, as well as issues and procedures pertinent to the operation of these compo­nents. Fall, Spring, Summer. (ACTS#: CRJU 1023)

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite for CRIM 4103 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 2043 - Community Relations in the Administration of Justice


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides an un­derstanding of the complex factors in human relations. The philosophy of law enforcement is examined with the emphasis on the social forces which create social change and disturbance. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 2253 - Criminal Investigation


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Includes fundamentals and theory of an investigation, conduct at crime scenes, collection and presentation of physical evidence, and methods used in the police service laboratory. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 2263 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Rules of Evidence in the context of law enforcement and criminal procedures, personal conduct of officers as witnesses, and the safe­guarding of personal constitutional liberties. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 3183 - Institutional Corrections


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An examination of the context, structure, and dynam­ics of local, state, and federal criminal confinement facilities. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 3193 - Community Corrections


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An examination of non-institutional correctional agen­cies and techniques including probation, parole, diversion, pretrial release, community service, restitution, halfway house, and similar programs. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 3223 - Police and Society


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Explores the relationship of the police to courts, probation, community corrections, institutional corrections, and parole. Also explores the relationship between police and other social institutions and the philosophy of police as an agent of social control. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 3263 - Criminology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Sociological patterns of crime and criminals, with emphasis on causes, effects, and prevention. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 3323 - Juvenile Delinquency


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Juvenile delinquency and crime with a focus on caus­ative factors, extent of the problem, and methods of prevention and treatment. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 3423 - Serial Homicide


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Historical and current trends in serial homicide, including view­points of offenders, victims, and law-enforcement community. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 4103 - Criminal Justice Systems


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    General functions of the individual agencies and the duties and responsibilities of the individuals who perform these functions. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 4243 - Social Justice


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Social justice in the criminal justice system, including issues of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 4323 - Applied Research


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Capstone course that focuses on the integration and application of theory and methodology. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in SOC 3383  and SOC 4293 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: SOC 4323 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 4503 - Special Topics


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Advanced study in a particular area of criminological inquiry. Topic varies. Irregular. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CRIM 4703 - Internship


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Combines supervised work experience with study of selected agencies and organizations. Fall, Spring, Summer. Must be arranged with the professor and approved by the depart­ment chair.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Computer Science

  
  • CS 0482V - Special Problems in Computer Science


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individual problems or topics in computer science arranged in consultation with the instructor must be approved by the depart­ment. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • CS 0483V - Internship


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Supervised work experience participating in application system development in a business and manufacturing environment. Grade earned will be pass or fail. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: Permission of the Computer Science faculty and CS 3113 .
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • CS 1013 - Introduction to Computers


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Applications of computers for general university course work. Elementary operating system usage, creation of data files, spreadsheets for math­ematical and scientific data, Internet usage. Fall, Spring. (ACTS#: CPSI 1003)

    Corequisites: MATH 022V  or MATH 0013  or higher.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 1093 - Making Connections Computer Science


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Required course for first semester freshmen. Core content includes transition to college, academic performance skills, problem solving, critical thinking, self management, group building skills, and university policies. Content related to the departmental majors is also included. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 1114 - Concepts of Programming


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Introduction to problem solving, algorithm develop­ment, and structured programming. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and algorithm development. Designed as a first course for students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science as well as non-majors. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: score of 24 or above on Math ACT or or above on Math SAT, or MATH 1023  or higher.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CS 2114 - Structured Programming


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    First course in programming, emphasis on programming methodology, procedural abstraction, and top down design. Introduction to string processing, file input and output, recursion, and simple data structures. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1023  or MATH 1033  or higher.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CS 2124 - OOP and Fundamental Data Structures


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Second course in programming, emphasis on data abstraction. Introduction to abstract data types and object-oriented program­ming. Linked lists, stacks, queues and binary trees. Searching and sorting techniques. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in CS 2114 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • CS 3113 - Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Analysis of data structures and associated algorithms. Examination of advanced tree structures, heaps, hashing techniques, and graph algorithms. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in CS 2124  and MATH 2183 , and MATH 2204  or MATH 2143  or MATH 2194 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 3123 - Programming Languages


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Survey of organization and behavior of program­ming languages. Examination of data typing, control structures, syntactic representation and specification. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CS 2124 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 3223 - Computer Organization


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Basic principles of computer architectural design including instruction set principles, pipelining, instruction level parallelism, memory hierarchy, storage systems, and multiprocessing. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2204  or MATH 2143  or MATH 2194  and CS 2114 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 3233 - Operating Systems


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Policies, design issues, and implementation tech­niques for operating system software. Synchronization, process scheduling, memory and stor­age management, and system protection. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 3613 - Web Application Development


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the fundamentals, design patterns, interfaces, and technologies underlying web application development in a multi-tiered enterprise environment. Spring.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in CS 2114 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4113 - Software Engineering


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Techniques of design, implementation, automated tools, quality assurance, metrics, and maintenance for large scale software systems. Projects include team programming experience. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5113.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4133 - Compilers


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Techniques for construction of compilers. BNF and EBNF rep­resentations. Lexical, syntactic and semantic analysis. Top down and bottom up parsing. Run time systems and code generation. Fall, even.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5133.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4143 - Java Application Development


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to Java; in depth examination of applications including graphics, threading, database, networking, distributed system, and algorithms. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CS 3123 , CS 3223 , and CS 3233 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4213 - Distributed Computing


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of client server systems, distributed databases, distributed transaction processing, and distributed applications. Provides overview of recent trends in distributed object technologies. Applications will be designed and constructed using object software architectures. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5213.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4223 - UNIX Systems Programming


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    System level programming in UNIX systems. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5223.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4313 - Computer Networks


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Issues and principles involved in the design of computer networks using the OSI reference model as a framework. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CS 3233 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5313.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4413 - Fundamental Computer Graphics


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Creation, storage, and manipulation of graphical models of objects. Implementation of graphics routines in both two and three dimen­sional techniques. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5413.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4423 - Interactive Computer Graphics


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Techniques for creating realistic environ­ments. Topics include hidden surface removal, shading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, and color theory. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5423.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4433 - Artificial Intelligence


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Representation of knowledge and introduction to a functional programming language, search methods and control. Typical applications of artificial intelligence. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5433.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4543 - Database Systems


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Topics include major database models, relational algebra, data independence and database normalization, entity relationship model, security, integrity, re­covery, and concurrency issues, physical organization of a database. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5543.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4613 - Mobile Application Development


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Creation of mobile applications for iOS and Android devices through a project-based environment, deployment of applications to mobile hardware and effective teamwork. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113  or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5613.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4623 - Fundamentals of Data Science


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the practices and techniques associ­ated with data science, including programming for data analytics, modern technologies for data access in distributed and parallel systems, and an overview of machine learning models. Spring.

    Prerequisites: STAT 3233  and “C” or better in CS 2124  or DATA 2004 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5623.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • CS 4713 - Analysis of Algorithms


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Analysis of space and time requirements of algorithms. Worst case and average case studies. Greedy algorithms and divide and conquer algorithms. Tractable and intractable algorithms. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113  and MATH 2214 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5713.
Sem. Hrs: 3
 

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