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ATH 500 - Athletic Training Professional Practice I
This course will provide an orientation to athletic training education and the profession. Program and clinical requirements will be reviewed. Students will be introduced to core competencies and central concepts in athletic training that will serve as a foundation for future content.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 501 - Foundations of Athletic Training
This course will focus on foundational skills in athletic training related to injury prevention and the selection and application of athletic training customized prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, materials, and techniques. Topics will include: taping, bracing, wrapping, casting, protective padding, orthotic devices, general facility maintenance, hand washing, patient consent, assessment of environmental conditions, and indications and contraindications of basic athletic training interventions. In addition, students will select and fit sports equipment.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 502 - Acute Care of Critical Incidents
Introduction to presentation and management of acute and catastrophic conditions. Prevention strategies will be discussed for sudden death conditions, including emergency action plans. Certifications in emergency cardiac care and first aid will be obtained.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 503 - Acute Care of Critical Incidents Lab
Simulation and standardized patient experiences will be utilized to apply and synthesize acute care knowledge, skills, and athletic training core competencies into patient cases.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or current enrollment in ATH 502 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 504 - Functional Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
This course will examine functional human anatomy. Topics will include origins, insertions, actions and nerve innervations of muscles, arthrokinematics, boney landmark identification, and basic principles of human movement.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 510 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care I
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose, and formulate a plan of care for musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremity, thoracic spine, and lumbopelvic hip complex.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 , ATH 502 , and ATH 503 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 511 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care I Lab
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose, and formulate a plan of care for musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremity, thoracic spine, and lumbopelvic hip complex. Examination techniques include obtaining a medical history, functional assessment, palpation, joint range of motion, soft tissue integrity, selective tissue testing, and neurological and vascular assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 510 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 512 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care II
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose, and formulate a plan of care for musculoskeletal injuries of the upper extremity and cervical spine.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 510 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 513 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care II Lab
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose, and formulate a plan of care for musculoskeletal injuries of the upper extremity and cervical spine. Examination techniques include obtaining a medical history, functional assessment, palpation, joint range of motion, soft tissue integrity, selective tissue testing, and neurological and vascular assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 512 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 514 - Examination and Management of Non-orthopedic Conditions
This course presents knowledge and evaluation skills for non-orthopedic illnesses and injuries. Evaluations will be approached using a reflective, critical reasoning approach and through the lenses of interprofessional education for collaborative practice, cultural competence, health literacy, and patient safety.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 and ATH 502 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 515 - Examination and Management of Non-orthopedic Conditions Lab
Students will be introduced to general medical evaluation skills, including auscultation and neurological examination. Simulation and active learning strategies will be utilized to apply non-orthopedic knowledge and skills, as well as in interprofessional education for collaborative practice.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 514 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 520 - Health and Human Performance
This course examines the advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. It addresses basic concepts related to exercise physiology, sports nutrition, human movement, and performance enhancing substances. The course is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 521 - Health and Human Performance Lab
This course engages students in coaching advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. It is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 520 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 522 - Therapeutic Interventions I
This course will explore foundational theories, principles, and clinical application of the therapeutic modalities. Topics will include cold therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic heat, therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, electromagnetic therapy, spinal traction, pharmacological agents, and compression. In addition, students will educate patients on pharmacological agents administered using phonophoresis and iontophoresis.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 and ATH 502 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 523 - Therapeutic Interventions I Lab
This course will explore foundational theories, principles, and clinical application of the therapeutic modalities. Topics will include cold therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic heat, therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, electromagnetic therapy, spinal traction, pharmacological agents, and compression. In addition, students will administer pharmacological agents using phonophoresis and iontophoresis.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 522 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 524 - Therapeutic Interventions II
This course will explore contemporary rehabilitation techniques including manual therapeutic and corrective exercises, joint mobilization and manipulation, proprioceptive activities, task specific functional training, and cardiovascular training.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 520 , ATH 521 , ATH 522 and ATH 523 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 525 - Therapeutic Interventions II Lab
This course will apply and practice contemporary rehabilitation techniques including manual therapeutic and corrective exercises, joint mobilization and manipulation, proprioceptive activities, task specific functional training, and cardiovascular training.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 524 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 571 - Clinical 1
This course will include a clinical field experience and face-to-face in-class meetings focused on practicing and applying athletic training core competencies and educational standards presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 , ATH 502 , and ATH 503 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 572 - Clinical 2
Students will participate in a clinical field experience and face-to-face class meetings with a focus on practicing and applying athletic training core competencies and educational standards presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher inATH 510 , ATH 511 , and ATH 571 .
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 573 - Clinical 3
Students will engage in a clinical field experience and face-to-face meetings focused on practicing and applying athletic training core competencies and educational standards presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 512 , ATH 513 , ATH 520 , ATH 521 , ATH 522 , ATH 523 , and ATH 572 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 626 - Therapeutic Interventions III
This course will teach students to select and incorporate therapeutic exercises, soft tissue techniques, therapeutic modalities, joint mobilizations, and additional rehabilitation interventions into comprehensive patient care plans. Students will also identify, refer, and give support to patients with behavioral health conditions. Topics will include therapeutic and corrective exercise, movement training, proprioceptive activities, home care, pharmacological intervention, and behavioral health.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 512 , ATH 513 , ATH 524 and ATH 525 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 627 - Therapeutic Interventions III Lab
Students will select and incorporate therapeutic exercise techniques into comprehensive patient care plans for pre-operative, nonoperative, and postoperative conditions. Students will also identify, refer, and give support to patients with behavioral health conditions. Topics will include therapeutic and corrective exercise, movement training, proprioceptive activities, home care, and behavioral health.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 626 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 640 - Health Care Administration
Students will understand human resources and job orientation processes by developing professional materials. Strategies to develop, implement, and critique programs and organizations will be examined through the lenses of ethical, legal, and risk management practices. Additionally, basic business administration practices will be covered, such as financial resource management, with an emphasis on concepts on health informatics and quality improvement.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 641 - Health Promotion
In this course, students will be introduced to health promotion and wellness strategies for the general population, as well as for patients with or at risk for chronic health conditions. Students will develop and engage in community-based health education projects, emphasizing health literacy concepts.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 642 - Athletic Training Professional Practice II
Students will prepare for transition to clinical practice by understanding human resource and job orientation processes, developing professional materials. Students will be encouraged to participate in professional advocacy and leadership opportunities. Additionally, contemporary topics in athletic training will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in all prior athletic training courses and concurrent enrollment in remaining required athletic training courses.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 643 - BOC Preparation
This course will prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification Exam. Test taking and study strategies, sample exams and previous content will be reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in all prior athletic training courses and concurrent enrollment in remaining required athletic training courses.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 650 - Research Design
This course will introduce concepts of research design including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. Students will develop a research question, conduct a review of literature, create a research methodology, determine the appropriate treatment of data for various research designs, and interpret statistical results.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 651 - Athletic Training Capstone
Students will design, propose, and complete a scholarly capstone project with the intent of contributing to the existing athletic training body of knowledge. Students will obtain necessary approvals, establish a research mentor, conduct a scholarly project, and disseminate their findings.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 650 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 652 - Capstone II
Students will complete scholarly capstone projects initiated in Capstone I. Students will present their scholarly contributions and submit for publication.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 651 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 673 - Clinical Education
Students will participate in clinical field experiences in settings with non-sports activities and patients of diverse backgrounds. This course will include face-to-face meetings focused on practicing and applying athletic training core competencies and educational standards presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 674 - Clinical 4
This course will offer students an immersive clinical field experience with online meeting sessions focused on practicing and applying athletic training core competencies and educational standards presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 573 .
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 675 - Clinical 5
This course will offer students an immersive clinical field experience with online meeting sessions. It will integrate practice and application of athletic training core competencies and educational experiences presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 626 , ATH 627 and ATH 674 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 676 - Clinical 6
This course engages students in an immersive clinical field experience with online meetings sessions. It focuses on practicing and applying athletic training core competencies and educational standards presented in previous didactic and laboratory based courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 640 , ATH 641 and ATH 675 .
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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BIO 501 - Animal Physiology
A study of physiological processes and their regulation in animals.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 502 - Animal Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory examination of physiological mechanisms in animals.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 505 - Animal Behavior
This course is a study of the principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate and invertebrate animals, with emphasis on behavior under natural conditions.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 506 - Animal Behavior Laboratory
This course is a laboratory and field examination of behavioral principles in animals.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 507 - Environmental Modulation of Developmental Mechanisms
This is a molecular genetic analysis of development focusing on an integrative approach toward understanding the evolution of developmental mechanisms.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 509 - Cell and Molecular Biology
A study of the eukaryotic cell at the level of organelles and molecules. The biochemical aspects of cell growth and reproduction are emphasized.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 510 - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
A course in which the techniques of cell fractionation and biochemical analyses are applied to the eukaryotic cell.
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BIO 513 - Applied Biostatistics
This course is an introduction to the application of classical and modern statistics to biological problems.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 515 - Microbial Ecology
The course begins with an examination of microbial evolution and biodiversity, and explores the interactions of microorganisms in populations and communities, with other organisms, and with the environment, including an examination of physiological adaptations and biogeochemical cycles.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 516 - Microbial Ecology Laboratory
This companion lab course to BIO 515 Microbial Ecology is designed as a hands-on project lab to introduce students to a variety of methods used in microbial ecology. There are field, lab, computer and written components to the projects that will be carried out over the semester. Microscopic, cell culture, molecular, and bioinformatics methods will be employed.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 517 - Issues in Evolution
This course surveys major issues that motivate current research in evolutionary biology, providing a historical analysis of active areas of controversy and alternative points of view. The course is based on selected readings in the theoretical and experimental literature of the field, from primary and classical sources.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 519 - Human Evolution
This course explores the fossil, genetic, and paleoanthropological evidence for current reconstructions of the history and evolution of all primates and of one primate in particular, Homo sapiens. Students will retrace the emergence of hominins and Homo sapiens in Africa, out of Africa, and across the world.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 523 - Topics in Genetics
This course covers selected topics in genetics, including chromosomes, transposons, genetic regulation, genomics, genomic and karyotypic evolution, break repair, meiotic recombination, gene conversion, and some quantitative genetics.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 531 - Principles of Immunology
An introduction to the fundamentals of immunology, especially as they relate to human diseases. Topics include history of immunology, basic elements of immune systems, principles of natural and acquired immunity, cellular and molecular basis of B cell and T cell development and diversity, and clinical aspects of immunology.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 532 - Immunology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with immunological techniques. Course emphasis will be on experimental design and the clinical and research applications of the procedures used.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 545 - Advanced Pathophysiology
This course is a study of the physiological, genetic, biochemical, and environmental basis of diseases. Systems to be covered include reproductive, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, and skeletomuscular.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 601 - Research Methods in Biology
This course introduces students to faculty members’ research. Students will study the philosophy of science, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and writing and assessment of scientific papers.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 621 - Graduate Seminar
This course reviews the literature pertinent to topics of biology. Graduate students must complete at least two different seminars.
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Credits: 2-3
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 660 - Graduate Independent Study
Independent work on a special topic as arranged by the student, advisor, and committee.
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Credits: 1-6
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 697 - Literature Review
This course involves preparation of a review paper based on current biological literature.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the graduate advisor.
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Credits: 1-6
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 698 - Thesis Research
This course involves thesis research and preparation. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.
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Credits: 1-6
May be repeated for credit, but no more than six credits will apply to the degree.
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Course Type: Biology
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CHY 561 - Biochemistry I
Application of chemical methods and principles to understanding biological processes. Topics include structure and action of nucleotides, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates; enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; membranes and transport; and metabolism and energy conversion. This one-semester course provides a survey of the major areas of biochemistry, except for nucleic acids.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Chemistry
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CHY 563 - Biochemistry II
Continuation of CHY 561 . Topics include selected biosynthetic pathways, including photosynthesis; signal transduction applied to hormones, nerve transmission, and the five senses; and methods for structural analysis of macromolecules, including X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, and homology modeling. Participants present a seminar on a topic of current biochemical research.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 561 .
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Chemistry
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COS 527 - Computational Text Analytics
This course provides students with a broad exposure to concepts, theories, underlying algorithms, and methodologies in computational text analytics. In this course, students are introduced to the landscape of computational linguistics and text analytics; natural language understanding; topic modeling; sentiment analysis; quantitative and probabilistic explanation in linguistics; word embeddings; and state-of-the-art tools, methods and computational strategies so they can turn text data to information.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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COS 532 - Deep Learning
An introduction to the theory and applications of deep learning. Topics include basic neural networks, convolutional and recurrent networks, and applications in computer vision and language interpretation. Students will learn to design neural network architectures and training procedures via hands-on assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 540 - Computer Networks
An introduction to computer networks, computer network architecture is described. Other topics include digital data communication, local area networks, wide area networks, internetworks, and the Internet. Specific technologies, including Ethernet and ATM, and protocols, including TCP/IP, will be considered in detail.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 550 - Operating Systems
Topics include concurrent processes, process management, I/O, virtual memory, file management, resource scheduling and performance measurement.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 558 - Database Systems
Study of the methods and principles of database management systems (DBMS). Topics addressed include DBMS objectives and architecture, data models, data definition and manipulation languages (in particular, SQL) and providing internet access to databases. The entity-relationship and relational models are emphasized and their use required in a design project.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 570 - Seminar: Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Topics vary from year to year and will include current research, emerging technologies, and case studies.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3-4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 572 - Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining
An introduction to the underlying concepts and applications of intelligent systems. Topics include heuristic search techniques, pattern matching, rule-based systems, computer representations of knowledge, and machine learning and data mining techniques. Course work includes regular labs and large projects. Students will learn to conduct research in artificial intelligence and will complete a modest research project.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 575 - Machine Learning
The basic theory, algorithms, and applications of Machine Learning are covered in this course. Students will develop an understanding of learning theory, supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, and reinforcement learning techniques. The course will also explore recent practical applications of machine learning.
Prerequisite(s): COS 285 and MAT 295 or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 582 - Design and Analysis of Computing Algorithms
Techniques for designing algorithms, such as divide-and-conquer, greedy method, dynamic programming, and backtracking are emphasized and illustrated. Many problems of practical importance are covered, including minimum spanning tree, single source shortest path, traveling salesperson, and graph search. The concepts of NP-completeness are also considered.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 598 - Internship
Students apply their learning to a specific problem in a practical context under faculty and managerial supervision. See Departmental guidelines for more details.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and prior approval of proposal by the Department chair and instructor.
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Credits: 1-3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 696 - Master’s Project
A 3-credit project that is one of two options for completing the Master’s degree requirements. The project must be supervised by a committee and the project proposal approved in advance. Offered only as a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and faculty approval.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 697 - Independent Study
An opportunity for graduate students to pursue areas not currently offered in the graduate curriculum.
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Credits: 1-4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 698 - Master’s Thesis
A 6-credit thesis that is one of two options for completing the Master’s degree requirements. The thesis project must be supervised by a committee and the project proposal approved in advance. Offered only as a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and faculty approval.
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Credits: 6
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Course Type: Computer Science
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Creative Writing Each student must complete four workshop residencies and four semester projects along with a fifth graduation residency.
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CRW 501 - Residency Course I
An advanced workshop that focuses on the development of the student’s writing through the use of faculty-guided workshops and topical seminars, round tables, panels, readings, and discussion of major traditional and contemporary work in the genre. Workshop tracks include poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or popular fiction. Students are expected to submit an “in-progress” manuscript in advance of the residency. The manuscript(s) submitted will be analyzed during the faculty-guided workshops.
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Credits: 6
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Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 502 - Residency Course II
This course is considered to be the completion of the first year’s residency requirements. See description of Workshop Residency I.
Prerequisite(s): CRW 501 and completion of Semester Project I in student’s chosen genre.
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Credits: 6
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Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 550 - Creative Writing Semester Project I
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the first residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will then respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
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Co-requisite(s): CRW 501 - Residency Course I
Credits: 9
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CRW 560 - Creative Writing Semester Project II
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the second residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
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Co-requisite(s): CRW 502 - Residency Course II
Credits: 9
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CRW 601 - Residency Course III
This course is considered to be the first half of the second year’s program. See description of Workshop Residency I.
Prerequisite(s): CRW 502 and completion of Semester Project II in the student’s chosen genre.
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Credits: 6
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Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 602 - Residency Course IV
This course is considered to be the second half of the second year’s program. See description of Workshop Residency I.
Prerequisite(s): CRW 601 and completion of Semester Project III in the student’s chosen genre.
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Credits: 6
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Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 603 - Graduation Residency
This residency is the culmination of the MFA in creative writing degree program. Prior to the residency, a student must have submitted a creative thesis deemed by a faculty committee to be of publishable quality. At the residency, the student must lead a presentation or participate in a panel on an issue of craft, theory, publishing, teaching/pedagogy, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, or literacy/community services. The student must also give a public reading from the creative thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Semester Project IV in the student’s chosen genre.
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Credits: 0
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Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 650 - Creative Writing Semester Project III
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the third residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student undertakes a special project under the guidance of the mentor in one of five concentrations: craft, literary theory, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, publishing, or literacy/community services.
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Co-requisite(s): CRW 601 - Residency Course III
Credits: 9
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CRW 660 - Creative Writing Semester Project IV
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the fourth residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student completes a book-length creative thesis, and prepares for the student reading and for the teaching of a seminar or panel presentation during the fifth and final graduation residency.
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Co-requisite(s): CRW 602 - Residency Course IV
Credits: 9
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CYB 501 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This course explores fundamental concepts of cybersecurity. The course will examine risk assessment and policy development to protect enterprise assets, basic security requirements of modern computing environments, and defense tools and methods used to apply a cyber-defense. The role of cryptology to protect information, access control methods, business continuity, and disaster recovery will be discussed. Topics will include incident response, secure design principles for networks and software, digital forensics, security operations, and legal aspects of security.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 515 - Research Methods
This course examines methods for conducting research. It teaches students the research methodologies of qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and Design Science Research (DSR). The course covers basic processes of choosing a research topic, choosing the research methodology, forming the research question, conducting a literature review, forming the conceptual concept, conducting and documenting the research, ensuring validity and reliability, communicating the research results, and ensuring all research compliance documents are completed.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 530 - Project Management in Cybersecurity
This course will analyze resources related to project management. Significant effort will be devoted to understanding global socioeconomic, political, environmental, and cultural issues. Case studies will broaden understanding of best practices and ability to create projects in a global economy. Students will be introduced to computer-based tools used in project management.
Prerequisite(s): CYB 501 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 551 - Cyber Laws, Policies, and Ethics
This course introduces aspects of cybersecurity laws and policies to integrate these challenges into cyber planning, operations, and strategy. The class will explore privacy issues, legal considerations, codes of ethics, and ethical implications faced by cybersecurity professionals. Topics align to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) organizational security knowledge area covering security laws, regulations, and regulatory standards such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Students will analyze organizations to develop security profiles for public and private entities. The intent is to develop understanding as a security professional of governances and how they convey compliances to business verticals such as healthcare and eCommerce.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 576 - Network Security Management
This cybersecurity course examines issues of securing the communications path between systems, including both physical and logical connections and interactions that network policies may help to defend them. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies and standards, and defenses beyond the common firewall and IDS systems. Topics include approaches to securing networks using risk analysis, cost effective countermeasures, layered defenses, and network policy development and implementation procedures. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of computer networks prior to the start of the course.
Prerequisite(s): CYB 501 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 582 - Cybersecurity Investigations
This course will examine how digital evidence is gathered, handled, and admitted to court. The course will focus on the forensic process and adherence to the law of legally obtaining digital evidence that will be admissible in court. Topics include conducting forensic investigations on computer systems, mobile devices, networks, embedded devices, Internet of Thins devices, documenting evidence, preparing a forensics report, and how to prepare for presenting evidence at a trial.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, CYB 501 , or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 583 - Database and Application Security
This cybersecurity course examines the issues surrounding protecting data both at rest and in motion in data management systems including databases and similar high-value networked applications. Both the theory and practice of various data protection models will be explored. Topics include common vulnerabilities, access control, data integrity models, privacy controls, compliance, and data auditing. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of databases and SQL prior to the start of the course.
Prerequisite(s): CYB 501 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 584 - Cybersecurity Operations
This course provides an in-depth look at the functions and topics for security operations in a computing environment. It teaches students what activities and processes are needed to defend against security vulnerabilities when operating networks, systems, information, and people. This course covers concepts to securely maintain systems in an organizational setting, to include both private- and public- sector environments.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, CYB 501 , or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 591 - Capstone Proposal
This course is the foundation to the capstone option of the cybersecurity masters program. Students will complete a project on a topic from their chosen cybersecurity career field. A full-time faculty in cybersecurity is assigned as a mentor. At the end of the course, the student presents the project proposal to the Master’s in Cybersecurity Thesis and Capstone Committee.
Prerequisite(s): CYB 515 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 592 - Capstone Presentation
This course is the final step to the capstone option of the cybersecurity masters program. Students will complete the approved project from CYB 591 . A full-time faculty in cybersecurity is assigned as a mentor. At the end of the course, the student presents the final project to the Master’s in Cybersecurity Thesis and Capstone Committee.
Prerequisite(s): CYB 591 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 698 - Thesis Research
This course is a two-semester requirement. The course involves thesis research and preparation. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress. This option provides structure and assistance to students wishing to complete a formal thesis rather than a research project. Upon completion, the student will present a verbal summary of the thesis at a formal thesis defense meeting. This option may be especially attractive for those students contemplating doctoral work.
Prerequisite(s): CYB 515 , 15 credits of CYB courses, and permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit, but no more that six credits will apply to the degree.
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Course Type: Cybersecurity
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EDU 501 - Secondary Science Methods for All Students Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
The course has an interactive laboratory/discussion field-based approach, modeling and focusing on the teaching and learning aspects of science in the high school and middle school. The emphasis is on content, process, and methodology and will help interns develop knowledge of how to teach (pedagogy) and, more specifically, knowledge of how to teach science (pedagogical content knowledge). Students will learn strategies for planning and providing core academic and behavioral experiences to all learners.
Prerequisite(s): Open to matriculated ETEP interns or by permission of the Teacher Education Department.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 502 - English Methods for Secondary Teachers of All Students Including Those with Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
This course focuses on ways to organize and teach English Language Arts classes at the middle and high school levels for all students, including those with special needs and those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It is based upon current research in literacy and national and state standards in English Language Arts. Students will examine various strategies involved in designing and managing a student-centered English Language Arts class. They will explore and apply different theories for teaching English and create classroom activities to develop and expand upon students’ capacities to read, write and speak effectively. Students will learn to see the necessary and important connections between reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Open to matriculated students in ETEP or by permission of the Teacher Education Department
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 503 - World Language Methods for all Learners Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of teaching and learning world languages at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. It is based upon current research and national and state standards with a central focus on communicative language teaching. Students examine theories of second language acquisition, techniques for teaching interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication, as well as literature and culture. The course explores task-based instruction, the use of culturally authentic materials, the integration of technology as well as means of performance-based assessment and grading.
Prerequisite(s): Open to matriculated students in ETEP, or by permission of the Teacher Education Department.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 504 - Secondary Social Studies Methods for All Students Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
This course focuses on ways to organize and teach social studies courses at the middle school and high school levels. Students will examine various theories for teaching social studies, current research, and national/state standards in order to link theory and practice and create a vision of social studies that promotes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary thinking, issues of diversity, and relevance to students’ lives.
Prerequisite(s): Open to matriculated interns in the MS. Ed in Teaching and Learning (ETEP) or by permission of the Teacher Education Department.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 505 - Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Methods for All Students Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
This course is designed for those preparing to be elementary and middle school mathematics teachers and provides experiences to develop and apply mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge and skills. The primary focus of this course is on how to create positive learning communities that support all students in developing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Major areas of focus include: creating problem-based learning experiences; creating effective, supportive learning environments; the appropriate and effective use of models and tools for promoting understanding of mathematical ideas, including the use of technology and manipulatives; understanding learning progressions of important mathematical ideas; promoting the National Council of Mathematics Teachers’ Process Standards; supporting students’ understanding of the Common Core Standards and Practices; assessing and building on students’ mathematical understandings; creating adaptive learning materials to differentiate instruction for individuals and groups of learners.
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Co-requisite(s): This course should be taken concurrently with an internship experience, or with program permission.
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 512 - Teaching Literature in Grades PreK-12
In this course, educators will examine the role of literature in literacy learning. Emphasis will be on the promotion of wide reading in a variety of genres and attending to the appropriate selection of literature to meet reading interests, needs, and abilities of students PreK-12. In addition to examining criteria for evaluating and selecting materials, participants will consider curriculum implications and learn creative strategies for teaching children’s and adolescent literature and enhancing reading for all students. Participants will have the opportunity to develop projects and investigate areas of interest to fulfill their professional needs.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 514 - Improving Teaching in Content Areas through Literacy for All Students Including Those with Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
This content area literacy course focuses on helping students develop strategies for strategic, independent learning. All students, including those with diverse abilities and culturally diverse backgrounds, will come to understand that learning is an active, constructive process. Therefore, teachers of all subjects and grade levels will demonstrate knowledge and application of sound reading and writing strategies to enhance learning in the classroom. These strategies will create readiness for learning, use reading and writing to promote content understanding, and provide a means for assessing what has been learned. Major emphasis is given to comprehension instruction, vocabulary acquisition, and metacognition.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 521 - Digital Literacies
This course introduces students to the theoretical and pedagogical foundations of digital literacies. Students gain hands-on experience evaluating and using digital tools and resources for professional development and instructional design with particular emphasis on what it means to read, write, view, listen, and communicate in a digital world. Additionally, this course examines issues related to the safe and effective use of 21st century technologies with diverse learners.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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EDU 522 - Foundations of Language and Literacy Development
This course is designed to examine theories and processes related to language and literacy development, and the implications of these theories and processes for curriculum and instruction, grades preK-12. The course includes practicum assignments to be completed during internship. Students will apply learning in classroom settings.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculated into teacher education pathway or program permission.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Education
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