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Crisis Communication


COMM-3570

Average GPA: 3.19
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 112
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): COMM 2300, University Advanced Standing
Provides a broad theoretical and practical understanding of crisis communication and risk assessment. Examines recent crisis cases to understand what constitutes and causes organizational crises, how to avoid crises, and what to do when a crisis hits. Evaluates communicative channels and messages, including new media, and develops strategies to prepare and manage a crisis situation.
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Cloud Computing


CS-4880

Average GPA: 3.68
Withdraw Rate: 0%
Total Enrollment: 130
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into the Computer Science or Software Engineering program, CS 4690, and University Advanced Standing
Develops mastery of programming to cloud databases. Emphasizes real-world scenarios involving architecture, build, development, testing, and deployment on commercially available cloud databases. Covers concurrent programming, distributed programming, microservices, migration, and hybrid clouds.
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Paramedic III-Trauma Patient Care


ESEC-3230

Average GPA: 3.82
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 235
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the paramedic program and University Advanced Standing
Corequisite(s): ESEC 3235
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ESEC 3210
Reinforces and expands upon the materials and clinical skills learned as an EMT. Integrates prior learning with enhanced advanced life support concepts and skills. Emphasizes patient assessment and recognition of significant findings, differential diagnoses and treatment strategies for trauma patients.
Course fee of $10 applies.
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Medieval Philosophy HH


PHIL-2130

Average GPA: 3.54
Withdraw Rate: 29%
Total Enrollment: 14
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or permission of the instructor
Provides an overview of the development of philosophical thought from the Hellenistic period through Thomas Aquinas. Covers the influence of Ancient Greek philosophy and the impact of Christianity upon the evolution of Western philosophical thought. Carefully considers the conceptions of God, nature, the human being, and morality advanced during this period; along with the profound impact Medieval philosophy had on the European Enlightenment and modern philosophy.
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Health and Diversity GI


HLTH-440G

Average GPA: 3.65
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 395
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Provides students with a specific set of skills and knowledge in cultural competence. Focuses on understanding the public health system, identifying one's own cultural biases, understanding biases regarding one's own cultural identity, and developing culturally competent approaches and tools. Enables students to be more effective public health professionals whether they work with diverse populations within the United States or in international settings.
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Training and Development


HR-3570

Average GPA: 3.6
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 261
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing; HR 3430 recommended
Studies current models, methods, and skills for training and development designed to improve individual, group, and organizational performance. Examines the organizational role of the training specialist, identifying training needs, maximizing the trainee's learning, evaluating training programs, on-site training methods, off-site training methods, developing and training leaders, management and executive development, and societal concerns. Includes teaching techniques such as lecture, class discussions, small group activities or projects, oral presentations, written assignments, guest speaker, and scholarly dialogue. Includes a semester-long training and development academic service-learning project.
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Numerical Software Development


CS-3320

Average GPA: 2.71
Withdraw Rate: 9%
Total Enrollment: 763
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1210, matriculation to computer science or software engineering, and University Advanced Standing
Teaches the tools necessary for modern scientific computation. Covers computer representation of floating-point numbers, error analysis and numerical stability, IEEE floating-point standards, testing of numerical algorithms, calculation of elementary functions, roots of equations, solutions of linear systems, numerical integration and differentiation, interpolation and approximation, Monte Carlo methods.
Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
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Artificial Intelligence


CS-4470

Average GPA: 3.3
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 337
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): CS 3240, CS 3310, CS 3320, and (CS 3250 or CS 3260 or CS 3270 or CS 3370), and University Advanced Standing
Presents theory, organization, concepts, and principles of artificial intelligence methodologies including neural networks, expert systems, machine learning algorithms, and genetic algorithms.
Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
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Heredity


BIOL-1070

Average GPA: 2.61
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 213
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010 is strongly recommended
Introduces genetics for non-majors. Addresses patterns of inheritance from generation to generation (with an emphasis on human heredity), DNA structure and function as well as other aspects of molecular genetics and reproductive technologies.
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Engineering Programming


ENGR-1030

Average GPA: 3.15
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 245
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1000
Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1210
Involves modelling and analysis of electro-mechanical systems using Arduino projects. Includes programming in Matlab and C. Applies scientific principles to solve and model engineering problems. Involves developing and writing programs to gather data, guide, and control electro-mechanical devices to achieve predefined objectives.
Course fee of $11 for supplies/materials applies.
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Voice and Speech I


THEA-1113

Average GPA: 3.43
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 191
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1033
Provides student actors with tools for increasing vocal ease and expressivity, with an emphasis on cultivating free and spontaneous breath impulse. Introduces the range of human speech sounds experientially, as a prelude to detailed phonetics and accent work. Provides a framework for developing a personal practice of voice and speech outside the classroom and applying learning through in-class performance. Please note, this is a course in acting, not public speaking.
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Technological Applications in Personal Financial Planning


FIN-4290

Average GPA: 3.51
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 227
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): FIN 3060, WSB matriculation, University Advanced Standing, and For PFP Majors Only.
Introduces various financial planning software packages. Includes both goal based and cash flow based financial planning software, client relationship management software, investment research software, portfolio management software, and office support software. Provides access to a variety of premier software companies in the U.S. and Canada. Certification in core software packages is required. Includes training material and standards as outlined by software companies.
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Web Programming II


CS-3660

Average GPA: 2.95
Withdraw Rate: 6%
Total Enrollment: 363
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): CS 2420, CS 2550, and one of CS 3250 or CS 3260 or CS 3270 or CS 3370, and University Advanced Standing
Builds upon concepts taught in CS 2550 Web Programming I. Teaches how to design, implement, test, and debug medium sized web applications using both client and server side technologies. Includes web security, data markup languages, server side scripting technologies, web application interactions with databases, and web service architectures. Teaches how to develop a full web-site having sophisticated user interactions at a variety of security levels.
May be delivered hybrid.
$35 course fee for computers applies.
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Graphic Design I


ART-1420

Average GPA: 3.4
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 446
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): (ART 1120 and ART 1400) or (DGM 1110 and DGM 2250)
Provides an understanding of basic principles needed for effective visual communication. Presents a survey of graphic design theory and practice. Introduces graphic design processes for creative problem solving, production and critique.
Software fee of $20 applies.
Lab access fee of $25 for computers applies.
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Biological Chemistry


CHEM-3600

Average GPA: 3
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 258
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Pre- or Corequisite(s): CHEM 2320
Introduces principles of the chemical processes that define living organisms. Covers structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Explores metabolic pathways, biosynthesis, enzymatics, thermodynamics, membrane dynamics and related processes within a living cell. Emphasizes molecular mechanisms of reactions and their outcome.
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Global Sustainability and the Built Environment GI


CMGT-405G

Average GPA: 3.34
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 352
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Minimum junior status or CMGT Instructor/Program approval for non-CMGT majors; University Advanced Standing
Explores sustainability issues from a global perspective. Discusses global sustainability and focuses specifically on the LEED green building rating system. May include guest lectures, site visits, and group assignments.
Software fee of $5 applies.
Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
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