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COMM 389 - Practicum (1 credit)
Practical experience with one of the on-campus media outlets, including Troubadour, Red Radio and the Bell Tower. Fall, Spring.
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COMM 398 - Internship: Project (1-3 credits)
The internship program is designed to allow students to augment classroom experience. Students are assigned to a radio or TV station, newspaper, advertising or public relations firm or other communications-related outlet in conjunction with the student’s specific career goals. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of department chair. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COMM 399 - Internship: Supervised Experience (2-9 credits)
The internship program is designed to allow students to augment classroom experience. Students are assigned to a radio or TV station, newspaper, advertising or public relations firm or other communications-related outlet in conjunction with the student’s specific career goals. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of department chair. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COMM 401 - Media Law (3 credits)
An investigation of legal issues and rules pertaining to journalists. Specific discussion of privacy, prior restraint, libel and slander. Minimum junior standing.
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COMM 402 - Communications Theory and Research (3 credits)
Developing an understanding of different approaches to mass communications research. A theoretical and practical course requiring students to demonstrate not only an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches, but also the ability to employ different research approaches. , , and . Minimum junior level status. Fall, as needed.
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COMM 450 - Special Topics in Communications (3 credits)
In-depth inquiry into a current subject of interest in the communications field. As needed.
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COMM 451 - Special Topics in Communications (3 credits)
In-depth inquiry into a current subject of interest in the communications field. As needed.
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COMM 452 - Special Topics in Communications (3 credits)
In-depth inquiry into a current subject of interest in the communications field. As needed.
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COMM 501 - Independent Study in Communication Arts (1-8 credits)
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CPSC 101 - Introduction to Computer Systems (3 credits)
Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of how computers are used to help solve problems with emphasis on quantitative reasoning applications in science, business and other areas of life; discussion of components of a complete computer system, including equipment, programs, data, procedures, and personnel; applications packages, online and web resources. No prior exposure to computers is assumed. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CPSC 102 - Management Information Systems (same as MIS 102) (3 credits)
Systems theory, quality, decision-making and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications systems are stressed. Concepts of organization and information systems growth and re-engineering are introduced. This course emphasizes management considerations, as well as structured system techniques and technological factors. Prerequisite: CPSC 101 . Fall.
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CPSC 110 - Computer Programming with Business Applications (same as MIS 110) (3 credits)
Introduction to the basic principles of computer programming and the application of programming solving business-oriented problems. Topics include algorithm development, basic control structures, procedures, arrays, records, graphic user interface design, and file processing. Applications in Visual basic will be included. No prior exposure to computer programming is assumed. Fall, Spring.
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CPSC 112 - Introduction to Computational Software (1 credit)
This course is a working introduction to the common tools, functions and programming capabilities of a mathematical software package such as Matlab or Mathematica.
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CPSC 113-116 - Introduction to Computer Technologies (1-2 credits)
This course is a vehicle for introducing the basics of various computer-related technologies. Courses in this sequence are both for students who are not computer science majors as well as for computer science majors who are interested in the topic that is being covered. Examples of topics that can be covered in this sequence are Linux, LaTeX, and OS X.
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CPSC 121 - Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
An introduction to programming using the Java programming language as well as an introduction to algorithm design, the object-oriented paradigm, and other concepts that are seen in Computer Science. Three lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Fall.
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CPSC 122 - Intermediate Programming (4 credits)
Further coverage of Java along with further coverage of algorithm design techniques, object-oriented design, software engineering concepts, design patterns, and an introduction to basic data structures. Three lecture periods and one 2 hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CPSC 121 . Spring.
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CPSC 140 - Fundamentals of Information Technology (3 credits)
Two recitation periods and one two-hour laboratory. A hands-on introduction to topics fundamental to Information Technology such as virtualization technology; the basics of Computer Architecture with an emphasis on memory and how it is used, Operating Systems, and Networking. Fall.
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CPSC 212 - Approximation Methods I MATH 212 (4 credits)
Approximation Methods is a branch of mathematics that uses algorithms to obtain approximations of solutions of problems that one encounters in various scientific disciplines, when reaching an exact solution is either impossible or impractical. Examples of such problems are solving non-linear equations, polynomial interpolation, least squares approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, solving systems of linear equations. This course will require programming. Three lecture-recitation periods and one two-hour laboratory.
CPSC 121 , MATH 122 As needed.
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CPSC 221 - Introduction to Data Structures (3 credits)
This course covers common data structures such as balanced trees, heaps, binomial queues, union-find data structures in addition to covering algorithm analysis, amortization and graph theory. There is a semester-long programming project in the course. Prerequisite: CPSC 122 Fall.
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CPSC 222 - Server-Side Programming (3 credits)
An introduction to the development of web applications using Java servlets and JavaServer Pages(JSP). Students will learn the essentials of server setup and configuration, scripting, forms CGI, cookies, XML, other technologies for web application development, and the MVC architecture. Prerequisite: CPSC 221 Spring.
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CPSC 240-245 - Applied Programming Languages (1-3 credits)
This course is a vehicle for teaching the basics of various programming languages. Each time the course is taught it is devoted to a particular programming language. Among the languages that may be taught in this course are Python, Perl, PHP, C#, Ruby, Scheme, ML, Haskell, JavaScript, or Smalltalk. Prerequisite: CPSC 122 . As Needed.
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CPSC 250 - Bioinformatics Programming same as Bioinformatics 250 (3 credits)
An introduction to the scripting language Python where special emphasis is placed on problems and techniques that are relevant to Bioinformatics. Prerequisites: CPSC 221 , BIOL 301 Spring.
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CPSC 263 - Visual Computing CISc 290 (4 credits)
This course introduces the essentials of visual computing, graphics, and multimedia. Emphasis is placed on graphics design and modeling using CAD (computer-aided design) tools, and some programming to automate the creation and manipulation of graphical content. Topics include GUI/Windows programming, 3D graphics modeling, computer animation, image manipulation, basic web design, and virtual reality. CPSC 122 Spring.
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CPSC 280-282 - Algorithmic Programming (1 credit)
This 1-credit course provides the student with hands-on practice in designing algorithms to solve problems and in writing short programs that implement the algorithms. It can be taken for a maximum of three semesters. Prerequisite: CPSC 122 .
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CPSC 322 - Introduction to System Administration (3 credits)
Students learn the fundamental tasks involved in system administration by working for the Computer Science network and completing assigned tasks and readings. Prerequisite: CPSC 122 or CPSC 140 Fall, spring, summer.
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CPSC 342 - E-Commerce (same as MIS 342) (3 credits)
Introduction to the use of computer networks as a medium for commercial activity. Topics include technological infrastructure, Internet retailing and advertisement, business-to-business commerce, consumer behavior, corporate strategy, and the legal and societal issues of electronic commerce. Prerequisite: CPSC 101 . Fall.
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CPSC 343 - System Analysis and Design (same as MIS 343) (3 credits)
This course examines the system development and modification process. It emphasizes the factors for effective communication and integration with users and user systems. It encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, team members, and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system. Structured and object oriented analysis and design, use of modeling tools, adherence to methodological life cycle and project management standards. Prerequisite: CPSC 102 . Spring.
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CPSC 345 - Data Base Management (same as MIS 345) (3 credits)
Students analyze techniques for organizing, storing, and retrieving large amounts of related data. Conceptual analysis as well as practical applications on computers are presented. Emphasis is placed on management control practices concerning security, privacy, integrity, and the maintenance of the data. Prerequisites: CPSC 110 , CPSC 343 ; MGMT 101 . Fall.
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CPSC 363 - New Media: Design CISc 310 (4 credits)
Taught at Harrisburg University. This is the first course in a 2-semester sequence and is followed by CPSC 463 (New Media: Production). The last twenty-five years have seen a rapid transformation of media. The impetus for this transformation has been the use of digital devices, such as the Internet, mobile handsets, and computer games (both stand-alone and networked). However, these examples are only a small representation of new media. The use of computers has transformed the remaining ‘old’ media, as suggested by the advent of digital television and online publications. In the 1980s even traditional media forms saw transformation through the application of technologies such as image manipulation software and desktop publishing tools. Fall.
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CPSC 365 - Game Design CISc 380 (4 credits)
Taught at Harrisburg University. This is a lecture and project based course that teaches the mechanics and processes of good game design. The principles learned in this class apply equally well to card games, board games, party games, athletic games, and computer games. Students will analyze many types of games, and design many games of their own, alone and in groups, using these principles. CPSC 221 Spring.
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CPSC 398 - Computer Science Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, but no more than four credits may be counted toward major requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Computer Science majors with approval of the department chair and the Provost. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CPSC 399 - Computer Science Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, but no more than four credits may be counted toward major requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Computer Science majors with approval of the department chair and the Provost. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CPSC 402 - Algorithm Design and Analysis (3 credits)
Design and analysis of algorithms with an emphasis on problems involving strings, sequences and trees. The problems are generally taken from the domain of Computational Biology. There will be coverage of algorithm design techniques, the basics of asymptotic analysis of algorithms, NP-Completeness. As needed.
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CPSC 409 - Web Application Architectures (3 credits)
Building upon the introductory course on web application development, the key concepts, principles and technologies of web application development are covered. A particular platform of the instructor’s choosing will be used throughout the course in order to develop various web applications. Fall, even-numbered years.
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CPSC 410 - Software Engineering (3 credits)
Introduction to the models and issues concerned with the development of high-quality software. Application of software engineering methodology to the planning, specification, design, development, testing, and delivery of a large software project. Spring, odd-numbered years.
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CPSC 420 - Programming Languages (3 credits)
Introduction to the general concepts of programming language design and implementation; underlying principles of various types of languages are discussed; exposure to various programming languages not used in other courses. As needed.
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CPSC 422 - System Administration (3 credits)
Students work on directed network and security projects for the Computer Science network as well as participating in biweekly reviews of information technology literature. Prerequisite: CPSC 322 Fall, spring, summer.
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CPSC 423 - System Administration II (3 credits)
Students work on directed projects for the Computer Science network. This course is a continuation of CPSC 422. Prerequisite: CPSC 422 Fall, spring, summer.
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CPSC 424 - System Administration III (3 credits)
Students work on directed projects for the Computer Science network. This course is a continuation of CPSC 423. Prerequisite: CPSC 423 Fall, spring, summer.
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CPSC 428 - Advanced Programming Topics (3 credits)
Coverage of topics such as design patterns, concurrency, and secure programming. Prerequisite: CPSC 222 or consent of instructor. As needed.
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CPSC 430 - Computer Organization and Operating Systems (3 credits)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of Operating Systems and Computer Organization including coverage of process and memory management, device management, the operating system API, internal data representation, computer arithmetic, instruction set architecture, I/O, pipelining and the memory hierarchy. Prerequisites: CPSC 122 . As needed.
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CPSC 431 - Networks and Data Communications (3 credits)
Introduction to underlying concepts and principles of computer networks; network topology, communication protocols (ISO/OSI, TCP/IP), LANs and WANs applications such as e-mail and the World Wide Web. Fall, odd-numbered years.
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CPSC 433 - Fundamentals of Computer Security (3 credits)
The fundamentals of network and host security are covered in this course including the CIA triad, risk analysis, access control, general principles and practices, incident response, the basics of cryptography, firewalls, security audits, securing network services, securing Windows and Linux machines, various types of attacks, as well as hands-on use of popular security tools. Prerequisites: CPSC 140 Spring, even-numbered years.
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CPSC 435 - Intrusion Detection Systems and Forensics (3 credits)
This course covers the fundamental concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems and Computer Forensics. This is an applied course where students will obtain hands-on experience with Intrusion Detection software as well as with software that is used in Computer Forensics. Prerequisites: CPSC 431 and CPSC 433 . As needed.
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CPSC 437 - Cryptography (3 credits)
An introduction to cryptography and its uses, including coverage of foundations, protocols, hashing, digital signatures, public key and symmetric cryptography, key management. Prerequisites: CPSC 122 , MATH 130 . As needed.
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CPSC 440 - Computer Graphics (3 credits)
The display of images to a computer’s output device is discussed; students are introduced to the basic principles and algorithms of graphics with particular emphasis on 3-D imaging; illumination and animation are discussed. As needed.
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CPSC 445 - Advanced Database Management (3 credits)
An advanced course on databases that covers topics such as web applications that use databases, XML query, distributed databases, database security, data warehouses, and data mining. Prerequisites: CPSC 345 / MIS 345 , MATH 304 . Spring, odd-numbered years.
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CPSC 463 - New Media: Production CISc 420 (4 credits)
Online course. This is the second course in a 2-semester sequence and was preceded by CPSC 363 (New Media: Design). Building off of the NM:Design course we will apply new skills to assess, produce, manage, and deploy New Media products. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the ‘New Media Production Life Cycle’ and how to nurture a product from inception to installation. CPSC 363 Spring.
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CPSC 468 - Senior Project CISc 498 (3 credits)
Taught at Harrisburg University. A senior project directed by a faculty member at Harrisburg University who specializes in the area of New Media.
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CPSC 491 - Seminar: Special Problems (1-3 credits)
Open to qualified students with special areas of interest. As needed.
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CPSC 492 - Computer Science Seminar (1 credit)
Selection of an acceptable computer science topic, research, and presentation of the research findings in written and oral form. Prerequisite: CPSC 122 . Spring.
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CPSC 501 - Independent Study in Computer Science (1-8 credits)
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CORE 101 - Information Literacy (1 credit)
This course introduces students to library resources, the campus network, and the academic research process. Students will demonstrate working knowledge of common computer applications; learn to use the University’s web-based course-delivery system; and develop their abilities to research, evaluate and use information critically. Corequisite: CORE 102 . Fall, Spring.
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CORE 102 - First-year Colloquium (2 credits)
Provides students with the opportunity to explore, in depth, interdisciplinary issues or topics of importance. Assignments will provide students with opportunities to apply research and word processing skills. Corequisite: CORE 101 . Fall, Spring.
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CORE 103 - Community Enrichment Series (0 credits)
The Community Enrichment Series activities engage the student in a variety of cultural, educational, and personal development activities that enrich the classroom experience and integrate learning in and outside of the classroom. Fall, Spring.
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CORE 104 - Community Enrichment Series (0 credits)
The Community Enrichment Series activities engage the student in a variety of cultural, educational, and personal development activities that enrich the classroom experience and integrate learning in and outside of the classroom. Fall, Spring.
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CORE 113 - First-year Seminar (3 credits)
The First Year Seminar is a foundation course for the General Education Program at Saint Francis University. The purpose of the First Year Seminar at Saint Francis University is to provide students with the opportunity to explore an issue or topic in a format that places a premium on active rather than passive learning. Each section of CORE 113 is centered on a topic of special importance that students and professors explore in depth. Topics and instructors vary each semester, but every seminar is interdisciplinary in nature, addresses ethical and value issues, and emphasizes effective communication. The conversations that develop in CORE 113 help students develop the academic skills required for success in higher education.
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CORE 114 - ADCS Seminar (3 credits)
The ADCS Seminar is a foundation course for the General Education Program at Saint Francis University and is intended for students in the Adult Degree & Continuing Studies (ADCS) program. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to explore an issue or topic in a format that places a premium on active rather than passive learning and to educate them explicitly in the topic of Information Literacy. Each section of CORE 114 is centered on a topic of special significance that students and professors explore in depth. Topics and instructors vary each semester, but every seminar is interdisciplinary in nature, addresses ethical and value issues, and emphasizes effective communication. The conversations in CORE 114 help students to develop the academic skills required for success in higher education. For Adult Degree & Continuing Studies students only or by special permission of the Director of ADCS. As needed.
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CORE 199 - Senior Intensive Writing Workshop (0 credits)
Intensive 5 week review of composition, revision and editing skills for Seniors who have not passed the university’s Writing Competency Exam graduation requirement. Emphasis is on developing students’ awareness of their strengths and weaknesses in writing and improving self identification and correction of errors while writing under a defined time limit. Skills covered include essay development, paragraph structure, basic grammar, academic tone, correct punctuation, etc. Students are enrolled by the Associate Dean of General Education. Course does not fulfill a core requirement. Successful completion of this course (including passage of the Writing Competency Exam at the end) will fulfill the EXAM 301 graduation requirement. Fall, Spring.
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CORE 211 - Personal Wellness* (0 credits)
CORE 211 will guide the student toward an understanding of personal wellness through completion of a wellness pre-test and exploration of the physical, social, spiritual and psychological dimensions of wellness. Fall.
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CORE 212 - Community and Global Wellness* (0 credits)
CORE 212 will guide the student toward an understanding of personal and community wellness through completion of a wellness portfolio, exploration of the financial, occupational and environmental dimensions of wellness, preparation of a revised wellness plan, and completion of a wellness post-test. Spring.
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CORE 403 - General Education Senior Capstone (0-2 credits)
A synthesizing experience that occurs some time during the last three semesters of the student’s undergraduate program of studies and draws together the skills and issues that have been addressed during the undergraduate experience.
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CORE 407 - General Education Keystone Seminar (3 credits)
A course designed for upper-level students allowing them to focus on issues relating to ethical citizenship and to reflect on the whole general education experience. Keystone seminar activities will include both discussion and opportunities to practice collaborative and leadership skills. The course will include a paper, presentation and/or project.
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GEN 101 - Freshman Student-Athlete Experience (1 credit)
This freshman experience course is designed to help our student-athletes make an effective transition from high school into Saint Francis University. The Freshman Student-Athlete Experience focuses on areas where students need assistance, awareness, and extra support to succeed during their critical first semester on campus. Through this course, students will enhance their skills and knowledge in the areas of academic success, personal wellness, and career exploration. Class topics include: the difference between high school and college, NCAA rules and regulations, training for academic success, drugs and alcohol education, health and wellness, social networking, and stress management. The class also introduces students to important offices across campus that will give them the support and confidence they need to be successful student athletes at Saint Francis University. They will learn how to successfully manage the unique characteristics of being a student-athlete. This one credit pass/fail course is offered in the fall semester for incoming freshman student-athletes. Students transferring into the university with at least 28 credits earned (not including college credits earned in high school, AP, and CLEP) are not required to take this course. Fall, and Spring as needed.
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GEN 111 - College Success Strategies I (3 credits)
College Success Strategies focuses on areas where students need assistance, awareness, and extra support during the first semester. Course topics include the following: assessment and improvement of critical reading skills, understanding college demands, learning styles, time management, note taking, information literacy and technology skills. The course also introduces students to important offices across campus. Fall. Required for all OASIS students. Others by approval of the Director of the Center for Academic Success.
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GEN 112 - College Success Strategies II (1 credit)
Students will build upon the study skills mastered in GEN 111 and continue to develop critical reading skills appropriate to grade level. , or by approval of the Director of the Center for Academic Success. Spring.
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GEN 121 - College Listening and Speaking Success Strategies (3 credits)
In this course, students will gain mastery of listening and speaking skills necessary for taking notes on college lectures and taking part successfully in academic discussions and group projects. This class requires a high level of student responsibility and motivation. Students will spend three hours attending a linked general education course and three hours attending the listening and speaking course, working on skills needed to be successful in the linked course. Students will participate in pre- and post-work from these academic lectures. Class activities include reviewing notes, discussing assigned readings, developing effective time management skills and practicing the steps to complete academic assignments for the linked course. Prerequisite(s): Students entering this course must have completed and passed Level 4 of the Intensive English Program or obtained a proficiency score on the iTEP (or another language assessment). Students can also be placed into these courses based on assessments such as standardized testing scores Fall, Spring, Summer. Required for IEP program students; others by approval of the Director for the Center for Academic Success
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GEN 122 - College Reading Success Strategies (3 credits)
In this course, students will read academic texts in order to develop further academic reading skills. Students will read university level textbooks to advance their college reading skills, along with other assigned readings, and practice applying their reading knowledge to classroom situations like quizzes, tests, reports, summaries, analysis papers, and other writing and speaking assignments. Additionally, students will practice combining the information they read with previous academic and vocabulary knowledge in order to sharpen their critical thinking skills. This course meets three hours a week in which students will complete many reading activities. Students are also expected to read chapters and articles for homework. Prerequisite(s): Students entering this course must have completed and passed Level 4 of the Intensive English Program or obtained a proficiency score on the iTEP (or another language assessment). Students can also be placed into these courses based on assessments such as standardized testing scores. Fall, Spring, Summer. Required for IEP program students; others by approval of the Director for the Center for Academic Success.
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GEN 123 - College Writing Success Strategies (3 credits)
In this course, students will review the basics of writing paragraphs and essays and gain a foundation of source integration. Students will read information from a limited number of sources, summarize, and incorporate key information into their own papers. This course accustoms students to the demands of academic courses regarding writing essays based on the topics learned and read in class. It will also introduce areas of research such as citation and references but with a controlled, limited number of sources. A five-page informative essay, a summary/response and a critical analysis are required. Throughout the writing assignments, students will focus on their sentence structure and word choice and gain a better control of grammatical structures necessary for university work. This course meets three hours a week in which students will complete many writing activities, and they will be expected to do the homework assigned. Prerequisite(s): Students entering this course must have completed and passed Level 4 of the IEP or obtained a proficiency score on the iTEP (or another language assessment). Students can also be placed into these courses based on assessments such as standardized testing scores. Fall, Spring, Summer. Required for IEP program students; others by approval of the Director for the Center for Academic Success.
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EXAM 301 - Writing Competency Exam (0 credits)
A test of writing competency and critical thinking that should be taken as early as possible after 60 credits are earned.
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CSA 130 - Cyber Security Foundations (3 credits)
This foundation course provides managers with the essential framework needed to design and develop an effective information security program. Students explore methods used to raise general security awareness, review current industry practices and develop expertise needed to adapt policies to safeguard proprietary information. Instruction focuses on key security principles that are critical to protecting information assets and network infrastructure in open access computing environments. The principles of authentication, data integrity, privacy (encryption), access control, trust and non-repudiation are explored in detail. The concept of open access is discussed along with how effective security initiatives enable eBusiness. Prerequisites: CPSC 101 and MGMT 101 , or CPSC 122 . Fall.
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CSA 201 - Digital Forensics I (4 credits)
An introduction to forensic investigation including legal issues, the basics of computer search, and an introduction to tools used in forensic investigations. Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 , CPSC 140 , or permission from Instructor. Fall.
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CSA 202 - Digital Forensics II (4 credits)
Continuation of CSA 201. Hands-on exercises with the Forensics Toolkit (FTK) and password recovery software. Coverage of Report Writing, Steganography, Cloud Forensics. Prerequisite(s): CSA 201 Spring.
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CSA 301 - Complex Online Investigations (3 credits)
Continuation of CSA 201. Coverage of online investigations techniques; bitcoins and cryptocurrencies; online undercover work; international considerations; and encryption. Prerequisite(s): CSA 202 Fall odd-numbered years.
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CSA 332 - Cyber Security Architecture (3 credits)
This course will explore the building blocks needed to implement a life-cycle cyber security system. Instruction focuses on how to analyze internal applications, computing platforms/network infrastructure and corporate objectives with an eye toward designing flexible security architecture that is best suited for the enterprise, including how to define security architecture and what security architecture describes. Case studies are used to illustrate key security architecture concepts and methods. The latest challenges and the new default expectations of enterprise security will be explained. Prerequisite: CSA 130 . Spring.
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CSA 333 - Cyber Crime & Citizenship (3 credits)
The Cyber Crime & Citizenship course derives from the growing effects of cyber security in today’s world and due to the fast technological pace of never-ending technology innovations and improvement in available resources which makes an adversarial threat more frequent to various types of cyber-attacks, cyber espionage, and cyber citizenship in an increasingly cyber world. This course will examine the ever-changing and fast pace of technological change in relation to cyber-crime, and cyber citizenship as it relates to cyber ethics, cyber espionage, and mitigation strategies to combat these thrusts on a global basis. Prerequisites: CPSC 101 and MGMT 101 , or CPSC 122 . Summer.
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CSA 334 - Cyber Security Policy Development and Assessment (3 credits)
Effective security managers must know how to develop a security policy that will be adopted by all employees and supported by executive management. This course examines the steps required in policy development, including risk assessment, identification of internal and external threats, legal and privacy issues, creating reports, and escalation procedures. Related topics such as access controls, security standards and policy implementation are covered. Prerequisite: CSA 130 . Spring.
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CSA 335 - Cyber Assurance and Homeland Security (3 credits)
This course provides both traditional students and current practitioners with a broad, up-to-date, multidisciplinary overview of the framework for cyber assurance in the collaborative homeland security environment at the federal, state, local and tribal levels within our cyber security framework. This course will allow students to evaluate the national cyberspace framework, the role of cyber security and critical infrastructure protection, hazards and the role of science and technology as an asset to help analyze the needed safeguards and integration of cyber talent at all levels of government to include support from industry. This course integrates a variety of sources, themes, methodologies and online learning activities, including presentations, assigned readings, internet research, assessments, informal class opinion polls, threaded discussion forums, and case studies involving natural disasters, like Hurricane Katrina, and ultimately the attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001 and the subsequent adoption of a formal U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Appropriate historical foundations will be included along with essential components of a mechanism for homeland security that transcends support from the entire global cyber infrastructure from the federal, state, local and tribal levels in support where we will stress and discuss the importance of coordinating various plans and strategies among local, state and federal government response organizations. Prerequisites: CPSC 101 and MGMT 101 , or CPSC 122 . Spring.
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CSA 340 - Special Topics in Cyber Security (3 credits)
This course is a vehicle for teaching subject matter in the area of Cyber Security and Information Assurance that is not regularly offered. Open to qualified students with special areas of interest. Consult with department chair. Prerequisites: CPSC 101 and MGMT 101 , or CPSC 122 . As needed.
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CSA 398 - Cyber Security Internship (1-3 credits)
Cyber Security Administration internship. As needed.
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CSA 399 - Cyber Security Internship (1-12 credits)
Cyber Security Administration internship. As needed.
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ECON 101 - Principles of Economics I (3 credits)
Introductory course in economics: basic forces underlying the economic organization of society; theory of national income, aggregate demand, level of employment, money and banking and government fiscal policy. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ECON 102 - Principles of Economics II (3 credits)
Micro-economic principles; theory of price under various market conditions; economic function of government; labor unions; elements of international economics. Spring, Summer.
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ECON 202 - Sports Economics
A study of basic economic principles applied specifically to the arena of sports. Questions to be addressed include: How can an employer best motivate an employee? Should local government give incentives for businesses to come? How does a firm best price and market its product? All of these issues and more will be discussed in a sports context and framework. Prerequisites: ECON 101 - Principles of Economics I or permission of instructor. Spring, even-numbered years.
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ECON 203 - Labor and Management Relations (same as Management 203) (3 credits)
A study of public policy issues affecting labor and management, the institutions associated most closely with industrial relations, and the process of collective bargaining. Fall, Summer.
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ECON 204 - Labor Economics (same as Management 204) (3 credits)
A study of the theories of wage determination, the relationship between wage rates, costs and prices, and the effects of trade union policies on employment and prices. Prerequisite: ECON 101 and ECON 102 , or consent of instructor. As needed.
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ECON 250 - Economic and Social History of the World Motor Car Industry (3 credits)
Investigation of economic, political, social, and culture events in world history by focusing upon the creation, development and maturation of the automobile industry. While the American industry will be featured prominently, the course will also explore the European and Asian sectors. Spring, odd numbered years.
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ECON 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics (3 credits)
Value and distribution theory, the theory of household behavior, theory of the firm. Theoretical economic concepts given operational content with main emphasis on tools of economic thinking. Prerequisite: ECON 102 . Fall, even-numbered years.
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ECON 302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 credits)
National income accounting; determination of national income and employment as related to the modern theory of effective demand; consumption function; multiplier and acceleration principles; money as it affects output and employment. Spring, odd-numbered years.
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ECON 303 - Money and Banking (same as Finance 303) (3 credits)
Organization, functions, and operation of our monetary, credit and banking systems; relation of commercial banking to the Federal Reserve System and the impact of public policy upon banking and credit. Prerequisite: ECON 101 . Fall, odd-numbered years.
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ECON 375 - Comparative Economic and Business History (same as History 375) (3 credits)
Examination of the growth and development of the world economy up to the present. Emphasis upon industrialization and economic structural change, technological and organizational innovation, managerial and labor organization, government policies, international trade, business cycles, and the nature of socioeconomic institutions. Case studies of advanced and developing national economies. Spring, odd-numbered years.
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ECON 398 - Economics Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have special periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than six credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Economics majors, with approval of the departmental chair and the Provost. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ECON 399 - Economics Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have special periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than six credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Economics majors, with approval of the departmental chair and the Provost. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ECON 402 - International Trade and Finance (same as Finance 402) (3 credits)
Theory of international trade, factor movements, and balance of payments adjustment. Analysis of modern international economic problems including problems of less developed countries. Prerequisite: ECON 101 . Fall, even-numbered years.
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ECON 405 - Econometrics Senior Seminar
An integration of all major knowledge from courses in economics. Students will be introduced to the basics of Econometrics. Students will complete an independent research project in Economics. Designed as the capstone course in the economics program. Prerequisites: ECON 101 , ECON 102 , ECON 301 , ECON 302 , ECON 303 , MATH 112 or MATH 121 Spring.
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ECON 406 - Independent Reading and Research (3 credits)
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ECON 409 - Special Topics in Economics and Finance (1-3 credits)
Exploration in depth of selected areas in economics and finance not offered elsewhere in the curriculum.
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ECON 410 - Advanced Monetary Policy (3 credits)
In this course, students will immerse themselves in the conduct of monetary policy and the current state of the US economy. In addition to helping to prepare a presentation on the US economy and a recommendation for monetary policy, students will compete against other schools in the Fed Challenge competition. Finally, students will be required to submit a term paper summarizing their contribution to the team and synthesizing their new found knowledge of monetary policy. , , and senior standing. Fall
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ECON 499 - Undergraduate Research in Economics (no more than 3 credits applicable to minimum requirements for major.)
Research in selected economic issues. The primary focus of the course will be the design, implementation, and documentation of a research study in the field of economics. This course is recommended for students who are planning to pursue graduate education in the field of economics and is open to students by consent of the chair of the department. Fall, spring, summer.
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ECON 501 - Independent Studies in Economics (1-8 credits)
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