May 13, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Introduction

This section of the catalog offers an alphabetical listing of undergraduate and graduate courses offered at Georgia Southern University, along with the college in which that course is taught. Undergraduate courses, in general, begin with a 1, 2, 3, or 4. Courses numbered “5000” are also undergraduate courses. Graduate courses, in general, begin with a 6, 7, 8, or 9. Courses numbered “5000” followed by a “G” are also graduate courses. (See “Course Numbering” below). Prerequisites, co-requisites, and cross listings are noted at the end of each description.

Course Numbering System

In general, the first digit of the course corresponds to the level of the class.

1 Freshman
2 Sophomore
3 Junior
4 Senior
5 Dual Undergraduate/Graduate
6 Lower Division Graduate
7-8 Upper Division Graduate
9 Doctoral Level Graduate

A 5000 course number followed by a “G” indicates a Graduate course. 

The fourth digit indicates the sequence of the course.

College Abbreviations

CAH College of Arts and Humanities
CBSS College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
COB Parker College of Business
COE College of Education
CEC Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
CHP Waters College of Health Professions
COPH Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
COSM College of Science and Mathematics
VPAA Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs
Interdisciplinary Courses offered by more than one department and/or college

 

 

CSCI Computer Science

  
  • CSCI 5532 - Network Management Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Theory and practice of network management systems architectures and protocols, including fundamentals of standards models, languages, SNMP, broadband and Web-based tools and applications.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5332 .
    Cross Listing(s): CSCI 5532G .
  
  • CSCI 5532G - Network Management Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Theory and practice of network management systems architectures and protocols, including fundamentals of standards models, languages, SNMP, broadband and Web-based tools and applications. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5332G .
    Cross Listing(s): CSCI 5532 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 5535 - Data Mining (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Study of data mining functionalities including characterization and discrimination, classification and prediction, cluster analysis, association analysis, outlier analysis, evolution analysis; data mining system architectures; data mining query languages; and OLAP technology for data mining. Multiple projects encompassing a number of the discussed concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 3432 .
    Cross Listing(s): CSCI 5535G .
  
  • CSCI 5535G - Data Mining (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Study of data mining functionalities including characterization and discrimination, classification and prediction, cluster analysis, association analysis, outlier analysis, evolution analysis; data mining system architectures; data mining query languages; and OLAP technology for data mining. Multiple projects encompassing a number of the discussed concepts. Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor and graded using a rubric assessment tool.

    Cross Listing(s): CSCI 5535 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 5538 - Wireless and Mobile Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-2 Lab Hours: 12-30
    This course deals with the basics of cellular and mobile communication systems, multiple radio access procedures and channel allocation techniques, the architecture and functioning of satellite systems including global positioning system different wireless LAN technologies and personal area networks with an emphasis on Bluetooth networks and mobile application development required for mobile and wireless handheld devices like PDAs and cell phones.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5332  and MATH 1441  or Permission of Instructor.
    Cross Listing(s): CSCI 5538G .
  
  • CSCI 5538G - Wireless and Mobile Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course deals with the basics of cellular and mobile communication systems, multiple radio access procedures and channel allocation techniques, the architecture and functioning of satellite systems including global positioning system different wireless LAN technologies and personal area networks with an emphasis on Bluetooth networks and mobile application development required for mobile and wireless handheld devices like PDAs and cell phones. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5332G  or Permission of Instructor.
    Cross Listing(s): CSCI 5538 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 5590 - Special Topics in Computer Science (1-4 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-4 Lab Hours: 1-4
    Selected new topics in computer science.

  
  • CSCI 6101 - Object-Oriented Programming Using Java (4 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0
    Provides an essential understanding of programming and problem solving with an emphasis on structured, top-down development and testing, object-oriented programming, and GUI programming. Topics include: variables, data types, expressions, operators, selection statements, loops, methods, arrays, classes and objects, UML, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, exception handling, GUI programming, and I/O.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 6102 - Data Analytics Using Python (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Covers the topics from basic Python programming and to exploring many different types of data. The basic Python programming includes: loops, functions, lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries, classes and objects, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, I/O, and Python SQL. The topics on data analytics include: importing datasets, cleaning the data, data frame manipulation, summarizing the data, building machine learning regression models, and building data pipelines.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 6103 - Art of Program Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Inspired by Donald Knuth’s classic book “The Art of Computer Programming”, the course focuses on designing and implementing efficient programs using appropriate data structures and algorithms. Topics include: recursion, generics, lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, heaps, various sorting algorithms, and time and space complexity analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 6101 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7090 - Selected Topics in Computer Science (1-3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-3 Lab Hours: 0-2
    Specialized study in a selected area of Computer Science.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7130 - Artificial Intelligence - Theory and Application (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Examines the fundamental theory for research, design, and development of artificial intelligence systems. Emphasizes state space search, computer gaming, logic, and knowledge representation. Topics include expert systems, natural language understanding, planning, machine learning and decision making with a view toward applications. Students develop a working system in a realistic application domain.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 3230  and CSCI 3232  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7132 - Database Systems Design-Theory and Application (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-2 Lab Hours: 0
    Effective design and application of complex Database Systems, involving both traditional relational databases, object-relational databases, advanced rules and constraints, advanced SQL programming, data model validation, ontology based data modeling, contemporary semistructured data modeling with XML Schema, and advances in SQL, XML, XML Schema, XQuery, and Data Modeling standardization. Review of advances in DB research and DB technology trends. Students will also act as practicing advisors to other students working on DB design projects.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 3230  and CSCI 3232  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7136 - Distributed Web Systems Design - Theory and Application (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Client and server side programming, stateless client/server transactions, state maintenance, server side database transactions, Web project design methodologies, database design methodologies for distributed Web projects, testing methodologies, and Web systems project management concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7132  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7140 - Software Development and Machine Architecture (4 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0
    Software and hardware topics that include an object oriented language, web page construction, electric circuits, architecture, language translation, operating system, and networks. This course is primarily intended for those that are beginning a Masters Degree in Technology. This course cannot be taken for credit by those earning a Masters in Mathematics.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Master of Science in Appliance Engineering degree program or permission of instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7230 - Advanced Computer Architecture (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Comparing different modern computer systems architecture and investigating their performances. Topics include: parallel computer systems, pipelining techniques, vector processor arrays, multiprocessor systems, data flow machines and fault-tolerant computer systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 5331 or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7332 - Parallel Algorithms Design and Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of parallel constructs for providing experiences in designing and analyzing parallel algorithms.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5332  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7334 - Unix Network Programming (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of UNIX interprocess communication protocols and how they can be used in programs.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 3232  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7335 - Image Processing (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    In depth study of digital image fundamentals and digital image processing including, image enhancing techniques in both spatial and frequency domains; image restoration, compression, and segmentation; representation, description, and object recognition; color and morphological image processing.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 7434  or permission of instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7336 - Broadband Communications (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An in-depth study of the structures and principles of broadband networks. Major concepts and principles are explained along with their mathematical analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 5332  and a minimum grade of “C” in STAT 1401  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7337 - Optical Networks (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An introduction to optical networks, their principles and systems, an understanding of the construction and organization of optical networks along with an in-depth study of the structures and requirements of lightwave-coherent systems. Major concepts and principles are covered along with their mathematical analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 5332  and a minimum grade of “C” in STAT 1401  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7371 - Advanced Human Computer Interaction (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Paradigms in modern user interface design and related human factors. Topics include: user-system compatibility analysis, techniques for user interface design, methods for interface analysis, multimodal interaction and interaction analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7380 - Software Security and Secure Coding (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course covers methodological framework for identifying common programming errors that result in software vulnerabilities, understanding how these errors are exploited by attackers, and how to implement solutions in a secure fashion. Topics include concurrency and vulnerabilities that result from deadlock, race conditions, invalid memory access sequences, and vulnerabilities associated with file I/O and time of use (TOCTOU).

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7431 - Distributed Database Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of distributed database architectures and system design, semantic data control, query processing, transaction management, concurrency control, distributed DBMS reliability, parallel DB systems, distributed object DB management systems, and database interoperability.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7132  and CSCI 7136  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7432 - Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Advanced topics in algorithm design and analysis and data structures for implementing these algorithms. Problems considered from areas of information storage and retrieval, graph theory, cryptology and parallel processing.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5330 or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7433 - Data and Database Security (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course covers data protection approaches and mechanisms applicable for digital data in formatted data storage systems including Databases and Data Warehouses. Topics to be covered include: Data Security, View Security, Privacy and Statistical DB Security, DW Security, and Relevant Standards/Guidelines.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7132  or permission of instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7434 - Data Mining (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The application of concepts and techniques from information science, statistics, visualization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for the purpose of extracting, integrating, and visualizing information and knowledge from large databases.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7130  and CSCI 7132  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7435 - Data Warehousing (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Data warehouse design principles and technical problems inherent in complex industrial implementations using commercial software. Possible topics include: an introduction to data warehousing, multidimensional data modeling, data warehouse architectures, data warehouse design and implementations, development of data cube technology, organizing data warehousing projects, from data warehousing to data mining.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7132  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7436 - Internet Programming (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Advanced design and implementations of large-scale Internet applications through the use of high and low level programming constructs. Possible topics include: client side scripting languages, middle-tier programming languages, middle-tier transaction servers, server-side data access, server-side scripting/programming, integrating applications within a network cluster, internet protocols and socket programming.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5332  and CSCI 3432  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7437 - Ethics and Research in CS (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An overview of the fundamentals of research methods, computer ethics and technical writing as it generally may apply in the Computer Sciences and specifically in broad area of cyber security.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7501 - Computational Intelligence (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    In-depth study of neural networks, soft computing, and nature-based systems.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “B” in CSCI 7130  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7510 - Decision Support Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Study of deduction and reaction rule-based systems and their applications; discovery of intension, trend, and interest of mass and individuals using internet interactions and social media for decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7434  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7532 - Advanced Software Engineering (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The focus is the rigorous specification, modeling and prototyping of critical software systems/components. Topics selected from formal specification using Z and VDL, specifications using UML with OCL for real-time systems. Structure, dynamic and constraint modeling, constraint/ performance [rate monotonic] analysis, concurrency, re-configuration and distribution, prototyping, reuse and integration issues, and component implementation using advanced tools with implementation styles such as Generic and Meta-Programming.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5530 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7533 - Requirements and Architecture (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Software requirements and architecture evaluation using examples of complex software intensive systems. Product-line approach and use of industry standards. Functional and object oriented approaches in complex domains such as avionics, ground vehicles, medical devices, telecommunication. Students are expected to critically evaluate and develop architecture and requirements for sizable systems, functioning as lead architects and requirements managers.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5530  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7534 - Testing and Measurement (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Testing and quantitative evaluation of software products and processes.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSCI 5530  or Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7535 - Applied Cryptography (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    A survey of cryptographic techniques and their application. Topics will include stream ciphers, block ciphers, key exchange algorithms, asymmetric ciphers, digital signatures, public key infrastructure, hash functions, elliptic curve ciphers, and techniques of cryptanalysis and applications of cryptography.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in CSCI 7536 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7536 - Network and Computer Security (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An overview of the fundamentals of network and computer security and their application. Topics include securing each layer of the OSI model, TCPIP versions 4 and 6, operating system security, network management systems, secure coding techniques, and the basics of encryption.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7610 - Graduate Technical Seminar (0 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
    Students will research topics related to their major/concentration, under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Each student will present results on topics of interest to the class on new developments in computer science, or on their research project.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7630 - Current Trends in Computing (1 Credit Hour)


    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
    This graduate course is designed to introduce students to current trends and issues in Computing.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7710 - Advanced Computer Security (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Theory and practice of computer security. Topics include cryptography, cryptanalysis, digital certificates, coding theory, computer forensics, and system security.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 5330G or CSCI 5431G .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7890 - Directed Study in Computer Science (1-3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-3 Lab Hours: 0-2
    Directed study under faculty supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor and Department Chair.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7892 - Research Project in CSC (1-6 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-6 Lab Hours: 0
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7899 - Research Project in Computer Science (1-6 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-6 Lab Hours: 0-4
    Research project addressed toward a real world problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Project Advisor and Department Chair.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 7999 - Thesis (1-6 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Thesis.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CSCI 9891 - Research in Computing (1-12 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    One-on-one supervised Ph.D. research in computing, resulting in data collection in support of the writing of the Ph.D. Dissertation. Students will also begin a literature search that will contribute to their final dissertation.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
    Is Course Repeatable: Yes
  
  • CSCI 9999 - Dissertation (1-6 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Students are provided support and direction in completing the doctoral dissertation. The course provides guidance from both the dissertation supervising chair and the dissertation committee. Students will document their doctoral research activities, adhering to college and professional standards. Best practices associated with hypothesis development, data analysis, data interpretation, and technical writing are followed.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
    Is Course Repeatable: Yes

TCM Construction Management

  
  • TCM 1131 - Building Materials and Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The materials, systems and methods of construction. Topics include material properties, selection and application criteria and construction processes. Covers divisions 3-9 & 31 of the CSI Master format.

  
  • TCM 1231 - Introduction to Construction Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course presents an introduction to the construction management profession and the construction industry that it serves. It includes an overview of industry sectors, professional organizations, and the industry’s impact on the economy. The basics of the construction process and delivery systems will be discussed. Students will be introduced to software that is part of the construction manager’s day-to-day role. A thorough understanding of the construction management curriculum and the various courses will be provided.

  
  • TCM 1232 - Construction Graphics (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course is a study of construction drawings and specifications. It exposes students to fundamental graphical communication knowledge and print-reading skills. Students will also learn necessary modeling techniques to create basic construction models and generate construction drawings using the most cutting-edge Building Information Modeling (BIM)tools. Topics include print reading, sketching and drafting techniques for the presentation of floor plans, elevations, sections and building components using BIM software.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1231  and MATH 1112  or MATH 1113  or MATH 1441 .
  
  • TCM 2233 - Construction Surveying (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    Introduction to the equipment and techniques used for construction surveying, including measurement of distances, horizontal and vertical angles, and differences in elevation. Emphasis is placed on accuracy of measurements, precise operation of instruments, completeness in laboratory exercises, and accurate field notes.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in all of the following CENG1133 or ENGR 1133  or TCM 1232  and MATH 1112  or MATH 1113  orMATH 1441 .
    Cross Listing(s): CENG 2231 .
  
  • TCM 2234 - Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course includes a study of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems as related to the construction industry. The course is composed of three basic parts. Part one addresses available energy sources, thermoflow and ventilation characteristics, air handling systems, and mechanical codes. Part two addresses domestic water and waste systems, fire sprinklers and stand pipe systems and plumbing codes. Part three addresses electrical power, lighting and communication systems and electrical codes.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in all of the following TCM 1232 or ENGR 1133  or CENG 1133  and PHYS 1111K  or PHYS 2211K  or permission of instructor.
  
  • TCM 2235 - Introduction to Structures (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course introduces students to the theory of structural analysis and design and its application to construction. Topics include analysis of coplanar force systems, analysis of trusses and frames, friction, centroids and moment of inertia, stresses and strains, properties of materials, bending, shear, deflections in beams, combined stresses and analysis of columns.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in PHYS 1111K  or PHYS 2211K .
  
  • TCM 2333 - Building Information Modeling for Construction Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM). This course highlights the merits of BIM in promoting productivity and profitability in the construction industry. Topics include the history of information modeling technology and its impacts on construction industry; major BIM software applications and basic modeling techniques; application of BIM authoring and analysis skills for construction projects. The course emphasizes hands-on modeling skills and the utilization of BIM technology to solve construction project problems.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1232  or ENGR 1133 and MATH 1112  or MATH 1113  or prior or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1441 .
  
  • TCM 2430 - Construction Safety (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course includes a study of safe construction practices. Topics Include workers’ compensation insurance, OSHA regulations, construction disasters, safe construction training and planning, and the hidden costs of accidents. Students are highly encouraged to obtain the OSHA 30-hour safety card as part of this course.

  
  • TCM 3231 - Steel Structures (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course explores the means and methods used in the construction of structural systems with a primary focus on steel structures. The course presents topics on the fundamental material properties and strengths of structural steels and on the purposes of different structural elements(beams, columns, shear and moment connections, splices, braces, composite slabs, gusset plates, bolts, anchor rods, shear studs, welds, stiffeners, etc. ) The course additionally presents a description of the design methods in steel structures and construction of various structural systems.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 2235 .
  
  • TCM 3232 - Concrete and Masonry Structures (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course discusses the means and methods used in the construction of structural systems with emphasis on concrete and masonry structures. The course presents topics on the fundamental properties and characteristics of concrete, concrete mix, strengths, design and construction of concrete formwork, concrete reinforcing, placing, testing, masonry materials and construction of various structural systems.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 2235 .
  
  • TCM 3330 - Quantity Estimating (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    Construction estimating with emphasis on quantity take-off and specifications, including techniques of interpreting a visualizing construction drawings.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in all of the following CENG 1133  or ENGR 1133  or TCM 1232  and TCM 1131  or permission ofinstructor.
  
  • TCM 3331 - Construction Finance (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course introduces the long-term contract methods for recognizing revenue and their impact on construction company financial statements. The course also covers the analysis of construction company financial statements and their use in developing budgets, project cash needs, pricing construction projects, and forecasting the impact of business decisions on profit. The project cost control and the contract delivery methods are also discussed, along with ethical guidelines for professional conduct and code of ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ECON 2106 .
  
  • TCM 3332 - Construction Equipment Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The various aspects of heavy equipment management and ownership. Topics include equipment acquisition and disposition options, production costs and productivity, cost analysis and control, management staffing and responsibilities, selected topics in maintenance, depreciation and economic life.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in MATH 1112 , MATH 1113 ,MATH 1441 .
  
  • TCM 3333 - Building Codes (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course includes a study of codes applicable to the construction industry with emphasis on the Standard Building Code. An introduction to construction related federal regulations with an emphasis on labor related issues; construction labor unions and the collective bargaining process.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1231 .
  
  • TCM 3890 - Special Problems in Construction (1-4 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-4 Lab Hours: 0-4
    Individualized study in the area of building construction and contracting not otherwise available in the student’s program.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor 6 weeks prior to term course will be taken.
  
  • TCM 4090 - Selected Topics in Construction (1-3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-3 Lab Hours: 0-2
    Scheduled on an infrequent basis to allow the exploration of undergraduate topics within building construction and contracting. Course shall carry a subtitle for topic identification.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • TCM 4432 - Construction Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    Terms, documents and operations inherent in building construction management. Topics include business ownership, company organization, project bidding/negotiating methods, construction contracts, bonds, insurance and accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 3331  or CENG 3135  and Junior status.
  
  • TCM 4434 - Soils and Foundations (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    The site development construction process with an emphasis on soils as a construction material. Topics include soils investigation, testing, classification, engineering properties and modification techniques, excavation equipment, construction dewatering, slope stability and support, layout and grade staking, sediment and erosion control, foundations, underground utilities and pavements.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 3332  and TCM 2233  or CENG 2231 .
  
  • TCM 4518 - Introduction to Senior Project (1 Credit Hour)


    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
    Introduction to Senior Project is the first component of the senior project series of two courses dedicated to the successful completion of a final project deliverable. This first course introduces students to contemporary construction management considerations and professional practice in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. This course prepares students to function on multi-disciplinary teams while completing preliminary tasks required for a larger capstone project.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing.
  
  • TCM 4530 - Senior Project (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course includes an exercise in project management, including estimating and scheduling from construction documents of a project. The assigned project includes developing a fictitious organization, production of a project estimate and schedule and preparing a construction bid and other construction documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 4518  TCM 5431  and TCM 5433 .
  
  • TCM 4710 - Construction Internship (1 Credit Hour)


    Lecture Hours: 12-30 Lab Hours: 0
    This course is designed for students to receive practical work experience with an approved construction employer. A minimum of 400 documented contact hours of employment with the selected construction employer are required.

    Corequisite(s): COOP 4090F .
  
  • TCM 4730 - Experiential Learning in Construction Management - COOP (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides an opportunity for Construction Management students to participate in experiential, Cooperative Education, and receive practical work experience with a pre-approved construction management employer. A minimum total of 400 documented contact hours of employment per work assignment with the selected construction employer are required for course credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of TCM 2233 .
  
  • TCM 5330 - Green Building and Sustainable Construction (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course is a study of advanced topics in green construction beginning with the philosophy behind sustainability related technology and its implementation. The course provides a thorough expansion on LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) core concepts including construction and design for sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation and design. The course also examines sustainable construction methodologies and their associated environmental impacts.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status or permission of instructor.
    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5330G .
  
  • TCM 5330G - Green Building and Sustainable Construction (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course is a study of advanced topics in green construction beginning with the philosophy behind sustainability related technology and its implementation. The course provides a thorough expansion on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) core concepts including construction and design for sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials&resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation and design. The course also examines sustainable construction methodologies and their associated environmental impacts. Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor.

    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5330 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCM 5333 - Building Information Modeling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course is an introduction to building information modeling (BIM). It highlights the strength of BIM in promoting productivity and profitability in civil engineering and construction. Topics include the history of information modeling technology and its impacts on civil engineering and construction; popular software applications and basic modeling techniques; and implementation of BIM authoring and analysis tools for project delivery. Emphasis is placed on hands-on modeling techniques, and problem-solving using modern BIM technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1232  or ENGR 1133  or CENG 1133 .
    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5333G .
  
  • TCM 5333G - Building Information Modeling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course is an introduction to building information modeling (BIM). It highlights the strength of BIM in promoting productivity and profitability in civil engineering and construction. Topics include the history of information modeling technology and its impacts on civil engineering and construction; popular software applications and basic modeling techniques; and implementation of BIM authoring and analysis tools for project delivery. Emphasis is placed on hands-on modeling techniques, and problem solving using modern BIM technologies. Graduate students will be required to complete additional advanced level study beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements of the course, demonstrating a higher level of mastery of the subject matter and including additional deliverables as determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1232  or ENGR 1133  or CENG 1133 .
    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5333 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCM 5431 - Construction Cost Estimating (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course includes methods and procedures for estimating costs of construction projects. Topics include types and purposes of estimates, direct and indirect costs, labor and equipment cost analysis, the CSI Master format, approximate estimates, and computerized estimating methods.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 3330  and TCM 3331  or CENG 3135  or permission of instructor.
    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5431G .
  
  • TCM 5431G - Construction Cost Estimating (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course includes methods and procedures for estimating costs of construction projects. Topics include types and purposes of estimates, direct and indirect costs, labor and equipment cost analysis, the CSI Master format, approximate estimates, and computerized estimating methods. Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 3330  and TCM 3331  or CENG 3135  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): TCM 5431 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCM 5433 - Proj Planning/Scheduling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course covers the fundamentals and techniques of planning and scheduling for construction projects. Topics include bar charts, Critical Path Method using both arrow and node networks, precedence networks, cost-time trade-offs, PERT, resource leveling, updating schedules during construction, project control, earned value method, lean construction principles and practices, and computerized scheduling techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1231  and STAT 1401  or permission of instructor.
    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5433G .
  
  • TCM 5433G - Project Planning and Scheduling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,2
    This course covers the fundamentals and techniques of planning and scheduling for construction projects. Topics include bar charts, Critical Path Method using both arrow and node networks, precedence networks, cost-time trade-offs, PERT, resource leveling, updating schedules during construction, project control, earned value method, lean construction principles and practices, and computerized scheduling techniques. Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCM 1231  and STAT 1401  or permission of instructor.
    Cross Listing(s): TCM 5433 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students

CWP Conversations with Professors

  
  • CWP 1000 - Conversations with Professors (0 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    75-minute program the day before classes begin with two 50 minute follow-up meetings designed to promote a conversation between a faculty member and a group of students about how to get off to a successful start during the first week of classes. It is an opportunity for faculty members to help new students understand their roles as student learners, to express faculty expectations for student engagement, and provide additional mentorship opportunities.


COOP Cooperative Education Pro

  
  • COOP 1000 - Cooperative Education Program (1-12 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3-36
  
  • COOP 2090F - Sophomore Coop-Full-time (12 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated administratively by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • COOP 2090P - Sophomore Coop-Part-time (1-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated administratively by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • COOP 3090F - Junior Coop-Full-time (12 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated administratively by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  
  • COOP 3090P - Junior Coop-Part-time (1-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated administratively by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  
  • COOP 4090F - Senior Coop-Full-time (12 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated administratively by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  
  • COOP 4090P - Senior Coop-Part-time (1-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated administratively by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  
  • COOP 6090 - Graduate CO-OP (1-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An opportunity to gain work experience related to academic major, begin the career-decision-making process and earn money for educational expenses. This is accomplished through the Cooperative Education program. The co-op program is coordinated by the Office of Career Services. Salaries and benefits are determined by the employer and normally increase as the program proceeds. Board and lodging are the responsibility of the student. A “V” grade is assigned for successful completion of the work assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Students Only.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students

COUN Counseling Education

  
  • COUN 7231 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides an overview of clinical mental health counseling, to include a survey of theoretical foundations, research and practice, and ethical and legal issues. The topics covered emphasize the role of the clinical mental health counselor, prevention and education, client advocacy, referral practices, consultation, and the adaptation of clinical mental health counseling models in counseling agencies and practices.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7232 - Addictions Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course surveys aspects of a range of addictions and educates students about the process of addictions, including the skills and strategies needed to provide addictions counseling. The roles that counselors and other professionals serve in the prevention, treatment, and recovery process, along with information on available community resources, are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7233 - Family Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
    This course examines the family through an ecological lens, to include how clients exist within various systems. Students’ awareness of their own family’s system will serve as a foundation from which to develop an approach for understanding and working with families. Family counseling techniques for use in a variety of settings will also be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in COUN 7332 ; Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7234 - Counseling Psychodiagnosis (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course addresses the nomenclature and criteria used in the assessment of mental health diagnoses from a mental health and wellness perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the professional identity and role of counselors as it relates to diagnosis and intervention. Students will develop a knowledge base for treatment planning and treatment documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7235 - Short Term Counseling Strategies (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides an in-depth look at the theory and practice of brief counseling therapies as applied to counseling practice. Students will be presented with models of short term counseling interventions.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7236 - Counseling and Sexuality (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The course explores the interaction of biological, sociological, and cultural issues related to sexuality and counseling. This course examines the expression of human sexuality across the life span from a sex positive perspective, attitudes about sexuality, and possible counseling strategies and interventions.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7332 - Theories of Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course explores a range of counseling theories, as well as the nature and process of counseling. Provides a foundation from which students can build a personal philosophy of counseling.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7333 - Counseling Skills and Techniques (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course focuses on teaching students a variety of basic and advanced counseling skills through role play and other experiential activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7334 - Group Counseling and Group Work (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 12-30
    This course addresses group development, group dynamics, and group counseling theories through role play and other experiential activities. Group counseling methods and skills used in group work are also addressed.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7335 - Counseling Assessment and Appraisal (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 12-30
    This course addresses counseling tests and assessments including cognitive, personal, career, and clinical assessments. Students learn about test selection, administration, and interpretation from experiential activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7336 - Career Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course addresses the world of work from a counseling perspective. Students learn to facilitate career development based on knowledge of career theories, career assessments and strategies, and career-related resources.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7337 - Multicultural Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 12-30
    This course addresses multicultural counseling models and fosters counseling skill development using a social justice and advocacy framework. Emphasis is placed on expanding self-awareness, knowledge, and skill development using experiential activities.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “B” in COUN 7333 ; Permission from the instructor is required for students not accepted into the COUN program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7338 - Lifespan Development (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course addresses developmental theory and processes throughout the lifespan. Physical, cognitive, and social/emotional dimensions of human development are explored through a wellness, strengths-based lens.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7437 - School Counseling Program Coordination and Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course examines the organization of comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs in the elementary, middle and high schools, as well as the design and implementation of the school counseling curriculum for grades P-12. The counselor’s role as program coordinator focuses upon needs assessments, curriculum planning and implementation, time and resource management, public relations, and program evaluation. Ethical and diversity issues are emphasized in designing curricula and delivery strategies to address the developmental needs of all students.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in COUN 7445 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • COUN 7445 - Foundations of School Counseling (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The course is designed to introduce students to the profession of school counseling and a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. The history and development of the profession, national association, standards for counselor preparation and credentials are examined as well as school counselor roles, functions, and responsibilities. Special attention will be given to students’ introduction to school systems through field observations inclusive of the concepts of advocacy and social justice.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
 

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