May 09, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Human Services

  
  • HS 3850:Introduction to Nongovernmental Organizations and Development

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 2200  or Permission of Department
    Students critically examine types, challenges, strategies and activities of international nonprofit organizations (i.e., nongovernmental organizations). This course provides a forum for students to analyze NGOs and their relationships to governments, civil societies, donors and other stakeholders. International development serves as the unifying theme of exploration.

     

    This course may be cross-listed with POLS 3850  

  
  • HS 3900:Dynamics of Family Violence

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS majors or Non majors with permission of the department
    This course provides students with a working knowledge of family violence issues. Students will become familiar with different theories regarding causation and treatment as well as society’s response to family violence.

  
  • HS 3950:Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 3300 PSYC 2103 , SOCI 3364 , or ECE 2250  
    In this course, students will study the history, comparative perspectives, legal framework and responses to child maltreatment. They will discuss and begin to develop the skills necessary to work in the field and speak about pertinent issues pertaining to child maltreatment and child advocacy.

  
  • HS 3960:Professional and System Responses to Maltreatment

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 3300 , PSYC 2103 , SOCI 3364 , or ECE 2250  
    This course prepares students to identify and investigate child maltreatment and apply intervention strategies for children and their families including prosecution where indicated. Students will be able to discuss issues related to child witnesses such as recantation, suggestibility, memory and the impact of multiple interviews on children.

  
  • HS 3970:Global Child Advocacy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    The purpose of this course is to prepare students to recognize child advocacy issues around the world. The course is designed for students majoring in various disciplines where knowledge of child maltreatment and advocating for children will be necessary. Multidisciplinary approaches to advocacy in different countries throughout the world will be presented and discussed.

  
  • HS 4100:Grant Writing and Fundraising

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 2200  
    In this course students study fundraising/development, including grant writing, special events, and basic finance in the nonprofit sector. It is appropriate for students working in all areas of Human Services as well as other majors who plan to work with nonprofits or governmental agencies.

    Notes: This course is a required course for students seeking Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification.
  
  • HS 4200:Human Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 2200  
    Students will examine theories and management practices necessary to effectively manage human resources for nonprofit organizations, including staff and volunteers.

    Notes: This course is a required course for students seeking Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification.
  
  • HS 4300:Education Abroad in Human Services

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Students will explore the issues and challenges of planning and will participate in the delivery of human services internationally.

  
  • HS 4400:Directed Study in Human Services

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
    This course covers special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings. May include original research projects and practicum experiences.

  
  • HS 4430:Forensic Social Work

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 3300  or permission of the department.
    This course provides an overview of the interplay between human service professionals and the court systems. It will also focus on forensic social work practice and theory. Additionally, it illustrates skills for working with diverse populations across the lifespan and across diverse settings, such as community, medical, school, child welfare, mental health and addictions, and juvenile and criminal justice settings.

  
  • HS 4490:Special Topics in Human Services

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
    This course provides selected topics of interest to faculty and students.

  
  • HS 4500:Working with Families

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 3000  or Permission of Department
    This course provides students an overview of the basic theoretical models used for family interventions. Students will also apply family intervention skills in a variety of practice simulations.

  
  • HS 4600:Working with Children and Youth

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 3000  or Permission of Department.
    This course focuses on theoretical interventions through the life span phases of childhood and adolescence. Intervention techniques within an ecological frame work are explored and assessed for use in a wide range of problem areas and settings.

  
  • HS 4700:Crisis Intervention

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS 3000  or Permission of Department
    Students will learn crisis intervention theory, advanced communication skills and knowledge about different crises and crisis settings. Students will be required to role-play crisis intervention techniques.

  
  • HS 4800:Ethics in the Helping Profession

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS Majors only; Completion of 90 credit hours; Minimum 2.0 Institutional GPA
    This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of ethics and values in the Human Services profession. The course exposes students to different ethical decision-making models and diverse value systems. Students demonstrate skills in applying NOHS Code of Ethics to ethical dilemmas in Human Services and balance their personal values in the process.

  
  • HS 4900:Capstone Seminar in Human Services

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HS Majors only; Completion of 90 credit hours; Minimum 2.0 Institutional GPA and Permission of the Human Services Coordinator Corequisite: HS 4950  
    This course is the culmination of the Human Services major, and thus integrates students’ education and experiences. It provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply learning from their program of study in a comprehensive manner. This course should be taken concurrently with HS 4950 in the student’s final semester.

  
  • HS 4950:Advanced Internship for Human Services Professionals

    1 Class Hours 16 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of program coordinator; HS Majors, CAST Certificate Program, or NLA Certificate Program). Corequisite: HS 4900  
    This course is an advanced supervised field experience that includes regular class meetings to discuss field experiences.


Inclusive Education

  
  • INED 3300:Educating Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program Concurrent:
    SCED 4650  or ENED 4650  or FLED 4650  or HIED 4650  or MAED 4650  or EDMG 3300  
    This course prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to positively impact the academic, social/emotional, and behavioral development of students with exceptionalities. This course requires a ten-hour observational and instructional experience in assigned school placement(s). Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. Candidates must have an issued preservice certificate for this course. This course fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement. Beginning July 1, 2019, all candidates must earn a “B” or higher in this course for certification as stated in the Georgia PSC 505-2-.24 Special Georgia Requirements.

  
  • INED 3304:Education of Exceptional Students

    3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Corequisite: ECE 3330  
    Prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of disabilities, in a diverse society. The course focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practice in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. This course requires an observational experience in an assigned school placement. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. Fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement.

  
  • INED 3305:Education of Students with Exceptionalities in an Inclusive Setting I

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admissions to EPP Concurrent:
    EDMG 4650  or ENED 4650  or FLED 4650  or HIED 4650  or MAED 4650  or SCED 4650  
    This course prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families, school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of students, including those with a full range of exceptionalities, in a diverse society. It focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students and the characteristics of exceptionalities. This course, along with INED 3306, fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement.

    Notes: Acceptance into Yearlong Clinical Experience required.
  
  • INED 3306:Education of Students with Exceptionalities in an Inclusive Setting II

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and INED 3305   Concurrent:
    EDMG 4660  or ENED 4660  or FLED 4660  or HIED 4660  or MAED 4660  or SCED 4660  
    This course prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of exceptionalities, in a diverse society. It focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practices in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. This course requires an observational experience in an assigned school placement. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. This course, along with INED 3305, fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement.

  
  • INED 4000:Service Learning in Special Education

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 hours and permission of the instructor and department chair/program coordinator.
    A community activity which links learning to life by connecting meaningful community service activities with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility. Activity will be designed with the instructor and approved by the chair/program coordinator.

  
  • INED 4430:Applied Linguistics and English Language Literacy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2120  and EDRD 3320 , or approval of the department.
    This course is an introduction to linguistic systems and their acquisition as they occur in the language development of English (ELs) and other limited English proficient learners. There is a strong focus on cognitive and social processes of language acquisition, including how functional, cultural, and critical literacies are constructed and promoted. Students will explore relationships among the four language domains, their connections to language proficiency levels and development of academic vocabulary.

  
  • INED 4431:Foundations for Teaching Diverse English Learners

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    EDUC 4610  or EDMG 3350  
    This course introduces middle and/or secondary teacher candidates to today’s diverse English learner population, education policies that impact these students and how cultural resources can be leveraged to meet their academic needs. This course focuses on developing effective instruction, assessment, and literacy development for English learners and other linguistically diverse learners in middle grade classrooms. Specifically, candidates will a) examine the academic, linguistic and social needs of linguistically diverse learners, b) explore the differences between teaching reading and writing to English learners and native English speakers; and c) develop skills necessary for the differentiation, scaffolding language and content for English learners at a variety of language proficiency levels.

  
  • INED 4435:Foundations of Teaching Adolescent English Learners

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: Yearlong Clinical Experience I or department approval
    In this course, middle and/or secondary preservice content teachers are introduced to today’s student immigrant population, education policies that impact urban youth, first and second language acquisition, linguistic elements, and linguistically responsive pedagogy. In addition, candidates will begin to develop an understanding of these concepts as they relate to meeting the academic needs of English learners and recognizing the cultural resources that they bring to the content classroom in relation to the larger sociopolitical context.

  
  • INED 4436:Foundations of Teaching Adolescent English Learners II

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: INED 4435  
    This course focuses on developing effective instruction, assessment, and literacy development for English learners and other linguistically diverse learners in middle GRADE classrooms. Specifically, candidates will a) examine the academic, linguistic and social needs of linguistically diverse learners, b) explore the differences between teaching reading and writing to English learners and native English speakers; and c) develop skills necessary for the differentiation, scaffolding language and content for English learners at a variety of language proficiency levels.

  
  • INED 4437:Education for Linguistically Diverse Students

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    In this course, teacher candidates are introduced to first and second language acquisition, linguistic elements, and linguistically responsive pedagogy. In addition, students will begin to develop an understanding of these concepts as they relate to understanding the educational experiences of English learners and recognizing the vast cultural resources that they bring to the classroom in relation to the larger sociopolitical context. 
     

  
  • INED 4482:Applied Linguistics for Teachers of K-5 English Learners

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to BS in Elementary Education, and EDUC 2130   Corequisite: ECE 3320  
    This course focuses on the major theories of first and second language acquisition, principles of linguistic systems (i.e., phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, pragmatics), and examines these topics drawing on a student-centered approach. Specifically, course content explores these topics as they relate to classroom-based language learning and implications for elementary classrooms. In addition, course content is framed within current conversations related to literacy, assessment, English language development standards.

  
  • INED 4483:Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL in the K-5 Classroom

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: INED 4482   Corequisite: ECE 3305  
    In this course, candidates will articulate and apply knowledge of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy to the development of sheltered content area lessons for students learning English as an additional language. As part of lesson implementation, candidates will document and analyze the impact of instruction on English learners’ language development and content learning through development of formative and summative assessments. A 20-hour field experience teaching English learners is a requirement for this course. The field experience also requires a GaPSC-issued pre-service certificate.

  
  • INED 4490:Special Topics in Inclusive Education

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.


Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • IET 1000:Orientation

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    This is an introductory course for Industrial Engineering Technology majors. The course covers the curriculum and how IET is used in industry applications.

  
  • IET 2227:Introduction to Statistics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113 
    As a study of descriptive and inferential statistics and applied probability, the course includes measures of central tendency and variability, statistical sampling and estimation, probability distributions, introduction to hypothesis testing and non-parametric statistics. Industrial applications rather than theoretical developments are emphasized. Computer based solution techniques are used when appropriate. This is the first of a two-course sequence.

  
  • IET 2305:The Role of Industrial Engineering Technology in Industrial Systems

    3 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    As an introduction to industrial systems and processes, this course will explore the basic production processes from the viewpoint of systems and design. The role and responsibilities of a graduate will be explored as well as the principles related to human, quality, and organizational, legal and ethical aspects of professional practice. The design and operation of production processes are studied as they relate to the areas in manufacturing, distribution and service industries.

  
  • IET 2432:Introduction to Managerial Costing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Introduces the basics of managerial costing and concepts of tracking variable costs in business production such as administrative costs, labor costs, and cost of goods sold. Includes basic managerial cycle concepts of fixed and variable cost collection, calculations, and decision-making analysis. Topics include: costing vocabulary, concepts, managerial cycle, cash control, inventory, and labor costing.

  
  • IET 2449:Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    This course offers an analysis of decision making in the current logistics environment and the tools needed for finding solutions to problems relating to purchasing, inventory, transportation, and warehouse management.

  
  • IET 3320:Advanced Logistics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 2449  or SYE 3710  
    This course will expand on the topics covered leading students to a deeper understanding of logistics and supply chain systems. Special emphasis will be given to current trends in the field such as global logistics, reverse logistics, nontraditional supply chains and risk assessment/disaster recovery. Each student will also research in more depth a single topic that interest them

  
  • IET 3322:Work Measurement and Ergonomics

    2 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    This course will focus on work design and ergonomics in manufacturing. Topics will include work methods and production processes to improve operator effectiveness and reduce production costs. Techniques studied include operation analysis, motion study, work sampling, time study, line balancing and ergonomic applications.

  
  • IET 3339:Statistical Quality Control

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 2227  or STAT 1401  
    A study of the fundamentals of statistical quality control is provided. Topics include statistical process control with emphasis on applications and techniques including control charts for variables and attributes, and process capability. Other topics include scientific sampling fundamentals, acceptance sampling by attributes and variables, and reliability.

  
  • IET 3356:Quality Concepts and Systems Design

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Students in this course will learn and apply quality systems principles, methodology, and standards. Students will analyze the decision making process in quality, and evaluate quality systems for compliance with standards and performance of the organization. Student teams will analyze and propose a solution for a real world quality problem.

  
  • IET 3398:IET Internship

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department Chair Approval.
    This course is a structured experience in a supervised setting with an industry partner that is related to Industrial Engineering Technology. The goal is for student’s to attain more practical experience while using their acquired academic skills.

  
  • IET 3403:Advanced Statistics with Application

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 2227  or STAT 1401  
    This second of a two-course sequence will review of basic statistics, estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Techniques for gathering, analyzing, and presenting technical and engineering data are presented. Topics include chi-squared contingency tables and goodness-of-fit tests, one- and two-way ANOVA, regression analysis, and design of experiment. Computer-based solution techniques are used where appropriate.

  
  • IET 3407:Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    A study of current trends in quality as it relates to Six Sigma, Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing.

  
  • IET 3410:Principles of Team Dynamics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn the skills and techniques to succeed as a team member in the workplace. Topics include leadership and communication skills, social influences, decision making, problem solving techniques, and team development.

  
  • IET 3424:Engineering Economy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  MATH 1113  or STAT 1401   Concurrent:
    MATH 1190  
    As an introduction to the effect of the time value of money, this course will use equivalent annual cost, present worth, internal rates of return, and benefit to cost ratios in making economic analysis.  Tax consequences, replacement theory and economic life will be examined in the analysis of engineering problems.

  
  • IET 3433:Product and Process Costing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ACCT 2101  
    This course explores cost measurement related to manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors through cost measurement and control in job order, process, standard and variable costing systems. Content includes the recording and control of material, labor and overhead costs, absorption and direct costing, budgeting, and cost volume profit and analysis.

  
  • IET 3511:Sustainability Engineering

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Students will apply engineering skills to address ethical, ecological, economic, and social environmental issues. Students will explore the effects of human population on energy use, the quality of air and water, and the use of global resources for sustainability.

  
  • IET 3620:Warehousing Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    This course explores various methods and systems dealing with warehousing systems including such areas as management systems, operations, storage and handling strategies, work flow, automation, transportation modes and performance benchmarking.

  
  • IET 4115:Human Resources Management for Engineers

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior Level Standing.
    This course is a comprehensive study of human resource management used in industry today. Topics covered are organizational structures, labor relations, supervising professionals, legal issues, team-based environments, performance appraisal, leadership, wage and salary and employee benefits.

  
  • IET 4135:IET Project Management

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113   Concurrent:
    MATH 1190 
    This course is a comprehensive study of project concepts, such as project definitions, systems and methodologies, project cycles, roles and responsibilities of leaders and members, and procedures used in industrial and production environments. Topics include scheduling, controlling projects, time-cost tradeoff, resource allocation and project cost control.

  
  • IET 4151:Operations Management for Engineers

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 2227  or STAT 1401  
    This course includes basic production and inventory control systems. Areas of focus include forecasting, master planning, MRP, productivity, competitiveness, strategy, product and service design, process selections, capacity planning, and location planning.

  
  • IET 4400:Directed Study in Industrial Engineering Technology

    0 Class Hours (3-15), variable Laboratory Hours (1-5), variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    This course covers special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings that allow a student to work individually with an instructor. Class structure and assessments depend upon the specific background and interests of the student and professor.

  
  • IET 4405:Operations Research - Concepts, Models and Methods

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 2227  or STAT 1401  
    This course will introduce the students to quantitative techniques used in the solution of industrial operations problems. Topics include linear programming, assignments, transportation/shipment techniques, integer linear programming, and decision analysis.

  
  • IET 4422:Facilities Design, Plant Layout, and Materials Handling

    2 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 3322   Concurrent:
    IET 3433  
    Principles and practices in layout and material handling for industrial/service facilities planning are studied. A group project requires students to integrate product, process and functional design of a facility. Cost analysis for facility planning and operation is also utilized in the project.

  
  • IET 4451:Systems Simulation

    2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 2227  or STAT 1401  
    This is an in-depth study of simulation as applied to manufacturing, inventory and distribution systems. Topics will include basic simulation and system modeling techniques, random sampling procedures, production modeling, inventory modeling and system evaluation. Emphasis will be upon hands-on simulation of various operations using ARENA, a PC-based graphical simulation program.

  
  • IET 4475:Senior Project

    1 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: IET 4422  and IET 2449  and IET 3356   Concurrent:
    IET 4135  
    This course focuses on the student completing a project that is a comprehensive application of the subject matter in the IET curriculum. A large-scale feasibility study is to be performed to emphasize the interrelated topics of logistical and production processes for a fictitious company. The course requires a formal written report and a defended oral presentation before industrial and academic experts.

  
  • IET 4490:Special Topics in IET

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department Chair Approval
    This course covers special topics related to Industrial Engineering Technology such as process improvement, quality assurance, industrial systems and logistics. Students may take this course more than once for credit with approval of the department chair.

  
  • IET 4810:Ethics and Safety

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and information pertaining to ethics and safety regulations.  A formal written report and oral presentation are required.


Industrial and Systems Engineering

  
  • ISYE 1000:Introduction to Industrial & Systems Engineering

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    This course is an introduction to the industrial and systems engineering profession and discipline through exposure to problems, principles, and practice. Integrated systems approach to problem solving. Foundation of data manipulation and preparation for problem analysis. Development of communication skills, career opportunities, importance of professionalism, ethics, contemporary challenges, lifelong learning, and introduction to the department. How to plan for graduation and other useful items are also included.

  
  • ISYE 2600:Applications of Probability

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1190  
    This course covers axioms of probability, continuous and discrete distributions used in engineering, sampling distributions, expectation, conditional probability, central limit theorem, and introduction to Poisson Processes.

  
  • ISYE 3100:Systems Reliability & Maintainability

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing  
    This course introduces engineering principles and methods used for system reliability and maintainability. Data collection, accelerated testing, FMEA, FTA, system safety, and availability, sustainability are introduced.

  
  • ISYE 3120:Contemporary Technological Systems: Design, Analysis, & Architecture

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 1000 ISYE 3100  and Engineering Standing  
    This course focuses on how system engineering principles are applied to modern technological and infrastructure systems. Defense, space, communication, energy, transportation, aerospace and manufacturing systems are analyzed. Other topics include architecture descriptions, heuristic problem solving, sociotechnical issues and managing complexity.

  
  • ISYE 3125:Statistical Quality Control

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ), ISYE 3600 , and Engineering Standing  
    A study of the fundamentals of statistical quality control is provided. Topics include statistical process control with emphasis on applications and techniques including control charts for variables and attributes, and process capability. Other topics include scientific sampling fundamentals, acceptance sample by attributes and variables, and reliability.

  
  • ISYE 3150:Design & Improvement of Quality Processes

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  
    Students will learn quality history, philosophies, and the relationship of quality to organizational performance. Emphasis will be given to the management, organization, creation and evaluation of quality systems necessary to assure organizational performance, including basic quality tools, and approaches to quality and process improvement such as Lean and Six Sigma.

  
  • ISYE 3200:Human Machine Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 1000  & Engineering Standing  
    In this course students will study the relationship between humans and the systems they interact with. Students will study human physical and psychological strengths and weaknesses as well as organizational and political issues that influence the effectiveness of Human Machine interactions.

  
  • ISYE 3300:System Dynamics and System Thinking

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing   and ISYE 2600  
    The course focuses on system dynamics modeling skills to be applied to complex socio-technical systems. The course provides the conceptual and technical knowledge necessary to conceptualize dynamic policy problems, formulate appropriate simulation models, and use models to understand socio-technical systems and develop effective policy interventions. A principle focus of the course is the significance of information feedback and circular causality in the behavior of social systems.

  
  • ISYE 3350:Logistics & Supply Chain Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  
    This course is an analysis of decision making in the current logistics environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to supply chain design and strategy, transportation, and warehouse management.

  
  • ISYE 3398:Internship

    0 Class Hours 3-12 Laboratory Hours 1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing, Minimum of 60 credit hours completed, Minimum internship work hours of 10 hours/week, Minimum of three ISYE learning objective identified by site supervisor, The majority of the work is ISYE related, A signed Internship Agreement form
    This is a specialized experiential learning development course that is determined by the students’ needs and interests, in consultation with and under the guidance of an ISYE faculty member and site supervisor.

  
  • ISYE 3400:Deterministic Operations Research

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 3260  
    This course covers formulation and solution of deterministic models of operations research linear, integer, and dynamic programming. Transportation, assignment, shortest path, and minimum spanning tree problems will be introduced to address various applications in the areas of engineering design, production planning and scheduling, inventory control, transportation and logistics.

  
  • ISYE 3407:Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  
    An introduction to the application of the six-sigma methodology in the area of process improvement, and an introduction to lean manufacturing concepts. This course includes a Term Project where the student will use the concepts presented in this course to create a quality control plan for an organization that includes an acceptance sampling plan, a control chart, and recommendations for optimizing the overall efficiency of the organization.

  
  • ISYE 3450:Work Measurement Study

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing  
    An examination of the principles and practices of work analysis and work measurement. Emphasis is on a variety of analytical tools and the development of the student’s skill in the use of a stopwatch. This course includes a Term Project where the student will use the concepts of human factors engineering to create an optimal work area layout that maximizes production output and achieves the quality and safety objectives of the organization and also minimizes employee fatigue. The Term Project will include the creation of an engineering time standard for the optimized process.

  
  • ISYE 3600:Statistics with Applications

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing  
    This course covers point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and introduction to regression analysis, with applications to engineering problems.

  
  • ISYE 3801:Aerodynamics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2202  & Engineering Standing  
    An introduction to aerodynamics; including circulation theory of lift, thin airfoil theory, viscous flow, boundary layer, finite wing theory, and drag in incompressible flow.

  
  • ISYE 3802:Aircraft Design & Performance

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  and Engineering Standing  
    Airplane conceptual design principles are developed to meet modern aerodynamics, propulsion, structural, and performance specifications. This course examines the complete airplane design, including specifications, aerodynamic calculations, inboard profile drawing, weight and balance, general arrangement drawing, aerodynamic drag analysis, and complete performance report.

  
  • ISYE 3803:Fundamentals of Avionics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  & Engineering Standing  
    The primary topics of this course are related to the understanding of the principles, theory, and technology of modern avionic systems for both military and civil aircraft. Various subsystems including sensory, fly-by-wire control, display, navigation, air data, autopilots, and flight management are examined individually and as an integrated whole. Both mathematical and conceptual approaches to every subsystem will be taught as well as key considerations, such as flight safety, which undergird their usage and functionality.

  
  • ISYE 4200:Engineering Optimization: Stochastic Decision Models

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and ISYE 3400  and Engineering Standing  
    Modeling and solution of decision problems under uncertainty. Topics include Markov Chains, stochastic programming, stochastic dynamic programming, theory, utility theory and simulation. Computer solution techniques are emphasized

  
  • ISYE 4250:Manufacturing & Service Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  
    An analysis of decision making in the current production environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to production planning and scheduling, inventory, and warehouse design.

  
  • ISYE 4320:Advanced Logistics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3350  and Engineering Standing  
    This course will expand on the topics covered in the introductory logistics course, leading students to a deeper understanding of logistics and supply chain systems. Special emphasis will be given to current trends in the field, such as global logistics, reverse logistics, nontraditional supply chains, and risk assessment/disaster recovery. Each student will also research in more depth a single topic that interests them.

  
  • ISYE 4400:Directed Study

    1-4 Variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair.
    This course covers special topics and seminars of an advanced nature, external to regular course offerings that allow a student to work individually with an instructor. A Directed Study may include original research projects and/or practicum experiences.

  
  • ISYE 4425:Facilities Planning & Material Handling

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3450  and Engineering Standing  
    This course explores fundamental concepts, theory, and procedures for the study of facilities design and location; physical layout; material flow principles; and material handling. Product design, process planning, and schedule design are integrated through the development of analytical procedures and use of Visio layout planning software to enhance the decision-making process in the design, rationalization and improvement of factory and office layouts. The knowledge learned in this course is integrated with knowledge from selected related courses to develop a laboratory design project by students working in teams.

  
  • ISYE 4490:Special Topics

    1-4 Variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair and Engineering Standing  
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students. This course may be taken more than once.

  
  • ISYE 4500:System Modeling & Simulation

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing  
    This course covers modeling and simulation of systems. Topics include basic simulation and system modeling techniques, random sampling procedures, input analysis, output analysis and system evaluation. Practical implementations using common modeling languages and simulation software are emphasized.

  
  • ISYE 4801:Aircraft Propulsion

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  & Engineering Standing   
    This course involves preliminary design, subject to specifications, of an air-breathing engine for aircraft propulsion. This course discusses cycle calculations, installed performance and engine sizing information. Design and integration of components and support systems are explored. Propeller theory is introduced.

  
  • ISYE 4802:Helicopter Theory

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  & Engineering Standing  
    The course is designed for students interested in helicopter theory as an application of large scale complex system. It presents a comprehensive introduction to rotorcraft technology, covering a range of disciplines from design, aerodynamics and propulsion points of view. It teaches what a helicopter engineer or enthusiast needs to know to analyze an existing design or participate in the development of a new one. The course covers all aspects of hover, vertical flight and forward flight.

  
  • ISYE 4803:Aeronautics Senior Design Project

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3802  & (ISYE 4801  or ISYE 4802 ) & Engineering Standing  
    The course focuses on the student completing a project that is related to the design of an aerospace vehicle and demonstrating comprehensive application of the subject matter. The general intent is to demonstrate the students’ knowledge of the integrative aspects of the systems engineering process. There is a formal report and a defended oral presentation required before industrial and academic experts.

  
  • ISYE 4900:Senior Design Project

    1 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing   Concurrent:
    ISYE 4200  and ISYE 4500  
    The course focuses on the student completing a project that is a comprehensive application of the subject matter in the ISYE curriculum. The general intent of the project is to demonstrate the students’ knowledge of the integrative aspects of the systems engineering process. There is a formal report and a defended oral presentation required before industrial and academic experts.

  
  • SYE 2100:Systems Analysis and Design

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
    In this course students will learn techniques for developing, analyzing and portraying design and life cycle systems requirements. Students will learn to use tools and techniques including Quality Function Deployment, IDEF0 Charts, and Enhanced Block Flow Diagrams.

  
  • SYE 2290:Special Topics in Systems Engineering

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
    The course covers special topics at the intermediate level that are not in the regular course offerings. This course may be taken more than once.

  
  • SYE 3320:Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1190  
    This course covers the basic tools used in engineering economic decision making, including discounted cash flow, replacement and timing decisions, depreciation, risk analysis, and pricing mechanisms. Topics may also include an introduction to preferences and utilities, equilibrium concepts, game theory, and incentive compatibility.

  
  • SYE 3700:Manufacturing and Production Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 2600  and ISYE 3400  (can be taken concurrently) and Engineering Standing  
    An analysis of decision making in the current production environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to production planning and scheduling, inventory, and warehouse design.

  
  • SYE 3710:Logistics and Supply Chain Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 2600  and ISYE 3400   (can be taken concurrently) and Engineering Standing  
    An analysis of decision making in the current logistics environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to supply chain design and strategy, transportation, and warehouse management.


Information Security and Assurance

  
  • ISA 3010:Security Script Programming

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    This course provides a study of secure programming and security scripting techniques. The course examines aspects of developing traditional computer software, applying additional controls and measures to prevent the development of vulnerable and exploitable code. The course then examines scripting techniques used in support of ongoing technical security functions.

  
  • ISA 3100:Principles of Information Security

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: [(Grades of “B” or higher in (MATH 1160  or MATH 1190 ), ACCT 2101 , ACCT 2102 , ECON 2106 , ECON 2105  and IS 2200 ) or Admission to Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program] or (completion of 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, IS 2200 , and student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course).
    An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.

  
  • ISA 3200:Network Security

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISA 3100 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    This course provides a detailed examination of tools, techniques, and technologies used in the protection of information assets. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in data communications and networking fundamentals and the security of networks and networking technologies.

  
  • ISA 3210:Client Systems Security

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    This course is an exploration of client computer system security and vulnerabilities, including client computer architectures, and operating systems. It provides the detailed technical coverage necessary to protect computer information system clients by presenting the knowledge of client platform computer hardware components, client network devices and interfaces, as well as the structure and usage of common client operating system software from an information security perspective. Additional learning regarding ongoing maintenance and operational issues of client computing systems will also be included.

  
  • ISA 3300:Management of Information Security in a Global Environment

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISA 3100  , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    This course provides a detailed examination of the administration of the information security function beginning with the strategic planning process and including an examination of the policies, procedures, and staffing functions necessary to organize and administrate ongoing security functions in the organization. Subjects include security practices, security architecture security in light of international regulation, competition, and operating environments is emphasized throughout the course.

  
  • ISA 3330:Information Security Approach to Crisis Management

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course. This course may not be used toward the ISA major.
    This course is an interdisciplinary examination of detailed aspects of contingency planning and crisis management. It includes disaster recovery planning, business continuity planning, and a complete and detailed treatment of crisis management. Students will learn to develop and execute plans for implementing contingency operations when critical functions are disrupted.

  
  • ISA 3396:Cooperative Study in Information Security and Assurance

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  ISA 3100 , Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program, and approval of the Career and Internship Advisor (KSU Career Planning and Development).
    A supervised work experience for a minimum of two semesters at a site in business, industry, or government, focusing on some aspect of information security and assurance. For junior- or senior-level students who wish to obtain on-the-job experience in Information Security and Assurance, in conjunction with their academic training. Students may take a cooperative study for multiple semesters, however only six credit hours are applicable toward the BBA in Information Security and Assurance as Business Electives. Contact the department office for additional information on the requirements and restrictions of the cooperative study.

    Notes: Co-op credit can be used only in the “Business Electives” area of the BBA.
  
  • ISA 3398:Internships in Information Security and Assurance

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISA 3100 , Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program, and approval of the Career and Internship Advisor (KSU Career Planning and Development).
    A supervised work experience for one semester at a site in business, industry or government, focusing on some aspect of information security and assurance. For sophomore-, junior-, or senior-level students who wish to obtain on-the-job training experience in Information Security and Assurance, in conjunction with their academic training. Students can earn between one and six credit hours toward their degree programs subject to the programs’ restrictions. Contact the department office for additional information on the requirements and restrictions for the internship.

    Notes: Internship credit can be used only in the “Business Electives” area of the BBA.
  
  • ISA 3710:International Issues in Information Security and Assurance

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    This course explores emerging international issues in information security and assurance. It provides content about the interaction between the organization, society, and public agencies across national boundaries. It examines the role of people versus technical security as currently debated by contemporary organizations from multiple cultures and nations. Each semester, the specifics of this course will be developed to leverage the current international information security landscape and the context of the scheduled course offering.

  
  • ISA 4200:Perimeter Defense

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISA 3200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    A detailed examination of the techniques, tools, and technologies used to support the protection of an organization’s electronic perimeter. The course will examine the evaluation, selection, deployment, and administration of firewall, virtual private network, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other applications used to guard organizational information from external attacks.

 

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