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CM 6110 - Commercial Construction Transactions 4-0-4 Credit Hours
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This course is an extension of , with course topic discussion being devoted to commercial construction transactions in relation to the construction contracting process. Discussion is devoted to UCC Article 2, 3, and 9 as applicable to construction vendor contracts. Also, discussion is devoted to the hybrid contracting process and the legal implications of bidding for goods and services that qualify under commercial contract law.
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CM 7701 - Masters Project 1-0-1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and consent of the department head
This course is designed for the students who want to focus their course of study on a particular aspect of construction. The student works independently under the supervision of the course professor on a project or an inquiry that is significant in the construction industry. The topic of the project or inquiry must be approved prior to registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the course professor. The student is expected to submit a substantial report and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program.
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CM 7702 - Masters Project 2-0-2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and consent of the department head
This course is designed for the students who want to focus their course of study on a particular aspect of construction. The student works independently under the supervision of the course professor on a project or an inquiry that is significant in the construction industry. The topic of the project or inquiry must be approved prior to registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the course professor. The student is expected to submit a substantial report and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program.
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CM 7703 - Masters Project 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and consent of the department head
This course is designed for the students who want to focus their course of study on a particular aspect of construction. The student works independently under the supervision of the course professor on a project or an inquiry that is significant in the construction industry. The topic of the project or inquiry must be approved prior to registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the course professor. The student is expected to submit a substantial report and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program.
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CM 7704 - Masters Project 4-0-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and consent of the department head
This course is designed for the students who want to focus their course of study on a particular aspect of construction. The student works independently under the supervision of the course professor on a project or an inquiry that is significant in the construction industry. The topic of the project or inquiry must be approved prior to registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the course professor. The student is expected to submit a substantial report and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program.
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CM 7801 - Masters Thesis 4-0-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: , completion of 28 hours of graduate courses
Construction degree course work or consent of the department head, approval of thesis proposal intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. The thesis topic will usually be in an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Construction program or work experience. Students may enroll for a maximum of 4 hours per term for thesis credit. The student works independently under the supervision of the thesis advisor on an inquiry that is significant to the construction industry. The topic must be approved before registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the thesis advisor. The student is expected to submit a substantial body of research work and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program. This course may be repeated with departmental approval but no more than 8 hours may be applied toward the requirements of graduation. CSE Courses
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CM 7802 - Masters Thesis 4-0-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: , completion of 28 hours of graduate courses
Construction degree course work or consent of the department head, approval of thesis proposal intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. The thesis topic will usually be in an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Construction program or work experience. Students may enroll for a maximum of 4 hours per term for thesis credit. The student works independently under the supervision of the thesis advisor on an inquiry that is significant to the construction industry. The topic must be approved before registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the thesis advisor. The student is expected to submit a substantial body of research work and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program. This course may be repeated with departmental approval but no more than 8 hours may be applied toward the requirements of graduation.
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CM 7803 - Masters Thesis 4-0-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: , completion of 28 hours of graduate courses
Construction degree course work or consent of the department head, approval of thesis proposal intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. The thesis topic will usually be in an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Construction program or work experience. Students may enroll for a maximum of 4 hours per term for thesis credit. The student works independently under the supervision of the thesis advisor on an inquiry that is significant to the construction industry. The topic must be approved before registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the thesis advisor. The student is expected to submit a substantial body of research work and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program. This course may be repeated with departmental approval but no more than 8 hours may be applied toward the requirements of graduation.
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CM 7804 - Masters Thesis 4-0-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: , completion of 28 hours of graduate courses
Construction degree course work or consent of the department head, approval of thesis proposal intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. The thesis topic will usually be in an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Construction program or work experience. Students may enroll for a maximum of 4 hours per term for thesis credit. The student works independently under the supervision of the thesis advisor on an inquiry that is significant to the construction industry. The topic must be approved before registration and the student must continue the work in a manner that is satisfactory to the thesis advisor. The student is expected to submit a substantial body of research work and to defend this submittal and the course work taken in the degree program. This course may be repeated with departmental approval but no more than 8 hours may be applied toward the requirements of graduation.
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CS 7174 - Modeling and Simulation 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: NA
The course covers an overview of modeling and simulation of the structure and behavior of real-world systems using object-oriented discrete-event simulation techniques. Students select an advanced topic in modeling and simulation to develop a research project and paper.
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CS 7260 - Advanced Database Systems 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: None
This course will cover advanced concepts and techniques in database systems. Topics include advanced concepts in relational databases, data warehousing and mining, and NoSQL distributed database technology for big data analytics.
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CS 7263 - Big Text Mining 3/0/3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 6045 Advanced Alogrithms
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CS 7327 - Computer Graphics and Multimedia 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: None
A study of the algorithms and principles of interactive 3D computer graphics, this course focuses on the rendering of graphical data with an emphasis on real-time systems. Topics include standards, supporting mathematics (including matrix and vector operations), the graphics pipeline, coordinate systems, lighting calculations, texturing, file formats and shader-based rendering. Major project included.
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CS 7367 - Digital Image Processing and Analysis 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: None
This course discusses Introductory concepts, Image Formation and Representation, Image Enhancement, Edge Detection, Image Transformation, Image Segmentation, Image Restoration, Image Morphology, Texture, Image Pattern Recognition, Skeletonization, Image Compression, Unsupervised Clustering and Image Analysis. At the end of this semester, students should be able to analyze digital images by implementing the algorithms taught in this course using Java, or C/C++ computer languages.
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CS 7385 - Human Factors 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: None
The psychological, social, and technological aspects of interaction between humans and computers. Includes usability engineering, cognitive and perceptual issues, human information processing, user-centered design approaches, and development techniques for producing appropriate systems. Major project included.
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CS 7425 - Wireless and Mobile Computing 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCS program.
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CS 7455 - Mobile App Development 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Coursework in Computer Programming OR CS 5000 Foundations of Programming, as determined by program admission
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CS 7457 - Game Design and Development 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: None
An introduction to computer game design, game design engines, 2D and 3D graphics, game-related algorithms, game control structures and games as simulations. Topics include graphics, multimedia, visualization, animation, artificial intelligence, and tools of game design. Developments using the software engineering life cycle are emphasized. The development and presentation of a game prototype is required.
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CS 7530 - Computing Security 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 6025 Advanced Operating Systems
Corequisite: None
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CS 7535 - Computing Security: Implementation and Application 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: NA
This course covers the fundamentals of computing security, access control technology, cryptographic algorithms, implementations, tools and their applications in communications and computing systems security. Topics include public key infrastructure, operating system security, database security, network security, web security, firewalls, security architecture and models, and ethical and legal issues in information security.
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CS 7537 - Digital Forensics 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: NA
This course covers comprehensive study of the technological, systematic inspection and analysis of the computer systems and contents for evidence or supportive evidence of a crime. It focuses on legal systems, digital forensics, search and seizure, digital evidence, and media analysis. Students will be introduced to tools and techniques, and trends in digital forensics field.
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CS 7803 - Masters Thesis 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair and the Thesis Advisor
The thesis is designed for students wanting a research focus to their degree. The student works independently under the supervision of a designated CS faculty member on a thesis of substance in computer science. The student will generate a formal written thesis and give a final defense of the thesis.
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CS 7827 - Real Time Systems 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: NA
The software development life cycle as it applies to real-time systems. Labs involve the use of a real-time operating system and an associated development environment. Related topics such as concurrent task synchronization and communication, sharing of resources, scheduling, reliability, fault tolerance, and system performance are discussed. Major project included.
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CS 7843 - Theory of Programming Languages 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: None
Comparative study of programming language paradigms with emphasis on design and implementation issues. Covers formal definitions of syntax and semantics, data types, scanning, parsing, scoping, static and dynamic storage allocation, definition of operations, control of program flow, code generation, virtual machine, subroutine and function linkages, formal tools for characterizing program execution, and abstraction techniques.
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CS 7990 - Special Topics in Computer Science 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Depends upon topic
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CS 7991 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: Varies
This course will cover research methods in computer science. Students will be required to study certain advanced topics in computer science through literature reviews and project development, and present study outcome in a seminar.
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CS 7992 - Directed Studies 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: NA
This course covers special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings. Up to three hours may be applied to the major area.
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CS 7995 - Internship 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: NA
This course provides a supervised, credit-earning experience of research or development in computer science with an approved organization or institution. Each student will also be required to complete a research/development project.
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CSE 6983 - Graduate Internship 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 9 CSE graduate hours and be in good academic standing.
Gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge of computing in a realistic practical project. They are expected to write a research paper based on their experiences.
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ECET 7504 - Research 2/6/2004 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: At least 28 hours completed toward degree and permission of instructor
A seminar in research and development methods, current industrial practice and application of new technologies. Guided by the instructor, each student will choose a current topic in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, become informed about the principles and applications of that topic and ultimately produce a research report which is presented during the ECET Forum.
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ECET 7704 - Project 1/8/2004 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and permission of project advisor
Guided by his/her Project Committee, the student will complete his/her Masters Project. The student must demonstrate completion of the project to his/her committee and obtain the committee’s approval. The student will prepare a final report that completely documents the project and will present this report to the department. Written acceptance by the Committee of the Final report will constitute the completion of this course.
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GRAD 9001 - College and University Teaching 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Current graduate student status.
This course introduces students to effective pedagogical skills and is designed to prepare Graduate Teaching Assistants for their duties. Topics include understanding how students learn, creating active learning environments, using formative and summative assessments, grading, handling problematic student behavior, responding to student diversity, designing courses and syllabi, and creating teaching philosophies.
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IDC 5001 - Writing in the Professions 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the conventions of professional written discourse for graduate-level work. Course reviews grammar, style and writing for students who demonstrate weak writing skills or for students without writing-intensive undergrad degrees. Also introduces writing for areas of information design, content development, visual thinking and instructional design. Taken the first semester of enrollment in the MSIDC, MSIID and certificate in Technical Communication programs.
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IDC 5002 - Graphics in the Profession 3-0-3 Credit Hours
For students without page layout or graphic backgrounds: introduction to the conventions of professional graphics and document layout for graduate-level work. Course reviews industry standard page layout and graphic application skills such as initial setting up of documents, creating styles, adding graphics and graphic elements; creating and manipulating elementary digital graphics in both raster and vector formats, including changing color modes, resolving resolution issues, and choosing correct file formats; understanding different types of graphs and how to create them and when to use them; and identifying copyright issues.
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IDC 6001 - Professional Practices of Communication 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Overview of technical writing and editing. Emphasis on drafting and editing many documents that reflect the variety of writing done in the field of professional communication. Both experienced and inexperienced writers will benefit from this course, which must be taken the first semester of enrollment in the master’s program.
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IDC 6002 - Information Design 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Study of the main design elements in information products with an emphasis on rhetorical and theoretical underpinnings for design decisions. Students work on designing and redesigning products in various media. Requirements include a report on document design that demonstrates solid application of theoretical principles. Should be taken as soon as possible after admission.
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IDC 6004 - Research Methods 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Introduction to how to make practical use of research to inform information design and communication decisions. Students learn to create and to be critical consumers of research reports by getting hands-on exposure to quantitative and qualitative methods, including interviewing, survey design, and analysis. The course teaches how to use standard software products such as MS Word and MS Excel to perform basic qualitative and quantitative analyses. Although students learn important statistical concepts, formulas and calculations are de-emphasized.
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IDC 6005 - Visual Thinking 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Course examines principles of effective visual communication. Students analyze visual artifacts, select visual representations for key concepts, and identify appropriate visual forms for different information structures.
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IDC 6010 - Writing Across Media 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite:
Course examines rhetorical, structural, and stylistic requirements of various communications media. Topics include writing for the Web, narrative design, and document engineering.
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IDC 6015 - Strategic Communication 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ,
This courseÊfocuses on: 1) the role of strategic communications in the process of marketing products, ideas and people, 2) components of strategic communication campaigns, 3) ethics and regulation of strategic communications, 4) professional specialties within the field of strategic communications.
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IDC 6030 - Visual Design Strategy 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: IDC 6001 or departmental approval
Application of fundamental elements and principles of graphic design to professional communication. Students without solid background in graphics and page layout applications are encouraged to take before .
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IDC 6035 - Information Graphics 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Process and product of visual representation and display of information utilizing advanced techniques to produce infographics. Research and production of data infographics, visual instructions and comics as infographics, dashboards, and news infographics. Must have working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator or comparable raster-based and vector-based image applications.
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IDC 6040 - Applied Graphics 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and
Students develop competency in raster-based digital image editing for information design and technical communication. Students complete practical graphics projects using typography and digital illustrations.
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IDC 6042 - Applied Digital Graphics 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and
Students develop competency in complex digital image editing for information design and communication. Students complete practical graphics projects using typography and digital illustrations.
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IDC 6045 - Foundations of Multimedia 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and
A study of the foundations of multimedia including theory, planning, scripting, storyboarding, and production. Students will submit research work on the theory of multimedia. This course is double-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate students will be required to complete additional work that emphasizes theory and research over application. Thus they must demonstrate a higher level of learning than undergraduates. Students who took TCOM 4045 Foundations of Multimedia as undergraduates may not count IDC 6045 for credit toward their graduate degree.
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IDC 6060 - Strategies for Global Communication 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and
Focuses on issues affecting global communication. Readings in culture and international communication give students the research and theory to make strategic decisions regarding the design of communication products in international contexts.
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IDC 6071 - User Assistance 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ,
Course examines the theories and practices of developing user assistance (help systems). Minimalist documentation practices and rhetorical analysis inform how content for UA is created. Instructional graphics are emphasized throughout the semester. Students use various commercial UA products to develop and deliver help.
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IDC 6080 - Professional Oral Presentations 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
Course designed to enhance students’ presentation skills in a technical and business environment. Students practice various speech types such as briefings, interviews, formal technical presentations, panels, and impromptu presentations. Whenever possible, presentations are videotaped for analysis and review.
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IDC 6090 - Medical Communication 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: IDC 6001 and ;
Course examines the scope of medical communication, with emphasis on opportunities for technical communication professionals. Students will analyze, edit, and revise various medical document types, such as medical research abstracts, patient education materials, professional medical training documents, medical advertisements, and pharmaceutical package inserts. Students will independently study medical terminology and develop a portfolio of medical writing samples.
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IDC 6110 - Communications Project Management 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
Reviews the roles and responsibilities of project managers through the project lifecycle. Topics include communication management, risk management, scope management, resource management, and project quality. Assignments provide experience with industry-accepted software, tools, and approaches.
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IDC 6120 - Usability Testing 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
Study of the relevant research and practical application of usability testing as part of product development. Includes strategies for planning, conducting, and analyzing a test. Teams will perform tests and report results from an actual test in a usability lab.
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IDC 6135 - Website Design 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
Advanced theoretical study and application of best practices for the design and delivery of information on the World Wide Web. Students learn the fundamentals of HTML, use of HTML authoring tools, web content writing and editing, page layout, design of web graphics and multimedia elements, and website architecture and content management. Students work individually and in teams to design and develop websites. Some instruction is provided in basic HTML and XHTML coding, the composition of cascading style sheets, and the use of a current web site development software package.
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IDC 6150 - Marketing Communication 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
Strategies for planning and implementing a marketing plan for a sponsored project. Students also develop individual assignments for self-promotion and white papers.
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IDC 6160 - Rhetoric: History, Theory, and Practice 3-0-3 Credit Hours
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Introduction to rhetoric as the relationship between thought and expression. Examines connections between rhetoric and writing, between a public act and a personal thinking process, by exploring classical and contemporary accounts of rhetorical history and theory. Students apply theory to their own writing as they explore the relationship between writers, readers, and subjects and the range of options they have available to them as communicators.
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IDC 6175 - Digital Rhetoric 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite:
Course provides students with a foundation in rhetoric as a study of argument, persuasion, and convention. In particular, the course focuses on rhetorical practice within a digital environment. Students will develop strong digital literacy skills to help them analyze both audience and content of new media. They will explore how a medium creates assumptions for its users, and how these media interact with one another in a larger social context. Through case studies and applied projects, students will learn to integrate digital rhetoric into the practices of professional and technical communication.
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IDC 6180 - Information Architecture 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
Course examines key concepts involved in communicating information in complex Web environments. Topics include audience analysis, organizational schemas, labeling, and navigation.
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IDC 6210 - Business Analysis 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: , and or permission of instructor
This course focuses on problem definition, stakeholder analyses and communication strategies to support development. Business interface analysis fundamentals, requirements planning, analysis and documentation are covered.
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IDC 6220 - Mobile User Experience 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: , , or permission of instructor
Introduction to how user experience design, evaluation and documentation influence the mobile design lifestyle. Coursework involves case studies and project work to build student portfolios.
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IDC 6240 - Content Strategy 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
An introduction to the practices and processes of developing, implementing, assessing, and refining content for strategic and brand marketing purposes.
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IDC 6901 - Special Topics 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
A course on a special topic of importance and relevance to the field of technical communication not covered in the graduate curriculum. Offered when needed.
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IDC 6902 - Special Topics 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
A course on a special topic of importance and relevance to the field of technical communication not covered in the graduate curriculum. Offered when needed.
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IDC 6903 - Special Topics 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
A course on a special topic of importance and relevance to the field of technical communication not covered in the graduate curriculum. Offered when needed.
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IDC 7503 - Independent Study 3-0-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: and ;
A directed study for a graduate student who wishes to pursue a special interest in information not covered in the curriculum. The student submits to the IDC graduate program coordinator a proposal that clearly defines the course of study and the benefits to be obtained. The proposal must be submitted at least one semester prior to registration for independent study hours. Once the proposal is approved, the student is assigned a faculty advisor and registers for 3 credit hours.
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IDC 7601 - Internship 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 27 hours of IDC coursework or consent of the program coordinator, confirmation of approved internship
Course provides student with hands-on experience in information design and technical communication in a professional environment. Work should be typical of information designers and technical communicators. Work may be either an extended project or a variety of shorter assignments. (Total of 6 hours of Masters Internship required.)
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IDC 7602 - Internship 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 27 hours of IDC coursework or consent of the program coordinator, confirmation of approved internship
Course provides student with hands-on experience in information design and technical communication in a professional environment. Work should be typical of information designers and technical communicators. Work may be either an extended project or a variety of shorter assignments. (Total of 6 hours of Masters Internship required.)
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IDC 7603 - Internship 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 27 hours of IDC coursework or consent of the program coordinator, confirmation of approved internship
Course provides student with hands-on experience in information design and technical communication in a professional environment. Work should be typical of information designers and technical communicators. Work may be either an extended project or a variety of shorter assignments. (Total of 6 hours of Masters Internship required.)
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IDC 7801 - Thesis 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 hours of IDC coursework or consent of the program coordinator, approval of thesis proposal
Intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. Usually flows from an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Information Design and Communication program or through work experience. Thesis work will be closely supervised by the student’s advisor. Students may enroll for a maximum of 3 hours per term for thesis credit, with exceptions at the discretion of the department chair. (Total of 6 hours of Thesis required.)
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IDC 7802 - Thesis 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 hours of IDC coursework or consent of the program coordinator, approval of thesis proposal
Intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. Usually flows from an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Information Design and Communication program or through work experience. Thesis work will be closely supervised by the student’s advisor. Students may enroll for a maximum of 3 hours per term for thesis credit, with exceptions at the discretion of the department chair. (Total of 6 hours of Thesis required.)
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IDC 7803 - Thesis 1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 hours of IDC coursework or consent of the program coordinator, approval of thesis proposal
Intensive research project that results in a formal written thesis. Usually flows from an area of interest discovered by the student in early stages of the Information Design and Communication program or through work experience. Thesis work will be closely supervised by the student’s advisor. Students may enroll for a maximum of 3 hours per term for thesis credit, with exceptions at the discretion of the department chair. (Total of 6 hours of Thesis required.)
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ACCT 3100 - Intermediate Financial Accounting & Auditing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or better in ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2200.
Focuses on problems and issues related to the collection, analysis, and reporting of external and internal information. Includes theory and applications in financial accounting and auditing within the framework of accounting as an information system.
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ACCT 3200 - Concepts in Federal Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or better in ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2200.
Focuses on the fundamental principles and concepts applicable to tax liability determination and tax planning, including an introduction to tax research methodology.
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ACCT 3300 - Accounting Information Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ACCT 3100 or equivalent.
A continuation of accounting transaction processing concepts; internal controls and systems analysis and design.
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ACCT 4050 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ACCT 3100 or equivalent.
A continuation of intermediate financial accounting theory and applications, with a focus on detailed technical topics and specialized problems.
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ACCT 4150 - Auditing and Assurance 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ACCT 3300 or equivalent.
A continuation of audit theory with a focus on specific applications to financial reporting. Also covers other types of attestation and assurance services with a focus on the concepts of risk, control, evidence, and ethics.
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ACCT 8000 - Accounting Insights for Managers 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA program.
This course provides managers with an overview of key accounting issues, with an emphasis on concepts, tools, and international perspectives that will provide direct benefits in the workplace. Areas covered include reporting performance to stakeholders outside the entity, using accounting information inside the entity to make decisions and control behavior, and ensuring the reliability of accounting information.
Note This course may not be used in the MAcc program.
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ACCT 8100 - Theory of Business Reporting 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and ACCT 4050 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 4050 or their equivalents.
A study of financial accounting theory, including current and future business reporting models.
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ACCT 8110 - Business Combinations and Transactions 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ACCT 8100.
A study of advanced accounting technical topics, regulation and behavioral issues in financial reporting environments.
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ACCT 8120 - Risk Analysis and Control: A Systems Perspective 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course reviews fundamental transaction processing in accounting systems considering the potential risks and the controls that can be implemented to mitigate the risks. Frameworks, such as COSO’s ERM Model, are used to identify the risks and controls. Various technologies will be used to provide students with hands on experience with control tools.
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ACCT 8190 - Accounting Strategies for Decision-Making in a Global Environment 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ACCT 8100 and ACCT 8120.
This course examines the value of accounting strategies from the perspectives of various stakeholders in a global economic environment. A unique feature of the course is that it integrates traditional and contemporary financial accounting, audit, tax, and managerial strategies.
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ACCT 8215 - Leadership and Professional Skills 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course will provide an overview of the behavioral and managerial competencies that are required for success in the 21st century accounting profession.
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ACCT 8220 - Issues in Managerial Accounting 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 3100, or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3100 or its equivalent.
A study of current issues and approaches to solving comprehensive problems in the area of managerial accounting.
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ACCT 8270 - Accounting and Legal Issues in International Business 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or their equivalents.
An introduction to accounting, control and legal issues unique to the planning, execution, control and evaluation of international business activities.
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ACCT 8300 - Seminar in Valuation of Closely Held Businesses 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or their equivalents.
An examination of the principles of business valuation, with an emphasis on the valuation of non-publicly traded, closely-held entities, including both corporate and non-corporate businesses.
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ACCT 8310 - Accounting and Public Policy - Financial Reporting and Auditing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MAcc program, ACCT 8400.
This course incorporates both in-class learning and a travel experience to acquaint students with organizations that affect financial reporting and auditing practices.
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ACCT 8320 - Accounting and Public Policy - Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MAcc program.
This course provides both in- and out-of-classroom exposure to taxation resources, tax authorities, and professional firms specializing in tax matters.
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ACCT 8400 - Seminar in Auditing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 8120.
A study of financial audits, assurance services, and internal audits. Emphasis is on current developments.
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ACCT 8410 - Seminar in Internal Auditing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course is designed to provide advanced internal audit knowledge to students considering careers in the accounting and auditing functions with an emphasis on internal auditing. The purpose of the course is to extend students’ knowledge of auditing in today’s organizaitons; knowledge that extends beyond the traditional attestation of the financial statements. The course examines in detail internal audit theory, applies internal audit concepts to real corporate cases and involves critical analysis of internal audit practices. The course will also incorporate research papers to achieve its objectives.
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ACCT 8420 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course focuses on forensic accounting and fraud examination, which encompasses both litigation support as well as investigative accounting, and requires the integration of accounting, auditing, taxation, and investigative skills in the practitioner. In addition to providing a broad overview of forensic accounting and fraud examination, this course will also cover aspects of two sub-specializations: behavioral and digital forensics.
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ACCT 8430 - Fraudulent Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course examines fraudulent financial reporting and corporate governance issues. Specific topics include the role of the board of directors, board committees and processes, oversight of financial reporting, and research on fraudulent financial reporting, including the relation between corporate governance and fraudulent financial reporting.
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ACCT 8440 - Current Topics in Financial Reporting 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course will focus on current topics related to financial reporting. The course will illustrate the application of alternative financial reporting standards such as GAAP and IFRS (e.g., challenges in and complexity of fair value accounting, auditing, and reporting).
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ACCT 8510 - Tax Research and Procedure 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
An introduction to the U.S. federal tax system, including research processes, tax practice, and procedural issues. This course is intended to strengthen students’ problem solving and communication skills in a tax research setting. Electronic tax research services are used in the search for applicable tax authority.
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ACCT 8520 - Corporate Tax and Shareholders 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
A study of the federal income taxation of corporations and shareholders. Topics covered include corporate contributions, distributions of shareholders, stock redemptions, and corporate liquidations.
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ACCT 8530 - Taxation of Flow-Through Entities 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
An advanced study of the federal income taxation of flow-through entities, including partnerships, S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. Topics include contributions and distributions from a flow-through entity; reporting of profits, gains and losses; complete and partial liquidations; and the partnership special allocation rules.
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ACCT 8545 - State and Local Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program
Corequisite: none
The goal of this course is to develop knowledge and research skills in the area of state and local taxation. The course will include a review of the U.S. Constitution’s Due Process and Commerce Clauses, and resulting court cases. Calculations for state personal income, corporate income, sales, and ad valorem property taxes will be included. Selected current issues in the area of state and local taxation will also be incorporated. Estate and gift taxes will also be investigated.
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ACCT 8550 - Estate and Gift Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or their equivalents.
A study of federal estate and gift tax laws involved in intervivos and testamentary transfers of property. Tax-planning techniques designed to minimize transfer taxes and ensure the orderly transfer of assets to succeeding generations are explored, as are the use of outright and charitable gifts, trusts, and generation skipping transfers.
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ACCT 8560 - International Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course examines the income tax consequences of foreign income for U.S. taxpayers and of U.S. income foreign taxpayers. Topics covered include the foreign tax credit, Subpart F income, controlled foreign corporations, and sourcing rules.
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ACCT 8570 - Selected Topics in Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or their equivalents.
An intensive study of selected topics of current interest, which might include, among others, advanced corporate taxation, state and local taxation, deferred compensation, and accounting periods and methods.
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ACCT 8580 - Current Topics in Taxation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program.
This course will provide an intensive study of selected topics of current interest in taxation. Selected topics may include, among others, federal estate and gift taxation, taxation of property transactions, state and local tax issues, and tax strategy.
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ACCT 8900 - Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3100 or their equivalents and approval of instructor and MAcc program director prior to registration.
Selected contemporary topics in accounting of interest to faculty and students.
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ACCT 8940 - Directed Studies in Accounting and Taxation 1-3 (Repeatable not to exceed 6 semester hours) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3100 or their equivalents and approval of the instructor and MAcc program director prior to registration.
Special topics of an advanced or specialized nature not in the regular course offerings.
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