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HS 3200:Policy & Advocacy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS 2200 ; HS major or HS Interest or Non-majors with permission of the department.
Students gain the skills to analyze, interpret, and ultimately change policies and laws that impact service users, nonprofit organizations, and service delivery in the human services/social sector. A highlight of the course features ways in which advocates in the area of social policy have been mobilized to effect real change for diverse communities. Students have the opportunity to experience how activism and advocacy in their roles as human service professionals can lead to change.
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HS 3300:Human Socialization 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS majors or HS Interest or Non-majors with permission of the department
This required course provides students with an overview of human development within the social environment. This course focuses on the effect of the environment on personal and social functioning.
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HS 3400:Community Intervention 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS majors or Non-majors with permission of the department
This required course focuses on macro-human service practice as a complement to preparation in micro-direct services. It is specifically designed to provide students with a working knowledge and basic skills required for helping communities and organizations address their needs and concerns. Students will learn various models of community and organizational intervention that can be used in diverse settings.
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HS 3500:Research Methods for the Human Services 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS 3000 and (STAT 2332 or STAT 1401 or MATH 1160 or MATH 1190 or MATH 1179 or MATH 2202 ); HS majors or Non-majors with permission of department
This required course introduces quantitative and qualitative social science research methods with an emphasis on specific methods necessary for human service research and evaluation. This course enables students to become informed producers and consumers of research products, particularly in the human service areas. The emphasis is on basic concepts and underlying assumptions of various social science research methodologies and their design implications. It also develops skills in designing research projects with a particular emphasis on survey research. This course content has critical application in HS 4900-Capstone course.
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HS 3600:Program Development and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS 2200
This course introduces students to the development and evaluation of human services programs. Students will discuss appropriate program evaluation techniques and design elements, including an evaluation plan.
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HS 3650:Governance, Advocacy, and Leadership in Nonprofits 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS 2200
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of governance, leadership and advocacy within non-profit organizations.
Notes: This course is a required course for students seeking Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification and is offered as an online course.
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HS 3700:Aging and the Family 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS majors or Non-majors with permission of the department.
This course introduces students to family systems theory and practice in relation to working with older adults and their families. Impact on nursing home placement, Alzheimer’s disease, death and dying, and depression as it relates to family function is stressed. Services and solutions to aging related problems will be included.
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HS 3750:Death, Dying and Bereavement 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS majors or Non majors with permission of the department
In this course, students will examine death, dying, and bereavement from historical, contemporary, and cultural points of view. Students will also study skills necessary for working with dying and bereaved populations
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HS 3800:Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HS 2200 or MGT 4001
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of social entrepreneurship and innovation.
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HS 3850:Introduction to Nongovernmental Organizations and Development 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.
Note: This course may be cross-listed with POLS 3850 .
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HS 3900:Dynamics of Family Violence 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.
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HS 3950:Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy 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.
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HS 3960:Professional and System Responses to Maltreatment 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.
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HS 3970:Global Child Advocacy 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.
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HS 4100:Grant Writing and Fundraising 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.
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HS 4200:Human Resources for Nonprofit Organizations 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.
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HS 4300:Education Abroad in Human Services 3 Credit Hours
Students will explore the issues and challenges of planning and will participate in the delivery of human services internationally.
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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.
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HS 4430:Forensic Social Work 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.
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HS 4490:Special Topics in Human Services 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
This course provides selected topics of interest to faculty and students.
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HS 4500:Working with Families 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.
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HS 4600:Working with Children and Youth 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.
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HS 4700:Crisis Intervention 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.
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HS 4800:Ethics in the Helping Profession 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.
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HS 4900:Capstone Seminar in Human Services 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.
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HS 4950:Advanced Internship for Human Services Professionals 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
This course is an advanced supervised field experience that includes regular class meetings to discuss field experiences.
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INED 3300:Educating Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Concurrent:
SCED 4650 or ENED 4650 or FLED 4650 or HIED 4650 or MAED 4650 or EDMG 4650
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.
Notes: This course may be cross-leveled with INED 6400
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INED 3304:Education of Exceptional Students 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Corequisite: ECE 4650
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.
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INED 3305:Education of Students with Exceptionalities in an Inclusive Setting I 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.
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INED 3306:Education of Students with Exceptionalities in an Inclusive Setting II 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.
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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.
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INED 4430:Applied Linguistics and English Language Literacy 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.
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INED 4431:Foundations for Teaching Diverse English Learners 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.
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INED 4435:Foundations of Teaching Adolescent English Learners 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.
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INED 4436:Foundations of Teaching Adolescent English Learners II 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.
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INED 4437:Education for Linguistically Diverse Students 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.
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INED 4482:Applied Linguistics for Teachers of K-5 English Learners 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.
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INED 4483:Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL in the K-5 Classroom 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.
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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.
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IET 1001L:Industrial Engineering Technology Lab 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 1000
This is an introductory course for Industrial Engineering Technology majors. The course covers the curriculum and how industrial engineering technology (IET) is used in industry applications. Also covered are research, writing, and presentation skills, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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IET 2000:Introduction to Industrial Engineering Design 3 Credit Hours
Concurrent:
IET 1001L
Introduce students to Industrial Engineering design concepts important for ensuring product, process, and service performance and safety. Topics include design for usability, safety, reliability, manufacturability, quality, and other current topics in design.
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IET 2227:Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1113
This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem, continuous and discrete distributions used in engineering, and inferences about single samples, including point and interval estimates for means, proportions and variances. 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.
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IET 2432:Introduction to Managerial Costing 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.
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IET 2449:Logistics and Supply Chain Management 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.
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IET 3320:Advanced Logistics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: IET 2449
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
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IET 3322:Work Measurement and Ergonomics 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.
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IET 3339:Statistical Quality Control 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: IET 3403
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.
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IET 3356:Quality Concepts and Systems Design 3 Credit Hours
Students will study quality history, philosophies, and the relationship between quality and organizational performance excellence, as well as the managerial and engineering concepts needed to ensure quality and organizational success through quality.
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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.
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IET 3403:Probability and Statistics II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (IET 2227 or STAT 1401 ) and MATH 1113
This second of a two-course sequence covers hypothesis testing for means, proportions and variances (one and two samples), categorical data analysis (chi-square contingency tables and goodness-of-fit tests), one- and two-way analysis of variance, experimental design, and introduction to regression analysis, all with engineering applications. Techniques for gathering, analyzing, and presenting technical and engineering data are presented. Computer-based solution techniques are used where appropriate.
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IET 3410:Principles of Team Dynamics 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.
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IET 3424:Engineering Economy 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.
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IET 3433:Product and Process Costing 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.
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IET 3511:Sustainability Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Topics in green engineering focuses on the science and ethics of ecological, economical, and social environmental issues. The course will delve into the impact the human population has on the current environment as well as explore new sources of energy, air & water quality, waste treatment, reclamation, and conservation efforts. Government regulations, worldwide consortiums, and trends that are leading industries toward sustainability will also be explored.
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IET 3620:Warehousing Systems 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.
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IET 4115:Human Resources Management for Engineers 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and IET 2000
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.
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IET 4135:IET Project Management 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.
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IET 4151:Operations Management for Engineers 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (IET 2227 or STAT 1401 ) and IET 2000
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.
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IET 4400:Directed Study in Industrial Engineering Technology (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.
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IET 4405:Operations Research - Concepts, Models and Methods 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (IET 2227 or STAT 1401 ) and IET 2000 and MATH 1113
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.
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IET 4422:Facilities Design, Plant Layout, and Materials Handling 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: IET 2000 and IET 3322 Concurrent:
IET 3433
This course introduces the students to fundamental concepts, theories, and procedures for studying facilities design, physical layout, material flow, and material handling systems. The lab portion of the course teaches students to design facility and parking lot layouts using CAD software. Students are involved in a group project to design a manufacturing or service facility.
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IET 4451:Systems Simulation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (IET 2227 or STAT 1401 ) and IET 2000 and MATH 1113
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.
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IET 4475:Senior Project 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: IET 2000 and IET 2449 and IET 3356 and IET 4422 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.
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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.
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ENGR 3407:Lean Six Sigma 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Engineering Standing or IET 2227 or ENGT 2000
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 or a Lean production plan for an organization that includes an acceptance sampling plan, a control chart, or Lean applications, and recommendations for optimizing the overall efficiency of the organization.
Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGR 3407 and IET 3407 or cannot receive credit for both ENGR 3407 and ISYE 3407.
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ISYE 1000:Introduction to Industrial & Systems Engineering 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.
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ISYE 1001L:Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering Lab 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 1000
Introduction to the industrial and systems engineering degree and profession through exposure to real-world scenarios, hands-on activities, and a semester-long project. Students will be exposed to common tools and methods of industrial and systems engineering and how those tools are utilized to improve processes and organizations.
Notes: This is the preferred lab in the 2-course orientation sequence for Industrial and Systems Engineering majors, along with the required lecture ENGR 1000. However, it is open to all students, and it is an allowable lab for all engineering majors' orientation lab requirement.
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ISYE 2600:Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or (MATH 1179 and MATH 1189 )
This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem, continuous and discrete distributions used in engineering, and inferences about single samples, including point and interval estimates for means, proportions and variances.
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ISYE 3100:Systems Reliability & Maintainability 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600 or STAT 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.
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ISYE 3120:Contemporary Technological Systems: Design, Analysis, & Architecture 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.
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ISYE 3125:Statistical Quality Control 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600 or STAT 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.
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ISYE 3150:Design & Improvement of Quality Processes 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.
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ISYE 3200:Human Machine Systems 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 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.
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ISYE 3300:System Dynamics and System Thinking 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.
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ISYE 3350:Logistics & Supply Chain Systems 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.
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ISYE 3398:Internship 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.
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ISYE 3400:Deterministic Operations Research 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.
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ISYE 3450:Work Measurement Study 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600 or STAT 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.
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ISYE 3600:Probability and Statistics II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600 or STAT 2332 or MATH 3332 ) and MATH 2202
This course covers hypothesis testing for means, proportions and variances (one and two samples), categorical data analysis (chi-square), analysis of variance, and introduction to regression analysis, with applications to engineering problems.
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ISYE 4200:Engineering Optimization: Stochastic Decision Models 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ISYE 3400 or MATH 3272 ) and (ISYE 2600 or STAT 2332 or MATH 3332 ) and MATH 2202
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.
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ISYE 4250:Manufacturing & Service Systems 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.
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ISYE 4320:Advanced Logistics 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.
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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.
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ISYE 4425:Facilities Planning & Material Handling 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDG 1210 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 Computer Aided Design (CAD) 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.
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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.
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ISYE 4500:System Modeling & Simulation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600 or STAT 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.
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ISYE 4800:Industrial and Systems Engineering Book Study 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Engineering Standing
The student will obtain and read a book chosen by the instructor that covers a topic from industrial and systems engineering. The student will reflect on the topics within the book throughout the semester and complete assigned assessments.
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ISYE 4901:Senior Design Project I 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Engineering Standing and Senior Status
This is the first in a two-course sequence culminating the undergraduate engineering education in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor and/or an industry partner mentor, students form small teams to apply engineering design principles and methods for solving an industry-relevant engineering design problem. This first course in the sequence covers topics including engineering ethics, the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and professional engineering organizations.
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ISYE 4902:Senior Design Project II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISYE 4901
This is the second in a two-course sequence culminating the undergraduate engineering education in Industrial and Systems Engineering. 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. Students are encouraged to ‘Design and Build’ and utilize concepts learned from courses throughout the program. Formal report and oral presentations are required in this course.
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ISA 3010:Security Script Programming 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.
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ISA 3100:Principles of Information Security 3 Credit Hours
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.
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ISA 3200:Network Security 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.
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ISA 3210:Client Systems Security 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.
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ISA 3300:Management of Information Security in a Global Environment 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.
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ISA 3330:Information Security Approach to Crisis Management 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.
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ISA 3396:Cooperative Study in Information Security and Assurance 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.
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ISA 3397:Experiential Learning in Information Security and Assurance 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISA 3100 and approval of the Career and Internship Advisor (KSU Career Planning and Development).
This course offers engaging, measurable, and scalable methods of learning to enlist a new generation of information security and assurance professionals. The course revolves around participation in various experiential learning opportunities, which are designed to provide hands‐on experiences and challenges to help students to develop and improve their skills and problem-solving abilities. Students are responsible for securing their own experiential learning opportunity prior to enrolling in this course. Notes: Students who take this course cannot also take ISA 3396 or ISA 3398 for academic credit.
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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.
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ISA 3400:Information Security Governance, Auditing, and Control 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISA 3100
This course examines how various governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices can improve the security posture of organizations. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate information security (IS) governance as well as to plan and execute audit strategies and controls, based on proven IS audit standards, frameworks, and guidelines. The course also exposes students to the underlying legal, ethical and security issues.
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ISA 3710:International Issues in Information Security and Assurance 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.
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