2021-2022 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 05, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Bachelor of Professional Studies

  • BPS 100 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: STS 101 
    Assessing technological innovations and their impact on society. Economic, political, and ethical considerations in development of public policy. Examples will include biotechnology and energy technology.
  • BPS 200 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 211 - Introduction to Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Career and academic program planning. Survey of professional skills including meeting facilitation, project budgeting, public speaking, writing, and research skills. Introduces such professional competencies as ethics, diversity, teamwork, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Focus on goals and careers. Sophomore standing.
  • BPS 270 - Experience Credit

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 290 - Independent Study

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 300 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 303 - Introduction to Change Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of what happens before, during and after change is implemented. Study how to learn from the past, what role culture of the organization plays, how to build momentum to enhance the acceptance of change, and finally how to embed the new changes in the culture of the organization.
  • BPS 312 - Technology’s Evolution and Impact on Society

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Assessing technological innovations and their impact on society. Economic, political and ethical considerations in development of public policy.
  • BPS 315 - Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to personal financial management. Emphasis on personal financial decision making, interpreting financial data, budget planning, risk management, retirement and estate planning. Basic financial concepts of time value of money, asset valuation and risk and return. Introduction to the fundamental concepts, techniques and theories for making effective financial decisions. Students may not receive credit for FIN 378 if they receive credit for BPS 315.
  • BPS 317 - Assertiveness in the Workplace for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Trace the origins of assertiveness theory emanating from psychology, how it evolved, is part of business practice, and relates to managing people in the workforce. A foundation of knowledge and skills to be effective leaders.
  • BPS 319 - Global Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    Understanding the dimensions of culture will form the foundation for study after which the course will then layer in the aspects of leadership impacted by and developed from a globalized workforce and workplace. Dynamics specific to both individuals and their workplaces will be emphasized.
     
  • BPS 321 - Rhetorical Awareness and the Diverse Workplace

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Explore relationships between workplace communication, diversity, and history. Study challenges in verbal, written, and digital communications within diverse work environments, and learn how to develop positive, team-oriented communication practices.
  • BPS 325 - Creative and Design Thinking for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Exploration of accelerating changes in technology and organizational ecosystems over next decade as it influences professional career strategies. Students challenged to “think in new boxes” as they apply global, business and personal foresight.
  • BPS 335 - Conflict in Business and Management for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of key theoretical concepts and skills for managers and future managers. Students will explore various approaches for managing internal and external conflict to include mediation and negotiation. Focus on organizational dynamics.
  • BPS 342 - Customer Relations Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    World-class practices in customer relations. Review of current research, critical analysis of case studies, workplace applications. Designing and leading plans and change, developing support structures and processes. Assessment and evaluation.
  • BPS 379 - Prior Learning Assessment

    Prior Learning Assessment
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is designed to assist students in identifying areas of learning that may be evaluated for college-level equivalency. The course guides students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a prior learning assessment portfolio. Students use critical reflection skills to conceptualize the value of prior learning and its implications for future learning.
    PREREQ: BPS 211
  • BPS 382 - Leading Cooperative Negotiations

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Formulate and implement negotiation strategies with reference to fundamental concepts, current research, principles, and business application. Examine case studies and assess strategies in various diverse contexts. Lead and create a personalized negotiation framework.
  • BPS 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 403 - Business Organizations

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Review of the major areas of business organizational law. Comparisons of sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and agency. Focus on corporate operations. Employer/employee relationship and statutes and regulations affecting employment are examined.
  • BPS 411 - Senior Seminar

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bachelor of professional studies (B.P.S.) curriculum summary and strategic future decision-making. Objectives: 1) adaptation in a dynamic environment, 2) acquire tools for decision-making, 3) build professional skills for transition to future conditions. Focus on integration of B.P.S. professions.
  • BPS 415 - Digital and Business Communications for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Practical skills for creating effective business communications, including memos, letters, reports, e-mails and technical documents. Examines format, style, genre and communicating with precision. Includes digital context for web/social media, as well as concisely conveying data for a variety of audiences, including accessibility issues.
    PREREQ: WRT 205
  • BPS 470 - Experience Credit

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    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 472 - Organizational Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theoretical models and experiential practices of leadership. Concepts, best practices, and business applications. Acquire competency as a strategist, facilitator, change agent, and navigator.
  • BPS 490 - Independent Study

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    1-6 credit(s)
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable

Creative Leadership

  • CRL 100 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 200 - Selected Topics

    University College
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 300 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 301 - Introduction to Creative Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to concepts of creative leadership. Principles related to foundational competencies of creative problemsolving; divergent thinking; gathering and using data to make informed decisions; and strategic and visionary thinking.
  • CRL 311 - Professional Issues in Creative Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Emphasizes leadership in the 21st century that requires creative skills to seek opportunity, anticipate the unexpected, redefinition of excellence, innovative practices, and skills to build and share momentum in multi-generational teams.
  • CRL 313 - Strategic Leadership in Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A macro view of the important role of the strategic leader in today¿s world; entails making informed, purposeful decisions. A framework that examines the personal, communal, organizational, and broad environmental realms a leader operates in.
  • CRL 320 - Coaching for Leaders

    Coaching for Leaders
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course prepares you to distinguish between managing strategies, build your coaching competencies, and apply coaching skills to empower effective thinkers and self-motivated performers.
  • CRL 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 406 - Leading from Within

    Leading from Within
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Guided by the premise that who we are is how we lead, this course explores the intrapersonal aspects of leadership through frameworks for self-awareness and empathy building.
  • CRL 490 - Independent Study

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    1-6 credit(s)
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable

Cybersecurity Administration

  • CYB 233 - Introduction to Computer Networking for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of technology, standards, implementation and management of digital computer networks. Wired and wireless local and wide area networks, Internet protocols, telecommunications, and network security.
  • CYB 323 - Introduction to Information Security for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic concepts and technologies of information security. Students who successfully complete this course will have a comprehensive overview of information security with some hands-on experience.
  • CYB 334 - Security in the Networked Environment for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    Practical and theoretical knowledge of network security. Topics covered include network security threats, mitigation/defense techniques, virtual private networks (VPSs), firewalls, intrusion detection and security policies and their place in information technology (IT) and business plans.
    PREREQ: CYB 233 and CYB 323
  • CYB 336 - Leading Issues in Information Security for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Leading Issues and challenges in Information security, and consideration of global perspectives related to current technology trends.
    PREREQ: CYB 323 
  • CYB 342 - Information Security Policy for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces students to the necessary skills for developing, reviewing and implementing information security policies. Students will learn the fundamentals of effective policy writing, awareness and training along with information security frameworks important to building a successful information security policy.
    PREREQ: CYB 323
  • CYB 346 - Information Technology Management and Administration for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    Information technology management principles and practices. Administration of computers, operating systems, and applications. Tools and techniques for managing information technology operations. Includes labs.
    PREREQ: CYB 233
  • CYB 402 - Digital Forensics for Professional Studies

    Digital Forensics for Professional Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The fundamentals of the forensic process, evidence handling, and quality assurance as they apply to digital forensics. Emphasis on evidence handling and quality assurance as they apply to digital forensics.
    PREREQ: CYB 323
  • CYB 425 - Enterprise Risk Management for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    A multidisciplinary perspective of risk assessment, modeling, and management. Topics include: concepts of personal accountability versus governance and policy; how organizations define and measure risk and loss; and plan for contingencies.
  • CYB 476 - Applied Information Security for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is intended to explore how to apply information security technologies and approaches to real-life systems and services.
    PREREQ: CYB 323

Healthcare Administration

  • HCA 210 - The Business of Healthcare

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    This course will introduce students to the different business, operational, and clinical fundamentals necessary to lead in a healthcare organization.  The course will integrate theory-based concepts, business models, external regulatory requirements, and current real-world applications.

  • HCA 310 - Electronic Healthcare Systems

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    The course is aimed at exposing students to Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, with a strong emphasis on the role of EHR systems in healthcare operations.

  • HCA 320 - Crisis (Emergency) Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will provide an overview of crisis management for the healthcare leader. Students will learn the categories of disasters, the government agencies that assist with crisis management and the essentials of preparing for and responding effectively to a crisis.

Knowledge Management

  • KNM 100 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • KNM 200 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • KNM 301 - Introduction to Knowledge Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to knowledge management. Provides students with an understanding of theoretical and technical concepts, models of knowledge management and how they contribute to return-on-vision and return-on-investment driving organizational success.
  • KNM 310 - Knowledge Capture and Codification

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of the first phase of the knowledge management cycle, capture of explicit knowledge, and tacit knowledge creation. The major approaches, techniques, and tools used to elicit tacit knowledge, to trigger the creation of new knowledge, and to subsequently organize this content in a systematic manner (codification) are presented.
    PREREQ: KNM 301 
  • KNM 311 - Safeguarding Knowledge Management and Codification Data

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    An overview of concepts in securing codification and transfer of knowledge management stored data while focusing mainly on, ethical, confidential, trust, and privacy aspects.
    PREREQ: KNM 301  
  • KNM 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • KNM 401 - Professional Issues in Knowledge Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Discuss critical issues facing organizations that implement and sustain knowledge management systems, identify approaches to address issues and evaluate best practices in light of emerging technologies, using case studies.
    PREREQ: KNM 301 
  • KNM 402 - Strategy and Planning

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    Major steps involved in developing a knowledge management strategy are presented including knowledge audit, gap analysis, elicitation of KM objectives, short-term roadmap and the long-term KM strategy, and previews organizational learning and memory.
    PREREQ: KNM 301
  • KNM 403 - Process Continuity and Future Planning

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    Addresses knowledge continuity management (KCM), the KM team, future challenges and knowledge management disciplines and nuances. KCM is a specific application of knowledge management with a goal of identifying valuable knowledge that is vulnerable and at risk of being lost due to the departure of one or more employees.
    PREREQ: KNM 301

Legal Studies

  • LGL 201 - Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Ethics

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Examine definitions and sources of law and organization of judicial system. Representative substantive areas of law covered to develop case analysis, legal thinking, and writing. Codes of professional ethics for lawyers and non-lawyers also explored.
  • LGL 322 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

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    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Fundamentals of arbitration, mediation, and negotiation in legal disputes and litigation are examined. Practical applications in business, community, and domestic settings studied. Increasing use of court ordered ADR explored. Procedures, skills, and ethics are covered.

Organizational Leadership

  • OGL 300 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • OGL 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable

Professional Project Management

  • PPM 301 - Foundations of Project Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Everyone is a project manager on some level.  This course will identify best practices to manage projects, both large and small. Students will apply those practices while implementing a project to enhance their expertise.
  • PPM 310 - Project Organization and Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course builds on PPM 301”Foundations of Project Management.” In this class, students will explore how to affect project outcomes by analyzing project leadership styles and different team organization approaches and techniques.  Students will evaluate their leadership style and, during in-class exercises and assignments, will practice skills to enhance team dynamics and project performance. 
     
    PREREQ: PPM 301
  • PPM 315 - Project Management Methodologies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces and compares Agile, Scaled Agile, hybrid methodologies, theory of constraints and critical chain, and emerging trends in project management. Includes considerations for organizations moving to  value or product-based focus its impact on traditional project management planning, executing and reporting.
    PREREQ: PPM 301
  • PPM 320 - Project Controls

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course builds on PPM 301 “Foundations of Project Management” by introducing advanced topics in project controls including: scope identification, estimating, resource management, scheduling, risk and quality management, and cost control. Project Control Information Management Systems, including Earned Value Management, will also be introduced in this course.
    PREREQ: PPM 301
  • PPM 325 - Project Communications and Stakeholder Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces the criticality of proper communication to project success. Covers how to effectively create and execute Communication and Stakeholder Management Plans. Explores how effective communication can be performed considering stakeholder management, project management methodologies, structure, culture, knowledge and skill sets.
    PREREQ: PPM 301
  • PPM 411 - Project Management Capstone

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course integrates learning from the courses in the Minor in Project Management and enables the student to see the connections between theory and practice of project management. Students will be assigned to groups based upon interests and experience and assigned a project which they will have to develop a fully integrated project management plan meeting the requirements.
    PREREQ: PPM 301, PPM 310, PPM 315, PPM 320, PPM 325

Studies Computer Programming

  • SCP 103 - Introduction to Computing Systems

    Introduction to Computing Systems
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course introduces students to basic computer concepts, software, hardware, computer security, databases, e-commerce, and other technologies in the program. This course will cover ethical, social, legal issues related to the use of technology and computer systems.
  • SCP 220 - Basic Principles of Computer Programming

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is an introduction to the history, foundational concepts, and overall process of computer programming. 
  • SCP 225 - Concepts in Digital Graphics

    Concepts in Digital Graphics
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the necessary skills, the graphic design process, planning and communication, tools and software used in graphic design. Students will learn how to design media for both online and print consumption.
    Repeatable
  • SCP 285 - Object-Oriented Programming

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is an introduction to the concepts of object-orientated programming. Students will be provided with a detailed overview of data types, classes, inheritance, file access, and the languages which utilize object-orientated programming. 
    PREREQ: SCP 220
  • SCP 305 - Database Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is an introduction to databases and database design and management. Students will learn about data modeling techniques utilizing UML, utilize SQL programming language, and analyze database management systems. Students will also learn about database design and creation using UML concepts and diagrams.
  • SCP 315 - Introduction to Mobile Applications

    Introduction to Mobile Applications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the basics of mobile application development. Mobile applications are used in a wide variety of industries from banking to healthcare. Students will be given general overview of the two major mobile operating systems.