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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Descriptions of Courses

South College courses are numbered according to the general level of instruction. Although there are exceptional cases, most one thousand level courses are considered first year undergraduate courses and two thousand level courses are considered second year undergraduate courses. Courses numbered at the 3000-4000 levels are upper division undergraduate courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 5000 level are considered master’s level courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 6000 level are considered educational specialist or doctoral courses. Courses are assigned letters according to the department in which they are taught and are listed in alphabetical order.

Contact/Credit hours for each course are indicated by the four-digit code located to the right of the course title. The first number indicates the minimum number of hours in lecture per week for the length of the course; the second and third numbers indicate the minimum number of hours in lab/internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching/fieldwork per week for the length of the course; and the last number indicates the number of credit hours earned for successful course completion. Please note that hours per week in each category will be modified for instances where classes are scheduled for periods other than the full quarter. One credit hour is generally equivalent to a minimum of 10 in class hours lecture/instruction, 20 hours in class lab, 30 hours internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching, or a combination. See Academic Information section for credit hour definition.

The type of courses offered include the following:

  • Onground Courses – A course in which all required course hours are delivered with instruction and interaction between the student and the instructor occurring in a physical classroom.
  • Web-Enhanced Courses – A course in which most course hours are delivered with instruction and interaction between the student and instructor occurring in a physical classroom and a small number of course hours delivered using distance learning delivery to enhance the onground interaction.  For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 40 hours would be completed onground and 5 hours online.   
  • Hybrid Courses – A course in which both the physical classroom and distance delivery are used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor.  For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 20 hours would be completed onground and 25 hours online. 
  • Online Courses (Distance Learning) – A course in which distance delivery is used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor. 

Academic offerings are subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Prerequisites may be waived with the dean’s/department chair’s permission.

South College reserves the right to cancel any scheduled class section if ten or fewer students are registered.
 

Courses
  

  • CHM 1040 General Chemistry II Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    CHM 1040 is a laboratory course designed to be taken concurrently with the lecture CHM 1030 . Lab experiments supplement the subject matter covered in the lecture. The course includes experiments and demonstration on thermochemistry and thermodynamic processes, chemical kinetics, electromagnetic spectrum, properties of acids and bases, and chemical bonding.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 1010  & CHM 1020  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 1030  
  

  • CHM 2010 Organic Chemistry I

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    CHM 2010 is a fundamental course that introduces the various classes of organic compounds, their structure and properties, along with their nomenclature and stereochemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 1030  & CHM 1040  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 2020  
  

  • CHM 2020 Organic Chemistry I Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    CHM 2020 is a laboratory course designed to be taken concurrently with CHM 2010 . Lab experiments supplement the subject matter covered in the lecture. The course includes experiments on various methods of separation, making molecular models, and experiments to distinguish between various classes of organic compounds.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 1030  & CHM 1040  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 2010  
  

  • CHM 2030 Organic Chemistry II

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    CHM 2030 is a continuation of CHM 2010  and develops an in-depth understanding of the various kinds of organic reactions, functional group derivatives, and reaction mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2010  & CHM 2020  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 2040 
  

  • CHM 2040 Organic Chemistry II Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    CHM 2040 is a laboratory course designed to be taken concurrently with CHM 2030 . Lab experiments supplement the subject matter covered in the lecture. The laboratory exercises include making derivatives of different compounds, stereochemistry using models, and synthesis of organic compounds.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2010  & CHM 2020  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 2030  
  

  • CHM 3010 Biochemistry

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This is an introductory course dealing with the structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, and functions of macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Bioenergetics, biosynthetic, and specific catabolic pathways are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2030  and CHM 2040  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 3020 
  

  • CHM 3020 Biochemistry Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This lab course reinforces the concepts presented in the CHM 3010  lecture. Experiments on isolation techniques, properties, function, kinetics, and quantitative analysis of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and nucleic acids are conducted.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2030  and CHM 2040  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): CHM 3010 
  

  • CMJ 1111 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society.

  

  • CMJ 1121 Law Enforcement Operations

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is an overview of the developmental, philosophical, and operational concepts of law enforcement and their relationship to modern day policing within a democratic society. An emphasis is placed on practical skills.

  

  • CMJ 1211 Introduction to Investigation and Security

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course introduces the student to an overview of the fundamental concepts and theories which comprise today’s private security industry. Topics include the history of private security, legal and practical guidelines for conducting private investigations, asset protection, physical and personnel security, computer security, and homeland security.

  

  • CMJ 1231 Criminology

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course exposes students to different theoretical perspectives in the study of crime. It acquaints students with various explanations that have been offered in an effort to understand criminal behavior. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of crime as a social phenomenon.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
    Suggested Prerequisite: PSY 1811  or concurrent enrollment
  

  • CMJ 1241 Substance Abuse

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course provides an examination of drugs, abuse, and the evaluation of drug use in this country. Drug laws and the responses of the criminal justice system and society toward drug offenders are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
  

  • CMJ 1351 Court Procedures/Evidence

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on the structural outlay and philosophy of the court system in America with special emphasis on court procedures, structures, constitutional guarantees, the trial process, and roles of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and juries.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  with grade C or better, CMJ 1121  with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
  

  • CMJ 2121 Juvenile Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course provides a study of the process by which juvenile offenders are handled in the system of criminal justice, including correction practices, causation theories, and an analysis of the interaction between social institutions and youth.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  with grade C or better
    Suggested Prerequisite: PSY 1811 , SOC 1861 
  

  • CMJ 2131 Corrections

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is an introduction to the basic organizations of the correctional system, their functions and performance. Prisons, as well as probation and parole agencies, are discussed with the context of historical and contemporary philosophy. Attention also is focused on decision-making functions, the role of various personnel within the correctional system, and the population of offenders within it. Strategies for rehabilitation and their effectiveness are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  and CMJ 1231 , both with grade C or better
    Suggested Prerequisite: PSY 1811 , SOC 1861 
  

  • CMJ 2242 Investigative Techniques

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explains the fundamentals of criminal investigation techniques including crime scene procedures, burglary, and death investigation. The course includes collection, preservation, identification of evidence, and overview of crime lab procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  and CMJ 1351 , both with grade C or better
  

  • CMJ 2251 Organization/Administration

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course familiarizes students with the organization and administration of the various criminal justice agencies. Consideration is given to theories of administrative management and supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111  and CMJ 1121 , both with grade C or better
  

  • CMJ 2362 Criminal Investigations

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is a continuation from CMJ 2241, focusing on specific investigative techniques used in particular crimes. Tennessee criminal statutes are used for crime classifications.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2242  with grade C or better
  

  • CMJ 2370 Criminal Justice Internship

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides students with the opportunity to match theory and practice in a supervised work environment in a criminal justice agency or related work environment. The student and the program chairperson locate and arrange the internship with the appropriate facility. The performance of the student is monitored by the appropriate supervisor at the agency, or related workplace, and the course instructor. A total of 120 unpaid hours must be completed at the facility.

    Prerequisite(s): All CMJ Courses with grade C or better or concurrent enrollment with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 2381 Surveillance and Investigative Techniques

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course exposes students to the wide range of techniques and investigations utilized by loss prevention agents, asset protection operatives, and private sector investigators. The focus is on providing the student with practical and real-world examples of the types of investigations, operations, and scenarios encountered by today’s private sector investigators. Various techniques and capabilities are examined and discussed from legal, ethical, and practical perspectives. Learn is promoted through interactive exercises, simulations, and scenarios on how to apply the techniques presented in the course curriculum.

  

  • CMJ 2411 White Collar Investigations

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    The course examines how white-collar crime is defined and its effects on contemporary society. Students explore how white-collar crimes differ to other types of criminal activity and who perpetrates white collar crime. This course introduces students to how white-collar crimes are investigated, prosecuted, punished, and deterred.

  

  • CMJ 2511 Criminal Causation and Deviant Behaviors

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course offers a detailed look at crime from both a sociological and psychological perspective. Students learn what may lead some people to criminal behavior. The course also introduces students to the strategies for how criminal behavior may be prevented from a psychological perspective.

  

  • CMJ 3021 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to social science research methods as applied to Criminal Justice and Criminology. The course introduces students to the research process, as well as, a variety of data collection techniques used in criminological research. Students are required to both critically examine research in the field, as well as, develop their own research ideas.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 3031 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines race, religion, gender, and other diversity issues within the criminal justice system. Students explore methods that law enforcement professionals can work effectively with diverse cultural groups, both inside their organizations, as well as, in their communities.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 3041 Communication for Criminal Justice Professionals

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to Spanish and other communication terms for criminal justice professionals. Students examine the common encounters a law enforcement or correctional officer respond to in their line of work and learn the communication terms they need to be more effective in those scenarios.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 3111 Ethics in Crime & Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines the major value dilemmas confronting practitioners and professionals in the criminal justice system. Particular focus is on police conduct, courtroom conduct, and correctional professional’s conduct.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 3201 Community Corrections

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course provides an examination of the role of the community in the reintegration of offenders, with a focus on correctional programs designed to be administered in a community setting, including probation, parole, halfway houses, restitution, and community service.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 3401 Technical Writing in Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    Technical Writing in Criminal Justice is a study of the process of technical writing and written communication. Students will review various formats and writing purposes and produce technical and business-related documents. Topics included in the course include the organization of information, letters and memoranda, summaries, procedural writing, and formal reports.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 3501 Fraud Examination

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines the crime of fraud and how fraudulent acts are used to commit theft. Concepts such as forensic accounting, corporate corruption and embezzlement are explored. Students also learn the basics of fraud investigation and how these crimes are detected and litigated in both civil and criminal courts.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370   with a grade of C or better 
  

  • CMJ 4051 Media and Crime

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines the effects that the media have on the perception of crime, including discussion of the social construction of many myths that surround crime and criminal justice.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4101 Forensic Science

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course provides an examination of the various techniques and instruments used to analyze organic and non-organic evidence obtained from crime scenes, with an examination of new techniques such as DNA analysis. Students explore the law which governs crime scene analysis and investigations and the admissibility of crime scene evidence. Evidentiary and legal challenges of crime scene evidence and techniques are also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4121 Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is a survey course examining controversial issues facing the criminal justice system. Attention will be directed to opposing viewpoints on systemic, legal, processional, punishment, and social justice issues. This course cumulates with a research paper on the student’s selected topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4201 Patterns of Criminal Behavior

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores the social factors surrounding the criminal justice system’s distinction between behaviors that are “socially unacceptable but not illegal.” Also discussed are the amount, distribution, and pattern of behaviors considered “deviant,” including criminals, misfits, and the mentally ill. Students will consider the relationship between political attitudes, values, social change, and the criminal justice system’s response to “deviant” individuals and the study of norms, values, and group processes in the labeling and defining of deviant behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4250 Criminal Justice Responses to Mental Illness

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines methods to recognize mental illnesses and the appropriate response for criminal justice professionals. Students learn how to describe the signs and symptoms of a variety of psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. This course also introduces students to methods to assess and de-escalate crisis situations involving individuals with mental illnesses.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C of better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4341 Computer Crime

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is a study of investigative techniques that are utilized in processing digital evidence. Students in the course will study cases related to expert testimony, chain-of-custody issues, and methods for proper procedures of seizing, imaging, and examining digital computer evidence.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4401 Terrorism

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores modern domestic and international terrorism, including the structure of terror organizations, types of terrorism and terrorist violence, the alleged justifications for such violence, and the global impact of terrorism.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4451 Violence in the Families

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines a variety of forms of violence against spouses and children in the United States including domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography. Also addresses is how violence against families has been minimized in society and how the criminal justice system has rarely developed effective ways to address these types of crimes.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4501 Private Investigations & Security

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    The organization of security systems in public and private agencies and institutions are explored in this course. Also includes is an in-depth analysis of the historical perspectives, current status components, and opportunities in private security and private investigation.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4551 Crime Analysis/Police Technology

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    The course examines information technology in law enforcement. Through the criminal justice lens, the class focuses on police communication technology used by police to predict, investigate, and prevent crime. The course introduced students to crime mapping, crime analysis, the incident command system, wireless and network communications, crime scene investigation technology, wiretaps, surveillance, and law enforcement databases.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better or with approval of the Dean
  

  • CMJ 4600 Criminal Justice Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, students complete a supervised practical experience with a criminal justice agency. The sponsoring agency can be any law enforcement, public safety, community corrections, victim’s advocacy provider, or private contractor that provides services to a criminal justice agency. This experience provides the student with the opportunity to make a transition from classroom knowledge and theory to practical applications. This course is highly recommended for students who have never worked in a criminal justice setting.

    Prerequisite(s): CMJ 2370  with a grade of C or better and Approval of Dean
  

  • CMJ 5100 Foundations in Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course conducts an overview of the criminal justice system and its component subsystems. Students examine the police, courts, and corrections subsystems for a better understanding of how these various components coexist and interrelate within the criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on the role of criminal justice managers in the effective administration of justice.

  

  • CMJ 5110 Research Design for Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines research design as it applies to crime and criminal justice research. Students learn the application of quantitative and qualitative analyses in criminal justice research, the concepts of validity, hypothesis, reliability, measurement, sampling, quasi-experimental construction, errors in reasoning, and statistics. Students also examine the philosophic foundations of criminal justice research.

  

  • CMJ 5120 Police and Society

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the theoretical, historical, and comparative perspectives of policing. Students learn methods and strategies for conducting critical analyses of modern policing methods and practices. Emphasis is placed on contemporary societal problems and issues for police.

  

  • CMJ 5130 Public Sector Budgeting and Grant Writing

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides an overview of the processes, techniques, and politics of public budgeting. The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for understanding the nature and practice of public budgeting at the local, state and federal levels. Special emphasis is placed on learning applied budgeting techniques.

  

  • CMJ 5140 Strategic Planning and Assessment

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to the development and application of strategic planning theory and practices in public service organizations. The course provides approaches to designing and implementing strategic planning models and techniques including environmental scanning, stakeholder analysis, strategic issue identification, and strategy formulation.

  

  • CMJ 5200 Quantitative Methods for Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course builds on the coursework completed in CMJ 5110 . Students study the various methods of statistical analysis found in criminal justice research to include measurement of variables, data collection, measures of central tendency, and probability. Emphasis will be placed on the application and interpretation of the statistics and utilization of statistical application computer systems.

  

  • CMJ 5210 Theoretical Perspectives on Crime

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the current theoretical perspectives on crime, delinquency, and justice. Students study the relationship of criminal behavior to modern society. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between crime and socio-economic characteristics.

  

  • CMJ 5220 Criminal Justice Management

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course conducts an in-depth examination of criminal justice agencies and their current practices. Students study organizational theory, administrative processes, and personnel management in the criminal justice workplace. Emphasis is placed on identifying the critical areas of management philosophy applicable for criminal justice practitioners and leaders.

  

  • CMJ 5300 Investigative Intelligence and Crime Analysis

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the various methods for gathering and analyzing crime data and investigative intelligence used by criminal justice agencies. Students examine the role of crime analysis and intelligence led policing strategies in monitoring the occurrence of crime. Emphasis is placed on learning and understanding the predictive capabilities of analysis of data to respond more effectively to criminal behavior.

  

  • CMJ 5310 Policy Analysis for Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the fundamentals of policy development, analysis, and implementation in the criminal justice system. Policies related to police, corrections, and the administration of justice are studied to analyze their efficacy. Students explore the social, ethical, and political influences on policy development in the criminal justice system.

  

  • CMJ 5320 Ethics for Criminal Justice Professionals

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the moral and ethical issues in criminal justice system. Students examine the historical foundations of ethics and morality for society in general, and how these concepts effect the administration of justice. Emphasis is placed on moral and ethical decision making for criminal justice practitioners.

  

  • CMJ 5330 Contemporary Issues in Corrections

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the field of corrections from a theoretical and practical perspective. Students explore the major theoretical concepts of incapacitation, rehabilitation, deterrence, and restorative justice. Emphasis is placed on policy making and the ethical administration of justice in the correctional subsystem.

  

  • CMJ 5510 Terrorism

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines terrorism and acts of violence for political motives from historical and contemporary perspectives. Students study international and domestic terrorist acts to learn how the criminal justice system can more effectively respond and investigate these events.

  

  • CMJ 5520 Victimology

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the theoretical and practical perspectives in the area of victimology. Emphasis is placed on understanding fear of crime, concepts of victimization, and the role of victim’s advocates in the criminal justice system.

  

  • CMJ 5530 Computer Crime: Legal Issues

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the types of crimes and terrorist acts perpetrated using computer technology. Students examine theories related to hackers and other digital criminals. Emphasis is placed on the legal strategies and methods employed by criminal justice professionals and attorneys for investigating and prosecuting information warfare, cybercrime, and terrorism.

  

  • CMJ 5540 Internet and Criminal Activity Investigations

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course explores all aspects of computer crime including all the procedures needed to investigate and prosecute it. This course covers both forensic and legal issues, addressing the First and Fourth Amendments, US Patriot Act, international collaborations and identity theft. Students explore the emerging computer forensics capabilities that can be employed for investigations involving SmartPhones, GPS navigation, and cloud computing to cyberbullying and cyberterrorism.

  

  • CMJ 5550 Advanced Network Security Principles

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course explores all the critical aspects of computer security, including users, software, devices, operating systems, networks, law, and ethics. Students learn the advanced concepts related to rapidly evolving attacks, countermeasures, and computing environments. This course also provides students with best practices for authenticating users, preventing malicious code execution, using encryption, protecting privacy, implementing firewalls, and detecting intrusions.

  

  • CMJ 5600 Special Topics and Current Issues in Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines current topics in criminal justice. Students examine contemporary issues and controversies in the United States justice system. The focus of this course is on examining research on the contemporary issues facing today’s police, courts, and corrections subsystems.

  

  • CMJ 5710 Fraud Examination

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. Students learn the ways fraud occurs, methods of identifying the risk of exposure to loss from fraud, and appropriate prevention, detection, and investigation techniques and strategies. To facilitate an understanding of the topics discussed, practical exercises and activities are used to conduct investigative research, evaluate relevant laws, and evidentiary procedures related to financial crimes.

  

  • CMJ 5720 Law Related to Fraud Investigation

    Lecture: 4.0 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.0
    This course provides an overview of the legal system, including the structure of the court system and how frauds are prosecuted and resolved. The rules of evidence, including hearsay, impeachment, and privileges are discussed, as well as the roles of the expert witnesses and lay witnesses. Additionally, students explore white collar crime and focus on the legal ramifications of fraud related to tax, bankruptcy, and securities.

  

  • CMJ 5900 Capstone Seminar

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This seminar brings students and faculty together in a collaborative learning environment for completion of the comprehensive project that demonstrates mastery of skills and knowledge learned throughout the program. Students are challenged to use concepts and components of all previous coursework to successfully complete the course.

  

  • COM 1261 Effective Speaking

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course introduces the principles of effective and ethical public speaking. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and delivery of speeches and the development of listening and teamwork skills.

  

  • COM 4011 Public Relations

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of public relations. The student learns about its function within organizations, its influence in national and international business, its impact on the public, and its function in society. The student studies the history of public relations, the range of responsibilities that PR practitioners assume, and the significant issues that have shaped the practice.

  

  • CST 1051 Database Applications

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course teaches students how to use database software. Students use educational versions of actual applications software in solving typical business problems.

  

  • CST 1100 Introduction to Software Engineering

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores the foundational history and change impact of computers in the context of the business environment. Topics introduced include foundational problem solving, algorithm development, software applications, and programming using a procedural language.

  

  • CST 1200 Data Structures

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores techniques for representing information for processing in a programming language. Examples of the data structures covered include objects, classes, lists, trees, and graphs. An overview of programming language syntax and semantics will also be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 1100  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 1400 Computer Architecture

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to introduce the student to basic computer hardware architecture and design to include motherboards and their functions, I/O ports, computer memory, expansion slots, CPU, and other internal computer components. The student is also introduced to the methodology involved in how computer hardware interacts with the computer operating system.

  

  • CST 1411 Introduction to Networking

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on the fundamentals of networking. Topic areas emphasized include networking concepts, topologies, OSI Model, protocols, network devices, TCP/IP architecture, troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools. Students experience hands-on training to promote vendor independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of computer networking.

  

  • CST 1800 Operating Systems

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 7 Professional on standalone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. The student will learn to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Windows 7 Professional installations in a hands-on environment. Emphasis will also be placed on integrating client computers into an existing network.

  

  • CST 1801 Linux Operating System

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure LINUX Operating System Professional or standalone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. The student will learn to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot LINUX OS Architecture in a hands-on environment. Emphasis will be placed on advanced administrative, security and governance, built-in security defenses including firewalls that use packet filters, Software development,  storage, software packages and command line interfaces and network configurations and scripting.

  

  • CST 1802 Windows Operating Systmes

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 7 Professional on standalone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. The student will learn to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Windows 7 Professional installations in a hands-on environment. Emphasis will also be placed on integrating client computers into an existing network.

  

  • CST 2100 Introduction to Algorithms

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course introduces procedural solutions to solve computer problems. Sorting, searching, and hashing techniques are the focus as examples of algorithmic design and inherent tradeoffs in solving problems with computing.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 1200  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2199 AWS Cloud Practitioner

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course involves exploration of the Amazon Web Services Cloud platform in preparation for certification as a cloud practitioner. Students learn the structure and framework of Web applications using Amazon’s Cloud framework. Topics include key services on AWS Cloud, value proposition of cloud computing, troubleshooting, and AWS use case explanation.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 1200  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2201 AWS Developer

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course involves practical development in the Amazon Web Services platform in preparation for certification as a developer. Students learn to develop applications using Amazon’s framework including databases, client-side coding, and server-side coding. Topics include CloudFormation, SaaS, IoT, the Amazon data platform, server load management, and foundational machine learning tools.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2199  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2400 Programming Languages

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores pointers, memory management, and advanced programming language structures that are made possible by using high-level programming languages. Includes is a survey of different languages to explore options for operator overloading, iterators, multiple inheritance, polymorphism, templates, and virtual functions.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2100  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2501 Windows Server

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows Server on computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. The student will learn to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server in a hand-on environment, with emphasis on network configuration, administration, and maintenance.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 1800  with grade C or better
  

  • CST 2600 Networking with A+

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides students with the technical skills required for the maintenance of both hardware and software utilized in commonly used computer equipment. This course fulfills the Writing Across the Curriculum requirements for a Writing in the Discipline course.

    Prerequisite(s): SCC 1031  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2601 CompTIA A+

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1.5 Total Credits: 4.5
     This course provides students with the technical skills required for the maintenance of both hardware and software utilized in commonly used computer equipment. This course fulfills the Writing Across the Curriculum requirements for a Writing in the Discipline course.

  

  • CST 2610 CCNA

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on networking fundamentals including the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP Addressing (Including subnet masks), basic network design, router theory and router technologies including beginning routing configurations, router and routing protocols, and an introduction to LAN (Local Area Network) switching.

    Prerequisite(s): SCC 1031  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2630 Network Security Fundamentals

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of computer security, including basic security principles, security baselines, and recent attack and defense techniques and technologies. The student will learn how to harden networks to resist attacks, protect basis and advanced communications, and use cryptography and Public Key Infrastructures (PKI) to thwart attackers.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 1800  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2640 Network Defense Methods

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction and training in intrusion detection, firewalls, and virtual private networks (VPN’s). The student will learn to use intrusion detection techniques to deter network attacks, detect intrusion attempts, respond to break-ins, assess the damage of attacks, and locate and identify intruders. The student will also learn to design and implement firewalls and VPN’s and prepared for the network defense and counter measure exam for the Security Certified Professional (SCP) certifications.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 1800  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2650 Computer Forensics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to digital investigations and digital evidence collection. Computer forensics analysis will include file structure, data recovery techniques, data hiding, and expert witness testimony. The course provides practical training in conducting digital investigations and preservation of evidence for presentation in court of corporate investigations.

    Prerequisite(s): SCC 1031  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2661 Information Security Principles

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course is designed to provide the student with an instruction and training information security. The course will cover both the managerial and the technical aspects of information security and address the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification knowledge areas. Focus is on developing appropriate security measures and protection for information and hardware that use, store, and transmit that information.

  

  • CST 2670 Computer Security Policies & Procedures

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course teaches students how to create effective information security policies and procedures for a business’s computer network security program. Topics covered include security policy concepts and their foundation, information security procedures and structures, and presents ideal policies specific to industry areas, including finance, healthcare and small business.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2630  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 2700 Discrete Mathematics

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course covers discrete structures that are used throughout computer science and information technology. Topics include logic, proofs, sets, relations, functions, counting, and probability, with an emphasis on application.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 2501  
  

  • CST 2999 Internship

    Lecture: 0.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course will enable the student to apply classroom studies and learning experience to develop an understanding and working knowledge of actual operations, events, planning, and management within the field of computer science. Students will be able to relate to a career in the industry, test their skills, interest, and apply theories to a work setting. 

    Prerequisite(s): Requires pre-approval of internship site and agreement signed by Department Chair or Dean.
  

  • CST 3110 Computer Programming

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores the necessity for computer programming applications for business applications. Students continue using an object-oriented language introduced in Applications Development.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 2110 /CST 2100 , INT 2120 , and INT 3120  with grades of C or better
  

  • CST 3111 Digital Forensics

    Lecture: 1.5 Lab: 3 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course involves the investigation of computer-related crimes with the goal of obtaining evidence to be presented in a court of law. In this course, students learn the principles and techniques for digital forensics investigation and the spectrum of available computer forensics tools.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 3110  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 3120 User Interface & User Experience Design

    Lecture: 1.5 Lab: 3 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores a design-centric approach to user interface and user experience design, and offers practical, skill-based instruction centered around a visual communications perspective. This includes both coding of the UI/UX elements and the visual layout and design.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2200 with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 3210 Advanced Computer Programming Concepts

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores the development of software systems. Students continue using an object-oriented language to develop applications that solve real-world problems.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 3110  and INT 3120  with grades of C or better
  

  • CST 3361 System & Communication Security

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on basic operating system security through securing communication between networked systems. Students learn to implement transport layer security (TLS) and a public key infrastructure (PKI).

    Prerequisite(s): INT 3310  with a C or better
  

  • CST 3501 Programming in Java

    Lecture: 1.5 Lab: 3 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on programming and application development using the selected programming language. Topics include formal specification of syntax and semantics, list processing, string manipulation, statement types, control structures, and interface procedures for this language.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2200 with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 3502 Programming in C++

    Lecture: 1.5 Lab: 3 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on programming and application development using the selected programming language. Topics include formal specification of syntax and semantics, list processing, string manipulation, statement types, control structures, and interface procedures for this language.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2200 with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 3801 Advanced Cyber Security

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course builds upon knowledge already acquired in the areas of system architecture and operating systems and focuses on the core issues of information security. Students learn fundamental concepts of information security including data encryption, security awareness, legal and ethical issues, operational issues, security policies, and attack types; while expanding on the coverage to include security domains, forensics, security services, threat analysis, and vulnerabilities assessments.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2610  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 4000 Analysis of Algorithms

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2.5 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course covers techniques for the evaluation and design of efficient algorithms including evaluating options and tradeoffs for sorting, search trees, heaps, and hashing. Additional advanced algorithm techniques are introduced including divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, amortized analysis, graph algorithms, and shortest paths.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 2100  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 4101 Big Data Analytics

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on the grounding principles of data science to gather information from extremely large data sets. Topics introduced include hypothesis testing, information extrapolation, regression analysis, forecasting, and A/B testing.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 4000  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 4111 Secure Software Design

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course explores threats to software information resources and fundamentals for securing applications with appropriate countermeasures. Topics include cryptography, identification, authentication, access control, and intrusion detection and prevention

    Prerequisite(s): CST 4000  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 4121 Requirements Analysis

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course details the process of establishing software requirements to build systems correctly. Topics include use cases, stakeholder analysis, iterative prototyping, and the formalized statement and management of software system requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 4000  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 4131 Mobile App Development

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course focuses on the unique challenges of developing software applications for mobile devices. Topics include accessing device capabilities, operating systems, and native functions on mobile platforms.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 4000  with a grade of C or better
  

  • CST 4141 Machine Learning

    Lecture: 3.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This course examines methods to develop intelligent systems that can analyze data and focuses on modern examples of machine learning in action through examination of Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. Theoretical foundations and essential algorithms for foundational machine learning are also covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 4000  with a grade of C or better
 

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