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CS 586 - Real-Time Systems
This course presents the underlying theory, concepts, and practice for real-time systems, such as avionics, process control, space travel, mobile computing and ubiquitous computing. The goals of the course include: introducing the unique problems that arise when time constraints are imposed on systems, identifying basic theory and the boundary between what is known today and what is still research, stressing a systems integration viewpoint in the sense of showing how everything fits together rather than presenting a collection of isolated solutions, and addressing multiprocessing and distributed systems. This course also presents some of the basic results from what might be called the classical technology of real-time computing and presents these results in the context of new applications of this technology in ubiquitous/pervasive computer systems. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 333 and CS 414, knowledge of C or C++, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 587 - Security in Information Systems
This course focuses on security as an aspect of a variety of software systems. We will consider software implementations of security related policies in the context of operating systems, networks, and data bases. Topics include: operating system protection mechanisms, intrusion detection systems, formal models of security, cryptography and associated security protocols, data base security, worms, viruses, network and distributed system security, and policies of privacy and confidentiality. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 340 and either CS 457 or CS 414 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 588 - Cryptology: Principles and Applications
Introduces the basic principles and mathematics of cryptology including information theory, classical ciphers, symmetric key cryptosystems and public-key cryptosystems. Develops applications of cryptology such as anonymous email, digital cash and code signing. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 302 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 616 - Knowledge-Based Systems
Introduces the fundamental concepts for research, design, and development of knowledge-based systems. Emphasizes theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence, problem solving, search, and decision making with a view toward applications. Students develop a working knowledge-based system in a realistic application domain. Cross-listed as SYS 616. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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CS 644 - Introduction to Parallel Computing
Introduces the basics of parallel computing. Covers parallel computation models, systems, languages, compilers, architectures, and algorithms. Provides a solid foundation on which advanced seminars on different aspects of parallel computation can be based. Emphasizes the practical application of parallel systems. There are several programming assignments. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 308, 414, and 415, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 645 - Computer Graphics
Analyzes display devices, line and circle generators; clippings and windowing; data structures; 2-D picture transformations; hidden line and surface algorithms; shading algorithms; free form surfaces; color graphics; 3-D picture transformation. Cross-listed as ECE 635. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Knowledge of C/C++.
Credits: 3
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CS 650 - Building Complex Software Systems
This course requires actual implementation of a complex, challenging system such as those encountered in today’s world. Most systems undertaken involve an external interface implementation, such as a real-time controller, robotic management, requiring sophisticated sensor input. Available implementation tools, such a CORBA, distributed RPC calls, and GUI interface systems are mastered as appropriate to the project. Similarly, relevant software engineering concepts, such as system specification and documentation methodologies are developed as appropriate to the project. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: First-year standing as a CS graduate, good programming skills, undergraduate mastery of operating systems and programming languages, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 651 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Course content varies by section and is selected to fill timely and special interests and needs of students. See CS 751 for example topics. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 654 - Computer Architecture
Study of representative digital computer organization with emphasis on control unit logic, input/output processors and devices, asynchronous processing, concurrency, and parallelism. Memory hierarchies. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 333 or proficiency in assembly language programming.
Credits: 3
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CS 655 - Programming Languages
Examines modern and non-imperative languages, the theoretical techniques used to design and understand them, and the implementation techniques used to make them run. Topics include functional languages, object-oriented languages, language safety and classification of errors, type systems, formal semantics, abstraction mechanisms, memory management, and unusual control-flow mechanisms. Example languages include Standard ML, Modula-3, CLU, Scheme, Prolog, and Icon. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 415 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CS 656 - Operating Systems
Covers advanced principles of operating systems. Technical topics include support for distributed OSs; microkernels and OS architectures; processes and threads; IPC; files servers; distributed shared memory; object-oriented OSs; reflection in OSs; real-time kernels; multiprocessing; multimedia and quality of service; mobile computing; and parallelism in I/O. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in OS; CS 654 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 660 - Theory of Computation
Analyzes formal languages, the Chomsky hierarchy, formal computation and machine models, finite automata, pushdown automata, Turing machines, Church’s thesis, reductions, decidability and undecidability, and NP-completeness. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 302 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CS 661 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Analyzes concepts in algorithm design, problem solving strategies, proof techniques, complexity analysis, upper and lower bounds, sorting and searching, graph algorithms, geometric algorithms, probabilistic algorithms, intractability and NP-completeness, transformations, and approximation algorithms. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 432 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CS 662 - Database Systems
Studies new database systems, emphasizing database design and related system issues. Explores advanced topics such as object-oriented and real-time database systems, data warehousing, data mining, and workflow. Makes use of either commercial or research database systems for in-class projects. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 462 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CS 671 - Compilers
Study of the theory, design, and specification of translation systems. Translation systems are the tools used to translate a source language program to a form that can be executed. Using rigorous specification techniques to describe the inputs and outputs of the translators and applying classical translation theory, working implementations of various translators are designed, specified, and implemented. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 333 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 685 - Software Engineering
Analyzes project management, software tools, requirements and specification methods; top-down, bottom-up, and data-flow design; structured programming, information hiding, programming language issues, and coding standards; software development environments, fault tolerance principles, and testing. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 340 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CS 693 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member. (SI)
Credits: As arranged
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CS 696 - Computer Science Perspectives
This “acclimation” seminar helps new graduate students become productive researchers. Faculty and visitors speak on a wide variety of research topics, as well as on tools available to researchers, including library resources, various operating systems, UNIX power tools, programming languages, software development and version control systems, debugging tools, user interface toolkits, word processors, publishing systems, HTML, JAVA, browsers, Web tools, and personal time management. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS graduate student or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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CS 715 - Performance Analysis of Communication Networks
Analyzes the topologies arising in communication networks; queuing theory; Markov Chains and ergodicity conditions; theory of regenerative processes; routing algorithms; multi-access and random-access transmission algorithms; mathematical methodologies for throughput and delay analyses and evaluations; performance evaluation; performance monitoring; local area networks (LANs); interactive LANs. Cross-listed as ECE 715. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CE/ECE 457, APMA 310, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 716 - Artificial Intelligence
In-depth study of a few major areas historically considered to be part of artificial intelligence. Emphasizes the design considerations involved in automatic theorem proving, natural language understanding, and machine learning. Cross-listed as SYS 716. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 616 or SYS 616.
Credits: 3
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CS 751 - Selected Topics in Computer Science
Content varies based on the interest and needs of students. Topics may include safety critical systems, parallel processing, information retrieval, data communications, computer networks, real-time computing, distributed multimedia systems, electronic commerce, and advanced combinatorics and graph theory.. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 756 - Models of Computing Systems
Explores studies of user behavior, program behavior, and selected aspects of computer systems such as scheduling, resource allocation, memory sharing, paging, or deadlocks. Analyzes mathematical models and simulation, the use of measurements in the formulation and validation of models, and performance evaluation and prediction. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 656 and either SYS 605 or ECE 611.
Credits: 3
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CS 757 - Computer Networks
Introduction: switching methods, network services, layered protocol architectures, OSI reference model; Physical Layer: transmission media, modulation, encoding; Data Link Layer: framing, error detection and correction, ARQ protocols, data link layer protocols, multiplexing; Local Area Networks: multiple access protocols, local network topologies, CSMA/CD, token bus, token ring, FDDI, DQDB; Network Layer: packet switching, routing algorithms, traffic control, internetworking, network protocols; Transport Layer: transport services, connection management, transport protocols; Special topics such multimedia, ATM, and protocol design and verification. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 656 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 771 - Advanced Compilers
Study of advanced compilation techniques with a focus on code generation and optimization techniques, advanced execution environments, and compilation of emerging programming languages. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 660 and 655, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CS 782 - Advanced Computer Vision
Analyzes advanced topics in automated reconstruction of imaged objects and computer interpretation of imaged scenes; techniques for three-dimensional object reconstruction; computing motion parameters from sequences of images; computational frameworks for vision tasks such as regularization, and stochastic relaxation; approaches for autonomous navigation. Depth image analysis; novel imaging techniques and applications; and parallel architectures for computer vision. Cross-listed as ECE 782. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 682.
Credits: 3
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CS 793 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member. (SI)
Credits: As arranged
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CS 851 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
The exact syllabus for the seminar depends on the interests of the participants. Recent publications are read and analyzed. Student presentations followed by intense discussion. Original work and submission to conferences may be required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 854 - Topics in Computer Architecture
Studies selected advances in the architecture of computer systems. May include distribution processor systems, memory hierarchies, and secondary storage management schemes. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 654 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 855 - Topics in Programming Languages
Studies selected advanced topics in design, definition, and implementation of programming languages. Typical recent topics: parallel language design; formal semantics of programs. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 655 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 856 - Topics in Operating Systems
Topics covered are generally chosen from one or more of the following operating system research areas: detailed case studies, distributed systems, global computing, distributed shared memory, real-time systems, object-oriented systems, security, multimedia, and mobile computing. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 656 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 860 - Topics in Theoretical Computer Science
Study of selected formal topics in computer science, including computational geometry, advanced searching techniques, proximity and intersection problems, interconnection problems, VLSI CAD, amortized complexity analysis, approximation algorithms, zero-knowledge proofs, biological computing, and quantum computing. (O)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 660 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 862 - Topics in Database Systems
Analyzes the implementation of database systems, concurrent and distributed access, backup, and security; query languages and optimization of query access; multi-attribute dependencies and retrieval. Data warehousing and web-based data systems are explored. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 662 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 882 - Special Topics in Computer Vision/Image Processing
For M.S. and Ph.D. students conducting research in image processing and machine vision. The contents vary with each semester and each instructor. An in-depth study of recent research in narrowly defined areas of computer vision/image processing. Readings from recently published articles in journals and conference proceedings are assigned. Cross-listed as ECE 882. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 885 - Topics in Software Engineering
A special topics course in software engineering. Topics are determined by the individual instructor, but might include software reliability; engineering real-time systems; managing large software projects; resource estimation; validation and verification; or advanced programming environments. (O)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 685 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CS 895 - Supervised Project Research
Formal record of student commitment to project research for the Master of Computer Science degree under the guidance of a faculty advisor. (S)
Credits: 3
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CS 897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
For master’s students who are teaching assistants. (S)
Credits: As arranged
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CS 898 - Thesis
Formal record of student commitment to thesis research for the Master of Science degree under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary. (SI)
Credits: As arranged
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CS 997 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
For doctoral students who are teaching assistants. (S)
Credits: As arranged
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CS 999 - Dissertation
Formal record of student commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary. (SI)
Credits: As arranged
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CJ 501 - Human Behavior in Organizations
This is an advanced course focusing on changing patterns of behavior in organizations. The course allows students to identify problem areas, how structural relationships and leadership patterns influence the climate of an agency, and how groups influence the behavior of individuals within an organizational setting. The course also examines the methods and strategies of organizational development with the aim of increasing effectiveness and adaptation to change. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 502 - Independent Study and Research
This graduate experience permits students to work, under close faculty guidance, on individual research projects when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly scheduled courses. Credit is determined by the nature and scope of the project undertaken. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 503 - Executive Leadership
Analyzes the leadership role and process, emphasizing the requirements and developmental needs for current and future leadership. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 507 - Managing Organizational Change and Development
This seminar focuses on the effect of change and development on the behavior of employees. It studies the nature of planned change, methods of managing change, ways to diagnose changes and development, and ways to implement change in police departments and other organizations. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 514 - Violence in America
Encompasses a historical, contemporary, and future perspective. Issues include the role of weapons in American culture, patterns and trends of violence, legitimate use of violence, cultural differences and formulation of value systems, relationship of drugs and violence, and the role of women and the media. Examines research findings and discusses the role of high technology in dealing with violence and the future of violence in America. All students must bring with them a completed, fully adjudicated case that can be used for teaching and research purposes. The case must exhibit some degree of violent behavior, for example, hate-related homicide, suicide by cops, serial murder, or serial sex offense. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 515 - Futuristics and Law Enforcement: Foreseeing, Managing and Creating the 21st Century
This course is a seminar in which law enforcement managers are introduced to the study of Futuristics and the ways in which it can assist in forecasting, managing and creating preferable futures. The course is divided into five areas: Introduction, Where We Are/Where We’ve Been, Possible Futures, Where We Want to Go, and Getting There. Students will complete a comprehensive project (written and oral) in which they will forecast possible futures for their agency and community, decide upon a preferable future or futures, and devise various strategies for achieving that preferable future(s). It is expected that this project will be of sufficient quality to be of use to the student’s agency upon his/her return. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 518 - Understanding Domestic Terrorism: Mindset, Methodologies, and Response
This course is designed to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding of appropriate government responses to domestic terrorism ranging from military action, to criminal prosecution, and/or civil penalties. The student will examine the various definitions for terrorism; the effects of the media and the Internet, the history, and response from a crisis management standpoint. The student will approach the subject matter from both a theoretical and practical perspective as they analyze case histories and apply conflict resolution strategies. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 521 - Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement
Focuses on contemporary issues and leadership concerns in various areas of law enforcement, leadership and management, emphasizing problem solving and the systematic development of improvement innovations. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 522 - Seminar in Organizational Communications for Law Enforcement Executives
Highly interactive seminar designed to explore communications systems within public and private organizations, with particular focus on federal, state, and local law enforcement. This course provides organizational leaders with strategies and competencies designed to promote a communication-intensive work environment as well as hone individual interpersonal communications skills. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 523 - Seminar in Media Relations for the Law Enforcement Executives
Focuses on contemporary relations between law enforcement and the news media. Emphasizes the development of a proactive versus reactive departmental media strategy and the formation of effective media policy. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 524 - Interviewing Strategies through Statement Analysis
Hands-on seminar provides a structured method of examining verbal and written statements of suspects, victims and witnesses. Provides linguistic tools to assist investigators in gaining insight to the speaker/writer and in detecting areas of deception. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 527 - Interpersonal Communications for Law Enforcement Executives
Highly interactive course designed to acquaint the leaders not only with his/her communications styles and preferences, but how the communications process influences interpersonal relationships in both social and work-related environments. Practical application a major focus. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 536 - Advanced Computer Crimes for Police Supervisors
This forty-four hour course is designed for law enforcement managers who desire to learn and practice advanced investigative computer techniques, methods and data recovery. Students will work with computer hardware and forensic software tools used by computer crimes investigators and forensic data recovery personnel. This course will provide the opportunity for hands-on experience to help prepare or enhance the student’s supervisory role as it applies to the investigation of computer-related crimes. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 544 - Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
This course provides classroom and laboratory experience in the principles and procedures involved in typing mtDNA from evidentiary items such as hair, teeth, and bones. Classroom instruction is focused on the nature of mtDNA, molecular biology principles involved in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing, and legal issues related to this technique. Discussions regarding scientific literature published in the area of forensic mtDNA analysis are also conducted. Laboratory procedures include DNA extraction, PCR, quantification of amplified products by capillary electrophoresis, and automated sequencing. Computer-based practice compiling sequences and database searches using appropriate software is provided and moot court exercises are conducted. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 555 - Enlightened Leadership
The curriculum for this course is designed to represent a progressive leadership development strategy focusing on human behavior, self awareness, and decision making. A significant portion of the course focuses on ethical behavior as it relates to decision making. Activities include student presentations, breakout groups, personality and leadership effectiveness instruments, practical exercises, and case studies. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 560 - Violent Behavior: A Biopsychosocial Approach
A seminar geared toward the student with a general background and understanding of the basic principles of psychopathology and psychodynamics. Focuses on behavioral analysis of crime scenes and behavioral aspects of interviewing and interrogation. Enrollment is limited to 12 students, and each student is required to bring a closed homicide or sex offense case. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 581 - Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement
This course provides the law enforcement leader/practitioner with the opportunity to examine, evaluate and research the most complex and current ethical dilemmas in the law enforcement profession. After properly categorizing and understanding the dilemmas, the students will use existing research to diagnose, analyze, and compare existing and creative solutions, and subsequently discuss and defend their conclusions. Within every dilemma, the themes of best practices in ethical behavior and successful decision making processes will be assessed. (Y)
Credits: 3
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CJ 584 - Applied Criminology
This course covers the theories, principles, techniques, materials, and methods commonly employed in the disciplines of criminology and criminal justice. The particular emphasis is on examining empirical bases for decision-making through examination of existing research and contributions of criminology and other social sciences to identifying “best practices” for law enforcement operations. Students are expected to complete a class project based on the course material applying this material to issues they confront in their own departments. Both oral and written products reflecting these projects are required. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 565 - Books as Physical Objects
Surveys bookmaking over the past five centuries. Emphasizes analysis and description of physical features and consideration of how a text is affected by the physical conditions of its production. (IR)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 580 - Queer Theories and Queer Practices
Introduces “queer theory” through an examination of key theoretical texts (e.g., Foucault, Sedgwick, Butler) and several exemplary practices, which vary each semester. (IR)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 801 - Introduction to Literary Research
Introduces UVa’s research resources and the needs and opportunities for their use. The library and its holdings are explored through a series of practical problems drawn from a wide range of literary subjects and periods. Required of all degree candidates in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 860 - Criticism in Theory and Practice
Studies critical theories and the kinds of practical criticism to which they lead. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 861 - An Introduction to Modern Literary Theory and Criticism
Studies 20th-century theoretical writings, focusing on intellectual movements such as Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism, and to influential thinkers such as Barthes, Bakhtin, Derrida, Kristeva, and Butler. (E)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 862 - Critical Theory Since Plato
A historical survey of major theories about the nature and function of literature from antiquity to the present. (IR)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 863 - Twentieth-Century Criticism
Surveys modern critical theory and practice. (IR)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 867 - Feminist Criticism
Introduces the varieties of feminist criticism practiced today, with reference to its already complex history. Explores prominent examples of psychoanalytic, linguistic, Marxist, and historical modes of feminist criticism. Students compare opposing readings of particular texts, and, in a final essay, apply the methods of a critic or school of their choice. (IR)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 965 - Introduction to Textual Criticism and Scholarly Editing
Studies the transmission of texts over the past five centuries and examines theories and techniques of editing literary and non-literary texts, both published and unpublished. (E)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 981 - Seminar in Critical Theory I, II
Topics vary from year to year. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ENCR 982 - Seminar in Critical Theory I, II
Topics vary from year to year. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 500 - The Exceptional Learner
An intensive introduction to the study of exceptional children and adults. Focuses on extending principles of learning and intellectual, socio-cultural, emotional, and physical development to persons with disabilities, as well as the gifted. Information on medical conditions which influence learning and development is also provided. Credit is not given for both EDIS 302 and 500. (Y-SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 501 - Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary and Special Education
Study of curriculum and instructional design, and instructional strategies consistent with those designs. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; corequisite: EDIS 488
Credits: 2
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EDIS 502 - Instruction and Assessment
Section 1: Elementary Education: Extension of EDIS 501 with a focus on instructional strategies and ways of assessing learning outcomes.
Section 2: Secondary Education: Focuses on instructional design and strategies for teaching in secondary classrooms and assessment of student growth toward prescribed learning outcomes.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; corequisite: EDIS 488.
Credits: 2
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EDIS 503 - Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution
Many beginning teachers report difficulties with classroom management issues. This class provides the opportunity to reflect on the importance of instructional, classroom management, and conflict resolution practices. Examines the critical issues associated with discipline and management, and develops communication and social skills that are critical for implementing a management system in the classroom. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; corequisite: EDIS 502
Credits: 3
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EDIS 503A - Assessment and Programming for Infants: Birth to Age Three
This course covers assessment and programming for children birth through age 3 who are typically developing, at-risk, or have identified disabilities. The first half of the course addresses theories of child development and typical and atypical development as well as federal mandates and state regulations related to assessments for Part C programs. Students learn to select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessments to identify the strengths and needs of infants, toddlers, and their families. The second half of the course addresses: a) service delivery options for infants and toddlers, b) selection of age-appropriate materials and equipment, c) curriculum development and implementation in the areas of self-help, motor, cognitive, social/emotional, and language, and d) IFSP development, implementation and monitoring. Particular attention is given to understanding the theories and techniques of family-centered and culturally responsive intervention as well as to methods for collaboration and consultation including service coordination, interagency coordination, and transition planning. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: EDIS 388.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 503B - Assessment and Instructional Programming for Young Children: Age Four to Age Eight
This course covers assessment and programming for children ages 4 through 8 who are typically developing, at-risk or have identified disabilities. The first half of the course reviews typical and atypical development as well as federal mandates and state regulations for conducting assessments for Part B programs. Students learn to select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services, diagnose learning needs, plan and modify instruction, and monitor student progress. The second half of this course covers a wide range of competencies related to curriculum and instruction including how to design and modify learning environments to meet individualized needs, select and use age-appropriate materials, develop and manage IEPs for students with disabilities, integrate the Virginia SOLs, into learning experiences and, use appropriate instructional methods including direct instruction, differentiated instruction and flexible groupings. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: EDIS 388.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 504 - Assessment Techniques for Exceptional Individuals
Prepares teachers of exceptional children to administer, score, and interpret several standard educational instruments; to use informal procedures in educational assessment; and to interpret the combined results of psychological, sociological, medical, and educational assessments as they apply to the development and evaluation of individualized educational plans. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite/corequisite: EDIS 510, 511, or 512.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 505 - Behavior Management
Intensive analysis of cases in which classroom behavior management is a key issue. Using the case method, students apply knowledge of behavior management experience, and the experiences of their peers, to the solution of problems encountered by practicing teachers. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 508 - Teaching Exceptional Children
Presents strategies for teaching children with special needs, focusing on cognitive and behavioral instructional approaches. Emphasizes collaboration and consultation for inclusive classrooms. Includes application of instructional modification procedures and development of individualized plans. Coordinated with EDIS 514. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite/corequisite: EDIS 302 or 500, 510, 511, 512.
Credits: 2
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EDIS 510 - Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disturbances and Behavioral Disorders
This course presents the characteristics of children and adolescents with emotional and behavior disorders within the context of special education services. On completion of this course, students will have (1) knowledge of the origins and characteristics of the primary behavioral disorders, (2) procedures for identification and assessment, and (3) approaches of programming and instruction (S-SS)
Credits: 2
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EDIS 511 - Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
Studies the meaning and concepts associated with the field of learning disabilities and the diverse characteristics of individuals with these disabilities. Includes the nature, causes, assessment, and treatment of learning disabilities. (S-SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite/corequisite: EDIS 302 or 500.
Credits: 2
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EDIS 512 - Characteristics of Mental Retardation
This course is designed to explore basic concepts and issues that pertain to persons with significant limitations in intelligence and adapted behavior. While the course primarily explores the educational implications of having mental retardation, the psychological, historical, medical, and sociological implications of this disability are also touched upon. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDIS 302 or 500.
Credits: 2
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EDIS 513 - Characteristics of People with Severe Disabilities
This course is designed to explore basic concepts and issues that pertain to persons with severe disabilities including those with mental retardation, autism, and multiple disabilities who exhibit extensive or pervasive support needs. While the course primarily explores the educational implications of having mental retardation, the psychological, historical, medical, and sociological implications of this disability are also touched upon. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDIS 302 or 500.
Credits: 2
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EDIS 514 - Curriculum for Exceptional Children
An extension of EDIS 508, this class focuses on strategies for secondary-aged students with special needs. Emphasizes curriculum and instructional approaches related to cognitive and behavioral theories and addresses applications of transition procedures. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDIS 302, 510, 511, or 512.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 515 - Collaborative Teamwork
This course teaches strategies for building and operating collaborative interdisciplinary teams in school and community settings. These strategies are relevant to general and special educators as well as to other disciplines (e.g., School and Clinical Psychology, Communication Disorders, Counselor Education, Adapted Physical Education). Course content addresses team organization; stages of team development and team building strategies; teamwork skills (e.g., communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution); barriers to and supports for collaborative teams; extending the team to family members, students/peers, related service personnel, and paraprofessionals; the team’s role in transitioning students between programs, schools, and grades; and team evaluation. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite/corequisite: EDIS 302 or 500.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 517 - Social Issues: Schools, Classrooms, and Families
This course is designed to help preservice teachers develop a personal framework for teaching and identify practices that will be used in the classroom. Strategies addressed include classroom management and community building practices, strategies for working with families, transition practices, and practices related to multi-cultural education. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 518 - Social and Affective Processes in Development
This course provides knowledge of basic theory and research concerning social and affective processes in the development of children who are typically developing and children with special needs, with particular attention to different risk conditions in infancy and childhood. This course focuses on the role of social contexts and parent-child and family relationships in development. An understanding of general systems theory and its application to socio-emotional development is emphasized as a means of explaining linkages across social system influences on the developing child. The course also examines ways that biological, social, and psychological processes interact. Students will be taught to understand the alternate pathways of development utilized by children with special needs, and how dyadic relationships and family systems both contribute to and ameliorate problem outcomes for children with and without specific special needs. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 521 - Introduction to Language Development
An overview of the language acquisition and development process. Surveys current and historical perspectives on language acquisition and treats those factors influencing language development. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 522 - Reading Development for Special Populations
Designed for pre-service special education teachers and is the first course in the reading sequence for special education students, this course addresses the theoretical foundations of understanding how children learn to read, as well as the problems that some children encounter in learning to read. In addition, this course addresses effective reading instruction, particularly instruction effective, particularly instruction effective for students with or at risk for disabilities. (Y-SS)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 523 - Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for Special Education Teachers
This course focuses on the diagnosis of reading difficulties and the array of continuous assessments that a teacher may employ to appropriately develop remediation strategies. Emphasis is placed on using assessment to guide instruction and remediation. Remediation strategies and effective reading programs are also introduced. This course is the second course in the reading sequence, and follows Reading Development for Special Populations. A tutoring lab, EDIS 523L, is taken concurrently. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDIS 522; corequisite: EDIS 523L.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 524 - Communication Disorders in Pediatric Populations
This lecture-discussion course focuses on disorders of speech, language, and communication, including severe communicative impairments. The course assists students to gain an understanding of speech and language development and intervention methods, including the effects of disabling and at-risk conditions on young children. Attention will be directed towards clinical and educational applications of content with particular emphasis on current accepted practices in communication assessment and intervention including augmentative and alternative communication. The course makes use of actual case studies that provides a realistic basis for illustrating instructional methods and family and team collaboration that is required to design appropriate programs. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 525 - Early Language and Literacy Development
Credits: 3
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EDIS 526 - Reading in the Primary Grades
Participants will develop an understanding of the reading process and reading disabilities. Emphasis will be on the use of effective practices in the prevention and remediation of reading disabilities. This course will include an examination of current reading theory and research and its implications for assessment, instruction, and intervention for students in grades PreK-3. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 527 - ECDR Teaching Methods in Math, Science, and Social Studies
This course focuses on instructional strategies in science, social studies, and mathematics for use with preschool to grade 3 population. An emphasis will be on effective teaching that accommodates diverse learners. Students will gain an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes of history; the social science disciplines (geography, civics/economics); science (earth, life, and physical); and mathematics as defined in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Students will learn how to a) integrate these content areas into learning experiences, b) incorporate instructional technology, and c) evaluate materials, instruction, and student achievement. Students will also learn effective instructional methods for teaching preschool and early elementary mathematics (e.g., number systems; elementary number theory, ratio, proportion and percent). Additionally, students will learn how to design active preschool and early elementary science and history/social science programs by organizing key content into meaningful units of instruction and designing instruction to reflect the Virginia SOLs. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: EDIS 488.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 530 - Language Skills Block
Prepares preservice teachers for teaching reading and language arts in the elementary classroom. Attention shifts from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” and from working with small groups to the effective differentiation needed to work with entire classes of children. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 6
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EDIS 531 - Children’s Literature
Studies children’s literature and its importance as an integral part of the school curriculum. Emphasizes the treatment in books of contemporary social problems and conditions. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 532 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
Designed to prepare preservice teachers in understanding PreK-6 elementary topics in mathematics, teaching these topics, and how children learn mathematics developmentally. Examines ways to reason mathematically, make connections, and communicate mathematics through the use of literature, manipulatives, technology, and classroom discourse. (SS-E)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 533 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
Designed for pre-service teachers, this course coalesces theories of how people learn and practical experiences teaching science to children. Not intended to be a science content course, rather, students will learn and practice pedagogy focused on the teaching and learning of science across several content areas and elementary grade levels. (S)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 534 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and understandings needed to teach social studies in the elementary classroom. The class sessions will focus upon a comprehensive overview of the most effective approaches to planning, implementing, managing, and assessing successful social studies learning experiences for students. (S)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 540 - Teaching English
Translates theory and research into practice by designing, enacting, and evaluating instructional units with a variety of teaching methodologies. Students individualize instruction; construct appropriate learning objectives; develop evaluation tools; and use cooperative learning groups, micro-teaching, and reflective processes. (Y-SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDIS 541, 542, 543, and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 541 - Literature for Adolescents
Students read the latest and greatest in adolescents literature, learn to motivate reluctant readers, and develop individualized multi-genre and multicultural reading programs. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EDIS 542 - Language, Literacy, and Culture
Considers the relationships among language, literacy, culture, and schooling. Students learn to investigate language as teachers of language, to research current issues, and to design effective strategies for teaching various aspects of the English language. (SS)
Credits: 3
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