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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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  • HON 499 - Honors Thesis/Project II


    Required senior thesis/project for students in Research and Creative Honors. Student works under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students are required to give a presentation based on their thesis/project to an appropriate audience at UNLV.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Honors students only and HON 498 . Honors College approval.
  
  • HPS 102 - Radiation Science


    (Same as   - Radiation Science.) Principles of radiation science and safety including interactions of radiation with matter, radiation quantities and protection standards, dosimetry, radioactive decay, and biological effects of radiation.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HPS 210 - Fundamentals of Radiation Protection Technology


    Radiation protection technology practices and regulations associated with DOE and NRC facilities. Topics include the types, sources and interactions of radiation, radiation surveys and inspections, emergency preparedness, biological effects of radiation, and radiation terminology and units. Calibration and use of radiation detectors and dosimeters also examined.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HPS 300 - Physics of Ionizing Radiation


    Atomic and nuclear structure, basic quantum theory, radioactivity and decay kinetics, charged-particle interactions, photon interactions, neutron interactions, and sources of ionizing radiation.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and CHEM 121L  .
  
  • HPS 301 - Principles of Health Physics


    Health physics as it pertains to medicine, industry, and the government. Topics include: radiation terms, quantities and units, radiation protection standards, radiation safety and protection, radiation biology, and regulations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HPS 402 - Radiation Detection


    Provides a basic understanding of dosimetry and radiation detection. Energy loss through the interaction of radiation with matter. Differing types of spectroscopy, electronics, and instrumentation involved in radiation detection. Statistics, errors, and interpretation encountered in data collection.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with HPS 602. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • HPS 403 - Radiation Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory


    Laboratory experiments in basic radiation physics and detection. Includes operation and calibration of survey instruments and gas-filled counters. Theory and operation of alpha and gamma spectrometry equipment and liquid scintillation counters. Laboratories and discussions on counting statistics and basic electronics.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   .
    Prerequisites:  
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with HPS 603. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • HPS 411 - Health Physics Seminar


    Forum for students, faculty, and/or invited speakers to present research activities, current events, market issues, and new products in the area of health physics.

    Credits: 1
    May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

  
  • HPS 416 - Advanced Health Physics


    Solutions to problems pertaining to radiation safety in the environment, industry, medical facilities, and nuclear reactors. Topics include shielding, accelerators, radon, non-ionizing radiation, and radiation dose-effect.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   ,   and   .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with HPS 616. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • HPS 420 - Radiation Biology


    Radiation biochemistry, radiation effects on cellular structure and function, organs and systems, organisms, and populations. Discussions include target theory, direct and indirect effects, cell survival kinetics, prompt effects including acute radiation syndrome, delayed effects, and dose-effect relationships.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   , and   /  or   .
  
  • HPS 470 - Environmental Health Physics


    Cosmic and terrestrial radiation sources. Emphasis on TENORM, radon and pathway modeling. Topics include environmental regulations, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear weapons testing and accidents, geohydrology and geochemistry.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   .
    Prerequisites:   .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with HPS 670. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • HPS 475 - Medical Health Physics


    Role and responsibility of the health physicist in the medical environment. Prepares the student to support medical procedures using radioactivity to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HPS 491 - Health Physics Internship


    Students apply knowledge of the bio-physical sciences and health physics to practical situations through an internship with practicing local radiation safety officers. Settings could include public or proprietary organizations depending upon the interest of the individual student.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HPS 495 - Health Physics Research


    Participation in a research project in radiation science selected by faculty and students to demonstrate research potential in the field. Project may be conducted at a radiation laboratory, clinic, hospital or at the university.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites:   .
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • HPS 499 - Directed Study


    Directed study of selected health physics problems, including individual research, on related topics. Topic selected by student and approved by faculty.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • HSC 100 - Introduction to Academia and Scholarship in Health Sciences


    This First Year Seminar exposes students to majors, careers, and scholarship in health sciences to enhance inquiry and critical thinking skills. Additional areas of focus are aimed at promoting life-long learning, self-exploration, academic planning, and helping students become acquainted with university life and policies to accelerate the acclimation process.

    Credits: 2
    Notes: : Fulfills the First Year Seminar requirement.
  
  • HSC 210 - Milestone Discoveries in the Health Sciences


    Examination of seminal discoveries in the health sciences. Focus will be on those discoveries that saved lives and/or reduced suffering by changing the way medicine was practiced or public health was improved. Selected topics will be examined in terms of the foundation laid by the discovery, the challenge to the existing paradigm, and the importance to today’s health care field.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,   or First Year Seminar course.
    Notes: Fulfills Second Year Seminar requirement.
  
  • HSC 310 - Patient Education in the Health Sciences


    Techniques to improve healthful behavior of patients via education. Theories and principles of learning, assessment of patient’s needs, and processes of implementation and evaluation of appropriate teaching/learning strategies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HSC 320 - Patient-Provider Relationships in the Health Sciences


    Examination of health care-related issues and concepts with emphasis on communication between patient and practitioner.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and  
  
  • HSC 400 - Research Methodologies in the Health Sciences


    Examination of the issues involved in planning, conducting, and evaluating research. Emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies appropriate to the allied health professions.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HSC 405 - Ethical Issues in Health Care


    Study of the philosophical basis of ethics and ethical decision-making practices in contemporary health care with an examination of the differences between “masculine” and “feminine” ethical decision-making patterns. Includes an analysis of current ethical issues such as abortion, right to die, euthanasia, organ transplants, and individual versus collective rights of persons.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HSC 410 - Management Principles in the Health Sciences


    Introduction of concepts that influence the role of the manager or administrator in a health care setting.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HSC 420 - Information Technology for the Health Sciences


    Computer applications for the allied health professions. Overview of issues and trends pertaining to the implementation of computer-based innovations in the clinical or practice setting. Emphasis on communications, information management, and information retrieval.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HSC 490 - Professional Paper in the Health Sciences


    Discussion of the components of a professional paper, conducting in-depth literature review, and writing a professional paper.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Senior standing in B.S. in Health Sciences program.
  
  • HSC 492 - Holistic Health Care: The Art and Science of Caring and Healing


    Examines and evaluates scientific evidence of holistic modalities that can be implemented into health care practices of daily life. Emphasizes the meaning of a holistic perspective for practice implications and daily life.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • HSC 499 - Special Topics in Health Sciences


    Specialized instruction in special topics in health sciences designed to develop understanding of current health sciences issues.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • IB 225 - Contemporary Analysis of the Hispanic Experience in Business


    This course explores issues relevant to the Hispanics in business through the reading of current Hispanic and mainstream business press and books.  The course explores the challenges and impact of Hispanic business leaders.  Readings will center on Hispanic, and other minorities, path to success.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 , ENG 102  and FYS (or equivalent) ability to read in Spanish - department consent required. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement. Same as MKT 225  

     
    Same as MKT 225  

  
  • IB 385 - Topics in International Business - Study Abroad


    Study of selected topics of current interest in international business, cross-cultural business or area studies.  Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Prerequisites: Admissions to a Lee Business School major or International Business minor.
    May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits. 

  
  • IB 386 - Experiential Learning in International Business – Study Abroad


    Supervised on-site practical experience in international business culminating in a written report, undertaken while on study abroad. Offered through Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 0-3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Lee Business School minor and a minimum grade of C in ACC 202  or ECON 103  or FIN 301  or MKT 301  or MGT 301 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.       
    Notes: S/F grading only.
  
  • IB 425 - Global Consumer Behavior and The Consumer Experience


    Application of consumer buying process and consumption experience theories to the formulation of marketing-strategy and tactics across global markets. Focus is on human psychological and physiological processes that explain how consumers decide what to purchase, how they experience consumption, and how those processes vary across countries and inform marketing-strategy decisions. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or International Business or Marketing minor; and a minimum grade of C in MKT 301 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Same as  MKT 425 .
  
  • IB 435 - Marketing to Hispanics, in the US and Globally


    This course focuses on Marketing to Hispanics. Given the growth of Hispanics in the USA globally, how to effectively market to the various subcultures within the Hispanic segment is key.  The course will examine the similarities and differences of Marketing strategies to Hispanics within the USA, versus globally.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or International Business minor or Marketing Minor and a minimum of C grade in MKT 301 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Same as MKT 435
  
  • IB 456 - International Marketing


    Principles, policies, opportunities, and obstacles in the marketing of goods and services in global markets. Global trade theory, application of the marketing mix variables in cross-cultural settings, and the tactics and strategies of multinational businesses.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or International Business minor or Marketing minor and a minimum C grade in ​ . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

     
    Notes: Satisfies the International Requirement.

    Same as MKT 456 - International Marketing  

  
  • IB 480 - International Business


    This course considers the objectives and strategies of international business in the context of global competition. It equips students with a comprehensive framework to formulate strategies in the global marketplace, with intensive study of the unique aspects of doing business in foreign continents.
     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or International Business minor and a minimum of C grade in ​ . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IB 483 - International Business Internship


    Supervised on-site practical experience in international business at an enterprise or agency, culminating in a written report. 

    Credits: 0-3
    Prerequisites: International Business major, senior, 3.0 UNLV GPA, nine credits earned in the major, and department consent. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: May occur locally or abroad. S/F grading only. Can be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
  
  • IDS 201 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies


    Introduces concepts and methods of interdisciplinary study and provides students with the necessary tools to begin integrating their areas of study. Provides students with the opportunity to develop their career exploration skills. Students begin work on their portfolios by focusing on and developing concepts related to each area of study.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IDS 240 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods



    Prepares students to conduct interdisciplinary research by examining the practices, protocols and theories of research used in social and natural sciences and the humanities, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • IDS 299 - Rebel Internship Program: General Internship


    The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the world of work by providing a structured internship experience that reinforces classroom concepts through hands-on application. This course takes a reflective approach to career development by facilitating students’ understanding and competence of a particular career path.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: Student must have completed 30 hours of coursework prior to enrollment in IDS 299. Student must be an Admitted student in good academic standing.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • IDS 491 - Independent Study


    Independent study and/or research specifically related to the student’s two or three areas of study. Conducted under faculty supervision.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites:   and consent of instructor.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • IDS 494 - Interdisciplinary Inquiry


    Facilitates the application of interdisciplinary research and research design. Students will develop research questions, and apply various research methodologies towards the completion of their Capstone projects. Students will determine how their work and ideas intersect with the chosen theme, employing their interdisciplinary skills to understand and explore the complexity of that theme.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  Senior standing, IDS 201  and one of the following:  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,    ,  ,  .
  
  • IDS 495A - Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone


    Entails the completion and presentation of a portfolio demonstrating a synthesis of the student’s areas of study. Portfolio may include a comprehensive report, specialized field experience, internship, or creative production reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the plan of study.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  .
  
  • IDS 495B - Independent Study: Capstone II


    Completion and presentation of portfolio demonstrating a synthesis of student’s areas of study. Through enrollment in a summer internship with an approved site, students complete work, including a capstone project, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the IDS degree. Must be taken in the student’s senior year.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and consent of instructor.
  
  • INF 100 - Introduction to Informatics I - Basic Concepts


    Deals with the nature of Informatics within the information technology space. The core concept of integration of people, technology and information will be addressed. The emphasis will be on the practical dimension of Informatics, real problems, and the socio-economic situations in which they arise. A variety of Informatics tools will be presented from a variety of domains, and their implications for science, engineering, art, the humanities and society will be discussed.

    Credits: 3
  
  • INF 110 - Intro to Informatics II - Information Infrastructures


    Extension of the outcomes of the White House National information infrastructure task force. Basic concepts of computing and network hardware; software architecture of information systems; systems and applications programming. Fundamental data constructs. General problem-solving techniques. Building secure and reliable information infrastructures.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • INF 200 - Social Informatics


    Social and behavioral foundations of informatics. Theoretical approaches to how technology is used from psychological and sociotechnical perspectives. Examples of how current and emerging technologies such as games, e-mail, and electronic commerce are affecting daily lives, social relations, work, and leisure time.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   .
  
  • INF 202 - Introduction to Healthcare Informatics


    Introduces the fields of informatics within the healthcare sector. Emphasizes core concept of the integration of people, technology and information. Focuses on the applications of informatics within healthcare delivery settings, from hospitals to provider offices to long-term care facilities to the home care setting. Informatics domains in various healthcare fields are presented, and changes in healthcare practice due to technology integration and deployment are highlighted.

    Credits: 3
  
  • INF 210 - Organizational Informatics


    Needs, uses, and consequences of information in organizational contexts. Topics include organizational types and characteristics, functional areas and business processes, information-based products and services, use of and redefining role of information technology, changing character of work and organizational practices, socio-technical structures, and rise and transformation of information-based industries.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   .
  
  • INF 220 - Human-Computer Interaction


    The analysis of human factors and the design of computer application interfaces. A survey of current best practices with an eye toward the evolutionary path of future technologies.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   .
  
  • INF 230 - Information Representation


    Concepts and structure of information representation in social and technical applications. Data representation; Data modeling; Logical and physical representation of information; Information organization; Information classification and categorization; Knowledge representation and discovery.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and  .
  
  • INF 300 - Digital Media


    Studies how the paradigm shift to a digital world will affect humanity. Considers the evolution of media arts and its underlying principles of communications. Introduction to, and comparison between, digital media for secure storage of disparate media types. Secure media management. Students will study application development paradigms in current practice.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • INF 310 - Information and Computer Systems Security


    Current information and computer systems security issues, tools and practices. Basic cryptography, operations security, personnel and administrative security. Legal issues in information, computing and networked systems. Technical aspects of information and computer systems security required for optimal decision making. Risk analysis. Risk management. Information warfare. Information economics. Privacy. Maintaining continuous operation. Incident response. Security training. Security certifications. Case studies.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • INF 320 - Informatics Project Management


    Fundamentals of project management, planning, reporting, team building, and team leadership. The project lifecycle; planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, evaluation, and maintenance. Security risks and controls. Responding to changes in market conditions, resources, requirements, and schedules. Securing systems and processes. Security risks, risk management, and controls. Budgeting for information security, reliability and privacy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   .
  
  • INF 330 - Business Analysis for Informatics


    Broad overview of Informatics Business Analysis. Topics include planning and monitoring, requirements management and communication, enterprise analysis, elicitation, requirements analysis, solution assessment and validation, underlying competencies, methodologies and tools used in the industry.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • INF 340 - Web Design Concepts


    Introduction to the fundamentals of Web Design. Introduces students to HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascaded Style Sheets (CSS), SharePoint 2007, and Scripting Languages such as Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) and Common Gateway Interface (CGI).

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or   and junior standing.
  
  • INF 341 - Internet Concepts


    Designed to familiarize students with computer networks and the Internet and their effects on informatics systems and modern culture. Topics include how computers communicate, what the Internet is, how the Internet works, and what the Internet can do for people.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or   and junior standing.
  
  • INF 342 - Computer and Internet Forensics


    Basics of Computer Forensics and Internet Forensics. How to protect your privacy on the internet: E-mail, obfuscation, web sites and servers. Encryption, data hiding, and hostile code. Investigating Windows and Unix. Technical and legal issues regarding digital evidence collection and forensics analysis.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or   and junior standing.
  
  • INF 345 - CyberWarfare


    Introduction to the principles of information security. Survey of information security technologies, management and administration techniques necessary to improve information security and respond to a security breach, legal and ethical issues relating to information security, case studies.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Junior standing.
  
  • INF 400 - Advanced Topics in Informatics


    Variable topic. Emphasis is on new developments and research in informatics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  ;   ; and junior standing.
    Can be repeated twice for credit when topics vary. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • INF 420 - Advanced HCI - Theory and Concepts


    Covers the cognitive theory relevant to interactive system design. Addresses multidisciplinary foundations of Human Computer Interaction varying from social and behavioral sciences to information and computer technologies.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • INF 421 - Advanced HCI - Design and Implementation


    Organized around readings in Human Computer Interaction and various design projects applying HCI interaction principles to the design, implementation, and evaluation of interactive systems. Reading topics include interactive design basics, design rules, implementation, and evaluation techniques.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   .
  
  • INF 450 - Digital Forensics


    Broad overview of digital forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis. Topics include: digital forensics in law enforcement; digital evidence collection and analysis; digital forensic tools; computer forensic laws, regulations, and international standards; and network forensics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • INF 451 - Computer Forensics


    Principles, process, procedures, and the technologies behind computer forensics. Topics include: structured cyber-crime scene investigations; media types; computer hardware and operating system dependent issues; data acquisition and analysis; and open source forensics tools.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • INF 452 - Network Forensics


    Principles and the technologies behind Network Forensics. Topics include: digital evidence in network layers; intrusion detection/prevention systems; network forensics tools and investigation techniques, and various case studies in network forensics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  
  • INF 495 - Independent Study in Informatics


    Supervised independent work in a topic of Informatics. May be repeated but no more than 6 credits will be allowed in the degree.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
    Notes: May be repeated but no more than 6 credits will be allowed in the degree.
  
  • INF 499 - Informatics Professional Internship


    Students gain professional work experience in an industry or research organization setting, using skills and knowledge acquired in informatics course work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or    ; and junior standing.
  
  • IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems


    Concepts and applications of Management Information Systems. Introduction to hardware, software, data, and file concepts. Microcomputer applications software including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, Internet, and presentation software.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 210 - Introduction to Programming Methodology


    Programming methodology for the business information processing environment to include program analysis, design, test, and documentation. Concepts are reinforced by a contemporary programming language. Recommended to take in sophomore year.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in IS 101  or CS 115  or HON 125 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 330 - Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation


    Provide students with concepts and frameworks for identifying, assessing, creating, and managing technology-enabled innovation in organizations. Include innovation process, the framework to identify, assess, create, and implement innovation in organizations, digital transformation of organizations, managing changes, and tools for prototyping. Through projects, learn how to apply technologies to create innovative digital experiences, products, and services.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admissions to a Lee Business School major. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 335 - Business Analytics


    Introduction to critical thinking with an emphasis on analytics skills, technologies, applications, and practices to leverage the organizations’ internal and external information assets for making business decisions in data-rich organizations. Topics include online analytics, interactive reporting, ethical challenges, and business performance management, focusing on advanced pivot tables, Tableau, and SQL.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Business School major, Junior or higher standing, and a minimum grade of C in ECON 261 .
    Notes: Duplicate credits cannot be earned for IS 335 and IS 383 Business Intelligence .
  
  • IS 370 - Systems Analysis Theory


    Analysis, synthesis, design, and development of management information systems. Overview of system development methodologies. Topics include determining information needs, analysis techniques, input/output, processes, system implementation, information engineering, project management, and systems maintenance.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major required. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.​

     

  
  • IS 372 - Information Management-Research Methods and Tools


     Students will be exposed to the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM). Students will also be introduced to multiple statistical methodologies related to the contemporary analysis of organizational data. Taking an analytical approach, understanding why a particular statistical methodology/package should be used to gain specific business understanding will be a primary focus of the course.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Information Management minor and ECON 261 ​ or equivalent. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.      
  
  • IS 376 - Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and IBM System i/AS 400


    Introduces the concept of enterprise information systems architecture and its impacts on various aspects of business organizations. Conceptual learnings are reinforced by hands-on exercises in a virtual IBM System i environment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum of C grade in each of the following courses; MKT 301   , and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 378 - Project Management I


    Concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in project management. Topics include project organization, project life cycle, planning, executing, budgeting, scheduling, controlling, reporting, and closing. Also, project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, risk management, conflict resolution, and roles and responsibilities.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admissions to a Lee Business School major. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.​

     

  
  • IS 380 - Object-Oriented Programming


    Introduces concept of object-oriented programming, a structured and powerful programming technique offering advantages over the traditional approach. Students write business application programs using a contemporary object-oriented programming language (Java) to solve real-world problems (e.g. business intelligence, such as big data retrieval, etc.).

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum of C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 383 - Business Intelligence


    Skills, technologies, applications, and practices to leverage the organizations’ internal and external information assets for making intelligent business decisions in data-rich organizations. Topics include online analytics, interactive reporting, data integration, data mining, and business performance management.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admissions to a Lee Business School major. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Duplicate credits cannot be earned for IS 383 and IS 335 Business Analytics .
  
  • IS 389 - Advanced Business Systems Development


    Advanced methodology of program design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of sequential, random, and indexed file structures and processing techniques, use of data base management systems, screen design techniques, system maintenance, and development of programs and systems of programs for batch and interactive environments using contemporary programming languages.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum grade of C in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 438 - Web Application Development


    Develop dynamic web applications with an emphasis on design, programming, testing, implementation, and documentation. Projects use contemporary integrated development environments to develop business software applications that access information over the Internet. Topics include client-side technologies, server-side technologies and data base access.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum grade of C in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three. 
  
  • IS 463 - Study and Proposal of New Business Systems


    Methods and techniques required to propose new systems for processes, applications, and products. Topics include idea generation, data collection, analysis, project proposals, client presentations, sourcing and vendor negotiation. Emphasis on data collection techniques, including structured and unstructured individual and group interviews, survey questionnaires, observation, and document analysis.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum grade of C in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

     

  
  • IS 468 - Telecommunication and Security


    Concepts of telecommunications, including wireless and mobile technology. Focus on technical aspects of telecommunications as well as security implications of the communications technologies.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Information Management minor, and a minimum grade of C in   
  
  • IS 471 - Big Data


    Introductory course to big data concepts, tools and methods. Students will be exposed to and work with big data sets and derive business solutions from their analyses.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Information Management minor and IS 372 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with MIS 671. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • IS 475 - Database Design and Implementation


    Introduction to relational database concepts, and all issues related to the design and implementation of relational database systems. Emphases include entity relationships modeling, normalization, and structured query language (SQL). Students apply technical concepts through implementation of a database project.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum grade of C in IS 335  or  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 476 - Oracle Database Administration


    Provides a foundation in basic Oracle database administrative tasks. Students introduced to the Oracle database architecture, and how various software components relate to an actual database implementation. Examines the means to create, tune, monitor, and manage an operational database effectively. Lectures and discussions reinforced with hands-on practice.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum grade of C in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 478 - Advanced Data Communications


    Principles and advanced practices of network security, with an emphasis on the use of intrusion detection techniques to deter, detect, assess, and respond to network intruders. Foundations of network security, design of a network defense using firewalls, virtual private networks, and intrusion detection tools and techniques.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum of C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 480 - Internship in Information Systems


    Supervised practical experience with a computing facility, industrial firm, or governmental agency, leading to experience at a professional level.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: A 3.00 GPA, admissions to the major, and completion of nine credit hours within the major. A minimum grade of C is required in each major course. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: S/F grading only.
  
  • IS 484 - IT Sourcing and Leadership


    This course focus on the sourcing issues for IS development and integration in organizations. Topics include outsourcing, offshoring, multisourcing, vendor selection, vendor evaluation, coordination and negotiation, risk mitigation, contract management, relationship management, intellectual property, sustainability and long-term strategy, culture of integration, retention, social influences, core competencies, and critical success factors.

    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum of C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 485 - Seminar in Information Systems


    Selected topics, studies of current interests in management information systems.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major required.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

  
  • IS 486 - Seminar in Information Systems II


    Selected topics, studies of current interests in management information systems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major  required.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

  
  • IS 489 - Business Intelligence II


    Implementation of Data Warehousing / Business Intelligence applications including requirements management, data design, ETL, dimension and cube development, and reporting. Also includes current issues in data mining and analytics to support business strategic planning and innovation.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Information Management minor, and a minimum C grade in IS 335   or IS 383  .  The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 490 - Independent Study in Information Systems


    Investigation of special problems in management information systems.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: Admissions to the major,  a 3.00 GPA, senior standing, and completion of nine credit hours within the major. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • IS 491 - Big Data Retrieval and Analysis


    Project-based course, provides a culminating experience to implement methods and techniques to retrieve and analyze big data for business. Students will learn relevant tools to retrieve and manipulate structured and unstructured data from various sources. Concepts and popular tools for analyzing data will be used to derive business insights.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Information Management minor, and a minimum C grade in IS 372 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • IS 495 - IS Development and Management


    Capstone MIS course. Students working in groups formulate, design, program, document, and implement a major information systems project under the guidance of various MIS staff members. Management of the information systems function, systems integration, and project management to ensure project quality.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and a minimum of C grade in   and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • ITAL 100 - Italian: Elementary Conversation


    Intensive practice in oral Italian at the first-year level: emphasis on communication, vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation. Instruction in grammatical structure as needed.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ITAL 110 - Italian Language Through Music


    Aimed at students interested in Italian language and music. Course covers elementary Italian grammar, with emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Basic proficiency is developed through reading and listening activities. Language material will be framed within relevant context (lyrics and music culture).

    See department for placement. 

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies International Requirement

  
  • ITAL 113 - Elementary Italian I


    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis placed on speaking.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.  See department for placement
  
  • ITAL 114 - Elementary Italian II


    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis placed on speaking.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ITAL 113  or ITAL 110  or equivalent
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.  See department for placement
  
  • ITAL 187 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I


    Elementary course work in Italian language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.

  
  • ITAL 200 - Italian: Intermediate Conversation


    Intensive practice in oral Italian at the second-year level: emphasis on communication, vocabulary expansion and fluency development. Discussion based on selected readings and current events.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent ability.
  
  • ITAL 203 - Second-Year Readings in Italian


    Reading of authentic Italian texts at the advanced beginning level. Emphasis on vocabulary expansion and pronunciation.

     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ITAL 114  or equivalent
    Notes: Taught in Italian

  
  • ITAL 213 - Intermediate Italian I


    Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  
  • ITAL 214 - Intermediate Italian II


    Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  
  • ITAL 287 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II


    Intermediate course work in Italian language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.

 

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