2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2024  
2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix codes as listed below. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions do not follow traditional rules of grammar and may consist of sentence fragments. 

 

Journalism

  
  • J 451 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 452 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 453 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 454 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 455 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 456 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 457 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 458 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 459 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in journalism which are of current or special interest. 3 credits
  
  • J 599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chair. Opportunity for a student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. 3 credits

Logistics

  
  • LG 300 - Defense Sect Log


    Prerequisites: EAS 345  and CS 107  or equivalent. Introduction to logistics as practiced in the defense industry, the military, and multi-national corporations operating foreign installations. Overview of logistics, elements, nomenclature, techniques, management, and computer support. Survey of regulations, standards, and logistics products. Identification of logistics and its place in defense-related systems. 3 credits
  
  • LG 310 - Logistics Support Analysis


    Prerequisite: LG 300  Definition and description of logistics support analysis with reference to MIL-STD-1388-IA and derivative requirements. Survey of integrated logistics support theory and practice and the role of LSA. The role of a logistics analysis plan, its method of construction, and its use in real systems. 3 credits
  
  • LG 320 - Reliab&Main Fund


    Prerequisite: LG 300  Basic description and analysis of the concepts of reliability and maintainability in large high-technology systems. Introduction to quantitative techniques and quality assurance. Strategies for optimizing effectiveness and in-service support. 3 credits
  
  • LG 410 - Life Cycle Concepts


    Prerequisite: LG 320  Introduction to life cycle concepts in product design, quality engineering, field support, maintenance, training, and end-use disposal. Techniques of life cycle costing and the construction of life cycle forecasts. Product and system warranties, and their interface with logistics support. 3 credits
  
  • LG 440 - Data Management in Logistics Systems


    Prerequisite: LG 310  Review of the role of data collection, analysis, and report generation in logistics systems management. Uses of computer-aided management information systems, technical data acquisition, and software support in logistics organization. Requirements for documentation, data renewal, and the generation of integrated logistics support pland and reports. 3 credits
  
  • LG 450 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 451 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 452 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 453 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 454 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 455 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 456 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 457 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 458 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 459 - Special Topics


    Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credits
  
  • LG 490 - Logistics Seminar


    Prerequisites: LG 300, LG 310, LG 320, LG 410, and LG 440 Upon completion of LG 300, LG 310, LG 320, LG 410, and LG 440 students pursuing the certificate in logistics will be required to take this capstone seminar. Each student will develop an experiential case study in conjunction with a faculty advisor. The case study will draw on material learned in prerequisite courses and the student's work experience. Each student will be required to present the case study for critique by colleagues and industrial engineering faculty. 1 credits

Legal Studies

  
  • LS 100 - Introduction to Legal Concepts


    Overview of the American legal system in context of historical underpinnings. Structural make-up, purpose, and functions of legal system in American society; distinction between civil and criminal law systems. Introduction to major civil law substantive areas, including torts, contracts and property, legal concepts, and reasoning. 3 credits
  
  • LS 201 - Legal Ethics & Prof Responsibility


    Prerequisite: PL 222  Study of legal ethics, including codes of professional responsibility and the legal professional’s responsibilities in different types of organizations and occupational settings. Analysis and discussion of case studies and role playing. 3 credits
  
  • LS 210 - Mock Trial


    Students will develop analytic thinking and oral communication skills while learning theory and techniques of legal advocacy, the trial process, and rules of evidence through a mock trial simulation. Open to all students, the course is especially recommended for those interested in participating in intercollegiate competition on the mock trial team. 3 credits
  
  • LS 220 - Mediation


    Students study principles of conflict management, communication, and mediation, including styles of mediation, cross-cultural communication issues, ethical standards for mediators, and use of mediation in various legal and non-legal settings. Students apply those principles to learn how to mediate disputes through communication exercises and in scenario-based, mediation role play simulations. In this practice based course, development of communication and conflict resolution skills will be emphasized in the context of mediator training. 3 credits
  
  • LS 226 - Family Law


    A study of legal relations between husband and wife including marriage, annulment, divorce, alimony, separation, adoption, custody arrangements, and basic procedures of family law litigation. 3 credits
  
  • LS 229 - Legal Communications


    Familiarization with the kinds of legal documents and written instruments employed by participants in the legal process. Recognition and understanding of the purpose of writs, complaints, briefs, memoranda, contracts, wills, and motions. 3 credits
  
  • LS 238 - Civil Procedure I


    Prerequisite: LS 100  Study of procedural law governing civil legal actions. Includes overview of civil legal actions in state and federal courts with focus on legal principles that affect commencing and maintaining lawsuits. 3 credits
  
  • LS 239 - Civil Procedure II - Litigation


    Prerequisite: LS 238  An examination of civil litigation from commencement of a lawsuit through trial, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and evidence. A combination of theory and practice. 3 credits
  
  • LS 240 - Legal Research and Writing I


    Prerequisites: LS 100  and E 105 . An introduction to legal research and writing. Students will learn to find and use primary and secondary legal authority in the law library and computerized legal research databases to solve legal research problems and assignments. Further study of legal reasoning and case and statutory analysis. 3 credits
  
  • LS 241 - Legal Research and Writing II


    Prerequisites: LS 240  AND E 110 . Through more advanced assignments, students further develop legal research, analytic, and writing skills. Includes research and analysis of realistic legal problems with preparation of opinion letters, legal memoranda, and briefs. 3 credits
  
  • LS 244 - Estates & Trusts


    An examination of the legal principles and techniques of effective estate planning and administration. Topics covered include inheritance statutes, preparation and execution of wills, and record keeping practices. 3 credits
  
  • LS 301 - Administrative Law and Regulation


    Study of the basic principles of law for government agencies, structure of federal and Connecticut agencies, and major laws governing these agencies, including the state and federal Administrative Procedure Acts and Freedom of Information Acts. Overview of the role of legal professionals in administrative practice with practical applications. 3 credits
  
  • LS 310 - Business Organizations


    This course studies the various types of business organizations, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, sole proprietorships, and joint ventures, and the legal requirements and required documentation for their formation, operation, and termination. Advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business entities will also be examined. 3 credits
  
  • LS 326 - Real Estate Law


    A variety of legal skills in real estate law. Special attention given to title, operations, mortgages, deeds, leases, property taxes, closing procedures and documents. 3 credits
  
  • LS 328 - Mgmt and Administrative Skills


    An examination of the procedures and systems necessary to run a law office efficiently. Students will learn such administrative skills as how to interview clients, conduct legal correspondence, and maintain legal records. Proven management techniques for keeping track of filing dates and fess, court dockets, and calendars are also examined. 3 credits
  
  • LS 330 - Legal Investigation


    Examines skills needed to conduct investigations that are a routine part of the practice of law, such as principles of fact-gathering in a wide range of cases (e.g., criminal, divorce, custody, housing). 3 credits
  
  • LS 340 - Equality and Law


    Prerequisite: LS 100  or consent of the instructor This course will survey equal protection law under the U.S. Constitution, statues prohibiting discrimination, and the interpretation and enforcement of principles of equality and nondiscrimination through the courts while considering concepts of equality, social movements seeking equality, and policy considerations. Differences in the protections provided by federal and state law and the seminal equal protection cases in various categories in the context of the corresponding social movements will be included. 3 credits
  
  • LS 350 - Global Legal Systems


    This course will survey and compare major legal systems in the world, focusing on common law systems of the U.S. and Britain, civil law systems of Europe, the laws of the European Union, Islamic law systems, socialistic legal systems, and international law concepts 3 credits
  
  • LS 370 - Law and Culture: Study Abroad


    In this study abroad course, the legal system and cultural context of selected countries will be studied. The historical development of the country's legal system, foundational principles including level of commitment to rule of law and human rights, the legal system's in the government structure will be studied, including comparison to the U.S. legal system. The culture of the particular country and the interaction between law and culture will also be examined. Pre-trip readings, videos, and discussions will prepare students to appreciate the in-country experience museums, and noteworthy cultural and environmental sites. 3 credits
  
  • LS 401 - Altern Disp Resol:Models & Practice


    Study of current models of conflict resolution, emphasizing mediation and restorative justice; applications in legal and organizational settings. Using simulations, students will learn basic negotiation and mediation skills. 3 credits
  
  • LS 405 - Environmental Law


    Study of environmental law and regulation at the federal, state, and local levels. Includes review of major federal environmental protection laws, state common law protections, local land use controls, and international law. Role of regulatory agencies and the courts examined. 3 credits
  
  • LS 410 - Counterterrorism and the Law


    This course will study the Patriot Act, FISA and other counterterrorism laws, the balance between security and protecting constitutional rights, including personal liberty, and how the courts are deciding these cases. Historical context and public policy as well as legal issues will be considered. 3 credits
  
  • LS 430 - Cyberlaw


    Analysis of special problems arising from use of computers and the Internet. Exploration of topics such as the impact of mass data banks on the right to privacy, copyright infringement, personal and social security concerns, and the tension between the First Amendment and protecting vulnerable populations. 3 credits
  
  • LS 440 - Law and Policy


    Prerequisites: LS 100  and junior or senior status Reviews and evaluates selected current law and policy issues and considers underlying philosophical principles including justice, rule of law, and democratic ideals, and the extent to which our legal system gives effect to or undermines these principles. Examines both the effectiveness as well as limitations of using law to implement policy initiatives. 3 credits
  
  • LS 450 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 451 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 452 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 453 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 1 credits
  
  • LS 454 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 455 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 456 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 457 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 458 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 459 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A study of selected issues of particular interest to the student and the instructor. 3 credits
  
  • LS 498 - Research Project


    Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of department chair. The student carries out an original research project in a legal setting and reports findings. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
  
  • LS 500 - Pre-Internship


    Prerequisite: junior standing in legal studies. This course is designed to enable students to understand and prepare for the internship experience. Students will explore internship and legal career opportunities, develop job application skills, review professional office procedures and ethical responsibilities, and select potential internship placements in each student's area of interest. Students are required to complete this course prior to enrolling in LS 501 /LS 502 . 1 credits
  
  • LS 501 - Legal Studies Internship I


    Prerequisite: senior standing and completion of common courses for the major. Pre-placement classroom review of professional office procedures, including maintaining applicable legal records and files, responsibilities in handling oral and written communications, ethical responsibilities, and time and workflow management; followed by internship placement. Regular class discussion sessions for analysis, problem solving, and skill building during the internship placement. 4 credits
  
  • LS 502 - Legal Studies Internship II


    Prerequisite: senior standing and completion of common courses for the major. Pre-placement classroom review of professional office procedures, including maintaining applicable legal records and files, responsibilities in handling oral and written communications, ethical responsibilities, and time and workflow management; followed by internship placement. Regular class discussion sessions for analysis, problem solving, and skill building during the internship placement. 4 credits
  
  • LS 593 - Honors Thesis: Legal Studies


    Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
  
  • LS 599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: consent of department chair. An opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore and acquire competence in a special area of interest. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits

Mathematics

  
  • M 103 - Fundamental Mathematics


    Required at the inception of the program of study of all students (day and evening) who do not show sufficient competency with fundamental arithmetic and algebra, as determined by placement examination. Arithmetic operations, algebraic expressions, linear equations in one variable, exponents and polynomials, Cartesian coordinates, equation of a straight line and simultaneous linear equations. (Students placed in M 103 must successfully complete this course before taking any other course having mathematical content.) Students who take M 103 will have the total number of credits required for graduation increased by 3 credits. 3 credit hours (4 to 6 meeting hours per week). 3 credits
  
  • M 109 - Intermediate Algebra


    Prerequisite: A grade of C (not C-) or higher in M 103  or placement by the department. A review of the fundamental operations and an extensive study of functions, exponents, radicals, linear and quadratic equations. Additional topics include ratio, proportion, variation, progression and the binomial theorem. This course is intended primarily for students whose program of study requires calculus or business math. Other students might consider M 127 . 3 credits
  
  • M 110 - College Algebra


    A review of the fundamental operations and an extensive study of functions, exponents, radicals, linear and quadratic equations. Additional topics include ratio, proportion, variation, progression and the binomial theorem. This course is intended primarily for students whose program of study requires calculus or business math. Other students might consider   . 3 credits
  
  • M 115 - Pre-Calculus


    Prerequisite: a grade of C (not C-) or higher in M 109 , or placement by the department. Offers the foundation needed for the study of calculus. Polynomials, algebraic functions, elementary point geometry, plane analytic trigonometry and properties of exponential functions. 3 credits
  
  • M 117 - Calculus I


    Prerequisite: a grade of C (not C-) or higher in M 115 , or placement by the department. The first year college course for majors in mathematics, science and engineering; and the basic prerequisite for all advanced mathematics. Introduces differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable, including algebraic and transcendental functions and culminates in the fundamental theorem of calculus. Includes basic rules and properties of limits and derivatives and applications of derivatives. Studies the plane analytic geometry needed for calculus. 4 credits
  
  • M 118 - Calculus II


    Prerequisite: a grade of C (not C-) or higher in M 117 . Continuation of first year calculus, including the fundamental theorem of calculus, methods of integration, applications of the integral, improper integrals, infinite series, and introduction to differential equations. 4 credits
  
  • M 121 - Foundations of Mathematics


    Prerequisite: placement in MATH 1121 or completion of M 117  with a grade of C or higher. Set theory, logic, counting and the pigeonhole principle, mathematical induction and the well ordering principle, different methods of proofs (including direct and indirect proof, proof by contrapositive and contradiction, and mathematical induction), relations and equivalence relations, functions (injective, surjective, bijective, composition and inverse), infinite sets and cardinality, and the Cantor-Bernstein-Schroeder theorem. 4 credits
  
  • M 127 - Finite Mathematics


    Prerequisite: M 103  or placement by the department. Functions and lines, linear systems, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and counting, and an introduction to probability. Numerous applications and an introduction to computing and computers. 3 credits
  
  • M 166 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing


    Prerequisite: M 109  Prerequisite: CS 110 . A foundation course for computer science majors. Introduction to fundamentals, including logic, sequences, sets, functions, recursion, induction, proof methods, counting techniques, and Big-O notation. 3 credits
  
  • M 203 - Calculus III


    Prerequisite: a grade of C (not C-) or higher in M 118 . The calculus of multiple variables, covering three dimensional topics in analysis, linear algebra, and vector analysis, partial differentiation, maxima and minima for functions of several variables, line integrals, multiple integrals, spherical and cylindrical polar coordinates. 4 credits
  
  • M 204 - Differential Equations


    Prerequisite: M 203  The solution of ordinary differential equations, including the use of Laplace transforms. Existence of solutions, series solutions, matrix methods, nonlinear equations and varied applications. 3 credits
  
  • M 227 - Mathematics for Elementary Ed Teachers


    Prerequisite: M 109  or M 127  or placement by the department (not open to Math majors) From the point of view of a teacher, this is a review of the mathematics topics covered in elementary school and it covers the mathematical underpinnings of such topics as whole numbers, fractions, number theory, geometry, and measurement. Problem solving will be an underlying theme to the course. Not open to math majors. 3 credits
  
  • M 228 - Elementary Statistics


    Prerequisite: M 127 Prerequisite: M 127 or placement by the department. A noncalculus based course which includes basic probability theory, random variables and their distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and correlation. Emphasis on an applied approach to statistical theory with applications chosen from the biological sciences and other fields of study. Students will be introduced to and make use of the computer package SPSS for data analysis. 4 credits
  
  • M 301 - Modern Geometry and Interactive Geometry Software


    Prerequisite: M 117  Corequisite:   or permission by the department. A modern approach to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries with emphasis on axiomatics and proofs; basic results on triangles, quadrilaterals, circles; constructions; coordinate and vector viewpoints. Extensive integration of interactive geometric software. (Intended for students preparing to teach mathematics in grades 7-12.) 3 credits
  
  • M 303 - Advanced Calculus


    Prerequisite: M 204  A survey course in applied mathematics. Vector calculus: line and surface integrals, integral theorems of Green and Stokes, and the divergence theorem. Complex variables: elementary functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, integration, Cauchy integral theorem, infinte series, calculus of residues and conformal mapping. 3 credits
  
  • M 304 - Using Technology to Teach Mathematics


    Prerequisites: M 117 , CS 210  or MM 301, or permission of department Students will be introduced to a variety of technological tools (calculators, computer software, internet resources) useful in improving mathematics instruction. Students will investigate how technology can effectively be utilized in learning situations. Lesson plans will be developed incorporating technology. 3 credits
  
  • M 308 - Real Analysis


    Prerequisite: M 204  Sets and functions, the real numbers, topology of the line, limits, continuity, completeness, compactness, connectedness, sequences and series, the derivative, the Riemann integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, sequences and series of functions. 3 credits
  
  • M 309 - Adv Diff Equat


    Prerequisite: M 204  Theoretical analysis and applications of non linear differential equations. Phase plane and space, perturbation theory and techniques, series and related methods, stability theory and techniques and relaxation phenomena. 3 credits
  
  • M 311 - Linear Algebra


    Prerequisite: M 203  Matrices, systems of linear equations and their solutions, linear vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. 3 credits
  
  • M 321 - Modern Algebra


    Prerequisite: MATH 3305  or M 311 . Groups, rings, integral domains, fields, polynomials. 3 credits
  
  • M 325 - Number Theory


    Prerequisite: MATH 3305  Topics are selected from the following: mathematical induction, Euclidean algorithm, integers, number theoretic functions, Euler-Fermat theorems, congruences, quadratic residues, and Peano axioms. 3 credits
  
  • M 331 - Combinatorics


    Prerequisite: M 311  or permission of the department. Problem solving using graph theory and combinatorical methods. Topics include counting methods, recurrence, generating functions, enumeration, graphs, trees, coloring problems, network flows and matchings. Special emphasis on reasoning which underlies combinatorical problem solving, algorithm development and logical structure of programs. 3 credits
  
  • M 338 - Numerical Analysis


    Prerequisites: M 203  and a standard programming language. Topics include: solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations by iterative methods; system of linear equations (matrix inversion, etc.); interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration; solution of ordinary differential equations. Scientific and engineering applications. (This course is cross listed with EE 341  Numerical Methods in Engineering.) 3 credits
  
  • M 361 - Math Modeling


    Prerequisites: at least junior status and M 311 . Problem solving through mathematical model building. Emphasis on applications of mathematics to the social, life and managerial sciences. Topics are selected from probability, graph theory, Markov processes, linear programming, optimization, game theory, simulation. 3 credits
  
  • M 371 - Probability and Statistics I


    Prerequisite: M 203  Axiomatic study of probability: sample spaces, combinatorical analysis, independence and dependence, random variables, distribution functions, moment generating functions, central limit theorem. 3 credits
  
  • M 381 - Real Analysis


    Prerequisite: M 308  Foundation of analysis, sets and functions, real and complex number systems; limits, convergence and continuity, sequences and infinite series, differentiation. 3 credits
  
  • M 403 - Techniques in Applied Mathematics


    Prerequisite: M 204  Techniques in applied analysis including Fourier series; orthogonal functions such as Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, Chebychev polynomials, Laplace and Fourier transforms; product solutions of partial differential equations and boundary value problems. 3 credits
  
  • M 423 - Complex Variables


    Prerequisite: M 204  For mathematics, science and engineering students. Review of elementary functions and Euler forms; holomorphic functions, Laurent series, singularities, calculus of residues, contour integration, maximum modulus theorem, bilinear and inverse transformation, conformal mapping, and analytic continuation. 3 credits
  
  • M 441 - Topology


    Prerequisite: M 381  or permission of department chair Topics selected from the following: Hausdorff neighborhood relations: derived, open and closed sets; closure; topological space; bases; homeomorphisms; relative topology; product spaces; separation axioms; metric spaces; connectedness and compactness. 3 credits
  
  • M 450 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
  
  • M 451 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
  
  • M 452 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
  
  • M 453 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
  
  • M 472 - Probability and Statistics II


    Prerequisite: M 371  Elements of the theory of point estimation, maximum likelihood estimates, theory of testing hypotheses, power of a test, confidence intervals, linear regression, experimental design and analysis of variance, correlation, and nonparametric tests. 3 credits
 

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