2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix code letters, as listed here. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions may consist of sentence fragments. Unless otherwise specified, graduate courses carry three credits. 

 

Civil and Environmental Engineering

  
  • CIVL 6620 - Engineering Hydrology


    Prerequisites: undergraduate course in hydraulics; computer literacy. Theory, methods, and applications of hydrology to contemporary engineering problems. Methods of data collection and analysis as well as design procedures are presented for typical engineering problems. Specific topics to be considered within this framework include the rainfall/runoff process, hydrograph analysis, hydrologic routing, urban runoff, storm water models, and flood frequency models. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6621 - Advanced Hydrology


    Prerequisite: CIVL 6620 .  Examination of water sources and losses; the evaporation and infiltration processes and their effects on stream flow hydrographs. Deterministic and stochastic methods of reservoir analysis and design for purposes of food protection and water conservation will be investigated , as well as problems in urban hydrology. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6623 - Open Channel Hydraulics


    Prerequisite: undergraduate course in hydraulics. Basic theories of open channel flow will be presented and corresponding equations developed. Methods of calculating uniform/steady flow; gradually varied flow; and rapid, spatially vaired, unsteady flow will be investigated. Flow through bridge piers, transitions, and culverts; backwater curves and the design of open channels. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6624 - Computer Applications in Hydrology/Hydraulics


    Prerequisites: CIVL 6620 CIVL 6623 . Investigation of widely used computer software in the areas of hydrology and hydraulics. The theory underlying the programs as well as application and evaluation of software will be stressed. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6629 - Wood Engineering I


    Prerequisites: a structural analysis course and a structural design course. Course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent of this course. Study of the growth and structure of wood and how these influence wood strength, durability, preservation, and fire protection. Analysis and design of structural members of wood using Allowable Stress Design (ASD) method including beams, columns, and connections; design of wood structures. Laboratory experiments included. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6630 - Advanced Reinforced Concrete


    Advanced reinforced concrete design topics including basic pre-stressed concrete design, deep beams, slabs, composite beams, beam columns, stability, connections, creep and deflection control. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6631 - Structural Steel Design


    Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in steel design and construction. Advanced topics related to the behavior and design of rigid frames (single and multistory), plate girders, and connections. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6633 - Wood Engineering II


    Prerequisite: CIVL 6629  or an undergraduate course in wood engineering. Wood properties and determination of allowable stresses. Laminated, built-up, and composite sections. Wood framing systems and connections to resist gravity and lateral loads. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6634 - Prestressed Concrete Design


    Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in concrete design and construction. Analysis and design of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete structures. Beams, columns, connections, partial prestressing, deflections, anchorage. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6635 - Building and Bridge Design


    This course integrates theories and knowledge from structural analysis, civil engineering materials, and structural design courses into practical design solutions for basic building and bridge structures. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6640 - Advanced Structural Analysis


    Advanced structural analysis covering general stiffness method, influence lines for indeterminate structures, plastic analysis of beams and frames, and computer-based structural analysis. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6641 - Computer-aided Structural Analysis


    Current techniques for applying industry-standard structural engineering computer software. Case studies will be used to understand the capabilities and limitations of computer models. Utilization of selected models for the planning, analysis, and design of civil engineering projects. No previous experience with finite element analysis is required; however, a strong background in engineering fundamentals (i.e. statics, mechanics of material, a computer language) is essential in order to take full advantage of this course. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6650 - Soil Mechanics I


    Prerequisites: undergraduate course in soil mechanics; computer literacy. The first in a series of courses dealing with soil mechanics and foundation engineering. Gives the student a better understanding of the basic principles of geomechanics. Includes the nature of soil; soil formation; phase relationships and classification; stress, strain, and strength analysis; flow analysis; and consolidation theory. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6651 - Soil Mechanics II


    Prerequisite: CIVL 6650 . Second course in the soil mechanics series. Includes consolidation theory, settlement analysis, solid modification, compaction, lateral earth pressure, slope stability, and soil exploration. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6652 - Foundation Engineering I


    Prerequisite: CIVL 6651 . Deals primarily with shallow foundations. Includes types of foundations, site exploration, shear strength, bearing capacity, limit states, settlement, allowable pressure, and rafts and mats. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6653 - Foundation Engineering II


    Prerequisite: CIVL 6652 . Deals primarily with deep foundations. Topics include pile foundations, pile types, pile driving, load testing, design of individual piles, group action, drilled pier foundations, construction methods and capacity in sand and clay. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6660 - Construction Estimating and Scheduling


    Application of network analogy to project planning and scheduling; resource, time, and financial management; computer applications; the process of coordinating numerous and often complex elements to erect a structure and satisfy the needs of a construction project. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6661 - Air Pollution Fundamentals


    An introduction to the sources of air pollution, transport of gaseous and particulate pollutants in the atmosphere on local and global scales, transformations of pollutants by atmospheric processes, impact of airborne pollutants on the environment, control of sources of air pollution, and legislative mandates. Introduction to meteorological concepts and computer transport models. Current issues such as ozone depletion and global warming will also be discussed.  Cross-listed with CHME 6621 .  3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6662 - Fundamentals of Construction Accounting and Finance


    Concepts of financial accounting and economics emphasizing the construction industry. Financial statements, accounting concepts, project accounting methods, and the nature of project costs. Case study of major construction contractor. Ownership structure, working capital, and the sources and uses of funds. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6663 - Construction Equipment and Methods


    Principles of horizontal construction, advanced construction equipment and techniques, the methods used to investigate equipment productivity, and equipment application understanding, fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams, and the excavation of buildings. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6664 - Construction Law and Claims


    Legal aspects of property development and construction: land use, construction practices and specifications, architecture and engineering contracts, agency, subcontracting, professional registration, liability, insurance, liens, and bonds. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6665 - Construction Project Management


    Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Skills of project management from other fields outside of construction are brought in to provide a well-rounded knowledge of management processes. Advanced topics of construction project management will be brought to the forefront in this course to increase the student's knowledge of advanced concepts including estimating, cash flows, cost control, materials management, and safety related topics. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6670 - Selected Topics


    A study of relevant topics of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may be taken more than once. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6678 - Computer Applications in Civil Engineering


    Prerequisite: introductory course in computer fundamentals. The design and analysis of software and hardware systems for the solution of civil engineering problems. Includes software engineering, software coding, evaluation of hardware and software. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6680 - Sustainable Engineering


    This course provides an overview of the concept of sustainability, including changing attitudes and values toward technology and the environment in recent times. Topics include models for population growth and urbanization trends, energy resources, global food production, global water resources, the built environment, and basics of quantifying sustainability with tools for sustainable engineering. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6681 - Sustainable Urban Planning


    Engineering, social, economic, political, and legal aspects of sustainable urban planning. Emphasis placed on smart growth/smart energy, new urbanism, low-impact development, and transit-oriented development. Case studies of communities in local, national, and global examples. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6682 - Green Building Design and Materials


    The main focus of the course is on the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system. Alternative materials and technologies used in green building construction are evaluated to make a case for materials selection for specific urban infrastructure projects considering the material's benefits, performance over time, and life cycle impacts. The course reviews the contents of the U.S. Green Building Council professional accreditation exam. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6686 - Design for Environment


    Methods and concepts concerning the design of engineered systems and processes and assessment of their effects on the global environment, minimization of residues, materials selection and packaging, designing products for recycling, disassembly, and disposal. Decision making in new product development and creating environmental objectives. Incorporating design for environment into the design process. Use of product design matrices, environmental effect analysis, life cycle thinking, and other design for environment tools. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6690 - Research Project


    Prerequisites: 18 graduate hours or consent of the department chair and the program coordinator. Independent study under the guidance of an advisor in an area of mutual interest, each study terminating in a technical report of academic merit. Research may be in such environmental areas as water resources, stream pollution, solid waste management, and air pollution. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6691 - Engineering Entrepreneurship


    Team project-based course geared toward developing entrepreneurial businesses related to civil and environmental engineering in a seminar format. With support of industry mentors, students are guided through the process of identifying opportunities, developing business plans, and determining funding sources. The class culminates with presentations to industry experts and venture capitalists to mimic typical investor pitches. The goal is to provide students with the knowledge and network to realize their business idea. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6695 - Independent Study I


    Prerequisite: consent of the program coordinator. Independent study under the guidance of an advisor in an area designated by the program coordinator. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6696 - Independent Study II


    A continuation of independent study I. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6698 - Thesis I


    Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
  
  • CIVL 6699 - Thesis II


    A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 6600 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry


    Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate general chemistry. Designed as a prerequisite for CHEM 6601  for students who have one year undergraduate general chemistry but lack organic chemistry. Review of general and introductory organic chemistry, with examples taken from topics of environmental concern including discussion of pollutants, toxicology, and some environmental analytic methods. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6601 - Environmental Chemistry


    Prerequisites: one year of undergraduate general chemistry, plus one semester of organic chemistry or CHEM 6600 . Areas of consideration: the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activities on these processes. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6602 - Environmental Chemical Analysis


    Prerequisite: CHEM 6601  or equivalent. Theory and laboratory training in the applications of instrumental methods in analysis of environmental samples. Topics include sampling techniques; chromatography; ultraviolet-visible, infared, and atomic absorption spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry; biochemical methods and use of radioisotopes. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6605 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms


    Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate organic chemistry. This course deals with the structure and mechanisms of organic reactions, including stereochemistry and conformational analysis, acid-base catalysis, substitution, addition, and elimination reactions, as well as concerted reactions. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6606 - Modern Organic Synthetic Methods


    Prerequisite: CHEM 6605  or equivalent or consent of the instructor. A survey and discussion of methods. Some of the topics covered are synthetic strategies, including computer-generated strategies, asymmetric syntheses, oxidation, reduction, stereocontrol and ring formation, protecting groups, nucleophilic and electrophilic species that form carbon-carbon bonds, and some complex molecules. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6607 - Modern Organic Chemistry


    This course provides students with the basic principles and methods in modern organic chemistry. This course focuses on four topics: mechanisms of organic chemistry reactions, fundamentals of synthesis of complex molecules, organic chemistry of biologically important molecules, and an introduction to medicinal chemistry. An underlying theme throughout this course is the relationship between chemical structure and the function and reactivity of organic compounds. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6611 - Special Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Advanced course dealing with topics such as stereochemistry, photochemistry, natural products, and mechanisms of organic reactions. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6612 - Molecular Structure Determination


    Prerequisites: evidence of mastery of the concepts of organic chemistry and of proficiency in the basic spectroscopies. Equivalent university undergraduate prerequisite courses are CHEM 2202 and CHEM 2221. This course focuses on the use of NMR methods and mass spectral data to elucidate structures of small to medium size organic molecules, with an emphasis on pharmacologically active compounds and synthetic intermediates. Extensive interpretation of NMR data obtained for routine active nuclei in single and multi-dimensional experiments. Methods will include 1H mapping, COSY, NOE, 13C DEPT series, and other modern experiments. Utilization of low- and high-resolutin mass spectral data will accompany explanations of the processes for the selection of a method of acquisition to be used to obtain structure information. Discussion of various sample introduction methods: LC, GC, DIP, maldi, and ionization techniques. The course also includes a review of the supporting spectroscopies and x-ray crystallography to culminate in developing an understanding of chemical structure determination as relevant to molecular structure identification and mixture evaluation. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6615 - Basics of Computational Chemistry


    This course provides students with fundamental computational programming and mathematical theories, in order to understand the numerical solutions of the major equations (e.g., Schrodinger equation and Newton's equation) used in computational chemistry. Students will learn the basic linear algebra theory, programming in MATLAB, and common algorithms used in computational chemistry methods. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6621 - Chemical Forensic Analysis with Laboratory


    Advanced techniques and new developments in the identification of various materials such as pigments, dyestuffs, food additives, pharmaceutical preparations, polymers, synthetic fibers, and inorganic material products. 4 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6625 - Chemistry of Fires and Explosions


    An examination of the basic organic chemistry and combustion and explosive properties of flammable materials. The chemical principles underlying fires and explosions. Chemical properties of various synthetic materials and the products of their combustion. Fire-retardant materials and chemicals used in fire extinguishment.  Cross-listed with FIRE 6625 FORS 6625 .  3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6631 - Advances in Analytic Chemistry


    Provides background on the recent advances made in instrumentation and current analytic techniques. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6635 - Chromatography and Separation Science


    This course discusses advanced topics in chromatography and separation science, an important advanced subject in analytical chemistry. Covered topics include, but are not limited to, theory of major types of chromatographic techniques, theory of mass spectrometry and hyphenated techniques, sample preparation and data collection, and applications of chromatographic separation techniques. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6640 - Chemical Separations


    Prerequisite: evidence of mastery of the concepts of chemistry as demonstrated with a B.S. degree in chemistry or biology.  Equivalent university undergraduate courses are CHEM 2202 and CHEM 2221. Biological systems contain many thousands of different organic compounds that are present at very low concentrations. This course deals with current methods of separating, detecting, and quantifying pharmaceuticals and associated metabolites and other "small molecule" organic agents present in complex animal and agricultural samples. Clean-up methods include liquid and solid phase extractions, gel filtration, size-exclusion, ion-exchange, and affinity chromatography. Analytical methods emphasize HPLC, GC with MS and flourescence detection, and detection-oriented derivatization. Comparison and evaluation of different techniques are presented with practical examples. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6645 - Solid-State Chemistry


    This course will introduce students to the fundamentals and frontier research development in solid-state materials chemistry. The course includes the topics of crystal structure, chemical bonding, defects, diffusion in solids, phase diagrams and phase transformation in solids, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of solid-state materials, common solid-state materials, and synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of solid-state materials. Course projects in presentation and writing will be provided with the lectures for learning frontier research and development in solid-state materials. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6650 - Medicinal Chemistry I


    Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate organic chemistry. Recommended: an advanced undergraduate organic chemistry course. Medicinal chemistry is the investigation, discovery, and development of therapeutic agents. A key concept is the understanding of the relationship between chemical structure and drug activity. This course is interdisciplinary in its approach, with the goals of understanding drug action and designing new drugs. Medicinal chemistry incorporates knowledge of a wide scope of disciplines, such as chemistry, biology, and pharmacology. This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry and surveys major classes of drugs. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6655 - Pharmacology


    Prerequisites: one year of undergraduate organic chemistry and one term of biochemistry. Recommended: an advanced undergraduate organic chemistry course, at least one graduate course in biochemistry (CMBI 6601  , CMBI 6602  , CMBI 6603 ), and a graduate course in cell biology (CMBI 7607 ). Pharmacology is the study of therapeutics, agents administered to acheive a beneficial therapeutic effect on some disease process. This survey course will cover a general overview of pharmacology including principles of pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action of drugs) and pharmacokinetics (the role of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in drug action). The general concepts will be applied to case studies of specific drugs taken from the main classes of therpeutic agents. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6665 - Combinatorial Chemistry


    Prerequisites: CHEM 6650 CHEM 6606 . Students are expected to have a strong undergraduate background in organic chemistry. Combinatorial chemistry is a relatively new approach for producing large collections of compounds for analysis. This course will cover the fundamental techniques and ideas for generating diverse libraries of compounds. Students will learn and utilize several computer packages to design, analyze, and evaluate combinatorial libraries. Examples will be drawn principally from drug design since combinatorial chemistry has had a major impact on the development of new pharmacological agents. Students anticipating careers in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries will find this course of value. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6670 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may be taken more than once. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6680 - Graduate Seminar I


    Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Weekly discussions of current topics in medicinal chemistry and presentations of student and faculty research projects. 1 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6681 - Graduate Seminar II


    Prerequisites: CHEM 6680 ENGL 6659 , consent of the instructor. Weekly discussions and seminars on current topics in medicinal chemistry will be presented by students and faculty. Students will make a formal presentation of their research. 1 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6682 - Graduate Seminar


    This course will provide graduate students the opportunity to attend presentations by internal or external speakers on state-of-art chemistry research topics. The students will develop the skills in evaluating research results of other researchers, writing a summary on research presentations or chemistry literature topics, communicating questions or comments to presenters, and pursuing in-depth learning on particular research topics. MS Chemistry students are required to take three semesters of this course: one credit hour per semester, and must be taken a total of 3 times for a total max of 3 credits. 1 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6685 - Graduate Research Project


    Prerequisite: ENGR 6780 . This course provides graduate students the opportunity to engage in research projects under the direction of a faculty member. The student will apply chemistry knowledge to real-world research questions in chemistry and related disciplines. Projects may take the form of i) in-depth library search of a chemistry area, ii) design and/or construction of an instrument and development of analytical methodology, iii) the collection and/or analysis of experimental data, or iv) the generation and application of computer code/software. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6688 - Graduate Internship


    Prerequisite: ENGR 6780 . This course provides graduate students the opportunity to apply their chemistry knowledge to real-world problems via academic/industrial positions. The qualified student will submit a proposal to the program coordinator at the time of registration. One mid-semester report and one end-of-semester report are required. At the end of the semester, a letter from the immediate internship supervisor evaluating the student should be obtained by the student and submitted to the program coordinator by the last day of regular classes. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6695 - Independent Study I


    A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6696 - Independent Study II


    A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6698 - Thesis I


    Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussion of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6699 - Thesis II


    A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
  
  • CHEM 6710 - Computational Chemistry


    Prerequisite: CHEM 6615 . This course provides students with the basic principles and methods in computational chemistry. Students will learn the chemical theories, molecular building methods, and basic software for simulating molecules and chemical systems for applications in chemistry, biology, and materials science. In particular, the chemical theories include quantum mechanics, semi-empirical methods, Hartree-Fock, post Hartree-Fock methods, and density functional theory, and solvation methods, molecular mechanics, and force field molecular dynamics. 3 credits.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJST 6600 - Computer Crime: Legal Issues and Investigation Procedures


    An overview of computer crime and the procedures forensic computing specialists, law enforcement investigators, and prosecutors must invoke to prosecute computer criminals successfully. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6601 - Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice


    Basic psychological theory and specific applications in the criminal justice system will be explored. Particular emphasis is placed on mental health issues as they affect the criminal justice system. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6602 - Computers, Technology, and National Security Information Management Systems


    An introduction to information systems used within our national security system. A framework is provided for understanding the needs, types, capabilities, and applications of management information systems. An overview of existing national security information systems is presented with implications for future needs. Finally, the impact of science and technology upon our national secrurity agencies and how information management systems will prepare us for 21st century challenges will also be analyzed. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6603 - Internet Vulnerabilities and Criminal Activity


    This course provides appropriate strategies for the proper documentation, preparation, and presentation of investigations involving the Internet and familiarizes students with legal information which impacts internet investigations. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6604 - Network Security, Data Protection, and Telecommunications


    A comprehensive introduction to network security issues, concepts, and technologies. The core technologies of access control, cryptography, digital signatures, authentication, network firewalls, and network security services are reviewed. Issues of security policy and risk management are considered. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6605 - Theories of Criminal Behavior


    A survey of theories relating to the scope and nature of the crime problem. Consideration of the problems of deviancy including social norms deviancy, mental disturbances, juvenile crime, and the various possible and actual responses to deviancy. Various approaches to the problem of rehabilitation. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6606 - Domestic and Sexual Violence


    An in-depth analysis of the typologies, causes, correlates, dynamics, and effects of domestic and sexual violence and victimization. Includes a review of treatment practices in these areas will be provided. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6608 - Law and Evidence


    Comprehensive study of the rules of evidence, particularly as applied to physical evidence. Includes judicial notice, presumptions, hearsay rules, confessions, admissions, scientific evidence, and expert testimony. Emphasis of criminal law applications. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6610 - Administration of Justice


    A study of all the steps of the criminal justice system, from the time the accused is arrested until sentencing to a correctional facility. The objectives are to review all the problems which arise during this process and to consider some possible solutions which will benefit the individual being processed without subverting the purposes of the process. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6611 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice


    An introduction to quantitative and qualitative menthods used in criminal justice for research and policy analysis. Students will become familiar with basic types of research designs, survey research methods, evaluation methods. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6612 - Criminal Justice Management


    The development of the theory and practice of criminal justice management in the United States. Covers significant developments and ideas of those who have made major contributions to American criminal justce management. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6613 - Quantitative Applications in Criminal Justice


    Prerequisite: CJST 6611 .  An introduction to quantitative applications in the field of Criminal Justice. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measurement scales, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, data distributions, sampling, probability, hypothesis testing, Chi Square, Z-test, T-Test, and Analysis of Variance models. Students will also be introduced to the use of SPSS for data analysis. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6615 - Foundations of Scholarship


    A seminar course with the purpose of developing academic research, writing, and presentation skills.  Areas covered include the conduct of literature searches, abstracting, organizing literature reviews, citation systems, academic presentations, and the academic publication process. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6617 - Advanced Victimology


    An in-depth analysis of the causes, correlates, dynamics, and aftereffects of criminal victimization on victims of crime and a review of current practices in the area of crime victim assistance. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6618 - Crime Victims' Rights and Services


    An anlysis of the legal rights of victims of crime at both the state and federal levels and how these laws relate to specific victim advocacy and service-providing programs, with an in-depth treatment of the management and administration of crime victim programs. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6623 - Mental Health Law


    Prerequisite: CJST 6601 .  Review of civil and criminal law as it relates to mental health issues. Topics include competence to stand trial, insanity, competence to be executed, civil commitment, sexual predator commitment statutes, confidentiality, duty to warn, and issues of expert testimony. Ethical issues and issues of professional responsibility will be covered. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6624 - Group Process in Criminal Justice


    Small group interaction; both theoretical and experimental facets of group process are presented. Group counseling and encounter groups. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6625 - Information Systems Threats, Attacks, and Defenses


    This course provides an overview of the actors, motives, and methods used in the commission of computer-related crimes and describes the methods used by organizations to prevent, detect, and respond to these crimes. Cross-listed with NSPS 6625 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6626 - Firewall and Secure Enterprise Computing


    This course covers theory and practices of Internet firewalls and many of the details and vulnerabilities of the IP and embedded protocol sites. In the laboratory and online portion of the course students will construct, deploy, and test a real firewall against common Internet attacks.  Cross-listed with NSPS 6626 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6627 - Internet Investigations and Audit-Based Computer Forensics


    Theory and techniques of tracking attackers across the Internet and gaining forensic information from computer systems. The course includes case studies of Internet-based crimes and addresses limits of forensic techniques.   Cross-listed with NSPS 6627 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6628 - Computer Viruses and Malicious Code


    This course addresses theoretical and practical issues surrounding computer viruses. Cross-listed with NSPS 6628 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6629 - Practical Issues in Cryptography


    Examples of current historical cryptography and stegonagraphic systems; major types of cryptosystems and cryptanalytic techniques, and how they operate; hands-on experience with current cryptographic technology.  Cross-listed with NSPS 6629 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6630 - Investigating Financial Crimes


    Study of principles and techniques associated with investigating financial crimes. Emphasis on case study approach to understanding financial crimes investigation. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6631 - Investigations I


    Prerequisite: graduate standing. This course will provide students with an overview of all types of investigations, including criminal, civil, and private investigations.  Students will learn basic principles of investigations, organization of investigations, sources of information, evaluation of sources, organization and presentation of cases and ethical responsibilities associated with various types of investigations. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6635 - Global Perspectives on Crime and Justice


    Affords students the opportunity to explore a number of foreign and criminal justice systems with emphasis on policing. Different perspectives of crime problems will be seen through the prism of foreign culture. Specific countries and topics will vary. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6636 - Criminal Justice System Graduate Study Abroad


    Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course is designed to provide graduate students with first-hand illustration of the justice system in a subject country during a study abroad program to a selected country (e.g. China, Poland, Russia and Israel) to support graduate level analysis in the assigned research papers.  The course will be taught by a university instructor, include interactions and presentations by various guest experts from different agencies or educational institutions in the subject country, and include site visits to various criminal justice facilities and other places.  The course will cover such topics as policing, law, juvenile justice, and corrections.  The course is repeatable if in a different subject country.   (This course may be cross-listed with undergraduate CJST 5535.)  A course fee will be charged or the additional costs will be incorporated with the overall cost of the study-abroad experience within which the course is taught. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6637 - Criminal Justice Policy


    Examines the formulation and implementation of criminal justice policy, including an introduction to policy analysis in the criminal justice context. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6646 - Abnormal Psychology in Forensic Populations


    Prerequisite: CJST 6601 . This is an advanced course in mental disorders associated with prisons and other forensic practice. Emphasis is on disorders involving violent and predatory behavior including personality disorders, psychosis, pedophilia, and other sexual paraphilias. Special emphasis on psychopathy, psychopathology, and criminal behavior. Well-known forensic cases will be examined. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Forensic Psychology sequence. Cross-listed with PSYC 6656 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6647 - Forensic Assessment


    Prerequisite: CJST 6646 .  This course will review the spectrum of assessement methods used in evaluation and treatment in inmate and forensic settings. Various techniques of forensic interviewing will be examined. Emphasis on ability to assess violence and risk will be included. Students will come to understand the strengths and limitations of a wide variety of forensic assessment methods. Additional attention will be given regarding techniques to assess malingering. Cross-listed with PSYC 6657 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6648 - Forensic Treatment Models


    Prerequisite: CJST 6647 .  This course will examine various mental health treatment modalities, with particular emphasis on treatment for patients/inmates in the forensic system. Psychopharmacology, group therapy, cognitive techniques, community-based management, faith-based approaches, and social skills training will be covered. Treatment of insanity acquittees, incompetent-to-stand-trail patients, inmates, juvenile offenders, psychopaths, and sex offenders will be examined. Management of high-risk forensic populations will be covered. Particular emphasis will be on current research findings regarding the effectiveness of these approaches with forensic populations. Cross-listed with PSYC 6658 . 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6649 - Fire Scene Investigation and Arson Analysis


    The techniques of crime scene documentation and investigation as they relate to fire and explosion scenes. Evidence recognition and collection. Laboratory analysis of fire scene, arson accelerant, and explosion scene residues. Scientific proof of arson. Laboratory fee required.  Cross-listed with FIRE 6649 . 4 credits.
  
  • CJST 6650 - Death Investigation: Scene to Court


    An in-depth study of the principles and techniques associated with investigating homicides; suicides; and accidental, natural, or equivocal deaths. While considering the sociological, psychological, and legal aspects typically found in these cases, the process will take students from the scene to the court, criminal or civil. Enrollment restricted to fully matriculated graduate students in criminal justice and forensic science only. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6651 - Criminal Procedure


    An inquiry into the nature and scope of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to criminal procedures. Areas covered include the law of search and seizure, arrests, and right to counsel. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6652 - Sexual Offenders and Predators


    An in-depth study of behavioral patterns and dynamics associated with persons who commit sexually motivated crimes and of the processes of victim selection and the identification of sexual offenders. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6655 - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design


    Analysis of theory and applied methods of crime prevention using environmental design methods. Experiential exercises are included. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6656 - Problem-Oriented Policing


    In-depth examination of problem-oriented policing including examination of SARA model, specialized tactics, and methods of community analyses. 3 credits.
  
  • CJST 6657 - Crime Mapping and Analysis


    Survey of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) research and applications in the field of public safety, including analysis of hit spots, density patterns, and forecasts of crime patterns. 3 credits.
 

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