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Environmental Science |
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ENVS 6605 - Marine and Estuarine Ecology with Laboratory
Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , ENVS 6601 or consent of the instructor. Advanced study of ecological processes of estruaries and marine habitats and how human activities modify the structure and dynamics of these systems. The laboratory focuses on the characteristics of habitats along the Connecticut coast and in Long Island Sound and their environmental assessment. 4 credits.
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ENVS 6607 - Environmental Reports and Impact Assessment
Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , ENVS 6601 , CIVL 6606 ,and 21 graduate hours. A study of the EIS/EIA process including the regulatory framwork, how to prepare environmental reports and impact assessments, formats required for EIS and other common reports, data collection and presentation, planning and carrying out assessments, and text preparation. Some fieldwork may be required. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6608 - Landscape Ecology
Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , ENVS 6601 . In-depth study of the characterisitcs and dynamics of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems on a regional scale. Spatial relationships between ecosystems are examined with regard to natural ecologic and geologic functions and alterations due to human activities. Applications to land-use planning, resource management, conservation, and other environmental concerns are addressed via class projects. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6609 - Data Analysis in the Environmental and Biological Sciences
Prerequisites: 9 graduate hours and a previous course in statistics, or consent of the instructor. The application of data analysis techniques in the environmental (applied ecology, environmental geology and chemistry) and biological (molecular biology, toxicology) sciences. These include applied univariate and multivariate statistics as well as geostatistical and non-detect methods. Extensive use of different types of computer software for data analyses. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6610 - Environmental Health
Prerequisite: ENVS 6601 or undergraduate biology major. Principles of public health with general emphasis given to environmental factors such as air and water pollutants, legal standards, and preventive measures and their relationships to public health. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6616 - Human Health and Environmental Risk Assessment
Prerequisites: ENVS 6601 , CIVL 6606 . Introduction to application of human health and environmental risk assessment by environmental agencies. Principles of environmental risk assessment, legislative mandates for risk assessment, guidance documents, case studies, analysis and assessment procedures. Emerging developments in the field reviewed through class projects. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6617 - Subsurface Assessment
Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , CHEM 6601 , CIVL 6606 . Introduction to conducting subsurface contamination assessments. Includes related environmental regulations and liabilities, site hydrogeology, chemical characterization of contaminants, field methodologies, risk assessments, and site contamination remediation. Some fieldwork required. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6618 - Hazardous Materials Management
Prerequisites: CIVL 6606 and undergraduate organic chemistry or graduate introduction to environmental chemistry. The multidisciplinary facets of managing hazardous materials and wastes. Integrates specialized knowledge from the fields of environmental biology, chemistry, engineering, hydrogeology, and public health in the techniques used to maintain compliance with environmental standards. Includes regulatory framework, practical exercises, and concepts of sound practices of hazardous waste management. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6621 - Hydrology
Prerequisite: undergraduate course in physics, geology, hydraulics, or limnology or consent of the instructor. Lectures cover basic hydrologic theory including nature and chemical behavior of water, precipitation and evapotranspiration, interception, surface water, groundwater supply and treatment, and water law. Other topics may include irrigation, flood control, karst hydrology, and water chemistry. Required laboratories cover field measurement, sampling and problem-solving techniques. Some weekend fieldwork required. 4 credits.
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ENVS 6627 - Soil Science
Prerequisite: ENVS 6600 or a previous college level course in physical geology or geography or consent of the instructor. Properties, occurence, and management of soil as a natural resource. Covers the chemistry, physics, morphology, and mineralogy of soils and their genesis and classification. Soil properties will be related to their role in environmental problem solving and decision making. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6632 - Field Geology of the Northeast
Prerequisite: ENVS 6600 or a previous college-level course in geology or consent of the instructor. Intensive training in geological field observation and interpretation in a variety of geologic settings. Weekly class meetings cover field techniques and localities. Five required field trips (three 1-day, one 3-day, one 4-day) will focus of site geology, geomorphology, and environmental problems as well as field observation and interpretation. Transportation and costs will be shared. 4 credits.
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ENVS 6633 - Selected Topics in Field Geology
Prerequisite(s): ENVS 6600 or a previous undergraduate course in geology; other prerequisites depend on the specific course topic. Selected field studies and trips of special interest. Credit varies depending on length of trip or investigation. May be taken more than once. 1-4 credits.
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ENVS 6634 - Environmental Education Instructor Clinic
Prerequisite: one of the following: a college course in geology, biology, ecology, or science education or consent of the instructor. A course (conducted in the field) about teaching environmental education and natural history topics. Students receive intensive field training in natural history and a variety of environmental education instruction techniques. Laboratory fee. May be taught any term. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6640 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Survey of GIS technology, research, and applications in natural resource management, environmental assessment, urban planning, business, marketing and real estate, law enforcement, public administration, and emergency preparedness. Includes critical evaluation, case studies, and computer demonstrations. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6641 - Geographical Information System Techniques and Applications I
Prerequisites: working knowledge of PC-based computing, consent of the instructor/program coordinator. First of a two-course sequence of GIS technology and applications. Laboratory exercises using both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Hardware and software compenents of GIS; data acquisition, input, and manipulation; cartographic output; report generation. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6642 - Geographical Information System Techniques and Applications II
Prerequisite: ENVS 6641 or consent of the instructor. Second of a two-course sequence on GIS technology and applications. Laboratory exercises using both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Advanced GIS techniques, spatial analysis and modeling for a variety of applications (e.g., environmental science, business, planning), development of GIS systems. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6643 - Advanced Applications of GIS
Prerequisite: ENVS 6642 or consent of the instructor. Study of advanced GIS techniques for spatial analysis and management in a variety of application areas (e.g. environmental science, municipal and utilities management). Includes GIS development, GIS modeling, advanced spatial analysis (e.g. geostatistics) and VBA/ArcObjects GIS programming. Students collaborate on a real world project to design and implement a complete GIS application, and conduct individual GIS projects of interest to them, applying techniques learned in class. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6653 - Environmental Microbiology
This class is an advanced study of environmental microbiology, with special attention paid to the phylogenetic and metabolic diversity of microorganisms in the environment, the way that they affect nutrient cycling, the ways they can remediate human pollutants, and how they contribute to both inter- and intra-domain communication and symbioses. Cross-listed with CMBI 6653 . 3 credits.
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ENVS 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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ENVS 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 3 - 4 credits.
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ENVS 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 0 credits.
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ENVS 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I. 0 credits.
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ENVS 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.
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ENVS 6699 - Thesis II
Prerequisite: ENVS 6698 . A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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Engineering |
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ENGR 6780 - Research Methods, Writing, and Ethics
This course aims at improving the ability of graduate students to conduct research, which includes, but is not limited to, literature searches and interpretation, experimental design and execution, data collection and processing, scientific writing and report preparation. Students will work through a series of exercises in preparation for reading and writing tasks in their graduate studies, such as a thesis, scientific journal manuscript, and conference poster. Exercises include search and analysis of research articles, discussions on research ethics, experimental design, peer review of student writing samples, and presentation of scientific findings. All these activities will allow students to develop scientific questions and hypotheses, to design sound scientific experiments, and to present their research findings effectively and professionally Cross-listed with ENGR 7701 . 3 credits.
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ENGR 7701 - Research Methods, Writing, and Ethics
This course aims at improving the ability of graduate students to conduct research, which includes, but is not limited to, literature searches and interpretation, experimental design and execution, data collection and processing, scientific writing and report preparation. Students will work through a series of exercises in preparation for reading and writing tasks in their graduate studies, such as a dissertation, scientific journal manuscript, and conference poster. Exercises include search and analysis of research articles, discussions on research ethics, experimental design, peer review of student writing samples, and presentation of scientific findings. All these activities will allow students to develop scientific questions and hypotheses, to design sound scientific experiments, and to present their research findings effectively and professionally Cross-listed with ENGR 6780 . 3 credits.
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ENGR 7707 - Applied Grant Writing and Management
This course introduces students to the process of writing and managing a competitive grant, such as those through funding agencies including NIH, NSF, DoD, etc. Students will experience the process of identifying a solicitation, producing a narrative, methodology, and budget. Students will further be exposed to the pre-award and post-award processes related to both financial and progress reporting. 3 credits.
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ENGR 7770 - Advanced Topics in Engineering and Applied Science
This course enables the study of special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings. Students will complete a research project on a topic in the subject area of the student's discipline. Students will identify an appropriate faculty member to supervise their academic advancement and provide guidance on the literature review, research techniques, and applied research project. 3 credits.
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ENGR 7790 - Dissertation Research
Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. Students may not enroll in this course until they have attained candidacy. This course may be taken more than once. Each doctoral student will be required to complete 15 credit hours of Dissertation Research prior to earning the PhD degree. 3 credits.
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MGMT 6830 - Cybersecurity Strategic Planning Capstone
This course examines cybersecurity strategies and policies in a dynamic environment from the perspective of a cybersecurity executive within an organization. The course prepares students to engage in continuity planning for organizations. Governance issues will be integrated with risk management concerns and operational issues. Assessments with evidence-based practices will be used to study and evaluate cases. 3 credits.
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Engineering Science |
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ENSC 6605 - Introduction to Digital Electronics
Prerequisites: college physics, including electricity and magnetism. An introductory course in digital electonics intended for K-14 teachers based on "Project Lead the Way" curriculum. Covers both theoretical and practical skills in the pedagogical and content domains needed to teach classes in this field. Laboratory assignments include computer simulation of circuits and the writing of phototype circuits. Lectures touch on printed circuit board design and implementation of digital circuits. Attitudes, procedures, and skills related to safety are addressed. This course may not be taken by engineering students for graduate credit. Lecture: 3 credits; Lab: 1 credit. 3 credits.
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ENSC 6610 - Engineering Graphics with Solid Modeling
Prerequisite: modern algebra with trigonometry. An introduction to computer-aided design with solid modeling intended for K-14 teachers based on the "Project Lead the Way" curriculum. Covers both theoretical and practical skills in the pedagogical and content domains needed to teach classes in this field are addressed. Emphasis is on advanced 2-D construction, 3-D solid modeling, and design drawing generation. A PC-based CAD package is used for course work. Attitudes, procedures, and skills related to safety are addressed. This course may not be taken by engineering students for graduate credit. Lecture: 3 credits, Lab: 1 credit. 3 credits.
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Esports Management |
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ESPT 6100 - Business and Entrepreneurship in Esports
This course provides an introductory overview of the fundamental mechanics of the business of esports. It will provide students with the tools necessary to critically evaluate and analyze existing and potential opportunities within the industry as well as provide the framework for students to identify and articulate a disruptive or evolutionary business opportunity within esports. 3 credits.
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ESPT 6120 - Esports Integrity
Students in this course will learn how to frame and tackle issues of sporting integrity in the cultural and competitive context of esports for the purpose of helping organizers stage more fair and more publicly credible competitions. 3 credits.
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ESPT 6130 - Marketing to the Esports Consumer
In this course, students will learn how to most effectively market to esports consumers by identifying the esports consumer and learning what motivates their purchasing behavior. Marketing principles will be combined with analysis of consumer behavior, social influences, and demographics in order to provide students with an insight into what appeals to this fandom. 3 credits.
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ESPT 6140 - Leading Organizational Change in Esports: Diversity and Inclusion
In this course, students will learn about the business and cultural imperative of encouraging diversity and inclusion in the gaming and esports industries so that they may attract new talent within organizations as well as new audiences. Students will learn best practices for implementing structural organizational change to promote diversity and inclusiveness not only within an organization but across the industry. 3 credits.
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ESPT 6200 - Stakeholder Management in Esports
This course provides students with a holistic look into the legal and operational architecture which tie together a complex web of internal and external stakeholders - including employees, athletes, sponsors, subsidiaries, partnerships, business associates, organizers/leagues - necessary to run an esports organization in a dynamic environment. 3 credits.
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ESPT 6220 - Value Proposition of Livestreaming Platforms
Esports has traditionally relied on livestreaming platforms such as Twitch to broadcast its content and reach key demographics. This course will demonstrate how the opportunity provided by the underlying technological infrastructure of commercial livestreaming platforms add value for both sponsors and consumers and how such platforms plan to stay ahead of alternative mediums. 1.5 credits.
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ESPT 6230 - Managing Talent in the Streaming Economy
This course will expose students to the complexities of making money in the livestreaming economy by contrasting the business of esports with the business of personality-driven digital content. This course also outlines how talent earns and manages revenues in the livestreaming economy. Students will learn how to advise talent and structure effective sponsorship deals in future professional roles. 1.5 credits.
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ESPT 6300 - Capitalizing on Opportunities in Esports
Students in this course will gain relevant insights into the esports entrepreneurial mindset and learn how to provide actionable analysis of esports business opportunities by leveraging available, often imperfect, data for decision-making purposes. Topics for analysis may include, but are not limited to, projected demographic changes, market opportunity, and stakeholder motivations. 3 credits.
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ESPT 6400 - Esports Event Organization and Management
Prerequisite: ESPT 6300 . This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate the core skills and business concepts developed during the program. Students will develop a detailed master work plan for an esports event incorporating elements such as a financial plan, a marketing plan, and organizational plan. Students will integrate the knowledge gained in previous domains such as business strategy, stakeholder relations, and facilities management to provide a blueprint for hosting a clean, competitive, and financially sound esports event. 3 credits.
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EMBA 9970 - Viability: Building the Foundation
Multidisciplinary, core business management fundamentals. Topic list includes organizational behavior, operations, accounting & finance, economics, marketing, quantitative methods and analysis, information systems, and strategy fundamentals.
9 credits.
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EMBA 9971 - Cultural Transformation: Building the Team
Prerequisite: EMBA 9970 . Managing human behavior in organizations. Leading change and innovation in cross-cultural environments. Legal and ethical business practices in contemporary society. Applied project. Topic list includes organizational behavior, cases in organization behavior, business law, and ethics. 9 credits.
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EMBA 9972 - Marketing Management: Connecting to the Customer
Prerequisite: EMBA 9971 . Operations management; performance, practice and transformation. Contemporary marketing practices; understanding the customer. Strategic marketing and development. Applied project. Topic list includes operations management, marketing, and cases in marketing. 9 credits.
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EMBA 9973 - Sustainability, Environmental Consciousness and Global Economics
Prerequisite: EMBA 9972 . Analysis of emerging global standards, sustainability, and environmental consciousness. Global economics environment and decision-making. Economics industry analysis and the competitive environment. International business. Applied project. Topic list includes environment and sustainability, economics and cases in marketing. 11 credits.
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EMBA 9974 - Measurement: Advancing Shareholder Value
Prerequisite: EMBA 9973 . Management accounting and control systems. Integrated financial systems. Resource acquisition, allocation, and ethics. Applied project. Topic list includes accounting, finance, and cases in accounting and finance.
9 credits.
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EMBA 9975 - Leadership: Advancing Company Value
Prerequisite: EMBA 9974 . Corporate and social responsibility. Strategic thinking. Planning and implementing strategic decisions. Strategic management project. Topic list includes corporate and social responsibility, strategy, project and presentations, business simulation preparation, business simulation, and closing session. 9 credits.
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Finance |
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FINC 6600 - Introduction to Financial Analytics
Students will learn how to access real world data from interactive financial databases and apply analytical tools used in financial decision making. Students will create a dashboard and utilize other data visualization tools in a financial presentation. 3 credits.
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FINC 6601 - Introduction to Finance
Prerequisite: ACCT 6619 . Introduction to some basic concepts of finance, time value of money, cash flow and financial planning, valuation techniques for projects, and capital budgeting. 1.5 credits.
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FINC 6602 - Corporate Finance
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . Co-requisite: BANL 6100 . Examination of valuation, investment, and financing of the firm and their implications for strategic decision making; application of pricing models. 3 credits.
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FINC 6603 - Financial Management with Engineering Applications
Prerequisites: EGRM 6611 , EGRM 6609 or equivalent. An examination of the valuation, investment, and financing of the firm and its business activities. This includes valuation of investment under uncertainty and implications for investment and strategy; the cost of capital and capital structure and implications for financing strategy; leasing; dividend policy; fundamental risk management concepts and implications; and mergers, acquisitions, divestiture, the market for corporate control, and the hedging of corporate risk exposure. Engineering applications. For College of Engineering students only. 3 credits.
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FINC 6604 - Applied Quantitative Finance
This course covers foundational statistics, calculus, probability theory, and introductory econometrics. Topics may include, but are not limited to: derivatives & partial derivatives and their relationship with portfolio theory and financial econometrics; linear algebra, vectors, and matrices; continuous random variables, their probability distributions, and density functions; linear combination of random variables, expected value, covariance, and variance; maximum likelihood estimation; confidence interval estimation and hypothesis testing on the normal mean using the p-value method; simple and multiple regression models; optimization problems in portfolio theory. 3 credits.
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FINC 6605 - Financial Econometrics
Prerequisites or co-requisites: FINC 6601 , FINC 6604 . A review of econometric models with special focus on applications in finance. 3 credits.
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FINC 6610 - Capital Market Theory
Prerequisite or co-requisite: FINC 6601 . A review of modern portfolio theory. Includes: theory of choice under certainty and uncertainty; portfolio analysis; capital asset pricing model; arbitrage pricing model; global investing and portfolio formation; and portfolio selection, measurement and evaluation. 3 credits.
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FINC 6611 - Equity Market Valuation and Analysis
Prerequisite or co-requisite: FINC 6601 Provides an integrated review of investment opportunities in the equity markets. Includes capital market efficiency and arbitrage; valuation models and individual security analysis and valuation; industry analysis; aggregate market analysis; capital market theory; global investing and portfolio performance; alternative investments - analysis and valuation; and an introduction to regulation and professional standards of ethics. Includes an application of investment management to actual student-managed portfolio. 3 credits.
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FINC 6612 - Applied Portfolio Management
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . Course describes and demonstrates the dynamic decision-making process of portfolio management. The portfolio construction process, including the formulation of objectives, constraints, and preferences; the ongoing monitoring process; and conducting a performance evaluation. Special attention to recent developments in dynamic portfolio applications. 3 credits.
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FINC 6613 - Derivative Market Analysis and Trading Techniques
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . An examination of financial futures and options markets; futures and options pricing and hedging; trading techniques. 3 credits.
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FINC 6614 - Applications of Financial Derivatives
Prerequisite: FINC 6613 . The course is a second course in derivatives that focuses on applications. This course will include collars, floors, and ceilings for hedging bonds. Other topics will include the pricing of swaps, dollar duration of bond portfolios, international FX hedging with options, futures, and options on futures, and commodity derivatives. 3 credits.
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FINC 6620 - Fixed Income Analysis
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . The course is an analysis of fixed income markets that includes a general survey of the tools for managing fixed income portfolios and their derivatives. The primary derivatives studied are swaps to alter duration and credit default swaps to alter credit quality. 3 credits.
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FINC 6625 - Advanced Capital Market Issues
Prerequisites: FINC 6605 , FINC 6620 . An examination of current practices and new developments in the capital markets. Various topics will be selected that highlight recent developments. The primary areas of selection will be financial and capital market innovations, monetary policy, domestic and international money markets, and techniques for analyzing financial markets. Students will be required to complete a major, independent research project. 3 credits.
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FINC 6630 - Corporate Financial Analysis and Applications
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . The examination of short-term financial management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, financial distress, corporate risk management, leasing, and hybrid corporate securities. 3 credits.
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FINC 6631 - Management of Financial Services
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . An examination of operational techniques and strategies relevant to financial management in the financial services industry. 3 credits.
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FINC 6632 - International Financial Management
Prerequisite or co-requisite: FINC 6601 . Course focuses on international capital markets, determinants of foreign exchange rates, and hedging techniques. Major emphasis on managing and measuring accounting, economic, and operations exposure; managing political risk; international capital budgeting and short-term financial management; international financing of investment. 3 credits.
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FINC 6635 - Advanced Corporate Financial Management Issues
Prerequisites: FINC 6602 , FINC 6605 . An examination of advancements and techniques in financial managment, highlighting recent developments. The primary areas of selection will be value creation, human capital, globalization, risk management, and strategic management. Students will be required to complete a major research project. 3 credits.
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FINC 6640 - Real Estate Analysis
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . A course on real estate financial and market analysis, and the impact it has on the real estate decision process. Concepts covered will include the application of cash flow analysis, risk, discount rates, capitalization rates, financing, leverage, investment value vs. market value, and taxation. The student will be exposed to economic base analysis, shift-share analysis, highest and best use, and the impact that market and cash flow analyses have on real property for commercial and residential real estate. 3 credits.
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FINC 6641 - Regulation, Compliance, and Examination Process
This course examines the intent and scope of the U.S. financial regulatory environment, and identifies primary regulators along with authorizing legislation, and implementing regulations for different categories of financial institutions. It also reviews regulatory requirements both established in response to fraud and national security concerns, and designed to enhance consumer protections. Finally, it analyzes the impact that regulatory requirements have on the operations of financial institutions. 3 credits.
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FINC 6645 - Equity Valuation Research
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . Case studies are used to provide an analytical framework integrating accounting and finance concepts for fundamental equity valuation. Includes financial statement analysis, financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and investment fundamentals. Students select an equity to analyze, build a financial model, and write a professional research report recommending and defending a target price for the stock. Methodologies are applied to real companies, developing practical skills used by both buy and sell-side equity research analysts. 3 credits.
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FINC 6650 - Data Analysis: Trading Room Applications
Prerequisites: FINC 6601 . This course will use major financial software applications that are often applied in finance. The course makes extensive use of financial databases. 3 credits.
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FINC 6654 - Introduction to Financial Wealth Management
Provides an overview to careers in financial planning and wealth management. Introduces the process professionals follow to help clients identify their financial goals, develop and implement a plan to achieve those goals, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of those plans over time. Outlines the professional ethical standards and regulatory environment for the profession. Details the licensure pathway to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). 3 credits.
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FINC 6656 - Wealth Management
Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . This course examines wealth management for high net-worth individuals. This will include the creation of an individual policy statement, the assessment of risk, and the allocation of different equity and fixed income assets. 3 credits.
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FINC 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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FINC 6681 - CFA Exam Review
Prerequisites: FINC 6601 . This course reviews the materials of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I or II exams. The goal of the course is to prepare the student to pass the CFA Level I or II exams. 3 credits.
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FINC 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 3 credits.
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FINC 6691 - Masters Project in Finance
Prerequisite: 15 credits in the MS Finance program, or consent of the instructor. Independent or group study under the supervision of an advisor in the MS Finance program leading to creation and presentation of a large individual analyst report in the areas of corporate finance, investments, derivatives, or financial risk management. 3 credits.
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FINC 6692 - Finance Capstone
Prerequisites: FINC 6605 , FINC 6610 , FINC 6611 , FINC 6620 . This course challenges students to apply advanced financial tools in the area of corporate finance, investments, derivatives, portfolio management, or financial risk management for the assessment of a particular financial opportunity/challenge and the development of a specific recommendation for a real-world application. The course also emphasizes both written communication and oral presentation skills. 3 credits.
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FINC 6693 - Internship
Prerequisites: six credits of advanced finance coursework and consent of the program coordinator or advisor. A program of field experience in a corporate or financial services organization. 1-4 credits.
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FINC 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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FINC 6696 - Independent Study II
Prerequisite: FINC 6695 . A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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FINC 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.
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FINC 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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Forensic Science |
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FORS 6600 - Fundamentals of Forensic Biological Evidence
This course presents an overview of forensic biological evidence and how it relates to forensic investigations from the crime scene to the crime lab. The recognition, preservation, identification, individualization, evaluation, and reconstruction of biological evidence will be covered. Students will be introduced to the forensically relevant biological evidence types typically encountered in forensic investigations, such as hair, skin cells, teeth, bone, blood, semen, saliva, etc. The biological origins, processing, identification, and interpretation of these evidence types will be examined. The fundamentals of traditional Forensic DNA profiling (STR profiling) and an overview of criminal DNA databases will also be covered. 3 credits.
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FORS 6601 - Forensic Genetic Genealogy
This course will introduce the use of genetic genealogy to investigate criminal cases, and also non-criminal cases. These can include investigations of homicides and sexual assaults (both current and cold cases), and also non-criminal investigations identifying birth families, identifying foundlings (abandoned babies/children), and also identifying Jane and John Does. This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the scientific methods used to create the genetic profiles used to establish genetic relationships. Topics will include but are not limited to autosomal DNA testing, Y-Chromosomal testing, mitochondrial testing, and X-Chromosomal testing. The ethical implications of genetic genealogy, and the current laws and policies governing it's use in forensic investigations will also be explored. 3 credits.
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FORS 6602 - Genealogy Principles and Methods
This course introduces the student genealogical research and analysis techniques using documentary evidence. The Genealogy Standards of the Board for Certification of Genealogists will be included. Methods for planning research, collecting, organizing and documenting data, reasoning from evidence, and writing genealogical proof will be applied. The student will learn effective search and analysis techniques for common genealogical sources, e.g. censuses, vital records, immigration and naturalization records, land records, probate records, newspapers, etc. The Genealogical Proof Standard will be applied to measure the credibility of conclusions from genealogical investigations. 3 credits.
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FORS 6603 - Forensic Genetic Genealogy Practicum
This practicum course provides students with the opportunity to apply their forensic genetic genealogy knowledge to real-world problems. The student may undertake an internship with one of our industry partners, or complete a mock case investigation, or a genetic genealogy research project. The student will prepare a written proposal for a genetic genealogy investigation. The student will then carry out the investigation using the appropriate methods and standards learned in the previous courses. Upon completion of the investigation the student will submit a fully comprehensive investigation report detailing the methods used, appropriate citations and records obtained, family trees built, and reasoning for findings and outcomes obtained. 3 credits.
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FORS 6604 - Forensic DNA Phenotyping: Appearance and Ancestry
Forensic DNA Phenotyping (FDP) is an intelligence driven selection of DNA analyses and inference methods that can generate information on the externally visible characteristics and biogeographic ancestry of an individual from DNA. Its application allows investigators to narrow down a list of potential crime scene trace donors, or provide leads to cold and missing persons identification cases when all other avenues of investigation are stalled. In this course, students will cover the laboratory, computational, and statistical processes that allow the prediction of eye, hair, and skin color using multiple tools (i.e. HIrisPlex-S, Snipper-suite), as well as the approaches used to infer continental/sub-population ancestry of an unknown individual from DNA. 3 credits.
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FORS 6607 - Animal Cruelty Investigation
Prerequisite: FORS 6621 or instructor permission. This course will provide students with the information necessary to do a complete investigation into cases of animal cruelty focusing on the crime scene, report writing and the investigative steps necessary to establish a strong case against the individuals responsible for committing the crime. 3 credits.
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FORS 6608 - Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty
Prerequisite: FORS 6607 or instructor permission. This course will provide students with a thorough survey of the use of forensic science in animal cruelty investigations including its application in veterinary forensics. The course will cover the major types of animal cruelty and the specific uses of forensic evidence to support an investigation in each type. 3 credits.
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FORS 6612 - Principles of Forensic Science I
Forensic science is a discipline that is broad and encompasses many different areas. A successful forensic scientist should have an understanding of what each field is capable of achieving and how it can assist them if necessary. This course will give the student an overview of the major disciplines of forensic science and how each can be used in a criminal investigation. Furthermore, the course will examine how evidence is identified and how the scientific method is employed to analyze evidence. 3 credits.
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FORS 6613 - Principles of Forensic Science II
Prerequisite or co-requisite: FORS 6612 . Topics in this course are geared toward the exploration of many of the major disciplines within forensic science. The focus of this course is to give general information about the disciplines, how analysts in those areas examine evidence, and how the results can be utilized to advance an investigation. 3 credits.
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FORS 6614 - Survey of Forensic Science
An introductory survey of forensic sciences and criminalistics, crime scene procedures and documentation, and methods of laboratory analysis for all forensic science students. 3 credits.
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FORS 6616 - Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
Co-requisite: FORS 6612 or FORS 6614 . An in-depth study of crime scene procedures including recognition, protection, documentation, and collection of physical evidence; scene documentation, scene search procedures; and reconstructions from evidence and scene patterns. 3 credits.
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FORS 6617 - Forensic Expert Testimony
Prerequisite: FORS 6653 . This course will provide information related to the various aspects of expert witness testimony, from "marketing" skills and good communication techniques to managing difficult questions and ethical issues. The expectations of the legal and scientific communities will be explored using case examples and exercises that point to the conflicts that sometimes may arise from these different perspectives. Students will participate in a moot court testimony session in which they will demonstrate their expert witness knowledge and ability to effectively communicate in a court setting. 3 credits.
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FORS 6618 - Forensic Photography
Prerequisite: FORS 6612 . This course will explore the use of imaging techniques as they relate to crime scene and evidence documentation. The first portion of the course focuses on film/digital image capture and the second on digital image processing using Adobe Photoshop and other software. The course includes extensive hands-on experience both in photography as well as image processing labs. Topics include but are not limited to: theory, techniques, crime, scenes, evidence, macro, alternate light energy, photogrammetry, image clarification and legal considerations. 3 credits.
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FORS 6619 - Fingerprint Analysis
Concurrent requisite: FORS 6612 or FORS 6614 . This is an advanced course in the science of fingerprints. This course will include the history of fingerprints, development and recognition of fingerprints, collection and documentation of fingerprint evidence, various processing techniques, and fingerprint comparison and identification. Taking inked fingerprint impressions and the latest advances in fingerprint identification will be discussed during this course. 3 credits.
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FORS 6620 - Advanced Criminalistics I
Co-requisite: FORS 6621 . The comparison and individualization of physical evidence are presented in lectures and carried out in the laboratory. The theories and practice of microscopic, biological, immunological, and chemical analysis are applied to the examination of blood, semen, and other body fluids. 3 credits.
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FORS 6621 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory I
Co-requisite: FORS 6620 . The biological identification and individualization of physical evidence as carried out in the laboratory. The theories and practice of microscopic, biological, immunological, and chemical analysis are applied to the examination of blood, semen, and other body fluids and biological evidence. Basic serological examinations and DNA typing of single source samples will be performed and data interpreted. Laboratory fee required. 3 credits.
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FORS 6626 - Crime Scene Reconstruction
Prerequisite: FORS 6616 . Theoretical and practical aspects of crime scene reconstruction will be addressed in this course. A basic understanding of crime scene analysis, and related functions: evidence recognition, collection and preservation, documentation, effective search methods, and subsequent laboratory-based analysis of the evidence is required. Common types of crime scene reconstruction will be explored: blood stain analysis, shooting incident, and accident reconstruction. A major focus of this course is to learn how to design and conduct relevant testing, consistent with the scientific method. The course will conclude with the preparation of a reconstruction report and oral presentation of that work in a legal setting. 3 credits.
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FORS 6627 - Forensic Investigations into the Trafficking of Persons
This course examines the different forms of trafficking in persons, modern slavery, as well as underlying causes and conditions that foster an environment where human trafficking is prevalent. A principal objective is to understand the many applications of modern forensic science and how it can be an excellent resource for an increase in prosecutions and convictions in human trafficking cases as well as providing reliable methods to help identify and protect victims exposed to transnational migration and subsequent exploitation. 3 credits.
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FORS 6628 - Advanced Death Investigations
Prerequisite: INVS 6623 or FORS 6612 . This course will guide students through the process into nontraditional types of death investigations. In the course, students will learn in depth about child death investigations, the investigation into the discovery of human remains, what is involved in natural, accidental, suicidal, and homicidal deaths, the role of the medical examiner and their investigation, and death scene management. 3 credits.
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FORS 6634 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Prerequisite: FORS 6626 . This course is intended to develop a fundamental knowledge of the discipline of bloodstain pattern analysis. The course is intended to illustrate to students the basic principles of bloodstain pattern analysis and the practical application of the discipline to actual casework. A significant portion of the course will be conducted in a laboratory format and will involve interpreting real bloodstain patterns. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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