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PHIL 4599 - Independent Study
Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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PSCI 1101 - Introduction to Politics
A basic course introducing students to the discipline of political science and its subjects: political theory, law, national government, international relations, comparative government, and political economy. 3 credits
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PSCI 1121 - American Government and Politics
A basic study of the American political system. Constitutional foundations, the political culture, Congress, the Presidency, the judicial system, political parties, interest groups, news media, individual liberties, federalism, the policy-making process. 3 credits
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PSCI 1122 - State & Local Govt
Problems of cities, revenue sharing, community power structures, welfare, public safety, the state political party, big-city political machines, interest groups, state legislatures, the governor, the mayor, courts, and judicial reform. 3 credits
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PSCI 2203 - American Political Thought
Pre-Revolutionary and Revolu-tionary political thought; classical conservatism, liberalism, Jacksonian democracy, civil disobedience, social Darwinism, progressive individualism, and pluralism. 3 credits
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PSCI 2205 - Politics of Black Movement in America
The political development of the Black Movement in America emphasizing ideological, legal, and cultural perspectives. 3 credits
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PSCI 2216 - Urban Government and Politics
A study of the urban political process. Structures and organizations of urban governments, decision making, public policy, the "urban crisis", crime and law enforcement, party politics and elections, taxation and spending patterns, environmental problems, management of urban development. 3 credits
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PSCI 2222 - United States Foreign Policy
An examination of the global foreign policy of the United States and of the process of policy making involving governmental and non-governmental actors. A review of the political, economic, military, and cultural tracks of policy. 3 credits
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PSCI 2224 - Public Attitudes and Public Policy
A study of the sources of mass political attitudes and behavior and their effect upon public policy. The course will examine the techniques for influencing opinion, including propaganda and mass media communications. 3 credits
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PSCI 2228 - Public Interest Groups
Examination of group institutions of the American political culture. Emphasis on the legal nature, purpose, and function of each operational organization in the political process. 3 credits
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PSCI 2229 - Legal Communications
Familiarization with the kinds of legal documents and written instruments employed by participants in the legal process. Recognization and understanding of the purpose of writs, complaints, briefs, memoranda, contracts, wills, and motions. 3 credits
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PSCI 2230 - Anglo-Am Jurisprudence
Surveys ideas about the nature of law. Legal philosophers examined include Plato, Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, John Austin, William Blackstone, Benjamin Cardozo, L.A. Hart, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The contribution to legal theory made by various schools of jurisprudence (e.g., positivism, legal realism). 3 credits
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PSCI 2231 - Judicial Behavior
Examination of the American court system as a political policy-making body. Topics considered include: the structure of the judicial system, the influence of sociological and psychological factors on judicial behavior, and the nature and impact of the judicial decision-making process. 3 credits
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PSCI 2232 - Politics of the First Amendment
Preferred preparation in American Government. Examination of the political implications of the First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, and religion; Supreme Court adaptation of the First Amendment to changing political and social conditions. 3 credits
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PSCI 2241 - International Relations
Forces and structures operating in the modern nation-state system, the foreign policy process, decision-making process, the impact of decolonization on traditional interstate behavior, economic and political developments since World War II. 3 credits
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PSCI 2243 - International Law and Organization
Preferred preparation in American Government or International Relations. Traditional and modern approaches to international law and organization; major emphasis on the contribution of law and organization to the establishment of a world of law and world peace. The League of Nations system and the United Nations system are analyzed. 3 credits
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PSCI 2261 - Modern Political Analysis
Introduction to political analysis, including quantitative and qualitative techniques, systems and data analyses, role and group theory, simulations and projections using computerized models. 3 credits
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PSCI 2281 - Comp Political Systems: Asia
Traditional and modern political and social structures of China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian states, including the function of the political system within each country. 3 credits
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PSCI 2282 - Comp Political Systems: Europe
Political characteristics of modern European states. Emphasis on political, social, and economic institutions and structures. Special attention to European integration and the European Union; changes in Eastern Europe and the former USSR. 3 credits
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PSCI 2283 - Comp Political Systems: Latin America
Political modernization, development in Latin America, political institutions, national identity, leadership, integration, political socialization, and political ideologies. 3 credits
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PSCI 2285 - Comp Political Systems: Middle East
Analysis of the Arab and non-Arab states in the region with particular attention to the political systems, violence, and the problems of tradition vs. modernity. 3 credits
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PSCI 3304 - Political Parties
Preferred preparation in American or State and Local Government. Voting and electoral behavior, nominations and campaign strategy, pressure groups, political party structure and functions of the party system in the American political community. 3 credits
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PSCI 3308 - Legislative Process
Preferred preparation in American or State and Local Government. Legislative process in the American political system; legislative functions; selection and recruitment of candidates; legislative leadership, the committee system; lobbyists, decision-making; legislative norms, folkways, and legislative executive relations. 3 credits
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PSCI 3309 - The American Presidency
The role of the President as commander-in-chief, legislative leader, party leader, administrator, manager of the economy, director of foreign policy, and advocate of social justice; nature of presidential decision making, authority, power, influence, and personality. 3 credits
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PSCI 3310 - The Politics of U.S. Immigration
This course addresses a controversial political issue. It is part seminar, lecture, and experiential learning. Students will learn, discuss, and interact with the complex topic that is immigration. This course will describe and explain a range of different immigration policies. It will also situate a broader discussion of immigration policy within its particular political and historical context. 3 credits
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PSCI 3331 - Theory and the Supreme Court
An examination of the ways in which the Supreme Court exercises judicial review with particular emphasis on the various theories of review as they have evolved from John Marshall to the present. 3 credits
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PSCI 3332 - Constitutional Law
Preferred preparation in American Government. Principles and concepts of the United States Constitution as revealed in leading decisions of the Supreme Court and the process of judicial review. 3 credits
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PSCI 3340 - Campaign Mgmt:Procedures/Operations
A study of the procedures and operations of the contemporary political campaign, including issue development, voter registration, canvassing, media usage, fundraising, scheduling, campaign data, etc. 3 credits
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PSCI 3341 - Campaign Mgmt: Structure/Organization
Exploration of the structure, organization, and management of the campaign operation and the handling, roles, and tasks of the campaign personnel. 3 credits
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PSCI 3344 - Campaign Mgmt:Survey/Polling
A study of the uses and interpretation of survey research, polling projects, and computer techniques and their application to political campaigns. 3 credits
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PSCI 3346 - Campaign Mgmt:Finance/Election Laws
Exploration of the methods used to finance a political campaign; the nature of campaign costs; the role of political action committees; the effects of campaign finance laws; and the technical aspects and political implications of election laws at the federal, state, and local levels. 3 credits
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PSCI 3350 - Public Policy: U.S. Natl Security
The development and operation of U.S. military and national security policy from George Washington to the present with major emphasis on the 20th century and post-World War II. 3 credits
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PSCI 3355 - Terrorism
Examination of the modern application of terrorism in international affairs, paying special attention to ideological and infrastructure determinants. 3 credits
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PSCI 3390 - Political Modernization
Comparative analysis of political change and development. Political transition, political integration and nation building; institutional developments; political parties; military elites; youth; intellectuals; the bureaucracy; economic development; and political culture. 3 credits
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PSCI 4408 - The Development of the United Nations
Prerequisite: ENGL 1105 . A study of the formation of the United Nations system, the drafting of the United Nations Charter, function of it principal organs, evolution of the role and structure of the organization from 1945 to present day, and its impact on international relations and conflict resolution. 3 credits
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PSCI 4409 - International Organizations and Counter-Terrorism
Prerequisite: ENGL 1105 . A study of terrorism and the international response to this phenomenon: who are terrorists and what steps are governments obligated to take under international law to prevent and suppress their activity? How is the international community responding to facilitating technical assistance to states and regional groupings to help them respond to terrorism? How have the 18 international instruments and relevant United Nations and regional resolutions on counter-terrorism been effective in responding to international terrorism and how can their impact be evaluated? 3 credits
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PSCI 4415 - Internship Legal & Public Affairs
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor is required. Students will have the opportunity to work as paraprofessionals in legislatures, government agencies, and party organizations and to share their experiences with other interns in legal and public affairs. 3 credits
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PSCI 4450 - Campaign Mgmt: Internship
Actual work experience in campaign management. 3 credits
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PSCI 4461 - Political Theory: Ancient & Medieval
Foundations of Western political thought from the Greek, Roman and medieval experiences as it applies to the total discipline of political science. 3 credits
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PSCI 4462 - Political Theory: Modern & Contemp
A continuation of the study of political thought from the High Middle Ages to contemporary theorists. 3 credits
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PSCI 4494 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PSCI 4495 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PSCI 4496 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PSCI 4497 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PSCI 4498 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PSCI 4499 - Senior Seminar I
Prerequisite: permission of department chair. Capstone course in which students use the tools of their discipline to examine a selected problem. May be conducted as a proseminar. Required of all political science majors. 3 credits
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PSCI 4500 - Senior Seminar II
Prerequisite: permission of department chair. Capstone course in which students use the tools of their discipline to examine a selected problem. May be conducted as a proseminar. Required of all political science majors. 3 credits
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PSCI 4593 - Honors Thesis: Political Science
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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PSCI 4599 - Independent Study
Directed research on special topics to be selected in consultation with the department chair and a sponsoring faculty member. 3 credits
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PUBS 1101 - Foundations of Public Service
This course provides an introduction to the history, cultural contexts, and contemporary definitions of public service. Careful attention is given to the myriad ways public service is provided in public, non-profit, volunteer, philanthropic, and other settings. A special focus of the course is a consideration of how the notion of "the common good" has developed over time and how it forms the basis of many modern understandings of what it means to be a public servant. This course will include a combination of theory, case studies, and practice, and is offered as a Service Learning course. 3 credits
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PUBS 4501 - Practicum in Public Service
Prerequisite: PUBS 1101 . This course seeks to provide students with the opportunity for supervised practical application of their commitment to public service in a community institution or setting. Each student will complete a 150-hour (minimum) practicum under the approval of the practicum coordinator, and an appropriate community partner, often a government or non-profit entity. 3 credits
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QANL 1118 - Business Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATH 1109 or successful completion of qualifying placement test by the mathematics department. This course is designed to improve the quantitative reasoning skills of business students. It provides an introduction to two important knowledge bases: linear functions and systems and the fundamentals of the derivative and integration and their uses in business decision making. The focus of the course will be on the application of these mathematical concepts to personal business, management, marketing, and finance issues. Excel spreadsheet applications will be used extensively throughout the course. 3 credits
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QANL 2216 - Business Statistics
Prerequisite: QANL 1118 or equivalent. A course in elementary probability and statistical concepts and theory, with emphasis on data analysis and presentation; probability theory; sampling distributions; statistical inference; Z-test, T-test, F-test and Chi-Square test. Simple and Multiple Regression Analysis will also be covered. 3 credits
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QANL 3328 - Quant Tech Mgmt
Prerequisites: QANL 2216 and junior standing. An introduction to quantitative techniques in management. Topics include linear programming, assignment problems, transportation algorithms, network and inventory models, and decision theory. 3 credits
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QANL 3343 - Management Information Systems
Prerequisite:QANL 2216 This course provides methodology of the design, analysis, and evaluation of management information systems (MIS). Topics include organizational implications of information technology, planning and control systems, implementation of an integrated system, technical treatment of MIS management, and application of computers via computer packages in business environments. 3 credits
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QANL 3350 - Quantitative Techniques
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Advanced applications of quantitative techniques to the solution of business problems. Topics include classical optimization techniques, non-linear programming, topics in mathematical programming, and graph theory. 3 credits
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QANL 3380 - Operations Management
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Basic reviews of Operation Systems designs. Focuses on how competitive advantages as cost, quality, time, and flexibility are created. Topics to be covered include: operations strategy, process improvements, capacity planning, staff and production scheduling, supply chain management, inventory management, Lean Operations, Just in Time and time-based competition, project management, and the role of technology. Analytical tools are incorporated to augment the depth of understanding and assist in analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4428 - Forecasting for Decision Making
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Review of different approaches to forecasting used by management at different levels of decision making. Techniques will include smoothing and decomposition, causal and judgmental methods. Computer applications and modeling will be emphasized. 3 credits
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QANL 4450 - Special Topics
Prerequisite:QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4451 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4452 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4453 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4454 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4455 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4456 - Special Topics
Prerequisite:QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4457 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4458 - Special Topics
Prerequisite:QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4459 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4480 - Project Management
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Survey of management techniques applicable to a wide variety of business-related project types. Emphasis on the project management cycle, including selecting, scheduling, budgeting, and controlling projects. Desired qualifications and roles of project managers. Extensive use of project management software will be required. 3 credits
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QANL 4597 - Practicum
Prerequisite: junior standing. A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business organization. 3 credits
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QANL 4598 - Internship
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Supervised field experience for qualified students in an area related to operations management or quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QANL 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: QANL 2216 Prerequisites: QANL 1118 , QANL 2216 , and junior standing. Independent research projects or other approved forms of independent study. 3 credits
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RUSS 1101 - Elementary Russian I
Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits
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RUSS 1102 - Elementary Russian II
Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits
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RUSS 1110 - Intensive Russian I
Intensive Russian I is a six-hour course equivalent to Elementary Russian I and II combined. This course provides the foundation for communication in Russian. Language material will be presented in the context of themes relevant to daily life, and cultural materials in various media will play a central role in reinforcing linguistic skills. The course emphasizes aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation skills, pronunciation, writing, and the fundamental principles of Russian grammar. 6 credits
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RUSS 2201 - Intermediate Russian I
Prerequisites: RUSS 1101 -RUSS 1102 or the equivalent. Stresses reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to read in their own areas of interest. 3 credits
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RUSS 2202 - Intermediate Russian II
Prerequisites: RUSS 1101 -RUSS 1102 or the equivalent. Stresses reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to read in their own areas of interest. 3 credits
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RUSS 2220 - Intensive Russian II
Prerequisite: RUSS 1110 or RUSS 1102 , or consent of the instructor. Intensive Russian II is a six-hour course equivalent to Intermediate Russian I and II combined. This course builds on the skills acquired in Intensive Russian I and continues to stress the four basic language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Greater focus will be placed on conversation, group improvisations, and dialogues, as well as reading texts on topics in contemporary Russian life and literature. New vocabulary and grammar will also be presented in the context of themes relevant to daily life, and cultural materials in various media will play a central role in reinforcing linguistic skills. 6 credits
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RUSS 3301 - Advanced Russian
Prerequisite: RUSS 2202 or comparable proficiency level as demonstrated in consultation with the instructor This course is intended to develop students' proficiencies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading so that they can be at a level necessary for advanced literature and culture courses. It will emphasize composition and oral discussion as well as concepts necessary for a sophisticated appraisal of literature and culture in the target language. This course will be conducted in the target language. 3 credits
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RUSS 4401 - Russian Culture Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: RUSS 3301 or comparable proficiency as demonstrated in consultation with the instructor This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Russian cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform select written and oral activities in Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Russian. 3 credits
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RUSS 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 3 credits
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SCIE 1111 - Physical Science I
The meaning of scientific concepts and terms and their relation to other areas of learning and to daily living. Development and unity of physical science as a field of knowledge. Includes astronomy, physics, chemistry, and geology. 3 credits
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SCIE 1112 - Physical Science II
The meaning of scientific concepts and terms and their relation to other areas of learning and to daily living. Development and unity of physical science as a field of knowledge. Includes astronomy, physics, chemistry, and geology. 3 credits
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SCIE 1126 - Astronomy
An introduction to present concepts concerning the nature and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and other components of the universe. The experimental and observational bases for these concepts are examined. 3 credits
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SCIE 1135 - Earth Science
A dynamic systems approach to phenomena of geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Emphasis on interrelations of factors and processes and on importance of subject matter to human affairs. Suitable for non-science as well as science majors. 3 credits
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SCIE 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of science. 3 credit hours. 4 credits
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SYST 3302 - Operations Research I
Co-requisites: SYST 3346 , or equivalent The operations research area is oriented to various mathematical methods for solving certain kinds of industrial problems. Topics included are linear programming, including simplex method; transportation and assignment problems; queuing; dynamic programming; simulation. 3 credits
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SYST 3303 - Operations Research II
Prerequisite: SYST 3302 or equivalent Advanced coverage of Bayesian statistics, utility and game theory, logistics and distribution, theory of scheduling, graph theory, and stochastic processes, with applications in manufacturing and service industries. 3 credits
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SYST 3304 - Decision Analysis
Prerequisite: SYST 3302 . Provides an introduction to the concepts, methods, and tools used in decision analysis. Formulating and structuring a decision problem and use of quantitative tools and analysis are studied.
Topics covered include influence diagrams, decision trees, sensitivity analysis, value of information, and risk attitudes. The issue of conflicting objectives is also addressed as a factor in decision analysis process.
3 credits
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SYST 3307 - Reliability & Maintainability
Prerequisite: SYST 3346 or equivalent Reliability measures: hazard models and product life, reliability function; static reliability models; inference theory and reliability computation; dynamic reliability models, reliability design examples. 3 credits
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