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CIS 0305 - Microcomputer Applications
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides coverage of the most common environments and software tools for the serious user of microcomputers. Hardware topics are included to allow the student to compare and select from system configurations according to his/her computing requirements. A variety of data communication and webpage development topics are covered. The main emphasis is on the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), with special attention given to an in-depth coverage of Excel. (Upon request, credit-by-exam for this course is available. For more information, contact the CIS departmental secretary.) Prerequisite: MATH 0129 or above with a grade of C or above and CIS 0105 with a grade of B or above or credit-by-exam for CIS 0105 .
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CIS 0308 - Website Administration I
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides an introduction to the administration of a World Wide Web site. Includes Internet concepts, design strategies, graphic and multimedia construction, legal and ethical implications, dynamic HTML, and client-side programming. Prerequisite: CIS 0110 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0310 - Database Management Systems I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the fundamentals of database management, relational database management systems, and programming for GUI. Database topics covered include entities, attributes, relationships, transactions, queries, and integrity rules. Server side database concepts are illustrated with MS Access. The client side user interface and business logic is implemented in Visual Basic. Prerequisite: CIS 0210 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0315 - Computer Networks
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the hardware and software that are integrated to form a computer network. Topics include an in-depth look at TCP/IP, data communication hardware, public networks such as the Internet, and LAN and WAN network standards. Co-requisite: CIS 0110 or CIS 0305 or DDET 115 or MGMT 0237 .
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CIS 0321 - Midrange Solutions II
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Emphasizes online solution development for the IBM iSeries platform. Major topics include file creation and maintenance, structured methodologies, advanced features of RPG, IBM OS/400 environment, CL programming, Queries, DB2/400, PL/SQL and Internet application connectivity. Prerequisite: CIS 0230 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0325 - Windows LAN Administration
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides a thorough introduction to the design, installation, and management of Microsoft Server local area networks. Network configuration, security, backup, and recovery are major topics. User rights and privileges, file and device sharing, and Web applications are also covered. Prerequisite: CIS 0315 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0334 - Enterprise Solutions II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Emphasizes on-line programming and special considerations implicit in real-time applications typical of Fortune 500 companies. File creation and maintenance of indexed and sequential files and advanced features of COBOL are major topics. Prerequisite: CIS 0234 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0340 - Website Administration II
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of subjects related to the administration of a World Wide Web site. Emphasizes server-side programming issues. Particularly concerned with the creation and maintenance of a commercial site. Includes syntax and practice in ASP, CSS, CGI/Perl, VBScript, JavaScript, and XML. Prerequisites: CIS 0308 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0345 - UNIX System Administration
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the UNIX operating system. Topics covered include basic UNIX commands, system configuration, the file system, process control, shell programming, the network file system, CGI programming, and system security. Prerequisites: CIS 0210 and CIS 0315 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0350 - Data Structures
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides for the continued development of the student’s knowledge of data structures and object-oriented programming. Includes an in-depth coverage of pointers, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. Special emphasis is placed on the coverage of algorithms that are designed to efficiently manipulate these structures and techniques for selecting the most appropriate data structures for a given application. The language of implementation is Visual Studio .NET C#. Prerequisite: CIS 0210 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0355 - Enterprise Network Administration and Security
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Covers essential techniques and best practices for securing an enterprise inter-network. Major topics include routing and inter-network design, firewalls, proxy servers, authentication and encryption, virtual private networks, security policy design, disaster recovery planning, hardware troubleshooting, and performance analysis. Prerequisites: CIS 0315 and CIS 0345 with a grade of ‘C ‘or above. Co-requisite: CIS 0325 .
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CIS 0375 - Information Technology Project Management
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Emphasizes managerial and analytical skills more than technological skills. The course will provide an introduction to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and will use industry standard project management software to model skills in project definition and planning, and also the response to unexpected changes in environment, resources, or other features. Finally, it will include a section on the human side of management, in particular management of high-tech employees. Prerequisites: CIS 0202 - Information Systems I and Junior or above standing or permission of the instructor.
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CIS 0385 - App Development for Android Devices
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Covers basic concepts and techniques for creating mobile applications using the Java language. Topics include a Java introduction, Android operating system fundamentals, IDE fundamentals, layout design, user gesture detection, application lifecycle, animation, sound, resource files, menus, and multithreading. Prerequisite: CIS 0210 with a grade of C or above
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CIS 0395 - App Development for iOS Device
NEW TERMS: Spring 3 Credit Hours
Covers essential concepts, tools, and techniques used to develop applications for Apple iOS devices (iPhones, iPads, and iPods). Topics include the Swift programming language, the iOS SDK (Software Development Kit), and the Xcode IDE (Integrated Development Environment). The student will learn how to use Swift to design and implement mobile interfaces, how to use the SDK libraries to build applications that have the proper look and feel, and how to design and handle user input and other aspects of mobile application development. Prerequisite: CIS 0210 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0405 - Cryptography & .NET Security
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to implementing the security and cryptography features found in the .NET platform. Students will gain a knowledge of basic cryptography theory and learn to use symmetric algorithms, asymmetric algorithms, and digital signatures. Prerequisite: CIS 0210 with a grade of ‘C’ or above or permission of the instructor.
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CIS 0410 - Information Systems II
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of the ability to analyze and design computer-based information systems. Includes coverage of analysis and design methodologies, computer-aided software engineering tools, and project management techniques. Topics are illustrated with in-depth case studies. Emphasizes teamwork. Prerequisites: CIS 0202 and CIS 0310 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0425 - Database Management Systems II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Includes a survey of database management theories with experience in the application of database technology. An emphasis will be placed on the relational model. Functions of database management systems, data modeling, and database systems design and implementation in a client/server environment are stressed through case studies. Prerequisites: CIS 0310 and CIS 0410 , with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0440 - Computer Forensics I
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the basics of computer forensics. Topics covered include backups and data recovery, hard drive imaging and forensic analysis of recovered data, data hiding and encryption techniques, reconstruction of past events, techniques used to compromise and safeguard computers, surveillance tools, analysis of data, and collection and preservation of electronic evidence. Students will be introduced to forensic techniques and available electronic tools for forensic analysis. A basic knowledge of networks and UNIX/Linux, as well as a thorough knowledge of Windows is assumed. Prerequisites: CIS 0315 and CIS 0345 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0445 - Computer Forensics II
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of Computer Forensics I with an emphasis on the use of the professional forensic software tools like Access Data’s Forensic Tool Kit and Guidance Software’s EnCase. Prerequisite: CIS 0440 with a grade of ‘C’ or above.
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CIS 0450 - Operating Systems
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Fundamental concepts of operating system design. Emphasis is placed on identifying the problems an operating system must solve and considering the range of alternative solutions that may be implemented. Topics include process management, memory management, processor management, auxiliary storage management, and security. The Linux operating system is highlighted. Prerequisite: CIS 0350 with a grade of ‘C’ or above. Co-requisite: CIS 0345 .
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CIS 0491 - Internship in Computer Information Science
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
A limited number of Computer Information Science students may serve an internship of 15 to 20 hours per week for up to 16 weeks. Credit hours will be arranged through the coordinator of the internship program. The intern will work for a local-cooperating firm in a production data processing environment gaining valuable experience in programming and/or systems analysis and design. The on-site work will be supervised by a professional employee of the firm and overseen by an MSSU faculty member. Prerequisites: Upper division standing, department head approval and an overall GPA of 3.0. This course may be repeated at most one time for additional credit.
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CIS 0498 - Advanced Topics in Computer Information Science
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Addresses emerging topics in computer science and management information systems. Each offering will be on a subject not normally included in another course. Prerequisite: May be specified in each course syllabus.
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CIS 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
The adviser, with approval of the department head, structures an independent study course. Prerequisite: Upper division standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. The advisor, the department head and the dean of the school must approve registration in the course.
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CJAD 0275 - The Juvenile Justice System
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The Juvenile Justice System is a survey course that is designed to introduce the student to the organizations, processes, and actors that comprise the Juvenile Justice System. The course emphasizes the history of the juvenile justice system, the agency interactions and interrelationships, the concepts of prevention and diversion, the development of juvenile gangs, the roles of criminal justice professionals, and the future of the Juvenile Justice System.
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CJAD 0298 - Topics in Criminal Justice Administration
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Course content varies and is designed to meet current needs and interests in the rapidly changing field of criminal justice administration. Precise topics are announced with Prerequisites: stipulated in the course syllabus.
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CJAD 0300 - Criminal Investigation
NEW TERMS: Spring, Spring, Spring, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Major case investigative methods, sources of information, development of leads, methods applicable to organized crime and specific offenses. Prerequisite: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0301 - International Justice Systems
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A study of justice systems around the world, comparing them to America’s justice system. Course considers the three important components of a justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Includes cultural differences of the countries studied as they relate to their justice systems.
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CJAD 0302 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems and Cultures
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems and Cultures will focus on the criminal justice systems and cultures of selected countries as they compare to the American justice system and culture. Travel in selected countries will include visits to criminal justice agencies and facilities as well as interactions with criminal justice professionals.
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CJAD 0305 - Criminal Justice Research and Statistical Analysis
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is a study in research methods and statistical techniques used to investigate, collect, analyze, and interpret matters related to the criminal justice field. Topics include non-experimental survey research, samples and populations, research design, human subjects, descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation, probability and normal distribution, hypothesis testing, cross-tabulation, Analysis of Variance, and correlation and regression. Prerequisites: LE 0100 and MATH 0125 or above with a grade of C or above.
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CJAD 0310 - Traffic Accident Investigation and Control
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Theory and techniques for investigating and reducing occurrence of motor vehicle accidents. Includes collection and evaluation of physical evidence reporting. Prerequisites: LE 0280 .
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CJAD 0315 - Firearms II
3 Credit Hours
Common themes in mass shootings. Proficiency and accuracy in handgun and long gun shooting. Advanced techniques in handgun and long gun shooting. Simulated shooting scenarios and live fire exercises. Three hours lecture per week. Lab cost and additional lab time arranged. Prerequisite: LE 0260 .
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CJAD 0320 - Probation and Parole
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Study of the entire system of probation and parole internationally, nationally, and locally. Prepares students for the state merit exam in probation and parole. Study of pre-sentence investigation methods, predicting parole behavior, supervisory practices, legal aspects, the use of amnesty, and pardons. Prerequisites: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0330 - Asset Protection
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Security techniques in loss prevention for retail business, industry, governmental protection, hotel and motel, hospital, school, transit systems, and utilities. Prerequisites: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0340 - Crime Scene Investigation II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Advanced methods and techniques used by investigators to identify and collect items of evidentiary value left at crime scenes. Topics to include the use of forensic light sources to locate physical evidence, bloodstain pattern analysis, casting impression evidence, fingerprint processing, and entomological evidence. Prerequisites: LE 0100 and LE 0200 or permission.
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CJAD 0350 - Fish and Game Enforcement
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Problems and procedures encountered and used by conservation enforcement officers. Laws and enforcement procedures.
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CJAD 0360 - Professional Development
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Development of employability and career skills will be emphasized focusing on tools necessary for employment: communication skills, corporate etiquette, business dress, adjusting to the corporate environment, and the professional image.
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CJAD 0370 - International Terrorism
Fall 3 Credit Hours
International Terrorism examines the known facets of contemporary terrorism. Analyzes the laws and special forces/law enforcement agencies which nations within the international community have created to meet the challenge of international terrorism. Examines anticipated patterns of terrorism in the new century. Emphasis on legal and security measures designed to prevent terrorism.
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CJAD 0390 - Crime Analysis
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A study of the patterns of crime. The course will emphasize the analysis of crime patterns and criminal behavior. The course will consider the identification of evolving or existent crime patterns and series crime, the forecasting of future crime occurrences, and the initiation of target profile analysis. Prerequisites: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0400 - Homicide Investigation
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Legal and criminalistic concepts and procedures for the medico-legal investigation of death due to natural, accidental, suicidal, or criminal cause. Prerequisites: LE 0100 and LE 0200 .
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CJAD 0405 - Homicide Investigation II
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course will primarily focus on adult and child sex-related homicides. In addition, this course will examine various homicide cases using a case study analysis to better understand the investigative process involved in a homicide investigation. Prerequisites: CJAD 0400 or permission.
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CJAD 0410 - Juvenile Procedures
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Examines the evolution of the juvenile justice system as well as current practice and procedure in juvenile and family courts. Focus on law, jurisdiction, constitutional requirements and court rules. Also considers topics such as juvenile gangs, child abuse and neglect, child custody, and status offenders. Prerequisites: CJAD 0275 .
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CJAD 0411 - Juvenile Corrections
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Overview of the design and legal requirements of juvenile correctional institutions including an analysis of the juvenile interstate compact laws and management principles of juvenile correctional institutions. Prerequisites: CJAD 0275 .
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CJAD 0412 - Correctional Practices
Spring 3 Credit Hours
History of corrections as it relates to correctional practices. In-depth study of the rights of the incarcerated inmate as well as the powers and duties of the correctional officer. Prerequisite: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0430 - Family Violence
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the dynamics of family violence from the perspective of law enforcement. Examines the relationships between victims, offenders, and other family members. Focuses on these relationships and the challenge they pose to the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: CJAD 0275 ,
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CJAD 0440 - Victimology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the study of victimization. Examines the relationship between victims and the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CJAD 0275 .
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CJAD 0450 - Criminal Evidence
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Rules of evidence, admissibility, presumptions, inferences, burden of proof, and exceptions to the hearsay rule. Prerequisites: LE 0100 , LE 0210 , and LE 0250 .
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CJAD 0455 - Interview and Interrogation
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course will present detailed information about interviewing and interrogation techniques. This course will also examine the law governing interviews and interrogations as well as certain aspects of admissibility of confessions as evidence in criminal cases. Prerequisites: LE 0100 and LE 0280 .
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CJAD 0460 - Cultural Diversity and Racial Disparity
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A course for students seeking cross-cultural knowledge and sensitivity in criminal justice. Students will learn practical methods for dealing with diverse cultures, ethnic groups, and those who are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged. Prerequisite: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0475 - Organized Crime
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will provide an overview of American and internationally organized crime and the legal techniques used to address the problem. Emphasis will be placed on the major groups and their principal forms of criminal activity: drugs, trafficking of human beings, money laundering and financial crimes. The emerging effort to fight organized crime internationally will be examined. Prerequisite: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0485 - Child Exploitation and Pornography Investigation
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will examine legal and criminalistic concepts and procedures for the legal investigation of sexual exploitation of children and child pornography. Prerequisites: LE 0100 or permission.
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CJAD 0487 - Rape and Sexual Assault Investigation
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to investigate rapes and sexual assaults. This course will focus on sexual abuse of nursing home residents, children and adults. In addition, this course will address issues concerning the collection of evidence at crime scenes, interviewing the suspect and the forensic examination of sexual assault victims. Prerequisites: LE 0100 .
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CJAD 0491 - Internship in Criminal Justice
Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
Extensive practical experience with a criminal justice agency, subject to individual committee approval. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, CJAD major, department approval, cumulative GPA 2.5 and a CJAD GPA 3.2.
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CJAD 0498 - Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice Administration
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
A survey of current advances in the field. Precise topics to be announced. For upper division majors in CJAD or those who have completed the A.S. degree in law enforcement. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CJAD 0499 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study for advanced majors in area of criminal justice selected with adviser approval. Proposal must be approved by program director and school dean. Prerequisite: 3.5 GPA in major area or permission.
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DH 0101 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene
Fall 2 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care with an emphasis on professionalism, infection control, patient assessment processes and basic instrumental skills. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0103 , DH 0140 , and DH 0150 .
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DH 0103 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene - Lab
Fall 2 Credit Hours
This course provides clinical application to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. The primary emphasis is on professionalism, infection control, patient assessment processes and basic instrumentation skills. The dental hygiene student will have an opportunity to practice these techniques on mannequins and student partners in the laboratory setting. Two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0140 , and DH 0150 .
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DH 0105 - Fundamentals of Instrumentation
Spring 2 Credit Hours
This course provides clinical application of instrumentation theory and skills to provide comprehensive patient care. The dental hygiene student will have an opportunity to practice instrumentation techniques on mannequins and student partners in the laboratory setting. This course will culminate with a patient experience appointment. Prerequisites: DH 0101 and DH 0103 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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DH 0120 - Dental Hygiene Concepts
Spring 2 Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of DH 0101 with further enrichment of skills necessary to perform preventive oral health services. The course presents theory for the development of the dental hygiene diagnosis, patient care planning including implementation of dental hygiene treatment with evidence-based clinical techniques for advanced periodontal instrumentation, and re-evaluation of patient clinical care. The course emphasizes oral health promotion necessary for successful patient treatment including communication of patient needs, oral hygiene education instruction, and patient motivation. Instruction is provided toward complete patient care from medical history review, management of patients with special needs and diverse backgrounds, the recognition, prevention and management of medical emergencies which may occur in the dental office. Theories and principles are applied in clinical laboratory setting. Two hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory per week in DH 0105 . Prerequisites:DH 0101 and DH 0103 with minimum grade of ‘C’.
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DH 0140 - Dental Morphology
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Detailed study of the morphology of deciduous and permanent teeth in relation to fossal cusps grooves, ridges, roots and the relationship of form and function. Occlusion and malocclusion are studied according to their relationship to dental health. A self-instructional program supplemented by Practical aspects of this course will be covered in DH 0103 .
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DH 0150 - Oral Histology and Embryology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Study of the gross and microscopic development of the teeth, supportive structures of the teeth and embryology and anatomy of head and neck region. Two hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Two hours lecture, three hours lab per week.
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DH 0160 - Dental Radiology
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Theory and principles of radiation health and safety, quality assurance and infection control protocol for dental radiography. Basic interpretation of radiographic findings and recognition and identification of normal anatomical radiographic landmarks. Methods for exposing, mounting, and care of dental radiographs. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0240 , and DH 0101 , DH 0140 , and DH 0150 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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DH 0165 - Dental Radiology Lab
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Application of the fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques utilizing radiation safety and infection control protocols in addition to basic interpretation of radiographs. Includes practical experience exposing dental radiographs, use of current patient selection criteria, electronic documentation procedures, and ancillary radiographic techniques. In addition, basic interpretation of dental radiographs will include the recognition of technique errors and the identification of normal anatomical radiographic landmarks and common abnormalities. Two hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0240 , and DH 0101 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisite: DH 0160 .
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DH 0190 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I
Summer 4 Credit Hours
Introduction to clinical practice of dental hygiene. Experience in providing patient services through performing oral prophylaxis, periodontal assessment, exposing and processing radiographs, presenting patient education, preventive applications, and charting the oral cavity. Two 8 hour clinical labs per week, thirty-two hours of lab will be used for clinical application of DH 0210 . Prerequisites: DH 0103 ,DH 0105 with minimum grade of ‘C’ and CPR Certification Course. Co-requisite: DH 0210 .
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DH 0210 - Pain Management
Summer 1 Credit Hour
This course is designed to prepare the dental hygiene student with the necessary theory to appropriately carry out treatment plans and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local infiltration anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia to increase patient comfort and control pain when providing dental hygiene services. One hour of lecture per week. Co-requisite: DH 0190 .
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DH 0220 - Dental Materials
Fall 1 Credit Hour
This lecture course is designed to provide information about the physical and chemical properties of biomaterials and the application and manipulation of these materials used in preventive dentistry. Lecture information will cover identification, recognition and charting of dental restorations. This will be enhanced by utilizing dental radiographs and intra-oral photographs. One hour of lecture per week. Co-requisite: DH 0225 .
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DH 0225 - Dental Materials Lab
Fall 1 Credit Hour
This course provides clinical manipulation and application of the dental materials discussed in DH 0220 . Students will learn to take alginate impressions, produce plaster study models and manipulate other biomaterials within the scope of preventative and restorative dentistry. Dental charting and identification of restorations will be enhanced in preparation for the clinical setting. Two hours of lab per week. Co-requisite: DH 0220 .
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DH 0280 - Periodontics I
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Periodontics I introduces students to the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Two hours lecture per week. Clinical applications to this course will be implemented in DH 0105 and DH 0190 .
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DH 0290 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Continuation of DH 0190 with added responsibilities as skills develop. Multi-cultural experience is gained through rotations in extended campus facilities. Two 8 hour clinical labs per week (1 hour per week MAY be used for content and organizational review). Prerequisites: DH 0190 .
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DH 0295 - Seminar in Dental Hygiene I
Fall 1 Credit Hour
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with DH 290, Dental Hygiene Clinic II and is part of the clinical education continuum. Emphasis will be placed on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, moral standards, and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession. Students will study current literature and evaluate research. Additionally they will gain the skills necessary for integrating the new information into his/her role as a health care provider. 1 lecture hour per week. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ALL courses required in the first three semesters of the dental hygiene curriculum.
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DH 0300 - Community Dental Health Education
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of teaching and learning theories. Development of teaching units and lesson plans for various public groups and/or organizations, practical experience in public schools and community groups with experience in providing dental health education to the public. This course is designed to increase student knowledge of concepts of community dentistry and dental epidemiology that is used in population based health care. Students are allowed to critically evaluate biostatistics, scientific literature, dental care delivery and mechanisms for financing dental care. Three hrs. lecture per week and 8 hours of field experience during the semester. One hour of lecture per week and approximately 25-30 hours of field work. Prerequisite: DH 0190 with a ‘C’ or better.
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DH 0301 - Community Dental Health Education Practicum
Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course will build upon the basics of DH 0300 Community Dental Health Education. Students will apply theories, skills of communication and oral health education to various diverse groups. Through field assessments students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of community dental health programs and services learning activities which require application of dental public health principles and concepts. One hour of lecture per week and approximately 25-30 hours of field work during the semester. Prerequisite: DH 0300 with a minimum grade of C.
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DH 0310 - Nutrition
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Nutrition and diet as related to dental health, biochemistry of digestion and the utilization of nutrients. Special emphasis on dietary analysis as part of total health care and the role of the dental hygienist in providing nutritional counseling. Two hour lecture per week. Requirement: dental hygiene students must take course during second semester of program.
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DH 0320 - Pharmacology
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Principles of drug actions and characteristics of major drug groups including sources of drugs, methods of their administration, classification, dosage, therapeutic action and drug interactions. Emphasis will be placed on drugs affecting oral health and drugs used in dentistry. Two hours lecture per week. Two hours lecture per week.
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DH 0340 - Oral Pathology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Oral Pathology includes both general and oral pathology. General pathology includes an overview of basic disease processes, inflammation, immunology and wound healing. Oral pathology emphasizes recognition of oral diseases based on clinical signs and symptoms and radiographic manifestations. Treatment planning principles, based on collection of information using a variety of assessment procedures is included. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: student must have successfully completed the first three semesters of dental hygiene curriculum.
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DH 0350 - Periodontics
Summer 3 Credit Hours
Covers the supporting structures of the teeth and an overview of both the biological and clinical aspects of periodontology. Enables dental hygiene students to recognize and differentiate periodontal health from disease, formulate appropriate treatment plans, select appropriate adjunctive therapies and recognize the role of the dental hygienist as a periodontal co-therapist in initial periodontal therapy and maintenance. Also includes periodontal surgery, antibiotics antimicrobial agents, periodontal dressing, and sutures. Emphasizes the evaluation of a periodontal case study resulting in the development of a periodontal treatment plan. 3 hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 and DH 0150 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher..
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DH 0390 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Continuation of DH 0290 : Clinical experience in advanced clinical procedures and discussion of the recognized dental specialties including their relationship to preventive dentistry. Two 8 hour clinical labs per week. Prerequisite: DH 0290 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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DH 0395 - Senior Seminar in Dental Hygiene
Spring 1 Credit Hour
This seminar course serves as a means of combining information from all courses in the dental hygiene curriculum and applying content to patient cases and practice management issues. This course is also designed to assist in preparing senior dental hygiene students for the written and clinical examinations required for licensure and entry into the profession. One hour lecture per week. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ALL courses required in the first four semesters of the dental hygiene curriculum with a ‘C’ or higher.
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ECON 0101 - Economics of Social Issues
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the application of economic decision making in a discussion of current social and economic issues, focusing on todays most pressing social and economic problems from both a domestic and global viewpoint. Topics will include but not limited to the economics of education, health care, crime, drugs, inflation, poverty, urban congestion, international trade and environmental pollution. Not for Business majors. MOTR: ECON 100
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ECON 0201 - Principles of Economics (Macro)
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A basic course that explains the organization, operation, and goals of the U.S. economic system with emphasis on basic principles and concepts; measurement, determination, and stabilization of national income; unemployment and inflation; the role of money and monetary policy; fiscal policy; economic growth; international finance; and current economic problems. Co-requisite: MATH 0030 or above. MOTR: ECON 101
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ECON 0202 - Principles of Economics (Micro)
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of economic principles with emphasis on the theory of price determination and income distribution, with particular attention to the nature and application of those bearing on decision making within a household, firm, or industry; cost and revenue implications of various product and factor market structures; and international trade and finance. Co-requisite: MATH 0030 or above. MOTR: ECON 102
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ECON 0300 - Money and Financial Institutions
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The nature, need, functions, role, creation, and destruction of money and credit; financial institutions and their functions with special emphasis on the commercial banking system and the Federal Reserve system; introduction to monetary theory and policy; and international aspects of money and monetary policy. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 and ECON 0202 .
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ECON 0301 - Managerial Economics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The price system and resource allocation through a system of markets and prices; price and output determination in perfect and imperfect markets; resource markets; and income determination. Prerequisite: ECON 0202
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ECON 0302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Spring 3 Credit Hours
National income determination with various macroeconomic models; fiscal and monetary policy; international linkages; consumption and investment; and trade-offs between inflation and unemployment. Prerequisites: ECON 0201
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ECON 0325 - Law and Economics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the analytical tools used by economists to understand legal systems and how laws can alter behavior to achieve efficiency or fairness objectives. Topics include legal traditions and processes, property law, contract law, tort law, criminal law. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 and ECON 0202 .
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ECON 0410 - Introduction to Econometrics
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This applied course will introduce students to the methods used by economists to conduct evidence based research utilizing causal identification techniques. Students will plan and execute an independent research project. Topics include linear and non-linear regression, data diagnostics, endogeneity, simultaneous equations, and forecasting. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 , ECON 0202 , MATH 0150 or MATH 0302 and one of the following: GB 0321 , SOC 0405 , PSC 0405 , PSY 0320 , MATH 0310 .
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ECON 0430 - Economics of Organizations and Strategy
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the application of economic theory to the inner workings of organizations and their interaction with rival firms in a business environment. Students will analyze of firm strategic behavior in competitive and noncompetitive markets using the basic concepts of economic theory. Students will also explore the firm’s behavior with respect to strategic positioning and dynamics paying close attention to internal organization, personnel economics, organization structure, and strategic fit. Prerequisites: ECON 0301 .
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ECON 0435 - Health Economics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to analytical tools used by economists to explore health and health care issues. Topics include health care supply and demand, agency issues in health insurance markets, health care institutions and actors, health care policy, and public health issues. Prerequisites: ECON 0202 (*ECON 0301 recommended); and Choose One: GB 0321 , MATH 0310 , PSC 0405 , PSY 0320 , or SOC 0405
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ECON 0442 - International Economics and Finance
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course will familiarize students with the analytical and empirical tools used by economists to understand international economics, trade and finance. Topics will include the Ricardian, Heckscher-Ohlin and new theories of trade; tariffs and commercial policy; factor movement and regional economic integration. Foreign exchange markets and balance of payments statistics, multinational banking and Eurocurrency markets, the monetary approach to balance of payments adjustments, internal and external balance through monetary and fiscal policy, the international monetary system, the need for a national monetary system and the need for a new international economic order will also be covered. Prerequisites: ECON 0301 and ECON 0302 .
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ECON 0455 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to environmental economic theory and concepts. It provides students with the analytical techniques used in economic analysis of public policy relating to the environment and use of natural resources. Students will analyze historical and current environmental policy including issues under consideration by policy makers. Prerequisite: ECON 0301 .
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ECON 0460 - Labor Economics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the analytical tools used by economists to understand the labor market. Topics include labor market equilibrium, life cycle issues, human capital, wages and pay incentives, labor mobility, employment discrimination, and unemployment. Prerequisites: ECON 0301 and ECON 0302 .
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ECON 0491 - Internship in Economics
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
An internship for senior Finance/ Economics students with an opportunity to observe and participate in actual business operations within the community. All internships must conform to institutional policy regarding the number of hours of work, the number of credit hours, and written agreements with the cooperating business or agency. Prerequisites: 65 hours, 3.0 GPA and department approval. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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ECON 0498 - Advanced Topics in Economics
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Examples of seminars offered in the past are: 498-Seminar in International Economics, 498-Seminar in Business Cycles, and 498-Seminar in Public Finance.
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ECON 0499 - Independent Study Economics
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
Individually directed readings, research and discussion in selected areas of Economics for advanced majors. Scope, depth, area of concentration and credit to be arranged upon entry into course. Offered by arrangement. Prerequisites: Permission and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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SEC 0784 - Internship in Teaching II
5-10 Credit Hours
Southwest Missouri University (SMU) cooperative graduate program class.
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SFR 0797 - Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning
9 Credit Hours
Southwest Missouri University (SMU) cooperative graduate program class.
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ENG 0080 - Basic Composition
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
For students with an English ACT score of 17 or less or a Writing Placement Exam (WPE) score which indicates a need for developmental composition. Students will write at least six major papers with special attention given to mechanics, grammar, syntax, paragraphing, and organization. No credit toward baccalaureate degree.
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ENG 0101 - College Composition I (Writing Intensive)
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the principles of college-level writing and critical thinking. Students will write a number of essays for a variety of purposes and audiences. Successful completion of the course permits the student to enroll in ENG 0102 . Students demonstrating exceptional ability as indicated by Writing Placement scores may take ENG 0111 . Prerequisite: English ACT score of 18-28. MOTR: ENGL 101.
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ENG 0102 - College Composition II (Writing Intensive)
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of writing skills. Emphasizes writing from sources. Initiation, development, and completion of a research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 0101 . MOTR: ENGL 200.
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ENG 0111 - Advanced College Composition (Writing Intensive)
Fall 3 Credit Hours
For students whose Writing Placement scores demonstrate exceptional proficiency. With a grade of ‘C’ or better in English 111, a student also automatically receives three hrs. credit for ENG 0101 , thereby satisfying the six hour composition requirement. Students receiving a ‘D’ in ENG 111 must take ENG 0102 . English ACT of 29 or higher.
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ENG 0202 - Writing and Research in English
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A required gateway course for English B.A. and B.S.E. majors. An introduction to the aims and methods of writing and research in the discipline. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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