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COM 310 - Organizational Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Principles of communication in business and nonprofit organizations. Topics include communication theories, leadership and motivation, superior-subordinate communication, organizational culture, networks, and conflict management.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105 or COM 205 .
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COM 311 - Public Relations I: Principles Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Theoretical and practical. Written and visual materials for a variety of organizational goals. Tools of communication, public relations – law and ethics, problem solving, persuasion and public opinion, media relations.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 or COM 310 or BUS 333 or BUS 340 .
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COM 312 - Public Relations II: Practices Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Practice of public relations in several typical environments: public agencies, corporations and the like; case study method.
Prerequisite(s): COM 311 or
Course may be applied to the American Studies & Gender & Sexuality Studies program.
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COM 313 - Gender and Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examines the impact of gender, or male-female perspectives, on the communication process. Topics discussed within a variety of contexts.
Course may be applied to the American Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies program.
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COM 314 - Media Industries Three Credits
Fall Semester
Advanced survey of media organization operation, including ownership, personnel, programming, and audience research.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 .
Only open to students participating in the Los Angels program.
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COM 315 - Intercultural Communication Three Credits
Spring Semester
Examines the role of communication in the creation and transmission of cultural knowledge and practice. Discusses the impact of communication differences in cross cultural contexts.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105 .
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies minor & Middle Eastern Studies minor.
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COM 316 - Family Communication Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is designed as an introduction to communication phenomena in the setting of the family. The overall goal is help you understand how, through communication, we develop, maintain, enhance, or disturb family relationships. Students will learn verbal & nonverbal skills that can help promote healthy family communication.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105
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COM 318 - Persuasion and Social Movements Three Credits
Spring Semester
Role of discourse in the life cycle of social movements. Rhetorical analysis of stages of movement development. Examination of theory and research.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 .
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
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COM 319 - Political Communication Three Credits
Alternate Years Fall 2014, 2016
Examines nature and impact of diverse communication strategies in political contexts, such as congressional and presidential campaigns and legislative discussion of social issues.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 .
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
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COM 320 - Persuasion and Public Influence Three Credits
Not Offered 2012-2013
Critical analysis of the rhetorical significance of selected public discourse. Examines the roles of persuasion in the public realm.
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COM 321 - Topics in Film Genres Three Credits
Offered Periodically
A survey of one or more film genres. The topics of the course may vary.
Course may be taken twice, but Communication students may only count one toward the major or minor.
Course may be applied to the Cinema Studies minor.
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COM 322 - Communication Research Methods Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to basic techniques for investigating common communication problems. Topics include focus group interviews, questionnaire design, critical methodology, content analysis, and other basic data collection methods used in communication organizations. Designed for Communication majors seeking a research course which emphasizes practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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COM 323 - Topics in Film Three Credits
Spring Semester
The topics of this seminar vary, but include a critical analysis of film-related subject matter.
Course may be taken twice, but Communication students may only count one toward the major or minor.
Course may be applied to the American Studies program & Cinema Studies minor.
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COM 325 - Leadership and Communication Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examination of leadership theories and diverse styles of leading within various contexts. In particular, this course will explore the vital role of communication processes in relation to leadership effectiveness. This course will also give students the opportunity to reflexively examine their own styles of leadership as well as identify areas for continued improvement.
Prerequisite(s): COM 103 and COM 105 .
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COM 333 - Topics in Mediated Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The topics of this seminar vary according to student’s needs and interests.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107
Course may be taken three times.
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COM 412 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examines major theories and research in interpersonal communication, including advanced investigation of concepts introduced in CO 105. Topics include theories of relationship development and decline, marriage and family communication, and communicative competence.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105 or COM 205 .
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COM 414 - Special Topics in Communication Three Credits
Spring Semester
The topics of this seminar vary according to student needs and interests. Course may be taken three times.
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COM 417 - Communication Theory Four Credits
Spring Semester
An advanced survey of major communication theories. Focus on how communication theories are built and tested and how different theories are related. Includes theories from interpersonal, organizational, persuasion, and other communication areas.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and Senior standing. Instructor consent required for Juniors.
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COM 418 - Rhetorical Theory Three Credits
Fall Semester
A consideration of the intellectual tradition of rhetoric from a theoretical and critical perspective. Ideas from the classical, modern, and contemporary periods are examined.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and Senior standing. Instructor consent required for Juniors.
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COM 419 - Mediated Communication Theory Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Survey of development of mediated communication theory and research. Discussion of production, mediation, reception, and effects theories. Students will take part in an extensive community-based learning project at an after-school program.
Prerequisite(s): COM 207 and COM 322 and Senior standing. Instructor consent required for Juniors.
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COM 452 - Communication Honors Thesis Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
In consultation with a faculty member, students in the Department of Communication Honors Program conduct original research on a topic related to their emphasis in communication. Students must begin their research no later than one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to graduate. An official copy of the thesis will remain on file with the Department and with the college archives.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and open to Junior and Senior Communication Majors in the Department of Communication Honors Program. Permission of Instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
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COM 475 - Internship in Mass Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience in the practice of mass media complementary to the work done in courses.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 , minimum of 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
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COM 476 - Internship in Organizational Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience in the practice of public relations and other forms of organizational communication complementary to work done in courses.
Prerequisite(s): COM 310 or COM 311 , minimum of 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
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COM 477 - Internship in Political Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience in the practice of political communication complementary to the work done in courses.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 , minimum of 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
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COM 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for upper-level students to do an advanced research project or investigation in a field of special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student and a full-time faculty member familiar with the student’s area of interest agree on a plan of study and research and on evaluation methods.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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CSC 090 - Healthy Computer Use for Computer Science One Credit
Fall Semester
Healthy computer use for computer scientists using the Alexander Technique. Survey medical literature related to computer use and musculoskeletal disorders. Pathomechanics of the human-computer interface. Ergonomic conditioning, physical conditioning, mental conditioning and work conditioning. Based on the Alexander Technique: a way of uncovering and correcting mental and physical habits that lead to musculoskeletal injury.
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CSC 101 - From Gutenberg to Gates Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course explores the history of information technology and its impact on our society. It provides students with the background to understand these changes and the tools they need to manage them, as well as a strong foundation in research, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
Fulfills the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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CSC 102 - Basic Programming Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
An introduction to computers and programming using Visual Basic .NET. Problem solving using top-down design and procedural abstraction, visual design for the desktop and the web, databases, and fundamental hardware and software structures. Useful in any career that uses computer technology.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
Fulfills the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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CSC 103 - Computer Science I Four Credits
Fall Semester
An introduction to programming and problem solving using Java. Topics include: Input and Output; Selection; Repetition; Methods; Recursion; Arrays; Classes and Objects.
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CSC 104 - Computer Science II Four Credits
Spring Semester
Inheritance; Polymorphism; Exceptions; Stream IO; Elementary Data Structures; Graphics; Event Driven Programming.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 103 .
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CSC 195 - How Computers Work Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2015, 2017
An exploration of how computers work: what goes on inside the computer (hardware), how to program computers (software), the Internet and communication revolution, artificial intelligence, and the limits of computation.
Fulfills the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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CSC 201 - Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science I Three Credits
Fall Semester
Discrete mathematical models for applications in computer science. Mathematical induction, graphs, trees, sets, equivalence relations, functions, and partially ordered sets. Asymptotic complexity, Big-O, and Big Omega, recursion and recurrence equations, finite and infinite sums. Predicate logic and first order logic. Basic counting methods, simple combinatorics. Probability and Markov Chains. Linear algebra, applications of linear algebra in computer science.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 126 , CSC 104 .
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CSC 202 - Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science II Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
Discrete mathematical models for applications in computer science. Mathematical induction, graphs, trees, sets, equivalence relations, functions, and partially ordered sets. Asymptotic complexity, Big-O, and Big Omega, recursion and recurrence equations, finite and infinite sums. Predicate logic and first order logic. Basic counting methods, simple combinatorics. Probability and Markov Chains. Linear algebra, applications of linear algebra in computer science.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 126 , CSC 104 .
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CSC 211 - Data Structures Three Credits
Fall Semester
The fundamental methods used to organize data in computer algorithms: stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, searching, and sorting. Design and analysis of algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 104 .
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CSC 221 - Computer Logic and Organization Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2013, 2015
The basics of digital logic design. Binary representation of information, Boolean algebra, truth tables, combinatorial logic, Karnaugh maps, memory elements, flip flops, latches, registers, RAM and variations. ALU’s, control logic, and finite state machines. The design of a simple computer. Gates and their implementation with transistors and integrated circuits.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 103 .
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CSC 304 - Computer Architecture Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2014, 2016
The basics of computer organization, architecture and assembly language. Instructions sets, address modes, and the run/time stack are explored by programming on a RISC machine. CPU and ALU design, performance analysis, pipelining, cache, virtual memory are examined. Trade-offs between RISC, CISC and advanced architectures is discussed. Assumes basic knowledge of digital logic.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 221 .
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CSC 311 - Algorithms and Complexity Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2015, 2017
Basic algorithm techniques: recursion, dynamic programming, greedy method branch and bound. Analysis of algorithms: recurrence equations, NP-completeness, asymptotic complexity. Applications include graph and combinatorial algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 201 and (CSC 211 with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 312 - Compiler Design Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2013, 2015
Finite automata and lexical analysis, context free grammars, top-down and bottom-up parsing, syntax directed translation, symbol table techniques, runtime storage administration, code generation, optimization.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 314 - Operating Systems Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2014, 2016
Process management, concurrency, virtual storage organization, processor management, auxiliary storage management, operating system performance.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 323 - Programming Languages Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2014, 2016
Formal language concepts including syntax and basic characteristics of grammars. Control structures, data flow, run-time considerations. Scripting, Functional, and Logic languages.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 324 - Advanced Programming Three Credits
Spring Semester
Programming for the world wide web. Design patterns. Presentation Layer: XHTML, CSS, Javascript. Processing Layer: XSLT, Servlet Frameworks. Data Layer: XML, Document Object Model.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 325 - Database Management Systems Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2015, 2017
Data Modeling using the Entity-Relationship approach. The Relational Model and Relational Algebra. SQL. Functional dependencies and normalization. Database design Process. Record storage and primary file organization. Index structures for files. Concurrency control techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 382 - Artificial Intelligence Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2015, 2017
Introduction to artificial intelligence. Knowledge representation. Natural language processing. Deduction and inference. Expert systems. Computer vision. Robotics. Programming in LISP, PROLOG, or another AI language.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 384 - Theory of Computation Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2014, 2016
Introduction to the general theory of computation. Formal grammars: regular, context-free, and context-sensitive languages. Formal automata: finite-state and pushdown models. Decidability. Turing Machines. The Chomsky hierarchy. NP-Completeness and Complexity Theory. Also listed as MTH 384 .
Prerequisite(s): CSC 201 .
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CSC 390 - Data Networking Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2013, 2015
Data Networking: Data communication system components, network architecture, layered protocols, traffic analysis, and capacity planning.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 211 (with a grade of C- or better).
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CSC 393 - Numerical Analysis Three Credits
Spring Semester
For description and semester schedule, see MTH 393 .
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CSC 399 - Topics in Computer Science Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
An advanced topic in an area of current interest in computer science.
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CSC 400 - Capstone: Software Engineering Four Credits
Spring Semester
Large-scale software project involving teamwork, written reports and oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Computer Science.
Fulfills the Writing in the Disciplines requirement.
Fulfills the Capstone requirement for Computer Science.
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CSC 450 - Computer Science Honors Thesis Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For fourth-year students in the Computer Science Honors Program. Students are required to consult with a faculty member regarding a suitable thesis topic. The final project is judged by a panel of three faculty members. The project may be completed either in one or two semesters.
Prerequisite(s): A grade-point average of 3.5 in all Computer Science courses.
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CSC 475 - Internship in Computer Science Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for qualified students to work in the computer industry under professional supervision.
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CSC 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for upper level students to do advanced work in a specialized area of computer science.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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CRM 110 - From CSI to Lockup: Myths and Realities (First-Year Seminar) Four Credits
Offered Periodically
An introduction to the major institutions of criminal justice from a social scientific perspective. Examines the structure and operation of police, courts, and corrections. Theories and concepts of criminology and other disciplines will be used to describe the workings of the criminal justice system and to raise questions for critical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Open to First-Year Students only.
Is the equivalent of .
Fulfills the First-Year Seminar and Social Scientific Inquiry Requirement.
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CRM 120 - Critical Introduction to Criminal Justice Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An introduction to the major institutions of criminal justice from a social scientific perspective. Examines the structure and operation of police, courts, and corrections. Theories and concepts of sociology and other disciplines will be used to describe the workings of the criminal justice system and raise questions for critical analysis.
Fulfills the Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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CRM 201 - Criminology Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course provides a broad overview of sociological and interdisciplinary theories of criminal behavior and social control. Students learn how to analyze theories and research on crime for the purpose of advancing theory as well as developing policies for crime prevention and control. Not open to first-year students in their first semester.
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CRM 204 - Sociology of the Prison Three Credits
Fall Semester
Particular stress is placed on basic structure of American prisons – their purposes and their effects. Focal questions include: Who goes to prison? What happens to those imprisoned? What happens to those released from prison? Prison policy development and implementation with regards to current criminological theory and research and current public opinion are discussed as a central concluding theme.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
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CRM 208 - Sex Offenders: Patterns and Behaviors Three Credits
Fall Semesters
This course examines theories and research on sexual assault and sex offenders, evaluates the effectiveness of assessment and treatment practices, and explores supervision/legal strategies designed to prevent recidivism of sex offenders.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 201
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CRM 224 - Juvenile Delinquency Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An examination of juvenile delinquency in American society. Topics included are the historical background and “invention” of delinquency, cross-cultural definitions of delinquency, theories of delinquency, social class differences, and the juvenile court system. The course critically examines the social, health, and mental health services which have been utilized by this society in attempts to prevent or “treat” delinquent behavior.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 and CRM 201 .
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
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CRM 273 - Crime and Mental Illness Three Credits
Offered Periodically
The course examines crime and mental illness, including social-psychological theories of crime; co-occurring psychological disorders; problem-solving courts (drug treatment, mental health, and re-entry) comprising the emerging field of “therapeutic jurisprudence”; and mentally ill offenders in prison and community settings. Sociological issues of gender, class and race will be discussed wherever relevant.
Prerequisite(s): .
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CRM 303 - Procedural Criminal Law Three Credits
Fall Semester
Due process of law; arrest; search and seizure; electronic surveillance; entrapment, right to counsel; privilege against self-incrimination; plea bargaining; double jeopardy.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
This course is the equivalent of .
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CRM 304 - Victims in the Courtroom Three Credits
Fall Semester
Involves the study of crime victims and their experiences with the Criminal Justice System. Will focus on the dynamics of intimate partner violence and its history as a social problem. A substantial portion of the course will focus on the mechanics of the courtroom as they relate to crime victims.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
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CRM 305 - Substantive Criminal Law Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Principles of criminal liability, defenses to crime, the insanity defense, crimes against property, crimes against the habituation, crimes against the person, and the justification for punishment.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
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CRM 307 - Mechanics of the Courtroom Three Credits
Spring Semester
Preparation of witnesses; examination of legal techniques of discrediting and impeachment of witnesses; scope of direct and cross-examination; rules of evidence; burden of proof and burden of persuasion; ethical responsibilities of prosecution and defense; division of responsibility between judge and jury.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 . ( is recommended).
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CRM 310 - Research Methods for Criminology Three Credits
Fall Semester
An introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods employed for conducting research in criminology. Topics include: problem selection and definition; relationship between theory and research; measuring crime; sampling; data collection and analysis; understanding the “Action Research” model; developing goals, objectives, and performance measures; creating a research design; and program evaluation methods. Research designs considered include surveys, content and secondary data analysis, interviewing, field observation, and experiments.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
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CRM 311 - Statistical Analysis in Criminology Three Credits
Spring Semester
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to the field of criminology. Topics include: measures of distribution, frequency, cross-tabulation, and analysis of variance and correlation. The course will also cover creating variable lists, data coding, creating databases for criminal justice agencies, analyzing the data using a variety of software packages, and presenting the data in narrative and graphic formats. Students will learn how to use Microsoft ACCESS to create databases, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to analyze data, and Microsoft PowerPoint for statistical presentations.
Prerequisite(s): or .
Fulfills the Statistical Reasoning requirement.
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CRM 314 - Practicum: Victims in the Courtroom Three Credits
Spring Semester
A select group of students will have the opportunity to go to court on a weekly basis. Under the supervision of the instructor, the students will assist victims of crimes through the judicial process. Duties will include: restraining order applications; preparation of victim impact statements; and appearing before the judge.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 304 and permission of instructor.
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CRM 318 - Federal Criminal Process Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course examines federal authority and responsibility for criminal acts, including constitutional issues, federal statutes (RICO, money laundering, tax offenses, domestic terrorism, public corruption), federal enforcement agencies, criminal procedure, federal grand jury, and Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Unique tools available to federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors – asset forfeiture, electronic interception, the Patriot Act – will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
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CRM 322 - Violent Crime and Federal Initiatives Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
This course examines current patterns of violent crime in the US, such as gang violence and spousal abuse, and the role of federal criminal justice agencies in designing and implementing agency partnership models to reduce crime in local communities.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
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CRM 324 - Alternative Resolutions in Criminal Justice Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Mediation is an effective method of reducing or resolving conflict between disputing parties. Its use is widespread: in government (courts, international diplomacy); as a professional service for businesses and families; in schools; and in community crime prevention where gangs are prevalent. Techniques of mediation are learned through reading, demonstration, and role-play.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120 or CRM 201 .
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CRM 333 - The Accused Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
This course contemplates the criminal justice system (primarily in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) from the perspective of the defendant and his counsel and from arrest to post-trial in misdemeanor and felony court. Beginning with the attorney-client relationship and continuing throughout criminal proceedings, defendants and defense counsel face challenges distinct from law enforcement and prosecutors. The course examines the unique challenges that the accused, whether guilty or not, encounter in the modern criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): or .
This course is the equivalent of .
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CRM 335 - Spatial Crime Analysis Three Credits
Spring Semester
Introduces a variety of methods and techniques for the visualization, exploration, and modeling of crime data using geographic mapping. Emphasis on mapping real life crime data and exploring mapping technology as a strategic planning tool for law enforcement agencies. The main objectives are to teach students the basic concepts of geographic mapping and its use by a variety of criminal justice agencies using ArcView Mapping software.
Prerequisite(s): or .
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CRM 352 - Topics in Criminology Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examines topics of current interest in criminology, including the etiology and characteristics of specific categories of crime. The specific content focuses on timely, cutting edge research and case studies that are of academic importance. Content varies as topics evolve.
Prerequisite(s): or .
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CRM 353 - Ethics, Values, and Diversity in Criminal Justice Three Credits
Fall Semester
It has been said that criminal justice is an infant discipline compared to most. Perhaps, according to the author of ethics in criminal justice, Sam Souryal, this explains why we tend to be more concerned about crime rather than justice, and process rather than philosophy. This course will examine the roles of ethics, value and diversity in all areas of our criminal justice system today. We will explore the major issues involved in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the highest standards of excellence, values and ethical behavior for professionals in our field. We will identify the major challenges the system is facing as it deals with an increasingly diverse society, exploring such issues as profiling, hate crimes, women in criminal justice, etc. We will identify the elements involved in making ethical decisions as provided by some of the earlier philosophers e.g. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, etc. Leading to the principle of “Summum Bonum.” We will utilize this process in reasoning through numerous ethical scenarios we face daily in our criminal justice system. Finally, we will discuss the importance of leadership during these critical times, building the ideal environment, understanding diversity and temperament, and managing the various power bases that left unchecked may negatively impact our goals relative to ethic, values and diversity.
Prerequisite(s): or .
Course fulfills the Moral Inquiry Requirement.
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CRM 409 - Seminar: Deviance and Control Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Examines the concept of deviance in society and its implications for the study of contemporary behavior. The first half of the semester focuses on the competing perspectives on deviant behavior and implications. The second half examines how individual and organizational deviance is defined, reacted to, and managed.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 201 and one additional CRM course.
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CRM 410 - Seminar: Juvenile Justice Three Credits
Offered Periodically
This course examines promising strategies, primarily in the private sector, for handling juvenile offenders. Students directly observe programs and work with program managers to develop plans to expand community-based and private-sector support. Presentation, advocacy, and networking skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 224 and one additional CRM course.
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CRM 411 - Seminar: Police and Society Three Credits
Spring Semester
Police discretion and values. Affirmative action, hiring, training, police organization, police and the community. Research and evaluation in criminology.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 201 and one additional CRM course.
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CRM 412 - Seminar: Punishment and Public Policy Three Credits
Fall Semester
Seminar will focus on the development of punishment policy, judicial discretion, and the sanctioning process. It will trace the history of punishment in the US; compare our policies with those of other countries; and examine the impact of punitive society. Students will study death penalty policy, considering its morality, implementation, and impact.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 201 and one additional CRM course.
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CRM 430 - Seminar: Race, Class and Gender in the Criminal Justice System Three Credits
Offered Periodically
A comparative examination of women and minorities in the criminal justice system. Topics include: women and minority offenders; women and minority victims; women and minorities at different stages of the criminal justice process (police, courts, and corrections); women and minorities employed within the system; and societal attitudes toward women and minorities involved in the system.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 201 and one additional CRM course.
Course may be applied to the American Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies program.
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CRM 432 - Seminar: At-Risk Families and Youths Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
This course examines characteristics of the growing numbers of families and youths on the “fault line” of present-day society in the United States. Causes and solutions that have been proposed to understand, control, and redress problems of at-risk families and youths are discussed. Topics include social stratification, victimization, crime prevention, innovative school programs, and other social intervention programs.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 224 and one additional CRM course.
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CRM 440 - Seminar: White Collar Crime Three Credits
Fall Semester
The course focuses on crimes committed by persons of respectability and high social status as opposed to traditional “street crimes” normally spotlighted in criminal justice courses. Such crimes include: restraint of trade, misrepresentation in advertising, infringement of patents and copyrights, unfair labor practices, financial fraud, and violations of trust. The extent, societal costs, and enforcement practices of such crimes are evaluated. Implications for prevention and for the punishment of offenders are presented for class discussion. The case method is used as the basis of class structure.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 201 and one additional CRM course.
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CRM 470 - Capstone Internship in Criminology Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The Capstone course for the major, the Internship provides an academic experience in which the third- or fourth-year student (only) contribute to the ongoing organizational process while learning to apply criminology theories to observations of structure, function, and process in a particular correctional, court, or law enforcement agency.
Prerequisite(s): Junior and Senior Criminology majors who have completed and at least one other Criminology course.
May not take the Capstone twice.
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CRM 475 - Internship in Criminology Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Gain experience and/or research skills in local, state, or federal criminal justice agencies.
Prerequisite(s): .
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CRM 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Supervised reading and research directed by Department member. Permission of the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson.
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CRM 497 - Senior Thesis Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Fourth-year students will polish their communication skills and build on prior coursework. The goal is preparation of a paper suitable for presentation at an annual meeting of a professional association during the spring semester. Taught in seminar/workshop format, the course includes presentations from departmental faculty about conducting research in sociology, criminology and anthropology.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chairperson.
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VPD 141 - Dance and Movement Three Credits
Spring Semester
Dance instills confidence, self-expression, and personal challenge, all useful daily living skills. An exploration of dance styles and music provides students with the opportunity to develop these skills, while experiencing their own flexibility. Rhythm, space, and its effect upon movement are also examined. Class appropriate for the non-dancer and beginner.
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VPD 186 - Introduction to Dance History Three Credits
Spring Semester
The Dance History course will explore the history of movement through dance from the primitive age to the 21st century. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the history of dance in its social, political and theoretical context. Students will learn through lecture, video and required readings as well as movement technique from guest artists.
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VPD 251 - Dance Technique: Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern Three Credits
Spring Semester
The art of dance reflects the heritage, culture, and diversity of people. It relates to the human condition and expresses experiences and emotions. This course gives an overview of dance styles from ballet, modern, tap, and jazz techniques. The focus will be on placement, movement qualities, and effort needed to execute required shapes that are prevalent in these dance styles.
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VPD 253 - Introduction to Jazz Dance Three Credits
Fall Semester
Performance-based class in which Jazz technique is taught and Jazz choreography practiced. A class performance at the end of the course might be coordinated with the music concentration and presented to the College.
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VPD 254 - Modern Dance Technique Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
Introduces fundamental movement principles and the basic elements of modern dance choreography. Through a structured dance class, students explore the connection between movement and breath, body alignment, rhythm, dynamics, space and motivation. Students can expect to raise the level of their technical ability, while keeping the perspective that technique serves expression and communication and that movement is a bridge between one’s inner life and the outside world. Video viewings and reading assignments will introduce important figures and trends in 20th-century modern dance.
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VPD 255 - Ballet I Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course will cover ballet technique: the principles of proper alignment, placement, ballet terminology and steps. Ballet barre and center will give students the practice required for developing their dance ability. This class is open to beginning ballet students and to those who have had more classical training.
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VPD 256 - Dance for Musical Theatre Three Credits
Fall Semester
Explores the world of musical theatre through dance. Students will learn a variety of dance styles associated with musicals throughout the decades. Tap, jazz, and ballet will be incorporated.
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VPD 257 - Introduction to Dance Composition Three Credits
Fall Semester
Explores the different approaches to dance choreography. The influence of music, costume and lighting suitable for choreographic purposes and dance performance will also be studied. Different dance styles will be utilized by each student to create combinations that will lend to fully composed original pieces
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VPD 355 - Advanced Jazz Dance Three Credits
Spring Semester
Intended for the student with some previous dance experience. It expands the dancer’s basic understanding of alignment, develops a deeper understanding of musicality including syncopation, and introduces complex movement skills. Students discover various styles and trends in American vernacular dance and learn to express themselves through their own choreography.
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VPD 356 - Ballet II Three Credits
Fall Semester
Expands the knowledge gained in previous ballet classes. Students are encouraged to explore the technical and artistic aspects of classical ballet. Each class will include barre and center work as well as some study of current ballets.
Prerequisite(s): Some previous ballet training.
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VPD 357 - Dance Company One Credit
Fall and Spring Semesters
The Stonehill College Dance Company provides performing experience for qualified students through participation in a company that reflects the spirit of the College. The company is comprised of auditioned dancers who will learn choreography, of well known area choreographers, in an organized manner and perform in various venues on and off campus throughout the semester. Individual creative expression will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Instructor. Course may be repeated for credit. Course must be taken three times to earn the equivalent of a 3-credit course.
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VPD 360 - Dance Outreach Three Credits
Spring Semester
Unique opportunity for learning, community service and exchange. Stonehill students will lead children “at risk” from the Brockton area through various movement exercises. A piece will be choreographed and performed at the end of the semester. A dance background is required.
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VPD 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Supervised reading and research directed by Department member. Written consent of the Instructor is required.
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Economics |
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ECO 110 - The Economics of eBay (First-Year Seminar) Four Credits
Fall Semester (Not Offered 2013-2014)
Why do some items sell for such ridiculously high prices at auctions of reputable establishments such as Christie’s, Bonham’s, Sotheby’s or even eBay? Has it ever occurred to you why the owners of a house listed for $1.5 million last year cannot get 1/3 of that price this year? In this class we will examine the way consumers and businesses think and behave as rational entities.
Prerequisite(s): Open to First-Year Students only.
Is the equivalent of .
Fulfills the First-Year Seminar and Social Scientific Inquiry Requirements.
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ECO 111 - The Undercover Economist (First-Year Seminar) Four Credits
Fall Semester
Economics is the study of how to get the most out of life and to help others to do so as well. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to develop your economic lens, seek out various mysteries that surround us, and discover both the seen and unseen.
Prerequisite(s): Open to First-Year Students only.
Is the equivalent of
Fulfills the First-Year Seminar and Social Scientific Inquiry Requirements.
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ECO 112 - Humans Behaving Badly: Economic Perspectives (First-Year Seminar) Four Credits
Fall Semester (Not Offered 2013-2014)
This course blends behavioral economics and microeconomics, covering traditional topics: why markets work (or don’t) the societal benefits of active competition, the controversy behind free trade, and why some pollution is a good thing; and other important questions: why companies use coupons rather than low prices, why retailers increasingly use “free” in their advertising, and why the US organ donation system causes unnecessary deaths.
Prerequisite(s): Open to First-Year Students only.
Is the equivalent of .
Fulfills the First-Year Seminar and Social Scientific Inquiry Requirements.
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ECO 120 - Financial Intelligence (First-Year Seminar) Four Credits
Spring Semester (Not Offered 2013-2014)
In this course students will learn how to use Bloomberg as a tool to access economic and financial indicators to make economic decisions that impact individuals, businesses, and, on a larger scale, governments.
Prerequisite(s): Open to First-Year Students only.
Is the equivalent of .
Fulfills the First-Year Seminar and Social Scientific Inquiry Requirements.
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