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COLL 103 - Concepts of Physical Activity and Wellness 2 hours
Basic knowledge, understanding, and values of physical activity and wellness.
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COLL 104 - Peer-Advising Skills Seminar-Part I 0.5 hour
Assists students in the development of basic skills needed to serve in Resident Assistant, Community Consultant or Peer Educator positions.
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COLL 105 - Peer-Advising Skills Seminar-Part II 0.5 hour
Assists students in the development of basic skills needed to serve in Resident Assistant, Community Consultant or Peer Educator positions. This is a continuation of the Peer Advising Skills Seminar - Part I.
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COLL 106 - Strategic Studying Seminar 0.5 hour
Designed to help students make the transition to the college setting by enhancing their study strategies. Topics include note-taking, reading textbooks, memory and organizational strategies, and test-taking skills.
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COLL 107 - Career Development and Decision Making 0.5 hour
Course will focus on issues of career planning and practical tools for job hunting. Students will understand strategies for successfully obtaining work in their field of choice and what they will need to prepare. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
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COLL 108 - Analytical Thinking Seminar 0.5 hour
Students improve analytical-thinking skills using in-class writing, take-home assignments, and group projects. They demonstrate their ability to sort out opinions, to interpret data, to recognize errors of perception, judgment, or reaction, to evaluate judgments, and to express their own opinions clearly and logically.
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COLL 109 - Communicating to Our World: An Introduction to Leadership 0.5 hour
Students learn about the social change model of leadership development. Through participation in the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), students have an opportunity to apply their learned knowledge to real life experiences. This class can only be taken by those chosen for the ELI Program.
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COLL 225 - Tutoring 0.5-3 hours
Students tutor in specific subject areas. A student earns one elective semester hour for 45 clock hours of tutoring time. The student arranges a tutoring schedule with the supervisor and enrolls in this course after completing the required clock hours for credit. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty or staff supervisor of each student enrolling for discipline-specific tutoring.
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INCC 111 - Introduction to Columbia College 2 hours
Introduction to Columbia College and to the values of learning. The 16-week seminar provides students an opportunity to explore the goals of an ethics-based liberal arts education and to identify their role in the academic, cultural, and social community of Columbia College. The general education curriculum, degree requirements, college catalog, advising process, and student handbook are introduced. Additionally, students become familiar with the wide variety of resources available to help them meet their collegiate goals. All freshmen are strongly encouraged to enroll in this seminar during their first semester.
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INCC 123 - Strategies for Success in College 3 hours
This course is designed to prepare adult students to participate knowledgeably, meaningfully, and successfully in higher education. The emphasis is on acquiring the appropriate values, knowledge, and skills to take part in educational experience as an informed participant.
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INCC 133 - Topics: Introduction to Columbia College for Student Support Services 1 hour
This eight-week seminar should be taken following INCC 111 . It is designed to provide Student Support Services (SSS) participants with an overview of the history, requirements, benefits and services provided by Columbia College’s SSS program. Students assess and enhance their academic and interpersonal skills and expand their cultural knowledge and experience. Prerequisite: INCC 111 recommended.
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INCC 233 - Topics: Analytical Problem Solving and Reading Comprehension 2 hours
This course teaches techniques to enhance college reading comprehension and increase college vocabulary. The course also focuses on analytical thinking, logic and problem solving. Prerequisite: Member of Student Support Services.
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Communication Studies (COMM) |
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COMM 110 - Introduction to Speech 3 hours
This course introduces students to basic skills necessary to function effectively in public communication situations, including informative and persuasive speaking. In addition, students will develop abilities to analyze and evaluate oral discourse as a means of becoming informed consumers of communication. G.E.
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COMM 203 - Understanding Human Communication 3 hours
Communication theories and models applied to intrapersonal, interpersonal, small-group and public settings. Principles practiced in verbal and non-verbal forms. G.E.
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COMM 214 - Mass Communication in Society 3 hours
History and development of the American mass media, to include examination of media roles in society, social advantages and disadvantages of media, and the role of the spectator/consumer towards the media. Prerequisite: COMM 110 .
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COMM 220 - Introduction to Theatre 3 hours
Introduction to the elements utilized during the production of a play as well as an emphasis on increased appreciation of numerous major performance styles and genres.
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COMM 224 - Film History and Analysis 3 hours
Introduction to the world history of cinema from its origins to the present, featuring important and influential films of various types and genres from several countries. Basic formal and technical aspects of the medium and means of analysis are also introduced. Prerequisite: COMM 110 . G.E. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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COMM 230 - Introduction to Communication Theory and Research 3 hours
Introduction to theory, methodology, analysis, and criticism. Skills learned in this course are the beginning foundation of those required to complete the Capstone course and the major senior project. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, completion of at least one COMM course, and a C average in all Speech Communication courses.
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COMM 233 - Topics 1-3 hours
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COMM 303 - Intercultural Communication 3 hours
Study of the role of communication in multicultural and intercultural context, including issues relating to values, language and non-verbal behavior as they relate to effective multicultural and intercultural interaction. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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COMM 304 - Introduction to Screenwriting 3 hours
This course is an introduction to the art and craft of screenwriting. Students learn basic principles of screenwriting, including how screenwriting differs from other writing styles. Students explore the screenplay style and format, character development and story arcs through a film treatment and short screenplay. Cross-listed as ENGL 304 . Prerequisites: ENGL 112 , and either COMM 224 or ENGL 310.
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COMM 313 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hours
An introduction to the process of face-to-face communication within personal relationships, family, community and the workplace. Prerequisite: COMM 110 .
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COMM 320 - Advanced Theatre 3 hours
Performance theory and criticism supporting current staging of monologues, duets and ensemble scripts in theatre and film. This course has a significant focus on advance acting skills and theatre on the global stage. Prerequisite: COMM 220 .
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COMM 323 - Argumentation and Debate 3 hours
Detailed study and application of rhetorical theories, including the analysis, evaluation and production of arguments. Course focuses on formal debate strategies in addition to rhetorical artifacts ranging from classical readings to contemporary discourse. Prerequisite: COMM 110 .
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COMM 324 - Film Styles and Genres: (Specific Topic) 3 hours
Intensive study of a specific body of films grouped by similarities in style, genre, period or cultural origin. Emphasis is on historical, theoretical, and critical issues. Topics vary. Sample topics: Documentary film; film adaptation; film authors; independent film; movie musicals. Course may be taken more than once when topic varies. Prerequisite: COMM 224 .
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COMM 334 - Political Economy of Film and Media 3 hours
Examination of the film industry and mass communication outlets as they pertain to political economy. Through the study of ownership as a business strategy and cultural construction, students explore the cultural influence of mass communication. Prerequisite: COMM 214 or COMM 224 .
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COMM 343 - Gender Communication 3 hours
Examination of the significant role of gender in human communication behaviors as enacted in social spaces of daily life. Cross-listed as WMST 343 . Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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COMM 344 - Visual Communication and Culture 3 hours
Introduction of basic principles of perception and visual interpretation. Analysis and discussion addresses the dependent processes of rhetorical visual communication in media and film studies, cultural studies, art, literature and photography within the public sphere. Prerequisite: COMM 110 .
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COMM 354 - Social Media and Virtual Communities 3 hours
This course examines the ways humans communicate via social media and virtual communities. Grounded in communication theory, students appropriately engage, first-hand, with social media technologies to explore the manners of electronic communications maintenance, manipulation and community building. Technologies pertaining to this course include: smart mobs, blogs, collaboration tools, podcasts, viral video, social bookmarking and other evolving technologies. Prerequisite: COMM 214 .
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COMM 360 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 hours
Appreciation of poetry, prose and drama through oral performance. Prerequisite: COMM 110 and/or COMM 203 strongly recommended.
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COMM 380 - Performance Studies 3 hours
Examination of classical and contemporary views of performance as a way of constituting meaning as well as to affirm individual and cultural identity at the crossroads of race, class and gender. Prerequisite: COMM 360 .
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COMM 385 - Performance Styles and Genres: (Specific Topic) 3 hours
Intensive study of a major performance style and genre. Emphasis is on the historical, theoretical and critical issues. Sample topics: poetry; personal narrative; performance art; prose; drama. Course may be taken more than once when the topic varies. Prerequisite: COMM 360 .
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COMM 393 - Organizational Communication 3 hours
Examination of communication processes with emphasis on systems theories, leadership, and interpersonal and group interaction in formal and informal organizational settings. Prerequisite: COMM 110 .
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COMM 399 - Communication Internship 1-3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. The overall objective of this internship is to practice acquired communication skills and knowledge in a professional setting. Students work in conjunction with a directing faculty member who must approve the internship placement and specific learning goals. Students can register for no more than 12 internship (399 and COMM 499 combined) credits during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: Junior standing; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at time of registration of internship. Grades are assigned as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
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COMM 404 - Media Criticism 3 hours
Theoretical and practical analysis of the content, structure and context of mediated communication in the United States. Students use cultural, critical and rhetorical strategies to evaluate media content. Prerequisites: COMM 214 and 3 hours of upper-level Communication coursework.
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COMM 420 - Advanced Acting and Production Techniques 1-3 hours
This course exposes students to the acting, directing and technical processes during the staging of a full-length production. Acting or managerial participation in a main stage production is a course requirement. The week prior to the performance will require evening and weekend rehearsal time required for participation in the class. All students must participate in the set production dates scheduled prior to production dates. This course may be taken for variable credit and up to three times. Prerequisite: Audition.
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COMM 433 - Topics 1-3 hours
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COMM 495 - Speech Communication Integrative Seminar 3 hours
Culminating experience for the major; completion with a C or higher required. Advanced examination of the nature of communication theory, research and methods. With the instructor’s permission, a student not majoring in Speech Communication may enroll and propose a project specific to the Speech Communication discipline. Prerequisites: COMM 230 , C average or higher in Speech Communication courses; minimum of 15 hours of 300- or 400-level Communication courses; and Senior standing.
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COMM 499 - Advanced Communication Internship 1-3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. The overall objective of this internship is to practice acquired communication skills and knowledge in a professional setting. Students work in conjunction with a directing faculty member who must approve the internship placement and specific learning goals. Students can register for no more than 12 internship (COMM 399 and COMM 499 combined) credits during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: COMM 399 ; Senior standing; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at time of registration of internship. Grades are assigned as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
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Computer Information Systems (CISS) |
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CISS 145 - Introduction to Python Programming 3 hours
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students design and build a substantial system using the Python language. The system will be selected from the following: 2-D/3-D games, CD player, image authoring tool. Prerequisite: C or higher in MATH 150 .
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CISS 170 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 hours
Overview of computer hardware, software, programming and information systems as applied in the modern business environment. Hands-on applications of word processing, spreadsheet and data management software are used to explore use of microcomputers in business. G.E.
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CISS 171 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems for MAC Users 3 hours
Overview of computer hardware, software, programming, and information systems as applied in the modern business environment. Hands-on applications of word processing, spreadsheet, and data management software are used to explore use of microcomputers in business. G.E.
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CISS 175 - Microcomputer-based Personal Productivity Tools 3 hours
Use of advanced microcomputer-based personal productivity software (Microsoft Office) certification in Microsoft Office, using the skills assessment manager, and simple WEB page design. Prerequisite: CISS 170 .
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CISS 176 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 hours
This course provides a broad overview of computer science. It is designed to provide students with an appreciation for and an understanding of the many different aspects of computer science. G.E.
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CISS 234 - Visual Basic 3 hours
An introduction to programming using Visual Basic. Emphasis is on Visual Basic syntax and creating user interfaces in Visual Basic. Topics include application design, using variables and constants, the selection and repetition structures, sequential access files, menus, dialog boxes and error trapping, random access files, database access and arrays. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; MATH 150 .
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CISS 236 - COBOL Programming 3 hours
COBOL syntax and semantics, data structures including record processing using sequential, indexed and relative files; sorting and merging files, and other language features. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; MATH 150 .
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CISS 238 - Java Programming 3 hours
An introduction to programming using Java. Topics include methods, classes, objects, advanced object concepts, input, selection, repetition, arrays and strings, applets, HTML, graphics, inheritance concepts, abstract windows tool kit, file input and output. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; MATH 150 .
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CISS 240 - Introduction to Programming 4 hours
Program design and development using C++. A disciplined approach to problem solving and algorithm development is stressed using top-down design. Topics include syntax and semantics, input/output, selection, iterative constructs, functions, data types, arrays, strings, pointers and recursion. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; MATH 150
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CISS 241 - Programming I 3 hours
Program design and development using C++. A disciplined approach to problem solving and algorithm development is stressed using top-down design. Topics include syntax and semantics, input/output, selection, iterative constructs, functions, data types arrays, strings, pointers, and recursion. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; MATH 150
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CISS 242 - Programming II 3 hours
A continuation of CISS 241 . Topics include strings, pointers, recursion, classes, methods, and operator overloading. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CISS 241 .
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CISS 243 - Programming III 3 hours
A continuation of CISS 242 . Topics include inheritance, polymorphism, templates, stream I/O, file processing, stacks, queues, and lists. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CISS 242 .
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CISS 245 - Advanced Programming 4 hours
A continuation of CISS 240 . Topics include object oriented programming in C++ with classes, methods, inheritance, dynamic memory allocation, file streams, linked lists and stacks. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CISS 240 .
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CISS 274 - Introduction to Internet Technology and Electronic Commerce 3 hours
Introduction to the internet and electronic commerce. Topics include the World Wide Web, basic webpage design (HTML) and programming methodologies (CGI). Social, economic, ethical and political topics are discussed as well. Prerequisite: CISS 170 or CISS 176 .
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CISS 280 - Systems Analysis and Design I 3 hours
The first in a two-course sequence (see CISS 320 ). Explores requirements, and methods for documenting and analyzing existing business information systems; includes investigation and development of alternative solutions. Prerequisite: CISS 234 or CISS 238 or CISS 241 .
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CISS 285 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3 hours
This course explores the structured tools, techniques, methodologies, and the system development life cycle used to plan, analyze, design, implement/build and maintain computer information systems. Prerequisite: CISS 234 or CISS 238 or CISS 240 .
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CISS 298 - Web Programming 3 hours
Introduction to web programming issues associated with developing web applications and website design. Prerequisite: CISS 170 .
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CISS 301 - Operating Systems for Business Computing 3 hours
Introduction to computer operating systems functions and management. Topics include memory, process, device, file, network function management and concurrent processes, security and ethics. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; Junior standing.
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CISS 302 - Business Data Communications and Networking 3 hours
Introduction to business computer networking. Topics include network architecture with layered models; network technologies with LAN, MAN and WAN; network security, design and management. Prerequisites: CISS 170 or CISS 176 ; Junior standing.
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CISS 312 - ACM Programming Contest 1 hour
Open to computer majors participating in the ACM Programming Contest. May be repeated for a total of 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: Junior standing, computer major - either CIS or CS. Evaluation is Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory.
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CISS 320 - Systems Analysis and Design II 3 hours
A continuation of CISS 280 . Explores the design and implementation of information systems, selection of alternatives, object-oriented design techniques, ISO 9001 software quality assurance mechanisms. Prerequisite: CISS 280 with a grade of C or higher.
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CISS 325 - Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation Projects 3 hours
The systems analysis and design topics introduced in CISS 285 are applied to create one or more operational computer information systems. Prerequisite: CISS 285 or CISS 280 with a grade of C or higher.
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CISS 350 - Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures 3 hours
Advanced concepts of data, storage, organization, and retrieval. Topics include multiple-linked lists, balanced trees, graphs, abstract data types, classes and methods, object-oriented programming, searching and sorting. Prerequisite: CISS 245 or CISS 243 .
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CISS 355 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
Research project covering a limited and well-focused aspect of theory, concept or application in a selected area of CIS not covered in-depth in the curriculum. A term paper documenting the research and results is required. Prerequisite: CISS 245 or CISS 243 . This course requires the approval of the chair of the Computer and Mathematical Sciences Department and is available on the main campus only.
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CISS 358 - Algorithm Analysis 3 hours
Introduction to algorithm analysis and complexity classes including advanced data structures such as B-trees, height-balanced trees, and graphs. Analysis of various searching and sorting algorithms and algorithm design topics such as dynamic programming, greedy methods, and divide-and-conquer. Prerequisites: MATH 225 ; CISS 245 or CISS 243 .
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CISS 360 - Computer Systems and Assembly Language 3 hours
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer systems including data representation, computer arithmetic, Boolean algebra, SSI Logic Design, register-transfer and micro-operations, computer organization, assemblers and assembly language programming. Prerequisite: CISS 245 or CISS 243 .
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CISS 362 - Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages and Computation 3 hours
The study of formal languages, grammars, abstract computer models and computability. Different models of computation and their relationships with formal languages as well as capabilities and limitations of these models are studied from a theoretical perspective. Cross-listed as MATH 362 . Prerequisites: MATH 225 and CISS 240 or CISS 241 .
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CISS 365 - Project Management 3 hours
An introduction to project management issues associated with information technology projects including project definition, organizational structures, risk factors, quality management, and procurement management. Prerequisites: MGMT 254 and CISS 280 or CISS 285 .
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CISS 370 - Operating Systems 3 hours
The hardware, firmware and software organization of computer systems, basic operating systems concepts, concurrent processes, CPU and disk scheduling, memory management, deadlocks, systems evaluation and simulation, and performance measurement. Prerequisites: CISS 350 or CISS 358 .
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CISS 375 - Compiler Construction 3 hours
Concepts and theories of compiler design and language translation. Lexical analysis, syntax specification, parsing, error recovery, syntax directed translation, semantic analysis, symbol tables, and run-time storage. Prerequisite: CISS 350 or CISS 358 .
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CISS 380 - Computer graphics 3 hours
Techniques for picture development and transformation, curve and surface approximation and projections, graphical languages, data structures and their implementation, graphical systems, and animation techniques. Prerequisite: CISS 350 or CISS 358 .
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CISS 390 - Global Information Systems Management 3 hours
Introduction to global information systems management issues associated with culture, politics and geo-economics, international IS standards and regulations, outsourcing and off-shoring. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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CISS 391 - Information Systems Security 3 hours
Introduction to information systems security issues associated with formal and informal systems’ protection, detection and responses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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CISS 410 - Computer Networks and Communications 3 hours
Network architecture and the OSI model. Physical protocols for data transmission and error detection/correction, data link concepts, LAN protocols, internetworking, end-to-end service and security considerations. Prerequisite: CISS 350 .
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CISS 420 - Computer Architecture 3 hours
Introduces fundamental concepts of computer architecture including data representation, computer arithmetic, Boolean algebra, combinational logic design, sequential circuits, registers and counters, memory and programmable logic devices, instruction set architecture, CPU design, input-output, and memory systems. Prerequisite: CISS 360 .
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CISS 430 - Database Systems 3 hours
Design and implementation of relational and object-oriented database systems. Relational algebra, normal forms and normalization, query processing, efficiency and security considerations. Prerequisite: CISS 285 , CISS 280 or CISS 465 .
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CISS 433 - Topics 1-3 hours
These courses will cover selected topics not offered as part of the CIS curriculum.
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CISS 438 - Object-Oriented Design and Analysis 3 hours
Introduction to object-oriented (OO) analysis, design and modeling. Topics include techniques for mapping real-world systems onto an OO representation, use case design, OO methodology for software development, identifying patterns, building conceptual models and OO implementation issues. The Unified Modeling Language will be used as a modeling tool. Prerequisite: CISS 350 or CISS 358 .
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CISS 445 - Programming Languages 3 hours
Survey and comparison of various programming languages and the concepts used in designing, specifying and evaluating languages. Topics include formal specification, language constructs, translation, binding and binding times, logic and functional programming. Prerequisite: CISS 350 or CISS 358 .
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CISS 450 - Artificial Intelligence 3 hours
Concepts and theories of intelligent computer systems. Issues of perception, learning, problem solving and knowledge representation discussed. Programming in a list processing language will be required. Applications to game playing, theorem proving, expert systems, language understanding. Prerequisite: CISS 350 or CISS 358 .
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CISS 451 - Introduction to Cryptography and Computer Security 3 hours
An introduction to cryptography and computer security. Topics include cryptographic methods, hash functions, key exchange, secure communication, message authentication, digital signatures, network security, system security, modern day security protocols and standards. Cross-listed as MATH 451 . Prerequisites: MATH 225 and CISS 245 or CISS 243 .
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CISS 455 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
Research project covering a limited and well-focused aspect of theory, concept, or application in a selected area of CIS not covered in depth in the curriculum. A term paper documenting the research and results is required. Prerequisite: Senior standing. This course requires the approval of the chair of the Computer and Mathematical Sciences Department and is available on the main campus only.
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CISS 465 - Software Engineering 3 hours
An introduction to software engineering including process methods, software metrics, configuration management, risk analysis, testing techniques and quality assurance, project management and tracking. Prerequisite: CISS 430 .
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CISS 472 - Data Warehousing and Decision Support Systems 3 hours
An investigation of data warehousing, data mining, and decision support systems. Topics include design and architectural issues, cost effectiveness, management concerns, data integrity, deployment and maintenance issues. Prerequisite: CISS 430 .
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CISS 492 - Senior Seminar in Management Information Systems 3 hours
Required culminating course for graduation as a Management Information System (MIS) major. Readings from the current literature. Requires original research project or paper. Grade of C or higher required. This course includes a program evaluation component. Prerequisites: CISS 325 (or CISS 320 ), CISS 365 , CISS 430 , and Senior standing.
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CISS 493 - Senior Seminar in Computer Information Systems 3 hours
Culminating experience course required for Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors. Readings from the current literature. Requires original research project and paper. Grade of C or higher required. This course includes a program evaluation component. Prerequisites: CISS 325 (or CISS 320 ), CISS 350 , CISS 360 , CISS 430 , and Senior standing.
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CISS 494 - Senior Seminar in Computer Science 3 hours
Culminating experience course required for Computer Science Majors. Requires original research project, paper and presentation under the supervision of a computer science faculty member. Grade of C or higher required. The course includes a program evaluation component. Prerequisites: CISS 420 , CISS 430 , CISS 445 , and Senior standing.
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CISS 499 - Internship 1-6 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Typical internships include programming in VB, C++ and COBOL, writing PERL scripts, doing database work with SQL and Access, and system analysis work. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 hours of CISS 499 during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: Senior standing; declared major in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at time of registration for internship.
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CJAD 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration 3 hours
History and development of major components of the CJ system: police, prosecution, defense, criminal courts, institutional and community-based corrections.
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CJAD 201 - Criminal Investigation 3 hours
Provides the student with a practical working knowledge of criminal investigation principles, techniques, law and procedure. The investigative process is studied from basic theoretical concepts to the application of the basic elements for prosecution of criminal cases. Includes a study of crime-scene investigation, interrogation, burglary, assault, sex crimes, death cases, homicide and murder, organized crime and terrorism. Prerequisite: CJAD 101 .
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CJAD 203 - Crime Scene Investigation 3 hours
Techniques and methods of crime scene investigation focusing on practical suggestions as well as theoretical viewpoints of the field. Topics include fundamentals of the preliminary investigation, identification, protection and collection of evidence, sketching and photographing the crime scene, interpreting blood stain evidence and fingerprinting techniques. Prerequisite: CJAD 101 . $40 lab fee.
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CJAD 233 - Topics: Mock Trial 1 hour
Available to members of the Columbia College Mock Trial Team. Requires participation beginning in the Fall when the team begins preparing the case through the end of the mock trial season. Cross-listed as POSC 233 . Course may be repeated five times for a total of six semester hours. Prerequisite: Must be a full-time Columbia College student.
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CJAD 301 - Criminal Law 3 hours
Examines the basic concepts and elements of substantive criminal law, which defines such crimes as murder, rape, assault, larceny, burglary and robbery. Analysis of inchoate crimes involving attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy. Analysis of general principles of criminal liability, punishment, and the legal limitations of such liability based on self-defense, necessity, entrapment, diminished capacity and insanity.
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CJAD 303 - Crime Scene Photography 3 hours
Techniques and methods of crime scene photography focusing on practical suggestions as well as general viewpoints of crime scene imaging and documentation. The use of digital imaging and standard film systems are demonstrated. Topics include the fundamentals of photographing scenes from general to specific utilizing the overall, medium and close-up “three-step” methods. Practical exercises demonstrate the documentation of crime scenes. Major case crime scenes and autopsy procedures are specifically demonstrated. Prerequisites: CJAD 101 and Junior standing. Students are not required to have equipment but may use their personal systems (digital/standard). $40 lab fee.
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CJAD 306 - Military Justice System 3 hours
Examination of the history and principles of military justice and comparison of the military and civilian justice systems. Topics include the Uniform Code of Military Justice; military crimes; nonjudicial punishment; jurisdiction of general and special military courts; military judges and panels; self incrimination, search and seizure, pretrial confinement and restraint; plea bargaining; sentencing and appellate review in military courts. Prerequisites: CJAD 101 and Junior standing.
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CJAD 310 - Crisis Intervention 3 hours
Survey of the current crisis intervention literature and introduction to the theories, principles, concepts and techniques of crisis intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to predict who may need crisis intervention services, and demonstrate the provision of first-order crisis intervention. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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CJAD 311 - Police in a Democratic Society 3 hours
Overview and analysis of law enforcement history, development, purposes and roles in a democratic society. Material is presented from a theoretical standpoint and examines critical issues and advances in crime control. Prerequisite: CJAD 101 .
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CJAD 315 - Private Security and Loss Prevention 3 hours
A comprehensive survey of the private security field, including history, organizational and industry structure, strategies and tactics, legal and ethical issues, and employment possibilities. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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CJAD 320 - Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 3 hours
Examination of current issues and social problems relating to the administration of justice in a culturally diverse society. Special focus of the course will be on the changing ethnicity of communities and related changes in social and institutional public policy. Also discussed is cross-cultural communication, implementing cultural awareness training, multicultural representation in law enforcement and criminal justice interaction with various racial and ethnic groups. Strongly recommended as prerequisite for CJAD 345 , Ethics and Morality in Criminal Justice. Prerequisites: CJAD 101 and Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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CJAD 325 - Juvenile Justice System and Procedures 3 hours
Examination of the American juvenile justice system from the perspective of law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Prerequisites: CJAD 101 and Junior standing.
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CJAD 328 - Shooting Incidents 3 hours
Exploration and practical analysis of forensic evidence resulting from shooting incidents, including consideration of ballistics, ammunition, weapons/hardware, injury patterns in association with entry and exit wounds, and injury documentation and reconstruction techniques. Prerequisites: CJAD 201 , CJAD 203 , Junior standing and a declared Criminal Justice or Forensic Science major.
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