Courses
CS 642 SECURING THE CLIENT/SERVER 3.0 Credit(s)
Clients and servers run operating-system (OS) software as well as many applications, each presenting a unique concern from a security perspective. This course provides an in-depth look at how to properly harden today's most popular operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux. This course covers built-in security features of each OS and how best to utilize these and other third-party applications to set up a secure system. The course will also teach students how to secure services and applications provided with these OSs, such as Sendmail and MS Exchange, MySQL and MS SQL Server, Apache, and MS IIS. Prerequisite: TAKE CS-626
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CS 670 RESEARCH PROJECT SEMINAR 3.0 Credit(s)
Required for students pursuing the nonthesis option in their program of study, the student works with a faculty advisor in defining a short research or implementation project. For a research project, the student surveys relevant literature, critically analyzes the state of the art, and possibly synthesizes improvements. For an implementation project, the student implements and tests a solution to the chosen problem; the project could involve a combination of research and implementation. At the end of the project, the student writes a report approved by the faculty member and makes a public presentation of the work. Prerequisite: Take CS-620 or CS-604
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years
CS 690 THESIS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Required for the thesis option, the student works with a faculty advisor in defining a substantial research or implementation project. For a research project, the student surveys relevant literature, critically analyzes the state of the art, and synthesizes improvements. For an implementation project, the student implements and tests a solution to the chosen problem, comparing it with other work, if any; the project could involve a combination of research and implementation. At the end of this course, the student should have a well-defined problem, have surveyed relevant literature, and have made partial progress toward the completion of the work. The student should be ready to make a brief presentation of the work in progress, as required by the advisor. By the end of this course, a proposal describing the work should be written and approved by a thesis committee chosen by the student and the advisor, according to University policy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CS 691 THESIS II 3.0 Credit(s)
A continuation of CS 690, this course is required for the thesis option. By the end of this course, the student completes the work remaining in the project started in CS 690, as defined by the written proposal. A thesis must be written and defended in front of the thesis committee. The presentation portion of the thesis defense is open to the public. Prerequisite: TAKE CS-690
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
EC 699 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ED 609 COLLABORATION & DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCT 3.0 Credit(s)
Assists K-12 teachers in recognizing and nurturing the ways in which their students learn. Teachers develop strategies to incorporate the recognition and application of differentiation into their classroom practice and how to collaborate with colleagues.
Offered: Summer 1 Semester All Years
ED 627 SOCIETAL ISSUES IN ADOLESCENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the current school and community responses to problems such as substance abuse, AIDS, gender issues, and more. Through classroom presentations, speakers, and audiovisual materials, candidates gain practical insight and understanding of contemporary issues in adolescent life.
Offered: Summer 1 Semester All Years
ED 638 ASSESSMENT IN ELEM TEACHING & LEARNING 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces elementary teachers to the purposes of classroom and large-scale assessments and their design. The application of assessments and interpretation of their results are addressed with a focus on diverse classroom learners. The course emphasizes the alignment of curriculum standards, instruction, and assessments.
Offered: Spring & Summer 2 All Years
ED 639 ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING:SECONDARY 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces secondary teachers to the purposes of classroom and large-scale assessments and their design. The application of assessments and interpretation of their results are addressed with a focus on diverse classroom learners. The course emphasizes the alignment of curriculum standards, instruction, and assessments.
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
ED 677 ELEMENTARY METHODS: MATH 3.0 Credit(s)
Extends the pedagogic knowledge of elementary teachers in mathematics. Advanced exploration of the development and integration of teaching practices that improve the learning experiences and outcomes of both students and elementary teachers in mathematics.
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
ED 681 HUMAN GROWTH & DEV:ADOL & ADLT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the lifespan from adolescence through late adulthood. It includes readings in psychological theory and literature, videos, discussions, projects, and other assignments, which provide the candidate with theoretical and cultural perspectives in major themes in human growth and development.
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
FN 662 CORPORATE FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines corporate finance topics including working capital management, financial analysis, leverage, capital structure, capital budgeting, and valuation. Emphasis is on creating financial models to analyze issues. Prerequisite: Take FN-660 or WGB 603
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
FN 663 GLOBAL INVESTMENTS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course describes the various theories of investments, the limitations of those theories, and the various types of investments available to individual and institutional investors globally, together with their potential returns and risks. The range of alternative investments is covered as well as newer ways of trading securities (e.g., high frequency trading, front running, and dark pools). Students are also required to establish and track three separate portfolios and write a research paper on an ethical aspect of the securities market. Prerequisite: Take FN-660 or WGB-603;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
FN 665 INTL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course features a study of financial management concepts and techniques applied to international operations. Topics include foreign currency spot and forward trading, exchange rate systems and determination, country risk assessment, taxation and regulatory issues of non-U.S. markets, and sources and uses of funds for multinational corporations.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
FN 668 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops the student's ability to evaluate securities in the context of a portfolio. Topics include: portfolio construction rules based on risk and return goals, valuation measures, and risk-reduction techniques using derivative products. Prerequisite: Take FN-660 FN-663
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years