Courses
CS 418 SENIOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This senior project implementation course is offered in the spring of the senior year. Students work with a faculty mentor to implement their project. Students are required to assess requirements, design and develop the software and write detailed documentation that illustrates and supports design choices. Test plans, usability testing and prototypes are also required. Students present their complete, working projects to the department faculty and public as the culmination of this project. Prerequisite: Take CS-417
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CPE 313 SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to signal and system classification, timed domain analysis, impulse response and stability, Fourier series discrete fast Fourier and Laplace transforms, application to linear circuits and systems, frequency response techniques, discrete-time signals and systems, and sampling. Prerequisite: Take CPE-211
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CPE 311 Computer Architecture & Design With Lab 4.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to hardware design of a computer system. Topics include register transfer logic, central processing unit design, microprogramming, ALU design, pipelining, vector processing, micro coded arithmetic, algorithms, I/O organization, memory organization and multiprocessing. Prerequisite: Take CPE-212
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CPE 324 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Introduction of modern real-time embedded systems development. Principles of embedded processor architecture operating systems and networking connectivity. Design and optimize in terms of low-powersystems with hardware, software, sensors, actuators, controllers, security, and networking performance. Prerequisite: Take CS-112 CPE-311
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CPE 413 INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING 3.0 Credit(s)
Full-time career related Computer Engineering work experience in industry. Students will work with their on-site supervisor. A final summary report will be required from both student and supervisor. Prerequisite: Take BU 296, ENGR 200; ENGR 211, ENGR 212
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CPE 414 DIRECTED RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING 3.0 Credit(s)
Research under supervision of an engineering faculty member on a recent technological advancement including literature search, testing, and prototyping (if applicable). Prerequisite: Take CPE 211 and CPE 212
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HMG 315 COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES 3.0 Credit(s)
Examining the diversity of communication encounters that occur in healthcare systems, emphasis is on development of competencies and skills necessary to communicate effectively in professional situations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 317 PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Motivation considers the processes that give behavior energy and direction. Topics include biological approaches, cognitive approaches, and the influence of emotions on motivation. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 358 HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the relationship between the human mind, brain, cognition, and mental disorders. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FMM 311 FASHION DESIGN FOR MARKETING MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an in-depth exploration of all aspects of the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through production. As an ongoing term project, students will practice each step of the design process, to culminate in their own unique collection. First steps include developing customer profiles, color forecasting, sourcing, and trend research. Next, market levels will be studied, and students will create a fabric story and mood board. Components of design, such as silhouette, proportion and line, will also be examined. Coursework includes figure and technical illustration workshops, as well as pattern making, draping and grading demonstrations. A creative journal/sketchbook will be maintained throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Take MK-201 FMM-240
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
FMM 345 FASHION BUYING 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines today's retail environment, a fashion buyer's function, and day-to-day business in the fashion industry. Buying for different types of stores will be explored, along with forecasting, positioning, and emerging retail formats. Market research, distribution of products, market sources, and financing will also be examined. A key component of this course is "merchandise math," or the mathematical concepts and calculations necessary for interpreting sales data and strategic planning. Basic and applicable functions of Microsoft Excel will be practiced. Prerequisite: Take FMM-240 MK-201
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
FMM 350 FASHION BRAND MARKETING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course encompasses the history, development, and process of brand marketing in the fashion industry. The array of national, designer, private label, store and corporate brands, their background, and developmental strategies will be covered. Through the understanding of brand elements, brand equity, and brand communications, the student will create a positioning brief, and launch his or her own fashion brand as a final project. In addition, this course will examine brand global expansion through such vehicles as licensing and franchising. Prerequisite: Take MK-201 FMM-240
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
FMM 360 MKT INTEGRATION: TEXTILES & FASHION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course encompasses the processes involved in global supply chain management and integration from a raw material base to finished apparel. By understanding the building blocks of fiber, yarn, weaving, knitting and color penetration systems, the student will understand what is essential in making decisions concerning aesthetics, cost, care and wearability of fashion apparel. This course is essential for any student who wishes to enter and manage in the fields of apparel merchandising, marketing retailing, and design. Prerequisite: Take MK-201 FMM-240
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
FMM 392 INTERNSHIP 3.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Students are directly involved in various dimensions of fashion marketing. Emphasis is on the practical application of fashion principles and skills, which are experienced through hands-on applications. On-site business professionals will supervise students. Prerequisite: Take BU-296
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
FMM 411 SENIOR FASHION SEMINAR 3.0 Credit(s)
An exploratory course for all students interested in fashion, focused on analyzing the global fashion industry and utilizing the necessary principles and practices to succeed in today's complex business environment. The course combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in order to equip the students with a strong foundation of the mechanics of the global fashion market. Prerequisite: Take MK-201 FMM-240
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years