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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • CIS 3010 - Advanced COBOL Programming

    (3 Units) A continuation of CIS 2010. Places emphasis on advanced programming methods and techniques in COBOL. Students will become knowledgeable in file creation, data retrieval, report formatting, data sorting, table structures, advanced debugging tools, in conjunction with features of COBOL Report writer software.Field trips may be required for on-site exposure.(Formerly CIS 3011)Prerequisites: CIS 2010.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 3020 - Advanced Visual Basic Programming

    (3 Units) A continuation of CIS 2020. Places emphasis on advanced programming methods and techniques in Visual Basic.(Formerly CIS 3730 Structured Programming)Prerequisites: CIS 2020(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 3030 - Advanced Java Programming

    (3 Units) A continuation of CIS 2030. Students will be introduced to advanced programming techniques including Object Oriented Design, array processing, recursion, user defined methods, and advanced GUIs and graphics.(Formerly Advanced Java/C++ Programming)Prerequisites: CIS 2030 or equivalent.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 3700 - Information Technology for Management

    (3 Units) Overview of the value and applications of IT to business organizations with a management perspective. Topics of interest may include: current trends of IT infrastructure, strategic roles of IT, enterprise systems and supply chain management, e-Commerce and EDI, knowledge management, decision making model, DSSs, artificial intelligence and expert systems, data mining, data base management, multidimensional data bases, and IS planning and development. Lab projects will focus on the application of IT to the design and development of models for improving managerial decision making.(Credit may not be given for both CIS 3700 and CIS 3780).(Formerly CIS 2700)Prerequisites: CIS 2000 or equivalent.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 3760 - Computer Graphics

    (3 Units) An introduction to interactive computer graphics with emphasis on business and management applications. Topics will include the graphic representation of data, coordinates systems, graphic primitives, transformations, display structures, types of display, and data acquisition devices.Prerequisites: Computer literacy (such as CIS 2000) and CIS 2010.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 3780 - Management Information Systems and Microcomputers

    (3 Units) A focus on management considerations of information technology specifically microcomputers, in the business environment. Students will prepare projects involving hands-on learning of decision support, data base, financial accounting, marketing, operations, software in microcomputers.Satisfies G.E. area F3.Prerequisites: Computer Literacy (such as CIS 2000). (Credit may not be given for both CIS 3700 and CIS 3780.)(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 3800 - Web-Based Information Retrieval and Analysis

    (3 Units) How to locate and use information effectively for research and personal productivity. Specification of information requirements, effective information search and retrieval methodologies, modeling, and data analysis.Prerequisites: CIS 2000 or CS 2000 or CS 4000 and upper-division standing.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4000 - Personal Computer Security

    (3 Units) Course provides an initial exposure to personal computer security. Includes identifying security complexities introduced when computers are used in a networked environment, identifying possible threats, and creating and enforcing a security policy in a real world business environment.


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  • CIS 4100 - Systems Administration

    (3 Units) Covers memory management, processor management, device management, and information management functions. Operation systems such as UNIX, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 will be used as examples.Prerequisites: CIS 2700 and 3010 or CIS 3020 or CIS 3030.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4600 - Information Technology Project Management

    (3 Units) Course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, applications, art, and science of information technology project management. Course explains the foundations of project management - project integration, scope, time, cost quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement - using the experiences of real-life businesses.No prior knowledge in computing required.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4710 - Information Systems Management

    (3 Units) Examination of the strategic impact of information technology on the contemporary business environment. Management of the information resources in the modern business environment, with emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling the services provided by the Computer Information Systems function for the users. Managing of end- user computing and information centers. Case studies.Prerequisites: CIS 4770.(Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4720 - Data Base Management Systems

    (3 Units) The design and implementation of computer-based data bases utilizing a commercial data base management system from the business systems analyst’s point of view. Provides background for the intelligent selection and use of data base management systems. Topics include discussion of types of available systems, functions of data base administration, conceptual data base design, data independence integrity, privacy, and query. The student will design and implement a data base utilizing a data base management system.Prerequisites: CIS 2010 or one semester of another programming language.(Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4740 - Advanced Data Base Management Systems

    (3 Units) Continuation of CIS 4720. Students will spend most of their time completing DBMS projects using commercial database systems. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to design and execute a real world DBMS for real firms using mainframe and micro packages.Prerequisites: CIS 4720.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4750 - Decision Support Systems

    (3 Units) Design and implementation of computer-based decision support systems. Emphasis will be placed on using EXCEL and VBA for the development of DSSs, decision analysis, data mining, simulation, mathematical modeling and statistical modeling techniques for business decision-making and problem-solving.Prerequisites: CIS 2700.(Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4770 - Systems Analysis and Design

    (3 Units) Structured and object-oriented analysis and design of computer based information systems and major computer application projects. The system development life cycle and prototyping are studied with techniques supporting creativity, industrial strength CASE tools, and case studies.Prerequisites: CIS 2010 or CIS 2020 or CIS 2030, and CIS 2700.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall, Spring)


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  • CIS 4780 - Computer Information Systems Design

    (3 Units) Conceptual background and structure of computer-based information systems that support decision making at all levels of management, including planning, design, implementation, administration, and control of information systems are studied with cases. Creative solution techniques and the use of industrial strength CASE tools will be emphasized.Prerequisites: CIS 3010, or 3020, or 3030, CIS 4720, and 4770.(Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4800 - Network Administration

    (3 Units) Data communications in a business environment: Media and hardware; data link protocols; networking, including Local Area Networks; distributed databases; technical and managerial issues; preparing and implementing a communications plan. Hands-on projects, field trips, and case studies.(Formerly Business Data Communications)Prerequisites: CIS 4100.(Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4820 - Database Driven Website Development

    (3 Units) Design and development of Internet/Intranet/Extranet e-Business web sites. Topics include active site development, advanced web page authoring, web servers, and multimedia streaming.Prerequisites: CIS 4720.(Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CIS 4900 - Application Development Project

    (3 Units) Application of computer programming and system development concepts, principles, and practices to a real world comprehensive systems development project. Student teams will work for a regional firm to analyze, design, document, and implement realistic systems of moderate complexity. Use of appropriate project management methods (scheduling and control) in the solution of a real problem. An integrative experience intended as the capstone of the major.(Formerly CIS 4790 Applied Software Development Project)Prerequisites: CIS 4770, and at least one of the following; CIS 4720, CIS 4750, CIS 4780 or CIS 4800 in agreement with the instructor consulting the project and depending on the type of application.


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  • CIS 4910 - Cooperative Education in Computer Information Systems

    (2-4 Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant employment in computer information systems. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Coop coordinator.May be repeated for a total of 8 units depending upon departmental approval.Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator prior to registration.


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  • CIS 4940 - Internship

    (3 Units) Supervised field experience in a selected area of computer information systems. Formal written report(s) will be required.May be repeated for a total of 6 units.Prerequisites: Consent of internship coordinator prior to registration.


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  • CIS 4950 - Selected Topics in Computer Information Systems

    (1-4 Units) Innovative course of study.(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Different topics may be taken for credit.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CIS 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units) For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study.May be repeated for a total of 6 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair prior to registration.


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  • CJ 2250 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    (3 Units) Provides an overview of the criminal justice system. The focus is on the role of law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and their relationships. The definition, measurement, and causes of crime are also discussed.Satisfies G.E. area D2.(CAN AJ2)(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 2255 - Methods of Criminal Justice Inquiry

    (3 Units) Examines the methods criminal justice professionals use to collect and analyze information.  Includes locating the literature on a topic, reading scholarly articles, writing a literature review, and documenting properly.Prerequisites: CJ 2250.(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 2270 - Criminal Investigations

    (3 Units) Explores detection, interrogation, development of evidence, and apprehension. Stringent evidentiary standards based on the Constitution, statutory law, and administrative regulations for law enforcement and correctional personnel are reviewed as they apply to various aspects of investigations. In addition to reviewing the rule of law, the underlying ethical, social, and moral issues which direct the investigator’s role are examined.(CAN AJ 8)Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 2280 - Criminal Law

    (3 Units) Using a case study approach, criminal law traces the historical development and current principles and rules which determine the substantive criminal law. Topics include the purpose of criminal law; principles of liability; defenses involving excuses or justifications; and crimes against persons, property, and public order.(CAN AJ 4)Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 2450 - Criminal Judicial Process

    (3 Units) A detailed analysis of judicial processing, from booking to sentencing, of individuals accused of crimes. Includes lecture and case study approach of substantive and procedural issues concerning pretrial motions and hearings, arraignments, bail, plea bargaining, trials, and sentencing.May include field trips to selected courts.(Formerly CJ 4165 and CJ 4170)Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 3070 - Going to Prison

    (3 Units) A tour of local jails and State correctional institutions. Provides the criminal justice student with an opportunity to visit and tour jails in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties, tour State prisons, learn first-hand from correctional officers about correctional supervision, and observe prison life from inside.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3100 - Legal Research and Writing

    (4 Units) Introduction to tools and techniques used by legal professionals to conduct research for and prepare legal documents.  Enables students to write and communicate orally more logically and effectively in legal contexts.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2255, and CJ 2280, or consent of instructor.

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  • CJ 3120 - Causes of Crime

    (3 Units) Analysis of crime causation provides students the opportunity to form critical thinking by presenting them with current theories and research and competing viewpoints in human criminality. Students will also be exposed to information on diversity, use of technology, and policy in criminal justice.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3130 - Administration of Corrections

    (3 Units) Provides the historical development of community-based and institutional programs. Using competing philosophical goals — retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation — various current programs such as probation, parole, diversion, and institutional treatment are contrasted and future trends are projected.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3160 - Administration and Management in Law Enforcement

    (3 Units) Examines the various types of administrative and management principles and practices applicable to law enforcement agencies. The history of law enforcement management, the levels of organizational structure and development, and various management philosophies will be explored. Special attention will center on history, organization, operations, and administrative philosophies of federal law enforcement agencies.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3170 - Criminal Justice Research Methods (WP)

    (4 Units) Directed social science research applied to gathering data in criminal justice and criminological research. The focus will be on special problems encountered in research settings and groups where information about crime is to be gathered and analyzed. Includes review of research.(Formerly CJ 4930)Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score. (Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 2 hours)(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 3230 - Police Ethics and Civil Liability

    (3 Units) Using a case study, social and legislative analytical approach, this course will explore ethics in law enforcement from its historical roots through contemporary ethical issues. Ethical issues will include areas such as communications, race, sex, excessive physical force, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Civil liability will focus on the tort liability for certain statutory and ethical violations.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3235 - Domestic Violence and Intimate Abuse

    (3 Units) Explores historical, sociological, and legal causes, effects, and sanctions of issues pertaining to family and domestic abuse and violence. Discussion and research will incorporate inter alia, state and federal legislation on intimate violence and abuse, causes of abusive behavior, battered woman’s syndrome, self-defense, cyclical violence, children of abusive environments, and treatment for batterers. Consists of lecture, discussion, video documentaries, case study and legislative analyses, examinations, and socio-legal research and writing.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3250 - Leadership and Supervision in Law Enforcement

    (3 Units) Examination of law enforcement leadership and supervision practices applicable to law enforcement agencies.  Emphasis and contrast on differences between police as a leader and police as a supervisor.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3260 - Evidence

    (3 Units) Introduction to constitutionally-based legal rules of criminal evidence.  Topics:  admissibility, burden of proof, relevancy, hearsay, and impeachment, among others.  Students apply their learning by participating in mock evidentiary hearings.(Formerly CJ 2260).Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3315 - Hate Crimes

    (3 Units) A case study, lecture, and theoretical approach to analyzing issues, causes, effects, history, and solutions of hate crimes. Includes informational discussions on individuals who commit hate crimes, organized hate groups, and the victims of hate crimes and activities. Additional analyses and discussions will center on federal and state hate crime legislation, pertinent case law, and constitutional protections and constraints.(Formerly CJ 3310)Satisfies G. E. area G.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2280, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3350 - Organized Crime

    (3 Units) Presents a study focused on the phenomenon of organized crime, commencing with an exploration of the definitions of organized crime and the characteristic crimes engaged in by these crime groups. Centers on the historical and contemporary problems faced by the criminal justice professional in combating these unique criminal enterprises.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3420 - Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

    (3 Units) Explores the broad and critical areas of crime prevention techniques using the citizenry as the basis. Encompasses police paradoxical issues concerning the police image, the dilemma of policing, the role of police in the community, police/community attitudes, complaints, and crime prevention through visibility and the media, politics, and the needs of ethnically diverse populations.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3460 - White Collar Crime

    (3 Units) Presents an examination of the breadth and intricacies of white- collar crime in the American criminal justice system. Explores the various types of crimes that constitute white-collar crime and engages the student in critical analysis of the definitions and applications of the criminal law to the ever-growing problem of white-collar crime. Discussion will focus on the history and evolution of the criminal justice response to white-collar crime.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3500 - Jury Selection and Decision Making

    (4 Units) Examines the major issues in jury selection and research on how verdicts can be influenced by extra-legal factors such as the characteristics of the defendant, the jurors, and the political climate. Students will learn about the theoretical ideals underlying the jury system and compare these with the reality of the jury system today and debate proposed jury reforms. Activities may include oral presentations, designing a jury selection strategy, participation as a juror in a mock trial, and courtroom observation.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3650 - Youth Violence

    (3 Units) Examines the magnitude, scope, and nature of youth violence; identifies factors that cause youth violence and analyzes programs for preventing youth violence.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 3700 - Criminalistics I

    (4 Units) Study and analysis of the use of science and technology in criminal justice. Focuses on the broad-based concept of the investigative crime laboratory in criminal investigations and crime solving. Explores topics such as the examination of soil, serology, and firearms. Students will be required to complete an assigned lab project.(Formerly Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science)Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2280, and CHEM 1100 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • CJ 3710 - Criminalistics II

    (4 Units) Continuation of CJ 3700 Criminalistics I. Study and analysis of the use of science and technology in criminal justice. Students will be required to complete an assigned lab project.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2280, and CJ 3700 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Spring)


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  • CJ 3800 - Crime Prevention and Schools

    (3 Units) Critical examination of the interface between schools and crime prevention. Specific areas of inquiry will include the link between school failure and delinquency, the incidence and prevention of violence in schools, and the types and impact of gangs.Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry)


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  • CJ 3850 - Security and Risk Management

    (3 Units) The history and evolution of security education, training, certification, and regulation will be explored.  Security and law, workplace violence, and the challenge for security in the future will be addressed.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4000 - Criminal Justice and Technology

    (3 Units) Exploration of the changing role of technology in criminal activity and crime prevention.  Topics to be covered include computer crime, crime mapping, computerized databases, and use of technology in surveillance.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4030 - Criminal Justice Research Analysis

    (4 Units) Familiarizes students with quantitative measurement of justice variables including formulation of research designs, application of research techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Includes understanding and performing basic research on data sets.Prerequisites: CJ 3170, or MATH 1600, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4100 - Law and Society

    (3 Units) Considers what law is, its sources, functions, and relationship to other social institutions, how it shapes behavior, sources of legal complexity, dispute processing, types of legal systems, and the legal profession.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2255, and CJ 2280, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4135 - Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

    (3 Units) Using a case study approach, this class deals with the constitutional rights of prisoners and the responsibilities of correctional personnel.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4141 - Criminal Procedures I

    (3 Units) Case study and analysis of the constitutional requirements and constraints in criminal justice proceedings. Examines the origins of constitutional criminal due process, the Incorporation Doctrine, and arrest, warrants, search and seizure, and the Exclusionary Rule.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and 2280 or consent of instructor.(Fall)


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  • CJ 4150 - Probation and Parole

    (3 Units) The historical development, current practices, and future direction of probation and parole are discussed. Explores the balancing of two competing objectives, i.e., the protection of society and the needs of the offender. The various primary roles of investigator, counselor, court officer, and supervisor are examined in light of competing objectives.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4151 - Criminal Procedures II

    (3 Units) Continuation of Criminal Procedures I (CJ 4141) where students examine the application of U.S. Constitutional provisions in a criminal justice context through in-depth analysis of case law.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2255, and CJ 4141, or consent of instructor.

     


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  • CJ 4230 - Juvenile Justice

    (4 Units) A case study and analysis of the American juvenile justice system from its historical beginnings through its current structure and operations and to an exploration of future trends. Discussion will include constitutional rights of juveniles, the judicial process, system structure and operation, juvenile crime, violence, and gangs. As an activity, students will be required to conduct an on-site field observation of the juvenile justice system and complete a case study research project on an actual juvenile case.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and 2280 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 2 hours)


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  • CJ 4250 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior

    (4 Units) A case study and exploratory analysis of the psychological factors that influence and cause criminal behavior in individuals. The class will cover the major psychological theories of criminal conduct such as social learning theories, personality theories, and development theories; criminal behavior, psychopaths, sex offenders, mentally disordered offenders, and mass murderers. The laboratory will include an analysis of covariants of psychological predictors of criminal behavior of exceptional offenders by use of video. The lab findings and research on the psychological criminal behavior of offenders will be presented both orally and within the context of a research paper.(Formerly CJ 4240)Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2280, or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CJ 4260 - Criminal Justice Seminar

    (3 Units) Sociological analysis of the history, politics, and economics of criminal justice. Course will focus on theory and research, ideology of crime control, and criminal justice reform.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4300 - Leadership in Police Organizations

    (4 Units) Leadership course for the career public safety professional to enhance, understand, and apply modern behavioral science and leadership theories that enhance human motivation, satisfaction, and performance to achieve organizational goals.Corequisites: CJ 4310.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4350 - Violence Against Children

    (3 Units) Study of the philosophical and legalistic definitions of childhood and violence.  This includes a discussion of the extent, distribution, predictors, as well as the selective enforcement of such violence.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4400 - Criminal Justice and the Media

    (3 Units) Examines depictions of criminal justice in the media and the role of the media in shaping crimes and crime policy.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4500 - International and Comparative Criminal Justice

    (3 Units) Comparison of criminal justice systems across the world and exploration of international aspects of crime and criminal justice.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4600 - Terrorism and Homeland Security

    (3 Units) Various issues and concerns of terrorism and homeland security including the roots of terrorists, common terrorist tactics, and homeland security operations and strategies will be introduced to students.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4700 - Youth Mentoring

    (3 Units) Via lecture, discussion, and actual field experience, students will gain expertise in mentoring at-risk youths.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4850 - Scientific Evidence and the Law

    (3 Units) Study and analysis of the impact and application of forensic science, scientific evidence and technology on State and Federal criminal and civil statues, the Constitution, evidence, and the criminal judicial process. Examines the scientific application and presentation of physical evidence at trial, the role of forensic scientists, criminalists, expert witnesses, and constitutional constraints in the prosecution, defense, and adjudication of criminal and civil cases.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, 2280, 3700 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (2-4 Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator.May be repeated for a total of eight units depending on departmental policy.Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental chair.(Fall, Winter, Spring)


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  • CJ 4915 - Sex Crimes and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice

    (3 Units) Focuses on crimes perpetrated against women, the criminal justice system’s response to such crimes, gender disparity in sentencing, gender disparity in corrections, sexual discrimination, and sexual harassment in the criminal justice system. Discussion and research will center on historical and contemporary issues of gender-based criminality, the victimization of women, and on such crimes as stalking, forcible rape, molestation, prostitution, and incest. Consists of lecture, discussion, case study and legislative analyses, examinations, and socio-legal research and writing.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4925 - Historical and Contemporary Criminal Justice

    (4 Units) Explores American criminal justice system from its historical roots through its current structure.  Discusses critical and controversial current issues withing our criminal justice system.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; activitiy, 2 hours)


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  • CJ 4940 - Criminal Justice Internship

    (2-4 Units) Allows the student who is considering a career in law enforcement, the courts, or corrections the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, assist them in their duties, and develop hands-on experience.May be repeated for a total of 9 units, but only 3 units may be applied to the major.Prerequisites: CJ 2250, junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • CJ 4950 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice

    (1-5 Units) (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule.) Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4960 - Race, Ethnicity, and the Criminal Justice System

    (3 Units) Using case law and research studies, an exploration and analysis of the role and treatment of ethnic minorities in the American criminal justice system from a historical, sociological, and legal perspective. The impact of race in the system, and ethnic minorities as criminal suspects, defendants, convicts, crime victims, and criminal justice professionals are discussed, including the system’s biases, disproportionate sentencing, and inappropriate police responses to minority victims.Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.


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  • CJ 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units) For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study.May be repeated for a total of 6 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.(Fall, Winter, Spring)


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  • COGS 2100 - Introduction to Cognitive Studies

    (3 Units) Introduction to issues and methods relevant to the study of natural and artificial cognitive processes. Includes a survey of key developments fueling the Cognitive Revolution along with the major models influencing research on artificial intelligence, nonlinear dynamics (chaos theory), the brain/mind relationship, and their applications to human behavior and information processing.Satisfies G.E. area D2.


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  • COGS 2300 - Scientific Methods, Models, and Simulations

    (3 Units) Introduction to methods used in scientific research, with emphasis on theories, models, and simulations. Focus on quantitative/mathematical tools and techniques for design and analysis of experiments, with particular attention to interdisciplinary approaches useful in cognitive science.(Formerly Cognitive Simulations)Prerequisites: MATH 0105 or passing score on the ELM test, or equivalent.


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  • COGS 3100 - Communication Networks

    (3 Units) The emergence of telecommunications networks is creating new environments for human interactions that are rapidly altering occupational and social dynamics. This course introduces students to the diversity of network technologies and provides them with sufficient hands-on skills to work in this field. Topics include resource sharing, resource access, and communication.Satisfies G.E. area F3.Prerequisites: Computer background or experience equivalent to CS 1000.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • COGS 3150 - Nonlinear Systems and Chaos

    (3 Units) This course addresses theoretical and quantitative methods useful for work with nonlinear systems from many fields. Together with its laboratory, the course provides experience with phase space maps, Poincare sections, basins of attraction, strange attractors, and fractals and fractal dimensionality. It emphasizes systems best described by discrete math. Examples are drawn from physics, biology, cognitive science, economics, and other areas.(Same as CS 3150)Prerequisites: COGS 2300 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • COGS 3300 - Cognition and Verbal Behavior

    (3 Units) Cognitive factors affecting the development and complexity of verbal behaviors are examined within the context of brain function and language environments.Prerequisites: COGS 2100 and 2300.


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  • COGS 4100 - Philosophical Aspects of Cognitive Science

    (3 Units) Intensive examination of the conceptual foundations of Cognitive Science, with an emphasis on the philosophical aspects of current theoretical issues. Analysis will focus on behaviorism and functionalism as models for understanding human cognition. Constructive criticism of the representational model of mind; discussion of the significance of recent developments in neuroscience, and of the connectionist movement in artificial intelligence.Satisfies G.E. area F3.Prerequisites: COGS 2100 or consent of instructor.


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  • COGS 4350 - The Information of Meaning

    (3 Units) Focuses on the contemporary theory of information and will include applications to biology/genetics, language/ linguistics, cognitive/artificial intelligence, philosophy, and the arts.Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G. One of two paired courses in the G.E. Summit Program (Humans in the Information Age).Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, completion of lower-division general education, BIOL 4350, and consent of Summit Program Coordinator.


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  • COGS 4440 - Psychology of Workplace Performance

    (3 Units) Workplace designs that ignore the psychological abilities of workers reduce productivity, increase turnover, and in extreme cases trigger injuries or fatalities. This course uses real-world examples to demonstrate these problems and how they can be avoided by applying current theories of human performance.(Formerly COGS 3200 Human Factors; same as PSYC 4440)


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  • COGS 4680 - Neural Nets and Intelligent Machines

    (4 Units) This course, with its associated laboratory, deals with the current designs of cognitive machines that exploit the kind of adaptive parallel processing and self-organizing networks used by brains for learning, memory, visual imaging, and pattern recognition. The laboratory will emphasize the exploration of cognitive models using computer simulation.Prerequisites: COGS 2300 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


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  • COGS 4950 - Selected Topics in Cognitive Studies

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of cognitive studies.Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • COGS 4965 - Senior Project

    (1-4 Units) A senior project developed in an area of Cognitive Studies under the direction of a specific faculty member.Can be taken for a maximum of 6 units total of which 3 units may count toward the major.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.


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  • COGS 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units) For students capable of independent work who need advanced or specialized study.May be repeated for a total of 6 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and coordinator of the Cognitive Studies program.


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  • COMM 2000 - Public Speaking

    (3 Units) Oral communication theory and practice in terms of the process, speaker, message, and audience. Emphasis on ethics, reasoning, evidence, listening, and criticism. Classroom activities include preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches.Satisfies G.E. Area A1.(CAN SPCH 4)(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 2005 - Honors Communication Seminar

    (3 Units) Oral communication theory and practice in terms of the process, speaker, message, and audience. Emphasis on ethics, reasoning, evidence, listening, and criticism. Classroom activities include preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches.Open only to students in the University Honors Program.Satisfies G.E. Area A1.(Spring)


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  • COMM 2011 - Introduction to Communication Studies

    (3 Units) Introduction to the field of human communication as developed in contemporary theory and research. Recurrent variables in verbal and non-verbal interaction are traced through the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and multi-personal systems.Open only to freshmen and sophomores.Satisfies G.E. Area D2.(Fall)


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  • COMM 2110 - Group Discussion Processes

    (3 Units) The development of basic skills in small group communication. Study of and practice in discussion methodology, types of discussion groups, information gathering, problem solving, decision-making, and leadership roles.Satisfies G.E. Area A1.(CAN SPCH 10)(Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring)


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  • COMM 2200 - Introduction to Mass Media

    (3 Units) Provides an overview of historical, theoretical, economic, and societal perspectives on the mass media. Topics of special interest will include violence, pornography, advertising, learning, and politics as related to the media.Satisfies G.E. area D2.(CAN JOUR 4)(Spring)


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  • COMM 2300 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking

    (3 Units) Introduction to argumentation, emphasizing critical thinking and reasoning. The process of constructing and evaluating sound arguments based on reasoning, evidence, and strategy. Analysis of legal, political, commercial, and academic argumentation and persuasion in oral and written forms of argumentation.Satisfies G.E. Area A3.Prerequisites: Completion of A1 and A2 G.E. requirements.(Spring)


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  • COMM 2911 - Communication Projects

    (2 Units) Project course for involvement of the student in a variety of speech and/or instructional related activities. Options include such projects as campus speech activities, broadcasting, and participation in community projects.May be repeated for a total of 8 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.(Fall, Winter, Spring)


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  • COMM 2950 - Selected Topics in Speech

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of speech communication.(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics may vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 3100 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication

    (3 Units) Structure and communication processes in two-person relationships. A review of the history, current theories, and research findings in such areas as interpersonal attraction, mate selection, compatibility, power, love, sex roles, conflict, and divorce. Alternative forms of close relationships are analyzed, including friendship, cohabitation, and homosexual relations.Satisfies G.E. Area F3.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3110 - Organizational Communication

    (3 Units) Theory, problems, and practices of communication in organizations. Examination of organizational communication systems, cultures, and contemporary developments related to ethics and technology.Prerequisites: Junior standing, or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3120 - Management Communication

    (3 Units) The study and practice of communication principles, techniques, and forms required of managers in the organizational context. Emphasis upon message preparation and exchange in interviews, technical reports, panel-conferences, and public presentations.Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.


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