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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to some of the fundamental concepts of International Studies through a detailed overview of world regions.Major world regions and selected countries within them are discussed with respect to their physical, demographic, cultural, political, and economic characteristics.Several concepts and themes are explored, among which the physical environment, conflict, inequality, global interconnectedness, and the movement of goods and people across borders are central.This course will emphasize contemporary events, particularly as they relate to the fundamental themes covered. The course meets the world diversity requirement. Three credits.
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Global politics is multifaceted and has many different kinds of players, ranging from states and international organizations, to transnational social movements and illicit networks.The course examines how these players work together or confront each other over issues in: (1) global development; (2) global justice and humanitarianism; (3) diplomacy and peace building.The course draws from international relations theories and related disciplines and methodologies to understand the challenges of shaping narrow or multidimensional solutions, and the ethical concerns, and consequences - both intended and unintended.Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the ways in which global political economic dynamics impact local cultures.Students will begin with classic texts in social theory, examine how this theory informs contemporary debates, and look to small-scale societies in the Global South for an intimate, ethnographic perspective of our global era.Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of economic analysis from individual consumer behavior to the choices firms make, as well as framing the aggregate economy and indicators that measure global economic activity.It will cover the basics of both micro and macro economic study.Supply and demand, market structures, international trade, fiscal, and monetary policy are introduced.Three credits.
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This course helps students understand the role of Information Systems in the contemporary business environment.It introduces them to the use of information systems concepts and techniques in solving a wide range of business problems.Working in small teams, students develop, analyze, and present solutions to a business problem using information technology.Three credits.
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This course introduces students to programming logic and design in a contemporary high-level language.Topics include data structures and representation, algorithm development, control structures, object orientation, and user interaction.Business situations provide the basis for course assignments and examples.The course includes weekly programming assignments and a semester project.Formerly IS 235.Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the modeling and analysis of managerial problems using spreadsheet software and add-ins.Topics include linear programming, integer programming, demand forecasting, decision and risk analysis, and systems simulation.Operations, finance, and marketing problems are set up and solved, and use of "what if" analysis provides further insight into the problems and solutions.(Prerequisites: one course in calculus, one course in statistics, and basic knowledge of spreadsheet software) Three credits.
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This course examines the developmental stages of different technologies and their effects on society.Topics include the use of technology to solve social problems in the developing world.The role of technology in the solution of social problems is also explored in such areas as health, environment, communication, education, war, and politics, and gender and ethnic relations.The readings and resulting class discussions focus on technological solutions of contemporary social problems and the moral dilemmas those choices often generate.Special attention is given to the student service project that will be completed during the semester, and to the weekly written reflections. This course meets the U.S. diversity requirement. Three credits.
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This course focuses on the introduction of new systems and technology into the firm.Students learn to analyze and design information systems to meet specific business needs.Coverage includes structured and object-oriented methodologies, with an emphasis on current best practice.CASE tools employing the Unified Modeling Language are used as appropriate.As part of a semester project, students analyze requirements for an information system of moderate size and complexity, and then architect and evaluate alternative systems that meet the requirements.The semester projects are "juried" by a team of experienced professionals from the field.(Prerequisite: IS 100) Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn the fundamentals of the telephone system and its relationship to computer networking.Students acquire an understanding of LANs, MANs, WANs, wireless networking, network security, and the international standards and protocols related to networking, and discuss management of small and enterprise networks.Students implement a LAN to connect several computers in a classroom and add a wireless device to that network.Students learn how to evaluate, select, and implement different networking options.(Prerequisite: IS 100) Three credits.
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