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GEOP 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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GEOP 491 - Special Topics (Variable)
Designed to allow interested faculty and students to study specialized subjects not normally covered in the Geophysics curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Geophysical Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 508 - Problems In Seismic Prospecting 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers selected topics of interest to class members.
Prerequisite(s): GEOP 408 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 509 - Problems in Gravity & Magnetic Prospecting 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers selected topics of interest to class members.
Prerequisite(s): GEOP 412 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 510 - Problems In Electrical Prospecting 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Covers selected problems of interest to class members.
Prerequisite(s): GEOP 410 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 525 - Advanced Remote Sensing 3 credits (Hrs. 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course emphasizes remote sensing principles including applications to electromagnetism (EM), aero-gravity, and aero-magnetism. Air-and space-borne imaging principles and imaging systems (optical,thermal, radar, and lidar) for Earth sciences will be emphasized. Interpretation of remotely sensed EM data, aero-gravity and aeromagnetic data using state-of-the art software such as MATLAB, ERDAS Imagine, and Oasis Montage will be covered, along with applications to geophysics, geology, hydrology, mineral and oil exploration, and natural hazards assessment and monitoring (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and land subsidence, etc.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 Electricity, Magnetism and Wave Motion
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GEOP 527 - Petrophysics 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
This course covers the physical and chemical rock properties and their interaction with fluids. It includes the theory and practice of measuring reservoir rock and fluid transport properties.
Prerequisite(s): GEOP 302 or PET 304
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GEOP 594 - Geophysics Graduate Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Requires oral presentation and interaction with attending students and faculty, on topics of relevance. Can be presented in conjunction with seminars in other departments. Required of all graduate students.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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GEOP 595 - Advanced Topics In Geophysics (Variable)
Designed to allow interested faculty and students to study specialized subjects not normally covered in the Geophysics curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 599 - Thesis Research (Variable)
A specific problem which may be either theoretical or experimental is selected for each graduate student. After a thorough literature search, the student is expected to pursue research with a minimum of supervision.
Course generally offered year round.
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GEOP 4070 - Potential Theory 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Applies the theory of potential to simple mass distributions, theorems of Green and Gauss, harmonic functions, and Legendre polynomials.
Prerequisite(s): GEOP 302 ; M 274 , and adequate preparation in Mathematics. Course offered on demand.
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GEOP 6970 - Special Problems (Variable)
Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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GEOP 6990 - Dissertation (Variable)
Doctoral dissertation research activities.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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GPHY 121 - Human Geography 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to the distribution of nature and human patterns of the world.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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GPHY 284 - Intro to GIS Science Cartography 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This is an entry level digital cartography class which focuses the basics of using ESRI’s ArcGIS software. The class will learn digital mapping techniques and analysis taught through instructor-led use of ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox. Topics covered include how to solve spatial problems, create files, store and manipulate data, data models, relational database concepts, contemporary digital cartography, map design and composition, and understanding basic tools available in Geographic Information Systems. Taught typically in the Fall semester at Highlands and the Spring semester at the North Campus.
Prerequisite(s): M 151 or CAPP 131 and DDSN 114
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GRMN 101 - Elementary German I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Emphasizes the audio-lingual approach to mastery of the language and includes a study of basic grammar.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester every other year.
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GRMN 102 - Elementary German II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A continuation of GRMN 101 . The study of basic grammar is completed, and readings in culture and literature are included.
Prerequisite(s): GRMN 101 Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester every other year.
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GRMN 201 - Intermediate German I 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec.)
Intermediate German is taught as a practical skill, with the goal of preparing students to interact with native speakers in the target language, as well as comprehending authentic text (news, short stories, poems, films, daily news podcasts, etc.). Oral skills, listening comprehension, as well as culture context and written skills will be emphasized. Along with daily informal speaking and writing assignments, vocabulary quizzes, written tests, and oral presentations will be employed as assessment pieces. Each semester will be concluded with a comprehensive written exam and a comprehensive oral final.
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GSCI 5940 - Graduate Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Requires oral presentation and interaction with attending students and faculty, on topics of relevance to mineral economics. Can be presented in conjunction with seminars in other departments. Required of all graduate students.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Repeated twice for credit. Course generally offered both semesters.
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HCI 215 - Health Care Facility Procedure 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course introduces the student to common procedures and practices found in health care settings and the information systems that support such procedures/practices. This course focuses on the major functional areas of the acute care setting, providing an overview of how individual departments operate and interact.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 298 - HCI Internship 3 credits
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HCI 310 - Health Care Delivery in the US I 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 6 Lab)
This course covers the different sectors of health care delivery in the United States today. The student will learn about the various aspects of the US delivery system and how the system functions on different levels from an industry and economic perspective.
Corequisite(s): HIT 101 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
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HCI 312 - Health Care Delivery in the US II 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 6 Lab)
A continuation of HCI 310 . The goal is to teach the student the various aspects of the US delivery system and how the system functions on different levels.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 310 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 316 - Health Care Ethics & Regulations 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The course is a combination of medical ethics, health care business ethics, and major health care regulations and legal issues. The class also covers health care regulations from various federal and state agencies as it relates to ethics.
Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 320 - Information Systems Security 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
The course covers information systems security in a broad context and gives practical approaches in real life context to ensure data security. Examples will be drawn from health care systems. Topics include data disaster preparedness, data storage and transfer, uniform code sets, and use of patient and other identifiers.
Corequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 410 - Project & Systems Management 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 1 Lab)
Students learn to design health care informatics applications from “the ground up.” Methodologies for analyzing information needs and determining information requirements will be examined. A systematic evaluation process will be introduced which includes economics and technology assessments.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 321 or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
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HCI 420 - Public Health Informatics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The governmentally-based health care system (Public Health) is important in the assurance and assessment of the quality of health care delivered in the US. The course covers the challenges and the opportunities associated with technology, implementation in the public health system; examining the political, information systems and project management concepts associated with health informatics programs put into operation in the public health sector. Online tools will be used extensively to support collaboration both inside and outside the classroom, giving students substantial exposure to the technologiessupporting group work.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 310 or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
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HCI 435 - Health Care Decision Support 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
An integrative course covering the technologies & quantitative techniques used for managerial and clinical decision-making in health care. HIE (Health Information Exchange) and ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) as it related to the movement of data between systems and the analysis in data warehousing environments receives substantial coverage. The course emphasizes the extraction of data from enterprise database sources and the review and preparation of data for analysis in a data warehouse. Descriptive statistics supporting the evaluation of data are used. The course uses enterprise database and business intelligence software tools; also giving an overview of clinical decision support systems with a focus on technologies supporting HIE. Graduate students in the course are expected to effectively synthesize the use of data sources and statistics in the analysis of a problem accompanied by the development and presentation of results. HCI 5350
Prerequisite(s): STAT 131 & CAPP 158
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HCI 440 - Data Integration and Exchange 3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
Data Integration (DI) is a process in which heterogeneous data is retrieved and combined in a structured format as either data sets or in one or more database tables. Data integration allows different data types to be merged by organizations and applications for the support of business processes and/or functions. The business functions supported by data integration may involve support for operations, analytics, data marts and data warehouses.
ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) is the primary technology that supports data integration. The course uses metadata tools and relational database management tools to illustrate the three database functions (ETL) that are combined into a common tool to retrieve information from a data source, convert the data, and load it into another database or target file.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 435
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HCI 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
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HCI 494 - HCI Seminar 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
HCI seminar is an integrative course in which the medical, social, ethical, and legal issuessurrounding the use of Health Information Technology (HIT) will be examined. One or two faculty members preside over the course, overseeing the observation component and running the debriefing sessions. Speakers will be invited from the outside to greatest extent possible. Readings illustrating current issues will be used to supplement/reinforce materials provide by the speakers. Online tools will be used extensively, giving students exposure to the technologies used to support life-long learning.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 310 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 495 - HCI Practicum 6 credits (Hrs: 3)
Students work in group and individually to identify and address potential roadblocks to effective implementation of information management systems within health care facilities. Opportunities to react to unexpected outcomes or events are provided within a laboratory setting.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 410 , HCI 420 , or consent of the instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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HCI 498 - Internship 6 credits (Hrs: 6)
Max 6 cr.. for credit plus an additional 6 cr.. for pass/fail. An office-campus Internship that places the student within an assigned health care facility to complete a focused informatics needs assessment and work with facility staff to provide a solution for at least one identified informatics need within the facility.
Course generally offered year round.
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HCI 499W - HCI Capstone 3 credits
The capstone course requires students to apply health care informatics principles to a project either selected by the instructor or by the student with the instructor’s approval or provided by a health care facility. Students will develop a project design that includes users’ requirements, infrastructure, data conversion, software configuration, workflow, security, interface, testing, cutover and ongoing support management.
Prerequisite: HCI 410 Bus Analysis & Project Management
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HCI 5100 - Health Care Informatics (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is a survey of fundamental concepts and activities on information technology as applied to health care. Topics include computer-based medical records, knowledge-basessystems, telehealth, decision theory and decision support, human-computer interfaces, systems integration, the digital library, and educational applications. Department-specific applications such as pathology, radiology, psychiatry, and intensive care are also discussed.
(GRADUATE - Online Only) Course generally offered 1st semester.
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HCI 5150 - Electronic Health Records in Clinical & Public Health Practice 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Learners will understand and be able to apply the fundamental concepts used to create and maintain Electronic Medical Records in the ambulatory/public health setting. The course will provide a “how to” for the conduct of a workflow analysis within a medical practice. Learners will also create electronic records and progress notes for a variety of patient types. The course will emphasize features common to virtually all EMR software applications including electronic telephone notes and management of patient appointments, development of electronic templates, the creation electronic patient history forms, Clinical Provider Order Entry (CPOE) and e-prescribing.
(GRADUATE - Online Only) Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 5220 - Health Care Systems Administration (elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines organizational and management issues in healthcare IT and provides a general survey of how health care system is organized and services delivered in the U.S. Covers public policy, relevant organizations and their interrelationships, professional roles, regulatory issues, and payment systems. Also addresses current health system reform initiatives in the U.S. and their effect on the implementation and use of Health Information Technology.
(GRADUATE - Online Only) Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 5230 - Health Care I.T. Management (elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the environment and activities necessary to plan, develop system requirements, select systems, contract for services, and implement HIT applications and systems from Health Information Technology industry suppliers. The course also examines the impact of information systems on the health care organization and applies theory using case study analysis.
(GRADUATE - Online Only) Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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HCI 5350 - Health Care Decision Support (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Explore the principles of evidence-based medicine and the role of decision support tools in bringing informatics to the bedside. Learn about clinical decision support systems, common data sources and medical algorithms, and the applications and limitations of decision support as a supplement to clinical judgment. Gain hands-on practice with a variety of proprietary and open source systems, and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
(GRADUATE - Online Only) Course generally offered 1st semester.
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HCI 5370 - Health Information Analysis and Design (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
With an emphasis on the role of the informaticist, apply systems analysis and design theory to the development of health information systems. Learn basic principles of object-oriented programming and relational databases; the processes for assessing and modeling user requirements and data structures; the role of data standards in systems designs; and basic data warehousing strategies. Explore a variety of applications in clinical and public health, learn to identify system strengths and weaknesses and gain hands-on practice in data modeling approaches to translate user requirements to system specifications.
(GRADUATE - Online Only) Course generally offered 1st semester.
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HIT 230 - Overview Of HCI Systems 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec)
Course introduces the student to health information systems concepts, components, processes, and design. Topics include implementation of health information systems and the use of information systems technologies in a health care setting, including clinical applications systems, electronic medical records, and administrative and management applications.
Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
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HIT 260 - Workflow Process and Redesign 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Provides students with the opportunity to examine three concepts that are fundamental to the field of informatics - data, information and knowledge. The course focuses in database principles, health care classification systems and concepts of data set.
Prerequisite(s): CAPP 158 , HIT 101 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
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HIT 265 - Electronic Health Record in Medical Practice 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Students will learn the personnel functions and associated workflows required in an ambulatory care physician clinic and how to prepare for, implement and use an electronic health record (EHR) to achieve a paperless office environment and improved quality of care. Office function, associated workflow and EHR use will include all office personnel roles from receptionist through nurse and physician. EHR use will include both in-office functions and its role in Health Information Exchange (HIE) with other health care providers and organizations including laboratories, pharmacies, consulting physicians and payers.
Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW)
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HIT 422 - Health Care Finance and Revenue Cycle Management 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
This course will examine healthcare finance reimbursement systems. The student will be introduced to reimbursement to the healthcare administrator and provides them a comprehensive outlook on who are the payers in health care, the payment systems in health care, basic coding instruction, revenue cycle management, electronic medical record, what fraud and abuse is and how it can have a negative impact on your facility, some key tools that can have a negative impact on your facility if they are not managed daily such as transfer cases and high cost outliers, and tomorrow’s trends. The student will also be introduced to other payment models and payer types such as managed care, commercial insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, pay-for-performance, value based purchasing, and accountable care organizations. Overall, this course will provide the student with the full picture of the mechanics of insurance and reimbursement and the impact they have on the financial aspect of healthcare organizations.
Prerequisite(s): BFIN 322
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HLTH 0209 - Pharmacology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This is a 3 credit blended learning course. The course Provides students with a basic introduction to pharmacology, which includes common drug classes to familiarize students with medication names, therapeutic uses, administration and pharmacological properties. The course content includes a review of drug dosage calculations, pharmaceutical law and use of drug references.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 201/202 , BIOH 211/212 ; AHMS 144 , WRIT 101 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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HSTA 101 - American History I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Stresses the nature of our American heritage, examining the results of exploration and colonization, colonial institutions and life, cultural achievements, the revolt of the English colonies, the formation of the Constitution and the conflict between particularism, nationalism, the War of 1812, territorial growth, and the sectional conflict and secession leading to the Civil War.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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HSTA 102 - American History II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A continuation of HSTA 101 dealing with the aftermath of the Civil War, agrarianism, urbanization, business and politics, the Spanish-American War, both World Wars, problems following World War II, twentieth century achievements, and some contemporary problems.
Prerequisite(s): HSTA 101 or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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HSTA 255 - Montana History 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Emphasizes the activities of economic and political groups in a study of the land and people of Montana.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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HSTA 322W - American History: WWII to Present 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introduces students to a broad variety of recent academic thought focused on the attempt to identify, analyze and interpret dominant trends, key events, and important social movements shaping American society since the beginning of WWII. This course is conceived broadly so as to allow study and discussion of our nation’s immediate past seen from viewpoints of individuals and groups associated with a number of disciplines: political science, sociology, psychology, society & technology studies, economics, pop culture studies, film studies, mass media, journalism, etc.
Prerequisite(s): HSTR 101 /HSTR 102 or HSTA 101 /HSTA 102 or HSTR 201 /HSTR 202 or completion of a freshman or sophomore history course sequence at another college or Junior or Senior-level standing. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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HSTA 344W - The African-American Struggle for Equality 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course covers the history and development of the civil rights movement in the United States. Also known as the black freedom struggle, the civil rights movement was an interracial movement that wrought significant change in America’s political and social environments. This course will study the beginnings of the movement and its developments throughout the twentieth century. Much of the focus will be on the two prongs of the movement: the top-down reaction of the federal government and its policies concerning civil rights, and the mass mobilization of people that exerted bottom-up pressure on the federal government to act. Other facets of the movement, such as white responses (of both supporters and opponents of the movement), the role of religion and secular ideologies in the movement, and divisions and differences within the movement will also be covered. This is also, obviously, a course about the sensitive subject of race, so there will be open discussions about this subject and questions about it on the exams.
Prerequisite(s): and or junior standing.
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HSTA 350 - History Of Indians In Northwest 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to examine the role Native Americans have played in the development of the United States. The first half of the course will examine pre-Columbian peoples on a regional basis. It will emphasize their cultural diversity and complexity and the impact of a conflicting value system on their lives. With this as a background, the second half of the course will concentrate on the culture and history of the native peoples of the Northwest from first contact through the reservation system.
Prerequisite(s): HSTA 101 & HSTA 102 or Junior Standing. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course offered on demand.
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HSTR 101 - Western Civilization I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from prehistoric times to the sixteenth century. Studies developments in the fields of political thought, economics, science, philosophy, and religion. Serves as an introduction to the humanities and the social sciences.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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HSTR 101H - Western Civilization I - Honors 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Honors course. A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from prehistoric times to the sixteenth century. Studies developments in the fields of political thought, economics, science, philosophy, and religion. Serves as an introduction to the humanities and the social sciences.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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HSTR 102 - Western Civilization II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from the seventeenth century to the present.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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HSTR 201 - The 20th Century World I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Traces the European impact on Africa, Asia and the Americas in terms of imperialism and industrialization up to World War II. Treats the rise of Communism and Fascism in Europe and the development of nationalism in the underdeveloped countries.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester every other year.
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HSTR 202 - The 20th Century World II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Traces the course and impact of World War II with particular emphasis on the breakup of the European colonial empires and the emergence of new nations in Africa and Asia. Examines the rise to world dominance of the United States and the Soviet Union, the background to the Cold War, and the course of West” and “East” relations since 1945. Discusses the historical origins of major international problems (such as the Middle East, Latin American Revolution, Third World crises, etc.).
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester every other year.
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HSTR 207 - Science & Technology in World History 3 (Hrs. 3 Lec.)
Though primarily based in history, this is as an interdisciplinary course that also incorporates literature, film, philosophy, and sociology in order to evaluate and explain the changing relationship between society, technology, and the environment in world history. Chronologically, the main focus is on the historical period known as “modernism.” Using this focus, the course will explore the relationship between society and technology, and how this relationship bears on the environment, as three major historical developments: Systematization & standardization, technology as solution to social problems, and technology as a social problem. The course concludes with an examination of the postmodern relationship between technology, society, and the environment and what this might portend for the future.
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HSTR 462 - Holocaust in Nazi Occupied Europe 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will study, from a range of perspectives, the tragedy of the Holocaust. The first half will focus on history, the second on literature. As well, films will be shown. Students will compare the Holocaust with other genocides and ponder what general lessons the Holocaust offers for humanity. Upper division standing is required. In order to fulfill the course’s “W” designation, students will be asked to write either three fi ve-pages papers, or one fi fteen page paper, including revisions.
Prerequisite(s): HSTR 101 & HSTR 102 , or Junior Standing. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course offered on demand.
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HTH 101 - Opportunities in the Health Professions 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
This course provides a broad overview of the health care delivery system in the United States. It provides the students with an opportunity to learn about various health care professional occupations and participate in a job shadowing experience. This course is appropriate for any student with an interest in health care. This is a web-based course delivered via Moodle.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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HTH 202 - Essentials of Diseases & Conditions 2 credits
Students will explore fundamental phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function, signs and symptoms of common diseases/conditions and treatment options. Conditions and diseases most frequently encountered in ambulatory settings will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): .
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I.H. 524 - Advanced Environmental Health 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course provides a broad understanding of Environmental Health (EH) in the context of Public Health (PH) Policy. We will explore human and environmental factors that influence natural, urban, rural and workplace environments as well as human health risks from chemical, biological and physical agents. Students will learn about social responses, tools and resources available for guiding environmental and public health policy decisions as well as EH practice, prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate threats and concerns.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor.
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I.H. 5076 - Statistical Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers common statistical tests used in industrial hygiene, safety and epidemiology. Emphasizes experimental design, sampling strategies, and interpretation of statistical information.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or instructor’s consent; Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5136 - Industrial Hygiene Management 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Industrial Hygiene (IH) management addresses not only the interpersonal and management skills so essential in the safety and health field, but also the addresses the IH leader and manager, IH program elements and assessment and the IH management team. Various management styles and mandates are introduced. This course links management techniques with the practice of occupational and environmental health and safety.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor.
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I.H. 5156 - Noise 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Designed to familiarize students with the evaluation and control of noise. Emphasizes the selection of appropriate evaluation techniques, instruments, analysis of data, and design of adequate and cost-effective controls.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 123 and Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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I.H. 5166 - Advanced Industrial Ventilation 3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
This course reviews design concepts of local exhaust and general (dilution) exhaust systems used to control workplace hazards. Includes principles of airflow, pressure drops through ductwork and hood design with simple systemd progressing through more complex systems, leading to the design of a multi-branch local exhaust ventilation system.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor
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I.H. 5276 - Advanced Industrial Toxicology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Presents a detailed study of specific industrial chemical classifications and target organs including such topics as exposure routes, acute and chronic toxicity and high risk occupational groups. Current industrial toxicological research methods are covered. Regulatory efforts concerned with providing toxicological information regarding chemical exposures in the workplace are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5280 - Multi-disciplinary Team Practicum 1 credit
This course requires graduate students to participate as a member of an Engineering Design Team to serve as health and safety advisors for design team tasks. Graduate students can also meet this requirement by serving on a multi-disciplinary team as part of an internship experience. Graduate students will be required to write a report outlining their roles and interactions on the multi-disciplinary design team.
Course generally offered year round.
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I.H. 5286 - Sampling & Evaluation Of Health Hazards (Distance Learning Students Only) 2 Credits Spring Semester 1 Credit Summer Semester (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Teaches sampling techniques and procedures as stipulated by occupational safety and health regulatory agencies for evaluating occupational health hazards arising from chemical and physical agents in the workplace. It includes the calibration and use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for the assessment of an employee’s exposure to common industrial hygiene hazards including air contaminants, noise, nonionizing radiation and temperature extremes.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 421 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5296 - Sampling & Evaluation Of Health Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Teaches sampling techniques and procedures as stipulated by occupational safety and health regulatory agencies for evaluating occupational health hazards arising from chemical and physical agents in the workplace. It includes the calibration and use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for the assessment of an employee’s exposure to common industrial hygiene hazards including air contaminants, noise, nonionizing radiation and temperature extremes.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 421 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5426 - Principles of Epidemiology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Develop an understanding of epidemiology by analyzing data on disease incidence, mortality rates, and hospital admissions. This course is designed to show how classic epidemiological methodology is used to research diseases. Data collection in the workplace for purposes of future epidemiological analysis will also be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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I.H. 5476 - Strategies For Occupational Exposure Assessment 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide and overview of comprehensive exposure assessment strategies including workplace, workforce, and agent characterization, exposure assessment, health hazard control, communication and documentation, and data handling and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 429 .
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I.H. 5606 - Systems Safety & Process Safety Management 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Systematic techniques for managing hazards are addressed. These techniques are primarily used for identifying hazards, assessing risks, choosing appropriate hazard controls, and determining if the controls are acceptable. Applications to industrial processes are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or faculty consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5626 - Radiological Health & Safety 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the concepts of radioactive decay, measurement and radiation protection and demonstrates radiation sampling procedures and equipment. Control techniques including time, distance and shielding are also covered. Regulations governing exposures, record-keeping, monitoring, etc. are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 123 and OSH 422 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5676 - Respiratory Protection 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Presents the concepts essential to developing and implementing an acceptable respiratory protection program as an aspect of a comprehensive industrial hygiene program. Selection, operation, training, fitting and inspection of respirators are taught as well as record-keeping requirements specific to respiratory protection.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 421 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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I.H. 5686 - Advanced Ergonomics 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Methods used for conducting ergonomic analysis and studies are addressed. The emphasis is on occupational applications of ergonomics, particularly hazards associated with manual material handling and highly repetitive motions. The course assumesstudents have completed an introductory course in ergonomics.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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I.H. 5946 - I.H. Graduate Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Students prepare written and oral presentations concerning current industrial hygiene literature, research and equipment developments.
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I.H. 5966 - Industrial Hygiene Report 3 credits (Hrs: 1-3 Lec.)
An individual capstone technical report for M.S. Online Industrial Hygiene degree program. Students pursue written research on an advisor approved topic. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the written report and presentation. Graduate students must first register for 3 credits. If additional semesters are required to complete the report, graduate students must be registered for 1 credit of IH 5966 during the semester they defend their report.
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I.H. 5976 - Special Problems 1 - 4 credits (Variable)
An individual laboratory, field, library or research problem is assigned requiring written and oral reports of the student’s work.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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I.H. 5986 - Comprehensive Written & Oral Exam 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): Prior to registering for IH 5986, Comprehensive Written & Oral Examination, all deficiency credits must be completed. In addition, all MS IH coursework must be completed, or be completed concurrently with IH 5986 during the final semester of study.
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I.H. 5996 - Thesis Research 1 - 8 credits (Variable)
Students pursue original research on an advisor-approved topic. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a thesis. This course is taken for Pass/Fail
Course generally offered year round.
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I.H. 6970 - Special Topics (Variable)
Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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I.H. 6990 - Dissertation (Variable)
Doctoral dissertation research activities.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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I.T. 0117 - Web Site Development 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course uses a real-life, problem-solving approach to teaching web site development with the use of a web page editing programming. The course will cover what a student needs to know in order to get Web sites up and running, offering basic coverage as well as more advanced features of editing software.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 130 - Cybersecurity Essentials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
The Cybersecurity Essentials course develops foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it relates to information and network security. This course introduces students to characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks. The course is presented using interactive, multimedia content, lab activities using network simulators and virtual machines, and multi-industry case studies.
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ITS 210 - Network Operating Systems - Desktop 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is an introduction to the most popular operating system, Microsoft Windows. This is the first course in a series that prepares for the MCSA certification exams.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 212 - Network Operating Systems - Server Admin 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will introduce the most important topics of Microsoft Windows 2008 server. Lessons include planning a Server deployment, planning and implementing server commissioning and decommissioning, installation of server roles, creating a configuration change plan, implement security, manage application versioning in Windows Server 2008, plan for a high-availability, plan a server update maintenance schedule, maintain a distributed file system (DFS), define server backup requirements and policies for Window Server Backup, plan and implement a restore, implement server monitoring, and focus on troubleshooting skills.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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ITS 214 - Network Operating Systems - Infrastructure 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will cover networking components using the latest server platform including: IP addressing basics, configuring name resolution, implementing and managing DNS service, securing network traffic, remote access, internet authentication service, routing, security templates, and troubleshooting network connectivity.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 218 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course also covers psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. Many hands-on labs reinforce the chapter objectives. This course offers a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 205
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ITS 220 - Fundamentals Of Wireless LANS 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This introductory course to Wireless LANs focuses on the design, planning implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. This class is a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with particular emphasis on hands-on skills.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 224 - Introduction To Linux 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will introduce the Linux operating system commands and operating environment commands. Also the Common Desktop Environment is demonstrated. Students will learn fundamental command-line features of the Linux environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use. CDE features include Standard Desktop Tools, Text Editor, and printing.
Prerequisite(s): ITS 210 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 236 - Network Infrastructure Fundamentals 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of today’s networks. This curriculum will expose the student to the basic operation of major internet-working devices and the protocols that operate on them. Students will have hands-on experiences in the configuration of many network devices from PCs in a networked environment to routers, switches, etc. These hands-on experiences will be provided by simulators as well as virtualized PCs. A PC with broadband Internet connectivity is required for this on-line course.
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ITS 274 - Ethical Hacking and Network Defense 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course includes an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. In addition, the course provides a thorough discussion of what and who an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. Students will learn updated computer security resources that describe new vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks. Also covered is a thorough update of federal and state computer crime laws, as well as changes in penalties for illegal computer hacking. Students will learn how to use programming languages to develop security tools for detecting security weaknesses in computers and computers networks.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 104 , ITS 212 , and CSCI 112 or Equivalent
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ITS 280 - Computer Repair & Maintenance 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course provides an introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practices in maintenance and safety.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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ITS 301 - Information Storage Management 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Information Storage and Management (ISM) is the only course of its kind to provide a comprehensive understanding the varied
storage infrastructure components in classic and virtual environments. It enables participants to make informed decisions in an
increasingly complex IT environment. It provides a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares participants
for advanced concepts, technologies, and products. Participants will learn the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage
systems; storage networking technologies such as FC SAN, IP SAN, NAS, and object-based and unified storage; business continuity
solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging
field of Cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced
with EMC product examples.
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ITS 305 - Web Server Administration 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques needed to succeed as a Web Server Administrator as well as the tasks they are expected to perform. This text provides the basics of this job role, covers server installation, and then moves on to the installation, configuration, and administration of web servers. This text covers all topics for both Linux and Microsoft Windows server environments. Work with Microsoft Windows 2008 Server, Red Hat Linux, Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache Web Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Send Mail, and more.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 316 - Network Operating Systems - Directory Services 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to prepare the student to implement and manage Microsoft’s Active Directory Services and will cover in-depth each component of Active Directory. The course requiresstudents to design a Microsoft Active Directory network.
Prerequisite(s): ITS 212 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 318 - Network Security 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will focus on the overall security processes with particular emphasis on skills in the following areas: Security policy design & management, Security technologies, products & solutions, Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance. Studies include AAA implementation using routers and firewalls and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 205 Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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ITS 354 - Advanced Linux 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The main goal of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of networking, specifically Linux networking and security. Students will be exposed to file sharing technologies such as the Network File System (NFS), samba, and the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Finally, you will be introduced to network security, including concepts such as firewalls, encryption, and network intrusion detection. In order to reinforce the material, the course provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments that puts you in the role of a problem solver, requiring you to apply concepts presented in the chapters to situations that might occur in a real-life work environment.
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ITS 355 - IP Telephony 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course introduces the student to the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of a VoIP phone system in a converged network. The course begins with a review of analog systems and proceeds through configuration of gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, etc. Extensive lab time is required for this hands-on course.
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