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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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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 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 194 - 1st year Pre-Prof Hlth Seminar Variable
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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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HUMN Humanities Elective - Humanities Elective
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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. 5086 - Aerosol Science 3 credits
This course covers the properties that influence aerosol sampling such as the physics of air, Brownian motion and diffusion, and aerodynamic properties. In addition, occupational and environmental sources of aerosols along with relevant occupational and environmental exposure limits and assessment strategies are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor.
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I.H. 5086 - Aerosol Science 3 credits 3 hours
This course covers the properties that influence aerosol sampling such as the physics of air. Brownian motion and diffusion, and aerodynamic properties. In addition, occupational and environmental sources of aerosols along with relevant occupational and environmnetal exposure limits and assessment strategies are discussed.
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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 - Occupational and Community Noise 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the evaluation and control of occupational and environmental noise. The physics of sound, mechanisms of hearing loss, selection of appropriate noise evaluation techniques, instruments, analysis of data, and design and selection of noise controls are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): 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. Prerequisites:
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 Hrs: 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 421 . Course generally offered Spring 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. 5306 - Sampling and Evaluation of Health Hazards Lab 1 cr. 1 hour
Laboratory exercises focusing on industrial hygiene sampling techniques and procedures used for evaluating occupational health hazards. Topics include calibration, use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for measurement of gas, vapor, particulate, fibrous contaminants, noise, and thermal stress. Field experience provided.
Corequisite(s): I.H. 5296
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I.H. 5326 - Sampling & Evaluation of Health Hazards Lab Residency 1 credit (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Laboratory residency focusing on industrial hygiene sampling techniques and procedures used for evaluating occupational and public health hazards. Topics include calibration and use of integrated and direct reading techniques for measurement of gas, vapor, and aerosol contaminants, as well as physical hazards including noise and thermal stress.
Prerequisite(s): I.H. 5286
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I.H. 5326 - Sampling and Evaluation of Health Hazards Lab Residency (Distance Students only) 1 cr. 1 hour
1 week residency Laboratory residency focusing on industrial hygiene sampling techniques and procedures used for evaluating occupational and public health hazards. Topics include calibration and use of integrated and direct reading techniques for measurement of gas, vapor, and aerosol contaminants, as well as physical hazards including noise, and thermal stress.
Prerequisite(s): I.H. 5286 Offered every Summer 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 - Ergonomics for Industrial Hygienists 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Course topics include work physiology, anthropometry, upper and lower musculoskeletal disorders, computer workstations, material handling, hand tool selection, vibration, and program development. Examination of high-risk industries and their specific needs as well as the selection and application of appropriate methods to different settings and industries is covered.
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 HygieneReport 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 2 credits 2 hours
This is a capstone course for the M.S. Distance Learning/Professional Track Industrial Hygiene Program. Students complete both a wirtten and oral examination which focus on the nine course courses in the curriculum as a condition of graduation. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the written and oral exam.
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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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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ITS 356 - Health Information Networking 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
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ITS 357 - Network OS - Virtualization 3 credits
This course introduces operating system virtualization, shared storage, and cloud computing. Emphasis is placed on virtualization terminology, virtual machine storage, virtual networking, and access control. The course discusses and implements shared storage solutions and explores the services available in cloud computing. Students will install, configure, and troubleshoot a computing environment that includes virtualization software from multiple software vendors. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to installation, configuration and management of virtual machines. Students should explain the role of shared storage in OS virtualization and cloud computing.
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ITS 362 - CCNP: Routing 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
Students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model. Topics include how to configure EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols and how to manipulate and optimize routing updates between these routing protocols. Other topics include multicast routing, IPv6, and DHCP configuration.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 205 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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ITS 364 - CCNP: Switching 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
Multilayer Switching teachesstudents about the deployment of state-of-the-are campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate services to build reliable, scalable, multilayer-switched LANs. Topics include: Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol, Inter-VLAN Routing, High Availability in a campus environment, wireless client access, and minimizing service loss and data theft in a campus network.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 205 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ITS 366 - CCNP: Network Troubleshooting 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course introduces students to optimizing and providing effective QoS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless and security applications. Topics include implementing a VOIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ Qos model, AutoQos, wireless security and basic wireless management.
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ITS 395 - Storage Area Networks 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
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ITS 499W - Network Technology Capstone 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
The student will be responsible for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining an Enterprise Network. Technologies from previous course work will be integrated into a large scale installation. This course is designed to be taken in the final year of study.
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JRNL 272 - News Writing and Reporting 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Develops basic newswriting techniques through frequent writing. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills needed to gather and disseminate information to mass audiences in an electronic age.
Prerequisite(s): WRIT 101 or WRIT 121 or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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KIN 320 - Exercise Physiology 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Lab)
The study of human physiological response to exercise. A systems approach is taken and adaptation from both acute and long-term perspectives is studies.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 301/302 & BIOH 311/312 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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KIN 322 - Kinesiology 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
A functional study of musculoskeletal anatomy and its relationship to human movement giving consideration to both normal and pathological conditions.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 301/302 & BIOH 311/312 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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KIN 329 - Human Performance Laboratory Testing Techniques 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec.,2 Lab)
Covers laboratory evaluation of physical fitness including both diagnostic and functional stress testing protocols. Electrocardiography, body composition, determination of aerobic capacity, and ergometry are examined in depth.
Prerequisite(s): KIN 320 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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KIN 391 - Special Topics 2 - 4 credits (Variable)
Presents topics not covered in any curriculum for which there is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to determine demand. Directed studies, special clinics, coaching schools, and workshops as scheduled. Study proposals must have prior departmental approval. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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KIN 410 - Advanced Strength Training & Conditioning 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the physiological responses to exercise in general, and focuses on those responses to strength training specifically. Additionally, allows an in-depth examination of individual differences and their implications, performance enhancing substances, nutritional factors in performance and health, and weight gain and weight loss.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 301/302 , BIOH 311/312 , KIN 322 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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KIN 415W - Advanced Exercise Testing & Prescription 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Lab)
Surveys diagnostic and functional stress testing protocols that relate to the assessment of cardiovascular fitness and examines appropriate exercise prescriptions based on the results of fitness assessment in clinical and non-clinical environments.
Prerequisite(s): KIN 320 & KIN 420 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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KIN 420 - Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Lab)
A continuation of KIN 320 . Addresses current and controversial topics in the general area of sports medicine.
Prerequisite(s): KIN 320 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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KIN 440 - Sport Psychology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to examine and apply the psychological effects of sports on human behavior. This is accomplished by investigations of various concepts and theories which analyze sports, exercise, and physical activity. Topics of discussion include: anxiety, arousal, attention, personality structures, motivation and intervention strategies. It will also introduce the student to skill development; the coach-parent-playerrelationship; coaching effectiveness; stress regulation (relaxation and energizing methods); goal-setting; concentration and attention training; use of imagery and visualization; staleness and burnout; and characteristics of peak performers.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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KIN 460 - ECG Assessment 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of 12-lead Electrocardiography including proper placement of electrodes, recognition and interpretation of arrhythmia, diagnostic and functional stress testing as related to the electrical activity of the heart.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 301/302 & BIOH 311/312 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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KIN 492 - Independent Study 1 - 3 credits (Variable)
Academic endeavor in an area of health science not available through general course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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KIN 494 - Seminar 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Examines current and controversial issues in health science.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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KIN 495 - Fieldwork 2 credits
Practical experience in a health science-related area.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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KIN 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Exercise and Health Science degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit.
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KIN 499 - Capstone: Health Fitness Instructor 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Presents principles and techniques for prescription of safe and effective conditioning programs, focusing on the development of strength for health and performance enhancement.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 301/302 , BIOH 311/312 , KIN 322 & KIN 410 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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L.S. 291 - Special Topics (Variable)
Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of humanities and/or social science not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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L.S. 298 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Liberal Studies degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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L.S. 391 - Special Topics (Variable)
Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of humanities and/or social science not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. WRIT 101 and LIT 112 or LIT 126 Course generally offered both semesters.
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L.S. 392 - Independent Study (Variable)
Conference, research and independent reading in a field of special interest arranged with an instructor in the Liberal Studies Department. Reading and research may be oriented to concurrent work, but must not replace subject matter of regularly scheduled courses.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, Consent of Instructor, and prior departmental approval. May be repeated a maximum of four times for credit. Course generally offered both semesters.
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