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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses described below are listed in numerical order by discipline. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted. If laboratory periods are required they are indicated after the description. For example, the notation “3 plus 1” indicates 3 class periods and 1 lab period per week.
 

Health Care Administration
  

  • HCA 3200 - Health Care Policy

    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100 ; HCA 2100 .
    Comprehensive overview of major health policy issues. Through examination of governmental and political involvement in the organizations and financing of health care services, the course emphasizes factors influencing policy formation. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCA 4100 - Managed Care & Medical Group Practice

    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100 .
    Focus on managed health care strategies and their relationship to medical group practice management in the constantly changing environment of health care services. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCA 4200 - Long-term Care Administration

    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100 .
    Study of long-term care centers. Analysis of the various settings such as nursing homes, assisted living, retirement communities, home health care, and adult day care. Issues of finance, access, legality, ethics, human resources and current topics are addressed. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCA 4950 - Health Care Administration Internship

    Experiential learning through placement with health care facilities or related organizations. Students are assigned duties and activities involving application of theory, knowledge and skills acquired in related coursework. May enroll more than once and for variable credit. Credit(s): Variable

Health Care Informatics
  

  • HCI 3000 - Revenue Management in Health Care

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1200 ; HIT 1400 ; HIT 2000  
    This course focuses on the uses and management of coded data in health care organizations, as well as reimbursement methods, medical necessity and common health insurance plans. The roles of coding, chargemaster and risk adjustment methodologies are addressed. Methods for evaluating data quality, creating a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program and internal and external reporting are covered. The financial implications of the revenue cycle and case-mix management are reviewed. Case studies, simulations and spreadsheet exercises help students apply knowledge and practice using medical codes, claim forms, ratio analysis and process analysis. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 3200 - Health Informatics Standards

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1400 ; HIT 2100  
    Vocabulary, terminology and classification systems are vital to the access, combination, manipulation and sharing of encoded data for multiple objectives internally and externally. The purpose and functions, differences and similarities of health care code sets and classifications used for administrative and statistical reporting, ICD, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, CDT and other systems are discussed and defined. Data set standards and data interchange standards are examined. The concentration is to uphold health care standards in classification systems, data governance and data management to achieve data integrity, validity and interoperability. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 3400 - Clinical Data Governance

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2100  
    This course provides an overview of the interrelationships within the US health care delivery system, the operations of health information systems and EHR concepts. The evaluation of health information systems and data storage design is practiced. Elements necessary for the success of Meaningful Use and HIE for health information sharing is examined. Work design and training, network development and IRB processes are covered. Understanding of the tools and approaches is presented that correlate to managing, leading and strategic thinking for the future of the organization, profession and health care delivery systems. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 3600 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2200  
    This course analyzes and reviews the U.S. Judicial System, case studies on legal procedures to obtain health information, hospital, medical staff and other professional liability. It reviews health information as evidence, consent for treatment, privacy and confidentiality, retention and release of medical information and the health record as a legal document. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 3800 - Health Care Statistics and Analytics

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2100 ; MA 2025  
    This comprehensive and practical treatment of health care statistics and analytics prepares HIM professionals for their evolving role in data analytics. Examples are based on real-life HIM scenarios. Learners are challenged to exercise critical thinking skills to excise data and report on data sets and apply tests to assure quality of data and results. The types of health care data and the tools of data analysis are covered. Statistical techniques and their mechanics and interpretation are discussed for categorical variables, continuous variables and the relationships between two or more variables. The sample selection process and benchmarking are covered with HIM data examples. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 4000 - Analytics and Decision Support

    Prerequisite(s): HCI 3200 ; HIT 2100 ; MIS 3100  
    This course focuses on the dramatic innovation that informatics brings to health care transformation. Cloud-based systems, mobile devices and sensors and technology-powered care emphasize more holistic and coordinated approaches to care. New coordinated care models require health informatics to succeed. The initiatives of Accountable Care, Meaningful Use, population health management and Quality Measures are discussed. The mechanics underlying data and interoperability standards, data query in a federated environment and privacy, security and trust are detailed. Multiple case studies illustrate diverse existing approaches of Health Information Exchange, clinical data collection, patient empowerment and the use of Big Data in health care. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 4200 - Strategic, Organizational and Financial Management

    Prerequisite(s): BA 2010 ; HCI 3200 ; HIT 1200  
    Health care leaders must organize systems, lead and influence people. At the same time, leaders must vision the big picture and adapt to change. Skills in personal leadership style, effective communication, strategic thinking and building alliances are explored. Techniques for team success, negotiation, facilitation, networking, consensus building and benchmarking are discussed. Principles of management, power, politics, health policy making, regulation and conflict are examined. Practical applications of health care accounting and finance, including budgeting, forecasting, ratio and variance analysis and procurement are detailed with current examples. Health care initiatives of EHR incentives, Meaningful Use and ICD-10 implementation are considered from a financial perspective. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 4400 - Health Care Compliance

    Prerequisite(s): HCI 3000 ; HIT 2100  
    This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand how a formal compliance program is implemented at a health care facility. Numerous significant examples illustrate real-world compliance cases for study. The role of the compliance officer in managing staff and keeping compliant with federal, state, local statutes and regulations is detailed. The components of an effective compliance program are explored in-depth, including due diligence, creation of policies and procedures, education and training. Legal and ethical consideration, required documentation and reporting, management of internal and external audits, monitoring and enforcement of programs are discussed. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 4600 - Health Care Process Improvement

    Prerequisite(s): BA 2410 ; HCI 3000 ; HCI 3800  
    Operations management, organizational behavior and health services research is explored in this course, with special attention on Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). The starting point for quality improvement is understanding the types and causes of system variation. Measurement, variation and CQI tools and techniques are described and practiced, guided by multiple case studies in a variety of health care organizations. Careful examination is given to maximizing the performance of quality improvement teams, measuring customer satisfaction, managing risk, forging a safety culture, educating health professionals and the role of accreditation in promoting quality and safety. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HCI 4950 - Professional Practice Experience

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of Program Director.
    The Professional Practice Experience encompasses the internship or affiliation students undertake at Health Information-related sites to experience real-world application of their professional preparation. Study materials for the RHIA certification exam are presented. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Health Care Management
  

  • HCM 5000 - Introduction to Health Care Management

    Prerequisite(s): Core Courses.
    Focuses on the health care system of the United States. The student will explore the characteristics that make this system unique and complex. Students will be introduced to the evolution, financing, and administration of a variety of health care organizations. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HCM 5300 - Health Care Law

    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000 .
    Students will gain an understanding of the basic laws that govern health care and how they affect the delivery of health care services. Topics will include reimbursement law, malpractice, liability, HIPPA, patient/provider relationships, quality-of-life decision making, and licensure. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HCM 6200 - Health Care Operations & Quality

    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000 .
    Students will be introduced to the quality concepts that help improve operational processes that are part of the health care delivery system. Students will analyze different types of health care organizations to develop recommendations for improvement. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HCM 6300 - Health Care Policy & Ethics

    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000 .
    Students will examine public policy making in the health care sector. Students will learn the guiding principles of policy formulation and analysis and apply them to a range of health care issues. In addition, the course will focus on the major ethical issues facing health care providers, payers, and patients. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HCM 6400 - Health Care Finance

    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000 .
    Provides an overview of the techniques used in the financial management of health care organizations. Topics will include sources of health care funding, third party payment or reimbursement, the implications of uninsured patients, budgeting, and capital asset evaluation. Credit(s): 3

Health Information Technology
  

  • HIT 1100 - Medical Terminology

    (Formerly BIO 1140) Prefixes, suffixes and word roots used in the field of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and terms related to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions and medical treatments. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 1200 - Health Information Technology & Systems

    Prerequisite or co-requisite(s): HCA 1100 .
    An introduction to computer system technologies and networks applied to the delivery of health care. This includes the selection, implementation, interoperability, use and value provided by systems used to support health care business, clinical care delivery, healthcare administration, public health, health and health care delivery outcome tracking and reporting. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 1300 - Medical Coding

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1100  with a grade of C or better; BIO 1210  with a grade of C or better.
    This course provides a foundation for the development, maintenance and use of medical records using established coding standards and procedures, including ICD-10, Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 1400 - Advanced Coding

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1300 .
    A continuation of Medical Coding, this course includes a study of nomenclature versus classification systems, continues with advanced coding principles and application of coding guidelines, including sequencing guidelines. Case studies and health records are used to provide students with hands-on application. The relationship between coding and reimbursement is covered, and students continue the use of software to code and assign MS-DRG and/or APCs to each case. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 2000 - Health Data Management I

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1200  with a grade of C or better; MIS 3100  with a grade of C or better.
    An introduction to the use of technology in the capture, delivery and analysis of health data in the delivery of services across the continuum of care. The course focuses on the use of electronic health records, data mining and report generation. Students interact with simulations of key EHR and HIM tasks. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 2100 - Health Data Management II

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2000  with a grade of C or better.
    A continuation and broadening of knowledge from Health Data Management I to include concepts of application of technology to the capture, delivery and analysis of health data in the delivery of services across the continuum of care. The course will provide the knowledge and skills for the student to be able to engage in applied health informatics activities of data management, statistical data analysis and standardizing data structure. The impact of these activities on electronic health record systems which analyze, transmit  and store health care information will be emphasized. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 2200 - Health Data Privacy and Security

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1200  with a grade of C or better.
    This course provides an introduction to policies and practices governing the legal health record. This includes the implementation of HIPAA regulations, policies involving the release and use of protected health information and the security of health data. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 2400 - Health Care Leadership

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2100 .
    Health information technology is providing transformative change to highly complex organizations and systems. This course provides basic knowledge and skills for project and change management with a focus on electronic health records and their relationships to multiple stakeholders. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HIT 2600 - Health Information Technology Field Experience

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2000  with a grade of C or better, HIT 1400  with a grade of C or better.
    This course provides a basis for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills to field projects that provide a foundation to launch a career in health information technology. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Human Services
  

  • HS 1200 - Introduction to Human Services

    An overview of the program, philosophies, history and economics of human and social service agencies. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HS 1500 - Helping Relationships

    Prerequisite(s): HS 1200 .
    This course provides the student an opportunity to increase effectiveness in helping people. This course examines the helping process in terms of skills, helping stages and issues involved in a helping relationship. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HS 2000 - Human Services Programming

    Prerequisite(s): HS 1200 .
    Principles and techniques for human services programming, including philosophical foundation, needs assessment, objective writing, program planning and evaluating methods. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HS 2600 - Human Services Field Experience

    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000 .
    Actual leadership experience in a human services setting or by participation in an organized human services program. Theory is coordinated with practical experience. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HS 4950 - Human Services Internship

    Prerequisite(s): HS 2600 .
    Professional experience in a setting related to the field. The specific work setting and type of responsibilities are determined through consultation with the supervising instructor. Work responsibilities should be professional in nature and should not duplicate the HS 2600 - Human Services Field Experience . Approved elective(s) may be substituted for this class. Credit(s): Variable

Humanities
  

  • HUM 2000 - Introduction to Humanities

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Introduction to disciplines in the humanities, including visual art, music, philosophy, literature and performing arts. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2010 - Origins of the Western World

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Developments in the fine arts and philosophy from the ancient world through the Middle Ages. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2020 - Achievements of the Modern Western World

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Explorations of Western art, music, philosophy and literature from the Renaissance to the present. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2100 - Study Abroad

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    This course provides students with the opportunity to travel abroad and study the history and culture of another country. The course involves both classroom and experiential education and includes ethnographic studies. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2510 - Music Appreciation

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Designed to develop a wider knowledge and enjoyment of music, especially the Western Classical tradition, to encourage appreciation of composers and performers, to enhance intelligent listening to recorded music, and to compare the classical heritage with alternative styles. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2520 - Art Appreciation

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Designed to provide a broader knowledge and deeper understanding of the visual arts, including architecture, sculpture, and pointing and relate this experience to the contemporary world enhancing awareness of both man-made and natural environments within which we live. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2730 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    The major philosophic orientations in the study of human culture emphasizing intellectual systems from Classical Greece through the 20th century centering in the development of Western Civilization, and in relation to non-western perspectives evident in global interactions toward the end of the century. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 2990 - Special Topics in Humanities

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of humanities. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
  

  • HUM 3100 - Topics in Philosophy: The Good Life

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    This higher-level philosophy course explores both ancient and modern theories of Stoicism, Epicureanism and Hedonism, all philosophies that offer ontological and ethical considerations of the good life. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students are challenged to examine the question, “What is the proper or most fulfilling way to live life?” Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3110 - Introduction to Cinema

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    (Formerly COMM 2100) A study of film as a mass media. Fundamental elements of film and examination of the social, cultural, political and aesthetical values communicated by film. Critique and analysis of both narrative and documentary film. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3140 - Children’s Literature

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    This is an introduction to child and adolescent literature. Classics, contemporary, international, multicultural and modern pieces of literature will be studied. Student will emerge capable of teaching literature using best practices and meeting a variety of diverse student needs. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3180 - Dramatic Literature

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 . 
    This course is an introduction to dramatic literature, focusing on the interpretation of dramatic texts. Students will also study the history of drama and the major dramtic forms, as well as read plays representative of key movements and time periods, beginning with the Greek tradition and culminating in contemporary American drama. Students will also experiment with the performative aspects of dramatic literature. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3200 - Philosophy of Technology

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Introduces students to the concept of technology as a philosophical discipline, and explores the role of technology in human culture. The differences between Epistémé and Techné are studied in detail. Various philosophers will be explored. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3220 - Philosophy of Law

    Prerequisite(s): HUM 2730 .
    This course introduces students to the two traditions concerning the justification for laws. First, legal positivism, which assumes no intrinsic connection between law and morality. Second, natural law theory, which insists upon such an intrinsic connection. After students have become familiar with these traditions and their major exponents, we will examine three reasons laws are enacted: the harm principle, the offense principle and the parental principle. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3310 - Interpretation of Fiction

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Appreciation of great fiction with the techniques and skills used in writing and interpreting the novel and short story. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3320 - Major British Writers

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    An introduction to selected poets, novelists and dramatists in British literature. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3330 - American Writers

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Selected American writers representative of key literary movements in the United States. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3340 - World Cultures

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Religious, philosophical and artistic developments in the non-Western world, with an emphasis on Asia. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3350 - Great Books of the Western World

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Outstanding literature by such writers as Homer, Dante, Shakespeare and several modern novelists. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3360 - African-American Literature

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    An introduction to the literature of Americans of black African ancestry. Special attention will be given to major developments in form and themes, major writers and the evolution of an African-American literary tradition. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3370 - Horror in Film & Literature

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    An exploration of the human fascination with horror and the uncanny through close viewing and reading of classic works of literature and film. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3380 - Shakespeare

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    This course will introduce students to classic literature and theater through experiential learning; the course includes excursions to theatrical performances at locations such as the International Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, and the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0) Can be taken more than once for additional credit.
  

  • HUM 3390 - Women in Literature

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Literature by women has often been traditionally and systematically excluded from literary canons around the world. This course is designed as a survey and introduction to a variety of female writers, and students will think critically, write and present about these texts. This course will also seek to answer why women’s writing has often been marginalized and how women writers have begun to gain more prominence. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3710 - Ethics

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Introduction to classical ethical theory; how to adopt ethical perspectives; appreciation for ethical problems with applications for contemporary issues such as euthanasia, hunger and welfare, capital punishment and corporate responsibility. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3720 - Advanced Critical Thinking

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    Evaluation of forms of argument; recognition and detection of argumentative fallacies; deductive and inductive thinking; and an introduction to formal logic structures. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • HUM 3740 - Advanced Topics in Ethics: The Philosophy of Terrorism

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    The philosophy of terrorism is an advanced course in philosophical ethics which examines the two fundamental questions pertaining to terrorism and its related topics. The first question involves notions or concepts: What is terrorism? The second question concerns ethics in particular: Can terrorism ever find moral justification? Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Indiana Tech-College Readiness
  

  • IIT 1000 - University Experience

    Indiana Tech history, campus offices, student procedures, study skills, introduction to campus organizations and scheduled activities with freshmen mentors. Pass/Fail format. Credit(s): 1 (1 plus 0)
  

  • IIT 1050 - College Study Skills

    Basic strategies, skills and attitudes needed to be successful in college. Goal setting, time management, test taking, note taking, study techniques and listening skills are covered. Intended for incoming freshmen. College credit awarded but will not be applied toward degree requirements. Credit(s): 1 (1 plus 0)
  

  • IIT 1270 - Introduction to Critical Inquiry

    Co-requisite(s): ENG 1270 .
    This interdisciplinary seminar offers students an introduction to reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills for application in their professional and personal lives. The course includes a study of language and argument. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IIT 2000 - Pre-Internship Seminar

    *Required for all students who plan to complete an internship.

    IIT 2000 is designed for students preparing for an academic credit or non-academic credit internship experience. An internship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real world work situations in a professional environment. Subjects covered will be the following: self-assessment of career objectives and internship goals; exploration of resources and techniques for finding and evaluating potential internships; resume and cover letter writing; interview techniques; techniques to maximize learning in an internship; experience record keeping; and communication, conflict resolution and problem solving in the organizational setting. Also covered will be professional dress, workplace ethics and appropriate behavior. IIT 2000 is a prerequisite for the following courses IS 4950 , HS 4950 , REC 4950 , SM 4950 , HCA 4950  and BA 4950  and preferred for all non-academic credit internships. Credit(s): 0

  

  • IIT 2990 - Special Topics

    Directed study in college readiness. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable (0-3)

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
  

  • IME 2010 - Safety Engineering

    Prerequisite(s): BA 2010 .
    Principles of safety engineering applied to industrial situations. Topics include job safety analysis, accident investigation, personal protective equipment, fire and electrical safety, facilities and layout. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 2020 - Work Design

    Prerequisite(s): IME 2010 .
    Motion study practices relating the worker to equipment and environment. Application of the principles of motion economy, time study, use of flow process diagrams, worker- machine charts, micro-motion analysis, time formulas, work sampling, rating, allowances, standard date systems and predetermined time standards. Techniques and procedures for developing and applying the principles of human factors engineering to systems design. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 2110 - Quality Control I

    Prerequisite(s): MA 1030 ; sophomore standing.
    An introduction to the quality concepts, procedures and documentation needed to establish an effective quality system. Specific tools include pareto diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, check sheets, histograms, scatter diagrams, run charts, control charts and process capability. Projects and computer applications. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 3020 - Computer Simulation of Manufacturing Processes I

    Prerequisite(s): CS 1250  .
    Computer simulation of manufacturing processes. Systems simulation structure, logic and methodology using simulation to identify opportunities for process improvement. Application of random numbers and statistical distributions. Importing CAD graphics and other external files into simulation models. Introduction to manufacturing simulation project management. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 3040 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    Prerequisite(s): MA 1100 ; EGR 1710 . Co-requisite(s): EGR 3600 .
    A study of the design and use of computer-based integrated manufacturing management systems for the allocation and control of plant, equipment, manpower and materials. Credit(s): 4 (3 plus 3)
  

  • IME 3060 - Advanced Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 2650 ; IME 3040 .
    This course provides a vehicle for students to apply in an open-ended situation the lessons learned in previous courses such as Computer Integrated Manufacturing. The course focuses on automation of flexible measuring cells. The objective is to offer a final training to upper-level students in implementation of computer-based automation helping them prepare themselves for a contemporary, high-tech, manufacturing workplace. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 3110 - Quality Control II

    Prerequisite(s): IME 2110 .
    An introduction to the quality concepts, procedures and documentation needed to establish an effective quality system. Specific tools include: gage R & R, control charts for attributes, sampling plans, reliability, cost of quality and an introduction to TQM. Projects and computer applications. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 3120 - Design of Experiments

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 3430 .
    A study of how to design experiments and use statistical analysis to determine the sensitivity of the output of a process to changing input parameters. Included are randomized designs, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance (ANOVA) with single factor experiments, randomized Block Design, Latin Square designs, incomplete and complete Block Designs, 2k Factorial Designs, replication, Nested Designs, split-plot design, regression analysis, response surface methods, covariance and the Taguchi Method. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 4020 - Lean Manufacturing

    Prerequisite(s): IME 2020 ; EGR 2650 .
    The study of the principles and practices used to identify and minimize non-value-added activities present in the manufacturing environment. Concepts covered include pull systems, cellular flow, quick change-over, quality at the source, point-of-use storage, 5-S, standardized work, visual control systems and value of stream mapping. Emphasis is placed on moving from a focus of local optimums to optimizing the entire system. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 4110 - Total Quality Management

    Prerequisite(s): IME 3110 .
    The examination of various quality control and assurance concepts and their integration into a comprehensive quality management system. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 4200 - Environmental Engineering

    Prerequisite(s): IME 2010 .
    This course provides students with an understanding of the environmental climate in which manufacturers operate. Concepts covered include: changes in environmental regulations and understanding of environmental aspects and impacts, pollution prevention, environmental management systems (EMS) and ISO 14000 requirements. Students will also explore the issue of environmental stewardship through life-cycle analysis and design for the environment considerations in product development. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 4300 - Integrated Resource Management

    Prerequisite(s): IME 4020 ; EGR 3430 .
    Manufacturing planning from supply through distribution. Concepts include: Supply Chain Management, Economic Order Quantity, Just-in -Time (JIT), MRP, MRP II, ERP and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Course will include exposure to related software and e-commerce best practices. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 4950 - IME Internship

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the faculty advisor.
    Directed study of IME-related student work experience. Cannot be repeated unless approved by the dean. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IME 4973 - IME Senior Project I

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 2000 ; senior standing.
    The presentation of a creative engineering design solution to a real-world physical problem. The design solution will involve the formal and creative application of mathematics, science and engineering theory. Students will aim to produce systems that will be safe, robust, cost-effective and are technically sound solutions to the problem. Students are required to sit for a comprehensive exam over the IME engineering coursework. Credit(s): 2
  

  • IME 4974 - IME Senior Project II

    Prerequisite(s): IME 4973 .
    The presentation of a creative engineering design solution to a real-world physical problem. The design solution will involve the formal and creative application of mathematics, science and engineering theory. Students will aim to produce systems that will be safe, robust, cost-effective and are technically sound solutions to the problem. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the information that currently exists in the public domain relative to their project proposal. Credit(s): 2
  

  • IME 4975 - IME Senior Project

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 2000 ; senior standing. CPS students only.
    The presentation of a creative engineering design solution to a real-world problem. The design solution will involve the formal and creative application of mathematics, science and engineering theory. Students will aim to produce systems that will be safe, robust, cost-effective and are technically sound solutions to the problem. One semester course. Credit(s): 4
  

  • IME 4990 - Special Topics in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of engineering.
    Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of industrial and manufacturing engineering. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable

Information Systems
  

  • IS 1100 - Introduction to Information Systems

    An introduction to information systems with an emphasis on business related computing. Common computer applications are used to support theory. Scheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 1150 - Principles of Information Systems

    An overview of the field of information systems and the technology used to support and run organizations today. This course looks at why information systems are crucial to businesses and what advantages they provide. Students investigate the components of computers and systems, data and information, the Internet, information security, electronic commerce, enterprise systems, systems development, ethics and computer crime. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 1200 - Digital Imaging

    An introduction to the technical aspects of digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn basic saving methods, selection and retouching tools, be introduced to scanning procedures, layers, masks and various other aspects of the software. Optimization and image preparation for Web applications also will be covered. The essential skills and concepts gained from this course are relevant to the use of digital imaging in the modern environment and the many commercial applications for which digital imaging is used. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 1300 - Programming I

    Prerequisite(s): CS 1200  or IS 1200  with grade C or better; MA 1030  or MA 1035 .
    An introduction to computer programming using the Java language, beginning with the fundamental steps needed to create, compile and run simple stand-alone applications that are platform-independent. Students will learn how to use primitive data types, control statements, methods and arrays in their software. In addition to covering essential techniques, this course prepares students for an advanced object-oriented Java programming course. Scheduled and unscheduled projects. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 1400 - Visual Communication

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1200 .
    This course provides an introduction to concepts in visual design and communication. Topics include graphic elements, style, grids, typography, color, organization, proportion and scale. This course also will present common errors made in visual design and practical techniques for correcting these errors. Students will demonstrate the ability to improve the visual quality and effectiveness of user interfaces and multimedia productions by presenting and evaluating existing and original work to the class. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 1600 - Concept to Creation

    Designed to prepare students for advanced courses that require basic pre-visualization skills in the graphic design field. The student will use traditional drawing methods to communicate concepts for digital design and storyboarding animations. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 1800 - Interactive Design

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1100  or IS 1150  or Co-requisite(s): CS 1250 .
    The course will show students how to incorporate graphics, sound and video into Web pages. Topics include: standard and motion graphics, video and audio. The focus of this course is on producing attractive and interactive pages using the capabilities of the Web browser. Weekly scheduled and unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2100 - Internet Programming

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1300 .
    An introduction to the Internet and Web programming. Topics will include fundamentals of the Internet with existing and evolving technologies. Focuses on Web page development using basic and advanced programming techniques. Weekly scheduled laboratory and unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2200 - Developing Business Solutions

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1100  or IS 1150 ; ACC 1010  or OL 3400  
    An introduction to solving business problems through the application of information technology. Using spreadsheet and database productivity software students solve problems including inventory management, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, human resource tracking and small application development. Topics such as worksheet formatting, Macro building, financial functions, data and regression analysis, database design, queries and sorting, interface design, business and marketing research, and competitive intelligence are covered. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2300 - Programming II

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1300  or CS 1300  with a grade of C or better.
    A comprehensive second programming course using the Java language. Students will build on their previous basic Java programming knowledge to create class-centric, object-oriented applications that uses abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism to provide great flexibility, modularity and reusability in developing software. Graphics programming topics, including event-driven programming, creating graphical user interfaces and writing applets are covered. Several advanced features such as using exception handling to make programs robust, using multi-threading to make programs more responsive and interactive, incorporating sound and images to make programs user-friendly, using input and output to manage and process a large quantity of data and creating client/server applications may also be covered. Scheduled and unscheduled laboratory projects. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2400 - Design Fundamentals

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1400 .
    Students in this course will have an aptitude for the visual arts and/or an understanding of the fundamentals of competent design. The course will review and pursue to a greater depth the structural elements, organizational principles, psychological effects and communicative functions of two-dimensional art and design. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2450 - 3D Modeling

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1400  or administrative approval.
    This course is a comprehensive look at the complete suite of Maya’s polygonal and subdivision surface modeling tools. Students will develop techniques and strategies for efficiently creating virtual models to be used in animations or print. Scheduled and unscheduled labs. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2460 - 3D Animation and Rendering

    Prerequisite(s): IS 2450 .
    Students use advanced animation techniques to create character animation and 3D environments including rigging, key framing animation, lighting, camera angles, texturing, and motion. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2600 - Web Site Design

    Prerequisite(s): IS 2100 .
    This course looks at the design aspects of developing an interactive Web site. Topics include user population targets, usability issues including federal standards, physical design characteristics, marketing and maintenance, testing and evaluation and site navigation. Students will develop and test prototype Web sites using hand-coded and an automated framework. Scheduled and unscheduled labs. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2900 - Web Applications

    Prerequisite(s): IS 2100 ; CS 2500 .
    An introduction to the technical and business aspects of web applications. Students will develop and design a web-based software product that meets the long-term requirements of reusability, flexibility, scalability, and reliability. Unscheduled lab. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 2950 - Graphics Portfolio I

    This course is a practicum in which students will demonstrate their digital design skills by project work agreed upon by the student and the instructor and monitored throughout the semester at scheduled times. The project or projects will represent an array of performance and become part of the student’s portfolio. Credit(s): 3
  

  • IS 2990 - Special Topics in Information Systems

    Prerequisite(s): Administrative approval.
    Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of information systems. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
  

  • IS 3100 - Information Security

    Prerequisite(s): IS 1300 ; IS 2100  or NET 1200 .
    An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to incidents and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • IS 3200 - Computer Forensics

    Prerequisite(s): NET 1500  or EE 2050 ; IS 3100 .
    An introduction to the methods and techniques used to conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a systematic accumulation of digital evidence. Students will use methods for discovering deleted, encrypted or damaged file information. A major focus will be on computer forensics tools in the investigator’s laboratory, methods of processing crime and incident scenes and reporting results of the investigations. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
 

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