SE 2800 - Software Engineering Process I

• Understand basic concepts of software engineering process
• Understand software process and product metrics
• Work within a standard development process
• Document process and product measurements
• Plan and track software projects

• Proficiency in high level programming language
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, and basic software design techniques.

• Introduction to the course and the Scrum Software Process. (1 class)
• Software project management, product and process measures, estimation. (9 classes)
   

• Development of small software projects to facilitate practice and improvement in individual software processes. (8 sessions)
• Final project report, including a brief oral presentation. (1 session)

SE 2811 - Software Component Design

• Apply object-oriented design patterns in software application-specific contexts
• Determine the appropriate design pattern to apply in a specific context
• Design and implement small software components and systems
• Apply UML class and sequence diagrams in the process of designing and documenting software applications
• Use computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools in the design and software documentation process
• Conduct independent research on software design patterns
• Document software design patterns in both written and oral reports

• Proficiency in object-oriented design and programming.
• Knowledge of data structures and proficiency in their application.
• Familiarity with inheritance and polymorphism.
• Proficiency in the use of an individual software process.

• Introduction to course and design patterns (1 class)
• Threading and thread synchronization (2 classes)
• Inter-thread and inter-process communication using shared memory, pipes, and sockets (2 classes)
• Design patterns (18 classes)
• Pattern application issues (2 classes)
• Design Patterns Summary (1 class)
• Exam and review (2 classes)
• Catch-up (2 classes)

• Investigation of multi-threaded data collections (1 session)
• Application of specific design patterns (8 sessions)
• Development and presentation of application to demonstrate the use of a researched design pattern (1 session)

SE 2832 - Introduction to Software Verification

• Explain why testing is important to software development
• Explain the relationship between verification and validation.
• Compose accurate and detailed defect reports and record defects into a defect tracking system
• Using appropriate coverage criteria and testing theory, design and construct high quality testing approaches and prepare tests in a logical, organized fashion.
• Apply testing theory to design tests based on presented test criteria.
• Analyze the effectiveness of testing using testing metrics, mutation testing, and other techniques.
• Design and implement test cases which using Mock objects.
• Analyze a given piece of source code for complexity and testability.

• (Discrete Math): Directed graphs
• (Discrete Math): Set Theory
• (Discrete Math): Predicates / Boolean Algebra
• (Programming) JUnit test case development

• Course introduction (1 lecture)
• Fundamental Testing Termonology and techniques (2 classes)
• Application of discrete math to testing (3 lectures)
• Logic Predicates and clauses (2 lectures)
• Structural coverage of programs (2 lectures)
• Structural coverage of finite state machines (1 lecture)
• Input space partitioning (3 lectures)
• Mock Objects (2 lectures)
• Syntax Based Testing (3 lectures)
• Scripted Testing and Exploratory Testing (2 lectures)
• Test Processes (3 lectures)
• Regression testing (1 lecture)
• Design Issues and Software Testability (2 lectures)
• Exam Review, course assessment (3 lectures)

• Basic Testing with JUnit / Prerequisite Assessment(1 session)
• Logic Coverage Testing (2 sessions)
• Input Space Partitioning Testing (1 session)
• Code Coverage Tool Usage (1 session)
• Mutation Testing (1 session)
• Mock Object Testing (1 session)
• State Transition Testing (1 session)
• Source Code Complexity Analysis (1 session)
• User Interface (GUI) Testing (1 session)

SE 2840 - Web Application Development

• Design and implement Web pages using HTML and CSS
• Be familiar with elements of the JavaScript programming language
• Design and implement dynamic web applications using server-side Java Servlets and Java Server Pages (JSPs)
• Design and implement dynamic web applications using client-side JavaScript, jQuery, and Ajax to modify the appearance and operation of a Web page.
• Design and implement Web sites using server-side applications to interact with server-side data structures or a remote Web service.
• Understand the concepts, design, and implementation of secure Web applications using authorization and authentication.
• Design and implement Web sites that incorporate requirements from societal issues such as privacy and confidentiality

• None 

• Architecture of the Web (1 class)
• HTML, and CSS stylesheets (4 classes)
• The Document Object Model (1 class)
• Dynamic HTML and client-side scripting with Javascript (5 classes)
• The jQuery API (2 classes)
• Midterm review and midterm (1 classes)
• Web development environments (1 class)
• Web application deployment (2 classes)
• Server-side scripting with Java Servlets and Java Server Pages (4 classes)
• Ajax (2 classes)
• Web Services (2 class)
• Developing secure applications (2 classes)
• Advanced HTML5: Canvas, Multimedia, Local Storage (3 classes)

• HTML, and CSS (1 session)
• Scripting the DOM (1 session)
• Dynamic HTML and form validation using Javascript (1 session)
• Javascript and jQuery (1 session)
• Java Servlet-based Web application (1 session)
• Maintaining State with Sessions, Attributes, and CookiesDynamic Web page using Java Servlets, JSPs, and Javascript (1 session)
• Ajax and Web Services(1 session)
• Secure Web application (1 session)
• HTML5-based Web application (1 session)

SE 2890 - Software Engineering Practices

• Recognize the risks of software failure and appreciate the importance of a disciplined software development approach.
• Compare and contrast distinct models for software development.
• Employ rudimentary configuration management tools and processes across a software development project
• Verify through the practice of review that specified requirements are accurate, unambiguous, complete and consistent
• Apply UML modeling tools to represent all phases of a software engineering project
• Conduct efficient and effective software reviews, and measure the effectiveness of those reviews
• Perform rudimentary software testing using both manual and automated mechanisms
• Demonstrate independent learning to accomplish tasks for which all of the details may not have been taught in previous courses.
• Work effectively in a team environment on a short-term software development project
• Communicate design and implementation judgment to others through a team-based oral presentation
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills

• None 

• Introduction to Software Failure (1 class)
• Overview of Software Development Processes (1 class)
• Requirements and Use Cases (3 classes)
• Software Reviews (3 classes)
• Object Domain Analysis and Object Behavioral Analysis (4 classes)
• Design Patterns/ Detailed Design (2 classes)
• Code implementation (2 classes)
• Review and/or exam (1 class)
• Java Threading (1 class)
• Testing/Verification of Software (2 classes)

• Individual Software Development Processes and Individual Project Management (2 sessions)
• Requirements Review and Requirements Capture (1 session)
• Object Domain Analysis (1 session)
• Object Behavioral Analysis (1 session)
• High Level Design/ High Level Partitioning (1 session)
• Detailed Design/ Implementation (2 sessions)
• Testing (1 session)
• Oral Presentations (1 session)

SE 3010 - Software Development Laboratory I

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

• Proficiency in software development using object-oriented design techniques, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of an individual software process.

• Software development laboratory processes and tools (3 classes)
• Team work on development projects (7 classes)

• Introduction to software development laboratory projects, processes, and infrastructure (1 session)
• Team work on development projects (8 sessions)
• Project report presentations (1 session)

SE 3020 - Software Development Laboratory II

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

• Proficiency in software development using object-oriented design techniques, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of a team software process.
• Familiarity with software development laboratory practice and process.

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 classes)

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 sessions)

SE 3030 - Software Development Laboratory III

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

• Proficiency in software development using object-oriented design techniques, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of a team software process.
• Familiarity with software development laboratory practice and process.
• Proficiency in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 classes)

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 sessions)

SE 3191 - Software Development Laboratory I

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

• Proficiency in software development using object-oriented design techniques, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of an individual software process.

• Software development laboratory processes and tools (3 classes)
• Team work on development projects (7 classes)

• Introduction to software development laboratory projects, processes, and infrastructure (1 session)
• Team work on development projects (8 sessions)
• Project report presentations (1 session)

SE 3192 - Software Development Laboratory II

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

• Proficiency in software development using object-oriented design techniques, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of a team software process.
• Familiarity with software development laboratory practice and process.

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 classes)

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 sessions)

SE 3193 - Software Development Laboratory III

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

• Proficiency in software development using object-oriented design techniques, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of a team software process.
• Familiarity with software development laboratory practice and process.
• Proficiency in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 classes)

• Team work on development projects and staff assignments (10 sessions)

SE 3250 - Introduction to Game Development

• Describe an overview of the computer gaming industry
• Explain the basics of computer game design
• Describe the challenges associated with modern computer game design.
• Describe the applicability of advanced software engineering and computer science techniques to game development.
• Apply advanced software engineering and computer science techniques to problems associated with computer game development.
• Discuss issues related to computer games in the greater societal context.

• Proficiency in high level programming language
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, and basic software design techniques
• Interest in computer games

• Introduction and history of computer gaming (1 class)
• Elements of fun and basic game design (2 classes)
• Game programming fundamentals (3 classes)
• Advanced game programming issues e.g. memory, sound, physics, AI (10 classes)
• Visual design (1 class)
• Game industry overview (1 class)
• Legal and ethical issues (2 classes)

• What makes games fun (1 session)
• Visual design (1 session)
• Game level design and play testing (1 session)
• Memory management (1 session)
• Physics and scripting (1 session)
• Artificial intelligence in games (1 session)
• Project (4 sessions)

SE 3800 - Software Engineering Process II

• Construct a continuous integration environment meeting the quality goals of a project
• Apply behavior-driven development to develop usable, robust, maintainable systems
• Identify key activities required to assure systems meet quality goals
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of agile and plan-based methodologies

• Familiarity with agile software development principles and practices
• Ability to design and implement unit tests

• Review and expanded coverage of agile software development process and practices
• Continuous integration and test automation
• Software quality practices and processes
• Distributed version control system (DVCS) workflows
• Current topics in software engineering

SE 3810 - Software Architecture

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of software architecture and the discipline of designing system structures to satisfy quality requirements.
• Understand how to document software architectures
• Understand and apply quality attribute driven design
• Understand design tactics for satisfying quality attribute responses
• Understand and apply architectural styles and patterns to satisfy design tactics understand basic architecture tradeoff and cost-benefit analysis
• Understand skeletal system design to facilitate architecture evaluation and analysis; and coverage of contemporary topics in distributed, highly saleable software architectures.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a small design team

• Software requirements, including non-functional (qualtiy) requirements
• Software development process tools and methods

• Introduction to course and software architecture
• Quality attributes, architectural styles, and architectural design patterns
• The role of architecture in software development
• Designing the architecture
• Architectural design patterns and styles
• Architecture analysis and reviews
• Team project work
• Software architecture case studies

• Functional and non-functional requirements, business drivers, mapping requirements to architecture.
• Architecture design, prototyping, analysis, and review.
• Project presentations

SE 3821 - Software Requirements and Specification

• Understand the role of requirements engineering in a variety of software development models
• Elicit requirements from system stakeholders and to overcome common obstacles to the elicitation process
• Analyze and negotiate software requirements
• Specify software requirements using industry standard documentation techniques (e.g.. UML, use cases etc.)
• Specify requirements that are verifiable, traceable, measurable and testable
• Verify that specified requirements are accurate, unambiguous, complete and consistent
• Communicate software requirements in written documents and oral presentations

• Familiarity with the software development life cycle.

• Introduction, issues, and terminology
• Software requirements
• Requirements elicitation
• Requirements analysis and negotiation
• Requirements specification
• System modeling
• Validation
• Requirements management
• Exams and reviews

SE 3830 - Human-Computer Interaction

• Understand the benefits of user interfaces which behave and can be operated in familiar ways.
• Review an application for compliance with a published style guide.
• Develop a basic style guide for a platform for which no published standard exists by reviewing existing, widely used applications.
• Given a sequence of steps that make up an operation in a user interface, be able to use the Keystroke Model to derive a time estimate for the operation.
• Given the geometry of a user interface, understand how to apply Fitt’s Law to assess pointing or movement actions.
• Explain the components of the Model Human Processor.
• Explain the constructs of a GOMS Model. Develop a GOMS model for a simple task.
• Conduct a cognitive walkthrough.
• Design and follow the procedures for a heuristic evaluation.
• Design and quantitatively assess the procedures to carry out a usability study.
• Conduct a research survey of current methods in human computer interaction.

• A fundamental understanding of structured programming languages
• A fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms
• A fundamental understanding of probability and statistics

• Usability of Interactive Systems
• Guidelines, Principles, and Theories
• Evaluating Interface Designs
• Software Tools
• Direct Manipulation and Virtual Environments
• Menu Selection Forms, and Dialog Boxes
• Command and Natural Languages
• Interaction Devices
• Collaboration
• Information Search and Visualization
• Societal and Individual Impact of User Interfaces

SE 3910 - Real-Time Systems

• Understand concepts of time-critical computing and identify real-time systems.
• Get familiar with a host-target development environment for time-critical systems.
• Write multitasking computer programs with inter-task communication and synchronization.
• Apply concepts of inter-task communication and synchronization via shared memory, message queues, signals, semaphores, mailboxes.
• Understand real-time kernels and task scheduling.
• Understand concepts of reliability in relation to real-time software
• Construct distributed real-time applications using a commercial Real-Time Operating System
• Analyze the performance of a real-time system.

• C++ programming
• The C Compiler model
• UNIX code development
• Scheduling
• Basic Computer Organization

• Basic electrical circuits (2 lectures)
• Usage of an oscilloscope (1 lecture)
• Polling and signaling under POSIX (2 lectures)
• Socket communications (2 lectures)
• Reliability and performance (2 lectures)
• C Code Compilation Model (1 lecture)
• Cross Compilation (2 lectures)
• The definition of real time (1 lecture)
• Scheduling (2 lectures)
• RMA (1 lecture)
• Buffering and queuing theory (2 lectures)
• Memory Utilization and performance (1 lecture)
• Latency and its impact on real time systems (2 lectures)
• GStreamer libraries (1 lecture)
• Interprocess communications (2 lectures)
• Beagleboard architecture (1 lecture)
• Assessment and review (4 lectures)

• Introduction to software development on the Beaglebone
• Basic I/O Operations on the Beaglebone
• Development of a simple Real Time Game
• Networking with the Beaglebone
• Audio Utilization
• Networked Audio
• UI Development
• Camera interface
• Internet chat

SE 4831 - Software Quality Assurance

• Generate, evaluate and apply a quality plan to a development project to track quality of a significant deliverable.
• Execute an effective inspection of a deliverable of a software development project and evaluate the results to make process improvements.
• Apply and evaluate appropriate processes and tools to a software development project for quality assurance.
• Understand the role of testing in quality assurance and to apply several appropriate testing techniques to software development projects.
• Understand the role of metrics in software quality assurance and be able to apply these metrics to document and measure quality of various phases of software development.

• Proficiency in software unit testing
• Proficiency in a high-level programming language
• Knowledge of software development life-cycle models

• Overview of SQA (1 class)
• Overview of software testing (1 class)
• Defect reporting and tracking (1 class)
• Exploratory and plan-driven strategies (4 classes)
• Risk analysis (1 class)
• Testing techniques (4 classes)
• Test automation (2 classes)
• Test management and reporting (2 classes)
• Software quality measurement (2 classes)
• Security testing (1 class)
• When to stop testing (1 class)

• Quality Planning (1 session)
• Inspections (3 sessions)
• Quality Retrospective (1 session)
• Static analysis (2 sessions)
• Orthogonal Defect Classification (1 session)
• Code Churn Analysis (1 session)
• Emerging topics (1 session)

SE 4910 - Mobile Application Development

• Understand the concepts of technological and societal convergence and how they can be applied to emerging technological trends.
• Understand the constraints and architectural requirements for developing mobile applications.
• Identify the design patterns involved in multi-tier distributed applications.
• Create efficient, event-driven graphical user interfaces for mobile devices.
• Understand the basics of 3D Graphics for mobile devices.
• Understand local and remote mobile storage mechanisms.
• Design scaleable Web-based mobile applications.
• Understand mobile web standards and technology for integrating networked information and for providing interactive mobile user interactions Understand mobile information architecture.
• Understand usability issues with developing mobile applications.
• Understand basic security requirements when developing mobile applications.

• None 

• Course introduction, technical convergence
• Mobile Platforms, Applications, and Architectures
• Android Platform, API, SDK Android UI
• Activities, Views, Layouts
• Android 2D/3D Graphics OpenGL ES
• Mobile Web vs. Native App considerations
• Future directions in mobile application development
• Privacy and security considerations for mobile computing
• Final project presentations

• TBD (instructor’s discretion)

SE 4910I - Mobile Application Development-iOS

• Understand the constraints and architectural requirements of mobile devices and systems.
• Identify and implement design patterns appropriate for mobile applications.
• Create efficient, event-driven graphical user interfaces for mobile devices.
• Select and use application frameworks and libraries.
• Produce applications that conform to user interface conventions and address usability issues encountered in mobile application development.
• Be aware of the economic, global and societal impact of mobile devices and applications.

• Object-oriented design and programming

• Introduction to iOS and application walkthrough
• Model-view-controller pattern implementation
• Objective-C
• Views
• View controllers
• Protocols and delegates
• Mobile application development and entrepreneurship

• Basic application development
• Applications, views and drawing
• View controllers
• Table views
• Touch events and gestures
• Persistence of application state
• Class project

SE 4930 - Developing Secure Software

• Analyze a software architecture for potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Analyze the threats against a software system and determine mitigation actions for these threats.
• Apply the principle of least privilege to software design and security.
• Assess a software package for security vulnerabilities using a commercial grade static analysis tool.
• Demonstrate professional oral communication skills when presenting on a technical design.

• None 

• Introduction (1 class)
• Exam and Review (2 classes)
• Course review and assessment (1 class)
• The Security Problem (1 class)
• Software Security Touchpoints (1 class)
• Security Requirements (1 class)
• Abuse Cases (1 class)
• Design Principles (2 classes)
• Threat Modeling (1 class)
• Static Analysis (1 class)
• Implementation Mistakes (3 classes)
• Security Testing (2 classes)
• Software Security Deployment (1 class)
• The current state/ current events (2 classes)

• Asset identification and analysis
• Requirements analysis
• Abuse case modeling
• Hacking tutorial
• Architectural design
• Threat Modeling with the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool
• Static analysis with the Fortify Static Analysis Tool
• Penetration testing tutorial
• Fuzz testing software
• Emerging topics

SE 4940 - Network Security Tools and Practices

• Assess and evaluate network security tools for use in defending, attacking and testing computer networks.
• Design a threat scenario and implement defenses to mitigate potential attacks.
• Perform a penetration test of a live network and assess the results.
• Discuss the legal and ethical issues involved with assessing and testing a network for vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of network security professionals.

• Network protocol basics
• Linux shell and basic commands

• Network security essentials
• Network reconnaissance and fingerprinting
• Network defense best practices
• Network exploits and denial of service attacks
• Malware taxonomy and case studies
• Intrusion detection and response
• Network penetration testing
• Case studies of network security breaches

• Network reconnaissance and packet sniffing tool
• Vulnerability assessment of network resources
• Use of exploit tools against controlled test systems
• Final project penetration test of controlled class network topology

SS 415A - African American Culture

• Better understand the dynamics of African-American culture in a learning environment
• Better understand the differences and similarities that exist between European-American and African American cultures
• Be knowledgeable of the great contributions Africa has made to world civilizations
• Broaden their scopes on what it currently means to be African-American in today’s society and how racism hurts them all regardless of their color

• None 

• Introduction to the class (1 class)
• From Africa to America (2 classes)
• Evolution of the “Negro” (3 classes)
• Africa’s American contributions to American culture (3 classes)
• Ethnic notions (1 class)
• A question of color (1 class)
• Personal accounts of African Americans (4 classes)
• Connection between sex and race (3 classes)
• Socioeconomic status (3 classes)
• Images of African Americans in the U.S. (3 classes)
• Essays on change (3 classes)
• Cultural accounts fo cultural uniqueness (3 classes)
• Dealing with the present and preparing for a better future (3 classes)
• Test (1 class)

SS 415AM - American Culture

• Understand primary aspects of American culture as it has been represented through various World Fairs or expositions held from the mid-19th to the late 20th centuries
• Critically examine the social, political, economic, technological, and popular cultural currents at work in America during this period
• Understand more about American culture through such topics as racism, sexism, eugenics, innovations, and economic cycles

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415CH - Chinese Culture

• Understand insights into the Chinese people and culture
• Understand the geography and natural resources of the land
• Understand the politics and current affairs of the country
• Understand characteristics of the country’s art, religion and literature
• Understand something about the country’s business practices

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415F - French Culture

• Have a clear knowledge of the geographical and topographical position of France
• Be familiar with the broad course in French history that shaped contemporary France
• Have a general idea of French institutions, such as education, government, industry and religion
• Be exposed to major forms of architecture, art, mass media, and sports

• None 

• Introduction, requirements, papers (1 class)
• Geographical data (1 class)
• Historical background (8 classes)
• Scientific tradition (1 class)
• Art and architecture (1 class)
• Education (2 classes)
• Religion and immigration (1 class)
• Cultural aspects (3 classes)
• Regional life in France (4 classes)
• Sports, entertainment (1 class)
• Video presentations (5 classes)
• General review (1 class)
• Exam (3 classes)

SS 415G - German Culture

• Understand features that have promoted separateness rather than unification in a single entity called “Germany”
• Identify the geographic regions and lifestyles developing from them
• Understand the significance in his/her own German family customs and holidays
• Recognize the influence of German heritage in the surrounding community
• Seek out further experiences to enjoy in German artistic achievement
• View culture as ongoing: the past lives in the present

• None 

• Geography (2 classes)
• History, general (3 classes)
• The Nazi past and its present ramifications (4 classes)
• How people earn a living (3 classes)
• Education (1 class)
• Family life and customs (2 classes)
• Recreation and food (1 class)
• Fine arts (8 classes)
• Local German heritage (3 classes)
• Tests (5 classes)

SS 415I - Introduction to Italian Culture

• Understand the geography and natural resources of the land
• Understand the country’s politics and current affairs
• Understand characteristics of the country’s art, religion and literature
• Understand something about the country’s business practices

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415IR - Irish Culture

• Understand the geographical and natural resources of the land
• Understand the country’s politics and current affairs
• Understand characteristics of the country’s art, religion and literature
• Understand something about the country’s business practices

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415J - Japanese Culture

• Be knowledge about the geographical facts of Japan and their contributions to its culture
• Be familiar with the history and culture of Japan that has shaped contemporary Japan and its people
• Have a general understanding of culture of societal practices including education, language, religion, government, business and art
• Appreciate the difference and commonality between Japanese and his/her own culture

• None

• Course orientation: requirements, paper (1 class)
• Japan and its geographical data (1 class)
• Historical background (6 classes)
• Society and its value system (2 classes)
• Education and religion (2 classes)
• Language and culture (1 class)
• Government and politics (1 class)
• Business and world relations (3 classes)
• Art (2 classes)
• Exam (3 classes)

SS 415LA - Latin American Culture

• Understand the geography and natural resources of the region
• Understand the politics and current affairs of the region
• Understand characteristics of the region’s art, religion and literature
• Understand something about the region’s business practices

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415N - Native American Culture

• Understand the various American Indian tribes that have inhabited and continue to inhabit North America
• Understand something about the rich cultural, social, and linguistic differences that characterize aboriginal societies that inhabit the continent
• Develop an appreciation for how folklore is a key element for understanding the mentalities that are the superstructures of cultures

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415P - Polish Culture

• Understand the geography and natural resources of the country
• Understand the politics and current affairs of the country
• Understand characteristics of the nation’s art, religion and literature
• Understand something about the country’s business practices

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415R - Russian Culture

• Understand the geographical and natural resources of the country
• Understand the politics and current affairs of the country
• Understand characteristics of the nation’s art, religion and literature
• Understand something about the country’s business practices

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 415S - Spanish Culture

• Be familiar with the many different cultures that go under the label “Hispanic” and have an insight into the interrelationship among these cultures
• Know the location of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals and be able to point them out on a map
• Understand how the history of Spain and Latin America have an impact on current events in Latin America
• Have an understanding of how U.S. policy impacts on Latin America countries and how we are perceived by the different elements in those countries
• Be familiar with Hispanic cultural traditions including politics, society, art, religion, business, and literature
• Gain an appreciation of how an understanding of and familiarity with other cultures may be important to and impact up their lives and careers

• None

• One Hundred Years of Solitude discussion (6 classes)
• Spain and its history (2 classes)
• Spain today (1 class)
• The discovery and Spanish conquest of the Americas (2 classes)
• The geography of Latin America (1 class)
• Colonial Latin America (2 classes)
• Latin America independence (2 classes)
• Latin America today (5 classes)
• The Hispanic in the United States (2 classes)
• El Norte, an American Playhouse film (3 classes)
• Cultural traditions including business, art, religion, politics, literature and society (ongoing in each class)
• Presentations of cultural topics selected by students (4 classes)

SS 453 - American Government

• Understand the broad principles which have shaped American governmental development
• Understand the basic operation of the U.S. government
• Recognize the role and complexity of individual right/responsibilities with the U.S. system

• None

• Political Theory (2 classes)
• American Political History (1 class)
• Separation of Powers (1 class)
• Federalism (3 classes)
• Religious Freedom (2 classes)
• Freedom of Speech (2 classes)
• Freedom of the Press (2 classes)
• Equal Rights under the Law (3 classes)
• Citizenship (1 class)
• Due Process (3 classes)
• The Presidency (3 classes)
• The Congress (3 classes)
• The Judiciary (2 classes)
• Voting and Voting Patterns (2 classes)

SS 454 - Political Science

• Gain objectivity and openness toward political experience
• Gain a better understanding of the nature of the government, its functioning, and its purpose
• Gain the ability to make more appropriate decisions consistent with the student’s own political needs and the political needs of others

• None

• Nature of the State (2 classes)
• Power/Authority/Legitimacy (2 classes)
• Evaluation of Modern States (3 classes)
• Political Socialization (2 classes)
• Political Ideologies (3 classes)
• Representation (2 classes)
• Electoral Systems (2 classes)
• Democracy (3 classes)
• Legislative Functions (3 classes)
• Executive Functions (3 classes)
• Public Opinion (2 classes)
• Pressure Groups/Political Parties (2 classes)
• Test (1 class)

SS 455 - International Relations

• Better understand world-wide points of view on international events
• Better appreciate power structures in the world and the dynamics changes possible in these structures
• Better understand the dimensions of domestic events in an increasingly interdependent world
• Gain perspective to assist him/her in becoming a more responsible world citizen

• None 

• International Politics (1 class)
• Power and Influence (2 classes)
• National Interest (3 classes)
• Foreign Policy (2 classes)
• Causes of War (2 classes)
• Balance of Power (3 classes)
• Types of War (1 class)
• Balance of Terror (2 classes)
• U.S. Foreign Policy (2 classes)
• Soviet Foreign Policy (2 classes)
• European Foreign Policy (2 classes)
• Japanese Foreign Policy (1 class)
• Chinese Foreign Policy (1 class)
• The Third World (2 classes)
• International Order (2 classes)
• International Law (1 class)
• Diplomacy (1 class)

SS 456 - Public Policy in Urban America

• Examine those forces that shape and define the city. (City of Milwaukee will be used as example)
• Examine policies and laws that define where buildings are built, monies are raised and spent, and the way citizens live and work
• Examine the policies of taxation; land use, community development, housing, and stadium development

• None

• The nature of the city (1 class)
• City finance (2 classes)
• City building (2 classes)
• Land use policies (2 classes)
• Urban transportation (1 class)
• Education reform (1 class)
• Welfare reform (1 class)
• Effects of immigration (1 class)
• Stadium development (2 classes)
• Reviews (2 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)
• Presentations (2 classes)

SS 457 - Current Affairs

• Understand the causes and contexts of local, national and international events
• Develop critical thinking regarding current affairs
• Develop informed opinions concerning current events and express them in verbal and written form
• Become a well-informed and alert citizen and professional
• Apply knowledge of technical matters into local, national and world communication systems
• Strive constantly to broaden knowledge in many fields with respect to the past, present and future
• Have the cognitive skills to understand the forces that drive events in the international arena

• None

• Europe (3 classes)
• Commonwealth of Independent States (3 classes)
• The Middle East (3 classes)
• Asia (5 classes)
• Africa (2 classes)
• South America (2 classes)
• Mexico and Central America (1 class)
• Canada (1 class)
• United States (1 class)
• Panel Discussions (7 classes)
• Midterm Exam (1 class)

SS 458 - Contemporary European Society

• Have a secure knowledge regarding the origins of European political thought
• Have a knowledge of how liberal democracy and free-market capitalism have become manifest in contemporary Europe
• Understand the current challenges that the creation of the European Union poses for various European nations

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 460 - Foundations of Psychology

• Explain basic knowledge of the major theories and principles of psychology
• Have an understanding of and apply the principles of psychological inquiry to one’s own mental processes and behavior, and that of others
• Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of, and respect for, human diversity
• Develop a greater understanding of how biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural influences impact human behavior and mental processes
• Critically evaluate current issues in the field of psychology
• Demonstrate an understanding of psychological information through written and oral communication skills

• None

• Overview of course (1 class)
• Thinking critically with psychology (1 class)
• Biology and behavior (3 classes)
• The developing person (3 classes)
• Learning (2 classes)
• Memory (2 classes)
• Thinking, language, and intelligence (2 classes)
• Motivation (2 classes)
• Emotions, stress, and health (3 classes)
• Personality (3 classes)
• Psychological discorders (2 classes)
• Therapy (2 classes)
• Social psychology (2 classes)
• Exam periods (2 classes)

SS 461 - Organizational Psychology

• Be aware of the factors involved in personnel selection and general research methodology principles as applied to the workplace
• Have a better knowledge of some of the factors that impact organizational effectiveness
• Be familiar with general principles of job satisfaction and motivation
• Be aware of the scientific context within which industrial/organizational psychology exists
• Further develop their knowledge of scientific methodology and exercise of critical thinking
• Have a broader understanding of the fundamental concepts of the behavioral sciences as applied in the workplace
• Have taken and received feedback from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test

• None

• Introduction: Definitions and History of Organizational Psychology (4 classes)
• Research methods (2 classes)
• Organizational structure, culture and development (2 classes)
• Motivation (3 classes)
• Job Satisfaction, and quality of work life (2 classes)
• Work conditions and work safety (2 classes)
• Communication in the workplace (3 classes)
• Group processes in work organizations (2 classes)
• Videos (4 classes)
• Influence, power and politics (1 class)
• Review sessions prior to exams (2 classes)
• Myers-Briggs administration and feedback (2 classes)
• Exams (3 classes)

SS 462 - Developmental Psychology

• Describe development from the perspectives of biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial growth as an ongoing set of processes involving both continuity and change
• Evaluate developmental growth through the perspectives of the major theories of development (cognitive, learning, humanistic, and psychoanalytic)
• Gain a greater understanding of their own developmental past, present, and future
• Increase their awareness of the ways in which social, political, and cultural trends affect individuals
• More effectively evaluate their own personal behavior through the developmental process

• None

• Developmental psychology overview: definitions; scope; biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial perspectives; controversial issues; research methodology (2 classes)
• Theories of development (1 class)
• Prenatal development and birth (2 classes)
• The first two years (3 classes)
• The play years (3 classes)
• The school years (3 classes)
• Adolescence (3 classes)
• Early adulthood (3 classes)
• Middle adulthood (3 classes)
• Late adulthood (3 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)

SS 464 - Human Factors in Engineering and Design

• Understand the human aspect of the human-machine system
• Understand the sensory-motor processes of people
• Examine information theory and processing
• Examine various types of display panels, their functions and usefulness
• Understand the role of information feedback in motor performance
• Examine various types of controls, their functions and usefulness
• Understand the effects of light, color, noise, and temperature on people
• Understand the effects of motivation, stress, fatigue, and boredom on productivity and work
• Examine anthropometrics data and its use in design of the work environment
• Examine the function and dysfunction of the central nervous system with regard to injury

• None 

• Human-Machine system (2 classes)
• Information processing, information theory, factors influencing information processing; noise, timesharing, redundancy, speed and load, compatibility; requirements for memory; decision-making (4 classes)
• Characteristics of visual sensory channel and displays; physiology of the eye, what affects perception, characteristics of quantitative, qualitative, alpha-numeric, and symbolic displays. Auditory and kinesthetic displays also presented (8 classes)
• The nature and effects of activities on the human system; stress and strain of work; motor learning fatigue; boredom; practical applications for designers and management (6 classes)
• Characteristics of noise and its effects on work and the body (2 classes)
• Biological rhythms and their effects on productivity and work design (1 class)
• Anthropometrics data and its use in design; work space dimension, product design, and science of seating (2 classes)
• Hand tool design and biomechanical effects of work with hand tools; carpal tunnel syndrome, white finger, etc.; John Bennett design of tools (2 classes)
• Environmental psychology: personal space; office design (2 classes)
• Test (1 class)
• Presentations (2 classes)

• Lab Reports: Consistent with requirements as assigned.

SS 466 - Abnormal Psychology

• Clarify the distinction between maladaptive and adaptive functioning
• Present an integrated view of potential causes of ineffective coping patterns
• Understand various intervention strategies and their theoretical bases
• Consider their own lives and the means of foster healthier personal growth and development
• Understand the moral , ethical, and subjective issues in the field of psychology.
• Understand the responsibility and influence they have personally and professionally to impact changes related to mental problems.

• None 

• Abnormal psychology overview (definitions, tends assessment, and diagnoses) (3 classes)
• Psychological models of abnormal behavior (2 classes)
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Phobias (1 class)
• Panic, obsessive-compulsive and stress disorders (2 classes)
• Mood Disorders and Gender Identity (2 classes)
• Suicide (2 classes)
• Sexual discorder and Gender Identity (2 classes)
• Eating Disorders (2 classes)
• Schizophrenia (2 classes)
• Disorders of Memory and other Cognitive Functions (2 classes)
• Disorders of Childhood and Old Age (2 classes)
• Personality Disorders (2 classes)
• Law, society, and the Mental Health Profession (3 classes)
• Exams (3 classes)

SS 467 - Social Psychology

• Explain basic knowledge of the major theories and principles of social psychology
• Develop a greater understanding of how social situations shape the individual’s perceptions of and attitudes toward self and others as well as one’s interactions with others
• Critically evaluate current issues in the field of social psychology
• Demonstrate an understanding of social psychological information through written and oral communication
• Have an understanding of and apply the principles of social psychological inquiry to one’s own mental processes and to that of others
• Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of, and respect for, human diversity

• None

• Overview of course (1 class) The field of social psychology (2 classes) Social perception and social cognition (5 classes) Attitudes (2 classes) The Self (2 classes) Prejudice (2 classes) Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships (5 classes) Social Influence (2 classes) Prosocial (helping) behavior (2 classes) Aggression (2 classes) Groups and Individuals (3 classes) Exam periods (2 classes)
• Overview of course (1 class)
• The field of social psychology (2 classes)
• Social perception and social cognition (5 classes)
• Attitudes (2 classes)
• The Self (2 classes)
• Prejudice (2 classes)
• Interpersonal attraction and Close Relationships (5 classes)
• Social Influence (2 classes)
• Prosocial (helping) behavior (2 classes)
• Agression (2 classes)
• Groups and Individuals (3 classes)
• Exam periods (2 classes)

SS 471 - Sociology

• Be more specifically aware of key concepts of sociology and the critical changes taking place in the culture
• Be motivated to work toward greater sociological understanding through application of sociological principles
• Develop an increasing objectivity and openness toward the needs of society as a whole, understanding of the determinants of social behavior and development of individual ability to make more appropriate decisions consistent with his/her changing roles in society

• None

• Introduction (1 class)
• Developing a sociological consciousness (2 classes)
• Culture and social structure (4 classes)
• Socialization (3 classes)
• Social groups and formal organizations (3 classes)
• Religion and education (2 classes)
• The family (3 classes)
• Male and female roles (2 classes)
• Social stratification (5 classes)
• Deviance (3 classes)
• Tests (2 classes)

SS 472 - Social Problems

• Have a better understanding of some of the factors contributing to the health care problems in the United States
• Have a better understanding of many of the problems that the family can experience such as divorce, child abuse, and others
• Be cognizant fo the fact that even though poverty would seem the most contrary to the American norm of social reponsibility, it does exist, and the reasons for this
• Have a better understanding of aging and sexism
• Identity some of the factors contributing to criminal behavior
• Distinguish between fact and myth regarding Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
• Have the desire to be actively involved in deterring the world’s arms race and nuclear war.
• A personal willingness to involve him/herself actively and intelligently in the social issues of the day.
• The ability to become a better equipped engineer or technologist and to contribute to the fullest extent possible to the technical and social solutions of the problems of tomorrow.

• None 

• Introduction (1 class)
• The sociological approach to social problems (3 classes)
• Physical and mental health (4 classes)
• The changing family (5 classes)
• Sex and social norms (1 class)
• Sex roles and inequality (2 classes)
• Prejudice and discrimination (2 classes)
• Poverty and affluence (2 classes)
• Aging (2 classes)
• Crime (2 classes)
• War and nuclear war (2 classes)
• Environment (2 classes)

SS 473 - World Societies

• Know more about being human.
• Understand that cultural differences may have roots in physical and social environments.
• Be more tolerant and understanding of other peoples and ways.

• None 

• What is anthropology? (3 classes)
• The concepts of culture (5 classes)
• Various schools of thought in cultural anthropology. (1 class)
• Evolution (4 classes)
• Language of culture (1 class)
• Food getting (2 classes)
• Economic systems (2 classes)
• Social stratification (1 class)
• Sex and culture (1 class)
• Marriage and the family (3 classes)
• Ethnographics (7 classes)
• Tests (2 classes)

SS 474 - The Family

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of, and an ability to, apply major theories informing contemporary scholarship of marriage and family
• Display comprehension of current and historical trends affecting marriage and family (mainly among North American families)
• Provide evidence of a greater understanding of, appreciation of, and respect for human diversity
• Exhibit insight into the ways in which larger social, political and economic forces as well as biological and psychological forces impact relationships within the family
• Show an increasing objectivity and openness toward the needs of society as a whole, including an improved grasp of the determinants of social behavior; and an enhanced capacity to make decisions consistent with his/her changing roles in society

• None 

• Introduction and clarification of class requirements (1 class)
• What is family? A historical perspectiveof the family (2 classes)
• Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins by Stone-family legacies (4 classes)
• Theories about the Family (2 classes)
• Families in modern society (2 classes)
• The explosive 1960s The 1970s: Scarcity and “The Me Decade” (1 class)
• The family as a haven in a heartless society (1 class)
• Class, race, and culture in the American Family (3 classes)
• Sex and gender (3 classes)
• Review II (1 class)
• The Ultimate Human Connection: The Love Relationship (4 classes)
• Divorce and Remarriage (2 classes)
• Single mothers-child care (2 classes)
• Parenthood (3 classes)
• Tests (2 classes)

SS 475 - Addictions and Compulsions

• Identify various causes of alcoholism, chemical dependency, and compulsive behaviors
• Objectively define and evaluate behavior regarding chemical substance and other addictions
• Address the consequences of chemical dependency and alcoholism
• Foster understanding of the differences between use and abuse of substances
• Identify treatment procedures

• None 

• Introduction (1 class)
• Terminology (1 class)
• Origins, effects, medical use and history o findividual drugs (4 classes)
• Personality and drug use (1 class)
• Alcohol and the body (2 classes)
• The sociocultural context of drug use (1 class)
• Comparison of etiologies regarding substance abuse (3 classes)
• Adolescent development and substance abuse (1 class)
• College populations and drinking (2 classes)
• Adult children of alcoholics (2 classes)
• Co-dependency (2 classes)
• Treatment approaches (2 classes)
• Gambling (2 classes)
• Eating disorders (2 classes)
• Student Projects (5 classes)
• Test (1 class)

SS 476 - Death and Dying

• Identify his/her attitudes regarding death and dying
• Develop an awareness regarding anticipatory loss and grief
• Review society’s decisions regarding terminal care and health care resource allocation

• None 

• Introduction (1 class)
• Attitudes toward death (1 class)
• Pattern of death and dying: then and now Displacement of death from the home (1 class)
• Expressions of attitudes toward death Language, humor, mass media, music, literature, visual arts (1 class)
• Pioneers in death studies The rise of death education, the response to AIDS (1 class)
• Perspectives on death: cross cultural and historical Death in early and traditonal cultures, death and dying in western culture, four cultural case studies, Native American, African American, Mexican American and Japanese American traditions (2 classes)
• Break class in groups for projects (1 class)
• Terminal illness-pain and suffering Reactions of the terminally ill, family reactions, Grief: the reaction to loss, Hospice (1 class)
• Knowing when to stop A cross-cultural perspective to the funeral ritual, What is a living will? Power of Attorney (2 classes)
• Guest speaker-Oncologists’ perspective (1 class)
• Guest speaker-Nurse Clinician (1 class)
• Test (1 class)
• It is important to talk about the end of life (1 class)
• Guest speaker-The perspective of a medical ethicist (2 classes)
• Guest speaker-The perspective of the clergy (1 class)
• Guests-Families who have lost children (1 class)
• Guest-The problem of trauma induced stress (1 class)
• Guest-The perspective of a funeral director and mortician (1 class)
• Student Projects (6 classes)

SS 492 - Educational Methods: Instructional Design

• Apply learning theories to design course content, instructional strategies, and assessment tasks.
• Be familiar with contemporary practices of instructional design in a variety of settings, including business, industry, government, and classroom education.
• Write effective, measurable learning objectives.
• Design assessments based on desired outcomes.
• Map strategies for learning activities that link to outcomes.
• Critically evaluate tools and methods.
• Create media-rich educational content.

• None 

• Instructional design foundations (6 classes)
• Analysis of learning environments (4 classes)
• Learning management systems  (4 classes)
• Design of a learning environment (10 classes)
• Implementation strategies (4 classes)
• Evaluation techniques (4 classes) 

SS 495 - Social Science Selected Studies

• No course learning outcomes appended.

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 4595 - The Sustainable City

• Learn about the contexts (including political, economic, and social) in which they will have to operate as professionals
• Gain a greater understanding of such important - though often ambiguous - concepts as “sustainability”, “environmentalism”, and “green technology”
• Have the opportunity to partner with groups working on issues of sustainability in Milwaukee, allowing them to see how their skill sets can apply to the “real world”

• None 

• No course topics appended.

SS 4670 - Group Discussion

• Define small group communciation
• Discuss the general theories that apply to small group communication
• Identify the major components of small group communication
• Identify the task, maintenance, and individual roles that group member assume
• Identify the behaviors that contribute to a defensive or supportive climate
• Explain why nonverbal communication is important to group communication
• Differentiate between group problem-solving and group decision making
• Formulate a question of fact, value, or policy for a problem-solving discussion
• Apply problem-solving techniques to solve a problem
• Explain why conflict occurs in groups
• Identify strategies for managing different types of conflict
• Describe three styles of leadership

• None 

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Understanding small groups (2 classes)
• Small group communication (2 classes)
• The group formation process (2 classes)
• Relating to others in groups (2 classes)
• Improving group climate (2 classes)
• Nonverbal group dynamics (1 class)
• Decision-making and problem-solving in groups (2 classes)
• Small group problem-solving techniques (2 classes)
• Defining conflict in small groups (2 classes)
• Conflict resolutions (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a participant (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a leader (2 classes)
• Observing and evaluating group communication (1 class)
• Presentational speaking (2 classes)
• Group Project Work (2 classes)
• Group Presentations (2 classes)

SS 4715M - Middle Eastern Culture

• None appended

• None

• None appended

SS 4770 - Organizational Communication

• Understand the basic theories and concepts of organizational communication
• Understand how communication creates, maintains, and alters organizational culture
• Apply the concepts learned toward the improvement of personal and professional communication skills.

• None 

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Organizational communication (2 classes)
• Theory of organization (2 classes)
• Communication climate (2 classes)
• Verbal/nonverbal communication (3 classes)
• Small-group communication (3 classes)
• Communication channels (2 classes)
• Planning organizational communication (2 classes)
• Diagnosing change (2 classes)
• Implementing change (2 classes)
• Career paths (1 class)
• Dyadic communication (2 classes)
• Project work (2 classes)
• Project presentations (3 classes)
• Exam (1 class)

SS 4795 - Latin American Society

• No course learning outcomes appended.

• None 

• No course topics appended.

TC 151 - Theory of Human Communication

• Understand the different theories related to human communication
• Point out the strengths and weaknesses of different communication theories
• Apply various communication theories to various real-life problems
• Utilize different communication theories in an attempt to solve communication problems
• Understand how various concepts such as signs, symbols, paralanguage, nonverbal communication, and proxemics relate to human communication
• Differentiate between the morpho-phonemic and syntactic levels of language
• Identify various social roles which one might have to fill and understand how these roles affect communication in a given society and help determine communication competence
• Write essays which analyze specific theories as they apply to real-life situations
• Record observations about communication theories in a journal.

• None 

• Course introduction (1 class)
• History of human communication and language (1 class)
• Definition of human communication (1 class)
• Theories of communication (3 classes)
• The meaning of words (semantics) (1 class)
• Management of meaning (1 class)
• Nonverbal communication (1 class)
• Interpersonal Communication (2 classes)
• Commination in relationships (5 classes)
• Mental processes in communication (2 classes)
• Organizational communication (2 classes)
• Persuasive communication (3 classes)
• The Role of technology in communication (1 class)
• Culture and communication (3 classes)
• Gender and communication (2 classes)
• Ethics and communication (1 class)

TC 172 - Desktop Publishing

• Understand how to design and develop page layouts on an Apple computer system
• Become literate in computer technology through discussions on historical computer development, different operating systems, and computer hardware/software
• Understand the fundamental principles of page design and layout techniques
• Use the desktop computer and various software programs in combination to create professional looking documents

• None 

• Course introduction and history of computers (1 class)
• Types of computers (1 class)
• Hardware storage and processing devices (1 class)
• Hardware output devices (1 class)
• Applications and Systems Software (1 class)
• Elements of organization and design (1 class)
• Examining type and type decisions (1 class)
• Graphics and the Art of Illustration (1 class)
• Common Design Pitfalls and their Solutions (1 class)
• LABS [with various topics] (10 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)

TC 242 - Persuasive Speech

• Understand the theoretical foundations of attitude change
• Understand the major types of persuasive appeals
• Understand persuasion in all its forms and be able to analyze that persuasion
• Prepare and perform a persuasive presentation

• Basics of speech communication
• Speech organization and composition
• Audience analysis
• Delivery and basic use of visual aids
• Listening skills
• Persuasive speaking
• Informative speaking

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Organization and structure (1 class)
• Ethics (2 classes)
• Theories of Persuasion (3 classes)
• Audience analysis (3 classes)
• Value-based appeals (2 classes)
• Logical appeals (2 classes)
• Emotional appeals (2 classes)
• Movements, media and propaganda (3 classes)
• Advertising (3 classes)
• Presentation (8 classes)

TC 261 - Research Methods

• Understand scholarly research
• Utilize the tools of research, including the library and computers
• Recognize the importance of clearly defining the problem for research study
• Understand the methods of conducting research
• Design a survey questionnaire
• Design interviews and telephone surveys

• Elements of technical writing
• Defining audiences
• Organization of formal reports
• Readability guidelines
• How to formulate questions
• Methods fo collecting information

• Course Introduction (1 class)
• Defining research (2 classes)
• Tools-library, computer (2 classes)
• Defining the problem (2 classes)
• Reviewing the literature (2 classes)
• Planning the project (2 classes)
• Writing proposals (1 class)
• Organizing research information (1 class)
• Historical method (1 class)
• Descriptive surveys (2 classes)
• Analytical surveys (2 classes)
• Designing questions (2 classes)
• Designing questionaires (2 classes)
• Survey interviewing (2 classes)
• Telephone surveys (1 class)
• Ethics in survey methods (1 class)
• Experimental methods (1 class)
• Presenting the results (3 classes)

TC 321 - Visual Design Techniques

• Execute a clear understanding of what constitutes effective design in visual communications
• Employ principles of effective design by use of typography, interaction of type and image, composition by use of contrasts and other skills acquired from projects throughout the quarter
• Know basic functions of at least one text based program and one illustration-based program enough to execute a quality piece that could be taken to press
• Have a better understanding of a variety of techniques utilized in various visual communication fields including power point, multi-media and web design

• None 

• The Design Process
• The Elements and Principles of Design
• Design Application and Planning
• Color Aesthetics, Psychology and Applications
• Designing for the Web
• Final Project
• Working With Clients as Both an Individual and a Group
• Understanding Audience
• Designing Advertising Materials
• Creating Effective Logos

• Work will be done on MSOE-issued laptops with MSOE-issued Adobe Creative Suite software package.

TC 332 - Advanced Technical Writing

• Be familiar with the process involved in the creation and production of a user manual
• Conduct a task analysis in regards to user documentation and other types of written instructions
• Plan and design a user manual
• Create and prepare marketing support materials
• Meet deadlines while working on multiple projects
• Edit documents for style and content
• Work effectively in group situations
• Gain experience dealing with subject matter experts
• Effectively conduct oral presentations
• Become familiar with professional journals and organizations

• Technical writing skills
• Fundamentals of page layout and design
• Organizational skills

• Course overview and group project definition (2 classes)
• Introduction to group writing (1 class)
• Group project description and selection (3 classes)
• Group communications (3 classes)
• Planning stages of the user manual (4 classes)
• Organizational strategies used for manuals including task analysis (3 classes)
• Formatting and layout of the manual (3 classes)
• Drafting the document (3 classes)
• Editing and document review (3 classes)
• Producing the manual (3 classes)
• Oral presentation skill development (2 classes)

TC 342 - Professional Presentation Techniques

• Use rhetorical strategies of audience analysis and storytelling to create high-stakes presentations
• Identify several patterns for organization
• Apply effective design techniques to maximize presentation effect

• Fundamentals of public speaking: language, voice, diction, gestures, and body movement
• Basic understanding of organization, development, support, and delivery of a chosen topic within a specific time limit
• Familiarity with techniques for reducing speech anxiety

• Paradigm shift in professional presentation techniques: Presentation Zen (Garr Reynolds), Made to Stick (Heath), Presentation secrets of Steve Jobs, Duarte design (4 classes)
• Thinking like a designer. Creating ideas, not slides (2 classes)
• Why resonate: rhetorical appeals, audience analysis, and storytelling (2 classes)
• Lessons from myths and movies: story, hero, journey (4 classes)
• Creating diagrams and displaying data (4 classes)
• Using visual elements: background, color, text, and images (4 classes)
• Creating movement (2 classes)
• Governing with templates and interacting with slides/visual aids (2 classes)
• Create a S.T.A.R. and P.U.N.C.H. moments (2 classes)
• The five theses of the power of a presentation (2 classes)
• Boardroom vs Ballroom Presentations (4 classes)

TC 351 - Organizational Communication

• Understand the basic theories and concepts of organizational communication
• Understand how communication creates, maintains, and alters organizational culture
• Apply the concepts learned toward the improvement of personal and professional communication skills.

• None

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Organizational communication (2 classes)
• Theory of organization (2 classes)
• Communication climate (2 classes)
• Verbal/nonverbal communication (3 classes)
• Small-group communication (3 classes)
• Communication channels (2 classes)
• Planning organizational communication (2 classes)
• Diagnosing change (2 classes)
• Implementing change (2 classes)
• Career paths (1 class)
• Dyadic communication (2 classes)
• Project work (2 classes)
• Project presentations (3 classes)
• Exam (1 class)

TC 381 - Marketing Communication

• Plan and execute a comprehensive marketing communication plan under specific organizational objectives
• Understand the importance and necessity for integrating the various communication media
• Write a press release and develop a targeted mailing list
• Develop a creative strategy and platform for a specific organizational situation
• Execute a creative strategy through developing and writing copy for advertising, brochures, direct mail and other marcom media
• Analyze and select media based on target markets and organizational objectives
• Identity and be familiar with marcom professional societies and publications
• Identity and be familiar with professional discussion groups on the Internet
• Effectively present information before an audience.

• Basic computer skills
• Basic writing skills
• Some marketing knowledge

• Marketing fundamentals and overview of marcom techniques (3 classes)
• Understanding the customer or audience (2 classes)
• The marketing database (1 class)
• Introduction to publi relations and publicity (3 classes)
• Introduction to creative strategy (4 classes)
• Understanding the marketing information plan (2 classes)
• Introduction to advertising copywriting techniques (5 classes)
• Advertising layout and production (1 class)
• Introduction to direct mail and telemarketing (3 classes)
• Introduction to print and broadcast media planning and budgeting (3 classes)
• Role of the advertising agency (1 class)
• Advertising lead management and follow up (1 class)
• The Internet as a marcom technique (1 class)

TC 433 - Knowledge Management

• Execute a clear understanding of what knowledge management is and how it benefits an organization
• Effectively employ the principles and basic functions of KM technology such as portals, blogs, websites, databases, content management tools and collaborative technologies
• Have a better understanding of knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer
• Exercise knowledge of content creation for knowledge management and learning organizations
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of explicit and tacit knowledge for creating competitive advantage

• No prerequisites by topic appended.

• Knowledge Management Strategy
• Implementing Knowledge Management
• Communities of Practice
• Content Management for Technical Communicators
• KM Costs and Economics
• KM Measurement (Content Reuse)
• Standards
• Technical Communication’s Role in KM
• Portals and Visual Design
• Knowledge Sharing/Knowledge Transfer
• Content Repositories, Real-time Learning, Work Flow, Collaborative Spaces, Expertise Location
• Final Project

TC 451 - Mass Communication

• Understand the history of various media
• Understand the laws, rules and regulations under which various media operate
• Understand the forces that shape and are shaped by the media
• View the media from the basis of both a viewer/reader and a critic

• None 

• Course introduction
• Mass communications: Process and effect
• Global impact of modern media
• Journalism: The practice and profession of news gathering
• Historic press freedoms
• The newspapers industry - current trends, use of graphics, etc.
• Advertising and public relations
• Publishing: Books and magazines
• Broadcasting: TV, radio/current programming trends
• The film industry
• Recordings: Video, audio, digital data
• The “information highway” - cable, computer networks, and more
• Education and mass media
• Media ownership
• Credibility: Trusting the purveyors of media
• Influence: How do mass media affect culture and society
• Ethics: Media and social responsibility
• The legal environment
• Media and government: Regulation and legislation

TC 452 - Interpersonal Communication

• Be proactive in diagnosing and applying the principles of interpersonal communication on the personal level and in the workplace
• Better understand him/herself as an interpersonal communicator
• Be familiar with the various models of interpersonal communication
• Employ the principles of perception checking and active listening
• Increase awareness of the intercultural and international aspects of interpersonal communications
• Become more aware of the importance and components of non-verbal communication in interpersonal communication
• Develop an understanding of the anatomy of conflict and gain tools to defuse situations of conflict
• Personalize concepts of building and maintaining interpersonal relationships

• None 

• Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (1 (1 class)
• Models of Communication and Interpersonal Communication (2 (2 classes)
• Communication and the Self (3 (3 classes)
• Interpersonal Communication and Perception (2 (2 classes)
• Interpersonal Communicating Non-verbally (3 (3 classes)
• Interpersonal Communicating Verbally (2 (2 classes)
• Interpersonal Communication and Culture (3 (3 classes)
• Interpersonal Listening and Responding (3 (3 classes)
• Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management (3 (3 classes)
• Understanding, Developing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3 (3 classes)
• Presentation of Papers (2 (2 classes)
• Dyad Group Meetings (2 (2 classes)
• Test (1 class)

TC 453 - Intercultural Communication

• Understand how culture, in and of itself, influences communication and how it interacts with social, psychological and environmental factors to influence communication
• Explain cultural similarities and differences in communication
• Understand cultural issues that affect communication effectiveness
• Recognize ethical issues in communicating with someone from a different culture or ethnic group
• Have improved intercultural communication skills

• None

• Course introduction (1 class)
• An approach to the study of intercultural communication (2 classes)
• Cultural influences on intercultural communication (2 classes)
• Sociocultural influences on intercultural communication (2 classes)
• Psychocultural influences on intercultural communication (2 classes)
• Environmental influences on intercultural communication (2 classes)
• Cultural variations in message decoding (2 classes)
• Cultural variations in non verbal communication (2 classes)
• Interpersonal relationships with strangers (2 classes)
• Stranger’s adaptation to new cultures (2 classes)
• Effectiveness in communicating with strangers (2 classes)
• Becoming intercultural (2 classes)
• Building and effective intercultural community (2 classes)
• Chapter presentations (4 classes)

TC 490 - Independent Study

• No course learning outcomes appended.

• None 

• No course topics appended.

TC 495 - Selected Topics-Tech Communication

• No course learning outcomes appended.

• None 

• No course topics appended.

TC 498 - Technical Communication Practicum

• No course learning outcomes appended.

• None 

• No course topics appended.

TC 498 A - Technical Communication Practicum

• Develop job search and interview skills.
• Explore diverse career options and interests. 
• Develop or enhance professional skills and knowledge of workplace procedures. 
• Develop networking contacts with professionals in a relevant field. 
• Enhance professional résumés through on-the-job experience. 
• Develop teamwork and leadership skills. 
• Apply classroom learning to authentic work experience.

• Foundations of technical writing.
• Foundations of  desktop publishing and visual design.
• Foundations of professional presentations.  

• No course topics appended.

TC 498 B - Technical Communication Senior Design Practicum

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

• Use interpersonal and interview skills to sucessfully communicate with subject matter specialists.
• Explore diverse career options and interests.
• Enhance professional skills and knowledge of workplace procedures.
• Develop networking contacts with professionals in a relevant field.
• Enhance professional résumés through Senior Design experience.
• Develop teamwork and leadership skills.
• Apply classroom learning to authentic work experience.

• Foundations of technical writing.
• Foundations of desktop publishing and visual design.
• Foundations of professional presentations.

• Review of Senior Design project requirenments. 
• Development of the documentation plan. 
• Implementation of the documentation plan. 
• Communication with Senior Design team members.
• Assessment of the project documentation.

TC 499 - Technical Communication Internship

• Students should learn how the communication area fits in with the rest of the company
• Students should learn how jobs are assigned to this area of the company
• Students should learn how to assist their supervisors in conceptualizing a project
• Students should learn how to assist or take charge of completing a project
• Student should learn the value of performing as a professional by being critical, helpful, punctual and polite
• Student should learn the value of cooperating with fellow employees

• Must be senior status
• One quarter advance application to the General Studies Department and the permission of the department chairperson

• The projects are totally dependent on the host company

• In a sense, all work done by the student is laboratory work because the student devotes his/her entire effort toward completing an actual project assigned by the company

TC 1111 - Introduction to Technical Communication

• Understand technical communication as a profession
• Explore key roles, skills, tools and career paths for a technnical communicator
• Experience class projects designed to provide practical experience in writing technical documentation
• Learn from guest speakers to develop a better sense of the field and its career options

• None 

• The Technical Writing Process (3 classes)
• Documentation Plans (3 classes)
• The Technical Writer’s Toolbox (3 classes)
• Technical Specifications (3 classes)
• Task-oriented Documentation (3 classes)
• Visual Communication (3 classes)
• Importance of Editing, Production Editing (3 classes)
• Indexing (2 classes)
• Global English Style Guides (2 classes)
• Structured Authoring (3 classes)
• Web 2.0 and Technical Communication (2 classes)

TC 3320 - Professional Technical Writing

• Be familiar with the process involved in the creation and production of a user manual
• Conduct a task analysis in regards to user documentation and other types of written instructions
• Plan and design a user manual
• Create and prepare marketing support materials
• Meet deadlines while working on multiple projects
• Edit documents for style and content
• Work effectively in group situations
• Gain experience dealing with subject matter experts
• Effectively conduct oral presentations
• Become familiar with professional journals and organizations

• Technical writing skills
• Fundamentals of page layout and design
• Organizational skills

• Course overview and group project definition (2 classes)
• Introduction to group writing (1 class)
• Group project description and selection (3 classes)
• Group communications (3 classes)
• Planning stages of the user manual (4 classes)
• Organizational strategies used for manuals including task analysis (3 classes)
• Formatting and layout of the manual (3 classes)
• Drafting the document (3 classes)
• Editing and document review (3 classes)
• Producing the manual (3 classes)
• Oral presentation skill development (2 classes)

TC 4320 - Writing and Editing Across Media

• Understand the organization of the publishing industry
• Appreciate the professional ethos of editors and publishers
• Demonstrate familiarity with editing techniques
• Identify and use rhetorical techniques exhibited by models of effective writing about science and technology

• Audience analysis
• Elements of technical style
• Rhetorical forms
• Page design
• Document design
• Techniques of illustration

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Overview of publishing industry (1 class)
• Writing for popular audiences (4 classes)
• Grammar, punctuation, and style concerns (4 classes)
• Writing for professional audiences (4 classes)
• Discussion of editing strategies and techniques (8 classes)
• Hands-on supervised writing workshops (4 classes)
• Hands on supervised editing workshops (6 classes)
• Midterm exam (1 class)

TC 4400 - Foundations of User Experience

• Apply basic principles of Information Architecture.
• Use logic to create better user experiences for traditional technical documentation and multimedia.
• Use prototyping to explore multiple iterations of designs and test their performance.
• Design a user experience that is consistent and reliable from device to device.
• Incorporate accessibility into a design process. 
• Design and run a basic usability study.
• Develop a content strategy to analyze and shape the tone, voice, and visual style for a brand or company. 

• Foundations of technical writing.

TC 4410 - Digital Portfolio

• Highlight academic competences and accomplishments and document career readiness.
• Enhance their learning by reflecting on their skills and analyzing their academic and career goals.
• Develop and apply skills in professional technical writing.
• Develop and apply skills in user-centered document and visual design.
• Create customized pages and samples of work using a free web portfolio tool.

• Foundations of technical writing and document design.

TC 4510 - Mass Media, Culture, and Society

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

• Understand the history of various media.
• Understand the laws, rules and regulations under which various media operate.
• Understand the forces that shape and are shaped by the media.
• View the media from the basis of both a viewer/reader and a critic.

• None

• Course introduction
• Mass  communications: Process and effect
• Global impact of modern media
• Journalism: The practice and profession of news gathering
• Historic press freedoms
• The newspapers industry - current trends, use of graphics, etc.
• Advertising and public relations
• Publishing: Books and magazines
• Broadcasting: TV, radio/current programming trends
• The film industry
• Social media
• Recordings: Video, audio, digital data
• The “information highway” - cable, computer networks, and more
• Education and mass media
• Media ownership
• Credibility: Trusting the purveyors of media
• Influence: How do mass media affect culture and society
• Ethics: Media and social responsibility
• The legal environment
• Media and government: Regulation and legislation

TC 4540 - Online Help Authoring

• Conduct a user and task analysis.
• Plan and apply online documentation strategies.
• Use online help authoring applications (specific help authoring tool will be determined by instructor and industry trends).
• Manage formatting, mechanics, and common sentence-style problems.
• Plan, design, and create graphics for communicating technical information online.
• Create online help from information in other media.

• Foundations of techical writing. 

UR 4981 - Undergraduate Research I

• Understand the research process
• Conduct a literature search and create an annotated bibliography
• Effectively read and evaluate journal articles
• Formulate a research problem statement
• Demonstrate independent thinking and learning

• Varies

• To be determined by faculty advisor

• No associated laboratory

UR 4982 - Undergraduate Research II

• Develop technical and scientific expertise in the research area
• Report results in a manner appropriate for scientific research
• Demonstrate independent thinking and learning

• Varies

• To be determined by faculty advisor

UR 4983 - Undergraduate Research III

• Demonstrate technical and scientific expertise in the research area
• Prepare a written thesis, which documents the research project and findings
• Present the research in a formal public forum
• Demonstrate independent thinking and learning

• Varies

• To be determined by faculty advisor

IG 201 - Intermediate Intensive Grammar I

• None appended

• None

• None appended

IG 202 - Intermediate Intensive Grammar II

• None appended

• None

• None appended

IG 301 - Upper-Intermediate Intensive Grammar III

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

IG 302 - Upper-Intermediate Intensive Grammar IV

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

IG 401 - Advanced Intensive Grammar V

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

IG 402 - Advanced Intensive Grammar VI

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

IW 001 - Remedial Intensive Writing

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

IW 201 - Intensive Writing I: The Paragraph

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

IW 202 - Intensive Writing II: The Short Composition

• None appended

• None

• None appended

IW 203 - Intensive Writing III: The Essay

• None appended

• None 

• None appended

LC 001 - Language Media Center

• None appended

• None 

• None appended