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Network Management and Security

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Network Management and Security (NETMGTSEC BS)

120 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120 CREDITS • NETW MSEC BS

The Network Management and Security program will prepare the graduate with the technical knowledge and skills that are required to design, install, administer, maintain, and secure network systems and computers. Students will learn to evaluate user needs, purchase and install hardware and software, design and administer networks, and implement security best practices. Hands-on coursework will provide more advanced networking and security skills in a variety of hardware and software environments. The courses in this program will cover topics directly related to the objectives of certification exams from Microsoft, Cisco, EC Council and CompTIA. Students will choose from three specialties: Advanced Cisco Networking, Network Security, or Server Administration.

*Either NETW490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.

**Consider adding the Mathematics Minor (MTHM) 23 credits with this degree program. One of the required math courses (MATH215) is required in the foundations, the other five courses could be taken as part of the Open Elective Credits.

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Foundations of Excellence		33-34 Credits
ACES100 or OPEN	Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.	3
COMM120	This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH135/150/215	College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or Calculus I MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.	3-4
SCI	Science Elective	3
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
SOSC301	This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
STAT220	This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125

Foundations of Business		(9-10) Credits
ACCT200 or ACCT201	Accounting Basics for Managers (recommended) or Accounting Foundations I ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211	3-4
BUSN210	This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MGMT211	This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL109

Foundations of Networking		18 Credits
BITS211	Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
GPMT287	Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
NETW101	This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
NETW141	This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): NETW101
NETW201	This course introduces the student to a PC, its components, common troubleshooting techniques, and adjustments. Additional topics include PC and network security methods, computer hardware and software package selection, and managing the PCs within a company-keeping track of all serial numbers, warranties, and software licensing utilizing either a spreadsheet or database. This course is 90 hands-on. This course will not teach students to repair all problems; not all problems can be fixed. This course will also help prepare the student to take the CompTIA A+ examination. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101
NETW217	This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101

Major		48 Credits
IAAS224	This course will provide hands-on, practical techniques for implementing security in today's environment. The current risks and threats to an organization's data, along with methods of safeguarding this data, will be discussed. Students will build on previous knowledge to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW141
IAAS240	This course introduces students to the security concepts, common network and applications operations and attacks, and the types of data needed to investigate security incidents. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the IT infrastructure, operations, vulnerabilities, and function of a cybersecurity operations center (SOC). Students will learn how to monitor alerts and breaches, and determine and follow established procedures for response to alerts converted to incidents. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course prepares students for the Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW217 Recommended prerequisite(s): NETW151 or NETW220 Co-requisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
IAAS245	This course will provide an overview of characteristics of disasters, their impact on population, infrastructure, economy, and disaster management cycle. Topics include the role, organization, and management of business continuity planning in planning for and surviving the impact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers, and rapidly recovering to full operations. Other areas of interest include the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the first step in business continuity plan development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
NETW151	(4 contact hours) This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101
NETW152	(4 contact hours) This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks, and introduces WLANs and security concepts. Students will learn to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Topics covered include VLANs and inter-VLAN routing, EtherChannel, and IPv4 & IPv6 static routing. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the second of three networking courses to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW151
NETW241	This course covers installing and configuring network protocols and services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, Remote Access Services, routing, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services in a Windows Server environment. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW141
NETW251	(4 contact hours) This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. The course emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. Students learn how to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the third of three networking courses to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW152
NETW253	Students in this course will be introduced to network automation, and its applications, including the integration of DevOps tools to automate the network efficiently and automate systems through code. Through network programming and automation, students will learn how to simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Additional topics will include open standards, tools, and network APIs, which may include Python, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111
NETW325 or NETW326	Wireless Networking and Security or IP Telephony NETW325 Wireless Networking and Security This course covers the wireless technologies in the networking industry. Topics covered will include planning, installing, configuring, and securing wireless networks. Physical-layer standards and wireless hardware will be examined. Hands-on exercises will reinforce the implementation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS221 or IAAS224 NETW326 IP Telephony This course is a survey of the basics of converged IP communications networks. It provides exposure to technologies common to many IP Telephony implementations, then focuses on the Cisco router based Communications Manager Express (CME) technology to illustrate situations common to small business environments. Specifically, students will learn Cisco Communications Manager Express (CME) architecture, components, functionality, and features as they configure Cisco routers, switches, and IP phones. They will also learn Voice over IP (VoIP) and Quality of Service (QoS) technologies and apply them in a Cisco CME environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): NETW152	3
NETW440	This course will explore industry best practices for the design and management of network infrastructures. Design topics will include: designing the network topology, IP addressing schemes, selecting network devices, security design strategies, documentation and software tools. Management topics will include: FCAPS, SNMP, RMON, and software\hardware tools. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW152, NETW217, and NETW241
NETW490 or TECH489	Networking Internship or Field Experience in Technology NETW490 Networking Internship 3 CR Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at: https://my.davenport.edu/internships This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site. Additional course fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Junior status; NETW151 or NETW220 and either IAAS240, NETW241 or NETW251; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3. TECH489 Field Experience in Technology 3 CR This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.	3
TECH497	This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required.		10-12 Credits

Choose one of the following specialty areas:		(15-16) Credits

Advanced Cisco Networking Specialty [ACNS]		(12) Credits
NETW311	(5 contact hours) This course provides students with a broad scope of architectural understanding and implementation skills required by enterprise networks. Students will learn switching, routing, wireless, and related security topics along with the technologies that support software-defined, programmable networks. Topics include: EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols; VPNs, QoS, L2 redundancy, and secure wireless networks. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course prepares students for the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW251 or CCNA
NETW312	(5 contact hours) This course introduces network device security. Students will be introduced to the knowledge and skills necessary to install, secure, troubleshoot and monitor network devices and their associated networks to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. Topics include: secure remote access, Implementing AAA, Site-to-Site Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Cisco IOS Firewall/IPS features, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, and strategies to mitigate Layer 2/3 attacks. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW251 or CCNA Certification
NETW412	(5 contact hours) This course introduces advanced troubleshooting concepts. Students will gain in-depth knowledge to support the implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including layer 3 VPN services, infrastructure security and infrastructure services used in enterprise networks. Topics include: troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP and BGP routing protocols for IPv4 and IPv6; troubleshooting ACLs and Prefix Lists; and configuring and troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 route redistribution. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course prepares students for the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW311

Network Security Specialty [NWSS]		(12) Credits
IAAS321	This course covers those skills necessary to further protect the network infrastructure. Topics covered include advanced TCP/IP, IPSec, securing routers and Windows and Linux computers. Also covered are contingency planning and understanding attack techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW217 Prerequisite(s): IAAS224, NETW101, and NETW152 or NETW241
IAAS322	This course covers the technologies required to defend a network. Topics covered include implementing of firewalls, VPNs and intrusion detection systems, performing a risk analysis, and managing security policies. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW217 Prerequisite(s): IAAS224, NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220
IAAS481	This course will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Topics will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses, and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS321 or IAAS322 or IAAS332 or HINT340
IAAS482	This course will provide methodologies for identifying and prioritizing information assets and threats to information assets. Topics will include risk analysis, architecture components of an incident response plan, legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues, and the framework of a disaster recovery plan. Other areas of interest will include identifying explicit weaknesses and strengths of the security of various networking operating systems, discovering and recommending corrections to known vulnerabilities in network infrastructures, and recommending systems for the physical hardening of popular network components. Resources will be identified to allow for discovery of patches and programs to address the latest security threats. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI360 or IAAS481

Server Administration Specialty [SADS]		(12) Credits
NETW235	This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW217
NETW243	The course covers installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting the Microsoft SQL Server database management system. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW141
NETW341	This course covers planning, implementing, and administering the Windows Server directory services infrastructure. Hands-on exercises are used to reinforce concepts. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW241
NETW435	This course covers planning, deploying, and maintaining server, desktop, and application virtualization. Topics include the configuration and security of virtualized computer and network environments. Commercial and open source virtualization platforms are compared, configured, and secured. Business related benefits of virtualization are discussed and applied. This course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises that simulate real-world computer/networking infrastructures. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW241

**Mathematics Minor (Optional)		(23) Credits
MATH205	This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
MATH215	This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150
MATH216	This course covers methods and applications of integral calculus, improper integrals, sequences and series including theory and applications of Taylor series, and an introduction to differential equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH250	This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
MATH317	This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH350	This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above

Digital Forensics

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Digital Forensics (DIGT FOR BS)

120 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120 CREDITS • DIGT FOR BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Forensics provides the necessary knowledge and skills for the collection, processing, preservation, analysis, and presentation of computer-related evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation and/or criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations. Students will use hands-on tools and techniques in a variety of environments for operating systems, file systems, networks, mobile devices, and electronic discovery of data.

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Foundations of Excellence		33-34 Credits
ACES100 or OPEN	Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.	3
COMM120	This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH135/150/215	College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or Calculus I MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.	3-4
SCI	Science Elective	3
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
SOSC301	This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
STAT220	This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125

Foundations of Business		(9-10) Credits
ACCT200 or ACCT201	Accounting Basics for Managers or Accounting Foundations I ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211	3-4
BUSN210	This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MGMT211	This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL109

Foundations of Digital Forensics		21 Credits
BITS211	Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
CISP247	This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
GPMT287	Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
IAAS221	This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
NETW101	This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
NETW141	This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): NETW101
NETW217	This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101

Major		45 Credits
CISP253	The Python programming language is cross platform in nature and can be used on Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac OS systems. This broad-based capability makes the Python Scripting languages highly useful in the field of technology. The language is highly capable in stream editing of data, data manipulation and parsing, which are required in IT and Forensics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
IAAS256	This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Windows operating system that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Windows operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Windows based environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW101
IAAS345	This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Linux/Macintosh operating systems that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Linux and Macintosh operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Linux and Macintosh environments. This course is a current topics course that will continuously change to meet current IT security conditions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW217
IAAS355	Network Forensics is a specialized area of IT Forensics that focuses primarily on the proactive approaches required for network based information gathering, legal evidence collection and intrusion detection. Learners will understand how the temporary state of network traffic creates a unique challenge in the field of Network Forensics. This course is a current topics course that will continuously change to meet current IT/Network security conditions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS256
IAAS370	This course will expose students to the highly specialized areas of mobile device forensics. The wide array of operating environments in use in the mobile device area creates a unique set of IT Forensics challenges. Mobile devices also introduce unique challenges due to the variability of the storage components used. This course is a current topics course that will continuously change to meet current IT security conditions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS256 and IAAS345
IAAS375	This course surveys the technical analysis of file systems, operating system artifacts and the recovery of data from file systems on digital media. Particular focus is given to the metadata of the file systems and what potential information they can provide. The course explores the files systems used by the following operating systems Windows, Linux and Macintosh as well as recovering data from these files systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS256 and IAAS345
IAAS420	This course surveys the technical challenges in reverse engineering malicious software in a corporate environment. Particular consideration is given to the tools and techniques used to reverse engineering software as well as assessing malware threats. The course explores a practical approach to examining malicious programs that run on Microsoft Windows systems; Web based malware and malicious document files. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 Prerequisite(s): CISP253 and IAAS355
IAAS450	This course explores the new technology and methodologies in digital forensics. Particular consideration is given to new and upgraded software and investigative techniques. The course will evaluate and explore new/upgraded software and what it means to the digital forensic examiner. New investigative techniques that have been created will also be examined. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS375 and LEGL300
IAAS460	This course surveys the technical and reporting challenges of the digital media analysis workflow. Particular consideration is given to the reporting process of the digital media analysis workflow. The course focuses on analysis of digital media and creating comprehensive, human digestible reports based on the analysis. This course contains an experiential learning component for those whose major is Digital Forensics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311, IAAS221 and LEGL300
IAAS487	This course surveys the technical and managerial challenges that the Internet and email play in the electronic discovery process. Particular consideration is given to the policies, procedures and examination of emails and Internet activity in the corporate environment. The course focuses on creating policies and procedures for email and Internet usage; analysis of Internet usage and email examinations to support civil/criminal litigation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311, IAAS221 and LEGL300
LEGL300	This application-based course examines procedural and evidentiary rules and cases relating to admissibility of criminal evidence. Students are introduced to preparing and filing documents involved in criminal litigation from initial client contact through sentencing and appeal. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): LEGL101 or IAAS256
NETW151 or NETW220	Cisco Networking Fundamentals or Data Communications and Networks NETW151 Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4 contact hours) This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101 NETW220 Data Communications and Networks This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125	3
NETW201	This course introduces the student to a PC, its components, common troubleshooting techniques, and adjustments. Additional topics include PC and network security methods, computer hardware and software package selection, and managing the PCs within a company-keeping track of all serial numbers, warranties, and software licensing utilizing either a spreadsheet or database. This course is 90 hands-on. This course will not teach students to repair all problems; not all problems can be fixed. This course will also help prepare the student to take the CompTIA A+ examination. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101
NETW235	This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW217
TECH497	This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives:		10-12 Credits
IAAS490	Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the s
MATH140	This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
STAT322	This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220

Cyber Defense

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Cyber Defense (CYBER DEF BS)

120 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120 CREDITS MINIMUM • CYBER DEF BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Defense provides the proactive and reactive knowledge and skills that encompass security in the technological environment. Students will learn to ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives. With an emphasis on how to best protect an organization’s information assets, topics will be covered from both the business and technology perspectives. Students will have a choice between two specialties: Information Assurance or Health Care Information Assurance.

*Either IAAS490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.

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Foundations of Excellence		33-34 Credits
ACES100 or OPEN	Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.	3
COMM120	This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH135/150/215	College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or Calculus I MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.	3-4
SCI	Science Elective	3
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
SOSC301	This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
STAT220	This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125

Foundations of Business		(9-10) Credits
ACCT200 or ACCT201	Accounting Basics for Managers or Accounting Foundations I ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211	3-4
BUSN210	This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MGMT211	This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL109

Foundations of Cyber Defense		15 Credits
BITS211	Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
CISP247	This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
GPMT287	Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
IAAS221	This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
NETW101	This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100

Major		45 Credits
CISP253	The Python programming language is cross platform in nature and can be used on Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac OS systems. This broad-based capability makes the Python Scripting languages highly useful in the field of technology. The language is highly capable in stream editing of data, data manipulation and parsing, which are required in IT and Forensics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
IAAS256	This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Windows operating system that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Windows operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Windows based environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW101
IAAS481	This course will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Topics will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses, and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS321 or IAAS322 or IAAS332 or HINT340
IAAS490 or TECH489	Information Assurance and Security Internship or Field Experience in Technology IAAS490 Information Assurance and Security Internship 3 CR Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at: https://my.davenport.edu/internships This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the internship site. Additional course fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3. TECH489 Field Experience in Technology 3 CR This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.	3
IAAS492	This course will explore the legal and ethical issues in information and computer security and the scope of security management that the security professional must understand. Topics will include state and local codes and regulations, privacy issues, and decision-making processes faced by security managers that involve important legal and ethical aspects. Other areas of interest include personnel law and obligations, negotiations, contract management, constitutional rights of individuals, legal compliance, ethical standards and legal liability, and cultural unconsciousness. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS481
NETW141	This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): NETW101
NETW151 or NETW220	Cisco Networking Fundamentals or Data Communications and Networks NETW151 Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4 contact hours) This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101 NETW220 Data Communications and Networks This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125	3
NETW217	This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101
NETW235	This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW217
NETW241	This course covers installing and configuring network protocols and services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, Remote Access Services, routing, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services in a Windows Server environment. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW141
TECH497	This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives:		16-18 Credits
MATH140	This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
STAT322	This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220

Choose one of the following specialty areas:		(12) Credits

Information Assurance Specialty [IASP]		(12) Credits
IAAS245	This course will provide an overview of characteristics of disasters, their impact on population, infrastructure, economy, and disaster management cycle. Topics include the role, organization, and management of business continuity planning in planning for and surviving the impact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers, and rapidly recovering to full operations. Other areas of interest include the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the first step in business continuity plan development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
IAAS332	This course concentrates on the tools necessary for protecting user accounts and strengthening authentication. Topics include establishing secure account usage, monitoring and disabling accounts, controlling root access, and auditing user activity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW101 Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
IAAS491	This course presents cryptography as the essential tool for private communications over an unsecured, public medium such as the Internet. Cryptography is shown as the enabling technology for E-commerce, virtual private networks (VPNs), and secure operating systems. Major topics of the course include cryptographic algorithms, certificates, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Other areas of interest include authentication, confidentiality, nonrepudiation, secret key cryptography, public key cryptography, digital certificates, ciphers, and digital signatures. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS481 and MATH135, MATH150 or MATH215
NETW325	This course covers the wireless technologies in the networking industry. Topics covered will include planning, installing, configuring, and securing wireless networks. Physical-layer standards and wireless hardware will be examined. Hands-on exercises will reinforce the implementation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS221 or IAAS224

Health Care Information Assurance Specialty [HIAS]		(12) Credits
HINT340	This course builds upon previous privacy and security topics and prepares the student to work with health regulations and standards including data governance compliance. This course will focus on access, disclosure, and storage of protected health information. Data privacy, security, and confidentiality will be discussed in detail along with information integrity and quality. Ethical standards of practice related to privacy and security will be covered and training programs related to this topic will also be addressed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT297 or BITS211
HINT350	The application of clinical systems will be discussed and demonstrated, including clinical decision support systems, electronic health records and other computer based health records systems, nursing management systems, ancillary service systems, patient databases (private practice and facility) at point of service, master, and enterprise levels. Planning and evaluation (including financial capital and operating and regulatory matters affecting clinical information systems are considered. Strategies and theories for user performances management in the clinical setting are discussed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, CISP247 or BITS211
HINT400	This course will concentrate on concepts related to information systems resource management, cost/benefit analysis, overview of information systems topology, technology assessments and strategic planning of information systems. Application of the concepts will be presented in terms of systems theory, hardware requirements, personnel requirements, vendor negotiations, software, database, telecommunications, and use of the internet. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT350
HLTH210	This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110 Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

**Mathematics Minor (Optional)		(23) Credits
MATH205	This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
MATH215	This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150
MATH216	This course covers methods and applications of integral calculus, improper integrals, sequences and series including theory and applications of Taylor series, and an introduction to differential equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH250	This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
MATH317	This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH350	This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above

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Computer Science (COMP SCIE BS)

120 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120 CREDITS • COMP SCIE BS

Our computer science program is designed to introduce students to topics ranging from algorithmic and applied theoretical foundations to cutting-edge developments in areas such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, modeling and simulation. Computer Science offers a comprehensive foundation that permits graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas while solving real world problems. Students will choose between three emerging specialties: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Theory and Algorithms or Gaming and Simulations.

*Either CSCI490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.

**Consider adding the Mathematics Minor (MTHM) 23 credits with this degree program. Four of the required math courses (MATH205, MATH215, MATH250 and MATH350) are required in the foundations, the other two courses could be taken as part of the Open Elective Credits.

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Foundations of Excellence		50 Credits
ACES100 or OPEN	Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.	3
BUSN210	This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
COMM120	This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH150	This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH205	This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
MATH215	This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150
MATH350	This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
PHYS100	This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
PHYS100L	(2 contact hours) This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
PHYS210	This course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics. The physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be discussed. Methods for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This course is the first in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210L Prerequisite(s): MATH150
PHYS210L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This laboratory course is the first in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210 Prerequisite(s): MATH150
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
SOSC301	This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201

Foundations of Computer Science		18 Credits
CISP111	This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
CISP247	This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
CSCI231	This is an introductory course in object-oriented programming. Students learn fundamental programming concepts including structured programming, operations on data and decision-making, looping, recursion, pointers, scope and class of variables strings, numeric arrays, sorting, and an introduction to data structures. Emphasis will be placed on the design, development, and testing of programs used to solve practical problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next level of programming courses CSCI 232, CSCI 234 and CSCI239. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
CSCI234	This continuing course in object-oriented programming exposes students to C# programming and object-oriented analysis and design techniques. Students will design, develop, and test applications used to solve practical problems. Topics explored include classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, database access, extensible markup language, and network programming. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
MATH250	This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
NETW220	This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125

Major		51 Credits
CSCI222	This course will present an overview of the topics fundamental to Biometrics. Those topics will include an introduction to the Biometric modalities currently being used today (such as Face, Finger, and Iris). Performance evaluation of biometric systems will be explored as well as understanding the components that make up a biometric system. An overview of the sciences that allow biometrics to be used today will also be briefly covered (Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, and Statistical Inference). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
CSCI258	This course introduces students to the game development process from storyboarding the initial concept to the final marketing documentation. During this course, students will utilize multiple game development methodologies to move a project through the major stages of game design with each student assuming one or more of the development team roles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111
CSCI260	The key objective of this course is to learn modular design of software and documenting the design using symbolic representations, i.e., UML diagrams. The course will cover software life-cycle models and different phases of the software development process. Object-oriented techniques are key to the course. However, this is not a programming course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231
CSCI268	This course will examine the fundamentals of machine organization, assembly language, and machine language to expose the student to the fundamental operating principles of a central processing unit and related components. Topics may include instruction set architecture, assembling and linking, memory addressing modes, parameter-passing conventions, pipelining, cache and virtual memory organization, I/O and interrupts, registers, RISC vs. CISC, and data representation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111
CSCI280	This course will present an introduction to the field of Artificial Intelligence. Topics will include problem solving, search techniques (including game playing), inductive learning, decision trees, reasoning, and natural language understanding. Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 and CSCI 231 or CISP 253 or DATA 288
CSCI312	This course is a continuation of object-oriented programming that investigates advanced topics in technically oriented programming. Algorithmic analysis using computational complexity and big-O notation will be applied to classic data structures, including but not limited to arrays, vectors, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, binary trees, binary search trees, and graphs. The computational complexity of classic searching and sorting algorithms will also be investigated. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI232, CSCI234, or CSCI239
CSCI380	The course will focus on image processing and introduce the student to the field of Computer Vision. The goal of Computer Vision is to develop methods that will allow a machine to understand or analyze images/videos. We will explore various fundamental topics in the field typically including image formation, edge detection, segmentation and background subtraction. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI222 and CSCI280
CSCI420	This course will provide an overview of networked computing, the systems and applications supporting and surrounding them. The autonomous nature of distributed computing, as well as design and implementation issues, is examined. Topics include complexity management, concurrency, protocols, security, performance, networking, reliability, fault-tolerance, and middleware. Distributed systems studied will include client-server computing, distributed objects, peer-to-peer, distributed file systems, multicast communication, distributed shared memory, web services and the WWW architecture. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP247
CSCI430	This course investigates operating system structure and design. Topics include computer system structures, processes, threads, CPU scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, I/O, protection, and security. Recent advances in operating system theory will be investigated. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312
CSCI436	In this course, students will examine concepts in the design of modern programming languages. These concepts may include syntax, semantics, control flow, expressions, scope, sub-programs, data types, abstract data types, and concurrency mechanisms. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312
CSCI490* or TECH489*	Computer Science Internship or Field Experience in Technology CSCI490 Computer Science Internship Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This bachelor-level Computer Science Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150–200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students will be given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Junior status, CSCI260 and either CSCI232, CSCI234, or CSCI239; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3. TECH489 Field Experience in Technology This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3 *Either CSCI490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.	3
CSCI497	This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently
IAAS221	This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100

Choose one of the following specialty areas:		(12) Credits

Gaming and Simulations Specialty [GMSS]		(12) Credits
CSCI335	This course will cover the conventional models and methodologies of computer game design and development. This course builds upon the introductory gaming course using 2D games and simulations. Lectures and hands-on exercises will stress game design, virtual reality simulations, and the evaluation of human play experiences. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 and CSCI258
CSCI370	This course will extend the concepts learned and applied in Game Design (CSCI335) to the 3D environment. Topics will include advanced design and architecture, creation of 3D game and simulation development, and interactive virtual environments. Lecture and hand-on exercises will stress application creation and execution in a 3D context. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI335
CSCI440	This course introduces students to the fundamentals of modeling and simulation (M&S). Topics covered include M&S theory, simulation tools, data modeling, discrete event simulation, continuous simulations, and Monte Carlo simulation. Students will design, develop, validate, and verify multiple discrete event simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312
CSCI448	This course focuses on the development of a functional multiplayer network-enabled game or simulation. Networking code will be developed that employs prediction algorithms to account for network latency. Emphasis will be placed on the management of the design process and the use of tools and technologies that enable collaborative development and management through all stages of the development life cycle. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI370

Computer Theory and Algorithms Specialty [CTAS]		(12) Credits
CSCI268	This course will examine the fundamentals of machine organization, assembly language, and machine language to expose the student to the fundamental operating principles of a central processing unit and related components. Topics may include instruction set architecture, assembling and linking, memory addressing modes, parameter-passing conventions, pipelining, cache and virtual memory organization, I/O and interrupts, registers, RISC vs. CISC, and data representation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111
CSCI430	This course investigates operating system structure and design. Topics include computer system structures, processes, threads, CPU scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, I/O, protection, and security. Recent advances in operating system theory will be investigated. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312
CSCI440	This course introduces students to the fundamentals of modeling and simulation (M&S). Topics covered include M&S theory, simulation tools, data modeling, discrete event simulation, continuous simulations, and Monte Carlo simulation. Students will design, develop, validate, and verify multiple discrete event simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312
CSCI445	In this course the student will study algorithms that are core to the Computer Science field as well as an in-depth analysis of each type of algorithms. .Selected algorithms may include graph based algorithms, divide and conquer, linear programming, dynamic programming, and computational geometry. Students will also analyze algorithms in order to be able to identify NP-hard problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI280 and CSCI312

Artificial Intelligence Specialty [ARIS]		(12) Credits
CSCI325	This course will introduce the student to the theory and application of deep learning. Machine learning concepts will be covered such as hyperparameters, validation sets, overfitting, under-fitting, bias and variance. Methods for regularization of deep learning methods will be discussed as well as the optimization and application of deep learning algorithms to real world problems. Other concepts that may be discussed could include convolutional networks and autoencoders. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI280
CSCI385	This course will tie in the fundamentals learned about biometrics in the introductory course with the computer visions and pattern recognition courses. Students will learn techniques that are currently being used and applied to biometrics as well as study the research that is ongoing. Topics covered may include feature extraction techniques, various pattern recognition algorithms and computer vision topics that are currently being discovered and explored. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI380 and CSCI410
CSCI410	This course will cover the different types of data classification and how they are applied to the algorithms that classify the unique biometric traits. Supervised and unsupervised learning methods will be covered. Linear models for regression/classification, nearest-neighbor, and neural networks are just some of the topics that may be covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI222 and CSCI312
CSCI445	In this course the student will study algorithms that are core to the Computer Science field as well as an in-depth analysis of each type of algorithms. .Selected algorithms may include graph based algorithms, divide and conquer, linear programming, dynamic programming, and computational geometry. Students will also analyze algorithms in order to be able to identify NP-hard problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI280 and CSCI312

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) and MATH150 Pre-Calculus (4 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives if Interested in Education and Teaching:		1 Credits
SOSC238	This course will provide students with a basic understanding of child and family development and the complex nature of family risk and resilience. Students will examine current public policies and safety net programs, particularly in the areas of child protection and strengthening families. Using relevant models, students will identify and apply appropriate strategies and assessments to increase personal and family resilience. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
UEDU191	This course prepares students to tutor multi-cultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Co
UEDU192	In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid
UEDU330	In this course students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201

**Mathematics Minor (Optional)		(23) Credits
MATH205/215/250	Requirements in the Foundations MATH205 Applied Linear Algebra 4 CR This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Note: Online sections will have an $85.00 ebook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Prerequisite(s): MATH140 and MATH135 or MATH150 MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR This is a first course in the standard calculus sequence covering differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (e.g., L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, etc.), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Online sections will have an $85.00 ebook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Prerequisite(s): MATH150 MATH250 Discrete Structures 3 CR This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150	10
MATH216	This course covers methods and applications of integral calculus, improper integrals, sequences and series including theory and applications of Taylor series, and an introduction to differential equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH317	This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH350	This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above

Computer Information Systems

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Computer Information Systems (CINFO SYS BS)

120 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120 CREDITS • CINFO SYS BS

The Computer Information Systems program is designed to educate students in a broad range of computer technology skills. Students will learn to work with leaders from functional areas to analyze information requirements and determine ways in which computer systems can meet those needs. Students will have a choice between four dynamic specialties: Database Analytics, Programming, Secure Software Development or Web and Mobile Development.

*Either CISP490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.

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Foundations of Excellence		34-35 Credits
ACES100 or OPEN	Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.	3
COMM120	This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH140 or MATH215	Finite Mathematics or Calculus I MATH140 Finite Mathematics 3 CR This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Additional course fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125 MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Prerequisite(s): MATH150	3-4
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
SOSC301	This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
STAT220	This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH150	This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH120 or MATH125 with a C or above

Foundations of Business		9-10 Credits
ACCT200 or ACCT201	Accounting Basics for Managers (recommended) or Accounting Foundations I ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211	3-4
BUSN210	This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MGMT211	This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL109

Foundations of Computer Information Systems		21 Credits
CISP111	This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
CISP247	This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
CSCI231	This is an introductory course in object-oriented programming. Students learn fundamental programming concepts including structured programming, operations on data and decision-making, looping, recursion, pointers, scope and class of variables strings, numeric arrays, sorting, and an introduction to data structures. Emphasis will be placed on the design, development, and testing of programs used to solve practical problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next level of programming courses CSCI 232, CSCI 234 and CSCI239. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
DATA275	The basics of data analytics are introduced including descriptive, predictive and prescriptive statistics, regression analysis, and data visualization. The instructional approach is an application-based introduction to data analytics practices such as data cleaning, data organization for analysis, and exploratory data analysis. A key component of instruction is an emphasis on hands-on practice with data analysis projects and presentation of results to multiple audiences. Techniques examined emphasize applicability in multiple organizational sectors including business, healthcare, and technology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT220
GPMT287	Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
MATH250	This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150

Choose one of the following:		(3) Credits
CSCI232	This course is a continuation of object-oriented programming utilizing C++. Students learn to design, code, test, and debug programs using object-orientated techniques. Emphasis is placed upon topics such as problem solving, programming structure, arrays, strings, pointers, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, constructors, copy constructors, destructors, overloading operators, virtual functions, I/O file streams, and data files. Students learn how to strengthen problem solving skills and analytical techniques as they apply to their programs a variety of data types, input/output, operators, decisions, looping, and functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
CSCI234	This continuing course in object-oriented programming exposes students to C# programming and object-oriented analysis and design techniques. Students will design, develop, and test applications used to solve practical problems. Topics explored include classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, database access, extensible markup language, and network programming. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
CSCI239	This course investigates advanced topics in object oriented programming using the Java programming language. Data structures, Trees, Linked Lists, Abstract Data Types, Binary Trees, Graphs, Searching and Sorting Algorithms are covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better

Major		45 Credits
CISP211	This course is an introduction to Internet and Web based technologies, and methods improving purchase and logistics activities. Main topic areas include web-based technologies used to create new business opportunities, business strategies for e-commerce, hardware and software requirements, security concerns, payment systems, MRP, ERP concepts, cloud technology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111
CISP220	This foundational course in web page design and development provides hands-on experiences in HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript to develop, validate, link, publish, design, and maintain web pages using industry standard tools. Topics covered include HTML forms, responsive design, interactive content, media usage, cascading style sheets, and the publishing process. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
CISP238	Students learn to combine front-end and back-end web development using the Model-View-Controller software pattern. Students create database-driven web pages that can retrieve and manipulate data contained in a database using an entity framework to solve specific problems. Note: This course requires a C or better grade in order to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI232, CSCI234, CSCI239, or CISP242
CISP309	This course covers the use of a relational database management system (RDBMS) in the design and development of database systems. Topics include the use of SQL, DDL, stored procedures, indexes, constraints, triggers, user management, query optimization, and administrative tasks. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP 247
CISP340	This course explores the tools, platforms, and techniques required to develop applications for highly mobile and compact devices. Mobile applications will be designed, developed, tested, and deployed that provide computing services to the mobile user. The design implications between traditional desktop application development and mobile application development will be investigated during the course of application development. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231
CISP401	The major concepts of systems analysis and design are reinforced. The student will learn how to provide management for projects that employ the methods of data gathering, fact-finding and input/output design. Using case problems, students will implement the techniques of system development and project management. In preparation for the role of a systems analyst or designer, students will be expected to use all of the skills and techniques of an advanced analyst to research a complex project. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111, CISP247 and either CSCI232, CSCI234, CSCI239.or CISP242
CISP490 or TECH489	Computer Information Systems Internship or Field Experience in Technology CISP490 Computer Information Systems Internship 3 CR Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at: https://my.davenport.edu/internships This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site. Additional course fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Junior status, CISP247 and either CSCI232, CSCI234, CSCI239, CISP242 or CISP310; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3. TECH489 Field Experience in Technology 3 CR This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.	3
CSCI312	This course is a continuation of object-oriented programming that investigates advanced topics in technically oriented programming. Algorithmic analysis using computational complexity and big-O notation will be applied to classic data structures, including but not limited to arrays, vectors, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, binary trees, binary search trees, and graphs. The computational complexity of classic searching and sorting algorithms will also be investigated. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI232, CSCI234, or CSCI239
CSCI342	This course continues exploring the tools and techniques required to perform object-oriented analysis in an effort to design and build reusable, extensible, efficient, and maintainable software. Design patterns, UML, and object-oriented techniques will be utilized throughout the development lifecycle to design, develop, and test software that meets functional and non-functional requirements. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312
TECH497	This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.

Choose one of the following specialty areas:		(15) Credits

Programming Specialty [CTPR]		(15) Credits
CISP410	This course will investigate enterprise resource planning (ERP), Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Business Process Modeling (BPM), and Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) in a global enterprise. An ERP framework will be utilized to implement business processes and measure success benchmarks. Topics include the ERP framework, software implementation, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Extensible Markup Language (XML), flat-files, systems planning and implementation, and methodologies for evaluating success using ERP. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP211
CSCI420	This course will provide an overview of networked computing, the systems and applications supporting and surrounding them. The autonomous nature of distributed computing, as well as design and implementation issues, is examined. Topics include complexity management, concurrency, protocols, security, performance, networking, reliability, fault-tolerance, and middleware. Distributed systems studied will include client-server computing, distributed objects, peer-to-peer, distributed file systems, multicast communication, distributed shared memory, web services and the WWW architecture. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP247
CSCI430	This course investigates operating system structure and design. Topics include computer system structures, processes, threads, CPU scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, I/O, protection, and security. Recent advances in operating system theory will be investigated. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI312

Choose two (6 credits) of the following not completed in Foundations:		6 Credits
CSCI232	This course is a continuation of object-oriented programming utilizing C++. Students learn to design, code, test, and debug programs using object-orientated techniques. Emphasis is placed upon topics such as problem solving, programming structure, arrays, strings, pointers, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, constructors, copy constructors, destructors, overloading operators, virtual functions, I/O file streams, and data files. Students learn how to strengthen problem solving skills and analytical techniques as they apply to their programs a variety of data types, input/output, operators, decisions, looping, and functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
CSCI234	This continuing course in object-oriented programming exposes students to C# programming and object-oriented analysis and design techniques. Students will design, develop, and test applications used to solve practical problems. Topics explored include classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, database access, extensible markup language, and network programming. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
CSCI239	This course investigates advanced topics in object oriented programming using the Java programming language. Data structures, Trees, Linked Lists, Abstract Data Types, Binary Trees, Graphs, Searching and Sorting Algorithms are covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better

Web and Mobile Development Specialty [WMDS]		(15) Credits
BITS301	Students create, edit, and prepare graphics for print publications and web sites using professional image editing software. A project approach gives students an advanced-level of understanding of photo editing and design for a variety of media formats. Students will create dynamic artwork using layers, color commands, painting tools, filters, typeface design, and many other image techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100 and CISP220
CISP303	This class focuses on front-end web development. Students enhance their web programming skills using industry standard applications. Emphasis is placed on the functions of setting up a development environment, managing code versions, programming responsive flexible sizing displays, and using development tool(s) to help debug code. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BITS301 Prerequisite(s): CISP220
CISP310	This course builds upon the concepts learned in Server-Side Scripting I. Advanced concepts in server-side scripting will be applied, including webserver configuration, SSL, caching, web service development, and authentication. Students will design, develop, test, and deploy database applications to local and remote environments. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP238 completed with a grade of C or better.
CISP316	In this intermediate to advanced web design course students apply the main web site production processes with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation and interactivity. Hands-on web design exercises will be taught using state of the art software. Design techniques will be discussed and implemented into a functional website that the student will create in the course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP303
CISP341	This course continues exploring the tools, platforms, and techniques required to develop applications for highly mobile and compact devices. Advanced topics in mobile applications will be discussed with emphasis placed upon the application lifecycle post initial distribution. Topics include debugging, cross-platform development, version management, application distribution, and integrating with web-based services. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of CISP340 with a C or better grade

Database and Analytics Specialty [DBAS]		(15) Credits
CISP446	The design and implementation of data warehouses (including data marts and operational data stores) are studied using current database technologies. Topics include data modeling for warehouses, data warehousing infrastructure and tool selection, data exploration, data synthesis and reduction, organizational metadata, data warehouse administration, and other contemporary issues. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT322
CSCI280	This course will present an introduction to the field of Artificial Intelligence. Topics will include problem solving, search techniques (including game playing), inductive learning, decision trees, reasoning, and natural language understanding. Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 and CSCI 231 or CISP 253 or DATA 288
CSCI325	This course will introduce the student to the theory and application of deep learning. Machine learning concepts will be covered such as hyperparameters, validation sets, overfitting, under-fitting, bias and variance. Methods for regularization of deep learning methods will be discussed as well as the optimization and application of deep learning algorithms to real world problems. Other concepts that may be discussed could include convolutional networks and autoencoders. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI280
CSCI420	This course will provide an overview of networked computing, the systems and applications supporting and surrounding them. The autonomous nature of distributed computing, as well as design and implementation issues, is examined. Topics include complexity management, concurrency, protocols, security, performance, networking, reliability, fault-tolerance, and middleware. Distributed systems studied will include client-server computing, distributed objects, peer-to-peer, distributed file systems, multicast communication, distributed shared memory, web services and the WWW architecture. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP247
STAT322	This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220

Secure Software Development Specialty [SSDS]		(15) Credits
CSCI260	The key objective of this course is to learn modular design of software and documenting the design using symbolic representations, i.e., UML diagrams. The course will cover software life-cycle models and different phases of the software development process. Object-oriented techniques are key to the course. However, this is not a programming course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI231
CSCI360	This course focuses on the principles and practices of secure coding to avoid vulnerabilities within a program that can be exploited by attackers. Students explore the use of security features provided by libraries, such as authentication, encryption, appropriateness and effectiveness. New and emerging language-based security mechanisms will be examined, including ways of specifying and enforcing security policies statically and dynamically. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI260
CSCI460	This course focuses on the tools and techniques used to ensure the delivery of correctly functioning software. Evaluation techniques, testing procedures, and testing tools will be investigated that enable development teams to identify and test critical code to ensure that the project complies with the stated security plan. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI260
IAAS221	This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
IAAS482	This course will provide methodologies for identifying and prioritizing information assets and threats to information assets. Topics will include risk analysis, architecture components of an incident response plan, legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues, and the framework of a disaster recovery plan. Other areas of interest will include identifying explicit weaknesses and strengths of the security of various networking operating systems, discovering and recommending corrections to known vulnerabilities in network infrastructures, and recommending systems for the physical hardening of popular network components. Resources will be identified to allow for discovery of patches and programs to address the latest security threats. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CSCI360 or IAAS481

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Urban STEM Education Secondary

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Urban STEM Education Secondary (UE STEMSC BS)

120-121 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120-121 CREDITS • UE STEMSC BS

The BS Urban STEM Education Secondary program focuses on training students to become teachers who provide equitable high-quality STEM education in the K-12 setting. Focus is on promoting the teaching methods that support active STEM engagement and teacher self-efficacy in urban settings. By embedding service-learning teaching experiences into the curriculum throughout each of the four program years, students will gain extensive practice in implementing culturally responsive teaching strategies proven to positively impact urban students’ outcomes in STEM. Students will select from one of five concentrations: Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Math or Physics to acquire deep discipline-specific knowledge which yields the required proficiencies to teach in their respective STEM content areas.

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Foundations of Excellence		30 Credits
ACES100	This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
HIST265	This course examines world civilizations from the beginnings of human history in the Ancient Near East to the present. Students will critically analyze world events through exploration of historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives as well as the historical construction of differences, similarities, and consequences of cultural phenomena between groups and regions of the world. This course also teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places, including physical features, systems, characteristics, and natural processes of the earth’s surface. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
HIST270	This course examines U.S. history from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will examine major events and movements which shape the present and future by analyzing diverse historical and geographical perspectives. This course also includes focused looks at Michigan history and geography as well as the ways that U.S. and Michigan history have been constructed through social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, technological, and artistic differences. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
HUMN101	This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural traditions. Students will develop an understanding of the ways in which our thoughts, perceptions, and expressions are constructed. Students will also experience the humanities by investigating art, philosophy and cultural traditions beyond the classroom setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH150	This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH120 or MATH125 with a C or above
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.

Undergraduate Urban Education Core		22 Credits
UEDU191	This course prepares students to tutor multi-cultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Co
UEDU192	In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid
UEDU260	In this course, students will be introduced to the most influential and widely researched theories of developmental psychology, with a specific emphasis on child and adolescent development. The course also will examine the negative impact of stressors faced by youth in urban settings, such as concentrated poverty, community violence exposure, and other forms of trauma. Special consideration will be devoted to how these challenges affect children of color and how their resilience is supported in the face of it. Students will be introduced to the life-span perspective of human development, starting with phenomena in utero and the fundamental theories of attachment and then considering the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes that continuously shape our species’ growth and change. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU285	This course is an orientation to the field of special education and student diversity, including characteristics of individuals with special needs, cultural and/or linguistic differences, gifts and talents, and appropriate services for each population. Students in this course will be exposed to effective guidance and discipline models as well as behavior modification principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU325	This course will present students with practices and principles of assessment at the classroom unit of analysis. Both formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures will be studied with emphasis on formative assessment and principles and practices for effective standards-based instruction. Students will learn how to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures and how to use assessment to inform classroom instruction and lesson planning. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
UEDU330	In this course students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201
UEDU340	This course is designed for future educators to explore and integrate existing and emerging technologies into classroom practice. It will teach educators how to use technologies to assess and deliver content and provide organizational structure in the classroom while enhancing student performance. It will emphasize the critical role of integrating technology in the instructional process and the importance of exploring theories of learning, using and repurposing technologies to guide and influence curricular decisions. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201
UEDU495	Candidates will develop three modules to contribute to FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator curriculum. One module must be implemented through service learning with an action research project to evaluate that specific module’s efficacy in engaging students, and a strategy for communicating that plan must be included. Each module developed must follow the FUSE rubric and contain STEM, cultural, arts-based components, as well as include a lesson plan for implementation. The modules must map to a grade band and discipline-specific core within the Next Generation Science Standards. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; UEDU191, UEDU192 and UEDU330

Secondary Science Education Methods		57-69 Credits
UEDU151-154
UEDU240	This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students, and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU240L	This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Students will have the opportunity to work with K-12 students and practice concepts and strategies taught in this
UEDU288	This course explores the authentic picture in the life of a teacher, investigating personal accounts, evidence-based practices and student-centered approaches to learning. Candidates will also inspect the teaching and learning process of today, the foundations of education, and tools in successfully navigating the demands of the teaching profession. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU370	In this course, students will learn to teach science courses and laboratories in secondary urban schools based on Next Generation Science Standards. Candidates will become proficient in skills germane to effective teaching in science classrooms including assessing students’ knowledge before instruction, designing curriculum, planning lessons, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods, promoting inquiry, fostering dialogue, meeting district and national standards, using technology to promote learning, and assessing students’ learning. This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-12 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much
UEDU374	This course will expose teacher candidates to the strategies that support the passing of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Various strategies are reviewed throughout the duration of this course to aid in studying and preparing for the MTTC test(s). The strategies include understanding the structure and content of tests, test-taking skills, time management, test objectives and more. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to implement the test strategies to accompany the respective content areas. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU415	This course aims to provide the foundation for implementing inquiry-based instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the role of inquiry as an inclusive teaching pedagogy that seeks to engage students with culturally-relevant phenomena by promoting active problem solving, question posing, and the shared construction of new ideas to deepen understanding of the natural world. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU288
UEDU425	This course will focus on developing a deep understanding of current practices for integrating learning across science, technology, engineering and math. It will focus on integrating NGSS, CCSS and ISTE national learning standards. This course will address inequities (both past and present) in access to STEM in urban classrooms, as well as provide strategies to integrate STEM into classroom settings that mitigate the impact of inequitable access. Throughout this course STEM education disciplines, STEM pedagogy, integration of STEM, formative assessments and project-based / problem-based/ place-based instruction and learning will be addressed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU430	This course focuses on the foundations of health by examining physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health in the school community. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU438	This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge to promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students in a STEM class. This course will focus on many aspects of STEM education that include building a foundation for STEM learning, increasing literacy skills in a STEM classroom, understanding the science and math practices and standards and culturally responsive instruction that develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU440	This course is designed to assist the K-8 classroom teacher in developing a knowledge of visual and performing art and visual and performing art teaching at the elementary level. This course will examine the nature of the arts and the teaching of the arts, skills and understandings related to the production and appreciation of the arts, pedagogical strategies for elementary learners and the development, selection, evaluation, and utilization of teaching resources appropriate for the elementary classroom. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330

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Secondary Integrated Science Concentration [SISC]		(47) Credits
BIOL110	This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L
BIOL110L	(2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110
BIOL111	This second semester course provides a foundation in the study of biological systems at the organismal level. Students are introduced to structure and physiology of living organisms, evolution and general ecological principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111L or BIOL111V Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L or BIOL110V
BIOL111L	(2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
BIOL209	This course is designed to equip students with the skill set necessary for employment as life science laboratory professionals. Students will learn and practice various lab techniques in a life science laboratory setting. The course will focus on standard laboratory procedures and common laboratory mathematical calculations, procedure documentation and record keeping, solution and media preparation, quality control and quality assurance protocols, specimen handling and storage, as well as regulatory policies and laboratory safety. Course activities are designed to facilitate the application of course content toward development of critical thinking and laboratory problem solving skills. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL111/BIOL111L, CHEM161/CHEM161L and MATH150
BIOL211	This course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, host selection, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211L Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
BIOL211L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students learn skills applicable to the clinical laboratory, including aseptic techniques, microbial culture, and antimicrobial resistance testing. Students also compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
CHEM160	First semester of a two semester course. This course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, states of matter and solutions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
CHEM160L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course supplements the learning in CHEM160. It is an introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry applications. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
CHEM161	This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. This course expands on previously gained knowledge and introduces the student to additional basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemistry of metals/nonmetals and organic chemistry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161L or CHEM160V Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L or CHEM160V
CHEM161L	(2 contact hours) This course expands on the topics explored in CHEM160L. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, acid-base properties, equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and qualitative analysis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161 Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L
CHEM275	This course introduces the requirements for the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, discusses safe laboratory practice and the use of personal protection equipment. This course will provide guidance on how to comply with OSHA regulations, and other local, state, and federal regulations. Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L
CHEM320	This course will introduce concepts of physical chemistry for undergraduates pursuing chemistry or other STEM disciplines. The focus will be on the following key topics: thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics. These topics help determine whether reactions can proceed, how fast they occur, and how these reactions take place at the sub-atomic scale. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CHEM161, CHEM161L and MATH215
CHEM325	This course is an introduction to modern methods of chemical analysis, and will provide the hands-on experience in theory, design, operation and application of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, chromatographic methods will be used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess chemically and biologically significant molecules. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisites: CHEM255 and CHEM255L
GEOL120	The general concepts of modern astronomy and cosmology are introduced in this class. Students will learn about the general structure of the Solar System including the distribution and physical characteristics of the Sun, satellites, planets, dwarf planets, and small solar system objects. The similarities and differences between the Earth and other astronomical bodies will be discussed. Theories will be debated concerning the origin and fate of the Universe, the Solar System and its place within the Universe, and the probability of life beyond Earth. Telescopes will be utilized to view objects within our Solar System. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
GEOL140	Students are introduced to the scientific field of geology. Students also apply the scientific study of geology in a lab setting. The basic principles of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics are integrated into a concise and straight forward application to the study of the Earth and earth processes. Topics will include an overview of rock and mineral identification and formation, weathering and erosion, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and depositional environments, surface water and groundwater studies, and plate tectonics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
PHYS210	This course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics. The physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be discussed. Methods for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This course is the first in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210L Prerequisite(s): MATH150
PHYS210L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This laboratory course is the first in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210 Prerequisite(s): MATH150
PHYS220	This course is the second in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics I. The physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220L Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L
PHYS220L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course is the second in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be used. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220 Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L

Biology Concentration [BIOC]		(43) Credits
BIOL110	This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L
BIOL110L	(2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110
BIOL111	This second semester course provides a foundation in the study of biological systems at the organismal level. Students are introduced to structure and physiology of living organisms, evolution and general ecological principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111L or BIOL111V Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L or BIOL110V
BIOL111L	(2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
BIOL209	This course is designed to equip students with the skill set necessary for employment as life science laboratory professionals. Students will learn and practice various lab techniques in a life science laboratory setting. The course will focus on standard laboratory procedures and common laboratory mathematical calculations, procedure documentation and record keeping, solution and media preparation, quality control and quality assurance protocols, specimen handling and storage, as well as regulatory policies and laboratory safety. Course activities are designed to facilitate the application of course content toward development of critical thinking and laboratory problem solving skills. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL111/BIOL111L, CHEM161/CHEM161L and MATH150
BIOL211	This course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, host selection, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211L Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
BIOL211L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students learn skills applicable to the clinical laboratory, including aseptic techniques, microbial culture, and antimicrobial resistance testing. Students also compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
BIOL336	This course presents an introduction to both classical and molecular genetics. Classic genetic concepts covered include Mendelian and Non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, as well as linkage and chromosome mapping in eukaryotes and bacteria and bacteriophages. Molecular genetics topics include DNA structure, replication, mutation, and DNA repair; regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes; recombination and transposition at the molecular level. Genetic technologies including functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, recombinant DNA, and biotechnology will be introduced and reinforced. Course content will facilitate student understanding of genetic analysis of individuals and populations. Special topics covered will include medical genetics and cancer and developmental genetics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL211/BIOL211L and MATH150
BIOL354	This course presents a detailed examination of cellular systems and cell to cell interactions. Course content course will expand in depth upon the relationship between cellular structure and function: interactions between DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis and how these interactions are regulated; Cellular growth and metabolism; and differences in cellular function amongst prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms including bacterial, plant and animal cells. Concepts regarding regulatory mechanisms of action and the interdependence of intracellular systems will be emphasized. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL354L Prerequisite(s): BIOL336
BIOL354L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course is designed to provide foundational laboratory experience for future biological laboratory science professionals. Course content introduces students to techniques commonly used in the cellular molecular laboratory including cell fractionation, cell growth and enzyme kinetics, DNA restriction enzyme analysis, and recombinant DNA technology including cloning and transformation. Laboratory exercises highlight the usage of instrumentation and project based research applications of various techniques in the study of cellular processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL354 Prerequisite(s): BIOL336
BIOL382	Students will examine the ethical issues concerning how scientific studies are conducted, and will be guided in how to make well-reasoned responses to ethical dilemmas encountered in science as well as how to apply established guidelines to ensure the dignity of scientific investigations. Topics could include experimentation with animal and human subjects, conflicts of interest, social responsibility, whistleblowing and guiding the integrity of scientific investigations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Achieve Senior Status
BIOL430	This course applies the knowledge acquired in introductory microbiology to address current research topics including emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, microbial biotechnology, virology and microbial ecology and diversity. The biomedical applications of immuno-genetics and molecular immunology will also be explored. Cases studies and problem-based learning methods will be utilized to present course content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL430L Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL354/BIOL354L Prerequisite(s): BIOL211/BIOL211L
BIOL430L	(2 contact hours) This course builds on the concepts and laboratory techniques introduced in BIOL211L (Microbiology lab) and their utilization in Environmental, Industrial, and Food Microbiology. Students will also gain experience working with Microbial Biotechnology and Immunological assays and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of microbiology laboratory skills in the workplace. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL430 Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL354/BIOL354L Prerequisite(s): BIOL211/BIOL211L
CHEM160	First semester of a two semester course. This course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, states of matter and solutions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
CHEM160L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course supplements the learning in CHEM160. It is an introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry applications. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
CHEM161	This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. This course expands on previously gained knowledge and introduces the student to additional basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemistry of metals/nonmetals and organic chemistry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161L or CHEM160V Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L or CHEM160V
CHEM161L	(2 contact hours) This course expands on the topics explored in CHEM160L. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, acid-base properties, equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and qualitative analysis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161 Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L
CHEM310	The fundamentals of biochemistry will be presented, emphasizing a broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An understanding of the metabolic basis of disease and relevance to human physiology and medicine is highlighted. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310L Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L
CHEM310L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course builds upon laboratory skills commonly used by biological laboratory professionals. Project based laboratory instruction includes isolation and characterization of proteins and other biomolecules; computational biochemistry including enzyme kinetics and inhibition, data acquisition/statistics, genomic and proteomic databases, and molecular modeling; spectroscopy (UV/VIS), chromatography (gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity), electrophoretic techniques (PAGE, agarose gel); and genetic engineering techniques, DNA isolation, sequencing, cloning, PCR, and microarrays. Course structure emphasizes research application of techniques and instrumentation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310 Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L

Chemistry Concentration [CHMC]		(43) Credits
BIOL110	This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L
BIOL110L	(2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110
CHEM160	First semester of a two semester course. This course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, states of matter and solutions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
CHEM160L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course supplements the learning in CHEM160. It is an introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry applications. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
CHEM161	This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. This course expands on previously gained knowledge and introduces the student to additional basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemistry of metals/nonmetals and organic chemistry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161L or CHEM160V Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L or CHEM160V
CHEM161L	(2 contact hours) This course expands on the topics explored in CHEM160L. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, acid-base properties, equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and qualitative analysis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161 Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L
CHEM250	This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding organic molecules and their significance in biological systems. Topics include classes of organic compounds, nomenclature, covalent bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM250L Prerequisite(s): CHEM161 and CHEM161L or CHEM161V
CHEM250L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course highlights the concepts learned in lecture. Students will learn and employ techniques for the preparation, isolation, purification and characterization of organic molecules. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM250 Prerequisite(s): CHEM161 and CHEM161L
CHEM255	This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. Topics include structure and reactions of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids; nomenclature of organic compounds; synthesis; and reaction techniques. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): CHEM250 and CHEM250L or CHEM250V
CHEM255L	(4 contact hours) This second semester laboratory course builds on the foundation set in the first semester. Students will use the separation and purification techniques and synthetic skills learned from the first semester to complete more challenging synthetic tasks. An emphasis will be put on product yield and purity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM255 Prerequisite(s): CHEM250 and CHEM250L
CHEM275	This course introduces the requirements for the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, discusses safe laboratory practice and the use of personal protection equipment. This course will provide guidance on how to comply with OSHA regulations, and other local, state, and federal regulations. Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L
CHEM310	The fundamentals of biochemistry will be presented, emphasizing a broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An understanding of the metabolic basis of disease and relevance to human physiology and medicine is highlighted. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310L Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L
CHEM310L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course builds upon laboratory skills commonly used by biological laboratory professionals. Project based laboratory instruction includes isolation and characterization of proteins and other biomolecules; computational biochemistry including enzyme kinetics and inhibition, data acquisition/statistics, genomic and proteomic databases, and molecular modeling; spectroscopy (UV/VIS), chromatography (gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity), electrophoretic techniques (PAGE, agarose gel); and genetic engineering techniques, DNA isolation, sequencing, cloning, PCR, and microarrays. Course structure emphasizes research application of techniques and instrumentation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310 Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L
CHEM320	This course will introduce concepts of physical chemistry for undergraduates pursuing chemistry or other STEM disciplines. The focus will be on the following key topics: thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics. These topics help determine whether reactions can proceed, how fast they occur, and how these reactions take place at the sub-atomic scale. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CHEM161, CHEM161L and MATH215
CHEM325	This course is an introduction to modern methods of chemical analysis, and will provide the hands-on experience in theory, design, operation and application of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, chromatographic methods will be used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess chemically and biologically significant molecules. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisites: CHEM255 and CHEM255L
CHEM420	This course introduces the principles and techniques in proper quantitative chemical analysis: including gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric, and potentiometric analyses. It includes use of instruments such as gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS), high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC), open-flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS), FTIR, and others. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CHEM161 and CHEM161L
MATH215	This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150
PHYS100	This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
PHYS100L	(2 contact hours) This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125

Math Concentration [MTHC]		(35) Credits
MATH205	This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
MATH215	This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150
MATH216	This course covers methods and applications of integral calculus, improper integrals, sequences and series including theory and applications of Taylor series, and an introduction to differential equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH250	This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
MATH260	This course covers the essential topics of Euclidean geometry including i) axiomatic definitions of points, lines, angles, planes, and geometric shapes, ii) derivations and applications of formulas involving perimeter, area, surface area, and volume for two- and three-dimensional shapes, iii) proving theorems using concepts of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, and similarity, and iv) conic sections. The course will also include an exploration of non-Euclidean geometries including hyperbolic and spherical geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
MATH350	This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH440	This course serves as a bridge from lower level undergraduate mathematics courses (calculus sequence, differential equations, linear algebra) which concentrate on applications to the upper level proof-based courses (especially Real Analysis, Algebraic Structures) which concentrate on concepts and the writing of proofs. In particular, it models, motivates and leads the student through the writing of proofs involving sets, functions, concepts of abstract algebra (equivalence relations, modulo arithmetic, groups), concepts of real analysis (limit, continuity, sequences), and the infinite. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Math 215
STAT220	This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
STAT322	This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
UEDU371	This course will explore the characteristics of the high school mathematics learner and the development, implementation, and assessment of activities for grade 9-12 learners including the use of technology. Students will assess grade 9-12 learners and develop and implement appropriate curriculum and activities. Instructional methods for individual learners and whole-class strategies will be examined. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125 and UEDU330

Physics Concentration [PHYC]		(43) Credits
CHEM150	This course emphasizes general chemistry principles, including introductory topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150L Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
CHEM150L	(2 contact hours) This course is an introduction to general chemistry laboratory principles and techniques that accompanies CHEM150. Emphasis is placed on fundamental chemistry principles, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150 Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
MATH205	This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
MATH215	This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150
MATH317	This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
MATH350	This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
PHYS210	This course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics. The physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be discussed. Methods for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This course is the first in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210L Prerequisite(s): MATH150
PHYS210L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This laboratory course is the first in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210 Prerequisite(s): MATH150
PHYS220	This course is the second in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics I. The physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220L Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L
PHYS220L	(2 contact hours) This laboratory course is the second in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be used. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220 Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L
PHYS320	This course studies the nature of heat and waves as applied to gasses, liquids, and solids. Topics will include heat, heat transfer, the laws of Thermodynamics, ray and wave optics, polarization, entropy, enthalpy, free energy, radioactivity, and radiation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH215
PHYS350	This course investigates the relationship between electricity and magnetism, focusing on forces, fields, potentials, and currents. Topics will include electric charge, fields, potential, current, induction, electromagnetic waves, Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and Maxwell’s equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH317
PHYS375	This course investigates the contradictions found between Classical (Newtonian) physics and the physics of the submicroscopic or galactic scale, acting as a bridge between Classical Physics and Modern Physics. This course investigates relativity, atomic physics, statistical physics, and particle physics and introduces quantum and nuclear physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH350
PHYS420	This course presents the fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, including wave mechanics, wave functions, wave-particle duality, the Schrödinger equation, spin, angular momentum, perturbation theory, the uncertainty principle, scattering theory, and an investigation of the hydrogen atom. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH350
PHYS425	This course investigates nuclear physics and selected applications of nuclear physics. Topics may include the nuclear models, nuclear structure, radioactivity, radioactivity decay (Alpha, Beta, and Gamma), nuclear reactions, Fermi's Golden Rule, fusion, and fission. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH350

Open Electives		0-11 Credits

Urban STEM Education Elementary

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Urban STEM Education Elementary (UE STEMEL BS)

120-121 Credits

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120-121 CREDITS • UE STEMEL BS

The BS Urban STEM Education Elementary program focuses on training students to become teachers who provide equitable high-quality STEM education in the K-8 setting. The focus is on promoting the teaching methods that support active STEM engagement and teacher self-efficacy in urban settings. By embedding service-learning teaching experiences into the curriculum throughout each of the four program years, students will gain extensive practice in implementing culturally responsive teaching strategies proven to positively impact urban students’ outcomes in STEM. Students in the Elementary major will have acquire a broad base of STEM knowledge for application in most classrooms. Additionally, they can complete the Integrated Science Concentration for deeper knowledge of STEM areas.

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Foundations of Excellence		47 Credits
ACES100	This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h
BIOL100	This is a foundational course emphasizing the unifying themes of biology. It explores various aspects of living systems, including biological chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, structure and function relationships, energy transformations, plant and animal systems, ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. The course introduces the scientific method and scientific reasoning. Co-requisite(s): BIOL100L
BIOL100L	This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level and organismal level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, heredity, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
CHEM150	This course emphasizes general chemistry principles, including introductory topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150L Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
CHEM150L	(2 contact hours) This course is an introduction to general chemistry laboratory principles and techniques that accompanies CHEM150. Emphasis is placed on fundamental chemistry principles, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150 Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
ENGL109	This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
GEOL120	The general concepts of modern astronomy and cosmology are introduced in this class. Students will learn about the general structure of the Solar System including the distribution and physical characteristics of the Sun, satellites, planets, dwarf planets, and small solar system objects. The similarities and differences between the Earth and other astronomical bodies will be discussed. Theories will be debated concerning the origin and fate of the Universe, the Solar System and its place within the Universe, and the probability of life beyond Earth. Telescopes will be utilized to view objects within our Solar System. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
GEOL140	Students are introduced to the scientific field of geology. Students also apply the scientific study of geology in a lab setting. The basic principles of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics are integrated into a concise and straight forward application to the study of the Earth and earth processes. Topics will include an overview of rock and mineral identification and formation, weathering and erosion, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and depositional environments, surface water and groundwater studies, and plate tectonics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
HIST265	This course examines world civilizations from the beginnings of human history in the Ancient Near East to the present. Students will critically analyze world events through exploration of historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives as well as the historical construction of differences, similarities, and consequences of cultural phenomena between groups and regions of the world. This course also teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places, including physical features, systems, characteristics, and natural processes of the earth’s surface. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
HIST270	This course examines U.S. history from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will examine major events and movements which shape the present and future by analyzing diverse historical and geographical perspectives. This course also includes focused looks at Michigan history and geography as well as the ways that U.S. and Michigan history have been constructed through social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, technological, and artistic differences. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
HUMN101	This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural traditions. Students will develop an understanding of the ways in which our thoughts, perceptions, and expressions are constructed. Students will also experience the humanities by investigating art, philosophy and cultural traditions beyond the classroom setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
PHYS100	This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
PHYS100L	(2 contact hours) This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125
POLS245	Students in this course will learn characteristics of different systems of government (e.g., monarchy, autocracy, oligarchy, theocracy, representative democracy, direct democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, limited and unlimited government) and will explore the similarities and differences between the political system of the United States and other contemporary and historical governments. Additionally, students will learn how to apply methods used in conducting political science research . They will learn how history, geography and economics impacts political science. Core rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society will be examined within the context of their impact on public policy. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.

Undergraduate Urban Education Core		22 Credits
UEDU191	This course prepares students to tutor multi-cultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Co
UEDU192	In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid
UEDU260	In this course, students will be introduced to the most influential and widely researched theories of developmental psychology, with a specific emphasis on child and adolescent development. The course also will examine the negative impact of stressors faced by youth in urban settings, such as concentrated poverty, community violence exposure, and other forms of trauma. Special consideration will be devoted to how these challenges affect children of color and how their resilience is supported in the face of it. Students will be introduced to the life-span perspective of human development, starting with phenomena in utero and the fundamental theories of attachment and then considering the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes that continuously shape our species’ growth and change. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU285	This course is an orientation to the field of special education and student diversity, including characteristics of individuals with special needs, cultural and/or linguistic differences, gifts and talents, and appropriate services for each population. Students in this course will be exposed to effective guidance and discipline models as well as behavior modification principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU325	This course will present students with practices and principles of assessment at the classroom unit of analysis. Both formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures will be studied with emphasis on formative assessment and principles and practices for effective standards-based instruction. Students will learn how to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures and how to use assessment to inform classroom instruction and lesson planning. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
UEDU330	In this course students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201
UEDU340	This course is designed for future educators to explore and integrate existing and emerging technologies into classroom practice. It will teach educators how to use technologies to assess and deliver content and provide organizational structure in the classroom while enhancing student performance. It will emphasize the critical role of integrating technology in the instructional process and the importance of exploring theories of learning, using and repurposing technologies to guide and influence curricular decisions. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201
UEDU495	Candidates will develop three modules to contribute to FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator curriculum. One module must be implemented through service learning with an action research project to evaluate that specific module’s efficacy in engaging students, and a strategy for communicating that plan must be included. Each module developed must follow the FUSE rubric and contain STEM, cultural, arts-based components, as well as include a lesson plan for implementation. The modules must map to a grade band and discipline-specific core within the Next Generation Science Standards. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; UEDU191, UEDU192 and UEDU330

Elementary Education Methods		37-52 Credits
UEDU151-154
UEDU240	This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students, and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU240L	This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Students will have the opportunity to work with K-12 students and practice concepts and strategies taught in this
UEDU267	This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-8 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized. Candidates will become proficient in assessment, planning, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods to meet district and national standards. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201
UEDU288	This course explores the authentic picture in the life of a teacher, investigating personal accounts, evidence-based practices and student-centered approaches to learning. Candidates will also inspect the teaching and learning process of today, the foundations of education, and tools in successfully navigating the demands of the teaching profession. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
UEDU345	This course examines the nature and role of social science in K-12 schools, both in terms of the formal curriculum and of the impact of the school as a social system on children's social learning. Additionally, this course examines multiple approaches to what should be experienced and learned in the social sciences as well as the nature of social inquiry. Various instructional methods including direct experiences as well as reading are emphasized. Local, state, and national trends in curriculum and evaluation are addressed. Students engage in social inquiry, as well as develop, implement, and evaluate an action research project focusing in-depth on a particular practice of social education. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU365	This course is designed to help pre-service teachers discover how elementary children think and learn about mathematics. Students will learn and discuss how to teach children to reason mathematically, solve problems, an employ a variety of strategies and pedagogical practices to communicate mathematically. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125 and UEDU330
UEDU374	This course will expose teacher candidates to the strategies that support the passing of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Various strategies are reviewed throughout the duration of this course to aid in studying and preparing for the MTTC test(s). The strategies include understanding the structure and content of tests, test-taking skills, time management, test objectives and more. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to implement the test strategies to accompany the respective content areas. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU415	This course aims to provide the foundation for implementing inquiry-based instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the role of inquiry as an inclusive teaching pedagogy that seeks to engage students with culturally-relevant phenomena by promoting active problem solving, question posing, and the shared construction of new ideas to deepen understanding of the natural world. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU288
UEDU425	This course will focus on developing a deep understanding of current practices for integrating learning across science, technology, engineering and math. It will focus on integrating NGSS, CCSS and ISTE national learning standards. This course will address inequities (both past and present) in access to STEM in urban classrooms, as well as provide strategies to integrate STEM into classroom settings that mitigate the impact of inequitable access. Throughout this course STEM education disciplines, STEM pedagogy, integration of STEM, formative assessments and project-based / problem-based/ place-based instruction and learning will be addressed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU430	This course focuses on the foundations of health by examining physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health in the school community. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU434	This course focuses on the foundations of physical education and the importance of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities for those in physical education and related positions. Topics focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, physical training programs, health risk factors, and other related topics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU438	This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge to promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students in a STEM class. This course will focus on many aspects of STEM education that include building a foundation for STEM learning, increasing literacy skills in a STEM classroom, understanding the science and math practices and standards and culturally responsive instruction that develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330
UEDU440	This course is designed to assist the K-8 classroom teacher in developing a knowledge of visual and performing art and visual and performing art teaching at the elementary level. This course will examine the nature of the arts and the teaching of the arts, skills and understandings related to the production and appreciation of the arts, pedagogical strategies for elementary learners and the development, selection, evaluation, and utilization of teaching resources appropriate for the elementary classroom. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330

Choose the Open Electives option or the Elementary Integrated Science Concentration:		Credits

Open Electives		(14) Credits
MATH260	This course covers the essential topics of Euclidean geometry including i) axiomatic definitions of points, lines, angles, planes, and geometric shapes, ii) derivations and applications of formulas involving perimeter, area, surface area, and volume for two- and three-dimensional shapes, iii) proving theorems using concepts of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, and similarity, and iv) conic sections. The course will also include an exploration of non-Euclidean geometries including hyperbolic and spherical geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
OPEN	Open Electives	11

Elementary Integrated Science Concentration [EISC]		(15) Credits
BIOL111	This second semester course provides a foundation in the study of biological systems at the organismal level. Students are introduced to structure and physiology of living organisms, evolution and general ecological principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111L or BIOL111V Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L or BIOL110V
BIOL111L	(2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L
BIOL120	This course provides the student with the essential principles of anatomy and physiology including introductory chemistry concepts, cell and tissues studies and the structure and function of the following organ systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urinary and reproductive systems. Students will study the human body using a system-by-system approach. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
ENVS125	This course focuses on issues pertaining to environmental awareness and sustainability. Students will gain an understanding of the various components of the Earth System and the complex relationship between humanity and the global environment. Students will analyze and discuss current environmental issues, as well as currently proposed solutions, and debate their likely impact upon present and future generations. Relevant concepts from natural and social sciences will be utilized to critically and creatively evaluate specific issues of environmental awareness and sustainability as they relate to business, health, and technology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
MATH150	This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH120 or MATH125 with a C or above

Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Licensed Practical Nurses)

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Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Licensed Practical Nurses) (HHPN COM BS [PNCS])

120 Credits

Bachelor of Science | 120 credits | HHPN COM BS [PNCS]

For students who are a Licensed Practical Nurse

This program is designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse. The purpose of the Health and Human Service Case Management bachelor’s degree program at Davenport University is to prepare graduates for career advancement in the area of case management. The student will learn the components of case management including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the care of a client across the continuum of care.

Preadmission Requirements:
• Must possess a current/valid unencumbered Practical Nurse license.
• Must have a Practical Nursing Diploma with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited program.

To be prepared for success on the national certification exam and entry into the Health and Human Service Case Management profession, it is strongly recommended that students meet the most current catalog year requirements.

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Foundations of Excellence		41 Credits
ENGL110	This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
HUMN	Humanities Elective	3
SOSC201	This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
STAT219	This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
Transfer (26cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	26

Foundations of Health Professions		18 Credits
CISP111	This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
HLTH101M	This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): ACES100
HLTH211	This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110 Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
HLTH250	This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Transfer (9cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	9

Major		35 Credits
HINT209	This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
HLTH320	This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
HLTH401	This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL311 Prerequisite(s): STAT219
HHCM300	This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
HHCM310	The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM311	This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM312	This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
HHCM401	The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
HHCM402	This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM403	The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 OR HHCM495	HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum OR Case Management Practicum HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval. HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.	4

Open Electives		26 Credits
Transfer (11cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	11
Open	Electives	15

Recommended Electives:		Credits
HHCM410	This course is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) exam through the Commission for Case Management Certification. This course provides an overview of major concepts and subject matter areas applicable to the CCM exam. Topics include a review of the Standards of Practice and the essential functions and five core components of case management, worker’s compensation, ADA, and community-based concepts. Emphasis will be placed on methodology of coordination and service delivery, legal and professional ethical issues, physical and psychological factors, and benefit systems. Students will also be provided with information and tactics to assist with test-taking skills. Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
HLTH202	This course examines issues and concerns involved in helping patients and family members facing the problems of terminal illness and death. Students will be introduced to death-related issues for everyday life, including suicide, bereavement, euthanasia, and hospice care. Living will and advanced directives are discussed. This course also examines current medical concerns regarding the care and treatment of a terminal patient. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
HLTH210	This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110 Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
HSAD301	This course focuses on the multi-dimensional interaction of cultural competence and complexities in providing health services to a diversified population. There will be an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity management as it relates to health care delivery issues and disparities as well as the beliefs, religious/gender/ethnic differences of health care consumers. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): SOSC201
HSAD402	This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT209
HSAD403	This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
HSAD425	This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HLTH230
LEGL101	Students are introduced to basic legal vocabulary, the federal and state court systems, and legal ethics. They also become familiar with a variety of law-related working environments. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
LEGL204	Students are introduced to the practical skills required in divorce, paternity, child protection, guardianship, and other proceedings. Special emphasis is placed on interviewing, investigation, file organization, and drafting documents in preparation for litigation in each of these subject areas. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): LEGL101

Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Students with Associate in Nursing)

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Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Students with Associate in Nursing) (HHNS COM BS [ADNS])

123 Credits

Bachelor of Science | 123 credits | HHNS COM BS [ADNS]

For students with an earned Associate degree in Nursing

This program is designed for an associate degree nurse. The purpose of the Health and Human Service Case Management bachelor’s degree program at Davenport University is to prepare graduates for career advancement in the area of case management. The student will learn the components of case management including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the care of a client across the continuum of care.
Preadmission Requirements:

Must possess a current/valid unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
Must have an associate degree in nursing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited two-year community college program.

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Foundations of Excellence		44 Credits
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
STAT219	This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
Transfer (38cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	38

Foundations of Health Professions		18 Credits
HLTH101M	This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): ACES100
HLTH211	This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110 Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
HLTH250	This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Transfer (12cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	12

Major		35 Credits
HINT209	This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
HLTH320	This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
HLTH401	This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL311 Prerequisite(s): STAT219
HHCM300	This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
HHCM310	The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM311	This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM312	This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
HHCM401	The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
HHCM402	This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM403	The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 OR HHCM495	HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum OR Case Management Practicum HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval. HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.	4

Open Electives		26 Credits
Transfer (26cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	26

Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Students with Associate in Allied Health)

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Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Students with Associate in Allied Health) (HHAH COM BS [AAHS])

120 Credits

Bachelor of Science | 120 credits | HHAH COM BS [AAHS]

For students with an earned Associate degree in Allied Health

This program is designed for current Allied Health Professionals, such as respiratory therapist, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, medical assistant, mental health and social work technician/assistant professionals. The purpose of the Health and Human Service Case Management bachelor’s degree program at Davenport University is to prepare graduates for career advancement in the area of case management. The student will learn the components of case management including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the care of a client across the continuum of care.
Preadmission Requirements:
• Must possess a current active credential/license allowing them to be employed within their profession.
• Must have an associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited community college or two-year college program.

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Foundations of Excellence		41 Credits
ENGL311	This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
STAT219	This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
Transfer (35cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	35

Foundations of Health Professions		18 Credits
HLTH101M	This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): ACES100
HLTH211	This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110 Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
HLTH220	This course focuses on the principles of understanding basic Pharmacology and the effects medications have on the body and disease. Names of the top fifty most commonly used medications, their classification, and side effects will be discussed. Safety with respect to calculation and administration of medications will be emphasized. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL120, BIOL115 or BIOL221 and BIOL221L
HLTH250	This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Transfer (9cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	9

Major		35 Credits
HINT209	This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
HLTH320	This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
HLTH401	This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): ENGL311 Prerequisite(s): STAT219
HHCM300	This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
HHCM310	The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM311	This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM312	This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
HHCM401	The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
HHCM402	This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM403	The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 OR HHCM495	HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum OR HHS Case Management Practicum HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval. HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.	4

Open Electives		26 Credits
Transfer (26cr)	Advanced Standing Credit	26

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Network Management and Security (NETMGTSEC BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Business

Foundations of Networking

Major

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required.

Choose one of the following specialty areas:

Advanced Cisco Networking Specialty [ACNS]

Network Security Specialty [NWSS]

Server Administration Specialty [SADS]

**Mathematics Minor (Optional)

Digital Forensics (DIGT FOR BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Business

Foundations of Digital Forensics

Major

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives:

Cyber Defense (CYBER DEF BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Business

Foundations of Cyber Defense

Major

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives:

Choose one of the following specialty areas:

Information Assurance Specialty [IASP]

Health Care Information Assurance Specialty [HIAS]

**Mathematics Minor (Optional)

Computer Science (COMP SCIE BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Computer Science

Major

Choose one of the following specialty areas:

Gaming and Simulations Specialty [GMSS]

Computer Theory and Algorithms Specialty [CTAS]

Artificial Intelligence Specialty [ARIS]

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) and MATH150 Pre-Calculus (4 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives if Interested in Education and Teaching:

**Mathematics Minor (Optional)

Computer Information Systems (CINFO SYS BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Business

Foundations of Computer Information Systems

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Major

Choose one of the following specialty areas:

Programming Specialty [CTPR]

Choose two (6 credits) of the following not completed in Foundations:

Web and Mobile Development Specialty [WMDS]

Database and Analytics Specialty [DBAS]

Secure Software Development Specialty [SSDS]

Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) and MATH150 Pre-Calculus (4 cr) here if required

Urban STEM Education Secondary (UE STEMSC BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Undergraduate Urban Education Core

Secondary Science Education Methods

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Secondary Integrated Science Concentration [SISC]

Biology Concentration [BIOC]

Chemistry Concentration [CHMC]

Math Concentration [MTHC]

Physics Concentration [PHYC]

Open Electives

Urban STEM Education Elementary (UE STEMEL BS)

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Foundations of Excellence

Undergraduate Urban Education Core

Elementary Education Methods

Choose the Open Electives option or the Elementary Integrated Science Concentration:

Open Electives

Elementary Integrated Science Concentration [EISC]

Health and Human Service Case Management (Completion Program - for Licensed Practical Nurses) (HHPN COM BS [PNCS])

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Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Health Professions

Major