May 11, 2024  
2021-2022 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EIU Course Descriptions


Generally, courses numbered 1000-1999 are freshman courses; 2000-2999, sophomore courses; 3000-3999, junior courses; 4000-4999, senior courses; and 5000-6999, graduate courses. However, if prerequisites are met, students may enroll according to the following schedule:

 

Class   Courses Numbered
Freshman   1000   2000 a a
Sophomore   1000   2000 3000 a
Junior   1000   2000 3000 4000
Senior   1000   2000 3000 4000/5000-5999b
Graduate       4750-4999c 5000-6999  
  • a – Courses numbered 3000-4999 in chemistry, foreign languages, mathematics, and military science may be taken by students who have prerequisites and permission of the department chairperson.
  • b – Courses numbered 5000-5999 may be taken by students who have a 2.75 GPA and permission of instructor and Dean of the Graduate School. Undergraduates, regardless of classification or GPA, may not enroll in any graduate courses numbered 5990 (independent study), 5980 (internship), 5950 (thesis) or any capstone graduate experience.
  • c– Courses numbered 4750-4999 are open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Numbers in parentheses following the course title indicate the number of class hours per week, laboratory or studio hours per week, and credit hours. For example (3-0-3) indicates three hours of classroom work each week, no laboratory hours, and three semester hours credit. Students enrolled in courses whose meeting times are noted as “arranged” (Arr.) should contact the instructor by the beginning of the semester. Unless indicated as below, courses are offered every term. Offering times indicated are: Su – Summer Term; F – Fall Semester; S - Spring Semester. Writing-Intensive courses are designated “WI.”

Prerequisites for courses are printed immediately following the course description. Prerequisites are predicated upon the assumption that students require certain knowledge and/or skills gained in one or more previous courses. Of particular concern in this regard are courses numbered 3000 or above, especially those required in majors and minors. Such courses often connect to a series of prerequisites, and, in many cases, only the highest ranking prerequisite in the series is listed with the course description. Students must be aware that the listed prerequisite may itself have one or more prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the catalog course descriptions to be sure that all prerequisites in a series have been met.

A student may not enroll in a course serving as a prerequisite for another course he or she has already completed. (This rule does not apply to students who do not earn grades of C or better in ENG 1001G, ENG 1002G, and/or CMN 1310G or in accepted substitutions.) A student may not enroll in a lower level course which substantially duplicates a higher level course already completed. Should a student violate this prescription, he/she may not receive credit for the course toward graduation.

 

Computer Science (CSM)

  
  • CSM 3770 - Combinatorial Computing.


    (3-0-3) S. Enumeration and counting– generating functions and recurrence relations; graph theory– trees, circuits, outsets, transport networks; computational aspects of combinatorics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in MAT 2345 and CSM 2170.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 3870 - Data Structures.


    (3-0-3)  F.  Introduction to the design and analysis of data structures and their related algorithms; bags, lists, stacks, queues, union-find, trees, heaps, priority queues, and symbol tables; sorting and searching.  Java or another object-oriented language will be used for any implementations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 2670.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 3950 - Introduction to Database Concepts.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course emphasizes the concepts and structures necessary for the design and implementation of database management systems.  Topics include data models, data normalization, data description languages, query facilities, file organization, index organization, file security, data integrity, and reliability.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3870 and MAT 2345.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 3980 - Parallel Programming.


    (3-0-3) S. An introduction to massively parallel machine architectures, parallel algorithms, languages for parallel programming, synchronization, and parallel performance analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3870 and CSM 3570.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4170 - Programming for Mobile Devices.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Mobile devices have interesting hardware (such as multi-touch screens, gyroscopes, and accelerometers), networking options (cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth) and application programming interfaces. These elements combine to form a very exciting programming platform. Developing applications for mobile devices presents new challenges and capabilities. This class introduces some of the ways to overcome these difficulties and how to capitalize on the features of mobile devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    C or better in CSM 3870.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4270 - Design of Programming Languages.


    (3-0-3) F. Basic concepts of programming languages, including abstraction mechanisms, types, and scoping. Detailed study of several different programming paradigms, such as functional, object-oriented, and logic programming.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 2670 and CSM 3670.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 42751 - Internship in Computer Science I.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15; 1-5 during intersession provided there is concurrent registration in the summer term.) (Credit/No Credit) On Demand. Employment experience in computational mathematics for one semester, in an approved firm or agency. This course to be taken Credit/No Credit, but not to count against the maximum of 12 semester hours in Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3870. Credit applicable for graduation only in Mathematics and Computer Science major. Acceptance of the student by a firm on the basis of the student’s application and permission of the chairperson of the Mathematics Department. Permission may be denied if the student does not have an overall GPA of at least 2.50 and a major grade-point average of at least 2.75.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  
  • CSM 42752 - Internship in Computer Science II.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15; 1-5 during intersession provided there is concurrent registration in the summer term.) (Credit/No Credit) On Demand. Employment experience in computational mathematics for one semester, in an approved firm or agency. This course to be taken Credit/No Credit, but not to count against the maximum of 12 semester hours in Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3870. Credit applicable for graduation only in Mathematics and Computer Science major. Acceptance of the student by a firm on the basis of the student’s application and permission of the chairperson of the Mathematics Department. Permission may be denied if the student does not have an overall GPA of at least 2.50 and a major grade-point average of at least 2.75.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  
  • CSM 4370 - Topics in Computer Science.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Selected topics in advanced computer science. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated for credit, with change of topic, for a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MAT 2345 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in CSM 3870.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4873 - Introduction to Cryptography.


    (3-0-3) S. Classical monoalphabetic cryptosystems (e.g. shift, affine, substitution, and permutation ciphers), classical polyalphabetic cryptosystems (e.g. Hill and Vigenère ciphers), linear feedback shift registers, modern cryptosystems (public key, stream, and block ciphers). Other topics (with particular interest to topics relevant to current events) will be considered, such as: anonymity, identification schemes, secret sharing schemes, multicast security, copyright protection, bit commitment, signature schemes, one-way hash functions, pseudo-random numbers, and electronic cash. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    C or better in either MAT 2345 or MAT 2800, AND C or better in both CSM 2170 and MAT 2550.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4880 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms.


    (3-0-3)  S.  Design paradigms of algorithms such as brute-force, exhaustive search, divide-and-conquer, backtracking, greedy approach and dynamic programming. Mathematical analysis of algorithms; P, NP, and NP-complete problems; heuristics, approximation algorithms, optimality.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3870.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4885 - Theory of Computation.


    (3-0-3)  F.  Proof techniques, finite automata, regular expressions and languages, properties of regular languages, context-free grammars and languages, pushdown automata, properties of context-free languages, Turing machines, and undecidability.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 2670 and MAT 2345.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4970 - Principles of Operating Systems.


    (3-0-3) S. Historical development of operating systems, processes, and concurrency, memory management, file systems, I/O. Case studies include UNIX, DOS, MVS.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3670.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4980 - Networking and Distributed Computing.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. An overview of the concepts and algorithms in networking and distributed computing. Topics include protocol stacks, link, network, transport, and application layers, network management, network architecture, network abstractions, distributed algorithms, distributed environments, the client-server model, the peer-to-peer model, and remote procedure calls. There will be case studies and analysis of existing systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CSM 3980.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4985 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.


    (3-0-3) S. Survey of methods and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.  Topics could include: knowledge representation, neural networks, genetic algorithms, unsupervised learning, and ethical issues related to the use of AI.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in MAT 2345 or MAT 2800, and “C” or better in CSM 2670, and “C” or better in MAT 3701.

    Credits: 3

Construction Management (CMG)

  
  • CMG 1000 - Introduction to Construction Management.


    (1-0-1) On Demand. A survey of the construction industry. Includes the overall construction process from the initial concept through startup of the complete facility, career opportunities in the construction industry, and an introduction to the materials and building systems used in construction.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMG 2013 - Soil, Concrete, and Paving Testing.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. A study of the properties of soils and other material in relation to construction. The students will be introduced to soil testing and classification, subsurface soil investigation, soil compaction, strength of soil, soil consolidation and related structure settlement, earth pressure on retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. An overview of concrete and asphalt construction including material composition, behavior and testing. A laboratory reinforces the principles presented in lecture.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Sophomore Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 2223 - Print Reading and Introduction to Building Information Management (BIM).


    (2-2-3). This course will prepare students for the construction industry by teaching them to read, prepare, and plot prints from 2D drawings and 3D models. Print reading will be covered then the students will learn the basics of 3D modeling. The student will design and plot his/her own set of plans. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Sophomore Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 2253 - Construction Equipment and Materials.


    (1-4-3) F. The study of construction equipment and materials related to a range of specific construction processes. The course includes hands-on laboratory experiences along with lecture and multimedia presentations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 2953 - Statics and Strength of Materials.


    (3-0-3) F. Study of systems of forces and couples application of mechanics to structural analysis. Topics include resultants, equilibrium of bodies and frames, trusses, moments of inertia, principal stresses and strains, torsional shear and deformation, shear and moment diagrams of beams, indeterminate structures, and elastic columns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    EGT 1303.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 3023 - Formwork and Building Processes.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course provides a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames. Emphasis is placed on teaching students to both model and analyze a structure. Students are introduced to practical structural design using prismatic wood sections. The student will learn basic structural design techniques by designing wooden concrete formwork, scaffolding, trench shoring, and retaining walls.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 3213 - Surveying and Site Planning.


    (1-4-3) F. Principles of construction site measurements and project layouts utilizing surveying instruments. The techniques and calculations applied to the wide variety of housing and commercial construction projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    EGT 1303. Sophomore Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 3603 - Mechanical Systems in Residential and Commercial Buildings.


    (3-0-3) S.  Study of principles and standards of mechanical, heating, and air-conditioning systems in construction. The course will concentrate on calculation and selection of pipes, ducts, equipment for water, sewer, ventilation, heating, and air-conditioning of residential and light commercial buildings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 3833 - Sustainable Buildings.


    (3-0-3) S. Study of the principles of environmentally sustainable construction with application of green buildings and standard construction techniques and mechanical systems. Included is the Green Building Rating System LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for benchmarking the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CMG 3603 or permission of instructor and Junior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4013 - Virtual Project Design


    (2-2-3) On Demand. This is an advanced construction technology course. It incorporates building design, cost estimating, project management, and building information modeling software to develop construction project animations. The animations will be used to communicate the interaction of physical, human, capital, and equipment resources required to manage a construction project from conception to completion.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Senior Standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4023 - Construction Risk Management.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Contract law, business policy and risk management aspects of construction companies are studies. Included are ethics, agency and public relations, business ownership types, contract terms and conditions, specifications, government contracting, change orders, and conflict resolution. In addition, this course will entail a study of the law of enforceable agreements, contract law, law of delegated authority, agency law, as they apply to the construction industry and company management. It will also include a review of case law applications and a study of administrative documents and processes that relate to company management. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in BUS 2750 and (either BUS 3010 or ODL 4835). Senior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4033 - Heavy Construction Planning.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. In this course, students will learn to evaluate construction jobsite management and leadership issues. Students will develop jobsite layout plans and develop logistical plans for a construction site. Students will utilize material handling principles and their application in preparing a site utilization plan. The selection and use of construction equipment is emphasized. On-site activities such as project recordkeeping and technology will also be introduced. Leadership strategies and tactics will also be evaluated in the construction setting. Computerized site logistics animations will be developed and presented by each student as part of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in CMG 4223 and Junior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4223 - Construction Cost Estimating.


    (3-0-3) F. Principles of construction and cost estimating of materials, labor, and equipment. Conventional cost estimating methods to be applied to a wide variety of residential and commercial projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CMG 2223.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4243 - Construction Project Management Capstone.


    (1-3-3) On Demand. This class emphasizes the design-build process and requires a team of students to utilize their collegiate work experiences, respective design specialty courses, and construction management expertise. They will design a building and plan for its construction by using structural design, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and construction project management techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Senior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4413 - Advanced Construction Safety.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Workers and supervisors in the construction industry are faced with highly hazardous workplaces. This course focuses on what is called the “OSHA Focus Four” to prepare students to address construction safety issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMG 4913 - 30 Hour OSHA Certification for Construction.


    (3-0-3) F, S. Department of Labor coursework for OSHA-30 Construction. The OSHA-30 is a certificate provided through the United States Department of Labor signifying 30 hours of safety training. Additional time will be spent on safety and liability management in the construction field.

    Credits: 3

Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRM)

  
  • CRM 1829 - Introduction to Criminal Justice.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. An analysis of the criminal justice system focusing primarily on the roles and functions of the police, courts, and correctional system. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 2761 - Introduction to Criminology.


    (3-0-3) This course provides an overview of the field of criminology. Students will be introduced to the various ways crime can be defined and measured, the relationship between crime and inequality, the major sociological/criminological theories that explain criminal behavior, and the types of crimes that pose threats to society and how we respond to those threats. Cross-listed with SOC 2761. CRJ 912 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 1838G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 2780 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior.


    (3-0-3) F, S. Historical and structural analysis of changing notions of definition, etiology and treatment of deviant behavior. Contemporary theory and research will be employed to illustrate recent trends and political consequences of such trends. Cross-listed with SOC 2780. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 3650 - Criminological Theory.


    (3-0-3) S, Su. This course will cover classical and contemporary criminological theories developed to explain why and how individuals commit deviant or criminal acts. We will use theory to examine the nature, location, and impact of crime. The class will also cover the historical foundation of crime, the theoretical underpinnings of criminality, and a critical and theoretical analysis of how law shapes crime and delinquency as well as how crime influences public policy. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2761.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 3760 - Crime & Media: A Criminological Analysis


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course analyzes the intersection of crime, the criminal justice system, and the media using a criminological perspective. Areas of emphasis will include media representations of crime and criminal justice, the social construction of reality, and the influence of representations of crime on societal views and public policy. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CRM/SOC 2761: Introduction to Criminology. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 3770 - Sociological Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice System.


    (3-0-3) S. An advanced study of social-psychological factors of crime and the adult offender, vis-à-vis the Criminal Justice system; i.e., apprehension, adjudication, treatment and prevention practices. Cross-listed with SOC 3770.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 1838G, 2761 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 3780 - Policing Society: A Sociological Analysis.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. A study of police roles, subculture, and organizational structure as well as a critical look at how police behavior enacts the democratic dilemma of balancing social order with individual freedoms. Cross-listed with SOC 3780.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 1838G, 2761 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 3960A, B, D-F, H-M, P, Q, T-Y - Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Specific areas within the discipline of criminology and criminal justice will be given intensive study through lectures, readings, reports, papers, and discussion. The topic will be announced in advance by the department chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CRM/SOC 2761

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 4065(4790) - The Correctional Process: A Sociological Analysis.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Provides an understanding of the entire field of correctional systems in terms of its official objectives, its actual effects and effectiveness, including special focus on experimental programs. Cross-listed with SOC 4065.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 1838G and SOC 2761.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 4074(4750) - Sociological Analysis of Juvenile Delinquency.


    (3-0-3) S. Advanced study of theories of etiology, treatment and prevention. Cross-listed with SOC 4074.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 1838G, SOC 2761 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CRM 4700 - Contemporary Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice.


    (3-0-3) F, S. The course will explore contemporary topics in criminology and criminal justice.  The course provides opportunities for the integration and synthesis of theory, research, and concepts learned in the criminology and criminal justice major. The course is restricted to Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2840, SOC 3620, SOC 3630, CRM 3650, Criminology major GPA of 2.00, and Senior standing except with permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

Digital Media Technology (DGT)

  
  • DGT 1363 - Introduction to Graphics Technology.


    (1-4-3) Introduction to the digital creation and preparation of graphics for the web, video, animation, and specialty print applications. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 2123 - Introduction to Digital Photography.


    (2-2-3) A study of digital photography and professional techniques needed to produce high quality images for promotional, advertising and marketing themes, and business applications. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 3303 - Introduction to 2D Gaming and Animation.


    (1-4-3) On Demand. An introduction to the tools and processes used in gaming, animation, and simulation. Emphasis will be on planning, development, and deployment of 2-D projects for desktop and mobile devices.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 3313 - 3D Modeling for Digital Media.


    (1-4-3) On Demand. A study of the tools, techniques and processes used in gaming, animation, and simulation modeling. Emphasis will be on planning, development, and deployment of 3D models for desktop and mobile devices.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 3343 - User Interface and User Experience for Digital Media Technology.


    (1-4-3). Study of graphics technology applied to web, video, animation, and other interactive environments. Major emphasis will be on development of prototypes for various platforms. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3813 or permission of instructor. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 3813 - Web Development


    (2-2-3) On Demand. A study of front end and mobile website development. Emphasis will be on planning, designing, development, testing, and publishing of websites specifically for internet connected devices. Note: This course will have a supplemental cost of $50 - $75 for web hosting and domain name registration.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4123 - Advanced Digital Photography.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. Advanced study of digital photography, photo restoration, manipulation, and advanced image capture techniques. Planning, organizing, quality control, publishing, and maintenance of photos for websites, animation, video, and specialty graphics will be emphasized. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 2123 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4333 - Trends in Digital Media.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. A study of present and future developments in print and digital media technology as applied to availability of the technology and how it can be applied to commercial, personal, and other processes. Students will investigate and identify state-of-the-art trends and issues facing the field.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4353 - Digital Media Production Management.


    (2-2-3)  On Demand.  Application of production management processes as applied to web development, video, animation, photography, and specialty printing. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 1363 or CMN 3030 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4749 - Capstone Project in Digital Media.


    (1-4-3) On Demand. Comprehensive applications of the knowledge and skills learned in the digital media program. Focus on the integration and synthesis of content through critical thinking and professional practice in digital media. Course restricted to seniors in the Digital Media Technology major.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4753 - Visual Effects.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. A study of video technologies and techniques. This course will focus on the capture of video for creating applications and solutions for web sites, education, training, and advertising solutions. Main emphasis will be on hardware, specialty equipment, and media preparation for these applications. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 2123, graduate standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4763 - Costing and Planning for Media Projects.


    (3-0-3). A study of planning and costing for media projects. This course will focus on the study of estimating, costing, and planning for the capture and production of products specific to web, digital printing, video gaming, animation, simulation, and photography. Course restricted to Digital Media Technology majors and students in the MS in Technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 1363 or CMN 3030 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4773 - Lighting, Texturing, and Rendering.


    (1-4-3). A study of the graphics file types used in gaming, animation, and simulation modeling. Emphasis will be on creation, manipulation, and conversion of graphics files for gaming, animation, and simulation for desktop and mobile devices. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3313 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4783 - Mobile Gaming.


    (1-4-3). A study of techniques and tools used in mobile gaming, animation, and simulation modeling. Emphasis will be on creation, manipulation, and publishing of mobile applications for gaming, animation, and simulation specific to mobile devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3303 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4793 - Game Programming.


    (1-4-3). A study of the programming languages used in gaming, animation, and simulation modeling. Emphasis will be on application of programming languages for gaming, animation, and simulation for desktop and mobile devices. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3303 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4814 - Digital Media Strategy.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. Study of integrating web, video, animations, and specialty graphics into campaigns and development of digital media strategy. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4823 - Web Content Management Systems.


    (2-2-3). A study of current web content management systems. Emphasis will be on creation and implementation of website tools for updating websites for educational, organizational, and/or personal purposes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3813 or permission of instructor. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4833 - Web Search Engine Optimization.


    (2-2-3). A study of web search engine optimization tools and techniques. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3813 or permission of instructor. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4913 - Emerging Gaming Technology.


    (1-4-3). A study of emerging techniques and technologies used in gaming, animation, and simulation projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3303 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4923 - Emerging Web Technologies.


    (2-2-3). A study of emerging web development tools and techniques. Emphasis will be on integration of emerging web technologies into an educational, organizational, and/or personal website.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3813 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • DGT 4933 - 3D Animation and Motion Capture.


    (1-4-3). A study of techniques used to capture motion and integrate it into gaming, animations, and simulation projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in DGT 3303 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3

Economics (ECN)

  
  • ECN 2800G - Economics of Social Issues.


    (3-0-3) This is an applied economics course. It analyzes current social issues using concepts, principles, and models from economic theory. Not equivalent to ECN 2801G or ECN 2802G. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics.


    (3-0-3) Macroeconomics – An exploration of the policy options, such as changes in taxation, government spending, the money supply or interest rates, available to government agents to achieve the goal of stable prices, high employment, and steady growth. Online sections are available to off-campus students only. S3 901

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 2802G - Principles of Microeconomics.


    (3-0-3) Microeconomics – An exploration of consumer behavior, of how firms decide upon profit-maximizing price and output rates under various market conditions, and of the labor and capital markets.  S3 902

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2801G or ECN 2891G, but students who have transferred credit for ECN 2802G to EIU, who have not yet completed in ECN 2801G, are allowed to take ECN 2801G. Online sections are available to off-campus students only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 2891G - Principles of Macroeconomics, Honors.


    (3-0-3) F. An exploration of the policy options, such as changes in taxation, government spending, the money supply or interest rates, available to government agents to achieve the goals of stable prices, high employment and steady growth. May be used as a substitute for ECN 2801G.  S3 901

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 2892G - Principles of Microeconomics, Honors.


    (3-0-3) S. An exploration of consumer behavior, of how firms decide upon profit maximizing price and output rates under various market conditions, and of the labor and capital markets. May be used as a substitute for ECN 2802G.  S3 902

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2801G or ECN 2891G and admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3450 - Game Theory.


    (3-0-3)  S.  The analysis of strategic choice problems. Introduces solution techniques for sequential and simultaneous games, development of pure and random strategies, and the concept of equilibrium. Applications to economic, social, political, and biological sciences including coordination and collective action problems, voting strategies and coalitions, and evolutionarily stable strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MAT 1271; may not be taken concurrently.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3520 - Economics of Crime.


    (3-0-3) F, Su. An introduction into the study of crime and crime-control policies using standard economic techniques. The focus is on rational decision-making and incentives and how these may be changed by policy. Topics covered include the costs of crime to society, drug control, gun control, punishment, incarceration, and deterrence.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3720 - Sports Economics.


    (3-0-3) F. The application of the principles of economics to evaluate professional and amateur sports, focusing on issues such as league structure, team decision-making, labor relations, stadium financing, and the role of public policy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3780 - Industrial Organization.


    (3-0-3) S. A survey of Industrial Organization, a branch of applied microeconomics which examines the causes and effects of different market structures on pricing and product choices. Students will analyze strategic economic interaction among consumers, firms, and government as it relates to subjects such as price discrimination, advertising, contracting, and anti-trust policy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the department chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3810 - Economics of Natural Resources.


    (3-0-3) F. An introduction to the economic analysis of natural resources and the environment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3835 - American Economic Development.


    (3-0-3) F. An examination of the evolution of the U.S. economy with an emphasis on basic economic institutions and the major forces in the process of growth and development. WI

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3851 - Public Finance.


    (3-0-3) F, S. A study of taxation, government spending, public debt, and the role of government in a market economy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3853 - Urban and Regional Economics.


    (3-0-3) S. An introduction to spatial economics with emphasis on policy and planning to alleviate social problems that result from the uneven distribution of economic activities. WI

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3860 - International Economics.


    (3-0-3) An exploration of the principles of foreign trade and finance: foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, effects on GDP, trade theory, tariffs, quotas, and commercial policies of major countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3870 - Agricultural Economics.


    (3-0-3) F. An introduction to the application of economic theory and method to problems in agriculture and agribusiness; provides the foundation needed to understand, interpret, and analyze farm policy in the United States. AG 901 WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3873 - Economics of Race and Gender.


    (3-0-3) An exploration of the economic status of women and of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Surveys the historical role of women and minorities in the U.S. labor market including trends in labor force participation, occupational distribution, wage differentials, labor legislation, and discrimination. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3875 - Health Economics.


    (3-0-3) F, Su. The application of economic tools to understand various issues and problems pertaining to medical care. Examines the production of and demand for medical care, health care systems and institutions, the role of government in health care markets, and the behavior of specific health care industries. Only continuing education and nursing students may enroll in online sections of the course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3880 - Government and Business.


    (3-0-3) F, S. An examination of the market structures in which business operates as well as the public policies for regulation and control of those markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3881 - Economics of Public Utilities.


    (3-0-3) S. An examination of the unique economic characteristics which set public utilities apart from other corporations, and why these firms are subject to regulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3890 - Labor Economics.


    (3-0-3) F, S. An introduction to labor market theory including labor demand, labor supply, investments in human capital, wage determination, and an examination of government labor policy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3891 - International Economics, Honors.


    (3-0-3) F. An exploration of the principles of foreign trade and finance: foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, effects on GDP, trade theory, tariffs, quotas, and commercial policies of major countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G and admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3970 - Study Abroad.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970. May not be counted as part of the 21 semester-hours requirement for economics minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Approval of the department chairperson.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  
  • ECN 3971 - Statistics Applied to Economics.


    (3-0-3) F, S. Measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical distributions, regression, and hypothesis testing with applications to economics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the instructor. No credit toward graduation for a student with credit in BUS 2810, MAT 2250G, or MAT 2290G, or other equivalent statistics course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 3972 - Basic Econometrics.


    (3-0-3) F, S. The application of statistical methods to economic data, concentrating on multiple regression analysis. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 3971 or ECN 2892G and MAT 2120G, or MAT 2550, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4275 - Internship in Economics.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-12) (Credit/No Credit) A semester’s experience as an intern in a state, federal, or international agency or private sector business firm. A maximum of twelve semester hours may be earned in the fall or spring semesters and nine semester hours during the summer term. Credit for this program does not count toward graduation if the student has earned 12 or more semester hours of Credit/No Credit in student teaching or any other internship offered by the university. Note: Not more than six semester hours can be used to meet the total credit hours required in the major.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the department chairperson and acceptance of the student by a state, federal, or international agency or private sector business firm on the basis of the student’s application.  May not be counted as part of the 21 semester-hours requirement for economics minor.

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • ECN 4444 - Honors Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Consideration of special topics in Economics. Special emphasis on an area of interest to the student approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator. The course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Repeating a course must be approved by the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors College and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4570 - Economic Problems of Developing Countries.


    (3-0-3) F. An analysis of the economic problems of the developing countries and theories of economic development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4644 - Honors Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive research in preparation of a thesis on a topic in Economics approved by faculty supervisor and the Departmental Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4666 - Honors Seminar.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Areas of investigation which require integration of Economics and research will be treated. The course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Repeating a course must be approved by the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4689 - Theory and Research.


    (3-0-3) F, S. A capstone course to apply theory in undergraduate research. A written report and an oral presentation are required. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 3972, ECN 4801, and ECN 4802, and admission to the Department of Economics major or permission of instructor. This capstone course is intended for Economics majors to be taken in the last semester before graduation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4751 - Managerial Economics.


    (3-0-3) F. The application of economic theory and method to managerial decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G or BUS 2810, or other equivalent courses subject to departmental approval.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4801 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.


    (3-0-3) F, S. An analysis of the determination of national income, employment, wages, and factors affecting inflation and growth.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4802 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.


    (3-0-3) F, S. An examination of the role of prices in determining the allocation of resources, the forces governing the consumption and production of economic goods, the performance of the firm, and the efficiency implications of alternative market structures and government policies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4803 - Mathematical Economics.


    (3-0-3) The application of mathematical tools to economics. Various economic theories are formulated in a mathematical framework.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 4802 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4840 - Money and Banking.


    (3-0-3) F, S. A thorough examination of the financial system along with the instrumental role it plays in a modern economy. Emphasis is placed on the structure of the financial system by analyzing money, financial instruments, financial institutions, financial markets, and the functions of the Central Bank.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4850 - Economic Analysis of Law.


    (3-0-3) S. An economic analysis of the major areas of law: property, contract, torts, criminal law. Emphasis on the study of economic forces in the evolution of the rule of law and application of economic reasoning techniques to the critique of legal institutions. Examination of conflicts between economic efficiency and other social goals such as fairness, democracy, and justice.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECN 4861 - International Economic Problems.


    (3-0-3) F. An in-depth examination of current international economic problems such as balance of payments adjustment, exchange rate policy, and international monetary mechanisms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 3860 or ECN 3891 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
 

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