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2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

NOTE: Certain courses and programs require the use and/or handling of hazardous materials or equipment. Students are expected to follow all safety instructions and to take the required safety precautions including, but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during the course or program to prevent incidences of injury to self or other students.
 

Computer Science
  

  • CSCI 4280 - Undergraduate Research

    1 to 4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department. Independent investigation of a selected research problem under the guidance of a faculty member resulting in an oral and written report of results. Does not count toward a minor in Computer Science. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. A maximum of three credits in the major may come from CSCI 3970 , 4280, CSCI 4600 , and CSCI 4910 .


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  • CSCI 4330 - Parallel Processing Concepts

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites:   and CSCI 3240  or  . Basic concepts in parallel processing and programming in a parallel environment. Topics include classification of parallel architectures, study of actual parallel architectures, design and implementation of parallel programs, parallel software engineering.


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  • CSCI 4350 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSCI 3110  and CSCI 3080  or equivalent. Principles include search strategies, knowledge representation, reasoning, and machine learning. Applications include expert systems and natural language understanding.


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  • CSCI 4360 - Intelligent Robot System

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSCI 3110  and CSCI 3080 . Principles and applications of intelligent mobile robotics. Various architectures used in the basic AI robotics development paradigms and basic techniques used for robot navigation. Strong emphasis on hands-on mobile robot design, construction, programming, and experimentation using a variety of robot building platforms.


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  • CSCI 4560 - Database Management Systems

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSCI 3080  and CSCI 3110 . The relational and object models of database design along with relational algebras, data independence, functional dependencies, inference rules, normal forms, schema design, modeling languages, query languages, and current literature.


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  • CSCI 4600 - Independent Study in Computer Science

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor. Students wishing to enroll must submit a written course/topic proposal to the department prior to the semester in which CSCI 4600 is taken. Proposal must be approved prior to taking the course. At the course conclusion, each enrollee must submit a written report to the department. May count up to 3 hours toward Computer Science major.


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  • CSCI 4700 - Software Engineering

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSCI 3080 , CSCI 3110 , and COMM 2200 . Consists of a theoretical component and a practical component. Topics include the history of software engineering, software development paradigms and life cycles, and computer-aided software engineering (CASE). Team project developed in parallel with the theory.


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  • CSCI 4850 - Neural Nets

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3080 . Various neural net architectures, theory, and applications including models such as Perceptron, back propagation, Kohonen, ART, and associative memory. Learning and conditioning methods also studied.


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  • CSCI 4910 - Computer Science Internship

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3110 . Must have completed at least 30 semester hours with two semesters at MTSU; must have taken at least two computer science courses at MTSU; minimum overall average of 2.75 and 3.00 in computer science. Employment experience in a computer-related function in a firm, governmental agency, etc. Must be approved by the department.


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Concrete and Construction Management
  

  • CCM 1010 - Introduction to the Concrete and Construction Industry

    1 credit hour
    Overview of the history, career opportunities, job functions, and professional organizations in the concrete and construction industries. Serves as an introduction to the majors within the School of Concrete and Construction Management. Seminar style to include student research and internship presentations, guest lecturers, and potential site visits.


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  • CCM 2050 - Plan Reading

    2 credit hours
    Introduces students to the terminology, symbols, conventions, layout, scales, and general specifications used to develop construction plans. Students examine plans and develop skills in plan reading and interpretation. Topics also include utilizing plans for documentation purposes, creating as-built drawings, quantity take-offs, estimating, and project planning.


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  • CCM 3200 - Project Estimating

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites:   and completion of program math requirements. Introduces students to the fundamentals of preparing detailed construction estimates. Plan reading skills and building systems knowledge applied to determine the scope of work and work sequencing for estimating construction projects. Students use software to perform take-offs and estimate the value of material, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, contingencies, and subcontractor costs.


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  • CCM 3500 - Land Surveying

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of program math requirements. Examines surveying operations such as horizontal measurements, differential leveling, transverse loop calculations, layout, topographic mapping, and slope staking for roads and utilities in subdivisions. Surveying instruments used include automatic level, one person laser, theodolite, EDM and drone technology. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. 


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  • CCM 4010 - Concrete and Construction Law

    3 credit hours
    Provides an overview of the U.S. legal system as applicable to concrete and construction project delivery and contracts. Topics covered include legal theory, ethics, forms of firm ownership, licensing, contracts, project phases, delivery methods, change orders, claims, dispute resolution, and risk management. 


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Concrete Industry Management
  
  

  • CIM 1500 - Basic Road Construction Safety

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. The study of best-known safe work practices in the road construction industry. Upon successful completion of the course, student will have a working knowledge of how to be safe as well as maintain a safe work environment. Offers preparation for the MSHA and OSHA certification exams.


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  • CIM 2500 - Road Construction Problem Solving and Decision Making

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Study of various problem solving and decision making methodologies as well as best-known customer service practices. Upon successful completion of this course, student will have a working knowledge of how to quickly analyze the situation and resolve it by using superior communication and negotiation skills.


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  • CIM 2510 - Fundamentals of Road Construction

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Develops fundamental skills in the areas of construction science, building and construction design, material resources, technical writing, applied math, and basic computer skills.


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  • CIM 2520 - Advanced Road Construction

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Further develops skills acquired from CIM 2510 in the areas of construction science, building and construction design, material resources, technical writing, applied math, and computer skills.


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  • CIM 3050 - Concrete Construction Methods

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CCM 1010  or CIM 3000 . Forming and shoring, placing and reinforcing; transporting, placing, consolidating, finishing, jointing, and curing concrete for cast-in-place foundations, pavements, slabs on ground, structural frames, and other structural members; erecting precast concrete members; waterproofing concrete foundations.


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  • CIM 3060 - Understanding the Concrete Construction System

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3000 . Detailed look at how the concrete construction industry works. Includes review of model building codes, building officials and their function, concrete industry codes and standards, concrete construction processes, quality assurance systems, contract documents, and concrete construction markets.


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  • CIM 3070 - Site Planning, Layout, and Preparation

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites:   and completion of program math requirements. Activities required to successfully prepare a site for concrete work. Includes initial site investigation, surveying, groundwork, subbase preparation, and elevations. Exposes students to modern technological tools and methods such the use of GPS, EDM, and lasers. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.


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  • CIM 3080 - Formwork Design and Computerized Drafting

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3050 . Overview of costs and safety with regard to formwork selection, design, and construction. Reviews the various forming systems available and how they may be integrated for use in specific project circumstances. Includes a basic review of CAD drafting techniques and their applications.


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  • CIM 3090 - Computer Applications in Concrete and Construction Industries

    3 credit hours
    Studies most commonly used computer software applications being used by the concrete and construction industries. Upon completion students will have working knowledge of the software in the advanced CIM classes as well as the industry.


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  • CIM 3100 - Applications of Concrete Construction

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:  CIM 3050 . Details many uses of concrete in the construction of buildings, pavements, and other facilities. Emphasis on the advantages, disadvantages, and unique problems faced by materials suppliers, contractors, and design professionals when concrete is chosen for specific applications.


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  • CIM 3300 - Concrete Industry Internship

    1 to 9 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Opportunity for students to gain supervised, practical work experience in their particular field of interest within the concrete industry. The student will be evaluated by his/her supervisor, and a final report will be submitted by the student detailing the internship experience.


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  • CIM 3310 - Road Construction Internship I

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. This 400-hour, hands-on training will consist of working with earth moving equipment, pavers, compaction equipment, milling and cutting equipment, crushing equipment, recycling/stabilizing equipment, below grade construction. Trained MTSU faculty and industry professionals will lead this effort and put the interns through highly structured training program.


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  • CIM 3320 - Road Construction Internship II

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. This 400-hour, hands-on training will further enhance the training received in CIM 3310 . It will consist of working with earth moving equipment, pavers, compaction equipment, milling and cutting equipment, crushing equipment, recycling/stabilizing equipment, below grade construction. Trained industry professionals will lead this effort and put the interns through highly structured training program. This training will take place at the participant’s dealer location.


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  • CIM 3600 - Advanced Concrete Project Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3060 . A continuation of the construction management concepts taught in CIM 3060 . Emphasis on application of advanced project management concepts. A group activity involving management of a complex concrete construction project.


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  • CIM 4010 - Design and Construction Issues

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:  . A review of concrete construction materials and their physical and mechanical properties. Special emphasis placed on the concepts of mechanics of materials and resolving design/construction mismatches.


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  • CIM 4030 - Issues in the Concrete and Construction Industry: A Legal and Ethical Perspective

    1 credit hour
    Prerequisite: CIM 3050 . Involves a case study approach to critically analyzing historical and current events in the concrete and construction industry. Particular emphasis on developing a managerial decision-making process incorporating ethical, legal, financial, and other business perspectives.


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  • CIM 4050 - Management of Concrete Products: Ordering and Delivering

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:   with C or better. Provides student with basic understanding on managing order and delivery processes common to all concrete products. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Key differences in the order and delivery functions of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, pre-cast concrete, pre-stress concrete, and concrete pipe supplemented by product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.


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  • CIM 4060 - Management of Concrete Products: Production Facilities

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3100  with C or better. Provides student with basic understanding of managing the manufacturing process common to all concrete products production facilities. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Review of key differences in manufacturing process of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, precast concrete, pre-stress concrete, and concrete pipe explained through product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.


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  • CIM 4070 - Concrete Contracting Personnel Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CIM declared major and senior standing. Application of personnel management techniques in the contracting business. Emphasis on adapting management styles to various employee personality traits, training techniques, personal management, effective and efficient management of equipment and other resources, and leadership development.
     


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  • CIM 4100 - Field Management and Supervision

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing; CCM 1010  with C or better. Offers knowledge and skills to effectively manage concrete construction jobsite activities. Emphasis on safety, equipment identification and use, maintenance, contingency plans, and worksite productivity.


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  • CIM 4150 - Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Dispute Resolution

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:   with C or better. Diagnosing and preventing problems related to concrete production, testing, construction, and performance. Identifying causes of fresh and hardened concrete problems such as fast and slow setting, air content variations, low strength, cracking, and scaling. Pre-job conferences and dispute resolution methods.


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  • CIM 4200 - Senior Concrete Lab

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites:   with C or better; senior standing. Opportunity for students to gain in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of concrete and cement chemistry in a laboratory environment. The student will be evaluated by his/her ability to investigate a concrete situation and resolve the issue with a laboratory project. Graded activities include in-class exercises, written reports, and oral presentations. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory.


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  • CIM 4300 - Concrete Mixture Design

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3100 . A detailed study on the standard practices of designing and proportioning various types of concrete mixtures. Addresses the basic principles that govern the use of different types of cements, aggregates, supplementary cementitious materials, and chemical admixtures in concrete mixture design.


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  • CIM 4400 - Decorative Concrete

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3000 . Understanding and utilizing decorative concrete design applications, production, stamping, staining, and sealing. Manufacturing of concrete countertops, as well as vertical, flooring, and ornamental applications.


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  • CIM 4500 - Masonry

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3000 . Use, types, and manufacture of concrete masonry units. Discusses common techniques and technical considerations relating to construction using concrete masonry. Reviews typical laboratory testing procedures used for very specific compliance of concrete masonry units for use in construction.


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  • CIM 4600 - Design, Production, and Manufacture of Precast Concrete

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CIM 3050 . Covers all relevant topics within the precast concrete industry including design, manufacture, handling, transportation, safety, quality, and erection of precast concrete productions. Helps minimize learning curve as a new professional in the precast industry.


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  • CIM 4700 - Global Concrete Production and Construction Technologies

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. EXL course that includes a detailed look and hands-on experience in the concrete and construction industries in another part of the world. Classroom lectures include theoretical concepts and cultural expectations during travel; training portion allows students to apply the knowledge while working in a different culture and part of the world.


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  • CIM 4800 - Special Problems in Concrete Industry Management

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Permission of department and declared CIM major. Opportunity to pursue projects of individual interest in concrete industry management. Projects may be technical and/or managerial in nature and may require any combination of literature reviews, lab work, field studies, and other research methods. A faculty member will approve a formally submitted proposal for the study, supervise progress, and grade a report and a presentation which are required upon completion of the project. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of undergraduate credit.


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  • CIM 4910 - Capstone

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Intensive study of a problem(s) appropriate to the major and the student’s career interest. Solution(s) for problem(s) presented to a committee of concrete industry representatives. Presentation must emphasize depth of analysis, completeness and effectiveness of solution, and presentation skills.


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Construction Management Technology
  

  • CMT 1100 - Introduction to Construction Systems

    3 credit hours
    Introduces the major systems encountered when managing construction. Includes those operations of the residential and commercial construction industry, their similarities and how they differ in scope and daily practice. Basic entry-level plan reading skills, specifications, estimating and scheduling concepts incorporated as part of the business management functions pertaining to the construction industry. Seminar style to include student research, guest lecturers, and potential site visits. Required for graduation in Construction Management and should be taken prior to beginning CM upper-division coursework.


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  • CMT 3000 - Commercial Construction and Materials

    3 credit hours
    Blueprint reading, commercial construction materials and equipment, commercial construction systems, new materials and procedures, and fundamentals essential to knowledge of the commercial construction field. Lecture, field observations, and site/or plant visits required.


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  • CMT 3150 - Residential Building Construction and Materials I

    3 credit hours
    Provides an introduction to construction documents, building materials, components, systems, construction equipment, and methods of light-frame wood construction. Examines materials and methods with regard to design, specifications, assembly, quality assurance standards, and sustainable building practices.


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  • CMT 3155 - Land Development and Residential Building

    3 credit hours
    Provides an overview of planning, land development, and residential building. Students examine the real estate development process, materials and methods used in the construction of residential buildings, and the broader economic context of land development and residential building.


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  • CMT 3180 - Construction and Materials II

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Continues the study of building materials, systems, standards and inspections, and construction methods for materials placed after structural completion. Sustainable building practices, efficiency standards, and structural load calculations also examined.


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  • CMT 3190 - Construction Land Development Operations

    3 credit hours
    Introduces the business, process, and management functions of land development operations. Applies a systems approach to the organizational environment and operating functions in land development.  Students examine ownership structures, planning, organizing, coordinating, and allocating resources for construction land development.   


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  • CMT 3195 - Sustainable Construction

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Introduces current green building technologies and practices, LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design), and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Green Building Guidelines. Examines the environmental impact of the building industry and strategies for mitigating environmental impacts by the use of green technologies. 


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  • CMT 3210 - Residential Codes, Regulations, Specifications, and Plan Reading

    3 credit hours
    Examines building codes, regulations, and specifications in construction and the role of building and quality control standards, the regulatory environment, and specifications for designing, estimating, and building construction. 


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  • CMT 3300 - Construction Management Internship

    1 to 9 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Opportunity for students to gain supervised, practical work experience in their particular field of interest within the construction industry. Student will be evaluated by his/her supervisor, and a final report/presentation will be submitted by the student to the faculty member detailing the internship experience.


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  • CMT 3320 - Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Applies Building Information Modeling (BIM) to develop skills in intermediate drafting, model manipulation, 3D imaging, visualization, clash detection, constructability, and coordination. 


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  • CMT 4000 - Soils, Foundations and Earth Moving Equipment

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. Properties and testing of soils on a job site, different kinds of foundations used, and an overview of the different kinds and costs of earth moving equipment used in the commercial construction industry.


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  • CMT 4100 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems

    3 credit hours
    Provides an overview of the design, cost, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial and residential construction. Topics covered include MEP plan reading, technical specifications, plan and specification development, codes, and cost estimating. Also examines procurement, contracting, commissioning, and management methods as performed by contractors and construction managers.


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  • CMT 4110 - Cost Estimating II

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CCM 3200 . Builds on the principles of prior courses in estimating, codes, scheduling and contract administration to provide a culmination project in which the total cost of a residential real estate development is explored.


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  • CMT 4120 - Scheduling

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CCM 3200 . Introduces students to the fundamentals of construction scheduling and the critical path method (CPM). Work breakdown structures, activity sequencing, durations, network diagrams, scheduling logic, and bar charts developed using software. Students apply scheduling techniques to create and update project schedules, measure progress against baselines, and manage the construction process.   


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  • CMT 4130 - Construction Administration

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Senior standing; ACTG 3000  or ACTG 2110  and ACTG 2120  and CMT 3190 . An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the administrative aspects of project and organization management in construction. Students examine cases and practical scenarios to develop skills in managing the construction process, project accounting, leadership, team management, communication, negotiating, conflict resolution, and risk management. 


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  • CMT 4140 - Construction Management Principles

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Detailed look at how the construction industry works. Includes review of model building codes, building officials and their functions, construction industry codes and standards, quality assurance systems, contract documents, and principles of managing construction contracts.


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  • CMT 4160 - Construction Safety and Health Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CCM 1010  and CCM 2050 . Covers various causes of construction accidents and adopted strategies to prevent worksite injuries and illnesses. Other topics include workers’ compensation, economics of construction safety management, and development of a safety program.


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  • CMT 4170 - Capstone-LDRB Construction Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. A capstone course for students preparing to enter the land development and residential building industry. Students plan a residential land development project from conceptualization to close-out. Students develop skills in land use planning, land development, feasibility studies, market analysis, site analysis, design, codes, estimating, scheduling, financing, marketing, and business planning. A final project portfolio is prepared and presented to a board of industry representatives. Pass/Fail.


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  • CMT 4172 - Capstone for Electrical Construction Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. A capstone course for students pursuing their degrees and careers in electrical construction management. Students develop an electrical project proposal and portfolio to present to a board of industry representatives. Pass/Fail.


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  • CMT 4200 - Commercial Cost Estimating and Bidding

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: CCM 2050  and CCM 3200 . Provides students an introduction to preconstruction and estimating on commercial building projects. Students complete quantity take-offs, evaluate and make recommendations on subcontractor bids, and utilize a web-based estimating program. Students will be required to develop a complete estimate for a small commercial building.

     


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  • CMT 4280 - Commercial Construction Capstone

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Construction portfolio presented to subcommittee of advisory committee. Pictures and/or projects developed in junior- and senior-level commercial construction classes included; all facets of a commercial construction project from inception to completion. To be taken last semester. Pass/Fail.


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  • CMT 4320 - Software Applications for Virtual Design and Construction

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CMT 3320  with C or better. Introduces advanced virtual design and construction technologies with applications of current software, processes, and modeling platforms common in design and construction.


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  • CMT 4800 - Construction Management Special Problems

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of department. Opportunity to pursue projects of individual interest in construction management. Projects may be technical and/or managerial in nature and may require any combination of literature reviews, lab work, field studies, and other research methods. A faculty member will approve a formally submitted proposal for the study, supervise progress, and grade a report and a presentation which are required upon completion of the project. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of undergraduate credit.


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Cooperative Education
  

  • COED 2930 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hours
    Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the director of Cooperative Education. Graded on a pass/fail basis.


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  • COED 2940 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hours
    Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the director of Cooperative Education. Graded on a pass/fail basis.


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  • COED 3970 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hours
    Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the director of Cooperative Education. Graded on a pass/fail basis.


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  • COED 3980 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hours
    Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the director of Cooperative Education. Graded on a pass/fail basis.


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Criminal Justice Administration
  

  • CJA 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration

    3 credit hours
    Survey of the criminal justice system; philosophy and history of criminal justice agencies; analysis of the problems and needs of agencies involved in the criminal justice process; survey of professional career opportunities.


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  • CJA 2100 - Criminal Theory

    3 credit hours
    Introduction to crime theory and criminal justice policies. Topics include biological, psychological, and sociological studies of crime and policies adopted by the criminal justice system in response to crime theory.


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  • CJA 2200 - Prevention and Control of Crime

    3 credit hours
    The police function; an analysis of crime prevention and control; major problems and needs of the law enforcement segment of the criminal justice system.


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  • CJA 2400 - The Judicial Process

    3 credit hours
    (Same as FSCJ 2400 .) The structure and function of the judicial system; the major problems and needs of the judicial segment of the criminal justice system; major emphasis on the basic concepts of criminal law and administration.


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  • CJA 2800 - Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management

    3 credit hours
    Introduces students to the growing field of emergency management specifically as applied to disasters and other hazards. Focuses on the most common types of hazards posed to first responders and the four disciplines necessary in preparing for and responding to hazards/disasters and prevention efforts applicable to these same events. Students will critically assess the roles of different agencies in the overall emergency response protocol and strengths and weaknesses of the response of emergency management teams.


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  • CJA 2900 - Practicum in Law Enforcement

    6 credit hours
    Practicum. (Specialized Instruction, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Donelson.) In addition to normal tuition and fees, students will also be required to pay room and board costs at the Academy. Open only to pre-service seniors. Arrangements to take this course should be made with the department chair at least one semester in advance so that the student can be enrolled in the academy.


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  • CJA 2910 - Practicum: Patrol Operations I

    3 credit hours
    Graduates of a Basic Police School as certified by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission with a minimum of 55 hours of coursework and training with topics identified as ethics and patrol.


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  • CJA 2920 - Practicum: Patrol Operations II

    3 credit hours
    Graduates of a Basic Police School as certified by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission with a minimum of 55 hours of coursework and training with topics identified as emergency vehicle operation, firearms, and patrol.


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  • CJA 2930 - Practicum: Police Interpersonal Communication and Human Relations

    3 credit hours
    Graduates of a Basic Police School as certified by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission with a minimum of 55 hours of coursework and training with topics identified as interpersonal communication, human relations, and written communication.


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  • CJA 3130 - Victimology

    3 credit hours
    Explores the prevalence of crime victimization in the United States and globally, the impact of victimization, treatment of victims by criminal justice and other social service agencies, theoretical explanations for victimization, the victims’ rights, and successful approaches to working with crime victims.


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  • CJA 3190 - Disasters and Criminal Justice

    3 credit hours
    A comprehensive review of responsibilities of criminal justice agents in disasters. Familiarizes students with the different types of disasters, the role of criminal justice agents in disasters, crime within disasters, and preparation for disasters by emergency management and criminal justice personnel. Students will conduct a disaster preparedness evaluation for a specific geographic area in which they will evaluate assets and deficits that will need to be utilized and accommodated throughout a disaster.


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  • CJA 3200 - Research Methods with Computer Technology

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CJA 1100   CJA 2200 , CJA 2400 , and CJA 2600  or permission of instructor; junior or senior standing. Overview of scientific research methods in criminal justice with emphasis on computer technology to conduct research and interpretation and analysis on various statistical data.


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  • CJA 3230 - Police Organization and Administration

    3 credit hours
    Principles of organization and personnel management, line staff and auxiliary functions; the police organization and the individual; planning, research, and development; political controls on authority and jurisdiction; professionalization of the police.


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  • CJA 3400 - Constitutional Issues and Criminal Justice

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CJA 1100   CJA 2200 , CJA 2400 , and CJA 2600  or permission of instructor; junior or senior standing. Development of Constitutional and procedural controls of the administration of criminal justice. Constitutional limits on law enforcement agencies including the laws of arrest, search and seizure, admissions and confessions, and eavesdropping; on pre-trial and trial procedures, on past conviction processes. Emphasis on current U.S. Supreme Court decisions.


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  • CJA 3411 - Intelligence Analysis

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CJA 1100 . Demonstrates the use of intelligence analysis to support criminal  justice, homeland security, and private security missions. Provides an overview of the Intelligence Planning Cycle and various iterations of intelligence connected to contemporary intelligence strategies. Examines role of intelligence in terrorist, cyber, disaster, and policing missions as well as intelligence gathering from government, corporate, and international perspectives.


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  • CJA 3450 - Legal Issues in Corrections

    3 credit hours
    Legal issues concerning the constitutional rights of convicted offenders. Topics include impact of court decisions upon correctional personnel and administration; use of force; rights of visitation; use of mail, solitary confinement, religion, legal services; probation and parole regulations; right to treatment; and civil liabilities of correctional officials.


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  • CJA 3500 - Criminal Courts: Structure, Personnel, and Processes

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CJA 2400 . Role of the criminal courts in our criminal justice system with a focus on structures, personnel, and processes. Various job opportunities and placement qualifications discussed.


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  • CJA 3630 - Probation and Parole

    3 credit hours
    An analysis of the history, theory, philosophy, and function of probation, parole, and pardon; evaluation of the effectiveness of the individual in the community; usage of pre-sentence investigation; selection, supervision, and release of probationers and parolees.


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  • CJA 3650 - Correctional Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Comprehensive overview of management issues in both institutional and community corrections. Topics include organizational theory; planning, programming, and budgeting; policy analysis, program evaluation, information systems and technology; facilities management; offender classification systems; treatment programs; management of special offender populations; personnel issues.


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  • CJA 3700 - Women, Crime, and Justice Administration

    3 credit hours
    Explores the experience of women in the criminal justice system as victims of violence and as criminal justice employees and prisoners. Focus on gender-based differences in the experience of criminal justice from historical, economic, and professional perspectives.


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