Core, Elective, and Supporting Courses (School of Professional Studies)
Description
The School of Professional Studies offers a variety of courses that support its undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including Core course, distributed as noted in the description of the SPS undergraduate curriculum, and elective and supporting courses, some of which may be required as part of a particular degree program. Descriptions for elective and supporting courses not listed below can be found in the various program sections of this catalog.
Course Descriptions: Core Courses
Area I: Skills for Life and Work
Writing
ENGL 107 College CompositionDevelops skills necessary for effective writing of thesis-centered essays at the college level, including analytical, critical, and argumentative essays. Research and documentation techniques included. Students in the School of Professional Studies may not take this course pass/fail. Formerly ENG 107 College Composition.
3 credits
Prerequisites for College of Arts and Sciences: ENGL 105 with grade of ""C"" or better or placement test proficiency
Prerequisites for School of Professional Studies: ENGL 105 with a grade of C or better OR score of 9 or higher on Writing portion of Accuplacer test.
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area I Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
Communication
COM 225 Intercultural CommunicationApplies basic principles of intercultural communication to the analysis of specific situations involving cultural differences. Emphasis is on the influence of culture on the communication process, including differences in values, assumptions, and communication. Models of intercultural communication analysis are developed and applied to issues dealing with relations between a dominant society and subcultures, social change, and international relations.
3 credits
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
COM 290 Public Speaking
SPAN 103 Spanish for the WorkplaceOffers applied Spanish for the workplace. Its goal is to facilitate basic communication in workplace settings with speakers of Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary and grammar that targets health, business and/or public service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with Spanish speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Numeracy
BADM 211 Business MathematicsExplores quantitative concepts, ratios, and analysis commonly used in the various functional areas of business, including human resources, finance, accounting, and marketing. Topics include discounts, markup/markdown, interest, payroll, and commissions, and ratios for performance analysis. Formerly BUA 228 Business Mathematics.
3 credits
MATH 109 Foundations of MathematicsIntroduces the fundamental principles of various areas of mathematics as they relate to the other liberal arts. Topics may include symbolic logic, sets and combinatorics, probability, introductory descriptive statistics, geometric structures, and finance. Recommended for students who do not plan to take another math course. Formerly MAT 109 Foundations of Mathematics. This course may not be taken pass/fail by School of Professional Studies students.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 101 OR placement test proficiency.
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area IV, Quantitative Analysis Cluster
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
Information Literacy
INT 109 Information LiteracyTechnology has brought a vast new world of information resources into the classroom and the University. We are accessing, analyzing and communicating information faster than every before. A measure of success today is how well one can discover, retrieve, evaluate, manage and communicate all forms of data, information and knowledge within a technological environment both ethically and legally. This course introduces Trinity students to the information and technology tools that support the information discovery, analysis and integration that are part of critical thinking and communicating. This includes having a fundamental understanding of the ethical and legal issues.
3 credits
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
Arts and Humanities
ENGL 215 Major United States Writers IIStudies major US literary works in a variety of genres from the late 1800s to the present, including poetry, fiction, and drama. Formerly ENG 252 American Literature II.
3 credits
ENGL 267 Multicultural United States LiteratureExamines largely contemporary writings by writers representing the diverse cultures in the US with a consideration of the ways in which difference or ""the other"" may be constructed. Formerly ENG 200 Multicultural US Literature.
3 credits
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art IExamines the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. It is recommended that the two survey courses (101 and 102) be taken before advanced courses and, if possible, in chronological order. Formerly ART 101 Survey: History of Art I.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art IISurveys the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Formerly ART 102 Survey: History of Art II.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
HIS 132 Twentieth Century United States
HIS 155 The 20th Century World
RST 290 Religions of the WorldSurveys the history of the great religious traditions of the world -- Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. Special emphases will be given to the belief systems, ceremonies, and structures of these traditions as they explore the quest for ultimate meaning.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
FLC Area III
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
Social Sciences
COM 201 Interpersonal CommunicationOffers an introduction to the fundamental theories and principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on analyzing and assessing the communication skills necessary to create and sustain effective communication in personal and professional relationships.
3 credits
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
ECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsIntroduces principles of microeconomics and their applications. Topics include supply and demand, operation of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, competition and monopoly, and microeconomic policy. Formerly ECO 122 Principles of Economics I.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and Either MATH 105, MATH 109, or Math 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
ECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsIntroduces principles of macroeconomics and their applications. Topics include national income, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The role of policy in affecting macroeconomic outcomes is examined in detail. Formerly ECO 121 Principles of Economics II.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and either MATH 105, MATH 109 or MATH 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
PSYC 101 Introductory PsychologyIntroduces the student to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. All major sub-areas of psychology (social, developmental, clinical, physiological, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception) are explored, as well as the major theoretical perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic). Formerly PSY 121 Introductory Psychology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core: Area II
SOCY 100 Introduction to SociologyIntroduces students to the science of sociology and prepares students for upper-level social science course work. Formerly SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
Scientific Understanding
BIOL 101 Introduction to BiologyExplores various aspects of biology from cell structure to metabolism, diversity and ecology. The course consists of two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Recommended for non-science majors. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly BIO 101 Introduction to Biology.
4 credits
FLC Area I
Core Area II
ENVS 101 Discovering Planet EarthIntroduces non-science majors to evolution, earth science, and plate tectonics with an emphasis on the mid-Atlantic region. Labs include use of the scientific method, development of observational skills, computer-assisted learning, and several field trips. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly ENV 101 Discovering Planet Earth.
4 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area IV
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
PHIL 245 Ethics IIntroduces the student to social ethics and the concepts of person and community by examining the moral traditions that inform our understanding of the individual. The course traces the focus of ethics from a concern about what kind of person to be to the more modern and narrow concern in how to act in both the public and private domains, acknowledging the ways in which our cultural and historical practices help shape our vision. Formerly PHI 212 The Moral Dimension: Persons and Community.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
FLC Area III: Philosophy Cluster
Core Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
PHIL 253 Business and Professional EthicsThis course engages the students in an analysis of cases in business and other professions that appear to present a conflict between the demands of institutional practices and the demands of morality. The course presents a Kantian theory of e thics and investigates the cases within the framework of this theory. Formerly PHI 213 Applied Ethics II: Business and Professional Ethics.
3 credits
Core Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Gen Ed Values and Beliefs
Course Descriptions: Elective and Supporting Courses
Descriptions for elective and supporting courses not listed below can be found in the various program sections of this catalog.
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA systematic approach to the study of the human body. The first part of this year-long course emphasizes the tissues, the integumentary system, the bones and skeletal tissue, muscles and muscle tissue, and the nervous system. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIA systematic aproach to the study of the human body. The second part of this year-long course emphasizes the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. Prerequisite BIOL 121. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
BIOL 130 Microbiology for the Health ProfessionsAn introduction to the study of microorganisms with emphasis on disease-causing bacteria. Topics include the nature of microorganisms, their relationships with humans, infectious diseases, and immunity. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Does not fulfill microbiology requirement for Biology major. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
BIOL 242 Human GeneticsPrepares health care professionals to apply knowledge of genetics to their work experiences. The course will cover Mendelian genetics as well as population genetics. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of genetic testing, derivation of family pedigrees, and genetic defects and diseases. The course will also address the ethical dimensions of genetic testing and other genetic applications.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology
CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health SciencesIntroduces students to basic concepts in chemistry, including the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, principles of organic chemistry, and the chemistry of the most important biomolecules. The course also introduces students to the proper use of basic laboratory equipment as well as basic laboratory techniques. Lab experiments are designed to provide the student with the tools to understand connections between theory and results found in the lab.
4 credits
General Education Requirements: Knowledge and Inquiry (Science and Mathematics)
GST 300
GST 400 Senior Seminar in the HumanitiesThe Senior Seminar in the Humanities provides students with a capstone experience. Through analysis of texts and their own writing students focus on a project that demonstrates how work in the Humanities enlarges the meaning of human existence. Student is expected to retain a portfolio of their work in the Humanities concentration for use in this seminar. Formerly LST 400.
3 credits
GST 401 Transforming Education into ActionThe capstone seminar provides an intellectual experience that allows students to integrate their concentration coursework and to build a bridge from coursework to the next life goal, whether that is graduate or professional school or a new professional challenge. Part of the product of the capstone seminar will be a portfolio of writing and reflection on each student's academic and life journey that can be shared with employers or used as the basis for graduate school admissions essays. Formerly LST 401.
3 credits
HPNU 110 Professional and Career Success in the Health ProfessionsThis course is intended as an introductory professional genesis course for students entering the health professions and introduces the concepts of knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences as the basis for professional practice. This course is designed to strengthen the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will be exposed to the use of select electronic data bases as information sources, as well as techniques of professional writing.
3 credits
HPNU 200 Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and Health PromotionThis course provides the foundation for an understanding of the relationships of nutrition and diet therapy to optimum health. It includes physiological, psychosocial and cultural influences on nutritional status. Students will explore their own nutritional status and values as they relate to health and wellness.
3 credits
HPNU 210 PathophysiologyThis course is designed to assist the student in applying knowledge from anatomy and physiology and developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on cellular, organ, and tissue concepts as they relate to and influence health and illness.
3 credits
Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOL 130, CHEM 113
HPNU 220
ISYS 103 Internet ResearchGives students valuable knowledge and skills on how to use the Internet. It takes students from beginner to advanced concepts on Internet research skills, improved search, exploring and evaluating online content. Students will learn how to use the Internet for research, communication, transferring information and files and storing data. Students will learn the basics of how a web page is constructed such as simple HTML tags, links and including images. Formerly IT 210 Internet Research.
3 credits
Cross-listed with BADM 145
ISYS 141 Introduction to ProgrammingProvides an exposure to algorithm development, programming, computer concepts and the design and application of data and file structures. It includes the use of logical and physical structures for both programs and data.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 101 or permission
ISYS 201 Introduction to Computer Applications for BusinessThis course provides an overview of MS Office 2007 Suite Applications in the Microsoft VIsta operating system including a brief introduction to computer concepts through the application and use of the Microsoft Office 2007 Suite, Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2003, Power Point 2007, Outlook 2007, developing basic web pages from teh applications and their integration through the office suite.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: INT 109 or basic computer familiarity withteh instructor's permission
ISYS 211 Information Systems in OrganizationsProvides an introduction to systems and development concepts, information technology, and application software. The course explains how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 201 or permission
Cross-listed with BADM 243
ISYS 213 Decision Support SystemsProvides an understanding of organizational systems, planning, and decision process, and how information is used for decision support in organizations. It covers quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization. It outlines the concepts of IS for competitive advantage, data as a resource, IS and Formerly IT planning and implementation, change and project management.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 211 or equivalent
Cross-listed as BADM 245
ISYS 221 Information Technology I: HardwareExamines the main hardware components that make computing possible (CPU, memory, motherboard, storage, peripherals, I/O); introduction to system administration tasks. Students learn the basic terms, concepts and functions of system components and gain familiarization in their installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 201 or permission of instructor
ISYS 222 Information Technology II: System SoftwareExamines software concepts - operating systems, window managers, file systems and their operations in computer / network architectures. Installation, configuration, basic networking and troubleshooting are covered.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 221
ISYS 231 Computer NetworksExamines how the underlying hardware and software components in networks of information systems, make it possible to access data and services across remote computers; the overall structure of a network, including description of the functionality of different protocols and standards. The course will cover topologies, protocols, the OSI model, performance issues, and software for LANS/WANS.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 201 or permission
ISYS 241 Intermediate ProgrammingProvides a continuation of the development of object-oriented design and implementation using a current programming language. Inheritance, polymorphism, error-handling, I/O, advanced graphical user interfaces, and data representation.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 141 or permission of instructor
ISYS 243 Web Page DesignExamines publishing on the World Wide Web (WWW). Included topics will be theory on design, navigation, the use of multimedia as well as an overview of security and legal issues. Students will learn HTML and common authoring tools.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 103 or permission of instructor
ISYS 301 Advanced Computer ApplicationsThe student will engage in intermediate use and application of the Microsoft software applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access and teh interconnectivity between the applications. This course furthers the student's knowledge of the MS Office 2007 Suite by providing hands-on experience with advanced projects and assignments. Student will develop web pages from the documentation created in the course. Successful students will be able to develop procedure for the effective use of the software applications, increase efficiency and productivity through MS Office 2007 Suite integration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 241 or ISYS 201
ISYS 311 Database Management SystemsTeaches concepts of database systems and their design and impact on information systems. Studies data structures and their relationships, the relational database model, SQL and database languages.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 201 or permission of instructor
ISYS 321 UNIX/Linux FundamentalsIntroduces the UNIX/Linux operating systems, their differences from Windows systems and environments in which they are used. Students will learn basic usage of UNIX, its file systems structure, system organization, command set, syntax, UNIX tools, pipes and shells as will as basic administration.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 222 or permission or instructor
ISYS 331 Internet Concepts and ArchitectureTeaches the design of internets and intranets. Topics include bridges, routers, switches and gateways - the way in which they work and their functions in a networked environment. An overview of network performance tuning; privacy, security, firewalls and reliability will be given.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 231 or permission of instructor
ISYS 341 Data Structures and AlgorithmsStudies the design and analysis of efficient algorithms. Covers the implementation of data structures, including linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees, as well as the sorting, searching, hashing, and merging of data.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 141
ISYS 343 Programming for the InternetTeaches practical web development and programming for business and internet transactions. Covers programming techniques used to create multimedia intensive and interactive web sites.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 243 or equivalent
ISYS 351 Electronic BusinessExamines the linkage of organizational strategy and electronic methods of delivering products, services and exchanges in inter-organizational, national, and global environments. Information technology strategy and technological solutions for enabling effective business processes within and between organizations in a global environment are considered. Formerly IT 353 Electronic Business.
3 credits
Prerequisite ISYS 211
Cross-listed with BADM 341
ISYS 353 Project ManagementPresents an introduction to the principles and concepts of project management, an essential tool for the business professional in both the federal and commercial sectors. The course addresses all aspects of the project cycle. Topics include project initiation, project planning, team selection, project monitoring and control, risk management, and project closeout. Emphasis is placed on how to identify and meet schedule, cost, and technical constraints while focusing on customer needs.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or BADM 251 or permission of instructor
ISYS 361 Information Systems SecurityProvides the student with an understanding of the rationale for network security. Examines threats originating from internal and external sources, and the value of information to organizations. Explores technologies, security procedures and strategies necessary to protect information.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 211 or permission of instructor
ISYS 431 Network Design and ImplementationExamines the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of networks and their components. The installation and configuration of LAN and WAN networks; monitoring of networks. The course includes the Domain Name System, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, remote access, network protocols and IP routing. Formerly IT 433 Networks II: Physical Design and Implementation.
ISYS 498 Independent StudyProvides students the opportunity to purse an independent course of study under the direction of a faculty member.
3 credits
ISYS 499 Senior Seminar: Information Systems Analysis and DesignPursues the analysis and design for a networked environment or information system based on the needs of an organization. Among the areas which students must consider are cost-benefit, quality, connectivity and the impact of their design. Students synthesize and apply their mastery of information systems knowledge through the evaluation, selection and even implementation of different options within an organization.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 351
ISYS 611 Information Systems in OrganizationsIntroduces the importance of information systems to an organization and examines the issues associated with managing them. Provides a strategic view of information systems and technology, and a discussion of the strategic, legal, and ethical issues underlying management of information technology in an organization. This course also examines current issues related to organizational uses of information technology, including such topics as information security and integrity, electronic commerce and the World Wide Web, and intellectual property rights.
3 credits
Cross-tallied with BADM 641 Information Systems and Technology
ISYS 615 Systems Analysis and DesignExamines the system development and modification process, including defining and analyzing requirements, modeling and specifications. It covers the relationships and roles of clients, users, team members, and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of systems. Topics include structured and object oriented analysis and design, use of modeling tools and system lifecycles.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 611
ISYS 631 Data Communications and NetworksProvides in-depth understanding of data communications and networks. An emphasis is placed on the requirements and design of network systems in organizations. The course examines how the underlying hardware and software components in networks of information systems make it possible to access data and services across remote computers; it also examines the overall structure of a network, including description of the functionality of different protocols and standards.
3 credits
ISYS 653 Information Systems Project ManagementCovers the factors necessary for successful management of information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are applied within the context of an information systems development project.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 611
ISYS 661 Information Systems SecurityExamines concepts of modern information systems security from a practical point of view. Topics include secure system design, system vulnerability, threat assessment, intrusion detection, cryptography, and legal and ethical issues in computer security. Emphasis on applications of security and implementation of a secure information system.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ISYS 611 and ISYS 631
ISYS 663 Systems Intrusion Detection and ResponseCovers network security management systems that gather and analyze information to identify possible security breaches. It includes intrusions (attacks from outside the organization) and misuse (attacks from within the organization). Students learn the use of vulnerability assessment and scanning technologies to determine the security of a network.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 661
ISYS 667 Data ProtectionIntroduces basic concepts of cryptology, public key cryptography, hardware and software implementations of cryptographies, data integrity and authentication, protocols for secure mail, www and electronic payments, security aspects of mobile communications, identification schemes, Smart cards and PCMCIA cards.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 661
ISYS 673 Information Security: Risk, Strategies, and ManagementCovers the strategies, procedures and policies to manage and mitigate risk in information systems, including risk analysis techniques that can be used to identify and quantify both accidental and malicious threats to computer systems within an organization. The course also considers what sorts of strategies and policies will help provide cost effective and highly secure systems.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 661
ISYS 675 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information SecurityProvides an overview of the legal rights and liabilities associated with operation and use of computers and information. It discusses the key statutes, regulations, treaties, and court cases that establish legal rights and responsibilities as to computer security and information privacy. The course also helps students learn how to reduce their risk of potential legal liability for computer security or information privacy failures, and how to enforce their security and privacy rights against other parties.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 661 or permission of instructor
ISYS 677 Issues and Trends in Information Security ManagementProvides an overview of the legal rights and liabilities associated with operation and use of computers and information. It discusses the key statutes, regulations, treaties, and court cases that establish legal rights and responsibilities as to computer security and information privacy. The course also helps students learn how to reduce their risk of potential legal liability for computer security or information privacy failures, and how to enforce their security and privacy rights against other parties.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ISYS 661 or permission of instructor
PHIL 351 Bioethics for Health Care Professionals