COT Fall 2012 Graduate Course Offerings

Aviation Technology

  • Research Methods In Aviation - 59238 - AT 50500 - 002
    Carney – TTh  10:00-11:15 AM
    This course explores the practical approach to research as it applies to identifying and exploring pragmatic problems in industry settings.  Industry based problems and issues often require a diversity of research skills, both quantitative and qualitative, in order to effectively address dynamic problems in complex and often high-risk work environments.  This course offers an overview of mixed research methods which lends itself well to practical problem solving in industry settings. 
  • Quality And Productivity In Industry And Technology - 51954 - AT 50800 - 001
    Johnson – Th 6:00-9:00 PM
    Examines the contemporary issues of continuous improvement in quality and productivity in manufacturing and service industries. Includes a close examination of the evolving philosophies bearing on the scope, improvement, and costs of quality assurance programs in industry and technology.
  • Operational Assessment And Improvement - 57262 - AT 52000 - 001
    Lopp – TTh 4:30-5:45 PM
    This course will focus on developing the skills needed to analyze, formulate, and apply pragmatic techniques for work task improvement.  Concepts to be studied will include the enhancement of workflow structure, critical sequence element streamlining, and value added analysis development.  Students will explore subject areas such as:  process map construction, process step ownership, formulating and validating measurement systems, creating standards, and decision factors used in process improvement. An industry project will be assigned and used to implement course objectives.
  • Critical Systems Thinking - 53840 - AT 55000 - 001
    Suckow - W 6:00-9:00 PM
    A theoretical and practical approach to systems theory and performance is presented.  Aviation organizations are networks of multiple systems.  The complexity of these systems and the specialization that takes place within such organizations creates barriers to communication between departments.  Traditional performance metrics for aviation organizations will be used to assess operational performance in representative organizations.
  • Exploratory Studies In Aviation Human Factors - 36641 - AT 57400 - 001
    Young - T 6:00-9:00 PM
    This course explores contemporary issues and research related to emerging human factors theories, critical concerns, and program strategies as they relate to the aviation industry. The course ventures beyond ergonomic issues into more diverse human factors considerations, while discussing an industry-wide and organizational perspective. The course utilizes a combination of lecture and group discussion of general topics, as well as independent student inquiry into specific issues relevant to their personal interests and career goals.
  • Aviation Safety Program Development - 53841 - AT 57500 - 001
    Lu - M 6:00-9:00 PM
    This class is designed to provide graduate students an opportunity to design and develop a safety program for accident/incident prevention. Information and activities would enable students to perform effectively as an aviation safety program manager. This class helps students deal with real-life safety problems by the design and implementation of a safety program.
  • Process Improvemnt& Simulation - 59233 - AT 58100 - 001
    Johnson - M 6:00-8:50PM
    This course investigates process modeling and simulation as applied to decision-making for process design and improvement. Planning and executing a computer-based simulation supporting a process design and improvement project are used to improve analysis and  project management skills.   Visualization of the process is also included.  Prerequisites:  IT507, STAT501, STAT301, STAT511 or approved statistical foundations course.
  • Capstone Research Project - 53946 - AT 59000 - 013
    Fanjoy - Time Arranged
    This course is designed to prepare students in the course-work only (non-thesis) program option for completion of a small scale research project and publishable paper.   This will be accomplished through seminar sessions, classroom lecture, and individual mentoring.  In addition to scheduled class meetings, students are expected to meet regularly with their committee chairs throughout this course.

Building Construction Management

  • Research Seminar - 53141 - BCM 58100 - 025
    Alter - W 4:30-5:20 PM
    The BCM Seminar Series focuses on construction management topics of interest to students. Students and faculty are encouraged to attend in order to promote awareness of active BCM faculty and graduate student research projects and to help generate new ideas for future graduate student research and sponsored projects.
  • Sustainability&Global Entrpnr - 58516 - BCM 58100 - 026
    Alter - T 3:30-6:20 PM
    Identification, training and development of future global technological entrepreneurs in sustainability. Thinking comprehensively about sustainable ways of addressing poverty-related issues by focusing on business ventures through improved product design and business initiatives that take advantage of local resources, networks and institutions. The course provides the theoretical underpinning and practical experiences necessary to understand the problems and the potential for entrepreneurship in developing global economies including those in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  • Energy Consrvng Bldg Retrofit - 59050 - BCM 58100 - 027 
    Shaurette - TTh 4:30-5:45 PM
    This course introduces energy related reconstruction of light commercial buildings. Retrofit topics include: Basic thermodynamics, Energy conserving technologies, Impact of site characteristics, Indoor air quality, Water conservation measures,  Measuring and benchmarking energy performance, Cost / Benefit Analysis, Financing energy improvements, as well as Building operation and management to reduce energy & water use.
  • Sustainable Construction&Dev - 59051 - BCM 58100 - 028   
    Alter - M 6:30-9:20 PM
    This course explores environmental sustainability in all its forms, starting with the historical and theoretical basis and continuing through an understanding of sustainable building construction, design, development, and renewable energy strategies/management tools and how these can be applied in practice. BCM graduate students may register for this course without written department or instructor approval. Non-BCM students must obtain written department approval prior to registration.

Computer Graphics Technology

  • The Development Of Graphics In Technology - 13808 - CGT 51100 - 001  
    Benes - M 6:00 - 8:50 PM
    An introduction to the historical development of visual science in western civilization and its effect on computer graphics techniques and practices. Topics include the historical, contemporary, and future developments in computer graphics. Emphasizes the study of visual science and the significance of computer graphics as a communications medium.
  • Human Factors Of Computer Interface Design - 13809 - CGT 51200 - 001
    Vorvoreanu - W 6:00-8:50 PM
    Addresses an array of human factors issues related to human computer interaction and the graphic user interface. Theoretical and practical relationships are drawn between aesthetics and the cognitive sciences in the development of primarily multimedia and hypermedia products. Methods to validate design solutions are learned through controlled usability testing and assessment through small and large prototype projects.
  • Spatial Ability Research And Assessment - 58249 - CGT 60000 - 001
    Mohler - TTh 4:30-5:45 PM
    This course examines spatial ability research through the 20th century; examining the various contributions of psychometric, developmental, differential, and information processing researchers as it applies to computer graphics. Additionally, students examine the various assessment devices that have been used to assess spatial ability and teaching interventions for improving it. Students will develop a research brief based upon the literature reviewed in the course.

CNIT (note that in Banner, C&IT is abbreviated CNIT)

  • Information Technology Economics - 58849 - CNIT 55100 - 001    
    Whitten – TTh 9:00-10:15 am
    Examines the economics of information systems and information technology as it relates to business performance. Topics include strategic information technology planning, alignment with business planning, value assessment, and performance measurement. Special emphasis is placed on issues relevant to strategic information technology infrastructure management, both for the information technology unit as well as the business as a whole. Permission of instructor required.
  • Quality Management In Information Technology - 58828 - CNIT 55300 - 001
    Dittman – TTh 4:30-5:45 pm
    This course explores quality and productivity models used to ensure quality in information technology systems development processes. Special emphasis is on learning and understanding process metrics and measurement, as well as initiatives such as Total Quality Management, Continuous Process Improvement, Six Sigma, and the Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model. . Permission of instructor required.
  • Basic Computer Forensics - 13485 - CNIT 55600 - 001  Link Id: A1  Description: Linked Section RequiredLinked Sections Required(A3)
    Rogers – MW 1:30-2:20 and F 1:30-3:20 pm
    Covers the fundamentals of the maturing discipline of computer forensics. The focus of the course is on gaining a broad understanding of the field of study and how technology and law interact to form this forensic science. Emerging standards and current and future issues related to the field are also explored. Examines law and public policy, the computer forensic methodology, report presentation, and expert witness testimony, as well as anti-forensic techniques that can be used to obfuscate evidence. Students are exposed to theory and practice with lab exercises, thought and term papers, and a practical, as well as written, final exam.
  • Advanced Research Topics In Cyber Forensics - 45535 - CNIT 55700 - 001  Link Id: A1  Description: Linked Section RequiredLinked Sections Required(A2)
    Rogers – T 3:30-5:20 pm
    Provides students at the advanced degree level the opportunity to expand their knowledge of cyber forensics. Students are expected to have fundamental understanding of cyber forensics and digital forensic science. The emphasis is on directed learning and scholarly inquiry. Possible research topics range from law and public policy to software and/or hardware development. Permission of instructor required.
  • Bioinformatics Computing And Systems Integration - 57863 - CNIT 55800 - 001    
    Kane – T 6:00-8:50 pm
    This is a graduate-level course for students interested in the application of computational methods and information technology in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences arena. An overall understanding of information technology and systems is assumed, as well as an in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of information technology. Permission of instructor required.
  • Smart Grid Seminar - 55344 - CNIT 58100 - 005    
    Dietz (CIT), Matson (CIT), Pekny (CE) – M 1:30-4:20 pm
    Course will use a participative and interdisciplinary approach to address issues related to the smart grid and electrical vehicle deployment.  Smart Grid can be known as the "clean" or "green" energy sector that is an important element of the country’s emerging clean energy economy.  It will define our nation's energy security by reducing the reliance on imported energy sources relying more on domestic resources including traditional domestic energy sources and new sources including wind, solar, and biofuels.   Energy sources may be low carbon which provides environmentally friendly opportunities for new jobs at various levels of the income and skills distributions.   The course format will include presentations, selected readings and participation from the small group of students taking this class.
  • Found Homeland Sec Std - 59104 - CNIT 58100 - 006   
    Dietz (CIT), Aaltonen (Nursing), Fields (ABE)  TTh 3:00-4:15 pm
    Course will use an interdisciplinary approach to address the fundamental issues related to preventing, mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from major catastrophic events, both intentional and unintentional, that threaten the security and well-being of private and public sector resources and infrastructures. Contents will explore the characteristics of security and how personal and corporate perspectives of security vary; identification of assets and assessing cost/benefits of protecting them; conducting risk assessment and risk management; crisis decision making; current emergency management resources and response infrastructures; public health issues; best practices in emergency management and risk and crisis communication; business continuity; and the importance of a collaborative response through application of team building skills. Real world case studies will be examined including the 9-11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the I-35W bridge collapse. Invited presentations by external experts in the field of homeland security will be included and career opportunities in the field discussed.
  • Human Resource Issues In IT - 59293 - CNIT 58100 - HRI  
    Harriger - TR  9:00-10:15 am
    Over the past decade, interest in pursuing study of computing has been declining steadily nationally. Experts have predicted that if this trend continues, by 2018 only half of the IT jobs available will be able to be filled by students completing computing degrees from American universities. (http://www.ncwit.org/pdf/NCWIT_TheFacts_rev2010.pdf).  Given the growing reliance on IT expertise by numerous domains, this decline has and will continue to negatively impact all aspects of society.

    This course will examine the numerous reasons that led to the declining interest in IT careers. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of this declining interest on them, the IT industry, and on society. Finally, it will challenge students to develop workable solutions that can begin to correct one or more aspects of the problem.
  • Research Mthds For Computing - 53250 - CNIT 62300 - 001    
    Marshall – MW 4:30-5:45 pm
    The course will cover statistical inference, data sampling, missing data, experimental designs, data collection methods and measurements. The data analysis and interpretation techniques are mathematically based to provide clear and repeatable conclusions. Industry and research case studies will be examined as examples. Students will receive hands-on experience through a semester project.  Pre-req : STAT 501 and Instructor Permission.

ECET - Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology 

  • Applied Electromagnetics - 57141 - ECET 52400 - 001  Link Id: A2  Linked Section RequiredLinked Sections Required(A1)
    Denton - TTh 6:00-7:50 PM
    This course provides an advanced treatment of electromagnetics and applications at the graduate level for engineering technology students. Electric and magnetic field theory is presented, including Maxwell’s equations. Topics include vector analysis, electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave radiation, and propagation. A semester-long project based on applied electromagnetics is required for each student. Knowledge of RF measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers is required.
  • ECET Grad Research Sem - 57135 - ECET 58100 - 003
    McNally - M 4:30-5:20
    Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education.
  • Biomedical Tech & Devices - 57138 - ECET 58100 - 006
    Panigrahi - M 5:30-8:20 PM
    Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education

IT - Industrial Technology

  • Biometrics Technology And Applications - 22272 - IT 54500 - 001
    Elliott - W 6:00-8:50 PM
    Examines biometrics technology as it relates to security, access control, and the authentication of individuals. The course will examine biometric technologies including iris, face, finger, hand geometry, dynamic signature verification, skin print analysis, and voice recognition.

MET - Mechnical Engineering Technology

  • Technology From A Global Perspective - 48408 - MET 52700 - 001
    Harding - T 6:00-9:00 PM
    Introduction to the challenges faced by the practicing technologist when working and interacting with international technical personnel, both here and abroad, including history, standards, education, and practice of technology outside the United States.
  • Optimization Of Metalcasting Design - 42859 - MET 53500 - 001
    Han - MW 5:30-6:20 PM
    The course focuses on optimal design of metalcastings to fit structural requirements (applied loads) and to assure sound manufacturability (castability). Students are expected to learn the general principles of design optimization through hands-on laboratory exercises based on the application of finite element and computational fluid dynamics software.
  • Applied Computational Methods - 46281 - MET 58100 - 002
    French - MWF 1:30-2:20 PM
    Applied Computational Methods covers technical mathematics required for research in engineering technology.  The starting point is determined by the students and the class covers calculus, matrix algebra and simple ordinary differential equations.  Most calculations are carried out using software such as Mathcad and Matlab.

OLS - Organizational Leadership and Supervision

  • Interpersonal Skills For Leaders - 59162 - OLS 58000 - 001    
    Beyerlein - TTh 12:00-1:15 PM
    Development and improvement of interpersonal and group dynamic skills for effective leadership in organizations. Emphasis on action learning and real-world application of skills. Course may be offered in traditional, distance, or blended format. Open to all graduate students with special consideration given to senior OLS students with 3.0 GPA and School of Technology graduate students.

TECH - Technology

  • Tech Realizatn Seminar - 53721 - TECH 58100 - 002 
    Peoples - M 4:30-6:00 PM
    Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education.
  • Adv Analy Res Industry - 52803 - TECH 62100 - 003
    Bowen - T 5:00-7:50 PM
    Advanced Analytics for Research & Industry offers students training and experience in the theories underlying, as well as the practical uses of, advanced statistical techniques for both research and industrial/organizational settings. This course, which fulfills the multivariate statistics requirement for CoT, will focus primarily on advanced applications of analysis methods introduced in STAT501 or IT507. Course material also includes implementation of relevant statistical software applications (primarily SPSS) and its use in both experimental and industry data analysis.

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