Introductory course that considers film as its own intellectual and cultural ¿art¿. Course is divided into two primary units that each focus on paramount components of film analysis: (1) the formal elements of film composition and their implications for the viewing experience, like editing, sound, mise-en-scène, and cinematography and (2) film genres, their poetics, and their various representations of race, gender, and sexuality. Course will cover topics such as: the social role of horror, serial killers (real and fictional), science fiction aliens, fairy tale myths, gender fluidity, racialized masculinity, state apartheids, and the prison industrial complex.
Software systems are built to perform a variety of tasks. This course covers the fundamentals of software systems, functional requirements analysis, design, development, testing, integration, implementation, operation and maintenance. Students, through course projects, will practice the systems analysis, design and development process. Writing intensive.
Prerequisites: 21:198:280, 21:198:288, and senior standing.
Data is an asset only if it is of high quality and usable, otherwise it is a liability. This course introduces data mining, machine learning, deep learning, data analytics and data visualization combining statistical theories with real-world computer-based applications. Students, through hands on practice by running and creating machine learning projects, will gain understanding of the fundamentals of machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence and their real-world applications.
Prerequisite: 21:198:102 or 21:219:220.
Topics vary each semester. Consult department for current information.
Cross-listed with 21:920:393:H5.
Please contact undergraduate dean for additional information.
The interaction between political and economic forces and the role of law in American history; readings from the fields of history, political science, and constitutional development.
There are two main purposes of this course: (1) introduce the basic application of analytics to both internal and external audit processes in current ubiquitous computer-based information systems; and (2) introduce the application of audit analytics to organizations. This course emphasizes the usage of statistics and the interpretation of results to be used as audit evidence.Prerequisite: 29:010:430.
Introduction to the concepts of valid reasoning and proof in modern logic. Approaches may include diagramming and pictorial representation.
Major issues confronting the American economy: the nature of our private enterprise system; the role of government; the influence of the banking system; the problem of controlling inflation and deflation; and the requisites for a high level of national income, employment, and a rising standard of living.Proficiency in 21:640:109 College Algebra for Science Business is highly recommended.