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STAT 6360 - Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Credits: 3
Introduces epidemiologic principles and statistical methods used in biomedical research. Topics involve the design, analysis, and interpretation of observational studies. Prerequisites: STAT 5371, STAT 5372, STAT 5373, STAT 5374, and STAT 5304 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
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STAT 6363 - Time Series Analysis
Credits: 3
Statistical methods of analyzing time series. Autocorrelation function and spectrum. Autoregressive and moving average processes. More general models, forecasting, stochastic model building. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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STAT 6366 - Statistical Consulting
Credits: 3
Instruction in nonstatistical issues arising in a consulting experience, including interpersonal interaction, session management, scheduling, data management, and oral and written communication. Examines technical methods useful for common consulting questions and provides consulting experience with a client from the community.
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STAT 6367 - Statistical Consulting
Credits: 3
The practice and art of statistical consulting in a collaborative environment.
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STAT 6370 - Stochastic Models
Credits: 3
Model building with stochastic processes in applied sciences. Phenomena with uncertain outcomes are formulated as stochastic models and their properties are analyzed. Some specific problems discussed come from areas such as population growth, queueing, reliability, time series, and social and behavioral processes. Statistical properties of the models are emphasized. Prerequisites: STAT 4340 or STAT 4341, and graduate standing.
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STAT 6371 - Probability Theory
Credits: 3
An introduction to measure theoretic probability. Random variables, expectation, conditional expectation, characteristic functions. Prerequisite: STAT 6327 or permission of instructor.
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STAT 6372 - Queueing Theory
Credits: 3
Queueing theory provides the theoretical basis for the analysis of stochastic service systems. The underlying stochastic processes are point processes of which Markov and renewal processes are two major examples. The course emphasizes the formulation of queueing models and their behavioral and statistical analyses using Markov and renewal techniques. Prerequisite: An introductory course in stochastic processes (e.g., STAT 6370 /CS 6370, STAT 6376 , STAT 6379, ECE 5306).
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STAT 6376 - Stochastic Process
Credits: 3
Random walk, Markov processes, Poisson processes, waiting times, spectral density functions, applications to random noise problems. Prerequisite: STAT 6327 .
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STAT 6377 - Multivariate Categorical Data
Credits: 3
Structural models for counting data. Introduces the general log-linear model for contingency tables, likelihood-ratio tests, hierarchical models, and partitioning of likelihood-ratio statistics. Prerequisites: STAT 6328 , STAT 6337 or permission of instructor.
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STAT 6380 - Mathematical Theory of Sampling
Credits: 3
Theoretical basis for estimation from simple random stratified, cluster, and two-stage designs. Also, ratio and regression estimators and nonsampling errors, including nonresponse. Prerequisite: STAT 6328 .
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STAT 6385 - Survey of Nonparametric Statistics
Credits: 3
Topics include robust and distribution-free techniques; order statistics, EDF statistics, quantiles, asymptotic distributions and tolerance intervals; linear rank statistics for one-, two-, and several-sample problems involving location and scale; runs; multiple comparison; rank correlation; and asymptotic relative efficiency. Prerequisite: STAT 6328 .
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STAT 6390 - Bayesian Statistics
Credits: 3
Introduces the Bayesian framework to statistical inference and describes effective approaches for Bayesian modeling and computation. Prerequisites: STAT 6328 and STAT 6324 . (*updated* 11/4/202; effective spring 2021)
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STAT 6391 - Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling
Credits: 3
This course focuses on how to account for spatial, temporal, and other complex correlation structures and on how to incorporate prior information into a statistical analysis using modern computer software packages (i.e., WinBUGS and R). Prerequisite: STAT 6390 .
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STAT 6395 - Selected Topics in Statistics
Credits: 3
Discussion of statistical theory and methodology on specialized topics of interest.
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STAT 6397 - Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
Credits: 3
An introduction to clinical trials for the biostatistician. Covers issues in the design, analysis, and operation of clinical trials, emphasizing the underlying statistical basis of modeling and inference. Topics include both practical and theoretical considerations in trial design and analysis. Prerequisites: STAT 6327 and STAT 6328 .
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STAT 6398 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Research on statistical theory and methodology.
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STAT 6399 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Research on statistical theory and methodology.
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STAT 7011 - Supervised Internship
Credits: 0
Supervised experience in statistical consulting carried out as an internship in approved work settings outside the SMU Statistical Consulting Center.
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STAT 7012 - Supervised Internship
Credits: 0
Supervised experience in statistical consulting carried out as an internship in approved work settings outside the Center for Statistical Consulting.
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STAT 7013 - Supervised Internship
Credits: 0
Supervised experience in statistical consulting carried out as an internship in approved work settings outside the SMU Statistical Consulting Center.
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STAT 7100 - Seminar
Credits: 1
Oral presentations of statistical literature.
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STAT 7110 - Supervised Internship
Credits: 1
Supervised experience in statistical consulting carried out as an internship in approved work settings outside the SMU Statistical Consulting Center. Reports from the internship are required for completion of the course.
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STAT 7111 - Seminar in Statistical Literature
Credits: 1
Reports from papers in statistical journals, bibliographical problems, etc.
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STAT 7112 - Seminar in Statistical Literature
Credits: 1
Reports from papers in statistical journals, bibliographical problems, etc.
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STAT 7300 - Seminar
Credits: 3
Oral presentations of statistical literature.
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STAT 7327 - Advanced Statistical Inference
Credits: 3
General statistical inference; estimation (point and interval estimates, Bayes and minimax, etc.); tests of hypotheses (invariant, unbiased, most stringent, etc.). Prerequisite: STAT 6371 .
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STAT 7328 - Advanced Statistical Inference
Credits: 3
Additional topics in statistical inference. Prerequisite: STAT 7327 .
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STAT 7331 - Modeling Longitudinal and Incomplete Data
Credits: 3
An introduction to Statistical Modeling of longitudinal data and incomplete data, emphasizing statistical theory, methods, applications, and computation. Prerequisites: STAT 6327 and STAT 6328 or equivalent, and STAT 6336 and STAT 6337 or equivalent.
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STAT 7362 - Topics in Statistics
Credits: 3
Lectures and readings on state-of-the-art statistical issues using emerging statistical theory and methods.
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STAT 7363 - Time Series Analysis II
Credits: 3
For advanced graduate students who intend to do research in spectral analysis or who have a major interest in time series. Prerequisites: STAT 6363 , STAT 6376 , or permission of instructor.
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STAT 8049 - Graduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
Enrollment in this course certifies that the student is a full-time graduate student in good academic standing.
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STAT 8105 - Research
Credits: 1
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STAT 8198 - Dissertation
Credits: 1
Doctoral research on statistical theory and methodology.
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STAT 8313 - Research in Statistical Inference
Credits: 3
Research on statistical theory and methodology.
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STAT 8398 - Dissertation
Credits: 3
Doctoral research on statistical theory and methodology.
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STAT 8698 - Dissertation
Credits: 6
Doctoral research on statistical theory and methodology.
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Strategy |
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STRA 6201 - Strategic Management
Credits: 2
This course examines the fundamental concepts of strategy of the firm as they are applied in domestic and global markets. Topics include business strategy, industry analysis, vertical integration, strategy execution, and diversification. It is taught using cases, text, and readings.
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STRA 6202 - Advanced Strategic Management
Credits: 2
Builds on the core course STRA 6201 , which focuses on issues of strategy at the business unit level. Topics include global strategy, technology strategy, management of the multibusiness firm, and strategic alliances and networks. Additional topics may be introduced at the instructor’s discretion. Required course for the strategy and entrepreneurship concentration. Prerequisite or corequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6219 - Private Equity and Venture Capital
Credits: 2
Complements entrepreneurship courses by examining issues associated with venture capital from the viewpoint of the venture capitalist. Focuses on strategic and organizational issues associated with the firms that provide private equity to entrepreneurial firms. Examines the process by which private equity firms raise money from their investors as well as the associated agency problems. Explores the private equity firm’s decision to invest in a new venture, how to evaluate the strategy of the new venture, and its likelihood for success or failure. Also, the process by which the private equity firm exits from its investments and how nonfinancial corporations can use a private equity model to finance new business ventures. Prerequisite or corequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6220 - Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions
Credits: 2
Focuses on the strategic and organizational issues associated with mergers and acquisitions. Students examine the factors that lead to successful and unsuccessful mergers and acquisitions. Topics include mergers within an industry, international acquisitions, diversification, vertical integration, organizational design concepts, and the management of organizational behavior issues associated with mergers. Uses a case study approach to classroom learning. Prerequisite: STRA 6202 .
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STRA 6222 - International Corporate Strategy
Credits: 2
Explores a range of issues faced by global multibusiness firms from the perspective of a senior executive (group level) in a multinational firm, with a focus on the effects of decisions on mid- and lower-level managers. Possible topics include 1) product diversification and the rollout of new products across regions; 2) entry and exit strategies for emerging and developed markets; 3) the development of global infrastructure (HR, IT, legal, and administrative structure) to support the operating value chain; 4) the use and misuse of conflicts among regional, product, and functional interests within the firm; and 5) tools for evaluating business unit performance across diverse regions and the stages of industry and product life cycles. Additional possible topics include the engagement of management consultants, strategy implementation, and the nuances of management development in a global firm. Prerequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6224 - Entrepreneurial Strategy
Credits: 2
Integrates a number of approaches while addressing strategic issues facing new and small businesses, including enduring factors that influence entrepreneurial and small business management. Topics include business strategy, strategies particular to entrepreneurship, and market and industry analysis. Also, organizing to implement innovative ideas. Assumes the perspective of the entrepreneur. Uses a blend of cases and other readings. Prerequisite or corequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6225 - Strategic Alliances
Credits: 2
Focuses on the planning and execution of strategic alliances, especially in high-technology industries. Addresses issues of partner selection, performance evaluation, and adaptation of the partnership over time. Also, alliances between large and small firms. Prerequisite or corequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6226 - Competitive Advantage
Credits: 2
Focuses on decision-making by top managers at the strategic business unit level. Students utilize all skills learned thus far in the program and apply them to a broad array of business policy problems (e.g., acting as the decision-maker and setting corporate strategy in specific situations). Cases are drawn from a variety of industries and situations and involve all facets of corporate strategy, including marketing, operations, finance, information technology, and organizational structure. Emphasis is placed on understanding the competitive dynamics of the current environment and on recommending strategy that considers the resources at the organization’s disposal. The course is entirely discussion-based, case method with occasional supplemental readings. Prerequisite or corequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6228 - Global Strategy
Credits: 2
Focuses on issues related to competing in global industries for both single- and multibusiness firms. Key topics addressed include sources and dynamics of comparative advantages; modes of entry into foreign markets, such as joint venture, acquisition, and greenfield investment; global sourcing for operations and information technology; and the structure of multinational firms. Uses cases and readings. Prerequisite or corequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6230 - Technology Strategy
Credits: 2
Case-based course designed to cover the broad domain of how organizations invest in and manage the technologies that are central to the strategic positions of their businesses and thus to their future financial performance. Product and process technology topics covered include: the digital transformation of the enterprise, the internet of things and its implications for business strategy, the digital product life cycle, technologies transforming the supply chain, the role of acquisitions in reshaping the firm’s technology portfolio, the rise and implications of big data, the uses of AI and ML, and the role of the CIO. Prerequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6236 - The Practice of International Business
Credits: 2
Provides a case-based, pragmatic understanding of international business in today’s flat world. The nation’s international trade and investments, already substantially above the gross domestic product figure, will climb in the next decade to several times GDP. International business skills will therefore become increasingly important for all managers. Examines how the international business environment (culture, history, governments, politics, law, war, and demographics) affects the strategy and operations of the global firm. Includes a number of international business executives as guest speakers, presentations of team projects, and the creation of scenarios for the future. Prerequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6248 - Competitive Intelligence, War Gaming and Scenario Planning
Credits: 2
Discusses the process of developing actionable foresight regarding competitive dynamics used to enhance the speed and quality of decision-making for companies globally. Explores war games and scenario planning as competitive intelligence tools to help business leaders think through their strategy formulation and likely external moves of key stakeholders in a controlled environment. Explains how competitive intelligence enables key business decisions to be made in a more systematic and informed manner by role playing the key players’ reactions in the marketplace, to really understand their intentions and how they are looking at the marketplace, and to stress test strategies by using scenarios. (*updated* 10/6/2020)
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STRA 6295 - Directed Study in Strategy
Credits: 2
The student works directly with a professor on a specific project or projects. Credit is given based upon evaluation by the professor. Students are responsible for submitting a proposal to a professor for directed study credit.
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STRA 6410 - Venture Capital Practicum
Credits: 4
Provides hands-on-venture capital experience applying the skills developed in finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship courses. Students partner with local venture capital firms and meet weekly outside of class to identify, qualify, analyze, and present recommendations regarding prospective investments for the Cox M.B.A. Venture Fund. Topics include filtering and qualifying opportunities presented by entrepreneurs in business plans, evaluating funding presentations, applying basic due diligence, and managing a portfolio company. Acceptance to the course is competitive and based on submitted applications. It is preferred that applicants have taken STRA 6219 . An application does not guarantee admission.
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STRA 6430 - Strategy Consulting
Credits: 4
This is a semester long course, split into two modules. The first module is composed of cases and exercises designed to expose students to the practice of strategy consulting. The curriculum focuses on the strategy consulting industry, the variety of practices consultants employ, and the types of problems they encounter. Speakers with deep consulting experience share their insights on a variety of topics. In the second module teams of students execute a consulting project with a local company. Prerequisite: STRA 6201 .
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STRA 6495 - Directed Study in Strategy
Credits: 4
The student works directly with a professor on a specific project or projects. Credit is given based upon evaluation by the professor. Students are responsible for submitting a proposal to a professor for directed study credit.
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Systematic Theology |
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ST 6300 - Introduction to Theology
Credits: 3
A consideration of the aims and character of theological reflection in relation to the Christian life and to church leadership, giving particular attention to principles of reasoning and argument and to pertinent historical and contemporary examples.
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ST 6301 - Interpretation of the Christian Message I
Credits: 3
A study, through lectures and preceptorials, of the methods and insights of systematic theology, aimed at aiding students in their understanding of the content of the Christian faith. The lectures undertake to develop basic perspectives in theological analysis of the cardinal issues. The preceptorials provide opportunities for small-group discussion, examination of doctrinal standards, and the formulation of the student’s credo. Prerequisites and/or corequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 .
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ST 6302 - Interpretation of the Christian Message II
Credits: 3
A study, through lectures and preceptorials, of the methods and insights of systematic theology, aimed at aiding students in their own understanding of the content of the Christian faith. The lectures undertake to develop basic perspectives in theological analysis of the cardinal issues. The preceptorials provide opportunities for small-group discussion, examination of doctrinal standards, and formulation of the student’s credo. Prerequisite: ST 6301 .
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ST 7034 - United Methodist Doctrine
Credits: 1.5
A study of doctrinal standards in United Methodism, with attention to Wesley’s thought, subsequent theological transitions, and contemporary guidelines for doctrinal reflection in an ecumenical context.
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ST 7311 - Literature and Theology: Catholic Thought from Augustine to the Present
Credits: 3
An examination of the Catholic vision of God and humanity in its development from antiquity to the present, as a way of knowing through autobiographies, poetry, film, and theology.
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ST 8309 - The God of Jews and Christians
Credits: 3
Theological analysis of Jewish and Christian ideas of God in light of past and present Jewish-Christian relations. Topics include divine election, monotheism and the Trinity, law, biblical interpretation, incarnation, suffering, and resurrection. Prerequisite: HX 6305 or HX 6306 .
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ST 8311 - Modern and Contemporary Theologies
Credits: 3
A comparison of liberal, neo-orthodox, postmodern, liberation, and other theologies (approaches to theological methodology), exploring their implications for the present as well as the question of their social and historical locations.
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ST 8314 - The Christian Doctrine of God
Credits: 3
An inquiry in systematic theology directed toward the formulation of an adequate constructive statement of the Christian understanding of God.
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ST 8316 - Christian Doctrine of Reconciliation
Credits: 3
An examination of classical and contemporary theologies of reconciliation. Covers medieval, modern, and contemporary understandings of the doctrine of reconciliation and the grounds thereof, and related topics such as justice, charity, mercy, forgiveness, trauma, and community.
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ST 8318 - The Person and Work of Jesus Christ
Credits: 3
A consideration of selected themes, images, issues, and problems, both past and present, in the area of Christological doctrine. Attempts to draw some guidelines for present-day thinking about Christ.
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ST 8321 - Christian Doctrine of Providence
Credits: 3
A systematic theological study of the Christian doctrine of providence, aimed at the development of an adequate contemporary understanding of the doctrine.
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ST 8327 - North American Hispanic Theology
Credits: 3
An exploration of the development of North American Hispanic theology and the dynamics of doing theology from a Hispanic perspective as a distinctive style of theology. Attention is given to the issues, concerns, and beliefs of the Hispanic community and the major developments of this style of doing theology. Requires a group project and participation in a Hispanic event. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
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ST 8339 - Studies in Bonhoeffer
Credits: 3
An examination of some major issues and themes in the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, this course aims to introduce Bonhoeffer’s theology to a student who has not widely read him.
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ST 8345 - African-American Liberation Theology
Credits: 3
A study of contemporary North American “black theology,” with special attention to both its characteristic features and its development of social ethics. Principal readings include works by James Cone, Deotis Roberts, Major Jones, and Katie Cannon.
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ST 8359 - God and Creation
Credits: 3
An examination of 20th- and 21st-century process and relational understandings of God and creation in response to the problem of sin against creation. Attention to the significance of a relational god in response to questions of manyness and oneness in God and creation.
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ST 8365 - Process Theology and Christian Thought
Credits: 3
An overview of the development and concepts involved in process theology, and its impact upon and compatibility with Christian beliefs. Attention is given to the background, concerns, and topics addressed by process thought and to its value for Christian theologies that seek to bring about change.
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ST 8375 - Feminist, Womanist, and Mujerista Theologies
Credits: 3
An exploration of the critique and vision brought to contemporary theology by women’s perspectives represented in texts by feminist and womanist theologians, and in women’s fiction and essays.
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Telecommunications and Network Engineering |
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EETS 7090 - Special Topics
Credits: 0
Students may need to register in several special topics courses to obtain the desired number of credit hours, with a limit of no more than 6 credit hours in a single term and no more than 4 credit hours in the summer terms.
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EETS 7301 - Introduction to Networks
Credits: 3
A comprehensive overview of network technologies, structures, and industry participants. Core concepts such as network protocols, modulation, multiplexing, and virtualization are introduced and then applied to technologies including MPLS and SDN. Network devices including switches and routers are discussed. Voice, packet, wireless, and satellite network structures, and organization are examined. Internet and “cloud” applications are covered in detail. Industry participants including enterprises, Internet Service Providers (ISP’s), traditional network providers, as well as cloud service providers and equipment manufacturers are surveyed. Network operation, management, automation, Quality of Service (QoS) and analytics are reviewed. Network security challenges and solutions are highlighted. Network industry trends including Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications are also discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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EETS 7302 - TCP/IP Network Administration
Credits: 3
Reviews the OSI and Internet protocol models and the Linux and Windows operating system environments. Network administration operations are discussed, including IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, NFS, SMTP, IMAP, DHCP, IPsec and sendmail protocols as well as web services. Hardware and software configuration and implementations are detailed. Students complete numerous hands-on assignments reflecting topics discussed in the classroom using open source software products that can be downloaded and used on students’ personal computers.
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EETS 7304 - Network Protocols
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory graduate course on the protocol architecture of the Internet, following a bottom-up approach to the protocol layers. The objective of this core course is to provide an understanding of the internetworking concepts in preparation for advanced networking courses. The first part of the course covers networking technologies such as local area networks, packet switching, and ATM. The second part of the course examines the Internet protocol (IP) and TCP/UDP in-depth. The last part of the course is an overview of important application protocols such as HTTP, client/server computing, SMTP, FTP, and SNMP. Prerequisite: EETS 7301 or equivalent.
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EETS 7307 - Telecommunications for Data Systems Engineering
Credits: 3
Covers topics related to the technologies and physical management of corporate telecommunications systems, including current voice, data, and wireless telecommunications technologies and hardware. Legal and regulatory topics include a review of regulatory agency responsibilities. Also, intellectual property, net neutrality, privacy and fraud, and facilities planning and management processes, including lease analysis, licensing and permits, bidding contracts, development of specifications, and supplier and vendor management as they pertain to telecommunications systems. Examines engineering topics of fire protection, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting, and energy management systems for telecommunications. Prerequisites: 1 year of physics, including electricity and magnetism, and 1 year of calculus.
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EETS 7316 - Wireless, Cellular, and Personal Telecommunications
Credits: 3
A comprehensive course in the fast-developing field of wireless mobile/cellular and personal telecommunications. Topics include mobile/cellular communications; frequency allocations; base station site selection; cellular structures; channel trunking; analog cellular signalling; handover; data over cellular; multipath fading; diversity reception; modulation techniques; speech coding; digital cellular design, including GSM and TDMA; spectral efficiency considerations; spectral management and regulations; roaming; and current world systems and standards. Topics on personal communications include basic concepts and terminology for PCS; PCS technology; design based on CSM, TDMA, and CDMA; spectrum sharing with other services such as FSM; PCS standards; intelligent networks for PCS; global challenges for PCS; third-generation wireless, number portability, and roaming; and satellites in wireless. Prerequisites: EETS 7301 , and ECE 5370 or ECE 7370 , or permission of the instructor. This course is primarily for the telecommunications program but can also be very useful for ECE students who plan to specialize in this field.
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EETS 7353 - Cloud Engineering
Credits: 3
A comprehensive overview of cloud computing. Defined categories of compute, storage, database, and network are examined. Application of the cloud delivery models of Infrastructure-, Platform-and Software-as-a-Service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to deployment models of public, private, and hybrid clouds are covered. Physical and logical cloud architectures are thoroughly reviewed. Server and network virtualization using virtual machine hypervisors and virtual containers are surveyed. Data center applications of cloud technology, particularly internal and external data center network architectures, are discussed in depth. Public cloud provider implementations and cloud cost management are reviewed. Learning is confirmed and enhanced by real world case studies and hands-on labs.
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EETS 7355 - Software Defined Network
Credits: 3
A comprehensive course on Software Defined Networks (SDN). Begins with SDN theoretical concepts and evolution. Business drivers for SDN are considered. SDN operation and its practical application using the Openflow specification is discussed in detail. SDN alternative approaches are presented. SDN protocols, controllers, and application models are studied in depth and observed in use. SDN application in data centers and other use cases are thoroughly evaluated. Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and its relationship to SDN is examined. Industry SDN developments from major equipment and network providers are reviewed. Finally, SD-WAN and anticipated future SDN developments are considered. Learning is confirmed and enhanced by hands-on labs. Prerequisites: EETS 7304 and EETS 8303 . Recommended: EETS 7353 .
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EETS 8303 - Switching and Routing With Lab
Credits: 3
Switching and routing architectures, protocols, and functions are explained. For switching, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Trill, Virtual LANs (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and inter-VLAN trunking are covered. For routing, static routing and dynamic routing protocols including RIP (version 1 and 2), OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and Cisco’s EIGRP are examined. IPv4 subnetting, with and without classes, and IPv6 are analyzed. Software tools are used to simulate the operation and performance of protocols studied. A lab using switches and routers is used to provide hands-on, real world implementation of the simulated networks.
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EETS 8304 - Multiprotocol Label Switching
Credits: 3
Examines the MPLS protocol and its applications in networks. Introduces the basics of MPLS and MPLS traffic engineering, DiffServ QoS, and network survivability. Investigates Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS virtual private networks. Covers MPLS management, access networks, MPLS Transport Profile, and Generalized MPLS. Prerequisite: EETS 7304 .
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EETS 8313 - Internet Telephony
Credits: 3
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the background, protocols, standards, and issues related to Internet telephony. Describes the changing telecommunications environment that motivates the transition from today’s telephone network to voice over IP and strategies being used by companies and individuals to implement VoIP. Covers the umbrella protocol Session Internet Protocol and its partner, Session Description Protocol. In addition to SIP and SDP, H.323, RSVP, RTP, DNS, TRIP, ISUP, and SS7 are covered. Issues include emergency services, security, mobility, and quality of service. On-campus students - and off-campus students with high-speed Internet access - have access to SIP lab equipment. Prerequisite: EETS 7301 or permission of instructor.
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EETS 8315 - Advanced Topics in Wireless Communication
Credits: 3
Focuses on third generation systems, wireless data, and emerging wireless systems and technologies. Covers the IMT2000 requirements, proposals, and evolution path for CDMA and TDMA technologies toward 3G. Detailed study of radio access network for the GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, and CDMA2000, as well as core network evolution. Also, Mobile IP, WAP, and second-generation wireless data systems such as CDPD and SMS. May include LMDS, WILL, indoor systems, cordless phones, and WLAN.
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EETS 8316 - Wireless Networks
Credits: 3
Provides a comprehensive introduction to various transport layer protocols, especially focusing on wireless networks. The course begins with a study of various traffic scenarios in different elements of a wireless network, then looks at various applications using 3G, and finishes with a discussion of methods for performance monitoring and network testing. Prerequisite: EETS 7316 (formerly EETS 7306).
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EETS 8317 - Switching and QoS Management in IP Networks
Credits: 3
Comprehensive course on IP switching and QoS management technology, protocols, and applications. Prerequisite: EETS 7301 or consent of instructor.
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EETS 8321 - Telecommunications Network Security
Credits: 3
Graduate-level survey of the technologies underlying network security. The first part of the course covers the principles of private and public key cryptography and describes a number of example encryption algorithms, including DES and AES. Next, the use of encryption with hash functions for digital signatures and certificates, followed by perimeter security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, viruses, and worms. The last part of the course encompasses a number of secure protocols, including secure email, secure HTTP, IPSec, and virtual private networks. Topics that are part of general security but peripheral to network security are not covered, e.g., physical tamper resistance, security policies, digital rights management, and biometrics.
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EETS 8323 - Advanced Network Security with Lab
Credits: 3
Builds on basic network security topics introduced in EETS 8321. Advanced network security topics are covered by investigating four primary categories: routers and switches, firewall technologies, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Methods of authentication and encryption are examined in detail. Web, email, BYOD, and application security are also discussed. Theoretical concepts applied in the laboratory using simulation software and actual network equipment. Case studies highlight current industry applications of network security methods. Prerequisites: EETS 8321 , EETS 7304 , and EETS 8303 .
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EETS 8331 - Network Analysis, Architecture, and Design
Credits: 3
A focus on the systematic process of network design. The course explains the process of gathering network requirements and covers data flow analysis and the selection of network architectures. Also, addressing and routing, network management, network performance criteria, and security and privacy architecture selection methods. These techniques are merged to create a complete network design framework. Prerequisite: EETS 7304 or permission of instructor.
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EETS 8332 - Advanced Network Design With Lab
Credits: 3
Covers integration of network protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VLAN, VPN/DMVPN, IPsec and MACsec, STP and Trill, VoIP and methods of Quality of Service (QoS) in advanced networks. Concurrently, the requirements for an extensive and realistic network will be analyzed, designed, then simulated using software tools; and finally installed, operated, and tested using actual network equipment. Prerequisites: EETS 7304 , EETS 8303 , and EETS 8304 .
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EETS 8334 - Advanced Cloud Engineering
Credits: 3
An in-depth analysis of cloud infrastructure and architecture with focus on the internal cloud network. The course begins with designing the virtual private cloud and related network to be scalable, reliable, flexible, resilient and highly available using sound architectural principles and best practices. Large, web-scale media design is covered in detail. Security and reliability are stressed. Operational efficiency and cost optimization are considered. Cloud architecture design patterns are identified and applied. Learning is confirmed and enhanced by real world case studies and hands-on labs. Prerequisite: EETS 7353 or instructor permission with first level technical certification from a public cloud.
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EETS 8337 - Telecommunications Network Management
Credits: 3
Comprehensive course in the important issues in telecommunications network management. Overview of the underlying principles – operation, administration, maintenance, and provisioning – that are often the most expensive and labor-intensive aspects of telecommunications. Includes different paradigms for network management such as the Internet Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP, SNMPv2) and the Open System Interconnection Common Management information protocol. Covers the object-oriented modeling approach such as the ITU-T Telecommunications Management Network and Bellcore’s Information Networking Architecture. Also, implementation issues of architectural concepts into network products and systems such as the translation from ISO Guidelines for the Definition of Managed Objects into C++. Network simulation, configuration, fault, security, accounting, performance management, and the quality of service concepts. Addresses drivers for network management and its traditional practice, as well as future needs, and includes case studies in Intelligent Network and Synchronous Optical Network. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, plus knowledge of one high-level programming language, preferably Pascal, C, or C++.
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EETS 8341 - Optical and DWDM Networks
Credits: 3
Discusses the operation of the following network types: Synchronous Optical Network, Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, and Optical Transport Network. Also, optical core and access network configurations. Introduction to WDM network elements, and control and management of optical networks, plus an overview of network survivability using optical technologies. Covers future optical technologies, including photonic packet switching. Students use simulation software in laboratory experiments to analyze the performance and operation of optical networks. Prerequisite: EETS 7304 or permission of instructor.
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EETS 8353 - Network Automation and Programmability
Credits: 3
Reviews software applications used in the automation and programmability of modern networks. Network automation protocols such as NETCONF and OpenFlow as well as platforms such as Openstack are examined. Various scripting methods including Python, awk, Bash, and tcl as well as software automation tools like Chef, Ansible, and Puppet are demonstrated. The software development life cycle along with relevant software versioning tools, such as Git and Subversion, are also covered. The application of network automation to Software Defined Networks (SDN) is explained. The effects of network automation on operational and financial efficiency are discussed. Current vendor applications are reviewed. Hands-on labs confirm and enhance learning of course topics. Prerequisites: EETS 7304 , EETS 8303 .
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EETS 8355 - Data Center Network Engineering with Lab
Credits: 3
Focuses on the advanced analysis of data center cloud computing and virtualization including the design and implementation of a private cloud environment and integration with public cloud providers. This includes implementation using industry leading software applications. Examines the internal and external data center networks design and implementation. MSTP, MPLS, and DMVPN as well as advanced routing protocol topics of BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS applications to data center networks are examined in detail. In addition, network automation methods and software packages are introduced and data center network security is reviewed. Students demonstrate mastery of classroom material by written examinations and by satisfactorily performing numerous laboratory exercises using actual software and hardware discussed in class. Prerequisites: EETS 7304 and EETS 7353 .
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EETS 8357 - Development Operations (DevOps) for Network Engineers
Credits: 3
Explores DevOps, a movement which has emerged as a set of solutions to address reoccurring problems which limit an organization’s ability to deliver solutions and grow in an increasingly competitive market. DevOps and associated software including Git, Ansible, Chef, Vagrant, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Teraform. DevOps extensions of DevSecOp and NetDevOps are also covered. Lecture material is supplemented with labs. Prerequisite: EETS 7302 .
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EETS 8390 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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EETS 8391 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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EETS 8392 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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EETS 8393 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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EETS 8395 - Special Topic with Lab
Credits: 3
Students may need to register in several special topics courses with a lab component to obtain the desired number of credit hours, with a limit of no more than 6 credit hours in a single term and no more than 4 credit hours in the summer terms.
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THEA 5000 - Rehearsal and Performance Laboratory
Credits: 0
Embodied application in the processes of rehearsal and performance.
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THEA 5001 - Design Laboratory I
Credits: 0
Exploration of techniques in advanced design.
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