Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2017-19 [Archived Catalog]
Courses
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ISE 6320 - Seminar on the Control of Inventory and Manufacturing Systems
Advanced inventory control, scheduling, production planning, materials planning, lot sizing and forecasting techniques. Integration of scheduling and materials planning (Schedule-Based MRP/ERP), integration of inventory control and finite capacity scheduling. Critical review of current literature on inventory and manufacturing control.
Requisites: ISE 5120
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6360 - Project Analysis and Management
Development and utilization of network techniques, such as CPM and PERT, to schedule activities, develop financial budgets, allocate resources, and control progress and costs of practical projects. Students introduced to use of available computer programs that generate project schedules.
Requisites: WARNING: Not ISE 5490
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6400 - Facilities Layout and Location
Construction and improvement algorithms for discrete layout problems. Math programming formulations for continuous layout problems; planar and network location models. Design of linear, nonlinear, quadratic, and network programming applications. Analysis of trade-offs between model realism and solvability.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6420 - Warehouse and Distribution Systems Design
Quantitative and operational approach to the design of the total receiving, storage, and retrieval system including packaging, palletizing, storage, order picking, shipping, facility design, information systems, and operating policy.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6500 - Foundations of Engineering Management
The objective is to help the student develop an overall understanding of managing engineering and technology. It is designed to teach engineers the management skills they will need to be effective throughout their careers. It introduces the ways in which management principles are applied in the kinds of work they are most likely to encounter.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6550 - Engineering Supply Chain Management
Examines networks of manufacturers and distributors. Study of buyer/supplier relationships and the procurement of materials, including product requirements and negotiations.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6600 - Geometric Modeling in Manufacturing
An advanced graduate level course in manufacturing applications of geometric modeling. Topics covered will include geometric transformations, solid modeling representations, feature recognition and feature modeling, and generative process planning.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6710 - Scheduling and Sequencing
Defining scheduling function, performance measures and terminology. Topics include scheduling algorithms for single machine, parallel machine, flow shop, job shop, cellular manufacturing systems, flexible manufacturing systems and also solution methodologies such as heuristic procedures, constructive algorithms, branch and bound approaches, dynamic programming, linear programming, integer programming, mixed integer programming, genetic algorithms, tabu search simulated annealing and fuzzy math modeling. Focusing on manufacturing scheduling in practice with relations to capacity, multiple resource requirements and material availability. Also discussing hierarchical scheduling approaches needed to solve nested scheduling problems using case studies.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6900 - Special topics
Content varies based on the interest of the instructor.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
Lecture/Lab Hours: lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6930 - Independent Study in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Course content is determined at the discretion of the instructor with an emphasis on individual study. It may involve readings, lectures, and presentations.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: independent study
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6940 - Research
Research contents varies.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 12
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
Lecture/Lab Hours: research
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6949 - Nonthesis Master’s Project
Project content varies.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: research
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 6950 - Thesis
Thesis content varies.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 90.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: thesis/dissertation
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7090 - Intelligent Engineering Systems
The objective is to enable the students to learn methods and techniques of artificial intelligence and enable them to apply these methods in building knowledge-based engineering systems. Students will learn fundamental AI techniques (such as space search and knowledge representation) and study several techniques for building knowledge-based systems in various domains. After successfully completing this course, the students will posses enough theoretical knowledge and programming experience for building intelligent systems in their engineering disciplines.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7100 - Genetic Algorithms in Manufacturing
Genetic algorithms are search algorithms based on the mechanics of natural selection and natural genetic operators such as crossover and mutation. Genetic algorithms and evolutionary computation concepts will be presented. Their application to engineering problems in manufacturing system design, scheduling, lot sizing, layout, constrained optimization, vehicle routing and other network problems will be emphasized. In addition, their connections to other artificial intelligence paradigms, such as genetic programming, fuzzy logic, and artificial immune system will be introduced.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7260 - Neural Networks Using OR
The objective is to help the student develop an overall understanding of advanced techniques using neural networks including knowledge extraction such as decision trees, grey box creation along with embedding ANNs into other software applications.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7270 - Data Integration
Data integration, including object based structures, relational and hierarchical data. Typical structures will be in Express and XML. Topics will include recent articles on determining consistency and synchronization.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7320 - Seminar in the Control of Inventory and Manufacturing Systems
Focus of this seminar is on case studies. It includes presentation of relevant case studies and literature followed by critique of the procedures used and the results obtained. Related research done within department included. Representatives of industry invited to present their control systems for critique.
Requisites: ISE 5120
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7330 - Advanced Systems Simulation
Advanced discrete event simulation modeling. Modeling, design, statistical analysis, and optimization of large scale systems. Programming and comparison of simulators, simulation languages, and object-oriented simulation tools. Verification and validation methods of simulation models.
Requisites: ISE 5130
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7610 - Operations Research I - Combinatorial Optimization
Focuses on Combinatorial Optimization. The topics include algorithms and their computational complexity, convex optimization, linear programming, duality theory, solution techniques for integer programming and relaxation methods, transportation and various network problems, and finally stochastic programming methods.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7620 - Operations Research II - Urban OR
Focuses on Urban OR applications. The topics include dynamic programming, nonlinear programming, game theory, and various implementations in energy supply, envoronmental planning, green engineering, health care, public hygiene, urban transportation, regional planning and demographics, financial engineering, project management, energy finance, risk and disruption management, and sustainability analysis.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7630 - Operations Research III - Queueing Theory and Applications
Focuses on Queueing Theory and its applications. The topics include waiting line vs. probability theory, single-server, multiple-server and infinitely many server models, and variations from these models, queueing network analysis, birth-death process, simulattion and stochastic models, and illustrations in manufacturing, service industry, traffic analysis, and capacity planning.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7720 - Optimization Engineering Systems I - Metaheuristics
Focuses on metaheuristics and their applications in engineering problems. The topics include comparison of metaheuristics with classical optimization and heuristics, tabu search, simulated annealing, neighborhood search, scatter search, local search, hybrid search approaches and their application in manufacturing, service industry, and other engineering optimization problems.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 7730 - Optimization Engineering Systems II - Swarm Optimization
Focuses on ant colony and swarm optimization techniques and their applications in engineering optimzation problems. The topics include ant colony optimization, sawrm optimization and Bee Algorithms and their application in manufacturing, service industry, and other engineering optimization problems.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 8900 - Special Topics in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Content and structure will be determined at the discretion of the instructor. Examples include artificial neural networks in manufacturing, artificial intelligence in manufacturing system design, advanced manufacturing database architecture, and evolutionary computation in job shop scheduling.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ISE 8930 - Independent Study in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Course content is determined at the discretion of the instructor with an emphasis on individual study. It may involve advanced readings, lectures and presentations.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
Lecture/Lab Hours: independent study
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5110 - Italian for Graduate Reading Requirement I
Part of a two-semester, first-year language sequence for graduate students. Emphasis is on elementary development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, along with basic proficiency in grammatical concepts and patterns. Textbook and workbook are required. Registered graduate students attend a section of a first-year undergraduate course; grading for graduates is CR/F, with the grade of CR given for work deemed to be of “D-” level or above. Work below that level will receive an F.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5120 - Italian for Graduate Reading Requirement II
Part of a two-semester, first-year language sequence for graduate students. Emphasis is on elementary development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, along with basic proficiency in grammatical concepts and patterns. Textbook and workbook are required. Registered graduate students attend a section of a first-year undergraduate course; grading for graduates is CR/F, with the grade of CR given for work deemed to be of “D-” level or above. Work below that level will receive an F.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5210 - Italian for Graduate Reading Requirement III
Part of a two-semester, second-year language sequence for graduate students. Emphasis is on elementary development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, along with mid-level proficiency in grammatical concepts and patterns. Textbook and workbook are required. Registered graduate students attend a section of a second-year undergraduate course; grading for graduates is CR/F, with the grade of CR given for work deemed to be of “D-” level or above. Work below that level will receive an F.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5220 - Italian for Graduate Reading Requirement IV
Part of a two-semester, second-year language sequence for graduate students. Emphasis is on elementary development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, along with mid-level proficiency in grammatical concepts and patterns. Textbook and workbook are required. Registered graduate students attend a section of a second-year undergraduate course; grading for graduates is CR/F, with the grade of CR given for work deemed to be of “D-” level or above. Work below that level will receive an F.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5310 - Italian for Graduate Reading Requirement V
Part of a two-semester, third-year language sequence for graduate students. Emphasis is on elementary development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, along with high-level proficiency in grammatical concepts and patterns. Textbook and workbook are required. Registered graduate students attend a section of a third-year undergraduate course; grading for graduates is CR/F, with the grade of CR given for work deemed to be of “D-” level or above. Work below that level will receive an F.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5320 - Italian for Graduate Reading Requirement VI
Part of a two-semester, third-year language sequence for graduate students. Emphasis is on elementary development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, along with high-level proficiency in grammatical concepts and patterns. Textbook and workbook are required. Registered graduate students attend a section of a third-year undergraduate course; grading for graduates is CR/F, with the grade of CR given for work deemed to be of “D-” level or above. Work below that level will receive an F.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5900 - Special Topics in Italian
Specific course content will vary with offering.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITAL 5940 - Graduate Study in Italy
Research project must be approved by director. Research paper must be presented to director by end of semester following foreign study.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: research
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5020 - Strategic Decision Making in Information and Telecommunication Industries
Students will analyze issues and challenges facing firms in information and telecommunication industries including standardization, network effects (demand-side scale economies, two-sided markets), high fixed costs/low marginal costs, positive feedback loops, customer lock-in, learning economies, and the need for rights management. Students will evaluate managerial responses including competitive strategies, pricing, bundling, and versioning associated with information and telecommunication products and services.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5050 - Competition and Market Structure in Telecommunications Industries
An in-depth analysis of policy and market issues of fundamental concern to the voice/data communication competitive environment. Examples of such issues could include monopoly and competitive market benefits to the consumers, measuring market concentration, merger analysis, antitrust, and other government remedies for market power.
Requisites: ITS 6020
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5070 - International Communication Networks
A study of international communication organizations (PTTs, the ITU, etc.), international satellite organizations, and other international record carriers. Will explore current issues in international standards and regulations.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5110 - Pricing of Telecommunications Services
Examination of pricing, price-setting and price changes for telecommunication services. Pricing topics examined include: competitive market pricing; regulated pricing; flat-rate and measured service pricing; pricing of equipment; pricing of local, interconnection, and long-distance services; and the pricing of mobile and Internet-based telephone services.
Requisites: ITS 6020
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5290 - Communication Network Analysis and Design
The study and use of methodology for analysis, specification, and design of communication networks. Extensive application case studies derive requirements from statistical traffic characterization and modeling of voice, data, and video sources. Networks designed include fiber optics, wireless, Ethernet, SONET/TDM, and IP packet technologies.
Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5310 - Privacy in the Internet Age
Examines the impact of communication and information technologies on personal privacy. Theories of privacy, constitutional bases for privacy, and privacy laws are discussed. The impact of technologies like computer databases and surveillance cameras and of methods like data mining, telemarketing and cookies on financial, medical, and workplace privacy are considered. The information technology aspects of the war on terrorism and the related privacy issues are also addressed.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5320 - Gender and Information Technology
Examines the impact of information technology on work and domestic life, specifically focusing on the issue of gender. Men and women have interacted with information technologies in strikingly different ways. For example, computing has developed as a male dominated field, while the telephone has been strongly associated with women. Analyzes the social forces underlying this gender difference, focusing on feminist theories and theories of masculinity. The development of information technologies (telegraphy, telephone, computer, and Internet) will also be discussed.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5330 - IT Compliance and Planning
Compliance is an important component in the IT planning process. Examines the various federal, state, and international compliance requirements and IT’s involvement in meeting these requirements. The various IT compliance frameworks are also examined. Also examines the IT planning cycle and analyzes the appropriate role of compliance in the strategic IT planning process.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5370 - Wireless Telecommunications
Covers wireless communications principles as well as a study of modern commercial wireless systems. Starts with a discussion on the challenges inherent to wireless communications and the proceeds with a study of RF propagation over noisy channels, S/N ratio, antennas and frequency assignment. Discusses satellite communications basics: components, operations, orbits, frequencies and Earth stations. A detailed discussion of wide area terrestrial wireless systems: analog and digital cellular, 3G and 4G broadband systems provides students with an overview of the advantages and limitations of diverse modern and legacy systems. Local and personal area networks discussions are also included, with an overview or their structure, security and the deployment planning process.
Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5390 - Communication Technology Lab Practicum
An extensive hands-on experience in voice and data communication technologies. Students analyze problems of both a managerial and a technical nature through extensive lab exercises. Involves hands-on experience in posing, validating, and analyzing problems in switching and transmission technologies; network design, internetworking, protocol issues, distributed databases, and network management.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8.0 laboratory
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5410 - Voice over IP
Study of transmission of voice information using Internet Protocol techniques. Topics include: consumer-oriented services such as Vonage or Digital Voice, use of VolP to replace traditional PBX’s, VoIP as a tool for connectivity in the corporate enterprise, E911 and VolP, use of VolP protocols: H.323, SIP, Megaco, and others. Specialized voice applications such as call centers, voice enabled web sites, and distributed voice systems.
Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5510 - Telecommunication Network Security
Structured study of telecommunications network security. Theoretical aspects include risk as basis for security planning, taxonomy of exploits including malware, and network architecture. Practical aspects common attack vectors and relevant software tools: firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
Additional exercises may include adversarial games and penetration testing.
Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5530 - Encrypted Communication
The basic principles and technology of telecommunication using encryption as a security tool, including hash functions, symmetric key encryption. The basic concepts of data security: availability, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation. Digital signatures. Some topics are: SSH, VPN, IPsec, Kerberos. A key topic will be PKI - Public Key Infrastructure - systems.
Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture, 1.0 laboratory
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5750 - Internet Engineering
Internet status and future, including IP addressing. DNS, DHCP, and utilities such as ping and traceroute. Router configuration and operating systems, Linux and Windows.
Requisites: WARNING: No credit for this course if the following is taken (keeps credit for the following course, as defined by department): C S 5750
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 3.0 laboratory
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 5900 - Topical Seminar
Specialized topics taught by faculty or J. Warren McClure Distinguished Visiting Professor. Illustrative examples have included privacy and GIS in telecommunications.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1 - 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6000 - Research Methods in Information and Telecommunication Systems
Provides an overview of the field and introduces the students to the fundamentals of research, including the steps involved in identifying a research problem, how to formulate a problem statement, selection of appropriate research methodologies, accumulating and analyzing relevant empirical data, writing research results. Will explain and analyze various research methods and tools, both quantitative and qualitative.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6020 - Policy and Regulation for ICT Networks
Introduction to the major theoretical and legal issues and debates that have shaped the communication network industry. Students will examine issues of anti-trust, common carrier regulation, and public utility law and will examine their impact on market outcomes and policy goals. Also examines the impact of competition on the industry and its regulation.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6030 - Advanced Policy and Regulation for ICT Networks
An advance exploration of advanced topics in telecommunications policy and regulation in the United States. Emphasis will be on primary sources, e.g., FCC and State Public Utility Commission Orders, appellate court decisions, and other documents. This electivewill build on the foundation provided by ITS 6020. Subject matter will include state and federal activity related to local competition, access charge reform, regulation of broadband services, and spectrum management.
Requisites: ITS 6020
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6090 - Telecommunications and Economic Development
An examination of economic development issues and potential telecommunications strategies to assist in solving development problems. The problems of less developed countries will be studied, as well as the potential impact of communication networks and services on development in undeveloped pockets of the developed world. Will also examine urban ills that exist in the developed areas of developed countries and will explore the potential role of communication networks to implement solutions to those urban ills. Will also explore the potential role of communication networks on the development of global markets in the service sector and the impact of this trend on both developed and less developed nations.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6250 - Information Networks
Introduction to the architecture of information networks and the applications built on this architecture. Students study the fundamental concepts of communication networks, switching techniques, transmission systems, protocols, and distributed applications. Voice, data, image and video communication networks are all addressed.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6440 - Strategic Issues in Information and Telecommunication Systems Technology and Policy
Employs extensive readings and illustrative case studies in the analysis of the strategic concerns involved in the successful deployment of voice, data, image and information technologies and services within user organizations, service providers, and vendor enterprises. The successful deployment of these technologies and services requires an understanding of the interplay of an array of technical concerns, policy considerations, markets and human/social issues. Provides students with the opportunity to grasp the interplay of these concerns and issues through strategic assessment, lifecycle management, and information and telecommunication system procurement.
Requisites: ITS 6000 and 6020 and 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6790 - Theory of Communication Networks
Intensive study of communications networks organized by the layered protocol architecture model. Topics include transmission media, topology, and encoding; link-layer access methods, flow control and error detection; network addressing and routing; and end-to-end transport mechanisms. Special emphasis on traffic characterization, network performance, and network security. Suggested background includes probability and statistics; class involves extensive analysis and introduces simulation software tools.
Requisites: ITS 6250
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6900 - Topical Seminar
A focused, in-depth analysis of a significant current communication policy concerns. Students conduct a literature search of the policy or technical issues surrounding the specific topic, develop a historical context for the issue under discussion, and produce a substantial paper analyzing an important aspect of the topic. Topics will be current issues in the industry.
Requisites: ITS 6000 and 6020 and 6250
Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6930 - Independent Study
Independent study, supervised by faculty.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 16.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8.0 independent study
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6935 - Advanced Readings in Communication Technology and Policy
Extensive reading, selected by the faculty, in preparation for the Comprehensive Exam. Readings will be assigned from the current research literature in the technical, public policy, and project management areas. Readings may also be drawn from established fundamental texts in these fields.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 9
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 54.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8.0 independent study
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6940 - Research in Communication Technology and Policy
Independent research on Communication Technology or Communication Policy issues.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 36.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 research
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6945 - Professional Project
Requires students to complete an applied project, under the supervision of an advisor and a faculty committee, as a demonstration of the student’s mastery of the skills and knowledge covered in the program. Required to complete the MCTP degree via the Professional Project option.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 9
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 54.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8.0 research
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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ITS 6950 - Thesis
Requires students to identify a problem or issue in the field, conduct relevant research, and write a thesis resulting from this work. The thesis provides students, working under the supervision of an advisor and a faculty committee, with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the field.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 9
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 54.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8.0 thesis/dissertation
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5001X - Semester in D.C.: Covering D.C.
A seminar exploring how media covers Washington, D.C. events and influences. Students will meet with industry professionals and analyze various media outlets and communication-related operations of government.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5002X - Semester in D.C.: Communication Business
A seminar exploring the economics of communication businesses with particular attention to the Washington, D.C. area. Students will engage with professionals and analysts of the business side of communication.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5003X - Semester in D.C.: Data Reporting and Use
A seminar exploring how data is gathered and used in reporting and communication by media in Washington, D.C. Students will meet with industry professionals and analyze how various media outlets and communication related operations of government utilize data.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5007X - Semester in D.C.: Strategic Communication
A seminar exploring the role of strategic communication in Washington, D.Cl. Students will meet with industry professionals and analyze various strategic communication operations in the private and public sectors.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5008X - Semester in D.C.: Broadcast in the Capital
A seminar exploring the role of broadcast communication in Washington, D.C. Students will meet with industry professionals and analyze various broadcast communication operations in the private and public sectors.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5010 - Introduction to Graduate Study
Introduction to graduate study at Ohio University, required of all new graduate students.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5020 - Thesis Proposal
Work with a professor to research, write, and defend a masters thesis proposal or professional project proposal. Student must enroll in second semester of masters program.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5100 - Communication Law
Principles and case studies in communication law, constitutional guarantees, libel, privacy, contempt, privilege, copyright, and government regulatory agencies.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5130 - Gender, Race, and Class in Journalism and Mass Media
Explores the situation of women and minorities in newspapers, broadcast, online journalism, magazine journalism, PR, and advertising. It looks at issues of diversity on the level of both the production and the consumption of journalistic content, as well as the content itself.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5140 - Fundamentals of Online Journalism
Selecting, editing, writing, and formatting content for Web-based media. Evaluating and criticizing online journalistic practices.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5150 - Environmental and Science Journalism
Provides students with practical and conceptual skills of environmental and science journalism, based on an interdisciplinary approach and experiential learning through field trips and workshops. It also practices the ability to translate complex issues into everyday language without oversimplifying.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5180 - Digital Information and Innovation
A problem-solving approach to creation and management of interactive features; evaluating effectiveness of websites; and strategies and problems of site development.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5190 - Legal Issues of Online Journalism
Legal issues as they apply to online journalism.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5230 - International and Cross-Cultural Advertising
International and cross-cultural advertising concepts, strategies, and executions. Sociocultural, political-legal, economic, and technological issues surrounding advertising practice in today’s global and multicultural environment.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5300 - Magazine Editing and Production
Theory and techniques of magazine editing and production, including analysis of magazine industry and of specific magazines and audiences they serve. Editorial objectives and formulas, issue planning, article selection, layout, illustration, typography, printing, and distribution.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5310 - Reporting Public Issues
Learning to research, report, and write in-depth, interpretive, and analytical stories on current social problems and public affairs for print and online media.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5320 - Specialized Business Media
In-depth study of professional, business, industrial, and technical magazines. Discussion of all types of publishing problems.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5350 - Advanced Editing
Advanced management and production of content for journalistic media.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5380 - Graphics and Audiences
Ways mass media visually target audiences having specific demographic and psychographic characteristics. Using images, color, and type. Includes some instruction in graphics software.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5390 - Business Reporting
Mastering the techniques surrounding business reporting and writing. Students will gain an understanding of capitalism, the economic, financial and societal forces governing for-profit enterprises and the role journalists play in the global marketplace.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5400 - Advertising and Public Relations Theory and Research
Introduction to strategic communication theories and applied research in advertising and public relations.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5410 - Magazine Feature Writing
Writing, researching, and marketing factual magazine feature articles of various types. Reading exemplary magazine articles. Finding subjects, securing photographs, writing articles, and surveying markets.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5420 - Advanced Magazine Feature Writing
Writing and marketing feature articles. Emphasis on long-form magazine journalism.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5490 - Economics Reporting
Mastering the techniques surrounding how to cover Wall Street and the economy. Special attention will be given to markets (stocks, bonds), the Federal Reserve and understanding the business cycle. Students will research and write stories requiring them to make sense of government statistics such as retail sales, inflation, housing starts, and unemployment claims.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5500 - Radio and Television Reporting and Writing
Development of writing and reporting skills for audio and video news.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5510 - Corporate Social Responsibility
Focuses on understanding corporate social responsibility programs – what they entail, their role in business and society, their geographic and functional scope, current issues, business ethics and regulations, and specific programs of various industries and companies. Also examines the social and environmental context for current corporate social responsibility programs by considering current social and environmental issues in the U.S. and abroad.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5520 - Radio and Television Producing
Learning the art and science of bringing together all elements of radio, television, and online news programming.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5530 - Strategic Social Media
Help students understand why and when to use social media for the purpose of building relationships and creating conversations with stakeholders and key audiences. Will build on the students’ basic foundation of how to use social media tools, adding depth to their understanding through discussion of related strategic communication concepts and theories.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5630 - Media and Conflicts
Explores media coverage of conflicts and crises, including how conflicts and crises occur and how they are mediated, peace journalism, securitization, and conflict management.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5650 - Opinion Writing
Analysis of content, selection, and presentation of opinion in print and online media. Study of columnists, past and present, with extensive writing of analytical and persuasive editorials and columns.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5660 - International Mass Media
Development and operations of world mass communication channels and agencies. Comparative analysis of media, media practices, and flow of news throughout the world.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5670 - Foreign Correspondence
Role of foreign correspondent in news gathering. History, scope, and techniques for reporting news from around the world.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5700 - Sportswriting
Learning sports reporting from the field to the locker room–from the stats to the stories.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5710 - Public Relations Planning
Using contemporary case studies, all aspects of public relations are studied and analyzed in group discussions and written projects.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5790 - Data Journalism
Class designed to introduce fundamentals of computer-assisted reporting, specifically using database analysis.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5810 - News Media Management
Leadership, finance, and planning skills required to manage the business side of a media firm. Attention will be given to the various systems used to produce a finished product.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5820 - Strategic Communication Management for Advertising and PR Professionals
Focuses on how to manage a strategic communication account.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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JOUR 5840 - Supervising School Publications
For prospective advisers of school newspapers, yearbooks, magazines, and other publications. Purposes and functions, legal aspects, staff selection, content, copy, layout, production, printing, advertising, photography, and business.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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