2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

118 Arts and Sciences/Criminal Justice
CMPS 376 3 cr.
Rapid Prototyping
(Prerequisite: CMPS 136 or CMPS 144) Some
common applications using a database with a
visual interface (perhaps Web based) can be successfully
created using Rapid Prototyping (a.k.a.
Rapid Application Development) This course
will cover the synergy of combining a visual language
and a relational database employing rigorous
design techniques.
CMPS 384 3 cr.
Special Topics
(Prerequisite: as published) Some recent courses
have covered Rapid Prototyping, Real-Time Systems,
and Parallel Computing. A syllabus
including prerequisites is published prior to the
registration period for the course.
CMPS 393 3 cr.
Computer Research
(Departmental permission required) A research
project carried out by a student under the direction
of a faculty member in the department. The
results will be prepared in a form suitable for
publication. Reader fee.
CMPS 440 3 cr.
Compiler Design
(Prerequisite: CMPS 344) Study of techniques
and problems involved in constructing compilers.
Lexical analysis, syntax analysis, semantic
analysis, symbol-table management, code generation,
code optimization.
CMPS 481 3 cr.
Computer Internship
(Departmental permission required) An extensive
job experience in computing which carries academic
credit. Prior approval is required and information
is available on the department Web site.
CMPS 490 3 cr.
(W) Computer Projects
(Prerequisite: Senior standing, departmental permission
required) In this course students prepare
and present individual computer projects to be
evaluated by the instructor and their fellow
students.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Joseph F. Cimini, J.D., Chair
See Sociology for faculty listing.
Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree program in
Criminal Justice has the following objectives:
1. To prepare students for careers in law
enforcement at the local, state or federal
levels.
2. To prepare students for careers in the
field of correction and rehabilitation:
parole, prisons, juvenile delinquency, etc.
3. To provide students with academic
preparation for advanced study in law,
criminology, public administration and
related fields. The Criminal Justice
major is administered by the Department
of Sociology/Criminal Justice,
which also administers the Sociology and
Gerontology degree programs. An advisory
board of community leaders working
in the field of criminal justice has
been established to work with University
students, faculty and administrators.
Minor in Criminal Justice
The minor in Criminal Justice requires 18
credits. There are three required courses: SOC
110: Introduction to Sociology, CJ 110:
Introduction to Criminal Justice and S/CJ
213: Criminology. The following elective
courses are strongly recommended by the
department in the Criminal Justice sequence:
S/CJ 212: Criminological Research, S/CJ
214: Juvenile Delinquency, S/CJ 210: Law
and Society, and CJ 312: Criminal Law.
Course Descriptions
CJ 110 3 cr.
(S) Introduction to Criminal Justice
A foundation course examining problems in the
study of crime and criminal justice, basic elements
of criminal law and constitutional rights,
and the functions of, as well as the relationship
between, major components of the criminal-justice
system; agencies and role of law enforcement;
prosecution; the judicial process, and corrections.