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KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES www.ksi.edu 847-679-3135 of the law as a management tool for commerce in the context of the Internet environment. Prerequisite: HM382. (3 credit) HM384 Introduction to Psychology: This course is an introduction to the modern theories of psychology, cognitive science and learning for computer and information scientists. (3 credits) HM385 Computers and Thought: This course will explore different ways of thinking: logical thinking, levels of thinking, cultural differences in thinking, and AI models in thinking and knowledge representation. (3 credits) HM388 Manuscript Writing and Communications: This course covers theory and practice in writing manuscripts for presentation and communications in academics, business, industry and government. (3 credits) MA177 Introduction to Statistical Computing : This course is an introduction to statistical computing focused on data analysis and reporting applications. The course offers both conceptual and applied knowledge. It also provides an indepth working knowledge of the SAS language with or without prior SAS knowledge. (3 credits) MA371 Boolean Algebra and Logic: Boolean algebra and mathematical logic will be explored in this course. Topics include: Boolean algebra, applications to computer design, propositional and predicate logic, and logic of programs. (3 credits) MA374 Continuous Mathematics: This course is designed for students who have inadequate background in continuous mathematics. Topics include: basic concepts in calculus, differentiation, integration, numerical analysis and differential equations. (3 credits) MA377 SAS Programming: This course is designed for new SAS users who are interested in learning the SAS base programming. It provides students a start in all basic concepts and techniques of SAS base programming in both the SAS and SAS Enterprise Guide programming workspace , which includes creating data, modifying and combining data sets, summarizing and presenting data, and debugging SAS programs. (3 credits) MA379 Advanced SAS Programming: The course discusses how to read external data in relational databases or spreadsheets, perform queries on data using SQL queries, as well as use SAS macro facility to build macro-based systems. This is an advanced course for experienced SAS programmers. Prerequisite: MA377. (3 credits) <strong>Course</strong> Descriptions 30
English Language Program English Language Proficiency Program ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) International students at KSI are required to attain a certain level of proficiency in the English language in order to receive their degree. Applicants may meet this proficiency requirement by submitting an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report of 80 iBT (internet- Based Test) or higher. International students without the required TOEFL score will be required to enroll in the ESL program in order to be accepted into the graduate program. TOEFL grade reports should be sent directly to the school using the school’s TOEFL test center code, which is 1379. The English Language Program is a fulltime non-credit program. We offer English as a second language (ESL) courses at five levels of English proficiency: FIVE LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY • Foundation Level • Intermediate Level • High Intermediate Level • Advanced Level • University Level COURSES OFFERED AT EACH LEVEL • Writing • Reading and Vocabulary Development • Grammar • Spoken English and Listening Comprehension 31
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