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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS UCSP (Special Topics) UCSP 605 Effective Graduate Writing (0) (Recommended preparation for students who want to improve their writing skills.) An introduction to the writing skills needed for effective academic writing. Skills addressed include accurate grammar and punctuation; summarizing and synthesizing texts; developing well-organized, well-supported informative essays; integrating sources into writing and formatting academic papers using APA guidelines; and revising writing to produce clear, concise documents. UCSP 615 Orientation to Graduate Studies at UMUC (0) (Required within the first 6 credits of graduate study for all new master’s degree students, except those in programs requiring CBR, DCL, or PRO 600.) An introduction to the skills and techniques needed to successfully complete a graduate program at UMUC and handle the scholarly challenges encountered in graduate school and beyond. Focus is on developing a skills “toolbox” that includes learner-readiness assessments, tools for studying in the online environment, and techniques for using library and information resources to effectively conduct and present research. Strategies for taking ownership of academic and professional success, goal setting, time management, critical thinking, and ethics and integrity are also covered. UCSP 620 Financial Accounting (0) (Recommended as preparation for MGMT 640 or ACCT 610 for students who lack a background in accounting and finance.) A basic study of financial accounting, encompassing basic financial concepts and their use in analyzing financial statements. The financial statements of actual companies are analyzed, and the process by which accounting principles are developed is explored. Emphasis is on gaining an appreciation for how financial accounting information can be used to evaluate the economic performance of companies. UCSP 630 Introduction to Research Methods (0) (Recommended as preparation for MGMT 650 or HIMS 650 for students who lack a background in statistics.) A presentation of basic research techniques and methodologies used in organizational research and evaluation studies to make business decisions. Focus is on applying basic research techniques to assess the performance of individuals, work groups, and organizations. Topics include principles of good data collection, presentation of data in tables and charts, summary and description of numerical data, basic probability and discrete estimation, the fundamentals of hypothesis testing, and the use of existing research-based materials to solve business problems. Discussion emphasizes basic approaches and beginning skills necessary to evaluate research materials and their use in decision making. UCSP 635 Essentials of Computer Programming (0) (Recommended preparation for bioinformatics, data analytics, database technology, and software engineering students with little or no programming experience). An applied approach to creating computer programs. Discussion covers all aspects of basic programming, including variables, arrays, conditions, and input/output. UCSP 636 Structure of Computer Programming (0) (Recommended preparation for bioinformatics, data analytics, database technology, and software engineering students with some programming experience, typically with older languages such as PRG and COBOL.) An applied approach to creating computer programs. Discussion covers aspects of programming related to the structure of the program, including loops, procedures/functions, and leveraging other software libraries/packages. UCSP 625 Basic Information Technology (0) (Recommended preparation for cybersecurity, cybersecurity policy, and digital forensics students who lack a background in the basic configurations of computer hardware and operating systems software.) An introduction to computing. Discussion covers computer systems (including computer hardware and hardware components, computer software, and networks) and the Internet. Privacy and security issues related to computing and Internet use are also introduced. 128 GRADUATE CATALOG | <strong>2016–2017</strong>
ADMINISTRATION University System of Maryland Board of Regents (2015–2016) James L. Shea Chair Barry P. Gossett Vice Chair Gary L. Attman Treasurer Linda R. Gooden Assistant Treasurer Michelle A. Gourdine, MD Secretary Thomas G. Slater Assistant Secretary Norman R. Augustine Joseph Bartenfelder Ex Officio James T. Brady Francis X. Kelly Jr. David Kinkopf Robert Neall Robert L. Pevenstein Robert D. Rauch Frank M. Reid III, DMin Sydney Comitz Student Regent Officers Robert L. Caret Chancellor Joann Boughman Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Donald F. Boesch Vice Chancellor for Environmental Sustainability Patrick N. Hogan Vice Chancellor for Government Relations David Mosca Director of Auditing Anne Moultrie Vice Chancellor for Communications Leonard Raley Vice Chancellor for Advancement Joseph Vivona Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Presidents of the Institutions Mickey L. Burnim Bowie State University Maria Thompson Coppin State University Thomas Bowling (interim) Frostburg State University Janet Dudley-Eshbach Salisbury University Kim Schatzel Towson University Kurt L. Schmoke University of Baltimore Jay A. Perman University of Maryland, Baltimore Freeman A. Hrabowski III University of Maryland, Baltimore County Wallace D. Loh University of Maryland, College Park Juliette B. Bell University of Maryland Eastern Shore Javier Miyares University of Maryland University College Donald F. Boesch University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Executive Directors of the Regional Higher Education Centers Stewart Edelstein Universities at Shady Grove Mark Halsey University System of Maryland at Hagerstown UMUC President’s Cabinet Javier Miyares President Lisa Branic Vice President, Enterprise Project Management Susie Chang Vice President, Student Recruitment Marie A. Cini Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs James Cronin Vice President and Director, Asia Operations Maureen Walsh David Vice President and General Counsel Michael Freedman Senior Vice President, Communications Blair H. Hayes Ombudsman, Vice President, and Chief Diversity Officer Lisa Henkel Vice President, Student Advising and Retention Alexandra (Alexa) Kim Vice President, Customer Service Aric Krause Vice Provost and Dean, The Graduate School www.umuc.edu/graduateprograms 129
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