2010–2011 Catalog

2010–2011 catalog

2010-2011 Catalog

General Information General Information...... 1 Locations ...... 4 Mission and Philosophy...... 4 History...... 6 Partnerships...... 7 Online Learning...... 10 Academic Policies Academic Policies and Procedures...... 11 Scholastic Standing...... 13 Academic Performance...... 15 Matriculation...... 16 Transfer Credits...... 18 Tuition/Financial Aid Tuition and Fees...... 21 Financial Aid ...... 24 Undergraduate Studies Undergraduate Program Offerings...... 30 Undergraduate Admissions ...... 30 Astronautical Engineering ...... 35 Business Administration ...... 36 Computer Engineering...... 37 Computer Engineering Technology ...... 38 Computer Science...... 40 Electrical Engineering ...... 41 Electronics Engineering Technology ...... 42 Information Assurance...... 44 Management of Information Technology ...... 45 Software Engineering...... 46 Software and Internet Applications ...... 47 Telecommunications Engineering Technology...... 48 Certificates...... 50 Non-degree Certification Programs...... 53 Graduate Studies Graduate Program Offerings...... 54 Graduate Admissions ...... 54 Information Assurance (DSc)...... 56 Business Administration ...... 57 Computer Science...... 58 Electrical Engineering ...... 59

2010-2011 Catalog iii Information Assurance (MS) ...... 60 Information and Telecommunications Systems Management...... 61 Internet Engineering...... 62 Post-baccalaureate Certificates...... 63 Courses Course Descriptions...... 65 Resources Board of Trustees...... 100 Advisory Boards...... 101 Administration ...... 103 Faculty...... 106 Calendar ...... 110 Index ...... 122 Map and Directions ...... 124

iv Capitol College The following offices are open as General Information indicated (EST) .

Directory Admissions M, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . Capitol College T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . 11301 Springfield Road Saturday appointments are available . Laurel, MD 20708-9758 Business Office

Main Telephone Numbers M, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . General Information 301-369-2800 T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . 888-522-7486 Financial Aid Admissions M, F 9 a .m .-5 p .m . Washington, DC 301-953-3200 T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . In-State 800-950-1992 Out-of-State 888-522-7486 Registration and Records Fax 301-953-1442 M, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . Undergraduate Admissions Email T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . admissions@capitol-college .edu Graduate Admissions Email Student Life gradadmit@capitol-college .edu M-W 9 a .m .-7 p .m . Th, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . Website www .capitol-college .edu Emergency Closing In the event of severe weather or other Office Hours emergencies, any possible cancellations The following offices are open Monday or late openings will be announced to area through Friday, 8:30 a .m .- 5 p .m . (EST) . radio and television broadcasts and posted on the college website . President The college maintains a recorded mes- Vice President for Academic Affairs sage at 301-369-2800, 888-522-7486, Vice President for Finance and 800-950-1992 and 301-953-3200 and posts Administration a weather advisory on the website when Vice President for Planning and possible . Due to power outages and other Assessment circumstances that occur during adverse Administration and Human Resources weather, it is not always possible to update Advancement and Alumni Services this information . It is the responsibility of Career Services* students to tune in to the radio or television Office of the Deans for announcements . Marketing and Communications The television channels and radio stations notified by the college are listed in *Evening appointments are available . the student handbook and on the college website .

2010-2011 Catalog 1 Accreditation accredited by the Engineering Accredita- tion Commission of Accreditation Board for Capitol College is authorized by the Engineering and Technology . The baccalau- state of Maryland (Maryland Higher Edu- reate degree programs in computer engi- cation Commission, 839 Bestgate Road, neering technology, electronics engineering Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-260- technology and telecommunications engi- 4500) to confer bachelor of science (BS) neering technology are also accredited by degrees in astronautical engineering, busi- the Technology Accreditation Commission ness administration, computer engineering, of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- computer science, electrical engineering, ing and Technology (111 Market Place, information assurance, management of Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410- information technology, software engineer- 347-7700) . Capitol College is approved for ing and software and Internet applications . veterans’ education by the Maryland Higher The college is authorized to confer BS Education Commission . and associate in applied science (AAS) degrees in computer engineering technol- Equal Opportunities ogy, electronics engineering technology, and telecommunications engineering Capitol College actively subscribes to technology . The BS programs in business a policy of equal educational and employ- administration and management of informa- ment opportunity and, in accordance with tion technology are fully accredited by the Title IX of the education amendments of International Assembly for Collegiate Busi- 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of ness Education (IACBE, PO Box 25217, race, color, sex, handicap, religion, national Overland Park, KS 66225) . or ethnic origin in admission, treatment of The college is authorized by the state of students or employment . Maryland to confer master of science (MS) degrees in computer science, electrical Changes in Catalog engineering, information assurance, infor- Information mation and telecommunications systems Capitol College reserves the right to management, and Internet engineering . make changes in policies, procedures, The college is authorized by the state of degree requirements, schedules, course Maryland to confer a master of business offerings and other college standards or administration (MBA) degree . The MBA- announcements to meet circumstances that and information and telecommunications may arise after publication . systems management programs are fully The provisions of this publication are accredited by the International Assembly not to be regarded as an irrevocable con- for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE, tract between the student and Capitol PO Box 25217, Overland Park, KS 66225) . College . The college reserves the right The college is authorized by the state to change any provision or requirement of Maryland to confer a doctor of science in any college publication without notice (DSc) in information assurance . at any time during the student’s term of The college is accredited by the attendance . Commission on Higher Education of the Capitol College reserves the right to Middle States Association of Colleges and require a student to withdraw, or to refuse Schools (Commission on Higher Education, to grant a degree or certificate if, in the Middle States Association of Colleges and judgment of the administration of the col- Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, lege, the student fails to meet the college’s PA 19104, 215-662-5606) . The BS degree requirements satisfactorily . The college program in electrical engineering is also reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees .

2 Capitol College Student Records Students may restrict the release of directory information, except to school offi- The procedures and guidelines adopted cials with legitimate educational interests . by Capitol College regarding student To do so, a student must make the request records comply fully with the Family Educa- in writing to the Office of Registration and tional Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . This Records . Once filed, this request becomes federal law establishes the rights of stu- a permanent part of the student’s record dents to inspect and review their records, until the student instructs the college, in to have the privacy of their educational writing, to have the request removed . records maintained and to provide guide- Students have the right to receive General Information lines for the correction of inaccurate or mis- copies of their Capitol College academic leading data . and financial records . Reproduction of aca- Educational records are defined as demic transcripts costs $5 per copy . There records, files, documents, and other materi- is no charge for copies of financial aid als containing information related to a stu- transcripts . dent that are maintained by Capitol College . Alleged failure by the college to comply Included in this category are records main- with the Family Educational Rights and tained by faculty advisors, Office of Admis- Privacy Act may be directed, in writing, to sions, Office of Financial Aid, Business the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Office, Office of Career Services, Office of Act office by the student . Questions about the Student Life and Office of Registration this act may be referred to the appropriate and Records . Executive Council member . Students who wish to gain access to a particular record should contact the office responsible for maintaining that record . The Capitol College Under college policy, records will be produced within a maximum period of three Commitment weeks, although in most instances the stu- Capitol College guarantees its dent will be shown the record upon request . qualified bachelor’s degree graduates Certain documents, including financial placement in the field of engineering, records of parents and records being with- engineering technology, computer held for unpaid financial obligations, are not sciences, information technology or available to students . Students may waive business with a competitive salary access to their academic, employment and within 90 days of graduation, or Capitol financial aid records . College will provide up to 36 additional Students discovering an error in their undergraduate credits tuition free while records should bring it to the attention of students continue their job search . the official in charge of the record . Dis- The Capitol College Commitment agreements will be resolved by the appro- is a written job guarantee between priate Executive Council member . the student and Capitol College . The Access to individual academic and commitment is open to all full-time financial records is denied to parents of undergraduate students (U .S . citizens students over the age of 18, unless the stu- or permanent residents) . dent signs a consent form . College person- Contact the Office of Career Ser- nel with a need to know may have access vices for more information . to student records . The college may disclose directory information (name, address, date and place of birth, telephone number, attendance dates, previous institutions attended, class, major field of study, awards, honors and degrees) without the student’s consent .

2010-2011 Catalog 3 Locations Mission and Philosophy Laurel Campus Capitol College occupies the grounds Mission of the former Beltsville Speedway . Located just off the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, The mission of Capitol College is to the campus is minutes away from NASA provide a practical education in engineering, Goddard Space Flight Center, the Beltsville computer science, information technology Agricultural Research Center, the labora- and business that prepares individuals for tory headquarters of the U .S . Food and professional careers and affords them the Drug Administration, and the Patuxent Wild- opportunity to thrive in a changing world . life Research Center . The tree-ringed suburban campus Vision features gentle slopes and a small pond . Capitol will be esteemed as a pre- The sleek white forms of M/A-COM Hall, mier provider of higher education, career MCI Hall and Telecommunications Hall are enhancement, and service to our com- connected by glass-enclosed pedestrian munities and professions, in engineering, walkways . The new William G . McGowan information sciences, and business . Aca- Academic Center houses state-of-the-art demic programs will be grounded in our classrooms, laboratories and the Space centers of excellence in: space and related Operations Institute . The buildings have engineering and sciences; information tech- high ceilings, skylights and exterior reflec- nology development and application; and tive glass walls overlooking the woods . cyber protection – all through practices of Apartment-style student housing is avail- innovation and leadership . Graduates will able for 90 to 120 students . have perspectives and skills to compete and collaborate in the global environment . Southern Maryland A Capitol education will be affordable and Selected courses leading to degrees offer access by diverse populations to qual- in electrical engineering and computer ity learning outcomes for success as work- science are offered in classrooms at the force professionals and citizens . Through Southern Maryland Higher Education industry and government partnerships, Center in California, Maryland, near the along with outstanding technology, facili- Patuxent River Naval Air Station . ties, and student support, Capitol will be a preferred organization in which to learn and work . Values The core values are the characteristics we embrace in working together to fulfill the mission and achieve the vision of the institution . •• Quality – always striving for continuous improvement •• Growth – expanding and changing to meet new needs of society •• Leadership – offering creative, sup- portive and shared leadership •• Balance – maintaining a balance between competing needs •• Integrity – being honest, ethical and open •• Teamwork – exercising collective effort to support students and staff

4 Capitol College •• Communications –providing timely for immediate employment and long- and useful information term professional careers, •• Flexibility – discovering and seizing •• Fundamentally hands on and practice opportunities oriented to provide the technical •• Safety – maintaining awareness and skills for students to be immediately prevention of accidents and threats employable upon graduation, •• Tied to the contemporary needs of Students industry so that curriculum reform Capitol College’s student body mir- and development are pragmatic, and rors the 21st century diversity of American •• Enriched by courses in the liberal arts General Information higher education . Academically prepared to provide every graduate and motivated high school graduates come with an enhanced sense of self, soci- to Capitol College to complete educational ety, history and aesthetics . experiences that will open career opportunities for them . Working adults, veterans Strategic Goals and transfer students come to Capitol Col- lege to complete undergraduate programs Academic Quality of study that will open or enhance career The college will support the faculty and opportunities for them . Established profes- students as they pursue academic excel- sionals come to Capitol College to expand lence in practical education by integrating their skills by earning graduate degrees learning with applied learning opportunities or completing short-term learning experi- and practical research applications . ences . The diversity of students enriches Student Success the learning environment of the college . The college will support faculty, staff and alumni as they develop an environment Learning Goals that encourages student success by engag- Capitol College seeks to prepare gradu- ing students not only in academic learning ates who demonstrate four characteristics: but also in co-curricular activities that Employability: The ability to enter and enhance student success . advance in technical and managerial careers, appropriate to their level and area College Advancement of study, immediately upon graduation . The college will support the staff of Communications: Mastery of tradi- the college as they work to strengthen tional and technological techniques resources, of communicating ideas effectively & reputation and relationships to advance the persuasively . college . Preparation of the Mind: The broad Financial Resources intellectual grounding in technical The college will enhance its financial and general subjects required to embrace resources by increasing current revenue future technical and managerial sources, opportunities with success . aligning costs with strategic initiatives, and Professionalism: Commitment to life identifying new revenue sources . long learning, ethical practice and participation in professions and Foundation communities . The college will support the faculty, staff and students by providing the foundation The Educational Philosophy for their work through technology infra- of the Academic Programs structure, personnel systems and facilities Four principles define the educational planning . philosophy of Capitol College . Academic programs must be: •• Grounded in both theory and practice in order to prepare graduates

2010-2011 Catalog 5 In 1980 the college found its home in History Laurel, Maryland . Within three years, Capi- Since its start more than 80 years ago, tol purchased the 52-acre former site of the Capitol College has remained true to its Beltsville Speedway, built new academic mission – preparing students for careers in facilities and opened its doors . Enrollment a quickly changing world . With a tradition of swelled and the college added two more academic excellence and practical learning, engineering technology degrees . Within the Capitol College has equipped its alumni next decade a capital campaign and fund- with the knowledge and skills to evolve with ing from the state of Maryland raised mil- the advanced sophistication of technology . lions for buildings, equipment and a schol- Capitol College was founded in Wash- arship endowment . The campus expanded ington, DC, as the Capitol Radio Engineer- with Telecommunications Hall and the 340- ing Institute in 1927 by Eugene H . Rietzke . seat Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium . A Navy veteran and radio operator, Rietzke In the late 1980s, Capitol’s leadership foresaw the need for an advanced school again recognized the transformation in the that could produce talented radio and institution . The technical-based curriculum electronics technicians . CREI began as a had become broader, with an increasing correspondence school, but its popularity incorporation of humanities and social sci- led to the 1932 opening of a residence divi- ence courses . With a spacious campus and sion allowing students to work hands on in four-year degrees, the school had shed its laboratories . As radio technology improved, skin as a technical institute . Preferring a new training programs and courses were title and an environment that would better quickly added . Following World War II, suit its presence, the Board of Trustees CREI became one of the first three techni- changed the school’s name to Capitol Col- cal institutes accredited by the Engineers’ lege . Along with the name change came a Council for Professional Development . plan to offer more degrees in engineering The institute entered a new era in the and management, build on-campus hous- mid-1950s when it began awarding three- ing and convert from a quarterly academic year AAS degrees . The school expanded its calendar to a semester system . reach to new programs in applied engineer- Master’s degrees were introduced in the ing and electronics . To reflect this evolution, 1990s . The college began several outreach the institute changed its name to Capitol efforts and business partnerships, such Institute of Technology in 1964 . It awarded as the NASA PREP summer program for its first bachelor of science degrees in 1966 minority students and the Maryland Dis- to four graduates of its electronics engi- tance Learning Network . As the 20th cen- neering technology program . Anticipating tury drew to a close, the college expanded the need for more room, Capitol relocated the John G . and Beverly A . Puente Library, in 1969 to a leased space in Kensington, creating a spacious state-of-the-art facil- Maryland . ity with a multimedia teaching center . The During the following decade, enrollment opening of the William G . McGowan Aca- increased and so did the program offerings . demic Center in 2005 marked the next era In 1976 the Middle States Association of for the college . The academic center hosts Colleges and Secondary Schools granted an expanded computer science depart- accreditation to Capitol, and the National ment, the Space Operations Institute, and Science Foundation provided funding for the BRAC-funded Cyber Battle Lab . new instructional scientific equipment . Quickly outgrowing its space, Capitol’s leaders recognized a need for a permanent home and began searching for a new campus .

6 Capitol College Today Capitol is the only independent college in Maryland that specializes in pro- Partnerships viding a relevant education in engineering, and Affiliations business and related fields . It takes pride in its proven record of placing graduates The college’s academic offerings are in competitive careers with salaries that strengthened by its partnerships and affili- are higher than the industry average . As a ations with government agencies, profes- respected regional leader, Capitol contin- sional societies and private industry . ues attracting the attention of government

agencies and corporate partners . Through Anti-Terrorism Advisory General Information a partnership with NASA, Capitol offers Council academic programs in astronautical engi- Capitol College is a member of the neering and practical training at its Space Maryland Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council . Operations Institute . The National Security The Council works to combat terrorism in Agency and Department of Homeland Maryland through four components: intel- Security have designated Capitol a National ligence and information sharing; aggressive Center of Academic Excellence in Informa- investigation and prosecution; emergency tion Assurance Education, and the Institute preparedness and response; and training . of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has Membership includes federal, State and named the college one of its twelve educa- local agencies working in law enforcement, tional partners . In 2010, Capitol introduced public health, and emergency planning a doctor of science in information assur- and response, as well as the military, intel- ance to its academic repertoire, allowing ligence, and private sectors . students to pursue their education to the highest level in the discipline . Critical Infrastructures and While new innovations spur new developments and industries, the foundations Cyber Protection Center that are taught at Capitol College – think- Capitol College established the Critical ing critically, actively and creatively – will Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center remain . As it looks to the future, Capitol to address the technical and managerial College remains committed to providing needs of the information assurance work- students with a quality education and the force, particularly working professionals relevant experience to excel in a changing who do not desire or have the resources world . to participate in formal degree-bearing academic programs . CICPC programs provide the IA professional, or those seeking to enter the IA workforce, technical skills training, focused professional development, certifications in various specialty areas, and examination review opportunities for individuals and organizations seeking industry recognized security certifications . Partici- pants earn continuing professional education units (CPEs) along with a certificate or document of completion reflecting their participation . The CICPC program inventory also includes a suite of offerings that satisfy requirements of Department of Defense Directive 8570 .1 . Programs are delivered online in real- time, with class sessions that are recorded for later playback enabling program participants the ability to review the course material as their schedule permits . Customized programs can be arranged and delivered

2010-2011 Catalog 7 on-site or online, including delivery in alter- ship careers . ILI sponsors the Capitol Pres- native time zones . All CICPC programs are ident’s Forums and speaker series, which taught by subject matter experts from gov- bring distinguished speakers and panelists ernment and industry, many of whom also together with students and community serve as faculty in our MS in information members to share insights on innovation, assurance degree program . entrepreneurship and leadership . Future ILI endeavors will continue to CyberWATCH deliver seminars, conferences and sympo- Capitol College is a member of Cyber- sia on innovative topics, and non-credit pro- WATCH, a regional center comprised of 19 fessional development programs in informa- partner community colleges as well as 6 tion assurance, technology management colleges and universities established with a and entrepreneurship . National Science Foundation grant in 2005 . The CyberWATCH Regional Center was Other ILI activities include: established to address cyber security and •• a program of applied innovation and information assurance education, includ- leadership research, resulting in the ing faculty development and workforce publication of best practices, organi- shortages . zational trends and successful leadership stories Graduate School, USDA •• providing facilities and college faculty as neutral resources focused on Capitol College and the Graduate bringing together people with common School, USDA jointly offer online, noncredit technology and leadership challenges courses in information assurance and net- to solve problems work security designed to meet the training •• programs for minorities and women, needs of federal employees . two groups that continue to be under- InfraGard represented in both technology and business leadership Capitol College is a member of the •• outreach programs to high school Maryland InfraGard Chapter, an organiza- and community college audiences tion of businesses, academic institutions, to increase interest in engineering, state and local law enforcement agencies technology and business leadership and other participants dedicated to sharing careers information and intelligence to prevent hos- tile acts against the United States . National Defense University Institute of Electrical and Capitol College has partnered with the National Defense University Information Electronics Engineers Resource Management College (NDU/ Capitol College is one of only a dozen IRMC) to advance the professional skills institutions that have entered into the uni- and knowledge of active-duty military, vet- versity partnership program with the Insti- erans and select Department of Defense tute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers . employees . This arrangement provides an Individuals who hold full membership in opportunity for military and DoD students IEEE at the time of registration will receive who have completed selected NDU pro- a 10 percent EPP discount on tuition grams to transfer up to 15 credits in lieu of charges upon verification . Capitol College graduate coursework . Innovation and Leadership National Security Agency Institute and Department of The Innovation and Leadership Insti- Homeland Security tute offers programs designed to build the The National Security Agency and the technical and social skills of young people Department of Homeland Security desig- and working adults who want to succeed in nated Capitol College as a National Center technology entrepreneurship and leader-

8 Capitol College for Academic Excellence in Information College . These agreements allow students Assurance Education (CAEIAE) . to easily transfer from participating colleges Capitol was recertified as a CAEIAE- to Capitol College . after a thorough review of its online master’s degree-level information assurance Space Operations Institute curriculum (MSIA), which meets all six of The Space Operations Institute was the standards for information assurance established at Capitol College in 2002 with education established by the Presidentially a grant from the National Aeronautics and appointed Committee for National Security Space Administration . It is a consortium of

Systems . In 2007, Capitol became one of NASA, industry, government and education General Information several institutions nationwide to be certi- partners . fied as meeting all six CNSS standards at SOI combines the infrastructure neces- the most advanced lever (where applicable) sary to manage satellite operations with an and the only institution to offer the MSIA educational program that prepares students online with this all-inclusive mapping . for careers in all aspects of space mis- Students successfully completing the sion operations . SOI builds upon Capitol’s requirements for the degree are awarded, established engineering foundation and in addition to the graduate degree, a fed- works closely with NASA to understand erally accepted certificate attesting that the aerospace industry’s changing skills they studied the requirements of the six requirements . domains . In the process of earning the Full-time students enrolled in one of MSIA students have the opportunity to earn Capitol’s engineering disciplines may apply two post-baccalaureate certificates; Net- for NASA and industry sponsored co-op work Protection and Security Management . positions . SOI co-op students work in one For more information on these certificates of our NASA Satellite control centers or see the Post-baccalaureate Certificates development labs to gain practical experi- section of the college catalog . ence that supplements their academic Capitol first received the Center of Aca- learning . demic Excellence designation in 2003, one SOI is currently responsible for the of a select group of universities and col- Tropical Rainforest Measurement Mission leges to receive this recognition . The pro- (TRMM) satellite that is operated from the gram is an outreach effort designed by the Goddard Space Flight Center . SOI is also federal government to reduce vulnerability responsible for redesigning the TRMM in the national information infrastructure by ground control system in Capitol’s William promoting higher education in information G . McGowan Academic Center . SOI man- assurance, and producing professionals agement is continually searching for new with information assurance expertise . opportunities with NASA and private industry to expand training and learning oppor- Partner Institutions tunities for students including: research Capitol College has collaborated with and development projects; ground system nine Maryland colleges to provide transfer/ design, build and test; systems security and articulation agreements in certain degree security management . fields . These colleges include Anne Arun- del Community College, Baltimore City Community College, College of Southern Maryland, Community College of Baltimore County, Hagerstown Community College, Howard Community College, Montgomery Community College, Prince George’s Com- munity College and WorWic Community

2010-2011 Catalog 9 A typical online course consists of 16 Online Learning class sessions, alternating between syn- Capitol College offers all graduate chronous (“live”) lectures and asynchro- degrees and certificates entirely online . In nous sessions . The asynchronous sessions addition, 3rd and 4th year courses lead- supplement topics discussed during the live ing to a BS in Business Administration, lecture . Information Assurance, or Management of To participate in Capitol’s online Information Technology are available online courses, students must have access for undergraduate degree completion at- to a PC with the following minimum a-distance . Students enrolled in Capitol’s requirements: online programs meet in virtual classrooms, •• Pentium IV (350 MHz or more) with allowing them to complete courses from a 128 MB RAM and 40 MB free space distance . The curricula are supported by •• Microsoft 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OSX, a web-based application that enables live (Windows XP (SP2) recommended) delivery of interactive classes, and a course •• Internet Explorer 5 x,. 6 x,. , Firefox management system for the delivery of 1 .0+ or Netscape 7 x. (Internet course materials, homework and discus- Explorer 7 x. recommended) sion threads . •• Internet connection with a 56K Online students participate in real-time modem or faster (Broadband connec- class sessions each term or semester . Live tion recommended) audio lectures are transmitted over the •• A full-duplex sound card (Sound- Internet using Voice over Internet Protocol Blaster compatible) with headset or (VoIP) . During the live lectures, students microphone and speakers view lecture slides while listening to their professor speak in real-time . Student inter- For technical assistance visit our sup- activity is encouraged and is made possible port website at support .capitol-college .edu through chat and audio discussions . Similar or email ask@capitol-college .edu . Phone to a traditional classroom, students can support is available 9:30 a m. . to 10 p .m . raise their hands using interface icons, and Monday-Thursday and 9:30 a .m . to 5 p .m . ask questions using a PC microphone or Friday and Saturday at 888-522-7486 ext . headset . Outside of the live classroom, the 2011 . knowledge exchange continues as students download and view asynchronous course material, transmit homework assignments, post to discussion boards and collaborate with other classmates .

10 Capitol College Academic Policies Independent Study Independent study in a course will and Procedures be granted in only the most extraordi- nary circumstances . The professor who Program Advisors administers the independent study and the Degree-seeking students are assigned appropriate academic dean must give per- academic advisors before registration . Stu- mission for the course . When permission is dents are encouraged to work closely with given, the professor organizes the course advisors in developing their programs of requirements, including exams, homework, study . Academic advisors are available for lab assignments, research and position guidance, but each student must assume papers, to compensate for the absence of final responsibility for conforming to college classroom participation . Students must be regulations and curriculum requirements . in good academic standing to petition for independent study . Students interested in Registration Procedures independent studies should consult with the Detailed registration information is pro- appropriate academic dean and submit all vided before the beginning of each semes- appropriate documentation to the Office of Academic Policies ter . Registration dates are listed in the col- Registration and Records . lege calendar beginning on page 110 and Change of Degree Program online . Students must be in good financial standing with the college to be eligible for Students who want to change degree registration services . programs must fill out a change of degree Registration forms can be obtained and program form, which may be obtained in submitted at the Laurel campus or online . the Office of Registration and Records or Late registration occurs during the first online . The academic dean must approve two weeks of the semester for all semes- all changes of degree programs . Students ter-length courses, or between the first and who change their degree program are second class meeting for all term-length required to meet all requirements of the courses (both undergraduate and gradu- new programs that are in effect at the time ate) . No term-length course registrations of the change . Transfer credits and courses will be accepted after the second class that have already been completed will be meeting . The last day to add or drop a class applied toward the new degree program is listed in the college calendar beginning where appropriate . Any student receiving on page 110 and online . financial aid contemplating a change of degree should see the Office of Financial Audited Courses Aid . Completed documentation must be Students who register to audit a course submitted to the Office of Registration and are charged the same tuition as those Records after academic dean approval . who register for credit . The grade of X is Double Degree Requirements awarded at the end of the semester and is not used in computing the cumulative Undergraduate students who are cur- grade point average . Half-time, financial rently enrolled and want to pursue two aid students that change to audit will have degrees (AAS or BS) must have a cumula- part or all of their aid returned to the federal tive GPA of 2 .5 or higher . For a second BS government . Students receiving VA ben- degree, the student must complete a mini- efits will not receive payment for audited mum of 150 credits, with a minimum of 18 courses . Any student receiving financial credits distinction between majors, of which aid contemplating an audit should contact at least 12 must be upper-level credits the Office of Financial Aid . Once registered completed at Capitol College . For a second for audit, students are not permitted to AAS degree, the student must complete change to credit after the first two weeks of a minimum of 75 credits, with a minimum the semester . The last day to change from of nine credits distinction between majors, credit to audit is listed in the college calen- of which at least six must be 200-level or dar beginning on page 110 and online . above . Undergraduate students who are

2010-2011 Catalog 11 currently enrolled in an AAS program and in a term or semester must complete a a different BS program must complete withdrawal form from the Office of Student nine credits of distinction between the two Life or online . Students who interrupt their degrees . attendance for less than one academic Graduate students who want to obtain year and are in good standing with Capitol two degrees may overlap two to three College at the time of the withdrawal do courses, depending on the degree pro- not need to reapply to the college . Also see gram, but must otherwise complete all the “Readmission ”. requirements for both degrees . Should Failure to attend classes does not con- more courses overlap than is approved, stitute withdrawal and does not eliminate the student must take additional courses students’ academic or financial responsibili- to make up the credit requirement . Double- ties . Students cannot withdraw during the degree-seeking graduate students are week of final exams . encouraged to consult their academic dean Withdrawal from the college may affect for advisement . financial aid awards . Anyone receiving All students declaring a second degree financial aid or VA benefits must see a must have academic dean approval and financial aid administrator before withdraw- complete the change of degree program ing . Consult the college calendar on page form . This may be obtained in the Office of 110 for specific withdrawal dates . Registration and Records or online . Readmission Course Drop Students who withdraw from the col- There are two course drop periods . The lege are eligible for readmission at any first course drop period occurs during the time, unless they have been in violation registration period and ends on the last day of the college’s academic regulations, or for a 75% refund . The second course drop have been dismissed for disciplinary rea- period occurs following the period for 75% sons . Students who have been admitted to refund and continues until the date indi- the college and interrupt their attendance cated on the academic calendar . for more than one academic year (three For a course drop that takes place consecutive semesters) must resubmit an during the first period students are entitled application for admission . In this case, a to a percentage refund as outlined in the readmitted student must meet the degree refund schedule . The course is removed requirements in place at the time of read- from the student’s transcript and no grade mission in order to qualify for graduation . is assigned . Applications are available online . Arrange- A course drop that takes place during ments for payment of outstanding tuition the second period results in a mark of W balances must be made with the Business on the student’s transcript . A grade of W Office before readmission is approved . does not affect students’ cumulative GPA . Failure to attend class does not constitute Leave of Absence withdrawal from the course and does not Doctoral students may apply in writing eliminate a student’s academic or financial for a leave of absence from the doctoral responsibilities . program keeping in mind all coursework If a student drops all classes for the must be completed within a five-year time semester (zero credits), he/she is con- period . Note: there is an additional two sidered withdrawing from the college and years to finish the dissertation . should follow the procedure for withdrawal (as listed in the next section) . Deadline Course Cancellation dates for dropping a course with or without The college can cancel a course for a W from a course are listed in the college which an insufficient number of students calendar on page 110 and online . are enrolled . Students will be notified of a cancellation by the first class session, and Withdrawal from the College any payments made will be refunded in full Students who want to withdraw from or credited to your next term . the college or are dropping from all classes

12 Capitol College Course Prerequisites eral guidelines prohibit the faxing or email- When planning schedules for upcom- ing of grades and transcripts . ing semesters, students should pay special Unofficial transcripts are available at attention to the course prerequisites . Stu- any time with proper photo identification if dents must obtain a grade of C or better in the student’s financial account is current . prerequisites for degree required courses . Summer Session Those students not meeting the course criteria will not be allowed to register without The undergraduate summer semester approval from the appropriate academic is composed of 8- and 11-week sessions dean . with a week for final examinations . All summer sessions will contain the same Completion of English Courses amount of material normally covered during Students seeking bachelor’s degrees at a semester . Class schedules will be modi- Capitol College must complete EN-101 and fied to accommodate the shortened period . EN-102 before being permitted to register Please refer to the college calendar begin- for junior-level classes . Transfer students ning on page 110 for the summer session must have equivalent transfer credits for schedule . Academic Policies EN-101 and EN-102 before being permitted Graduate online courses offered in to register for junior-level classes . Transfer the summer session maintain the 8-week students of junior status who do not have accelerated term and 16-week semester . equivalent transfer credits for EN-101 and Identification Cards EN-102 must meet with the dean of business and information management before All enrolled undergraduate students registering . will receive a Capitol College identification card . ID cards are required to check out Class Attendance laboratory equipment or library materials . Each professor establishes regulations The student activity fee covers the cost regarding class attendance at Capitol Col- of the original ID card . At the beginning of lege . Regular class and laboratory atten- each semester, information about obtaining dance is necessary to achieve maximum an ID card is posted on campus and online . success in college work . Students receiving Graduate students may request an ID financial aid who do not attend classes will card from the Office of Student Life . lose their aid . Transcripts Scholastic Standing Student academic records are maintained exclusively by the Office of Regis- Grading System tration and Records . These records are The quality of a student’s academic per- considered privileged documents between formance is evaluated by letter grades that the student and the college and will be are assigned quality points as follows: released only upon a signed, written Quality request from the student, except as may be Grade Standard Points required by law . A Excellent 4 Transcripts will be issued when the stu- B Good 3 dent submits a signed request form and the C Average* 2 student’s financial account is current . A $10 D Below average** 1 transcript fee is assessed for each issu- F Failing 0 ance . Transcript request forms are available I Incomplete 0 in the Office of Registration and Records NG No grade 0 and on the Capitol College website . P Pass 0 Capitol College will neither issue a tran- R Repeat 0 script that reflects only part of a student’s S Satisfactory 0 record nor make copies of transcripts on U Unsatisfactory 0 file from other colleges or universities . Fed- V Validation credit 0

2010-2011 Catalog 13 W Withdrawn (officially) 0 grades are not calculated in the student’s X Audit 0 term or CGPA . T Transfer credit 0 Grade Reports *A grade of C shows minimum expecta- Grade reports are available at http:// tions have been met at the graduate level . mycapitol .capitol-college .edu within three **Grades of D will not apply toward weeks after the last day of final exams . graduate program requirements . Students who want to have grades sent to sponsors must complete the proper request Grade Point Average form available in the Office of Registration At the end of each semester, averages and Records or online . Federal regulations are computed for each student’s record to prohibit the use of phone, email or fax for indicate the general level of his or her aca- official grade distribution . demic standing . The first is the scholarship level for the semester . The second is the Grade Appeal cumulative grade point average, indicating Students who believe their posted the scholarship level for all work taken at grade is incorrect should speak directly to the college to date . the professor . If the student and professor In cases where a student retakes a cannot resolve the issue in a satisfactory course, only the highest grade is used in manner, the student may write a letter computing the CGPA . The previous grade clearly explaining the situation to the appro- remains on record as information only . To priate academic dean . If the academic graduate, undergraduate students must dean and student are unable to resolve the have a minimum 2 .0 CGPA and a 2 .0 GPA issue in a satisfactory manner, the student in their degree program . Graduate students may appeal in writing to the vice president must have a minimum 3 0. CGPA and a 3 .0 for academic affairs . The vice president GPA in their current degree program . will review the situation and may seek the advice of the Academic Affairs Council . The Incomplete Grades decision of the vice president is final and no An incomplete (I) grade will not be further review will be granted . All appeals given except in the case of a true emer- must be filed by the fourth week of the next gency that can be documented by medical term . records, death certificates, etc . Even if a true emergency exists, a student will not be Grade Changes allowed an extension (an I grade) unless Occasionally, a grade must be changed that student has been attending classes as errors do occur . However, grade and has kept up with the work before the changes will not be accepted later than six emergency . months after a term has ended; therefore, When an I grade is submitted, the pro- if a student truly feels that a mistake has fessor will complete an incomplete grade been made, he or she must investigate as form in the Office of Registration and soon as possible after the grade is issued . Records explaining the reasons for the I (see Grade Appeal above) grade and listing the student’s grades in the course . The student must then complete Dean’s List for Full-time Students the work by the end of the fourth week of Full-time undergraduate students who the next term, or the I will be converted to have GPAs of 3 .5 or higher, and no fail- an F (unless the professor has specified ing grades for the semester, qualify for that the I be converted to a C or D) . After the dean’s list . Dean’s list designation six months, the Academic Affairs Council is included on the student’s permanent must approve changes in grades . record . No Grade Mark Dean’s List for Part-time Students When it is not appropriate to award Part-time undergraduate students a grade, a mark of NG will be given . NG taking at least six semester credits, who have GPAs of 3 .5 or higher and no failing 14 Capitol College grades for the semester, qualify for the Academic Probation dean’s list for part-time students . Dean’s Academic probation alerts students list designation is included on the student’s that they are in academic trouble and will permanent record . be suspended from the college if their GPA and CGPA are not brought up to good aca- Academic demic standing (see above) . Undergraduate students are placed on Performance academic probation under the following conditions: Academic Standing •• If a student registers for MA-005 or EN-001 and does not complete the Students seeking a bachelor’s or course with a P associate degree are in good academic •• If the CGPA of an undergraduate standing if they have a cumulative grade student with fewer than 30 attempted point average of at least 2 .0 in their degree credits falls below 1 .7 program and are not on academic suspen- •• If the CGPA of an undergraduate sion . Students seeking a master’s degree student with more than 30 attempted Academic Policies are in good academic standing if they have credits falls below 2 0. . a CGPA of at least 3 .0 and are not on aca- Undergraduate students on academic demic suspension . probation must have a mandatory meeting Repeating a Class with their advisor before registration and may not register for more than 12 semester A specific course may be repeated credits, or no more than four courses . twice in order to improve a grade or replace Master’s degree students whose cumu- a W or X . Therefore, a student may take lative GPA falls below 3 .0 are placed on last a specific course only three times . Three- warning . Students on academic probation time enrollment is limited to a maximum will be given three semesters (registered for of five different courses during a student’s coursework) to raise their CGPA to 3 0. and academic career . The higher grade is used must consult with their advisor on the best and the lower grade is omitted in computing course options . the CGPA . All grades are recorded on the Doctoral students must maintain a 3 .0 student’s transcript . GPA . A grade of C or below is not accept- Any student who has taken a course able and if obtained, the class must be required for their degree three times and repeated the next semester as an indepen- has not achieved a satisfactory grade will dent study or the student must move to a be dismissed from that academic program . different cohort group . If a B or higher is not The dismissed student is permitted to obtained on the third attempt, the student apply for any other program that does not will be academically dismissed . require that specific course . An academically dismissed student with extenuating Academic Suspension circumstances can appeal in writing to the Undergraduate students who have not departmental dean for recommendation to completed the prerequisites for MA-110 or the vice president of academic affairs . MA-114 and EN-101 through placement Satisfactory Academic Progress for testing, or successful completion of MA- 005 and EN-001 after attempting 24 credit Students Receiving Financial Aid hours, will be suspended from the college Undergraduate and graduate students until it is demonstrated to the faculty that receiving federal aid must meet satisfactory they can achieve and maintain good aca- academic progress (SAP) standards or risk demic standing at the college level . the cancellation of financial awards and Undergraduate students whose cumula- repayment of funds already received . See tive GPA has been below 2 0. for three con- page 25 for the policy . secutive semesters will be suspended from the college for one academic semester after which they may return to the college .

2010-2011 Catalog 15 Students suspended from the college are dismissal . The college reserves the right not relieved of their financial obligations . to terminate a student’s enrollment at any Upon return, students will remain on time for cause . Students dismissed from probation and must achieve and maintain the college are not relieved of their financial good academic standing or be suspended obligations . from the college until it is demonstrated to the faculty that they can achieve and maintain good academic standing at the college Matriculation level . To demonstrate to the faculty that a student can achieve and maintain good Classification of Undergraduate academic standing at the college level, he Students or she must complete at least six academic Freshman 29 semester credits or courses (a minimum of 18 credits) with fewer grades of a C or better at another accred- Sophomore 30-65 semester credits ited college or university . Before a student Junior 66-95 semester credits is readmitted to Capitol College, the direc- Senior 96 semester credits or tor of admissions will review his or her file . more Academic Dismissal Residency Requirements After a second suspension, undergrad- A minimum of 30 semester credits, uate students who have been readmitted to including 15 semester credits in the stu- Capitol College after completing 18 credits dent’s degree program, must be completed at another institution must earn a 2 .0 GPA at Capitol College in order to receive an each semester . If their GPA falls below 2 0. associate degree . A minimum of 40 semes- at any time, they will be dismissed and ter credits, including 20 semester credits not permitted to return to Capitol College . in the student’s degree program, must be Graduate students who fail to reach the 3 .0 completed at Capitol College in order to requirement in the allowed period will be receive a bachelor’s degree . automatically dismissed and may not be For all BS degrees, at least 39 credits readmitted to the college for at least one must be 300-level or above to qualify for year after the effective date of dismissal . graduation . Students dismissed from the college Students who want to take College are not relieved of their financial obligations . Level Examination Program (CLEP) exami- The U .S . Department of Veterans Affairs nations must do so during the first two regional office will be notified if students semesters of study at Capitol College . Stu- receiving VA educational benefits are sus- dents who want to take courses at another pended or terminated . The academic dean institution for possible transfer after enroll- will consider re-entry requests on an indi- ing at Capitol College must receive prior vidual basis from students who have been written permission from the appropriate dismissed for unsatisfactory progress . academic dean . Transfer credit approval The Office of Registration and Records forms are available at the Office of Regis- will maintain a record of each VA student’s tration and Records and online . grades in accordance with VA regulations . Graduate degrees must be completed A student can request official transcripts in their entirety at Capitol College, with the from the Office of Registration and Records exception of students transferring courses as long as his or her financial accounts are in accordance with the transfer credit policy current . on page 18 of this catalog . Disciplinary Dismissal Students pursuing a Capitol College certificate must complete all required The continued enrollment of any stu- coursework through Capitol College . dent is dependent upon proper conduct . Failure to comply with the college’s regulations, or conduct deemed by the faculty as inconsistent with general good order, is regarded as sufficient cause for irreversible

16 Capitol College Enrollment Status graduation fee, due by April 15, cannot be waived . Undergraduate Undergraduate students are considered •• 1-11 credits is considered part time degree candidates only when the above •• 12-18 credits is considered full time procedures have been completed . Students who change their plans for graduation Graduate must notify the Office of Registration and •• 1-8 credits is considered part time Records in writing . •• 9 or more credits is considered full time Graduate Requirements For federal and Veterans’ benefits Graduate students must have a mini- enrollment requirements, see page 25 . mum 3 0. CGPA . Grades of D will not apply towards graduate program requirements . Graduation Requirements Graduate students must submit an applica- Capitol College conducts the annual tion for graduation no later than the end of commencement ceremony at the Laurel January to be considered and included in campus in May . Transcripts always reflect the May commencement ceremony . The the exact semester the degree program is graduation fee, due by April 15, cannot be Academic Policies completed . The “date degree conferred” waived . The form, available online and in information on transcripts and diplomas is the Office of Records and Registration, is the month and year of the next commence- required so that orders for diplomas and ment ceremony, except for students com- commencement regalia can be placed pleting their degree requirements during before commencement . Diplomas will be the summer in August . released only after graduation fees are paid . Undergraduate Requirements Graduate students who complete all To be recommended by the faculty for degree requirements by the end of the award of degrees, undergraduate students summer (term I, term II or in summer must have satisfactorily completed the semester classes) are permitted to take curriculum requirements for their degree part in commencement ceremonies as program with a CGPA and degree program degree candidates . This includes gradu- CGPA of at least 2 .0 and must have satis- ate students who have up to the maximum fied the Capitol College residency require- of nine credits remaining and are enrolled ments as listed . for the summer session . If a student is not Undergraduate students who complete enrolled for the summer by April 15, per- all degree requirements by the end of the mission to participate as a degree candi- summer session are permitted to take date will not be granted . part in the commencement ceremonies as degree candidates . This includes under- Time Limit for Degree Completion graduate students who have up to the Graduate students are required to maximum of six credits remaining and are maintain satisfactory progress toward the enrolled for the summer session . If a stu- completion of degree requirements, which dent is not enrolled for the summer by April must be accomplished within seven years . 15, permission to participate as a degree The seven-year period begins when the candidate will not be granted . oldest course applied to the degree was Undergraduate students must file an completed . This includes any transfer cred- application for graduation with the Office of its from other institutions . Registration and Records no later than six months before the semester of completion . Graduation Clearance The student’s file is reviewed and forwarded In the final weeks of their last semester to the appropriate academic dean for final of study, students should check with the approval . Students are subsequently noti- Business Office, the Office of Financial fied of approval and status . Applications Aid, the Office of Residence Life and the for graduation are available in the Office of Puente Library to be certain that they have Registration and Records and online . The no outstanding obligations . Diplomas and transcripts will not be issued for students

2010-2011 Catalog 17 who have outstanding library books or 55 semester credit hours and at least 24 fines, outstanding balances in the Business semester credit hours at Capitol College, Office, or for financial aid recipients who enrollment in one of the degree programs, have not had exit interviews with the Office a CGPA of at least 3 .5 for two consecutive of Financial Aid . semesters and a willingness to lead and serve in capacities beneficial to the col- Academic Honors lege community . Members are elected for Honors are awarded and noted on the life . The chapter holds dinner meetings to transcript of students who graduate with the recognize new members and encourages following cumulative GPAs: alumni participation . Undergraduate Eta Kappa Nu National Honor Society 3 .9 - 4 .0 summa cum laude The Kappa Mu Chapter of Eta Kappa 3 .75 - 3 .89 magna cum laude Nu at Capitol College is a national honor 3 .5 - 3 .749 cum laude society for electrical engineers . HKN was founded in 1904 and enjoys a membership Graduate and Doctoral of over 175,000, representing 198 chapters . 4 .0 with honors This prestigious organization is the only honor society solely devoted to electrical If an undergraduate student is com- engineering . A successful candidate pos- pleting more than one degree, the overall sesses proven character, perseverance CGPA is used to calculate honors for the and the ability to excel . This organization multiple degree programs . extends membership to the top juniors and If an graduate student is completing seniors in the fall and spring semesters . more than one degree, the CGPA within Officers are elected in the fall . their degree program is used to determine honors . Sigma Delta Beta The purposes of Sigma Beta Delta are Honor Societies to encourage and recognize scholarship and achievement among students of busi- Alpha Chi National Honor Society ness, management and administration, and The Maryland Beta Chapter represents to encourage and promote personal and the Alpha Chi National Honor Society at professional improvement and a life distin- Capitol College . Membership is based on guished by honorable service to human- demonstrated service to the college com- kind . Membership in Sigma Beta Delta is munity, good reputation and character, as the highest national recognition a business well as high academic standing . Juniors student can receive at a college or uni- and seniors enrolled in one of the bache- versity with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter . lor’s degree programs at Capitol College for To be eligible for membership, a business at least one year and who rank among the student must rank in the upper 20 percent top 10 percent of their class are eligible for of the junior, senior or master’s class and election to the chapter by the faculty . be invited to membership by the faculty Alpha Chi offers opportunities for public officers . performance at conventions; publication in the Alpha Chi Recorder; leadership through National Council membership; financial Transfer Credits assistance through National Benedict Fel- lowships, Nolle Scholarships and several Undergraduate Transfer regional scholarships; and participation in local chapter projects and activities . Policies Unofficial transfer credit evaluations are Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society completed during the admissions process The Kappa Alpha Chapter represents in consultation with the academic depart- the Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society at ments . Once the transfer student is enrolled Capitol College . Membership requirements at Capitol College, an official evaluation is include successful completion of at least conducted by the assistant director of regis- 18 Capitol College tration and records in consultation with the There is no maximum amount of credits academic departments and approved by that can be transferred from a four-year the director of registration and records . The accredited institution as long as residency approved transfer credits are then added to requirements are met . the student’s permanent academic record and the student will receive written notifica- Military Credits tion of the official transfer evaluation from Capitol College will award credit for mili- the Office of Registration and Records . tary courses based on the American Coun- Once students matriculate at Capitol Col- cil on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation lege, they must meet the academic stan- for Educational Experiences in the Armed dards for their degree program . Forces and program relevancy . Applicants Capitol College will consider credit for must present a certificate of completion transfer from coursework completed at a and/or an official DD214 or DD295 to the regionally accredited institution, ABET- Capitol College Office of Registration and accredited program, or, in special cases, Records . other qualified institutions acceptable to the Two-year Programs standards of Capitol College . Capitol Col- No junior- or senior-level courses Academic Policies lege will consider transfer credit for courses in technical areas, such as computers, taken at an unaccredited institution on a electronics or telecommunications, will probationary status, in which the student transfer from two-year programs . Capitol must complete a minimum of 24 credits at College may grant a waiver for upper-level Capitol College with a CGPA of 2 .0 before courses, but these must be replaced with the credits will transfer . other upper-level courses in the same Coursework must also meet the follow- subject area . Contact the assistant direc- ing requirements: tor of registration and records in the Office •• Courses must be relevant to the Capi- of Registration and Records for specific tol College curriculum . course transfer information from community •• Only a passing grade of C or higher colleges . will be considered for transfer (courses are evaluated and trans- Industrial Courses ferred individually) . Capitol College will not accept cred- •• Grades do not transfer, therefore its for courses taken at an industrial site transfer credits are not used in com- unless the American Council on Education puting the CGPA . has approved the course . Students who •• Capitol College credit requirements have taken industrial courses may elect to are based on the semester-credit take validation exams (see below) . system . Transfer credits from other institutions operating on other aca- Continuing Education Units and Certifi- demic calendar systems will be con- cation Exams verted to semester credits . Capitol College will not accept continu- •• The grade of D will not be accepted ing education units (CEU) for transfer . Stu- for credit even when it is part of a dents may obtain credit by taking validation degree . exams . Results from a certification exam, •• Comply with Residency Requirements including Microsoft and Cisco, may not be as stated on page 16 . used for transfer . Capitol College will transfer a maximum CLEP Tests of 70 semester-credit hours from any com- Students who want to take CLEP exams bination of the following: must do so during their first two semesters •• community or junior colleges of study at the college . The official results of •• proprietary or technical schools all CLEP exams must be submitted to the •• the military Office of Registration and Records no later •• College Level Examination Program than two semesters before completion . (CLEP) •• Advanced Placement (AP) •• International Baccalaureate (IB)

2010-2011 Catalog 19 Work/Life Experience and Validation in consultation with the academic depart- Credit ments . Once the student is enrolled at Students who can demonstrate compe- Capitol College, an official evaluation is tence in a subject without having completed conducted by the assistant director of regis- the specific coursework, due to relevant tration and records in consultation with the work or life experience, may take a spe- academic departments and approved by cially arranged validation examination . the director of registration and records . The Not every course, however, lends itself to approved transfer credits are then added to the validation process, and the appropri- the student’s permanent academic record ate academic dean must grant permission and the student will receive written notifica- for the examination to be given . Validation tion of the official transfer evaluation from examinations are thorough and cannot be the Office of Registration and Records . taken a second time . Depending on the program, a maximum After paying the proper fee in the Busi- of six to nine semester credits of compa- ness Office, interested students may reg- rable accredited coursework taken else- ister for a validation exam in the Office of where may be applied toward a graduate Registration and Records, where forms and degree . Only courses with a B or better will procedures are available . Students who be accepted for transfer . Capitol College pass the validation examination receive a will not accept continuing education units V on their transcript and the appropriate (CEUs) for transfer . Results from a certifi- number of semester credits . No quality cation exam may not be used for transfer . points are awarded with validation credit . Validation exams for credit are not available at the graduate level . In some cases, mili- Waived/Substituted Courses tary training and ACE-accredited govern- In some circumstances, transfer cred- ment courses may be transferred . Official its may count toward a waived or substi- transcripts of such coursework may be tuted course . If a Capitol College course submitted for evaluation of transfer credit . is waived, the student must complete the These materials should be submitted to equivalent number of credits in a related the Office of Registration and Records for subject area to fulfill the requirements of evaluation . The graduate programs will not the degree . If a course is substituted, the award transfer credit for any course identi- credit is transferred and the requirement fied as correspondence . Credit that is part is therefore considered complete . Waiv- of a completed graduate degree may be ers and substitutions are conducted by used as transfer credit . Transfer credits are the assistant director of registration and limited to six credits in 30-credit programs records and approved in writing by the and nine credits in programs containing appropriate academic dean . more than 30 credits except in the case of Engineering Programs students who participated in selected NDU Students transferring credits into the programs (see page 8 for details) . Once engineering programs must follow addi- the student enrolls at Capitol College, all tional guidelines . remaining credits must be completed at Credits for military, vocational or techni- Capitol College . cal training may be used to satisfy some The time limit for degree completion electronics- and technology-based fresh- applies to transfer credits . Therefore, any man and sophomore level EL courses . course that was taken more than seven Such courses do not fulfill the objec- years before the date of graduation will tives of engineering, engineering science, not fulfill graduation requirements and will or social science courses; they may be be removed from the student’s transcript . used as engineering electives in the engi- Transfer credits cannot be applied to any neering programs . capstone or research-related course . Grades do not transfer, therefore trans- Graduate Transfer Policies fer credits are not used in computing the CGPA . Unofficial transfer credit evaluations are completed during the admissions process

20 Capitol College Deferred payment plan 30 Tuition and Fees Late payment 25 The following rates are in effect for the Returned check 40 2010-2011 academic year beginning fall Check stop payment request 40 2010 and continuing through summer 2011 . Tuition rates are subject to change without Undergraduate On-campus Student notice . Services, per semester Resident students 60 Undergraduate Tuition Full-time commuter students (12+ credits) 36 Engineering, Computer and Technology Part-time commuter students Degree Programs (1-11 credits) 10 Full-time tuition, per semester Information Technology, per semester (12-18 credits) $9,945 Undergraduate Full-time Full-time credits above 18 (per credit) 829 (flat fee, 12+ credits) 300 Part-time 1-11 credits (per credit) 638 Undergraduate Part-time Audited courses (per credit) 638 (per credit, 1-11 credits) 15 Southern Maryland Higher Education Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (per credit) 521 Center (per credit) 15 Business and Management Degree Graduate (per credit) 15 Programs Academic Services On-campus and Online (per credit) 342 Transcripts (each) 10 Independent Study (per credit) 412 Certificates (each) 25 Southern Maryland Higher Education

Replacement of Diploma 75 Aid Tuition/Financial Center (per credit) 342 3-credit course, plus fees 1026 Graduation (non-refundable) AAS degree programs 75 Graduate Tuition BS, MS, MBA degree programs 150 DSc degree program 200 Master’s Programs Online (per credit) 554 Validation exam 250 Independent study (per credit) 657 Southern Maryland Higher Education Doctorate entrance exam 100 Center (per credit) 554 Online 3-credit course, plus fees 1,662 Residence Halls Single room (per semester) 2,763 Doctoral Program Double room (per semester) 2,385 Per credit 700 Room reservation deposit, 3-credit course 2,100 continuing students 50 Security deposit (refundable)* 200 Fees *See Guide to Residence Life to determine eligi- Admissions bility for refund . Undergraduate application 25 Undergraduate online application free Full-time Student Tuition Lock Master’s program application 40 Capitol College offers a tuition-lock pro- Master’s program online application free gram for undergraduate students registered Processing fee for international full time . Tuition is locked in from the stu- students 150 dents’ first full-time semester and remains Doctorate application 100 unchanged for up to five years . To remain Registration eligible for the tuition-lock rate, students Late registration for continuing must adhere to the following terms and students 40 conditions: Drop/add (each form) 10

2010-2011 Catalog 21 •• Maintain continuous full-time enroll- Graduate students are required to ment during the academic year (mini- pay 50 percent of tuition upon registra- mum 12 credits per semester) . tion . If tuition is not paid in full at the start •• Keep all financial accounts up to date . of classes, students will be automatically (Consult the academic calendar on enrolled in the deferred payment plan page 110 for due dates .) and assessed a $30 deferment fee . The •• Remain in good academic stand- remaining balance is due four weeks after ing . (See page 15 for academic classes begin . Nonpayment of tuition could performance .) result in cancellation of student registration . If these terms are not met, the student Sponsored students must submit tuition will no longer be eligible for the tuition lock assistance paperwork in lieu of the deposit . and will be subject to the prevailing tuition Students receiving financial aid should con- rate . tact the Business Office to discuss payment options . Payment Options In addition to the cost of tuition, gradu- •• Full payment at time of registration ate students should expect to pay, on aver- •• Deferred payment plan age, $150 per course for books and related •• Financial aid (see page 24) lab expenses . In some cases, such as soft- •• Employer sponsorship (see page 22) ware license agreements, these fees are paid directly to the college . Deferred Payment Plan Financial Aid The college offers a deferred payment plan that allows undergraduate and Students who receive financial aid are graduate students to defer a portion of their required to pay the remaining balance in tuition . The cost of the deferred payment full or follow the appropriate deferred pay- plan is $30 . ment plan . If funds have not been received Students who abuse the deferred pay- by the college from a particular financial aid ment plan will not be allowed to defer their source, that amount will not be credited to tuition in the future . Failure to adhere to the the student’s account and cannot be pro- arrangements of the deferred payment plan vided to the student, even if notification of may result in immediate dismissal from the the award has been received . college . Students on academic last warning Book Vouchers are not eligible to use the deferred payment plan and must pay their tuition in full at Students receiving financial aid in registration . excess of tuition, fees and on-campus housing charges may be considered for a Undergraduate book voucher . The Business Office must The deferred payment plan allows receive all financial aid proceeds, including semester students to pay their tuition in federal and private loans, for students to three installments: one-third at registration, receive a book voucher . one-third on or before the end of the fourth week of classes and one-third on or before Employer Sponsorship the end of the eighth week . Students taking If students are sponsored by an 8-week classes may also pay their tuition employer or other appropriate third parties, in three installments: one-third at registra- they must include authorization forms with tion, one-third on or before the second their registration and Capitol College will week of classes and one-third on or before bill the employer directly . If a sponsor is the sixth week of classes . The cost of the responsible for only a portion of the tuition, deferred payment plan is $30, which is due students are required to pay at least 50 with the first installment . Nonpayment of percent of their portion at time of registra- tuition deposits may result in registration tion, and the other 50 percent is due four cancellation . weeks after the class begins . Graduate

22 Capitol College If an employer reimburses students, of this catalog or online for specific dates of then students must pay in full or follow the refunds . deferred payment plan . The cost of the deferred payment plan is $30 . Tuition Refund Schedules Obligation for Payment 8-week Term Courses Tuition and fees for all students become 100% Student drops before the first day of an obligation in accordance with the provi- classes sions of the refund schedule in this section . 75% Student drops during the first week Failure to pay any debt to the college when of classes due is considered sufficient cause to bar 50% Student drops during the second the student from classes or examinations or week of classes to withhold diploma, scholastic certificate or 25% Student drops during the third week transcript of record . Students with outstand- of classes ing accounts will be sent to collections . 0% Student drops after the third week of Collection or litigation expenses associated classes with this account are the responsibility of 16-week Semester Courses the student . Students whose accounts are 100% Student drops before the first day of past due one semester will be notified that classes their accounts are in jeopardy of being 75% Student drops during the first or referred to a collection agency . second week of classes 50% Student drops during the third week Refund Policy of classes 25% Student drops during the fourth Dropping or Withdrawing from Classes week of classes Aid Tuition/Financial It is the students’ responsibility to 0% Student drops after the fourth week officially drop any class in which they are of classes enrolled . This includes situations in which the student never attended the first class Federal Return of Funds Policy meeting . Never attending or ceasing to The Financial Aid Office is required by attend classes does not constitute an offi- federal statute to recalculate federal financial withdrawal or relieve students of their cial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, financial obligation to Capitol College . drop out, are dismissed or take a leave of Full tuition refunds are available only absence before completing 60% of a pay- to students who officially drop a class ment period or term . The federal Title IV before the first day of classes . After the financial aid programs must be recalculated first day of classes, any student who drops in these situations . or withdraws from class will be subject to If a student leaves Capitol College the tuition refund schedule, outlined below . before completing 60% of a payment period Refunds are effective on the date the drop or term, the financial aid office recalculates or withdrawal is submitted to the Office of eligibility for Title IV funds . Recalculation Registration and Records . is based on the percentage of earned aid Refunds are computed according to the using the following Federal Return of Title following schedule and are a percentage IV funds formula: based on the full tuition amount for each Percentage of payment period or term course . The percentage listed equates to completed = the number of days completed the student refund in the event the balance up to the withdrawal date divided by the was paid in full before the start of class . total days in the payment period or term . Students on company contract may be (Any break of five days or more is not personally responsible for the balance of counted as part of the days in the term .) their tuition, in the event their company only pays for completed courses . Please refer to the published semester and term calendars beginning on page 110

2010-2011 Catalog 23 This percentage is also the percentage of earned aid . Financial Aid Funds are returned to the appropriate Capitol College understands that paying federal program based on the percentage for college is a major hurdle for parents and of unearned aid using the following formula: students . To help families meet tuition and Aid to be returned = (100% of the aid living expenses, the college offers a variety that could be disbursed minus the percent- of financial assistance programs including age of earned aid) multiplied by the total loans, work-study, scholarships and grants amount of aid that could have been dis- to help cover tuition and living expenses . bursed during the payment period or term . Regardless of income level, all degree- If a student earned less aid than was seeking students are encouraged to apply disbursed, the institution would be required for assistance . to return a portion of the funds and the stu- Financial aid is available to both full- dent would be required to return a portion and part-time undergraduate students who of the funds . Keep in mind that when Title are U .S . citizens or eligible non-citizens . IV funds are returned, the student borrower Audited courses, some repeated courses, may owe a debit balance to the institution . and credit by examination are not counted If a student earned more aid than was as meeting enrollment requirements . A stu- disbursed to him/her, the institution would dent receiving financial aid may only repeat owe the student a post-withdrawal dis- a course twice and must demonstrate satis- bursement that must be paid within 120 factory progress toward degree completion . days of the student’s withdrawal . The Capitol College student handbook Refunds are allocated in the following contains additional information about finan- order: cial aid at Capitol College . •• Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans (other than PLUS loans) Application Procedures •• Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans One of the most important aspects •• Federal Perkins Loans of the financial aid process is to apply for •• Direct PLUS Loans assistance as early as possible . The appli- •• Federal Pell Grants for which a Return cation due dates are priority deadlines . Stu- of funds is required dents who meet the priority deadlines enjoy •• Academic Competitiveness Grant the security of having their award authori- •• National SMART Grant zation ready in time for class registration . •• Federal Supplemental Opportunity 1 .You must complete and submit the Grants for which a Return of funds is Free Application for Federal Student Aid required (FAFSA) to apply for federal and state According to federal regulation, a finan- financial aid . Complete the application cial aid student who receives all Fs during by March 1 or as far in advance of the a period of enrollment is considered not to starting term as possible . Applying online have attended any of his or her classes; with FAFSA on the web at www .fafsa . therefore, all financial aid received for that ed gov. is faster and easier than using a period of enrollment must be returned to paper FAFSA . Be sure to list Capitol Col- the Department of Education . Financial aid lege on the FAFSA, School Code 001436 will not have to be returned to the federal so the FAFSA information will be elec- government if at least one of the student’s tronically forwarded to the college . A paper professors verifies that the student has FAFSA can be obtained by requesting been in class and really earns the failing one from the Department of Education at grade . The return of financial aid does not 1-800-433-3243 . relieve the student of financial obligations . 2 . After reviewing your processed FAFSA data, the Office of Financial Aid will send an award letter listing the awards for which you are eligible . 3 . Sign and return one copy of the award letter to the Office of Financial Aid by

24 Capitol College the return date . Failure to return a signed tory academic progress (SAP) standards copy of the award letter will result in cancel- to receive federal, state and institutional lation of the financial aid award . financial aid . A minimum cumulative GPA of 1 7. Renewal of Financial Aid for undergraduate students who have Financial aid is not automatically attempted fewer than 30 semester-credit renewed, except as may be noted . The hours; 2 .0 for undergraduate students who entire financial aid application process must have attempted 30 semester-credit hours be completed every year in order for your or more or have completed their second request for federal, state and institutional academic year, whichever comes first . aid to be considered . Graduate Enrollment Status for Financial Aid Graduate students receiving federal student aid must maintain a 3 .0 GPA during Undergraduate – Federal each term . Graduate students not meeting •• 6-8 credits is considered half time this standard will be placed on financial aid •• 9-11 credits is considered three- probation for the following two periods of quarter time enrollment . During this probationary period, •• 12+ credits is considered full time students must meet with their academic advisor . Failure to maintain satisfactory Graduate – Veterans progress, as described above, may result •• 3 or more credits taken during an in cancellation of financial aid awards, and 8-week term session is considered the student may have to repay any funds full time already received . •• 3 to 5 credits taken during an 16-week semester is considered Financial Aid Probation Aid Tuition/Financial greater than one-quarter but less than Undergraduate students receiving half time financial aid who do not meet the satisfac- •• 6 or more credits taken during a tory academic progress standards will 16-week semester is considered full be placed on financial aid probation for time the following two periods of enrollment . During this probationary period, students Continuing Eligibility must meet with their academic advisor The Office of Financial Aid reserves to develop a plan to improve their aca- the right to review or modify financial aid demic performance . Failure to maintain commitments at any time based on infor- satisfactory progress, as described above, mation affecting eligibility . This includes the may result in cancellation of financial aid availability of funds, changes in financial awards, and the student may have to repay status, satisfactory academic progress, and any funds already received . changes in enrollment status . Graduate students receiving federal student aid must maintain a 3 .0 GPA Return of Federal Funds during each term . Graduate students not Students who have received financial meeting this standard will be placed on aid awards and withdraw from classes financial aid probation for the following two (officially or unofficially) may be required to (2) periods of enrollment . During this pro- return a portion of the federal funds . See bationary period, students must meet with the federal return of funds policy on page their academic advisor . Failure to maintain 23 . satisfactory progress, as described above, may result in cancellation of financial aid Satisfactory Academic awards, and the student may have to repay Progress any funds already received .

Undergraduate Types of Financial Aid Undergraduate students receiving fed- The financial aid program at Capitol eral aid must meet the following satisfac- College consists of grants, scholarships,

2010-2011 Catalog 25 loans and work-study employment . Detailed Corporate and Foundation Scholarships information about each aid program is A number of corporations and founda- available from the Office of Financial Aid . tions have invested funds with the college Scholarships to be awarded annually to students meeting criteria specified by the donors, such as The scholarship program at Capitol Col- academic merit or financial need . Students lege is designed to reward students for their continuing to meet the awarding criteria will academic accomplishments, leadership be considered for subsequent scholarship qualities or other special talents . The schol- awards . However, corporate and foundation arships come from a variety of sources scholarships are not automatically renewed . and donors, and each scholarship has its Interested students must submit a com- own set of criteria and annual value, rang- pleted scholarship application with a typed ing from $2,000 to full tuition . Scholarships essay on an assigned topic, no later than are available to full-time undergraduate March 1 before the academic year they students enrolled for 12 credits or more per want to be considered for a corporate and semester . Scholarships do not have to be foundation scholarship . Applications can be repaid . obtained in the Office of Financial Aid . For Institutional Scholarships a complete listing of corporate and foun- Each full-time undergraduate degree dation scholarships and eligibility criteria, applicant is automatically considered for an please consult the student handbook or institutional scholarship when applying for visit the financial aid section online . admission to the college . Initial institutional Maryland State Scholarships scholarship notification is sent by the Office Maryland students seeking Maryland of Admissions and is based on prior aca- state scholarships should complete the demic performance and SAT scores . For FAFSA by the March 1 filing deadline . eligibility requirements, contact the Office Students who are residents of other of Admissions . All of the scholarships are states should check with their state scholar- annually renewable to recipients who main- ship agencies for available scholarships, tain at least a 3 .0 GPA and complete 24 proper application procedures and deadline credits each year . dates . Richard J. Heiman Scholarship Grants Awards range from $10,000 to $12,000 . Named in memory of a dedicated member Grants are available to undergraduate of the Capitol College Board of Trustees, students . Grants do not have to be repaid . this scholarship is the highest offered by Richard A. Wainwright Grant the college to new students . This grant provides support for stu- Presidential Scholarship dents who have academic ability and Awards range from $7,000 to $9,000 . demonstrate financial need . The Richard A . Wainwright Grant is the highest level of Board of Trustee Scholarship institutional grant offered to the most quali- Awards range from $4,000 to $6,000 . fied students . The scholarship is named to recognize the Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental service and support of the college Board of Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Trustees members . These grants are funded by the federal Capitol College Scholarship government and are awarded by the Office This scholarship is offered to qualify- of Financial Aid to eligible students based ing community college students who are on financial need as determined by the U .S . transferring to Capitol College, with awards Department of Education . ranging from $4,000 to $10,000 . Academic Competitiveness Grant These federal grants are awarded to Pell Grant eligible U .S . citizens who have 26 Capitol College completed a rigorous secondary school the Federal Direct Stafford and graduate program of study . A first-year student , must PLUS loans for students and the Federal have completed a secondary school after Direct PLUS loan for parents . Students can January 1, 2006 and a second-year student apply for loans online through the college must have completed secondary school website . after January 1, 2005, and have at least a 3 .0 grade point average as of the end of the Federal Perkins Loan first academic year of undergraduate study . The Federal Carl Perkins Loan program is for undergraduate and graduate students National Science and Mathematics with exceptional financial need . Eligibility is Access to Retain Talent Grant (National determined by the Department of Educa- SMART Grant) tion, based on the information provided on An eligible student must receive a Pell the FAFSA . Funds are limited and are not Grant during the same award year; be a awarded to graduate students . U .S . citizen; be a full-time student in his or Alternative Loan Programs her third or fourth academic year of undergraduate degree study; be pursuing a major These loans are available if additional in physical, life, or computer sciences, funds are needed over and above what you mathematics, technology, engineering or receive under the federal, state, and institu- critical foreign language; and have at least tional financial aid programs . a 3 0. grade point average as of the end of the second award year and continue to Work-Study Employment maintain a 3 .0 grade point average . Eligibil- On-campus jobs are available to both ity will be reviewed at the beginning of each undergraduate and graduate students under the Federal College Work-Study award period (e .g . semester) . Aid Tuition/Financial and Capitol College Work-Study programs . Maryland Part-time Grant These work programs offer students the These grants are funded by the state opportunity to earn money to meet educa- of Maryland and are awarded to Maryland tional and personal expenses during the residents enrolled on a half-time basis . year and to get on-the-job work experience . Interested students enrolled on a half-time basis must complete the FAFSA . Funds are Federal Work-Study limited . Federal Work-Study is funded by the federal government and awarded by the The Howard P. Rawlings Educational Office of Financial Aid to eligible students Excellence Awards who have filed the FAFSA . It is the policy of These grant program funds (Guaran- Capitol College that while class is in ses- teed Access Grant, Educational Assistance sion during fall and spring, students cannot Grant, Part-time Grant and Professional work more than 20 hours each week . Scholarship Program) are awarded to full- Capitol College Work-Study time eligible students who filed their FAFSA after the state’s March 1 deadline . Funds Students not awarded Federal Work- are limited . Study can consider employment under the Capitol College Work-Study Program . Loans Funding for this program is provided by Loans are a serious financial obligation various campus departments . Admitted that must be repaid . Both undergradu- students can contact the Office of Financial ate and graduate students can apply for Aid for more information . The employer loans . Students must be enrolled at least decides the maximum hours students may half time (six credits each semester) work each week . and cannot borrow more than their cost of attendance minus other financial aid received . Loans are obtained from lenders selected by applicants . The Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) includes

2010-2011 Catalog 27 Other Aid Programs fer credits . For example, a student must complete the program after attempting a Private Organizations maximum of 198 credits for a 132 credit In addition to federal, state and insti- hour program . Half-time students must earn tutional financial aid programs, there are 5 .5 credits per semester; three-quarter-time private organizations that offer financial aid students must earn 7 .5 credits per semes- funds for a college education . ter; full-time students must earn 11 credits Many local clubs, religious organiza- per semester . tions and other groups provide scholarships The chart shows the minimum number for deserving students . Students should of semester-credit hours and years of study visit their public library to research these students must have achieved to remain in possible sources or contact organizations good academic standing to receive finan- such as the American Legion, 4-H clubs, cial aid . Kiwanis, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Students who do not meet the GPA Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts . Do not over- and completion standards will be given look organizations connected with family, two semesters of financial aid probation . friends, and field of interest, such as the Students who fail to meet one or both stan- American Society of Professional Engi- dards after the probationary period will not neers or the Society of Women Engineers . be permitted to participate in any financial aid program . Students barred from partici- Veterans’ Benefits pation in federal financial aid programs due To qualify for financial aid, veterans’ to unsatisfactory academic progress may benefits or both students must be enrolled regain eligibility if these standards are met in a degree program and submit all neces- at a future time . Students remain on proba- sary transcripts . Non-degree students are tionary status for two consecutive semes- not eligible for veterans’ benefits or federal ters after regaining financial aid eligibility . financial aid . Certification and certificate Students may appeal financial aid eli- courses are not eligible for veterans’ ben- gibility termination by submitting a written efits or federal financial aid, unless they are letter to the Office of Financial Aid . Appeals taken as part of an approved degree pro- are reviewed by the College Financial Aid gram . A veteran will not receive educational Appeals Committee . Student will be notified benefits for an audited course . Private loan in writing of the decision . programs can be used for these programs . Graduate A counselor is available to assist vet- Students must adhere to the time limit erans, active duty personnel and spouses, for degree completion . See page 17 . and children of deceased veterans who may be eligible for educational assistance Additional Information through the VA . The counselor is located in Course withdrawals (W) after the drop/ the Office of Financial Aid . add period are considered a non-comple- Vocational Rehabilitation tion of attempted credit hours . An audit grade is not considered Assistance is available to individuals attempted coursework . with physical and/or mental disabilities . For Incomplete grades are not included in further information, contact the Vocational the GPA calculation nor are they counted Rehabilitation Service nearest you . as attempted coursework . When the Maximum Time Frame to course is completed and a permanent Complete Course of Study grade is assigned the Office of Financial Aid will reevaluate the student’s academic Undergraduate progress . Students must complete their educa- Students will not receive financial aid for tional program within a period no longer audited courses . than 150 percent of the published length of the educational program, as measured by credits attempted and including trans-

28 Capitol College Undergraduate Credit Hours

Half-time Students Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Credits (5 .5 credits per 11 12 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 121 132 semester) Three-quarter-time Students Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X Credits (7 .5 credits per 15 28 44 59 73 88 103 117 132 X X X semester) Full-time Students Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 X X X X X X Credits (11 credits per 22 44 66 88 110 132 X X X X X X semester) Tuition/Financial Aid Tuition/Financial

2010-2011 Catalog 29 Undergraduate Undergraduate Program Offerings Admissions

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree-seeking Students Degrees First-Time, Full-Time Freshman •• Astronautical Engineering •• Business Administration A first-time, full-time freshman is •• Computer Engineering defined as any applicant who has gradu- •• Computer Engineering Technology ated from high school within one year of •• Computer Science the proposed entrance term and is entering •• Electrical Engineering Capitol College on a full-time basis . A full- •• Electronics Engineering Technology time student must carry 12 or more credits •• Information Assurance per semester . •• Management of Information Application Requirements Technology 1 . File a formal application for admis- •• Software Engineering sion as far in advance of the proposed •• Software and Internet Applications entrance date as possible . An application •• Telecommunications Engineering for admission can be obtained from the Technology Office of Admissions or online . 2 . Enclose a $25 nonrefundable admis- Associate in Applied Science sions processing fee with the application . (AAS) Degrees (Applications remain on file for one aca- •• Computer Engineering Technology demic year .) The application fee is waived •• Electronics Engineering Technology for those students submitting electronic •• Telecommunications Engineering applications through the college website . Technology 3 . Forward the official high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions . Programs of Study 4 . Submit SAT or American Col- Capitol College’s programs of study for lege Test (ACT) scores to the Office of associate in applied science and bachelor Admissions . of science degrees are outlined beginning Admissions Requirements on page 35 . All applicants receive a comprehensive evaluation of their previous school records . Undergraduate Certificates Admissions decisions are based on the applicant’s course preparation, high school Lower Division grade point average (GPA), class rank •• Financial Management and standardized test scores . Scholarship •• Object-Oriented Programming consideration is given based on GPA test •• Operations Management scores, along with the admissions essay, •• Programming and Data Management letters of recommendation and a personal •• Web Programming interview . High school course preparation should Upper Division include a minimum of four units of English, •• Computer and Network Security three units of mathematics (including plane •• Personnel Management geometry and Algebra II), two units of lab •• Software Engineering science and two units of social sciences . •• Space Missions and Operations Students whose GPA, course prepara- Specialist tion and/or test scores do not meet the •• Website Development general admissions requirements may be Requirements for undergraduate certifi- further considered if they submit an admis- cates are outlined beginning on page 50 . sions essay, letters of recommendation,

30 Capitol College placement tests and visit the campus for a for those students submitting electronic personal interview . applications through the college website . The minimum GPA required for admis- 3 . Forward all official transcripts to the sion to Capitol College is 2 2. on a 4 .0 Office of Admissions . Applicants who are scale . The minimum SAT score is 800 completing, or who have already earned, composite . The minimum ACT score is 17 an associate or bachelor’s degree from a composite . regionally accredited college need only forward college transcripts . Applicants who Engineering Applicants have less than 30 college credits must Applicants to the engineering programs forward an official high school transcript must have an additional unit of mathemat- denoting graduation date or General Equiv- ics or entry into college calculus, an addi- alency Diploma (GED) record and college tional unit of laboratory science (physics or transcripts, if applicable . chemistry), an overall high school GPA of at 4 . For transfer credit policies, see page least 2 .8, and a minimum SAT score of 900 18 of this catalog . with at least a 500 on the Math section (or an ACT score of at least 19) . Admissions Requirements Engineering applicants who do not Full-time transfer applicants who have meet these additional criteria, but meet successfully completed an associate or the general admissions criteria, will be bachelor’s degree are generally accepted accepted into an engineering technology into Capitol College once their application program for their freshman year . After suc- file is complete . Admissions requirements cessful completion of the freshman year, for all other students are based on previ- students may transfer into the engineering ous academic coursework (including high program with academic dean approval . school, college, proprietary institutions, the military or appropriate work experi- Tuition Deposit ence), with an emphasis on postsecondary Upon acceptance, all full-time appli- achievement . Students must be in good cants are required to pay a nonrefund- standing at all previous institutions . Stu- able $200 tuition deposit or $200 housing dents not in good standing are subject to further review . deposit to the college . The tuition deposit Undergraduate is credited to the applicant’s first-semester If applicants are not eligible to transfer tuition . The housing deposit is held until credits for MA-114 or EN-101, completion graduation, or permanent move to off-cam- of a skills assessment test may be required . pus housing . Part-time Degree-seeking Students Full-Time Transfer Students A part-time degree-seeking student is A full-time transfer student is defined as defined as any student pursuing an under- any applicant who is eligible to transfer 15 graduate degree at Capitol College on a or more semester credits from an accred- part-time basis . A part-time student may ited higher education institution to Capitol carry 1-11 credits per semester . College and will attend on a full-time basis . Application Requirements A full-time student must carry 12 or more 1 . File a formal application for admis- credits per semester . sion as far in advance of the proposed Application Requirements entrance date as possible . An application 1 . File a formal application for admis- for admission may be obtained from the sion as far in advance of the proposed Office of Admissions or online . entrance date as possible . An application 2 . Enclose a $25 nonrefundable admis- for admission can be obtained from the sions processing fee with the application . Office of Admissions or online . (Applications remain on file for one aca- 2 . Enclose a $25 nonrefundable admis- demic year .) The application fee is waived sions processing fee with the application . for those students submitting electronic (Applications remain on file for one aca- applications through the college website . demic year .) The application fee is waived

2010-2011 Catalog 31 3 . Forward all official transcripts to the 3 . Forward an up-to-date official Office of Admissions . Applicants who are high school transcript to the Office of completing, or who have already earned, Admissions . an associate or bachelor’s degree from a 4 . Forward a letter of recommendation regionally accredited college need only from the high school principal or guidance forward college transcripts . Applicants who counselor . have less than a degree or no college cred- 5 . Meet with an admissions counselor its must forward an official high school tran- at Capitol College for a personal interview . script denoting graduation date or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) record and Admissions Requirements college transcripts, if applicable . Once the application requirements 4 . For transfer credit policies, see page have been completed, the applicant will be 18 of this catalog . eligible for concurrent enrollment . Concur- rent students are required to complete all Admissions Requirements prerequisites for courses in which they Part-time applicants who have success- intend to enroll . Concurrent enrollment is fully completed an associate or bachelor’s considered a non-degree-seeking status, degree are generally accepted into Capitol so the student will not be accepted into College once their application file is com- a specific degree program . If the student plete . Admissions requirements for all other wants to apply for degree-seeking status students are based on previous academic after high school graduation, the student course work (including high school, col- must complete the application requirements lege, proprietary institutions, the military for a first-time, full-time freshman, outlined or appropriate work experience) . Students on page 30 of this catalog, and should do must be in good standing at all previous so as far in advance of the proposed start institutions . Students not in good standing term as possible . are subject to further review . Concurrent students who want to enroll If applicants are not eligible to transfer in MA-114 or EN-101 may be required to credits for MA-114 or EN-101, completion complete a skills assessment test . of a skills assessment test may be required . Readmission Concurrent, Readmit and Other A readmit applicant is defined as any Types of Students applicant who has previously completed any amount of coursework at Capitol Col- Concurrent Enrollment lege, has not attended Capitol College in Concurrent students are any qualified at least one full academic year and wants high school juniors or seniors who want to resume study . Students who were at any to enroll in a limited number of courses at time in violation of the college’s academic, Capitol College while completing their high financial or disciplinary regulations may be school graduation requirements . Concur- denied readmission . Readmitted students rently enrolled students are not eligible for may be required to submit or resubmit financial aid . required documents, such as official transcripts . Readmitted students will enter Application Requirements Capitol College’s degree program under the 1 . File a formal application for admis- current graduation requirements and will be sion as far in advance of the proposed subject to current policies and procedures . entrance date as possible . An application A course audit will be completed to deter- for admission may be obtained from the mine what coursework must be fulfilled Office of Admissions or online . for graduation . Readmission is contingent 2 . Enclose a $25 nonrefundable admis- upon an application for admission, which sions processing fee with the application . may be obtained from the Office of Admis- (Applications remain on file for one aca- sions or online, and review by the admis- demic year .) The application fee is waived sions staff . for those students submitting electronic applications through the college website .

32 Capitol College Other Types of Students dents not in good standing are subject to Applicants who do not match any of further review . the undergraduate types discussed herein All certificates require that students have should contact the Office of Admissions to completed MA-110, MA-114 or have equiva- determine the application and admissions lent experience . All coursework must be requirements that apply . To reach the Office completed through Capitol College . Students of Admissions, call 800-950-1992 or send must complete the specific courses listed for email to admissions@capitol-college .edu . the certificate; no substitutions are permitted . Once the course requirements are completed, Certificate Students students must apply for the certificate in the An undergraduate certificate student is Office of Registration and Records . A $25 pro- any student pursuing one or more of Capi- cessing fee is due with the certificate request . tol College’s state-approved undergraduate A student must have a minimum cumulative certificates, maintaining less than 12 cred- GPA of 2 0. in all certificate coursework to be its per semester and not pursuing a degree . awarded the certificate . Undergraduate certificate students are not eligible for financial aid . Non-degree-seeking Application Requirements Students 1 . File a formal application for admis- A non-degree-seeking student is any sion as far in advance of the proposed student pursuing a non-degree certification entrance date as possible . An application program or taking individual courses not for admission can be obtained from the applying to a degree . Non-degree study is Office of Admissions or online . not eligible for financial aid . 2 . Enclose a $25 nonrefundable admissions processing fee with the application . Application Requirements (Applications remain on file for one aca- 1 . File a formal application for admis- demic year .) The application fee is waived sion as far in advance of the proposed for those students submitting electronic entrance date as possible . An application applications through the college website . for admission can be obtained from the 3 . Forward all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions or online . Office of Admissions . Applicants who are 2 . Enclose a $25 nonrefundable admis- Undergraduate completing, or who have already earned, sions processing fee with the application . an associate or bachelor’s degree from a (Applications remain on file for one aca- regionally accredited college need forward demic year .) The application fee is waived only college transcripts . Applicants who for those students submitting electronic have less than a degree or no college cred- applications through the college website . its must forward an official high school tran- Admissions Requirements script denoting graduation date or General Once the application and processing Equivalency Diploma (GED) record and fee are received, applicants are notified college transcripts, if applicable . of their acceptance and may register for Admissions Requirements classes during the appropriate registration period . Information about registration is Undergraduate certificate applicants continually updated online . who have successfully completed an asso- After successful completion of 15 ciate or bachelor’s degree are generally semester credits at Capitol College, eligible to register for classes once their non-degree students must complete the application file is complete . Admissions admissions procedure for degree-seeking requirements for all other students are status, or receive approval for continued based on previous academic coursework non-degree status from the appropriate (including high school, college, proprietary academic dean . institutions, the military or appropriate work experience) . Students must be in good International Students standing at all previous institutions . Stu- An international student is defined as any applicant from a country other than

2010-2011 Catalog 33 the United States who will be pursuing at an accredited university or college within an undergraduate degree program on a the United States . student visa . Eligibility requirements, listed below, must be met for acceptance . Inter- Financial Requirements national students are not eligible for institu- International students must submit evi- tional scholarships or federal financial aid . dence of sufficient financial resources for living and educational expenses . Support Application Requirements documents must be dated within the last six 1 . File a formal application for admis- months . Proof of financial support can be in sion as far in advance of the proposed one of the following forms: entrance date as possible . An application A letter of sponsorship or scholarship for admission can be obtained from the from a government agency or corporation . Office of Admissions or online . This letter of sponsorship must be an origi- 2 . Enclose a $150 nonrefundable nal and outline specific billing procedures . admissions processing fee with the appli- Complete the declaration and certification cation . (Applications remain on file for one of finances form .This form must be accom- academic year .) panied by supporting bank statements or 3 . Verify that you meet the academic employment verification . Include signatures or and financial requirements stated below . original letters of support from each sponsor . Students who have not provided valid Academic Requirements evidence of sponsorship from a govern- Submit certified transcripts (with Eng- ment agency or corporation must make lish translations) of secondary school and/ a tuition deposit of $500 prior to formal or college records, or examination results acceptance and issuance of I-20 . when periodic grades are not used for Applicants can expect an answer from measurement purposes . The college may the college three to five weeks after receipt require that you have your transcripts eval- of all necessary documents . All international uated by a recognized credential evaluation students must join the college health insur- service . ance program, unless adequate coverage is Applicants should have two years of proven . college preparatory mathematics, such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry . English proficiency for direct admission into a degree program: TOEFL paper-based test score of 500 or computer-based test score of 173, or proof of completing a specified level of proficiency at an English language school, or satisfactory completion of English courses

34 Capitol College English Communications 9 Credits Astronautical EN-101 English Communications I 3 EN-102 English Communications II 3 Engineering EN-408 Writing Seminar in Technical The astronautical engineering (AE) pro- Research 3 gram is structured to prepare students for engineering careers in the space industry, Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits primarily with NASA Goddard Space Flight FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 Center . Students learn to work as mission HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 specialists with an engineering understand- SS-351 Ethics 3 ing of the spacecraft, terrestrial systems Humanities electives (2)* 6 and space-based platforms required to Social Sciences electives (2)* 6 support a mission; create software applications that can be integrated into space Mathematics and Sciences 36 Credits CH-120 Chemistry 3 operations to support missions; and design MA-261 Calculus I 4 electrical and electronic systems for space MA-262 Calculus II 4 mission applications . AE majors study the MA-263 Calculus III 4 fundamentals of space operations and MA-300 Mathematical Methods 3 technology, flight dynamics maneuvering MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 and propulsions systems and spacecraft MA-360 Laplace and Fourier Analysis 3 design, as well as earth science and NASA PH-261 Engineering Physics I 4 missions devoted to the study of the planet . PH-262 Engineering Physics II 4 All engineering majors must take courses in PH-263 Engineering Physics III 4 humanities and social science to broaden their understanding of professional and Technical Courses 18 Credits ethical responsibilities and the impact EE-159 Circuit Theory 4 of their engineering solutions in a global EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 context . All students complete a capstone EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 course in which they propose, design, test EL-250 Advanced Analog Circuits 4 and deliver a space operations or hardware EL-261 Introduction to Communications project that meets specifications . Circuits and Systems 3 Undergraduate Course Requirements *See appropriate department for approved list .

Bachelor of Science 130/131 Credits All bachelor of science degrees require a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or Course Credits above . For descriptions of required courses, Computer Sciences 4 Credits see courses beginning on page 65 . CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4

Engineering 45 Credits AE-150 Introduction to Space 3 AE-311 Spacecraft Systems 3 AE-351 Orbital Mechanics 3 AE-361 Remote Sensing 3 AE-401 Computational Dynamics 3 AE-411 Space Systems Engineering 3 AE-454 Spacecraft Dynamics and Control 3 AE-455 Satellite Communications 3 AE-458 Senior Project in Space Science 3 EE-309 Circuit Design and Simulation 3 EE-453 Control I 3 EE-463 Control II 3 Astronautical Engineering electives (3)* 9

2010-2011 Catalog 35 Business Fundamentals 18 Credits Business BUS-174 Introduction to Business and Management 3 Administration BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership 3 The business administration (BA) curric- BUS-283 Managerial Accounting 3 ulum provides students with the knowledge BUS-372 Financial Management 3 necessary to integrate business, analytical BUS-375 Human Resource Management 3 and decision-making skills into a culturally, BUS-454 International Business 3 politically, socially and demographically diverse environment . Graduates will bring English Communications 9 Credits to the job market the ability to effectively EN-101 English Communications I 3 apply the acquired skills and knowledge EN-102 English Communications II 3 (theory, tools and models) to everyday EN-408 Writing Seminar in Technical work situations of current or future employ- Research 3 ers . The goals of the program are to give General Electives 15 Credits students an understanding of how private General electives (5)* 15 and public sector organizations function effectively and efficiently . Students will gain Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits a clear picture of how the functional busi- FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 ness areas work together to achieve orga- HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 nizational success in a global environment . SS-351 Ethics 3 Course content builds a solid business Humanities/History/Philosophy electives (2)* 6 and management foundation to include Social Sciences electives (2)* 6 marketing, accounting, finance, information technology and human resource manage- Information Technology 15 Credits ment . The combined required and elective CT-101 Computer Applications 3 courses provide students with a breadth of BUS-250 Database for Managers 3 skills important in today’s technology-driven BUS-301 Project Management 3 business climate . BUS-362 Information Systems for Managers 3 SE-321 Human-Computer Interaction 3 Course Requirements Mathematics and Sciences 12 Credits Bachelor of Science 120/121 Credits BUS-400 Research Methods 3 MA-110 Business Math 3 Course Credits MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 Business Administration 33 Credits Science elective 3 BUS-200 Business Communications 3 BUS-270 Financial Accounting I 3 *Any course may be taken to satisfy the general BUS-271 Financial Accounting II 3 elective requirement . BUS-280 Macroeconomics 3 BUS-281 Microeconomics 3 All bachelor of science degrees require BUS-376 Marketing Principles 3 a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or BUS-378 Legal Environment of Business 3 above . For descriptions of required courses, BUS-384 Production and Operations see courses beginning on page 65 . Management 3 BUS-386 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3 BUS-410 Strategic Management 3 BUS-458 Senior Project 3

36 Capitol College English Communications 9 Credits Computer EN-101 English Communications I 3 EN-102 English Communications II 3 Engineering EN-408 Writing Seminar in The computer engineering (CE) pro- Technical Research 3 gram is structured to teach students to design and program computers and com- Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits puter-based systems, including the latest FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 embedded technology . Students are trained HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 to analyze and determine the needs of a SS-351 Ethics 3 system and apply engineering principles Humanities electives (2)* 6 to create hardware and software solutions . Social Science elective (2)* 6 The main objective of the program is to produce practical design engineers . CE majors Mathematics and Sciences 34 Credits CH-120 Chemistry 3 study digital systems, computer organiza- MA-124 Discrete Mathematics 3 tion and architecture, software design and MA-261 Calculus I 4 testing, operating systems and program- MA-262 Calculus II 4 ming languages, micro-controller systems, MA-300 Mathematical Methods 3 and the latest programmable chip tech- MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 nology . All engineering majors must take MA-345 Probability and Statistics courses in humanities and social science to for Engineers 3 broaden their understanding of professional PH-261 Engineering Physics I 4 and ethical responsibilities and the impact PH-262 Engineering Physics II 4 of their engineering solutions in a global Physics or science elective 3 context . All students complete a capstone course in which they propose, design, build, Technical Courses 17 Credits test and deliver a computer-based system . EE-159 Circuit Theory 4 EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 Course Requirements EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 EL-262 Microprocessors and Microassembly 3 Bachelor of Science 130/131 Credits IAE-201 Intro to Information Assurance 3 * See appropriate department for approved list . Undergraduate Course Credits Computers and Programming 16 Credits All bachelor of science degrees require CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or CS-220 Database Management 3 above . For descriptions of required courses, CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . CS-418 Operating Systems 3 CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3

Engineering 36 Credits EE-304 Digital Design I 3 EE-354 Digital Design II 3 EE-362 Microcontroller System Design 3 EE-364 Computer Architecture 3 EE-404 Large-Scale Digital Design 3 EE-452 Advanced Microcontroller System Design 3 EE-458 Senior Project 3 EL-452 Automated Test Systems 3 Computer or Engineering electives (4)* 12

2010-2011 Catalog 37 Computer Engineering Course Requirements Technology Associate in Applied Science 64/65 Credits The Computer Engineering Technol- ogy (CET) program is structured to teach Course Credits students to work at the interface between English Communications 6 Credits hardware and software linking digital tech- EN-101 English Communications I 3 nology to computer applications . Students EN-102 English Communications II 3 are trained to work in a wide range of technical jobs in the information technology Humanities and Social Sciences 7 Credits industry . The main objective of the program FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 is to produce technologists who support History/Humanities/Philosophy elective (1)* 3 industry in areas ranging from telecommu- Social Sciences elective (1)* 3 nications and manufacturing to computer programming . CET majors study software Mathematics and Sciences 20 Credits design and testing, operating systems MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 programming languages, digital systems, MA-124 Discrete Mathematics 3 computer organization and architecture, MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 micro-controller systems, and the latest MA-261 Calculus I 4 programmable chip technology . All bachelor PH-201 General Physics I 3 PH-202 General Physics II 3 of science students complete a capstone course in which they propose, design, build, Technical Courses 32 Credits test and deliver a computer-based system . CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 Associate in Applied Science Degree CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 CT-115 Introduction to Programming 3 The AAS degree program is designed CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 to prepare graduates to work in technical EL-100 Introductory DC/AC Circuits 3 positions of the computer technology indus- EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 try . The program also provides further edu- EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 cation for people who seek to broaden their EL-262 Microprocessors/Microassembly 3 base of knowledge and update their skills . IAE-201 Intro to Information Assurance 3 TC-110 Introduction to Telecommunications 3 Bachelor of Science Degree The BS degree program is designed to educate students for computer technology fields by providing a comprehensive understanding of computers . Academic instruction is augmented by requiring students to design and write programs, and through carefully planned laboratory exercises during which students build, interconnect, test, service and operate computer devices and systems .

38 Capitol College Bachelor of Science 131/132 Credits All requirements for the associate in applied science degree, plus the following: Course Credits English Communications 3 Credits EN-408 Writing Seminar in Technical Research 3

Humanities and Social Sciences 12 Credits HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 SS-351 Ethics 3 History/Humanities/Philosophy elective (1)* 3 Social Science elective (1)* 3

Mathematics and Sciences 13 Credits CH-120 Chemistry 3 MA-262 Calculus II 4 MA-300 Mathematical Methods 3 Math or Science elective (1)* 3

Technical Courses 39 Credits CS-220 Database Management 3 CS-418 Operating Systems 3 CT-240 Network Routers and Switches 3 EE-304 Digital Design I 3 EE-354 Digital Design II 3 EE-362 Microcontroller System Design 3 EL-452 Automated Test Systems 3 SE-458 Senior Project 3 TC-309 Network Sim & Modeling 3 Technical elective (1) 3 Technical elective (1) (2xx or above) 3 Undergraduate Technical electives (2) (3xx or above) 6

* See appropriate department for approved list .

All bachelor of science degrees require a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or above . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

2010-2011 Catalog 39 Computer Science Electives 12 Credits Computer Science Computer Science electives (4)** 12 The computer science (CS) program is structured to teach students to design and Humanities and Social Sciences 22 Credits program computers and computer-based FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 systems to meet the needs of all areas of HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 society . Students are trained to work in a SS-272 Group Dynamics 3 wide variety of careers in the computer SS-351 Ethics 3 History/Humanities/Philosophy elective (2)*** 6 field, from software programming to system Social Science elective (1)*** 3 design to network security and administra- Social Science/Management elective (1)*** 3 tion . The main objective of the program is to encourage critical thinking and thoughtful Mathematics and Sciences 30 Credits ethical behavior and to foster professional CH-120 Chemistry 3 programming practices and promote sound EL-100 Introductory DC/AC Circuits 3 planning and design techniques . CS majors MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 study programming languages, computa- MA-124 Discrete Mathematics 3 tional science, algorithms and complex- MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 ity, the architecture and organization of MA-261 Calculus I 4 computers, software engineering, human- MA-262 Calculus II 4 computer interaction, intelligent systems, PH-201 General Physics I 3 information management, and the social PH-202 General Physics II 3 and professional issues associated with the practice of computer science . All students Technical Courses 9 Credits complete a capstone course in which they EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 propose, design, build, test and deliver a EL-262 Microprocessors/Microassembly 3 computer-based system . TC-110 Introduction to Telecommunications 3 Course Requirements * Students who validate CT-115 or who place into Calculus I may replace this course with any Bachelor of Science 127/128 Credits technical course not already required for the CS degree . Course Credits **Students who do not test into Calculus I may English Communications 9 Credits use MA-114 here . CT-240 is recommended for EN-101 English Communications I 3 students interested in additional networking EN-102 English Communications II 3 courses . CT-102 and CS-356 are recommended EN-408 Writing Seminar in for students interested in constructing websites Technical Research 3 with dynamic webpages . CS-432 is recommended for students interested in taking CS-513 Computers and Engineering Science 46 Credits in the MSCS program . CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 ***See appropriate department for approved list . CS-220 Database Management 3 CS-225 Intermediate Java Programming 3 All bachelor of science degrees require CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or CS-310 Computer Algorithms 3 above . For descriptions of required courses, CS-316 Intelligent Systems 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . CS-320 Database Administration 3 CS-351 Assembly Language 3 CS-405 Introduction to Software Design with UML 3 CS-407 Database Systems Implementation 3 CS-418 Operating Systems 3 CT-115 Introduction to Programming* 3 CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 SE-321 Human Computer Interaction 3 SE-458 Senior Project 3

40 Capitol College EE-459 Electromagnetic Field Theory 3 Electrical Engineering EE-461 Communications Theory 3 The electrical engineering (EE) program EE-463 Control II 3 is structured to teach students a blend of Computer elective (1)* 3 theory and practice directed at engineer- Engineering elective (2)* 6 ing design, rather than research . The main objective of the program is to produce English Communications 9 Credits practical design engineers . Students start EN-101 English Communications I 3 EN-102 English Communications II 3 in the program with basic circuit theory EN-408 Writing Seminar in with laboratory projects that provide them Technical Research 3 a practical background . The students are then taught to use increasingly sophisti- Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits cated design and testing techniques to FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 conduct experiments, and interpret data . HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 As students progress through the program SS-351 Ethics 3 they are taught more theoretical methods Humanities electives (2)* 6 of circuit modeling and computer-aided Social Science electives (2)* 6 circuit simulation tools that enable them to design, build, test and analyze sophisti- Mathematics and Sciences 39 Credits cated circuits and systems . There are elec- CH-120 Chemistry 3 tive courses that allow for specialization in MA-261 Calculus I 4 communications systems, micro-controller MA-262 Calculus II 4 system design, signals and systems, digital MA-263 Calculus III 4 signal processing, microwave engineer- MA-300 Mathematical Methods 3 ing, VHDL and telecommunications . All MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 engineering majors must take courses in MA-345 Probability and Statistics humanities and social science to broaden for Engineers 3 MA-360 Laplace and Fourier Analysis 3 their understanding of professional and eth- PH-261 Engineering Physics I 4 ical responsibilities and the impact of their PH-262 Engineering Physics II 4 engineering solutions in a global context . PH-263 Engineering Physics III 4

All students complete a capstone course Undergraduate in which they propose, design, build, test, Technical Courses 21 Credits analyze and deliver a working prototype EE-159 Circuit Theory 4 circuit to meet engineering standards and EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 realistic constraints . EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 EL-250 Advanced Analog Circuits 4 Course Requirements EL-261 Introduction to Communications Circuits and Systems 3 Bachelor of Science 135/136 Credits EL-262 Microprocessors and Microassembly 3 Course Credits *See appropriate department for approved list . Electrical Engineering 48 Credits EE-304 Digital Design I 3 All bachelor of science degrees require EE-309 Circuit Design and Simulation 3 a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or EE-359 High Frequency Circuit Design 3 above . For descriptions of required courses, EE-362 Microcontroller System Design 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . EE-406 Signals and Systems 3 EE-409 Network Analysis and Synthesis 3 EE-419 Electrostatics 3 EE-453 Control I 3 EE-456 Digital Signal Processing 3 EE-458 Senior Project 3

2010-2011 Catalog 41 Electronics Course Requirements Engineering Associate in Applied Science Technology 65/66 Credits The electronics engineering technology Course Credits (EET) program is structured to teach stu- English Communications 6 Credits dents a foundation in electronics technol- EN-101 English Communications I 3 ogy with a strong emphasis on laboratory EN-102 English Communications II 3 work and further the students’ knowledge with more advanced studies in theoretical Humanities and Social Sciences 7 Credits analysis and design . Students are trained FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 to work in a wide range of practical elec- Humanities elective (1)* 3 tronics jobs and conduct design and theory Social Science elective (1)* 3 work in the electronics field . The main objective of the program is to produce Mathematics and Sciences 18 Credits technologists who support industry in MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 areas ranging from circuit analysis to digital MA-261 Calculus I 4 design to control and robotics . EET majors MA-262 Calculus II ** 4 study circuit design and simulation, network PH-201 General Physics I 3 PH-202 General Physics II 3 analysis and synthesis, transmission lines, micro-system design and fiber-optic com- Technical Courses 35 Credits munications with options for specialization CT-115 Introduction to Programming*** 3 in areas such as communications, com- EL-100 Introductory DC/AC Circuits 3 puter design, control theory, micro-control- EL-150 DC/AC Circuit Analysis 3 lers and telecommunications . All bachelor EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 of science students complete a capstone EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 course in which they propose, design, EL-212 Transmission Lines 3 build, test and deliver a working electronic EL-250 Advanced Analog Circuits 4 project . EL-255 Control and Robotics 3 EL-261 Introduction to Communications Associate in Applied Science Circuits and Systems 3 Degree EL-262 Microprocessors/Microassembly 3 The AAS degree program is designed Technical elective* 3 to provide students a foundation in electronics technology with a strong emphasis * See appropriate department for approved list . on laboratory work and to prepare gradu- ** Students who intend to stop at the associate degree may replace Calculus II with another ates to work in technical positions of the math course . electronics technology industry . Some *** Students with some computer background theoretical courses are included to prepare should take CS-130 . students who are continuing with the bachelor’s degree . Bachelor of Science Degree The BS degree program is designed to build on the AAS program with more advanced studies in theoretical analysis and design . Courses in design, modeling and simulation provide students with the necessary background to do design work in the electronics field and to pursue continued studies in order to avoid technical obsolescence .

42 Capitol College Bachelor of Science 134/135 Credits All requirements for the associate in applied science degree, plus the following: Course Credits English Communications 3 Credits EN-408 Writing Seminar in Technical Research 3

General Electives 6 Credits General electives (2)* 6

Humanities/Social Sciences 12 Credits HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 SS-351 Ethics 3 Humanities elective (1)** 3 Social Science elective (1)** 3

Mathematics and Sciences 12 Credits CH-120 Chemistry 3 MA-300 Mathematical Methods 3 MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MA-360 Laplace and Fourier Analysis 3

Technical Courses 36 Credits EE-304 Digital Design I 3 EE-309 Circuit Design and Simulation 3 EE-354 Digital Design II 3 EE-362 Microcontroller System Design 3 EE-409 Network Analysis and Synthesis 3 EE-453 Control I 3 EE-458 Senior Project 3 EL-301 Advanced Communications Undergraduate Circuits and Systems 3 EL-307 Noise and Shielding 3 EL-452 Automated Test Systems 3 OP-301 Fiber Optic Communications 3 Technical elective (1)** 3

* Any course may be taken to satisfy the general elective requirement . ** See appropriate department for approved list .

All bachelor of science degrees require a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or above . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

2010-2011 Catalog 43 Information Assurance Courses 24 Credits Information IAE-201 Introduction to Information Assurance Concepts 3 Assurance IAE-301 Comprehensive Computer and The Capitol College Bachelor of Sci- Network Security I* 3 ence in Information Assurance (BSIA) IAE-302 Comprehensive Computer and Program is designed to meet current and Network Security II* 3 anticipated needs for highly-skilled informa- IAE-315 Secure System Administration and tion assurance professionals, particularly Operation* 3 as it relates to securing information and IAE-325 Secure Data Communications and defending the information systems that Cryptography* 3 store it . As society becomes increasingly IAE-402 Introduction to Incident Handling and reliant on information in electronic form, Malicious Code* 3 identifying and addressing vulnerabilities IAE-406 Digital Forensics* 3 IAE-410 Design and Testing* 3 where information resides is vital to any public, private or government organization . Mathematics and Sciences 17 Credits The BSIA degree develops and builds upon MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 students’ mastery in computer networking MA-124 Discrete Mathematics 3 and programming, so that they become MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 effective technologists for managing infor- MA-261 Calculus I 4 mation security risk . In addition, BSIA Science elective (1)** 3 students complete courses by the end of their sophomore year that prepare them to Telecommunications and Networking 9 Credits pass industry certification exams to include CT-240 Internetworking with Routers A+, Network+, and Security+ . By attaining and Switches 3 a combination of the BSIA degree and one TC-110 Introduction to Telecommunications 3 or more of the industry certifications, gradu- NT-150 Computer Networking 3 ates of Capitol College will not only possess the professional knowledge required Management 6 Credits for a successful career in information BUS-174 Introduction to Business assurance, but also have the credentials to and Management 3 prove it . BUS-301 Project Management 3 Course Requirements English Communications 9 Credits EN-101 English Communications I 3 Bachelor of Science 127/130 Credits EN-102 English Communications II 3 EN-408 Writing Seminar in Course Credits Technical Research 3 Programming and Computer 25 Credits CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 Humanities and Social Sciences 18-19 Credits CS-220 Database Management 3 FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 CS-320 Database Administration 3 SS-351 Ethics 3 CT-115 Introduction to Programming 3 History/Humanities/Philosophy electives (2)** 6 CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 Social Sciences electives (2)** 6 NT-100 Computer Architecture & Construction 3 SE-458 Senior Project 3 General Electives 19-21 Credits

* Offered online only . ** See appropriate department for approved list .

All bachelor of science degrees require a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or above . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

44 Capitol College Information Technology 34 Credits Management BUS-250 Database for Managers 3 BUS-362 Information Systems for Managers 3 of Information CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 3 Technology CT-101 Computer Applications 3 CT-102 Introduction to Internet Applications 3 The management of information tech- CT-115 Introduction to Programming 3 nology (MIT) program prepares students CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 for positions in the information technology IAE-201 Introduction to Information industry or in businesses that rely on the Assurance Concepts 3 use of sophisticated information resources IAE-301 Comprehensive Computer and and tools . Students are trained to under- Network Security I* 3 stand the demands of technical jobs and IAE-302 Comprehensive Computer and to facilitate, from a managerial standpoint, Network Security II* 3 an effective and efficient working environ- IAE-402 Introduction to Incident Handling and ment for employees . The main objective of Malicious Code* 3 the program is to produce systems think- TC-110 Introduction to Telecommunications 3 ers with both management expertise and technical competence . MIT majors study Technical Electives 9 Credits principles of management, organizational General electives (3)* 9 behavior, production and operations man- English Communications 9 Credits agement, business telecommunications EN-101 English Communications I 3 analysis, marketing and personnel man- EN-102 English Communications II 3 agement . All students complete a capstone EN-408 Writing Seminar in course in which they propose, design, test Technical Research 3 and deliver a management project . Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits Course Requirements FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 Bachelor of Science 121/122 Credits SS-351 Ethics 3 Course Credits History/Humanities/Philosophy electives (2)* 6 Social Sciences electives (2)* 6 Undergraduate Business Foundations 21 Credits BUS-174 Introduction to Business Mathematics and Sciences 9 Credits and Management 3 MA-110 College Math w/Business Apps 3 BUS-200 Business Communications 3 MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 BUS-270 Financial Accounting I 3 Science elective (1)* 3 BUS-280 or BUS-281 Macro/Microeconomics 3 BUS-372 Financial Management 3 * See appropriate department for approved list . BUS-375 Human Resource Management 3 BUS-400 Research Methods 3 All bachelor of science degrees require a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or Business Administration 21 Credits above . For descriptions of required courses, BUS-208 Internet and the Law 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership 3

BUS-301 Project Management 3 BUS-386 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3 BUS-410 Strategic Management 3 BUS-454 International Business 3 BUS-458 Senior Project 3

2010-2011 Catalog 45 Engineering 21 Credits Software Engineering EE-304 Digital Design I 3 The software engineering (SE) program EE-362 Microcontroller System Design 3 is structured to teach students to design EE-364 Computer Architecture 3 and program computers and computer- SE-321 Human Computer Interaction 3 based systems to meet the needs of all Software or Engineering electives (3)* 9 areas of society . Students are trained to analyze and determine the needs of a English Communications 9 Credits EN-101 English Communications I 3 system and apply engineering principles EN-102 English Communications II 3 to create software and hardware solutions . EN-408 Writing Seminar in The main objective of the program is to pro- Technical Research 3 duce practical design engineers . SE majors study modern programming languages and General Electives 6 Credits applications, algorithm development, and General electives (2)** 6 software design and testing in the software component, computer organization and Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits architecture, micro-controller system design FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 and the latest programmable chip technol- HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 ogy in the hardware portion, and modern SS-351 Ethics 3 approaches to knowledge acquisition using Humanities electives (2)* 6 UML in both individual and team environ- Social Sciences electives (2)* 6 ments . All engineering majors must take courses in humanities and social science to Mathematics and Sciences 35 Credits broaden their understanding of professional CH-120 Chemistry 3 and ethical responsibilities and the impact MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 of their engineering solutions in a global MA-124 Discrete Mathematics 3 context . All students complete a capstone MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 MA-261 Calculus I 4 course in which they propose, design, MA-262 Calculus II 4 build, test and deliver a working software MA-300 Mathematical Methods 3 application . PH-261 Engineering Physics I 4 Course Requirements PH-262 Engineering Physics II 4 Physics or Science elective (1)* 3 Bachelor of Science 132/133 Credits Technical Courses 6 Credits Course Credits EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 EL-262 Microprocessors and Microassembly 3 Computers and Software 37 Credits CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 * See appropriate department for approved list . CS-220 Database Management 3 ** Any course may be taken to satisfy the general CS-225 Intermediate Java Programming 3 elective requirement . CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 CS-310 Computer Algorithms 3 All bachelor of science degrees require CS-405 Introduction to Software Design with Unified Model Language 3 a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or CS-418 Operating Systems 3 above . For descriptions of required courses, CS-432 Computer Graphics 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . CT-115 Introduction to Programming 3 CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 IAE-201 Intro to Information Assurance 3 SE-458 Senior Design Project 3

46 Capitol College Software and General Electives 15 Credits Internet Applications General electives (5)** 15 The software and Internet applications Humanities and Social Sciences 19 Credits (SIA) program is structured to prepare stu- FS-100 Freshman Seminar in Computers 1 dents to be Internet specialists . Students HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 are trained in computer and web program- SS-351 Ethics 3 ming as well as networking and server History/Humanities/Philosophy electives (2)** 6 administration so that they understand and Social Sciences/Management electives (2)** 6 can effectively respond to the entire spec- trum of Internet issues . The main objective Mathematics and Sciences 12 Credits of the program is to produce well-rounded MA-110 College Math with Business Internet experts with a strong foundation Applications*** 3 MA-124 Discrete Mathematics 3 in computer technology and networking . MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 SIA majors study web pages, websites, Science elective (1)** 3 computer graphics, Unix/Linux, website security, network security, firewalls, XML, Option 12 Credits CGI programming, database management, Choose four related courses (4)**** 12 C++, and Java with options for specialization in areas such as data communications Technical/Science/Business Electives 12 Credits and networking, computer programming, Technical/Science/Business electives (4) digital electronics, management, Cisco (300-level or above)** 12 or Microsoft certifications, and/or liberal studies . All students complete a capstone * Students who validate CT-115 or place into course in which they propose, design, test Calculus I may replace this course with any and deliver a web-based project . technical course not already required for the SIA degree . ** See appropriate department for approved list . Course Requirements *** Students planning to go on to a master’s degree program should take MA-114 instead of Bachelor of Science 124/125 Credits MA-110 . They should also take MA-261, MA-262 Undergraduate and MA-340 as electives . Course Credits **** The Option must consist of four related Computers 46 Credits courses: four telecommunications, four manage- CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 ment, four math courses, etc . Students should CS-220 Database Management 3 consult with an advisor before selecting courses CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 for the Option . Poorly selected options may make CS-225 Intermediate Java Programming 3 it difficult to fill the twelve credits of Technical/Sci- CS-321 Computer Human Interaction 3 ence/Business electives with 300-level or above CS-356 Dynamic Web Page Development 3 courses . CT-102 Introduction to Internet Applications 3 CT-115 Introduction to Programming* 3 All bachelor of science degrees require CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or CT-201 Multimedia Applications 3 above . For descriptions of required courses, CT-376 Javascript 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . CT-406 Web Programming Languages 3 IAE-201 Intro to Information Assurance 3 IAE-301 Comprehensive Network Security I 3 SE-458 Senior Design Project 3

English Communications 9 Credits EN-101 English Communications I 3 EN-102 English Communications II 3 EN-408 Writing Seminar in Technical Research 3

2010-2011 Catalog 47 Telecommunications Course Requirements Engineering Associate in Applied Science 64/65 Credits Technology Course Credits The telecommunications engineering English Communications 6 Credits technology (TET) program is structured to EN-101 English Communications I 3 teach students to design, build, maintain, EN-102 English Communications II 3 troubleshoot and expand networks of all types . Students are trained to work in a Humanities and Social Sciences 7 Credits wide range of telecommunications and FS-100 Freshman Seminar 1 computer networking jobs on both the tech- Humanities elective (1)* 3 nical and the design sides . The main objec- Social Sciences or MIT elective (1)* 3 tive of the program is to produce technologists who support industry in areas ranging Mathematics and Sciences 17 Credits from data communications and networking MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 to routers and switches to network model- MA-128 Introduction to Statistics 3 ing and design . TET majors study digital MA-261 Calculus I 4 electronics, noise and shielding, fiber-optic PH-201 General Physics I 3 communications, microprocessors and PH-202 General Physics II 3 micro assembly, and may specialize in either data communications and network- Technical Courses 35 Credits ing or RF and satellite communications . CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals 4 All bachelor of science students complete CT-115 Introduction to Programming** 3 a capstone course in which they propose, CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 design, build, test and deliver a working CT-240 Internetworking with Routers and Switches 3 telecommunications project . EL-100 Introductory DC/AC Circuits 3 Associate in Applied Science Degree EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 EL-204 Digital Electronics 3 The AAS degree program is designed IAE-201 Introduction to Information to teach students about the design and Assurance Concepts 3 construction of networks by giving them NT-100 Computer Architecture and a broad foundational background in the Construction 3 field of telecommunications . Students at NT-150 Computer Networking 3 the AAS level will be able to construct and TC-110 Introduction to Telecommunications 3 test telecommunications circuits and networks using many different types of test * See appropriate department for approved list . equipment . Some theoretical courses are ** Students with some computer background included to prepare students who are con- should take CS-130 . tinuing with the bachelor’s degree . Bachelor of Science Degree The BS degree program is designed to build on the AAS program with more advanced studies in simulation, analysis and modeling of communications circuits and networks . Courses in optical communications, data communications and networking and Internet networks provide students with the necessary background to do network design and administration work and to pursue continued studies in engineering, engineering technology or information technology .

48 Capitol College Bachelor of Science 128/129 Credits Option I or II All requirements for the associate in applied sci- Students must select one of the following options . ence degree, plus the following: Consult an academic advisor for guidance . Course Credits Option I English Communications 3 Credits Data Communications and Networking 12 Credits EN-408 Writing Seminar in Technical IAE-301 Computer/Ntwk Sec I 3 Research 3 IAE-302 Computer/Ntwk Sec II 3 IAE-315 Secure Systems Admin 3 General Electives 6 Credits 300/400 level technical elective 3 General electives (2)* 6 Option II Humanities/Social Sciences 12 Credits Advanced Option (online) 12 credits HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas 3 IAE-301 Computer/Ntwk Sec I 3 SS-351 Ethics 3 IAE-302 Computer/Ntwk Sec II 3 Humanities elective (1)** 3 IAE-670 Network Systems Sec Concepts 3 Social Science elective (1)** 3 IAE-611 Wireless Security 3

Mathematics and Sciences 10 Credits * Any course may be taken to satisfy the general CH-120 Chemistry 3 elective requirement . MA-262 Calculus II 4 ** See appropriate department for approved list . MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 All bachelor of science degrees require Technical Courses 21 Credits a minimum of 39 credits at the 300-level or EL-261 Introduction to Communications above . For descriptions of required courses, Circuits and Systems 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . EL-307 Noise and Shielding 3 OP-301 Fiber Optic Communications 3 TC-309 Network Simulation 3 TC-359 Network Modeling and Design 3 TC-458 Senior Design Project 3 Technical elective (1)** 3 Undergraduate

2010-2011 Catalog 49 ness decisions . The financial management Undergraduate course helps to reinforce the concepts of Certificates finances administration by focusing on capital management, fixed-asset investment, The undergraduate certificates are long-term finance, mergers, leasing and targeted at specialized jobs in distinct multinational finance . An alternate course information technology and management in economics serves to introduce the prin- fields . The courses required for these cer- ciples of economics and their application tificates are offered in a standard 16-week to domestic and foreign conditions and to format . Consult the schedule of classes focus on resource allocations and the influ- for more information . Students seeking an ences thereof . undergraduate certificate must complete all coursework at Capitol College . Required Courses (choose any four) For descriptions of required courses, BUS-174 Introduction to Business and see courses beginning on page 65 . Management 3 BUS-270 Financial Accounting I 3 Computer and Network Security BUS-280 Macroeconomics 3 (13 credits) BUS-283 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS-372 Financial Management 3 This upper-level certificate provides students with a fundamental knowledge of general network security concepts, which Object-Oriented Programming can then be applied to an advanced train- (13 credits) ing program in specific security software and platforms . Students learn the basics of This lower-level certificate provides a practical and theoretical network and com- solid grounding in object-oriented program- puter security . The first course introduces ming to students with no prior programming students to introductory computer program- experience . Students learn to analyze and ming to support the advanced courses . The design programs from the object-oriented remaining courses provide students with perspective . Implementing object-oriented an understanding of computer and network solutions to problems in two languages, security issues, including encryption, SSL, C++ and Java, helps to reinforce an under- privacy issues, directory services protocols standing of object-oriented concepts from such as LDAP, intrusion detection, viruses, coupling and cohesion to inheritance and firewalls and network management . polymorphism . In addition, Java provides students with the tool necessary to imple- Required Courses ment graphical user interfaces as well as CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 a variety of features and classes useful IAE-201 Introduction to Information in webpage and Internet programming . Assurance Concepts 3 C++ requires students to develop a good IAE-301 Computer/Ntwk Sec I 3 understanding of structures, such as lists, IAE-302 Computer/Ntwk Sec II 3 queues and trees, and to implement them using the classes defined in the C++ Stan- dard Template Library . Financial Management (12 credits) Required Courses CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 This lower-level certificate provides CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 students with a background in accounting CT-115 Introduction to Programming: Java 3 and finance administration in the framework CS-225 Intermediate Java Programming 3 of resource management and wealth maximization . Students learn the fundamentals of business and accounting in a project- oriented environment with emphasis on the use of accounting information to plan and redirect allocations to support busi-

50 Capitol College Operations Management organizational theory course combines (12 credits) behavioral sciences with management theory to reinforce concepts of organiza- This lower-level certificate provides tional development, organizational structure students with a foundation in business and and processes, and organizational conflict management with a concentrated emphasis and change . An alternate course in group on productivity in a world economy . Stu- dynamics focuses on organizational climate dents learn the fundamentals of business and culture and their relationship to and and management in a project-oriented envi- impact on individuals and groups in high- ronment with an emphasis on the needs tech organizations . and concerns of the consumer . Coursework Required Courses (choose any four) allows students a choice to explore the financial aspects of business management BUS-174 Introduction to Business and with principles of accounting or the legal Management 3 policies and regulations that effect busi- BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership 3 ness with legal environment of business . BUS-375 Human Resource Management 3 The production and operations manage- BUS-386 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3 ment course stresses the decisions that SS-272 Group Dynamics 3 managers make in increasing productivity by considering the strategies, techniques Programming and Data and problems in meeting customer needs, in forecasting and scheduling, and in qual- Management ity management . An alternate course in (13 credits) marketing principles emphasizes the rela- This lower-level certificate provides a tionships among consumers, business and good understanding of how programmers government about product, promotion, pric- store and manage computer data . Students ing and distribution strategies . learn the fundamental aspects of the stor- Required Courses (choose any four) age and management of computer data . Courses in C++ and Java introduce the stu- BUS-174 Introduction to Business and dent to the object-oriented paradigm and Management 3 Undergraduate BUS-270 Financial Accounting I 3 the underlying principles of the structures BUS-376 Marketing Principles 3 and methods associated with data man- BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership 3 agement . In addition, Oracle is used in the BUS-378 Legal Environment of Business 3 database management course, which intro- BUS-384 Production and Operations duces students to relational databases and Management 3 the techniques for analyzing and designing database solutions . Finally, a course in advanced data structures teaches students Personnel Management the theory and underlying techniques used (12 credits) to store, search, sort and access computer data . This upper-level certificate provides students with a foundation in the development Required Courses of employer-employee relations in both CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 the private and public sectors in order to CS-220 Database Management 3 facilitate organization productivity . Students CS-310 Computer Algorithms 3 learn the fundamentals of business and CS-225 Intermediate Java Programming 3 management in a project-oriented environment with an emphasis on human business interaction . Courses in the principles of Software Engineering management and personnel manage- (13 credits) ment focus on the aspects of supervision and human resource management, with This upper-level certificate introduces concentration on administration, recruiting students to relational databases software and selection, evaluation and training . The design, and user interaction with technol- 2010-2011 Catalog 51 ogy . Students learn the practical aspects of Web Programming programming and database management, (12 credits) as well as the theoretical issues involved in analyzing, designing and implementing This lower-level certificate provides computer applications that are accessible, students the foundation to write programs reliable and maintainable . The software that support transactions conducted over engineering course allows students to the Internet . Students learn about the web apply basic engineering principles to help and the basic tools used for webpage con- them understand software performance, struction, including HTML, DHTML, script- modularity, portability and reliability . A ing, CSS and an overview of XML . The course in human-computer interaction database management course provides investigates the relationship between the students with an understanding of relational functionality and usability of computer sys- databases, how they are designed, how tems in order to maximize their efficiency data is stored in them, and how that data by selecting appropriate input-output can be accessed . The final two courses, devices and interaction styles . Intermediate Java Programming and Web/ CGI Programming Using Perl, provide Required Courses students with the programming techniques CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 and tools needed to create truly dynamic CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals II 3 webpages . CS-310 Computer Algorithms 3 CS-405 Introduction to Software Design with Required Courses Unified Modeling Language 3 CT-102 Introduction to Internet Applications 3 CT-201 Multimedia Applications 3 CT-376 Javascript 3 Space Missions and Operations CT-406 Web Programming Languages 3 Specialist Prerequisite: CT-115, CS-130 or equivalent . (12 credits) This upper-level certificate provides stu- Website Development dents with a general overview of satellites, including simple physics of satellite orbits (12 credits) and the history of NASA and scientific mis- This upper-level certificate is designed sion operations . Students will learn satellite for students interested in building websites . design with emphasis on power manage- Students learn a variety of tools and appli- ment, heating and cooling considerations, cations such as HTML, Java Script, ASP, telemetry and communications and control PHP, Microsoft FrontPage and Macromedia systems . Coursework includes the study of Director used to build webpages and add orbital mechanics and the physics of the multimedia content to them . The website instruments used to monitor and analyze construction course deals with website the earth and atmosphere . Prerequisites and browser requirements, platform selec- for the certificate include an understanding tion issues, web server functions, client of math through differential equations with and server side applications, cookies and basic engineering physics . other topics . In the website administration Required Courses course, students learn concepts in the use of software to monitor and optimize website AE-150 Introduction to Space 3 operations, alternatives to CGI such as AE-250 Ground Systems Engineering 3 ASP and website security . AE-311 Spacecraft Systems 3 AE-411 Space Systems Engineering 3 Required Courses CT-152 Introduction to Unix 3 CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals I 4 CS-220 Database Management 3 CS-320 Database Administration 3 Prerequisite: CT-115, CS-130 or equivalent . 52 Capitol College Scheduling of modules and online delivery Non-degree can be customized to meet organizational Certification needs and restraints . Preparation Programs National Information The following programs are offered Assurance Training through the Critical Infrastructures and Standards Certificates Cyber Protection Center (CICPC) at Capitol CICPC offers a certificate-bearing College . For more information about the program to educate participants about center, see page 7 . national information assurance training standards as designated by the Committee Industry Certification on National Security Systems (CNSS) . The Preparation Programs Senior Systems Managers 4012 standard These programs are uniquely crafted and the Systems Certifiers 4015 standard to enhance learning and the knowledge have been combined allowing participants retention while maximizing participant to satisfy both requirements simultaneously . ability to pass the respective certifica- Capitol College’s designation by the tion exam . Coursework focuses on the Department of Homeland Security and common bodies of knowledge (CBK) and the National Security Agency as a Center dedicates one four-hour learning module of Academic Excellence in Information to each CBK . Recorded leading modules Assurance Education (mapped to all six of can be replayed up to four months after the the CNSS domains at the most advanced class, allowing attendees the opportunity to level where appropriate) uniquely positions replay sessions to enhance mastery of the CICPC as a leading provider of standards coursework . training to the federal workforce and DoD contracting community . Scheduling of FISMA Compliance modules and online delivery can be cus- Certificate tomized to meet organizational needs and constraints . The E-Gov Act of 2003 and specifically the Federal Information Security Manage- Undergraduate ment Act (FISMA) requires information assurance professionals and managers throughout the federal government to comply with a defined set of policies, procedures and security countermeasures to protect sensitive information and critical infrastructures . The FISMA training program provides this training though a certificate bearing program designed to facilitate a thorough understanding of current requirements published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) . This workforce development program is highly beneficial to both technical practitioners and non-technical security managers .

2010-2011 Catalog 53 Graduate Program Master’s Degree Offerings Admissions Applications for admission are accepted Doctor of Science (DSc) at any time and are processed and Degree reviewed upon receipt of all necessary documents, on a case-by-case basis . Students •• Information Assurance whose application packages are incomplete Master of Business will be classified as decision-pending . Administration (MBA) Full Acceptance Status Degree For full acceptance, students must have a completed undergraduate degree from Master of Science (MS) a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative GPA of no less than 3 .0 on a Degrees 4 .0 scale . In addition, students must also •• Computer Science meet the program-specific prerequisites for •• Electrical Engineering their intended program . •• Information Assurance •• Information and Telecommunications Provisional Acceptance Systems Management Status •• Internet Engineering Students who have not met the 3 .0 Post-baccalaureate undergraduate cumulative GPA requirement are provided an opportunity to gain Certificates full acceptance . In this case, students •• Client/Server and Wireless Devices are provisionally admitted and limited to •• Component Technologies and Online three courses of enrollment . To achieve Collaboration full acceptance, provisional students must •• Information Assurance Administration maintain a 3 .0 cumulative GPA in their first •• Information Technology three graduate courses . Upon doing so, •• Network Protection students are automatically converted to full •• Security Management acceptance status . If a provisional student fails to achieve a minimum 3 .0 cumulative Doctoral classes are taught in real-time, GPA after completing three courses, then accelerated 8-week classes except for he or she will be academically dismissed, three residency courses which are held on and will not be permitted to enroll in any campus over three weekends . further courses . All master’s degrees and certificates are taught online in real time alternating Decision-Pending Status between regularly scheduled live lectures Students with incomplete application and asynchronous learning sessions . The packages (missing transcripts, missing majority of courses are offered in 8-week essay, etc .) are classified as decision- accelerated terms . However, some courses pending until the application package is in the MSCS, MSIA and MSIE programs complete . are offered only in the 16-week semester Decision-pending students who have format . All courses in the MSEE program been approved to register are limited to two are the 16-week semester format . courses of enrollment and are not permitted to enroll in a third class until their application is complete .

54 Capitol College Program-Specific Prerequisites Information and Telecommunications Systems Management Business Administration (MBA) •• Working knowledge of statistics, eco- Applicants who possess an under- nomics, finance and accounting graduate degree in business are waived •• An undergraduate course in each from completing MBA-600 “Fundamentals topic is preferred of Professional Management ”. All other Internet Engineering MBA-students must complete it . MBA-600 •• Working knowledge of object-oriented provides a broad foundation in accounting, programming finance, economics and statistics . •• C++ or Java is preferred, but not Computer Science required •• Bachelor of science in computer sci- •• ence or related field preferred, but not required Doctorate Admissions •• Proficiency in computer topics including object oriented programming, mul- Requirements tiple languages, algorithm develop- •• Master’s degree in information assur- ment, operating systems, databases, ance, computer science, informa- software architecture, distributed pro- tion technology or related field from gramming and other advanced work a regionally accredited college or •• Fluency in mathematics: Calculus I, university Calculus II and Linear Algebra •• Minimum of five years of direct work experience Electrical Engineering •• Three letters of recommendation •• Bachelor of science in electrical engi- •• Currently hold one of the following neering is preferred, but not required industry certifications: CISSP, GSE, •• Fluency in mathematics: Calculus I, CGEIT or CISM . Applicants who do Calculus II, Linear Algebra, Ordinary not have one of these certifications and Differential Equations, Laplace must pass a comprehensive entrance and Fourier Analysis, and Probability exam . Information about the exam and Statistics for Engineers required . and how to register will be sent to stu- •• Engineering and Science: upper level dents lacking a certification . courses in Control Theory, Signals and Systems, Communication Theory and Microprocessors required . Stu- Application Deadline dents with a BSET or equivalent are All application materials must be sub- likely missing these course pre-req- mitted by the following dates to be consid- Graduate uisites, and can gain access to the ered for admission to the program: curriculum by completing the summer bridge course, EE-500 Advanced Sig- Start Application Deadline nals and Systems . Fall July 1 (classes start late Aug ). Spring Oct . 1 (classes start early Jan ). Information Assurance Summer Mar . 1 (classes start early May) Courses are written to accommodate students with backgrounds in computer Once an applicant’s file is complete, it information systems, computer networking, will be sent to the Admissions Committee telecommunications, information technol- for review . Applicants will be notified of their ogy, network security, or computer science . acceptance status . Students are expected to have a working knowledge of servers, routers, hubs, Tuition Deposit switches, TCP-IP, etc . CCNS, Security+, Upon acceptance, doctoral students are SSCP, or CISSP certifications provide an required to pay a non-refundable $250 tuition excellent foundation for preparation, but are deposit to the college .This deposit holds the not required . students’ position in their cohort and is credited to the students’ first course tuition . 2010-2011 Catalog 55 Graduate/Postgraduate Electives 18 Credits Information IAE-830 Information Assurance Research Literature 3 Assurance (DSc) IAE-835 Information Assurance Strategic The doctor of science in information Management 3 assurance degree program enables pro- IAE-840 Information Assurance Consulting 3 fessionals from the IA industry and global IAE-845 Pedagogy and Information Assurance 3 perspective . The program provides students IAE-850 Business Continuity Planning 3 an academic environment to support the IAE-855 Information Assurance Requirements development of high-level critical thinking for Compliance 3 and leadership skills as they relate to IA to IAE-857 Information Assurance and the develop high-level IA technical skills and System Life Cycle 3 provide doctoral level research experience IAE-860 Advanced Mixed Methods Research 3 allowing innovative and practical contribu- IAE-865 Special Topics in Human Resource Management 3 tions to the IA body of knowledge . The pro- IAE-870 Executive Awareness in Information gram provides a balance between a strong Assurance 3 theoretical foundation, hands-on experi- IAE-875 Information Assurance ence and innovative research . Graduates Implementation 3 will be well prepared to lead local, national IAE-880 Special Topics in Information or global organizations in IT-related fields Assurance 3 and provide expert guidance for the protection of information assets . For descriptions of required courses, Course Requirements see courses beginning on page 65 .

Doctor of Science 51/54 Credits Course Credits Required Courses 33-36 Credits DSR-900 Writing the Doctoral Dissertation 3 DSR-925 Dissertation Preparation I (residency course) 3 DSR-935 Dissertation Preparation II 3 DSR-950 Dissertation Presentation and Oral Defense (residency course) 3 IAE-820 Situation Awareness Analysis and Action Plan Processes 3 IAE-825 Applied Research in Information Assurance 3 RSC-601 Professional Writing Practicum 3 RSC-801 Fundamentals of Doctoral Learning 3 RSC-810 Professional Research Theory and Practice, Part I 3 RSC-812 Professional Research Theory and Practice, Part II 3 RSC-813 Professional Ethics and Leadership 3 RSC-815 Problem Solving and Decision Making Using Quantitative Methods 3

56 Capitol College Specialization options: Business Leadership The leadership specialization combines the best Administration theories with proven strategies to help leaders The master of business administration manage change and achieve organizational (MBA) program is crafted to support profes- objectives . sionals who are seeking credentials neces- MBA-657 Transformational Leadership and sary to qualify for high level management Innovation 3 and leadership positions, both in govern- MBA-658 Legal, Political, and Ethical ment and industry . MBA-core coursework Implications for Leadership 3 and projects focus on strengthening your MBA-659 Leadership and Managing Human leadership skills, enhancing your under- Capital 3 standing of new technologies, expanding your ability to use technology to solve busi- Information Assurance The IA specialization emphasizes information ness problems, and understanding the pro- assurance challenges, to include general secu- cess of innovation . Specialization options rity issues, protection methodologies, and mali- include leadership, information assurance, cious software defense . information technology, or technology IAE-670 Network Systems Security Concepts 3 management law and policy . An additional IAE-682 Internal Protection 3 specialization option emphasizing federal IAE-677 Malicious Software 3 acquisition and DoD contracting is under development . Students complete the 36-39 Information Technology credit hour program through a combination The information technology specialization of accelerated 8-week terms and 16-week provides a broad overview of IT management semesters . issues, to include the supporting role of info systems, telecommunications fundamentals, and the Course Requirements role of computers in management . SM-563 Managing Information Systems 3 Master of Business Administration SM-567 Business Data Communications and 36-39 Credits Networking 3 Course Credits SM-569 Decision Support and Expert Systems 3 Required Core Courses 24-27 Credits MBA-600 Fundamentals of Professional Mgmt 3* Technology Management Law & Policy MBA-615 Financial Management 3 This specialization focuses on regulatory compli- MBA-620 Managerial Accounting 3 ance, to include transacting and marketing law, MBA-625 Organizational Behavior 3 cyber security law, and the law that governs the

MBA-630 Marketing Process and Strategy 3 legal use of intellectual property . Graduate MBA-635 Production and Operations IAE-671 Legal Aspects of Computer Security Management 3 and Information Privacy 3 MBA-640 Managerial Economics 3 IE-717 Invention, Innovation, and the Use MBA-646 Project Management 3 of Intellectual Property 3 MBA-650 Strategic Management 3 SM-587 Law and Regulation of E-Commerce 3

Capstone Course 3 Credits *MBA-600 is waived for students with a recent MBA-700 Capstone Project 3 undergraduate degree (completed within the past 5 years) in business . MBA-Electives 9 Credits Complete a 9-credit specialization option, or with Courses are offered only online in permission, choose any three graduate-level 16-week or 8-week accelerated formats . courses from the college inventory . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

2010-2011 Catalog 57 Computer Science Course Requirements The computer science (CS) degree is Master of Science 30 Credits structured to focus on new technologies, Course Credits graphics aimed at virtual realities, and the Internet . The main objective of the program Required Courses 12 Credits is to provide students with the advanced CS-504 Theory of Computation 3 knowledge and skills necessary to design CS-512 Computer Language Design 3 and use modern computer-based systems, CS-701 Designing Intelligent Systems 3 with an emphasis on emerging technolo- CS-705 Multithreaded and Distributed gies such as embedded languages, wire- Programming 3 less technologies, miniaturization (PDAs), and data security . Elective Courses 12 Credits CS majors study computer language Choose any four below . CS-507 Database Systems Implementation 3 design, intelligent systems design, and CS-511 Numerical Methods 3 multithreaded and distributed program- CS-513 Gaming Theory – Real-time 3D ming and may specialize in an area of their Graphics 3 choice, including information architecture, IAE-670 Network Systems Security Concepts 3 network security or advanced computer IAE-673 Secure Information Transfer and science . Storage 3 The master of science in computer IAE-677 Malicious Software 3 science is a 30-credit degree program . All IAE-682 Internal Protection 3 students complete a capstone course pair IAE-684 Complimentary Security 3 of Research Methods and the Capstone IE-705 Comparison of Operating Systems Research Project in which they identify and Web Servers 3 a research topic in consultation with the IE-707 Network Architecture Convergence faculty and develop a major project-based Using Wireless Technology 3 research paper by integrating prior course- IE-713 Multimedia and Web Casting 3 work and personal experiences . IE-719 Capstone Course 3

Capstone Courses 6 Credits CS-712 Research Methods 3 CS-714 Capstone Research Project 3

Courses are offered only online in 16-week or 8-week accelerated formats . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

58 Capitol College Electrical Engineering Course Requirements The electrical engineering (EE) degree Master of Science 30 Credits is structured to educate students to design Course Credits and develop applications from the inception stage through the manufacturing, testing, Required Courses 18 Credits and delivery of a product . The main objec- EE-600 Mathematical Modeling and Analysis 3 tive of the program is to provide traditional EE-601 Modern Circuit Design and engineers with the fundamentals of circuit Simulation 3 modeling and design, circuit analysis, cir- EE-606 Signal Processing 3 cuit construction and testing, government EE-607 Electromagnetic Interference and and industry regulations, and the advanced Compatibility 3 knowledge and skills necessary to design EE-710 Designing for Reliability and and use modern computer-based design Manufacturability 3 EE-720 Designing for Testability 3 and analysis software . EE majors study mathematical model- Electives Courses 6 Credits ing and analysis, electromagnetic inter- Choose any two courses below . ference and compatibility, and advanced AE-611 Space Systems Engineering 3 concepts of design for reliability, manufac- EE-614 Large Scale Integrated Design 3 turability and testability with the emphasis EE-651 Communications Theory 3 of the program on the practical applications EE-652 Microcontroller System Development 3 of theoretical principles to the design and EE-653 Analog and Digital Control Theory 3 construction of circuits to meet industrial, EE-656 Image Processing 3 military and international standards . EE-665 Microwave Circuit Theory and Design 3 The master of science in electrical IAE-621 Applied Wireless Network Security 3 engineering is a 30-credit degree program . IE-701 Principles of Designing and All students complete a capstone course Engineering Computer Networks 3 pair in which they choose a project in IE-707 Network Architecture Convergence consultation with the faculty and carry the Using Wireless Technology 3 research of the project through proposal, design, testing and delivery . Students may Capstone Courses 6 Credits choose to use the two elective courses in EE-708 Master’s Project Research 3 conjunction with the capstone courses to EE-758 Master’s Project 3 obtain a four-course certificate in an area of specialization . Courses are offered only online in The college has developed a bridge 16-week formats . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning course, EE-500 Advanced Signal Process- Graduate ing, to allow students who do not meet the on page 65 . upper-level prerequisites an opportunity to qualify for acceptance . Credit for EE- 500 is not awarded toward MSEE degree completion .

2010-2011 Catalog 59 Information Course Requirements Assurance Master of Science 36 Credits The information assurance (IA) degree Course Credits is structured to meet the needs of govern- Required Core Courses 24 Credits ment and industry to understand, prepare IAE-670 Network Systems Security Concepts 3 for, respond to, and recover from threats to IAE-671 Legal Aspects of Computer Security our information infrastructures . The main and Information Privacy 3 objective of the program is to provide infor- IAE-673 Secure Information Transfer and mation system and security professionals Storage 3 with in-depth instruction on new security IAE-674 Security Risk Management 3 ideas, concepts and techniques to prevent IAE-675 Computer Forensics and Incident and react to malicious intrusion and to Handling 3 secure information assets . The National IAE-677 Malicious Software 3 Security Agency and Department of Home- IAE-680 Perimeter Protection 3 land Security have designated Capitol Col- IAE-682 Internal Protection 3 lege a National Center of Academic Excel- lence in Information Assurance Education . Elective Courses 12 Credits The Master of Science in Information Choose any combination of four courses from the following list of electives: Assurance (MSIA) curriculum is mapped to all current federal domains at the most Information Assurance Electives advanced level specified in the standards, IAE-611 Wireless Security 3 and also covers the 10 domains of the IAE-621 Applied Wireless Network Security 3 CISSP (Certified Information Systems IAE-679 Vulnerability Mitigation 3 Security Professional), considered the gold- IAE-684 Complementary Security 3 standard of industry IA certification . Network Engineering Electives IE-701 Principles of Designing and Engineering Computer Networks 3 IE-707 Network Architecture Convergence Using Wireless Technology 3 IE-712 Design and Practice of Secure Information Networks 3

Law & Policy Electives IE-717 Invention, Innovation, and the Use of Intellectual Property 3 MBA-658 Legal, Political, and Ethical Implications for Leadership 3 SM-587 Law and Regulation of E-Commerce 3

Technology Management Electives SM-563 Managing Information Systems 3 SM-567 Business Data Communications and Networking 3 SM-569 Decision Support & Expert Systems 3

Courses are offered only online in 16-week or 8-week accelerated formats . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

60 Capitol College Information and Course Requirements Telecommunications Master of Science 36 Credits Systems Management Course Credits Required Courses 27 Credits The online Master of Science in Infor- MBA-625 Organizational Behavior 3 mation & Telecommunications Systems MBA-640 Managerial Economics 3 Management (ITSM) degree is structured SM-513 Systems Management and as an interdisciplinary study of systems Organization Theory 3 management theory and practices . As a SM-517 Psychological Factors in Systems technology management oriented degree, Management 3 the main objective of the program is to SM-518 Principles of Systems 3 develop student abilities to anticipate, SM-525 Statistics for Managers 3 recognize, and solve organizational and SM-563 Managing Information Systems 3 technological problems, optimize their own SM-567 Business Data Communications and capabilities and the capabilities of others, Networking 3 allocate and effectively use resources, and SM-569 Decision Support and Expert apply systems management theory to orga- Systems 3 nizational situations . Specialization options include leadership, information assurance, Specialization Options 9 Credits or technology management law and policy . Complete a 9-credit specialization option, or with ITSM is a 36-credit degree program . All permission, choose any three graduate-level students complete the 27-credit core and courses from the college inventory . select three remaining elective options of their choice . Leadership MBA-657 Transformational Leadership and Innovation 3 MBA-658 Legal . Political, and Ethical Implications for Leadership 3 MBA-659 Leadership and Managing Human Capital 3

Information Assurance IAE-670 Network Systems Security Concepts 3 IAE-677 Malicious Software 3 IAE-682 Internal Protection 3

Technology Management Law & Policy Graduate IAE-671 Legal Aspects of Computer Security 3 IE-717 Invention, Innovation, and the Use of Intellectual Property 3 SM-587 Law and Regulation of E-Commerce 3

Courses are offered only online in 16-week or 8-week accelerated formats . For descriptions of required courses, see courses beginning on page 65 .

2010-2011 Catalog 61 Internet Engineering Course Requirements Technological advances are driving Master of Science 30 Credits the convergence of separate voice, data, Course Credits message switch and video networks onto a single, network-based platform using TCP/ Required Courses 27 Credits IP technology . To stay competitive, com- IE-701 Principles of Designing and panies must if they want to integrate their Engineering Computer Networks 3 existing network or rebuild from scratch . IE-703 Thin and Fat Client Deployment 3 The master of science in Internet engi- IE-705 Comparison of Operating Systems neering degree (IE) prepares students to and Web Servers 3 choose the best option . IE-707 Network Architecture Convergence The 30-credit graduate program is Using Wireless Technology 3 designed to fill the need for professionals IE-709 Comparison of Object-Oriented and Scripting Languages 3 who know how to build new networks or IE-712 Design and Practice of Secure migrate existing ones onto platforms based Information Networks 3 primarily on TCP/IP technology . Network IE-713 Multimedia and Web Casting 3 reliability, survivability and outage-recovery IE-715 Identifying and Integrating Component design techniques are also featured in the Collaboration Technologies 3 program, as is the practical use and inte- IE-717 Invention, Innovation, and the Use gration of wireless networks . of Intellectual Property 3 Network security is taught and practiced throughout the degree program . Capstone Course 3 Credits Graduates of this degree program are IE-719 Capstone Course* 3 prepared for career opportunities as senior network administrators, engineers and con- * Students may substitute an elective according sultants, chief technical officers and chief to their specific career goals . information officers . Many of the courses use OPNET, rec- Courses are offered only online in ognized by network engineers and planners 16-week or 8-week accelerated formats . as the most advanced network modeling For descriptions of required courses, see software in the world . Throughout the MSIE courses beginning on page 65 . program, students will practice network convergence and migration techniques by accessing the OPNET lab applications remotely from personal computers . OPNET lab exercises also include network design techniques that increase the security, survivability and recoverability of networks .

62 Capitol College Post-baccalaureate Component Technologies and Online Collaboration Certificates (12 credits) The post-baccalaureate certificates This certificate provides students with are targeted toward systems managers an advanced understanding of the sophis- and information assurance professionals ticated technologies used to develop, seeking to augment or update their skills integrate, and deploy e-business solutions . and career with graduate-level credentials . Students learn aspects of programming Certificate students must complete the tools for online applications, technologies specific courses listed for the certificate; and policies of multimedia products, and no substitutions are permitted . Once the component integration for on-demand com- course requirements are completed, stu- munications . Courses in object-oriented dents must apply for the certificate through and scripting languages and component the Office of Registration and Records . A collaboration technologies explore the $25 processing fee is due with the certifi- development and optimization of electronic cate request . A student must have a mini- commerce applications . A multimedia and mum cumulative GPA of 3 0. in all certificate web casting course and a policy course coursework to be awarded the certificate . in intellectual property explore the techni- The courses required for these certifi- cal, marketing and legal aspect of online cates are offered only online in accelerated multimedia . 8-week terms and 16-week semesters . Consult the schedule of classes for more Required Courses information . IE-709 Comparison of Object-Oriented For descriptions of required courses, and Scripting Languages 3 see courses beginning on page 65 . IE-713 Multimedia and Web Casting 3 IE-715 Identifying and Integrating Client/Server and Wireless Devices Component Collaboration (12 credits) Technologies 3 IE-717 Invention, Innovation, and the Use This certificate provides students with a of Intellectual Property 3 specialization in the hardware and software that drive local, Internet and wireless computing . Students learn the technical aspects Information Assurance of network and wireless devices and the Administration standards and protocols of connectivity . (12 credits) An introductory course in network devices explores the technologies that link personal This certificate provides a thorough Graduate computers to servers and servers to serv- understanding of the general method- ers . The three additional courses explore ologies for security risk assessment and the movement from cable-connected termi- security test and evaluation, including the nals to remote server technology, the simi- interviews and documentation research larities and differences between operating necessary . Incident handling and response systems and web servers, and the various is addressed, as well as intrusion detection wireless technologies and devices for per- and defense in depth . In addition, students sonal and business communications . learn how to reduce their risk of potential Required Courses legal liability for computer security or information privacy failures . This certificate is IE-701 Principles of Designing and restricted to MSIA degree seeking students Engineering Computer Networks 3 or seasoned IA professionals . IE-703 Thin- and Fat-Client Deployment 3 IE-705 Comparison of Operating Systems Required Courses and Web Servers 3 IAE-671 Legal Aspects of Computer Security IE-707 Network Architecture Convergence & Information Privacy 3 Using Wireless Technology 3 IAE-674 Security Risk Management 3

2010-2011 Catalog 63 IAE-675 Computer Forensics and Incident and methods practices for protecting the Handling 3 inner network in the event of a perimeter IAE-680 Perimeter Protection 3 breach . Information Technology Required Courses (12 credits) IAE-621 Applied Wireless Network Security 3 IAE-677 Malicious Software 3 This certificate provides students with IAE-679 Vulnerability Mitigation 3 a foundational knowledge of systems IAE-682 Internal Protection 3 management with respect to telecommunications systems as well as the computer Security Management systems that support managerial deci- (12 credits) sion-making . Students learn principles of technology management and information This certificate provides students with systems . Introductory courses in systems a fundamental understanding of network management and telecommunications net- systems security as it applies to the overall works provide the fundamental principles enterprise mission . Students learn aspects applied in the decision support and expert of detection, recovery and damage control systems course . A course in strategic man- methods as well as the laws and rights to agement of business technology lays the privacy . An introductory course in network foundation for business management in a systems security concepts introduces stu- global environment with specific attention dents to the terminology, principles and given to electronic commerce management special issues facing industries, includ- goals . ing the importance of user involvement, security training, ethics, trust and informed Required Courses management . The three additional courses MBA-650 Strategic Management 3 focus on secure data transfer and storage SM-563 Managing Information Systems 3 with a history of cryptography and a study SM-567 Business Data Communications of public- and private-key algorithms, risk and Networking 3 management with detailed instruction in SM-569 Decision Support and contingency/disaster recovery planning Expert Systems 3 research and security policy formulation and enforcement, and computer forensics Network Protection and incident handling with a focus on legal and ethical issues of privacy associated (12 credits) with information and intellectual property This certificate provides students with and managing trouble tickets and analyzing a detailed understanding of the methods events . computer attackers utilize to infiltrate web Required Courses and application technologies and how the security professionals can anticipate and IAE-611 Wireless Security 3 IAE-670 Network Systems Security Concepts 3 protect against attacks . Students learn the IAE-673 Secure Information Transfer and anatomies of viruses and worms and the Storage 3 defense mechanisms for the perimeter and IAE-684 Complementary Security 3 the inner network . A course in malicious software serves as an introduction to what security professionals deal with daily and the basic anti-virus programs individuals can utilize to protect their information on the small scale of personal computing . The three additional courses focus on the need for internal and external vulnerability assessment, a detailed understanding of firewalls and perimeter network defense,

64 Capitol College as the software needed to build and run Courses a ground system . Introduction to CCSDS The numbers in parentheses indi- standards and mission planning . Corequi- cate the following: for undergraduate, (in site: CS-130, Prerequisite: AE-150 . Offered sequence) class hours – laboratory hours spring semester only . (3-0-3) – semester credit hours; for graduate, the number of semester credit hours . Students AE-311 Spacecraft Systems must have completed the listed prerequisite Design of spacecraft for different appli- or its equivalent before registering for a cations and missions . Passive and active course . devices . Designing with redundancy and reliability . Heating and cooling thermal Course Descriptions issues . Power handling, telemetry and communications with antenna design . Pro- AE-100 Introduction to Astronomy pulsion, Thrusters and maneuvering . Com- Provides a general overview of topics mand and control systems . Prerequisite: in astronomy . Includes the history and AE-150 or equivalent background (3-0-3) evolution of our understanding of the solar AE-351 Orbital Mechanics system, stars, galaxies and cosmos . Basic processes that explain observations of Newton’s equations and Keplers laws . phenomenon in our universe are discussed . Use of spherical coordinates to solve for May be used as a science elective . Coreq- orbital equations . Corrections to basic uisite: MA-114 . (3-0-3) equations caused by earth’s geometry, the moon and the sun . Other effects depending AE-150 Introduction to Space on orbital parameters . Prerequisite: MA-340 Introduces the student to elements of (3-0-3) astronomy and space sciences, the history AE-361 Remote Sensing of NASA and earth missions and operations and simple physics of satellite orbits, The course is a survey of remote sens- types of orbits and orbital terminology . ing techniques applied to understanding of Space environment and its effects on satel- the earth system . Some of the topics cov- lite and equipment . Discussion of satellites, ered in the course are: an overview of elec- types of satellites and their uses . Prerequi- tromagnetic radiation and its interactions site: MA-114 or Corequisite: MA-261 (3-0-3) with matter; spectral responses of different types of surfaces in visible, near infrared, AE-200 High Vacuum Testing Techniques thermal infrared and microwave regions; This course covers the basic theory principles of atmospheric remote sensing; and practical knowledge to use, operate, space based instruments used for passive manage or conduct tests in vacuum cham- and active remote sensing of land, ocean bers . Terminology, equipment and methods and atmosphere; impact of human activi- of obtaining and maintaining vacuum envi- ties on the global climate; use of remotely ronments, especially in regards to space sensed data for management of human simulation testing are covered . Topics will environment . Laboratory and image inter- include types of vacuum pumps, system pretation exercises are part of the course . components, vacuum gauges, fittings, Prerequisite: PH-263 and AE-311 (3-0-3) Courses flanges, materials and their integration . AE-400 Special Topics in AE Basic test procedures and standards . (3-0-3) Research into astronautical engineering subjects . Student primarily works in a AE-250 Ground Systems Engineering guided study format with a mentor . Permis- Provides an introduction to the com- sion required from the instructor and aca- ponents that make up a satellite ground demic dean . This course may be repeated system . Included is the design and analysis with different projects . (1-4) of ground system components . Provides an introduction into satellite telemetry, command and control subsystems, as well

2010-2011 Catalog 65 AE-401 Computational Dynamics EL-261, MA-128 and MA-262 or equivalent . Advanced Orbital Mechanics: Effects of (2-2-3) various gravitational variations of the earth, AE-458 Senior Project in Space Science moon sun and other bodies on orbital equations . Perturbation and modeling of orbital Continuation of EN-408 into project equations . Use of numerical methods and implementation phase of project . Students commercial computer modeling to deter- work on senior project and submit progress mine orbital paths . Prerequisites: MA-300 reports and design reviews . Presentation and AE-351 (3-0-3) of final project with written and oral report required . Prerequisite: EN-408 (3-0-3) AE-411 Space Systems Engineering for Undergraduate Studies AE-611 Space Systems Engineering for Graduate Studies Understand the basic principles and processes for designing effective systems, Understand the basic principles and including how to determine customer needs processes for designing effective systems, vs . wants, translate customer require- including how to determine customer needs ments into designs for systems that provide vs . wants, translate customer require- required performance and that are reliable, ments into designs for systems that provide supportable and maintainable throughout required performance and that are reliable, the system life-cycle . Focus will be on supportable and maintainable throughout the following areas: the project life cycle the system life-cycle . Focus will be on phases, from mission requirements to the following areas: the project life cycle retirement; the relationship between design phases, from mission requirements to decisions and system operations, main- retirement; the relationship between design tenance, and logistics; and studying how decisions and system operations, main- system lifecycle modeling can be used to tenance, and logistics; and studying how support design decision-making . Explore system lifecycle modeling can be used to illustrative case studies . Team projects are support design decision-making . Explore assigned . Written reports and oral presen- illustrative case studies . Team projects are tations are required . Prerequisites: AE-311, assigned . Written reports and oral presen- AE-351 or permission of instructor . (3-0-3) tations are required . (3)

AE-454 Spacecraft Dynamics and Con- BUS-174 Intro to Business & Manage- trol ment Analysis of methods of monitoring This course presents a survey of the maintaining and controlling spacecraft atti- general business and management envi- tude and positioning . Propulsion systems . ronment . Topics include an introduction to Effects of gravity gradients, space environ- the various forms of business, organiza- ment and atmospheric drag . Stabilization tional structure, and their legal implications . using controllers, actuators, sensors and Modern management and supervision con- impulse devices . Design of control subsys- cepts, history and development of theory tems . Systems engineering approach . Pre- and practice, the roles of managers, and requisite: EE-453 (3-0-3) . the relationship between manager and employee are examined . This is a seminar AE-455 Satellite Communications course with emphasis on class discussion Analysis of satellite communications and collaborative learning . Prerequisite or systems . Communications subsystems, Corequisite EN-001 or EN-101 . (3-0-3) telemetry, tracking and monitoring, data BUS-200 Business Communications handling, satellite link design, propagation effects, modulation techniques and perfor- This course includes preparation for mance, error control . Satellite control net- various kinds of both written and oral works SN, GN . TDRSS systems, position- business communication . The course will ing command and control . Prerequisites: develop and sharpen the critical thinking and writing skills, including report/proposal preparation and presentation, needed in

66 Capitol College the workplace . Strategies for effective com- I . It builds additional skills in ledger entry munication will also be explored . Prerequi- and organization, payroll accounting, and site: EN-102 . (3-0-3) the development of financial statements . The foundation acquired in Accounting I is BUS-208 E-Commerce and the Law integral to exploring topics as accounting Students will examine the numerous for partnerships and corporations, promis- legal concepts that arise when establish- sory notes, and valuation of assets . Prereq- ing web sites for personal or business uisite: BUS-270 . (3-0-3) purposes . More particularly, a myriad of legal issues arise when text, photographs, BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership motion pictures and/or sound recordings This course overviews the disciplines either previously composed by others or and competencies associated with leader- originally created by the student are placed ship in the 21st Century . In particular, the on the internet . In addition, the legal con- study and application of skills, theories, and cepts that arise due to engaging in e-com- concepts in a multicultural society will be merce and emailing will also be examined . examined . This is a seminar course with In doing so, students will learn basic legal emphasis on class discussion and col- terms, as well as learn to identify and artic- laborative learning . Prerequisite: BUS-174 ulate the legal concepts and related issues Corequisite EN-101 . that arise by their actions of placing text, photographs, motion pictures and/or sound BUS-280 Macroeconomics recordings on the internet . This course of This course is an introduction to mac- study enables students to avoid or diminish roeconomic concepts and analysis . It deals legal pitfalls encountered when engaging with the relationship between government, and using the internet for personal or busi- business, and the overall economy . The key ness gain, for themselves or their present areas focused on include gross domestic and/or future employers . Prerequisite: product, the public sector, unemployment, EN-101 (3-0-3) and aggregate supply and demand . The global economy is covered with discussion BUS-250 Database for Managers of issues such as international trade and A course that introduces the student protectionism . Prerequisite: EN-101 (3-0-3) to the basic concepts, organization, and implementation models of databases, BUS-281 Microeconomics with an emphasis on the relational model . This course is an introduction to micro- Projects include hands-on work with entity- economic concepts and analysis . The relationship and relational models . (3-0-3) course focuses on competitive market dynamics including individual and firm BUS-270 Financial Accounting I behavior through the study of market struc- This is an introductory accounting ture and economic decisions regarding course that will provide students with a production, pricing, and personnel . Labor strong basic knowledge of accounting markets and labor unions are addressed as terms, concepts, and procedures . Analyz- well as regulatory and distributional issues . ing business transactions as they relate to Prerequisite: BUS-280 . (3-0-3) the General Ledger and the use of special journals will be addressed as well as the BUS-283 Managerial Accounting Courses various processes and procedures related This course focuses on budgeting to the full accounting cycle . The accounting and planning . Emphasis is on the use of principles described are those endorsed by accounting information to plan and redirect the Financial Accounting Standards Board . allocations to support business decisions . Corequisite: MA-005 or MA-006 . (3-0-3) Managerial Accounting is designed to follow Principles of Accounting . Prerequi- BUS-271 Financial Accounting II site: BUS-271 . (3-0-3) This course continues the focus on accounting principles, theories, and applications introduced in Financial Accounting

2010-2011 Catalog 67 BUS-289 Small BUS-Mgmt & Entrepre- The primary philosophy around which this neurship course is organized is wealth maximization This course provides an overview of and the decision criterion used to achieve the principles and processes of entrepre- such a state . Topics such as capital man- neurship and small business management . agement, fixed-asset investment, cost of Students learn to identify characteristics capital, capital structure, long-term finance, of entrepreneurs; identify business innova- mergers, leasing, and multinational finance tions; conduct feasibility analyses; develop are covered . In addition, accounting termi- formal business plans; and finance, orga- nology and concepts relevant to financial nize, and operate a small business . Prereq- analysis and decision making will be pre- uisite: EN-101 (3-0-3) sented . Prerequisites: BUS-270, MA-110 or MA-114 . (3-0-3) BUS-301 Project Management BUS-375 Human Resource Management This course is a full range introduction to project management . It covers the ori- Human Resource Management is a gins, philosophy, methodology, and involves course with dual purposes . First, the devel- actual applications and use of tools such as opment of employer-employee relations MS Project . Among the concepts covered in both the private and public sector in are project initiation, task definition, sched- order to facilitate organization productivity . uling, budgeting, risk analysis, and control . Second, the management of scarce human The System Development Cycle is used as resources in terms of planning and devel- a framework to discuss project manage- opment techniques in both the private and ment in a variety of situations . Illustrative public sector will be covered . Wage and cases are used and project leadership salary administration, forecasting employ- and team building are covered as integral ment needs, recruiting and selection, evalu- aspects of good project management . ation, and training issues will be the focus Prerequisite: BUS-174, or permission of of discussion and lecture . Prerequisites: department chair (3-0-3) EN-101 and BUS-279 . (3-0-3)

BUS-362 Information Systems for Man- BUS-376 Marketing Principles agers The role of marketing and the strategies Computer-based information systems used by marketing managers to solve prob- and online information systems to increase lems is the content of this course . Empha- individual and organizational efficiency sis is placed on the relationship among and productivity constitute the founda- consumers, business, and government is tion of this course . Specifically, topics that regard to product, promotion, pricing, and relate to operational, knowledge worker, distribution strategies . Industry standards management and executive-level computer- and ethical practice are focal points of the based information and online systems will course . Prerequisite: BUS-174, BUS-200 be analyzed and discussed . These topics and BUS-386 . (3-0-3) include information systems for database BUS-378 Legal Environment of Business management, transaction processing, This course introduces the student to knowledge worker, office automation, man- legal reasoning; ethical norms; the legal agement information, decision support, and process and the American legal system; executive support . The course also includes administrative law process and the role of system security, troubleshooting, and disas- business people in that process; the study ter recovery, system upgrading, and client/ of selected areas of public and private law, server issues . Prerequisites: EN-102 and such as securities regulation, antitrust, BUS-279 . (3-0-3) labor, product liability, contracts, and con- BUS-372 Financial Management sumer and environmental law; and interna- This course is designed to familiarize tional dimensions of the legal environment the student with the principles that guide of law . The purpose of the course is to a firm’s financial resources management . establish legal literacy and to develop an understanding of legal dynamics, particu-

68 Capitol College larly in the business world . Prerequisites: BUS-410 Strategic Management EN-102, BUS-174 . (3-0-3) This senior level course is designed to BUS-384 Productions & Operations provide students with a general overview Mgmt. of systematic and continuous planning processes used by management to gain This course stresses the decisions that strategic and competitive advantage . The managers make in increasing productivity students are exposed to, and practice, in a world economy, productions and opera- the complex interrelationships between tions management examines the processes strategy, structure, culture, and manage- by which goods and services are produced . ment . Strategic and tactical strategies are Specifically, identification of customer explored using case studies, projects and needs, strategic decisions for meeting discussions . Students develop and assess customer needs, and tactical decisions for the role of management in strategy for- meeting customer needs are discussed . mulation, implementation and evaluation . Strategies, techniques and problems in Prerequisites: BUS-372, BUS-384 and forecasting, statistical quality control, total BUS-386 . (3-0-3) quality management, inventory management, scheduling, maintenance and reliabil- BUS-454 International Business ity, product, process, technology, location, Drawing upon previous management layout, and purchasing are the core topics and business courses, this course studies of this course . Prerequisites: MA-128, the nature and scope of international trade EN-102 and BUS-174 . (3-0-3) and investment, international institutions, BUS-386 Organizational Theory & the international monetary system and exchange markets, and the cultural factor Behavior affecting international business operations The content of this course represents and their influence on the principal busi- a synthesis of behavioral sciences provid- ness functions . The effects of the revolution ing a broad framework for management . in electronic technologies on global busi- Topics include organization goals, author- ness are also examined . Case study analy- ity and leadership, motivation and morale, sis and a variety of current media are used work groups and group dynamics, com- in this course . Prerequisites: EN-102, BUS- munications, planning and management 174 or BUS-376 and BUS-372 . (3-0-3) by objectives, concepts of organizational development, organizational structure and BUS-458 Senior Project processes, and organizational conflict and This is a BA/MIT capstone course change . Prerequisites: BUS-279 and BUS- designed to challenge students as they 375 . (3-0-3) work individually or in small teams on a real-world business/industry problem BUS-400 Research Methods requiring technical expertise and manage- Introduction to business research meth- ment acumen . Drawing upon the course ods . Through the coursework students will in technical report writing, students are learn elements of the research process required to submit a major report outlining including problem definition, literature and analyzing the problem and proposing review, hypothesis development, types of management solutions . Prerequisite: BUS- Courses research design and data collection meth- 410 and EN-408 . EN-408 should be taken ods; sampling strategies; data analysis immediately before this course when pos- and interpretation; qualitative research sible . (3-0-3) approaches; ethical issues in research; and the reporting of research results . The course encourages students to step outside the classroom and engage in research projects based on the real life case studies . Prerequisite: MA-128 . (3-0-3)

2010-2011 Catalog 69 CH-120 Chemistry CS-130 Corequisite: CS-220 . Offered Metric system and significant figures; spring semester only . (3-0-3) stoichiometry; fundamental concepts of CS-230 Computer Science Fundamentals atomic structure and its relationship to II the periodic table; electron configuration; bonds and electronegativity; gases; oxida- Advance pointers and dynamic memory tion states and redox; solutions, acids and usage . Concepts of object-oriented design bases, changes of state, thermodynamics, and programming . Includes classes, friend chemical kinetics and equilibrium . (2-2-3) functions, templates, operator overload- ing, polymorphism, inheritance, exception CS-130 Computer Science Fundamentals handling, containers, iterators and the I standard template library . Applications Introduces students to the discipline, involve the use of simple data structures methodologies, and techniques of soft- such as stacks, queues, linked lists and ware development . The emphasis is on binary trees . Recursion, searching and developing essential programming skills, sorting algorithms . The above concepts are an understanding of object-oriented design implemented through a series of hands- and good software engineering practices on programming projects, all of which are using the Java programming language . completed as part of the homework require- Program constructs include selection, loop- ments . Prerequisite: CS-130 . (3-0-3) ing, arrays, graphical output of data, the CS-310 Computer Algorithms use of the standard Java class library, and construction of simple user-defined classes . Mathematical fundamentals of algo- Programming projects are assigned as rithms and algorithmic techniques . Sorting, part of the homework requirements . Pre- searching, hashing and other techniques requisite: CT-115 or equivalent, MA-110 or associated with retrieving information . Basic MA-114 . (4-0-4) and advanced graph algorithms . Dynamic Programming . NP-Completeness . Course CS-220 Database Management requires written programming assignments . An overview of database systems, with Prerequisites: CS-230 and MA-124 . Offered an emphasis on relational databases . Ter- fall semester only . (3-0-3) minology, basic analysis and design using CS-316 Intelligent Systems Entity-Relationship diagrams and relational schemas . Database implementation, que- Fundamental techniques and con- ries and updates using SQL . Client/server cepts of intelligent systems: tree searching and middleware . An overview of database techniques including recursive searches, administration, transactions and concur- minmax algorithms, heuristics, alpha beta rency . Data warehouses . Projects, which pruning . Lisp and Prolog programming are assigned as homework, are imple- languages . Genetic and a priori algorithms . mented in Oracle . Prerequisite: A grade of Homework and programming assignments . C or better in CS-130 or CT-115 .You may Prerequisites: CS-230 and MA-124 . Offered take this course and CS-130 concurrently . spring semester only . (3-0-3) (3-0-3) CS-320 Database Administration CS-225 Intermediate Java Programming This course covers the tasks performed This course provides a deeper look by a database administrator . Topics include into the Java language with a special database architecture, capacity and perfor- emphasis on object oriented design . Topics mance requirements, database creation, include multidimensional arrays, inheri- user management, transaction manage- tance, interfaces, polymorphism, graphical ment, backup and recovery, security, per- user interfaces, exception handling, I/O, formance tuning and other administrative multithreading and Java Database Con- functions . Students will work with an Oracle nectivity (JDBC) . Programming projects database server . Prerequisite: CS-220 are assigned as homework . Prerequisite: (3-0-3)

70 Capitol College CS-330 iPhone App Development CS-400 Special Topics in CS Introduction to objective C, the pro- Applications of computer science gramming language used for iPhone app principles or research into computer sci- development . Overview of the xcode devel- ence subjects . Student primarily works in a opment environment, including debugging guided study format with a mentor . Permis- tools, versioning tools, object library, object sion required from the instructor and aca- attributes tools . Object oriented program- demic dean . This course may be repeated ming using Objective C . Model-View- with different projects . (1-4) Controller architecture in xcode . Graphical User Interface library and components . CS-405 Intro to Software Design with File system on the iPhone; SqlLite and UML the iPhone . Students learn how to make Undergraduate version of CS-505 . a complete iPhone app with significant Object Oriented principals and concepts, functionality and industry-standard user classes, objects and interfaces; as well as interface from scratch . Security issues with inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism iPhone software development . Prerequisite: and aggregation; Students will explore CS-230 (3-0-3) the Unified Process and Object Oriented software life cycle . CASE tools and itera- CS-351 Assembly Language Program- tive and incremental software development ming approaches are also covered . Advantages This course introduces the student to of Object Oriented design patterns are assembly language, specifically that used demonstrated . with the Intel 80x86 computer architecture . Topics include data representation, branch- CS-407 Database Systems Implementa- ing and looping, procedures, string operation tion, bit manipulation and macros . Secure This is an undergraduate version of the coding techniques will be taught by explor- graduate database course CS-507 . Empha- ing integer overflow and buffer overflow sis on DBMS architecture and implemen- attacks . By learning how to write in assem- tation issues such as storage structures, bly language, the student will better under- multidimensional index structures, query stand how programs are executed in a optimization, concurrency control and computer and how to optimize performance recovery, distributed processing, database of programs written in high-level languages, security, and parallel database systems . such as C++ . The student will be assigned Prerequisite: CS-220 or equivalent . programming projects as homework . Pre- requisite: CS-130 (3-0-3) CS-418 Operating Systems Principles underlying computer operat- CS-356 Dynamic Web Page Development ing systems are presented from a computer This course teaches the student how to designer’s perspective . Concepts explained generate dynamic web pages using data include process concurrency, synchroniza- from a database . The course begins with an tion, resource management, input/output overview of the C# programming language scheduling, job and process scheduling, and object-orientation . Using ASP .NET, scheduling policies, deadlock, semaphore, this course explores the processing of web consumer/producer relationship, storage Courses forms and controls, state management, management (real storage management validation and error handling, SQL data- policies in a multiprogramming environ- base access and secure web site coding . ment), virtual memory management (seg- Programming projects, including a group mentation and paging), secure memory project, are assigned as part of the home- management, access control lists and work requirements . Prerequisites: CS-220 kernal protection . An overview of con- or understanding of SQL . (3-0-3) temporary operating systems with these principles . Students program in a high-level language . Projects are assigned as part of the homework requirements . Prerequisites:

2010-2011 Catalog 71 CS-230, CS-225 and senior status . Offered CS-512 Computer Language Design fall semester only . (3-0-3) Using parsers and code generation CS-432 Computer Graphics techniques to fashion new mini-languages that can be used to creatively modify the Discussion of some basic types of com- interface between a user and the computer . puter graphic devices . Graphics and text Topics include language design; grammars; modes, point plotting and line drawing, area regular expression grammers; parsers and filling image array plotting, mathematics parser construction; parsing expressions; and generation off two and three-dimen- tokenizing; assemblers; engines vs . inter- sional translations . Rotations, scaling, preters; logic, query and imperative lan- reflections, orthogonal and perspective guage parsers and assemblers . (3) transformations . Projects are assigned as part of the homework requirements . CS-513 Gaming Theory-Real-Time 3D Prerequisite: MA-330 and either CS-230 Graphics or CS-225 . Offered spring semester only . The growing importance of virtual (3-0-3) realities in training, scientific modeling, CS-504 Theory of Computation and communication comes on the heels of increasing processor capabilities, new An investigation into the fundamental innovations in hardware, increasingly ideas and models underlying comput- sophisticated programming languages, ing . Automata languages, determinism, and advanced math-based modeling tech- Chompsky hierarchy, computability, Turing niques . Real-time 3D graphics are at the machines, Church’s Thesis, complexity, NP- leading edge of these developments . Topics completeness, intractability . (Offered as a include mathematical foundations and mod- full semester course .) (3) eling techniques, mapping, anti-aliasing, CS-505 Software Design with UML real-time rendering, Binary Space Partition Trees, object control issues . Uses C++ and Object Oriented principals and con- the OpenGL graphics interface . (Offered as cepts, such as classes, objects and inter- a full semester course .) (3) faces; as well as inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism and aggregation; etc . CS-701 Designing Intelligent Systems Students will explore the Unified Process The artificial intelligence revival of the and Object Oriented software life cycle . late 1980s has produced many new and CASE tools and iterative and incremental innovative approaches to the creation of software development approaches are also intelligent systems . Such systems perme- covered . Advantages of Object Oriented ate today’s computer environment support- design patterns are demonstrated . ing everything from computer games to CS-507 Database Systems Implementa- autonomous robotic systems and intelligent tion agents . The focus of this course will vary over time . Topics include knowledge repre- Emphasis on DBMS architecture and sentation and rule-based systems, fuzzy- implementation issues such as storage logic systems, learning systems such as structures, multidimensional index struc- artificial neural networks and genetic algo- tures, query optimization, concurrency con- rithms, genetic programming and evolution- trol and recovery, distributed processing, ary computing, hybrid intelligent systems, database security, and parallel database and intelligent agents . (3) systems . (3) CS-705 Multithreaded & Distributed CS-511 Numerical Methods Program Analysis of errors in numerical compu- Modern applications such as GUI tations, solution of linear algebraic systems interfaces use multithreaded programming of equations, matrix inversion, eigenvalues, to achieve responsiveness and to make roots of nonlinear equations, interpolation efficient use of computer resources . In and approximation . (3) addition, the Internet has made distributed

72 Capitol College programming an integral part of almost are introduced to the basic features and every computing system . In today’s world functions of the Windows operating system, programmers and computer professionals word processing, the use of spreadsheets must understand the principles underly- and tools that accompany spreadsheets, ing both these paradigms . Topics include setting up a simple database and the cre- concepts and applications of multithreaded ation of PowerPoint presentations . Students and distributed programs . Process interac- will learn how to use and integrate the vari- tion using shared variables and message ous applications into one larger document passing; systematic development of cor- and produce a written, electronic and oral rect programs; general problem solving presentation . (3-0-3) techniques; scientific computing; distributed systems . (3) CT-102 Intro to Internet Applications Introduces students to dynamic HTML CS-712 Research Methods Web pages, designed using tables,style This is part one of a two course sheets, cascading style sheets (CSS), sequence in research and writing . In part images, and dynamic images, with empha- one, students work to identify a research sis on page layout, navigation bars and topic and, as initial research begins, they forms . Scripting languages are used to investigate the requirements for maintain- enhance Web page features . Graphic, ing a research journal, writing a research video and audio file standards, such as paper, and presenting a research paper . (3) GIF, TIF, JPEG, WAV and MIDI are discussed . SGML and XML are defined, and CS-714 Capstone Research Project role of XML in enabling the communication This is part two of a two course of data between disparate applications is sequence in research and writing . The discussed . Students are required to com- course is in graduate seminar format . plete assignments as part of the homework Students integrate prior course work and requirements . (3-0-3) personal experiences into researching an approved topic to produce a project-based CT-115 Introduction to Programming paper . (Offered as a full semester course .) An introductory programming course (3) that teaches computer essentials and programming essentials: components of a CSP-101 Intro to Engineering Methods I computer, the computer as a tool for con- Students are introduced to MATLAB . necting to networks/internet, digital vs . Using MATLAB to do calculations, solving analog, binary arithmetic, how information systems of equations . Using data for data is stored, algorithms, branching, looping, analysis statistics, graphing with applica- functions and arrays . An important aspect tions in engineering . Special focus on trig of this course is to present students with and advanced trig functions, precalculus . techniques for translating problem descrip- Prerequisite placement exam . (2-2-3) tions into computer algorithms, which are then implemented as a computer program . CSP-102 Intro to Engineering Methods II Extensive programming assignments are Students are introduced to MATLAB . completed as part of the homework assign- Using MATLAB to do calculations, solving ments . Acceptance based on placement systems of equations . Using data for data test score . (3-0-3) Courses analysis statistics, graphing with applications in engineering . Introduction to C++, CT-152 Introduction to UNIX classes and objects, CGI programming, Unix file and operating system . Under- Graphics and GUI’s . Prerequisite place- standing multi-user and multitasking con- ment exam . (2-2-3) cepts . Editors, X-windows, Awk, email, Internet commands, shell commands and CT-101 Intro/Software Applications shell scripts . Projects, which provide practi- This is an introductory course on soft- cal experience, are completed as part of ware that is essential for the successful use the homework requirements . of a Windows-based PC system . Students (3-0-3)

2010-2011 Catalog 73 CT-201 Multimedia Applications CT-451 Special Topics Use online and resident window tools Students research current trends in to create, edit and enhance text, audio, and telecommunications and emerging tech- video for multimedia applications, including nologies . Oral presentation required . Pre- multimedia Web pages and presentations . requisite: Senior status . (3-0-3) Study the philosophy, aesthetics and theory behind the layout, construction and display DSR-900 Writing the Doctoral Disserta- of multimedia material . Flash projects that tion include drawing, painting tools, color ani- Students work individually in the class- mation, buttons and actionscript are com- room environment with the dissertation pleted as part of the homework require- mentor completing chapter one and begin- ments . Prerequisite: CT-102 or equivalent . ning work on chapter two of the dissertation (3-0-3) proposal .(3)

CT-240 Internetworking w/ Routers/ DSR-925 Dissertation Preparation I Switches Students come to residency with chap- Configuring routers and switches to ters one through three prepared for review build multiprotocol internetworks . OSI refer- and/or proposal submission . Students will ence model, basic LAN and WAN design, receive guidance from faculty mentors in dial access services, TCP/IP protocol both the group and one-on-one environ- suites, IP addressing, subnetting, static and ment in the development of the dissertation dynamic routing, WAN technologies such proposal . (3) as HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, ATM and ISDN . Prerequisites: TC-110 and CT-115 or DSR-935 Dissertation Preparation II CS-130 or professor approval . (2-2-3) Learners complete the dissertation milestones developed by the learner and CT-376 Javascript the mentor . Students who are not prepared This course introduces the student to to defend on in DSR-950 must repeat DSR- client-side web programming . Students 935 . (3) learn Javascript . Topics include programming fundamentals using Javascript, func- DSR-950 Dsr. Presentation & Oral tions, event handlers, how to create and Defense use Javascript libraries . Labs include how Learners prepare the dissertation for to use the prototype and scriptaculous publication . Learner research is examined libraries for visual effects . Use of Google through an oral defense . (3) maps from a programmer’s perspective . Debugging of Javascript code . Other topics EE-159 Circuit Theory include CSS style sheets, XML, . JSON and Network analysis, mesh analysis, nodal AJAX . Programming projects are assigned analysis, Thevenin, Norton, superposition, as part of the homework requirements . Pre- reciprocity, capacitors, inductors, RC cir- requisites: CT-115 and CT-102 . cuits, RL circuits, RLC circuits . Steady state and transient conditions involving RC time CT-406 Web Programming Languages constants, RL time constants . AC circuit This course will explore how to make analysis involving sine waves, phasors, a dynamic website using five program- reactance, impedance in series circuits, ming languages: Perl, PHP, Java Servlets, parallel circuits, and series-parallel cir- Java Server Pages and C# . Students cuits . Thevenin, Norton, network theorems . will have access to a Unix server includ- Power, effective power, resonance and filter ing an Apache Web Server and a MySql circuits . Prerequisite: MA-114 . Students Database . This course can be taken as who have taken EL-100 and EL-150 may an elective or as a substitute for CS-325 not take this course for credit . (3-2-4) for degrees where CS-325 is a requirement (CS-325 is no longer offered) . Pre- requisites: CS-130 and CS-220 . Formerly CT-366 . (3-0-3) 74 Capitol College EE-300 Power Supply and Regulator in two parts: students first design, compile Design and verify their circuits using timing simu- Design and analysis of power supplies lation on computers; students build and and regulators . Includes special adjustable test circuits . Final project involves design, and fixed voltage regulator ICs, three-pin assembly, and testing of a PLD-based regulators, switch-mode supplies . DC to system . Prerequisite: EE-304 . Offered DC convertors . Supply topologies, power during spring semester only . (2-2-3) handling, current limiting methods . Prereq- EE-359 High Frequency Circuit Design uisites: EL-250 and MA-261 . (2-2-3) Students are taught to design, build EE-304 Digital Design I and test microwave amplifiers using Minimization of Boolean functions using S-parameters and Smith Charts in conjunc- Kamaugh Maps and Quine-McCluskey Tab- tion with modern circuit design and simula- ulation . Multilevel circuits: PLAs, PALs, gate tion software . Both bipolar and field effect arrays . Combinational logic design with MSI transistors are used to design amplifiers to LSI . Chip count reduction . Sequential circuit specifications regarding signal flow gain, analysis and design . State tables and state noise figure and intercept point . Students diagrams . Asynchronous circuit design . fabricate microstrip circuit boards using Introduction to PAL design software . Stu- an in-house milling machine and then test dents design, simulate and build circuits . the completed amplifiers in the laboratory . Design using programmable devices . Pre- Actual and simulated results are presented . requisite: EL-204 . (2-2-3) Prerequisite: EE-309 . (2-2-3)

EE-309 Circuit Design and Simulation EE-362 Microcontroller System Design An advanced circuit analysis course Study of the MC68HC11 Microcontroller that introduces students to computer-aided and related families . Evaluation board electronics packages and automated hardware preparation and checkout . PC to design . Students design and analyze EVB interfaces . S-records, utilities and I/O circuits both mathematically and with routines . Expanded MUX-Modes, EPROM- computer simulation . Students build the based CONFIG register . On-chip memories . circuits and compare predicted results with Synchronous serial Peripheral Interface, measured results obtained in the labora- Asynchronous Serial Communication Inter- tory . Prerequisites: MA-261 and EL-250 or face . A/D converter, real-time interrupts . equivalent . (2-2-3) Design case studies and projects . Students will be required to build, write drivers for EE-353 Power System Engineering and test their circuits using the 68HC11 Fundamentals of power transmission EVB . Written report and oral presentation and electric motors . Single versus three- required . Prerequisite: EL-262 or microcom- phase, poly-phase systems, synchro- puter, micro-assembly background . (2-2-3) nous, asynchronous machines . DC and EE-364 Computer Architecture compound DC motors, induction motors . Equivalent circuit modeling of motors . Start- Design and architecture of modern up conditions . Transformers, Transmission computers . System components: proces- of Electrical Energy, Energy Distribution sor, memory and interfaces . Instruction sets Courses and Harmonics . Prerequisites: EE-159 and and operations . Reduced instruction sets MA-261 . (3-0-3) (RISC) and RISC architecture . Processor design to support RISC instruction set . EE-354 Digital Design II Evolution to parallel processing and multi- Continuation of Digital Design I . Stu- processing . Prerequisite: EE-304 . Offered dents explore larger-scale digital arithmetic during spring semester only . (2-2-3) and logic circuits using PAL programmer and related software . Extension to VHDL design and implementation . Programming CPLDs and FPGAs . Students design and build circuits according to design objectives 2010-2011 Catalog 75 EE-382 Robotic Systems eration of test-bench data . Prerequisite: An introduction to the design and EE-354 . Offered during fall semester only . control of autonomous robots . Mechani- EE-406 Signals and Systems cal considerations and review . Interfacing issues and programming . Sensors for per- Mathematical models, systems, signal ception and environmental detection and classifications, I/O differential and differ- navigational ability . Students will develop ence equations, block diagram realiza- algorithms and use machine learning tech- tions, discrete-time systems . Convolutions: niques to generate programs to control discrete-time and continuous-time . The electromechanical systems to perform Z-transform in linear discrete-time systems, tasks . Team based projects and laborato- transfer functions . Trigonometric Fourier ries . Prerequisites: EL-262 . (2-2-3) series, polar and rectangular forms, odd/ even functions, response of a linear system EE-400 Special Projects in Engineering to periodic input . Fourier transform, symme- Application of engineering principles try properties, transform theorems, linear of research into a special project . Projects filtering, modulation theorem . Prerequisite: vary from semester to semester . Students MA-360 . Offered during fall semester only . primarily work in a guided study environ- (3-0-3) ment with a faculty mentor . Prerequisites: EE-409 Network Analysis and Synthesis permission of instructor and department chair and at least Junior standing . This Comparison of analysis and synthesis . course may be repeated with different proj- Transfer function and frequency response: ects . (1-4-3) phase and time delay . Familiarization with complex impedance and admittance EE-403 Environment and Renewable functions . Active filter design: bandpass, Energy Sy bandreject, FDNR and gyrator . Imped- Teaches the students theory and prac- ance evaluation: Foster I, Foster II, Cauer I tice for direct production of electricity from and Cauer II . Synthesis of Butterwork and alternate energy sources such as solar, Chebyshev filters . Sensitivity of networks to wind and geothermal . Course material parameter changes . Prerequisites: EE-309 includes characteristics of direct energy and MA-360 or knowledge of Laplace conversion, and storage devices used in transforms . (2-2-3) alternate energy sources . Impact of solar EE-415 Microwave Theory and Devices heating and lighting on building design is also introduced . Topics include solar/ Waveguide theory: modes of operation . wind systems, small energy systems and Waveguide components: tuners, windows, the solar house . Concepts of engineering sifters, tees and couplers, filters, mixers, economics are discussed as well . Practical isolators, circulators . Microwave tubes . problems and projects are assigned . This Klystrons: multicavity and reflex . Magne- course will expose students to concepts tron, traveling wave tubes, backward wave applied in electrical, civil and mechanical oscillators, amplifier techniques, microwave engineering and architecture . Prerequisite: semiconductors: operations and applica- Senior status . tions . Microwave measurement techniques . Prerequisite: MA-340 and PH-262 . Offered EE-404 Large-scale Digital Design during fall semester only . (2-2-3) Analysis and modeling of digital sys- EE-419 Electrostatics tems, VLSI, VHDL timing, objects and classes . VHDL-based design processes, Stationary electric and magnetic fields . concurrent and sequential assignments . Introduction to vector calculus . Gauss’s Variable modes and operators, entities Law, Laplace and Poisson’s equations . and architectures, behavioral descriptions . Solutions to static field problems . Ampere’s Dataflow, synchronous and asynchronous Law, Faraday’s Law . Prerequisites: PH-262 processes using procedures and subfunc- and MA-340 . Offered during fall semester tions . Library support packages and gen- only . (3-0-3)

76 Capitol College EE-452 Advanced Microcontroller should see advisor before registering . Pre- System Des requisites: EN-408 and Senior standing . Extension of EE-362 . Project course (1-4-3) utilizing commercially available microcon- EE-459 Electromagnetic Field Theory troller EVB boards . Fuzzy logic introduction . Programming using fuzzy logic rules and Continuation of EE-419 . Time-varying high performance design techniques . Stu- electric and magnetic fields . Boundary con- dents design, select, build, and generate ditions . Maxwell’s equations and applica- code for microcontroller-based systems . tions to wave phenomena . Relation of clas- Prototypes are evaluated and debugged sical circuit theory to Maxwell’s equations . before final assembly . Written report and Prerequisite: EE-419 . Offered during spring oral presentation required . Prerequisite: semester only . (3-0-3) EE-362 . Offered spring semester only . EE-461 Communications Theory (1-4-3) Fourier analysis . Signal and spectral EE-453 Control I analysis of AM and FM systems . Noise Introductory concepts . Feedback control representations; power spectral density and systems and derivation of transfer func- quadrate decomposition . Signal-to-noise tion . System response for undamped and improvement in AM and FM demodula- damped systems . Testing for system stabil- tors . Maximum likelihood digital signal ity, coefficient test, Routh-Hurwitz tech- detection . Signal space representation of nique . System performance, system types, modulated signals . Modulated signal detec- steady state error and error coefficients tion and bit-error rate calculations for OOK, calculation . Design of compensator . System BPSK, QPSK, QAM, M-ary PSK and M-ary bode plots, crossover frequencies, gain and FSK . Prerequisites: EL-261, MA-360 and phase margins . The course will stress use MA-345 . (3-0-3) of a variety of famous industrial computer- EE-463 Control II aided control system design software pack- Introduction to state diagrams and state ages . Prerequisite: MA-360 or knowledge of equations . Solutions of state equations for Laplace transforms . (2-2-3) simple systems . Root-locus techniques, EE-456 Digital Signal Processing compensation, optimization of stability and Discrete-time methods applied to error . Multiparameter root locus . Nyquist continuous-time processes . Use of Z, fast- criterion and time domain design . System Fourier and discrete transforms . Design performance indexes: ISE, IAE, ITAE and methods for digital filters . Digital filter soft- ITSE . Modern control engineering: state ware packages introduced . Prerequisite: variable methods, controllable and observ- MA-360 . Offered during spring semester able/estimator, observer design and design only . (2-2-3) of optimal control system . Prerequisites: EE-453 and MA-330 . Offered during spring EE-458 Senior Design Project semester only . (3-0-3) Students propose design, create and EE-500 Advanced Signals and Systems test a functioning product using engineering standards and realistic constraints . This Signal representation using step and Courses is a major design experience based on the impulse functions . Differential equation knowledge and skills acquired in earlier description of linear systems and classical course work . The project includes design solutions . Laplace transforms in linear sys- reviews as scheduled by the professor, tems . Trigonometric and complex exponen- progress reports, and a final project dem- tial Fourier series . Fourier transforms . Par- onstration with oral presentation . Issues seval’s theorems . State-variable equations such as cost, maintainability, environmental and solutions . The sampling theorem and impact, ethical, social, manufacturability the Nyquist criterion . Using Z-transforms to and safety must be considered in develop- represent and analyze sampled data sys- ing the final product . For EE, TET, EET, CE tems . (3) and CET programs . CE and CET students 2010-2011 Catalog 77 EE-600 Mathematical Analysis Electromagnetic pulses and Lightning . Advanced mathematics for scientists Offered during spring semester . (3) and engineers as either a review or an EE-614 Large Scale Integrated Design advanced introduction . Differential equations, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, Introduction to VLSI and VLSI CAD vector analysis, introduction to tensor software tools . Digital design and logic analysis, complex variables and prob- verification, layout, timing analysis and ability . Many calculation techniques using programing, with synthesis, simulation MATLAB are introduced . Projects are and verification . Applications change from performed using MATLAB and Simulink . semester to semester . Subjects included Offered during fall semester . (3) designing ASIC’s, DSP, and processor chips . Students design and verify chip . EE-601 Modern Circuit Design & Simula- Offered based on demand . Prerequisite: tion Advanced course in digital chip design A study of the various SPICE based equivalent to EE-354 . (3) software tools used by engineers to design EE-651 Communications Theory and simulate circuits . Analog, digital and mixed simulation . Component selection State-Space Model of Signals . Calcu- and modeling use of libraries and custom- lation of bit-error-rate for BPSK, QPSK, izing components and models . Students M-ary PSK, M-ary Orthogonal Signals . design and calculate theoretical results and Trellis-Code Modulation and Demodulation compare results to simulations . Students (using trellis diagrams) . Fading channels will be required to obtain software for pur- and random phase in analog systems . chase . Prerequisite: normal undergraduate Offered during spring semester . Prerequi- course in circuit modeling . Offered during site: EE-600 or equivalent . (3) fall semester . (3) EE-652 Microcontroller System Develop- EE-606 Signal Processing ment Review of Laplace and Z-transforms . The course covers both the hardware Synthesis of networks from transfer func- and software aspect of the 16-bit Motorola tions . Complex variable theory applied microcontroller . Overview of onboard chip to Z-transforms . Filter design techniques components and available instruction sets from “brick wall” specifications . Mixed-radix with emphasis on the newer and enhanced FFT’s . Spectral estimation . Quantization version . Student is required to develop a theory . Introduction to recursive estimation . hardware application and write and test Prerequisite: normal undergraduate course modular code . Software developmental in signal processing . (3) tools will be employed . High level language compliers will be discussed . Students are EE-607 Electromagnetic Interfer & Com- required to purchase an evaluation board patib and deliver a final project for testing . (3) Overview of Electromagnetic Interfer- EE-653 Analog & Digital Control Theory ence with examples . Conducted and radi- ated emission . Mutual Capacitance and State Equations, Simulation and Model- Inductance . Coupling Paths . Crosstalk . ing, Controllability and Observability, Speci- Shielding Theory and Applications . Model- fication and Structures, Feedback System ing of circuits in noise applications . Parasit- Stability Classical and Modern Approach, ics and their reduction . Ferrite beads and Multivariable Control, Sampled-Data chokes . Open Area Test Sites . Anechoic Digital Control System, Impulse Samples, chambers . TEM cells . Reverberation cham- Aliasing, Zero-Order Hold, Z-Transform, bers . Frequency and time domain analy- Discrete-Time Systems, Sampled-Data sis of noise . Grounding issues and their Systems, Stability by Jury Criterion, Root reduction . Bonding Electrostatic Discharge . Locus, Nyquist Criterion, Discretization Extremely Fast Transients, Surge EMI fil- of Continuous-Time Design . Prerequisite: teres Cables, Connectors and Components . EE-600 and EE-601 or equivalent . (3)

78 Capitol College EE-656 Image Processing Vibrational analysis, thermal analysis and Two-dimensional Fourier Transforms packaging . Classification of hardware for and Z-Transforms . Two-dimensional con- commercial, military or space applications . volution . Filtering and masking . Discrete MIL-spec and IPC standards discussed . Cosine transforms, Haddamard transforms, Normally offered during summer semester . Karhunen-Loeve transforms . Radon trans- Prerequisite: graduate status . (3) formations . Contour estimation (Sobel, EE-720 Designing for Testability Snake algorithm) . Motion estimation and compensation . Compression techniques Design for testability . Types of testing, (JPEG,MPEG) . Prerequisite: EE-606 . (3) functional testing, and structural testing . Automatic test pattern generation . Scan- EE-665 Microwave Circuit Theory & ning and scan based design rules . Critical Design paths . Memory test and diagnostics . Built- Transmission lines, two port networks in self-testing . ATE equipment, local and scattering parameters . Measuring scat- remote testing and limitations . Students will tering parameters . The Smith Chart and have access to on-line test workstations . impedance matching . Impedance matching Normally offered during summer semester . circuits . Microstrip design . Microwave ampli- Prerequisite: graduate status . (3) fiers . Broadband amplifiers . Applications EE-758 Master’s Project to broadband circuit design . Prerequisite: EE-601 and EE-607 . (3) Students integrate prior course work and personal experiences into a master’s EE-708 Master’s Project Research project . Students develop a full final pro- This course will cover all aspects of posal, including abstract, statement of proposing and executing a research and work, schedule, milestones, deliverables development task for the U .S . Government . as learned in EE-708 . Proposal must be Case studies on how to identify, interpret, delivered to class and approval of project and respond to Broad Agency Announce- advisor required . Regular progress reports ments . Creating preliminary response, required . Final presentation will be live over including quad charts and white papers . the Internet . Offered during spring semes- Techniques for providing a rough order of ter . Prerequisite: EE-708 . (3) magnitude (ROM) cost . Preparing the full EL-100 Introduction to DC/AC Circuits final proposal, including abstract, statement of work, schedule, milestones, deliverables, Basic electrical concepts and laboratory risk mitigation, preplanned follow-on efforts, techniques . Current, voltage, resistance procurement, subcontracts, describing and power . Ohm’s law, series and parallel the labor mix, and developing a full cost resistive circuits . Kirchhoff’s voltage and proposal . Attention will be given to protec- current laws . Loading effects on meters tion of proprietary information, protection and supplies . Capacitors and Inductors . of intellectual property, and to compliance Charging and discharging . RC and RL time with Federal Acquisition Regulations (the constants . Introduction to AC . Sinusional FAR) . The course will culminate with the waveforms, phasors and use of the J oper- execution of a mock project, with final deliv- ator . Reactance and admittance . Average erables, and final closeout of the project . values and RMS . Laboratory emphasis is Courses Examples from Federal R&D projects in on the proper use of standard meters, test- public domain will be used throughout the ing equipment and circuit breadboarding . course . Offered during fall semester . Corequisite: MA-114 . (2-2-3)

EE-710 Design for Reliability & Manu- EL-150 DC/AC Circuits and Analysis factur Applications of Kirchhoff laws to multiple source and complex series-parallel Design methodology and standards circuits . Determinants and matrices . Mesh applied in the construction and assembly and nodal analysis . Network Theorems: of electronic circuits for reliability . Redun- Thevenin, Norton, superposition, maximum dancy, parallel structure and majority rule power transfer . Review of complex number circuits . Materials and component selection . 2010-2011 Catalog 79 manipulation . Application to capacitive and EL-250 Advanced Analog Circuits inductive circuits, impedance . Complex Amplifier theory . Analysis of circuits in Mesh analysis . Network theorems applied small signal operation, equivalent circuit to complex RLC networks . Frequency models, frequency response and Bode response of RL and RC circuits . Plotting plots . Cascaded stages with direct, capaci- frequency response . Bode plots . Labora- tor and transformer coupling of amplifier tory emphasis on the use of standard test stages, loads and signal sources . Analy- equipment to verify theory . Prerequisites: sis of power transfer, efficiency, thermal EL-100 and MA-114 . (2-2-3) effects, and distortion of amplifier circuits EL-200 Electronic Devices & Circuits in large signal operation, amplifier operating classes and push-pull amplifier circuits . Principles and characteristics of semi- Operational Amplifier applications . Regula- conductor devices . Devices covered include tors . Oscillators: Wein Bridge, RC phase diodes, Zener diodes, bipolar junction tran- shift, Hartley, Colpitts, Clapp, Negative sistors, field-effect transistors, and opera- resistance and crystal types . Prerequisites: tional amplifiers . Includes bias networks, EE-159 or EL-150 and EL-200 . (3-2-4) operating points, maximum output and optimum bias, and DC and AC load lines . EL-255 Introduction to Control and Input and output impedances, and voltage Robotic and current gains for each amplifier con- Open and closed loop control systems figuration . Prerequisite: EL-100 or EE-159 . compared with examples . Conditions, which (3-2-4) determine a robot . Permanent magnet, EL-204 Digital Electronics brushless, series and shunt motors . Step- per motors . Reversing circuits and speed Number systems, including binary, octal control techniques . Gear trains and effect and hexadecimal bases . Binary arithmetic . on speed, acceleration and torque . Robot Boolean algebra, Karnaugh map simpli- power supplies, robot arm and gripper, fication . Design of combinational circuits . degrees of freedom and work envelope . Decoders, multiplexers, flip-flops and other Frequency response of control system multi-vibrator circuits . Logic families includ- components . Introduction to Power elec- ing TTL, CMOS, ECL and others . Memory, tronics . Transducers used in robotics . Pre- shift registers and counters . (2-2-3) requisite: EL-150 or EE-159 and EL-200 . EL-212 Transmission Lines (2-2-3) Study of transmissions lines: charac- EL-261 Intro to Comm Circuits & Sys- teristic impedance, propagation constant, tems standing wave ratio and reflection coef- Fundamental concepts in communica- ficient . Transmission line response to tions . Amplitude and frequency modulation . transients . Bounce diagrams . Lossless and Waveform and waveform analysis . Spectral lossy line analysis using classical approach content of signal . Circuits used to generate as well as graphical approach (Smith signal . Signal recovery circuits . Introduction Chart) . Voltage and power calculations on to digital modulation and digital waveforms . transmission lines . Matching techniques Students build and test circuits . Prereq- for transmission lines and discrete circuits . uisites: EE-159 or EL-150, and EL-200 . Measurements using slotted lines . Prereq- Corequisite: MA-261 . Offered during spring uisite: EE-159 or EL-150 . Offered spring semester only . (2-2-3) semester only . (2-2-3) EL-262 Microprocessors and Microas- EL-220 Fabrication and Troubleshooting sembly Covers the basic methods of circuit con- Introduction to microprocessors . Archi- struction and troubleshooting, including IC tecture . Fetch and execute cycles . Micro- fabrication, wire wrapping, soldering, etch- processor instruction set and assembly ing and chassis layout . Identification and language programming . Hardware configu- removal of components; project oriented; ration, pin functions and modes of opera- may be used as a technical elective . Pre- requisite: EL-100 . (1-4-3) 80 Capitol College tion of a typical microprocessor . Basic I/O assembly . Prerequisites: CS-130 . Offered timing, control and memories . Prerequisite: during spring semester only . (2-2-3) EL-204 . (2-2-3) EN-001 Basic Writing Skills EL-301 Advanced Comm Circuits & Sys- Course in the basic skills of written tems expression, reading comprehension and A continuation in the study and analysis vocabulary building, which will enable the of communications circuits as they apply students to clearly present feelings, ideas to communications systems . Circuits such and opinions . It includes a review of spell- as voltage controlled oscillators, modula- ing, punctuation, and word usage plus tors, mixers, phase-locked loops, frequency sentence construction and other basic writ- synthesizers, passive and active filters are ing skills . Students will be expected to com- analyzed and mathematically discussed . plete numerous short writing assignments Students build and test their circuits . Pre- with an emphasis on paragraphs . Study requisites: EL-250, EL-261 and MA-261 . skills are also stressed . This course is Offered during fall semester only . (2-2-3) required of all students whose test scores and writing samples indicate the need . This EL-307 Noise and Shielding course provides three semester credits but Noise types and specifications . Natu- does not meet the AAS, BS degree require- ral, manmade and intrinsic noise sources . ments for graduation . Grades given will be Thermal, shot, contact, popcorn and P-pass or R-repeat . (3-0-3) avalanche noise as related to electronic devices . Reactive network effects on EN-101 English Communications I thermal noise . Signal-to-noise ratio, noise This introductory college-level course figure, noise factor, noise temperature and focuses on effective oral and written com- noise bandwidth . Low noise design tech- munication skills and the development of niques, measurement techniques for noise analytical abilities through various reading factor and noise bandwidth . Ground loops and writing assignments . Students must be and how to eliminate them . Grounding tech- able to demonstrate competence in writing niques, shielding, digital circuit radiation, mechanics, including grammar, structure electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic and logical content development when writ- pulse . Prerequisites: EL-261 . (2-2-3) ing essays, summaries, and short reports . Rhetorical modes may include description, EL-400 Special Projects in Technology compare/contrast, personal experience, Guided Study . Project-oriented course . definition, illustration and process demon- Students are expected to design and build stration . Oral presentation skills are devel- electronic systems in their specialization . oped through the delivery of two speeches Students will produce a final project includ- on related topics . Prerequisites: acceptance ing a written report and an oral presenta- based on placement test scores (3-0-3) tion . Prerequisite: permission of instructor . (0-6-3) EN-102 English Communications II This sequel to EN-101 involves more EL-452 Automated Test Systems sophisticated research, reading, writing, Systems design course for automat- and speaking assignments . Emphasis is on ing the testing of electronic circuits and summarizing and analyzing short articles, Courses systems in both the engineering and including one in-class analysis . Students production environments; stresses both will demonstrate competence in research hardware design and system software and documentation methods by conduct- development . Begins with simple PC-based ing one major research project during the systems assembly for circuit testing as part semester . Prerequisite: EN-101 . (3-0-3) of the design process and progresses to the design and development of full-scale EN-408 Writing Seminar in Tech systems for testing of large production vol- Research umes . Detailed study of the operation of the This is a project-oriented course IEEE STD-488 and its use in test systems requiring the application of certain basic

2010-2011 Catalog 81 principles in developing a major research ESL-100 Advanced American English paper in the student’s academic area . Each This second course further develops student must devise an original research- the skills of non-native speakers . This based approach for solving a technical course may either be a first course for problem . The research paper should some advanced students or a continuing provide a thorough literature review and course for students who started in ESL- analysis of relevant issues, expert opinions, 099 . Emphasis is placed on developing and the author’s recommendations for solv- skills in college reading and studying, writing the problem . Emphasis will be placed ing at the level of the paragraph and the on the preparation of proposals, abstracts, short essay, making oral presentations, progress reports, and audience analysis, conversation, and understanding American as well as on the development of a properly culture . Preparing the students to enter formatted, comprehensive final research EN-101 English Communications I is the paper, complete with supporting documen- goal of this course . Class meets up to eight tation . Formal presentations are required . hours per week with additional homework Prerequisite: EN-102 and Senior status (96 hours . This course does not meet the AAS or greater credits earned) . This course is or BS requirements for graduation . Grades limited to Seniors preparing for Senior proj- are pass (P) or repeat (R) . (3-5-3) ect . (3-0-3) FS-100 Freshman Seminar ENI-101 English Communications I- Throughout this course students will Intensive learn skills to better prepare them for the This introductory college-level course rigors and challenges of college . Students focuses on effective oral and written com- will learn and practice various proven munication skills and the development of techniques and tools to help them be suc- analytical abilities through various reading cessful with college level work . Additionally and writing assignments . Students must be students will explore the personal charac- able to demonstrate competence in writing teristics necessary for success, learn about mechanics, including grammar, structure the college culture, and develop a support and logical content development when writ- network . (2-0-1) ing essays, summaries, and short reports . Rhetorical modes may include descrip- HP-234 History of Korean Martial Arts tion, compare/contrast, personal experi- The ‘History of Korean Martial Arts’ is ence, definition, illustration and process a multi-action course which allows one to demonstration . Oral presentation skills see the transformation of Korea as a coun- are developed throughout the delivery of try and to understand where Hap Ki Do two speeches on related topics . Prerequi- originates . Students review the two major site: acceptance based on placement test periods for martial arts training and look at scores . (4-0-3) the many different aspects of the different styles during those periods . In addition, this ESL-099 Intermediate American English course will explore the physics behind the This course focuses on developing the martial arts . Prerequisite: EN-101 skills of non-native speakers in reading, writing, speaking and listening . Special HP-252 Crit Issues US History I emphasis is placed on vocabulary develop- This is a survey course designed to ment, reading strategies, writing grammati- give students an overall view of the devel- cal sentences and paragraphs, pronuncia- opment of the United States from the time tion, auditory comprehension and American of its founding through the Civil War . This culture . Students are encouraged to work course is directed toward the emergence collaboratively and independently . Class of American political, economic, and social meets up to eight hours per week with addi- traditions through critical analysis and stu- tional homework hours . This course does dent research . Prerequisite: EN-101 . (3-0-3) not meet the AAS or BS requirements for graduation . Grades are pass (P) or repeat (R) . (3-5-3)

82 Capitol College HP-253 Crit Issues in US History II HU-225 Writing for the Internet This is survey course designed to give This course introduces students to writ- students an overall view of the United ing for the Internet allowing more effective States from after the Civil War until recent online communication in such forums as history . This course is directed toward the blogs and Websites . Students will learn emergence of American political, economic, how to write in a more active voice, bringing and social traditions through critical analy- more energy and vibrancy to their articles sis and student research . Prerequisite: and commentaries . Course material exam- EN-101 . (3-0-3) ines the work flow and demands of Internet writing and publishing . Students will learn HU-163 Horror Fiction how to launch their own blog and develop This course offers the student a survey an audience as well learn how to prepare of horror fiction beginning with Edgar Allan articles for other blogs and web sites . This Poe and ending with present-day writers course is designed for all students, regard- such as Stephen King . Students read short less of their communication, writing, or jour- stories as well as novels . The translation of nalism experience . This is not a Web design horror literature into film is also examined . course . Prerequisite: EN-101 . (3-0-3) Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN-101 . (3-0-3) HU-310 African American Literature HU-164 Science Fiction Introduction to African American Lit- This course will examine science fiction erature will trace the development of an from the early 20th century to the present, African American literary tradition . Study with some attention to the cultural and his- includes major genres of black writers: torical issues that shaped its development . plays, poetry and fiction . Prerequisite: Special attention will be placed on the role EN-102 . (3-0-3) of science in science fiction . The relationships between literature, film and televi- HU-331 Arts and Ideas sion as expressions of science fiction will This course enables students to study also be studied . Prerequisite/Corequisite: and appreciate various forms of art, includ- EN-101 (3-0-3) ing painting, sculpture, architecture, music, drama, film, and literature through in-class HU-165 History Through Fiction and on-site experiences . The arts are also This course provides a broad survey of surveyed from an historical perspective, a selected historical period and compares/ focusing primarily on eras in Western civili- contrasts fictional historical accounts with zation . This enables students to sense the what is generally regarded as historical parallel development of the arts, of philoso- fact . Both oral and written presentations phy, and of sociopolitical systems and to are required of students . The selected time recognize various ways of viewing reality . period and associated literature is chosen Prerequisite: EN-102 . (3-0-3) by the professor, and will vary over time . Students will learn to distinguish between HU-332 Arts & Ideas: Special Topics historical fact and fiction, as well as to This course has the same general apply critical thinking toward identifying the requirements as HU-331, but the orien- fine lines that often exist between disparate tation of the course will be on alternate Courses accounts of history . (3-0-3) traditions to the Western canon . Students will study various forms of art, including HU-205 Twenty-first Century Mass painting, sculpture, architecture, music, Media drama, film, and literature through in-class A broad survey of contemporary mass and on-site experience . Students will gain media such as film, radio and television an appreciation for the arts as they are rep- with particular attention paid to emerging resented by a particular culture or national media such as the Internet, related techno- identity . The course will concentrate on how logical and commercial infrastructures, as the arts are shaped by cultural/social forces well as the globalization of the new media . that result in distinct philosophies and ide- Corequisite: EN-101 (3-0-3) ologies . Prerequisite: EN-102 . (3-0-3) 2010-2011 Catalog 83 HU-345 Approaches to Shakespeare requirements, network enclave security This course introduces students to the architecture, introduction to IEEE 802 .11 most enduring playwright of the English wireless security history and requirements, language . The readings will include at principles of authentication and access least one play from the genres of history, controls, Kerberos authentication, and comedy, tragedy, and romance . Some the use of LDAP . This course maps to the attention will also be given to the sonnets . CompTIA Security+certification . Prerequi- The historical context of the literature of site: IAE-201; Corequisite: IAE-301 . (3-0-3) Elizabethan England is also explored . Pre- IAE-315 Secure System Admin & Opera- requisite: EN-102 . (3-0-3) tion IAE-201 Introduction to IA Concepts This course introduces students to This course covers topics related to security settings and requirements of Linux administration of network security . Topics and Windows-based systems and web include a survey of encryption and authen- services . It also introduces students to tication algorithms; threats to security; Linux and Windows-based web services, operating system security; IP security; user including methods of configuring, testing authentication schemes; web security; the security and the implementing of coun- email security protocols; intrusion detec- termeasures to discovered vulnerabilities . tions; viruses; firewalls; Virtual Private Net- Topics include Linux security settings, IP works; network management and security tables, securing IIS web service, securing policies and procedures . Laboratory proj- Apache web service, access control meth- ects are assigned as part of the homework ods and host auditing and tools . (3-0-3) requirements . Corequisites: MA-110 or IAE-325 Secure Data Communications & MA-114 or MA-261 and EN-101 . (3-0-3) Crypto IAE-301 Compr Computer & Netwk This course follows the protocol educa- Secur Pt 1 tion provided in IAE-301 and IAE-302 with Both IAE-301 and its compliment, a more detailed and practical look at secure IAE-302, are designed to provide students transactions and correspondence, as well with an opportunity to master many of the as protection of data in storage . Within common and basic IA principles supporting the confines of the ISO-OS1 model, this the CompTIA Security+ certification . IAE- course discusses data communication with 301 centers on the administrative portion emphasis on the security available at the of network security . Topics include IA terms layers, secure sockets layer, and both wired and background, introduction to organiza- and wireless security topics . One-way mes- tional IA policy, risk analysis, backups and sage digests/hashes and encryption history contingency planning . Also included are and protocols are explored in-depth . Topics Linux history and commands, administra- include virtual private networks, one-way tive tools and snap-ins for Windows Pro- hashes/message digests, digital signatures, fessional versions . Prerequisite: IAE-201 secret-key and public key cryptography (3-0-3) . processes and algorithms . Prerequisites: IAE-301 and IAE-302 . (3-0-3) IAE-302 Cmpr Computer & Network Security 2 IAE-400 Special Topics in IA IAE-302 is the companion course to Research into information assurance IAE-301 . This course provides students subjects . Student primarily works in a with instruction on IA-related protocols, guided study format with a mentor . Permis- including IPv4 and IPv6, TCP, UDP, ICMP sion required from the instructor and aca- and other supported protocols related to demic dean . This course may be repeated secure data communications . Intrusion with different projects . (1-4) detection and firewall principles supporting the protection of networks in a secure enclave architecture are also discussed . Other topics include infrastructure security 84 Capitol College IAE-402 Intro to Incident Handling & wireless network security with an under- Malici standing of wireless fundamentals, wire- This course provides a detailed under- less network threats, tools to test wireless standing of incidents from attacks of mali- security, and safeguards . Specifically, this cious software . This course addresses course addresses the most popular hack- the history and practice of coding that ing, cracking and wireless security network occurs in viruses, worms, spyware, Trojan analysis tools and trains students to use horses, remote management back doors them to test and secure wireless networks . and root kits . Students learn preventative Current industry best practices for manag- measures and tools, and explore how to ing wireless networks in a secure environ- rid systems of malicious software and pre- ment are addressed . Students need access vent re-infection . Recovery processes and to a second computer (for hacking) and will backup methods are explored . In addition be required to purchase and install wireless to covering basic incident handling prepara- network equipment to create a home wire- tion, response and recovery practices, the less network for the purpose of conducting course goes into detail regarding malicious experiments on various wireless security software . Prerequisites: IAE-301 and IAE- vulnerabilities and countermeasures . NOTE 302 . (3-0-3) – students must have access to a computer network they personally own and can IAE-600 Special Topics in IA modify . Case studies will be used through- Research into information assurance out the course . Corequisite: IAE-670 (3) subjects . Student primarily works in a IAE-670 Network Systems Security Con- guided study format with a mentor . Permis- cepts sion required from the instructor and academic dean . This course may be repeated This course explores security terms, with different projects . (1-4) definitions, concepts, and issues that face industries today . This course also will IAE-611 Wireless Security examine how the concept of security, and Emphasizing wireless computing secu- being secure, integrates into the overall rity, this course addresses how to secure enterprise mission . The importance of user mobile wireless computing devices and involvement, security training, ethics, trust, applications, and wireless network security and informed management will be explored . as it impacts those portable computing (3) devices . Wireless network security is dis- IAE-671 Legal Aspects cussed as it pertains to decisions on which CompSecur&InfoPrivacy network security works best with particular applications loaded into wireless comput- This course provides an overview of the ing devices . The course covers security of legal rights and liabilities associated with CMRS and PCS (Cellular Mobile Radio operation and use of computers and infor- Service and Personal Communications mation, including the legal and regulatory Service), CMRS and PCS second, third compliance issues critical for chief informa- and fourth generations (2G, 3G and 4G), tion security officers . It discusses the key laptops equipped with Wireless Network statutes, regulations, treaties, and court Interface Cards (WNICs), Personal Digital cases (in the United States and abroad) Courses Assistants (PDAs), Bluetooth and Zigbe that establish legal rights and responsibili- devices, and Radio Frequency Identity ties as to computer security and informa- (RFID) devices . Retail store security and tion privacy . The course also helps students proximity payment application security are to learn how to reduce their risk of potential also discussed . Corequisite: IAE-670 (3) legal liability for computer security or information privacy failures, and how to enforce IAE-621 Applied Wireless Network Secu- their security and privacy rights against rity other parties . Case studies and lessons This 16-week course provides students learned from information security failures with practical, real-world experience with are used throughout the course . Corequi- site: IAE-670 (3)

2010-2011 Catalog 85 IAE-673 Secure Info Transfer & Storage scripts will be discussed . Students will This course will provide the student review the anatomy of well-known viruses a history of cryptography from Caesar’s and worms to understand how they work . cipher to elliptic-curve cryptography of Mobile code issues as they apply to web today . Students will study public and private and application technologies and resulting key algorithms and understand their func- insecurities will be discussed in detail . Stu- tionality, and how they work with network dents will then review the underlying meth- protocols . One-way hashes and digital odologies used by the anti-virus vendors signatures will be discussed, and used by and freeware offerings to protect electronic the students in submissions to the instruc- assets from harm or other compromise . tor . Public-key infrastructure with certificate Corequisite: IAE-670 (3) authorities and web-of-trust infrastructure IAE-679 Vulnerability Mitigation methods will be learned . Corequisite: IAE- 670 (3) This “Defense-in-Depth” course provides the student detailed understanding of IAE-674 Security Risk Management the need for internal and external vulner- This course will begin with an under- ability assessment . An integral technical standing of why risk management evalu- part of any risk management program, this ations are useful . This class will discuss course goes hand-in-hand with the more the general methodologies for security risk analytical practices in IAE-674 . Corequi- assessment and security test and evalu- sites: IAE-670 . (3) ation, including the interviews and docu- IAE-680 Perimeter Protection mentation research necessary . The student will be provided practical lab exercises to In this “defense-in-depth” course, fire- provide a hands-on analysis of a fictitious walls and network IDS issues will be dis- site . Detection, recovery, and damage cussed . A detailed understanding of firewall control methods in contingency/disaster configuration and rule sets, load balancing, recovery planning research, documentation web farms, wireless access, web security and training; methods of and procedures for issues and network intrusion detection will contingency planning and security policy be explored to prepare the student with formulation and enforcement . Prerequisites: the basic tools to coordinate the design Completion of at least 24 credit hours of and implementation of perimeter network IAE-coursework . This class is best com- defenses for a high volume, high access pleted in the last term .(3) site . Prerequisite: Completion of at least 24 credits hours in IAE-coursework . This class IAE-675 ComputerForensics&Incident is best completed in the last term . (3) Handling IAE-682 Internal Protection This course begins with lectures dis- cussing the laws and rights to privacy by This course explores the protections individuals and what organizations may or available to the practitioner through host may not do . Online ethics are considered . operating systems and third party equip- It then moves on to understanding incident ment and software, to protect the inner net- handling and how incident response teams work from the attacker who has success- work, managing trouble tickets, and basic fully circumvented the perimeter or from the analysis of events to determine if an inci- disgruntled insider . Use of methodologies dent has occurred . It concludes with com- including host-based intrusion detection puter forensics issues and practices, and methods, audit settings and review PC Fire- rules of evidence . Corequisite: IAE-670 (3) walls, host operating hardening for Linux and Windows 2000, and Virtual LANs will IAE-677 Malicious Software be reviewed . Corequisite: IAE-670 (3) This course examines malicious soft- IAE-684 Complementary Security ware detection and malicious software defenses including tripwire and signature This class explores the overarching software techniques . Viruses, worms and security disciplines that are important for Trojan horses, logic bombs, malicious CGI a more rounded understanding of informa- 86 Capitol College tion technology . Discussions in this course ing information and applying sound judge- will give the correct acumen of personnel ment . (3) security, physical security, and technical operational security as these principles IAE-840 IA Consulting relate and interface with information secu- Learners examine the skills necessary rity principles . Segments in this course will for executive leadership in the role as con- further address unethical behaviors, risk sultant . A survey approach is applied with management and mitigation, and security the learner examining the role of assess- liabilities from the trusted insider threat per- ment, intervention and analysis from a con- spective as related to personnel security . sultant lens . (3) Vetting practices to be considered for positions of trust are also discussed . Authen- IAE-845 Pedagogy and IA tication standards in practice will discuss Learners are introduced to the funda- such things as operational security, the use mentals of teaching information assurance . of such software as Radius or Kerberos Learners gain experience in course and and other control software Corequisite: IAE- syllabus-development . The development 670 . (3) and integration of online labs as an academic component is explored . Learners IAE-820 Situation Awareness Analysis examining the professional development This is a course in operational leader- and training that supports IA . (3) ship from the long-term perspective to crisis intervention . Class activities will be IAE-850 Business Continuity Planning designed to enhance student awareness of Learners examine the continuity plan- action plan processes leading to effective ning process in the context of disaster strategy execution . (3) recovery, incidence response and forensics . The course covers the development of IAE-825 Applied Research in Info. Assur- plans and the establishment of the proto- ance cols required for rapid response as it is rel- This course prepares students to select evant to information assurance . (3) topics and conduct successful research in IAE-855 IA Requirements for Compli- information assurance’s many fields . Topics include research such as the Computer ance Fraud and Abuse Act, the Electronic Com- Learners examine the various legal munication Privacy Act and the National and regulatory requirements corporations, Research Act . Special considerations gov- government and military leadership face erning research using human subjects will today . Included in the topics will be DIACAP, be given in-depth treatment . The productive FISMA, the COBIT Framework, ITIL, indus- and legally sufficient use of the Department try best practices, due diligence and com- of Homeland Security’s new Protected pliance . (3) Repository for the Defense of Infrastructure IAE-857 IA & the System Life Cycle against Cyber Threats (PREDICT) program will be discussed . (3) Learners examine the importance in integrating information assurance into the IAE-830 IA Research Literature life cycle of all information systems . Discus- Learners examine literature and sions will include the necessity for security Courses research in the information assurance field . integration in each phase to the systems Literature will be examined in the context of development life cycle including testing, both the historical and current environment . verification and validation of IA controls, (3) operations and decommissioning . (3)

IAE-835 IA Strategic Management IAE-860 Adv. Mixed Methods Research Learners examine the objectives, ele- This course builds on the skills acquired ments and framework of analysis for strate- in RSC-810 and IAE-825 . Learners will gic management of information assurance examine research designs integrating both management . Learners focus on synthesiz- quantitative and qualitative design meth-

2010-2011 Catalog 87 ods and will gain an understanding of the ICP-082 Security + appropriateness of the approach to their Public, government and industry rec- individual research . (3) ognition of the Security + credential makes IAE-865 Special Topics in HR Manage- it a valuable professional certification . ment Organizations now use it as a factor in obtaining qualified expertise for information Learners examine human resource assurance/information security positions . theories and practices in the context of the The Department of Defense Directive, DoD complex environment of information assur- 8570 .1, identifies the Security + credential ance . (3) as fulfilling the requirements for Informa- IAE-870 Executive Awareness in IA tion Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and Information Assurance Management (IAM) Learners examine the various con- Level I certification . This course will review ceptual and procedural components of an the entire Security + Common Body of Information Assurance Program for their Knowledge (CBK) and provide insight into organization . Roles and significance of test taking strategies for the examination . certification and accreditation activities, (0) executive consideration in resource alloca- tion and leading the organization in the ICP-084 SSCP holistic art of information assurance will be Public, government and industry rec- examined . (3) ognition of the System Security Certified IAE-875 IA Implementation Practitioner (SSCP) credential makes it a valuable professional certification . Organi- Learner focus is on deployment of infor- zations now use it as a factor in obtaining mation assurance technologies in the orga- qualified expertise for information assur- nization . Relevant literature and real world ance/information security positions . The deployment is examined . (3) Department of Defense Directive, DoD IAE-880 Special Topics in IA 8570 .1, identifies the SSCP credential as fulfilling the requirements for Information This course provides students the Assurance Technical (IAT) Levels I & II cer- opportunity to examine in-depth issues tification . This course will review the entire relevant to information assurance . Students SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) must request a faculty member who is a and provide insight into test taking strate- topic specific expert to facilitate the course . gies for the examination . (0) (3) IE-701 PrinciplesDesignEnginComp- ICP-080 CISSP Review trNetworks Public, government and industry recog- Networking and the Internet have nition of the CISSP credential makes it a introduced us to a new set of devices and valuable professional certification . Organi- protocols that link personal computers to zations now use it as a factor in obtaining servers, and servers to servers . This course qualified expertise for senior information explores all the hardware and software that assurance/information security positions . drives local and Internet computing . Special The Department of Defense Directive, DoD emphasis on connectivity and throughput is 8570 1,. identifies the CISSP credential explored . (3) as fulfilling the requirements in both the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) and IE-703 Thin & Fat Client Deployment Information Assurance Management (IAM) Computing has moved from dumb ter- Tracks as a Level 3 certification . Level 3 is minals connected to mainframes via RS232 the highest level and currently fulfills the cable to personal computers where the certification requirements for all levels and application runs locally and connects to tracks . This course will review the entire remote data or where applications and data CISSP common body of knowledge and run on a remote server and viewed through provide insight into test taking strategies for a web browser . To examine this shift and the examination . (0) to understand the technologies involved, 88 Capitol College this course focuses on what is now called IE-712 Design & Pract Secr Info Netwks thin client and fat client computing and the This course will examine Internet secu- new mechanisms employed to bring legacy rity concerning two key network design computing to the information economy . (3) issues: information security and information IE-705 Comparison of Op Sys & Web privacy . Students will learn and understand: Servrs the technical tools to protect information from external compromise; internal and This course explores the operating external threats; various network secu- software underlying Internet and intranet rity technologies and protection systems; computing . The similarities and differences apply network design techniques capable between operating systems and web serv- of providing information security to local ers are investigated with a view to choos- and wide-area networks; general informa- ing the best technology and optimization tion encryption techniques and protocols practices . Topics include NT, 2000 Server, including symmetric and asymmetric cryp- Advanced Server, Windows CE, Unix and tographic methodologies, one-way hashes versions, Linux, IIS, Apache, third party, and digital signatures, secure sockets layer and public domain . (3) and Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC); IE-707 Network Arch Conver Using learn to evaluate and create corporate poli- Wireless cies regarding privacy and information network security . (3) This course will investigate the techniques used by successful network engi- IE-713 Multimedia & Web Casting neers to create converged network archi- The Internet and increased bandwidth tectures and provide optimum information management technologies has brought us access to their users . These techniques a new venue to communicate with each include how to select the optimum mix of other in either full duplex, half-duplex, or mobile technologies for performance and simplex modalities . Dot Com companies cost, and mandatory feature requirements present us with radio stations, on demand such as expandability, extensibility and streaming audio and video, and live cast- security . The course will provide an in-depth ing of audio and video . To understand the study of the current and contemplated integration, deployment, and optimization of mobile technologies that can facilitate net- these technologies, this course compares work convergence . Students will test these technical aspects, market positioning, and mobile technologies and their applications strengths, and weaknesses of various via the virtual laboratory concept using media products in the market . (3) OpNet, the most advanced network modeling software currently available . Technical IE-715 Identifying&IntegrCompCollabT information on specific equipment and soft- echn ware will be provided as instruction supple- Software and hardware companies mental to the testbook, and case studies have utilized a component approach to will be used throughout the course . (3) product development in order to address IE-709 Compr Object-Orient Script Lan- the requirement that Internet and Intranet communications applications operate in guage a on-demand mode . This is the technical Courses For the first time in two decades, soft- underpinning of the “any where, any time” ware developers now have to be proficient mantra of the Internet . However, these in multiple programming languages to components do not always integrate easily . deploy thin client or fat client Internet- This course identifies the various compo- based applications . Choosing the right set nent technologies, standards, and issues of languages has a dramatic impact on with integration to provide on-demand com- application performance and e-commerce . munication capabilities . (3) This course is designed to compare and contrast the various language tools for crafting Internet-based and Web-based applications . (3)

2010-2011 Catalog 89 IE-717 Invent & Use Intellect Property problems to solve business situations, The Internet’s ability to share ideas percentages, discounting, markups and between millions of people instantaneously, markdowns . Compound interest and annui- and the ability of Internet users to improve ties; present and future values; mortgages upon those ideas and share them with and payment schedules . Excel will be used everyone on the Internet instantaneously, throughout to assist with calculations . Intro- has challenged intellectual property’s status duction to Excel financial functions . (3-0-3) quo . While lawmakers and intellectual prop- MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry erty owners struggle with this challenge, others such as Linux and Napster seek Algebra: basic operations on real and to test the new paradigm . This course will complex numbers, fractions, exponents and examine the legal and regulatory limits of radicals . Determinates . Solution of linear, an e-business’s ability to exploit intellectual fractional, quadratic and system equations . value in the new paradigm . In addition, the Trigonometry: definition and identities, latest changes to intellectual property law angular measurements, solving triangles, and regulation as a result of Internet com- vectors, graphs and logarithms . Prerequi- merce will be examined . (3) site: Acceptance based on placement test score . (4-0-4) IE-719 Capstone Course MA-124 Discrete Mathematics The capstone course is in graduate seminar format . Students will integrate the Logic sets and sequences; algorithms, prior course work and personal experi- divisibility and matrices; proof, induction ences into a major paper or a project . (3) and recursion; counting methods and probability; relations, closure and equivalence ILI-100 Innovative Seminar Series relations, graphs and trees; Boolean alge- The Innovation and Leadership Institute bra . Fall-evening only, Spring-daytime only . sponsors seminars bringing distinguished (3-0-3) speakers and panelists together with stu- MA-128 Introduction to Statistics dents and community members to share insights on innovation, entrepreneurship Probability: definitions, theorems, per- and leadership . mutations and combinations . Binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson and normal distri- MA-005 Basic Mathematics butions . Sampling distribution and central Designed for students needing math limit theorem, estimation and hypothesis skills for MA-110 and MA-114 . Topics testing . Prerequisite: MA-110 or MA-114 . include operations on signed numbers and Fall-daytime only; Spring-evening only . fractions, products and factoring, exponents (3-0-3) and roots, graphs, and solutions of first MA-261 Calculus I degree and quadratic equations . Credits from this course are not applicable toward Lines, circles, ellipses . Functions and a degree . (3-0-3) limits, differentiation, power rule, higher- order derivatives, product, quotient and MA-006 Basic Business Math chain rules, implicit differentiation, applica- This course is designed for students tions . Integration: definite integrals; inde- needing math skills for MA-110 . Topics terminate forms; exponential, logarithmic, include operations on signed numbers and trigonometric and hyperbolic functions; fractions, percentages, products, com- differentiation and integration, graphing . pounding and quadratic equations . Prerequisite: MA-114 . Fall-daytime only; Spring-evening only . (4-0-4) MA-110 College Math w/ Business App MA-262 Calculus II This is an introductory course in contemporary mathematics used in conducting Methods of integration: completing the business . Topics include understanding square, substitution, partial fractions, inte- your checking and bank accounts and gration by parts, trigonometric integrals, average daily balances . Setting up word power series, parametric equations . Partial

90 Capitol College derivatives . Introduction to multiple inte- MA-355 Numerical Analysis grals . Prerequisite: MA-261 . Fall-evening Number systems, floating-point arithme- only; spring-daytime only . (4-0-4) tic and error analysis . Taylor, interpolating MA-263 Calculus III and minimax polynomials . Integration and differentiation . Methods of solving equa- Multivarible and vector calculus . Inte- tions, systems of linear equations . Pre- grals in two and three dimensional coor- requisite: MA-262, and CT-115 or CS-130 . dinate systems . Cylindrical and spherical (2-2-3) coordinates . Vector functions and their derivatives, directional derivatives . Gradi- MA-360 Laplace and Fourier Analysis ents, divergence and curl . Stokes theorem, Definition of transform: Laplace trans- Green’s theorem, Gausses theorem . Pre- form of algebraic, exponential and trigono- requisite: MA-262 . (4-0-4) metric functions; basic theorems including MA-300 Mathematical Methods for shifting, initial and final-value theorems; Engineerin unit-step, periodic and delta functions; methods of inverting transforms; solutions This course covers the use of standard of differential equations by transform meth- software tools such as MATLAB and other ods; applications to network problems; Fou- applications to the solution of engineering rier series and coefficients; expansion of problems . Solutions to linear equations, functions in Fourier series; complex Fourier numerical methods and applications to inte- coefficients; Parseval’s Theorem; Fourier gration are covered . Prerequisites: MA-261 transform and its properties . Prerequisite: and junior standing . (3-0-3) MA-340 . (3-0-3)

MA-330 Linear Algebra MBA-501 Professional Writing Practi- Solutions of systems of equations by cum Gauss elimination, inverse matrix and This course is designed to provide determinant methods . Matrix properties and masters level students with the necessary operations; elementary matrices . Vector writing skills to be successful writers in a spaces and similarity transformations . professional environment . (3) Linear transformations . Eigenvalues and eigenvectors . Prerequisite: MA-262 . (3-0-3) MBA-600 Fundamentals of Prof Man- agement MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations A bridge course designed for students Methods of solving first order equa- without a degree in business, this course tions with applications to mechanics and addresses foundations of accounting, rate problems . Solutions of second order finance, statistics, and economics . Students equations by undetermined coefficients and are provided a broad overview of each variations of parameters . Applications to cir- of these topics for later application in the cuits . Introduction to systems of equations MBA-program . This course is waived for and operational and numerical methods . students with an undergraduate degree in Prerequisite: MA-262 . (3-0-3) business management or business admin- MA-345 Probability & Statistics Engi- istration . (3) neers MBA-615 Financial Management Courses Sets and methods of counting . Probabil- Provides an understanding of the busi- ity density functions, expected values and ness decision framework in the context of correlations . Binomial, Poisson, exponential the economic environment in which deci- and normal distribution . Central limit theo- sions are made . Covers topics in capital rem and statistical estimation . Introduction investment policy, financing and capital to stochastic processes . Applications to structures, dividend policy, financial state- noise and reliability . Prerequisite: MA-262 . ment analysis, forecasting, and working (3-0-3) capital management . It is preferable to complete MBA-620 before MBA-615 .

2010-2011 Catalog 91 Prerequisite: MBA-600 or undergraduate MBA-640 Managerial Economics degree in business . (3) Application of relevant economic theory MBA-620 Managerial Accounting to business problems . Examines general principles that can be applied to the busi- The course examines the use of ness decision-making process in the accounting data in corporate planning and presence of risk and uncertainty . Analysis control . The aim is student proficiency in of demand, costs, productivity, pricing poli- the analysis and design of control sys- cies, market structure, and government pol- tems in order to make decisions that allow icies toward business within various mar- management attention to be focused on keting structures . Prerequisite: MBA-600 or long-term strategic issues . Covers internal undergraduate degree in business (3) and external auditing systems, financial reporting, and tax planning . Prerequisite: MBA-646 Project Management MBA-600 or undergraduate degree in busi- This course provides an overview of the ness . (3) theory and practice of managing a project MBA-625 Organizational Behavior in an organizational setting . Fundamentals concepts are covered to provide a solid Analyzes the elements of organiza- understanding and foundation of managing tional behavior . Theory and research in each phase of the project life cycle, adher- behavior science are explored . Topics ing to organizational and cost constraints, include motivation, group dynamics, power, setting goals for stakeholders, and utilizing communication, ethics, conflict resolution, best practices to complete the project on stress management, workforce diversity, time and within budget . (3) and managing change . Cases are analyzed to develop skills in applying theories to MBA-650 Strategic Management common managerial problems . Conducting Examines the objectives, elements and business today means dealing with a vari- framework of analysis for strategic manage- ety of difficult ethical decisions . Students ment . Case studies will be used as the pri- will apply ethical decision-making skills they mary tool of learning and analysis . Working learn in class to business matters involv- well with others, synthesizing information, ing conflicts of interest, work requirements, applying sound business judgment, and work conditions, and dealing with work- communicating crisply are key skills for this related problems . (3) class . This class should be taken as the last MBA-630 Marketing Process and Strat- core class prior to the capstone project . egy MBA-652 Identity Management Explains key marketing concepts and Students will learn fundamental and their significance in domestic and inter- advanced IdM (Identity Management) national activities . Analyzes marketing topics, concepts, and current issues . The problems and efforts regarding the orga- course will prepare the students for real- nization’s product and services, pricing world IdM challenges faced by profes- activities, channel selection, and promotion sionals in industry and government today . strategies . Emphasis is on development Students will leave the course with an and implementation of marketing plans and awareness and understanding of a variety programs . (3) of topics pertaining to IdM, including broad MBA-635 Operations Management technical aspects, legal and policy issues, implementation scenarios, case studies, This course provides an analysis of the and industry and government applications role of operations management in a global of IdM components . Students will prepare environment . Focus is on the interaction of for an exam at course completion, allowing production and operations management them the opportunity to become certified with other functional systems in the organi- industry professionals in addition to receiv- zation . Incorporates quantitative and quali- ing academic credit (3) tative tools to support the decision-making process . (3)

92 Capitol College MBA-657 Transformational Leadership a mentor . Permission required from the & Innov instructor and academic dean . This course Leadership is the process of influencing may be repeated with different projects to a others to achieve results and this course maximum of 9 credits . (3 credits) examines leadership concepts applied to MBA-700 Capstone Project managing people, organizations and strategic processes . Leadership perspectives Students complete a research project and philosophies of organization develop- in the field of major concentration . The ment, functions and systems are examined . research is supervised by a faculty member This course will also examine both the and must be defended by the student in theory and practices of leadership through an oral examination . Internships under the a review of the literature, class discussions, supervision of an academic advisor are an and critical analysis of leadership tech- option . This course is to be taken last or niques based on the literature and focus- next to last as the student applies accumu- ing on transformational leadership . Finally, lated knowledge of both core and concen- students will examine how they can provide tration classes to this effort . (3) innovative leadership based on both leader- NT-100 Computer Architecture & Con- ship theory and practice . Students will be structio expected to apply the various leadership skills and techniques to address challenges Basic introduction to the design and and opportunities they face through the construction of a current model PC includ- term project . (3) ing operating systems and some diagnostic software . Students build, configure, test MBA-658 Legal, Political & Ethical and troubleshoot PCs in the laboratory . This As the comprehensive business law material can be used as a basis for study- course, areas of law critical to the success ing for both the CompTIA A+ exam . (1-4-3) of managers and entrepreneurs are exam- NT-150 Computer Networking ined . Topics include contract issues, torts and product liability, business crimes, intel- This course is a continuation of IT-110 lectual property, the law and structure of into the networking with major emphasis on business organizations, employment, and local network equipment, network software bankruptcy . These issues are also explored and addressing schemes . Students build, in the context of rapidly changing technol- configure, test and troubleshoot a network ogy and business practices . (3) in the laboratory . Routers and switches are included . This material can be used as a MBA-659 Leadership & Managing basis for studying for both the CompTIA Human Capital Network + exam . (1-4-3) This course examines the concept of OP-301 Fiber-Optic Communications leading an increasingly diverse and global Lightwave propagation in fiber optics, workforce . Emphasis is placed on creating including modal conditions, numerical a work environment adaptable to the new aperture, attenuation and signal distortion challenges of the 21st century . This course in step-index and graded-index fibers . Con- is based on the understanding that human nectors, splices and analysis of coupling

capital is critical to creating competitive Courses losses . Operating principles and charac- advantage . Course material is examined teristics of optical sources and detectors . from a systems perspective . Theory and Transmitter and receiver circuits for analog practice will be explored by comparing and and digital communication . Design consid- contrasting effective use of leadership in eration for practical optical communication both the private and public sectors .(3) links using power budget and rise-time MBA-660 Special Projects in MBA analysis . Discussion and comparison of Research into business administra- latest multiplexing and coupling techniques tion and related subjects . Student primar- used in optical networks . Contains labs . ily works in a guided study format with Prerequisites: EL-261 and MA-261 . (2-2-3)

2010-2011 Catalog 93 PH-201 General Physics I communities . Efficient use of energy in the Non calculus-based physics intended domestic, transportation and industrial sec- for credit in engineering technology tors will be discussed . In addition to exams courses . Use PH-261 for electrical, com- and quizzes, students will be required to puter and software engineering courses . research selected topics of interest in order Mechanics: units, conversion factors: vector to enhance their understanding of the most diagrams, translational equilibrium, friction, recent advances in the fields of energy torque and rotational equilibrium: uniformly and the environment . This course may be accelerated motion, projectiles: Newton’s used as a general, technical, science or Law, work energy and power: kinetic and engineering elective . Prerequisite: PH-201 potential energy, conservation of energy: (3-0-3) impulse and momentum . Heat: temperature PH-261 Engineering Physics I scales, thermal properties of matter, heat and temperature change, heat and change Calculus-based physics . Displacement, of phase, physics of heat transfer; applica- velocity and acceleration, equations of tions . Prerequisite: MA-114 . Fall-evening motion, Newton’s laws of motion and their only; Spring-daytime only . (2-2-3) applications, gravitation, work and energy, impulse and momentum, conservation PH-202 General Physics II laws, rotational motion, rotational dynam- Non calculus-based physics intended ics, equilibrium, elasticity, periodic motion . for credit in engineering technology Prerequisite: MA-261 . Corequisite: MA-262 . courses . Use PH-262 for electrical, com- Fall-evening only; spring-daytime only . puter and software engineering courses . (3-2-4) Light and sound: wave motion, nature of PH-262 Engineering Physics II light, reflection and mirrors, refraction, prisms, dispersion lenses; simple harmonic Calculus-based physics . A continuation motion; sound transmission, resonance, of PH-261 . Topics include wave motion, interference . Doppler effect . Electricity and vibration and sound, electricity and mag- magnetism: Static electricity, electric fields, netism, Coulomb’s Law, electrical fields, magnetic fields, electric potential, capaci- induction . Prerequisite: PH-261 . Fall-day- tance; electricity in motion; magnetic induc- time only; spring-evening only . (3-2-4) tion; electromagnetic relations . Alternating PH-263 Engineering Physics III currents . Prerequisite: PH-201 . Fall-daytime only; spring-evening only . (2-2-3) Calculus based . Introduction to light, lens and diffraction . Photon and their inter- PH-253 Energy and the Environment action with matter . Wave-particle duality . This course covers fundamentals of Basic quantum discoveries leading the energy generation (conversion), current Bohr atom and atomic spectra . Interaction diversity of energy resources from fossil of electrons and photons with matter with fuels to renewable and alternative sources, special emphasis on the design of detec- and environmental impact of the genera- tors and electronic devices that use quan- tion and use of energy . Topics include the tum effects . Prerequisite PH-262 . (3-2-4) availability, economics and environmental PH-400 Special & General Relativity consequences of energy generation, distribution and consumption from oil, coal, Introduction to Einstein’s Special and gas, hydrogen, nuclear, wind, solar, geo- General Theory of Relativity . Topics cov- thermal, hydro, biomass and other alterna- ered: the physics of Lorentz contraction, tive sources currently under development time dilation, the “twin paradox” and energy, and study by the scientific and engineering momentum in Special Relativity; mass in Relativity, Schwarzschild metric, Black Holes and Cosmology, behavior of light and applications to Global Positioning Systems . Prerequisites: PH-263 and MA-340 or permission of instructor . (3-0-3)

94 Capitol College PH-463 Quantum Physics RSC-813 Professional Ethics and Leader- Fundamentals of quantum physics: ship wave – particle duality, the Heisenberg This course examines the role of ethics . uncertainty principle . Schrodinger’s wave Cultural diversity, legal behaviors and the equation and solutions . WKB approxima- impacts of moral behaviors on business, tion, and time-dependent perturbation corporations and agencies are presented in theory methods . Interaction of matter with case studies . The various roles and impacts radiation . Application to atomic and molecu- of unethical behaviors by system users, lar spectra . Lasers and quantum comput- managers, executives and consultants will ing . Prerequisites: MA-262 Calculus II and be analyzed and the positive and negative PH-262 Engineering Physics II, or permis- impacts discussed as they pertain to the sion of instructor . (3-0-3) overall trustworthiness . IRB requirements as it relates to research and human sub- RSC-601 Professional Writing Practicum jects will be examined in this course . (3) This course is designed to provide doctoral learners the necessary writing skills to RSC-815 Prob. Solve Quantitative Meth- be successful at the doctoral level . (3) ods This course provides information secu- RSC-801 Fundamentals of Doctoral rity professionals with advanced decision- Learning making skills, supported by mechanized Doctoral programs educate students information-gathering tools . Specifically, for highly specialized careers in academe this course combines quantitative analysis or practice . Students of doctoral level with decision-making science to support programs are taught the ability to create strategic, operational and tactical require- knowledge through original research in ments . (3) their areas of specialization . This course will orient new doctoral students to learning SE-301 Software Engineering at the doctoral level and prepare them for Introduction to software design . Soft- the entire program of study . Students will ware performance, modularity, portability each develop a Doctoral Learning Contract and reliability . Students apply engineering (DLC) that will serve as guides through principles to create software solutions to graduation . (3) specified problems . Software testing and CASE tools introduced . Emphasis on UML RSC-810 Prof. Research Theory & Prac- and object-oriented code . Prerequisite: tice I CS-220 . Offered during fall semester only . This course is designed to provide (2-2-3) students an overview of a broad range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies SE-321 Human Computer Interaction applicable to doctoral level research . The Students learn user-centered design course will examine the research process, of computer systems with the goal of high including problem statements, developing usability . Emphasis is on designing systems dissertation research questions, conducting that are efficient, easy-to-use, enjoyable a literature review and ethical implications and effective . Explores the selection of in research . Students begin examining interaction style, hardware, and the use Courses topics for Chapter 1 of the dissertation . (3) of color, font, text and images . Explores design implications due to user characteris- RSC-812 Prof Research Theory & Prac- tics such as age, dexterity, experience and tice II disabilities . Students learn requirements This course is designed to move the gathering, prototype building and user test- student from the problem statement to the ing . A group project is assigned . Prerequi- research question and research methodol- site: CS-220 or BUS-250 . Offered during ogy appropriate to the individual disserta- Spring semester only . (3-0-3) tion . Prerequisite: RSC-810 (3)

2010-2011 Catalog 95 SE-351 Software Testing SM-525 Statistics for Managers Covers the techniques and concepts Develop probabilistic and statistical con- required for software testing . Topics cov- cepts, methods, and models through the ered include software testing at the unit, use of real-life data from business . Stresses module, subsystem and system levels; the role that statistics plays in the manage- coverage criteria, manual and automated rial decision making process . Use of statis- techniques for test validation and data tical software package is emphasized . This generation; formal testing processes and course is best completed after MBA-640 . standards (with an emphasis on CMMI); (3) rational tools suite; inspections; black box vs . white box testing; functional testing; and SM-563 Managing Information Systems testability analysis . Prerequisites: SE-301 This course provides the student with and CS-220 or permission of the instructor . an understanding of principles, practices, (2-2-3) methodologies, and terminology used in planning, designing, implementing, operat- SE-458 Senior Design Project ing, and managing information systems Student proposes, designs, builds and in government and industry . The overall tests a working software project . Students approach is to examine the technology write a report according to specifications and roles of information systems within the and deliver an oral presentation for review . organization, concentrating on how infor- For SE, SIA, CS, CE and CET programs . mation systems are designed and how they CE and CET students should see advi- operate . Knowledge of computer concepts sor before registering . Prerequisites are will be provided to students new to this EN-408 and senior standing . (3-0-3) field . (3)

SM-513 Systems Management & Orga- SM-567 Business Data Comm & Net- nization working Basic concepts applied to managing This course is designed to develop skills large-scale systems . Perspectives and and proficiency in information systems philosophies of organization, functions and which use telecommunications facilities, processes of systems management and computer networks, data communications, organizational leadership . (3) distributed processing, interactive systems, and the planning, design and analysis of SM-517 Psychological Factors in Sys telecommunications-based information sys- Mgmt tems for systems management . This course Human characteristics and their bearing was formerly entitled “Telecommunications on systems management critical review of and Computer Networks ”. (3) theory and research on personality, motivation, values, stress, leadership skills and SM-569 Decision Support & Expert Sys power bases . (3) This course helps the student understand techniques, terminology, principles, SM-518 Principles of Systems concepts and methodologies for using Systems theories, methodologies, think- computers in decision making in busi- ing and practice; hard and soft systems ness, aerospace, and government . The approaches; multidisciplinary approaches overall approach examines the nature and to organizational problem solving, feedback process of decision making, using a frame- loops and system change . (3) work of Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Expert Systems, and explores specific computer applications in a variety of management decision situations applying learned techniques in a project . (3)

96 Capitol College SM-587 Law & Regulation of E-Com- issue . A primary text and newspapers, merce magazines and journals will be used for this The course is an examination of the unit in addition to the textbook . Prerequisite: complex political, legal and regulatory com- EN-101 . (3-0-3) pliance issues influencing electronic com- SS-181 Human Development merce . As electronic commerce becomes increasingly global, complications arise as This course provides a comprehensive a result of political pressures, both foreign and integrated review of human develop- and domestic . As a result, electronic com- ment from a psychological perspective . merce law and regulation are in flux, and The lifespan model provides a coherent changing rapidly to catch up to the impact time-line approach for students to study, of the information revolution on the global observe, and reflect on personal life devel- economy . This course will attempt to make opments as well as how relationships with sense of the status quo ante of electronic individuals, families, and communities are law and regulation to enable students integral to our development as humans . to conduct business online . The future Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN-101 (3-0-3) landscape, based upon developments in SS-272 Group Dynamics technology, applications, proposed legisla- Focuses on interpersonal relations and tion and administrative rule making, is dis- skills development; cross-cultural relations cussed . (3) and communication; organizational climate SP-358 Internship Program and culture and their relationship to and This is an elective course intended to impact on individuals and groups; personal- provide students an alternate educational ity traits and team building; and character- experience in industry and government that istics and functions of groups in high-tech complements and strengthens their class- organizations both in the United States and room education . Internship positions must abroad . Prerequisite: EN-102 . be related to the students major and be SS-275 History of Modern Culture creative and analytical in nature, for a mini- This course offers students a review mum of eight weeks . The intern is under and survey of world history and how it the supervision or mentorship of an expe- affected culture from 1946 to present rienced professional . Prerequisites: junior through the use of the Internet . Students or senior status . Cumulative GPA 2 .8+ and will learn the important historical events 3 .0+ in major . during this time period and how they SS-171 Introduction to Psychology impacted society, culture and politics . Stu- This course is a fundamental study of dents will learn major historical events, human behavior exploring such topics as their geographical location and their world learning and cognition, memory, intelli- impact . Students will select a subject and gence, motivation and emotion, conscious- throughout the semester be able to discuss ness, personality, and abnormal behavior . their subject as it relates to the time period A discussion of the scientific character of covered . Students will be required to do psychology and the research methodology oral and written presentations covering employed in the discipline will be included . 1946 to modern times . Corequisite: EN-101 Courses Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN-001 or (3-0-3) EN-101 . (3-0-3) SS-351 Ethics SS-175 Introduction to Sociology This course is designed to help stu- A survey of the basic concepts and dents improve their ability to make ethical principles of sociology; culture, human decisions in business . This is done by pro- nature, personality and the self, socializa- viding a framework that enables the student tion, society, group behavior, norms and to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical deviance, and institutions . The topic of issues that arise when making decisions in social problems will be addressed by an business . Case analysis is a primary tool of in-depth examination of a contemporary this course . Prerequisite: EN-102 . (3-0-3) 2010-2011 Catalog 97 TC-110 Intro to Telecommunications TC-401 Adv. Topics in Telecommunica- Telecommunications defined and its tions effects on our daily lives . Structure of the Layered protocol models . Ethernet, telecommunications industry . Brief his- TCP/IP with mathematical throughput tory . Basic terminology . Type of analog analysis . SMTP, POP, HTTP analyzed using and digital communications systems . Data Etherial . Number theory, encryption and communications and networking . Introduc- authentication . The RSA algorithm . Routing tion to local area networks, and wide area algorithms (RIP, OSPF) . Optimal capacity networks . Microwave and cellular systems . assignment . Laboratory exercises per- Satellite systems . Internet and its structure, formed using actual constructed networks World Wide Web, website technology and (Windows/Linux) and virtual networks terminology . (2-2-3) (in VMWare) . Prerequisites: CT-152 and MA-128 or equivalent . (2-2-3) TC-309 Network Simulation and Model- ing Provides an introduction to probability, statistics, and discrete event simulation . Topics include survey of discrete and continuous simulation languages, elementary queuing theory, discrete and continuous random variable selection applied to computer networks . Information is used to generate random variables to study network traffic, network utilization, response time, throughput, capacity, queuing delay for discrete event simulation models . Emphasis is placed on student design development . An introduction to the use of simulation software is included . Prerequisites: MA-128 or MA-345 and MA-261 and TC-110 or Equivalent . (2-2-3)

TC-359 Networking Modeling & Design A continuation of TC-309 where students are expected to design model, simulate and analyze networks to meet real- world situations . Networks are designed and tested for traffic handling capabilities and robustness . Alternate network solutions are proposed and tested . Virtual simulation software is used throughout course . Pre- requisite TC-309 (2-2-3)

TC-400 Special Projects in Telecom Guided study . This course is a project course in which students research a problem in the field of telecommunications under the guidance of a professor or member of the academic staff . Students are required to produce a final written and oral presentation of their effort . Prerequisite: Permission of instructor . (0-6-3)

98 Capitol College Courses

2010-2011 Catalog 99 Thomas Kloster Board of Trustees Chief Financial Officer Primus Telecommunications Chairman Gabriel A . Battista Thomas Rorrer Senior Vice President – Wealth Vice Chairman Management TBD Smith Barney

Secretary Harold Stinger TBD President and CEO SGT, Inc . President Dwight Taylor Michael T . Wood, PhD Capitol College Alan S . Tilles Members Chairman, Telecommunications Division Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker J . Kelly Brown CEO David O . Ward EMSolutions, Inc . Senior Legal Advisor Federal Communications Commission Frederica Darema Senior Science Analyst Harvey Weiss National Science Foundation CEO and President Fortress America Acquisition Corporation John E . Dettra, Jr . President Trustees Emeriti Dettra Communications, Inc . Eugene H . Rietzke, DSc Founder of the college Sandra English 1897-1983 President, Lloyd International Director, West African Telecom Lillie Lou Rietzke Co-founder of the college Jorome T . Gibbon 1910-2006 Telecommunications Consultant H . Brian Thompson The Honorable Ana Sol Gutiérrez Chairman President and CEO UTI Inc . Sol Quality Systems, Inc . Director, Quality Management John G . Puente Computer Sciences Corporation 30-year Retired Chairman Delegate, Maryland State Legislature Capitol College William O . Hider President Hider Consulting, LLC

100 Capitol College Advisory Boards Electrical Engineering and Technology Advisory Board Astronautical Engineering James Arida Advisory Board Retired Lockheed Martin Corp . Thomas C . Bagg, III SGT Inc . John H . Day, PhD Chief, Electrical Engineering Division Jim Busch NASA Goddard Space Flight Center SGT/METS Systems Engineer Howard S . Feldmesser Principal Engineer/Section Supervisor Ben Holt Electronics Services Group Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc . JHU Applied Physics Lab EO-1 Flight Operations Daniel G . Jablonski, PhD John A . Hughes Physicist/Electrical Engineer Explorers Program System Engineering JHU Applied Physics Lab General Dynamics George Stauffer Julio L . Marius Retired Terra/TRMM Mission Director Rockwell Collius NASA Edward J . Wright Andrea I . Razzaghi Vice President Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array Base2 Engineering, LLC (NuSTAR), Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) Leadership Advisory Council Mission Manager Gabriel Battista NASA CEO Talk America Jeff Volosin System Engineering Manager Jacqueline Boras Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc . President and Chief Operating Officer Computer Engineering BCS Incorporated Technology Advisory Board Kelly Brown Patricia A . Coffen President and CEO Deputy IT Security Manager EMSolutions NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Robert Conrad Allen H . Exner Senior Vice President and COO Computer Services Manager LJT, Inc . Capitol College James Dula, PhD David O . Ward, JD Executive Director Senior Legal Advisor Image Consulting Group Federal Communications Commission David Edgerley Executive Vice President Harvest Bank of Maryland Resources

2010-2011 Catalog 101 Val Emery, PhD Michael Plass Program Outreach Directory MSSI Vice President and Director of U .S . U . S . Army Research Laboratory Federal Government Systems Integration Group Donald Fry Motorola, Inc . President and CEO Greater Baltimore Committee Mildred Porter Consultant Len Hawkins The Round Peg Group Vice President BAE Systems William Roberts President Martin Hill Verizon of Maryland Vice President Booz-Allen Hamilton Walt Townshend President and CEO Daniel Krieger Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber of ADR Program Manager Commerce NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Kim Watson Haden Land Vice President, Maryland Affairs Vice President and CTO PEPCO Lockheed Martin Michael T . Wood, PhD Arjun Makhijani, PhD Capitol College President Institute for Energy and Environmental Richard Zuschlag Research CEO and Chairman Acadian Ambulance Service Steven Newhouse Vice President of Business Development Manekin Construction, LLC

John Nugent, PhD Associate Professor University of Dallas

James O’Neill Corporate Vice President and President Northrop Grumman Information Technology

Clem Palevich President and CEO Constellation New Energy

Bob Patton President Patton Electronics

William Pickle Cornerstone Associates, LLC

102 Capitol College Administration Office of Admissions Director of Undergraduate Admissions Executive Council George H . Walls, III BA, North Carolina Central University President MSA, Trinity University Michael T . Wood AB, University of Michigan Director of Graduate Admissions MA, University of Toledo Anthony G . Miller PhD, University of Illinois BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania MBA, Capitol College Vice President for Academic Affairs William Victor Maconachy Admissions Representative BS, MEd, Frostburg State College Donesha Grant PhD, University of Maryland, College Park BA, Albion College

Vice President for Advancement Admissions Representative Michael G . Gibbs Spencer Berk BA, MS, EdD, DePaul University BA, University of Maryland, College Park MBA, Capitol College Vice President for Finance and Administration Office Manager Derick A . Veenstra Sheila Taylor Vice President for Planning and Administrative Assistant Assessment Sharonda Wells Dianne M . Veenstra BS, University of Maryland, University College Office of the Deans MS, Capitol College Dean, School of Business and Information Sciences Administrative Suite Helen G . Barker Administrative Assistant BA, BS, Thomas Edison State College Ché Thompson MS, Strayer University DM, University of Phoenix

Office of Administration and Dean, School of Engineering and Human Resources Computer Science Director of Administration and Human Robert Weiler Resources BS, MS, PhD, University of Maryland, Jacquelyn K . Enright College Park BS, University of Maryland, College Park Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Joy Exner René Kilgore Office of Development Administrative Reception/Mailroom Associate Director of Development Supervisor Jason C . Copley Gerda Ryan BA, Salisbury University BS, University of Maryland, University College Resources

2010-2011 Catalog 103 Business Office Information Services and Director of Finance Technology Kathleen M . Werner Director of Administrative Computing BS, University of Maryland, Jay Hall Baltimore County CPA Director of Academic Computing Allen Exner Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist BS, Capitol College Theresa Ledger Network Administrator Graduate Students Account Representative Ali Khan Linda Lewis BS, Capitol College

Undergraduate Students Account Report Writer Representative Darren Rogers Linda Pencarski Computer Services Manager Critical Infrastructures and Peter Starland Cyber Protection Center BS, Capitol College Director Ken S . Crockett Office of Marketing and BA, University of Maryland, College Park Communications MGA, University of Maryland, Director of Marketing and Communications University College Megan L . Campbell BA, University of Maryland, Distance Learning Services Baltimore County Director of Distance Learning Services MA, University of Baltimore Danielle E . Faison BS, James Madison University Assistant Director of Marketing and MS, Capitol College Communications Rebecca L . Steiner Online Help Desk Manager BA, Susquehanna University André W . Alexander BS, Capitol College Webmaster and New Media Coordinator Keva Marable Office of Financial Aid BA, Towson University MA, University of Baltimore Director of Financial Aid Suzanne Thompson Physical Plant BS, MGA, University of Maryland, College Park Director of Maintenance Harry Trapp Assistant Director of Financial Aid Sara Anderson Maintenance Engineer BS, Stonehill College Roger Cox

Office of Foundation Relations John G. and Beverly A. Puente Director of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer Library Adam W . Trice Director of Library Services and BA, University of Maryland, Information Literacy Baltimore County Rick A . Sample MA, University of Baltimore BA, MLS, University of Maryland, College Park

104 Capitol College Library Manager Sarah Aaron

Office of Registration and Records Director of Registration and Records Sallie J . McKevitt BS, University of Maryland, College Park

Assistant Director of Registration and Records Kristin A . Waters BA, Millersville University MA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Transcript/Registration Specialist Carole Cook

Space Operations Institute Director Ken Dolan BA, St . Joseph’s College BS, Purdue University MS, Drexel University

Office of Student Life and Retention Dean of Student Life and Retention Melinda Bunnell-Rhyne BA, Drew University MA, The George Washington University

Director of Advising and Success Services Vanessa C . Bennett BS, College of Charleston MS, University of Baltimore

Administrative Assistant Addie Plavetzky Resources

2010-2011 Catalog 105 Sara Chen Faculty Adjunct Professor Jennifer Acree BS, Polytechnic University Adjunct Professor JD, University of Baltimore BS, University of Maryland, College Park MBA, Strayer University Karim J . Chichakly Adjunct Professor Audrey Andrews, BA, Skidmore College Professor of Practice BE, ME, Dartmouth College BA, Norfolk State University MBA, DM, University of Phoenix George Der Chin Adjunct Professor James A . Arida BS, MS, University of Maryland, College Adjunct Professor Park BS, MS, Polytechnic University PhD, The Catholic University of America

Tom Bargsley Peter H . Christensen Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BBA, University of Texas BA, Linfield College MBA, Indiana Wesleyan University MS, U .S . Naval Postgraduate School

Helen G . Barker Wallace M . Ciepiela Dean, School of Business and Information Adjunct Professor Sciences BA, Buffalo State College BA, BS, Thomas Edison State College MS, Florida Institute of Technology MS, Strayer University DM, University of Phoenix Rodney Colton Adjunct Professor William Butler BS, University of Nevada Adjunct Professor MS, U .S . Naval Postgraduate School BS, Brenau College MS, University of Maryland, College Park Charles D . Conner Professor Valentin Buzduga BS, MS, University of Maryland, College Adjunct Professor Park MS, G .H . Asachi Technical University PhD, The Catholic University of America PhD, University Politechnica of Bucharest John Cordani Jami M . Carroll Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BS, MS, State University of New York BA, National University College MBA, Southern New Hampshire University MEd, EdD, Columbia University MS, Capitol College Michael G . Cuthrell Charles E . Case Adjunct Professor Professor AAS, BA, Capitol College BS, Capitol College MS, The Johns Hopkins University MS, Loyola College Marshal of the College Max Dolinsky Adjunct Professor Charles L . Cayot BS, MS, PhD, Ecole Polytechnique Professor of Practice BS, New York University MS, Polytechnic University

106 Capitol College Charles K . Edwards James W . Genovese Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BS, Capitol College BA, MA, Stony Brook University MS, Loyola College in Maryland MS, Villanova University PhD, State University of New York, Albany Randy Esser Adjunct Professor Barry Goldstein BS, Wayland Baptist University Adjunct Professor MS, Hawaii Pacific University BA, University of Baltimore DBA, California Pacific University Rosalie Evans MBA, University of Maryland, College Park Adjunct Professor BS, The Johns Hopkins University Bradley Hewitt MEd, Towson University Adjunct Professor PhD, University of Maryland, College Park BS, MBA, Capitol College

Allen Exner Dan Hickey Adjunct Professor Professor of Practice BS, Capitol College BS, University of the State of New York MA, Webster University Andrew Exner Adjunct Professor Andres S . Ho BA, BS, Messiah College Professor BS, Mapula Institute of Technology Howard Feldmesser MA, University of Maryland, College Park Adjunct Professor MS, The Johns Hopkins University BS, Rutgers University Tau Alpha Pi MS, The Johns Hopkins University George Hoffman Danielle Faison Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BS, Clemson University BS, James Madison University MS, Capitol College MS, Capitol College Aron Hubbard Jack Felsher Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BS, MS, MBA, University of Maryland, BS, University of Evansville College Park MS, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daniel G . Jablonski William H . Flood Adjunct Professor Professor of Practice BS, MS, Massachusetts Institute BS, MEd, University of Delaware of Technology MA, Regent University PhD, University of Cambridge

Hervé J . Franceschi Craig T . Johnson Associate Professor Adjunct Professor BS, Ecole Polytechnique BA, MA, California State University, BS, Ecole Nationale Sacramento MS, Stanford University EdD, University of Phoenix MS, University of Maryland, College Park Rodney Johnson Robert Gates Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BA, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Resources BS, Capitol College University MA, University of Phoenix

2010-2011 Catalog 107 Bruce Jones Vincent J . Nestler Adjunct Professor Professor of Practice BA, University of Texas BA, State University of New York College MS, Capitol College at New Paltz MA, Columbia University Ilya Kerzhner Adjunct Professor Charles Pak MS, PhD, Ural State University Adjunct Professor BS, Pennsylvania State University Jamy Klein MS, Capitol College Adjunct Professor BS, University of Phoenix Jason Park MS, Capitol College Adjunct Professor BS, University of Maryland, College Park Margaret Leary MBA, University of Baltimore Adjunct Professor BS, MBA, University of Phoenix Charles R . Parsons PhD, Capella University Adjunct Professor PhD, University of Texas, Austin William Littleton Adjunct Professor Sharon C . Parsons BS, Capitol College Adjunct Professor BA, MA, University of Maryland, Andrew A . Mehri College Park Chair, Information Assurance, Associate Professor Lauren Player AAS, Montgomery County Community College Adjunct Professor BS, MS, Capitol College BA, Radford University MA, Towson University Anthony Miller Adjunct Professor Claude A . Rankin BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Professor of Practice MBA, Capitol College BA, George Washington University MA, University of Maryland, College Park Veronica Moldoveanu Adjunct Professor Gordon C . Rollins BS, University of Bucharest Adjunct Professor MS, University of Maryland, College Park BA, Norwich University MS, University of Southern California David Monahan DBA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Adjunct Professor State University BS, North Carolina State University MS, Capitol College John M . Ryan Professor Michael Monahan BS, Capitol College Adjunct Professor MS, The Johns Hopkins University BA, College of William and Mary Tau Alpha Pi MaEd, The George Washington University Rick Sample Edward J . Moulis Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BA, MLS, University of Maryland, BA, Harvard University College Park MA, PhD, University of Delaware

108 Capitol College Ashit Sanyal Jeffrey Volosin Associate Professor Adjunct Professor BS, MS, Foreign College BS, Florida Institute of Technology PhD, University of Texas at Dallas David Waller David A . Schug Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BS, Park University BS, MS, University of Maryland, MS, Capitol College College Park Angela M . Walters Keith Sewell Chair, Astronautical Engineering, Adjunct Professor Associate Professor BS, MS, University of Maryland, BS, Arcadia University Eastern Shore MS, Drexel University

George H . Stauffer David O . Ward Adjunct Professor Professor of Practice MS, The Johns Hopkins University BA, Queens College MS, Pepperdine University Edward J . Stoker JD, Pace University, Pleasantville Adjunct Professor BA, MA, MBA, University of Pittsburgh Robert Weiler PhD, University of Virginia Dean, Engineering and Computer Technology Durai Swami BS, MS, PhD, University of Maryland, Adjunct Professor College Park BS, Madurai University Eta Kappa Nu MS, Capitol College

Gene Townsend Adjunct Professor AA, Chowan College BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MBA, MS, Florida Institute of Technology

Mitchell Tropin Adjunct Professor BS, University of Maryland, College Park MA, The Johns Hopkins University

Howard H . Van Horn Adjunct Professor BS, St . Francis College, New York MS, Capitol College MS, Western Connecticut State College PhD, Union Institute

Charles A . Vergers Professor AAS, BS, Capitol College MS, The Johns Hopkins University Resources

2010-2011 Catalog 109 Calendar

Fall Semester 2010

Undergraduate Classes Semester-long Classes Aug . 16-20 Registration for part-time students Oct . 27 Last day to drop course with W or Aug . 18-20 Orientation, registration and audit course residence hall check-in for new Registration for spring semester students begins for continuing students Aug . 20 Final day of registration Nov . 24 Classes canceled – college December graduates notify Office closes at 5 p .m . of Registration and Records Nov . 25-28 Thanksgiving recess – college Aug . 21 Residence hall check-in for closed returning students Dec . 10 Classes end Aug . 23 Classes begin Electronics, physics/chemistry Last day for 100% refund and computer labs close First tuition installment due Tutoring Resource Center closes Library opens All library materials are due Cooperative education work Last day for cooperative education period begins work Aug . 30 Electronics, physics/chemistry Last day to withdraw and computer labs open Dec . 13-17 Final examinations Tutoring Resource Center opens Dec . 17 Library closes Sept . 6 Labor Day – college closed Residence halls close at 5 p .m . Sept . 7 Last day for 75% refund Dec . 22 College closes at 5 p m. . for recess Last day to add a course Dec . 23-Jan . 3 Last day to drop without a W Winter recess – college closed Sept . 13 Last day for 50% refund Sept . 20 Last day for 25% refund Calendars for undergraduate terms, not Second tuition installment due running on a 16-week schedule, are available online. Sept . 20-24 Financial Aid Disbursement Week/ Pell Census Sept . 28 Career Day - no classes Colloquium Oct . 18 Final tuition installment due

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

110 Capitol College Graduate Classes Semester-long Classes Aug . 27 Final day of registration Sept . 20 Last day to drop course with W or Aug . 30 Classes begin audit course Last day for 100% refund Sept . 24 Final 50% tuition installment due First 50% tuition installment due Oct . 15 Last day to withdraw Sept . 6 Labor Day – college closed Oct . 22 Classes end (Online classes will meet Fall – Term II asynchronously .) Sept . 10 Last day for 75% refund Oct . 22 Final day of registration Sept . 13 Last day to add a course Oct . 25 Classes begin Last day to drop course without W Last day for 100% refund Sept . 17 Last day for 50% refund First 50% tuition installment due Sept . 24 Last day for 25% refund Oct . 29 Last day for 75% refund Final 50% tuition installment due Nov . 1 Last day to add a course Nov . 3 Registration for spring semester Last day to drop course without W begins Nov . 3 Registration for spring semester Nov . 8 Last day to drop course with W or begins audit course Nov . 5 Last day for 50% refund Nov . 24 College closes at 5 p .m . Nov . 12 Last day for 25% refund (Online classes will meet Nov . 15 Last day to drop course with W or asynchronously .) audit course Nov . 25-28 Thanksgiving – college closed Nov . 19 Final 50% tuition installment due (Online classes will meet Nov . 24 College closes at 5 p .m . asynchronously .) (Online classes will meet Dec . 10 Last day to withdraw asynchronously .) Dec . 17 Classes end Nov . 25-28 Thanksgiving – college closed Dec . 22 College closes at 5 p m. . for recess (Online classes will meet Dec . 23-Jan . 3 asynchronously .) Winter recess – college closed Dec . 10 Last day to withdraw Fall – Term I Dec . 17 Classes end Dec . 22 College closes at 5 p m. . for recess Aug . 27 Final day of registration Dec . 23-Jan . 3 Aug . 30 Classes begin Winter recess – college closed Last day for 100% refund First 50% tuition installment due Sept . 3 Last day for 75% refund Sept . 6 Labor Day – college closed (Online classes will meet asynchronously .) Last day to add a course Last day to drop course without W Sept . 10 Last day for 50% refund Sept . 17 Last day for 25% refund Resources

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

2010-2011 Catalog 111 Spring Semester 2011

Undergraduate Classes Semester-long Classes Jan . 4 College opens Mar . 14-18 Spring recess (service offices Jan . 3-7 Registration for part-time students open) Jan . 6 Residence hall check-in for new Mar . 21 Classes resume students Mar . 22 Last day to drop course with W or Jan . 7 Final day of registration audit course Graduation applications due for Mar . 24 Honors Convocation Class of 2011 Mar . 30 Registration for summer semester Orientation and registration for begins for continuing students new students Apr . 6 Pre-registration for fall semester Jan . 8 Residence hall check-in for begins for continuing students returning students May 2 Classes end Jan . 10 Classes begin Last day to withdraw Last day for 100% refund Electronics, physics/chemistry First tuition installment due and computer labs close Library opens Tutoring Resource Center closes Co-op work period begins All library materials are due Jan . 17 Martin Luther King Jr . Day – Last day for cooperative education college closed work Jan . 18 Electronics, physics/chemistry May 3-9 Final examinations and computer labs open May 9 Library closes Tutoring Resource Center opens Residence halls close at 5 p .m . Jan . 24 Last day for 75% refund May 14 Commencement Jan . 25 Last day to add a course Last day to drop course without W Calendars for undergraduate terms, not Jan . 31 Last day for 50% refund running on a 16-week schedule, are available Feb . 7 Last day for 25% refund online. Second tuition installment due Feb . 8-14 Financial Aid Disbursement Week/ Pell Census Mar . 7 Final tuition installment due

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

112 Capitol College Graduate Classes Semester-long Classes Last day to drop without a W Jan . 17 Martin Luther King Jr . Day – Jan . 3 Final day of registration college closed (Online classes Jan . 4 College opens will meet asynchronously .) Classes begin Last day for 50% refund Last day for 100% refund Jan . 24 Last day for 25% refund First 50% tuition installment due Jan . 25 Last day to drop course with W or Graduation applications due for audit course Class of 2011 . Jan . 31 Final 50% tuition installment due Jan . 17 Martin Luther King Jr . Day – Feb . 21 Last day to withdraw college closed (Online classes Feb . 28 Classes end will meet asynchronously .) Last day for 75% refund Jan . 18 Last day to add a course Spring – Term II Last day to drop course without W Feb . 28 Final day of registration Jan . 24 Last day for 50% refund Mar . 1 Classes begin Jan . 31 Last day for 25% refund Last day for 100% refund Final 50% tuition installment due First 50% tuition installment due Mar . 9 Registration for summer session Mar . 7 Last day for 75% refund begins Mar . 8 Last day to add a course Mar . 15 Last day to drop course with W or Last day to drop course without W audit course Mar . 9 Registration for summer semester Apr . 8 Pre-registration for fall semester begins begins Mar . 14 Last day for 50% refund Apr . 18 Last day to withdraw Mar . 21 Last day for 25% refund Apr . 25 Classes end Mar . 22 Last day to drop course with W or May 14 Commencement audit course Registration for summer semester Spring – Term I begins Mar . 28 Final 50% tuition installment due Jan . 3 Final day of registration Apr . 8 Pre-registration for fall semester Jan . 4 College opens begins Classes begin Apr . 18 Last day to withdraw Last day for 100% refund Apr . 25 Classes end First 50% tuition installment due May 14 Commencement Jan . 10 Last day for 75% refund Jan . 11 Last day to add a course Resources

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

2010-2011 Catalog 113 Summer Session 2011

Undergraduate Classes Session-long Classes May 20 Final day of registration June 14 Last day to drop 8-week course August graduates notify Office with W or audit 8-week course of Registration and Records June 20 Last day for 25% refund for Cooperative education work 11-week courses period begins Second tuition installment due for May 23 Classes begin 11-week courses Last day for 100% refund for June 21-27 Financial Aid Disbursement Week/ 8- and 11-week courses Pell Census First tuition installment due July 4 Independence Day – college Library opens closed May 27 Last day for 75% refund for July 5 Final tuition installment due for 8-week courses 8-week courses May 30 Memorial Day – college closed July 11 Last day to withdraw from 8-week May 31 Electronics, physics/chemistry courses and computer labs open Last day to drop 11-week course Last day to add a course with W or audit 11-week course Last day to drop course without W July 12-18 Final exams for 8-week courses June 6 Second tuition installment due July 18 Final tuition installment due for for 8-week courses 11-week courses Last day for 50% refund for Aug . 2 Classes end 8-week courses Electronics, physics/chemistry Last day for 75% refund for and computer labs close 11-week courses All library materials are due June 13 Last day for 25% refund for Last day to withdraw from 11-week 8-week courses courses Last day for 50% refund for Aug 3-9 Final exams for 11-week courses 11-week courses

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

114 Capitol College Graduate Classes Semester-long Classes Apr . 29 Final day of registration May 2 Classes begin Apr . 29 Final day of registration Last day for 100% refund May 2 Classes begin First 50% tuition installment Last day for 100% refund May 6 Last day for 75% refund First 50% tuition installment May 9 Last day to add a course May 13 Last day for 75% refund Last day to drop course without W May 14 Commencement May 13 Last day for 50% refund May 16 Last day to add a course May 14 Commencement Last day to drop course without W May 20 Last day for 25% refund May 20 Last day for 50% refund May 23 Last day to drop course with W or May 27 Last day for 25% refund audit course Final 50% tuition installment May 27 Final 50% tuition installment May 30 Memorial Day – college closed May 30 Memorial Day – college closed (Online classes will meet (Online classes will meet asynchronously .) asynchronously .) July 4 Independence Day – college June 17 Last day to withdraw closed (Online classes will meet asynchronously .) June 24 Classes end July 11 Last day to drop course with W or audit course Summer – Term II Aug . 12 Last day to withdraw June 24 Final day of registration Aug . 19 Classes end June 27 Classes begin Last day for 100% refund Summer – Term I First 50% tuition installment July 1 Last day for 75% refund July 4 Independence Day – college closed (Online classes will meet asynchronously .) Last day to add a course Last day to drop course without W July 8 Last day for 50% refund July 15 Last day for 25% refund July 18 Last day to drop course with W or audit course July 22 Final 50% tuition installment Aug . 12 Last day to withdraw Aug . 19 Classes end Resources

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

2010-2011 Catalog 115 Fall Semester 2011

Undergraduate Classes Semester-long Classes Aug . 15-19 Registration for part-time students Colloquium Aug . 17-19 Orientation, registration and Oct . 17 Final tuition installment due residence hall check-in for Oct . 26 Last day to drop course with W or new students audit course Aug . 19 Final day of registration Registration for spring semester December graduates notify Office begins for continuing students of Registration and Records Nov . 23 Classes canceled – college Aug . 20 Residence hall check-in for closes at 5 p .m . returning students Nov . 24-27 Thanksgiving recess – college Aug . 22 Classes begin closed Last day for 100% refund Dec . 9 Classes end First tuition installment due Electronics, physics/chemistry Library opens and computer labs close Cooperative education work Tutoring Resource Center closes period begins All library materials are due Aug . 29 Electronics, physics/chemistry Last day for cooperative education and computer labs open work Tutoring Resource Center opens Last day to withdraw Sept . 5 Labor Day – college closed Dec . 12-16 Final examinations Sept . 6 Last day for 75% refund Dec . 16 Library closes Last day to add a course Residence halls close at 5 p .m . Last day to drop course without W Dec . 21 College closes at 5 p m. . for recess Sept . 12 Last day for 50% refund Dec . 22-Jan . 2 Sept . 19 Last day for 25% refund Winter recess – college closed Second tuition installment due Sept . 20-26 Financial Aid Disbursement Week/ Calendars for undergraduate terms, not Pell Census running on a 16-week schedule, are available Sept . 27 Career Day - no classes online.

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

116 Capitol College Graduate Classes Semester-long Classes Aug . 26 Final day of registration Sept . 5 Labor Day – college closed Aug . 29 Classes begin (Online classes will meet Last day for 100% refund asynchronously .) First 50% tuition installment due Last day to add a course Sept . 5 Labor Day – college closed Last day to drop course without W (Online classes will meet Sept . 9 Last day for 50% refund asynchronously .) Sept . 16 Last day for 25% refund Sept . 9 Last day for 75% refund Sept . 19 Last day to drop course with W or Sept . 12 Last day to add a course audit course Last day to drop course without W Sept . 23 Final 50% tuition installment due Sept . 16 Last day for 50% refund Oct . 14 Last day to withdraw Sept . 23 Last day for 25% refund Oct . 21 Classes end Final 50% tuition installment due Nov . 2 Registration for spring semester Fall – Term II begins Nov . 7 Last day to drop course with W or Oct . 21 Final day of registration audit course Oct . 24 Classes begin Nov . 23 College closes at 5 p .m . Last day for 100% refund (Online classes will meet First 50% tuition installment due asynchronously .) Oct . 28 Last day for 75% refund Nov . 24-27 Thanksgiving – college closed Oct . 31 Last day to add a course (Online classes will meet Last day to drop course without W asynchronously .) Nov . 2 Registration for spring semester Dec . 9 Last day to withdraw begins Dec . 16 Classes end Nov . 4 Last day for 50% refund Dec . 21 College closes at 5 p m. . for recess Nov . 11 Last day for 25% refund Dec . 22-Jan . 2 Nov . 14 Last day to drop course with W or Winter recess – college closed audit course Nov . 18 Final 50% tuition installment due Fall – Term I Nov . 23 College closes at 5 p .m . (Online classes will meet Aug . 26 Final day of registration asynchronously .) Aug . 29 Classes begin Nov . 24-27 Thanksgiving – college closed Last day for 100% refund (Online classes will meet First 50% tuition installment due asynchronously .) Sept . 2 Last day for 75% refund Dec . 9 Last day to withdraw Dec . 16 Classes end Dec . 21 College closes at 5 p m. . for recess Dec . 22-Jan . 2 Winter recess – college closed Resources

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

2010-2011 Catalog 117 Spring Semester 2012

Undergraduate Classes Semester-long Classes Jan . 3 College opens Second tuition installment due Jan . 2-6 Registration for part-time students Feb . 7-13 Financial Aid Disbursement Week/ Jan . 5 Residence hall check-in for new Pell Census students Mar . 5 Final tuition installment due Jan . 6 Final day of registration Mar . 12-16 Spring recess (service offices Graduation applications due for open) Class of 2012 Mar . 19 Classes resume Orientation and registration for Mar . 20 Last day to drop course with W or new students audit course Jan . 7 Residence hall check-in for Mar . 28 Registration for summer semester returning students begins for continuing students Jan . 9 Classes begin Apr . 4 Pre-registration for fall semester Last day for 100% refund begins for continuing students First tuition installment due Apr . 30 Classes end Library opens Last day to withdraw Co-op work period begins Electronics, physics/chemistry Jan . 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Day – and computer labs close college closed Tutoring Resource Center closes Jan . 17 Electronics, physics/chemistry All library materials are due and computer labs open Last day for cooperative education Tutoring Resource Center opens work Jan . 23 Last day for 75% refund May 1-7 Final examinations Jan . 24 Last day to add a course May 7 Library closes Last day to drop course without W Residence halls close at 5 p .m . Jan . 30 Last day for 50% refund May 12 Commencement Feb . 6 Last day for 25% refund Calendars for undergraduate terms, not running on a 16-week schedule, are available online.

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

118 Capitol College Graduate Classes Semester-long Classes Jan . 23 Last day for 25% refund Jan . 24 Last day to drop course with W or Jan . 2 Final day of registration audit course Jan . 3 College opens Jan . 30 Final 50% tuition installment due Classes begin Feb . 20 Last day to withdraw Last day for 100% refund Feb . 27 Classes end First 50% tuition installment due Graduation applications due for Class of 2012 . Spring – Term II Jan . 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Day – Feb . 27 Final day of registration college closed (Online classes Feb . 28 Classes begin will meet asynchronously .) Last day for 100% refund Last day for 75% refund First 50% tuition installment due Jan . 17 Last day to add a course Mar . 5 Last day for 75% refund Last day to drop course without W Mar . 6 Last day to add a course Jan . 23 Last day for 50% refund Last day to drop course without W Jan . 30 Last day for 25% refund Mar . 7 Registration for summer semester Final 50% tuition installment due begins Mar . 7 Registration for summer session Mar . 12 Last day for 50% refund begins Mar . 19 Last day for 25% refund Mar . 13 Last day to drop course with W or audit course Mar . 20 Last day to drop course with W or audit course Apr . 11 Pre-registration for fall semester Registration for summer semester begins begins Apr . 16 Last day to withdraw Mar . 26 Final 50% tuition installment due Apr . 23 Classes end Apr . 11 Pre-registration for fall semester May 12 Commencement begins Apr . 16 Last day to withdraw Spring – Term I Apr . 23 Classes end May 12 Commencement Jan . 2 Final day of registration

Jan . 3 College opens Classes begin Last day for 100% refund First 50% tuition installment due Jan . 9 Last day for 75% refund Jan . 10 Last day to add a course Last day to drop course without W Jan . 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Day – college closed (Online classes will meet asynchronously .) Last day for 50% refund Resources

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

2010-2011 Catalog 119 Summer Session 2012

Undergraduate Classes Session-long Classes May 18 Final day of registration June 12 Last day to drop 8-week course August graduates notify Office with W or audit 8-week course of Registration and Records June 18 Last day for 25% refund for Cooperative education work 11-week courses period begins Second tuition installment due for May 21 Classes begin 11-week courses Last day for 100% refund for June 19-25 Financial Aid Disbursement Week/ 8- and 11-week courses Pell Census First tuition installment due July 3 Final tuition installment due for Library opens 8-week courses May 25 Last day for 75% refund for July 4 Independence Day – college 8-week courses closed May 28 Memorial Day – college closed July 9 Last day to withdraw from 8-week May 29 Electronics, physics/chemistry courses and computer labs open Last day to drop 11-week course Last day to add a course with W or audit 11-week course Last day to drop course without W July 10-16 Final exams for 8-week courses June 4 Second tuition installment due July 16 Final tuition installment due for for 8-week courses 11-week courses Last day for 50% refund for July 31 Classes end 8-week courses Electronics, physics/chemistry Last day for 75% refund for and computer labs close 11-week courses All library materials are due June 11 Last day for 25% refund for Last day to withdraw from 11-week 8-week courses courses Last day for 50% refund for Aug 1-7 Final exams for 11-week courses 11-week courses

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

120 Capitol College Graduate Classes Semester-long Classes Summer – Term I Apr . 27 Final day of registration Apr . 27 Final day of registration Apr . 30 Classes begin Apr . 30 Classes begin Last day for 100% refund Last day for 100% refund First 50% tuition installment First 50% tuition installment May 11 Last day for 75% refund May 4 Last day for 75% refund May 12 Commencement May 7 Last day to add a course May 14 Last day to add a course Last day to drop course without W Last day to drop course without W May 11 Last day for 50% refund May 18 Last day for 50% refund May 12 Commencement May 25 Last day for 25% refund May 18 Last day for 25% refund Final 50% tuition installment May 21 Last day to drop course with W or May 28 Memorial Day – college closed audit course (Online classes will meet May 25 Final 50% tuition installment asynchronously .) May 28 Memorial Day – college closed July 4 Independence Day – college (Online classes will meet closed (Online classes will asynchronously .) meet asynchronously .) June 15 Last day to withdraw July 9 Last day to drop course with W or June 22 Classes end audit course Aug . 10 Last day to withdraw Summer – Term II Aug . 17 Classes end June 22 Final day of registration June 25 Classes begin Last day for 100% refund First 50% tuition installment June 29 Last day for 75% refund July 2 Last day to add a course Last day to drop course without W July 4 Independence Day – college closed (Online classes will meet asynchronously .) July 6 Last day for 50% refund July 13 Last day for 25% refund July 16 Last day to drop course with W or audit course July 20 Final 50% tuition installment Aug . 10 Last day to withdraw Aug . 17 Classes end Resources

Refer to Capitol College’s online calendar at www .capitol-college .edu for an updated calendar .

2010-2011 Catalog 121 Course Index Audit ...... 11, 28 A Cancellation...... 12 Descriptions...... 65-98 Academic Drop...... 12, 23 Calendar ...... 110-121 Online ...... 10 Dismissal...... 16 Prerequisites...... 13 Honors...... 18 Repeat...... 15, 28 Performance ...... 14-16 Transfer Credit...... 18-20 Policies and Procedures ...... 11-13 Waiver ...... 20 Probation...... 15 Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Programs...... 29, 34-49, 55-62 Protection Center (CICPC) ...... 7 Standing...... 13-14 CyberWATCH ...... 8 Suspension ...... 15-16 Accreditation ...... 2 D Administration...... 103-105 Dean’s Lists...... 14 Admissions Deferred Payment Plan...... 22 Graduate...... 55-56 Degree, Change of ...... 11 Undergraduate...... 30-33 Degree Programs . . . 29, 34-48, 55, 57-62 also see Transfer Credits Department of Homeland Security . . . . 8-9 Advisors...... 11 Directions ...... 124 Advisory Boards ...... 101-102 Directory ...... 1 Affiliations ...... 7-9 Dismissal...... 16 Alpha Chi ...... 18 Doctorate...... 56 Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council . . . . . 7 Double Degree Requirements. . . . . 11-12 Appeal a Grade ...... 14 Drop a Course...... 12 Associate in Applied Science Degrees. . 30 Astronautical Engineering...... 35 E Attendance ...... 13 Audited Courses ...... 11, 28 Electrical Engineering...... 41, 59 Electronics Engineering Technology . 42-43 B Emergency Closing...... 1 Employment on Campus...... 27 Bachelor of Science Degrees...... 30 English Course Completion...... 13 Board of Trustees ...... 100 Enrollment Status . . . . . 17, 30-33, 54-55 Business Administration ...... 36, 57 Equal Opportunities...... 2 C Eta Kappa Nu ...... 18 Calendar...... 110-121 F Cancellation of Classes, Emergency. . . . .1 Faculty...... 106-109 Capitol College Commitment ...... 3 Financial Aid...... 24-28 Certificates Post-baccalaureate...... 63-64 G Undergraduate...... 49-53 Change of Degree Program ...... 11 Grading System ...... 13-14 Change of Grade ...... 14 Graduate Programs...... 54, 57-64 Changes in Catalog Information. . . . . 2 Graduation Requirements...... 17 Cisco Certification Programs...... 54 Grade Point Average (GPA)...... 14 Class Attendance ...... 13 Grants...... 26 Class, Repeating a ...... 15, 28 CLEP Test...... 19 Computer Engineering ...... 37 Computer Engineering Technology. . . . 38 Computer Science...... 40, 58 Commencement ...... 16 also see Calendar 122 Capitol College H P Help Desk ...... 10 Partnerships ...... 7-9 History of Capitol College...... 6 Payment Options...... 22 Homeland Security Department ...... 9 Post-baccalaureate Certificates. . . 54, 63-64 Honors, Academic...... 17 Prerequisites...... 13, 65 Honor Societies...... 18 Probation, Academic...... 15 Hours, Office...... 1 Programs Housing Fees ...... 21 Graduate...... 54, 57-62 Undergraduate...... 29, 30-53 I Identification Cards...... 13 R Institute of Electrical and Electronics Readmission...... 12, 32 Engineers (IEEE) ...... 8 Records, Student ...... 3 Incomplete Grades ...... 14, 28 also see Transcripts Independent Study ...... 11 Refunds...... 23-24 Information Assurance...... 44, 56, 60 Registration Procedures...... 11 Information and Telecommunications Repeating a Class...... 15, 28 Systems Management...... 61 Residency Requirements ...... 16 InfraGard...... 8 Innovation and Leadership Institute (ILI). . 8 S International Students...... 33-34 Satisfactory Academic Progress . . . 15, 28 Internet Classes Scholarships...... 26 see Online Learning Scholastic Standing...... 13-14 Internet Engineering ...... 62 Software Engineering ...... 46 Software and Internet Applications. . . . 47 L Space Operations Institute (SOI). . . . . 9 Locations...... 4 Suspension, Academic...... 15 Loans ...... 27 Summer Session...... 13 M T Management of Information Technology .45 Tau Alpha Pi ...... 18 Map ...... 124 Telecommunications Engineering Master of Business Administration Technology...... 48-49 Degree ...... 57 Transcripts...... 13 Master of Science Degrees...... 54 Transfer Credits...... 18-20 Matriculation ...... 16-17 Transfer Students ...... 30 Military Credits ...... 19 Trustees...... 100 Mission ...... 4 Tuition and Fees ...... 21 Tuition Lock ...... 21 N National Aeronautics and Space U Administration (NASA) ...... 9, 35 Undergraduate Programs . . . . . 29, 35-53 National Defense University (NDU). . . . .8 USDA Graduate School...... 8 National Security Agency (NSA)...... 9 Non-degree Certification Programs. . . . .53 V Veterans’ Benefits...... 28 O Office Hours...... 1 W Online Learning...... 10 Website ...... 1 Withdrawal...... 12, 23 Work-Study Employment ...... 27 Resources

2010-2011 Catalog 123 Map and Directions

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Directions from Washington, DC and points south of Laurel, MD: Take the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Exit 22, north off I-95) to the Beltsville Powder Mill Road exit . Turn left on Powder Mill Road and take the first right onto Springfield Road . Follow Springfield Road one mile . Capitol College is on the right .

Directions from Baltimore, MD and points north of Laurel, MD: Take the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Exit 7, south off I-695) to the Beltsville Powder Mill Road exit .Turn right on Powder Mill Road and take the first right onto Springfield Road . Follow Springfield Road one mile . Capitol College is on the right .

Capitol College 11301 Springfield Road Laurel, MD 20708 301-369-2800 www .capitol-college .edu