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ART 244 Beginning Photography (3)

Photography as fine art; covers basic black and white processing techniques and darkroom skills. Principles of photographic composition and introduction of important work by photographers. Prerequisite(s): one studio art class and permission of instructor. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/dgoodwin/aart244/

ART 250 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)


An introduction to the technical and theoretical issues of the computer in the visual arts. The convergence of photography and digital media is explored through hands-on projects and readings designed to increase students' aesthetic and technical vocabulary. Topics covered include basic scanning and manipulation of photographic imagery through raster-based graphics programs, and fine art digital printmaking, as well as an introduction to web graphics. Prerequisite(s): AART 244 or one studio art course and permission of instructor. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/dgoodwin/aart250/

ART 344 Intermediate Photography (3)


Advanced darkroom skills and introduction to non-silver techniques and analysis of important work by representative studio and photographic artists. Prerequisite(s): AART 244. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/dgoodwin/aart344/

ART 348 Color Photography (3)


Utilization of transparency and negative materials in color photography with emphasis on color printing. Prerequisite(s): AART 344 and permission of instructor. AART 110 recommended.

ART 350 Intermediate Digital Imaging (3)


An intensive exploration into the uses of the computer in the fine arts. This course builds on concepts introduced in AART 250. Emphasis is placed on correlating technical concerns with theoretical, conceptual, and aesthetic content. Students are expected to develop a portfolio through challenging projects. Prerequisite(s) AART 250 and permission of the instructor. Offered Fall semester only. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/dgoodwin/aart350/

ART 444 Advanced Photography (3)


Emphasis on aesthetics and archival processing for exhibition-quality work. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): AART 344. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/dgoodwin/aart444/

ART 550 Advanced Digital Imaging (3)


An exploration of some of the more sophisticated concepts, processes, and software involved in digital fine art. Students develop self-directed projects that reflect not only a technical conceptual thread. Weekly readings in current digital media theory and criticism provide insight into the work of emerging artists, and a wide range of techniques, media, and software are covered, including: advanced 2-D image manipulation, web graphics, and high-resolution fine art printmaking, as well as introductions to interactive multimedia and digital video. Emphasis is placed on finding the most appropriate solutions for each student's individual project. Graduate students are, additionally, required not only to participate in individual critiques with the instructor but also to develop a CD-ROM portfolio and a Statement of Intent. Prerequisite: AART 250 or permission of instructor. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/dgoodwin/aart550/

BUS 680 Selected Topics in Business (3)


This course is devoted to selected topics in business and may include issues relevant to public and private sector organizations as well as to domestic and international settings. The course may be repeated for up to 6 credits. This course can be included as one of the electives for evening MBA students. Prerequisite: completion of at least 30 graduate credits. Capped at 30. Offered each Fall.

CSI 404 Computer Organization (3)


An introduction to the logical organization of the hardware components of computing systems. Topics include logic design from a functional point of view, data representation and processing, description of major components such as the central processing unit and memory, control and communication within the components and in the system. Prerequisite(s): ICSI 333 and 210. Normally offered Spring semester only. http://www.cs.albany.edu/~zy7116/TA/CSI404/

CSI 445 Topics in Computer Science: Robotics Seminar (3)


The contents of this course will vary from semester to semester. Each offering will cover an advanced senior-level topic in Computer Science. Prerequisite(s): ICSI 333 (or ICSI 205 & 310) or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit when content varies. http://www.ils.albany.edu/robotics

CSI 504 Computer Organization (3)


The organization of the hardware components of computing systems. Logic design theory review. Comparative survey of instruction set architectures. Design, control, communication, and interconnection strategies for major components such as arithmetic-logic units, control units, CPUs, memories, and I/O systems. Prediction and measurement of performance. Introduction to VLSI, parallel processing, and other current architectural trends. Prerequisites: ICSI 404, departmental examination in discrete mathematics. http://www.cs.albany.edu/~sdc/CSI504/

CSI 660 Topics in Computer Science: Robotics Seminar (1-3)


The contents of this course will vary from semester to semester. Each offering will cover an advanced senior-level topic in Computer Science. Prerequisite(s): ICSI 333 (or ICSI 205 & 310) or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit when content varies. http://www.ils.albany.edu/robotics

ECO 427/527 Computer Applications in Economics (3)


Introduction to computer use and applications in economics, econometrics, and data analysis. Applications may include spreadsheet software such as Excel and statistical software such as SAS. Prerequisite(s): AECO 320.

HIS 390/530 Producing Historical Documentaries and Features for Broadcast and Internet Radio (1-4)


May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor; junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. http://www.albany.edu/faculty/gz580/documentaryproduction/index.html

INF 201 Introduction to Information Technology (3)


This course comprises three skills-based modules: information management (UNIX, directory management and presentation software), web technologies (HTML, digital imaging, file formats and transfer), and networks (protocols, layer model, information security).

ITM 522 Managing Information Technology (3)


This required course for all MBA students is, simply stated, about managing IT to realize the full potential of investments in these technologies. The advent of the Personal Computer in the early eighties ushered the Information Age. In today's Internet Age, it is imperative for managers to get a good grasp of the role of IT as a key enabler to achieve business objectives. The course will examine strategic as well as operational issues of IT management. The goal of this course is to cover major topics rather than be encyclopedic, so that a foundation is laid for learning as the field unfolds in the future. Capped at 40 and only the evening sections. Offered each Fall.

ITM 603 Management of IT Projects (3)


This is a required course in the Management Information Systems concentration of the MBA program. It will cover the financial, organizational and technical issues of managing IT projects. It will focus on methodologies and tools to address unstructured IT challenges. Major topics will include Project Management Life Cycle and related issues; financial management of IT resources and projects including outsourcing and ROI; and, analytics to derive business intelligence including data warehousing, expert systems and data mining tools. Co-Requisite: BITM 601. Capped at 40.

ITM 612 Topics in Information Systems (3)


Covers topics such as management of information resources, expert systems, information flows to support production operations, advanced material in structured analysis and design, computer networking, and the impact of information quality on organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite: BITM 521. Capped at 40. Offered each Fall.

ITM 692 Special Topics in Information Technology (3)


This course provides intensive study of issues, skills and techniques required for successful management of information technology. Topics to be covered include advanced programming languages, emerging technologies, unstructured decision making techniques, and current industry trends. Classroom and project work is complemented by workshops and seminars covering the practical use of technology from an industry perspective to reinforce student learning. Enrollment limited to MSI concentrators or with permission of the instructor. Co-requisites: BITM 601, 603. Capped at 40. Offered each Fall.

IST 424 Hardware and Operating Systems Essentials (3)


Covers the fundamentals of personal computer internal system components, storage systems, and peripheral devices, including problems associated with them and the procedures for servicing them.

LIN 322 Intro to Phonology (3)


Introduction to the description and analysis of human speech sounds and their organization. Introduction to articulatory phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet followed by examination and generative phonological analysis of data from English and a wide range of other languages. Only one of ALIN 322 & AANT 322 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): ALIN 220M or permission of instructor.

LIN 325 Sociolinguistics (3)


Introduction to the study of language as a social phenomenon. Includes basic sociolinguistic concepts, interactional sociolinguistics, social dialects, black English, diglossia, bilingualism and bilingual education. Only one of ALIN 325 & AANT 325 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): ALIN 220M or permission of instructor.

STA 271 Medical Informatics (3)


Medical Informatics covers the use of computers to manage healthcare data, decision support for diagnosis and treatment, and the use of artificial intelligence for patient care and clinical investigations.

WSS 241 Science, Technology, and Social Justice (3)


What does inequality look like in the 21st century? Through critical readings of science and technology reporting, popular media (including film, video, and the web), scholarly articles, and speculative fiction, this course will explore how science and technology can serve to perpetuate--or challenge!--oppression in the information age. Feminist science and technology scholarship will be used as the framework for exploring topics such as new reproductive technologies, environmental racism, “mythological” measurements (from IQ tests to DNA samples), community informatics, the “digital divide,” electronic surveillance, and bio-and nano-technology.