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Police Organization and Administration   (AOJ-271)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
Police Organization & Administration. This course is a study of contemporary police principles and practices with an emphasis on accepted administrative methods for achieving law enforcement objectives. Basic organization and administrative decision are approached from the point of view of police chiefs, commanders, and administrators. Decisions concerning personnel, community relations, operations, administration, auxiliary and technical services, budgeting, records, research, and inspection are studied.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Identify the responsibilities of administrator/police executive positions.
  • Discuss the general principles of organization and modern management techniques
  • Discuss the application of administrative and leadership skills as related to the goals and purpose of police service.
  • Discuss the role of communication and ways to enhance the process
  • Identify the decision making process involved at various levels of a police organization
 
Airport Management   (AVF-472)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
Airport Management I will provide an introduction to airport operations and the myriad of responsibilities that airport managers face on a day-to-day basis. This course will present airport expansion in the historical context along with the impact airports have on the environment. Students are introduced to the regulatory aspect as well as the operational requirements affecting air travelers on a day-to-day basis.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Summarize historical aviation events and the legislation pertinent to airports and air transportation.
  • Evaluate different types of airport ownership and organizational structures.
  • Explain terminologies specific to airports and the air transportation system in the United States.
  • Analyze different segments of the air transportation system.
  • Describe the handling and disposition of hazardous material at airports having Part 139 Airport Certification under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.
  • Specify environmental concerns of various airports.
  • Analyze criteria for a selected airport's operations and maintenance.
  • Identify safety and security measures at selected airports.
  • Explain the federal regulations that apply to airports and the air transportation system.
  • Identify the funding sources for airports.

 
Airport Management II    (AVF-474)   4.00 s.h.  

Course Description
Airport Management II examines airport planning and design, financial management, and marketing. Airports are continually evolving so airport executives must be cognizant of the needs of the public and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and expertise to properly fulfill these needs. Fiscal responsibility combined with sensible planning is the airport executive's responsibility. Students are introduced to the financial aspect as well as the planning requirements affecting airports in the present and future.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the process for selecting contractors and consultants for airport projects.
  • Formulate a list of tenant responsibilities at airports.
  • Explain terminologies specific to airports and the air transportation system in the United States.
  • Explain how different segments of the air transportation system affect airport planning and design.
  • Compare the different types of airport plans by analyzing the design and construction details at selected airports using airport master plans and airport layout plans.
  • Specify environmental factors to consider in airport design.
  • Assess the airport planning criteria when considering operations and maintenance.
  • Evaluate planning criteria considering safety and security measures.
  • Classify the funding sources and financial plans pertaining to airports.
  • Assess the influence of stakeholders in the air transportation system.
  • Interpret the federal regulations that apply to airports and the air transportation system.
  • Construct a rates and charges schedule for airports.

 
Business in Society   (BUS-311)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
Analyzes the interrelationship and influences among business, society and government.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Evaluate, and set in an historic context, the respective roles of the public, business, and government as an interactive system in our society.
  • Outline a stakeholder management framework emphasizing the social and ethical responsibilities of business to both external and internal stakeholder groups.
  • Analyze how business ethics relates to various positions within a business hierarchy.
  • Hypothesize how ethical and moral considerations can be integrated into the decision-making process for managers within organizations.
  • Outline a plan to identify stakeholders and illustrate ways to incorporate their concerns into an organization's strategy and operations.
  • Analyze how changing workplace demands and the need for companies to downsize can be balanced with protecting the needs of workers.
  • Assess the influence of environmental forces, both economic and non-economic, on business and their impact on public values, expectations and demands. What influence do these forces have on political processes and in turn on corporations and other businesses?
  • Analyze how globalization, ecological concerns, and ethical norms affect corporate stakeholders.
  • Evaluate the social and ethical impact of business on society as a whole.
  • Defend the need for government regulation of business.
  • Justify the importance of business having social (as well as economic) responsibilities to society.

Available by TECEP exam.  
Management Information Systems II   (CIS-302)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
Information-user's role in effective and efficient implementation and design of an MIS: topics include planning and control systems, the economics of information, and implementation of an integrated system. organizational implications of information technology, and relevant hardware and software computer applications.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Understanding of programming languages and applications development facilities
  • Understanding of database management systems (DBMSs)
  • Understanding of computer-assisted systems engineering (CASE)
  • Familiarity with appropriate use of a representative set of personal productivity software
  • Information system concepts and processes
  • Systems theory and systems development and information systems design
  • Database theory, design, and management
  • Information and function analysis
  • Systems implementation and testing strategies
  • Organization theory and behavior relevant to MIS
  • Functional business areas such as finance, accounting, and marketing, served by information systems
  • Information systems management
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Legal and ethical aspects of information and information systems
  • Professional conduct in the information systems field
  • How management information systems enhance decision-making
  • Ability to assist in defining and planning information systems
  • Eliciting information requirements for applications and assist in designing information systems
  • Ability to implement non-complex (routine) information systems applications
  • Managing information systems development and operations
  • Students shall be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing including the preparation and presentation of expected outputs from the analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance phases of information system development

 
Advanced UNIX   (COS-284)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
The course will provide students with the skill to use advance UNIX utilities to organize and update files, access information in these files and analyze the data. The awk programming language will be introduced and students will learn to code programs. Advanced UNIX operating system topics relating to the internal operations of the system will enable students to identify and make use of the system's many resources. Commands that increase human efficiency in the management of the UNIX system files and processes will be introduced and demonstrated during lab sessions.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the utilities and commands that are used to organize and update files and analyze the data on a Unix system.
  • Describe the steps for writing programs using awk programming language on a Unix system.
  • Explain the syntax for variables, arrays, control flow, looping and special characters in awk programming language.
  • Discuss the advanced commands to manage the file system on a Unix environment.
  • Explain the syntax of Unix commands that require root or superuser permission.
  • Explain the commands used for writing multiprocess applications using system calls and library routines.
  • Write advanced scripts to automate the critical tasks for managing the files and processes on a Unix system.

 
Emergency Planning Course   (EDM-321)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
Student will be able to establish a planning framework for emergency management; develop an emergency planning strategy and integrate principles of group processes, team building, and decision making; and evaluate the adequacy of existing plans.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Identify and define the purpose, function, importance and need for an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)/Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
  • Demonstrate and participate in the creation of an EOP
  • Recognize and understand what an EOP should contain and what it should not
  • Evaluate the impact of 21st century challenges for emergency management
  • Recognize the importance of the planning team and the benefits of inter-disciplinary networking in the planning process
  • Discuss the functional approach to EOP development, consisting of a basic plan, functional annexes, and hazard-specific appendices.
  • Evaluate the planning process for operational continuity
  • Assess barriers to government and business continuity planning

 
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems II   (ENT-212)   3.00 s.h.  

Course Description
This course is designed to train personnel in a safe and effective operation and maintenance of collection system, including lift station, equipment maintenance, sewer rehabilitation, safety/survival programs for collection system operators, administration, organization for system operation and maintenance.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Provide elements of a system-wide hazard assessment for all safe and effective operations and maintenance activities of the collection system, including: lift station, equipment maintenance, sewer rehabilitation, safety/survival programs for collection system operators, administration, organization for system operation and maintenance.
  • Assessment of all applicable safety regulations (assume NJ regulations), and OSHA Fall Protection Rule and Hazard Communications Rule
  • Provide a draft Health and Safety plan, to address:
    • safety mission statement, goals and objectives—signed by executive management
    • a statement of responsibilities for management and employees including an organization chart
    • a summary of how hazards will be identified, analyzed and controlled
    • safe chemical handling procedures
    • safety policies and procedures
    • a training matrix and schedule
    • Forms, including accident investigation, incident or near-miss reports, regulatory reports, etc.
    • safety inspection guidelines and schedule
    • first aid and emergency procedures
    • accident and incident investigation, reporting and corrective action
    • safety committees
    • methods for continuous improvement
  • Provide draft of Risk Management Plans to address:
    • the analysis of potential offsite consequences for a worst-case accidental release
    • a five-year accident history
    • a release prevention program
    • emergency planning
  • Provide key provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) including:
    • Section Emergency planning (sections 301-303)
    • Emergency release notification (section 304),
    • Hazardous chemical storage reporting requirements (sections 311-312)
    • Toxic chemical release inventory (section 313).

     
    In House Management of Hazardous Materials   (ENT-365)   3.00 s.h.  

    Course Description
    Involves facility management requirements for hazardous materials for safe operations and compliance with government regulations. Included are methods for gathering and furnishing chemical information, approved handling and storage practices, site inspection and control, risk assessment and emergency planning, permits and documentation, and personnel training, protection and reporting.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Describe and discuss the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • Discuss the relationship between PPE and different types of hazardous waste and exposure routes.
    • Relate the field of safety specialist to the profession of the CEO of a company and human resources.
    • Describe permit requirements and record keeping regulations.
    • List an example of a safe handling and storage procedure.
    • Summarize three parts of a MSDS.

     
    Applied Economic Analysis   (EUT-402)   3.00 s.h.  

    Course Description
    Applied Economic Analysis provides learners with an understanding of the basics of utility regulatory economics, covering topics such as rate structuring, applications of economic principles for regulated and non-regulated utility operations, and economic analysis of financial operations.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Apply economic principles to the operation of regulated and non-regulated utility operations.
    • Describe issues surrounding property valuation and depreciation.
    • Differentiate between economic analyses characteristics for the securities market and for financial performance.
    • Describe fundamental organizational principles and the impact of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures on utilities.
    • Analyze the role of strategic planning and the role of employment issues in utility management.
    • Evaluate the impact of wholesale market pricing policies on all aspects of utility management and future issues for utilities.
    • Analyze a particular utility in these economic areas through a report, as well as a second utility for comparison.

     
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