Storytelling has long been one of the primary means to preserve and transmit cultural ideas and traditions. In this course students read and analyze the earliest epic tales from the Greek and Roman period with a view toward understanding the roots and nature of epic, the myths it told, and the influence it has had on subsequent literature. No credit earned if credit received for CLAS 444B.

The internship provides field-based learning experience through placement in a computing field. Students gain practical computing experience in a business, non-profit, or government organization. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, the student is expected to contribute to the information technology products, processes, or services of the organization. Majors only. May be repeated but no more than 4 credits may fill major requirements. Prereq: UMST 582.

Topics include general security principles and practices, network and system security, access control methodology, and cryptography. Students develop a basic cryptographic system based on sound mathematical principles, elaborate on its features and refine it, and experiment with various ways to attack it. Some programming required.

This course is recommended for any student seeking internship and/or employment opportunities. Participants research and evaluate computing-related career opportunities related to their interests. create application portfolio, conduct informational interviews, use networking and job search resources, and participate in employer-based resume reviews and mock interviews. This course cannot be repeated for credit.