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CME499 Special Topics In Communications and Networks Engineering
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course is designed to explore emerging trends and specialized content in the field of
Communications and Networks Engineering not covered by the standard curriculum. It offers a
dynamic structure that adapts to the advancements and innovative technologies shaping the
industry. Each iteration of the course focuses on different topics, allowing students to delve into
different study areas depending on current relevance and faculty expertise. The course aims to
provide students with hands-on experience through projects, case studies, and research
opportunities. It provides theoretical concepts applied to real-world problems. This exposure
equips students with specialized knowledge and skills that are crucial for their professional
development and adaptability in a rapidly evolving field.

COM201 Communication Skills
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: None
The course is designed to familiarize students with the processes of Communications in
interpersonal, organizational, mass and intercultural contexts. Topics covered include:
Communications paradigms, perceptual processes, personal and professional relationships. The
course also includes materials related to verbal and non-verbal Communications, Communications
technology, and the role Communications plays in culture.

COM301 Professional and Technical Presentations
Credits: 2 (2,0,0) Prerequisites: COM201
Communications 301 is an advanced presentations skills course. Building on basic presentation
skills acquired in Com 201, students learn how to improve their verbal and nonverbal skills as well
as develop effective strategies to inform and persuade audiences. They also learn how to read and
analyze audiences and how to organize and prepare winning presentations in a professional
setting. Students research, prepare and deliver technical presentations and speak before general
professional audiences on topics of interest.

COM401 Interpersonal Skills for Leaders and Managers
Credits: 3(3,0,0) Prerequisites: BUS101, 60+ credit hours
This course is a multi-disciplinary and multi-topic training course that cultivate skills needed in
various business or work-related situations. The course is conducted employing modules cued to
the following skills sets: negotiation strategies and tactics; meetings and time management;
creative thinking; personal financing; and career preparation skills, e.g. writing resumes and
conducting effective interviews.

CS101 Computer Programming I
Credits: 4 (3,1,2) Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to the craft of programming, techniques, practices and applications.
By the end of the semester, students should have a basic understanding of programming concepts
and constructs such as variables, numbers, strings, assignments, sequential versus selective
execution, nesting loops, functions, arrays, reference parameters, etc. Furthermore, the student
should have understood the importance of a structured approach to software development. The
course includes lab sessions that take place once a week. Lab projects involve programming
exercises that could be typically completed during the lab session. Additionally, students are
required to work in team to develop and demonstrate an interactive program as a class project.

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