Apr 28, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2013 - 2014

Undergraduate Catalog 2013 - 2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Classical and Medieval Studies
	CLM 495 - Seminar In Classical and Medieval Studies (1-3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. In-depth study of some area related to classical and medieval studies. May be repeated for a total of 80 credit hours with change in topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CLM 498 - Senior Thesis Proposal (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the Classical and Medieval Studies Director and permission of the thesis director Students will identify a thesis director prior to enrolling in CLM 498. CLM 498 is an independent study course in which students develop a detailed research plan for a thesis focusing on a classical or medieval topic. CLM 498 meets part of the General Education Capstone Experience requirement for the Classical and Medieval Studies major. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CLM 499 - Senior Thesis Writing (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the Classical and Medieval Studies Director and permission of the thesis director Students will research and write the senior thesis developed in CLM 498. CLM 499 meets part of the General Education Capstone Experience requirement for the Classical and Medieval Studies major. Click here for the schedule of courses
	HIS 335 - Rome and Carthage at War (4 credits) This online course examines on of the most important conflicts in the ancient world: the Punic Wars. Both sides of the war, Rome and Carthage, will be considered. Emphasis will be upon the rise of the Carthaginian empire, the reasons for the conflict between the two ancient powers, the differences and similarities between Roman and Carthaginian cultures, their interactions prior and subsequent to the conflict, and the use and limitations of our source material. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MLA 333 - Rome and Carthage at War (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): This online course examines on of the most important conflicts in the ancient world: the Punic Wars. Both sides of the war, Rome and Carthage, will be considered. Emphasis will be upon the rise of the Carthaginian empire, the reasons for the conflict between the two ancient powers, the differences and similarities between Roman and Carthaginian cultures, their interactions prior and subsequent to the conflict, and the use and limitations of our source material. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MLA 378 - Ancient Greek Art (4 credits) This online course provides an introduction to the art and architecture of the ancient Greek world, from the Bronze Age through to the Hellenistic period of Greece (c. 3000 - 31 BC). It examines architecture, sculpture, pottery and painting as archaeological artifacts which can help us to understand the history and society of teh ancient Greeks. Click here for the schedule of courses
Communication
	COM 100 - Communication Lab (6 credits) Practical workshop and labs to develop communication skills. Students apply material from accompanying lecture courses (with which the lab is coordinated) to specific communication problems. May be repeated as topic varies. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 101 - Principles of Communication (4 credits) Reviews principles of communication and introduces theories applied in various contexts, including interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication. Lab experiences help students develop specific communication skills and apply theories in their everyday lives. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 131 - MediaMystery Tour Insider Pers (4 credits) Through a combination of videotaped interviews, lectures, discussions and electronic field trips, students are introduced to the processes that form video/audio communication. Professionals in broadcast, video and audio production, corporate and organizational video, and cable television explain how they work their crafts. The course explores electronic options such as direct broadcast television (satellite), specialty market videos, the Internet, digital imaging and emerging technologies. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 200 - Communication Lab (1-6 credits) Practical workshop and labs to develop communication skills. Students apply material from accompanying lecture courses (with which the lab is coordinated) to specific communication problems. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours if there is a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 201 - Com&Relationships/East Asian (4 credits) Significant differences in communication behavior and its underlying cultural premises between members of Eastern Asian societies and the West present daunting relational challenges in the context of globalization. To prepare students for these challenges, this course offers both conceptual and practical understandings of communication and culture in three major societies in East Asia - China, Korea, and Japan. The knowledge and skills gained from this course will not only furnish greater cultural understanding but also enable students to communicate and interact more effectively in global settings. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 204 - Single SourceVid/Aud Prod/Edit (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COM 101 Students are introduced to visual storytelling and writing for the ear. Concept of single-camera production, including composition and movement, moving image sequencing (such as cut-ins and cut-aways), shooting for the edit, and three-point lighting are stressed. Students learn operation of camcorders, portable audio recorders, and video editors. Single microphone techniques, cueing, editing, and dubbing of various audio media are also introduced. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 211 - Communitcg in Personal Relatn (4 credits) Examines the fundamental role of communication in establishing and maintaining personal relationships. By surveying the leading research and theories in interpersonal communication, this course will engage students in the detailed analysis of how individuals enter into, maintain, and terminate relationships. Conceptual perspectives examined will include communicative competence, relational development, interaction process, codes, and context. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 221 - Intro to Film (4 credits) Explores the range of film styles, movements, and genres; the relationship between theory and technique in the “language” of sounds and images; and the economic and social importance of film. Includes the screening and analysis of classical and contemporary films, both U.S. and international. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 225 - Media Writing (4 credits) Development of basic writing skills for journalists and other media professionals, including judging news values, following the inverted pyramid style of writing, and using the AP style and copy-editing techniques. Development of major news-gathering tools such as interviewing and covering traditional sources of news - meetings, speeches, and press conferences. Application of journalistic forms and tools for print and electronic media and public relations. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 226 - Mass Media and Society (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 101 or permission of instructor. Examines basic theoretical concepts and models underpinning the study of mass communication, including processes of message construction in media organizations, content patterns, audience message processing, media effects, media systems, and relationships with other systems. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 231 - Evolution of Mass Media (4 credits) Survey course tracing the origin and growth of mass media in the United States. Presents an overview and analysis of the influence of media upon American society. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 240 - Professional Communication (4 credits) Course is designed to expose students to the theories, skills, and strategies needed to become effective communicators in formal organizational and professional settings. Students who successfully complete the course should be able to 1) recognize and describe the array of specific business/professional situations in which effective communication is expected; 2) understand and explain the responsibilities, expectations, and dynamics of human communication in those business/professional situations: and 3) choose appropriate communication strategies and use effective communication skills in writing and presentation. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 242 - Public & Professional Speaking (4 credits) Organizing and presenting informative and persuasive speeches, with stress on evidence and reasoning to support ideas, and adapting to the audience and speaking situation. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 293 - Special Topics (4 credits) Topics of interpersonal, mass, or telecommunication that change each semester and focus on communication skills. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 300 - Communication Lab (6 credits) Practical workshop and labs to develop communication skills. Students apply material from accompanying lecture courses (with which the lab is coordinated) to specific communication problems. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 301 - Broadcast & New Media Writing (4 credits) Introduces students to the different types of writing used in news media, broadcast media, and allied fields. Special emphasis given to TV and radio news writing and writing commercials for broadcast media. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 303 - Communication Inquiry (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 101 or permission of instructor. Understanding methods of inquiry in communication, including social science orientation, quantitative and qualitative methods for gathering and analyzing data, and critiquing and interpreting research. Theory, design, and basic statistics involved in survey and experimental research. Students are actively involved in data collection and research projects. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 310 - Psych Processing of Media (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 226. Examines how people process information from mass and interactive media, including both traditional and emerging media. The class focuses on both psychological and communication issues, applying theories to media use, impact of media on consumers, and ways to design more effective media environments. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 315 - Photojournalism (4 credits) This is an introductory photojournalism course focusing on the importance of documentary photography, and its history and relevance to today’s world. The course will familiarize students with the principles of photojournalism, and explore content of different types of photographs published in newspapers, magazines, the Internet and other media. Other topics include news judgment, ethics in the digital age, and responsibilities of the photographer. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 320 - History of the Moving Image (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 221, COM 226 or permission of instructor. Historical study of silent and sound film styles in their social, economic, and technological contexts. Film influence in early television production is also considered. Both U.S. and international films are considered. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 321 - Documentary Form in Film/Telev (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 221 or permission of instructor. The history, theory, and contemporary practice of nonfiction film and film-for-television. Involves intensive analysis of selected films and tapes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 325 - Screenwriting (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 221 or a film course. This course examines the tools of writing for the screen. Students will learn standard formats of screenwriting. The class will include the analysis of published screenplays, the development of character and story, and the presentation of student works for constructive comment and criticism. This intensive scriptwriting class is intended to help students construct and write a short film or the first act of a feature-length narrative. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 326 - Advanced Reporting (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 225 Development of advanced information-gathering skills for the media, with an emphasis on the use of public records, observational techniques, electronic data bases, and interviewing techniques. Covers various public and urban affairs contexts for the media, and some specialized writing forms, including writing features and writing for the Internet. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 327 - Media Criticism (4 credits) Introduces criteria for determining social responsibilities and judging the performance of print, broadcast, and film media. Addresses history, analysis, evaluation of technique, content, and aesthetic effect of media messages. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 328 - Specialized Writing (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 225 Develops advanced reporting and writing skills using the journalistic personal essay form. The course introduces students to the personal essay and noted works by well-known writers. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 329 - Contemporary Film (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 221 or permission of instructor. Explores and examines structures of narrative filmmaking for cinema and television from World War II to the present. Examines cinematic practices outside and inside of the domestic U.S. market influence, the development of television, the economic expansion of the Hollywood apparatus, and ultimately the development of cinema in opposition to dominant culture. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 330 - Nonverbal Communication (4 credits) Study of nonlinguistic and paralinguistic aspects of communication, including personal space, body language, eye contact, touching, and paralanguage; survey of research in the field along with class experiences in nonverbal communication. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 331 - Gender & Communication (4 credits) Explores the relationship of gender to the communication process. Examines issues of power, conflict, sex role stereotypes, and cultural patterns of interaction in interpersonal relationships. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 332 - Interracial Communication (4 credits) Applies communication theory to interracial situations, problem-solving in interracial groups, blockages to successful relations between the races, stereotyping, prejudice, and roles. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 341 - Group Process/Decision Making (4 credits) Examines the structure and dynamics of groups, the nature and function of leadership, problem-solving and decision-making, communication networks, role differentiation, and group growth. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 345 - Film Theory (4 credits) This course focuses on theories used in the scholarly analysis of film. The focus of discussion will range from methods of close analysis and basic concepts of film form, technique and style; through industrial/critical categories of genre and authorship (studios, stars, directors); through aspects of the cinema as a social institution, psycho-sexual apparatus and cultural practice; to the relationship between filmic texts and the historical horizon of production and reception. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 346 - Communication in Organizations (4 credits) Explores approaches and processes of communication in organizational settings. Specific focus is on the structure and function of messages and information dissemination, as well as application of theory. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 347 - Political Communication (4 credits) Introduces students to contemporary and historical scholarship of politics, mass media, and public opinion. Examines such issues as the impact of television on elections, the press and the presidency, political advertising, presidential debates, and opinion polling. Explores theories and research on mass media and elections. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 348 - Intercultural Communication (4 credits) Analyzes the cultural dimensions of communication with emphasis on interpersonal and social encounters. Examines the cultural foundations of communication behavior, including ethnicity, cultural sensitivity, personal relationships, group processes, verbal and nonverbal communication, and cultural adaptation. Strategies for effective intercultural communication are also discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 350 - Persuasive Communictn/Attitude (4 credits) Introduces students to the field of persuasion. Examines theories of persuasion, research on persuasive communication, and the formation of social and political attitudes. Topics include the dynamics of attitude change, interpersonal persuasion, brainwashing, subliminal persuasion, and media information campaigns. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 351 - Audio Production for Radio (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204, COM 231 or permission of instructor. Focuses on microphone techniques, commercial and news production techniques, radio writing, and operational tasks of broadcast radio and recording studios. Radio formats and program types are studied. Digital audio editing is introduced. Includes lab component. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 352 - Multi-Source Video Production (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204, COM 231 or permission of instructor. Focuses on operation of video switcher, teleprompter, lighting board and studio cameras. Students learn television program direction and floor managing. Students study multi-camera production, studio and remote multi-camera lighting, and put knowledge to practice in the lab component. Program types studied include persuasive, news/informational, and entertainment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 353 - Media Electronics (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204, COM 352 or permission of instructor. Covers history, practical application, and basic electronic theory as applied to design, operation, and maintenance of video/audio origination, recording, playback, and distribution equipment. Designed for majors and non-majors with technical/engineering interests or background. Students may work as engineering crew for Video/Audio Communication Center productions. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 357 - Principles of Public Relations (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 225 Examines the role and context of professional public relations practitioners and the development of techniques for ongoing public relations programs, managing crises, and conducting projects and campaigns. Development of particular public relations writing forms, including speeches, press releases, reports, and fact sheets. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 358 - Media Law, Economics & Ethics (4 credits) Examines media law, including First Amendment and administrative law. Focuses on social, political, and economic influences. Examines legal constraints for students planning to become professional communicators. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 359 - International Communication (4 credits) Surveys the global, regional, and national media systems and practices. Examines the role of the mass media in public diplomacy, national development, national policies, cultural interactions, and perceptions and images people develop about other countries, peoples, and the world. Also examines the future of the New World Information and Communication Order. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 360 - Principles of Advertising (4 credits) Presents an overview of the field. Surveys the operational principles and fundamental practices of advertising that include advertising theories, ethics, regulation, research methods, media planning, message and campaign planning strategy. Students also are involved in an advertising campaign project as part of the hands-on exercise in class. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 361 - Advertising Copy&Layout Design (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 360. Students learn practical skills in writing copy for advertising and in laying out designs; focuses on creative writing exercises, computer graphic designs, portfolio development and the discussion of audience/consumer psychology as well as media patterns as the basis for copywriting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 362 - Health Communication (4 credits) Focuses on interactions of people involved in the health-care process and the dissemination and interpretation of health-related messages. Provides an overview of provider-recipient communication, communication in health-care organizations, and public health concerns as they relate to physical, mental, and social health issues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 363 - Advertsg Media Planning &Sales (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COM 360 Introduces students to theories and methods of audience/media research, how to analyze and interpret audience and media research results, strategize sales presentations, and conduct account planning. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 364 - Advanced Advertising (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COM 360 This course emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of advertising. It examines the process by which advertising campaigns are planned, designed, executed and evaluated and various environmental, social and economic factors and considerations which influence this process. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 366 - Communication & Conflict (4 credits) Approaches to the management of intra-personal, interpersonal, and societal conflict, game theory, frustration and aggression, the etiology of conflict; role playing and case study methods to be supplemented by lecture-discussions and readings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 368 - Leadership Com in Organization (4 credits) Introduces theories of organizational leadership, emphasizing the role of communication. Examines how leadership requirements are changing in the global marketplace. Helps students’ understand and advance their own leadership skills through case study discussions and developing a personal leadership profile. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 370 - Communctn Tech & Social Change (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Course is closed to freshmen and non degree students Studies the role of communication in societal change and the diffusion of innovations. Particular emphasis is placed on new communication technologies and the attributes of their adopters; the ongoing convergence of such technologies as telephone, broadcasting, film and the Internet. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 379 - Communication & Negotiation (4 credits) Examines basic dimensions and theories of negotiation, and develops an understanding of the significance that communication theory has on the study of negotiation. Covers conflict resolution in a wide variety of contexts including interpersonal, organizational, community, international, and public policy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 380 - Family Communication (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Course is closed to freshmen and non degree students Investigates communication in the family, with emphasis on the functional and dysfunctional ways in which family members relate to one another. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 388 - The Rhetoric of Black America (4 credits) Studies the use of rhetoric by Black Americans as an instrument for modifying social, economic, and political conditions. Materials include speeches and documents by Black American spokespersons. African-American Experience, Human Diversity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 393 - Special Topics (4 credits) Topics of interpersonal, mass, or telecommunication that change each semester and emphasize skills and communication theory. May be taken for a total of 8 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 394 - Adv Interp Com (4 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 400 - Studio/Media Prodn Dept Mgmt (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204, COM 352, or permission of instructor. Analyzes and provides practical techniques and procedures of studio and media production department management. Students learn production systems design, production planning and process, facility bookmaking and budgeting. The lab component requires participation in Video/Audio Communication Center productions. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 401 - Adv Video/Audio Production (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204, COM 226, COM 351 or COM 225, COM 352, COM 404, or permission of instructor. Students produce commercial-grade information, educational, training or marketing programs, or broadcast or cable programs for on- or off-campus clients. There is a lab component. Students also study the basic operation of broadcast newsrooms and corporate/organizational video departments. (May rotate instructors from other areas to allow for differing emphasis). Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 403 - Adv Video/Audio Editing (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204 and COM 353 and permission of instructor. Students learn the operation of nonlinear video editing, and digital audio workstations and digital graphics applications. Students study and practice the concepts of sequencing (including cut-ins and cut-aways), montage, time manipulation, rhythm, and transitions. Students spend considerable lab time outside the classroom. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 404 - Performance for the Screen: Broadcast and Film (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204 and permission of instructor. Students learn broadcast talent skills for both on- and off-camera work. Delivery styles, dressing for video success, and performance self-criticism techniques are all studied. The role of talent as communicator is emphasized. There is a lab component. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 405 - Electronic Journalism (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204, COM 225, COM 226, COM 351 or COM 352 and permission of instructor. Students learn to produce news programs and program components through further development of newswriting, news talent, and news production skills. Students also learn of the dilemmas faced every day by working broadcast journalists. Ethics and technologies are studied. Also includes elements of Computer-Assisted Reporting and reporting for the Internet. There is a substantial lab component. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 410 - Film Production I (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COM 204, COM 221, COM 325, COM 345 This course is a production-based exploration of the development and transformation of cinematic practice as communication and art. It is designed to enable students to explore the development of narrative and non-fiction filmmaking through viewing and, centrally, producing work in both 16 mm and digital video formats. The class is intended to follow a course of study in film techniques and aesthetics, culminating in an original filmic work by the student. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 411 - Film Production II (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COM 204, COM 221, COM 325, COM 345, COM 410 This course is a continuation of COM 410, a production-based exploration of the development and transformation of cinematic practice as communication and art. It is designed to enable students to collectively explore advanced filmmaking theory, history, techniques and aesthetics through the making of film/digital media projects in a series of workshops and assignments. The class is intended to follow a course of study in film techniques and aesthetics, culminating in original filmic works produced by student groups in 16mm. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 414 - Film Practicum (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 411 This advanced laboratory course thoroughly examines the filmmaking process from the script to the screen. It is designed so that each student can spend an entire semester exploring, fostering and developing ideas to create an original short film. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 425 - Editing & Graphics (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 225. Understanding basic principles for print media graphics and developing editing skills. Students learn how to design and lay out newspapers, newsletters, magazines and Web pages using such computer software as InDesign. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 426 - News Media Lab I (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 326 and COM 425. The course introduces students to all aspects of news media production from news gathering to putting the final news product in convergence formats that bring together print and online. Learning will take place through hands on experience in news production in an environment of convergence. The students will learn the fundamentals of good journalism adhering to the standards of fairness, accuracy and ethics- in beat reporting, strong writing, photo journalism, web video reporting, blogs and social media. The objective is to provide the students skills and knowledge in all aspects of news production including editing, design, advertising, sales, and distribution. In this advance level class the students will further develop their professional skills working with the software and hardware used in the news media industry. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 427 - News Media Lab II (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 426 The second semester of this capstone course introduces students to leadership and management responsibilities in news media production in convergence formats that bring together print and online. In addition to further building on the fundamentals of good journalism- adhering to the standards of fairness, accuracy and ethics, the students will learn about leadership in news industry and management of a convergence media newsroom. In this advanced level class students will further develop their professional skills working with the software and hardware used in the news media industry. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 428 - Imaging Africa (4 credits) Designed to enable students to explore and examine the processes, images, stereotypes, and myths associated with the historical development of film. Taught through lectures and intensive examination of films and television programming within a seminar setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 444 - Mediatn/Collaborative Prob Sol (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 366 or COM 379, or permission of instructor. Examines how mediation works, factors that determine whether mediation can be used to resolve disputes, and the conditions under which mediation is most effective. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 447 - Public Relations Writing (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 225 and COM 357; must have at least sophomore standing. A workshop course in advanced public relations writing skills. Emphasizes message design and dissemination techniques that range across print and electronic media for communication with both internal and external organizational publics, including newsletters and annual reports. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 448 - Managing Organizational Teams (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 341 or COM 346 or COM 368 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the structure, functions, and processes of organizational teams and work groups. Special attention is given to promoting effective teamwork in today’s organizations through methods of team-building and examining leadership issues confronting teams. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 449 - Adv Issues in Health Communctn (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 380 or permission of instructor. Provides in-depth examination of key theoretic and applied approaches to health communication. Topics include health communication models, doctor-patient communication, gender issues and health, health information campaigns, mass-media influences on health, the role of culture on health and disease, the health-care organization, group influences on well-being, communication and mental health, communication and social health, and the politics of health communication. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 450 - Media Programming & Research (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 226 or COM 231 or permission of instructor. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and cultural settings of the media; exploration of the determinants of programming strategies based on media research at the local and national levels. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 455 - Communication Campaigns (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: COM 357 and COM 226. Introduces students to the fundamentals of communication campaigns, including public information and political campaigns. Course content encompasses the role of campaigns in shaping social, cultural, and political agendas; theoretical foundations of communication campaigns; and campaign management techniques. Students participate in an actual campaign exercise to gain experience as campaign strategists. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 470 - DVD & Emerging Media (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COM 204 Through DVDs and other media, guest speakers, lab exercises, and discussions, this course explores the world of DVD and emerging media. The technologies are examined and students are introduced to authoring and project management, the most common DVD careers filled by college graduates, and how visual storytelling fits the world of DVD. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 475 - COM & Training in Orgs (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 368 or COM 346 or permission of instructor. Students develop and present a training program on a communication issue of their choice. This includes researching the topic, developing appropriate training materials, developing appropriate materials and strategies for assessing the programs’ effectiveness, implementing the program, and writing a final report. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 485 - Science Writing for the Media (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Com 326 Introduces students to principles and practices in science journalism. Students will develop their skills in reporting about science and writing news stories about scientific developments. They will hone their skills in effectively communicating science information through different modalities, such as newspapers, magazines, and broadcast media. The course has several parts: a)introducing students to multiple perspectives on communicating science through the mass media, b)developing news gathering skills, such as how to interview scientists and understanding scientific papers conveyed to the media, and c)writing about different aspects of science, including the biological, physical and social sciences. Students will get extensive practice writing science news and feature stories. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 490 - Internship in Communication (8 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of the internship director is required for eligibility. Field work with community agencies concerned with promotional communication, communication in organizations, political campaigns, and the media. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours (only 4 credit hours can count toward the major). Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 493 - SpecialTopics in Communication (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 226 or permission of instructor. Topics in interpersonal and organizational communication, broadcasting, film, journalism, and mass communication that change each semester and deal with a variety of important subjects and issues. May be repeated with departmental permission. This course may be repeated for a total of 16 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 494 - Special Topics in Media &Techn (8 credits) Prerequisite(s): COM 204 or permission of instructor Topics in media arts, audio and video production, digital media, broadcasting, film and the Internet that changes each semester and deal with a variety of important subjects and issues. May be repeated with departmental permission. May be repeated with departmental permission. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 495 - Seminar in Communication (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of instructor. Seminar topics vary across specific areas of emphases. May be repeated once. Click here for the schedule of courses
	COM 496 - Independent Study (8 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and approval of a departmental faculty member are required for eligibility. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours (only 4 credit hours can count toward the major). Click here for the schedule of courses
Computer and Information Science
	CIS 151 - Invitation to Computing (4 credits) This course is an introduction to the principles that form the foundation of computer science for students with no prior background in computing. This course is suitable for students with a non-technical background who wish to study the key principles of computer science rather than just computer programming and those who wish to become a CIS major but want to develop some proficiency before taking CIS 260. Students who have completed CIS 260 with a grade of “C” or higher are not permitted to register for this course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 260 - Intro to Programming (4 credits) Introduction to the principles of computation, problem-solving methods, and algorithm development on a computer using a popular programming language. Development of good programming style and basic skills of designing, coding, debugging, and documenting programs. Topics include functions, arrays, strings, structures, recursion, file I/O, pointers, and introduction to linked lists. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 265 - Data Structures & Algorithms (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 260 and MTH 148 or MTH 181 required for eligibility. This is a continuation of CIS 260. Programming and problem-solving skills are further developed by using language features to implement various data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and graphs. Topics include additional programming and problem-solving techniques, and sorting, searching, and hashing algorithms. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 270 - Files and Large Systems (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 260 , MTH 153 or MTH 181 . Files and their access methods. Sequential, indexed sequential, B+_Trees, etc. How they are structured and how they are used. Characteristics of physical storage devices such as tape and disk. Comparison of file systems on various computers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 300 - Co-Op Experiential Learning (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the CIS department and sophomore standing. Work with a designated faculty advisor to establish objectives for the co-op period, review progress during the work period, and review results of the experience against objectives. A student final report is required. Course may be taken during every cooperative education period. Can be taken a maximum of 3 times for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 305 - Management Information Systems (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 306 - Computers & Society (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 265 or IST 203 . History of computing and technology, the computer and the individual, privacy issues, legal issues, computer crime, computer security, future of computing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 313 - Assembly Language Programming (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Business Major Required for 300/400 Level Courses; closed to freshmen and Nondegree students and students outside the College of Business. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 317 - The Windows Environment (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Business Major Required for 300/400 Level Courses; closed to freshmen and Nondegree students and students outside the College of Business. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 334 - Computer Organization (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of CIS 265 Foundations of PC architecture and assembly language. Topics include machine language, hardware fundamentals, memory organization, data representation, addressing modes, and introduction to assemblers. This course contains the first half of the material from CIS 335. May not be used to satisfy BSCIS major field requirements. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 335 - Language Processors (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 265 Foundation of PC architecture and assembly language. Topics include machine language, hardware fundamentals, registers, numbering systems, data definition, and addressing modes. Fundamentals of systems programming including the implementation and use of assemblers, macro processors, linkers, loaders, and compilers. Examples of language processors are studied on various computers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 340 - C/C++ for Systems Programming (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 265 This course covers the basics of the C/C++ languages and selected standard library functions. Teaches students with a Java background to write C/C++ programs using standard library functions, primarily for use in later system-oriented courses. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 345 - Operating Systems Principles (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 340 PC architecture and assembly language, including interrupts, I/O handling, and memory management. Study of operating system functions, including the management of computer resources such as processor scheduling, memory management, I/O device scheduling, and file system structure and protection using Unix. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CIS 368 - Object Oriented Design/Program (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CIS 265 Course provides in-depth coverage of both design and implementation of O-O programs. Students will gain understanding of the tenets of the O-O paradigm; they will design and create advanced O-O programs using a current object-oriented programming language. They will become familiar with pre-defined classes available for the language, and learn how to use them in their own software. Unified Modeling Language (UML) will be introduced as a graphical mechanism for system design. Students also will become familiar with design patterns. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

CLM 495 - Seminar In Classical and Medieval Studies

CLM 498 - Senior Thesis Proposal

CLM 499 - Senior Thesis Writing

HIS 335 - Rome and Carthage at War

MLA 333 - Rome and Carthage at War

MLA 378 - Ancient Greek Art

COM 100 - Communication Lab

COM 101 - Principles of Communication

COM 131 - MediaMystery Tour Insider Pers

COM 200 - Communication Lab

COM 201 - Com&Relationships/East Asian

COM 204 - Single SourceVid/Aud Prod/Edit

COM 211 - Communitcg in Personal Relatn

COM 221 - Intro to Film

COM 225 - Media Writing

COM 226 - Mass Media and Society

COM 231 - Evolution of Mass Media

COM 240 - Professional Communication

COM 242 - Public & Professional Speaking

COM 293 - Special Topics

COM 300 - Communication Lab

COM 301 - Broadcast & New Media Writing

COM 303 - Communication Inquiry

COM 310 - Psych Processing of Media

COM 315 - Photojournalism

COM 320 - History of the Moving Image

COM 321 - Documentary Form in Film/Telev

COM 325 - Screenwriting

COM 326 - Advanced Reporting

COM 327 - Media Criticism

COM 328 - Specialized Writing

COM 329 - Contemporary Film

COM 330 - Nonverbal Communication

COM 331 - Gender & Communication

COM 332 - Interracial Communication

COM 341 - Group Process/Decision Making

COM 345 - Film Theory

COM 346 - Communication in Organizations

COM 347 - Political Communication

COM 348 - Intercultural Communication

COM 350 - Persuasive Communictn/Attitude

COM 351 - Audio Production for Radio

COM 352 - Multi-Source Video Production

COM 353 - Media Electronics

COM 357 - Principles of Public Relations

COM 358 - Media Law, Economics & Ethics

COM 359 - International Communication

COM 360 - Principles of Advertising

COM 361 - Advertising Copy&Layout Design

COM 362 - Health Communication

COM 363 - Advertsg Media Planning &Sales

COM 364 - Advanced Advertising

COM 366 - Communication & Conflict

COM 368 - Leadership Com in Organization

COM 370 - Communctn Tech & Social Change

COM 379 - Communication & Negotiation

COM 380 - Family Communication

COM 388 - The Rhetoric of Black America

COM 393 - Special Topics

COM 394 - Adv Interp Com

COM 400 - Studio/Media Prodn Dept Mgmt

COM 401 - Adv Video/Audio Production

COM 403 - Adv Video/Audio Editing

COM 404 - Performance for the Screen: Broadcast and Film

COM 405 - Electronic Journalism

COM 410 - Film Production I

COM 411 - Film Production II

COM 414 - Film Practicum

COM 425 - Editing & Graphics

COM 426 - News Media Lab I

COM 427 - News Media Lab II

COM 428 - Imaging Africa

COM 444 - Mediatn/Collaborative Prob Sol

COM 447 - Public Relations Writing

COM 448 - Managing Organizational Teams

COM 449 - Adv Issues in Health Communctn

COM 450 - Media Programming & Research

COM 455 - Communication Campaigns

COM 470 - DVD & Emerging Media