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CHEM 258 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
1 Credit(s)
This laboratory course is devoted to the synthesis and characterization of organic molecules using traditional qualitative and modern instrumental methods (IR, 1H- and 13C-NMR, and UV-Vis). The course culminates with a multistep synthesis of pharmaceutically or industrially relevant molecules. There is an emphasis on the use of greener reagents in the design of the multistep synthesis.
3 hours laboratory. 1 hour recitation.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 257 .Corequisite(s): CHEM 256 .
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CHEM 288 - Special Topics in Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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CHEM 298 - Research Experience
1-4 Credit(s)
The sophomore research experience provides an opportunity for students to participate in an independent, investigative research project in chemistry. Students carry out novel laboratory or field research in the chemical sciences. Pedagogical projects will be considered but require departmental approval. A written report is required for completion of the course. Three hours of lab work are required per semester hour.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and sophomore standing.
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CHEM 332 - Environmental Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
This course deals with the study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the air, soil, and water environments; and the effect of human activity on these. Emphasis is placed on thermodynamics and kinetics of reaction cycles, and on quantitation of chemical species.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 255 , CHEM 257 .
(SAME AS ENVR 332 )
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CHEM 365 - Analytical Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Students concentrate on equilibria with specific reference to ionic solutions including acid-base, complex ion, redox, and solubility equilibrium phenomena, with applications to the development of procedures for the analysis of inorganic systems.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 131 or MATH 141 , CHEM 255 , CHEM 257 .Corequisite(s): CHEM 367 .
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CHEM 366 - Instrumental Analysis
3 Credit(s)
Students in this course learn about instrumentation used for chemical measurements and analysis. The course includes atomic spectroscopy, ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, NMR, and electrochemical analysis. The course emphasizes data analysis, statistical techniques, and the design and use of instrumentation.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 255 or permission of instructor.Corequisite(s): CHEM 368 .
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CHEM 367 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
1 Credit(s)
The core of this laboratory course will focus on analyzing a diverse array of samples and matrices (biological, chemical, environmental, agriculture, and others) using classical analytical quantitative methods of analysis. Sampling, experimental design, data reduction methods, and computer applications are also included.
3 laboratory hours.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 365 .
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CHEM 368 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
1 Credit(s)
This laboratory focuses on the optimization and application of different instrumental techniques, including computer interfacing, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry. Emphasis is placed on instrumental techniques used for environmental and clinical applications. Computers are used extensively for analyzing and presenting data.
3 laboratory hours.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 366 .
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CHEM 375 - Inorganic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
This course presents an introduction to the chemistry of the elements with a focus on chemical bonding, periodic properties, and the chemistry of metals and non-metals. This course is intended to provide knowledge of the fundamental properties of important elements and their compounds. Major topics to be covered include the solid state, coordination compounds, materials chemistry, and organometallic chemistry.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 145 –CHEM 148 , CHEM 255 , and CHEM 257 .
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CHEM 385 - Physical Chemistry I
4 Credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive study of the structure, properties, and interactions of matter. Equations of state, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, and both chemical and phase equilibria are examined in detail. A strong mathematics background is recommended.
4 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 145 –CHEM 148 , CHEM 255 –CHEM 258 , PHYS 162 , MATH 133 or MATH 142 , or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 386 - Physical Chemistry II
4 Credit(s)
This course continues the examination of the structure, properties, and interactions of matter. Specific focus areas include molecular energy distributions, the kinetic theory of gases with introductory statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Concepts are described in mathematical detail using calculus and differential equations.
4 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 145 –CHEM 148 , CHEM 255 –CHEM 258 , PHYS 162 , MATH 133 or MATH 142 , or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 388 - Special Topics in Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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CHEM 389 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
1 Credit(s)
Fundamental concepts such as calorimetry, kinetics, and quantum state energy transitions determined spectroscopically are a sampling of the experiments implemented in this laboratory course. The materials covered are inclusive of both semesters of the physical chemistry lecture.
Requisite(s): CHEM 385 and CHEM 386 . 3 hours weekly.
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CHEM 390 - Chemical Literature
1 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the organization and utilization of chemical literature and software. Traditional (e.g., books) and online/electronic (e.g., Scifinder) techniques for information management are examined. The main focus of the course involves the preparation of a research paper on a topic of the student’s choosing and an oral presentation of the research topic to the class near the end of the semester.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 255 .
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CHEM 398 - Research Experience
1-4 Credit(s)
The junior research experience provides an opportunity for students to participate in an independent, investigative research project in chemistry. Students carry out novel laboratory or field research in the chemical sciences. Pedagogical projects will be considered but require departmental approval. A written report is required for completion of the course. Three hours of lab work are required per semester hour.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and junior standing.
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CHEM 408 - Senior Thesis Proposal
1 Credit(s)
Development of a research proposal for senior thesis. Proposal must be approved by a thesis committee for successful completion of the requirements of this course.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 256 , CHEM 258 , and CHEM 390 .
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CHEM 409 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I
2 Credit(s)
Independent chemistry research based on a proposal developed in CHEM 408 in conjunction with a faculty advisor. An oral thesis defense presented to the thesis committee follows successful completion of the project. (The semester hours are not equal to the weekly class or laboratory hours. Research requires a substantial time commitment.)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 408 .
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CHEM 410 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry II
2 Credit(s)
Independent chemistry research based on a proposal developed in CHEM 408 in conjunction with a faculty advisor. An oral thesis defense presented to the thesis committee follows successful completion of the project. (The semester hours are not equal to the weekly class or laboratory hours. Research requires a substantial time commitment.)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 408 .
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CHEM 447 - Special Topics
3 Credit(s)
A consideration of selected topics at an advanced level includes the areas of organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Subjects to be presented are determined by the mutual interests of students and staff.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior status and permission of instructor.
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CHEM 454 - Polymer Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in the organic and physical chemistry of high polymers. The following topics are discussed: polymer synthesis, molecular weight determinations, physical and mechanical properties of polymers, reactions of macromolecules, applications of specific polymer compositions.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 256 , CHEM 386 .
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CHEM 461 - Advanced Synthesis and Spectroscopy
1 Credit(s)
This course focuses on advanced synthesis and spectroscopic techniques. Applications of NMR, mass spectrometry, and Fourier Transform Infrared are studied. Advanced synthesis methods such as enantioselective Aldol reactions and Diels-Alder reactions, among others, will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the theoretical basis of these instruments, operational techniques, the use of specialized methods to solve specific chemical problems, and the interpretation of spectral information. CHEM 461 is offered only in the fall of even-numbered years. Students should work with their academic advisors to make sure prerequistie courses have been completed.
1 lecture hour.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 366 or permission of the instructor.Corequisite(s): CHEM 463 .
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CHEM 463 - Advanced Synthesis and Spectroscopy Laboratory
2 Credit(s)
Students design and carry out a multistep chemical synthesis and use advanced spectroscopic techniques to follow the progress of the synthesis. This requires understanding the theoretical basis for NMR, Mass Spectrometry, and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Techniques include electron ionization, chemical ionization, and high resolution mass spectrometry; H-1, C-13, DEPT, COSY, HETCOR, and other NMR experiments. CHEM 463 is offered only in the fall of even-numbered years. Students should work with their academic advisors to make sure prerequisite courses have been completed.
6 laboratory hours.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 461 .
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CHEM 475 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
An advanced overview of the chemistry of the elements. The course begins with an examination of chemical bonding in covalent, ionic, and metallic substances. It continues with a discussion of theories of acids and bases, the chemistry of the main group elements, coordination chemistry, and the chemistry of the transition elements.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 375 and CHEM 386 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 477 - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory
1 Credit(s)
This laboratory course emphasizes advanced methods of synthesis (Schlenk-ware, dry-box, vacuum-line techniques) and characterization (FT-NMR, FT-IR, magnetic susceptibility, HPLC) in inorganic chemistry.
3 laboratory hours.
Requisite(s): CHEM 475 .
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CHEM 488 - Special Topics in Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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CHEM 490 - Chemistry Internship
3-12 Credit(s)
This subject-related work experience or other activity is offered only upon special application from the student and a supervising faculty member. Approval must be obtained in advance from the chemistry faculty and requires a specific outline of work to be done; the nature and extent of its academic relevance; and the academic and special preparation of the student for the proposed activity. Written approval must be obtained from the employer/ sponsor, and arrangements must be made for regular contact between the student and the supervising faculty member. The student is responsible for making all arrangements. A final report must be submitted upon completion, and a pass/fail grade will be assigned. The number of semester hours earned will depend on the extent of the approved activity (12 semester hours corresponds to full-time work for a semester).
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, a GPA of at least 2.5 both in the major and cumulative in all courses, and approval of both the academic advisor of the student and the head of the Science Division.
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CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research Experience
1-4 Credit(s)
The senior research experience is intended to provide an opportunity for students to participate in an independent, investigative research project as part of the requirements for the bachelor of science degree in chemistry. The students carry out novel laboratory or field research in the chemical sciences. Pedagogical projects will be considered, but require departmental approval. A written report and a public oral presentation (preferably on Student Projects Day) are required for completion of the course. Four hours of laboratory or field work are required per semester hour. The program requires a minimum of 3 credit hours during the senior year.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 390 , permission of instructor and senior standing.
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CHEM 499 - Independent Study
To be arranged Credit(s)
This is an individual investigation of a problem in chemistry. Lab work, computation, readings, and orals as appropriate. Scope, topic, and prerequisites to be arranged individually.
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CE 205 - Surveying With Cad Applications
3 Credit(s)
An introduction to surveying and mapping with applications of computer- aided drafting using Auto-CAD. Measurements and errors in measuring. Leveling, distance, and angular measurements. Traversing, topographic surveys, and mapping. Construction and civil site drawings.
one 3-hour laboratory per week. Two 1-hour lectures and
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 113 .
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CE 205LAB - Surveying with CAD Applications Laboratory
0 Credit(s)
Measurements and errors in measuring, traversing, topographic surveys, and mapping. Traverse calculations including determination of areas.
Corequisite(s): CE 205
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CE 206 - Structures and Materials Laboratory (W)
2 Credit(s)
Basic lab tests to measure engineering properties of construction materials such as concrete, steel, timber, masonry, etc. Experimental analysis and evaluation of behavior of structural elements and systems under various loading states. This is a writing-enriched course with emphasis on technical writing skills.
one 3- hour laboratory per week. One 1-hour lecture and
Corequisite(s): ENGR 323
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CE 206LAB - Structures and Materials Laboratory
0 Credit(s)
Basic lab tests to measure engineering properties of construction materials such as concrete, steel, timber, masonry, etc. Experimental analysis and evaluation of behavior of structural elements and systems under various loading states. This is a writing-enriched course with emphasis on technical writing skills.
Corequisite(s): CE 206
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CE 250 - Transportation Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Study of the general concepts in planning and design of airports, highways, railroads, water transportation, and mass transit systems. Methodology of determining transportation systems requirements and feasibility.
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CE 304 - Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Laboratory (W)
2 Credit(s)
Lab and field experiments to introduce, demonstrate, or apply theory from fluid mechanics, hydrology, chemistry, and environmental engineering.
One 1-hour lecture per week. One 3-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 145
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CE 304LAB - Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Laboratory
0 Credit(s)
Lab and field experiments to introduce, demonstrate, or apply theory from fluid mechanics, hydrology, chemistry, and environmental engineering.
Corequisite(s): CE 304
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CE 330 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
3 Credit(s)
Water quality standards and regulations governing the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems. Reaction kinetics and material balances for the design and analysis of reactors and environmental systems. Design and analysis of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Prerequisite(s): CE 347 or CHEM 256 .
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CE 334 - Reinforced Concrete Design
3 Credit(s)
Design of reinforced concrete structural elements such as beams, one-way slabs and columns for moment, shear, and axial force. Deflection computation techniques and the design of reinforced concrete systems. Emphasis is on ultimate strength method of design.
Prerequisite(s): CE 342 , ENGR 323 .
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CE 342 - Structural Analysis I
3 Credit(s)
Analysis of statically determinate beams, trusses, and frames for axial force, shear, and moment. Displacement of structures using equilibrium, geometric, energy, and virtual work methods. Influence lines. Introduction to the solution of statically indeterminate problems.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 213 .
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CE 343 - Soil Mechanics
4 Credit(s)
Soil description, clay mineralogy, phase relationships, and classification systems. Fundamentals of stress distribution, principal stresses, and effective stresses. One- and two-dimensional flow through porous media. Consolidation theory and time rate of settlement. Elements of shear strength and applications to foundations, retaining walls, and slope stability. Lab tests of basic soil properties.
one 2-hour laboratory per week. Three hours lecture and
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 323 .
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CE 343LAB - Soil Mechanics Lab
0 Credit(s)
Soil description, clay mineralogy, phase relationships, and classification systems. Fundamentals of stress distribution, principal stresses, and effective stresses. One- and two-dimensional flow through porous media. Consolidation theory and time rate of settlement. Elements of shear strength and applications to foundations, retaining walls, and slope stability. Lab tests of basic soil properties.
Corequisite(s): CE 343
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CE 345 - Structural Analysis II
3 Credit(s)
Matrix flexibility and stiffness techniques applied to the solution of statically determinate and indeterminate framed structures. Approximate analysis techniques including moment distribution. Computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): CE 342 .
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CE 347 - Environmental Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Basic concepts of environmental analysis and planning; introduction to water supply, water and wastewater treatment, air pollution, noise pollution, municipal waste, hazardous waste, and biodiversity; relationships among local, regional, and global environments; environmental-economic relationships.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 145
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CE 401 - Land Development
3 Credit(s)
An integrated theory and applications course on urban area site planning. Site planning analysis, zoning, subdivisions, environmental concerns, techniques of design, and public meeting presentations. The course is taught from a project perspective with practical applications from a nearby site.
Prerequisite(s): CE 250 and CE 347
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CE 435 - Hydraulics and Hydrology
3 Credit(s)
Design of water supply networks, including pump stations; gradually varied open-channel flow; and design of sanitary sewer systems. Frequency analysis of hydrologic events; rainfall-runoff analyses, including unit hydrograph and synthetic hydrograph methods; and design of stormwater sewers and control systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 329 or ENGR 320 , CE 347 .
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CE 441 - Structural Steel Design
3 Credit(s)
General principles of structural design. Design of structural steel elements under the action of axial, shear, bending, and combined stresses. Stability of structural elements. Connections. Composite design. Introduction to the design of framed structures.
Prerequisite(s): CE 342 , ENGR 323 .
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CE 445 - Civil Engineering Professional Practice Seminar
1 Credit(s)
Presentation and discussion of current civil engineering problems and practices. Standards of professionalism and ethics. Professional practice issues and professional licensure.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 401
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CE 446 - Foundation Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Design of simple and combined footings, retaining walls, piles, and drilled pier foundations.
Prerequisite(s): CE 334 , CE 343 .
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CE 448 - Municipal and Industrial Waste Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Design of waste control systems: generation; storage; collection; transfer; disposal; reuse; recycling; materials and energy recovery; equipment; routing methodologies; waste systems analysis; economic, environmental, and regulatory considerations.
Prerequisite(s): CE 347
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CE 449 - Construction Engineering and Management
3 Credit(s)
Systems, practices, and procedures for resource, schedule, and financial management. Planning, estimating, and scheduling of manpower and equipment. Design and construction engineering. Organizations, contracts, analysis, and reporting. Computer-based network systems and applications.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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CE 450 - Highway Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Design of alignment, grades, channelization, and intersections. Traffic engineering, drainage, and introduction to asphalt and concrete pavement design.
Prerequisite(s): CE 250 .
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CE 453 - Advanced Soil and Rock Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Advanced topics in settlement and stability analyses. Rock mechanics, interaction of structure and supporting medium.
Prerequisite(s): CE 343
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CE 457 - Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Credit(s)
This course is an analysis of environmental impacts with emphasis on preparation of environmental impact statements; NEPA regulations and CEQ guidelines; physical impacts; land use and related impacts, socioeconomic impacts; health risk assessment; public involvement; assessment methodologies; and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): CE 347 .
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CE 462 - Additional Topics in Structural Design
3 Credit(s)
Advanced topics in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood structures. Seismic design and connections. Computer applications in structural design.
Prerequisite(s): CE 334 , CE 441 .
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CE 488 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering
3 Credit(s)
Senior elective offering special topics according to student and faculty interest.
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COMS 130 - Mass Media and Society
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical evolution and the present day structure and composition of the mass media and its related industries. It also briefly examines the impact of mass media on individuals and society and introduces students to mass communication research.
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COMS 150 - Digital Citizenship
3 Credit(s)
Digital citizenship is the understanding of messages, context, and channels for media content. This course engages students in a critical and analytical look at the construction, production, and reception of mediated messages as they relate to issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and religion. Students analyze mediated messages found in news, social media, entertainment programming, televised sports coverage, and other storytelling platforms.
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COMS 180 - Public Speaking
3 Credit(s)
The course provides students with the skills needed to deliver compelling speeches and presentations. Students will learn to communicate information powerfully for both small groups and large audiences.
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COMS 188 - Special Topics in Communication Studies
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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COMS 201 - Social Media Informatics
3 Credit(s)
The prevalence of social media in our culture creates an expectation that people communicate through technological platforms more often than traditional interpersonal means. Business and industry professionals market to specific audiences through evolving social media channels. Students actively follow case studies of current social media strategies, compare this activity to national trends, and report their findings to the class. In addition, students understand the value of building social capital, comprehend the newest technological applications, and evaluate social media campaigns.
(SAME AS MIN 201)
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COMS 205 - Digital and Media Writing
3 Credit(s)
Against the backdrop of today’s media environment, Digital and Media Writing grounds students in the practice of uncluttered and precise writing as it applies across media professions, including journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcast writing, and social media. The Associated Press Style Guide and grammar resources will be used to assist students through writing exercises, with an emphasis on editing and revision. Students learn to find stories and hone their interviewing, research, reporting, and writing skills. The course also grounds students in news industry values and fosters an awareness of legal and ethical issues essential to the success of any future media practitioner, as well as builds awareness of the essential digital components of the trade, such as SEO.
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COMS 213 - Visual Literacy
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the structure and effects of visual form and media (photography, film, television, digital and other kinds of images). It aims to develop students’ perceptual, cognitive, and analytical skills of how meaning is created visually.
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COMS 217 - Broadcast Newswriting
3 Credit(s)
This course surveys the basic tools and skills used in writing broadcast news. In addition to a theoretical overview, the course is also a skills class aimed at teaching news writing for broadcast operations. Students are expected to learn competent reporting and writing techniques.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
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COMS 220 - Media, Ethics, and Contemporary Issues (W)
3 Credit(s)
This course presents the basic principles of communications law and ethics. Major topics are explored through case studies utilizing, as appropriate, current issues. Both the ethics of decision-making and the legal status of decisions are studied.
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COMS 225 - Persuasive Speaking and Presentation Techniques
Excellent public speaking skills are sought after in academia and the competitive job market. Effective communication includes precise and persuasive communication. This course emphasizes the connection between compelling storytelling, audience analysis, non-verbal communication, and effective speech delivery. The course also focuses on the written component and visual display of presentation materials. The course covers verbal and written persuasive communication techniques.
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COMS 230 - Communication Theory
3 Credit(s)
Theories and research in many different areas of communication are introduced in this course. The first half of the course surveys theories and research in the fields of interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication. The second half of the course focuses on mass communication theories (at both the individual and societal levels) and research.
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COMS 237 - Intercultural Communication
3 Credit(s)
This course explores the ways in which humans communicate differently across cultures at the international, national, regional, and local levels. Students learn how power and social structures impact what culture is and how it is communicated through history, experience, and memory across gender, race, nationality, sexuality, ability, and socio-economic status among other aspects of identity. Sample topics include ritual and tradition, language as power, food as communication across cultures, globalization and consumption, methodologies for intercultural research, and intercultural justice. By grappling with the intricacies of cultural understanding through the lenses of power and language, students come to appreciate the many nuances of communicating across cultures. They learn to acknowledge the importance of language barriers and the limitations of monolingualism for true effective communication.
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COMS 242 - Introduction to Health Care Communication
3 Credit(s)
Health care communication professionals work within a complex system that includes medical providers, research and development teams, the pharmaceutical industry, insurance providers, and the local population. Health care communication professionals provide an informed perspective on public health issues. They are advocates for equity and inclusion in health care as at-risk populations often experience inequitable health resources. This course examines the essential need for intentional communication strategies and advocacy for key populations.
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COMS 251 - Film Analysis (W)
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the basic methods of film analysis. Methods of film production are examined with particular emphasis placed on the study of films as cultural products. This is a writing-enriched course.
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COMS 255 - Music Production
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the creation and production of music using digital recording technology. Students focus on music production and promotion. Course topics include digital music recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. There are no prerequisites for this course, and it is open to all majors. This class does not fulfill a social science general education distribution requirement.
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COMS 260 - Video Production I
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces video concepts and production techniques. In combination with readings, screenings, and discussions, students begin hands-on experience. Principles of shooting and composition, lighting, sound, and editing are examined and followed up with individual and group projects.
This course does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 213 .
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COMS 262 - Digital Photography
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces fundamental principles and creative techniques used in digital still photography. Students are introduced to basic optics, lenses, and still camera operations. Other topics include composition, design, creative lighting, and visual sensitivity. Students learn the basics of Photoshop and digital photography hardware/software. Additional lab fee required.
This course does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite.
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COMS 264 - Layout and Design
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces basic graphic design principles and how the computer can be used as a conceptual image-producing tool. Students gain practical computer design experience using leading industry standard hardware and software. The study of design concepts introduced and how they may be applied to communications problems and issues.
This course does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 213 .
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COMS 265 - Radio and Audio Production
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to studio recording and digital audio editing. Students work on voicing and production techniques for radio, using microphones, and writing copy. Students produce public service announcements, radio promos, sound effects, newscasts, and more. Students also host their own radio show on student station Widecast during the course term.
This course does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
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COMS 266 - Basic Web Design
3 Credit(s)
This course is a basic course in web design. It introduces HTML and the DreamWeaver software program. Students learn principles of design that apply to web page publishing.
This course does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
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COMS 267 - Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice
3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the study of the influence of the mass media, especially film and television, on public perceptions of crime and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in contemporary America. Drawing on contemporary communications theory, the accuracy of media depictions of crime and the criminal, the operations of criminal justice, and the part played by media imagery in the cause or prevention of criminal behavior are subject to critical analysis. The role of the mass media in the construction of a collective image of crime and justice that is sharply at odds with real trends is explored in order to highlight the growing potential for conflict between public demand for crime control and the requirements of due process and the preservation of civil rights and personal freedom.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 105 or COMS 130 , or instructor’s permission.
(SAME AS CJ 267 )
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COMS 275 - Introduction to Public Relations
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the field of public relations, its functions, and its various applications. It examines basic concepts and principles of public relations and the history of the field. The basic public relations process—research, planning, execution, evaluation—is applied to a course project.
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COMS 277 - Integrated Marketing Communications Writing
3 Credit(s)
This course covers advanced writing instruction and analysis of all types of public relations and advertising writing. Students emerge with a thorough understanding of persuasive writing and media relations, as well as a completed portfolio. Writing styles studied include news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, television and radio advertisements, PSAs, brochures, and pitch letters. Special emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, editing, and rewriting.
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COMS 280 - Introduction to Advertising
3 Credit(s)
A thorough introduction to the field of advertising and examination of advertising as a socioeconomic force in modern society. Concepts and activities that form the foundations of a professional practice provide a picture of how advertisements are planned and executed. Media selection and consumer research are also introduced.
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COMS 285 - Screenwriting (W)
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the basics of writing for the screen. Topics include pitching, format, structure, dialogue, characterization, and the screenplay as framework for production of a film/video. Students study how to create a story through editing, exercises, and scene readings. The class is conducted as a workshop with all students reading, writing, viewing, and constructively critiquing the work of others. This is a writing-enriched course.
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COMS 288 - Special Topics in Communication Studies
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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COMS 290 - Interpersonal Communication
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to principles of interpersonal communication. The course examines basic verbal and nonverbal elements that affect communication between individuals in a variety of interpersonal and small group contexts: friendship, romantic relationships, marriage, the family, the social peer group, and the work group.
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COMS 295 - Directing Film and Video
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces basic theoretical and practical understandings of the pivotal role of the director in the creation of feature films and documentaries. Students learn to analyze the director’s input in the planning, scripting, shooting, and editing of film and video. They will understand how directorial decisions are made and what impact stylistic choices have in drama and documentary. They will also be equipped to think more critically about cinema language and the meaning of film texts.
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COMS 305 - Communication in the Professional World
3 Credit(s)
Communication in the Professional World teaches students the fundamental concepts of written, interpersonal, and intercultural communication in the workplace. This course prepares students to communicate with intentionality and awareness in a diverse workplace. The class focuses on interpersonal and intercultural communication theories that contribute to a positive work environment. Students learn how and when to use informative, persuasive, and editorial voice. Students also learn how to prepare written communication for diverse audiences and different communication channels.
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COMS 309 - Advanced Audio
3 Credit(s)
This course is an intensive studio workshop focusing on techniques of audio production and post-production. Students learn the technical and aesthetic aspects of sound and develop critical listening skills. Students prepare a “portfolio piece” representative of a professional project.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 265
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COMS 316 - Media Criticism (W)
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the function and nature of media criticism. It examines how professional media critics view their work and how they compare and contrast with the academic media critic and the literary critic. Numerous examples of media criticism are viewed and analyzed to determine what makes for excellence and value in criticism.
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COMS 317 - Broadcast News Production
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces basic practices of electronic news production. Emphasis is placed on applying skills learned in the writing and studio core courses to broadcast news.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 217 , COMS 260 .
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COMS 321 - Personal Branding and Professional Portfolio Building
1.5 Credit(s)
A professional portfolio showcases job-related skills, experiences, and accomplishments to a potential employer. A portfolio is an essential tool during the job search process for the creative industry. A professional portfolio includes pieces featuring professional work, course material, freelance work, volunteer experiences, and personal projects. It is essential to maintain an updated portfolio if you work in a creative field. In this course, students develop a portfolio package that includes a personal website, résumé, statement, bio, and a collection of representative work. This module is ideal for anyone who plans to work in a creative field. There are no prerequisites for this course. This course does not fulfill a social science general education requirement.
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COMS 330 - Popular Culture
3 Credit(s)
This course examines elements of American popular culture as symbols or texts that reflect both the society and the public. Contemporary cultural artifacts such as television shows, advertisements, and music videos are examined via a range of analytic approaches including Freudian, Marxist, Semiotic, cultural, and post-modern.
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COMS 335 - Mass Media and Children
3 Credit(s)
This course acquaints students with the issues, theories, and research findings pertinent to children and the mass media. Classic and emerging issues and theories will be covered. The emphasis is on television, given its dominance among media competing for children’s attention, but the course also focuses on other media, including radio, newspapers, books, video games, and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite.
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COMS 340 - Leadership Communication
3 Credit(s)
Strong leadership is the cornerstone of every successful organization. While most of us can name common qualities shared among leaders, defining leadership is a challenging task. Articulating, comprehending, and responding to leadership issues requires keen communication skills. Leadership involves a number of interrelated qualities, skills, and philosophies. This course explores the transient and long-term nature of leadership within groups and organizations. We also focus on individual traits shared by leaders.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites.
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COMS 345 - Gender & Communication
3 Credit(s)
This course evaluates the role of communication and how cultural expectations are transmitted (and continually reproduced) through language, non-verbal communication, and social traditions. Students study historical movements and current research in gender communication to gain an informed appreciation of the social and personal roles of gender.
This course fulfills the requirements for the GWS major and minor.
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COMS 360 - Video Production II
3 Credit(s)
This course is an intensive studio and field workshop with an emphasis on the pre-production, production, and post-production process. Students plan, script, shoot, and edit their independent projects. Students are encouraged to develop alternative views that both examine and challenge the conventions of commercial media. Digital nonlinear editing techniques and skills are introduced.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 260 .
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COMS 362 - Photojournalism
3 Credit(s)
This course builds upon basic photographic skills and explores visual representations of people and events through an analysis of magazines and newspapers. The course relies on photo assignments with fixed deadlines as encountered by working photojournalists.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 262
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COMS 364 - Advanced Digital and Web Design
3 Credit(s)
This course presents advanced concepts about how an image effects and influences as it relates to advertising, image perception, and the Internet. It begins with desktop publishing and moves to more advanced digital photo manipulation techniques. The Adobe Photoshop software application is used extensively along with other industry leading software applications.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 264 , or permission of instructor.
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COMS 365 - Broadcast Sports Production
3 Credit(s)
This course is an overview and analysis of sports broadcasting production. The course teaches the fundamentals of planning and producing both on-air talent and behind-the-scenes production requirements of television sporting events. This class does not fulfill a social science general education distribution requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 260
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COMS 367 - Television Workshop
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to TV production techniques in a professional studio setting. Students are divided into production teams to conceptualize, script, direct, and produce news-oriented programming. Students are assigned both field production and studio production.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 217 , COMS 260 .
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COMS 368 - Interactive Media
3 Credit(s)
This course is an in-depth study of critical aspects of interactive multimedia design and production. Through lectures, workshops, the World Wide Web, and possibly field trips and outside speakers, this course explores the merging of electronic media, image, sound, video, and computer technology into an interactive experience. The student produces a CD-ROM that may include an interactive portfolio, entertainment CD-ROM, informational CD-ROM.
Does not satisfy the general social science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 260 and COMS 264 or instructor’s permission.
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COMS 375 - Event Planning and Public Relations
3 Credit(s)
This course reviews and evaluates major trends and successful business practices in event planning management. Students study public relations case studies and manage a portfolio of events for clients throughout the semester. Students analyze their work through communication theory from public relations, interpersonal and organizational communication.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 275 or COMS 280
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COMS 380 - IMC Campaigns
3 Credit(s)
This course reviews and evaluates various strategies and case studies in understanding advertising/ public relations problems and solutions. Student teams design their own IMC (integrated marketing communications) campaign for real-life clients, in real time, by incorporating various IMC tools.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 275 or COMS 280
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