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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.
1 lecture hour.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 366 , CHEM 385 , and CHEM 386 , 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.
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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Chinese |
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CHNS 101 - Elementary Chinese I & II
3 Credit(s)
These courses introduce students to basic Chinese grammar and vocabulary through a variety of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Recommended for students with little or no previous Chinese instruction.
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 101, or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite for CHNS 102 .
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CHNS 102 - Elementary Chinese II
3 Credit(s)
These courses introduce students to basic Chinese grammar and vocabulary through a variety of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Recommended for students with little or no previous Chinese instruction.
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 101 , or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite for CHNS 102.
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CHNS 188 - Special Topics in Chinese
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest.
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CHNS 201 - Intermediate Chinese I & II
3 Credit(s)
Intermediate Chinese I and II aim to improve students’ language skills with regard to daily conversation and specific fields. Students do more oral practice to improve their capacity to communicate with others in Mandarin Chinese. In addition, students learn to read long paragraphs in Chinese and write short compositions. These courses help students become more proficient in real-life situations. The courses are very useful for students who would like to travel, study abroad, and conduct business in overseas Chinese communities like China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 102 or permission of instructor.
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CHNS 202 - Intermediate Chinese II
3 Credit(s)
Intermediate Chinese I and II aim to improve students’ language skills with regard to daily conversation and specific fields. Students do more oral practice to improve their capacity to communicate with others in Mandarin Chinese. In addition, students learn to read long paragraphs in Chinese and write short compositions. These courses help students become more proficient in real-life situations. The courses are very useful for students who would like to travel, study abroad, and conduct business in overseas Chinese communities like China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 102 or permission of instructor.
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CHNS 288 - Special Topics in Chinese
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest.
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CHNS 388 - Special Topics in Chinese
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest.
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CHNS 488 - Special Topics in Chinese
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest.
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Civil Engineering |
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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 206 - Structures and Materials Laboratory
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 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 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 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): Civil engineering senior standing.
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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): Senior standing.
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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 - 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 180 - Public Speaking & Presentation
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.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites.
(SAME AS MIN 201)
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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 News Writing
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
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 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.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 130 .
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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.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite.
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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 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
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 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 - Digital Imaging
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 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 - PR Event Planning and Campaigns
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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COMS 382 - Communication Research (W)
4 Credit(s)
This writing-enriched course teaches the goals, objectives, and methods of communication research. The relationship between theory and research is stressed. The course provides both a primer on designing, writing, and presenting primary communication research, as well as an overview of interpreting and evaluating research conducted by others. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are introduced, including experiments, surveys, content analyses, focus groups, interviews, and participant observation.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites.
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COMS 384 - Visual Effects in Film and Television
3 Credit(s)
Visual effects have become ubiquitous in the television and film industries. This course examines the process of planning, designing, and producing visual effects for the television and film industry. Topics include visual effect formats and structure as framework for visual effects in a film/video production. Adobe After Effects is a premier software package used in the television and film industry. Students learn and use Adobe After Effects to complete visual effects coursework assignments. At the conclusion of the course, students will have planned and completed various visual effects. The class is conducted as a lecture laboratory workshop with all students designing and producing visual effects and constructively studying and critiquing the effectiveness of visual effects.
Does not fulfill the social science general education requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 260 .
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COMS 388 - Special Topics in Communication Studies
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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COMS 390 - Organizational Communication
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the field of organizational communications and its practices in both nonprofit and business organizations. The course is both theoretical and practical in nature. Students are expected to learn the basic understandings on which communication in organizations is founded and the skills to effectively identify and communicate with audiences within and outside of organizations. Students are also exposed to organizational problems and communication solutions within those organizations.
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COMS 395 - Editing Film and Video
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces editing theory and digital editing practice. Students examine editing methods, styles, and ideas through readings and analysis of a variety of film/video examples. Students use the Final Cut Pro nonlinear editing facilities and read technical information on nonlinear editing practice. Students apply their understanding of editing styles and theories to the creation of editing projects.
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COMS 409 - Senior Capstone I/II
6 Credit(s)
These courses serve as a capstone experience for the communication studies student. Students work in teams to create communication materials for clients. Students perform primary and secondary research to guide their choices. Both semesters must be completed successfully.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 382 .
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COMS 410 - Senior Capstone II
6 Credit(s)
These courses serve as a capstone experience for the communication studies student. Students work in teams to create communication materials for clients. Students perform primary and secondary research to guide their choices. Both semesters must be completed successfully.
Prerequisite(s): COMS 382 .
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COMS 420 - Communication Studies Practicum
3 Credit(s)
This course features actual experience in the mass media field. Students intern in a media-related industry such as a television station, newspaper or advertising agency. Students work six to eight hours per week on-site and keep daily logs of their activities. They are expected to tie their experience in the field with their academic experience in a project at the end of the semester. Limited to juniors and seniors. May be repeated once for credit.
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COMS 488 - Special Topics in Communication Studies
3 Credit(s)
Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest.
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COMS 499 - Independent Study
6 Credit(s)
Individual study for a limited number of specially qualified advanced students in consultation with a member of the communication studies faculty. Admission to the course is at the discretion of the faculty member who would be involved and requires written permission of the faculty supervisor and the social science division head.
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CSCI 101 - Introduction to Personal Computers
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces microcomputer applications as tools for productive automation of work. It introduces the computer system and the operating system. It instructs the student in the rudiments of three popular software applications—word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. CSCI or CIS students may not take this course.
This course does not satisfy the science distribution requirement.
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CSCI 125 - Animation and Virtual Worlds With Alice
3 Credit(s)
In this course, students learn to create small virtual worlds and animations using Alice (http://alice.org), an innovative 3D programming environment. Using Alice, each student can be the director of a movie in which 3D objects in a virtual world move around according to the directions the student provides. Students discover how much fun it is to write computer animations by creating their own storyboards and movies. No Previous experience with programming is required.
This course fulfills the science with laboratory distribution requirement.
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CSCI 126 - Women in Computing
3 Credit(s)
In the history of computing, while women have served significant roles, their contributions have often been overlooked. This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about pioneering women of computing and their contributions to the computing field. The course provides a tour through the world of computing by linking various computer science concepts to specific contributions. Students have an opportunity to explore different aspects of computer systems through hands-on activities. While introducing historical perspectives on women in computing, the course also provides an opportunity to learn about modern trends and modern gender issues in computer science, and to learn about online communities for women and girls interested in technology and computing and different organizations of women in computing and technology.
This course fulfills the science with laboratory distribution requirement.
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CSCI 130 - Introduction to Computer Forensics
3 Credit(s)
Computer forensics is the scientific examination and analysis of data held on, or retrieved from, computer storage media in such a way that the information can be used as evidence in a court of law. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis. The various laws and regulations dealing with computer forensic analysis are discussed. Students are introduced to various computer forensics and steganography tools.
This course fulfills the science with laboratory distribution requirement.
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CSCI 131 - Introduction to Programming in Python
3 Credit(s)
This introductory course is designed for the Arts and Sciences student who has no previous experience in programming. The Python language is used to work with lists, strings, arrays, and files using loops, user-defined functions, and Python library functions.
This course fulfills the science with laboratory distribution requirement. Credit may not be received for both CSCI 131 and CSCI 151 .
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