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CHEM 430 - Spectrometric Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Modern physical and chemical methods for the isolation and identification of compounds and mixtures. Spectrometric techniques available include IR, NMR and GC/MS.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and CHEM 342 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 630
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CHEM 440 - Polymer Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Chemistry of synthetic polymers including mechanisms of polymerization and relations of molecular structure to bulk properties of polymers. Credit may not be received for both CHEM-440 and CHEM 441 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and CHEM 342 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 640
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CHEM 441 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to the chemistry of polymers including: synthesis, stereochemistry, characterization, and structure-property relationships. Credit may not be received for both CHEM 440 and CHEM-441.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and CHEM 342 with grades of C or better.
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CHEM 450 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics will be selected from an advanced discussion of operators and commutation rules, angular momentum, spin, matrix mechanics, and scattering. Application of these topics may include further study of molecular spectroscopy and molecular structure, statistical mechanics, linear and non-linear dynamics, and computational methods. Same as PHYS 482
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 352 and MATH 320 with grades of C or better OR PHYS 481 .
Crosslisted With: CHEM 650
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CHEM 455 - Applied Nuclear Chemistry
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: One-hour lecture each week at UT Martin with 2-1/2 days of intensive instruction and lab work utilizing facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Nuclear structure, terminology and reactions. Emphasis on applications including energy from fission and fusion, dosimetry, tracer techniques, gamma spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence, neutron activation analysis and related topics. A final written report is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 352 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 655
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CHEM 460 - Advanced Synthesis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring - Even
Lab course in the application of modern experimental techniques to the synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and CHEM 342 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 660
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CHEM 470 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: Students will be expected to spend at least three hours per week in the laboratory.
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to conducting laboratory research, searching literature, maintaining laboratory research notebook, and writing research report. Course may be repeated for a total not to exceed three credits, but only one credit may be counted toward the major.
Prerequisite(s): approval of supervising faculty member and department chair.
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CHEM 480 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The courses will consist of intensive lectures and/or lab work on special topics in chemistry. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed three hours. Topics and prerequisites will be announced.
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CHEM 490 - Research in Chemistry
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Research projects or special topics under the active supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to submit a formal written research report in order to receive credit. May be repeated for credit, with no more than three hours counting towards requirements for the major. Same as PHYS 491
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval OR CHEM 470 .
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Child and Family Studies |
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CFS 100 - Lifespan Human Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of human needs and developmental processes across the lifecycle. Examination of individual and family well-being using a systems perspective.
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CFS 200 - Early Childhood Curriculum
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of young children ages birth through eight. Emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Includes classroom experience.
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CFS 205 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children ages birth through eight. Includes principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Includes classroom experience.
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CFS 210 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The course focuses on the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting ages birth through eight are included. Field experiences are required.
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CFS 211 - Child Growth and Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Growth and development of children from birth to adolescence in the context of family life. Includes lab observations.
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CFS 215 - Initial Practicum
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
This course is a supervised practicum with a minimum of 30 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight.
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CFS 303 - Family Relationships
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Factors affecting relationships within families throughout the life cycle. Focus on current lifestyles, changing family forms, cultural diversity and theoretical perspectives.
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CFS 311 - Developmentally Appropriate Activities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Planning, implementing and evaluating activities for infancy through adolescence. Emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional and creative activities.
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CFS 312 - Parenting Fathers, Mothers and Children
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Parent-child relationships. Emphasis on the uniqueness of parent-child relations at different stages of the life cycle, implications for child guidance and current issues related to parenthood.
Prerequisite(s): CFS 100 or instructor’s approval.
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CFS 313 - Child Guidance and Discipline
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of guidance applicable to family and group situations involving children (all ages into adolescent years, with emphasis on early childhood years). Creating a desirable environment conducive to learning and behavioral development of the child as an individual member of the family and society.
Prerequisite(s): CFS 100 or instructor’s approval.
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CFS 400 - The Hospitalized Child
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study focused on the development status and needs of medically involved children and their families with an emphasis on the professional preparation for a medically-related career in Child Life.
Crosslisted With: CFS 600
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CFS 402 - Housing Across the Lifespan
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Housing across the lifespan including planning for and analysis of interior spaces for human needs. Examination of physical, social, and economic housing environments affecting individuals, families, and communities.
Crosslisted With: CFS 602
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CFS 411 - Preschool Laboratory Practicum
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Student guidance of children in preschool setting under supervision of the program director. Development of teaching techniques, planning, implementation and evaluation of creative group activities.
Prerequisite(s): CFS 211 .
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CFS 412 - Early Childhood Program Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Developmentally appropriate administration and management of programs for young children.
Prerequisite(s): CFS 100 or instructor’s approval.
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CFS 421 - Adult Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Development from early through late adulthood, using a human systems perspective
Prerequisite(s): CFS 100 and CFS 303 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: CFS 621.
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CFS 442 - Developmental Disabilities in Children
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Etiological factors affecting young children with developmental delays. Cultural, familial, educational and legal implications. Behavioral characteristics of children observed in early intervention programs.
Prerequisite(s): Six (6) hours in child development.
Crosslisted With: CFS 642, SPED 490 /690 when title is the same
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CFS 443 - Community Care and Curriculum Planning for Developmentally Disabled Preschool Children
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Resources available for community care of children and families, differentiating individual needs, curriculum planning for home and center based intervention, lab experience.
Prerequisite(s): Six (6) hours in child development.
Crosslisted With: CFS 643, SPED 490 /690 when title is the same
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Communications |
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COMM 100 - Survey of Mass Media
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A survey of the various fields of mass communications with emphasis on their structure, function, responsibilities, development and impact on society.
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COMM 110 - Language Competency
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A module-based overview of grammar, punctuation and word usage intended to build comprehensive language skills for use in the professional world. Must be successfully completed before taking any Communications writing courses. May not be repeated for credit.
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COMM 200 - Introduction to Media Writing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of the nature of news, criteria for determining news, organization of factual information and changes in delivery methods of information in the news industry. Discussion and practice in writing leads, organizing stories, overcoming grammatical and spelling deficiencies, avoiding libel and writing a variety of news stories for converged news media outlets. This course is a prerequisite to all other journalism courses.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ENGL 111 and ability to type.
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COMM 202 - Introduction to Strategic and Visual Communication
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This short course explores strategic approaches to communication challenges, including how to match the right message to the right audience, and examines basic visual, verbal and digital tools in a modern context.
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COMM 203 - Introduction to Mass Communication and Journalism
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This short course explores the historical progression of mass communication and journalism with an emphasis on the professional development and direction of the news industry.
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COMM 204 - Introduction to Broadcast & Digital Media
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This short course explores broadcast and digital media with experience in writing and basic production concepts for radio, television and mobile platforms.
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COMM 220 - Voice and Diction
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of the production of vocal tone and the articulation of vowels, consonants and diphthongs, with individual attention to developing an awareness and control of one’s own voice and language habits.
Prerequisite(s): Communications majors/minors or permission of instructor.
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COMM 229 - Public Communication
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Study and application of communication theory through the preparation and delivery of video presentations utilizing appropriate technology and visual aids. Includes research and analysis of data and information addressing key communication presentation topics. This course is equivalent to COMM 230 and is for students seeking online degree completion only. Instructor approval required.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ENGL 110 or ENGL 111 .
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COMM 230 - Public Speaking
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study and application of basic communication theory in the preparation and delivery of extemporaneous informative and persuasive speeches and in critical listening.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ENGL 111 .
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COMM 230H - Honors Public Speaking
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to public discourse for students in good standing in Honors Programs. The course will include the intensive study and application of communication theory in the preparation and delivery of extemporaneous informative and persuasive speeches and in critical listening. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ENGL 111 or ENGL 111H .
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COMM 240 - Introduction to Media Design and Public Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to the fundamentals of media design and public relations. The course includes instruction and practice in using media design and public relations to communicate with targeted audiences in a converged media environment. It includes an introduction to basic visual design skills and public relations writing styles for print, broadcast and the Web.
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COMM 250 - Introduction to Broadcasting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to radio and television fundamentals with lab experience in writing, performance and production for broadcast media.
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COMM 260 - Intercultural Communication and Social Justice
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines foundational practices and processes of intercultural communication on topics that explore historical and contemporary social and cultural identities; privilege, power and oppression; representations of cultures and identities in popular media; nonverbal codes and cultural space; and the relationship between language and culture.
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COMM 300 - Advanced Media Writing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Practicing lessons learned in COMM 200 Introduction to Media Writing, producing investigative stories, solving problems in ethics and learning methods of news coverage in a converged news media environment, covering meetings of various levels of campus and community government and discussing/ covering issues and events.
Prerequisite(s): COMM lower-division core.
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COMM 303 - Media Writing I
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An overview of writing styles for print, online, and broadcast journalism and strategic communication with an emphasis on concisely shaping accurate information for multiple media formats. Discussion and practice in determining newsworthiness, understanding legal and ethical principles in mass media, and writing across the media landscape.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110, 202, 203, and 204 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 304 - Digital Media Production I
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Fundamentals of videography, audio recording and photography for journalism and strategic communications. This course focuses on the use of mobile tools for digital storytelling.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 305 - Copy Editing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Instruction and practice in editing and formatting copy for print and online media with an emphasis on word usage, content issues, style, and headline writing.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 306 - Introduction to Research & Information Management
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Introduction to formal and informal methods of collecting, analyzing, and presenting information and the use of research to develop informational and persuasive communication.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or instructor permission.
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COMM 311 - Interpersonal Communication
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study and practical application of principles of communication in face-to-face human interactions. General communication, self-awareness, perception, conflict, listening and interviewing.
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COMM 315 - Broadcast Media Writing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Strategic and applied practical application of writing for broadcast media. Emphasis will be placed on content creation for news, commercials, public service and promotional announcements. Writing projects will be assigned for radio, television and multimedia delivery.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 320 - Writing Features
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Techniques for writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines, both print and online. Study of markets and submission of students’ articles for publication. Photo ideas to accompany feature stories will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 303 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 321 - Principles of Media Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to the basic theories and practices of media design as it applies to both informative and persuasive media. This course will explore the processing of visual messages, basic theories of design and applications of media design.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 322 - Basic Print Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-professional, hands-on experience in basic print design with a major emphasis on producing fliers, brochures, newsletters and other print media used by communications and media practitioners. Graphics, design and layout considerations are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): Communications majors/minors or permission of instructor.
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COMM 323 - Basic Web Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to Web design and development within mass communication. Also discussed are media-related topics and the use of the World Wide Web and the Internet by broadcasters, journalists and public relations and marketing communication practitioners.
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COMM 326 - Principles of Public Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Basic theories and practice in public relations as a communications tool of business, government and non-profit corporations.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 327 - Public Relations Techniques
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Examination of skills and techniques used in the practice of public relations, with particular attention given to writing for public relations, copy dissemination, media use and media network design. Techniques range across internal and external media, print, electronic and audiovisual media.
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COMM 328 - Public Relations Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Study of the process of public relations research for planning and evaluating programs of action, including programs of communication. Included: the role of evaluative research methodologies in public relations management.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 326 .
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COMM 329 - Public Relations Strategy and Implementation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Examination of strategic planning and implementation in public relations administration, with case studies utilized in an effort to place the student in a managerial, decision-making role.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 326 and COMM 328 .
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COMM 332 - Small Group Communication
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of systematic group communication with practical application through group participation. Communication theory and its application to small groups, small group theory, special discussion techniques and methods, group problem solving and decision making and parliamentary procedure.
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COMM 334 - International Public Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A study of the dynamics of international public relations, including the infrastructure of international companies and organizations and the management of their global reputations. It also analyzes the barriers involved in global business and processes involved in carrying out crisis and catastrophe communications at an international level. The course provides an opportunity for observation and field study in an international setting through visits to PR firms and organizations in other countries.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: COMM 534
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COMM 336 - Advanced Web and Multimedia Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on advanced Web design techniques including layout, graphics production, navigation, content management and the mobile Web. The course will also include an introduction to interactive and timeline-based multimedia applications.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 323 or instructor’s approval.
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COMM 337 - Argumentation and Debate
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A performance-based course that focuses on critical thinking in which students are taught the basic theory and skills of argumentation and debate, argument assumption and design, and argument evaluation. It includes the use of reason and evidence, cross-examination, refutation, ethics and practice in academic debate.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 230 or instructor’s approval.
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COMM 337H - Honors Argumentation and Debate
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An intensive, performance-based course that focuses on critical thinking in which students are immersed in the theory, practice and skills of argumentation and debate, argument assumption and design, and argument evaluation. It includes the use of reason and evidence, cross-examination, refutation, ethics and participation in an in-class academic debate tournament. For students in good standing in Honors Programs.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 230 or instructor’s approval.
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COMM 338 - Non-Profit Public Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of the pragmatic application of Public Relations strategies and tactics as they apply to the non-profit (NPO) and non-governmental sectors (NGO). This course will include applied topics in relationship management with boards, employees and volunteers (internal), as well as external relationship management with donors and community stakeholders. Course may also include the study of applied PR strategies to NPO governance and management. Course includes regular travel to local and regional NPO offices. Taught in seminar format every other year.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and COMM 326 and COMM 327 or instructor’s approval.
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COMM 339 - Crisis Communication
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring
A study of theories and research related to the management of risks and crises, with particular attention paid to the role of communication in crisis prevention, preparation, recognition, response and recovery. The course will include extensive examination of case studies as well as crisis simulations and exercises. Taught in seminar format each spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 326 or instructor’s approval.
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COMM 340 - Film Appreciation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of the development of the motion picture as a business and an art form from its earliest stages to the present. Particular emphasis on the technical, social and economic factors which have influenced motion picture development.
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COMM 341 - Photojournalism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introductory and intermediate instruction in photographic techniques, digital darkroom workflow and caption-writing. Also includes an overview of film development and printing. Photographic assignments will give students experience in reporting with a still camera.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 303 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 350 - Radio Production
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Designed to provide advanced study in radio production. Emphasis on production of various types of radio programming, study of radio formats and advanced production techniques.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 315 .
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COMM 355 - Broadcast Performance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Application of techniques to improve vocal processes, as it relates to broadcast delivery, to include practice in reading broadcast copy. Concentrated study of phasing, timing, vocal modulation, pronunciation, diction, articulation and resonance. The study of broadcast styles and integration of announcing and performance into both studio and remote broadcast productions. Special emphasis on vocal delivery in both radio and television performance.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , COMM 204 and COMM 230 .
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COMM 356 - Communication in Professional Environments
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study and practical application of voice and diction, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, and public communication in business and professional settings.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 230 .
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COMM 360 - Television Production
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
An experience-oriented course based on the accepted theory and technique of television production. Emphasis on camera operation, audio, videotape, lighting, artistic design and special effects. Practical experience in entertainment, public affairs and sports programming.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 304 and COMM 315 .
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COMM 363 - Documentary Storytelling
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course explores the documentary genre, its artistic characteristics, storytelling effectiveness, and social/cultural themes related to this style of filmmaking. Students will focus on identifying and developing story ideas and implementing creative storytelling techniques into their projects. Each student will pitch, research and develop a topic for a short documentary (5 to 8 minutes) that he/she will fully produce. These films will be presented at a screening event on campus toward the end of the semester. Prereq: COMM 360 or instructor’s approval.
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COMM 365 - Electronic Field Production
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
When Offered: As Needed
A study of and practical experience in the various aspects of small-format videotape and audio recording and editing procedures. Additionally, a survey of the applications of audio and video field production for commercial, corporate and noncommercial broadcast industries.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 315 , COMM 350 and COMM 360 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 370 - Broadcast News
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Writing, reporting and producing stories and newscasts for radio and television. Intensive field and lab work with electronic news gathering (ENG) cameras and editing equipment (both audio and video).
Prerequisite(s): COMM 315 , COMM 350 , and COMM 360 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 381 - Practicum in Radio
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A lecture/lab providing supervised experience in radio. May be repeated for a maximum of three hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 350 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 382 - Practicum in Television
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A lecture/ lab providing supervised experience in television. May be repeated for a maximum of three hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 360 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 383 - Practicum in Journalism
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A lecture/lab providing practical, supervised experience in editing, editorial writing, feature writing, newswriting, photojournalism, reporting and sports writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours credit. Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 200 .
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COMM 399 - Special Topics in Communications
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive treatment of selected topics not found in the regular Communications curriculum. Course content varies from semester to semester. Course may be repeated for credit in different topics.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Communications Department lower-division requirements or consent of instructor.
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COMM 405 - Social Media Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course uses hands-on learning to examine the process of creating, implementing, and evaluating engaging social media programs; to learn current tools for managing social media; and to discuss factors involved in creating social media policies for organizations.
Crosslisted With: COMM 605
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COMM 410 - Advanced Media Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Advanced pre-professional, hands-on experience in media design. This project-related course will include instruction in the production of print and multimedia products. Students will use computer-authoring applications to prepare advanced publications, infographics and interactive multimedia presentations.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 321 , COMM 322 , COMM 323 , and COMM 341 .
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COMM 420 - Broadcast Management and Sales
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A study of the operation and management of radio and television stations and analysis of station management techniques, departmental organization and personnel practices. An examination of the sales process, the development of presentations and the role played by sales in broadcast stations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, COMM 350 and COMM 360 .
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COMM 425 - Strategic Communication Campaigns
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Examination and application of the principles of strategic communication campaign design. Students plan and design communication campaigns for a real client as a major component of the course. Topics cover the integrated use and design of traditional advertising, public relations, social, and non-traditional media to accomplish communication objectives.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 202 , COMM 203 , and COMM 204 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: COMM 625
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COMM 455 - Digital Media Production for Corporate Environments
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Advanced production techniques in videography, sound recording, photography, and related media technology, including practical experience in producing, editing and distribution of media content. Students will learn to use digital production tools to produce work for professional purposes in public relations, journalism or broadcast that can be shown to audiences through multiple formats.
Crosslisted With: COMM 655
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COMM 460 - Broadcast Producing and Directing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Theory and practice related to producing and directing television and radio programming. Emphasis on accepted directing methodology and the producer’s role in developing broadcast and corporate programming. Program development from initial concept through the completed program.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 315 , COMM 350 , and COMM 360 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 470 - Intercultural Communication
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Examines the relationships between culture and communication in local, national, and international contexts by focusing on group values, practices, and communicative behaviors as influenced by culture.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 230 or consent of instructor.
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COMM 471 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
In-depth study of advanced communication principles or applied theory chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Crosslisted With: COMM 671
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COMM 475 - Internship in Communications
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Application of communication skills in a supervised assignment with a broadcast, print, public relations, corporate communications, media design, or other organization employing these skill sets. Student may or may not be paid.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and B average in communications.
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COMM 491 - Communication Law and Ethics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Examination of the constitutional underpinnings of freedom of expression and the limitations on such freedoms as enunciated by the U. S. Supreme Court. Students will focus particularly on libel, privacy, intellectual property, source protection, information gathering, obscenity, government regulation and the conflict between a free press and a fair trial. Students will also analyze and apply the ethical standards necessary for media integrity and credibility.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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COMM 492 - Senior Seminar in Communications
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Examination of communication issues, theories, and world communication systems through research, discussion, writing and speaking. Each student will prepare a senior portfolio. This capstone course must be taken during senior’s final semester.
Prerequisite(s): Communications majors only.
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COMM 493 - Senior Portfolio
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will prepare a portfolio of work that showcases skills for employers and demonstrates mastery of writing, research and information management, audience and strategy, production and performance, and professional readiness learning outcomes.
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COMM 494 - Senior Seminar in MMSC
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Examination of communication issues, theories, and global communication systems through research, discission, writing, and speaking. This capstone course must be taken during the senior’s final semester.
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CSCI 201 - Introduction to Computer Applications
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Concepts of computer systems and procedures including software applications, input and output, data storage, communications and networks, Internet and World Wide Web and operating systems and system software. Emphasis on using integrated software tools on the microcomputer which include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, communications, web browsers, electronic mail, personal information management and multimedia authoring. Credit does not apply to computer science minor requirements.
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CSCI 211 - Introduction to Computer Programming
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to principles of computer science, information systems and beginning programming techniques in Visual BASIC. net. Includes the use of Visual BASIC for Applications to customize application software such as Microsoft Office.
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CSCI 220 - Introduction to Computer Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to the field of computer science and a survey of computing-related topics intended for non-majors and Computer Science majors, who are not ready for CSCI 221 . Topics include the history of the discipline, programming in a modern high-level programming language, logic, computer architecture, operating systems, software applications, web development, and select high-level topics in Computer Science.
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CSCI 221 - Programming Concepts and Problem Solving I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to programming in the C language. Types and representations, arithmetic, strings, arrays, control structures, basic algorithm design, and problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): placement in OR completion of MATH 110 or MATH 140 or above, OR Grade of C or better in CSCI 220 .
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CSCI 222 - Programming Concepts and Problem Solving II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A programming intensive continuation of CSCI 221 and introduction to the object oriented paradigm. Multidimensional arrays, structs, classes, inheritance and polymorphism, pointers and dynamic memory management, recursion, templates, and operator overloading.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CSCI 221 .
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CSCI 226 - Intermediate Programming in a Second Language
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Detailed study of programming in a language other than that studied in CSCI 221 . Emphasis placed on competent programming in the selected language, understanding the language’s main application areas, history, basis for creation, advantages and disadvantages. May be repeated one time for a total of six (6) hours credit with a different programming language.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 .
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CSCI 250 - COBOL Programming
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to Common Business Oriented Language using structured methodology. Problem solving directed toward business applications.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 211 or CSCI 201 or CSCI 221 .
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CSCI 260 - RPG Programming
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
Report Program Generator with applications and programs oriented to commercial fields.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 201 or CSCI 211 or CSCI 221 .
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CSCI 290 - Lower Division Special Topics: [Topic title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Lectures and/or special projects related to various specialized topics. Possible topics include programming languages, operating systems, and additional software packages. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six (6) hours credit. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required.
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CSCI 301 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Applications of mathematics fundamental to the science and technology of Computer Science, providing an appropriate theoretical background for advanced courses. Topics include: propositional logic, predicate logic and quantified statements, proof techniques sequences, recursion, and set theory.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 AND MATH 251 or permission of instructor.
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CSCI 302 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A continuation of CSCI 301 . Applications of mathematics fundamental to the science and technology of Computer Science. Topics include: functions, relations, counting and combinatorics, probability, graphs, trees, basic algorithm analysis, regular expressions, and finite-state automata.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 301 or permission of instructor.
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CSCI 310 - System Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to tools and techniques related to system administration. Command line tools, scripting, network administration, routing, security, user administration, and application support.
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CSCI 320 - Assembler Language and Computer System Organization
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Structure of digital computers, introduction to machine language, number representations, symbolic coding and assembler language, register sets, instruction types, addressing modes, input-output subroutines, segmentation, paging and introduction to operating systems.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 222 .
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