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CHE 318 - Organic Chemistry II
Synthesis, mechanism, and spectroscopic analysis of typical organic compounds. Organic qualitative analysis is stressed in the laboratory.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 laboratory hours
Prerequisite(s): CHE 217 or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): CHE 318L
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 318L - Organic Chemistry II Lab
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 Hours
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): CHE 318
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective.
Grade Type PF
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CHE 325 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 326 - Environmental Chemistry
Study and analysis of the most important natural and human modulated chemical processes taking place within the earth’s ecosystems and affecting natural resources.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 laboratory hours
Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 , CHE 112 , and CHE 230 or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): CHE 326L
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 326L - Environmental Chemistry Lab
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 Hours
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): CHE 326
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective.
Grade Type PF
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CHE 329 - Chemistry Lab Practicum
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 340 - Instrumental Analysis
This course focuses on modern instrumental methods for chemical analysis. It covers theory, instrumentation, operation and calibration of instruments used in: spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 laboratory hours
Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 , CHE 112 , and CHE 230 or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 417 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry plays a key role in the science of materials, catalysis, biological processes, nanotechnology, as well as other multi-disciplinary fields. Concepts inherent in this course can include atomic structure and its spectra, covalent molecular geometries, main group properties such as structure and synthesis and physical and chemical properties, transition metals and coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, solid state materials, as well as other special topics.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 laboratory hours
Prerequisite(s): MAT 209 and MAT 210 ; PHY 203 , PHY 304 , or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): CHE 417L
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 417L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): CHE 417
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type PF
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CHE 425 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 428 - Readings and Research in Chemistry
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 , CHE 217 , and consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 429 - Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory
The study of the principles and methods for proper chemical hygiene and safety practices for working in a laboratory environment.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 and CHE 112
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 444 - SURVE Research Internship
Students conduct original research in a laboratory setting, design and carry out experiments, analyze and interpret data, and present results. All students enrolled in the course will meet together regularly with the instructor(s) for seminar-style instruction focus on conducting research, the integration of faith and reason, and formation in the virtues and habits of mind for the scientific vocation.
1-12 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: BIO 444
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 12 hours toward the degree
Core Course Yes. Core Elective.
Grade Type LT
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CHE 450 - Physical Chemistry
The study of the fundamental understanding of the molecular and atomic levels of materials; how they behave and how chemical reactions occur.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 laboratory hours
Prerequisite(s): MAT 209 and MAT 210 ; PHY 203 , PHY 304 , or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): CHE 450L
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CHE 450L - Physical Chemistry Lab
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 3 Hours
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): CHE 450
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective.
Grade Type PF
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CHE 490 - Senior Chemistry Seminar
A course in which students will synthesize, analyze and critique papers from a broad range of chemical research. Through seminars, presentations of journal articles, and discussions, students will integrate material from all of their undergraduate chemistry courses. Students will also write a final research paper.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of three upper-level chemistry courses or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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ECI 125 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 202 - Civil Engineering & Sustainability
Civil Engineering and Sustainability is a series of lectures, discussions and group projects concerning the practice of civil engineering and sustainable design. Topics include: scope of civil engineering practice, professional practice issues, sustainable engineering design, ethics, communication skills, project management and team working, literature searches and information gathering, and career planning. Exposure to Grand Challenges.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 101
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Spring
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ECI 225 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 301 - Civil Engineering Materials Lab
Laboratory course covering the following topics and areas of material testing: aggregate, concrete mix design, steel, masonry, and other materials.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 203
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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ECI 302 - Civil Engineering Laboratory II
Laboratory courses dealing with 1) fluid properties, flow measurements, open channel flow, pipe flow, and hydraulic machinery; 2) water and wastewater treatment topics such as BOD, total and suspended solids, water hardness, chlorination, alkalinity, coagulation, and jar testing; and 3) design of experiments. Students perform lab work in teams and communicate results in written reports and one oral presentation.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 203
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 313 - General Surveying with Lab
Lecture and laboratory assignments of measurements of distances and angles, satellite and inertial systems, triangulation, leveling, horizontal curves, vertical curves, traverse surveys, U.S. public land surveys, earthwork, boundary surveys, construction surveys, and topographic surveys.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MAT 209
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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ECI 325 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 351 - Structural Mechanics with Lab
Reactions, shear and bending moment, plane and space trusses, influence lines, deflections, virtual work, energy methods, approximate analysis, consistent deformations method, slope deflection and moment distribution methods, introduction to matrix methods. Use of computer for analysis. Laboratory experiments examining deflections and behavior of beams, columns, frames, trusses, and arches will be performed to supplement lecture material.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 203
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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ECI 403 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Investigation of topics as selected by working engineers in the civil engineering industry. Topics in this course will vary each time it is offered, and students may take this course to fulfill technical elective requirements for their civil engineering degree. Course can be repeated for up to nine (9) credits toward the degree.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Junior status and department approval
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 404 - Civil Engineering Internship
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain real world experience in the civil engineering industry. Students may participate in an internship for up to two (2) semesters, earning a maximum of three (3) credits. The number of credits awarded depends on the number of internship hours worked. Students may not exceed 135 hours (3 credits) of internship work in a semester.
1-3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Junior status, internship acceptance letter from industry, and department approval
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 412 - Soil Mechanics with Lab
Course topics include principles of soil mechanics including weight- volume relationships, classification, compaction, effective stress, permeability and seepage, consolidation, shear strength, site exploration, introduction to lateral earth pressure, and slope stability.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ENR 203
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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ECI 414 - Foundation Engineering
Soil improvements and ground modifications, soil exploration and sampling, bearing capacity, spread footings, mat foundations, settlement analysis, drilled shaft and pile foundations, foundations on difficult soil.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ECI 412
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 416 - Transportation Engineering
Transportation systems; transportation planning and future developments; computer aided design; design and analysis of transportation facilities including traffic operations, highway geometry, and pavement.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ECI 412
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 421 - Hydrology
Course topics include measurement, interpretation, analysis and application of hydrologic data; precipitation, evaporation and transpiration; runoff hydrographs; routing methods; groundwater; and snow hydrology. Computer applications.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 306
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 422 - Pavement Design & Management w Lab
Pavement Design and Management will comprise elements of the pavement design process and the overall management practices for existing and future pavements. Topics covered will include pavement stresses for flexible and rigid pavements, traffic calculation, pavement materials, drainage and climate effects, pavement distresses, reliability, flexible pavement design, rigid pavement design, pavement condition assessment through field measurement, and sustainable pavement design and management.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ECI 416
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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ECI 423 - Hydraulic Engineering
Fluid statics and dynamics; open channel flow; transitions and controls; hydraulic structures; hydraulic machinery; hydraulic power conversion; and hydraulic modeling.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 306
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 425 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 431 - Water Resources
Water distribution networks, open channel flow; transitions and controls; hydraulic structures; hydraulic machinery; and hydraulic modeling, mass curve analysis, wastewater collection systems, pumping systems for water and waste-water, system design project, computer-assisted design, confined spaces.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENR 306
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Spring
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ECI 432 - Environmental Engineering
Environmental quality, water quality modeling, water & wastewater treatment systems, sludge processing, solid wastes, hazardous wastes, and environmental law.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ENR 306
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Spring
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ECI 444 - Contracts & Specifications
Engineering contracts and specification essentials, legal aspects of engineering practice and employment; professional practice issues; procurement of work; governmental regulation.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 451 - Steel Design
Selection of sections, bolted and welded connections, trusses, bearings, lightgage structural members, fatigue of structural members and introduction to plastic design.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ECI 351
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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ECI 453 - Reinforced Concrete Design
Materials and specifications, axially and eccentrically loaded columns, strength beam theory, shear stresses, bond and development length, serviceability, and oneway slabs.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ECI 351
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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ECI 482 - Civil Engineering Design Project
The first course in student design which integrates engineering design and engineering science components of previous and ongoing coursework into a major design experience. Design projects can be in the areas of environmental, geotechnical, structures, water resources, or transportation engineering. Course activities include defining the problem, formulating project objectives, gathering background information, scheduling the project, applying design standards and realistic constraints; developing design alternatives; and evaluating design alternatives. Other topics covered include project management, effective team-working, engineering ethics, and computer aided design. Group design reports and individual oral presentations are required.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 4 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): Any two of the following: ECI 412 , ECI 416 , ECI 431 , ECI 432 , or ECI 451
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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CLA 125 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 201 - Classical Etymology
Vocabulary building through the prefixes, suffixes, and roots of Greek and Latin.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 225 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 310 - Glory of Greece
An introduction to the history of the ancient Greeks, their literature, politics, customs, art, and architecture.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 311 - Grandeur of Rome
An introduction to the history of ancient Rome, its literature, politics, customs, art, and architecture.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: HIS 311
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 312 - Classical Mythology
A study of the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks and Romans as found in classical and modern literature, sculpture, painting, music, and film.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 320 - Classical Roots of Christianity
Considers the many ways in which the ancient Greco-Roman tradition helped shape Christianity. Interdisciplinary course elective for Catholic Studies major and minor programs.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CTH 320
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 325 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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CLA 425 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 103 - Introduction to Communication Studies
Introduction to Communication Studies is an overview of the many professions in communication and reviews the Communication program and procedures.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 110 - Oral Communication
Examines the theories and practices students need to develop competence in public speaking and listening by providing experience in the preparation, presentation, and assessment of speeches. Informative and persuasive speaking are highlighted in this course.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Requirement
Grade Type LT
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COM 125 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 133 - Practicum: Film and Video Production
Supervised or self-directed work in a faculty lead film production or student project. Students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including assistant producer, assistant director, script supervisor, and production assistants. Students might also be cast as actors, compose music, or write scripts. Open to all students, though students with prior production experience might have increased opportunities for the faculty-led film. Self-directed students need to have some level of experience prior to enrolling for practicum. May be taken up to three times for credit.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 135 - Practicum: Radio Communication
The radio practicum is designed to give students hands-on experience in video production. The practicum experience will be tailored to the student’s talents, goals and experience. Students typically take an air shift at a local radio station for two hours a week.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 139 - Practicum: Summit
Students participate in the development and production of the twice-monthly publication “The Summit,” as editors, photographers and/or reporters.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 143 - Practicum: Competitive Forensics
A supervised experience in forensics. Students contract with faculty advisor. This practicum contributes to the curricular competencies of Spirituality and Ethics, Global Stewardship, Communication, and Critical Thinking.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 145 - Practicum: Theater
Theater Practicum is a directed supervised, practical experience in theatre production. Students participate in executing a fully realized theater production before a live audience as either actor, stage crew, designer, operator or production assistant.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 147 - Supervised work in the BEK/UMary Broadcast Studio.
Students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including: producer, master control, CG operator, and floor director.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 150 - Writing for the Media
Writing for the Media introduces the fundamentals of various forms of writing used in diverse media. Students learn the basics of journalistic and promotional writing styles.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENG 121
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 160 - Media and Society
Media and Society is an introductory examination of mass media and its impact on culture and society.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 200 - Visual Communication
Visual Communication guides students through an exploration of the idea that memorable visual messages with text have the greatest power to inform, educate, and persuade an individual.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Art requirement
Grade Type LT
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COM 204 - Interpersonal Communication
Principles and theories of relational communication will be explored including such concepts as self, relational development, conflict, listening, language and nonverbal communication. Special emphasis will be given to interpersonal communication in small groups.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 or consent of the instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 215 - Studio Production
Studio Production is an introduction to video production concepts and techniques within a studio production environment.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 225 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 233 - Practicum: Film and Video Production
Supervised or self-directed work in a faculty lead film production or student project. Students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including assistant producer, assistant director, script supervisor, and production assistants. Students might also be cast as actors, compose music, or write scripts. Open to all students, though students with prior production experience might have increased opportunities for the faculty-led film. Self-directed students need to have some level of experience prior to enrolling for practicum. May be taken up to three times for credit.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 235 - Practicum: Radio Communication
The radio practicum is designed to give students hands-on experience in video production. The practicum experience will be tailored to the student’s talents, goals and experience. Students typically take an air shift at a local radio station for two hours a week.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 239 - Practicum: Summit
Students participate in the development and production of the twice-monthly publication “The Summit,” as editors, photographers and/or reporters.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 243 - Practicum: Competitive Forensics
A supervised experience in forensics. Students contract with faculty advisor. This practicum contributes to the curricular competencies of Spirituality and Ethics, Global Stewardship, Communication, and Critical Thinking.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 245 - Practicum: Theater
Theater Practicum is a directed supervised, practical experience in theatre production. Students participate in executing a fully realized theater production before a live audience as either actor, stage crew, designer, operator or production assistant.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 247 - Supervised work in the BEK/UMary Broadcast Studio.
Students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including: producer, master control, CG operator, and floor director.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 250 - Design and Layout
Design and Layout is an entry-level design course focusing on using professional industry-standard software to create digital and print materials.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 200
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 303 - Mass Communication: History and Theory
History, process, philosophy, law, policy of U.S. communication media. Each medium examined individually. Effects of messages, regulation of media, and other current issues examined.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 and COM 110 or consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 305 - Sports Communication
An in-depth look at sports and its influence on society including the media through which its story is told. Areas of emphasis include sports writing, broadcasting, advertising, marketing and public relations. The course will include tours of sports facilities and speakers from sports teams and from the media which cover them.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 and ENG 121
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 310 - Intercultural Communication
A study of the theories and principles of communication within and across ethnic and multinational borders is the focus of this course with exploration into the fields of communication, business, healthcare, education, human rights, and global diversity. Study will culminate in a research project or a global issues service project.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 (required); ANT 171 and BUS 215 (recommended)
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 311 - Advanced Public Speaking
Designed for students who desire to refine their public speaking skills. Public speaking from various areas such as traditional classrooms, professional, civic, ceremonial/special occasion, group, debate/discussion, limited preparation.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 312 - Persuasion
The art of persuasion is explored as an element of not only communication but society as well. Various aspects of persuasion and their impact (legal, ethical, etc.) and effectiveness as used in such areas as media, advertising, rhetoric, politics, and propaganda will be addressed.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 and ENG 121
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 319 - Secondary Speech Methods
Examines methods, materials, opportunities, and problems typically encountered in teaching high school speech. Emphasis is on instruction and practice in procedures for planning, instruction, and evaluation.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 320 - Management of Extra Curricular Activities
Practice in the methods of advising and managing extracurricular programs in forensics, journalism, and theater.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 325 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 329 - Public Relations
Overview of history, theory, and research techniques and applications of public relations. Introduction to public relations writing and design. Projects include brochure preparation, problem research, and news releases. Focus on critical analysis of public relations problems and remediation.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Spring
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COM 330 - Principles in Advertising
Intense study of advertising, the process and practice. Planning, formulating, implementing, and evaluating an ad campaign. Social responsibilities and legal restrictions of advertising. Case studies assigned for discussion and evaluation.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 , COM 110 , or consent of the instructor
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 332 - Public Relations Writing
Practical study of the various genres of public relations writing: news releases, speeches, press packets, agency newsletters, and special events.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 329
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Spring
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COM 333 - Practicum: Film and Video Production
Supervised or self-directed work in a faculty lead film production or student project. Students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including assistant producer, assistant director, script supervisor, and production assistants. Students might also be cast as actors, compose music, or write scripts. Open to all students, though students with prior production experience might have increased opportunities for the faculty-led film. Self-directed students need to have some level of experience prior to enrolling for practicum. May be taken up to three times for credit.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 335 - Practicum: Radio Communication
The radio practicum is designed to give students hands-on experience in video production. The practicum experience will be tailored to the student’s talents, goals and experience. Students typically take an air shift at a local radio station for two hours a week.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 339 - Practicum: Summit
Students participate in the development and production of the twice-monthly publication “The Summit,” as editors, photographers and/or reporters.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 343 - Practicum: Competitive Forensics
A supervised experience in forensics. Students contract with faculty advisor. This practicum contributes to the curricular competencies of Spirituality and Ethics, Global Stewardship, Communication, and Critical Thinking.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 345 - Practicum: Theater
Theater Practicum is a directed supervised, practical experience in theatre production. Students participate in executing a fully realized theater production before a live audience as either actor, stage crew, designer, operator or production assistant.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 347 - Supervised work in the BEK/UMary Broadcast Studio.
Students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including: producer, master control, CG operator, and floor director.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 semester credits
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 350 - Web Design
Web Design introduces the process of planning and designing a website using User Experience and Design principles.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110 and ENG 121
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 352 - Communication Theory
This course presents an overview of communication theory. While broad in its coverage of concepts, students will explore their modern uses.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective.
Grade Type LT
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COM 360 - Journalism
Journalism is an advanced study of investigative, feature, news and enterprise writing and producing to serve a public audience. Curriculum will focus on reporting, interviewing, writing and packaging for diverse media based on current professional models.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 150 and COM 215
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 370 - PR Campaigns and Strategies
This course covers public relations theories and strategic communication campaigns through direct experience. Students design a public relations campaign involving media management, community relations, educational outreach or other methods of advocacy using public relations strategies and tactics.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 329
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Spring
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COM 375 - On-Camera Performance
This course covers a mix of on-camera study and practice. Throughout the semester, students will study particular styles used by media personalities in news, commercials, opinion, and other television and new media broadcasting.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 380 - Video Field and Postproduction
Video Field and Postproduction introduces the technical skills and creative principles required for single camera video production and postproduction. Topics include video technology, design, composition, lighting, continuity, sound and editing.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 215
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 390 - Voice and Gesture
Voice and Gesture is a focused study of vocal and physical expression techniques. Students will study script analysis, vocal and physical characterization, Individual and group presentation skills.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): COM 110
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 413 - Organizational Communication
Study of communication practices in formal organizations with emphasis on communication between supervisors and subordinates. Examination of structure and function of planned and unplanned organizational communication networks and an introduction to the communication audit. Special attention given to managerial communication.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 414 - Business Communication
Preparation, practice and evaluation of oral and written communication for the business world: public presentation, small group skills, listening. Research, present, and evaluate communication for the business setting.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 and COM 110
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 425 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 426 - Communication Leadership
As the capstone experience for all senior students in Communication, this course provides for the integration of core liberal learning, professional course work and servant leadership in communication. Assessments and preparation for internship placement are also completed.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the internship program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 428 - Reading and Research in Communication
An in-depth study to fit the student’s competence and needs.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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COM 430 - Internship
Structured, on-the-job learning experience under supervision of professionals in a cooperating organization. Faculty advisor supervises, awards credit and grade. A learning contract is written between faculty advisor, supervisor and student stating conditions of work assignment (13 weeks, minimum of 40 hrs/week).
10 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): All other major coursework completed
Corequisite(s): COM 432
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type PF
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