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CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 1010 . Two hours of lab per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1010
General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
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CHEM 1110 - Elementary Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
A general introduction to inorganic chemistry designed for family and consumer sciences, agriculture, nursing and other students who need only one year of basic chemistry. Three lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer).
Co-requisite: CHEM 1115 .
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in MATH 1010 or above
General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
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CHEM 1115 - Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 1110 . Two hours of lab per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer).
Co-requisite: CHEM 1110
General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
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CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry 5 Credit(s)
An introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry designed for family and consumer sciences, agriculture, nursing and other students who need only one semester of this material. The first portion of the course will cover hydrocarbon chemistry and the chemistry of organic functional groups. The second portion of the course will be an overview of biochemical processes. Five hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course.(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1125
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1115 .
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 1125 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 1120 . Two hours of lab per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course.(Fall, Spring, Summer).
Co-requisite: CHEM 1120
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
An introductory chemistry course designed for students in engineering, physical science, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, or pre-veterinary medicine. For all students who need more than one year of chemistry. Four lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1215
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or a minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in MATH 1050 or above
General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
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CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 1210 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1210
General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
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CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
Continuation of CHEM 1210 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1225
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)
The lab to accompany CHEM 1220 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1220
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 2010 - Chemical Lab Safety 1 Credit(s)
An introductory course in laboratory safety introducing students to common hazards and exposure risks, proper disposal of waste, appropriate methods in handling hazardous materials, and the legal requirements for safety in chemical laboratories. A satisfactory level of enrollment must be achieved. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall odd years)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
A study of the carbon containing molecules of life through the theories that govern chemical change. Concepts discussed include the principles of structure and chemical reactivity, the physical properties, preparation, naming, and reaction mechanisms of biologically active compounds. Pre-professional requirements (dental, medical, veterinary) for organic chemistry are met in this course. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 2315
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225 .
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab focused on the introduction to organic reactions and modern spectroscopic techniques used in the design and synthesis of interesting organic compounds. This course will acquaint the student with the basic techniques used in a wide variety of research laboratories. A total of three to four hours a week are involved in the course. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Summer).
Co-requisite: CHEM 2310
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
A continuation of CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I . Four lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 2325
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 2310 /CHEM 2315
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)
Laboratory focused on the investigation of organic reactions and modern spectroscopic techniques used in the design and synthesis of interesting organic compounds. This course will acquaint the student with the basic techniques used in a wide variety of research laboratories. A total of three to four hours a week are involved in this course. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 2320
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 2310 /CHEM 2315
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 2990 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research 1 to 3 Credit(s)
Lab and/or field course centers on helping the student gain insight into the research arena. Introduction to the scientific process and research techniques will be given. This course may be repeated but credit earned in this course cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the major or minor. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (TBA)
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis 3 Credit(s)
Basic theory of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Three hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: CHEM 3005
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225 and admission to the Chemistry Major.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3005 - Quantitative Analysis Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 3000 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: CHEM 3000
Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 /1225
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3160 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
A study of structure, reactivity patterns, and bonding theory as applied to inorganic chemistry. Topics covered will include periodic relationships, group theory, molecular orbital and valence bond approaches to bonding, solid state chemistry, and electrochemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall even years)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 2310 /CHEM 2315 and admission to program.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3610 - Physical Chemistry I 3 Credit(s)
A fundamental consideration of chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electro-chemistry, quantum theory, molecular structure and statistical thermodynamics. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: CHEM 3615
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225 , MATH 1220 and admission to the program
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3615 - Physical Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 3610 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: CHEM 3610
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3620 - Physical Chemistry II 3 Credit(s)
A continuation of CHEM 3610 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: CHEM 3625
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 3610 /CHEM 3615 and admission to the program
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3625 - Physical Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 3620 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: CHEM 3620
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3700 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
Application of stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics to aquatic and atmospheric systems. Three hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225 and admission to the program
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 3990 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 6 Credit(s)
Lab and/or field course centered around helping the student conduct meaningful and novel research. Directed research and techniques used will be discussed. This course may be repeated for variable credit but credit earned in this course cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the major or minor. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (TBA)
Prerequisite: Open to qualified students by permission from the instructor. Must be admitted to program.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4110 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit(s)
A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of biochemical processes through an exploration of the vast research potential, as well as common molecular, cellular, and biochemical themes. Structure, function, and reactivity of biomolecules, as well as enzyme kinetics and mechanisms will be discussed in this semester. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 2320 /CHEM 2325 and BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625 .
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4120 - Biochemistry II 4 Credit(s)
A continuation of CHEM 4110 . This semester deals with an introduction to the catabolic and anabolic processes of animal and plant metabolism. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 4110
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4160 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
A course covering descriptive chemistry. Both main group and organometallic chemistry will be discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring odd years)
Co-requisite: CHEM 4165
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 3160 and admission to the program.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4165 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany CHEM 4160 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring odd years)
Co-requisite: CHEM 4160
Prerequisite: CHEM 4160
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4230 - Instrumental Analysis 3 Credit(s)
Theory and principles underlying the analytical applications of spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, colorimetry, magnetic resonance and chromatography. Three hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring even years)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 3000 /CHEM 3005 or CHEM 3620 /CHEM 3625 .
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4240 - Analysis Laboratory 2 Credit(s)
Principles and practices of analytical lab work including quality assurance, gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental techniques, raw data conversion, and proper reporting techniques. Six hours lab per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in CHEM 4230 , can be taken concurrently.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4250 - Synthesis Laboratory 2 Credit(s)
A laboratory-intensive course centered on the examination and use of advanced synthetic techniques employed in a wide variety of research laboratories. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall odd years)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 2320 /CHEM 2325 and admission to the program.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4540 - Selected Topics in Chemistry 1 to 3 Credit(s)
Explores advanced, modern and current topics in chemistry. The specific topic will appear on the students’ transcript. This course may be repeated with different topics, but a specific topic cannot be counted more than once for upper division credit. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (TBA)
Prerequisite: Permission from instructor and admission to program.
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4890 - Internship 1 to 8 Credit(s)
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (P/F)
Prerequisite: Admission to program
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 4990 - Chemical Literature & Seminar 1 Credit(s)
A course for chemistry majors created to introduce prospective chemists to the chemical literature and literature searching techniques. Students will also learn how to prepare various technical manuscripts and gain experience in giving diverse types of oral presentations. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)
Prerequisite: Limited to chemistry majors with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0 or above) in CHEM 2320 or any upper division chemistry course.
General Education Course: General Education Course: No
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CHIN 1010 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese I 4 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to Mandarin Chinese. It includes exposure to listening, speaking, reading, writing, some essential grammar and Chinese language and culture. (As Needed)
General Education Course: Humanities
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CHIN 1020 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese II 4 Credit(s)
This course focuses on learning standard, everyday Mandarin phrases and dialogs, and reading and writing basic Chinese characters. Emphases also includes using different registers depending on language contexts and cultural settings. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or equivalent
General Education Course: Humanities
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COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
Introduces aspects of human communication that develop and implement presentation of speeches and investigates and executes strategies, principles, and theories, of interpersonal communication. Students will learn the steps of building relationships, teamwork, interviewing skills, and research skills. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
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COMM 1130 - Writing for Communications 3 Credit(s)
Focus on writing skills required for successful communication in media, strategic, and academic settings. Class activities and homework assignments emphasize foundations of good writing; grammar, spelling, usage, vocabulary, punctuation, and style. Student will learn diverse approaches used in media writing, strategic communication, and academic writing. A secondary focus is avoiding plagiarism. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 1310 - Thinking & Listening Critically 3 Credit(s)
A study of critical thinking and reasoning skills toward messages delivered and received through various communication formats. The course is designed to aid the student in the ability to define a problem, select pertinent information for the solution of the problem, recognize stated and unstated assumptions, formulate and select relevant hypotheses, and make valid conclusions and inferences. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
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COMM 1560 - Broadcast Production (Audio) 3 Credit(s)
Focus on effective communication of a message through live and digitally recorded production. Hands-on introduction to programming, music scheduling, news, public affairs, entertainment, sports, promotions, and advertising sales. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 2010 - Media & Society 3 Credit(s)
A study of the power and responsibility of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, computer networks, motion pictures students strive to improve media literacy and other mass media and their significance in contemporary society. (Fall)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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COMM 2110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)
A study of interpersonal communication variables and situations, designed to aid the student in improving social relationships, increasing self-awareness and in using effective communication to achieve personal goals. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
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COMM 2120 - Team Work, Decision Making & Leadership 3 Credit(s)
A functional approach to effective performance with emphasis on how a person works in teams, develops decision making skills, and learns the roles and values of becoming an effective leader. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 2150 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s)
A study of the ways people communicate within and between cultures, including a consideration of cultural contexts and the relationship between culture and communication. (Spring)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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COMM 2200 - Broadcast Production (T.V.) 3 Credit(s)
This course offers a non-technical consideration of TV production basics, including camera operation, editing, lighting, performance, and general studio and field operations. Students will be taught both studio production and field production techniques. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 2300 - Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations 3 Credit(s)
The course is a foundation course for the Strategic Communication emphasis. It introduces the concepts, theories, practices of public relations and advertising to meet a variety of organizational goals. The focus of the course is on organizational issues in public relations and advertising firms and the role of strategic communication in the process of marketing and strategic campaigns. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No.
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COMM 2507 - Reporting & Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)
Writing & Reporting for Sports Media is an elective that can be chosen by students who wish to fine-tune their journalism skills in relation to sports. While focused on sports, this course is designed to encourage students to develop their own unique writing style and to strengthen their analytical skills. Many of these skills are applicable across all areas of sports media, but it print, radio, television, or the internet. Students will be expected to perform many of the duties of proper working journalists to complete their assignments.
General Education Course: No.
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COMM 2920 - Workshop 1-3 Credit(s)
Communication workshop course, variable topics. Instructor permission required.
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COMM 2950 - Public Relations Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to help students develop and refine skills in strategic analysis and planning needed for a career in public relations. In addition to studying specific case studies of how professionals addressed situations, students analyze and write case studies based on projected problems or opportunities. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 2300
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3010 - Social Media 3 Credit(s)
Social media focuses on how to strategically use each platform to engage, inspire, and inform. Students will learn to write for each platform, segment, target, develop message tactics, write SM plans, work with clients and measure effectiveness. Each student will develop and promote a SM communication project such as a blog and complete the class with a portfolio of social media work. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 1130 , COMM 2300
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COMM 3020 - Communication Research 3 Credit(s)
This course emphasizes empirical and critical research appropriate for understanding mediated communication. An emphasis is placed on conducting surveys, focus groups, content analysis, and social marketing methods. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3040 - News Editing 3 Credit(s)
Practical applications of editing procedures to make news stories readable, factually accurate and grammatically correct. Emphasizes AP style, discusses legal and ethical concerns in the newsroom and utilizes on-line applications. Includes rigorous practice in editing copy, writing headlines, and composing picture captions as these relate to news stories. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: COMM 1130 or COMM 1610
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3070 - Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)
A study of current graphic media production techniques and software using the PC computer, including desk-top publishing, web design and photographic manipulation as applied to advertising, public relations and publication. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3080 - Advertising, Copywriting & Layout 3 Credit(s)
This course develops advertising and layout skills. Visual design principles as well as copywriting techniques applicable to various advertising media will be studied. Practical experience will include laying out and preparing ads for publication. (Fall)
Prerequisite: COMM 2300 , COMM 3070
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3090 - Introduction to Digital Photojournalism 3 Credit(s)
Photography for publication in print and on-line media using digital technology. News advertising, public relations, feature, sports, lifestyle, photo essay and documentary applications. 3 hours combined lecture and lab. Lab fee required. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3140 - Writing for Media Audiences 3 Credit(s)
Writing factual material for broadcast, print, and the Internet. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 1130 or COMM 1610
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3150 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)
A study of the sub-codes of nonverbal communication and how they affect human communication patterns and interpersonal relationships. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3460 - Media Management 3 Credit(s)
A practical approach to the study of management in a broadcast/cable setting. Emphasis will include management techniques, programming practices, sales management techniques, and basic audience analysis. (Fall even years)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3501 - Practicum-PR-Ad Lab 1 to 4 Credit(s)
A course designed to provide real world experience in sales, creative strategy, advertising design, copywriting, production, and media buying. Instructor’s signature required. Courses 3501 through 3504 may be repeated. Only 4 credit hours of each practicum can count toward the major. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 2300 ; COMM 3070
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3502 - Practicum-News Lab 3 Credit(s)
A lab course designed to give students experience in writing, editing and publishing. Students will work on the University newspaper. Courses 3501 through 3504 may be repeated. Only 4 credit hours of each practicum can count toward the major. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 1130 or COMM 1610
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3503 - Practicum-Radio Lab 1 to 4 Credit(s)
Supervised work on the University’s FM station, KSUU FM. Courses 3501 through 3504 may be repeated. Only 4 credit hours of each practicum can count toward the major. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 1560
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3504 - Practicum-TV Lab 1 to 3 Credit(s)
A television lab experience which results in public affairs, news, documentary, sports and educational programming for the University cable station. Courses 3501 through 3504 may be repeated. Only 4 credit hours of each practicum can count toward the major. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 2200 at SUU
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3810 - Advanced Presentations & Speaking 3 Credit(s)
Advanced principles of public speaking and their practical implementation for effective communication presentations in academic and corporate settings. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 1010
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3850 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
A study of intra-and inter-organizational communication functions, message systems and subsystems; information flow and the factors that expedite or impede it. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 3950 - Strategic Communication Writing 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on planning and executing effective communication programs. The course emphasizes refining writing skills by planning and designing the various types of documents–proposals, press releases, news and feature stories, scripts, advertising and promotional copy, position papers, speeches, etc.–commonly used in public relations practice. (Fall)
Prerequisite: COMM 1130 or COMM 1610 ,COMM 2300
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4010 - Persuasion 3 Credit(s)
Advanced study of theories and models of persuasion. Stress on the literature of attitude and behavior change. (Fall)
Prerequisite: COMM 3020
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4020 - Applied Communication Ethics 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on applied ethics in the news media and strategic communication professions. It encourages students to integrate moral reasoning with principled decision-making as they confront dilemmas in journalism, public relations and advertising involving information, truth, deception, fairness, bias, conflicts of interest, privacy, censorship and the media’s unique role in society. (Fall, As Needed)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4050 - Mass Media Theory & Effects 3 Credit(s)
An examination of theoretical underpinnings of mass media, with a focus on the effects of media on society, institutions, and individuals. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 3020
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4140 - Advanced Media Writing 3 Credit(s)
This course will give each student a chance to study advanced reporting, principles of newspaper and magazine layout and apply as many of the principles as possible through the course assignments. (Fall)
Prerequisite: COMM 1130 or COMM 1610
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on practical types of writing used in business and industry. Using principles of analyzing and planning to meet the reader’s informational needs, students produce proposals, instructions and the various types of informative and persuasive reports used in organizations. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4260 - Media Law 3 Credit(s)
An overview of legal and ethical considerations for practitioners of mass communication. Topic areas include (but are not limited to) libel law, privacy law, broadcast regulations, advertising regulation, and First Amendment law. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4280 - Advertising Strategies 3 Credit(s)
Practical preparation in audience analysis, advertising goals and budgets, creating an effective media plan and strategic media buying. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 3080
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4350 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
Theoretical approaches to the study of human communication. (Spring, Fall)
Prerequisite: COMM 3020
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4440 - Feature Writing 3 Credit(s)
Instruction and practical experience in feature writing for newspapers and other periodicals. Areas of concentration include writing styles; points of view; leads and endings; use of resources such as note taking, tape recorders, etc; interviewing ideas and seeing and finding the feature story. (Spring)
Prerequisite:
COMM 1130 or COMM 1610
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4501 - Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)
Designed to familiarize students with the many factors that contribute to interpersonal conflicts and the communication skills for productive conflict management or resolution. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4502 - Political Communication 3 Credit(s)
A study of how symbols are used when communicating in a public context. Emphasis is placed on understanding the discourse of contemporary prominent political speakers, how radio and television have shaped political discourse, the role of political debates and the communication strategies employed in mass advertising campaigns. Specific attention is placed on understanding the effects of the media on political persuasion. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4503 - Human Resource Development 3 Credit(s)
How to design, develop and implement training programs in organizations; principles of career coaching, counseling and retraining to aid employees. (As Needed)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4504 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
Provides students with a systematic investigation of the creation, dissemination, and impact of significant health messages/definitions. Topics include: patient provider interaction, health narratives, public health campaigns, media coverage/portrayals, social support and the Internet. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4506 - Family Communication 3 Credit(s)
Family Communication examines the foundations and framework of basic family processes, and family systems. Including problematic issues in family communication, stress, divorce, health, critical listening and thinking habits. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4507 - Sports Administration & Management 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical development, current trends, best practices, and future trends of sports administration and management. Foundational principles will be taught within the framework of professional, collegiate, interscholastic, non-traditional, and youth and community sport in select subject areas including: the history of sports management and administration, careers in sports administration and management, marketing, and ethics. Current administrators and managers in a wide variety of sport categories will regularly supplement class materials as guest lecturers to add practical experience to theory and practice offered by the course text.
General Education Course: No.
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COMM 4600 - Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s)
Discussion of contemporary communication topics varying by semester. Repeatable with different topic up to 9 credits toward the major. Check department for upcoming topics. (Variable)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4750 - Advanced Video Editing 3 Credit(s)
Advanced video editing including linear and nonlinear methods, digital production, and effective post-production skills. (Fall)
Prerequisite: COMM 2200 , COMM 3504
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4760 - Television Field Production 3 Credit(s)
Concentrated work in the production of on-location television programs. Work will include news, sports, public affairs and documentary productions. Students will work individually and in groups learning proper preproduction, production and post-production techniques. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 2200 at SUU; COMM 3504 and COMM 4750 recommended.
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4770 - History of American Journalism 3 Credit(s)
This course seeks to understand the historical origins of the modern, media-dominated culture of the United States. Topics covered include: invention of the printing press, pamphlets of the American Revolution, Abolitionist newspapers, Yellow Journalism, Political Cartooning, Muckrakers, War Correspondents, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, Watergate, and the Digital Revolution. (Fall)
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COMM 4800 - Individual Projects 1 to 3 Credit(s)
In consultation with an instructor, the student selects an area for independent research and/or production in advertising, interpersonal communication, public relations, writing, publishing, still or motion picture photography or broadcasting. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4830 - Readings and Conferences 1 to 3 Credit(s)
(P/F) (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4890 - Internship in Communication 1 to 9 Credit(s)
Provides the student with hands-on experience in advertising, news writing, editing, photography, publication layout and design, public relations, broadcasting or human resource development under the direct supervision of a qualified professional communicator. Only (3) can count toward the major. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4900 - Teaching Communication 2 Credit(s)
Materials and methods of teaching speech communication broadcasting and journalism in secondary schools, including the preparation of typical unit plans and lesson plans and the supervision of co-curricular activities. (Must be taken through SUU Independent Study.)
Co-requisite: COMM 4901
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4901 - Teaching Communication Lab 1 Credit(s)
Application in experiential settings of the principles discussed in COMM 4900 . (Must be taken through SUU Independent Study.)
Co-requisite: COMM 4900
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4950 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit(s)
This course will mix discussion of issues and problems in public relations with hands-on program development as students research, plan and execute a campaign for a client. (Spring)
Prerequisite: COMM 2300 , COMM 3950
General Education Course: No
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COMM 4980 - Student Teaching 2 Credit(s)
(P/F) (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6000 - Comm & Professional Development 1 Credit(s)
Students learn to successfully navigate graduate education, engage in research and professional activities, prepare portfolios, resumes/CVs. Targeted to student needs at various stages in the program. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6010 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
Introduction, research and written articulation of both basic and advanced concepts, models, and theories examining the role of professional communication in human, corporate, strategic and mass media contexts. (Fall)
Prerequisite: Admission into Graduate Program
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6020 - Qualitative Communication Research 3 Credit(s)
Examination of the fundamentals and relative strengths of various qualitative and rhetorical research methods, with their associated theoretical bases and specific applications of the most common approaches. These methods include: ethnography/participant observation phenomenology, case study research, critical theory, narrative, generic, metaphor and Burkean criticism. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6030 - Quantitative Communication Research 3 Credit(s)
Quantitative research design, with emphasis on content analysis and experimental research. Basic statistics overview; advanced treatment of measurement decisions and selected parametric and non-parametric statistics. Students will critique quantitative studies; design, propose and conduct group quantitative studies; and present findings. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6040 - Professional Writing & Presentations 3 Credit(s)
Designed to strengthen and enhance the writing and presentation skills required by the professional communicator. It will teach students professional narrative styles that are used in preparing funding proposals, executive plans, narrative histories, organizational descriptions, web sites and marking materials. Students will learn techniques to develop Internet application and effective strategies for persuasive oral presentations in professional situations. (Summer)
Prerequisite: Admission to MPC or MFA program
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6050 - Applied Communication Ethics 3 Credit(s)
This course helps students understand ethics as a philosophical discipline while developing foundations that will allow them to integrate moral reasoning with principled decision-making. A focus on normative ethics is designed to help students confront dilemmas involving truth, deception, fairness, bias, conflict of interest, privacy and censorship. (Fall Even Years)
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6110 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)
Applied research in dyadic and small group communication, with emphasis on recent research and theoretical developments, in case studies, and experimental/experiential approaches. (Fall Odd Years)
Prerequisite: Admission into Graduate Program
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6120 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
Study of the theory and research on human communication in complex organizations and society including the communicative impact of organizations on society. Specific topics include structure, function, decision making, leadership, organizational culture, and power and control. Traditional, interpretive and critical approaches will be utilized. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Admission into Graduate Program
General Education Course: No
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COMM 6135 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
Examines current research in health communication (e.g.patient-provider interaction, advertising trends, technology, health campaigns & career opportunities) with relevant application for practitioners and consumers of health communication messages/services. Provides research opportunities applicable to career goals In academic and professional work. (As Needed)
General Education Course: No
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