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BUS 341 - Marketing Research Three Credits
Fall Semester
Discusses the tools and techniques available for gathering, analyzing, and using information to aid marketing decision making. Covers topics such as problem definition, research design formulation, measurement, research instrument development, sampling techniques, data collection, data interpretation and analysis, and presentation of research findings. Skills acquired are used in a survey research project.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 and BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 342 - Consumer Behavior Three Credits
Spring Semester
Application of behavior science theory and research to the consumption behavior of individuals in society. Examines the consumer decision process and the effect on consumer decision making of external environmental influences (culture, sub-culture, social class, reference groups, family, and personal influences) and of internal psychological influences (personality and lifestyle, learning, motives, perception, and beliefs and attitudes).
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 343 - Sales Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course takes the perspective of the professional sales manager with emphasis on strategic and administrative issues in the design, development and direction of the sales organization and the evaluation of sales force performance.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 344 - Advertising Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
Nature and scope of advertising and its place within marketing strategy decisions and society. Examines the advertising management function in its historical, social, legal, and economic contexts. Studies methods of planning, preparing, placing, and evaluating an advertising message in the applicable media. Advertising principles are applied in the development of an advertising campaign project.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 345 - Business-to-Business Marketing Three Credits
Spring Semester
Marketing products and services to businesses, industries, governments, and not-for-profit institutions. Emphasizes differences between business and consumer markets, the importance of distribution channels, and the development of strategies for implementation and control of organizational marketing systems.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 346 - Retail Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Managerial problems and policies concerning financing, location, organization structure, merchandising policies, advertising and sales promotion, pricing, personnel management, operating and service policies, accounting and control, and other related retail management problems. Emphasis is given to nonstore retailing such as direct mail or other forms of home shopping.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 347 - New Products Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Considers the role of new products in organizations and society. Focuses on special problems firms encounter in the new product development process: generating and evaluating new product ideas, market testing, introducing and marketing new consumer and industrial products. Studies factors which account for new product successes and failures in the marketplace. Students develop their own plans for creating, testing, and marketing a new product.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 352 - Legal Environment of Business Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An introduction to the nature, sources, and institutions of the law, and of the basic legal framework within which business operates. The course exposes students to tort law, criminal law, contracts, agency, and business organizations including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. May not receive credit for both BUS 352 and BUS 354 .
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BUS 354 - Business Law Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course examines the law of contracts, agency, and business organizations; torts, and criminal law. The course material is covered through a combination of readings, lectures, problem analysis, and case studies. May not receive credit for both BUS 352 and BUS 354.
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BUS 357 - The Roles of Not-for-Profit Organizations in America Three Credits
Offered as Needed
An examination of the history and function of not-for-profit organizations in the United States. Topics include the study of the distinctive nature of the not-for-profit enterprise; the different types of not-for-profits; their foundation and establishment as tax-exempt organizations; management, tax, and fund-raising issues; and current challenges facing them in fulfilling their mission. Students will have direct contact with a not-for-profit organization to illustrate the issues discussed in class.
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BUS 358 - Small Business Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
A case study course which concentrates on the underlying rationale for starting a business, the methods and techniques involved in initiating and leaving a business venture, and the ongoing problems encountered in managing a business activity. The student is given practical exposure to entrepreneurship through guest speakers, casework, and projects.
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BUS 360 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examines the principles, techniques, and methodologies required to successfully operate an organization in today’s dynamic environment. The course will address both strategic and tactical issues of operations management and evaluate their impact on competitiveness, productivity, flexibility, quality, and cost. The course will draw on case studies and the analysis of real-world situations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 400 - Topics in International Business Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the international business curriculum in the areas of accounting, finance, operations, human resources, marketing, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 336 and Junior standing.
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BUS 414 - Tax Accounting Three Credits
Fall Semester
A study of federal income tax laws as they apply to individuals and unincorporated businesses.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 .
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BUS 417 - Auditing Three Credits
Spring Semester
Auditing philosophy and technique, with emphasis on the professional auditing environment, critical thinking, auditing standards, professional ethics, and legal responsibility. Also, the auditor’s report, internal control, evidential matter, working papers, statistical sampling, auditing computerized systems, and the development of audit programs.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 316 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 420 - Topics in Accounting Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the accounting curriculum in the areas of auditing, accounting systems, activity-based management, taxation, international accounting, FASB regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 425 - Multinational Corporate Finance Three Credits
Spring Semester
Study and understanding of financial management in an international business setting. This course discusses the concepts and techniques of international financial risk management, using currency hedging techniques, international investment decisions, and international money markets and financing decisions. Using lecture, discussions, and readings, the course provides a framework to evaluate international business transactions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 , and Junior standing. May not receive credit for both BUS 425 and ECO 343 .
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BUS 428 - Seminar in Financial Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
Use of readings and case studies to understand the types of analysis performed and decisions made by the financial managers of corporations, focusing on valuation concepts and managing for value. Students explore specific financing and investing decisions made by the firm’s management, capital structure, capital budgeting, and long-term financing decisions. Stresses student’s analysis and problem solving skills and requires active class participation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 430 - Topics in Finance Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the finance curriculum in the areas of corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, derivative securities, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 and (BUS 327 or ECO 401 ) and Junior standing.
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BUS 434 - Advanced Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Studies issues related to specialized financial accounting topics such as pensions, deferred income taxes, business combinations, foreign operations, foreign currency translations, and not-for-profit accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 435 - Advanced Taxation Three Credits
Spring Semester
Examines the federal tax laws as they apply to C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Estates. Topics include the philosophy of taxation and tax credits, the statutory administrative and judicial sources of the tax law, and tax administration and practice. Tax research and planning procedures and the use of automated systems in tax preparation are also covered. A research project and class presentation is required.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 436 - Advanced Managerial Accounting Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course will focus on the strategic role of management accountants in today’s organizations and how strategic management accounting systems help organizations to meet their strategic objectives of quality, cost, and time. The structure and process of the production method and cost measurement system will be studied and analyzed in light of technological, cultural, and global factors influencing the organization.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 438 - Business and Society Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examines the relationships of business firms to institutions and individuals within society. Considers the interactions of business and various stakeholders in society – employees, investors, consumers, governments, neighbors, and others – and the tensions among democratic values, a free enterprise economy, the rights of individuals, and the demands of a global economy.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 440 - Topics in Marketing Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new courses into the marketing curriculum in the areas of consumer behavior, e-commerce, international marketing, marketing research, sales management, retail management, business-to-business marketing, new business development, channels of distribution, relationship marketing, sport marketing, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 443 - Electronic Commerce Three Credits
Spring Semester
Survey of electronic commerce, the process of buying and selling goods, services and information over networks, primarily the Internet. Emphasizes the managerial rather than the technological approach. Describes major advantages, limitations and risks. Topics include applications to business-to-consumer, business-to-business and intrabusiness applications.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 445 - Direct Marketing Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course emphasizes quantitative and qualitative business techniques as they are applied to the managerial decision-making process for direct marketing. Emphasis is on customer-driven sales and marketing as well as service and support, with the goal to increase the level of purchasing from each customer through a cross-selling process via Information Technology (IT)-related support services of statistical profiling, customer relationship management (CRM), and data management systems. All techniques and associated technologies are grounded in practical applications with emphasis on computer solutions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 and BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 448 - Global Marketing Three Credits
Fall Semester
Study of the marketing of goods and services in the international environment, the activities that take place within the firm preparing to enter the international marketplace, and the issues relevant to coordinating the marketing activities of the multinational corporation. Emphasizes the cultural, economic, and political factors affecting marketing strategies. Extensive use of case studies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 454 - Marketing Strategy Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This senior course for Marketing majors enables the student to apply what has been learned in other business courses to the analysis of a variety of Marketing Management problem identification-solution generation situations presented via real cases. Emphasis is on oral presentation and defense of evaluations made and solutions proposed. Some written case analysis is required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. BUS 341 or BUS 342 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 460 - Topics in Management Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the management curriculum in the areas of organizational behavior, organization development, human resource management, operations management, entrepreneurship, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 333 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 465 - International Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Senior course for majors in International Business. Integrates the strategic issues of managing a multinational firm with the cultural, political, economic, and social environments of global commercial enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 336 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 469 - Policy and Strategy Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Capstone course for all business seniors. Focuses on the roles of executive management and the processes involved in the development and implementation of strategy in a complex, global economy. Extensive use of cases, industry simulation and team assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 , BUS 206 , BUS 320 , BUS 333 , BUS 340 and Senior Standing.
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BUS 475 - Internship in Business Administration Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The internship program is designed to enhance knowledge of the environment and constraints of an organizational setting. It is geared to give the student an opportunity to apply concepts and skills acquired in the classroom. Registration must be approved by the Department Chairperson, the faculty member supervising the internship, and the supervisor in the cooperating organization.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and 2.8 GPA. See Internship Coordinator for other requirements.
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BUS 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student must present plans in advance of pre-registration to some full-time faculty member who will agree to direct and evaluate the project. At the time of pre-registration the student must obtain the signature of this faculty member and of the Chairperson of the Department.
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CHM 113 - General Chemistry I Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The fundamentals of chemistry are covered including: matter and measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and an introduction to chemical kinetics and equilibrium. Six hours of combined class/laboratory each week.
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CHM 195 - The Science of Art Three Credits
Spring Semester
The science behind light, color, and vision as they relate to art. The chemistry of painting materials. The scientific history of glass, paper, ceramics and metals as art materials. The effects of technological advances on art. Other topics include preservation, restoration, authentication, and forgery detection.
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CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry I Four Credits
Spring Semester
The basics of organic chemistry are covered including: structure and bonding of alkanes, alkenes, aromatic hydrocarbons and alkynes; functional groups containing heteroatoms; chromatography; spectroscopy; stereochemistry; methods of studying organic reaction; and an introduction to mechanisms of organic reactions. Three periods of lecture and a four-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 113 .
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CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II Four Credits
Fall Semester
The mechanistic and synthetic organic chemistry relating to nucleophilic substitution, elimination, additions to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, aromatic substitution, addition and substitution at carbonyls, substitution alpha to carbonyls, rearrangements, and polymerizations. The organic chemistry of natural compounds (e.g. peptides, carbohydrates, etc.) is introduced. Three periods of lecture and a four-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 221 .
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CHM 232 - General Chemistry II Four Credits
Spring Semester
The course further develops the introductory physical and analytical chemistry initiated in CHM 113 , while introducing new topics in order to complete the coverage of all general chemistry concepts. The topics covered include gases, states of matter, solutions, nuclear chemistry, and an in-depth treatment of kinetics and the equilibria of acid-base, solution, and electrochemical reactions. Three periods of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 113 and Sophomore standing or permission of both the Engineering Program Director and the Department of Chemistry Chairperson.
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CHM 244 - Inorganic Chemistry Four Credits
Spring Semester
This course covers fundamentals of central topics in inorganic chemistry from historical to modern-day perspectives. Topics include: Coordination compounds (history, structure, bonding theories, reactivity, applications); solid state chemistry (crystals, lattices, radius ratio rule, defect structures, silicates & other minerals); and descriptive chemistry of the elements. Three periods of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 222
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CHM 331 - Analytical Chemistry Four Credits
Fall Semester
An in-depth study of chemical equilibrium in acid-base, complexation, oxidation-reduction and precipitation reactions. Quantitative chemical analysis using titrimetric, spectrophotometric, potentiometric and more is discussed in detail in lecture and performed in the laboratory including rigorous statistical evaluation of experimental data. Three periods of lecture and a four-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 232 or CHM 244 .
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CHM 333 - Physical Chemistry I Four Credits
Fall Semester
This course is an in-depth exploration of key chemistry topic in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and kinetics. Specific applications of physical chemistry are given in terms of material, nanoscience, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and technology.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 126 & CHM 232 or CHM 244
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CHM 334 - Physical Chemistry II Four Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2011, 2013
This course is an in-depth exploration of key chemistry topics in thermodynamics and kinetics. The course material covers phase diagrams, chemical equilibrium, molecular motion and dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 333
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CHM 432 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
Principles of instrumental analysis: Potentiometry, electrolysis, polarography, spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, atomic absorption, chromatography, and chemical separations. Three periods of lecture each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 331 , CHM 333 .
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CHM 435 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
Recent Advances in Organic Chemistry. Topics may include: strategies for organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, elucidation of structure and stereochemistry of organic compounds using physical and spectroscopic methods. Three periods of lecture each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 333 .
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CHM 442 - Instrumental Analysis: Theory and Practice Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
An in-depth examination of atomic and molecular parameters and how the application of current laboratory instrumentation can elucidate fundamental chemical phenomena based on these parameters. Two four-hour laboratory sessions each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 331 , CHM 333 . Corequisite(s): CHM 432 , CHM 443 .
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CHM 443 - Physical Chemistry III Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
The Schrodinger equation is applied to several models including: a particle-in-a-box, the harmonic oscillator, and the rigid rotator. Models are explored in light of vibrational and rotational spectroscopy. The hydrogen atom is studied along with approximation methods for many-electron atoms.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 333
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CHM 444 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Four Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2011, 2013
This course builds upon the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry learned in CHM 244 and also includes recent advances in the field. Topics include: symmetry, group theory, molecular orbital’s, frontier orbital’s, ligand field compounds, organimetallic reactions and catalysis, bioinorganic and environmental chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244 and CHM 333 .
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CHM 446 - Topics in Chemistry Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
In-depth coverage of up-to-date advanced chemical topics. This course is an advanced chemistry elective for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors. The specific content focuses on cutting edge science in the specific sub-discipline of the faculty member teaching the course.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 232 or CHM 244 and permission of Department Chair.
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CHM 449 - Seminar and Thesis Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
All third- and fourth-year Chemistry and Biochemistry majors meet with Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty once a week for both internal and external seminar presentations. During the fall semester of the third and fourth years each student is required to prepare and present a half-hour seminar on a topic of his/her choice found in a current professional journal. During the fall semester of the fourth year, each student will be expected to write a thesis. Preferably this thesis will cover experimental or theoretical research the student has actually done. Each student will be expected to defend his/her thesis in the spring semester of the fourth year.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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CHM 475 - Internship in Chemistry Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Research or practical experience in the field at an outside industrial, government, hospital, or university setting. Must be approved by the Department Chairperson, the Faculty member supervising the Internship, and the Supervisor in the cooperating organization.
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CHM 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for upper level students to do advanced work in a specialized area of chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the work and the Department Chairperson required.
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CHM 496 - Independent Chemical Research Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students carry out an advanced research project in a specialized area of chemistry under the direction of a faculty member from the Department of Chemistry. The research may be part of an ongoing project being conducted by the faculty member, or the student and faculty member may develop an original project. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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CHM 497 - Senior Thesis Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students complete an advanced research project in a specialized area of chemistry under the direction of a chemistry faculty member, resulting in a senior thesis. This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the department; approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required
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CHN 131 - Elementary Chinese I Three Credits
Fall Semester
An introduction of modern standard Chinese commonly referred to as Mandarin. Focus of the course is on basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and Pinyin (spelling the sound) system. Students will learn common vocabularies, simple sentence structures and everyday conversational Chinese. Both simplified and traditional character formations will be introduced but the writing will be emphasized on the simplified form. Chinese culture, customs and history will be incorporated into the course curriculum. By the end of the course, students will master the Pinyin system and using this tool to increase the efficiency of their learning.
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CHN 132 - Elementary Chinese II Three Credits
Spring Semester
A continuation course of Elementary Chinese I. Character writing and accuracy in pronunciation are emphasized. Students will learn more about the components and structure of Chinese characters and etymological information. More complex sentence patterns and grammatical structures will be introduced. Students will develop the power of reading comprehension and consecutive speaking and writing. Internet, Chinese-English dictionary, Chinese newspaper and wide variety of resources will be used to enhance classroom learning.
Prerequisite(s): CHN 131 or equivalent.
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CHN 231 - Intermediate Chinese I Three Credits
Spring Semester
For students with 2-3 years of high school Chinese or equivalent. In the intermediate course, students expand their previous ability in their foreign language and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. The course will integrate Chinese culture with language learning to enhance the understanding of cultural influence on the language.
Prerequisite(s): CHN 132 or equivalent.
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COM 103 - Public Speaking Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Theory and practice of communicating in one-to- many situations. Students research, organize, and deliver several types of speeches, as well as critique various forms of public communication.
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COM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The basic elements of interpersonal communication, with special emphasis on developing knowledge and skills applicable to face-to-face interactions between individuals. The class facilitates an exploration of verbal and nonverbal communication.
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COM 107 - Mediated Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An overview of the history, structure, performance, content, effects and future of the mass media, including issues of media ownership, regulation, and the importance of advertising.
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COM 201 - Business and Professional Communication Three Credits
Not Offered 2009-2010
Advanced study and practice in specialized audience analyses, conference procedures, group problem solving, interviewing techniques, and professional presentations.
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COM 203 - Studies in Persuasion Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Analysis of social aspects of persuasion, cultural basis for belief and theories of attitude change. Examination of reasoning and rhetoric in advertising, political campaigns, and social movements.
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COM 205 - Small Group Communication Three Credits
Not Offered 2009-2010
Theory and practice of communication in small groups. Highlights the communicative dimensions of decision-making, leadership, cohesiveness, and conflict in the small group setting.
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COM 207 - Media Criticism Three Credits
Fall Semester
Survey of internal and external constraints in production of mediated messages. Analysis of news, advertising, and entertainment processes and products.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 .
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COM 215 - Video Production: Principles and Techniques Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Understanding the principles and elements of video: the camera, lighting, direction, editing, sound. Practice in making a video composition.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 or COM 207 .
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COM 220 - Understanding Film Three Credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to film analysis through the study of a variety of film texts, with an emphasis on film form, and how the various components of filmmaking, including elements of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound and music, and narrative structure function within that system.
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COM 307 - Freedom of Speech Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2009, 2010
A consideration of the First Amendment and governmental restraint in personal, social, and mass communication.
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COM 310 - Organizational Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Principles of communication in business and nonprofit organizations. Topics include communication theories, leadership and motivation, superior-subordinate communication, organizational culture, networks, and conflict management.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105 or COM 205 .
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COM 311 - Public Relations I: Principles Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Theoretical and practical. Written and visual materials for a variety of organizational goals. Tools of communication, public relations – law and ethics, problem solving, persuasion and public opinion, media relations.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 or COM 310 or BUS 333 or BUS 340 .
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COM 312 - Public Relations II: Practices Three Credits
Spring Semester
Practice of public relations in several typical environments: public agencies, corporations and the like; case study method.
Prerequisite(s): COM 311 .
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COM 313 - Gender and Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examines the impact of gender, or male-female perspectives, on the communication process. Topics discussed within a variety of contexts.
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COM 314 - Media Organizations Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2009, 2011
Advanced survey of media organization operation, including ownership, personnel, programming, and audience research.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 .
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COM 315 - Intercultural Communication Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examines the role of communication in the creation and transmission of cultural knowledge and practice. Discusses the impact of communication differences in cross cultural contexts.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105 .
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COM 316 - Family Communication Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is designed as an introduction to communication phenomena in the setting of the family. The overall goal is help you understand how, through communication, we develop, maintain, enhance, or disturb family relationships. Students will learn verbal & nonverbal skills that can help promote healthy family communication.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105
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COM 318 - Persuasion and Social Movements Three Credits
Fall Semester
Role of discourse in the life cycle of social movements. Rhetorical analysis of stages of movement development. Examination of theory and research.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 .
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COM 319 - Political Communication Three Credits
Spring Semester
Examines nature and impact of diverse communication strategies in political contexts, such as congressional and presidential campaigns and legislative discussion of social issues.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 .
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COM 320 - Persuasion and Public Influence Three Credits
Not Offered 2009-2010
Critical analysis of the rhetorical significance of selected public discourse. Examines the roles of persuasion in the public realm.
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COM 321 - Film Genres Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2009, 2011
A historical survey of several American film genres.
Prerequisite(s): COM 220 .
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COM 322 - Communication Research Methods Three Credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to basic techniques for investigating common communication problems. Topics include focus group interviews, questionnaire design, critical methodology, content analysis, and other basic data collection methods used in communication organizations. Designed for Communication majors seeking a research course which emphasizes practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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COM 323 - Honors-Film Censorship and American Culture Three Credits
Not Offered 2009-2010
Examines the continuing battle over film content, a battle as old as the medium itself. Against recurrent threats of federal censorship, filmmakers have struggled to present messages that have often been at odds with a vast array of powerful groups, from the Catholic Legion of Decency to National Organization for Women. Discussions will cover the erosion of the Production Code and the institution of a Rating system.
Prerequisite(s): COM 220 . Limited to honors scholars.
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COM 325 - Leadership and Communication Three Credits
Spring Semester
Examination of leadership theories and diverse styles of leading within various contexts. In particular, this course will explore the vital role of communication processes in relation to leadership effectiveness. This course will also give students the opportunity to reflexively examine their own styles of leadership as well as identify areas for continued improvement.
Prerequisite(s): COM 103 and COM 105 .
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COM 330 - Media Regulation Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2010, 2012
Examines how control, from government censorship to forms of industry regulation, is exhibited over the media. The history of media censorship, including significant cases and precedent-setting legal decisions, is examined. The focus is on the differences between censorship and regulation, and the similarities and differences among various mass media outlets. Among the topics covered are libel, indecency, obscenity, and other examples of speech not protected by the First Amendment.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 .
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COM 412 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication Three Credits
Not Offered 2009-2010
Examines major theories and research in interpersonal communication, including advanced investigation of concepts introduced in CO 105. Topics include theories of relationship development and decline, marriage and family communication, and communicative competence.
Prerequisite(s): COM 105 or COM 205 .
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COM 414 - Special Topics in Communication Three Credits
Offered as Needed
The topics of this seminar vary according to student needs and interests. Course may be taken three times.
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COM 417 - Communication Theory Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An advanced survey of major communication theories. Focus on how communication theories are built and tested and how different theories are related. Includes theories from interpersonal, organizational, persuasion, and other communication areas.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and Senior standing. Instructor consent required for Juniors.
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COM 418 - Rhetorical Theory Three Credits
Not Offered 2009-2010
A consideration of the intellectual tradition of rhetoric from a theoretical and critical perspective. Ideas from the classical, modern, and contemporary periods are examined.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and Senior standing. Instructor consent required for Juniors.
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COM 419 - Mediated Communication Theory Three Credits
Spring Semester
Survey of development of mediated communication theory and research. Discussion of production, mediation, reception, and effects theories.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and Senior standing. Instructor consent required for Juniors.
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COM 452 - Communication Honors Thesis I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Open to students in the Department of Communication Honors Program. In consultation with a faculty member, students conduct independent research on a topic related to their emphasis in communication. Students must begin their research no later than one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to graduate. An official copy of the thesis will remain on file with the Department and with the college archives.
Prerequisite(s): COM 322 and open to Junior and Senior Communication Majors in the Department of Communication Honors Program. Permission of Instructor.
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COM 453 - Communication Honors Thesis II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Open to students in the Department of Communication Honors Program. In consultation with a faculty member, students conduct independent research on a topic related to their emphasis in communication. Students must begin their research no later than one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to graduate. An official copy of the thesis will remain on file with the Department and with the college archives.
Prerequisite(s): COM 452 and open to Junior and Senior Communication Majors in the Department of Communication Honors Program. Permission of Instructor.
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COM 475 - Internship in Mass Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience in the practice of mass media complementary to the work done in courses.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 , minimum of 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
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COM 476 - Internship in Organizational Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience in the practice of public relations and other forms of organizational communication complementary to work done in courses.
Prerequisite(s): COM 310 or COM 311 , minimum of 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
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COM 477 - Internship in Political Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Experience in the practice of political communication complementary to the work done in courses.
Prerequisite(s): COM 203 , minimum of 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
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COM 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for upper-level students to do an advanced research project or investigation in a field of special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student and a full-time faculty member familiar with the student’s area of interest agree on a plan of study and research and on evaluation methods.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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CSC 101 - From Gutenberg to Gates Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course explores the history of information technology and its impact on our society. It provides students with the background to understand these changes and the tools they need to manage them, as well as a strong foundation in research, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
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CSC 102 - Basic Programming Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2011, 2013
An introduction to computers and programming using Visual Basic .NET. Problem solving using top-down design and procedural abstraction, visual design for the desktop and the web, databases, and fundamental hardware and software structures. Useful in any career that uses computer technology.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
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CSC 103 - Computer Science I Four Credits
Fall Semester
An introduction to programming and problem solving using Java. Topics include: Input and Output; Selection; Repetition; Methods; Recursion; Arrays; Classes and Objects.
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CSC 104 - Computer Science II Four Credits
Spring Semester
Inheritance; Polymorphism; Exceptions; Stream IO; Elementary Data Structures; Graphics; Event Driven Programming.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 103 .
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CSC 195 - How Computers Work Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2011, 2013
An exploration of how computers work: what goes on inside the computer (hardware), how to program computers (software), the Internet and communication revolution, artificial intelligence, and the limits of computation.
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CSC 201 - Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Discrete mathematical models for applications in computer science. Mathematical induction, graphs, trees, sets, equivalence relations, functions, and partially ordered sets. Asymptotic complexity, Big-O, and Big Omega, recursion and recurrence equations, finite and infinite sums. Predicate logic and first order logic. Basic counting methods, simple combinatorics. Probability and Markov Chains. Linear algebra, applications of linear algebra in computer science.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 126 , CSC 104 .
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CSC 202 - Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Discrete mathematical models for applications in computer science. Mathematical induction, graphs, trees, sets, equivalence relations, functions, and partially ordered sets. Asymptotic complexity, Big-O, and Big Omega, recursion and recurrence equations, finite and infinite sums. Predicate logic and first order logic. Basic counting methods, simple combinatorics. Probability and Markov Chains. Linear algebra, applications of linear algebra in computer science.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 126 , CSC 104 .
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CSC 211 - Data Structures Three Credits
Fall Semester
The fundamental methods used to organize data in computer algorithms: stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, searching, and sorting. Design and analysis of algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 104 .
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