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CHME 4458 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Intensive study of some aspects of chemical engineering not covered in the more general courses. 1-4 credit hours. 3 credits
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CHME 4459 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Intensive study of some aspects of chemical engineering not covered in the more general courses. 1-4 credit hours. 3 credits
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CHME 4497 - Chemical Engineering Design I
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: CHME 3321 ; CHME 4410 or CHME 3316 ; EASC 2232 . Study and application of principles needed in the design of process systems. Topics include cost estimation, hazard and safety analysis, ethical concerns, preliminary design techniques, optimization, computer-aided design (using ASPEN PLUS), alternative designs, and technical reports. Methods include team and individual assignments, oral and written presentations. 3 credits
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CHME 4498 - Chemical Engineering Design II
Prerequisites: CHME 4497 and senior status. A capstone course in the design of processing plants and equipment, applying principles from transport operations, thermodynamics, kinetics, and economics. Students work individually and in groups to develop flowsheets, select equipment, specify operating conditions, and analyze designs from technical, economic, and safety perspectives. Extensive report writing and oral presentations. 3 credits
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CHME 4501 - Senior Project I
Prerequisites: senior status and consent of course instructor (faculty advisor) and program director. Student should propose an original, significant problem or theory. The investigation should include at least two of the following elements: theoretical analysis, mathematical or computer modeling, optimal design methods, laboratory experimentation. Weekly conferences with advisor, final written and oral report with format to be determined by faculty advisor. 3 credits
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CHME 4502 - Senior Project II
Prerequisites: senior status and consent of course instructor (faculty advisor) and program director. Student should propose an original, significant problem or theory. The investigation should include at least two of the following elements: theoretical analysis, mathematical or computer modeling, optimal design methods, laboratory experimentation. Weekly conferences with advisor, final written and oral report with format to be determined by faculty advisor. 3 credits
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CHME 4521 - Fund Pollution
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An introduction to the sources of air pollution, the transport of gaseous and particulate pollutants in the atmosphere on local and global scales, transformations of pollutants by atmospheric processes, the impact of pollutants on the environment, the control of sources of air pollution, and legislative mandates. Introduction to meteorological concepts and computer transport models. Current issues such as ozone depletion and global warming will also be discussed. 3 credits
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CHME 4524 - Chemical Process Safety
Prerequisite: junior standing in any engineering or Chemistry program or permission of instructor. Methods of analysis and design for the control of hazards as applied to a chemical process environment. Emphasis on applications and current industrial practices. Topics include characterization of chemical hazards, toxic release modeling, fire and explosion prevention, pressure relief equipment design, hazard identification/risk assessment techniques, and accident investigation. 3 credits
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CHME 4593 - Honors Thesis: Chemical Engineering
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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CHME 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: consent of faculty supervisor and program director. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of personal interest. Weekly conferences with supervisor, final written (and possibly oral) report, format to be determined by the faculty supervisor. 1-4 credit hours. 3 credits
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CHIN 1101 - Conversational Chinese I
Oral Chinese for beginners. Emphasis on using Chinese for communication in daily life. Teaches basic conversational sentences and vocabulary quickly through word substitution and extension practice. Taught in phonetic English spelling (Chinese spelling system known as IIan Yu Pin Yin) with exposure to the simplified Chinese characters. Incidental references to Chinese history, culture, and business. Open only to students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 1102 - Conversational Chinese II
Prerequisite: CHIN 1101 or permission of instructor Builds on the Chinese language skills developed in CHIN
1101 and develops speaking abilities through class practice and grammatical drills. Additional Chinese characters studied step by step. 3 credits
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CHIN 1110 - Intensive Chinese I
Intensive Chinese I is a six-hour course equivalent to Elementary Chinese I and II combined. As such, it provides an initial foundation in Mandarin encompassing reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It develops basic grammatical structures and vocabulary for day-to-day situations, and provides an introduction to Chinese culture and contemporary issues. This course also establishes proficiency in reading and writing pinyin as well as simplified Chinese characters. 6 credits
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CHIN 2201 - Intermediate Chinese I
Prerequisite: CHIN 1102 or permission of instructor Intermediate study of the Chinese language, both conversational and written. Culture training through exposure to Chinese arts, history, economics, and society. 3 credits
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CHIN 2202 - Intermediate Chinese II
Prerequisite: CHIN 2201 or permission of instructor Intermediate study of the Chinese language. Extensive reading of Chinese classical and modern fiction, drama, and poetry. 3 credits
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CHIN 2220 - Intensive Chinese II
Prerequisite: CHIN 1110 or CHIN 1102 , or equivalent proficiency with instructor's consent. Intensive Chinese II is a six-hour course equivalent to Intermediate Chinese I and II combined. Its main purpose is to reinforce, refine, and expand the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills built at the elementary level. It will strengthen and supplement the grasp of grammatical structures, polish the pronunciation, and broaden the vocabulary so as to produce lengthy spoken and written units. It will also delve into cultural phenomena with conceptually nuanced discussions. 6 credits
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CHIN 3301 - Advanced Chinese
Prerequisite: CHIN 2202 or comparable proficiency level as demonstrated in consultation with the instructor This course is intended to develop students' proficiencies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading so that they can be at a level necessary for advanced literature and culture courses. It will emphasize composition and oral discussion as well as concepts necessary for a sophisticated appraisal of literature and culture in the target language. This course will be conducted in the target language. 3 credits
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CHIN 4401 - Chinese Culture Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: CHIN 3301 or comparable proficiency as demonstrated in consultation with the instructor This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Chinese cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform select written and oral activities in Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Chinese. 3 credits
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CHIN 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 3 credits
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COMM 1100 - Human Communication
Competencies and skills needed to communicate effectively in varied personal, relational, and professional contexts. Communication process, verbal/nonverbal communication, listening, persuasion, conflict management, and group decision-making are studied in interpersonal, public, mass, and organizational settings. Students are assisted in developing skills appropriate to real-life situations. Recommended for all students regardless of major. 3 credits
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COMM 1101 - Understanding Media and Technology
A survey of the significant development, economics, regulation, legal issues, and content of the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, books, television, radio, sound recording, film, and Internet. Includes sections on journalistic practices and ethics, new and emerging technologies, and the role public relations and advertising plays in the media. 3 credits
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COMM 1102 - Writing for the Media
A study of drills and exercises in writing television and radio news, news releases, speeches, public service announcements, and film documentaries. Emphasis is placed on firsthand practical experience assignments and criticism of completed copy. 3 credits
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COMM 1103 - Audio in Media
On air/on line theory, timing, and vocal technique. Students will practice different techniques for applications in sports, news, interviews, features, narration, web, announcing, and voice-over (v/o). Students will learn how to use sound and audio to create environments and mood for use in sound effects, commercials, film, and radio drama. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 1109 - Professional & Business Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 . Introduction to theories and skills necessary for effective professional and business communication. Students develop competency by focusing on communication activities common to business and service organizations. Interpersonal communication, group and meeting skills, listening, interviewing, public and instructional presentations, and negotiations are stressed. 3 credits
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COMM 1114 - Production Fundamentals
Introduction to theory and technique in audio, video, and film. Several team projects will provide a fundamental production orientation in each medium as well as provide the environment to discuss goals and objectives of production. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 1130 - Principles of Communication
(Note: A student is not allowed to take both COMM 1100 and COMM 1130.) This course will cover competencies and skills necessary to effectively communicate in various settings. Specifically, the present course will address the role of verbal communication, nonverbal communication, identity, culture, and listening in multiple communicative contexts. Students will have the chance to structure, organize, develop, and present information in multiple settings. These communicative contexts include interviews, group discussions, conflict situations, and social media. 3 credits
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COMM 2200 - Theories of Group Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 Focus is on the dynamics of communication and group processes including leadership styles, team building, task and maintenance functions, problem-solving and decision-making, and conflict management. Students develop communication skills through class activities designed to maximize effective decision-making and evaluation. 3 credits
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COMM 2203 - Radio Production
Prerequisite: CO 114 Prerequisite: CO 114 or permission of instructor. Theory and practice of techniques involved in the function and operation of a radio station. Microphone techniques, engineering operations, transmitter readings, logging, and programming will be included. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 2205 - Intercultural Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 A theoretical and practical survey of intercultural communication processes. This course is concerned with the interpersonal dimensions of intercultural communication and will examine the distinctive cultural orientations, behaviors, expectations, and values that affect communication situations. 3 credits
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COMM 2208 - Introduction to Broadcasting
Prerequisite: CO 101 General survey and background of broadcasting, cable, pay and premium TV services, and new technologies. Current changes, law, regulation, financing, and public input are examined. Emphasis is placed on current status and future potential of these industries. 3 credits
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COMM 2212 - Television Production I
Prerequisite: CO 114 Prerequisite: CO 114 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the mechanics, techniques, and aesthetic elements of television production. Course provides basic grounding in the art and craft of the medium. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 2214 - Elements of Film
Prerequisite: CO 114 Prerequisite: CO 114 or permission of instructor. Stresses the understanding of film as a creative form of communication. Student is introduced to basic techniques of motion picture production through lectures, audiovisual activity, and small-group involvement. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 2220 - Film Production I
Prerequisite: COMM 2214 Involves the transformation of an original idea into film: initial analysis, proposed treatment plan, sequencing, film scripting, preproduction planning, nature of the production process. A short film is produced through team effort. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 2230 - Interpersonal Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 . This course focuses on building interpersonal communication skills through theory and application. Students will learn about interpersonal communication theory and apply research based strategies to refine communication skills in various interpersonal contexts. Students will have the opportunity to improve upon existing abilities through participation in class activities (e.g., role playing, simulations, etc.) and writing assignments. 3 credits
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COMM 3300 - Persuasion in Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 . Examination of the use and misuse of persuasive communication in society. The effects and ethical dilemmas of compliance-gaining strategies in interpersonal, public, and mass communication contexts. Analysis of classical persuasion theories and contemporary theories of attitude change. Students develop, present, and analyze persuasive messages. 3 credits
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COMM 3301 - Communication Theory and Research
Prerequisite: junior status. Acquaints students with the nature of communication inquiry. Theories of communication effects are surveyed. Research methodologies relevant to advertising, journalism, broadcast media, public relations, and organizational communication settings are examined. 3 credits
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COMM 3302 - Social Impact of Media
Prerequisite: CO 101 Examines such problems as regulatory control of the media, law and ethics, and the behavioral aspects of mass and interpersonal communication. Students examine the variety of media writing and commence writing their own media messages. 3 credits
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COMM 3306 - Public Relations Principles and Practices
Introduces students to the roles public relations plays in today's business, social, political, and cultural environment. Assists students in understanding basic public relations concepts such as "publics", target audiences, media relations, crisis communication, and organizational communication. 3 credits
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COMM 3308 - Broadcast & Convergent Journalism
Prerequisites: COMM 1102 and either COMM 1114 or permission of instructor. Intensive practice in news gathering, interviewing, researching, editing, writing, and use of news services and sources in a media-convergent world to produce broadcast and web-ready stories. Discussion and application of traditional versus alternative journalism such as backpack, hyper-local, and web-based. Application of ethical journalistic standards in fairness and accuracy. Documentary, special event, and live production elements are examined and created for multiple media formats. 3 credits
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COMM 3309 - Public Relations Writing
Prerequisites: COMM 1102 and either CO 306 or permission of instructor. Applies the elements of convergent media writing in professional public relations. Students gain practice in identifying public relations needs and concerns for generalized and specialized audiences, and how to create effective messages to satisfy them. Students will plan and execute projects including press releases, speeches, and publicity campaigns for traditional media and "eWOM" (electronic word of mouth - blogs and other social media). 3 credits
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COMM 3310 - Pictorial Journalism
The study of photography and media design as active observation and interpretation of events in the print media. 3 credits
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COMM 3312 - Television Production II
Prerequisite: COMM 2212 An intermediate course designed to provide the student with the opportunity to coordinate the many areas of TV production. Videotape and live production techniques are employed. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 3317 - Adv Wrtg Media
Prerequisite: COMM 1102 Planning and writing longer forms of scripts, emphasizing documentary and dramatic writing for production. 3 credits
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COMM 3320 - Film Prod II
Prerequisite: COMM 2220 The creative process involved in translating the screenplay into a narrative film is explored. Narrative form, structure, and production technique are examined through examples of short and feature-length films. Students produce short narrative films by team effort. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 3325 - Nonverbal Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 . This course focuses on building nonverbal communication skills through theory and application. Students will learn about nonverbal communication research and apply research based strategies to refine nonverbal communication skills in various contexts. Students will have the opportunity to improve upon existing abilities through participation in class activities (e.g., role playing, simulations, etc.) and writing assignments. 3 credits
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COMM 3330 - Health Communication
Prerequisite:COMM 1100 . This course focuses on teaching students the skills necessary to effectively communicate in health contexts. Students will use theory and research based strategies to refine communication abilities in health-related situations. Specifically, this course will cover relevant health communication issues such as patient-provider interaction, health literacy, the use of interactive health technology and communication campaigns. Students will apply course concepts and improve communication skills through class activities (e.g., role playing, simulations, etc.) and writing assignments. 3 credits
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COMM 3335 - Advertising Media
This course cover the characteristics of major media and the impact of advertising on the demand for products and services. It will provide students with a critical study of communication principles and concepts as applied to advertising copy. Emphasis will be on how consumers use media; media planning and evaluation; copywriting styles; coordination of visual and verbal concepts; and the principle problems of building, implementing, and evaluating advertising programs. 3 credits
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COMM 3340 - The History of Film
A survey of the historical development of the film medium consisting of lectures, discussions, and the screening of films which demonstrate the interrelationships between historical development and the establishment of the film medium as a powerful communicative art form. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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COMM 3399 - Communication and Media Campaigns
Examines the role played by individuals and/or the media in political, social, and commercial campaigns. Students look at a historical perspective and examine current trends, including the manipulation of media by candidates, advertisers, corporations, and groups. The impact and challenge of a new and constantly evolving media universe are examined. Legal and ethical issues regarding campaigns will be discussed. Examples of past campaigns and case studies will be reviewed. Students will also have the opportunity to design campaigns. 3 credits
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COMM 4400 - Communication in Organizations
Communication examined in formal organizational contexts such as school, industry, hospitals, and government. Students will be prepared to function more effectively in organizations' dynamic communication systems, and to solve problems relative to the interaction of organizations with the environment via the interactions of people and messages. 3 credits
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COMM 4410 - Mgt Comm Seminar
Open to all upper-division students, regardless of major. Involves structure and function of communication in organizations. Practice in understanding and managing interpersonal differences. Emphasizes concepts and principles needed for effective management of organizational communication processes. 3 credits
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COMM 4412 - Adv TV Prod
Prerequisite: COMM 3312 Essentials of budgeting, marketing, and regulatory policies and rules. Production teams are formed to produce sophisticated local television programs under close supervision. 3 credits
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COMM 4415 - Broadcast Management
Involves the administrative and personnel problems of television and radio studio management, broadcast engineering, local sales, continuity, and programming. Discussions will include scheduling and the development of facilities. 3 credits
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COMM 4420 - Communication and the Law
Prerequisite: junior status. This course will trace the freedom and control of the print, broadcast, cable, and telecommunications industries and the effect on the public. 3 credits
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COMM 4435 - Advertising Seminar
Prerequisites: COMM 3335 and senior standing. Strategic approaches to managing an advertising campaign related to a specific area, topic, or product are developed. Emphasis on market research, determining consumer target markets, media selection, creation of copy, develoment and control of budgets, and evaluation and presentation of advertising. 3 credits
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COMM 4450 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4451 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4452 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4453 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4454 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4455 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4456 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4457 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4458 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4459 - Special Topics
Topics in communication which are of special or current interest. 3 credits
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COMM 4500 - Seminar in Communication Studies
Prerequisite: senior communication major. This capstone course will integrate current and developing trends with the individual student's interest and perspectives. Students will present for discussion and examination issues of interest within a unifying theme. 3 credits
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COMM 4593 - Honors Thesis: Communication
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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COMM 4597 - Practicum
Prerequisites: COMM 3301 and senior standing A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business or media organization. 1-6 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 12 credit hours. 3 credits
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COMM 4598 - Internship
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. On-the-job learning in selected organizations in production, public relations, journalism, or advertising. 1-6 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 12 credit hours. 3 credits
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COMM 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of interest. 1-3 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 6 credit hours. 1-3 credits
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CSCI 1107 - Computers and their Applications
Concepts underlying modern applications of computer systems. Windows, word processing, spread sheets, databases. Not to be taken for credit by computer science majors. 3 credits
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CSCI 1110 - Introduction to C Programming
Prerequisite: MATH 1109 or consent of CS coordinator. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1115 . A first course in computer programming using the C language; for engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science students. Problem-solving methods, algorithm development, and good programming style. Expressions, functions, libraries, basic types and arrays. Programming assignments will stress numeric applications. Lecture plus lab, including work with LEGO Mindstorm(TM) robots. (4 contact hours); 3 credit hours. 3 credits
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CSCI 1166 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Prerequisite: M 109 A foundation course for computer science majors. Introduction to fundamentals, including logic, sequences, sets, functions, recursion, induction, proof methods, counting techniques, and Big-O notation. 3 credits
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CSCI 2210 - Java Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 1110 Introduction to the Java programming language. Strings, arrays, and vectors. Object-oriented programming concepts including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Applets and event-driven programming. 3 credits
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CSCI 2212 - Intermediate C Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 1110 . Further topics in the C programming language. Problem-solving methods, algorithm development, and good programming style. Pointers, strings, structured data, two-dimensional arrays, files, recursion, dynamic memory allocation, parameter passing mechanisms, and the use of pointers to process arrays and lists. Basic algorithms for searching, sorting, and simple numerical analysis. Programming assignments will include both numeric and non-numeric applications. 3 credits
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CSCI 2214 - Computer Organization
Prerequisites:ELEC 1155 or consent of the instructor. Fundamentals of computer technology, binary number systems, data type standards and data type storage requirements, Turing machines, binary logic, and simple "gate" circuits. The five functional units of input, output, ALU, control unit, and memory are covered and integrated into a "virtual", "generic" computing machine. Progression from Boolean fundamentals through binary logic to micro-code creation. Hands-on experience assembling and implementing low-level programming of a typical computing system. 3 credits
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CSCI 2215 - Introduction to Databases
Prerequisite: CSCI 1110 or EASC1112 . Emphasis on comprehending database concepts and developing a practical level of skills in a current database software package. An introduction to data modeling and normal forms, introduction to Standard Query Language (SQL), Query By Example (QBE), security, and report generation. Students develop and implement a modest database project. 3 credits
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CSCI 2216 - Computer Organization Lab
Pre- or co-requisite: CSCI 2214 or ELEC 3371 A hands-on exploration of current and historical computer components and devices. Topics include computer boards, interfaces, hard drives, memory, peripherals, and multimedia hardware. Students will take a computer apart and reassemble it. 1 credits
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CSCI 2226 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Prerequisite: CSCI 2210 or CSCI 2212 ; CSCI 1166 is also recommended. Intermediate program design and debugging. The nature and application of the fundamental data structures and algorithms for arrays, growing arrays, lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, trees, and graphs. Algorithms include precedence parsing, heaps, quicksort, radixsort, and hashing. Estimation of the time-efficiency of algorithms. Evaluation of the performance of different data structures for typical applications. Students will write and debug several projects.
3 credits
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CSCI 3316 - Social & Professional Issues in Computing
Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 and junior standing. A broad-ranging look at the capabilities and limitations of computers and the effects of rapid change. Roles and responsibilities of the computer professional in our world, codes of ethics. Complex systems, risks, and system failure. Intellectual property. Social effects of networks and global communication, outsourcing, privacy, databases, data mining, cryptography, and snooping. Computer crime, break-ins, terrorism, and countermeasures. Assigned work will include weekly writing, two short papers, and a group research paper with an oral presentation.
3 credits
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CSCI 3320 - Operating Systems
Prerequisite: CSCI 2214 or ELEC 4472 Modern operating system concepts including interrupts, process and thread management, concurrency, deadlock, memory management, file system management, resource allocation. 3 credits
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CSCI 3326 - Algorithm Design and Analysis
Prerequisites: CSCI 1166 , CSCI 2226 . Study of the time and space complexity of algorithms and of efficient algorithm design. Topics include: amortized analysis, advanced data structures, greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, randomized algorithms, and NP-Completeness. 3 credits
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CSCI 3347 - Network Essentials and Technologies
Prerequisite: junior standing. Corequisite: CSCI 2214 . A foundation in current network technologies for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet. Introduction to the hardware, software, terminology, components, design, and connections of a network. The OSI model will be covered as well as differing topologies and protocols for LANs. The course will include both lectures and hands-on labs. 3 credits
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CSCI 3350 - Human Computer Interact/VIS Progr
Prerequisite: CSCI 2210 or programming experience in C, VB, VB.Net, or Java The study of psychological and physiological factors on the design of the Human-Computer Interface (HCI). The influence of the various input and output devices on the efficacy of the interaction. Evaluation of the interaction as a function of the interface design. Evaluation issues including qualities such as learnability, usability, human efficiency, and accuracy. Students will design, implement, analyze, and evaluate Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). 3 credits
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CSCI 3351 - Introduction to Script Programming/Python
Prerequisite: CSCI 2210 . Techniques and tools for developing simple scripts in Python. It introduces Python by a comparative approach and explores the Python libraries and their applications to varied tasks. Individual scripting projects will be assigned. Knowledge of C and/or Java is required. 3 credits
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CSCI 3398 - Computer Science Internship
Prerequisite: junior standing, approval of advisor. Student will undertake a supervised work experience of at least 200 hours, preferably in the local computer science industry. The outcome will be evaluated by both student and supervisor. 1 credits
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CSCI 4425 - Principles of Computer Graphics
Prerequisites: MATH 1118 , CSCI 2212 , and CSCI 2226 Development and implementation of the fundamental algorithms of computer graphics: 2-D viewing, geometric transformations, clipping, curves, user interaction. Introduction to 3-D viewing and surfaces. Programming projects required. 3 credits
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CSCI 4429 - Software Quality Assurance
Prerequisites: CSCI 2210 , CSCI 2226 , senior standing. This course identifies activities that support delivery of consistent, well-performing results from the software engineering and development process. SQA encompasses activities from project initiation to product delivery, including requirements definition, software design and engineering, coding, source code control, code reviews, change and configuration management, testing, release management, and product integration. SQA provides the overarching control of all of these processes and methods. 3 credits
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CSCI 4437 - Introduction to Cyber Forensic Science
Prerequisite: CSCI 3320 . This course provides students with the basic theoretical and practical foundations necessary for the investigation of computer related or computer-assisted crimes. The discipline of cyber forensic science will be discussed and outlined with emphasis on the sub-discipline of computer forensics. Students will learn the basics of acquiring digital evidence from storage media, authenticating the digital evidence, and analyzing it. Topics include: deleted file recovery, anti-forensics, rules of evidence, law as it relates to computer crime, computer crime scene search and seizure, memory forensics, introduction to file systems, e-mail forensics, and network forensics. 3 credits
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CSCI 4438 - Small Scale Digital Forensic Science
Prerequisite: CSCI 4437 . The theoretical and practical foundations necessary for the investigation of small scale digital devices (SSDDs). SSDDs include mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and BlackBerry, and any device that could potentially fit in your pocket, and their respective operating systems such as Android and iOS. Topics include: bagging and tagging SSDDs, logical and physical acquisition of SSDDs, analysis of SSDDs, authentication of SSDD evidence, evidence reconstruction, the various operating systems on SSDDs, SSDD ontology, and application artifacts found on SSDDs. 3 credits
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