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BIOL 266 - Flora of New England Laboratory This lab/field course is designed to apply the principles of plant recognition, their habitats, collection, and uses. Field trips to all major New England habitats are conducted; trips to arboretums and student-directed investigations are carried out.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Must register for BIOL 264 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 267 - Introductory Horticulture Laboratory This is a lab/field course designed for the hands-on application of the principles of plant propagation and care. Field trips to various horticultural facilities and computer applications of landscape design are included.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Must register for BIOL 265 or permission of Instructor.
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BIOL 270 - Plant Biology This course studies the structure, function, classification, growth, development,
human/social use, habitats, and environmental responses of plants. Additionally,
plant-animal interactions, wildlife biology, and agricultural applications of
hormones and crop improvement, with critical thinking dialogue on applications
of principles are covered. The course allows for and encourages independent investigation
in the laboratory and/or field.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124, or BIOL 101-102. Co-requisite: Students must
also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 271.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 271 - Plant Biology Laboratory This course is designed to orient students to work with plants in the lab and field. Many field trips are conducted to observe plants in ways, which illustrate the principles of plant biology. Student-directed lab/field experiences are employed to allow for ownership in one or more principles. Visits to Smith College and other arboretums are included.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Students must register for BIOL 270 or permission of Instructor.
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BIOL 277 - Field Ornithology In this course, birds are studied as an aid in teaching biology and conservation, and “bird watching” is presented as a form of recreation. Identification, classification, and ecology are covered on field trips and in the laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 278 - Aquatic Biology This course emphasizes adaptations that have evolved in aquatic organisms to allow survival in marine and freshwater environments. Students gain an appreciation of the diversity of aquatic organisms and the challenges they face.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 279.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 279 - Aquatic Biology Laboratory In this course, students collect and identify aquatic organisms from local freshwater habitats and perform chemical analysis on samples taken from those bodies of water. Field trips and related activities enhance understanding of marine and freshwater environments.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 278 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 281 - Genetics Laboratory This laboratory course, designed for science majors, studies the science of Mendelian genetics using a computerized tutorial. Students use drosphila, yeast, and plants to define Mendel’s laws. Students also isolate specific genes and amplify and examine their distribution through electrophoresis.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 280 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 310 - Evolution The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is the central unifying concept
in modern biology. This course examines the basic principles, mechanisms and
patterns of
evolution. Topics also include human evolution and the effect of evolution on
behavior in animals, including humans.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124
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BIOL 311 - Human Histology The emphasis of this course is the microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and
their organization into organs in the human body. The unique arrangements of tissues
in each organ provides clues to understanding the functions of that organ. This
course is beneficial to preprofessional students of medicine, dentistry, nursing,
and allied health.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL
312.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 312 - Human Histology Laboratory This laboratory course is designed to be taken concurrently with BIOL 311. Students
learn to identify various human tissues and organs using the light microscope
and related electron micrographs.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124. Corequisite: Students must register for BIOL 311.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 315 - General Microbiology This course studies the fundamental principles of microbiology. Students are
to view and understand representatives of bacteria, viruses, fungi, algea, and
protozoa, and to establish the basis of their classification, identification and
activities. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, cytology, physiology and metabolism
of bacteria and viruses.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124 and CHEM 121-123 and CHEM 122-124. Co-requisite:
Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 317.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 316 - Applied Microbiology and Immunology This course is designed to acquaint students with principles governing microbial
actions, microbe utilization and control of microorganisms. Fundamentals of medical
microbiology, resistance and immunity, microbial biotechnology related to the
industrial and agricultural areas as well as topics of public health and environmental
concerns are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124 and CHEM 121-123 and CHEM 122-124. BIOL 315, although
not a prerequisite, is strongly recommended. Co-requisite: Students must also
register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 317.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 317 - Microbiology I Laboratory In this course, students are provided with training in basic microbiology laboratory
skills such as laboratory safety, aseptic techniques, and methods for bacterial
isolation and quantitation. Laboratory exercises focus on the investigative nature
of microbiology. Students are given the opportunity to design and conduct experiments
on their own and are required to submit reports in the format of a scientific
journal. In addition, advanced microbiology techniques are explored in workshop-style
exercises.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Students registered for BIOL 315 must register for BIOL 317 or have permission
of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 318 - Applied Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory In this course, students are provided with training in basic microbiology laboratory
skills such as laboratory safety, aseptic techniques, and methods for bacterial
isolation and quantitation. Laboratory exercises focus on the investigative nature
of microbiology. Students are given the opportunity to design and conduct experiments
on their own and are required to submit reports in the format of a scientific
journal. In addition, advanced microbiology techniques are explored in workshop-style
exercises.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Students registered for BIOL 316 must register for BIOL 318 or have
permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 370 - Instrumentation and Methodology The theory and practice of modern laboratory techniques utilizing optical, electrical,
chromatographic, and radioisotopic methods of measurement and analysis are covered.
Principles underlying instrument design and safety in the laboratory are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 371.
CHEM 121-123 and 122-124 and BIOL 121-123 and 122-124. Analytical chemistry and
physics are recommended.
Credits: 2 s.h |
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BIOL 371 - Instrumentation and Methodology Laboratory This course introduces students to a wide range of modern biological laboratory
techniques used in research and medicine. The laboratory provides practical experience
in using instruments and equipment including electrophoresis, column chromatography,
spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, gas chromatography, radioisotope measurement,
and data analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Students must also register for BIOL 370 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 380 - Field Ecology This is an on-site study of the biological, physical, and chemical processes operating in the marine, littoral, and terrestrial environment, with special attention to the role of humanity in utilizing and affecting resources.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102.
Credits: 2 s.h |
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BIOL 408 - Cell and Molecular Biology This course studies the structure and function of cells and the molecular basis of cellular activity. Topics include cellular organelles, gene expression and protein synthesis, molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, CHEM 221-222 and 223-224. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 409.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 409 - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory This laboratory course emphasizes the methods of cell and molecular biology research. Topics include cell culture, DNA isolation and cloning, separation and identification of biology macromolecules, and data analysis and presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes Students must also register for BIOL 408 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 420W - Cellular Physiology This course emphasizes the amazing array of cellular activities that allow the
human body to function. Students gain an appreciation of the elegance and precision
of cellular interaction necessary to maintain human health.
May fulfill WAC.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, BIOL 250-251 and 252-253, CHEM 221-222 and 223-224.
Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 421.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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BIOL 421 - Cellular Physiology Laboratory Students perform laboratory exercises that elucidate the important concepts in cell physiology. They gain experience using current laboratory methods including enzyme assays, protein gel electrophoresis, chromatography, and some recombinant DNA techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 420 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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BIOL 482 - Seminar in Biology Discussion and reports on current topics in biology are presented at weekly meetings with departmental faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes BIOL 121-122 and 123-124.
Credits: 2 s.h |
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CHEM 121* - General Chemistry I This course, designed for science majors, studies the science of molecules and
their transformations. Topics include chemical reactions, states of matter, electronic
structure, bonding, molecular geometry, intermolecular forces, kinetics, equilibrium,
thermodynamics, acids and bases, electrochemistry, introductory organic chemistry,
and nuclear chemistry.
General Education category natural science.
Prerequisites & Notes High school chemistry. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding
lab, CHEM 123, unless previously taken.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Part II of CHEM 121. This course, designed for science majors, studies the science of molecules and their transformations. Topics include chemical reactions, states of matter, electronic structure, bonding, molecular geometry, intermolecular forces, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, acids and bases, electrochemistry, introductory organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 121. Co-requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 124, unless previously taken.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory This is a laboratory course designed to illustrate the principles and applications
of General Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Students must register for CHEM 122 or have permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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CHEM 211 - Organic Survey This is a brief course outlining the structure, function, and reactions of the biologically important families of organic compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 121-122 and 123-124.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 212 - Organic Survey Laboratory The laboratory is designed to provide experience with the basic techniques of organic chemistry and exposure to the use of modern instrumentation such as UV, IR, and GC.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 211 or concurrently.
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CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I This is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds, emphasizing the theoretical concepts of structure and mechanisms and the reactions of fundamental functional groups.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, CHEM 223.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II Part II of CHEM 221. This is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds, emphasizing the theoretical concepts of structure and mechanisms and the reactions of fundamental functional groups.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 221. Co-requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 224.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory The laboratory assignments in this course integrate the attainment of skill in
standard laboratory techniques with extensive use of modern instrumentation such
as IR, UV, NMR, and VPC.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Students registered for CHEM 221 must register for CHEM 223 or
have permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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CHEM 224 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory The laboratory assignments in this course integrate the attainment of skill in
standard laboratory techniques with extensive use of modern instrumentation such
as IR, UV, NMR, and VPC.
Prerequisites & Notes Co-requisite: Students registered for CHEM 222 must register for CHEM 224 or
permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
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CHEM 331 - Biological Chemistry Biological chemistry is a study of the chemistry of life. It is a multi-disciplinary science that employs physical, biological, and chemical principles to understand the biochemical unity displayed by living systems at the molecular level. The structure-function relationship of biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates is examined, as is the operation of enzymes, hormones, vitamins, poisons, and drugs. Emphasis is placed on the abnormal (diseased) state, bioenergetics, genetics, and the interrelationship of biomolecules in nutrition.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 221-222 and 223-224 or CHEM 211-212.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry with Biological Applications This is a physical interpretation of the phenomena of chemical change and stability as related to biological problems. Topics include thermodynamics, gases, liquids, solids, bioenergetics, equilibria, chemical dynamics, enzyme kinetics, electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy, and transport phenomena.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 121-122 and 123-124, PHYS 210-211.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory exercises illustrate the principles of physical chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes CHEM 351 or concurrently or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 s.h |
Communication Disorders |
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CMDS 259 - Clinical Phonetics This course is used to familiarize the student with the anatomy and physiology
of vowels and consonants of the English language. Students learn broad transcription
of spoken language and how to recognize dialectal variance as well as variance
arising from a variety of medically disabling conditions. Students are introduced
to manner and place theory of articulation and are presented with laboratory experiences
in which they are given transcription tapes to analyze.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 273 - Introduction to Linguistics Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 3 s.h. |
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CMDS 353 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech/Hearing Mechanisms This course is designed to study specific structures of the head and neck regions
and their interrelation to respiration, phonation, articulation, and sound reception.
The student examines the intricate processes involved in the physical aspects
of the human communication process.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 455 - Introduction to Audiology This is an introduction to the profession of audiology. The education and training
requirements to become an audiologist are presented. Theories of hearing, clinical
testing instrumentation, and assistive devices are explored in detail. Students
administer basic hearing tests and explore audiogram interpretation. Off-site
observations are required.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 456 - Language Acquisition Development This course provides an overview of the normal language acquisition and development
process throughout the life span, with particular emphasis on birth through school
age. The interrelationships among linguistic, neurophysical, cognitive, social,
and cultural factors as they affect language acquisition are discussed. The student
becomes familiar with various theories of language acquisition, the rule systems
of the English language, stages of language development, and techniques for collecting
and analyzing a language sample.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 457 - Clinical Procedures for Communication Disorders This course is an introduction to the professions of speech/language pathology
and audiology. Management issues related to the clinical process, as well as ethical
practices, are introduced and developed. The course topics include: the referral
process, the clinical interview, therapy procedures, counseling concurrent with
clinical service, and report writing and formats.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 461 - Speech and Language Disorders This course provides an introduction to common speech and language disorders
encountered in the rehabilitation population, including aphasia, laryngectomy,
stuttering, and problems of voice and articulation. Social and vocational considerations
in the rehabilitation of individuals with communication disorders are included.
Prerequisites & Notes RHDS 360 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 462 - Rehabilitation of the Hearing Impaired This course provides a basic understanding of the causes and the educational,
psychosocial, and vocational consequences of hearing loss and deafness. Content
includes common diagnostic and rehabilitative techniques.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CMDS 463 - Speech and Hearing Science This course provides students in the Communication Disorders concentration with
a broad overview of the field of linguistics. The student gains an understanding
of what language is, how it is structured, and how it works. Students increase
their metalinguistic skills and learn to reflect on their own linguistic behavior
and the behavior of those around them. Students observe and analyze linguistic
behavior. Class format includes lecture, discussion and problem solving.
Credits: 3 s.h. |
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CMDS 468 - Articulation-Process, Disorder, and Treatment This course familiarizes students with the speech articulation process involved
in the production of standard American English, the intricacies of connecting
sounds to produce meaningful speech, as well as causes and outcomes of disorders
of phonology. The student learns to evaluate phonologic disorders and plan the
remediation thereof.
Prerequisites & Notes RHDS 461 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 134 - Introduction to Communication In this course, students examine key human communication concepts and examine how they function in personal, group, organizational, social/public, cultural, and mass communication contexts. Some of the concepts students study via reading, writing, discussion, and experiential assignments include communication theory, perception, speech, listening, language, verbal and nonverbal messages, channels, and relationships.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 207 - Desktop Writing and Publishing This course teaches students to write and design documents in a desktop publishing environment. Students learn how to create and design a variety of communications using a common desktop publishing program. Particular type, graphics used in creating desktop publishing materials, and the emerging convention of electronic writing are covered. Particular attention is paid to principles of document design and the effective use of fonts, type, and graphics.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 105 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 208 - Newspaper Design and Production In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental theories of layout,
grid
systems, typography, color, and use of photography for newspapers. Students
develop editorial and design skills through study and execution of various newspaper
design
problems.
Credits: 3 s.h. |
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COMM 217 - Sports, Gambling and the Media This course explores gambling as a cultural phenomenon in the United States, focusing particularly on the role of mass media in three major sports gambling scandals the 1919 Black Sox, boxer Primo Carnera, and point-shaving in college basketball.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 219 - Television Journalism This course examines the methods and techniques of television broadcasting
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 224 - Advanced Journalism This course requires the student to function as a professional print-medium reporter.
The student generates weekly story ideas and/or is assigned a story by the editorial
staff of the Springfield Student and the instructor. The student researches, interviews
sources, and writes the story to meet the newspaper’s deadline. Students write
a minimum of ten full-length stories per semester.
Prerequisites & Notes COMM 120
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COMM 230 - Video Editing In this course, students are introduced to advanced non-linear video editing
techniques. Students focus on the amount of work and varied skills needed to
produce professional level videos. Besides the final editing, students create
the project ideas, write the scripts, lay out both video and audio storyboards,
and record the video and audio.
Prerequisites & Notes COMM 219 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h. |
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COMM 240 - Literature of Journalism This course focuses on major non-fiction works written by American journalists, with particular emphasis on the literary and historical impact of the non-fiction genre.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 260 - The Press in America This course traces the development and role of mass media in America, focusing particularly on the role of a free press in a democracy. Print electronic, and film media are studied.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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COMM 301 - Media, Sport and Culture This course analyzes the role of the worldwide sports media in reflecting and shaping
the culture of sport. Examining both historical and contemporary sources, students
study the impact of racism, sexism, politics, and economics on the production
of sports media texts.
Prerequisites & Notes COMM 212 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h. |
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COMM 384 - Practicum in Sports Journalism This practicum provides students with professional experience in sports broadcasting, sports writing, and sports information.
Prerequisites & Notes Eight hours of sports journalism.
Credits: 2 s.h |
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COMM 386 - Journalism Internship This course provides an opportunity for students to work on an individual basis with a professor in the field of journalism. Students may be assigned to a newspaper or magazine office or to a radio station or television studio on a full-time basis for the equivalent of one term. Only six semester hours of graduate credit can be accumulated.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the department chair.
Credits: 3-12 s.h |
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COMM 388 - Special Topics in Journalism Varies by semester.
Credits: 3 s.h. |
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COMM 482 - Seminar in Mass Communications Selected topics in American and international mass communications are assigned. The subject of the seminar may vary from year to year.
Credits: 3 s.h |
Computer and Information Sciences |
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CISC 115* - Microcomputer Applications This course covers microcomputer applications software within an integrated development
environment designed for office productivity. . Emphasis is placed upon the design
of spreadsheets, graphs, databases, and professional reports and presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 105 or equivalent. Fulfills General Education category computer science.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 165* - Programming in BASIC In this course, students learn how to construct, edit, and execute programs written
in BASIC. Emphasis is placed on language syntax, logic, and structure. Students
are given a generous time allotment at the terminal.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 105 or permission of the instructor. Fulfills General Education category
computer science.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 175* - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ and Java This course is designed to provide a basis for the technical aspects of computer
science. The course begins with a study of the functional units and components
of a computer system and proceeds to use basic mathematical skills to reduce problems
to a form appropriate for solution on the computer. Emphasis is placed on a study
of the various aspects of structured programming and the problem-solving process,
including problem specification, organization, and maintenance with the use of
the programming languages C++ and Java.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 105, physical therapy major, or permission of the instructor. Fulfills General
Education category computer science.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 202 - Computer Animation This course provides the student with an in-depth study of the creation of computer
animation. Each student has the opportunity to develop animated pieces from initial
conception to final animation, and then developing it for the web. Students use
a variety of two-dimensional software and develop skills in story boarding and
interactivity.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 103 or ARTS 103 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ARTS 202.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 215 - COBOL and File Processing Programming in COBOL, syntax, semantics, and applications of COBOL and file processing including creation, updating, retrieving, and debugging are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 175 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 235 - Computer Logic Design This course gives an essential knowledge of modern computers at the level of logic circuitry design. Topics include arithmetic of various number systems, mathematical logic, Boolean algebra, gate networks, flip-flops, and logic designs in various components of the digital computer together with their functions.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 175 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 255 - Data Communications and Distributed Processing This course involves the study of basic features of centralized, decentralized, and distributed computer systems. Selected case studies emphasize the impact of distributed systems on the business enterprise. Technological implications of computer hardware, software, and communications as they relate to the design, development, and implementation of distributed data processing systems are also examined.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 235.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 275 - Data Structures Using C++ This course deals with the study of the representations, manipulations, implementations, and applications of data structures such as arrays, records, sets, files, stacks, queues, linear and linked lists, trees, and graphs through techniques such as sorting, pointers, and hashing. Use of the computer is required.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 175 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 280 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java This course deals with a study of object-oriented programming principles using the programming language, Java. Both Java applications and applets are designed. Specific topics include Java primitive data types, Java control structures, methods, event-driven programming, designing graphical user interfaces, graphics and sound, threading and multithreading.
Prerequisites & Notes Previous programming experience is required, preferably in C or C++. CISC 175 Introduction to Computer Science with C++ and Java or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 315 - Database Development and Management This course introduces the student to the basic principles of applications program development in a database environment. Special emphasis is placed on loading, modifying, and querying the database using a host language. Also discussed are various storage devices, data administration, and database management.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 275 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 316 - Advanced Database Development and Management This course deals with a study of advanced concepts of database development using
standardized structured query language (SQL) for relational database management
systems. Specific topics include developing skills in using ORACLE SQL PLUS which
extends the capabilities of the standard SQL language for database development
and management, and learning fundamental skills in building database applications
using ORACLE PL/SQL programming language.
Prerequisites & Notes Previous programming experience is required. CISC 315
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 320 - Systems Analysis and Software Design This course introduces students to the financial, technical, and strategic aspects of computer information systems analysis and design. Emphasis is on the relationship between computer information systems planning processes and overall business goals, policies, plans, management style, and the industry condition. Particular emphasis is placed on the discussion of the means of selecting large systems projects; assessing the installation’s current state; determining processing, staffing, software, hardware, and financing needs.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 115 and 215.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 335 - Literacy, Hypermedia, and Modern Communication Students in this course explore the relationship of technology and communication, focusing on hypertext and hypermedia’s power to redefine literacy in the classroom and in the workplace. Students work toward a definition of literacy’s historical evolution from oral to pictoral and graphic to print, focusing on the noetic demands and impact of that evolution. With hands-on use of the technology, the course investigates the shift from paper-bound to electronic literacy particularly as embodied in hypertext and hypermedia. Cross-listed as ENGL 335.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 375 - Computer Architecture This course deals with a detailed study of those concepts that are essential in the design of a computer architecture. Topics covered include hardware algorithms for computer arithmetic, computer systems organization, memory organization, addressing techniques, memory allocation and protection, cache and virtual memories, input/output structures, channels, and interfaces.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 235.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 410 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems This course studies the organization of computer software systems, principles of operating systems, batch, multiprogramming, multiprocessing and time-sharing systems, addressing techniques, storage management, file systems design, and user-related services.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 275 and 375.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 482 - Computer Systems Seminar This course is designed to address various current technical and managerial problems encountered in computer information systems, including those dealing with hardware architecture, systems software, and applications software.
Prerequisites & Notes CISC 115, 235, and 275.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 486 - Field Experience in Computer Information Systems-Management This course provides students with the opportunity to apply academic skills, mastered in the study of computer information systems-management, within the scope of an industrial environment.
Prerequisites & Notes Departmental approval.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CISC 488 - Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences This course deals with contemporary topics and issues within the scope of computer
and information sciences. Topics may include a broad range of hardware and software
issues treated from both a theoretical and an applied perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice This course will analyze three components of the criminal justice system; the police, courts, and corrections.
Prerequisites & Notes SOCI 101.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CRIM 370 - Violence and Victimization This course identifies and analyzes individual and group violence as well as victimization from sociological, anthropological, and social-psychological perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes SOCI 101.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CRIM 388 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice This course is a comprehensive examination of a contemporary issue or social problem related to criminal justice.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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CRIM 465 - Criminal Corrections Systems This course explores the historical development of correction systems. The principles of correction operations, theories and methods of offender treatment which may be employed within the boundaries of probation parole, prison and other correction alternatives are studied. Local, state and federal correctional systems are reviewed as well as looking at the unique environment and its impact for both custodial staff and correctional clients.
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CRIM 486 - Supervised Internship in Criminal Justice This course is an individually contracted, practical experience under professional supervision in criminal justice or law enforcement organization. It is intended to assist the student in exploring and confirming career goals, as well as to apply sociocultural and criminology theory and methods outside of the classroom. Students engage in 45 clock hours of supervised internship per semester hour of credit.
Credits: 3 s.h |
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