Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Business Marketing Education (BME)

  
  • BME 493A - Undergraduate Research Practicum


    Description:
    Conduct research under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreement required. Department requirements must be met. ADMG, IT, and RMT 493A are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.  Formerly BSED 493A, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • BME 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • BME 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • BME 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • BME 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Center for Excellence in Science and Math Education (CSME)

  
  • CSME 484 - Noyce SMART Seminar


    Description:
    Must be a Noyce SMART fellow. By permission.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CSME 499 - Seminar


    Description:
     Grade will be either S or U.

    Credits: (1-5)


Chemistry (CHEM)

  
  • CHEM 101 - Contemporary Chemistry


    Description:
    Chemical principles and their application to contemporary problems of human beings and their environment. Four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. NS-Applications Natural Science (L).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Applications Natural Science (L).

  
  • CHEM 106 - Chemistry Inquiry


    Description:
    Inquiry-based investigations into chemistry to help students develop understanding of fundamental concepts and the process of scientific investigation. This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers but is open to all students.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry


    Description:
    Chemical principles of the compositions, structure, properties, and changes of matter. Designed for students in certain health science programs. Four lectures weekly. NS-Fund Disc Phys Biological Sciences.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys Biological Sciences.

  
  • CHEM 111LAB - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Introduction to basic chemistry techniques. Two hours laboratory weekly. NS-Fund Disc Phys Biological Sciences (L).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 111.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys Biological Sciences (L).

  
  • CHEM 112 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    Structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of carbon compounds.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 111 or CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CHEM 112LAB - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Basic techniques in organic chemistry. Two hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 111LAB or CHEM 183LAB with a grade of C- or higher. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 112.

     

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CHEM 113 - Introduction to Biochemistry


    Description:
    Structure, properties, and metabolism of biomolecules.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 112 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CHEM 113LAB - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Two hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 113. Prerequisite: CHEM 112LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I


    Description:
    This course introduces chemistry concepts such as atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and periodicity, and chemical bonding. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: strongly recommend high school chemistry and qualification for MATH 153 or math placement exam.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).

  
  • CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I


    Description:
    This laboratory supports hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to exploring topics presented in CHEM 181. Three hours of laboratory weekly. NS-Fund Disc Phys Biological Sciences (L).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 181.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys Biological Sciences (L).

  
  • CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II


    Description:
    Builds upon concepts from CHEM 181. Introduces molecular geometry and bonding theories, gas laws, solution properties and chemical kinetics. Students planning on taking CHEM 183 are advised that they must be qualified for MATH 154 before enrolling in CHEM 183.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 181 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II


    Description:
    Integrates concepts learned in CHEM 181 and supports hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to topics presented in CHEM 182. Three hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 182. Prerequisite: CHEM 181LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III


    Description:
    Builds upon chemical concepts from CHEM 181 and CHEM 182. Introduces chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, solubility, entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 182 with a C- or higher, and MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher, or qualification for MATH 154 on COMPASS test.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III


    Description:
    Integrates concepts introduced in CHEM 181 and CHEM 182 and supports hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to topics in CHEM 183. Three hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 183. Prerequisite: CHEM 182LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CHEM 193LAB - General Chemistry III Honors Laboratory


    Description:
    As a more advanced version of CHEM 183LAB, this course integrates concepts introduced in CHEM 181 and CHEM 182 and utilizes hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to investigate topics in CHEM 183. Students will work closely with one or more faculty on research-type projects.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 182LAB with a grade of B or higher and permission of instructor. Co-requisite: CHEM 183.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CHEM 295 - Research


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • CHEM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHEM 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • CHEM 332 - Quantitative Analysis


    Description:
    Principles of quantitative analytical chemistry, including statistical treatment of data, complex equilibria, activity, and volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB with a grade of C- or higher in each. Co-requisite: CHEM 332LAB.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 332LAB - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Description:
    Accompanying laboratory to quantitative chemistry including statistical treatment of data and volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB with a grade of C- or higher in each. Co-requisite: CHEM 332.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 345 - Environmental Chemistry


    Description:
    Introduction to aquatic, atmospheric, and soil chemistry. Chemical analysis of environmental samples collected on class field trips. Three lectures and six laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHEM 350 - Inorganic Chemistry


    Description:
    Bonding in small molecules. Includes a review of basic bonding models and a thorough study of molecular orbital theory.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183, and either PHYS 113 or PHYS 183, with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

     

    Interpret the equations that describe atomic orbitals in the one-electron model.

     

     

    Homework / Exams

     

    Describe the essential principals of the Lewis bonding model, and sketch Lewis dot bonding structures.

     

     

    Homework / Exams

     

    Describe the essential principals of molecular orbital theory.

     

     

    Homework / Exams

     

    Sketch and interpret molecular orbital diagrams for diatomic molecules.

     

     

    Homework / Exams

     

    Identify the symmetry point group of a molecule.

     

     

    Homework / Exams

     

    Sketch and interpret molecular orbital diagrams for polyatomic molecules.

     

     

    Homework / Exams



  
  • CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I


    Description:
    An introduction to organic chemistry for students majoring in the sciences or preparing for health related careers. Organic structures, nomenclature, spectroscopy, and chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Description:
    An introduction to organic chemistry laboratory techniques including melting point determination, recrystallization, extraction, distillation, chromatography, and IR and NMR spectroscopy. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 361.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II


    Description:
    Part two of the organic chemistry series. Stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution and elimination, chemistry of alcohols, ethers, and an introduction to the chemistry of the carbonyl group.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 361 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 363 - Organic Chemistry III


    Description:
    Part three of the organic chemistry series. Carbonyl alpha-substitutions and condensations and the chemistry of carboxylic acid derivatives, benzene, amines, and carbohydrates.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 362 and CHEM 361LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 363LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Description:
    Application of basic laboratory techniques learned in CHEM 361LAB to more advanced functional group transformations. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 363. Prerequisite: CHEM 361LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB), (MATH 272), and (either PHYS 113 or PHYS 183) with a grade of C- or higher in each.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHEM 382 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum Chemistry)


    Description:
    Introduction to quantum mechanics as applied to chemical systems. The electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 381 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 382LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory I


    Description:
    Synthesis of inorganic compounds and their characterizations using physical chemistry methods, with additional experiments in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 382.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 383 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum, Statistical Mechanics, Kinetics) III


    Description:
    Molecular bonding, introduction to statistical mechanics, phenomenological kinetics.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 382 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 383LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory II


    Description:
    Synthesis of inorganic compounds and their characterization using physical chemistry methods, with additional experiments in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 383. Prerequisite: CHEM 382LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 395 - Research


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHEM 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHEM 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • CHEM 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHEM 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I


    Description:
    Chemical structure, physical properties, nomenclature and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and biological membranes. Protein function includes membrane transporters and enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and regulation.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 362 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 431LAB - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Quantitative and qualitative biochemical techniques applied to proteins and nucleic acids. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 431. Prerequisite: CHEM 361LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II


    Description:
    Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides, including metabolic regulation and thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 431 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 433 - Biochemistry III


    Description:
    In depth coverage of the central dogma of biochemistry, including DNA replication and repair and transcriptional and translational aspects of genetic regulation, with emphasis on common biochemical techniques and data analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 431 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 433LAB - Biochemistry Lab II


    Description:
    Molecular cloning of a gene into a plasmid vector, followed by expression and purification of the encoded protein using modern chromatography techniques. Downstream analysis and experimentation is then conducted on the purified protein. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 431LAB. Co-or prerequisite: CHEM 433.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 452 - Instrumental Analysis Lecture


    Description:
    Theory and functional aspects of modern analytical instrumentation. Emphasis is on components of instruments, limitations of measurements, and applicability of techniques to specific analytical problems.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and CHEM 332LAB with a grade of C- or higher. Co-requisite: CHEM 452LAB.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 452LAB - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory


    Description:
    Accompanying laboratory to Instrumental Analysis Lecture providing hands-on experience with a number of instrumental methods used in modern chemical research, analysis, and process control. Six hours of laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 473 - Transition Metal Chemistry


    Description:
    A survey of the structure, spectroscopy, and characterization of transition metal compounds, and the electronic structures of transition metals and lanthanides.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 350 and 382 with a grade of C- or higher in each.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CHEM 488 - Colloquium


    Description:
    Students prepare an oral presentation on a current topic in chemistry. May be from a research experience or from a review of the chemistry literature.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: senior standing.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    CHEM 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: prior approval.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • CHEM 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHEM 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Chemistry


    Description:
    Integrates both chemistry and education in order to guide teaching assistants into hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to learning in the laboratory environment. May be repeated for credit. Grade will be either S or U. Additional time to be assigned.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CHEM 495 - Senior Research


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • CHEM 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • CHEM 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHEM 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Chinese (CHIN)

  
  • CHIN 151 - First-year Chinese


    Description:
    Courses must be taken in sequence. Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. A firm foundation in basic structural principles of the language is necessary.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 152 - First-year Chinese


    Description:
    Courses must be taken in sequence. Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. A firm foundation in basic structural principles of the language is necessary.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 151.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 153 - First-year Chinese


    Description:
    Courses must be taken in sequence. Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. A firm foundation in basic structural principles of the language is necessary.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 152.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 251 - Second-year Chinese


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern Chinese writings with discussion conducted in Chinese. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 252 - Second-year Chinese


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern Chinese writings with discussion conducted in Chinese. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 251.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 253 - Second-year Chinese


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern Chinese writings with discussion conducted in Chinese. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 252.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHIN 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • CHIN 301 - Chinese Literature in Translation


    Description:
    A survey of Chinese literature in translation. CHIN 301 and AST 301 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CHIN 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHIN 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • CHIN 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHIN 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHIN 461 - Chinese Cinema


    Description:
    An examination of the history, aesthetic achievements, major directors and themes, and cultural explorations of Chinese cinema. Includes films from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: FILM 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  
  • CHIN 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • CHIN 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CHIN 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Communication (COM)

  
  • COM 201 - Introduction to Mass Communication


    Description:
    This course critically reviews media from historical, societal, cultural and political viewpoints. It examines the impact of mass media on consumers as individuals and on society, and also improves media literacy.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 202 - Communication Ethics and the First Amendment


    Description:
    This class explores the First Amendment freedoms as the foundation of a free, tolerant and democratic society. The communicative rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy governed by such an amendment are also examined. SB-Perspectives, Cultures, Experiences of U.S.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives, Cultures, Experiences of U.S.

  
  • COM 204 - Radio Studies


    Description:
    Fundamental survey of the Radio Broadcast industry. Emphasis on understanding cultural history, corporate hierarchy, industry standards, economic conditions and types of audiences. Course will be offered every year (in Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: COM 201 and COM 202 and FILM 215 or instructor permission.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Diagram Radio industry structure and job functions.

    Classroom presentation demonstrating radio industry job functions.

    Rubric that measures quality of presentation, demonstrates knowledge of learned material, and verbal communication.

     

    Analyze implications of historical and ongoing changes in the radio industry.  

    Students will complete the “Testing Your Media Literacy” activity.

     

    Graded written assignment of student’s analysis of their “Media Literacy” test based on points of understanding.

    Recognize key terms and important people pertinent to the Radio Industry.

    Working in groups, students will present a “Radio Time Line” on a theme.

    Rubric completed by guest faculty/staff, student groups, and instructor that measures accuracy of information, creativity of presentation, appropriate use of information and analyses. Students will also include a peer review of each of their group members.

     

    Critically analyze the role of radio in contemporary society.

    In-class discussion “Is Radio Dying?” “What is the purpose of Radio?”

    Written quiz graded upon knowledge of learned material from discussion.



  
  • COM 205 - Radio Production Skills


    Description:
    A combined lecture and skills development course that teaches students comprehensive skills in radio production. Course will be offered every year (in Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: COM 201 and COM 202 and FILM 215 or instructor permission. Co-requisite: COM 304.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will be able to critically analyze various pieces of Radio production.  

    Listening analysis

    Graded quiz based on rubric of four required elements.  

    Students will be able to demonstrate ability to create a Radio Station’s audio image.

    Student groups will use studio equipment to produce audio promos fitting radio demographics and formats.

    Graded evaluation based on accuracy of required elements used to create audio image.

    Students will be able to utilize learned software skills to create original radio production projects.  

    Students will use studio equipment to produce long-form produced projects for Radio.

    Graded audio assignments. Rubric based on time accuracy, creativity, sound elements used, professionalism of audio editing, arrangement of sound elements, voice recording and story composition.

    Students will be able to demonstrate ability to conduct interviews for different types of radio features.

    Student groups “questioning” interview project.

     

    Graded Evaluation based on recording quality, knowledge of equipment, and interviewing skills.



  
  • COM 207 - Introduction to Human Communication


    Description:
    Introductory course designed to allow students to develop effective communication skills across a variety of human communication contexts including public speaking, interpersonal relationships, and professional settings.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 208 - Introduction to Public Relations Writing


    Description:
    Integrated approach to media writing emphasizing public relations writing styles.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 226 - Introduction to Writing and Reporting for Digital Journalism


    Description:
    Students will receive an introduction to writing and reporting of journalistic stories for print and online media.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 251 - Small Group Dynamics


    Description:
    Analysis and practice of communication principles affecting effectiveness of small group discussion. Includes theory and practice of leadership and problem solving in small groups.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: COM 207.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 253 - Interpersonal Communication


    Description:
    Investigation of theory, research, and practice of the role of communication in effective interpersonal relationships.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: COM 207.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 267 - Screenwriting Fundamentals


    Description:
    Introduction to the basic script format, the creative story and style elements, and the writing process steps for screenplays and teleplays. Focus on the narrative script development process from idea conception to first draft. COM 321 recommended. COM 267 and ENG 267 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 or FILM 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 270 - Introduction to Public Relations


    Description:
    The basic concepts of public relations; the tools and media used in communicating with the variety of publics.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 280 - Advertising Fundamentals


    Description:
    An introductory course that introduces the principles of advertising, including; ethics, social issues, professional practice, and the application of advertising principles to problems of business, non-profit, and political issues.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: COM 201.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    COM 290 - Cooperative Field Experience


    Description:
    Internship designed to explore career opportunities in the major. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either S or U.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • COM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • COM 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • COM 300 - Media Research


    Description:
    Development, understanding and application of media research theories, methodologies and techniques.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film, or journalism major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 301 - Public Speaking for Business and Organizations


    Description:
    The course develops student knowledge and basic oral communication skills with an emphasis on presentation skills focusing on organization, delivery, and forms of support as applied in different professional contexts.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • COM 302 - Intercultural Communication


    Description:
    The objective of this course is to give the participants the skills and understanding necessary to improve communication with peoples of other nations and cultures. SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (W).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (W).

  
  • COM 303 - Online and Social Media Strategies


    Description:
    Students will learn how to create online websites and use social media to develop their “brand” online. They will use that “brand” to engage with appropriate audiences and create visibility for their work, skills or clients.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: COM 226 and entrance into the communication department or the Film Program or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (5)

 

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