Apr 23, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 
  
  • CHIN 398 - Special Topics


    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 & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FVS 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  
  • CHIN 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CMGT 245 - Light Commercial Construction


    Description:
    Construction of building foundations, commercial carpentry, and enclosing of wood frame structures. Students participate in construction of a building.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CMGT 265 - Blueprint Reading and Construction Graphics


    Description:
    Introduction to plan reading, construction terminology, and the construction process. Extensive work with plans of significant scope.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Not open to students with credit in CMGT 266.
  
  • CMGT 267 - Plane Surveying


    Description:
    General surveying theory and practice pertaining to distance, elevation, and angle measurement. Includes traverse calculations and an emphasis on construction applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisites: either CMGT 267LAB or 267LABHC. Prerequisites: MATH 154 and CMGT 265.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 267LAB - Plane Surveying Field Session


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CMGT 267.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One surveying field session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 267LABHC - Heavy Civil Highway Field Session


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CMGT 267.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One surveying field session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 320 - Electrical Systems Design


    Description:
    Design and specification of building electrical systems including circuit principles, power distribution, and low voltage controls.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 172 and CMGT 265.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 343 - Construction Estimating I


    Description:
    Quantity surveying and bid preparation for general construction. Use of cost handbooks, specifications, and bid documents.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: CMGT 343LAB. Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 343LAB - Construction Estimating I Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: CMGT 343.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One estimating computer laboratory session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 344 - Construction Estimating II


    Description:
    Advanced quantity surveying and bid preparation for general construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: CMGT 344LAB. Prerequisite: CMGT 343.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 344LAB - Construction Estimating II Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: CMGT 344.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One estimating computer laboratory session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 345 - Heavy Civil Estimating II


    Description:
    Advanced estimating techniques and bid preparation for heavy civil and highway construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: CMGT 345LAB. Prerequisite: CMGT 343.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 345LAB - Heavy Civil Estimating II Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CMGT 345.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One weekly estimating laboratory session.
  
  • CMGT 346 - Construction Methods and Materials


    Description:
    Materials commonly used and the various methods employed in construction. Introduction to materials testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 347 - Heavy Civil Methods and Materials


    Description:
    Materials commonly used and the various methods employed with an emphasis on heavy, civil, marine, and highway construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 440 - Temporary Structures


    Description:
    An introduction to the materials, methods, and techniques associated with temporary construction facilities such as false work, scaffolding, formwork, and cofferdams.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312 and either CMGT 346, or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 441 - Wood and Steel Construction


    Description:
    A comprehensive study of the materials, design, and erection of wood and steel structures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312 and CMGT 346.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 442 - Building Service Systems


    Description:
    An introduction to building service systems. Study the interfaces and specifications of mechanical and plumbing systems in building construction. Topics include plumbing, fire suppression, storm drainage, heat gain/loss, heating and cooling systems, and elevators.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 443 - Heavy Civil Utilities


    Description:
    An introduction to the materials, equipment, methods, and safety requirements for the construction of underground and above ground utilities including water, sewer, natural gas, and electrical systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 346 or 347.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 444 - Codes, Contracts, and Specifications


    Description:
    Construction contracts and liability, bonding, arbitration, specifications, and building codes administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BUS 241, ENG 102, and either CMGT, 346 or 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 445 - Heavy Civil Contract Law


    Description:
    Construction contracts, liability, bonding, arbitration, and heavy civil highway specifications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BUS 241, ENG 102, and either CMGT 346, or 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 447 - Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control


    Description:
    Project scheduling and evaluation using network scheduling techniques, including critical path scheduling. Includes short interval scheduling and cash flow forecasting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 343.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 450 - Soils and Foundations


    Description:
    An introduction to soil mechanics and analysis and design of both shallow and deep foundations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312, GEOL 101, either GEOL 101LAB or 108, and either CMGT 346 or 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction


    Description:
    The process using LEED as a measurement for sustainable construction. The course covers benefits and mechanisms of green building, cost analyses, and professional problem solving. CMGT 452 and IET 552 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    Department consent.
  
  • CMGT 455 - Principles of Construction Management


    Description:
    Fundamental tools of construction management. Topics include contract management, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, conflict management, negotiating, team building, quality control, safety, and a capstone project.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 447 and either CMGT 444, or 445.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 456 - Principles of Heavy Civil Construction Management


    Description:
    Fundamental tools of heavy civil highway construction management. Topics include contract management, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, conflict management, negotiating, team building, quality control, safety, and a capstone project.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 447 and either CMGT 344, or 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 460 - Concrete Construction


    Description:
    Manufacturing and testing of concrete, field practices, and formwork.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312, either CMGT 346 or 347, and either CMGT 440 or 441.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • CMGT 461 - Pavement Design and Construction


    Description:
    An introduction to flexible and rigid pavement design and construction including pavement types, materials, construction methods, and maintenance concerns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312, and either CMGT 346 or 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 480 - Heavy, Civil, and Highway Construction


    Description:
    Study of the heavy, civil, and highway construction techniques and equipment used to build infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and site development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either CMGT 344 or 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 485 - Construction Accounting, Finance, and Contemporary Topics


    Description:
    Project cost accounting principles, applications, and impact on profitability. Includes principles of activity based costing; WBS, earned value, cash management, value engineering, and contemporary topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either CMGT 444 or 445.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 488 - Professional Certification


    Description:
    A comprehensive review of professional construction management principles and technical skills in preparation for a national certification examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either CMGT 444 or 445.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CMGT 495 - Construction Management Competition Preparation


    Description:
    Students work in teams to prepare for construction management competition. Teams develop cost, schedule, site layout, and safety plans for a major construction project. Students will compete in the Associated Schools of Construction competition in Reno, Nevada.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 344.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CMGT 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • COM 189 - Communication Orientation


    Description:
    Survey of departmental requirements and fields of study.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    Required for entry into communication majors.
  
  • COM 201 - Media and Culture


    Description:
    An examination of mass media in its historical, societal, and political environments. Development of an understanding of the impact media has in a diverse world.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 202 - Communication Ethics and the First Amendment


    Description:
    Importance of First Amendment to democratic society. Ethics of communication in the public sphere and the rights and responsibilities of communication professionals.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Required for entry into communication majors.
  
  • COM 207 - Introduction to Communication Studies


    Description:
    Introductory course designed to develop oral communication abilities for effective communication across a variety of contexts.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 208 - Introduction to Public Relations Writing


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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 226 - Writing and Reporting for Convergence Media


    Description:
    Writing and research of journalistic stories for online media.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 207.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 255 - Emerging Leaders


    Description:
    Course is designed to develop student leaders on campus through leadership training, leadership experiences, self analysis, and familiarization with leadership opportunities at CWU.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ENG 102, FVS 250, and admission to the communication, English language and literature or film and video studies major.

    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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 208.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 280 - Advertising Fundamentals


    Description:
    It covers the basic elements, principles, theories, and practices of advertising. Students will learn advertising strategies, techniques, and integration of advertising with other communication mix elements.

    Credits: (4)

  
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    COM 290 - Cooperative Field Experience


    Description:
    Internship designed to explore career opportunities in the major. Open to all students.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either S or U.
  
  
  • COM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • COM 300 - Media Research


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

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

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspective on World Culture (W)
  
  • COM 305 - Advertising Copywriting


    Description:
    Students will learn to write for the advertising industry, including a study of effective advertising copy, and the methods of creating project proposals and project assessments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 280.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 306 - Introduction to Convergent Media


    Description:
    An introductory course in the design of convergent media tools. Students will learn interactive client/server based media, including coding, design, and interactive elements.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 308 - Writing and Reporting for Print Journalism


    Description:
    Students will learn how to conceive, report, pitch, and write news stories for print media and will learn how to cover a specialized news beat.

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

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 309 - Writing Broadcast Advertising


    Description:
    Principles and techniques used in writing effective radio and television commercials, public service announcements, and promotional copy. A writing intensive course.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 310 - Writing and Reporting for Broadcast Journalism


    Description:
    Writing, news gathering, and reporting for the electronic media. Includes on-the-scene coverage and interviewing.

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

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 312 - Introduction to Non-profit Leadership


    Description:
    This course introduces key elements in non-profit organization leadership and makes brief reviews of various non-profit management topics, such as strategic missions, board development, leadership roles, fundraising, staffing, performance evaluation and accountability, non-profit marketing, and legal issues.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • COM 315 - Studies in Communication


    Description:
    Specialized topics in communication to increase practical communication skills.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • COM 321 - Visual Communication


    Description:
    Understanding the communication of visual messages for an audience, production of visual images in print, video, and digital forms.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 322 - Introduction to Studio Production


    Description:
    An introduction to the production elements of a television show, with an emphasis on the function and operation of studio lighting, audio, and cameras.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 321 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 327 - Scriptwriter in Development and Production


    Description:
    Combined lecture/workshop, overview of the creative, communicative, and collaborative responsibilities expected of a scriptwriter in development and production. Students explore the challenges of this profession, as well as solutions to typical problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 267 and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 330 - Media Aesthetics


    Description:
    An examination of the major aesthetic elements involved in visual storytelling for film and television, including; light, color, 2D and 3D space, time/motion, and sound.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 321 and admission to a communication major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • COM 333 - Communication Ethics


    Description:
    The study of ethical issues in communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 202 and admission to major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 336 - Convergent Media Design


    Description:
    Practical approaches in information design for convergent media. Focus on industry standard applications and techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 306, COM 321, and admission to a communication major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 337 - Documentary Scriptwriting


    Description:
    Introduction to the format, story and style elements for documentary film. Topics include narrative point-of-view, story structure, camera placement, interviewer presence, narration and voice-over commentary, re-enactment and archival materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 267, and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 340 - Public Communication: Theory and Practice


    Description:
    Survey of rhetorical theory and practice from ancient to modern times. Emphasis on rhetorical application to public speaking settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be admitted to communication studies, public relations, film and video studies or journalism major in order to register for this course.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 341 - Introduction to Field Production


    Description:
    Principles and techniques of location production and visual storytelling for journalism and film.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 321 and admission to a communication major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 342 - Broadcast News Producing and Reporting


    Description:
    Principles and techniques used in producing newscasts and field reports for broadcast news, with emphasis on television medium. Recommended: COM 310 and COM 341.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking


    Description:
    Oral communication in career and professional settings with focus on public presentations, briefings, and persuasion.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 346 - Production Management for Film and Video


    Description:
    Theory, discussion, and practical application of planning and management fundamentals during preproduction, production, and postproduction of narrative and/or documentary programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250. COM 322 or COM 341 are also recommended.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 347 - Copy Editing


    Description:
    The editing process; edit copy for content and mechanics; write headlines and cutlines.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 208 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 348 - Publication Design


    Description:
    Publication design, the theories of graphics, headlines, and text. Management of the design process.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 350 - Persuasion and Culture


    Description:
    Role of persuasion in society, elements of human motivation, techniques, and appeals of the persuader.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 351 - Visual Anthropology


    Description:
    Provides methodological, theoretical, and practical background to produce and evaluate imagery in films and video; guidelines and practice of image presentation/ manipulation in anthropological and social contexts. COM 351 and ANTH 351 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either ANTH 130, ART 225, COM 321, or COM 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 353 - History of Narrative Film


    Description:
    A history of the development of narrative film as an art form and cultural medium, with primary focus on Hollywood cinema. COM 353 and ENG 353 are equivalent courses; student may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FVS 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 354 - History of Television


    Description:
    Historical survey of television as an entertainment, information, and art medium. Emphasis on understanding the cultural, social, political, technological, and economic conditions of production; the examination of television as text itself; and TV’s impact on audiences. COM 354 and ENG 354 are equivalent courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 355 - History of Documentary


    Description:
    Survey of documentary history from 1895 to present. Focus on philosophy of documentary approach, overview of the most important topics and issues, and development of critical standards in the genre. COM 355 and ENG 355 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 356 - Writing for Screen Genre


    Description:
    An introduction to the story, style comedic or dramatic elements that distinguish major genres, the role of genre in the Hollywood production system, and the impact of genre on the viewing public as assessed by critical theories.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 267 and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 357 - Scriptwriting for Serial Media


    Description:
    Scriptwriting for the basic genres of serial television and the web. Includes study of serial script, structure, story, character development, and dialog.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 267, and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 362 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution


    Description:
    Communication and decision-making strategies for conflict resolution. Negotiating agreement and mediating differences in interpersonal and organizational settings.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 365 - Organizational Communication


    Description:
    Function, forms, and patterns of communication in organizations. Effects of organizational structures and dynamics on communication. Methods of evaluating communication policies and practices as an aid to organizational management.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 367 - Narrative Screenwriting


    Description:
    Writing screenplays in combination with the study of models and techniques. COM 367 and ENG 367 are equivalent courses; students may not receive for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 369 - Mass Media and Society


    Description:
    Relationship of the mass media to social institutions; including philosophy, responsibilities, regulations, and criticism. Variable topic, may be repeated for up to 8 credits under a different title. COM 369 and SOC 369 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • COM 370 - Writing for Public Relations


    Description:
    Practical instruction in persuasive writing, news releases, broadcast material, speeches, institutional messages, newsletter articles, employer publications, backgrounders, features, and corporate profiles.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 208, COM 270, and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 375 - Interviewing Principles and Techniques


    Description:
    Examination of the basic principles and techniques of interviewing and their application in informational, employment, and persuasive/counseling contexts. Extensive in-class and community experience in interviewing provided.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 207 and admission to a communication major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 380 - Nonverbal Communication


    Description:
    Fundamentals of nonverbal communication including codes, relationship to biology and culture, usage, and interrelationships. COM 380 and ANTH 380 are equivalent courses.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 382 - History of American Journalism


    Description:
    Survey of American journalism since colonial times; emphasis on understanding the evolution of journalism in the United States and the changing technological, social, and cultural trends affecting print and broadcast journalism.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 201 and admission to a communication major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 388 - Advertising Planning


    Description:
    Development of media strategies in advertising campaigns, including analysis of research, making useful media buys, integrating multiple objectives in the media message, and developing an assessment plan for effectiveness of message.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 280.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 401 - Language, Thought, and Communication


    Description:
    Examination of human communication on an individual, interpersonal, and public level. Exploration of the relationship between communication theory and the practice of communication in various professional settings.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 402 - Gender Communication


    Description:
    Analysis of gender role development in females and males with focus on effective relationship development between sexes. Analysis and development of communication skills useful in cross-sex friendships, working relationships, and romantic/family relationships.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 403 - Family Communication


    Description:
    This course is designed to provide an overview of family dynamics and the processes that influence family communication and family functioning. FS 403, COM 403 and FS 503 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 405 - Advanced Advertising Copywriting


    Description:
    Students develop advanced skills in writing copy, developing visual elements, and constructing advertisements and advertising campaigns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 305.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 406 - Topics in Convergence Media


    Description:
    Issues and skills in convergence media. Provides skills in advanced techniques and approaches to information distribution in convergence media. Topics will change from quarter to quarter.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 336 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 8 credits.
  
  • COM 408 - Feature Writing


    Description:
    Skills needed to conceive, report, and write a wide range of feature stories for newspapers, magazines, and online publications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 308 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • COM 420 - Media Buying and Placement


    Description:
    Students learn the process by which companies purchase advertising, and how advertising buys are sold at the agency/corporate level. Students develop skills to calculate appropriate media buys.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 280.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 422 - Advanced Multi-camera Production


    Description:
    The creative use of multi-camera techniques for studio and remote productions. Emphasis on directing, advanced lighting techniques, sound design, graphics, and remote truck equipment. Focus on dramatic formats, magazine-style, and large event productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 322 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 427 - Grant Writing/Fund Raising


    Description:
    Students will learn to write grants, conduct fund-raising efforts, and other forms of revenue generation in non-profit organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 312 and ACCT 301.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • COM 431 - Editing for Television and Film


    Description:
    History, concepts, and techniques of editing for film and television. Hands-on learning by editing diverse scenes using Final Cut software. Combination of lecture and lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 341, COM 315, and admission to either the film & video studies, or the broadcast journalism major.

    Credits: (4)

 

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