May 05, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 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

 

Chemistry (CHEM)

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    Three hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    Three hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 182LAB with a grade of B or higher and permission of instructor. Co-requisite: CHEM 183.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • CHEM 295 - Research


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  
  • CHEM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three lectures and six laboratory hours per week.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183, and either PHYS 113 or PHYS 183, with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 361.

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB), (MATH 272), and (either PHYS 113 and 113LAB, or PHYS 183 and 183LAB) 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 & Notes:
    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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 382.

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHEM 383 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum, Statistical Mechanics, Kinetics) III


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHEM 395 - Research


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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.

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

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Six hours of laboratory weekly.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: prior approval.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CHEM 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • 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.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will be either S or U.
    Notes:
    Additional time to be assigned.
  
  • CHEM 495 - Senior Research


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    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 & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 152.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CHIN 251 - Second-year Chinese


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern Chinese writings with discussion conducted in Chinese.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • CHIN 252 - Second-year Chinese


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern Chinese writings with discussion conducted in Chinese.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 251.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • CHIN 253 - Second-year Chinese


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern Chinese writings with discussion conducted in Chinese.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHIN 252.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • CHIN 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • 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 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)


Communication (COM)

  
  • COM 189 - Communication Orientation


    Description:
    Survey of departmental requirements and fields of study.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    Required for entry into communication majors.
  
  • 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.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives, Cultures, Experiences of U.S.
  
  • 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 & 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 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 or FVS 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 & Notes:
    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.

    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 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (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 Transmedia


    Description:
    Combined lecture and skills development course exploring the creative challenges in mixed media communication for non-fiction and/or fiction contexts; emphasis on matching audience, content and platforms–including social media–and use of multiplatform tools and concepts.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 308 - Public Affairs Reporting and Writing


    Description:
    Students will learn more advanced methods of writing and reporting of journalistic stories for print and online media, with a focus on how to cover public affairs news beats.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 226, and COM 306 and admission to the communication department majors.

    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 nonprofit organization leadership, and makes brief reviews of various nonprofit management topics, such as strategic missions, board development, leadership roles, fundraising, staffing, performance evaluation and accountability, nonprofit marketing and legal issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the nonprofit major, minor or certificate, public relations major, comm. major or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 315 - Studies in Communication


    Description:
    Specialized topics in communication providing depth of knowledge, expand theoretical exposure, and/or practical communication skills.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit under a different sub-topic.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • COM 321 - Visual Storytelling


    Description:
    A combined lecture and skills development course introducing the fundamentals of visual composition and storytelling to communicate the emotion of a story; emphasis on the production of visual images in photographic, video, and digital forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major status, or instructor permission.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 322 - Introduction to Studio Production


    Description:
    A combined lecture and skills development course that introduces students to the production elements of a television show with emphasis on the function and operation of studio lighting, audio, and cameras.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 321, and journalism or film and video studies major status, or instructor permission. Co-requisite: COM 322LAB.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 322LAB - Introduction to Studio Production Lab


    Description:
    Introduction to basic television studio production work-flow and production equipment certification. Four lab sessions held over two successive weekends.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 321 and journalism or film video studies major status, or instructor permission. Co-requisite: COM 322.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • 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:
    Prerequisites: 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 communications 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 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:
    A combined lecture and skills development course that introduces students to the principles and techniques of location production and visual storytelling for journalism, documentary and narrative film.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: COM 321 and journalism or film and video studies major status or instructor permission. Co-requisite: COM 341LAB.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 341LAB - Introduction to Field Production Lab


    Description:
    Introduction to cameras, lighting, audio and grip equipment used in field production, set etiquette and production work flow including post-production and exporting the finished product. One two-hour laboratory session weekly.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: COM 321 and journalism or film and video studies major status or instructor permission. Co-requisite: COM 341.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • COM 342 - Broadcast News Producing


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

    Credits: (1)

  
  • 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: journalism or film and video studies major status or instructor permission. Co-requisite: FVS 215.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 347 - Copy Editing


    Description:
    Students will learn the editing process, how to edit for mechanics and content, including Associated Press style, as well as how to write headlines and cutlines.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: admission to the major (i.e. com studies, public relations, film and video studies, journalism, English writing specialization), or professional writing certificate program or permission of the instructor.

    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 English writing specialization, 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 cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 130 or ART 225 or 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 cross-listed 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 cross-listed 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 cross-listed 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:
    Prerequisites: 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. COM 357 and ENG 357 are cross-listed classes, students may not receive credit for both.

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

    Credits: (4)

  
  • COM 362 - Conflict and Communication


    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 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

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