Apr 30, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.

Standard information for each course includes the number, title, and credits (sometimes called credit hours or semester hours). For some courses, you will find information on the hours of class, laboratory, or studio for which the course is scheduled in each week of a regular semester; these weekly hours are expanded during summer sessions. Fees for courses are assessed on the basis of credits and other factors.

The course-numbering system generally suggests levels of difficulty and appropriateness. Courses at the 100 and 200 levels comprise introductory offerings and those are most commonly taken by freshmen and sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are primarily for juniors and seniors. In some Purdue programs, undergraduates take courses at the 500 level, but generally courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students.

Preparation for courses is indicated as follows:

P: indicates a prerequisite that must precede your enrollment in the course described. You may find one or more specific course numbers, the number of credits you should already have in a subject, a placement-test level, or other conditions.

C: indicates a corequisite that must be taken no later than the same semester in which you take the course described.

R: indicates a recommendation concerning conditions to be met for enrollment in the course.

When no subject code is shown for prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended courses, they are in the same subject area as the course being described. If you lack a prerequisite or corequisite, or if you wish to take a course numbered at a higher level than your present status, you should seek the department’s or instructor’s consent to enroll in the course.

V.T. means Variable Title and is shown for courses for which the title may be changed to specify the topic or other special focus of each offering.

Purdue University Fort Wayne reserves the right to add, withdraw, or change courses without notice.

 

 
  
  • CHM 26600 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory


    A continuation of CHM 265. A substantial portion of the course is devoted to the methods employed in organic qualitative analysis. The student is expected to identify “unknowns” and mixtures and is introduced to some modern instrumental techniques.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 26500; C: CHM 26200.

    Cr. 2.
    Hours
    Lab. 6.
  
  • CHM 28000 - Chemical Literature


    A survey of the tools employed for the effective and efficient search for and the retrieval and analysis of chemical information including online databases, chemical abstracts, patents, handbooks, encyclopedias, and comprehensive works.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 25100 or CHM 25500 or CHM 26100.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • CHM 28400 - Cooperative Work Experience III


    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM18400.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • CHM 29000 - Selected Topics in Chemistry for Lower Division Students


    May be repeated for credit.

    Preparation for Course
    P: consent of instructor.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • CHM 29001 - Selected Topics In CHM Labs


    Selected topics. Chemistry laboratory only.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  Permission of instructor required.

    Cr. 1-4.
  
  • CHM 32100 - Analytical Chemistry I


    Required of students majoring in chemistry. Quantitative measurements on complex chemical systems that show matrix effects or require isolation of a compound prior to its determination; general approaches to quantitative problems at the trace level; critical comparisons of competitive procedures with emphasis upon principles of separation process, including chromatography; recognition and evaluation of possible sources of error; approaches for optimizing conditions so as to minimize time and/or effort required to attain prescribed levels of accuracy and precision.

    Preparation for Course
    P: one year of organic chemistry.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 6.
  
  • CHM 33300 - Principles Of Biochemistry


    The course is intended to provide an overview of the structure and the function of biomolecules and the energy of metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids.  The course will serve as a bridge between organic chemistry and more advance courses in biochemistry. 

    Preparation for Course
    P:  CHM 25500 or 26100.  C:  CHM 25600 or 26200.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CHM 33500 - Biochemistry Lab


    The course will introduce students to basic biochemical techniques and methods, with an emphasis on those useful in characterizing proteins and enzymes.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  CHM 33300.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • CHM 34200 - Inorganic Chemistry


    Interpretation and correlation of the physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds in terms of their electronic configurations and molecular structures. A development of the earlier treatment of the representative elements and the transition elements including magnetic and spectral properties of coordination compounds.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 24100; C: CHM 38400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CHM 34300 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory


    Preparation for Course
    C: CHM 34200.

    Cr. 1.
    Hours
    Lab. 3.
  
  • CHM 37100 - Physical Chemistry


    An introductory course in physical chemistry. Not open to chemistry majors, but suitable for other science majors. Topics to be covered include states of matter, thermodynamics, physical equilibrium, solutions, chemical equilibria, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 11600 and MA 22900.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CHM 37200 - Physical Chemistry


    Principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, illustrated examples from the biological sciences.  Other topics include physical and chemical equilibria, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  CHM 11600 and MA 22900.

    Cr. 4.
  
  • CHM 37600 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory


    Preparation for Course
    C: CHM 38400.

    Cr. 2.
    Hours
    Lab. 6.
  
  • CHM 38300 - Physical Chemistry


    Kinetic theory of gases, gas equations of state, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Classical thermodynamics including the first, second, and third laws, spontaneity, chemical potential, phase equilibria. Introduction to quantum mechanics: postulates of quantum theory, linear operators, Heisenberg indeterminary principle, Pauli principle, orbital and spin angular momentum. Simple quantum systems such as particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom. Symmetry. Atomic and molecular spectroscopy.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 11600, MA 26100, and PHYS 25100.

    Cr. 4.
  
  • CHM 38400 - Physical Chemistry


    Basic kinetics and chemical reactions: first, second, third order reactions, elementary steps, macroscopic view in terms of concentrations and activities, calculation of equilibrium constants, thermodynamic interpretation of transition state theory. Solution thermodynamics: pure solutions, mixtures, ideal solutions (Raoult’s law), ideally dilute solutions (Henry’s law), Debye-Hückel theory, colligative properties. Electrochemistry: relationship to thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium. Photochemistry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, electrical and magnetic properties of matter.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 38300.

    Cr. 2.
  
  • CHM 38600 - Cooperative Work Experience IV


    Preparation for Course
    P:CHM28400.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • CHM 42400 - Analytical Chemistry II


    Principles and application of optical and electrical methods of chemical analysis, including topics in instrumentation.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 32100; P or C: CHM 38300.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 6.
  
  • CHM 48700 - Cooperative Work Experience V


    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM38600.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • CHM 49600 - Senior Seminar I


    Seminars on recent developments or topics not normally covered in regular courses. Attendance at all departmental seminars is required and students must submit a brief synopsis of each seminar attended.

    Preparation for Course
    P: two years of college chemistry.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • CHM 49700 - Senior Seminar II


    Continuation of CHM 49600. No credit for CHM 49700 unless CHM 49600 has been completed. Attendance at all departmental seminars is required and students must submit a brief synopsis of one seminar attended. In addition, students are required to submit a written report on a topic chosen from the primary literature and approved by the coordinator of the seminar series. Students must also give an oral presentation.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 49600.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • CHM 49900 - Special Assignments


    Undergraduate research. Students will participate in an original research project with a faculty member. Students are required to submit a written report and make a short oral presentation of their research project. May be repeated for credit.

    Cr. 1-5
    Hours
    Lab. 3-15.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • CHM 53300 - Introductory Biochemistry


    A rigorous one-semester introduction to biochemistry.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 25600, 26200.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Undergraduate-Graduate
  
  • CHM 53400 - Introductory Biochemistry


    Continuation of CHM 53300 with emphasis on enzymatic catalysis and metabolic transformations.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  CHM 53300

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CHM 53500 - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Laboratory work to accompany CHM 53400.

    Preparation for Course
    P or C: CHM 53400.

    Cr. 1.
    Hours
    Lab. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Undergraduate-Graduate
  
  • CHM 53800 - Molecular Biotechnology


    An examination of modern tools for the characterization, manipulation, and design of nucleic acids and proteins.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  CHM 53300.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CHM 59900 - Special Assignments


    Directed reading or special work not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit.

    Preparation for Course
    P: consent of instructor.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Dual Level Course
    Undergraduate-Graduate
  
  • CLCS 10000 - Elementary Latin


    Fundamentals of the language; develops direct reading comprehension of Latin.

    Cr. 4.
  
  • CLCS 15000 - Elementary Latin II


    Fundamentals of the language; develops direct reading comprehension of Latin.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CLCS 10000.

    Cr. 4.
  
  • CLCS 20000 - Second Year Latin I


    Reading from select authors, emphasizing the variety of Latin prose. Examination of the concept of genre. Grammar review and/or prose composition. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: CLCS 15000 or placement.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CLCS 20500 - Classical Mythology


    An introduction to Greek and Roman myths, legends, and tales, especially those that have an important place in the Western cultural tradition.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ENGL 13100 or equivalent.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement. If you are required by placement examination to take ENG R150, it is recommended that you complete that requirement before enrolling in any folklore or classics course.
  
  • CLCS 25000 - Second Year Latin II


    Reading from Virgil’s Aeneid with examination of the epic as a whole.  Prosody of dactylic hexameter and study of poetic devices.  Grammar review. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: CLCS 20000 or placement.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CLCS 40500 - Comparative Mythology


    The advanced study of Classical Greek and Roman myths, including the reading and evaluation of comparative myths, both inside and outside the Mediterranean cultural area.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ENGL 20201 or 23301 or equivalent.

    Cr. 3-4.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
  
  • CMPL 21700 - Detective and Mystery Literature


    Origins, evolution, conventions, criticism, and theory of the detective and mystery story; history of the Gothic novel; later development of the tale of terror; major works of this type in Western fiction, drama, and film.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ENGL 13100 or equivalent.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 10200 - Introduction to Sustainable Development


    This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of sustainable development, focusing on the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social justice. The course offers a broad overview of the key challenges facing construction industry professionals including those involved in design construction, material supply and fabrication, finance, policy development. Potential solutions to achieve sustainable development in the 21st century will be considered.

    Cr.3.
  
  • CNET 19000 - Experience in Construction I


    Minimum of 10 weeks’ work experience in the construction industry, plus recorded (written or otherwise as approved in advance) report of directed academic project.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • CNET 27600 - Specs, Contracts, and Codes


    Study of general conditions and major phases of construction codes, specifications, agreements, contracts, liens, and bonds.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 28000 - Quantity Estimating


    A study of estimating practices. Development of skill in preparing manual estimates of material quantities required in construction. Introduction to labor and material costs, electronic media, and computer applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 27600 and MA 15300 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3.
  
  • CNET 29000 - Experience in Construction II


    Minimum of 10 weeks’ work experience in the construction industry, plus recorded (written or otherwise as approved in advance) report of directed academic project.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 19000 and sophomore standing.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • CNET 34400 - Constructed Project Quality I


    Construction and design quality assurance. The role quality control plays in the execution of the construction contract. Inspection trips to construction sites.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 27600 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3.
  
  • CNET 34800 - Senior Capstone Design Project I


    The first term of a two-term comprehensive, capstone design project. Establishment and development of the design process with special emphasis placed on teamwork towards the initial Design Proposal – written and oral.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Must be in CNTB program/CNET major, senior standing.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 39000 - Experience in Construction III


    Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites. Minimum of 10 weeks’ work experience in the construction industry, plus recorded (written or otherwise as approved in advance) report of directed academic project.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 29000 and junior standing.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • CNET 44200 - Costs Estimating


    Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites. A study of design and construction cost estimation and cost control practices. Development of unit costs for material and labor. Topics include equipment, subcontracts, risk management, overhead, profit, bid strategy, bid price, total development cost, and value engineering. Use of electronic media and computer applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: IET 35000 and CNET 28000 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3.
  
  • CNET 44300 - Engineered Construction


    Computations for a broad range of design and construction problems such as construction equipment and false-work; winter protection, temporary heat and electrical requirements; humidity, condensation, and equilibrium moisture contents of materials; expansion of materials, structures, curtain walls, and piping; sound absorption and transmission.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CET 38100 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 44500 - Construction Project Management I


    Planning the organization of people, resources, and activities required for a construction project from inception through design, construction, and operation. Emphasis on time control through critical path scheduling and management-by-exception, and related strategies. Computer applications.

    Preparation for Course
    C: CNET 44200

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 44800 - Senior Capstone Design Project II


    The second term of a two-term, comprehensive, capstone design project. Multi-interdisciplinary, project-oriented, real-world experience at the cutting edge. Generation and conclusive development of the final design with consideration for design reviews, prototype requirements, scheduling, ergonomics, safety and economic constraints. A written report and oral defense of the project is required.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 34800 with a grade of C- or better and senior class standing. Must be in CNTB program/CNET major.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 44900 - Senior Capstone


    Comprehensive, capstone design project. Multi-interdisciplinary, project-oriented, real-world experience at the cutting edge. Generation and conclusive development of the final design with consideration for design reviews, prototype requirements, scheduling, ergonomics, safety and economic constraints. A written report and oral defense of the project is required.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Senior class standing; must be in CNTB program/CNET major.

    Cr. 4.
  
  • CNET 45000 - Issues In Sustainability


    This course introduces students to the broad concepts and issues involved in sustainability that they may take them into the world and become leaders in their communities. In the project associated with this course, students will read, conduct research, synthesize material and produce and present their findings. Student will also implement one campus sustainability initiative.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Junior class standing and instructor permission required.
  
  • CNET 45700 - Construction Safety


    The study of strategies and technologies in design, construction, and operation for reducing hazards, accidents, injuries, and damage.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 27600 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
  
  • CNET 49900 - Construction Engineering Technology


    Additional prerequisites as determined by CNET faculty.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Must be in CNTB program/CNET major.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • COM 10100 - Introduction to Communication


    This course is designed to introduce students to the study of human communication in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, group and organizational, rhetoric and persuasion, mass communication, and cultural studies. Students will learn a range of basic concepts and theories in communication, how to read communication research, and how to write using appropriate citation styles for the field of communication.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ENGL 19000 or COAS 11100 or placement at a a higher reading level; and writing placement in ENGL 13100 or higher.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication


    A study of communication theories as applied to speech; practical communicative experiences ranging from interpersonal communication and small-group process through problem identification and solution in discussion to informative and persuasive speaking in standard speaker-audience situations.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • COM 12000 - Introduction to Communication Technology and Communication Fields


    This is the first of a series of three courses that all Communication majors at PFW are required to take. The applied portion of this course will introduce students to technology and software that is desirable for communication professionals. This course will also provide students with an overview of the general fields to which their degree will most likely lead them.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • COM 13500 - Introduction To News Writing


    An introduction to writing news articles, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of news writing, evaluation of the newsworthiness of information, content (accuracy, clarity, conciseness, orgnization and readability), and mechanics (word choice, sentence structure, grammar, spelling and journalistic style).

    Preparation for Course
    P:  ENGL 13100 or above.

    Cr. 3
  
  • COM 14000 - Introduction to Media Production


    Introduction to basic audio/visual production techniques and equipment including (but not limited to) basic camera functions, audio recording, lighting, digital editing, web design, and basic production positions and organization.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab 3
  
  • COM 20000 - Reporting, Writing and Editing I


    Working seminar stressing the creation of journalistic stories for diverse audiences.  Students will learn to develop story ideas, gather information, combine visual and verbal messages and to write and edit news.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 13500.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 0-1.
  
  • COM 20101 - Reporting, Writing, and Editing II


    Working seminar focused on the strengthening of basic journalism skills, including in-depth reporting, editing, and multimedia presentations. Creativity, cooperation, and critical thinking are used to shape effective messages for diverse audiences.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 20000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 20300 - Communication Theory


    This is a foundational course that introduces students to a wide range of communication theories in the areas of interpersonal and organizational communication, persuasion, rhetoric, mass media and cultural studies. Students will read, evaluate, and synthesize communication research from the social scientific, interpretive, and critical paradigms. They will also learn how to write literature reviews using APA format.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 10100.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 21000 - Debating Public Issues


    Study of argumentation as applied to public discourse. Lectures on logic and reasoning, library research methods and bibliography, identification and analysis of issues, construction and organization of cases, refutation and rebuttal, and the phrasing and delivery of the argumentative speech. Preparation of debate cases.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 21001 - Visual Communication


    Basic principles, theories, and history of channels of human communication other than written and spoken language; development of elementary skills and experimentation in producing nonverbal messages and combining nonverbal with verbal messages. Some darkroom lab activities. Adjustable camera required. Required course for journalism majors and PFW journalism minor.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2-3, Lab. 0-2.
  
  • COM 21200 - Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Communication


    A study of basic characteristics of human communication and the theoretical and practical implications of these characteristics for various forms of oral communication.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • COM 23800 - Media, Culture, Society


    This course surveys mediated communication platforms through which we receive, learn, express, and exchange culture. By considering the multitude of communication channels and processes, the course explores tropes of agency, production, and reception. It considers how perceptions of cultures are constructed, how meaning is produced, as well as the social, economic, and political forces that shape contemporary cultural practices.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 24800 - Introduction to Media Criticism and Analysis


    Introduction to major critical approaches of media studies. Includes standard terminology of media analysis used to discuss form and technique of film, video, and audio productions. Instructor may require additional screening times outside scheduled class meeting times. No credit for both COM 24800 and COM 25100.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 25000 - Mass Communication and Society


    A survey of print, broadcast, and film media in their relationship and influence on society. Study topics include mass communication theories, documentaries, commercialism, news media, media effects, and control, feedback, educational broadcasting, and audience analysis.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 25300 - Introduction to Public Relations


    An analysis of public relations theory and practice from their origins to the present. From a communication perspective, the course examines public relations environments, audiences, and message strategies.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 26000 - Introductory Special Topics In Communication


    Intensive study of selected topics, varying from semester to semester, from the literature or practice of communication, designed for a lower division audience. May be repeated with different topic for up to six credit hours.

    Cr. 1-3.
  
  • COM 28000 - Seminar In Journalism Ethics


    Selected topics in journalism, e.g., professional ethics, government and the press, contemporary problems of the press.

    Preparation for Course
    P: 6 hours of journalism.

    Cr. 3.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • COM 29001 - Internship in Journalism


    Work as staff member on campus publications. Work will include reporting and writing, layout and paste-up work, photo work, and advertising sales work.

    Preparation for Course
    C: COM 20000.

    Cr. 1-3.
  
  • COM 30000 - Introduction to Communication Research Methods


    Introduction to the development and application of historical, critical, and empirical research methods pertinent to communication problems. Fundamental concepts of problem identification, sampling, surveys, historical sources, critical models, reliability, and validity of both measurement and research design in communication research.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 20300.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 30001 - Citizen and the News


    A study of the institutions that produce news and information about public affairs for the citizen of American mass society. The problems about the selection of what is communicated. Case studies. International comparisons.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 30002 - Communications Law


    History and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications system. Required course for journalism majors and PFW journalism minor. Also required course for radio and television students.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication


    An exploration of the impact of culture on perception and communication, the obstacles affecting intercultural communication, the impact of ethnocentrism and the challenges facing cultures with broad cultural and subcultural diversities. Open to majors and nonmajors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 30800 - Applied Communication


    This course explores the varied fields of communication. Students will be exposed to varied fields where they may utilize their degree. Students will also learn and practice job-seeking skills including job search, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing protocol and skill.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM12000.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • COM 31000 - Family Communication


    Application of theories of interpersonal communication to family life. Emphasis on feedback, empathy, and trust as contributing factors to effective communication with families. A case study approach is used.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 31001 - Editorial Practices


    Workshop in fundamentals of editing and reporting with special emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, and editorial balance. Practical experience in gathering, writing, and editing news and public affairs materials. Stress on principles applying to all mass media.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 20000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 31200 - Rhetoric in the Western World


    An explanation of major theoretical and philosophical concepts concerning rhetoric; the relationships between rhetoric and political, social, and personal decisions are explored. Ancient and modern authors are read.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
  
  • COM 31300 - Introduction to Health Communication


    This course addresses health communication theory and practice. Topics may include health campaigns, provider-patient interactions, communication within health care organizations, ways in which personal relationships impact and are impacted by health issues, support groups, illness narratives, and mass communication influences on health.

    Cr. 3.

  
  • COM 31400 - Advanced Presentational Speaking


    Development of a marked degree of skill in the composition and delivery of various types of speeches including presentations in corporate board rooms, orientation meetings, banquet halls, public forms. Special emphasis on speeches related to the student’s major vocational area.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 31501 - Feature Writing


    The course aims to develop skill in gathering and presenting feature story material, exploring the realm between straight news and editorials. It follows feature-story practice in combining information with entertainment stressing the imperative of research, accuracy, and mechanical correctness.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 20000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 31600 - Controversy in American Society


    Analysis of selected debates in major American controversies of social significance. Critical examination of the argument, personalities, and oral and written strategies employed in public debates on political, moral, and social issues.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400 or consent of instructor.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 31700 - Digital Storytelling


    This course examines the theory and practice of digital storytelling and teaches students how to use digital tools to gather audio and visual material to tell a journalistic story across multiple media platforms.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 14000, and COM 2000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 31800 - Principles of Persuasion


    Persuasion and its effects, ranging from individual influences to societal impacts. Various perspectives and models of persuasion are examined, including classical and modern approaches. Both theoretical and pragmatic considerations are introduced.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400 or consent of instructor.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32000 - Small Group Communication


    A study of group thinking and problem-solving methods; participation in and evaluation of committee and informal discussion groups. Focus on the roles, networks, and messages employed by small group communicators.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32101 - Specialized Broadcasting


    Analysis and production techniques typical of television and web based content across genres such as sports, fashion, and entertainment. Offers opportunities for the creation of production content in specific genres.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 14000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32102 - Principles of Public Relations


    Survey course about the theory and practice of public relations. Examines public relations function within organizations, its impact on publics, and its function in society. Topics include the evolution of the field: the range of roles and responsibilities that public relations practitioners assume in a variety of settings; ethics; and significant issues and trends that have shaped the practice. Course provides a foundation for more advanced study in the field. Also useful for those planning another professional or managerial career that requires an understanding of public relations concepts and management practices.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32300 - Business and Professional Speaking


    The study of oral communication problems and responsibilities in the business-organizational environment. Participation in problem-solving from investigation and informative speaking to advocacy and parliamentary debate. This course is not available for credit toward any communication major or minor.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32400 - Introduction to Organizational Communication


    An introduction to fundamental concepts and basic research related to communication behavior in organizational settings. Units cover message processing, leadership communication, communication networks, communication training, and communication audits.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32500 - Interviewing: Principles and Practice


    Theory and practice of methods in selected interview settings: informal, employment, and persuasive. Emphasis on communication between two persons, questioning techniques, and the logical and psychological bases of interpersonal persuasion.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 11400.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32700 - International Communications


    Introduction to the historical development of international communication for trade and diplomacy to the globalization of media markets and media models in news and entertainment. Modernization, developmental, dependency, hegemony, free flow of information, political economy, and other historical, administrative, and critical perspectives will also be discussed. contemporary international media practices, including foreign direct investment, cultural hybridity, ad contra blow.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 32900 - History of the Mass Media


    Study of Anglo-American press traditions, including the development of American mass media within socio-cultural environments.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 33000 - Theories of Mass Communication


    Surveys a variety of classic and contemporary theories, approaches, and concerns relevant to the study of media and/or mass communication.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 24800 and 25000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 33100 - Audio Production


    Basic principles of audio production as applied to radio and television. Treats program types, production methods, techniques of the sound studio, and laboratory practice in production and direction.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 24800 or 25100.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 1-2, Lab. 4.
  
  • COM 33200 - Television Studio Production


    Basic principles of producing, writing, and directing for television. Treats program types and television criticism, and explores creative treatment of visual, artistic, and nonverbal elements of communication in television.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM24800 or 25100.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab. 4.
  
  • COM 33300 - Film Production


    Basic theory and techniques of motion-picture production. Viewing and evaluation of films illustrating a variety of film techniques. Production experiences in filming, scripting, editing, sound recording, and production planning.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 14000.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2.
  
  • COM 33400 - Journalism for the Electronic Mass Media


    The development and practice of electronic journalism, with projects relating to straight news, feature reports, commentary, editorial, interview, and documentary.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  COM 14000 and COM 20000.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2.
  
  • COM 33501 - Interviewing for Media Production


    Advanced theory and technique in interviewing in television and film production contexts. This course requires students to focus on research, development, news gathering, and production technique in the conducting of interviews over the phone, in the field, on-camera, and on-set.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 14000.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 33700 - Advanced Digital Video Production


    Provides experience in writing program proposals and scripts, taping with small-format television equipment, and audio and video editing for various program formats. Special attention to editing, theory and technique, aesthetic considerations, and institutional and community cable outlets.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 14000.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab. 4.
  
  • COM 33800 - Documentary or Experimental Film and Video


    An examination of experimental and actuality (“documentary”) film and video, with emphasis on structural and technical innovation, production considerations, and historical developments. May be repeated with a different title for a maximum of 6 credits. Additional screening times will be required.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 24800 or 25100.

    Cr. 3.
    Variable Title
    V.T.
  
  • COM 34900 - Media and Culture


    This course surveys film, music, art, popular magazines, television, and other media in terms of their symbolic relationship to diverse and cultural practices including among others, religion, romance, dance, sport, recreation, hobbies, and cusine, and their connection to broader ethic, gender, and class cultural expressions. To understand how media represent, express, and contribute to contemporary culture practices, students will consider mass market novels, professional sports, museums, music videos, talk radio, Hollywood and independent film, narrow cast cable television, websites, and  other mass media genre. Typically offered fall, spring and summer.

    Preparation for Course
    P: COM 22800 or COM 25000

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 35200 - Mass Communication Law


    Study of Anglo-American traditions and trends, as well as current American conditions of the laws of libel, privacy, fair comment and criticism, privilege, property rights, and copyright as such factors affect the print journalist and the broadcaster. Emphasis is on existing state and federal regulations and precedents. Credit is not given for both COM 35200 and COM 30002.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • COM 35300 - Problems in Public Relations


    Approaches to problems in public relations as they occur in industry, government, education, social agencies, and other institutions.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  COM 25300

    Cr. 3.
 

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