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CHEM 3261 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 2213]
Basic organic chemistry including stereochemistry, bonding, nomenclature, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis. Students cannot use this course and CHEM 3060 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in both CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 .
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CHEM 3262 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCEM 2223]
A continuation of CHEM 3261 . Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3261 .
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CHEM 3361 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 2211]
Basic organic chemistry laboratory. Fundamental concepts and operations of organic chemistry. Students cannot use both this course and CHEM 3160 to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 3261 .
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CHEM 3362 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
Common Course Code [CCEM 2221]
A continuation of CHEM 3361 . Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in both CHEM 3261 and CHEM 3361 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in CHEM 3262 .
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CHEM 3990 - Chemistry Research
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3-9
Individual, supervised chemistry research problems. Offered, FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in either CHEM 2001 /CHEM 2002 or CHEM 3261 /CHEM 3361 and approval of the instructor.
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CHEM 4150 - Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Chemical principles applied to the study of the distribution, transport, reactivity, and toxicity of chemical species in the environment. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and CHEM 1302 .
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CHEM 4180 - Chemometrics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Use of statistics and computer applications in analytical chemistry featuring topics on experimental design and data analysis. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 2001 , MATH 1550 , and PHYS 2002 ; or permission of department.
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CHEM 4385 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A laboratory course featuring topics on the isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and manipulation of macromolecular structures from databases using modern visualization software. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3261 and CHEM 3361 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in BIOL 4110 .
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CHEM 4491 - Physical Chemistry I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles of physical chemistry including a study of classical thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, solutions and kinetic theory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1202 and MATH 1550 ; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in MATH 1552 .
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CHEM 4492 - Physical Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles of physical chemistry including a study of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectra, and chemical kinetics. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 4491 and a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1552 .
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CHEM 4493 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A laboratory course in physical chemistry featuring calorimetry, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, and spectroscopy. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in or a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 4492 .
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CHEM 4500 - Instrumental Analysis
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Analysis and operation of modern analytical instruments in the chemistry laboratory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 2001 .
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CHEM 4562 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The application of kinetics, thermodynamics, and structure and bonding theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms and outcomes. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3262 .
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CHEM 4570 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles in advanced inorganic chemistry; modern interpretations. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 3262 .
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CHEM 4991 - Chemistry Internship
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 15
The internship is a structured and supervised work experience allowing chemistry majors to apply concepts learned in the chemistry classroom and lab. Students must work 180 hours during the semester; keep a journal describing their work activities and hours worked; meet periodically with their instructor; read pertinent literature assigned by the instructor; and submit a final written assignment describing the learning value of their internship. The course may be repeated one or two times if the internship experiences change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BS in Chemistry; completion of 18 hours of CHEM coursework; and permission of the instructor.
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CJUS 1107 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 1013]
Introduction to criminal justice, its historical and philosophical background; its organizations, agencies, and processes; the development of modern practices; and its role in a democratic society. Offered FA, SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CJUS 2002 - Professional Writing in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Instruction and practice in the writing skills required of criminal justice professionals with an emphasis on the composition of memos, letters, reports, and documents. Topics include investigative report writing, legal writing, research/academic papers, and other related documents. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1001 .
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CJUS 2092 - Dynamics of Family Violence
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The study of family violence including child, spouse, and elderly abuse and their impact on society. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 2094 - Deviance
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to the study of deviance in American society, its implications, functions, and dysfunctions. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 2131 - Police Process
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 2313]
A study of the role, scope, organization, and management of police agencies. Offered FA, SP.
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CJUS 2132 - The Judicial Process
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the role, function, and structure of the courts and their relationship to the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 2216 - Corrections Process
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 2013]
A study of the American correctional process with emphasis on the development of current correctional programs and practices, modern rehabilitative processes, and community-based correctional efforts. Focus is also given to the roles of the correctional system and its interrelation with the other components of the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 2265 - Criminal Investigation
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A course in the aspects of law enforcement investigations, interviews, confessions, use of written notes and statements, case preparations, trial preparation and procedures; police patrol, an analysis of pertinent court decisions and problems, and methods of coping with current emergency situations confronting law enforcement. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 2275 - Criminal Law
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCRJ 2213]
A course in the substantive criminal law that includes definition of law, definition of crime, general principles of criminal responsibility, elements of major crimes, punishments, conditions or circumstances that may excuse from criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment, the court systems of Louisiana and the United States, basic concepts of criminal law with emphasis on the penal law of the State of Louisiana. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 3025 - Ethical Leadership in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A look at leadership and ethical issues faced in a criminal justice setting. Offered SP.
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CJUS 3030 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Basic research skills and methodologies will be explored through a thorough examination of the works of the criminal justice researchers and criminologists. Offered FA.
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CJUS 3152 - Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study that blends the concepts of community policing and problem oriented policing into a combined approach to provide quality police service. A proactive philosophy that promotes solving problems that are criminal, affect our quality of life, or increase our fear of crime. Encourages developing strategies to identify, analyze and address community problems at their source. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 3206 - Industrial and Business Security
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the basic problems, procedures, and needs in the field of security work. A comparison of private agencies, hotels, retail, and industrial enterprises which handle their own security with private and public security organizations. Emphasis is given to the role of private, industrial, and business security systems and their relationship to the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 3215 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the problems of juvenile delinquency with emphasis on theories, preventive programs, juvenile law, courts, treatment, and current problems in the juvenile justice system. Offered SP.
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CJUS 3310 - Survey of Forensic Science
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of those fields of basic and applied science which have been specifically adapted to legal proof. Emphasis will be placed on the procedures used to examine both persons and physical evidence and the rules of admissibility applicable to the results of such procedures. Offered FA.
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CJUS 3530 - Corrections within the Community
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An in-depth study of correctional programs and practices that function outside the traditional institutional setting. Survey of community corrections in terms of historical contributions; legal, social, and ethical considerations; professionalism; roles of staff, administration, and community resources; in relationships among and between the community systems. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 3570 - Probation and Parole
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the theory and practice of probation and parole as a function of the criminal justice system. Offered FA.
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CJUS 4001 - Terrorism and Homeland Security
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is an intensive inquiry into domestic and international terrorism while at the same time examining how local, state, and federal agencies draft and implement public safety via Homeland Security to protect America and its visitors from terrorist acts. Additionally, this course examines the role that Homeland Security Agencies and their policy makers play in planning and responding to natural disasters. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4018 - Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of constitutional law and its applicability. Offered FA, SP.
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CJUS 4029 - Administration of Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of principles of organization, administration and functional interrelation of criminal justice agencies. An evaluation of personnel policies, divisions, operations, management procedures and policies, along with evaluations of each agency as part of a system. Offered SP.
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CJUS 4045 - The U.S. Prison System
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A thorough review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). A review of the different levels of institutions, prison policies, and practices of the BOP. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4310 - Forensic Science Applications
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the field of forensic science as it pertains to the police investigations and criminal justice career professionals. New applications and technology will be introduced along with the study of the appropriate tools to use in given evidentiary situations. Offered SP.
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CJUS 4390 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Examination of the literature and analysis of current issues relevant in criminal justice. Offered FA.
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CJUS 4461 - Criminology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A general introduction to the sociological study of crime including theories of crime causation, their relationship to society, and the criminal justice system. Offered as needed.
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CJUS 4465 - Victimology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Comprehensive overview of victimology in all its aspects (prior, during, and after the victimization). Topics include a historical framework of the field of study; victimization theory; the nature and extent of criminal victimization; ethics; victim rights and services; controversial issues, comparative victimology; the future of victimology. Offered SP
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CJUS 4518 - Correctional Institutions and Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Analysis of the structure and function of staffing, prison operations, the convict world, prison violence, and jails. Offered SP.
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CJUS 4991 - Directed Study
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A survey of current literature and/or research in an area or areas of specific interest within the criminal justice system. Topics may vary. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of upper level criminal justice courses or permission of instructor.
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CJUS 4999 - Internship in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A structured program of supervised observation and/or participation in activities of local, state, and/ or federal criminal justice agencies. One hundred and eighty clock hours are required. Weekly written reports must be submitted. Open only to criminal justice majors who have completed 12 semester hours in criminal justice and have no prior criminal justice work experience. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade point average of at least 2.75 in all criminal justice course work; permission of criminal justice instructor, coordinator, or department chair; application for the internship in the semester before that in which it will be taken.
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Management Information Systems |
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CMIS 1000 - Basic Computer Literacy
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
A hands-on introduction to the operation and use of the microcomputer. Topics covered will include turning on the computer, using a mouse, interacting with the graphical user interface, word processing, spreadsheet creation, email, and searching the internet. Students cannot use this course to meet degree requirements. Offered FA, SP.
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CMIS 1150 - Personal Productivity Using IT Tools
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CBUS 2203]
Develops skill in using current off-the-shelf word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and personal database software. Offered FA, SP.
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CMIS 2100 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Systems theory, quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications are stressed. Concepts of organizations, information systems growth, and process improvement are introduced. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 1150 .
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CMIS 2999 - Special Topics in Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The study and use of selected software packages and/or computer languages available for the microcomputer. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CMIS 3001 - Electronic Business Strategy, Architecture and Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The course focuses on the linkage between organizational strategy and networked information technologies to implement a rich variety of business models in the national and global contexts connecting individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations to each other. The course provides an introduction to e-business strategy and the development and architecture of e-business solutions and their components. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3300 - Information Systems Theory and Practice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students who have constructed personal information systems will be exposed to the theory of the Information Systems discipline. Application of these theories to the success of organizations and to the roles of management, users, and IS professionals are presented. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3400 - Information Technology Hardware and System Software
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles and applications of computer hardware and software will be presented through lecture of the theoretical underpinnings, installation, configuration, and operational laboratory experiences. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3500 - Programming, Data, File and Object Structures
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course presents object oriented and procedural software engineering methodologies in data definition and measurement, abstract data type construction and use in developing screen editors, reports, and other IS applications using data structures including indexed files. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 3600 - Analysis and Logical Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students with information technology skills will learn to analyze and design information systems. Students will practice project management during team oriented analysis and design of a departmental level system. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 2100 .
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CMIS 4200 - Networks and Telecommunication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students will gain in-depth experience of networking and telecommunications fundamentals including LANs, MANs, WANs, intranets, the Internet, and the WWW. Data communication and telecommunication concepts, models, standards, and protocols will be studied. Installation, configuration, systems integration, and management of infrastructure technologies will be practiced in the laboratory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3400 .
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CMIS 4300 - Physical Design and Implementation with DBMS.
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students successfully completing the analysis and logical design course will continue in this course to learn to develop the detailed physical design and implementation of a logical design requiring implementation. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3001 and CMIS 3300 .
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CMIS 4400 - Physical Design and Implementation in Emerging Environments
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students who have completed the analysis and logical design course will extend their knowledge by implementing an information system in an emerging systems environment. Teams will use project management principles to implement an information system. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3001 and CMIS 3300 .
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CMIS 4800 - Project Management and Practice
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Advanced IS majors operating as a high-performance team will engage in and complete the design and implementation of a significant information system. Project management, management of the IS function, and systems integration will be components of the project experience. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMIS 3100 and CMIS 3300 .
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CMIS 4900 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A seminar with topics presented by students, faculty, and guests. Students will be required to develop and present a semester project. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the instructor.
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Communication Studies |
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CMST 1061 - Communication Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 1013]
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication, with opportunities for communication skills acquisition and practice. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2000 - Introduction to Mass Media
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to Mass Media will highlight the various aspects of American mass media including development, structure, problems, and opportunities. Mass communications theory and processes will also be addressed. Offered FA, SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2005 - Introduction to Film Studies
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to the history, analysis, interpretation, and appreciation of film. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 and CMST 1061 or CMST 2060 .
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CMST 2010 - Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 2213]
Theories and research in dyadic (one-to-one) communication, including the roles of self- concept and perception in communications; listening; verbal and nonverbal communication; and relationship development and maintenance. All concepts will be studied from various cultural and co-cultural perspectives. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2015 - Visual Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 4
An introduction to the design, creation, and critique of visual media. Visual Communication focuses on understanding and applying layout and design for multiple platforms and creating and editing photos/video. Students will acquire a conceptual understanding of the visual aspects of the mass media and examine a range of cultural issues linked with the use of visual media in everyday life. Offered SP.
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CMST 2040 - Oral Performance of Literature
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Theory and practice of the oral communication of literature, including prose, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on conveying to an audience intellectual, emotional, and aesthetic content of literature through the voice and body. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2060 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 2060 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 2013]
Exploration of public communication concepts and techniques, including audience analysis, topic selection and research, organization of materials, and delivery skills. Creation and presentation of speeches and analysis of other speakers. Offered FA, SP, SU.
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CMST 2063 - Argumentation and Advocacy
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CCOM 2113]
A study of the principles of argumentation, advocacy, and debate, including analysis, collection and use of evidence, reasoning, and refutation. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CMST 2100 - Broadcast Practicum
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Directed campus or community experience in the application of broadcast and communication skills in a live event setting. Students will a) acquire the fundamentals skills needed to produce live multimedia sports events; b) move through various production roles such as camera operators, technical directors, announcers, reporters, titles and graphics supervisors as they become proficient in the skills necessary to capture and distribute live video of sporting events; and c) apply video, sound, editing lessons, as well as other aspects of media production, through the recording and broadcast of live athletic games, news stories, and other broadcast venues. Offered SP.
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CMST 2151 - Media Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 4
Practice in locating sources of news, interviewing, and note taking; evaluating and organizing facts; writing basic kinds of news stories; using wire service style. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 .
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CMST 2153 - Broadcast Newswriting
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of writing techniques for radio, television, video news releases, and other broadcast media. Offered SP.
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CMST 2200 - Forensics Practicum
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 1
Preparation and presentation of speeches and/or interpretive materials for intercollegiate competition. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CMST 2901 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: TBA
Supervised work in local businesses, private agencies, or on-campus offices concerned with communication studies, mass communication, public relations, or other related journalistic projects. Interns must also attend discussions with Faculty Coordinator and read assigned material. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of Faculty Coordinator.
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CMST 3000 - Principles of Public Relations
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the role of public relations in society which will provide insight into the influence of various publics on and the application of public relations principles to campaigns and organizations. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CMST 2000 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3013 - History of American Film
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the development of cinema in the United States. Offered SP.
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CMST 3040 - Performance Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of rhetorical and aesthetic elements of solo and group performance, including performances of literature, cultural performances, and experimental performance. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2040 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3060 - Advanced Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is designed to refine the student’s public speaking skills. Advanced preparation in audience analysis, style, and vocal and physical delivery will be addressed. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2060 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3080 - Mass Media Law
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the legal rights of and the legal restraints on the mass media. Emphasis will be on first amendment considerations and historical precedents of current media law. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CMST 2000 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3100 - Small Group Communication and Problem Solving
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Communication skills theory applied to small groups and teams. An emphasis on group dynamics, groups as systems, leadership, and individual roles in group interaction and problem solving. Offered as needed.
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CMST 3115 - Communication and Gender
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of biological and cultural perspectives on communication between the sexes. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2010 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3116 - Family Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the family as a communication system. Communication theory and current research will provide valuable insight into the study of key components of family communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2010 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3118 - Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the nature of communication within and between cultures, this course serves as an introduction to foundational and contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication, methods of critical intercultural analysis, and the scholarly field of intercultural communication. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 .
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CMST 3200 - Environmental Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the nature of communication about environmental issues, this course serves as an introduction to foundational and contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of environmental communication, methods of rhetorical analysis, and the scholarly field of environmental communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 or CMST 2000 .
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CMST 3250 - Media Ecology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the history and impact on culture of new communication technology and of how newly introduced media reshape the media landscape. Offered as needed.
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CMST 3300 - Rhetorical Criticism
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of the history of rhetoric, theories explaining rhetorical effectiveness, and methods of criticism. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2060 , or CMST 2063 ; or permission of the instructor.
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CMST 3500 - Introduction to Communication Research Methods
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of research methods in the field of communication. Offered as needed.
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CMST 3900 - Selected Topics in Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of topics in communication, designed and offered as needed to cover a variety topics, including theories, methods, best practices, speakers, and/ or thinkers in rhetorical criticism and/or public speaking. Further details from instructor by request. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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CMST 3901 - Internship II
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 1-3
Supervised work in a local business, government office, non-profit organization or on-campus department or program concerned with communication. Interns must attend discussions with instructor and read assigned materials commensurate with 3000-level coursework in Communication Studies. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CMST 3910 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of a topic in communication not represented in regular course offerings. Offered as needed.
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CMST 4001 - Public Relations Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
Developing and writing news releases, speeches, audio-visual scripts, feature stories, and other public relations communications. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2151 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4004 - Contemporary U.S. Cinema
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of American film-making since 1970. Offered FA.
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CMST 4005 - American Film Comedy
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of film comedy, through close analysis of movies, scholarly research, and careful discussion. Offered FA.
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CMST 4006 - Public Relations Campaigns
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
Developing and implementing public relations communication campaigns; hands-on experience in designing and producing print and audio-visual materials for campaigns; emphasis on use of planning and evaluation techniques. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 3000 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4090 - Media Ethics and Social Responsibility
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the role of the media in society as an ethically responsible institution. Students will discuss ethical issues and policies, as well as ethical considerations in gathering, processing, and disseminating information. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CMST 2000 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4095 - American Media History
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the development of the media. Areas of consideration will be journalism, advertising, press agentry, and public relations. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in CMST 2000 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4104 - Communication in Organizations
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Speech Communication theory and practice in organizations; research used to identify and solve communication problems; analyses of organizational communication. Offered SP.
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CMST 4112 - Health Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of theory, method and practice of health communication in various contexts including patient-provider interaction, communication in health care organizations, impact of mediated communication, and public health. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4114 - Contemporary Theories of Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Current methods and theories of human communication; research literature; behavioral antecedents and consequences of messages and their variations; how messages interact with communication to produce behavioral outcomes. Offered FA.
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CMST 4119 - Nonverbal Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Nonverbal message systems such as kinesics and proxemics; relationships between verbal and nonverbal communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2010 .
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CMST 4120 - Computer-Mediated Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the dynamics of interpersonal, small group, and public forums when mediated through technology. Offered FA.
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CMST 4150 - Communication Training and Development
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Focus on applied communication in organizations. Students will learn how to assess organizational issues and will create and practice adult learning activities on a wide range of communication topics. Offered as needed.
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CMST 4160 - Persuasive Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of persuasion, compliance gaining, and social influence in communication. Using social scientific and rhetorical methods, students will explore persuasive messaging from the perspectives of message producers and message consumers. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2060 , CMST 2063 , or permission of the instructor.
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CMST 4900 - Introduction to Communication Research Methods
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Capstone course for Communication Studies majors. Students will learn basic methods of data collection and the techniques available to interpret, report, and disseminate information in a variety of communication research projects. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 4114 and STAT 2011; or equivalent.
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