May 12, 2024

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:

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Chemistry
	CHM 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1- 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHM 495 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1 Pre/corequisite: CHM 445 . Discussion of selected topics. One hour each week. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. The lab for this course is CHML 495 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHM 498 - Internship In Chemistry Credits: 3- 12 Prerequisite: CHM 212 , CHML 212 , CHM 235 and CHML 235 ; junior or senior standing in chemistry; consent of instructor; and GPA of at least 2.80 in chemistry. Practical field experience and academic training related to the student’s principal area of interest through a program of work and study within a business or agency. Student is supervised and evaluated jointly by a chemistry faculty member and an on-site supervisor. (Only three hours may count toward a major in chemistry.) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHM 499 - Honors Work in Chemistry Credits: 2- 3 Prerequisite: Second semester junior or senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 211 . Basic laboratory techniques and an introduction to reactions of organic compounds. Three laboratory hours each week. This course is the lab for CHM 211 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 212 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 Prerequisite: CHML 211 . Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 212 . Reactions of organic compounds and the use of spectroscopic methods in the laboratory. Three laboratory hours each week. This course is the lab for CHM 212 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 235 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credits: 2 Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 235 . Four laboratory hours each week. This course is the lab for CHM 235 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 312 - Advanced Techniques of Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 2 Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 312 . Four laboratory hours each week. This course is the lab for CHM 312 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 321 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 321 . Three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. This course is the lab for CHM 321 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 377 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 Corequisite: CHM 377 . Laboratory analysis of environmental samples, including applications of standard EPA methods. Three laboratory hours each week. This course is the lab for CHM 377 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 420 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 420 . Three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. This course is the lab for CHM 420 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 445 - Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory Credits: 1 Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 445 . Synthesis and techniques in inorganic chemistry. Normally taken concurrently with CHM 445 . Three laboratory hours each week. This course is the lab for CHM 445 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHML 495 - Senior Applied Learning Experience Credits: 1 Prerequisites: 25 semester hours of chemistry courses and consent of instructor. Students participate in chemistry related active learning activities such as career exploration, community service, or group projects that address real world problems. Required for students who have not otherwise satisfied the Applied Learning requirement in chemistry. This course is the lab for CHM 495 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Chinese
	CHN 101 - Introductory Chinese I Credits: 3 Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic pattern of spoken Mandarin; reading, writing, and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school Chinese. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CHN 102 - Introductory Chinese II Credits: 3 Prerequisite CHN 101 . Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic pattern of spoken Mandarin; reading, writing, and basic conversation. Only for students who have successfully completed CHN 101 . Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Classics
	CLA 209 - Classical Literature in Translation: Topics Credits: 3 (ENG 209 ) Prerequisite: ENG 201 . Major authors of ancient Greece and Rome. Emphasis on ancient literature in its social context and on classical themes in later literatures. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLA 210 - Mythology Credits: 3 (ENG 210 ) Prerequisite: ENG 201 . The major mythological systems of Western society Greek, Roman and Norse. Mythology of other parts of the world and related material are also considered. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLA 330 - Women in Ancient Greece and Rome Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Women in ancient Greece and Rome through documentary, artistic and literary sources. Women’s economy and community, medical issues, slavery, religion, construction of gender roles, and images of heroines in literature and the arts. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLA 345 - Topics in Mythology Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Six hours of literature at the 200 level or above, or consent of instructor. The study of a selected theme in world mythologies. Content varies from semester to semester. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLA 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1- 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Clinical Research
	CLR 250 - Introduction to Health Assessment and Medical Terminology Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Research Program. An introduction to concepts and techniques of health assessment. Includes a review of medical terminology. The focus is on assessments of individuals across the life span in the context of biopharmaceutical product development. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 301 - Basics of Clinical Research Credits: 3 Definition and purpose of clinical research. Description of various research environments, research approaches, and selected computer applications in research. Evolutionary trends in the medical, pharmaceutical, biologic, and device industry. Description of how clinical research is utilized to evaluate new products (drugs, devices, diagnostics, biological) and protocols. Confidentiality and privacy issues. Overview of the impact of politics and advocacy on research priorities. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 305 - Clinical Research Seminar Credits: 2 In-depth investigation and comparison of clinical research methodologies, protocols, and dissemination of a chosen topic presented by each student. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 310 - Scientific Writing Credits: 3 Principles and practice with emphasis on critical thinking, brainstorming, outlining, researching, and writing processes. Writing of such documents as standard operating procedures (SOPs), proposals, short reports, and letters. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 320 - Scientific Literature Seminar Credits: 3 Dissemination of scientific knowledge in various literary forms with critical analysis of how knowledge is relayed. Discussion, brief written assignments, and a research paper. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 330 - Fundamentals of Product Development Credits: 3 Broad view of product development. Process of development from early research, discovery, and formulation to include safety and efficacy requirements. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 410 - Advanced Scientific Writing Credits: 3 Focus on the writing of documents required in contract research and other organizations such as informed consent, protocols, and manuscripts. Critical thinking regarding documents and application to how organizations function. Discussion, three essays with expansion of one into final project of publishable quality. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 420 - Regulatory Affairs Credits: 2 In-depth coverage of the requirements for worldwide marketing applications. Examination of the regulatory review process and regulatory agency interactions. Emphasis on late phase of clinical investigations and marketing considerations, including safety reporting. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 430 - Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials Credits: 2 Theoretical and practical overview of the principles and practices guiding the clinical trial methodology to include role responsibilities, protocol development and implementation with data collection strategies, monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 440 - Pharmacoeconomics Credits: 3 Methods of cost/benefit analysis of new product development via case study format. Exposure to research outcomes and issues in quality of life. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 450 - Data Management Credits: 3 Role and responsibilities of data management in clinical research from perspective of clinical data coordinator. Topics include organization, collection, review, and tracking of data. The lab for this course is CLRL 450 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 460 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2 An overview of the students’ clinical research experience including a synopsis of the individual’s role and responsibilities. A forum in which findings will be presented to peers and faculty. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 498 - Senior Internship Credits: 12 A practical experience at one or more clinical research sites. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a comprehensive clinical research experience. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLR 499 - Honors Work in Clinical Research Credits: 2- 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for Honors College and junior or senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CLRL 450 - Data Management Lab Credits: 1 Three hours of lab experience each week. This course is the lab for CLR 450 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Communication Studies
	COM 101 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 Preparation and presentation of public speeches, with emphasis on reasoning, evidence, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches by self and others. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 104 - Concepts in Communication Studies Credits: 3 Introduction to communication concepts central to interpersonal relationships, organizations, mass media and other contexts of communication. Focus on concepts and skills that have a practical impact on the student’s understanding and practice of communication. Designed specifically for students not intending to become communication studies majors. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 105 - Introduction to Communication Studies Credits: 3 For potential communication studies majors. Overview of the discipline and department with emphasis on foundational concepts for describing, evaluating, and practicing communication; and skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and apply research in the discipline. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 116 - Performance of Literature Credits: 3 Analysis of poetry, prose, and ethnographic texts through the medium of oral performance. Emphasis is on literary selection, textual analysis, performance analysis and characterization, and other strategies and skills. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 160 - Engaging Contemporary Media Credits: 3 Exploration of the structures, systems, effects, conventions, and genres of contemporary media. Emphasis on improving media literacy to foster critical and educated consumption of media. COM majors may use this as Basic Studies or as elective credits within the major, but not both. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 200 - Research Methods Credits: 3 Prerequisite: B or better in COM 105 and CSC 105 . Restricted to pre-communication studies majors. Overview of research methods and how research is used to answer questions and support claims. Included secondary quantitative, qualitative, and critical research. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 210 - Performance of Children’s Literature Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 116 or consent of instructor. Introduction to storytelling as a communication practice, cultural production, and artistic performance. Focus on the creation, adaptation, and performance of literary short stories and personal stories of self and others. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 211 - Storytelling Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 116 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the study and communication of stories and the artistic practice of storytelling with specific attention to personal stories, traditional folk and fairy tales, and North Carolina regional tales. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 212 - Storytelling in the Community Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Storytelling in real-life contexts with an emphasis on performing for elementary school children; theoretical foundations of performance strategies for participatory storytelling; audience-adaptation storytelling techniques for literary and personal stories. May be repeated for a credit up to nine hours. ( A maximum of three hours may be used toward major degree requirements.) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 219 - Voice and Diction Credits: 3 Principles and use of the voice. Exercises in local variety, articulation, and pronunciation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 220 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. An introduction to the theory and practice of communication in face-to-face situations. Focus upon improving everyday interpersonal communication skills through understanding verbal, nonverbal, and relational processes. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 223 - Mediation and Conflict Management Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Introduction to principles of conflict management and alternative dispute resolution with an emphasis on mediation. Focus on dynamics that affect conflict and its resolution. Analysis of conflict situations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 226 - Health Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Application of communication theory and principles to context of health communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal health across the lifespan, and how politics, institutions, and culture inform and constrain health communication choices. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 231 - Integrated Marketing Communications I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or better in COM 105 ; COM majors only or permission of instructor. Emphasizes strategic planning to reach business stakeholders. Critical functions of IMC include public relations and advertising for marketing, promotions, events planning, and community relations. Preparation for upper-level coursework in PR, IMC, and Advertising. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 232 - Writing as Strategic Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 201 and a grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Emphasis on a variety of public relations, advertising, and organizational writing methods to strategically communicate messages to the general public and specific target audiences. Experience in writing news releases, public service announcements, brochures, advertising copy, proposals, and newsletters. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 246 - Communication with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Exploration of communication challenges faced by deaf and hearing-impaired populations. Introduction to (ASL) sign language. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 250 - Introduction to Political Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 or consent of instructor. Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Examination of political communication theory and research. Content includes approaches to and history of political communication, roles of the media and public opinion, and the analysis of political messages. Application of course content to past and current political events. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 256 - The Art of Persuasive Speech Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 101 . Explores the power of speech as a tool to influence perceptions, values, and actions of others in both negative and positive ways. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 257 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 101 . Theories, principles, and ethical dimensions of argumentation and their application to debates and decision-making. Participation in debates required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 258 - Rhetoric of Popular Culture Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Focus is on understanding various persuasive influences inherent in popular culture. Includes analysis of persuasive dimensions of advertising, music, art, movies, theatre, social movements, politics, literature, and sports. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 265 - Media, Culture and Society I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Examination of mass and social media focusing on the development, functions, theoretical foundations, and effects of media on individuals, society, and culture. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 268 - Broadcast Journalism I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 201 and a grade of “B” or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Principles and basic skills in writing for the broadcast media; includes exercises inside and outside of classroom. Emphasis on broadcast news writing, news coverage, news editing, and responding effectively to news problems and potentials. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 271 - Small-Group Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Theory and practice of small-group communication. Emphasis on learning to work effectively in groups and to manage social and task dimensions of group decision-making and problem solving. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 272 - Introduction to Organizational Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. The study of organizations as systems engaged in communication processes. Topics include organizational analysis, diversity, leadership, culture, and issues relevant to the global and international marketplace. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 280 - Introduction to Digital Video Production Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 , or COM 160 , or consent of instructor. Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Introduction to the technologies, processes, and aesthetics of high-definition digital video production. Topics include field and studio camera operation, multi-camera studio production, sound gathering, lighting, editing, project planning, emerging technologies, career and industry trends. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 283 - Digital Audio I Credits: 3 Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Audio production experience including project analysis, planning, script writing, recording, and editing. Emphasis on audio acquisition and digital editing. Students complete a variety of short productions working individually and in small teams. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 286 - Digital Multimedia I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CSC 105 or consent of instructor. Essentials of digital multimedia such as graphics, illustrations, and design using various graphic software packages. Hands-on learning approach while using related computer applications. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 288 - 3D Computer Animation I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CSC 105 or consent of instructor. Technical and artistic dimensions of 3D animation using high-end computer applications. Hands-on learning in 3D modeling, surfacing, rendering, as well as cameras, lights and motion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 295 - Seminar in Communication Studies Credits: 1- 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 . Additional prerequisites based on topic. Special topics in communication that are not explored in other courses. May be repeated under a different subtitle for up to nine hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 300 - Applied Quantitative Research Methods Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Application of fundamental quantitative research approaches to topics of interest to the students. Emphasis on theory-based research as a means of answering questions and solving problems. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 301 - Rhetorical Theory Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Introduction to classical and contemporary theories of rhetoric from Plato to the present. Emphasis on applying such theories for greater description, analysis, and evaluation of rhetorical process and outcomes. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 302 - Applied Qualitative Research Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Application of fundamental qualitative research approaches to topics of interest to the students. Includes interviewing, focus groups, observational methods, and the appropriate use of theory to interpret findings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 305 - Communication Theory Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Theoretical perspectives concerning how and why people communicate. Emphasis on applying theories for greater description, analysis, and evaluation of the human communication processes and outcomes. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 310 - Performance of Literature II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 116 or THR 230 . Analysis of literature through advanced performance theory and skills; ways in which the expressive capacities of the performer’s body, voice, and imagination are engaged with the aesthetic experience of contemporary literature; emphasis on contemporary performance theory, creative dramatics, character analysis, and biography. A one-person show is required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 313 - Performance of Southern Prose Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 116 or consent of instructor. Analysis and communication of humorous Southern prose through its performance; the ways in which traditions associated with Southern culture are reflected in the works of writers such as Ferrol Sams, Clyde Edgerton, Eudora Welty, Florence King, and Flannery O’Connor. Emphasis on intensive reading and advanced performance skills. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 319 - On-Camera Performance Credits: 4 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and COM 101 or COM 116 or COM 268 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Theoretical foundations and applied techniques related to on-camera presentation for broadcast journalists, television spokespersons, and camera performers. Includes critiquing the work of industry professionals and composing original journalistic texts. Extemporaneous as well as memorized camera performances. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 327 - Communication and the Family Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 220 , PCOM or COM major, or permission of instructor. Explores communication dynamics within family systems including family contexts, roles, structures, and stages. Analysis of media portrayals of family. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 334 - Public Relations I Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COM 200 with a B or better and COM 231 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Theoretical and practical applications of public relations for businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 338 - Advertising I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 231 or consent of instructor. Examination of the core components of contemporary advertising in an environment of marketing, promotion, and specialization. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 343 - Culture and Communication of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and COM 246 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Communication techniques used by D/deaf and hearing-impaired and their impact relationships with hearing people. Students will learn additional ASL skills and concepts. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 344 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COM 104 or COM 105 with a grade of B or better, or consent of instructor and junior/senior standing. Theoretical and practical perspectives on communication effectiveness in dealing with people, groups, or organizations that are culturally different within and across national boundaries. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 346 - Interracial Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 or consent of instructor. Restriction: Junior/senior standing. Explores communicative behaviors between individuals from various racial and ethnic groups and contextual dynamics unique to such interactions. Approaches to enhancing the content and quality of interracial relationships are also examined. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 347 - Aging and Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM maqjors and gerontology minors. Communicative behavior of the elderly within the contexts of friendship networks, health care systems, the work place, and the family. Social forces that influence society’s perceptions of the aging communicator. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 350 - Politics and Film Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COM 101 and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Explores how the medium of film uses narrative devices such as stock plots, characters, and situations to communicate political ideas and shape audience perceptions of reality. Topics include: The Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam War,the Clinton years, and contemporary political eras and issues. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 351 - Media and Politics Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 , and COM 250 . Restricted to COM majors. History and theory of the relationships among the mass media, government, and the American public, and their implications for American democracy. Portrayal and effects of various media. Addresses the media’s independence from government, the structure of media organizations, media bias, news practices, political campaigns, and effects on public opinion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 355 - Great Speeches Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COM 101 and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Rhetorical power of the art of public speaking through the analysis of significant speeches throughout history. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 356 - Speech Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and ENG 201 and COM 101 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Theory and practice of speech writing with special emphasis on writing speeches for others. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 358 - Diversity in Public Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 101 or COM 105 . Rhetorical practices of groups and individuals from diverse populations including race, ethnicity, gender, and disability. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 361 - Media Law and Ethics Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 , and COM 265 or COM 268 , or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors or journalism minors. Survey of laws and ethical principles that inform and regulate mediated communication, including freedom of expression, rights, responsibilities and regulations of professional communicators; intellectual property and pornography. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 362 - Communication Ethics Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and COM 301 or COM 305 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Theories and principles to assist students in the identification, analysis, and evaluation of ethical issues and cases in variety of contexts including interpersonal, professional, and mediated contexts. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 368 - Broadcast Journalism II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 , and COM 268 or COM 280 and COM 380 . Restricted to COM majors. Emphasis on long-form/feature reporting. Technical training in the operation of news gathering equipment; refinement of news gathering techniques; news writing; presentation and delivery skills; analysis and discussion of journalistic ethics, theories and cases; and a survey of important issues and cases in broadcast journalism. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 372 - Studies in Organizational Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 , and COM 272 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. In-depth examination of communication practices in organizational settings through analysis of case studies and critical incidents, training and consulting intervention, and independent field research in local organizations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 374 - Communication Consulting Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 , and COM 334 or COM 372 or COM 378 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Examination of communication practices in organizational settings; application of course concepts and themes to membership, training, and consulting through analysis of case studies Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 378 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 101 and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Develops and refines communication skills in business environments and other professional settings. Topics include written correspondence, selection and use of communication technologies, delivery of mediated messages, and the design and delivery of professional presentations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 380 - Field Video Production I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 and COM 280 or FST 201 and consent of instructor. Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Hands-on field video production including project planning, script writing, filming, recording, and editing. Emphasis on mastery of digital camera operation, audio acquisition, lighting, and digital editing. Students complete a variety of short productions working individually and in small teams. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 382 - Studio Video Production I Credits: 4 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 . Restricted to PCOM and COM majors and film studies majors. Introduction to multi-camera studio television production in a variety of genres. Fundamental directing, studio camera operation, audio gathering, lighting, producing, and directing skills through the completion of group projects. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 383 - Digital Audio II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 283 or consent of instructor. Continued development of audio production experience including project analysis, planning, script writing, recording, and editing. Emphasis on audio acquisition and digital editing. Completion of a variety of mid- to long productions working individually and in small teams. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 387 - Desktop Publishing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and COM 232 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Strategic communication choices as applied to desktop publishing. Emphasis on use of desktop publishing for the public relations or advertising practitioner and software packages needed for effective layout and design. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 388 - 3D Computer Animation II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 288 or consent of instructor. Continued development of essential skills on both technical and artistic dimensions of 3D animation while using a high-end computer application. Through such skills, a short commercial or move will be created. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 400 - Communication Studies Capstone Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 301 or COM 305 . Restricted to senior COM majors. Reflection and synthesis of philosophical, theoretical, and applied dimensions of curriculum and other experiences as they apply to personal and professional aspirations. Students engage in a variety of assignments that demonstrate senior-level competence in the discipline and the student’s chosen sub-disciplines of study. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 415 - Experimental Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 116 or THR 355 or consent of instructor. Study of literature through principles of group performance: emphasis on nonrealistic forms of theatre, including Readers Theatre and Chamber Theatre; selection and adaptation techniques, use of focus, and imaginative direction and staging of nondramatic literature. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 420 - Interpersonal Communication II Credits: 3 Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and COM 220 . In-depth analyses and discussions of interpersonal communication theories and research as they apply to topics such as developing closeness with others, communication processes in established relationships, and serious challenges in relationships. Theory application and research designs will be critiqued. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 421 - Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Study of messages conveyed through means other than words. Exploration of meaning constructed by touch, gesture, vocal qualities, posture, artifacts (clothing, jewelry, etc.), the built environment, space, and other modalities. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 425 - Negotiation Credits: 3 Prerequisite: COM 225 and consent of instructor. Theoretical and practical perspectives of negotiation. Emphasis on negotiating techniques for use in business and interpersonal relationships. Explores differences between integrative and distributive bargaining. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	COM 431 - Integrated Marketing Communications II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 and COM 231 . Restricted to COM majors. Application of theoretical approaches to IMC while advancing practical knowledge of IMC strategies and tactics. Students will function on a project team and as project manageres for on-campus and off-campus clients. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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CHM 491 - Directed Individual Study

CHM 495 - Senior Seminar

CHM 498 - Internship In Chemistry

CHM 499 - Honors Work in Chemistry

CHML 211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

CHML 212 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

CHML 235 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory

CHML 312 - Advanced Techniques of Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHML 321 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

CHML 377 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

CHML 420 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

CHML 445 - Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory

CHML 495 - Senior Applied Learning Experience

CHN 101 - Introductory Chinese I

CHN 102 - Introductory Chinese II

CLA 209 - Classical Literature in Translation: Topics

CLA 210 - Mythology

CLA 330 - Women in Ancient Greece and Rome

CLA 345 - Topics in Mythology

CLA 491 - Directed Individual Study

CLR 250 - Introduction to Health Assessment and Medical Terminology

CLR 301 - Basics of Clinical Research

CLR 305 - Clinical Research Seminar

CLR 310 - Scientific Writing

CLR 320 - Scientific Literature Seminar

CLR 330 - Fundamentals of Product Development

CLR 410 - Advanced Scientific Writing

CLR 420 - Regulatory Affairs

CLR 430 - Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials

CLR 440 - Pharmacoeconomics

CLR 450 - Data Management

CLR 460 - Senior Seminar

CLR 498 - Senior Internship

CLR 499 - Honors Work in Clinical Research

CLRL 450 - Data Management Lab

COM 101 - Public Speaking

COM 104 - Concepts in Communication Studies

COM 105 - Introduction to Communication Studies

COM 116 - Performance of Literature

COM 160 - Engaging Contemporary Media

COM 200 - Research Methods

COM 210 - Performance of Children’s Literature

COM 211 - Storytelling

COM 212 - Storytelling in the Community

COM 219 - Voice and Diction

COM 220 - Interpersonal Communication

COM 223 - Mediation and Conflict Management

COM 226 - Health Communication

COM 231 - Integrated Marketing Communications I

COM 232 - Writing as Strategic Communication

COM 246 - Communication with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons

COM 250 - Introduction to Political Communication

COM 256 - The Art of Persuasive Speech

COM 257 - Argumentation and Debate

COM 258 - Rhetoric of Popular Culture

COM 265 - Media, Culture and Society I

COM 268 - Broadcast Journalism I

COM 271 - Small-Group Communication

COM 272 - Introduction to Organizational Communication

COM 280 - Introduction to Digital Video Production

COM 283 - Digital Audio I

COM 286 - Digital Multimedia I

COM 288 - 3D Computer Animation I

COM 295 - Seminar in Communication Studies

COM 300 - Applied Quantitative Research Methods

COM 301 - Rhetorical Theory

COM 302 - Applied Qualitative Research

COM 305 - Communication Theory

COM 310 - Performance of Literature II

COM 313 - Performance of Southern Prose

COM 319 - On-Camera Performance

COM 327 - Communication and the Family

COM 334 - Public Relations I

COM 338 - Advertising I