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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

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.

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.

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:
 

Chemistry
  
  

  • CHM 350 - Introduction to Chemical Research

    Credits: 1

    Pre or corequisites: CHM 211  or CHM 235 . Registration limited to CHM majors. Introduction to chemical investigation, including use of the chemical literature, experimental design, proposal preparation, and communication of findings. One hour each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.

     


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  • CHM 365 - Biochemistry I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BIO 201  and CHM 212 . The structures of macromolecules, amino acids and vitamins, and the chemical principles governing their actions. Solution properties of macromolecules, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and metabolic regulation, emphasizing organic/physical chemistry. Basics of nucleic acids and biological transfer information.


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  • CHM 377 - Environmental Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 102 . Introduction to the chemistry of air, soil, and natural waters. Processes of environmental degradation, cleanup, and pollution prevention. Selected current topics.The lab for this course is CHML 377 .


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  • CHM 380 - Forensic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CHM 211  and CHML 211 . Theory and applications of trace organics and metals analyses, fiber and polymer analyses, toxicology, serology, drug and DNA chemistry, fingerprinting techniques, and chain of custody procedures. Three lecture hours per week. The optional 3-hour laboratory (CHML 380 ) may be registered for separately.


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  • CHM 415 - Physical Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 212 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 321  or permission of instructor. Theoretical and physical organic chemistry, including chemical bonding, stereochemistry and conformational analysis with applications to selected reaction mechanisms.


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  • CHM 417 - Medicinal Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    (CHM 517 ) Prerequisite: CHM 212  and one of either CHM 365  or BIO 465 . Study of the various principles involved in, and the multidisciplinary nature of, modern drug design. The course will focus on the chemical and biological principles that are fundamental to “medicinal chemistry” and upon the understanding of how and why certain chemicals interact at biological targets.


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  • CHM 425 - Computational Chemistry

    Credits: 0 - 3
    (CHM 525 ) Prerequisite: CHM 321 . Theory and practice of computational chemistry; including molecular mechanics, semi-empirical and ab initio molecular orbital theory, density functional theory, and molecular dynamics. Two lecture and two computer lab hours each week.


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  • CHM 445 - Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 320  and CHM 350 . Study of periodic relationships; crystal lattice theory; transition metals and ions; crystal field theory; organometallic structures and reactions; and reaction mechanisms.The lab for this course is CHML 445 .


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  • CHM 466 - Biochemistry II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 365 . Bio energetics, structure and function of biomembranes, biosynthesis, and degradation of fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides, integration of metabolism, signal transduction, and the action of hormones. Structure and enzymology of DNA and RNA, genetic information, protein biosynthesis, and gene regulation.


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  • CHM 475 - Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 235  and CHML 235  or GLY 350  or permission of instructor. Introduction to marine chemistry, including discussion of sources, distribution, forms of occurrence of chemical species in seawater; biological productivity; organic carbon; air-sea interactions; carbon dioxide system; sediments; estuarine chemistry; other relevant topics as time permits.


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  • CHM 485 - Industrial and Polymer Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    (CHM 585 ) Prerequisites: CHM 320  and CHM 211 -CHM 212 . Properties, synthesis, and reactions of major industrial chemicals; synthetic plastics; soaps and detergents; petrochemicals; paints and pigments; dyes; pharmaceutical and nuclear industries; mechanism of polymerization; copolymerization; physical and chemical properties of polymers; polymer characterization; advances in polymer technology.


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  • CHM 486 - Fundamentals of Heterocycles with Emphasis on Pharmaceuticals

    Credits: 3
    (CHM 586 ) Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry. Well over half of all known organic compounds and most pharmaceuticals are heterocyles (containing and atom other than C in the ring), yet their chemistry is hardly touched on in conventional courses. Topics include the nomenclature, properties, synthesis, and pharmaceutical applications of heterocycles.


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  • CHM 490 - Special Topics In Chemistry

    Credits: 1 - 3
    (CHM 590 ) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. Selected topics in chemistry that are beyond the scope of regular course offerings. May be repeated once under a different subtitle.


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  • 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.


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  • CHM 495 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: 25 semester hours of chemistry courses, including CHM 350 . Discussion of selected topics. One hour each week. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.


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  • 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.)


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  • 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.


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  • CHML 320 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 320 . Three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.This course is the lab for CHM 320.


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  • CHML 321 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

    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 .


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  • CHML 365 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: CHML 212 . Pre or corequisite:CHM 365 . Theory and practice of biochemical techniques. Topics may include protein assays, protein purification, electrophoresis,enzyme kinetics, HPLC or proteins, buffers and pH, DNA isolation, and molecular visualization and modeling.


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  • CHML 380 - Forensic Chemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CHM 211 , CHML 211 . Pre- or corequisite: CHM 380 . Laboratory techniques in forensic chemistry, including analyses of trace organics, metals and analyses, fibers and polymers; toxicology; serology; drug and DNA chemistry; fingerprinting; and chain of custody procedures. Three laboratory hours per week.


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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.


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  • 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.


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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 III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Ancient Thought and Culture. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • 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 III: Thematic Transdisciplinary cluster/Ancient Thought and Culture. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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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.


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  • CLR 301 - Introduction to Clinical Research

    Credits: 3

    Provides overview of people, terminology, execution, and regulations involved in clinical research process. Focuses on phases of biopharmaceutical product development and protection of human subjects. Emphasis on FDA evaluation of new products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Open to non-majors. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Modeling.

     


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  • CLR 310 - Scientific Writing

    Credits: 3
    Examines principles and practice of scientific writing in clinical research field with emphasis on critical thinking, researching, and writing processes.  Includes writing of such documents as standard operating procedures, proposals, literature reviews, short reports and letters. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • 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. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • CLR 325 - Pharmacotherapeutics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CLR 301  CLR 330 . Restricted to Clincal Research majors.  Focuses on therapeutic uses and effects of drugs.  Discusses drug classes that may be encountered in clincal protocols during new drug development.  Reviews various medical conditions and summarizes basic pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, desired outcome, disease prevention, pharmacologic and non-pharmocologic therapy.


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  • CLR 330 - Fundamentals of Product Development

    Credits: 3
     Broad view of biopharmaceutical product development.  Process of development from early research, discovery, and formulation to include safety and efficacy requirements.  Focuses on steps necessary for marketing approval by regulatory agencies and goals and objectives for each phasse of the clinical development process.


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  • CLR 350 - Understanding Medical Terminology and Clinical Endpoints

    Credits: 3
     Audio-visual approach to sutdy of medical terminology, body systems, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology.  Emphasizes word construction, spelling, usage, comprehension pronunciation, abbreviations.  Applies terminology to clinical study endpoints commonly used to measure safety and efficacy of a biopharmaceutical product.


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  • CLR 410 - Advanced Scientific Writing

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CLR 310 . Restricted to students with declared major/minor in Clinical Research. Focuses on writing approaches, style, and sources of information used to create clinical research documents including protocols, manuscripts, reports, informed consent. Encourages critical thinking by summarizing information from multiple sources with varying degrees of quality. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • CLR 420 - Regulatory Affairs

    Credits: 3
    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.


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  • CLR 430 - Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CLR 301  CLR 330  . Restricted to Clinical Research majors. Reviews theoretical principles and practices guiding trial monitoring, project management, and trial phases including  planning, initiation, monitoring and closing.  Discusses roles and responsibilities of people and groups foucsing on protocol development, site monitoring, quality assurance, data management and overall trial management.


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  • CLR 440 - Bioanalytics

    Credits: 3

     Prerequisite: CLR 301 , CLR 330 , CLR 350 . Restricted to CLR majors and minors. Examines study designs and statistical analyses commonly used in biopharmaceutical clinical trials and post-marketing studies with focus on interpreting descriptive and inferential statistics. Explores techniques such as randomization, blinding, and placebo-control. Reviews industry processes for data analysis. Discusses basic concepts in epidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, psychometrics/patient-reported outcomes. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.

     


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  • CLR 450 - Data Management

    Credits: 4
    Role and responsibilities of data management in clinical research. Topics include organization, collection, review, and tracking of data; technology platforms; case report form design, and regulations. Includes an applied component to learn data structure and manipulation.


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  • CLR 460 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite:  CLR 496 . Corequiste: CLR 497 . Restricted to Clinical Research majors who are in their final semester.  Must be taken with CLR 497 .    Focuses on role identification, clinical research skill set development, written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, interviewing techniques, social media for career exploration.  Requires a face-to-face or live web-based presentation. Documentation of internship experiences, goals, and objectives may be used in CLR 460 assignments.


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  • CLR 496 - Clinical Research Internship I

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: CLR 301 , CLR 330 . Restricted to majors, requires UNCW internship liability insurance, students must work with faculty placement in prior semester. Practical experience, 14 hours weekly at clinical research site, includes online course with learning modules that enhance the experience and discuss issues arising in the practicum. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a comprehensive clinical research experience. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.


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  • CLR 497 - Clinical Research Internship II

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: CLR 496 . Restricted to majors, requires UNCW internship liability insurance, students must work with faculty on placement in prior semester. Continuation of practical experience, 14 hours weekly at clinical research site, includes online courses with learning modules that enhance the experience and discuss issues arising in the practicum. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a compreshensive clinical research experience. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.


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  • CLR 498 - Senior Internship

    Credits: 6 - 12
    Prerequisites for section 800 and 801: All 300-level CLR courses. A practical experience at one or more clinical research sites. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a comprehensive clinical research experience. Course split into two 6-credit sections during the fall and spring semesters of student’s senior year. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.


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College of Health and Human Services
  

  • CHHS 205 - Introduction to Health and Human Services

    Credits: 3
    Explores career opportunities in health and human services. Studies the health and human service system in the United States and locally as it has been affected by history, changing values, and changes in the economic and political environment. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • CHHS 210 - Creating Happiness and Well-Being

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the study of topics related to happiness and its impact on quality of life. Students will learn principles and theoretical models targeted at increasing and/or sustaining happiness. The course will focus on big-picture issues and real-world applications. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • CHHS 495 - Innovation in Health Education

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Only open to students enrolled in a major in the College of Health and Human Services. Focuses on applications for health management and well being for older adults and their families. Uses technological advances of ipads and smart phones to better prepare allied health professionals. Particular attention paid to fitness safety, disease management, nutrition, end of life care, and caregiving. Students will use their knowledge to educate older adults currently living in the community.


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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.


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  • 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.


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  • COM 105 - Introduction to Communication Studies

    Credits: 3
    Designed specifically for potential communication studies majors. Deeper overview of the discipline and our department. Emphasis on foundational concepts for practicing, describing, and evaluating communication; and on skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and apply research in the discipline as a communication specialist. Non majors see COM 104: Concepts in Communication Studies .


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  • 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. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • 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 informed, critical, and discerning interaction with media. COM majors may use this as University Studies or as elective credits within the major, but not both. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • COM 200 - Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CSC 105  and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 . Restricted to pre-communication studies majors. Overview of research methods and how research is used to answer questions and support claims. Includes secondary, quantitative, qualitative, and critical research. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • COM 211 - Storytelling and Culture

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: COM 116  or consent of instructor. Explores stories as the production and communication of culture. Emphasizes storytelling as performance with attention to personal stories, stories of others, shared cultural stories including fairy tales, myths, and folktales. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.


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  • 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.)


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  • 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.


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  • COM 223 - Mediation and Conflict Management

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PCOM and COM majors or consent of instructor. Introduction to principles of conflict management and alternative dispute resolution with an emphasis on mediation and conflict theory. Other topics include negotiation, arbitration and litigation.


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  • 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.


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  • COM 231 - Integrated Marketing Communication 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.


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  • 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. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • COM 246 - Communication with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons

    Credits: 3
    Restricted to class standing of sophomore or higher. Exploration of communication challenges faced by deaf and hearing-impaired populations and those who seek to communicate with them. Introduction to (ASL) sign language. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • COM 250 - Introduction to Political Communication

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: COM 105  or PLS 205  or consent of instructor. 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. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Human Behavior.


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  • COM 256 - Persuasive Communication and Social Influence

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: COM 101  or COM 105  or PLS 205  or consent of instructor. Explores the power of social and symbolic influence as it relates to perceptions, values, and actions of others in both negative and positive ways.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • COM 267 - Introduction to New and Converging Media

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: COM 105  or COM 160  or consent of instructor. Explores the practical and theoretical considerations of central issues in new and converging media. Emphasis on the impact of new media on the economy, culture, journalism, politics, citizenship, relationship practices, globalization, and everyday life.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • COM 280 - Introduction to Digital Media Production

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 , or consent of instructor. Introduction to the technologies, processes, and aesthetics of digital and audio production. Topics include field and studio camera operation, multi-camera studio production, sound gathering, lighting, editing, project planning, emerging technologies, career and industry trends.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.


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  • 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.


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  • COM 302 - Applied Qualitative Research

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: A grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200  or consent of instructor. Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Focus on applying qualitative methods in communication studies to real-life contexts. Student select topics to explore through individualized directed projects. Students present findings in a variety of formats, which enables the tailoring of projects to suit future goals. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Human Behavior. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.

     

     

     


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • COM 313 - Storytelling and Community Engagement

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: COM 116  or COM 212  and consent of instructor, or consent of instructor. Storytelling for audiences outside the university classroom with emphasis on performing for young children. Apply performance theories, cultural analysis, and adaptations to performer/audience dynamics across contexts. May be repeated for credit up to nine hours. (A maximum of three hours may be used toward major degree requirements.)


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  • COM 319 - On-Camera Performance

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: COM 101  or COM 116  or COM 268 , or consent of instructor, and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . 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.


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  • COM 320 - Interpersonal Communication II

    Credits: 3
     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.  Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.  Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • COM 326 - 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. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Human Behavior. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking.


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  • COM 334 - Public Relations I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: COM 231  or consent of instructor, and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 200 . Restricted to COM majors. Theoretical and practical applications of public relations for businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.


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  • COM 343 - Culture and Communication of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: COM 246 , or consent of instructor. Communication techniques used by D/deaf and hearing-impaired and their impact on relationships with hearing people. Students will learn additional ASL skills and concepts.


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  • 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. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.


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