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CHEM 411 - Molecular Structure
Quantum theory, approximation methods in quantum chemistry, group theory, many-electron atoms, molecular orbital theory, valence bond theory, bonding in complexes and spectroscopy. (3-0)
Prerequisite: CHEM 322.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 412 - Biochemistry I
An introduction to structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Mechanism of enzyme reactions including kinetic consideration will be discussed as well as the full spectrum of intermediate metabolism. (3-0)
Prerequisite: CHEM 230 or 240.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 413 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Fundamental techniques, biochemical preparations and measurements. (0-3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 412 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 412.
Credits:1 cr
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CHEM 414 - Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic classifacation of the elements, structural relationships, mode of reaction, coordination compounds, kinetics and mechanisms of reactions. (3-0)
Prerequisite: CHEM 330.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 414L - Inorganic Synthesis
Synthesis, purification and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Credits:1 cr
Concurrent Requirements: May be taken concurrently with CHEM 414. (0-3)
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CHEM 415 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
A review and extension of organic chemistry with special emphasis on rearrangements, mechanisms and physical organic chemistry. (3-0)
Prerequisite: CHEM 330.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 416 - Polymer Science
An introduction to the chemical and physical characteristics of natural and synthetic polymers. The course covers the chemistry and kinetics of polymerization, structure-property relationships and selected topics relating to technological application of these materials.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 417 - Environmental Chemistry
An introduction to environmental chemistry covering air, water and soil chemistry and transport phenomena.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 418 - Environmental Chemistry II
This course will cover current technologies in green chemistry, renewable resources, biomass and biofuels, ecotoxicology, site remediation, waste treatment and will include regulatory and compliance issues.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 419 - Environmental Analytic Methods
Instrumental analysis course focusing on sample collection, preparation, methods of analysis and reporting protocols.
Prerequisite: CHEM 314. (1-6)
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 420 - Biochemistry II
A continuation of Biochemistry I with an in-depth coverage of the chemistry and biochemistry of nucleic acids, cell signaling, lipid metabolism, and photosynthesis. Includes both lecture and an intensive lab with methods related to those topics addressed in lecture. (3-6)
Prerequisite: CHEM 412.
Credits:5 cr
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CHEM 490 - Special Topics
Topics of special or current interest are offered periodically. The credit allowed for the particular course offered will be set by the department.
Appropriate prerequisites will vary with the nature of the course offering and will be determined by the instructor.
Credits:(1-6) cr
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CHEM 491 - Research in Chemistry
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-3) cr
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CHEM 495 - Research in Chemistry
Normally elected by junior and senior chemistry majors; however, open to all qualified students. Student must obtain written permission of both an advisor to direct the project and the departmental chairperson. Before a project is selected the student must consult with a minimum of three staff members. At least four hours of work per week is expected for each hour of credit elected. In addition, attendance at a weekly seminar is required and may include a presentation as well. This course may be taken as often as desired but only 3 credit hours will be counted for the major.
Credits:(1-3) cr
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CHEM 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, one for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Prerequisite: Honors student status and permission of the Thesis Advisor.
Credits:3 cr
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CHEM 499 - Undergrad Seminar in Chemistry
Presentation of technical material and training in the use of chemical literature. Invited speaker and student presentation of topics from current research or chemical literature.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Credits:1 cr
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CIS 190 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CIS 255 - Client Side Web Application Development
This course focuses on web design and the client side of web application development. Topics include XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), the Document Object Model, creating dynamic content and architecture, and building/deploying web pages and web sites. A large portion of the class is spent on examining the ECMA/JavaScript client side scripting language. Current topics of interest such as Web 2.0 and AJAX are explored. An introduction to using both commercial and open source web development tools is also provided.
Prerequisite: CS 116.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 286 - Databases & Applications
Presents an overview of database organization and management. Topics include: database organization, querying techniques, data extraction and manipulation, and application development and design. Students work with databases in multiple environments including PC’s, networks, and the WWW, and design and develop a database application using Microsoft Access.
Prerequisite: CS 101, CS 105 & CS 160.
Credits:3 cr
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CIS 290 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CIS 301 - Data Communication & Network Administration
The course provides an introduction to data communication from a business-oriented standpoint. Topics include: Layered network architecture models; physical media construction; signaling methods; bandwidth limitations; network protocols; error detection and correction; medium access control; routing; internetworking; IP; networking application and programming software; networking hardware; management of local area networks.
Prerequisite: CS 146, CS 216 and CS 245.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 311 - Windows Programming with VB.NET
This course presents an introduction to writing windows applications using Visual Basic.NET. Topics include Windows, Console, WPF, ASP.NET applications, object oriented programming, graphical user interface development, exception handling, threading, database management including LINQ and PLINQ and comparison of the two.
Prerequisite: CS 216 and CS 146.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 333 - Introduction to System Software
The conceptual foundations of computer systems will be established through a review of hardware architecture, underlying software/program execution, compiler, and operating systems. Definitions and examinations of topics such as machine structure, assemblers, loaders and linkers, macro processors, compilers and operating systems will be used to build the student’s competency in understanding the importance of system software to a modern computing system.
Prerequisite: CS 216.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 355 - Server Side Web Application Development
This course focuses on the server side of web application development technologies. Topics include understanding, installing and configuring various server side technologies such as web servers, scripting engines and databases. Students will also learn PHP to address server side scripting and its interplay with the client side response. Students will produce a large scale, dynamic web application to illustrate their application of the course topics. Examinations of database connectivity, web service models and the importance of XML will be provided.
Prerequisite: CS 216 & CIS 255.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 357 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java
This course will teach students object-orientation and the Java programming language. Object-oriented programming and UML concepts, including the derivation, development and implementation of classes, are introduced. Students will learn the fundamentals of Java as well as topics such as container classes, threading, exception handling. Swing graphical user interface design and persistence.
Prerequisite: CS 216.
Credits:3 cr
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CIS 366 - Information Technology Project Management
This course will teach students how to schedule, budget and allocate resources for various information technology related projects and assess the quality and productivity of those projects. Specifically addressed are service organizations and software development organizations that must successfully manage and complete projects on time and budget in order to remain competitive. Software scheduling and costing tools will be presented.
Prerequisite: CS 245.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 371 - Storage Devices & File Manipulation
This course presents an overview of the methods used to organize data on data storage devices. Topics include an overview of file organization and access methods, blocking and buffering, external storage devices, file processing with C++ I/O stream class, analysis of internal and external sorts and search techniques.
Prerequisite: CS 216 and CS 245.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 386 - Database Management Systems
This course presents an overview of database management system components and their functions. Topics include logical and physical database design, database implementation, relational, network, hierarchical, and object-oriented database models, database administration functions, and current trends in database systems.
Prerequisite: CIS 216.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CIS 393 - Directed Readings
An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, a 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.
Credits:(1-3) cr
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CIS 422 - Systems Analysis and Design Concepts and Techniques
Topics for this course include systems analysis, computer system engineering, problem identification, system development methodologies, feasibility studies, software project planning, and requirements analysis and documents. This course is a study of systems analysis and design techniques applicable to the analysis and requirements phases of the life cycle, including estimation, scheduling, diagramming and prototyping. The student will learn the key points of planning, implementing, and managing a software system.
Prerequisite: CIS 311, CIS 366 and CIS 386.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 424 - System Detailed Design, Implementation & Management
This course will present software design fundamentals and design methods, including data flow, data structure, object and real-time. Programming languages and coding, software maintenance, software quality, CASE, and configuration management will also be covered. This course will focus on the design, coding, and testing phases. Students will discuss standards development and use, quality assurance and control issues, implementing system reviews, software testing, organization and planning, functionality testing, unit and system testing, and user acceptance testing. Structured walk-throughs, desk checking, and data flow analysis will be covered.
Prerequisite: CIS 422.
Credits:4 cr
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CIS 425 - Decision Support Systems
The analysis and design of information systems permitting the computer to become an integral part of the decision making process. This course will examine various systems ranging from optimization problem solvers through artificially intelligent systems that support the decision making process. In particular, optimization-problem solving packages, language processing systems, expert systems and genetic algorithms will be examined.
Prerequisite: CIS 311, CS 245 and Senior standing.
Credits:3 cr
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CIS 486 - DataWarehousing & Enterprise Database Systems
This course will examine how large amounts of data are stored, processed and managed in large, complex environments such as healthcare systems, manufacturing systems and educational systems. Students will cover topics including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, object-oriented databases and semantic modeling through metadata. In addition, new technologies related to data exchange, such as XML and SOAP will be studied.
Prerequisite: CIS 386.
Credits:3 cr
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CIS 490 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CIS 497 - Senior Project
An independent Senior project in the discipline.
Prerequisite: Must be a Senior major in the discipline who has the instructor’s permission.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CIS 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Prerequisite: Honors students status and permission of the Thesis Advisor.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice [CI]
A survey of the philosophical and historical origins of criminal justice. Development of the American criminal justice system.
Prerequisite: ENGL 111.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 206 - International Law
This course provides a survey of the general parameters of international law as well as some of the current issues such as piracy, war crimes, genocides, human rights, and environmental law. The class utilizes a variety of means to gain a better understanding of international law, including a moot court or mock trial exercise and case briefing of major international legal cases.
Prerequisite: PS 130! or PS 205.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PS 206.
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CJ 290 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CJ 301 - Criminal Justice System in the U.S.A.
Analysis of the role, processes and function of the major components within the criminal justice system. Identification of relationships and areas in need of further coordination.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 302 - Policing
The historical and social settings of the police; the police role and discretion; police organization and practices; problems of law enforcement in contemporary society.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 303 - Criminal Courts
The organization and operation of local, state, and federal courts in America; emphasis on the steps in the legal process and the roles of principal legal actors-prosecutors, defense counsel, and judges.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 304 - Corrections
The historical and social settings of corrections; theories and practices in corrections; correctional programs in institutions and the community.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 305 - Criminal Law
The study of the authority of government to regulate conduct within constitutional limitations. Primary emphasis will be on learning the principles (i.e., elements) of traditional crimes, finite legal distinctions among various offenses, and applicable defenses.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 315 - Private Security
The role of security and the security industry; relationships of private security with public law enforcement; administrative, personnel and physical aspects of the security industry; loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 316 - Criminal Investigation
The study of crime investigation as a process; the investigation of serious crimes, focusing on crimes against persons and property; the contribution of specialized methods and scientific processes in investigation.
Prerequisite: CJ 305.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 317 - Forensic Investigation
This course is designed to provide the student with a broad introduction to the methods and techniques utilized by today’s forensic professionals. Students will explore the application of the physical, medical, natural and engineering sciences to specialized legal contexts, investigation of a crime scene, the role of law enforcement crime labs, and other important issues relating to forensic investigations.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 320 - Restorative Justice
Overview of community-centered alternatives to the formal legal system; philosophy and methods of non-coercive interaction among victims, offenders, and the community; focus on mediation, conflict resolution, family group conferencing, victim/offender reconciliation, and other restorative justice practices.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 326 - Research Methods
Interaction of theory, research, and practice in criminal justice; purposes and limits of research; research design and data collection; analytical and data processing resources; preparation of research reports.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 330 - American Constitutional Law
The history and development of the United States constitutional and legal system. Emphasis upon the development of basic principles, the judicial system and judicial/political behavior. Includes in-depth analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with PS 330.)
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CJ 340 - Crime and Punishment
The interaction of criminal acts and criminal penalties, emphasizing the history, theoretical purposes, and problems associated with various custodial, noncustodial, and physical punishments.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 341 - Community Corrections
The history, function, and operation of community-based alternatives in corrections, including probation, parole and reintegration, work release and community residential facilities, diversion, and intermediate sanctions; emphasis on contemporary applications and issues.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 350 - Juvenile Justice System
The system’s response to the juvenile crime problem in America; processing of juvenile offenders through police, judicial and correctional organizations; emphasis on rehabilitation approaches and distinctions between the juvenile and adult systems.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 360 - Evidence & Criminal Procedure
A review of procedural and evidentiary rules and cases relating to the admissibility of criminal evidence. Search warrants, probable cause, investigative stops, identification procedures (e.g., line-ups), interrogation requirements, and the intricacies of hearsay are examples of focal topics.
Prerequisite: CJ 201! and CJ 305, or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 370 - Federal and State Courts
A study of the structure and process of Federal and State Courts.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with PS 370.)
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CJ 381 - Human Relations & Diversity in Criminal Justice
Relationships between the components of criminal justice - police, courts, and corrections - and individuals and groups in society; emphasis on issues related to diversity and difference in the interaction between public officials and members of various social groups - racial and ethnic minorities, social classes, and special interest groups.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CJ 405 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
A cross-national analysis and evaluation of selected criminal justice and legal systems with emphasis upon the effects of diverse political ideologies on theory and practice.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 410 - Criminology
An investigation of the complex phenomena of crime and deviance in the United States, which emphasizes attempts at the scientific study of cultural, social and behavioral factors.
Prerequisite: SOC 111.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with SOC 410.)
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CJ 415 - White Collar Crime
A comprehensive study of business crime, including the origin, history, and basic conceptual methods of combating white collar crime. The topics for analysis include corporate fraud, industrial espionage, and criminal enterprises.
Prerequisite: CJ 201! and CJ 315, or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 420 - Criminal Justice Management
Overview of management processes within criminal justice organizations - police, criminal courts, and corrections.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 490 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
In-depth study of selected topics of current importance in one or more components of criminal justice; with change of topics, can be repeated for credit.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CJ 491 - Senior Seminar In Criminal Justice
Intensive, small-group focus on specific issues related to a component of criminal justice – policing, private security, law and courts, corrections, or criminology. Highly participative and research-directed.
Prerequisite: CJ 201! and an additional 18 hours of CJ courses, or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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CJ 493 - Directed Reading in Criminal Justice
Selection and completion of specific research project in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CJ 494 - Directed Research in Criminal Justice
Selection and completion of specific research project in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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CJ 496 - Field Work
Students will be assigned, after mutual agreement and definition of tasks, to a department or agency involved in or related to criminal justice. Supervised experience and work with clients as appropriate.
Credits:3 cr
Notes: May enroll in this course twice.
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CJ 497 - Police Academy Training
To obtain SVSU academic credits students must successfully meet the standards of a department approved police academy.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits:12 cr
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CJ 498 - Special Topics
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Prerequisite: Honors student status and permission of the Thesis Advisor.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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COMM 105 - Fundamentals of Communication
This course focuses on the development of oral competency. Emphasis will be placed on the spoken word as it relates to human interaction in multiple contexts. Students will develop their ability to convey and process information using fundamentals of communication.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 105A - Fundamentals of Communication
Provides the student with basic theory and practice in person-to-person, small group, and public speaking communication processes. Examines characteristics of communicator behavior with communication in relationships as the basic model; message transmission/reception; effects of communication.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 105B - Public Speaking
Theory and practice in organizing and presenting informational and persuasive messages in various public communication contexts. Emphasizes the communicator’s adaptations to audiences and speaking situations.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 105C - Argumentation
Develops skill in critical thinking through argumentation and oral expression.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 193 - College Success
This course is attached to select existing Basic Skills and General Education courses for the purpose of enhancing the success of first year college students. More detail can be found in the catalog section Resources and Services for Students.
Credits:1 cr
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COMM 220 - Introduction to Performance Studies
A beginning course in the analysis and performance of aesthetic texts, grounded in, but not limited to, traditional literary forms(prose, poetry, drama). Performance texts may derive from a variety of aesthetic communication acts. Primarily individual performance; may involve some study of group performance.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with THEA 220.)
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COMM 225 - Nonverbal Communication
Study of non-linguistic and para-linguistic dimensions of human communication. Personal space; eye contact/facial behaviors; body language and touching; non-vocal aspects of communication; related topics. Survey of relevant and current research; empirical experiences and observations.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 227 - Small Group Communication
Examines group processes as they embody communication in decision making and problem solving groups. Provides opportunity for students to practice group communication behaviors in semi-structured exercises. Theoretical and practical approaches to group membership, norms, goals, leadership and related small group communication variables.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 230 - Voice and Articulation
An applied approach to developing the student’s vocal abilities through analysis and classroom exercises. Voices will be refined for conversational as well as theatrical purposes. Dialect and local color will also be analyzed and applied to a variety of vocal types. Emphasis will be placed upon improving individual voices in a classroom practicum.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with THEA 230)
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COMM 270 - Communication in Marketplace & Media
Enables students to identify and analyze messages and images to which they are exposed as consumers of goods and services and as recipients of information from various advertising sources, printed and electronic.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 275 - Introduction to Public Relations
Principles and practice of public relations in modern society, with emphasis on the history, issues, theoretical perspectives and current practices of the profession.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 290 - Selected Topics in Communication
Lower division seminar or laboratory.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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COMM 315 - Persuasion & Attitude Change
Examines processes and theories of attitude change; susceptibilities and resistances to persuasion; audience analysis; message formulation and source credibility; verbal and non-verbal components of persuasive communication.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A, 105B or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 325 - Business & Professional Communication
Principles and skills involved in communication within a variety of organizational and job-related contexts. Explores relationships between presentational approaches to communication and a humanistic view of communication in hierarchical work settings.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 345 - Directing Forensics & Debate
An individualized, performance-oriented course designed to involve students in the study of forensics and to prepare them to direct forensics activities at the secondary school level. Standard forensics categories will be covered, and students will become familiar with both the performance activities and the coaching/directing functions.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 351 - Interpersonal Communication
Skills and knowledge which contribute to an understanding of the role of communication in the initiation, maintenance, and dissolution of human relationships in both dyadic and group situations.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or SOC 111.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with SOC 351.)
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COMM 352 - Organizational Communication
Principles and practice in the management of communication system within formal organizations, with emphasis on information exchange, information management and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite COMM 105A or SOC 111.
Credits:3 cr
Cross-Listed: (Cross-listed with SOC 352.)
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COMM 365 - Language, Thought, & Behavior
Study of the roles played by language in communication; interactions among our uses of language, the ways in which we think and believe, and our construction of human relationships. Symbolic and abstracting characteristics of language; the perception of meanings; functional and dysfunctional semantic uses of language.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or 225 or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 370 - New Media and Society
Introduction to the social study of new media. Focuses on changes brought about by the Internet and other digital media in work, leisure, commerce, entertainment, and news. Explores legal and regulatory issues raised by new media, challenges of assuring access, and implications of new media for democracy.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 379 - Research Methods in Human Communication
An introduction to communication research methods designed to help students conduct research and critically evaluate research reports. Considers both quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics include hypothesis testing, research design, data analysis, and writing research reports.
Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 389 - Family Communication
Study of intra-family communication patterns and relationships; examination of communication themes and conflicts in various family settings; effects of communication in traditional and non-traditional family units. Survey of research in the field.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or 227 or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 390 - Special Topics in Communication
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear in the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
Credits:(1-4) cr
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COMM 405 - Human Communication Theory
Human interaction viewed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Empirical and theoretical approaches to the study of verbal and non-verbal communication behavior. Symbolic interaction; defensive/supportive communication; role and gender contributions to communication; person perception; general systems theory. Survey of research in the field.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 415 - Communication in Conflict
Approaches to the identification and management of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intra-group conflict, focusing on the role played by communication in generating, escalating, and reducing conflict.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or 315 or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 425 - Gender in Communication
Study of gender-related issues in human communication. Perceptions of gender reflected in verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication; language behaviors of females and males; gender images suggested by media messages; gender-specific management of conflict, assertion and self-disclosure; role stereotyping.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 435 - Communication in the Classroom
Integrates research from various disciplines. Concentrates on verbal and nonverbal dynamics operating in the classroom environment. Focuses on human motivation, relationship development, communication styles, audience analysis, grading, listening, oral presentation skills, and criticism.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 445 - Managerial Communication
Focuses on behavioral communication processes and communication skills primary to managerial roles. Humanistic and social scientific approaches to such topics as management styles, human motivation, leadership, rumor management, and interviewing. The course combines theory and application. An oral performance is required.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 455 - Intercultural Communication
Study of the impact of culture on the communication process, with emphasis on the theory and research of how values, attitudes and beliefs influence communication among people from different cultural backgrounds.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 465 - Human Communication & Technology
This course provides conceptual and theoretical understanding of the influences and consequences of technologies supportive of human communication processes. The invention and application of various technologies in human history are explored, as well as the consequences to the human condition. Future possible technological developments and their effects are examined.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A and Junior/Senior standing, or permission of instructor.
Credits:3 cr
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COMM 475 - Communication & Popular Culture
Considers how people use media and popular culture to construct their identities and relationships. Students look at how media are used in the everyday contexts of home, workplace, school and public places. Specific topics include how fans define themselves by collecting and manipulating media texts, and how media fit into parent-child relationships.
Credits:3 cr
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