Jun 26, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


 

Business

  
  • BUSN 5002 - Fundamentals of Business Statistics and Finance


    (3 Cr.) Fundamental concepts and theories of applied statistical and financial analysis.  The course encompasses the essential concepts and methods for analyzing operational and financial data to support sound organizational decision making, including such topics as ANOVA, simple and multiple regression, financial forecasting, types of securities, and the proportioning of income, risk, and control to manage organizational capital.


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  • BUSN 5010 - Research and Presentation Skills


    (3 Cr.) The role of research and presentations in business. Investigation and application of the research process, including utilization of secondary and primary data sources, both electronic and manual; preparation and analysis of data; and utilization of quantitative tools and analysis. Written and oral presentations utilizing multi-media presentation tools. Prerequisites: Quantitative Methods 210 and the permission of the graduate coordinator.


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  • BUSN 5011 - Business and its Environment


    (3 Cr.) The philosophy and role of business and managers in their social, governmental, and economic environments. Consideration is given to social and ethical responsibilities to employees, customers, the general public, and others; relations between business and government; public regulation and social control of business; and relations between business and labor. Formerly BUSN 5001.


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  • BUSN 5014 - Business Analytics


    (3 Cr.) The examination of the process and application of business analytics systems to support decision making in organizations. Prerequisites: Admission into the MBA Program


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  • BUSN 5091 - Directed Study


    (3 Cr.) Individual study of advanced business topics, under the direction of a senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.


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Business Administration

  
  • BMBA 5009 - Management Information Systems


    (3 Cr.) Concepts and practices of MIS, Systems development, Data communications, Selection and utilization of computer systems to implement a management information system. Prerequisites: Computer Information Systems 1070 or equivalent, Quantitative Methods 2010; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.


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  • BMBA 5011 - Economic Environment


    (3 Cr.) Determination of market prices, interest rates, national output, exchange rates, and balance of payments. Demand estimation and cost analysis. The effects of government interventions such as price controls, fiscal and monetary policies, tariffs, and quotas. Prerequisites: Quantitative Methods 2010, Economics 2001 and 2002, or ECON 5002 ; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.


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  • BMBA 5012 - Accounting Analysis for Decision Making


    (3 Cr.) Use of accounting information systems for profit planning, cost control, and capital budgeting. Study of cost terminology and behavior with emphasis on relevant costs for decision making. Management use and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Accounting 2012 and 2013, or 5002; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.


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  • BMBA 5020 - Financial Analysis


    (3 Cr.) Examination of the key aspects of investment and financial decision-making including capital budgeting, financial statement analysis, financial planning, risk management, international financial markets, and the selection of financial instruments and policies. Prerequisites: Accounting 2012 and 2013, or ACCT 5002 ; Economics 2001 and 2002, or ECON 5002 ; Finance 3015; QMDS 2010; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.


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  • BMBA 5021 - Marketing Strategy


    (3 Cr.) Planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing strategies within the context of a dynamic and global environment. Identifying, understanding, and selecting target markets and developing appropriate marketing programs to satisfy chosen segments. Prerequisites: Marketing 3001; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.


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  • BMBA 5023 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management


    (3 Cr.) Survey course in operations and supply chain management, focusing on the design, planning, coordination, and improvement of operations and supply chains.  The course aims at highlighting operations and supply chain management in a global perspective since companies have to consider the impact of international competition on their processes, organizational structure, and investments. Prerequisites: QMDS 2010; and the permission of graduate coordinator


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  • BMBA 5031 - Multinational Leadership and Management


    (3 Cr.) Examination of the global scope of today’s competitive environment, including cultural, economic, social, political, legal, behavioral, strategic and leadership issues.  Topics include:  global strategic planning, motivation and leadership across cultures, mulitnational human resources, cross cultural communication, and ethics and social responsibility.  Prerequisites: The permission of graduate coordinator


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  • BMBA 5039 - Strategic Management


    (3 Cr.) Comprehensive analysis, integration of business core, and decision making at top management level relative to organizational goal-setting; strategy formulation and implementation; resource accumulation and allocation; and development of appropriate organization structures, information systems, and motivating and control systems. Prerequisites: Credit for at least four of the following seven courses: BMBA 5009 , BMBA 5011 , BMBA 5012 , BMBA 5020 , BMBA 5021 ,  BMBA 5023 BMBA 5031  and and official admission to the MBA program. Course should be taken in the final semester of coursework.


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Business Language

  
  • BULG 5000 - Business Language for Professionals


    6 cr. Designed to enhance vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills for the business environment; intended for graduate international students whose first language is not English who need to refine business language skills. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Coordinator. LEC/LAB


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Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 4020 - Advanced Physical Chemistry


    (3 Cr.) An introduction to group theory including molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, electronic spectroscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: C or better in 3022. F, even years


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  • CHEM 4022 - Directed Study


    (1-6 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work in the areas of A. Analytical; B. Biochemistry; C. Inorganic; D. Organic; E. Physical. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. F, Sp, Sum I and II


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  • CHEM 4030 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    (3 Cr.) A mechanistic study of prevailing organic reactions via structural and electronic effects. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: C or better in 2032 and 3022. Sp, odd years


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  • CHEM 5011 - Inorganic Chemistry


    (3 Cr. each) The theoretical foundations of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in inorganic chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, 5011 has dealt with group theory; CHEM 5012  with chemical kinetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 4013 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years


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  • CHEM 5012 - Inorganic Chemistry


    (3 Cr. each) The theoretical foundations of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in inorganic chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, CHEM 5011  has dealt with group theory; 5012 with chemical kinetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 4013 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years


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  • CHEM 5021 - Physical Chemistry


    (3 Cr. each) A review of selected topics in physical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in physical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 3022 or equivalent. F, odd years; Sp, even years


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  • CHEM 5022 - Physical Chemistry


    (3 Cr. each) A review of selected topics in physical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in physical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 3022 or equivalent. F, odd years; Sp, even years


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  • CHEM 5031 - Organic Syntheses


    (3 Cr.) In depth discussion of organic synthesis including carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations. Prerequisites: A C or better in 2032 or equivalent. Fall, odd years.


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  • CHEM 5032 - Organic Spectroscopy


    (3 Cr.) Advanced presentations of identification techniques for organic compounds. Analytical procedures include infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Prerequisites: A C or better in 2032 or equivalent. Spring, even years


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  • CHEM 5041 - Analytical Chemistry


    (3 Cr.) Theory and practice of analytical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in analytical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with spectrochemical analysis and with chromatographic methods. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 4007 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years


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  • CHEM 5042 - Analytical Chemistry


    (3 Cr.) Theory and practice of analytical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in analytical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with spectrochemical analysis and with chromatographic methods. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 4007 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years


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  • CHEM 5051 - Intermediary Metabolism


    (3 Cr.) A study of metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: C or better in 3050. F, odd years


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  • CHEM 5052 - Physical Biochemistry


    (3 Cr.) Advanced study of the physical techniques, structure, function, conformation and behavior of biological macromolecules. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: C or better in 3050. (Formerly Intermediary Metabolism.) Sp, even years


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Computer Information Systems

  
  • CINS 5005 - Information Systems Development


    (3 Cr.) Problem solving, programming logic, and algorithmic specification using a modern programming language; Networks/telecommunications; data and organizational modeling; development and implementation of relational database models using SQL and a modern DBMS.


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  • CINS 5091 - Directed Study


    (3 Cr.) Individual study of topics in advanced computer information systems under the direction of a senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.


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Criminal Justice

  
  • CJUS 4000 - Correctional Treatment


    (3 Cr.) An overview and an examination of the basics of classification and counseling approaches, emphasizing interpersonal skills development, data collection, interviewing, assessment techniques, and counseling. Prerequisites: 1001, 2070, and Junior standing or Approval of Program Director.


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  • CJUS 4091 - Directed Study


    (1-3 Cr.) Individual examination of relevant literature in student’s area of interest as approved and directed by the major professor. May not be repeated for more than 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Prior Approval of Supervising Instructor.


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  • CJUS 5000 - Correctional System


    (3 Cr.) This course consists of an overview of the correctional system process and focuses on administration of both institutional and community-based corrections.


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  • CJUS 5001 - Proseminar in Criminal Justice


    (3 Cr.) An in-depth examination of recent literature related to the social, political, and legal issues affecting the criminal justice system.


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  • CJUS 5005 - Advanced Theories of Crime and Delinquency


    (3 Cr.) An in-depth analysis of selected explanations of criminal behavior. Readings will include original works of sociological, psychological, and other theorists. Contemporary research will be given considerable attention. Prerequisites: Undergraduate or graduate course in criminological or delinquency theory or Permission of the Department Head. (Formerly Criminological Theory.)


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  • CJUS 5010 - Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice


    (3 Cr.) Techniques, processes, and methods of research in criminal justice with emphasis on both traditional and contemporary (electronic) sources. Development and completion of research project integrating use of computerized data bases and other electronic and traditional sources of criminal justice data. Prerequisites: Undergraduate or graduate course in research methods, familiarization with computers, or Permission of the Department Head. (Formerly Planning and Research in Criminal Justice.)


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  • CJUS 5014 - Juvenile Justice System


    (3 Cr.) An examination of the juvenile justice system: history, structure, and interrelationships among law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Federal, State, and local laws and programs are explored with an emphasis upon case law and statutory law, both historical and current. Issues in terms of the philosophy of parens patriae and constitutional procedures are explored.


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  • CJUS 5040 - Counseling in Criminal Justice


    (3 Cr.) An in-depth study and evaluation of counseling as applied in the criminal justice setting, law enforcement, and corrections. A psycho-social approach to the understanding of behavior is emphasized with priority given to immediacy. Crisis intervention, interviewing, interpersonal communication, and various treatment models are explored.


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  • CJUS 5050 - Police and Society


    (3 Cr.) A critical examination of the police and their relationship to society. Attention will be given to the role of police; full service policing; ethnic tensions as correlated to the ghetto and police sub-culture; police stress, discretion, conduct, unionization, corruption, and professionalism; and legal issues related to due process of law.


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  • CJUS 5055 - Sociology of Law


    (3 Cr.) An analysis of social behavior and its relationship to the development of law; law as a control mechanism; social behavior as it relates to the police, courts, and corrections; portrayal of the criminal justice system components in the media; and social change and the law. (Same as SOCL 5055 .)


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  • CJUS 5070 - Border Security


    (3 Cr.) This course provides a critical and in-depth examination of border security and immigration policy in the United States and abroad.


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  • CJUS 5073 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration


    (3 Cr.) Examination of administrative principles as they apply to criminal justice agencies.


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  • CJUS 5076 - Minorities, Crime, and Criminal Justice


    (3 Cr.) Examination of the role of minorities in the criminal justice system: as victims; as offenders; as defendants; as prisoners; as employees; and as professionals. (Same as SOCL 5076 .)


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  • CJUS 5085 - Organized Crime, Drugs, and Vice


    (3 Cr.) An in-depth study of organized crime, drug, and vice offenses within the structures of a constitutional democracy. Included within the study is the historical background of organized crime and the present status of these identified groups. Prerequisites: Permission of Department Head.


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  • CJUS 5091 - Directed Research


    (3 Cr.) A survey of current literature and/or research on a topic to be approved and directed by a member of the Graduate Faculty. Prerequisites: CJUS 5010 , 21 hours of Criminal Justice course work, non-thesis specialization degree plan, and Approval of Program Director.


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  • CJUS 5093 - Comparative Criminal Justice


    (3 Cr.) A cross-national survey of crime and criminal justice. Emphasis will be on crime rates, forms of criminality, police, courts, and corrections. Descriptive material on selected countries will be analyzed and compared. Although the major emphasis will be on the substantive content of assigned readings, some attention will be given to research methodology.


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  • CJUS 5095 - Professional Practice


    (3 Cr.) Placement in a criminal justice agency approved by the Criminal Justice Program Director or assignment of a teaching internship in an introductory Criminal Justice course. Restricted to students who have not been previously employed in a criminal justice agency or who have not served as graduate teaching assistants. Prerequisites: completion of 21 hours of graduate work in Criminal Justice, a GPA of 3.00 or better, and Approval of Program Director.


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  • CJUS 5099 - Thesis


    (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.


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Classics

  
  • CLAS 5001 - Seminar in Classical Studies


    (3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) opics in Greek and Roman civilization, culture, etymology, language, literature, and religion.


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Communication

  
  • COMM 4072 - Media Analysis and Criticism


    (3 Cr.) Critical methodologies and analysis of media content and programming, emphasizing aesthetic, historical, social, cultural, and industrial factors affecting audience response. Prerequisites: Junior Standing. Formerly: MCOM 4072


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  • COMM 5000 - Proseminar in Communication Studies


    (0 Cr.) Orientation to the graduate program process, practices, events, and academic requirements. Required during first semester of enrollment. Grade of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit). A student must earn credit in this course prior to taking the comprehensive examination. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students in the Department of Communication.


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  • COMM 5001 - Qualitative Research Methods


    (3 Cr.) The study of qualitative research methods used to conduct systematic inquiry about communication topics. Textual analysis, ethnography, phenomenology, and language studies are among the methods investigated. (Formerly Speech 505.) Sp


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  • COMM 5002 - Quantitative Research Methods


    (3 Cr.) A study of techniques and strategies used in conducting empirical studies of communication. Analysis of types of problems, concepts, variables, definitions, research designs, measurement techniques, and interpretation of data prevalent in communication research. Involves elementary statistics and development of research proposals and designs. (Formerly Journalism 505.) F


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  • COMM 5003 - Communicating Grief, Illness, and Loss


    (3 Cr.) Focusing on reading illness and loss narratives, students will explore the rhetorical and social aspects of these stories and analyze cultural patterns.


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  • COMM 5004 - Intercultural Communication


    (3 Cr.) An international perspective on communication between members of different cultures. Verbal and nonverbal code systems, social patterns, values, and belief systems examined as they affect the sharing of meaning. Special attention given to Health Care, Business, and Education contexts.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status


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  • COMM 5006 - PR Campaigns


    (3 cr.) Preparation of scripts for all long program formats, with emphasis on writing and marketing radio, television, and film drama and documentaries.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5008 - Digital Cinema


    (3 Cr.) Theory and techniques of video production from conception to completion, for a variety of mass communications applications. One hour lecture, four hours studio.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5009 - Feature & Editorial Writing


    (3 Cr.) Researching and writing human-interest features; analyzing political, social and economic affairs and writing opinions; print, web and electronic media styles and formats. Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5010 - Communication Theory


    (3 Cr.) Review, analysis, and evaluation of major theories of human communication. Emphasis on heuristic factors that may guide future communicative efforts in human relations.


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  • COMM 5012 - Scriptwriting


    (3 Cr.) Preparation of scripts for all long program formats, with emphasis on writing and marketing radio, television, and film drama and documentaries. Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5020 - Political Communication


    (3 Cr.) A critical review and analysis of contemporary theoretical approaches related to means of political persuasion, contexts, and research methodology. Prerequisites: 2001, 3030, or consent of instructor

     


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  • COMM 5025 - Health Communication


    (3 Cr.) The study of communication perspectives and skills helpful in providing integrated, coordinated services between various allied health professions.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5026 - Communication in Gerontology


    (3 Cr.) Study of communication processes among gerontological professionals, staff, patients, healthcare providers, and administrators.  Emphasis on research strategies and practical learning experiences to facilitate interaction.  (Same as GERO 5026   )


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  • COMM 5030 - Investigative Journalism


    (3 Cr.) Investigating and in-depth reporting/writing on single topics such as crime, corporate malfeasance, political corruption and institutional neglect; print, web and electronic media styles and formats. Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5033 - Electronic News Gathering


    (3 Cr.) Concepts and practices of news coverage for the electronic media, with special attention to field techniques, visualization and editing.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5041 - Communication and Gender


    (3 Cr.) This course is an advanced study exploring how our gendered lives influence relationships. Special attention will be given to theory and research of, and on, the ways gender and communication interact. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.


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  • COMM 5044 - Advanced Studies in Organizational Communication


    (3 Cr.) Advanced studies in organizational life emphasizing research and theory. Students will study current research in the field and conduct research in an organization. Students will be encouraged to extend and develop theory. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.


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  • COMM 5050 - Interpersonal & Conflict Communication


    (3 Cr.) Analyses of relational development, maintenance, change and conflict in contexts shaped by professional, community, familial and friendship relationships.


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  • COMM 5052 - Cotemporary Criticism


    (3 Cr.) This course examines various aspects of contemporary communication. Prerequisites: Graduate Status. 


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  • COMM 5053 - Rhetoric of Social Movements


    (3 Cr.) Understanding and analyzing social movements that seek to create social and/or political change, using primary texts from social movements as well as rhetorical scholarship that analyses social movements. Examines discourses and images used for gaining compliance, changing attitudes/behaviors, inspiring action, and creating social change. Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5060 - Public Relations Practices


    (3 Cr.) Study of the professional practices of public relations, emphasizing theories of excellence in public relations functions, processes and ethics in multicultural society. Includes group work with actual client. Prerequisites: 3 credit hours of undergraduate coursework in the field.


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  • COMM 5062 - Advanced Small Group Communication


    (3 Cr.) Studies of group action, interaction, and leadership designed to apply small group theory. Emphasis on the nature of group communication as exemplified in the discussion/conference model.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5070 - Visual Communication


    (3 Cr.) Theories of perception, methods of analysis of visual media, and principles and strategies of visual communication, emphasizing critical thinking about the role and function of media in society.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5071 - Creative Media Strategies & Techniques


    (3 Cr.) The strategies, processes, procedures, and steps involved in creating marketing and public relations communication materials for a variety of different media.


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  • COMM 5080 - Communication Law & Ethics


    (3 Cr.) Communication Law & Ethics explores the legal and ethical systems that govern communication.  Focus is on ethical perspectives and the development of communication policies, regulations, and laws and how those rules apply to different cases.


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  • COMM 5081 - Mass Communication Law


    (3 Cr.) Theory and techniques of video production from conception to completion, for a variety of mass communications applications. One hour lecture, four hours studio.  Prerequisites: Graduate Status.


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  • COMM 5083 - Public Opinion and Propaganda


    (3 Cr.) The study of propaganda theory and methods.  Opinion-making processes in government, political parties, pressure groups and various societal institutions.  The role of mass media in public opinion formation.


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  • COMM 5084 - Persuasion


    (3 Cr.) This course is a survey of classical and contemporary thinking on persuasion from a rhetorical perspective.  The study of persuasion dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, and has continued to grow in academic study.  Great thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle spent a great deal of time writing about and discussing the value and parameters of the “art of persuasion”.  Contemporary scholars continue to explore persuasion from a rhetorical perspective and also draw on data generated through social scientific studies.  As such, we will delve into the history, complexity, and power of persuasion, as well as explore contemporary examples of persuasion in public discourse. Spring


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  • COMM 5090 - Internship


    (1-3 Cr.) Field experience in print or electronic media, as proposed by the student to meet appropriate educational goals. Prerequisites: Completion of 9 credit hours of graduate coursework; approval of major professor and site supervisor.


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  • COMM 5091 - Directed Study


    (1-6 Cr.) Individual study in A. Rhetoric and Public Address; B. Forensics; C. Interpersonal Communication; D. Organizational Communication; E. Communication Theory; F. Instructional Communication. Maximum of 6 hours of Directed Study can be applied to any graduate degree. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, department head, and Dean.


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  • COMM 5093 - Professional Communication Exit Project


    (3 Cr.) A major creative, research, and/or service-based piece of work. Flexible format that can combine written work with performance and audio/videotape development and/or documentation.


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  • COMM 5099 - Thesis


    (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.


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Communication Studies

  
  • CMST 5030 - Advanced Studies in Persuasion


    (3 Cr.) A review of the history of persuasion research. Theories and methods of studying persuasion are synthesized and related to contemporary problems of social influence. Prerequisites: 2001 or 3030 or consent of instructor.


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Computer Science

  
  • CSCI 5003 - Computer Science for Professionals


    (3 Cr.) Presentation of computer science fundamentals from the perspective of professional usage.


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  • CSCI 5004 - Advanced Computer Science for Professionals


    (3 Cr.) Continuation of CSCI 5003 , including advanced programming, data structures, and applications. Prerequisites: CSCI 5003 .


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  • CSCI 5005 - Computer Applications for Professionals


    (3 Cr.) Extensive work with software utilization and applications. Prerequisites: CSCI 5003 .


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  • CSCI 5006 - Advanced Computer Science for Professionals


    (3 Cr.) Continuation of CSCI 5003 , including advanced programming, data structures, and applications. Prerequisites: CSCI 5003 .


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  • CSCI 5007 - Computer Science for the Secondary Computer Science Teacher


    (3 Cr.) Current topics for the high school classroom are presented at an elementary level and reinforced with advanced material. Prerequisites: Advanced programming skills and Approval of the Department Head.


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  • CSCI 5008 - Computer Science for the Secondary Computer Science Teacher


    (3 Cr.) Current topics for the high school classroom are presented at an elementary level and reinforced with advanced material. Prerequisites: Advanced programming skills and Approval of the Department Head.


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  • CSCI 5010 - Fundamentals of Software Development


    (3 Cr.) An introduction to the process of algorithmic development using modern programming languages, machine organization as it relates to data representation and portability, validation and verification, and the social and ethical problems related to software. Prerequisites: CSCI 5004  or Consent of Department Head.


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  • CSCI 5011 - Software Methodology


    (3 Cr.) An introduction to the principles and methods used in the development of large software systems. The concept of abstract data types as it relates to internal and external data is introduced and reinforced through the characterization of fundamental data and file structures. Computational complexity and object-oriented programming concepts are also introduced. Prerequisites: CSCI 5010 .


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  • CSCI 5014 - Integrating Internet with Instruction


    (3 Cr.) Introduction to the use of Internet, technological information, national, and state standards for mathematics and science, reform methodologies, classroom techniques. Prerequisites: CSCI 5003  or Consent of Department Head. Not open to students with prior credit in CSCI 5016 .


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  • CSCI 5016 - Research with the Internet


    (3 Cr.) Internet and common tools of access such as telnet, FTP, e-mail, gopher, WWW, and Mosaic. Discussion of Internet in the classroom, workplace, and research. Emphasis on research use. Prerequisites: CSCI 5003  or consent of department head. Not open to students with prior credit in CSCI 5014 .


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  • CSCI 5020 - Statistical Methods for the Experimenter


    (3 Cr.) Data description, probability and probability distributions, estimation and tests of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation, multiple comparisons, multiple regression; analysis of variance for completely randomized, randomized block. Latin square, factorial and k-way classification, and unbalanced designs; expected mean squares, analysis of covariance. The use of SAS and SPSS statistical computer packages. Emphasis is on methodology and only a high school background in mathematics and no prior knowledge of statistics is assumed. Credit cannot be earned in both 4037-4038 and 5020-5021.

      (Same as MATH 5020 -MATH 5021 .)


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  • CSCI 5021 - Statistical Methods for the Experimenter


    (3 Cr.) Data description, probability and probability distributions, estimation and tests of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation, multiple comparisons, multiple regression; analysis of variance for completely randomized, randomized block. Latin square, factorial and k-way classification, and unbalanced designs; expected mean squares, analysis of covariance. The use of SAS and SPSS statistical computer packages. Emphasis is on methodology and only a high school background in mathematics and no prior knowledge of statistics is assumed. Credit cannot be earned in both 4037-4038 and 5020-5021. (Same as MATH 5020 -MATH 5021 .)


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  • CSCI 5022 - Multivariate Statistical Methods for Researchers


    (3 Cr.) An introductory course in applied multivariate statistical methods for the researcher. Emphasis is on concepts and the application of procedure. Topics to be covered include multivariate normal distribution theory, statistical distance, hypothesis testing, multivariate structure, graphics, and exploratory techniques. Same as MATH 5022 .


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  • CSCI 5091 - Directed Study


    (1-6 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Individual work on special problems in computer science. Subject Areas: A. Applications; B. Software; C. Mathematics of Computation; D. Hardware. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head.


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  • CSCI 5211 - Evolution of Mobile Communication


    (3 Cr.) As a survey of mobile communication technology, current implementations of mobile technology are identified and analyzed. Associated technical issues are covered to provide a broad understanding of the history and evolution of mobile communication strategies and applications. Online.


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  • CSCI 5212 - Fundamentals of Wireless Communications


    (3 Cr.) Fundamental concepts of wireless communication are covered in this project-based survey course that provides an overview of technical wireless communications technologies that make up modern wireless technology implementations. Online.


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  • CSCI 5213 - Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing


    (3 Cr.) Topics in this introduction to basic concepts and theories of digital signal processing include an overview of functional properties of modern telecommunication technologies. Group projects focus on the analysis of telecommunication system concepts in transmitting, receiving, filtering, and detecting signals. Online.


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  • CSCI 5214 - Network Security System


    (3 Cr.) The focus of this survey course is the identification of security systems and strategies in modern workplace environments. Topics include evolving security standards and policies, concepts of encryption, and the implications of security measures in network security systems. Online.


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