Apr 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An introduction to physical chemistry. Topics include the gas laws, the laws of thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibria, properties of solutions, electrolytes, electrochemical cells, chemical kinetics, enzyme kinetics, and transport processes introductory quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, scattering, and statistical thermodynamics. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 213  or CHEM 223 ), CHEM 216 , PHYS 125 , PHYS 116  and (MATH 222  or MATH 228 ).
  
  • CHEM 329 - Topics in Physical Chemistry


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An in depth study of one or more selected topics in advanced physical chemistry with emphasis on modern concepts and recent developments. Topics for this course could include chemical thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, physical chemistry of solutions, atomic spectroscopy and structure, molecular spectroscopy and structure, chemical applications of group theory, quantum chemistry, kinetic molecular theory, chemical kinetics, advanced instrumental techniques. This course may be repeated for credit whenever new topics are offered. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 322  and/or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CHEM 330 - Inorganic Chemistry I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An introduction to modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include current models used to describe periodicity, bonding, and structure, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, inorganic reaction mechanisms, and an introduction to organometallic chemistry. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 322  or CHEM 324  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHEM 331 - Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 0
    Non-Lecture: 4
    This course serves to familiarize students with modern synthetic and instrumental techniques used in the preparation, characterization, and study of inorganic compounds. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 330 .
  
  • CHEM 334 - Bioinorganic Chemistry


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course examines the chemistry of inorganic elements in biological systems. Topics include the role of metals in proteins and enzymes, the use of metals in drug catalytic sites or as probes for biomolecular study, metals in migration and direction sensing, minerals in nutrition and toxicity, and the biochemical effects of radioactive elements. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 300  or CHEM 302  or BIOL 300 .
  
  • CHEM 338 - Inorganic Chemistry II


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Areas of current interest in the field of inorganic chemistry are explored. Topics covered include an introduction to chemical applications of group theory, organometallic compounds and catalysis, metal-metal bonding, clusters, inorganic photochemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330  and CHEM 322  or CHEM 324 .
  
  • CHEM 340 - Modern Analytical Chemistry


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A course to familiarize students with the theory of analytical chemistry. Particular emphasis is given to the use of instrumental methods for quantitative analysis. Topics include calibration methods, error analysis, electroanalytical chemistry, optical and mass spectroscopy, and separation methods. Offered every semester.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213  or CHEM 224  and CHEM 216 .
  
  • CHEM 341 - Modern Analytical Methods


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A lecture course intended to acquaint the student with the theoretical and applied aspects of modern methods of instrumental analysis, and separation. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213  or CHEM 224 , CHEM 216 , and CHEM 322  or CHEM 324  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CHEM 342 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 0
    Non-Lecture: 4
    A course to familiarize students with the practice of modern analytical chemistry. Particular emphasis is given to experiments using instrumental methods for quantitative analysis. Experiments will include calibration methods, error analysis, and applications of electroanalytical chemistry, optical and mass spectroscopy, and separation methods. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209  
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 340 .
  
  • CHEM 351 - Current Topics in Chemistry


    Credit(s): 1
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Participants prepare for and attend seminars presented by visiting speakers. Short written and oral reports on topics related to the speaker’s area of expertise will be developed from the current literature. Methods for chemistry information retrieval and effective reading of the chemical literature will be covered. Students will receive information about career choices in the field. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 352 - Chemistry Senior Seminar


    Credit(s): 1
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A seminar course designed to give students advanced scientific writing experience while preparing and formally presenting a scientific paper and demonstrating basic chemical knowledge. Restricted to Chemistry majors. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351  or INTD 300 .
  
  • CHEM 361 - Modern Physical Chemistry Laboratory


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 0
    Non-Lecture: 4
    An introduction to, and application of a variety of physico-, electro- and spectro-chemical techniques currently used for the determination of physical and molecular properties and for chemical analysis. Use of modern instrumentation, including computerized data analysis, will be stressed. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209 
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 322  or CHEM 324  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHEM 385 - Biochemistry Seminar


    Credit(s): 1
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A seminar focusing on a topic or related group of topics in biochemistry. Papers from current literature will be discussed. Participants will explore the research literature and report their findings to the seminar group in the form of a paper and oral report. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302  and CHEM 304  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHEM 393 - Honors Research


    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 9
    Research with a member of the Chemistry Department. A thesis that includes a statement of the research goals, pertinent background information, experimental procedures, analysis of data, and a discussion of the results is submitted at the completion of the project. After the thesis is accepted, the student gives an oral presentation. Enrollment is by invitation of the Department. The student must have completed a minimum of 22 hours in chemistry with a GPA of 3.30 and an overall GPA of 3.00. Students registered for CHEM 393 are not required to register for CHEM 352 . Offered by individual arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 322 .
  
  • CHEM 399 - Directed Study


    Credit(s): 1-3
    Offered by individual arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair.

Communication

  
  • COMN 102 - Principles of Public Speaking


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Basic public speaking is the focus of the course. Emphasis is placed on researching topics, organizing speeches, using appropriate language, effective delivery, and critical listening. Instructors analyze student speeches.

  
  • COMN 103 - S/Introduction to Interpersonal Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    General Education Area(s): Social Sciences

    This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge about communication theory and practice. It creates an awareness of the role communication plays in our interpersonal relationships. Students will be introduced to basic models, definitions, and approaches to interpersonal communication. Some areas presented include perception, self-concept, self-disclosure, conflict, verbal and nonverbal communication, and ways for improving communication competence.

  
  • COMN 107 - Foundations of Media Writing


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course presents the basics of writing for news and public relations which may be delivered by print, radio, television, internet or other electronic media. This is the foundation and prerequisite for other Communication courses which requires students to design, develop and produce messages for print and electronic delivery.

  
  • COMN 160 - S/Introduction to Mass Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    General Education Area(s): Social Sciences

    This course is designed to survey mass communication in both historical and contemporary contexts. Students are introduced to the broad function of mass media, as well as the specific function of each medium. The roles of technology and the impact of mass communication on society and individuals are also explored.

  
  • COMN 200 - Theory and Practice of Public Relations


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of public relations. It includes analyses of methods of building good will and obtaining publicity, and processes of influencing public opinion. Communications media are studied as utilized in contemporary public relations programs. Offered every year.

  
  • COMN 201 - Coping with Speech Anxiety


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    The course provides students with a perspective on a widespread problem in our society – communication apprehension. Course content focuses on the diagnosis of the level and type of communication apprehension, and the examination of major effects of chronic reticence. As students prepare oral presentations for a variety of communication contexts, methods and skills training, including systematic desensitization and cognitive restructuring, will be individualized to assist them in overcoming their speech anxiety. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 203 - Professional Public Speaking


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Building on the theories and principles introduced in COMN 102, this intermediate course facilitates the continued development of oral communication competency. Course content underscores an audience-centered approach to public address. Topics include organizing speeches for specialized and professional contexts of public address, voice and diction, the proper use of technology to support presentations, critical listening, and understanding/ managing communication apprehension. Assignments are tailored to meet the career needs of individual students. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 .
  
  • COMN 207 - Writing for Business and the Professions


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on traditional and contemporary methods of written business communication. There is practical application of strategies for composing, organizing, and editing content for targeted audiences. Approaches may include collaborative and web-based writing. Students who are required to take INTD 205  may not take this course. Not offered on a regular basis.

  
  • COMN 211 - Discussion and Group Dynamics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course provides students with theoretical knowledge of small group interaction and decision-making and the opportunity to practice skills that can be applied in small group situations. Group activities and projects promote experimental learning in topic areas such as leadership, cohesion, commitment, deviance, conformity, decision-making, and task functions. Critical evaluation of group processes occurs throughout the semester. Offered every year.

  
  • COMN 212 - Theory and Practice of Argument


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Analysis of forms of reasoning, use of evidence, and style and development of argument, with an emphasis on the relationship between the argument field (law, business, science, politics, etc.) and the different standards for reasoning and evidence. Students will analyze actual arguments and will construct their own arguments. Offered fall, odd years

  
  • COMN 213 - Persuasion and Social Influence


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on a variety of theories and applications of persuasive communication. Persuasion is treated as communication which affects how people think, feel, and act toward some group, object, or idea. Students examine both social scientific and humanistic theories of persuasion, and apply these theories in written and oral assignments. Offered spring, odd years.

  
  • COMN 215 - American Public Address


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    The course is designed to introduce students to selected speeches and speakers of significance in United States history. Students will analyze speeches from different historical eras, focusing on the manner in which ideas are made manifest through language, and the impact that such speeches have had and continue to have on life in the United States. Offered every third semester.

  
  • COMN 248 - Perspectives on Organizational Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This is a survey course of theoretical approaches to communication behavior in organizations. The basic foundations of organizational communication theory, methods, and practices are introduced and related to organizational life. The course addresses the problems and paradoxes of organizational communication and the changing features of organizational life. Case studies will highlight practical applications of the theories to organizational experiences. Offered every year.

  
  • COMN 251 - Mass Media and Society


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course assesses the evolving and dynamic relationship between mass media and society Particular attention is paid to how mass mediated messages can define social and cultural realities and the interplay of social influences on these messages. By applying theoretical concepts, students critically examine how mass media function in various contexts, from local communities, national industries and politics, to global systems. Current and past research perspectives are discussed and analyzed. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 160 .
  
  • COMN 253 - Media Advertising.


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A course examining traditional and contemporary principles, practices, and techniques applied to the design and dissemination of advocacy messages. Covers strategies, tactics, media planning, processes, message construction and best professional practices in today’s environment of integrated marketing communications. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 .
  
  • COMN 266 - Radio Production


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study, through practical application, of the devices and techniques employed in modern radio. Students use the facilities of campus radio station WGSU-FM. Offered every fall.

  
  • COMN 267 - Television Production


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    A study, through practical application, designed to introduce students to the technical and aesthetic elements involved in the production of multi-camera live studio television and single-camera television field production. Offered every fall.

  
  • COMN 275 - News and Specialized Writing: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on improving basic reporting and writing skills, crafting indepth news reports, and exposing students to other types of journalistic writing. May be taken more than one time under different subtitles. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 .
  
  • COMN 277 - Online Journalism


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Delivering news and other information through online media uses a powerful communication tool. This course focuses on interactive cyber journalism and how it complements the traditional media. Student journalists will use new media to communicate in quick, interactive, informative and informal settings while continuing to uphold journalistic standards. Offered every third semester.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 .
  
  • COMN 280 - Electronic Media Practicum


    Credit(s): 1
    Lecture: 0
    Non-Lecture: 3
    A laboratory experience in one of the following areas of electronic media: 1) radio production, 2) television production, 3) radio news, 4) television news, 5) radio management, 6) television management, and 7) radio performance. May be taken six times, not to exceed one credit hour per semester. A maximum of two credits is allowed in a single area. Graded on an S/U basis. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 317 - Intercultural Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the theoretical and practical tools necessary to understand and attribute meaning to communicative behaviors during the process of intercultural communication. Discussions will focus on how culture influences the communication process and how cultural variations play a role in the process of communication. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 103 .
  
  • COMN 341 - Public Relations Case Problems


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Analysis and composition of case studies based upon typical public relations problems in industry, labor, education, government, social welfare, and trade associations. Specific consideration will be given to the planning and preparation of communication materials for various media and application of public relations techniques. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 200  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 345 - Theories of Interpersonal Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course explores theories that attempt to explain person to person interactions. Individual and dyadic variables affecting the development, maintenance, and dissolution of different types of relationships will be addressed. Topic areas, such as attributions, social exchange and equity, attraction, intimacy/ affiliation and power/dominance, will be discussed in terms of current research findings. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 103  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 346 - Conflict, Negotiation, and Mediation


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on the nature of conflict in a variety of relational contexts. A combination of theory and application assists students in mastering skills of dispute resolution, and management of conflict. Special emphasis is placed on analyzing and understanding conflict in our lives. Case studies and simulations facilitate the learning of strategies and tactics used in the processes of bargaining, negotiation and mediation. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 349 - Advanced Issues in Personal and Professional Communication: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on a topic or related group of topics relevant to personal and professional communication. Personal and professional communication research will be applied and discussed. The course integrates both theories and practical applications. May be taken twice for credit but only under different subtitles. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Required Courses in the Personal and Professional Communication track (i.e., COMN 102 , COMN 103 , COMN 160 , COMN 248 ) or permission of the instructor.
  
  • COMN 353 - Advertising as Social Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An investigation of contemporary advertising as a form of global mass persuasion. The course examines what advertising is as a communication form, its impact on society, how it is shaped and regulated by the social context in which it occurs, and conceptual guidelines for its evaluation. Since the course assumes a critical approach, the interrelationship of advertising with social norms, constraints, and values is examined. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 , COMN 103 , and COMN 160 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 354 - Advanced Issues in Mediated Communication: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on a topic or related group of topics relevant to mediated communication. Research in the area of mediated communication will be applied and discussed. The course may integrate both theories and practical applications. May be taken twice for credit but only under different subtitles. Offered at least once yearly.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 , COMN 103 , COMN 107 , and COMN 160 .
  
  • COMN 356 - Advanced Issues in Critical Studies: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course focuses on a topic or related group of topics relevant to critical studies. Research in the area of critical studies will be applied and discussed. The course may integrate both theories and practical applications. May be taken twice for credit but only under different subtitles. Offered at least once yearly.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 , COMN 103 , and COMN 160 .
  
  • COMN 362 - International Mass Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course explores the role of mass communication in an increasingly interdependent, globalized world. Through selected case studies, national systems of mass media found in various parts of the world are compared and analyzed. Issues that transcend geo-political boundaries are also examined. These include globalization of media industry and cultural products, inequality in the flow of information, media influences on identity formation across different cultures, and media portrayals of war and peace. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 160 .
  
  • COMN 363 - Advanced Television Production.


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    An in-depth study of the production process for video in broadcast and non-broadcast applications. The course explores the implementation of advanced studio and field production technology and techniques in the creation of educational, corporate, and broadcast television and video through practical application. Offered once every two years.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 267 .
  
  • COMN 366 - Mass Media Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An examination of the organizational, operational, and legal responsibilities involved in the management of electronic and print-based mass media. The interaction of format with programming, promotions, and distribution in market positioning is given special attention. Offered once every two years.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 160 .
  
  • COMN 367 - Television News


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An in-depth examination of television news reporting techniques. Students cover events and issues either on campus or in the surrounding community and create television news packages. Legal issues such as libel, slander, and shield laws are also examined as they relate to television news reportage. Offered once every two years.

    Prerequisite(s): COMN 107  and COMN 267 .
  
  • COMN 368 - Research in Media and Cultural Studies


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course explores and applies selected textual, qualitative and critical perspectives in media studies, as well as an overview of major trends and developments in contemporary research in this area. Research methods in media and cultural studies are emphasized. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, COMN 103  and COMN 160 , and a minimum 3.00 average in the major or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 379 - Communication: Integrated Applications


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course provides students the chance to make a clear connection between the communication concepts they have learned in their classes and their future personal and professional life. In doing so, students will look back to review and discuss key concepts, look inward to see how these concepts impact their own lives and look forward to make explicit connections to their anticipated future. Concurrently, students willl engage in a self-reflective process in preparation for a professional career. Students will exhibit this reflective experience primarily through the development of a final professional portfolio. Other communication and life skills will be discussed and refined during the course of the semester. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and at least 24 completed credits in the major or permission of the instructor.
  
  • COMN 380 - Communication Research


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course provides an overview of the major trends in contemporary communication research. Areas of focus include quantitative and qualitative methods for researching communication problems in interpersonal and organizational contexts. Offered not on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, COMN 103  and COMN 160 , and a minimum 3.00 average in the major or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMN 391 - Seminar: Issues in Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course is a seminar focusing on a topic or related group of topics relevant to personal and professional communication, journalism and media, or intercultural and critical studies of communication. The seminar will incorporate in-class discussion of relevant theory and topical issues as well as independent research related to the selected topic(s). May be taken twice for credit but only under different subtitles. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
  
  • COMN 395 - Internship in Communication


    Students are selected on the basis of special qualifications and are assigned as interns with organizations in mass media, business, government, and other pertinent settings. Enrollment is subject to the availability of openings. Open to juniors and seniors in Communication with an overall average of 2.75 and 3.0 in other selected courses appropriate to a particular internship. May be repeated for credit, but students may apply no more than 15 internship credits toward the baccalaureate degree. Offered by individual arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. Up to 3 hours of internship credit may be applied to the required 12 hours of coursework at the 300- level in the major.
  
  • COMN 399 - Directed Study


    Credit(s): 1-6
    With faculty approval, may be arranged from the introductory through advanced levels. Students work individually under the supervision of a faculty member on a research-oriented project. Offered by individual arrangement.


Comparative Literature

  
  • CMLT 200 - Reading Transnationally: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture: 4
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An introduction to the practice of Comparative Literature and introduces students to a range of key theory-and-methods debates in the field, with attention to those surrounding such matters as history, globalization, culture, and the aesthetic. Typical subtitles include Sea Narratives, The Global Bildungsroman, Narratives of the Atlantic World, Screening “Race,” Transnational Voices. (May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.)

  
  • CMLT 499 - Directed Study


    Credit(s): 1-4
    A comparative thesis of 30-35 pages that will be completed in consultation with two faculty members, one from each of two departments relevant to the thesis. The student will be expected to make an abbreviated presentation of the thesis in a GREAT Day or similar forum. Offered by individual arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): CMLT 200  and senior standing.

Dance

  
  • DANC 100 - F/Introduction to Dance


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    General Education Area(s): The Arts

    A survey of various styles of dance, selected from ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ethnic, and folk. Included are the historical background of theatrical dance, experience with dance technique and choreography, Labanotation, films on dance in various societies, demonstrations of lighting and costuming, dance criticism, and the contemporary scene. (Readings and attendance at on-campus performances or films is required.)

  
  • DANC 101 - Ballet I


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Basic principles and movement techniques of classical ballet. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken twice.) Offered fall, even years; and spring, odd years .

  
  • DANC 102 - Modern Dance I


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Basic principles and movement techniques of leading styles of modern dance. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken two times.) Offered fall, odd years; and spring, even years.

  
  • DANC 103 - Jazz Dance I


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Basic principles and movement techniques of leading styles of jazz dance. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken two times.) Offered fall, odd years

  
  • DANC 104 - Cultural Dance I: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Basic principles and movement techniques of various folk or ethnic dance styles. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken twice under different subtitles.) Offered spring, odd years.

  
  • DANC 105 - Methods of Body Conditioning: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    A study of a method of body conditioning, such as Pilates, Bartenieff or Yoga, based on a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises that tone muscles, improve posture, provides flexibility and balance, and unite body and mind. Offered spring, even years.

  
  • DANC 201 - Ballet II


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of classical ballet on an intermediate level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken three times.) Offered fall, odd years; and spring, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 202 - Modern Dance II


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of leading styles of modern dance on an intermediate level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken three times.) Offered fall, even years; and spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 102  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 203 - Jazz Dance II


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of leading styles of jazz dance on an intermediate level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken three times.) Offered spring, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 103  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 204 - Cultural Dance II: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of various folk or ethnic dance styles on an intermediate level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken twice under different subtitles.) Offered when demand is sufficient.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 104  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 211 - F/M/Cultural Dance of Asian Peoples


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    General Education Area(s): The Arts, Other World Civilizations

    A study of classical, contemporary, and folk dance traditions of Asia as they relate to ritual, artistic, religious, social, political and philosophical influences. Attendance at on-campus theatrical performances may be required. Offered every spring.

  
  • DANC 221 - F/Dance History Through the 19th Century


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    General Education Area(s): The Arts

    A study of the history of dance from its earliest record through the 19th century considered within the context of political, social and cultural conditions of various historical periods. (Attendance at dance performances will be required). Offered fall, odd years.

  
  • DANC 222 - F/Dance History as a 20th Century Art


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    General Education Area(s): The Arts

    A study of the history of dance as an art form considered within the context of political, social and cultural conditions in the 20th Century. (Attendance at dance performances will be required). Offered every spring.

  
  • DANC 230 - Dance Kinesiology


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    A study of the sensory and skeleto-muscular structures of the dancer’s body and their use in the development of various styles of dance. Particular attention is given to the student’s formulation of a movement style based on personal sensory and structural characteristics. Offered fall, even years.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DANC 201 , DANC 202 , DANC 203 , or DANC 204 , and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 250 - Classical Ballet Pointe


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Basic principles and movement techniques of dancing on the tips of the toes (“sur les points”). Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken two times.) Offered spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of DANC 201  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 265 - Dance Ensemble


    Credit(s): 1
    Lecture: 0
    Non-Lecture: 3
    Development of proficiency in dance performance through rehearsal and presentation of various forms of dance. A concert is presented on-campus each semester. Admission is by permission of instructor following audition. (May be repeated for credit. A maximum of eight credits in DANC 265 may be applied to a degree.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DANC 101 -DANC 104 , DANC 201 -DANC 204 , or DANC 301 -DANC 303 .
  
  • DANC 301 - Ballet III


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of classical ballet on an intermediate-advanced level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken two times.) Offered fall, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 201  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 302 - Modern Dance III


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of leading styles of modern dance on an intermediate- advanced level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken two times.) Offered fall, odd years

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 202  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 303 - Jazz Dance III


    Credit(s): 2
    Lecture: 1
    Non-Lecture: 2
    Principles and movement techniques of leading styles of jazz dance on an intermediate- advanced level. Participation at dance concerts, reading and writing assignments, and video evaluation will be required. (May be taken two times.) Offered fall, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 203  or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
  
  • DANC 331 - Dance Composition I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    An introduction to the content and structure of dance composition as an art form. Improvisation, rhythm, design, dynamics, phrasing, and production are emphasized. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 222  and 4 credits from DANC 101 -DANC 105 , DANC 201 -DANC 204 , DANC 250 , and DANC 301 -DANC 303 .
  
  • DANC 332 - Dance Composition II


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    An intermediate course to develop the choreographic abilities of the student. The application of the standard choreographic procedures is stressed in the development of group ballet, modern, or jazz composition. Offered spring, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 331 .
  
  • DANC 340 - Studies in Dance: (subtitle)


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    An upper division course exploring issues in dance from a research perspective. Subtitle topics include dance notation, dance aesthetics, methodology of dance education, research in dance history, dance criticism, contemporary issues in dance, film & video, and movement analysis. Offered spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): 4 credits from DANC 201 -DANC 204 , DANC 250 , DANC 301 -DANC 303 , DANC 222 .
  
  • DANC 399 - Directed Study


    Credit(s): 1-3
    Selected study or research in a field of specialization in dance, under the direct supervision of an assigned departmental faculty member.


Economics

  
  • ECON 110 - Introductory Microeconomics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A survey introduction to microeconomics with emphasis on the concepts of demand, supply, production, input markets, general equilibrium, and economic efficiency. Attention is given to the problems of income distribution, agriculture, spillover effects, and international trade.

  
  • ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A survey introduction to macroeconomics with emphasis on the concepts of national income accounting, consumption, investment, money and banking, and income determination. Attention is given to the problems of employment, price stability, growth, and international economic policy.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 110 
  
  • ECON 205 - Business and Economic Statistics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A survey of the basic statistical tools used in management decision-making and data analysis. Major topics include data organization and presentation, a review of probability concepts, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression analysis. The course also emphasizes applications of statistical techniques, the use of computerized statistical packages and ethical issues in statistical analysis. (Students may not receive credit for more than one 200-level statistics course, including credit for more than one of the following courses: BIOL 250 , ECON 205, GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262 , PLSC 251 , PSYC 250 , and SOCL 211 .)

  
  • ECON 210 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the theories of price and production in markets for goods and factors under various market structures. Emphasis is given to indifference analysis and to strategic models of oligopoly and monopolistic competition.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 110  and {MATH 213  or MATH 221 )
  
  • ECON 212 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the theories of social accounting; aggregate, simple, and general income and price level determination; and economic growth. Emphasis is given to techniques of national income and wealth accounting, consumption, and investment functions. Neo-Classical and Neo-Keynesian equilibrium models, the theory of employment, and aggregate growth models are also considered.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 112  and(MATH 213  or MATH 221 )
  
  • ECON 293 - Honors Seminar in Economics I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 2
    Non-Lecture: 2
    This is the first in a two course sequence leading to graduation with Honors in Economics. Topics will vary based on the interests of the student and the approval of the instructor. This course focuses on research methods and the development of an appropriate research question. The student will prepare a high quality literature review covering recent developments on the selected topic. The literature review will be the foundation for independent original research on the selected topic. Additionally students will begin collecting the data necessary to undertake an original research project. Offered every fall.

    Prerequisite(s): (ECON 210  or ECON 212 ), ECON 307 , a 3.30 GPA in economics courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.30 overall. Permission of supervising instructor is required.
  
  • ECON 305 - Quantitative Methods


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Crosslisted with: MGMT 305 .
    This course covers the quantitative analysis tools associated with professional practice in business. This course draws on the fundamental probability and statistics learned in ECON 205 . Topics include the use of regression analysis, development of forecasting models, and the use of linear programming. The course concludes with a final research project requiring the application of quantitative methods to real-world data. Restricted to School of Business majors.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 205  and junior status.
  
  • ECON 307 - Econometrics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the application of econometrics to economic analysis. Emphasis is given to inference and estimation in the linear regression model and to the problems of heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 305 , (ECON 210  or ECON 212 ), and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 310 - History of Economic Analysis


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the evolution of economic analysis from ancient to modern times. Emphasis is given to methods of economic theorizing and interactions of changing social conditions, problems, and theories. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 210 , ECON 212 , and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 322 - Managerial Economics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Crosslisted with: MGMT 322.
    An integrated study of the principles of economic and management science theory. Emphasis is given to behavioral variables in decision-making, market structure, pricing under non-competitive conditions, and forecasting. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 110 , ECON 205 , and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 325 - Money and Financial Intermediation


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Crosslisted with: FNCE 325 .
    A study of monetary theory and the processes of financial intermediation. Emphasis is given to the theory of money, interest rates, types of financial intermediaries, central banking, and public control of financial intermediation and markets. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 112  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 330 - Public Finance


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of public revenue and expenditures at the local, state, and federal government levels. Emphasis is given to principles of taxation, tax systems, budgeting theory and procedure, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and debt management. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 210  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 340 - Environmental Economics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of economic theory and public policies as applied to environmental problems. Emphasis is given to the role of market failure in explaining the existence of pollution, to alternative strategies for pollution control and environmental management, and to problems associated with growth. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 110  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 345 - Economics of Sports


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    This course applies the principles of microeconomics and statistics to the industries of professional and amateur sports. The topics include league structure, team decision-making, labor-relations, incentive structures, and stadium financing and the role of public policy. The course is designed to illuminate economic principles foremost, using sports as a convenient vehicle to represent these ideas. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 205 , ECON 210 , and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 346 - Health Economics


    In this course we will use methods from microeconomics to investigate how different aspects of the health care system function and to assess the implications for different policies designed to improve that functioning. We will examine the special features of medical care as a commodity, the demand for medical care services, the economic explanations for the behavior of medical care providers (physicians and drug companies), and the functioning of insurance market. We will also be examining the role of and economic justification for government involvement in medical care. Topics to be studied will include: health care market structures; determinants of the demand for and supply of health care; the interrelationships between insurance, supply, demand, and technological innovation; proposed health policy reforms in insurance markets, and international comparisons of health care systems and outcomes. We will use the tools we have learned to review and analyze Obamacare and various other proposals for health care reform. Restricted to School of Business majors. Offered every spring.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 210 .
  
  • ECON 350 - Law and Economics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    The purpose of this course is to introduce to students the analysis of law from the perspective of economics. Based on the economic concepts and principles of scarcity, choice, preferences, and incentives, this course uses the microeconomic tools such as cost-and-benefit analysis, and supply-and-demand models to explain legal and political rules, firms and contracts, government organizations, and other institutions. Topics in this course include economic analysis of property law, contract law, tort liability, criminal law, and antitrust law. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 110  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 355 - Economic Development and Growth


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the existing disparities between developed and less developed countries, problems faced by less developed countries, historical and modern theories regarding economic development, and an introduction to growth theory. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 112  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 364 - International Trade and Economic Policy


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the theories of trade and open economy economics, with attention to international economic policy, foreign exchange markets, balance of payments statistics, and adjustment mechanisms under different monetary systems. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 212  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 365 - International Macroeconomics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the macroeconomic and monetary aspects of international economics, with attention to international accounting systems and the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems and macroeconomic adjustment, and monetary, fiscal, and exchange rate policies in open economies. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 212  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 370 - Industrial Organization


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the theory, organization, and operation of the structure of business enterprise. Emphasis is given to the incidence of competitive and monopolistic tendencies in various markets, economic concentration, market conduct, market performance, and regulatory policy. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 210  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 376 - Labor Economics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    A study of the economic analysis of human resources, and the policy implications of that analysis. Emphasis is given to the theory of labor supply and demand, wage determination, human capital theory, labor market discrimination, the economic impact of unions, poverty, unemployment, and demographic trends in the labor force. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 112  and junior standing.
  
  • ECON 383 - Thinking Strategically: An Introduction to Game Theory


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture: 3
    Non-Lecture: 0
    Crosslisted with: MGMT 383 .
    This course will introduce concepts and techniques of game theory that are widely used across all fields of economics and business as well as in social sciences. The course is a blend of formal theories and applications in economics and business. It covers normal form games, extensive form games, repeated games, games of incomplete information, bargaining, auctions, and (if time allows) coalitional games. Restricted to School of Business Majors. Not offered on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 213  or MATH 221 , ECON 112 , ECON 205  and Junior standing.
 

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