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CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 4
Students will be introduced to a selection of standard biochemical procedures such as DNA and protein purification, chromatographic separation, gel electrophoresis, dialysis, enzyme assay, and DNA analysis techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213 or CHEM 224 and CHEM 216 .
Corequisite(s): CHEM 300 or CHEM 302 .
Offered: Every semester
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CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Introduction to the chemistry of living organisms. Structure-to-function relationships of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids are explored, with an emphasis on molecular interactions. Other topics include enzyme kinetics, catalytic mechanism, and modes of regulation, as well as, application of protein function such as oxygen transport, muscle contraction, the immune response, membrane transport, and biological signaling. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following courses: CHEM 300 , CHEM 302, and BIOL 335 . Preference for enrollment given to Biochemistry and Chemistry majors.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213 or CHEM 224
Offered: Every fall
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CHEM 304 - Biochemistry II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Continuation of the chemistry of living organisms. The chemistry of nucleic acids is explored in depth and these principles are applied to understanding the tools that biochemists use in the laboratory. Regulation of genes and the molecular interactions of protein-DNA complexes are also investigated. The last part of the course focuses on the chemistry of metabolism and biosynthesis, along with the mechanisms of regulation of these processes.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 .
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 305 - Topics in Anticancer Therapeutic Biochemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course conducts a survey of the main approaches in cancer therapy. A broad understanding and appreciation of the main modes of action adopted by anticancer therapeutic drugs. Topics will be correlated to the biomolecules and pathways learned in prior biochemistry and biology courses. A broad-based knowledge and comprehension of the salient properties and functions of the main classes of biomolecules, as well as the central metabolic, regulatory and bioenergetic pathways will be assumed.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 304 or (CHEM 300 and BIOL 300 )
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis
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CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 4
A laboratory course devoted to the synthesis, separation, and identification of organic compounds, utilizing modern instrumental methods.
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 213 or CHEM 224 ) and CHEM 216 and CHEM 209 .
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 315 - Bioorganic Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will survey several main classes of natural products (secondary metabolites), their biosynthesis, typical structures, biological properties, and structural elucidation. Special attention will be paid to mechanistic aspects of biosynthesis. The social and historical uses of natural products will also be considered.
Prerequisite(s): 1 year of organic chemistry and 1 semester of biochemistry.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHEM 318 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Organic synthesis: Introduction to retrosynthetic analysis including a detailed study of methods of introducing stereo control. Mechanistic organic chemistry: conformational analysis, transition state theory, kinetics and reaction mechanism, computer modeling, and other topics of contemporary interest.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213 or CHEM 224 .
Corequisite(s): CHEM 324 or CHEM 320 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to the principles of chemical thermodynamics and the application of these principles to ideal and non-ideal chemical systems. Topics include the properties of gases and gas mixtures, thermochemistry, the laws of thermodynamics, entropy and free energy functions, chemical and phase equilibria, properties of solutions of nonelectrolytes and electrolytes, and electrochemistry. Computer software and/or programming will be used in this course.
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 213 or CHEM 224 ) MATH 222 and (PHYS 125 or PHYS 115 ) and (PHYS 126 or PHYS 116 ) or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Every fall
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CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A continuation of CHEM 320 . Covers two areas of modern physical chemistry: quantum chemistry and chemical kinetics. Topics in quantum chemistry include waves and particles, postulates of quantum mechanics, Schroedinger equation, applications with exact solutions, approximation methods, atomic structure, molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Topics in chemical kinetics include empirical laws, reaction mechanisms, and reaction rate theories.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 .
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 213 or CHEM 223 ), CHEM 216 , PHYS 125 , PHYS 116 and (MATH 222 or MATH 228 ).
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 329 - Topics in Physical Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 322 and/or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with different subtitles
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CHEM 330 - Inorganic Chemistry I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 322 or CHEM 324 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 331 - Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 330 .
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 334 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 300 or CHEM 302 or BIOL 300 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHEM 338 - Inorganic Chemistry II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 and CHEM 322 or CHEM 324 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHEM 339 - Solid State Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Introduction to the inorganic field of solid state chemistry, focusing on understanding of atoms in crystalline arrangements, bonding, electronic structure, chemical properties of bulk solids, phase transitions, analytical techniques, materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and solid state applications. A training of interpreting recent scientific literature is conducted.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 and (CHEM 322 or CHEM 324 )
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis
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CHEM 340 - Modern Analytical Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213 or CHEM 224 and CHEM 216 .
Offered: Every semester
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CHEM 341 - Modern Analytical Methods
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213 or CHEM 224 , CHEM 216 , and CHEM 322 or CHEM 324 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHEM 342 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209
Corequisite(s): CHEM 340 .
Offered: Every fall
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CHEM 351 - Current Topics in Chemistry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Chemistry.
Offered: Every fall
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CHEM 352 - Chemistry Senior Seminar
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 or INTD 300 .
Offered: Every spring
Restricted to: Chemistry majors.
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CHEM 361 - Modern Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 322 or CHEM 324 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every spring
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CHEM 385 - Biochemistry Seminar
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 304 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every fall
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CHEM 393 - Honors Research
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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. Students registered for CHEM 393 are not required to register for CHEM 352 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 322 Student must have completed a minimum of 22 hours in chemistry with a GPA of 3.30 and an overall GPA of 3.00.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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CHEM 399 - Directed Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1-3
Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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COMN 102 - Principles of Public Speaking
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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COMN 103 - S/Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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COMN 107 - Foundations of Media Writing
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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COMN 160 - S/Introduction to Mass Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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COMN 200 - Theory and Practice of Public Relations
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 201 - Coping with Speech Anxiety
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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COMN 203 - Professional Public Speaking
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 .
Offered: Every other year
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COMN 207 - Writing for Business and the Professions
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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COMN 211 - Discussion and Group Dynamics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 212 - Theory and Practice of Argument
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 213 - Persuasion and Social Influence
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 215 - American Public Address
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 248 - Perspectives on Organizational Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 251 - Mass Media and Society
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 160 .
Offered: Every fall
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COMN 253 - Media Advertising.
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 .
Offered: Every year
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COMN 266 - Radio Production
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 267 - Television Production
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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COMN 275 - News and Specialized Writing: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with different subtitles
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COMN 277 - Online Journalism
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 .
Offered: Every third semester
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COMN 280 - Electronic Media Practicum
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Offered: Every year
Graded: S/U
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COMN 317 - Intercultural Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 103 .
Offered: Every other year
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COMN 341 - Public Relations Case Problems
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 200 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every spring
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COMN 345 - Theories of Interpersonal Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 103 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every fall
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COMN 346 - Conflict, Negotiation, and Mediation
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every year
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COMN 349 - Advanced Issues in Personal and Professional Communication: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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.
Offered: Every year
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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COMN 353 - Advertising as Social Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 , COMN 103 , and COMN 160 , or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every other year
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COMN 354 - Advanced Issues in Mediated Communication: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 , COMN 103 , COMN 107 , and COMN 160 .
Offered: At least once a year
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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COMN 356 - Advanced Issues in Critical Studies: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 102 , COMN 103 , and COMN 160 .
Offered: At least once a year
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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COMN 362 - International Mass Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 160 .
Offered: Every year
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COMN 363 - Advanced Television Production.
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 267 .
Offered: Once every two years
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COMN 366 - Mass Media Management
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 160 .
Offered: Once every two years
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COMN 367 - Television News
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): COMN 107 and COMN 267 .
Offered: Once every two years
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COMN 368 - Research in Media and Cultural Studies
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, COMN 103 and COMN 160 , and a minimum 3.00 average in the major or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every other year
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COMN 379 - Communication: Integrated Applications
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and at least 24 completed credits in the major or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Every other year
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COMN 380 - Communication Research
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, COMN 103 and COMN 160 , and a minimum 3.00 average in the major or permission of instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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COMN 391 - Seminar: Issues in Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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).
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Offered: Every year
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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COMN 395 - Internship in Communication
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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COMN 399 - Directed Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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CMLT 200 - Reading Transnationally: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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CMLT 499 - Directed Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): CMLT 200 and senior standing.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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DANC 100 - F/Introduction to Dance
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.)
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DANC 101 - Ballet I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Offered: Fall, even years; and spring, odd years
Repeatable: May be repeated twice for credit
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DANC 102 - Modern Dance I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Offered: Fall, odd years; and spring, even years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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DANC 103 - Jazz Dance I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Offered: Fall, odd years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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DANC 104 - Cultural Dance I: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Offered: Spring, odd years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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DANC 105 - Methods of Body Conditioning: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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DANC 201 - Ballet II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, odd years; and spring, even years
Repeatable: May be repeated twice for credit
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DANC 202 - Modern Dance II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 102 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, even years; and spring, odd years
Repeatable: May be repeated twice for credit
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DANC 203 - Jazz Dance II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 103 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring, even years
Repeatable: May be repeated twice for credit
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DANC 204 - Cultural Dance II: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 104 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: When demand is sufficient
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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DANC 211 - F/M/Cultural Dance of Asian Peoples
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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DANC 221 - F/Dance History Through the 19th Century
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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DANC 222 - F/Dance History as a 20th Century Art
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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DANC 230 - Dance Kinesiology
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DANC 201 , DANC 202 , DANC 203 , or DANC 204 , and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, even years
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DANC 250 - Classical Ballet Pointe
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of DANC 201 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring, odd years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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DANC 265 - Dance Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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. 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 .
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
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DANC 301 - Ballet III
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 201 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, even years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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DANC 302 - Modern Dance III
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 202 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, odd years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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DANC 303 - Jazz Dance III
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 203 or an equivalent and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, even years
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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DANC 331 - Dance Composition I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 222 and 4 credits from DANC 101 -DANC 105 , DANC 201 -DANC 204 , DANC 250 , and DANC 301 -DANC 303 .
Offered: Every fall
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DANC 332 - Dance Composition II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 331 .
Offered: Spring, even years
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DANC 340 - Studies in Dance: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): 4 credits from DANC 201 -DANC 204 , DANC 250 , DANC 301 -DANC 303 , DANC 222 .
Offered: Spring, odd years
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DANC 365 - Dance Ensemble II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Proficiency in dance performance through rehearsal and performance of dance at an Advanced Level. A concert is presented on-campus each semester. Admission is by Permission of Instructor following audition. A maximum of four semester hours in DANC 365 may be applied to a degree.
Prerequisite(s): 2 credits from DANC 265
Corequisite(s): DANC 101 or DANC 102 or DANC 103 or DANC 104 or DANC 201 or DANC 202 or DANC 203 or DANC 204 or DANC 301 or DANC 302 or DANC 303
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DANC 203
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
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DANC 399 - Directed Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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ECON 110 - Introductory Microeconomics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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
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ECON 205 - Business and Economic Statistics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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: ECON 205, GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262 , PLSC 251 , PSYC 250 , and SOCL 211 .)
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ECON 210 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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 221
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ECON 212 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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 221
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ECON 293 - Honors Seminar in Economics I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
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.
Offered: Every fall
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ECON 302 - Behavioral Economics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course describes how the use of evidence from psychology and experimentation can improve the predictive power of standard economic theories. Standard economic theories represent human beings in ways that are often different from how they really behave. Evidence suggests that human behavior diverges often from standard notions of economic rationality in predictable ways. Predictions about individual behavior are more accurate and the policies of governments are more effective when this evidence is effectively used.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 210
Offered: Every spring
Restricted to: Restricted to School of Business majors (No pre-majors).
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ECON 305 - Quantitative Methods
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
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.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 205 and junior status.
Crosslisted with: MGMT 305
Restricted to: School of Business majors
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ECON 307 - Econometrics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 305 , (ECON 210 or ECON 212 ), and junior standing.
Offered: Every spring
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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ECON 310 - History of Economic Analysis
2019-2020 Catalog Year
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.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 210 , ECON 212 , and junior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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