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BIO 326 - Bioethics
An examination of the complex ethical issues that arise as a result of modern science. Issues such as genetic therapy, cloning and stem cell research, death and dying, reproductive technologies, genetic privacy, and the allocation of resources will be examined. Topics that arise from the use of humans and other animals in academia and research will also be discussed. The course will include a general overview of ethical theories, moral and religious attitudes from different cultures, and the fundamental principles of scientific integrity.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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BIO 327 - Introductory Ecology and Evolution
An introduction to the fundamental principles of ecology and evolution. Understand the origin and complex interactions among plants, animals, microbes, the environment, and the diversification of life through evolutionary processes. Topics will include natural selection, speciation, evolutionary processes, ecosystems, populations, biogeography, and biogeochemical cycles.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 221 , BIO 225 and NS 220 or permission of instructor.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 330 - Paleobiology Crosslisted: GO 330
The study of the earth’s past life, which will be examined in two parts: (1) an introduction to invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology that will focus on classification, relationships, and evolutionary history and (2) the uses of paleontological data in evolution, systematics, paleoecology and extinctions.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 337 - Biochemistry Crosslisted: CH 337
Biochemical systems and the relation of chemical structure to biochemical function as well as the molecular basis of metabolism are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 and CH 318L
Corequisite(s): BIO 337L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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BIO 337L - Biochemistry Laboratory Crosslisted: CH 337L
Students are introduced to basic laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Experiments will reinforce materials covered in the co-requisite lecture.
Corequisite(s): BIO 337 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
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BIO 340 - Genetics
A study of the principles of heredity and variation in both plants and animals including humans. Modern theories of gene action are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 350 - Microbiology
A study of the biology of the major groups of microorganisms. Research skills are stressed in the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325 , CH 108 and CH 108L .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 375 - Evolution
A study of the historical development of the concept of natural selection and modern concepts of evolution.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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BIO 378 - Ecology
A study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment.
Prerequisite(s): CH 107 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 380 - Issues in Biodiversity
An introduction to biodiversity from the perspective of ecosystems and the biosphere. Topics covered include extinction, characteristics, special problems of the various biomes, conservation economics, endangered species management, and theory of nature preserve design.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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BIO 400 - Cell Biology
A study of ultrastructure of the cell and its organelles. Laboratory includes studies in molecular biology and tissue culture.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325 , CH 317 and CH 317L .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 410 - Comparative Anatomy
A study of the phylogeny and gross structure of the organ systems of the vertebrates. Major systems of the shark and cat are dissected and correlations are made with other groups of vertebrates.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 221 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 411 - Animal Physiology
A study of living processes as they occur in cells, tissues, and systems in vertebrates and invertebrates. Laboratory work is correlated with classroom discussion.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 221 and CH 108 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 417 - Developmental Biology
A study of the molecular and cellular biology of pattern formation in developing embryos. Systems surveyed include Drosophila, sea urchin, frog, salamander, chicken, and human.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325 , CH 317 and CH 317L .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BIO 470 - Capstone Internship
Practical work experience in biology in an industrial, academic or other setting. Internship must be approved by the instructor prior to starting work.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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BIO 490 - Advanced Topics in Biology
Selected topics in biology. Topics left to the discretion of the instructor and student. Plant taxonomy, histology, cellular physiology, advanced field ecology, entomology, etc. are possible topics.
Note:
Laboratory work may be required.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit if topics differ.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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BIO 498 - Capstone Thesis
The thesis will integrate information from the primary and secondary biological literature as well as from biological knowledge to provide a substantial, comprehensive synthesis of results from a wide and complex set of studies in an effort to make sense of all available information.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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BIO 499 - Capstone Research
This hands-on research course is the third component of the four-course Senior Research Capstone. Students will be expected to conduct research following the creation of a proposal in NS 306 that will culminate in the production of a research paper and presentation. Projects will vary depending upon the interest and capabilities of the student and selected mentor. The final work will be evaluated by the Biology faculty. The completed research paper will be the core assessment as judged by the Biology Program faculty.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 103 - Public Speaking
A development of the ability to speak clearly and express ideas effectively before an audience. Students plan, compose, and deliver various kinds of speeches and talks. Principles of effective rhetorical presentation are related to basic purposes and forms of public speech communication.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 104 - Interpersonal Communication I
An introduction to the knowledge and skills of interpersonal communication. The course content includes facilitation of more effective and supportive behavior, reduction of communication barriers and development of increased skill and confidence in relationships.
Liberal Education: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 105 - Introduction to Human Communication
This course focuses on the most frequently used communication skills. The course demonstrates the natural relationships between communicating one-to-one and in public, group, and mediated contexts, showing that skills in one can be employed in the other and given practice in both. Students will be introduced to the communication process, listening, concepts of self, language, perception, small group and workplace communication, intercultural communication, mediated communication, the speech process (including topic selection and audience analysis, organization, development and support of speeches, delivery) and informative and persuasive public speaking.
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This course fulfills the oral communication liberal arts requirement.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 115 - Introduction to Electronic Communication
A survey of the emerging vehicles for electronic communication from Internet to radio and television. Includes discussion of how electronic communication affects the audience, research and the methodology used to analyze that effect, introduction to the skills of electronic communication, and consideration of the specific ethical issues often associated with electronic images.
Liberal Education: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 116 - Media and Society
This course introduces students to analyzing the intersection between society and the recent developments in media content, technologies, consumers, producers, organizations, and regulations. Grounded in the most current scholarship in media and mass communication in the humanities and social sciences, students learn ways to think about media as both influencing and changed by society.
Liberal Education: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 200 - Interviewing Theories and Practice
Development and analysis of the interviewing process from the viewpoints of the interviewer and the interviewee. Consideration is given to strategies, ethics, the interview as a management tool, and a broad understanding of the communication variables involved in the interviewing context. Both practical and theoretical perspectives are examined.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 202 - Fundamentals of Writing for Media
This course introduces students to the fundamental philosophy and principles of writing in journalism on a variety of platforms. It is conducted in an active workshop environment designed to develop writing skills, provide the basic techniques of reporting, familiarize the student with the professions of journalism and public relations, begin the discussion of ethics and purpose, and provide a vehicle for self-expression.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 203 - Multimedia Practicum I: Content Development
Students research, report, write, photograph, and create audio and video packages, primarily on assignment, for multiple university news and feature platforms. Service to the university community is combined with opportunities for journalistic self-expression.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 and CA 224
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 218 - Public Relations
A study of the dissemination of public information through mass media; intraorganizational information; public opinion analysis, research techniques to establish psychographics within groups, applications in business, government, education, and politics.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 224 - Digital Media Skills
Digital Media Skills is an entry-level course where students learn basic digital skills (audio and video editing, photo editing, digital newspaper layout, posting online) which will provide a foundation for production work students will do in more advanced courses and as staff members of KGSP-FM, the Northland News video newscast, The Stylus newspaper, and the Narva magazine. Project work will be emphasized.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 233 - Introduction to Leadership
The focus and purpose of this course is to provide students with an introductory education of leadership development theory, cultural and gender impacts on communication and leadership, self-understanding, ethical leadership, group dynamics, servant leadership, leading and making change in communities, and group and self-renewal. The course will encourage students to explore the leadership process and develop one’s own leadership potential while encouraging self-assessment and communication skill development. This course fulfills the first core requirement of the undergraduate leadership minor.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 235 - Multicultural Communication
A study of communication and culture that examines cultural variability in interpersonal and organizational relationships and the mass media. Emphasis is placed on facilitation of more effective communication episodes across boundaries. Students will demonstrate the principles and skills needed to become effective in communicating outside one’s primary culture.
Liberal Education: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 237 - Introduction to Organizational Communication
An analysis of how organizations are produced and affected by communication. Students will undertake the study of organizational communication and apply communication theories and research at the individual, group, and organization-wide level. Effective communication in global organizations is also presented.
Prerequisite(s): CA 104
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 241 - Photography I Crosslisted: AR 241
An introduction to the basic techniques of black and white photography. Cameras, lenses, films, lighting, composition, etc, are discussed. Students must provide an acceptable camera and expendable supplies. Darkroom work is required and a darkroom fee is charged.
Prerequisite(s): CA 224 or AR 218
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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CA 301 - Interpersonal Communication II
A study of the nature of and problems in communication. Areas of study include: mental process in communication, perception, content, amount of communication, interpersonal and task behaviors, norms, conflict, creativity, touch, distance, time usage, manipulation of environment, intervention, attitude change and opinions, and how communication fosters attraction, productivity, and leadership. The course focuses on the development of a framework for analyzing the various approaches to interpersonal communication.
Prerequisite(s): CA 104 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 302 - Communication Ethics and Law
A study of laws and ethics for journalists and other communicators. The course will analyze libel law, privacy, and objectivity, responsibility, freedom of speech and censorship, and the role of the press in society.
Liberal Education: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 303 - Multimedia Practicum II: Editing and Strategic Communication
Students primarily work as editors conceptualizing stories, editing text and image, designing print pages, Internet displays, public relations materials, and audio and video programs. Students also serve, where appropriate, as senior writers and videographers on live university media venues.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 , CA 218 and CA 224
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 309 - Training in Organizations
This course will prepare students to develop and present training workshops and seminars to meet the needs of organizations. Content focuses on andragogy, needs assessment, curriculum design and organization, delivery modes, and outcome assessment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 316 - Writing and Reporting on Multiple Platforms
Focus on information gathering, international reporting, and on using multimedia tools and outlets to disseminate information. Students write, shoot still images and video, collect audio, and utilize other new forms of media communication for publishing on the Internet. Other course topics include civic journalism, citizen journalism, and freedom of the press, including freedom of information and sunshine laws.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 and CA 224 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 318 - Public Relations II
Advance study of persuasive communications with emphasis on design and execution of public relations campaigns, the role of the public information officer, development of the comprehensive information package, and creation of effective internal publications. Includes discussion of specific ethical issues of persuasive communications.
Prerequisite(s): CA 218 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 319 - Writing for Feature, Public Relations, and Documentary
The course focuses on the documentary aspects of storytelling in journalism and public relations utilizing written, audio and visual tools. It is process oriented and conducted in a workshop setting. It provides a rich opportunity for self-expression.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 320 - Global and Civic Reporting
Student multimedia journalists will learn how to engage with their community and with the world. They will learn reporting theories and techniques for identifying and covering local and international issues. Students will also learn about the relationship between international development and journalism, and about peace journalism and solutions journalism. They will apply their new knowledge and skills by producing multimedia reports (both local and global) that reflect the best practices taught in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 .
Note:
Recommended Prerequisite: CA 316
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 321 - Interpersonal Conflict Solution Crosslisted: PC 321
Presents various strategies for dealing with conflict in a positive manner. Emphasizes the development and practice of skills of listening, assertiveness, problem solving, conflict management, and mediation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 322 - Media Analysis and Criticism
This course analyzes the content of media messages and the role the media play in creating the modern symbolic environment. It provides a theoretical basis for critique of those messages and their potential effects on the communities in which students live. Students accomplish original research of media messages as the cornerstone of the course.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 324 - Advanced Multimedia Production
Students in Advanced Multimedia Production will develop their audio, video, and online multimedia production skills. This class will help you develop basic production skills that will prepare you for work on student media as well as internships at media outlets and public relations firms. This is a hands-on video laboratory course. You will produce a number of projects, both written and digital, to demonstrate your mastery of production. You will learn broadcast writing, shooting, editing, newsgathering, studio operations, multimedia platforms, as well as techniques used to produce professional promotional products. As part of your work in the course, students will have a weekly on-air shift at KGSP-FM, Park University’s student-run radio station.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 and CA 224
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Recommended Prerequisite: CA 316
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 326 - Editing and Design for Media and Public Relations
Students conceptualize and edit copy, edit photographs and other images, work with writers and photographers, and design a variety of news and public relations presentations. Students confront the ethical questions faced by editors of vital community publications. The course is conducted in a workshop atmosphere.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 , CA 218 and CA 224
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 327 - Persuasive Communication
Persuasion is a form of influence in which an audience is encouraged to adopt an idea, attitude or behavior through symbolic means. This course is a study of the persuasive process in contemporary society. Students apply persuasion theories in the interpersonal, organizational, public and global contexts in an effort to become responsible consumers and creators of public persuasion. Special attention is placed on ethical persuasion. Students develop and present persuasive messages and a persuasive campaign. This course may incorporate service learning.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 341 - Photography II Crosslisted: AR 341
This course explores the language of photography with particular attention to the photographic essay and the photographic illustration. Both black and white and color photography are included. A variety of techniques in photographic printmaking are explored with an emphasis on self-expression and craft. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisite(s): CA 241 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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CA 348 - Theories of Communication
The study of communication theories with emphasis on people’s interactions with the media and one another. The course focuses on how communication affects human attitudes and behavior. Includes a review of media influence in the individual, social and political arenas.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 380 - Advertising Crosslisted: MK 380
Designed to give the student an understanding of the creation, design, and production of material for advertising campaigns in all media. Suggested
Prerequisite(s): MK 351 or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 382 - Communication Research Methods
This course focuses on the most frequently used communication research methods in the areas of journalism, communication studies, and public relations. Students will be introduced to the qualitative and quantitative communication research methods including content analysis, participant observation, interviewing, textual analysis and experimental research. It will emphasize understanding communication research reports and developing research and writing skills appropriate for both communication professionals and students seeking advanced degrees. The course may utilize service learning.
Prerequisite(s): CA 348 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 402 - Organizational Communication
Examines the role of communication in organizations and the people and patterns making up the many sides of complicated issues, which arise in organizational life. The course also examines the communication messages sent and received within an organization including the organization’s formal structure and its informal social groups.
Prerequisite(s): CA 104
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 403 - Multimedia Practicum III: Major Project in Journalism, Photography or Public Relations
Students primarily work on storytelling and documentary projects for live media venues. They conceptualize these capstone projects in journalism or public relations, plan and create them independently, and, in concert with other students, bring them to publication. They also may serve as senior writers and videographers on student media.
Prerequisite(s): CA 202 , CA 316 and CA 324
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 404 - Seminar: Special Topics in Communication Arts
Topics deal with such matters as social responsibility in mass media, effects of technological change upon the communication industry, film criticism, promotional strategies and case studies, or issues and problems in broadcast management or public relations.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing.
Repeatable for Credit Revolving topic seminar for advanced students, which may be repeated under different topic headings.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 405 - Communication and Gender
This course is designed to promote critical thinking and analysis of gender and communication issues in the personal and professional contexts. A variety of theoretical perspectives will be utilized to examine gender socialization, identity, female-male interactions, stereotypes, and the role of language.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 420 - Human Relations in Group Interaction
A course designed to facilitate the authentic exploration of feelings and communication obstacles. The focus is on interaction and interdependency in the small group context.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 441 - Photojournalism
Learn to use the camera to tell a story with a single photograph or with a series. The course is directed toward newspapers, but includes magazine photography.
Prerequisite(s): CA 241 or equivalent competency.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 450 - Seminar: Special Topics in Journalism
Specialized study and practice in various aspects of print journalism. May be repeated for credit when topics are changed. (Topics may include Investigative Reporting, Feature Writing, Editorial and Interpretive Writing, History of Journalism, Advanced Layout and Design.)
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 451 - Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams
Study of leadership, group processes, and interpersonal relationships in the small group. Special emphasis will be given to the effect of culture on small group interaction.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 455 - Seminar in Journalism Education
The course explores methods in journalism education, the needs of student journalists, and professional standards sought by journalists in the field.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 475 - Case Studies in Communication Leadership
Students use public relations case studies to analyze and apply organizational communication and leadership theories. The student will conduct an in-depth study of an organizational communication case and develop a leadership plan.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 490A - Professional Learning Experience: Journalism
Extensive work under faculty or professional supervision. Three credit hours required on the staff of an area publication; additional credit hours may be earned by repeating the course using more advanced activities.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-9
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CA 490B - Professional Learning Experience: Broadcasting
Involves extensive work off campus in a professional environment with direct supervision by employers. Students function in a “real job” capacity with media employers such as commercial radio and television stations, corporate, and religious settings.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Communications Arts Faculty.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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CA 490C - Professional Learning Experience: Public Relations
Students gain extensive experience in a variety of public relations professional settings including social service agencies, nonprofit companies, government and corporate environments.
Prerequisite(s): CA 218 and CA 318 .
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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CA 490D - Professional Learning Experience: Organizational Communication
Students gain extensive experience in organizational settings including social service agencies, nonprofit companies, government and corporate environments.
Prerequisite(s): CA 348 .
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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CA 490E - Professional Learning Experience: Communication Consulting
Students gain extensive experience in organizational settings including working with nonprofit agencies, government and corporate environments, or with individuals being engaged in professional consulting services.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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CA 491 - Senior Research Project
This course may not be taken before senior year. It is a capstone course in which the student designs a practical project aimed at publication in a commercial newspaper or magazine (or broadcast outlet), researches the project, completes the writing (or broadcast production), and may offer it to the appropriate editors.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 492 - Capstone: Organizational Leadership
A course that explores contemporary organizations and the pervasiveness of communication in all aspects of organizational life. It will emphasize the role of the leader in problem solving and decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): CA 235 , CA 233 , CA 493
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CA 493 - Leadership for Civic Engagement
Students will apply leadership and communication theory, skills, and values to identify, research, plan, carry out, and analyze the effectiveness of a service project that makes a meaningful difference in the civic life of our communities. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s recognition of their membership in global and local communities and their development of framing, storytelling, organizational, and direction-giving skills. Because of the nature of the course, it is offered in the 16-week format only.
Prerequisite(s): CA 233
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 101 - Chemistry in the World
This course is designed to acquaint non- science majors with the impact of chemistry on their world. This course provides a general introduction to both inorganic and organic chemistry and stresses applications of chemistry in the commercial, industrial and technological components of society.
Note:
This course does not satisfy the requirements for a major or minor in chemistry.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 102 - Contemporary Chemistry
(Taught in 8-week programs only). CH 102 will introduce the non-science major to the impact that the science of chemistry has on their world. The course provides a general introduction to the principles of the science of chemistry, in the commercial, industrial, and technological components of society.
Note:
This course does not satisfy the requirements for a major or minor in chemistry.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 105 - Introductory Chemistry
A survey of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Basic principles as applied to health science will be covered. The lab will be a practical application of the principles covered in lecture.
Corequisite(s): MA 125 or higher.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
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CH 107 - General Chemistry I
An introduction to chemistry by developing fundamental tools such as problem solving methods and the concept of the mole. Major topics covered will include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and the states of matter.
Corequisite(s): MA 125 or higher and CH 107L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 107L - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Students are introduced to basic laboratory techniques. Experiments will reinforce materials covered in the lecture components of this course.
Corequisite(s): CH 107 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
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CH 108 - General Chemistry II
A continuation of CH 107 with major topics covered including solutions, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria, and an introduction to descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): ‘C’ or better in CH 107 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): CH 108L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 108L - General Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of CH 107L with experiments relating to kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, and qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ‘C’ or better in CH 107L or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): CH 108 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
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CH 204 - Nutrition for the Health Sciences
A review of the basic concepts of biochemistry and nutrition as it relates to digestion, absorption and metabolism of macro-and micro-nutrients throughout the life cycle. A study of nutrition as it relates to the prevention and intervention of disease states including, but not limited to, obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiac, liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Prerequisite(s): CH 105 and BIO 211
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 215 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
An in-depth examination of specific areas of chemistry.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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CH 300 - Chemistry Seminar
A series of case studies of legal, economic and social problems occasioned by the advance of science and technology in contemporary society. Open to all students.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 301 - Chemistry and Society
The history and nature of the science of chemistry with emphasis upon its role as a human activity and its relationship to humanity. Open to all junior and senior level students.
Note:
This course does not satisfy the requirements for a major or minor in chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 317 - Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the chemistry of carbon based compounds. Nomenclature, structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): CH 108 .
Corequisite(s): CH 317L except in 8-week programs. which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 317L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Introduction to lab techniques in organic chemistry; extraction, purification, and chromatographic analysis. Basic qualitative analysis of functional groups and separation of compounds of different functional groups.
Corequisite(s): CH 317 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credits: 1
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CH 318 - Organic Chemistry II
Application of principles learned in CH 317 to members of each homologous series. Retrosynthetic analysis and introduction to bioorganic chemistry (amino acids, nuclear bases, carbohydrates, lipids).
Prerequisite(s): CH 317 .
Corequisite(s): CH 318L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 318L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Application of techniques learned in CH 317L to carry out synthesis. Modifications to and introduction of functional groups of a given substrate.
Corequisite(s): CH 318 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credits: 1
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CH 321 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
This course covers an introductory level medicinal chemistry. The following topics will be covered; drug development process; drug approval processes; receptors; drug interaction; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics, quantitative structure activity relationships. Some of the following classes of drugs will be discussed in detail - antibacterial drugs; drugs that work on the central nervous system, analgesics, etc. Case studies of current drugs going through approval process.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 328 - Analytical Chemistry
An in-depth study of classical analytical chemistry techniques. Subjects include the statistical evaluation of data, gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis, acid-base chemistry, complexation chemistry, and redox process. Laboratory includes practical examples of the methods covered in lecture.
Prerequisite(s): CH 108 and CH 108L .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Credits: 4
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CH 329 - Introduction to Instrumental Analysis
An introduction to modern instrumental chemical analysis. The course will span theory of operation, instrument design and methodology, and applications of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical methods including potentiometry, voltammetry, and coulometry; spectroscopic methods including infrared, UV/ VIS, and NMR; chromatographic methods including gas, liquid and thin layer; thermal methods of analysis and kinetic methods of analysis will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CH 328 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 337 - Biochemistry Crosslisted: BIO 337
Biochemical systems and the relation of chemical structure to biochemical function as well as the molecular basis of metabolism are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 and CH 318L
Corequisite(s): BIO 337L which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CH 337L - Biochemistry Laboratory Crosslisted: BIO 337L
Students are introduced to basic laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Experiments will reinforce materials covered in the co-requisite lecture.
Corequisite(s): BIO 337 which is a separate course that can be waived by permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
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CH 342 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
A study of inorganic chemistry to atomic structure, bonding models, inorganic reactions, coordination chemistry and symmetry. Laboratory portion of the course will include instruction in the modern synthetic techniques currently used in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Any of the following: CH 317 , CH 318 , CH 328 , CH 329 and CH 337 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 400 - Special Topics in Chemistry
A seminar devoted to selected topics in modern chemistry of interest to students requiring more depth in the field. The course may involve laboratory work.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated multiple times for credit with a change in topic
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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CH 405 - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
A one-semester survey of physical chemistry for students not intending to pursue advanced work in chemistry. Topics include an introduction to thermodynamics, phase equlibria, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, atomic structure, bonding, and molecular spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): MA 222 and PY 206 or concurrent enrollment therein.
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 407 - Physical Chemistry I
An introduction to modern theoretical chemistry. The primary emphasis will be in the areas of thermodynamics. The principles of thermodynamics will be applied to phase and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisite(s): CH 108 and PY 206 and MA 222 .
Corequisite(s): MA 223 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 408 - Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of modern theoretical chemistry. Topics covered will include the chemical kinetics and quantum chemistry. Modern theories of atomic and molecular structure will be investigated.
Prerequisite(s): CH 407 and one of the following: MA 223 , MA 302 , or MA 311 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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CH 429 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced methods of chemical analysis stressing, but not limited to, the instrumental techniques. An in-depth study of the theory of electrochemical measurements, spectroscopic techniques, and chromatographic theory will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 , CH 329 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Credits: 4
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CH 440 - Organic Synthesis
In-depth study of various classes of reactions on different classes of organic compounds. Applications of those reactions in synthesis and retrosynthesis of natural products and importance of medicinal chemistry. Lab involved multistep procedures and qualitative analysis of organic compounds based on their chemical properties.
Prerequisite(s): CH 318 .
Liberal Education: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Credits: 4
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CH 451 - Internship to Chemistry
Practical work in chemistry in an industrial, academic or other professional setting. Prior to the start of work, the department must approve the internship.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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CH 490 - Research in Chemistry
Open to advanced chemistry majors with permission of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration
This course is an introduction to the history, nature, structure, and function of the criminal justice system in America, with comparisons to systems in other nations. Examinations of the various aspects of the administration of the justice systems, including law enforcement, courts, correctional agencies (including probation and parole), and including the increasing role of private entities in the system will be conducted.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 105 - Criminal Law
This course is a survey of the history and nature of criminal law in the United States. Substantive Criminal Law, defenses, and criminal responsibility will be studied within the context of the criminal justice process and rules of evidence.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 200 - Criminology
This basic course provides an examination of the nature and extent of crime and theories of crime causation, as well as the societal reaction of criminal behavior will be covered in this class.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 205 - Juvenile Justice System
This is an introduction to the origins, philosophy and objectives of the Juvenile justice system. Focus is on the operation, legal processes, current trends, and roles of the various actions within the juvenile justice system.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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