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CMJ 434 - Editorial and Opinion Writing
Develops skills of persuasive and argumentative writing, with emphasis on disciplined logic, knowledge of subject and alternate points of view.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236, and Journalism Majors.
Course Typically Offered: Not regularly offered.
Credits: 3
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CSD 100 - Majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Intended to help first-year students, with an interest in majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, adjust to being a college student at the University of Maine during the first semester. In a small and informal class setting, students will learn about university resources and develop skills designed to achieve success. Students will learn more about their intended major, be introduced to department faculty, and the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Prerequisites: First Year standing in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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CSD 101 - American Sign Language I
Introduction to American Sign Language syntax, morphology, phonology, history and culture. Focus on dialogue.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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CSD 102 - American Sign Language II
Continuation of skill building in American Sign Language syntax, morphology, phonology, cultural awareness. Focus on monologue.
Prerequisites: C or better in CSD 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CSD 130 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
A survey of the major disorders of language, speech and hearing with attention to their recognition and the principles of their treatment. Recommended for all teachers.
Prerequisites: Not open to first semester first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 300 - Clinical Observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Introduction to principles of clinical observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders emphasizing the development of identification, description, and inferencing skills through supervised observations. Required of all majors.
Prerequisites: Communication Sciences and Disorders Major and Junior Standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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CSD 301 - Introduction to Clinical Audiology
An introduction to principles of acoustics as a basis for understanding hearing assessment. Development of ability to read and interpret audiograms as well as the results from a hearing evaluation. Includes pure tone and speech audiometry, acoustic immittance and reflex testing.
Prerequisites: CSD 130.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 380 - Language Development
Study of the development of language and literacy from birth to adulthood. Emphasis on foundations of linguistics relative to emerging language in children.
Prerequisites: CSD 130 or INT 410 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 381 - Later Language Development
Study of the sequential aspects of language and literacy development from the preschool years to early adulthood with emphasis on biological, psychological, and sociological foundations.
Prerequisites: CSD 130, CSD 380 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 383 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Study of the structures, muscular system, nervous system and underlying mechanisms required for breathing, phonation, articulation and language. Emphasis on normal neurophysiological function with attention to organic pathologies affecting speech and language.
Prerequisites: CSD 130; junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 481 - Phonological Development and Phonetics
Introduction to articulatory phonetics, speech sounds of American English, and typical phonological development. Emphasis on acquisition, understanding and use of phonetic transcription. Includes a weekly 50-minute transcription session.
Prerequisites: INT 410 or CSD 380; limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CSD 482 - Neuroscience for Communication Disorders
This course introduces students to the study of neuroanatomy and physiology underlying speech and language. The course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous systems in normal individuals, and on structures and functions of motor and sensory systems. The relationship between knowledge of the neuroanatomy and physiology as it relates to diagnosis and treatment of various neurogenic disorders will be emphasize.
Prerequisites: CSD 383
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 484 - Introduction to Speech Science
Introduces research findings on the importance of acoustical, physiological, and perceptual factors in speech production and perception. Methodology and instrumentation employed in such research are surveyed.
Prerequisites: CSD 383 or permission; Communication Sciences and Disorders major with junior senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 487 - Disorders of Speech and Language
A study of the description, evaluation and therapeutic intervention of speech and language disorders in pediatric and adult populations.
Prerequisites: CSD 130; Communication Sciences and Disorders major with junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 490 - Senior Capstone: The Research Process
First of a two-semester course sequence on the research process in communication disorders emphasizing principles of research, scientific and professional writing, and the foundations for professionalism and ethical decision making. Required of all CSD Majors.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: Limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors with Senior Standing and at least 9 hours of 300 and/or 400 level CSD coursework.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 491 - Senior Capstone: The Clinical Process
Second of a two-course sequence on the clinical process in communication sciences and disorders with the primary emphasis on clinical problem solving, decision making, and developing clinical expertise. Required of all CSD majors.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: CSD 490. Limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 497 - Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders
For the advanced student desiring to study a particular topic under the guidance of a member of the CSD faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CSD 498 - Directed Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Directed study or research with a member of the CSD faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 100 - Introduction to Media Studies
Introduces the structure and operation of mass media and the social, political and economic implications of their activities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 102 - Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
The basic elements of interpersonal communication, with special emphasis on developing knowledge and skills applicable to face-to-face interactions between individuals and in small groups. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 103 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
The nature and problems of public speech communication, with practical experience in representative speaking situations. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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CMJ 106 - Storytelling
An introduction to storytelling as a communication practice in daily life. Emphasis is on gaining greater sensitivity and expressiveness as a communicator. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 107 - Communication and the Environment
This course provides an overview of the field of Environmental Communication. Students survey a range of disciplinary approaches including environmental journalism and media, science communication and participation, and public participation and decision making in environmental conflicts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Population and Environment and the Social Context and Institutions General Education Requirements
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 111 - Introduction to Journalism
Introduces the profession and practice of journalism professional: responsibility and commitment to truthful, accurate, and fact-based reporting that serves the public interest. Students will be introduced to a general history of journalism in America while learning basic news values, journalistic ethics, reporting fundamentals, story types, and journalistic style.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions requirement
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 119 - Humor and Diversity in the U. S.
This course explores how humor highlights, reinforces, and critiques categories of difference - including gender, race, sexuality, nationality, religion, and physical ability. In the process, students learn and appreciate the diversity among types of humor and how it allows communities to formulate their own group identity. As creators and appreciators of humor, students will become aware of the tremendous diversity of humorous expression in U.S. culture and their own role within it.
General Education Requirements: This course satisfies the Ethics or Cultural Diversity or International Perspectives General Education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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CMJ 201 - Communication Studies I
Introduction to historical and philosophical approaches to the study of communication. The course examines communication from the classical, modern and contemporary perspectives, with specific attention to the rhetorical theorists and theories that have been dominant in the history of communication.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 202 - Communication Studies II
Introduction to social and human science approaches in communication studies. The course examines communication theories and models, the function of language and symbolic behavior in society and culture, and the nature of interaction and interpretation. Not open to first-year students.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 203 - Media Theories and Research Methods
Introduction to media theories and research in the social and human sciences.
Prerequisites: Not open to newly admitted First-Year Students.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 211 - Journalism Studies I: Introduction and History
Surveys the structures of journalistic media and the social history of journalism’s roles, technologies and processes, with emphasis on interactions with political, economic and cultural institutions and the social implications of media activities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 225 - Sex, Gender and Communication
Examines various contexts and relationships influenced by sex and/or gender. Several theoretical frameworks and definitions are explored.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 236 - Journalism Writing and Editing
Intensive introduction to news writing and editing, with emphasis on accuracy, style, as well as grammar, spelling and usage. Students must earn a B or better in CMJ 236 and pass a writing exam to continue taking professional courses in the Journalism Major.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a “C-” or Higher OR (HON 111 & 112 with a “C” or Higher)
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 237 - Journalism Across Platforms
Develops journalistic skills across traditional and emerging media platforms, including print, broadcasting, and online formats and technologies. Includes media lab instruction and assignments.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236, Journalism Majors
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CMJ 245 - Film Criticism and Theory
Students will develop skills in the analysis of form and content so that they will achieve proficiency in the use of film studies vocabulary. Participants will learn to think critically about the media industry and to evaluate film as an art form, individual psychological experience, technology, social text, and commodity. (CMJ 245 and NMD 245 are identical courses.)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 257 - Business and Professional Communication
Advanced study and practice in specialized audience analysis, strategies and tactics, conference procedures, interviewing techniques, and delivery of professional presentations.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 103, and Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 261 - Photographic Reporting and Storytelling
An overview of photojournalism history, theory and ethics. Exercises teach skills and strategies used by newspaper, magazine and on-line photographers and editors and challenge students to deal responsibly with issues of invasion of privacy, subject representation, copyright and fair use and image manipulation. (This course is identical to NMD 341.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 314 - International Media
Survey of media systems around the world and the role of mass media in political, social, economic and cultural development.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 324 - Interpersonal Communication in Everyday Life
The advanced study of interpersonal communication as it functions across a range of human relationship, such as family, friends, professions and organizations. Examines perspectives, theories, and research on communication in everyday life.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 330 - Copy Editing
A course in copy editing designed to develop editorial judgment and skills for preparing news for publication. Covers headline and prose writing, image editing, and basic page design. A passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam is required.
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in CMJ 236, Journalism Major or permission
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 332 - Public Affairs Reporting and Research
Develops journalistic reporting, information gathering and research techniques for students to cover public issues in government, education, health, business and other areas of social concern for publication or presentation in multimedia forms.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236, and Journalism Majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 345 - SL: Small Group Communication
This is a service-learning course that introduces students to the theory and applications of small group communication. Students will obtain practical experience working in groups with a community partner to help meet a community need and learn about the complexity of the issue.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 347 - Argument and Critical Thinking
An introduction to the principles of decision-making through critical thinking applied to reasoned advocacy. Practical application of these principles through classroom experience.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 351 - Multimedia Production
Conception, design and development of non-linear audio and video production for print, broadcast, non-broadcast and online uses. Explores the fundamental principles of digital audio and video production as well as the creative uses of cameras, sound, digital non-linear editing, and graphics in news features and mini-documentaries.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236, C- or better in CMJ 237, or portfolio approved by instructor, Journalism Majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CMJ 360 - Nonverbal Communication
Examines important non-linguistic variables related to human interactions. Specific emphasis on the effects of kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage and other code systems as they affect meaning in communication efforts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 361 - Documentary Photography and Audio
Provides the essential skills, concepts and processes used by documentary still photographers and audio producers to create professional quality digital mixed media products for the Internet and other interactive media. (This course is identical to NMD 301.)
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 261 or C- or better in NMD 201.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 366 - Speech Play and Performance
Study of creative and aesthetic dimensions of communication and language. Examines how people use speech play and performance (e.g. word play, joking, storytelling, performing literature) and what happens when they do. Focus on performance as a cultural event in everyday life as well as in society and the media.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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CMJ 367 - Public Relations
The study of those activities which help to create public understanding and acceptance of an organization’s policies and programs.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing. 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 370 - Visual Communication
An introduction to modes of analysis of visual communication (which may include photography, the web, painting, film, television, sculpture, theater, advertising, etc.), with reference to social institutions and cultural norms that affect the interpretation of visual media.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 375 - Journalism Studies II: Law and Ethics
Study of legal and ethical topics including libel, privacy, contempt, copyright, obscenity, censorship, and pre-trial publicity. The course explores the impact of journalism ethics on politics, economics and society.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 376 - Modes of Media Criticism
Cooperative examination of modes of mass media criticism. Critical analysis of methods and techniques employed by scholars, journalists, and critics to evaluate contemporary trends and practices in the mass media industries.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 380 - Advertising, Media and Society
Examines advertising’s impact on U.S. society; especially on women, children, minorities, families and popular culture.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 391 - Topics in Journalism
Topics not regularly covered in other Journalism courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 393 - Topics in Communication
Topics not regularly covered in other Communication courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 395 - Student Media Practicum
Provides practical experience relevant to the journalism major on one of the UMaine campus student media outlets and integrates the student’s media work experience with the skills and theories learned in the classroom. A maximum of 3 credits permitted.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236, Journalism Majors
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 398 - Topics in Media Studies
Topics not regularly covered in other Media Studies courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 401 - Speech, Space, Event: Critical Applications
Introduction to the subject of criticism from a rhetorical perspective. Examines methods of critical reading, criticism of several kinds of texts, including speeches, social spaces, and events, and how texts are made meaningful and why. Involves application of evaluative criteria such as aesthetics, truth, effects and especially ethics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 402 - Communication Research
An introduction to social science inquiry into the nature, forms and functions of human communication. Focuses on conceptualizing communication research problems and selecting appropriate methodologies and analyses for examining communication data.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 403 - Persuasion and Social Influence
Study of the theory and principles involved in the process of influencing the beliefs, attitudes and values of others. Focus on social science and humanistic explanations of what makes messages persuasive in interpersonal and public contexts.
Prerequisites: 3 hours in CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 404 - Risk Communication
Course emphasizing applying and comparing/contrasting theories and concepts of risk communication, using several case studies of recent environmental, health, and science-related risk issues. Not open to first year students.
Prerequisites: 3 credits in CMJ and Sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 405 - Women and Communication
A systematic study of research by and about women with regard to language, speech, and communication pragmatics, discussed within a variety of communication contexts. Not open to first-year students.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ or C- or better in WST 101.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 407 - Environmental Communication
Study and create effective communication about, for, and with the environment. Use a service learning model to create projects that connect communication theory and practice with complex social and environmental problems in communities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and Environment requirement.
Prerequisites: 3 credit hours in CMJ
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 410 - Social Influence of Media
A study of the communicative impact of mass media (e.g., television, radio, newspapers), and uses of the media in other communicative contexts (e.g., small group and interpersonal situations). Current media theories and research studies are explored.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 420 - Health Communication
Theories and topics include multicultural health, doctor-patient communication, medical ethics, death & dying, support groups, and humor and positive communication in relationships. Students will learn about a variety of health communication topics and apply those topics to their own lives and their communities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 425 - SL: Health Campaigns
This is an online service-learning course that introduces students to the theory, design and implementation of health campaigns. Students will obtain practical, real-world experience working in groups with a community partner on a health campaign, helping to meet a community health need.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 430 - Intercultural Communication
Examines current research and theory in intercultural communication from a variety of approaches across a variety of settings. Understandings about the complex relationship of communication and culture will be applied to everyday experiences.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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CMJ 435 - Feature Writing
Develops style and proficiency in writing non-fiction newspaper and magazine articles. A passing grade on Journalism writing Exam is required.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 450 - Communication and Technology
Examines and analyzes the characteristics of and influences on human communication mediated by technology such as computer networks, video teleconferencing.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 466 - SL: Narrative, Performance, and Social Change
The course offers a study of narratives and their performances as particular communication approaches to reflecting, engaging with, and transforming culture, identities, and communities. Considers forms and functions of narrative and performing narratives in variety of communication contexts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Artistic and Creative Expression and Writing Intensive General Education Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 470 - Communication in Organizations
Examines research and theory of communication behavior in organizations with focus on recurring communication problems in complex organizations (including business, industrial, educational and service agencies.) Attention is given to communication training and assessment in organizations.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 471 - Future of News
At the start of the twenty-first century, the media are poised to either evolve or go extinct. How can future journalists draw from the past to shape the press of the future? What exactly is the role of the press in the ever-changing media landscape? Through readings, discussion and collaboration, students will strive to understand, analyze and redesign the roles of the press…and the meaning of news. Students will read and discuss the issues, creating a framework for analysis of the existing media and its place in the marketplace. Using historical roles of the press, students will strategize on the best way to deliver news to a 21st century public.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 475 - Sexualities in Media
Systematic examination of the representation and construction of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer sexualities in mainstream and alternative mass media.
Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 480 - Advanced Media Theories and Research Methods
Examines and applies major theories and research methods in media studies, analyzing media texts, industries and audiences.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 481 - Digital Journalism
Students will conduct intensive digital reporting and production projects on some issue of demonstrated social relevance. Structured opportunities are provided for reflection on the impact of student reporting on the wider community.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 351, Junior or Senior Journalism Majors.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CMJ 483 - Capstone Seminar in Media Studies
A seminar that draws upon and integrates formal components of students’ undergraduate experience. Emphasis on the work of media professionals and on applications of media research and analysis in various contexts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Media Studies Majors.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 484 - Investigative Journalism
Develops professional and analytical skills in investigative journalistic reporting and writing for publication in various media formats, with an emphasis on open records and meetings, research for documentation, ethical responsibilities of investigative reporters, and in-depth presentation of individual projects.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236 or permission, Junior or Senior Journalism Majors
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 485 - Capstone Seminar in Communication
Designed to draw upon and integrate formal components of students’ undergraduate experiences, with particular focus on issues of ethics, power, and communication in professional and individual contexts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: Communication major with senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 489 - Seminar in Media Ethics and Issues
An advanced level course requiring extensive reading, discussion and research on the mass media and ethics, politics, economics and society.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236 or permission, Junior or Senior Journalism Majors
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 491 - Advanced Topics in Journalism
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other Journalism courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 492 - Directed Independent Study
For the advanced student desiring to study a particular problem under the guidance of a member of the staff. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chair.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 493 - Advanced Topics in Communication
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other Communication courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 495 - Internship
Approved work experience for departmental majors in the application of communication to practical, theoretical or research problems in any public service agency, business, or other setting approved by the department. Requirements include an initial written application showing the projected experience and its relevance to communication, conferences with faculty supervisor, periodic logs or summaries, plus a final written report. May be repeated up to 6 hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chair.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 498 - Advanced Topics in Media Studies
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other Media Studies courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 Credits of completed CMJ coursework.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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COS 103 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
Topics include design and use of spreadsheets to solve problems using formulas, charts and data functions. Credit does not count towards the COS major. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
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COS 104 - Introduction of Presentation Software
Topics include use of presentation software containing text, graphics and multimedia components to enhance presentations. Credit does not count towards the COS major. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
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COS 115 - Web Design in HTML/XHTML/CSS
Teaches the fundamentals of Web page design using HTML/XHTML. Topics include text formatting, links, images, tables, forms and style sheets. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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COS 120 - Introduction to Programming I
Topics include the development of programming skills in the novice with instruction in a sample programming language. A laboratory/recitation session is included. Credit does not count towards the computer science major. This course assumes knowledge of the Windows operating system, basic word processing, and file and folder management.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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COS 125 - Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computer Programming
Students are introduced to computer programming as a tool for problem solving. Basic programming practices and analysis of algorithms are introduced.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 111, or no grade record in MAT 111 and a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 140 - Foundations of Computer Science
Introduces students to the discipline of computer science. Several core areas of computer science (e.g., digital logic, computer organization and architecture, programming languages, operating systems, computer networks, artificial intelligence, and professional ethics) are covered. In each area, particular solutions to fundamental problems in the area are studied in depth. No programming is taught in the course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 198 - Topics in Computer Science
Introductory topics in computer science not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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COS 211 - Principles of Data Processing
Presents basic concepts in database management systems using a microcomputer database system and basic theory of database design. Students will construct systems in various application area. Credit does not count toward the computer science major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 213 - Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Design
This course explores techniques in spreadsheet software as used to develop business-related applications. Topics include formulas and functions, charting, data operations, pivot tables, goal seeking, what-if analysis, management of large workbooks, and macros. The programming language VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is introduced.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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COS 215 - Introduction to Computing Using FORTRAN
Programming logic and techniques using FORTRAN including introductory hardware concepts. Students are assigned programs from various areas of application. Credit does not count towards the computer science major. NOTE: Degree credit will not be given for both COS 215 and COS 220.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 220 - Introduction to C++ Programming
Topics include programming techniques with a brief introduction to hardware concepts as they apply to software development. Students are assigned programs emphasizing numerical algorithms for implementation in the C++ language. Assumes knowledge of the Windows operating system, basic word processing, and file and folder management. Some prior experience in programming logic, macros, or scripting is recommended. NOTE: Degree credit will not be given for both COS 220 and COS 215.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 221 - Data Structures in C++
This course introduces object-oriented programming techniques and data structures in C++. Topics include class design, dynamic memory management, lists, stacks, queues, trees. STL, algorithm efficiency, searching and sorting algorithms.
Prerequisites: COS 220 or ECE 177.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 225 - Object-Oriented Design, Programming and Data Structures
Introduces the student to the fundamental principles of object-oriented design and programming using a high-level object-oriented language. Focuses on the specification, design, and implementation of classes and the interactions between classes, inheritance, abstract classes, and polymorphism. Introduces fundamental data structures including stacks, queues, lists, and binary trees.
Prerequisites: COS 125 or one semester of Programming.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 226 - Introduction to Data Structures
Introduces the student to the fundamental principles of data structure usage, specification, and implementation using a high-level, object-oriented language. Driven by the use of object-oriented techniques for program specification and modeling. Focuses on how data structure implementation choices affect and are affected by application needs.
Prerequisites: C or higher in COS 225.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 235 - Computer Architecture
Examines the architecture and organization of the computer including digital logic, the CPU, busses, internal and external memory, computer number representation and computer instructions. Particular attention is paid to assembly and C languages as a mechanism for better understanding the architecture.
Prerequisites: COS 140 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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COS 250 - Discrete Structures
Introduction to discrete structures used in various areas of computer science. Topics include logic, sets, relations, functions, cardinality, enumeration, and computability.
Prerequisites: COS 225, MAT 126.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 298 - Topics in Computer Science
Introductory topics in computer science not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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COS 301 - Programming Languages
Formal description of programming languages including specification of syntax and semantics. Discussion of infix, prefix, and postfix notation with translation techniques. Topics include branching, grouping of statements, storage allocation, list and string processing, relation of language design to efficiency.
Prerequisites: COS 226 and COS 250.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 312 - An Introduction to Video Game Programming with the Unity Game Engine
A high-level approach to game programming uses one of the game engines commonly employed by game-development companies. Among these is Unity, a game engine that can create standalone video games for PCs and Macs, as well as versions playable in a web-page environment. Built-in tools include character controllers, cameras, lights, shaders, a powerful physics engine, terrain editors, tree generators, and more. Many of these are scripts written in Javascript, C#, or Boo. While many of the exercises stress the scripting aspects of working with Unity, a student who is a beginning programmer can create significant game content using only the pre-packages assets that are a standard part of the Unity system.
Prerequisites: COS 125
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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