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Statistics

  
  • STAT 185 - Introductory Statistics

    (4)
    Introduction to the principal statistical methods for investigating the stochastic elements of organization. The focus of the course includes: understanding the methods; selection of methods appropriate to a process; interpretation of results. Major topics include: descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling; statistical inference and regression methods. Computer-based assignments will be used for selected areas. (Students may not receive credit for both STAT 185 and STAT 225.) Fall and Spring.
  
  • STAT 220 - Introduction to Applied Probability

    (1)
    An introduction to basic concepts of discrete and continuous probability distributions and their applications. This course is only open to students who have credit for STAT 185 but whose major requires STAT 225. (Students may not receive credit for both STAT 225 and STAT 220.) Prerequisites: STAT 185 and MATH 191. Fall.
  
  • STAT 225 - Introduction to Calculus-Based Statistics

    (4)
    Organization and display of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; alternative formulations of probability; distributions of random variables; the Central Limit Theorem; statistical inference, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; contingency table analysis; analysis of variance; and linear correlation and regression. (Students may not receive credit for both STAT 185 and STAT 225.) Prerequisite: MATH 191. Fall and Spring.
  
  • STAT 242 - Statistical Software

    (2)
    Introduction to statistical software used in data analysis. Activities include but are not limited to visualization, programming, and simulations. Statistics software may include SAS, SPSS, R or similar packages. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or 225. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 321 - Applied Data Analysis

    (3)
    Course focuses on alternative statistical techniques used to explore and analyze data. Content may include, but is not limited to graphical data analysis, assessing normality and transformations, categorical data analysis, nonparametric statistics, topics in simple regression, and introduction to time series analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or 225. Even years Fall.
  
  • STAT 325 - Introduction to Regression Models

    (3)
    Estimation and inference for regression models. Topics include: least squares estimation; models comparisons; estimation of validity of model assumptions and remedial measures; simple linear, multiple linear, non-linear and logistic regression; and dummy variables. Prerequisite: 3 to 4 hours in any other Statistics course. Odd years Fall.
  
  • STAT 326 - Statistics for Experimenters

    (3)
    Design, estimation and inference for ANOVA and related models. Topics include single factor and multiple factor ANOVA, fractional factorial, split-plot, and repeated measures designs, examination of validity of model assumptions and remedial measures, and analysis of covariance. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or 225. Even years Spring.
  
  • STAT 327 - Applied Multivariate Analysis

    (3)
    Methods of multivariate analysis, including canonical correlation, clustering, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression and principal components analysis. Prerequisites: 3 to 4 hours in any other Statistics course, and MATH 365. Odd years Spring.
  
  • STAT 425 - Introduction to Probability Theory

    (3)
    Various formulations of probability, the structure of probability spaces, combinatorial analysis, discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, moment generating functions and characteristic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Even years Fall.
  
  • STAT 426 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

    (3)
    Sampling distributions of statistics, properties of statistics, general principles of statistical inference, linear statistical models, some non-parametric statistics, Bayesian statistics, and an introduction to statistical decision theory. Prerequisite: STAT 425. Odd years Spring.
  
  • STAT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Statistics

    (1-6)
    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.

Statistics - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • STAT 171-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • STAT 271-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 371-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • STAT 471-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Visual Media Production

  
  • VMP 205 - Basic Video Production

    (4)
    Introduction to the theory and process of video production. Students write, record, and edit video projects across a range of formats including fiction, non-fiction, and commercial media. Students learn basic skills in video script writing, directing, cinematography, sound design, and editing. Fall and Spring.
  
  • VMP 293 - Visual Media Workshop

    (2-4)
    Development and practice of media production skills for visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 293 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: VMP 205. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 294 - Visual Media Workshop

    (2-4)
    Development and practice of media production skills for visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 294 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: VMP 205. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 295 - Visual Media Workshop

    (2-4)
    Development and practice of media production skills for visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 295 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: VMP 205. See department chair.
     
  
  • VMP 393 - Issues in Visual Media

    (4)
    Exploration of important current issues in Visual Media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 393 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or VMP 205, depending on section topic. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 394 - Issues in Visual Media

    (4)
    Exploration of important current issues in Visual Media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 394 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or VMP 205, depending on section topic. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 395 - Issues in Visual Media

    (4)
    Exploration of important current issues in Visual Media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 395 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or VMP 205, depending on section topic. See department chair.
     
  
  • VMP 491 - Visual Media Seminar

    (4)
    Capstone experience exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in depth, focusing particularly on visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. VMP 491 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 495 - Visual Media Seminar

    (4)
    Capstone experience exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in depth, focusing particularly on visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. VMP 495 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 496 - Visual Media Seminar

    (4)
    Capstone experience exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in depth, focusing particularly on visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. VMP 496 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.

Visual Media Production - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • VMP 171-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • VMP 271-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 371-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • VMP 471-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

  
  • WGSS 100 - Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    (4)
    An interdisciplinary introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies examining methodology, perspectives and writings from humanities, social sciences and other related disciplines. Emphasis will be placed on honing information literacy, writing, presentation skills and community activism and service. Fall and Spring.
  
  • WGSS 351 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feminist Theory

    3


     

    An investigation of selected feminist theorists on a variety of topics that are current in the literature.  With permission of program director, may be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: WGSS 100. Fall.

  
  • WGSS 365 - Feminist Theory (PHIL 365) (SOC 380)

    (4)
    An investigation of selected feminist theories on a variety of topics and from a variety of disciplines and social locations, such as feminist epistemologies, feminist narrative theories, and political theories from feminists of color. Issues such as intersectionality of oppressions and the dynamics of power involved in maintaining oppressions, as well as resistance to oppressions. Odd years Fall.
  
  • WGSS 400 - Senior Seminar in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    (4)
    Advanced readings in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies focusing on topics of current interest and debate. Readings will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Students will complete a service, scholarly or creative project culminating in a written paper and oral presentation. Emphasis will be placed on research skills and information literacy. Prerequisite: completion of 20 hours of WGSS related coursework. Spring.
  
  • WGSS 451 - Community Service Internship

    (3-6)
    Students work for organizations that provide services related to women, gender and sexuality. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: WGSS 100 and permission of instructor. See program director. 

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • WGSS 171-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. Maybe be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • WGSS 271-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.

     

  
  • WGSS 371-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • WGSS 471-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.

Special Study Programs - Special Topics

  
  • MCNC 171-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 271-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 371-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 471-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
 

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