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Literature

  
  • LIT 325 - Readings in Drama

    (4)
    An intensive study of drama and its historical dimensions with emphasis on meaning and techniques as well as research in literature. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • LIT 326 - Readings in Fiction

    (4)
    An intensive study of fiction and its historical dimensions with emphasis on meaning and techniques as well as research in literature. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 327 - Readings in Poetry

    (4)
    An intensive study of poetry and its historical dimensions with emphasis on meaning and technique as well as research in literature. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 328 - Ethnic Literatures

    (4)
    Literature from diverse cultures with attention to the representation and expression of identities and cultural differences. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that focuses on the process of knowledge, discernment, and awareness whereby human beings make reasoned decisions based on difference. These courses include but are not limited to the relationships between difference and inequality, exclusion and inclusion, representation, identity, and social, economic, and political power, with lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work, with class time divided accordingly. Thematic focus will vary and may include Asian American, African American, Latino/a, Native American/American, Indian or Jewish literatures. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 329 - Southern Literature

    (4)
    A study of Southern fiction, drama and poetry, with special attention to major Southern writers. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. Topic and theme may vary. Prerequisite: LANG 120 or permission of instructor. Every year.
  
  • LIT 334 - Western Literature: Ancient to Renaissance

    (4)
    Major Western literary works through the Renaissance period studied against their literary, historical and cultural background.  Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 335 - Western Literature: Enlightenment to Modern

    (4)
    Major Western literary works from the Enlightenment to the modern period, studied against their literary, historical and cultural background. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 340 - Internship

    (1-4)
    Offers opportunities for supervised work in professional settings. Students gain experience in fields including editing, publishing and bookselling. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Will not fulfill Literature and Language elective requirements. Prerequisites: minimum 3.0 GPA and a declared major in Literature. See department chair.
  
  • LIT 346 - Readings in Gender and Sexuality

    (4)
    Explores major authors, critical theories and themes with a focus on representations and expressions of gendered and/or sexual identities in literature. These identities are considered within historical and social contexts and in terms of their relationship with other forms of cultural identity (e.g. class, race, nationality). A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Every year.
  
  • LIT 349 - Studies in Contemporary Literature

    (4)
    New forms of poetry and fiction by current authors. Emphasis on imaginative qualities as well as critical analysis that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Every year.
  
  • LIT 357 - Modern Poetry

    (4)
    An intensive study of modern poets. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • LIT 359 - Major Women Writers

    (4)
    An in-depth study of two or three major women writers. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. See department chair.
  
  • LIT 363 - Appalachian Literature

    (4)
    A study of the literature of the Appalachian Mountains within the context of the region’s history, culture, and politics. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. Writers and genres may vary. Prerequisite: LANG 120 or permission of instructor. Every year.
  
  • LIT 364 - Postcolonial Literature

    (4)
    World literatures with a focus on the historical and continuing effects of colonization. Topics will vary, but may include African, South Asian, Pacific Rim, and Caribbean literatures with attention to themes of race, language, nationalism, empire, education, and the intersections of cultural identities. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 365 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (CLAS 365)

    (4)
    An introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in translation. Examines the many forms of literature in the biblical library through close reading; explores the history, culture and religion of ancient Israel against the backdrop of the ancient Near East and introduces students to several modern critical approaches to the study of the Hebrew Bible. A study of literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. Every other year.
  
  • LIT 367 - Writers of the Beat Generation

    (4)
    Explores Beat Generation and Beat-related writers including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and Diane Di Prima. Along with literary analysis, texts are situated in historical, political, and cultural contexts. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. Every other year.
  
  • LIT 368 - Poetics of Identity and Perception (LANG 368)

    (4)
    A poetry workshop focused on representation of self and identity. A wide variety of poems exploring these themes will be studied. Students will write original poems as well as hone their craft and perform thematic analyses of exemplary texts. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. Every year.
  
  • LIT 369 - World Literatures

    (4)
    Varying topics in world literatures, including non-western literature in pre-colonial and ancient contexts. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Every year.
  
  • LIT 440 - Literary Theory and Criticism

    (4)
    Explores a variety of critical approaches to literature with attention to the intellectual foundations of critical methods and their implications for interpretive, critical, and creative practices. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: 8 hours of literature courses or permission of instructor. Every year.
  
  • LIT 443 - Studies in the Renaissance

    (4)
    A major author, topic or theme (e.g., Tudor drama, religious poetry, Spenser) studied against the historical and intellectual background of the period 1500–1660 and with secondary literature considered. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work, with class time divided accordingly. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 334 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • LIT 445 - Studies in 19th Century Literature

    (4)
    A major author, topic or theme (e.g., Hawthorne and Melville, Romantic poetry, the Naturalist Movement) studied against the historical and intellectual background of the period and with secondary literature considered. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 335 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • LIT 446 - Studies in Modern Literature

    (4)
    A major author, topic or theme (e.g., Kafka, Existentialist writing, the Lost Generation) studied against the historical and intellectual background of the period and with secondary literature considered. A study and exploration of imaginative literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. May be repeated once as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 335 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • LIT 488 - Seminar in a Major Author

    (4)
    An intensive study of one significant author that includes both a comprehensive study of primary works and substantive work with secondary sources. Authors regularly offered include Shakespeare and Milton. Other major authors cover a wide gamut based upon student and faculty interest. This seminar experience includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work, with class time divided accordingly. May be repeated for credit as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 240. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 494 - Senior Seminar

    (4)
    A research seminar for the production of senior theses. Emphasis upon significant literary texts and extensive use of scholarly source work, with faculty supervision of the research and writing process. Analysis of texts, proposal of research, review and evaluation of critical literature, and presentation of research required, with integration of technology throughout. Writing and Information Literacy competencies will be demonstrated through formal public presentation. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of department chair. Fall and Spring.
  
  • LIT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Literature

    (1-4)
    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 8 hours credit. See department chair.

Literature - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • LIT 171-4 - Special Topics in Literature

    (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.
  
  • LIT 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.
  
  • LIT 271-4 - Special Topics in Literature

    (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.
  
  • LIT 371-4 - Special Topics in Literature

    (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.
  
  • LIT 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.
  
  • LIT 471-4 - Special Topics in Literature

    (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.

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 155 - Nature of Mathematics

    (4)
    Topics from financial math, statistics, mathematical modeling, the mathematics of art and music, symbolic logic, set theory, theories of voting, practical geometry, and network theory are explored with an emphasis on problem solving. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 167 - Precalculus

    (4)
    A study of rational, algebraic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics will include graphing, the solving of equations and mathematical modeling. This course is primarily for students who need to take Calculus I but do not have a sufficient mathematics background to do so. Prerequisite: the equivalent of two years of high school algebra. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 191 - Calculus I

    (4)
    An introduction to limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals, with emphasis on the calculus of polynomial, rational and algebraic functions; a balanced presentation of the theory and application of differential and integral calculus. Students should have a thorough background in high school algebra and trigonometry before they enroll in MATH 191. Note: MATH 167, 191, 192 and 291 may not be taken out of sequence. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 192 - Calculus II

    (4)
    The calculus of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, the Mean Value Theorem, indeterminate forms, improper integrals and infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH 191. Note: MATH 167, 191, 192 and 291 may not be taken out of sequence. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 211 - Structure of Mathematics I

    (3)
    An intuitive development of the real number system emphasizing problem solving, set theory, arithmetic properties of the real numbers, topics from number theory, and basic algebraic structures. This course is designed for elementary licensure students. Prerequisite: 30 semester hours (sophomore standing). Fall.
  
  • MATH 215 - Structure of Mathematics II

    (3)
    A study of topics from descriptive statistics, probability, and an intuitive and deductive study of geometry, including points, lines, planes, curves, surfaces, parallelism and similarity; linear, angular, area and volume measurement. Prerequisite: MATH 211. Spring.
  
  • MATH 242 - Mathematical Software

    (2)
    Introduction to computational software used in mathematical investigation. Activities include but are not limited to visualization, programming, and computational investigations. Software may include Mathematica, Matlab, or similar packages. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: MATH 191. See department chair.
  
  • MATH 251 - Discrete Mathematics

    (3)
    Introductory logic and Boolean algebra, mathematical induction, recursion and difference equations, combinatorics, graph theory and modeling. Students will not receive credit for MATH 251 if they have credit for MATH 280. Prerequisite: MATH 191. Spring.
  
  • MATH 280 - Introduction to the Foundations of Mathematics

    (3)
    Set theory, functions and relations, the structure of the real number system, deductive logic and the nature of proof, and axiomatic systems. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 192. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 291 - Calculus III

    (4)
    Functions of several variables, with emphasis on partial differential and multiple integration; introduction to vector analysis; may include an introduction to line and surface integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 192. Note: MATH 167, 191, 192 and 291 may not be taken out of sequence. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 303 - History of Mathematics

    (3)
    A study of the historical development of mathematical thought. Topics may include investigations of different number systems, the logical foundations of geometry, the development of calculus, and the emergence of modern mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Even years Spring.
  
  • MATH 332 - Geometry

    (3)
    Euclidean geometry and the fifth postulate; hyperbolic and elliptic geometries, the consistency of non-Euclidean geometries, and projective geometry. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291. Odd years Fall.
  
  • MATH 365 - Linear Algebra I

    (3)
    Study of the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, determinants and eigen-vectors. Specific topics include inner product spaces, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization and the diagonalization of matrices. Prerequisite: MATH 192. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 366 - Linear Algebra II

    (3)
    An in-depth treatment of topics introduced in MATH 365. Examples are the Hamilton-Cayley theorem, Markov chains, orthogonal systems and singular value decomposition. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 365. Even years Spring.
  
  • MATH 368 - Theory of Numbers

    (3)
    Divisibility, prime numbers, congruences, linear and non-linear Diophantine equations, quadratic residues, representations as sums, and continued fractions. Prerequisite: MATH 280. Odd years Spring.
  
  • MATH 381 - Problems in Mathematics

    (1)
    This course meets once per week for the purpose of discussing and solving a variety of mathematical problems and concepts not normally covered in traditional courses. Problem-solving methods will be discussed. Topics may include, for example, number theory, coding theory, geometry, probability and optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 291 and at least junior standing; or permission of instructor. Fall.
  
  • MATH 391 - Advanced Calculus

    (3)
    Topics in Vector Calculus, including Implicit Function Theorem, Gradient Fields, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 291; or permission of instructor. MATH 365 is recommended. Even years Spring.
  
  • MATH 394 - Differential Equations

    (3)
    Existence and uniqueness of solutions of differential equations; separable, homogeneous, and exact equations; the Laplace transform; elementary numerical and infinite series methods; Fourier series; and various applications. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MATH 395 - Partial Differential Equations

    (3)
    First and second order partial differential equations, their derivations, methods of solution, and applications to the physical sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 291, 394. Odd years Spring.
  
  • MATH 397 - Chaos and Fractals

    (3)
    The study of nonlinear iterated function systems in one and higher dimensions. Topics may include periodicity, chaotic dynamics, structural stability, strange attractors, and fractal geometry. Numerical experimentation with personal computers will be part of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Odd years Fall.
  
  • MATH 398 - Complex Variables

    (3)
    Complex numbers and their geometrical representation, analytic functions of a complex variable, integration, power series and the calculus of residues. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Even years Fall.
  
  • MATH 431 - Topology

    (3)
    Metric spaces, topological spaces, separation axioms, connectedness and compactness. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291; or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
  
  • MATH 441 - Numerical Analysis (CSCI 441)

    (3)
    The theory and methods behind solving mathematical problems numerically. Topics include polynomial approximation, numerical integration, matrix algebra, solutions to systems of non-linear equations and numerical solutions to differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 365 or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
  
  • MATH 452 - Introduction to Mathematical Models

    (3)
    The development and analysis of mathematical equations based on real world situations. Special emphasis is given to systems of time-dependent equations, their stability analysis, and the assessment of their relevance to the application. Prerequisite: MATH 394 or permission of instructor. Odd years Spring.
  
  • MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra I

    (3)
    An introduction to the algebraic structures: groups, rings, integral Domains and fields. Basic facts about group and ring homomorphisms are included. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291; or permission of instructor. Fall.
  
  • MATH 462 - Abstract Algebra II

    (3)
    An in-depth study of one or more of the ideas introduced in MATH 461; e.g., the Sylow theorems for group or elementary Galois theory of fields. Prerequisite: MATH 461. Odd year Spring.
  
  • MATH 480 - Mathematics Seminar

    (2)
    Capstone course in which students research a mathematical topic suitable to their plan of study, write an expository paper, and present their findings to the department. Students must successfully complete MATH 480 as part of the senior competency requirements. Prerequisite: MATH 381. Fall and Spring
  
  • MATH 491 - Analysis I

    (3)
    The real number system, limits, sequences and functions, continuity, derivatives, mean value theorems and integration. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291; or permission of instructor. Fall.
  
  • MATH 492 - Analysis II

    (3)
    Sequences and series of functions. Further topics may include, for example, introduction to metric spaces, Lebesgue measure and integration, and functions of more than one variable. Prerequisite: MATH 491. Even years Spring.
  
  • MATH 499 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics

    (1-6)
    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291. See department chair.

Mathematics - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • MATH 171-4 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    (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.
  
  • MATH 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.
  
  • MATH 271-4 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    (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.
  
  • MATH 371-4 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    (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.
  
  • MATH 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.
  
  • MATH 471-4 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    (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.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  
  • MAE 206 - Engineering Statics

    (3)
    Basic concepts of forces in equilibrium. Distributed forces, frictional forces. Inertial properties. Application to machines, structures and systems. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in MATH 192 and PHYS 221; cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MAE 208 - Engineering Dynamics

    (3)
    Kinematics and kinetics of particles in rectangular, cylindrical and curvilinear coordinate systems; energy and momentum methods for particles; kinetics of systems of particles; kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; motion relative to rotating coordinate systems. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in MAE 206; MATH 291; cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Spring.
  
  • MAE 301 - Engineering Thermodynamics I

    (3)
    Introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes. Integration of these concepts into the analysis of basic power cycles is introduced. Prerequisites: MATH 291; PHYS 222. Fall.
  
  • MAE 310 - Heat Transfer Fundamentals

    (3)
    Analysis of steady state and transient one and multidimensional heat conduction employing both analytical methods and numerical techniques. Integration of principles and concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the development of practical convective heat transfer relations relevant to mechanical engineers. Heat transfer by the mechanism of radiation heat transfer. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 301; grade of C- or better in either ECE 220 or MATH 394. Fall.
  
  • MAE 314 - Solid Mechanics

    (3)
    Concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain and strength of structural element under static loading conditions. Constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures. Deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams and shafts. Introduction to matrix analysis of structures. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 206; MATH 291. Corequisite: MSE 201. Spring.
  
  • MAE 315 - Dynamics of Machines

    (3)
    Application of dynamics to the analysis and design of machine and mechanical components. Motions resulting from applied loads, and the forces required to produce specified motions. Introduction to mechanical vibration, free and forced response of discrete and continuous systems. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 220 and MAE 208. Fall.
  
  • MAE 316 - Strength of Mechanical Components

    (3)
    Analysis and design of mechanical components based on deflection, material, static strength and fatigue requirements. Typical components include beams, shafts, pressure vessels and bolted and welded joints. Classical and modern analysis and design techniques. Computer analysis using the finite element method. Material and manufacturing considerations in design. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 314. Spring.
  
  • MAE 435 - Principles of Automatic Control

    (3)
    Study of linear feedback control systems using transfer functions. Transient and steady state responses. Stability and dynamic analyses using time response and frequency response techniques. Compensation methods. Classical control theory techniques for determination and modification of the dynamic response of a system. Synthesis and design applications to typical mechanical engineering control systems. Introduction to modern control theory. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 220; MAE 315. Spring.

Mass Communication

  
  • MCOM 104 - Media, Ethics and Society

    (4)
    Explores various media systems and their impact on individuals, economies, and culture. Media channels surveyed include newspapers, magazines, film, radio, television, and the Internet as well as supporting industries such as public relations and advertising. Emphasis is placed on ethics in mass communication practice and developing media literacy. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 201 - Basic Journalism

    (4)
    Introduction to the theory and process of journalism. Students develop skills in gathering and writing information in a fair and accurate manner suitable for presentation in the media. Course focuses on the separation of opinion from factual reporting, the cultivation of credible sources, and the exploration of various genres of news writing. The course contains a required laboratory component. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 293 - Mass Media Workshop

    (2-4)
    Development and practice of media production skills for journalism and public relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 293 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 201. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 294 - Mass Media Workshop

    (2-4)
    Development and practice of media production skills for journalism and public relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 294 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 201. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 295 - Mass Media Workshop

    (2-4)
    Development and practice of media production skills for journalism and public relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 295 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 201. Fall and Spring.
     
  
  • MCOM 352 - Professional Internship

    (4)
    Students who have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in MCOM and VMP courses may apply for a professional internship in any media field by completing an Internship Application, available from the instructor of the course. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201, VMP 205, a GPA of 2.5 or higher in MCOM/VMP courses, and permission of instructor. (Grading is S/U). Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 393 - Issues in Media Studies

    (4)
    Exploration of important current issues in Mass Communication, particularly Journalism and Public Relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. Courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 393 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or 201, depending on section topic. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 394 - Issues in Media Studies

    (4)
    Exploration of important current issues in Mass Communication, particularly Journalism and Public Relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. Courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 394 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or 201, depending on section topic. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 395 - Issues in Media Studies

    (4)
    Exploration of important current issues in Mass Communication, particularly Journalism and Public Relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. Courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 395 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or 201, depending on section topic. Fall and Spring.
     
  
  • MCOM 490 - Mass Communication Law and Ethics

    (4)
    A study of the legal sanctions and constitutional freedoms affecting print and broadcast media. Through inquiry into the responsibilities of the media and a discussion of specific ethical problems, students will learn basic legal research techniques and will complete a basic legal research project. Prerequisite: MCOM 104. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MCOM 491 - Media Studies Seminar

    (4)
    Capstone experiences exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in- depth, focusing particularly on journalism, public relations or advanced print media skills. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. MCOM 491 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
  
  • MCOM 492 - Mass Communication Theories

    (4)
    A survey of theories of human communication behavior related to the mass media. Characteristics of mass audience and media channels; application of the theories to create more effective communication, with study of the research methods by which social scientists examine the effectiveness of communicative strategies. Prerequisite: MCOM 104. Fall.
  
  • MCOM 495 - Media Studies Seminar

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

    (4)
    Capstone experiences exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in- depth, focusing particularly on journalism, public relations or advanced print media skills. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. MCOM 496 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
  
  • MCOM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Mass Communication

    (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. Fall and Spring.

Mass Communication - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • MCOM 171-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication

    (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.
  
  • MCOM 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.
  
  • MCOM 271-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication

    (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.
  
  • MCOM 371-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication

    (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.
  
  • MCOM 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.
  
  • MCOM 471-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication

    (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.

Management

  
  • MGMT 201 - Effective Participation in Organizations

    (3)
    A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the dynamics of social interaction in business and non-business organizations. See department chair.
  
  • MGMT 220 - Foundations of Management

    (3)
    An introduction to the concepts and skills within the management discipline. Covers management fundamentals required for subsequent courses in Accounting, Industrial and Engineering Management, and Management degree programs. Pre- or corequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MGMT 300 - Legal and Ethical Environment

    (3)
    Emphasizes the role of ethics, the law, and their relationship in the business environment. Topics include structure of the court system, social responsibility and business, white- collar crime, employment relationships and discrimination, agency, alternative dispute resolution, securities and antitrust, and consumer protection. Critical thinking exercises utilize casework and library and electronic research. Fall and Spring.
  
  • MGMT 313 - Organizational Behavior

    (3)
    Focuses on the element of management that relates to human interaction. Emphasis is placed on the concepts, theories and skills relevant to individual, team and organizational processes. Prerequisite: MGMT 220. Fall and Spring.
 

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