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BA 499 - Capstone II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BA 237 , BA 360 , and senior standing. A focus on two elements (1) professional development and (2) research methods. Professional development seeks to provide a technical competence through the creation of structured opportunities to develop oral and written communication and positive personal qualities. Additionally, guidelines and assistance will be given to finalizing a senior research paper/business plan and presenting that paper. (FA, SP)
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BAL 360 - Business Communication Lab 0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 , BA 110 , BL 230 and ITM 110 or CS 132 . Corequisite: BA 360 This lab course is designed to reinforce the concepts and understanding of the specific tools needed for communicating in business. The lab course is required to be taken in conjunction with BA 360, Business Communications. The goal(s) are to provide a clear understanding of the writing, oral and collaborative skills necessary for future business courses, internships and professional positions.(FA, SP)
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BL 230 - Leadership and Professional Development 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 , FC 111 , BA 110 and ITM 110 or CS 132 . This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals necessary for exercising effective professional leadership skills and to meet challenges of managerial responsibilities. The rigorous course work, includes teamwork while addressing challenging “realworld” business problems, interviewing styles and strategies, written forms of business communication, business etiquette and protocol, professional developmental workshops, experiential learning projects, case study competitions, independent projects, guest lecture series, seminars and conferences. Additionally, students connect knowledge gained through coursework to the world outside of the classroom. (FA, SP)
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ENT 300 - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship 1 Credit Hour
Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship (FA, SP)
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ITS 190 - Internship I 1 Credit Hour
Work experience opportunity at the freshman level or above. The course is designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge received in the classroom and allow students an opportunity to both apply and observe many of the tools, principles, and practices. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 and have an application on file one semeter prior to actual training. The actual internship location must be approved by the Department Chair in the student’s discipline and by the School of Business Director of Internship/Placement after the details of placement have been provided. 240 clock hours (minimum) within an 8-week period. (FA, SP)
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ITS 290 - Internship II 2 Credit Hours
Work experience opportunity at the sophomore level or above. The course is designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge received in the classroom and allow students an opportunity to both apply and observe many of the tools, principles, and practices. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 and have an application on file one semeter prior to actual training. The actual internship location must be approved by the Department Chair in the student’s discipline and by the School of Business Director of Internship/Placement after the details of placement have been provided. 340 clock hours (minimum) within an 11-week period. (FA, SP)
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ITS 390 - Internship III 3 Credit Hours
Work experience opportunity at the junior level or above. The course is designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge received in the classroom and allow students an opportunity to both apply and observe many of the tools, principles, and practices. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 and have an application on file one semeter prior to actual training. The actual internship location must be approved by the Department Chair in the student’s discipline and by the School of Business Director of Internship/Placement after the details of placement have been provided. 440 clock hours (minimum) within an 14-week period. (FA, SP)
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CH 131 - Introductory Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: For all but Nursing majors: MAT 131 or approval of instructor. This is an introduction to the elementary principles of modern chemistry including scientific measurements, stoichiometry, atomic structure, equations, gas laws, solutions, and the more important elements and their compounds. This is a three credit non-laboratory course designed (1) for the non-science major and (2) as a preparatory course for majors in science and mathematics who have not had a rigorous high school chemistry course. Lecture 3 hours per week. (FA,SP)
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CH 141 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: CHL 141 and MAT 134 or equivalent. Fundamental laws and theories of chemistry; elementary quantum theory; atomic and molecular structure; stoichiometry; chemical bonding; properties of gases, liquids, and solids; calculations; properties of selected common elements and compounds; oxidation numbers; nomenclature. (FA,SP)
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CH 142 - General Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 141 - General Chemistry I and CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Corequisite: CHL 142 - General Chemistry II Laboratory and MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus (or higher) Continuing the study of elements and compounds, chemical laws, solutions, electrolytes, acids and bases, salts, oxidation-reduction, equilibrium, solubility product, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and selected topics. (FA,SP,SU)
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CH 238 - Principles of Research 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 141 - General Chemistry I and CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Laboratory or approval of the instructor An introduction to various principles of research including use of scientific literature, statistical methods, legal aspects of research, sampling, scientific record keeping, principles of instrumentation, mathematical modeling, research report preparation, and laboratory safety. (On Demand)
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CH 241 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 142 , CHL 142 Structure, IUPAC nomenclature and stereochemistry of organic compounds with various functional groups. Syntheses, physical properties andreactions of fundamental organic compounds including reaction mechanisms. Organic labs utilize fundamental techniques (ex. recrystallization, extraction, distillation and TLC) pertaining to organic experiments, testing functional groups and synthesis of basic organic systems. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 Hours per week. (FA,SP)
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CH 242 - Organic Chemistry II and Lab 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 241 . Structure and synthesis of organic molecules containing different functional groups along with a detailed reaction mechanisms. Fundamental aspects of spectroscopic techniques and their applications to characterize organic compounds. Organic labs mainly deal with the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds by green chemistry approaches. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (FA,SP)
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CH 331 - Physical Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 142 - General Chemistry II , MAT 241 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry or approval of instructor. A study of the properties of gases, liquids, solids; theories of solutions, colloids, chemical equilibria, and phase diagrams; elementary thermodynamics, ionization, electrochemistry, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry; introduction to quantum theory. (FA)
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CH 332 - Physical Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 331 . This course is a continuation of CH 331 . A study of ionization of electrolytes, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, theories of reaction rates, reaction mechanisms, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and chemical spectroscopy. (SP)
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CH 345 - Quantitative Analysis 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 242 or approval of instructor. A study of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, chemical calculations, theory of electrolytes, cells, activity. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (FA)
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CH 346 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 242 , CH 345 or approval of instructor. A unified approach to the use of chemical instrumentation and techniques for the study of physical, organic, analytical and inorganic chemistry problems. Techniques used include potentiometry, voltametry, conductimetry, chromatography, ion exchange, and absorption and emission of radiation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (SP)
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CH 431 - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 346 or approval of instructor. A continuation of CH 346 emphasizing the use of combinations of techniques for the solution of chemical problems. Lecture 2 hours per week. Lab 4 hours per week. (SP)
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CH 433 - Advanced Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 242 , CH 332 , and CH 345 or approval of instructor Study of advanced topics in chemistry; modern theories of structure and interpretation of reactions. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (On Demand)
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CH 434 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 242 , CH 332 , and CH 345 or approval of instructor. Continuing study of advanced topics in chemistry; modern theories of structure and interpretation of reactions. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (On Demand)
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CH 435 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 242 and CH 345 . Study of periodicity in the chemistry of elements; descriptive inorganic chemistry; synthesis of inorganic compounds. (FA)
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CH 446 - Biochemistry II 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CH 445 . A continuation of CH 445 , including the study of the advanced biochemical approach to living systems, various metabolic pathways, and correlation of these chemical processes in living systems and their regulation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (SP)
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CH 491 - Individual Research 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair’s approval. A program in which students with advanced standing may do undergraduate research in the form of supervised work on an experimental or theoretical project of specific interest to the students. (On Demand)
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CH 492 - Individual Research 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair’s approval. A program in which students with advanced standing may do undergraduate research in the form of supervised work on an experimental or theoretical project of specific interest to the students. (On Demand)
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CH 499 - Senior Seminar 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior status This course, which is required for all chemistry majors prior to graduation, will be used for the successful completion of a senior thesis and to reinforce the use of the computer and the Internet resources as a means of scientific information retrieval. The thesis requirement may be fulfilled through literature research of a topic of interest or data gathered through previous or current laboratory research. The student will be required to present and defend the senior thesis and pass a senior exit exam. Written and oral reports are required. All students will choose a mentor from the faculty whom will serve as a direct mentor in conjunction with the course instructor. (ACS 7.8) (FA)
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CMIN 220 - Spiritual Formation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 . This courses will focus on the formation and development of mature character in the life of the Christian leader. The course will explore biblical models of transformation and faith development combining elements of academic study and Christian experience. The course invites the student to think critically, to develop new ideas, and work with them. The purpose of this kind of learning is not to stop at the academic level, but encourage personal spiritual growth through participation and reflection and enable the student to facilitate others to grow in Christ
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CMIN 260 - Introduction to Christian Theology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and RELI 110 . This introductory course takes a look at Jesus and his teachings in an historical contex and provides a general overview of the major doctrines of Christianity and concepts of Christian Theology. The course examines the creeds of the early church, taking into account the major reasons that necessitated their formulations. The course also builds a platform for the demonstrationof how the cause of Christianity has helped to forge theologies of Liberation that have sparked the cause of Change that have been prevalent, instrumental and necessary in bringing about social justice.
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CMIN 333 - Biblical Prophets and Social Justice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RELI 110 , EN 132 , Corequisite: RPCM 390 This course will focus on the Prophets of Israel and their understanding of Social justice with major attention directed to Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Amos, and Hosea. Students will be introduced to God’s covenant with Israel in order to lay the foundation for a critical analysis of justice.
This course must be taken concurrently with RPCM 390.
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CMIN 335 - Intro to Black Theology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 , CMIN 260 , and RELI 250 . This course examines the origin of Liberation Theologies and their diverse expressions. Black Theology is considered in its global context; in its roots in Latin American and African American religious thought; and in its dialogue with other theologies such as feminist and Womanist theologies. In so doing, the course introduces students to the relevant conditions, primary issues and themes of African and African American history that contributed to the formation of religion, theological thought and moral reflection. The course will also critically examine the four basic building blocks of Black Theology that were used to construct a Black Theology of liberation in response to the question - What does it mean to be Black and Christian? The course will also examine and critically analyze the theological thoughts of first generation black theologians such as James H. Cone, J. Deotis Roberts, Gayraud Wilmore and Charles H. Long. Further, second and third generation theologians such as Jacqueline Grant, Delores Williams, Dwight N. Hopkins, Cornel West, Anthony Pinn, and Eddie Glaude will be part of the class discussion as we consider responses to the first generation’s theological positions.
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CMIN 343 - Christian Doctrines 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 and CMIN 260 . A course that seeks to give students a clear foundation in Christian doctrines to further their personal discipleship and enable them to minister with theological integrity and biblical faithfulness. The course will cover such topics as Christian faith with an emphasis on God’s work of creation, the Bible, Sin, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the identity and mission of the Church, and eschatology. The course will endeavor to link theory with the practical/ethical dimensions of Christian theology.
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CMIN 344 - Liberation Theologies 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 and CMIN 260 . This course explains and examines various liberation theologies (Latin American, Black, Mujerista, Feminist, etc.) in conceptual and practical terms. The course elaborates the theological frameworks that are the basis for these theologies. It outlines how they relate to larger theological issues such as sin and salvation, incarnation and redemption, and the relationship between love and justice. Finally it examines the relationship between praxis (thoughtful reflection on action), social analysis and liberation.
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CMIN 350 - Preaching in the African-American Tradition 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 and RELI 250 . This course will explore and examine the particularities and uniqueness of the African-American preaching tradition. Emphasis will be placed on the ways in which, historically and culturally, preaching is conducted in African-American churches. Specifically, this course will focus on the use of language, metaphor, imagination, and responsible encounter with the Biblical text from an African American perspective. Students will have the opportunity to preach at least once during the semester.
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CMIN 354 - Music in Christian Worship 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RELI 110 . A survey of the multifarious roles of music in Christian worship, with emphasis on worship music from the perspective of theology, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and psychology; worship music as tradition, culture, history, and pedagogy; worship music as a means of prayer, praise, meditation, spiritual formation, and healing; and worship music as used in other religious traditions of the world.
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CMIN 361 - Pastoral Care 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 260 . This course will introduce students to Pastoral Care in the context of the parish/church. Pastoral Care is presented as a critical tool for interpersonal appreciation and responsiveness to individuals operating and dealing with the demands and difficulties of life. Students are expected to refine their relational skills and clinical insights by drawing upon the church, personal, cultural and theological traditions, as well as specific casework from their ministry settings.
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CMIN 410 - Religious and Social Thought of Howard Thurman 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 260 and RELI 365 . This course is a critical examination of Howard Thurman’s history, theology, meditations, and mysticism with special attention given to his perspective regarding race relations and social justice.
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CMIN 420 - Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 333 . This course will focus on the historical development of key themes of Old Testament theology and search for a center of the Old Testament Studies. The student will explore the concepts of God, mankind, the nature of revelation, sin, salvation, prophecy, God’s eternal purpose, worship, blessing and abundance, stewardship of cultural and redemptive mandates, covenant community, social ethics, morality, justice, and grace.
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CMIN 425 - Theological Interpretation of the New Testament 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 333 and CMIN 420 . This course explores the theology of the New Testament literature in its unity and diversity. Attention will be paid to the methodological and interpretive problems involved, and will focus on a series of central topics (love, freedom, the Kingdom of God, predestination, sin, atonement, the church, sacrament, eschatology, Christology).
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CMIN 431 - History of Christianity I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 260 and EN 132 . A survey history of Christianity that focuses on the early Church through the fifteenth century. The course will give particular attention to the Christological controversies of the early church as well as to selected Latin and Greek fathers, and to the Church councils that determined theological doctrines. This is a seminar course; students will read primary sources in translation and write essays on historical topics.
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CMIN 432 - History of Christianity II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 431 . A survey history of Christianity starting with the background of the Protestant Reformation and extending through the multiple reformations of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and their aftermath. This seminar course will have a global focus; the spread of Christianity to Asia, Africa, and the New World will be covered from the beginning of European colonization through the Missionary Movement of the nineteenth century and into the present day. This is a seminar course; students will read primary sources in translation and write essays on historical topics.
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CMIN 445 - Homiletics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CMIN 350 . Corequisite: CMIN 420 . This course combines both theory and practice of preaching. It introduces a functional methodology of organizing and developing the elements of a sermon. It examines issues of bridging exegesis and exposition as well as the application of biblical truth and the effective delivery to listeners. Approximately one-third of the course is devoted to a lab setting where lessons and sermons are video-recorded and critiqued.
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CMIN 460 - Christian Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 132 and PHIL 230 . This course will introduce students to the study of religious ethics by focusing on four traditional Christian principles used in the process of Christian moral deliberation (Scripture, tradition, experience, and reason) and applying said principles to specific moral problems/issues such as human rights, human sexuality, social concerns, politics, economics, and biomedicine. After a careful perusal of prominent ethical theories and theorists from a historical perspective, we will explore how moral judgments are made and how religious views influence these judgments. The course will also examine how Christian ethics has been informed and nurtured by Holy Writ, the teachings of Jesus Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit in the development of conscience, and the theological tradition of the Christian religion in all of its expressions (Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant).
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Communication Studies |
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PCC 180 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. This seminar is a requirement for students majoring in any department within the School of Performing Arts & Communication. With the exception of the semester when a major is taking 6 hours of internship, students MUST enroll in Professional Seminar each semester of their college career. (FA, SP)
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PCC 280 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. This seminar is a requirement for students majoring in any department within the School of Performing Arts & Communication. With the exception of the semester when a major is taking 6 hours of internship, students MUST enroll in Professional Seminar each semester of their college career. (FA, SP)
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PCC 380 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. This seminar is a requirement for students majoring in any department within the School of Performing Arts & Communication. With the exception of the semester when a major is taking 6 hours of internship, students MUST enroll in Professional Seminar each semester of their college career. (FA, SP)
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PCC 480 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. This seminar is a requirement for students majoring in any department within the School of Performing Arts & Communication. With the exception of the semester when a major is taking 6 hours of internship, students MUST enroll in Professional Seminar each semester of their college career. (FA, SP)
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SC 101 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 Credit Hours
Survey course in Speech Communications, beginning with a study of the history and evolution of human communication. Course emphasizes audience analysis, listening as well as nonverbal communication, mass communication, small group communication, interpersonal communication, persuasion, and public speaking. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 203 - Effective Listening 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the theory and practice of effective listening in a variety of situations and environments. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 220 - Communication Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Special attention is given to communication ethics in continually diverse environments. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . (EN 132 co-requisite with the permission of the instructor.) A study of the fundamentals of Oral Communication through theory and practice for purposes of organizing and delivering effective oral messages in a variety of settings. Particular attention will be given to pronunciation, articulation, and diction. (FA, SP, SU)
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SC 231 - Introduction to Communication Theory 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . The course will offer students a broad introduction to theories that explain, impact, and shape communication processes. Specifically, this course is based on communication research and theory as applied to a variety of situations and contemporary social interactions. The goals of the course are to improve the student’s understanding of fundamental theories and concepts including interpersonal, interviewing, small group, presentational, and organizational communication. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 232 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . This course is designed to introduce students to the significance of rhetorical criticism while providing clear guidelines for understanding and practicing critical analysis. The course is structured to provide a systematic approach to develop the skills of analyzing and assessing symbols. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 300 - Speech Communication Research and Junior Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 and SC 230 . First of two research courses for majors with junior standing. Review of research of theory and methods in speech communication. Completion of draft of Senior Thesis through the process of determining the research topic and specific questions, review of literature, determination of research methodology, application of method, and conclusions are specific goals. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 301 - Issues in Multicultural Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 and SC 230 . The study of diverse issues affecting communication and interaction between persons of different racial and/or ethnic backgrounds. Emphasis on achieving culture-dependent nature of effective communication. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 302 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 and SC 230 . Presentation of theoretical and practical methodologies and procedures for understanding, preventing, alleviating, or solving communication problems in organizational settings in both the private and public sector. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 304 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . Theory, research, and practice concerning the role of communication in the development, maintenance, and decay of interpersonal relationships. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 305 - Persuasion Theory and Practice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 and SC 230 . Instruction and practice in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of persuasive messages. Also analysis of persuasive communication as a form of social influence in interpersonal and mass audience contexts. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 335 - Introduction to Argumentation and Debate 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 and SC 230 . Offers students opportunities to participate in various types of debate. Instruction in the step-by-step procedure of academic debate. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, analysis of data, logic, evidence, and delivery. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 401 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , and SC 230 . Designed to provide an understanding of the theory, research and methods involved in the study of group communication. Added focus on communication behavior within the special framework of the small group. Guided practice in various types of discussion situations. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 403 - Communication in Conflict Mediation and Negotiation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , and SC 230 . An examination of communication as a significant variable in conflict management. Deals with theoretical and practical aspects of conflict management at the dyadic (interpersonal), small group, organization, and societal levels. Forms of negotiation, bargaining and third party consultation will be considered. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SC 407 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SC 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
Students and student success coaches will identify an appropriate work arena and site location in the area of speech communication to provide students with intensive hands-on-work experience. (FA, SP, SU)
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SC 499 - Senior Seminar in Speech Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , SC 101 , SC 203 , SC 220 , SC 300 and SC 301 . Completion of work begun in SC 300. Specifically, culmination of research project through application of methodology, procedures, data analysis, and presentation of findings through oral defense. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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SCA 407 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCB 407 - International Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCC 407 - Gender Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCD 407 - Social Movements 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCE 407 - Communication Theory 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCF 407 - Interviewing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCG 407 - Intimate Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCH 407 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCI 407 - Health Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCJ 407 - Leadership Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCK 407 - Computer-Mediated Comm. 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCL 407 - Family Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCM 407 - Classroom Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCN 407 - Contemporary Dance Technique 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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SCO 407 - Communication and Democracy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses (FA, SP)
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CIS 135 - Introduction to Computer Technology 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to all aspects of computer systems at the level required by most certification programs. The design of modern computer systems will be discussed as well as how the various systems can be connected. The hardware and software components of a computer system will be thoroughly covered. Hands-on experience will be provided. This is a fundamental course that will lay the foundation for every other course in the program. (FA,SP)
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CIS 138 - Introduction to Web Design 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces tools and techniques used to create web pages on the World Wide Web. Student learns basic HTML (hypertext markup language), XTML, CSS, and the principles and practices of developing, producing, and publishing of digital images online. Emphasis is placed on the communication of meaning through the creation and management of digital images using industry-standard Web authoring software. (FA,SP)
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CIS 210 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAT 134 . Students will learn the fundamental concepts and terminology of software application development and develop skills in designing and writing simple computer programs in a high-level language. The course assumes no programming background and provides an overview of the software development process in addition to introducing important programming constructs and methodologies. Topics include programming language characteristics, integrated development environments, flowcharts, algorithms and pseudo-code, variables, operators, conditional statements, looping statements, methods, error-handling and debugging, and object-oriented programming techniques. (FA,SP)
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CIS 240 - Dynamic Website Design I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 138 This course builds on the fundamentals of CIS 138 - Introduction to Web Design to introduce languages and technologies, such as PHP, JavaScript, advanced CSS and AJAX for creating dynamic websites. Topics also include customer expectations, usability and accessibility practices, and techniques for the evaluation of web design. (FA)
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CIS 241 - Computer Networks 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 135 . This course introduces the student to the concepts of Computer Networks and Data Communications. Topics include data transmission, transmission media, transmission signal encoding, link control and multiplexing, circuit switching, packet switching, local area networks, ATM, Open Systems Interconnection Architecture (OSI), TCP/IP, X.25, System Network Architecture (SNA) and network security. Hands-on experience will be provided in the laboratory. (FA,SP)
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CIS 242 - Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 135 . The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with operating system (OS) concepts. Students will learn what an OS is and the role it plays in a computer system. Students will study the general architecture of an OS as well as the services it provides. Students will become familiar with current OSes like Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Linux, Mac OS X Snow Leopard. (FA)
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CIS 248 - Network Administration I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 241 . Students will explore network administration topics in theoretical and practical way, study different software platforms, control, shared resources, administration, security, antivirus procedures and methodologies. (FA)
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CIS 299 - Network Administration II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 248 . This course teaches students, through lectures, discussions, scenarios, demonstrations, chapter review questions, textbook exercises, and classroom labs, the skills and knowledge necessary to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. Upon completion of this course students will be prepared for Microsoft certified technology specialist exam 70-640 “Active Directory Configuration”. (SP)
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CIS 300 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 . The analysis and design phases of the system development life cycle are reviewed. Emphasis is on techniques and tools for determining systems requirements that lead to the development of logical design models using structured and object-oriented methodologies including data and process, modeling, system requirements with use cases, object-oriented modeling using UML, rapid prototyping, introduction to application architecture. (FA)
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CIS 306 - Wireless Networks 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 241 . This course introduces mobile computing technological concepts and applications. Students would be able to learn the fundamentals behind wireless communications, to read and understand technical papers, and to have hands-on experience with wireless hardware and protocol design. Topics covered include an over view of mobile computing, IEEE 802.11 standards, mobile IP, mobile ad hoc networks, and wireless MESH and sensor networks. The hands-on (lab) section provides students with hands-on experience on setting up, configuring, establishing a wireless network, and designing wireless protocols. Students would be able to run simulations for advanced wireless protocols. (FA)
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CIS 310 - Dynamic Website Design II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 240 . This course is a continuation of CIS 240 - Dynamic Website Design I to introduce datadriven website development, web server architecture. Topics include the use of database CRUD statements (create, read, update, and delete) incorporated into web applications, web server installation, administration, and security. (SP)
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CIS 333 - Database Technologies for Web Applications 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 . This course examines the database and related applications technologies which are critical in the enablement of web-based applications for e-commerce in its many variations. This lab-based course provides an in-depth study of using database technologies in the context of the Internet, including Oracle, and open source variations such as MySQL; the role of related scripting languages such as PHP. Also covered are the theory and practice involved in dynamic, database driven web-sites that are controlled using CSS and other web-enabling artifacts. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the features of page scripting languages; understand the database options available for the web-based applications; explain how these can be combined with each other and with additional web-based tools to create effective web-based applications. (FA)
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CIS 334 - Network Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 241 . This course is an introduction to network operating systems with an emphasis on the management of network objects, e.g. users, groups, volumes, print servers, and other shared network resources. This course examines the interaction of people, systems and computers. Strategic management issues unique to the information technology environment are discussed. This course is also an introduction to installing, configuring, supporting and maintaining network operating system clients. Topics include software installation, configuration, operations, and troubleshooting. This course and CPT 209 help the student to prepare for the CompTIA 220-701 and 220-702 A+ certification exams. (SP)
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CIS 335 - Storage Management 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 . This course covers the fundamentals of enterprise data storage, including concepts related to cloud computing. Students are exposed to enterprise data storage and management technologies, including concepts related to business continuity, storage security, and storage management.
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CIS 336 - Data Warehousing & OLAP’s Technology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 . This course covers the fundamentals of data warehousing/business intelligence architecture and issues involved in planning, designing, building, populating a successful data warehouse and business intelligence system. Topics covered in this course include business requirement analysis, dimensional modeling, physical design, extraction-transformation-load (ETL) design and development, Analysis Service Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) database, data mining, and business intelligence (BI) applications. (SP)
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CIS 361 - CIS Supervised Internship 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS senior standing on vertical curriculum. The CIS internship is designed to complement a student’s formal education with practical and meaningful IT-related work experience. It is a unique opportunity for students to clarify employment goals, develop a professional network and learn about a particular industry. Experience directly related to a student’s CIS major makes the student more marketable when seeking full-time positions after graduating. The internship should be in an IT-related field doing meaningful IT-related work. An early search to identify an internship opportunity is recommended and the internship must be approved and monitored by the Program Chair/Coordinator. (SU,SP)
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CIS 380 - E-commerce 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 138 , CS 330 . A study of e-commerce and its impact on business. The course provides a framework for understanding e-commerce, including marketing opportunities, as well as implementation and organization issues involved in capitalizing on e-commerce. (SP)
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CIS 391 - Advanced Web Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 310 . This 300-level course will cover advanced concepts in web design and will start where CIS 310 left off. This course assumes an understanding of client-side web design and covers server-side design. Students will learn to set up dynamic web sites that can create content based on stored information as well as to create web sites that can dynamically store user information. A variety of server-side programming languages for scripting, page generation, and database interaction will be covered. (SP)
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CIS 400 - Database Administration 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CS 330 , and (CIS 210 or CS 230 ) This course focuses on developing the concepts and skills required to perform the duties of Database Administrator (DBA) in organizations using large relational databases. Students develop coherent plans for security, disaster recovery, backup and restore, replication and other administrative functions, including the creation and use of SQL scripts to automate administrative tasks, creating and managing indexes, and using advanced data transformation services. (FA, SP, SU)
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CIS 402 - Project Management 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing on vertical curriculum. This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team-based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. This course also acknowledges that project management involves both the use of resources from within the firm, as well as contracted from outside the organization. (SP)
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