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  • HSC 405 - Ethical Issues in Health Care


    Study of the philosophical basis of ethics and ethical decision-making practices in contemporary health care with an examination of the differences between “masculine” and “feminine” ethical decision-making patterns. Includes an analysis of current ethical issues such as abortion, right to die, euthanasia, organ transplants, and individual versus collective rights of persons.

    Credits 3
  
  • HSC 410 - Management Principles in the Health Sciences


    Introduction of concepts that influence the role of the manager or administrator in a health care setting.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites HSC 320.
  
  • HSC 420 - Information Technology for the Health Sciences


    Computer applications for the allied health professions. Overview of issues and trends pertaining to the implementation of computer-based innovations in the clinical or practice setting. Emphasis on communications, information management, and information retrieval.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites CS 115.
  
  • HSC 490 - Professional Paper in the Health Sciences


    Discussion of the components of a professional paper, conducting in-depth literature review, and writing a professional paper.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Senior standing in B.S. in Health Sciences program.
  
  • HSC 492 - Holistic Health Care: The Art and Science of Caring and Healing


    Examines and evaluates scientific evidence of holistic modalities that can be implemented into health care practices of daily life. Emphasizes the meaning of a holistic perspective for practice implications and daily life.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites PSY 101.
  
  • HSC 499 - Special Topics in Health Sciences


    Specialized instruction in special topics in health sciences designed to develop understanding of current health sciences issues.

    Credits (1-6)
    Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • INF 100 - Introduction to Informatics I - Basic Concepts


    Deals with the nature of Informatics within the information technology space. The core concept of integration of people, technology and information will be addressed. The emphasis will be on the practical dimension of Informatics, real problems, and the socio-economic situations in which they arise. A variety of Informatics tools will be presented from a variety of domains, and their implications for science, engineering, art, the humanities and society will be discussed.

    Credits 3
  
  • INF 110 - Intro to Informatics II - Information Infrastructures


    Extension of the outcomes of the White House National information infrastructure task force. Basic concepts of computing and network hardware; software architecture of information systems; systems and applications programming. Fundamental data constructs. General problem-solving techniques. Building secure and reliable information infrastructures.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 100.
  
  • INF 200 - Social Informatics


    Social and behavioral foundations of informatics. Theoretical approaches to how technology is used from psychological and sociotechnical perspectives. Examples of how current and emerging technologies such as games, e-mail, and electronic commerce are affecting daily lives, social relations, work, and leisure time.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 110 and PHIL 114.
  
  • INF 202 - Introduction to Healthcare Informatics


    Introduces the fields of informatics within the healthcare sector. Emphasizes core concept of the integration of people, technology and information. Focuses on the applications of informatics within healthcare delivery settings, from hospitals to provider offices to long-term care facilities to the home care setting. Informatics domains in various healthcare fields are presented, and changes in healthcare practice due to technology integration and deployment are highlighted.

    Credits 3
  
  • INF 210 - Organizational Informatics


    Needs, uses, and consequences of information in organizational contexts. Topics include organizational types and characteristics, functional areas and business processes, information-based products and services, use of and redefining role of information technology, changing character of work and organizational practices, socio-technical structures, and rise and transformation of information-based industries.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 110 and PHIL 114.
  
  • INF 220 - Human-Computer Interaction


    The analysis of human factors and the design of computer application interfaces. A survey of current best practices with an eye toward the evolutionary path of future technologies.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 110 and PHIL 114.
  
  • INF 300 - Digital Media


    Studies how the paradigm shift to a digital world will affect humanity. Considers the evolution of media arts and its underlying principles of communications. Introduction to, and comparison between, digital media for secure storage of disparate media types. Secure media management. Students will study application development paradigms in current practice.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 220.
  
  • INF 310 - Information and Computer Systems Security


    Current information and computer systems security issues, tools and practices. Basic cryptography, operations security, personnel and administrative security. Legal issues in information, computing and networked systems. Technical aspects of information and computer systems security required for optimal decision making. Risk analysis. Risk management. Information warfare. Information economics. Privacy. Maintaining continuous operation. Incident response. Security training. Security certifications. Case studies.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 210.
  
  • INF 320 - Informatics Project Management


    Fundamentals of project management, planning, reporting, team building, and team leadership. The project lifecycle; planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, evaluation, and maintenance. Security risks and controls. Responding to changes in market conditions, resources, requirements, and schedules. Securing systems and processes. Security risks, risk management, and controls. Budgeting for information security, reliability and privacy.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 210 and MATH 132.
  
  • INF 340 - Web Design Concepts


    Introduction to the fundamentals of Web Design. Introduces students to HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascaded Style Sheets (CSS), SharePoint 2007, and Scripting Languages such as Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) and Common Gateway Interface (CGI).

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 100 or CS 115 or IS 101 and junior standing.
  
  • INF 341 - Internet Concepts


    Designed to familiarize students with computer networks and the Internet and their effects on informatics systems and modern culture. Topics include how computers communicate, what the Internet is, how the Internet works, and what the Internet can do for people.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 100 or CS 115 or IS 101 and junior standing.
  
  • INF 342 - Computer and Internet Forensics


    Basics of Computer Forensics and Internet Forensics. How to protect your privacy on the internet: E-mail, obfuscation, web sites and servers. Encryption, data hiding, and hostile code. Investigating Windows and Unix. Technical and legal issues regarding digital evidence collection and forensics analysis.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 100 or CS 115 or IS 101 and junior standing.
  
  • INF 345 - CyberWarfare


    Formerly Listed as (Formerly CS 345)

    Introduction to the principles of information security. Survey of information security technologies, management and administration techniques necessary to improve information security and respond to a security breach, legal and ethical issues relating to information security, case studies.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Junior standing.
  
  • INF 400 - Advanced Topics in Informatics


    Variable topic. Emphasis is on new developments and research in informatics.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 300, 310, 320 and junior standing.
    Can be repeated twice for credit when topics vary, May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • INF 420 - Advanced HCI - Theory and Concepts


    Covers the cognitive theory relevant to interactive system design. Addresses multidisciplinary foundations of Human Computer Interaction varying from social and behavioral sciences to information and computer technologies.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 220.
  
  • INF 421 - Advanced HCI - Design and Implementation


    Organized around readings in Human Computer Interaction and various design projects applying HCI interaction principles to the design, implementation, and evaluation of interactive systems. Reading topics include interactive design basics, design rules, implementation, and evaluation techniques.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 220 and CS 202.
  
  • INF 450 - Digital Forensics


    Broad overview of digital forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis. Topics include: digital forensics in law enforcement; digital evidence collection and analysis; digital forensic tools; computer forensic laws, regulations, and international standards; and network forensics.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 110.
  
  • INF 451 - Computer Forensics


    Principles, process, procedures, and the technologies behind computer forensics. Topics include: structured cyber-crime scene investigations; media types; computer hardware and operating system dependent issues; data acquisition and analysis; and open source forensics tools.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 450.
  
  • INF 452 - Network Forensics


    Principles and the technologies behind Network Forensics. Topics include: digital evidence in network layers; intrusion detection/prevention systems; network forensics tools and investigation techniques, and various case studies in network forensics.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 450.
  
  • INF 499 - Informatics Professional Internship


    Students gain professional work experience in an industry or research organization setting, using skills and knowledge acquired in informatics course work.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites INF 300, 310, 320 and junior standing.
  
  • IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems


    Concepts and applications of Management Information Systems. Introduction to hardware, software, data, and file concepts. Microcomputer applications software including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, Internet, and presentation software.

    Credits 3
  
  • IS 210 - Introduction to Programming Methodology


    Programming methodology for the business information processing environment to include program analysis, design, test, and documentation. Concepts are reinforced by a contemporary programming language.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites IS 101 or equivalent.
  
  • IS 301 - Management Information Systems


    Concepts of Management Information Systems (MIS). Technology of information processing. Topics include MIS application in various business functions; end-user computing and decision support systems; the process of systems development and implementation; role of users in managing and controlling MIS projects; artificial intelligence; ethical and international aspects of MIS.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 101.
  
  • IS 370 - Systems Analysis Theory


    Analysis, synthesis, design, and development of management information systems. Overview of system development methodologies. Topics include determining information needs, analysis techniques, input/output, processes, system implementation, information engineering, project management, and systems maintenance.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Prerequisites/Corequisites: Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 301.
  
  • IS 376 - Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and IBM System i/AS 400


    Introduces the concept of enterprise information systems architecture and its impacts on various aspects of business organizations. Conceptual learnings are reinforced by hands-on exercises in a virtual IBM System i environment.

    Credits 3
    Corequisites IS 301 or CS 218 and CS 219.
  
  • IS 380 - Object-Oriented Programming


    Introduces concept of object-oriented programming, a structured and powerful programming technique offering advantages over the traditional approach. C++ or Java used as tools to write object-oriented programs effectively. Students write business application programs using a contemporary object-oriented programming language to solve real-world problems.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 210.
  
  • IS 389 - Advanced Business Systems Development


    Advanced methodology of program design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of sequential, random, and indexed file structures and processing techniques, use of data base management systems, screen design techniques, system maintenance, and development of programs and systems of programs for batch and interactive environments using contemporary programming languages.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 210.
  
  • IS 475 - Database Design and Implementation


    Introduction to relational database concepts, and all issues related to the design and implementation of relational database systems. Emphases include entity relationships modeling, normalization, and structured query language (SQL). Students apply technical concepts through implementation of a database project.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 210.
  
  • IS 476 - Oracle Database Administration


    Provides a foundation in basic Oracle database administrative tasks. Students introduced to the Oracle database architecture, and how various software components relate to an actual database implementation. Examines the means to create, tune, monitor, and manage an operational database effectively. Lectures and discussions reinforced with hands-on practice.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 475.
  
  • IS 477 - Data Communications


    Survey of data communication network architectures and practices including client-server relationships and local area networks.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 301.
  
  • IS 478 - Advanced Data Communications


    Principles and advanced practices of network security, with an emphasis on the use of intrusion detection techniques to deter, detect, assess, and respond to network intruders. Foundations of network security, design of a network defense using firewalls, virtual private networks, and intrusion detection tools and techniques.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 477.
  
  • IS 480 - Internship in Information Systems


    Supervised practical experience with a computing facility, industrial firm, or governmental agency, leading to experience at a professional level.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites A 3.00 GPA, admission to the major, and completion of nine credit hours within the major.
    Notes S/F grading only.
  
  • IS 485 - Seminar in Information Systems


    Selected topics, studies of current interests in management information systems.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 301.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • IS 486 - Seminar in Information Systems II


    Selected topics, studies of current interests in management information systems.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 301.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • IS 488 - Project Management


    Concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in project management. Topics include project organization, project life cycle, planning, executing, budgeting, scheduling, controlling, reporting, and closing. Also, project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, risk management, conflict resolution, and roles and responsibilities.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 101.
  
  • IS 490 - Independent Study in Information Systems


    Investigation of special problems in management information systems.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites A 3.00 GPA, admission to the major, senior standing and completion of nine credit hours within the major.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • IS 495 - IS Development and Management


    Capstone MIS course. Students working in groups formulate, design, program, document, and implement a major information systems project under the guidance of various MIS staff members. Management of the information systems function, systems integration, and project management to ensure project quality.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admission to a business major/junior standing*, IS 370, IS 475.
  
  • ITAL 100 - Italian: Elementary Conversation


    Intensive practice in oral Italian at the first-year level: emphasis on communication, vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation. Instruction in grammatical structure as needed.

    Credits (1-3)
  
  • ITAL 113 - Elementary Italian I and II


    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis placed on speaking.

    Credits 3
    Notes See department for placement
  
  • ITAL 114 - Elementary Italian I and II


    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis placed on speaking.

    Credits 3
    Notes See department for placement
  
  • ITAL 187 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I


    Elementary course work in Italian language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits (1-4)
    May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.
  
  • ITAL 200 - Italian: Intermediate Conversation


    Intensive practice in oral Italian at the second-year level: emphasis on communication, vocabulary expansion and fluency development. Discussion based on selected readings and current events.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites ITAL 100 or equivalent ability.
  
  • ITAL 213 - Intermediate Italian I and II


    Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 114 or equivalent.
  
  • ITAL 214 - Intermediate Italian I and II


    Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 114 or equivalent.
  
  • ITAL 287 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II


    Intermediate course work in Italian language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits (1-4)
    May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.
  
  • ITAL 300 - Italian: Advanced Conversation


    Intensive practice in oral Italian at the third-year level: vocabulary expansion and fluency development. Discussion based on selected readings and current events.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites ITAL 214 or equivalent ability.
  
  • ITAL 301 - Third-Year Italian: Composition and Conversation


    Development of oral proficiency, writing skills, and reading for comprehension.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 214 or equivalent achievement on placement test.
  
  • ITAL 302 - Third-Year Italian: Composition and Conversation


    Development of oral proficiency, writing skills, and reading for comprehension.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 301, or equivalent achievement on the placement test.
  
  • ITAL 315 - Italian Translation I


    Introduction to the theory of translation and guidance in the use of materials essential to the translation process. Practice in the translation of texts in various fields from Italian into English and English into Italian.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 302 or equivalent.
  
  • ITAL 321 - Italian Culture and Civilization


    General study of Italy from earliest times to the present; its cultural, social, economic and political evolution; its present problems and its role in the world today.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Nine credits of English composition and literature.
    Notes Taught in English.
  
  • ITAL 322 - Italian Popular Culture


    Examines different aspects of Italian popular culture, from earliest times to the present. Shows the integration of history, geography and folklore in Italy. Analyzes the relationship of food, culture and society in specific regional and cultural groups.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Nine credits of English composition and literature.
    Notes Taught in English.
  
  • ITAL 387 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture III


    Advanced course work in Italian language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits (1-4)
    Prerequisites ITAL 214.
    May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.
  
  • ITAL 401 - Advanced Italian Grammar and Composition I


    Advanced grammar course designed to improve writing skills for students at the senior level. Taught entirely in the target language.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 302 or consent of instructor.
  
  • ITAL 402 - Advanced Italian Grammar and Composition II


    Advanced grammar course designed to improve writing skills for students at the senior level. Taught entirely in the target language.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 401 or consent of instructor.
  
  • ITAL 403 - Advanced Reading Proficiency in Italian


    Develops advanced reading skills in Italian through textual analysis of a broad range of reading materials.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 302 or 402, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ITAL 409 - Independent Study


    Independent study taken under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • ITAL 440 - Topics in Italian Literature


    Concentration on main authors, themes, regions, periods and movements in Italian literature.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ITAL 302, or nine credits of English composition and literature.
    Course may be repeated as topic varies.
    Notes Taught in English.
  
  • ITAL 449 - Italian Culture Through Films


    Studies relationship of Italian cinema to Italian culture. Examines particular genres, directors and traditions unique to Italian cinema.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Nine credits of English Composition and Literature. Taught in English.
  
  • ITAL 462 - Dante’s Divine Comedy


    A select reading in the Divine Comedy with some reference to Dante’s other works, Convivio, Monarchia, and Vita Nuova.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Nine credits of English composition and literature.
    Notes Taught in English.
  
  • ITAL 487 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV


    Senior-level course work in Italian language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits (1-4)
    Prerequisites ITAL 287.
    May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.
  
  • ITAL 490 - Topics in Italian Studies


    Comprehensive study of a particular aspect of Italian life, art, history and culture.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites nine credits of English composition and literature.
    Course may be repeated as topic varies.
    Notes Taught in English.
  
  • JOUR 100 - Introduction to Journalism and Media Studies


    Required pre-major course introduces prospective majors to the pragmatic, performative and presentational aspects of journalism and media studies.

    Credits 3
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Students meet twice each week, once for a mass lecture and once in a break-out recitation section.
  
  • JOUR 101 - Critical Analysis of the Mass Media


    Analysis of the development of newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and telecommunications. Overview of institutional structures and theoretical perspectives.

    Credits 3
  
  • JOUR 102 - News Reporting and Writing


    Provides fundamental instruction and pre-professional practice in writing as a basis for upper-division courses in journalism and media studies. Analysis of news content and how news is obtained and written.

    Credits 3
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Discussions and laboratory.
  
  • JOUR 170 - Introduction to Web Design and Publication


    Covers basic computer graphics. Focuses on the use of electronic media to visually communicate and design messages.

    Credits 3
  
  • JOUR 202 - Electronic Media Production I


    Lecture and lab for the study of and training in studio and field video production, basic post-production, and resource utilization across electronic platforms.

    Credits 3
  
  • JOUR 210 - Introduction to Public Relations


    Study of the practice of public relations including media, employee, consumer, community, shareholder, and customer relations. Emphasis on the history of public relations, its role, and impact on today’s society.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing, non JMS majors.
  
  • JOUR 212 - Principles of Advertising


    Examination of the purpose, function, and role of advertising in society. Emphasis is on the practical application of advertising as part of the marketing mix including customer identification, branding, message development, and media selection.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing, non JMS majors.
  
  • JOUR 220 - Fundamentals of Applied Media Aesthetics


    Survey of the various fields that use visual imagery for communicative purposes. Graphic design, film, and televisual imagery covered. Emphasis on television and film aesthetics and picture composition.

    Credits 3
  
  • JOUR 223 - Contemporary Radio


    Examination of the structure, programming, regulation, and problems of radio in today’s world and the role the medium plays in informing and entertaining modern listeners.

    Credits 3
  
  • JOUR 241 - News and the News Media


    Survey of the history, purposes, functions, and effects of journalism.

    Credits 3
  
  • JOUR 261 - Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications


    Examination of the function of advertising and public relations in the media and society. Emphasis on the application of theory and its relationship to the IMC elements: public relations, advertising, promotion, direct marketing, interactive, and their ability to reach customers/publics.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 100, 101, 102, admitted to the major.
  
  • JOUR 276 - Design Principles for Advertising/Publications


    Formerly Listed as (Formerly JOUR 376)

    Introduction to the visual aspects and basic types of print communication including advertising, periodicals, collateral material, direct mail, point of purchase, promotion, and merchandising.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 100, 101, 102, admission to the major.
  
  • JOUR 305 - Media Ethics


    Case study-based examination of ethical theory in communication.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 310 - Advanced Reporting


    Advanced training and practice in gathering and writing news; also exercises in feature writing.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 313 - Photo Journalism


    Designed for students interested in learning the techniques of the photojournalist. Emphasis on the operation of the camera, associated camera techniques, and procedures for covering a news or feature photo assignment.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 220, admitted to the major.
  
  • JOUR 322 - Writing for Broadcast


    Theory, analysis, and practice in writing for the broadcast media. News, advertising, and announcements for radio and television; treatment of form and content.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 325 - Electronic Media Production II


    Lecture and lab covering advanced electronic production for video and internet delivery platforms, utilizing professional-grade resources to create cross-platform journalistic narratives.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, JOUR 202.
  
  • JOUR 332 - Media Planning and Buying


    Study and implement print, broadcast, online and outdoor media planning and buying methodologies. Investigate the relationship between the business and its advertising needs. Learn and apply value-added techniques to increase effectiveness of the media plan and the buy plan.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 261, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 333 - Introduction to Interactive Media Design


    Background, analysis, design, and production techniques relevant to interactive media, primarily focusing on the web but appropriate for other emerging media.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 362 - Writing for Public Relations


    Introduction to various publicity-creating techniques, including practical experience in writing and producing publicity releases for the mass media.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 261, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 368 - Television and Print Advertising


    Theory and application of TV and print production from the creative to creative concept teams, financial controls, and class projects.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 100, 101, 102, 261, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 374 - Advertising Copywriting


    Covers visual and conceptual aspects of advertising copywriting for both print and electronic media. Provides background and foundation blocks in the area of copywriting.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 261, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing,
  
  • JOUR 380 - Women and Media


    (Same as WMST 380.) Exploration of the role of women within the media and the treatment of women by the media.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 401 - The First Amendment and Society


    Examination of the evolution and contemporary impact of laws relating to communication.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 408 - Media Criticism


    Critical study of the rhetorical dimensions of newspapers, magazines, books, television, and motion pictures.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 411 - News Editing


    Study and practice of news editing.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Discussions and laboratory.
  
  • JOUR 413 - History of Journalism


    History of American mass media from antecedents in medieval Europe to the present.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 420 - Visual Literacy


    Analysis of graphics, film, television, and computer images. Theoretical, critical, and practical application. Hands-on experience emphasized with a lot of pictorial examples viewed and discussed in class.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 424 - Electronic News Practicum


    Production of a student-run, five days per week, newscast for dissemination on both cable television and World Wide Web platforms. Offers extended credits and is the capstone course in this area of the major.

    Credits 5
    Prerequisites JOUR 202, 322, 325, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
    May be repeated to a maximum of ten credits.
  
  • JOUR 435 - Mass Communication Research Methods


    Survey of empirical research methods in communication including laboratory, field, and survey methods and their applications.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 436 - Broadcast Management


    Study of the activities and concerns of a broadcast manager; includes concepts of broadcast management related to sales, programming, and engineering as well as the day-to-day operations of a broadcasting enterprise. Application of general theories of management to specific practical situations in a broadcasting context.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
  
  • JOUR 439 - Broadcast Practicum


    Focus on practical experiences in broadcast or production organizations, with emphasis on both in-studio and portable applications.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 202, 325, 421, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • JOUR 444 - Advanced Interactive Media Design


    Hands-on advanced experience in interactive media design, primarily focusing on collaborative production of web resources, evaluation techniques, multimedia content, and maintenance of best practices awareness.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites JOUR 333, admitted to the major, junior or senior standing.
 

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