2016-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Numbering System
The first digit in each course designation is intended to indicate the level of the course. In addition, the first digit also roughly indexes the student’s year of study at the University.
Courses numbered 001 to 099 are non-baccalaureate developmental courses.
Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-division.
Courses numbered 300 to 499 are upper-division.
Courses numbered 500 to 599 are graduate level, and may be taken by advanced upper-division, post-baccalaureate, or graduate students for undergraduate or graduate credit.
Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate level. These courses may be taken by undergraduate students only on an individual basis, and only with prior, case-by-case approval of the program director of the program offering the course (or his/her designee).
Courses numbered 700 to 799 are doctoral level.
Courses numbered 1000 and above not listed in this catalog because these are professional-level courses carrying University credit, which do not typically apply to credentials or degrees offered by the University. These courses are recorded on student transcripts.
Students should consult relevant sections of this catalog, as well as college and program advising staff, in order to determine which courses are appropriate for their level of study, and which courses satisfy degree requirements for various programs of study.
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BA 643 - Consumer and Customer Insight Units: 3
Introduces contemporary methods for generating consumer and customer insight for decision making. Applies popular techniques used to collect and analyze information. These include attitude measurement, questionnaire design, online survey methods, online focus groups and online experimentation.
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BA 645 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Units: 3
Provides a multi-industry study of operations, with an emphasis on integrated design of the supply chain. Views operations through the framework of business processes at various levels, from an individual process to an entire supply chain, and discusses process improvement through the management of capacity, throughput, inventory, and lead-time and quality. Focus is on analytical decision support tools that allow companies to develop, implement, and sustain collaborative strategies and coordinate supply chain players and strategic partnerships.
Prerequisite(s): BA 615 .
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BA 649 - Business Forecasting for Managers Units: 3
Covers techniques used to predict the uncertain nature of future events and conditions with forecasts, which help managers make better decisions and plans. We study the historical data in search for patterns that can be used to produce a forecast. Today’s business problems tend to be very complex; approaches such as business experience, intuition, and thoughtful guesswork can no longer be applied to resolve managerial situations.
Prerequisite(s): BA 615 .
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BA 650 - Strategic Management in the Global Environment Units: 3
MBA integrative and capstone course emphasizing top management’s perspective. Review of traditional and cutting-edge materials on strategic management and its techniques. These materials and techniques are then applied to analyzing a firm’s strategy (existing, early-stage, or start-up) at one or more levels: Corporate, business unit, cooperative (mergers and acquisitions), international, and functional (e.g., technology). The resulting team oral presentation and written report fulfill the requirements for the Master’s Project. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Advancement to Candidacy.
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BA 671 - Essential Knowledge and Critical Skills Workshops Units: 1
Covers essential knowledge and critical skills in business such as business writing, business calculus, managerial ethics, cross cultural negotiation, external environment and globalization, entrepreneurship, and cohort-specific selected topics. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration.
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BA 673 - Meet the Leaders Units: 1
An executive seminar for the Fully Employed MBA students. Guest speakers include executives of local and global companies, successful entrepreneurs, and leaders in government and not-for-profit organizations. The leaders share insights about their career, what worked, what didn’t, challenges, opportunities, successes, and failures. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration.
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BA 675 - Strategic Management in Global Environments Units: 2
How firms make strategic decisions, and how organizational structures, resources and capabilities, and strategic positioning enable firms to achieve competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic, hypercompetitive and globalized environment. Several aspects of a firm’s strategy are emphasized, including business-level, corporate, international, and cooperative strategies. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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BA 680 - Master’s Project Units: 3
Practical application of advanced management theories and methods to investigate a wide range of organizational issues. Subject matter may include development of a new venture or product or process, or improvement of an existing organization’s operations with the intent of achieving a significant cost reduction, service enhancement, etc. Each project is proposed, researched, and reported, culminating in a written report that includes problem identification, evaluation of potential solution, discussion of the selected implementation, and evaluation of the results. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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BA 685 - Business Intelligence Master’s Project Units: 4
Applications of Business Intelligence theories and methods are implemented to investigate a wide range of managerial issues. Each project is conducted in collaboration with a local company. Projects are proposed, researched and reported culminating in a written report that includes problem identification, evaluation of potential solution, discussion of the selected implementation, and evaluation of the results. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of Business Intelligence Option.
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BA 690 - Selected Topics in Business Management Units: 1-4
A course of selected topics in business management. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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BA 698A - Independent Study Units: 1
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BA 698B - Independent Study Units: 2
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BA 698C - Independent Study Units: 3
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BA 698D - Independent Study Units: 4
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHEM 021 - Supplemental Instruction in Introductory Organic Chemistry Units: 1
Peer-facilitated learning sessions focused on development of skills needed to succeed in CHEM 201 and subsequent Chemistry courses. Participation in such supplemental instruction can raise student performance in traditionally difficult courses. Intended to provide a collaborative learning environment where students can work on problem solving, general study skills, and CHEM 201 course content. Strongly recommended for all students enrolled in CHEM 201 . May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 201 .
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CHEM 101 - Preparatory Chemistry Units: 3
Prepares students for CHEM 105 or CHEM 150 . Introduces students to fundamental chemical concepts and quantitative problem-solving skills in chemistry. Topics include atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, the periodic table, stoichiometry, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. Intended for students who have not successfully completed high school chemistry or other preparatory courses within the last five years, or those students who need additional preparation before taking CHEM 105 or CHEM 150 . Enrollment Restriction: Students must be a declared major in BIOL, BIOC, BIOT, CHEM, KINE, MATH, NURS, PHYS.
Satisfies GE area: B1
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CHEM 105 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Units: 4
Covers the basic principles of general, organic and biochemistry as applied to the biochemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nutrition of human body systems. Intended for students pursuing a degree in a variety of health-related areas such as nursing. Recommended: High school chemistry and/or CHEM 101 . Completion of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 105L .
Satisfies GE area: B1
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CHEM 105L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Laboratory Units: 1
Covers the basic principles of weight and volume measurements, solutions, suspensions, colloids, osmosis, energy of biochemical transformations, buffered solutions, the properties of acids and bases and pH balance in the biochemistry of human body systems. Intended for students pursuing a degree in a health-related field. Completion of the entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 105 .
Satisfies GE area: B3
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CHEM 105M - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Laboratory Units: 1
Covers the basic principles of weight and volume measurements, solutions, suspensions, colloids, osmosis, energy of biochemical transformations, buffered solutions, the properties of acids and bases and pH balance in the biochemistry of human body systems. Intended for students pursuing a degree in a health-related field. Content is identical to CHEM 105L , except that CHEM 105M is delivered in high school classrooms.
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CHEM 106 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Units: 3
Basic principles of organic and biochemistry as applied to human body systems. Subjects covered include: Structure and reactions of organic compounds such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, amides, ketones, and aldehydes; protein synthesis, structure, and function; enzymes; nutrition; and the chemistry of energy production. Intended for Kinesiology or Nursing majors. May not be substituted for CHEM 201 , CHEM 202 , CHEM 341 , CHEM 351 and/or CHEM 352 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 106L .
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CHEM 106L - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory Units: 2
Covers the basic laboratory principles of general, organic, and biochemistry as applied to human body systems. Complements the topics covered in CHEM 101 and CHEM 106 with experiments focused on molecular modeling, chemical synthesis, enzyme catalysis, and the characterization of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Intended for Kinesiology or Nursing majors.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 106 .
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CHEM 150 - General Chemistry Units: 4
Introduction to the basic qualitative models and principles in chemistry. The areas covered include: basic atomic structure, the periodic table, covalent and ionic bonding, states of matter, intermolecular forces, energy, changes, chemical equilibria, acid-base and redox chemistry, stoichiometry, properties of gases, and chemical properties of the common elements. Intended for science majors. Enrollment restricted to students with declared majors in: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, and Physics. Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Recommended: High School Chemistry and/or CHEM 101 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 150L .
Satisfies GE area: B1, B3
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CHEM 150L - General Chemistry Lab Units: 1
Introduction to some of the basic laboratory techniques used in chemistry. The experiments are designed to complement the material covered in CHEM 150 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 150 .
Satisfies GE area: B3
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CHEM 160 - General Chemistry II Units: 3
Introduces quantitative approaches to chemical equilibria and kinetics. Fundamental principles of thermodynamics introduced in CHEM 150 are explored in greater depth. Topics include solubility, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and nuclear chemistry. Applications of these topics to practical chemical analysis are discussed. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for CHEM 250.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 125 or MATH 160 or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 175 - General Chemistry Lab II - Pre-Health Units: 1
A laboratory designed to support and illustrate chemical concepts studied in CHEM 160 , as well as to introduce quantitative laboratory techniques and encourage analytical thinking. Not intended for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors, who should take CHEM 275 . May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for CHEM 250L. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Corequisite(s): CHEM 160 .
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CHEM 200 - Bridge to Organic Chemistry Units: 1
Reviews important concepts from the introductory chemistry course and casts them within the context of organic chemistry. Includes composition, bonding models, formal charge, resonance, isomerism, stereo-chemistry, chemical reactivity, and an introduction to functional group nomenclature and reaction mechanisms using the electron-pushing model.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 160 .
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CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
First course of a sequence designed to introduce the student majoring in science to the properties of organic compounds. The entire sequence covers bonding, structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of each functional group, acid/base phenomena, reaction mechanisms and kinetics, organic synthesis, and an introduction to spectroscopic structure determination.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 160 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 201L .
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CHEM 201L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 2
The laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate the basic techniques of organic chemistry and to complement the lecture material covered in CHEM 201 . Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L with a minimum grade of C (2.0. Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 201 .
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CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
Second course of a sequence designed to introduce the student majoring in science to the properties of organic compounds. The entire sequence covers bonding structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of each functional group, acid/base phenomena, reaction mechanisms and kinetics, organic synthesis, and an introduction to spectroscopic structure determination.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201 and CHEM 201L with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 202L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 2
The laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate the basic techniques of organic chemistry and to complement the lecture material covered in CHEM 202 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201 and CHEM 201L with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 202 .
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CHEM 275 - Quantitative Investigations in Chemistry Units: 4
A laboratory designed to give chemistry majors practical experience in standard methods of separation and quantitative analysis. These are applied to investigations of the fundamental topics presented in CHEM 160 , and to analyses with industrial, environmental, or medical relevance. Volumetric, gravimetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods of analysis may be included. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 and CHEM 201L with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 160 .
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CHEM 300 - Literature of Chemistry Units: 3
Introduces the student to techniques of finding, reading, and writing chemical and other scientific literature for upper-division work in the natural sciences. Includes standard reference works in Chemistry, journals and monographs, Chemical Abstracts, Science Citation Index, and other print and online resources. Students write research proposals and journal-quality scientific papers, including figures and graphs using up-to-date computer tools. Students learn strategies for reading difficult scientific papers and give oral presentations of research. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 201 .
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CHEM 308 - Environmental Chemistry Units: 3
An introduction to the basic chemical processes in the environment. The subject matter will include environmentally related processes of both natural and human origin. Also included will be the chemistry relevant to air, water, and land-based pollution. All areas to be studied will utilize the ideas of chemical bonding, kinetics, and/or thermodynamics as a basis for understanding the environmental processes. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 160 and CHEM 201 .
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CHEM 311 - Chemicals and the Environment Units: 3
A survey on chemicals of natural and industrial origin found in the environment, with emphasis on the chemical reactions of these substances and the effect on the quality of life on planet Earth. The areas covered are: chemical structures, inorganic and organic chemicals of natural and synthetic origins and the reactions of these chemicals, the effects of these chemicals on the environment (the atmosphere, soil, water ways, plants, and animals, especially human nutrition and health.) Intended for the non-chemistry major.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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CHEM 312 - Chemistry of Life Units: 3
Structure, function, and properties of bioorganic/biochemical molecules important to life, health and nutrition. The areas covered are: atomic and molecular structure, chemical and physical properties of bio-organic functional groups, carbohydrates, fats, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, hormones, nucleic acids, digestion, nutrition. Also discusses the aesthetic, humanistic and practical aspects of science, where applicable, related to economic, health, historical (including contributions made by women and minorities), and/or political issues influenced by chemistry. Intended for the non-chemistry major.
Satisfies GE area: BB, E
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CHEM 315 - Science in Film and TV Units: 3
Intended for the non-science major, the goal of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concept in the physical and life sciences. Popular motion pictures, television programs and commercials, and video documentaries that contain scientific themes will be used to introduce relevant concepts, and will also serve as a common background from which students can expand their scientific understanding. Also offered as PHYS 315 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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CHEM 316 - Chocolate: A Chemical Investigation Units: 3
A survey of interesting natural products in today’s society, with emphasis on the historical and modern production and consumption of chocolate along with several other plant-derived foods and drugs. The areas covered are: chemical structure and bonding, chemical reactivity, solubility, acidity, energy of reactions, and natural organic molecules and their effects on our bodies. Intended for the non-chemistry major. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for CHEM 390 -1.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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CHEM 318 - Chemistry of Wine and Beer Units: 3
Introduces basic concepts of chemistry to the non-science major using examples from the wine and beer industries. Focuses on the use of the processes of wine making and beer brewing to introduce chemical principles. The history, composition, analysis, metabolism, and impact on human health of wine and beer will also be covered. Intended for the non-chemistry major.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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CHEM 341 - General Biochemistry Units: 3
A one-semester introduction to the concepts and language of biochemistry. Includes a description of the biochemistry of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, and an overview of cellular metabolism. Intended for science majors, but not for biochemistry and certain biological sciences majors (consult biological science department). May not be substituted for CHEM 351 and/or CHEM 352 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 351 - Biochemistry I Units: 3
Thermodynamics of biological systems, properties of amino acids, protein structure, introduction to enzyme kinetics, inhibition and regulation, nomenclature and structure of carbohydrates and lipids, the structure of biological membranes and membrane transport, and the structure of nucleic acids. Together with CHEM 352 , designed for students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry and certain concentrations in biological sciences.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 351L - Biochemistry Laboratory Units: 2
Designed to complement the lecture material and illustrate the basic techniques of biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 351 .
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CHEM 352 - Biochemistry II Units: 3
Introduces the student majoring in science to principles of bioenergetics and metabolism. Covered areas are the generation and storage of metabolic energy; the synthesis and degradation of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides; the interdependence of metabolic pathways; the types of metabolic regulation and the key regulatory reactions of each pathway.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 390 - Special Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry Units: 1-3
A survey course of selected topics in current literature in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 160 and CHEM 201 .
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CHEM 390L - Special Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory Units: 1-3
A survey course of selected laboratory topics in current literature in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 160 and CHEM 201 .
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CHEM 395 - Workshop for Future Chemistry Educators Units: 1
A discussion forum for students pursuing the Chemistry Education Option. Discussion focuses on various chemistry topics typically presented in secondary level classrooms. Students should take this course simultaneously with EDUC 350 so that they are better able to link their observations from the field experience to their own study of chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 160 and CHEM 202 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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CHEM 397 - Supervised Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory Instruction Units: 1
Practical experience for science majors interested in chemistry teaching. Involves assisting the faculty member teaching in a chemistry laboratory or classroom setting. Includes individual supervision of teaching. A written report/journal is required. May be repeated for a total of two (2) units. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. (One hour conference and three hours lab/lecture per unit).
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 160 and CHEM 202 with minimum grades of C (2.0).
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CHEM 398A - Special Problems in Chemistry - Library Units: 1
Individual investigation that involves reading and researching the literature on an issue/topic in chemistry. The project must be performed in consultation with a faculty member in a related sub-discipline and a contract stating the proposed goals will be signed by both the student and the instructor. A written report or exam demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the issue/topic will be completed at the end of each semester of work. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units but may not be substituted for CHEM 498 . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHEM 398B - Special Problems in Chemistry - Library Units: 2
Individual investigation that involves reading and researching the literature on an issue/topic in chemistry. The project must be performed in consultation with a faculty member in a related sub-discipline and a contract stating the proposed goals will be signed by both the student and the instructor. A written report or exam demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the issue/topic will be completed at the end of each semester of work. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units but may not be substituted for CHEM 498 . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHEM 399A - Special Problems in Chemistry - Laboratory Units: 1
Individual investigation that involves a research project in the laboratory in collaboration with a faculty member in a related subdiscipline. A contract stating the proposed goals of the project will be signed by both the student and the instructor. A written report summarizing the research findings must be submitted to the instructor at the end of each semester of work. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units of credit, but may not be substituted for CHEM 499 . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHEM 399B - Special Problems in Chemistry - Laboratory Units: 2
Individual investigation that involves a research project in the laboratory in collaboration with a faculty member in a related subdiscipline. A contract stating the proposed goals of the project will be signed by both the student and the instructor. A written report summarizing the research findings must be submitted to the instructor at the end of each semester of work. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units of credit, but may not be substituted for CHEM 499 . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHEM 401 - Physical Chemistry — Classical Units: 3
Designed to introduce the student majoring in science to the basic principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics. The areas covered include: Basic laws of thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibria, electrochemistry, transport processes, and theories and experimental determination of chemical reaction rates. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 160 , MATH 162 , and PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 .
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CHEM 402 - Physical Chemistry — Quantum Units: 3
Designed to introduce the student majoring in science to the basic principles of Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy as applied to chemical problems. The areas covered include: quantum mechanics of model systems, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, and atomic and molecular spectroscopic principles. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 160 , MATH 162 , and PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 .
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CHEM 404 - Inorganic Chemistry Units: 3
Presents students majoring in science with more advanced concepts of inorganic chemistry than those introduced in lower-division courses. The areas covered are: atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical applications of group theory, theories of chemical bonding, the solid state, acid/base chemistry and non-aqueous solvents, coordination chemistry of the transition metals, and spectroscopy of transition metal complexes.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 160 and CHEM 201 with minimum grades of C (2.0) in each.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 404L .
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CHEM 404L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 1
Designed to introduce the students majoring in science to laboratory techniques for the manipulation, synthesis, and characterization of inorganic compounds. Principles of structure and bonding, spectroscopy, magnetic characterization, thermodynamics and kinetics of inorganic compounds introduced in CHEM 404 are demonstrated in laboratory experiments.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 404L.
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CHEM 405 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Units: 2
Designed to introduce the student to experimental and computational techniques in physical chemistry. The laboratory experiments will cover topics in chemical thermodynamics, molecular spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and computational chemistry. Emphasizes the application of theoretical principles in the interpretation of the experimental and computational results. May be repeated with consent of instructor. One hour of lecture
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 401 .
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CHEM 416 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis - Separations and Structure Units: 5
Designed to introduce the student majoring in science to basic theory and practical application of instrumental methods of chemical separation and structure determination. The areas covered are: chromatography (GC/HPLC), spectrometry (atomic absorption, mass, infrared, ultraviolet, and proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance). The laboratory experiments are designed to complement the lecture material and illustrate the basic techniques of chemical separation and structure determination. Three hours of lecture
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202 , CHEM 202L , CHEM 275 , and MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 450 - Protein Structure and Function Units: 3
Fundamentals of protein structure including structural motifs, domains, and folding; methods of protein structure determination; structural bioinformatics; and an in-depth consideration of the structure-function relationship in representative proteins involved in important biological functions such as transport, enzyme catalysis, protein-nucleic acid interactions, signal transduction, immunity, and membrane channels and receptors. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for CHEM 491 B.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 351 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 455 - Enzymology Units: 3
Focuses on enzyme kinetics, the mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, and enzymatic regulation. Includes a review of basic enzymatic concepts, enzyme kinetics of single substrate reactions, enzyme inhibition and multi-substrate enzyme systems, mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, active site studies, the description of specific well-characterized enzymes, and mechanisms of enzyme regulation.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 351 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 490 - Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry Units: 1-3
A survey course of selected topics from the current chemical literature in analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 416 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 491 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry Units: 1-3
A survey of selected topics from the current chemical literature in biochemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 351 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 492 - Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry Units: 1-3
A survey of selected topics from the current chemical literature in inorganic chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 404 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 493 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry Units: 1-3
A survey of selected topics from the current chemical literature in organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 494 - Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry Units: 1-3
A survey of selected topics from the current chemical literature in physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Enrollment Requirements: CHEM 401 and CHEM 402 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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CHEM 497 - Chemistry in the Community Units: 1
Designed to introduce the student majoring in science to learning through service. Students will participate in safe and exciting chemical demonstrations, K-12 tutoring in chemistry, and community events involving chemistry. Two hours of discussion, tutoring, or laboratory work per week. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor prior to registration. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment requirement: Completion of three (3) units of upper-division chemistry courses.
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CHEM 498 - Senior Library Thesis and Seminar Units: 2
An in-depth reading and researching of the literature on current issues in chemistry. The student must consult with a faculty member in the discipline to decide on the subject and then produce a research paper (approximately 10-20 pages) with a list of literature citations in American Chemical Society style. The research paper (thesis) must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject. The project will involve an average of two hours of consultation with the faculty supervisor and four (4) hours of library work each week. The student will defend the thesis in a seminar to the faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units of credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHEM 499 - Senior Laboratory Thesis and Seminar Units: 2
An original research project in the laboratory or in collaboration with a faculty member in the discipline. The student must consult with a faculty member in the discipline to decide on the research problem and then produce a research paper (approximately 10-20 pages) with a list of literature citations in American Chemical Society style. The research paper (thesis) must summarize the current state of knowledge on the research problem as well as the progress in the laboratory experiments aimed at the completion of the research project. The student will defend the thesis in a seminar to the faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units of credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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CHAD 339 - Exceptional Children and Adolescents Units: 3
Examines the developmental trajectories of exceptional children and adolescents in the contexts of the family, school, and community. Focuses on disabling conditions and diversity in young people including the causes and characteristics of physical and mental disabilities and giftedness, the identification of individuals as exceptional, and interventions provided for these individuals. Includes an examination of discrimination and the efforts undertaken to protect the rights of exceptional children and adolescents. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: PSYC 100 , PSYC 331 or PSYC 349 with a grade of a C (2.0) or better.
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CHAD 345 - Perspectives on Child-Rearing Units: 3
Examines the different perspectives on child-rearing, focusing on parenting over the life span, cultural aspects of parenting, child rearing in special circumstances, parents and children with special needs, and the role of the entire family in child-rearing.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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CHAD 347 - Peer Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence Units: 3
Considers the reciprocal relationship between children’s and adolescent’s peer interactions and their individual development. Includes how individual characteristics (e.g., temperament, personality, gender), social behaviors (e.g., prosocial behaviors, aggression), and peer networks interact. Investigates the roles of families, schools, and culture. Explores the development and effects of normal and abnormal peer interactions.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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CHAD 365 - Socioemotional Development Units: 3
Study of socioemotional development from birth through adolescence viewed through a biosocial perspective. Includes philosophical, historical, evolutionary, psychobiological, and psychological perspectives on the development of emotions, emotional regulation, understanding self and others, empathy, peer relationships, identity, and emotional competence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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CHAD 370 - Risk and Resiliency in Childhood and Adolescence Units: 3
Explores the stressful life events experienced by children and adolescents and the ways in which they cope. The course begins with consideration of theoretical models of stress and coping. These models are used to address various topics including child abuse, marital dissolution, poverty, homelessness, natural disasters, teen pregnancy, depression, war, and death. Additionally, positive aspects of stress are considered. Students gain hands-on experience working in settings that contain children and adolescents dealing with major life stressors. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: PSYC 100 , PSYC 331 , PSYC 349 and PSYC 328 or CHAD 339 with a grade of a C (2.0) or better.
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CHAD 450 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education Units: 3
Examines caregiving and educational settings (background check, TB, and MMR required) for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, focusing on developmentally-appropriate practices, ethical issues, and legal requirements as they pertain to young children. Students will work at least 45 hours in an appropriate educational setting serving young children and their families. This work will be supplemented by course readings, class discussions, and reflection papers.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and Consent of instructor.
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CHAD 491 - Children, Adolescents, and Social Policy Units: 3
Explores the role of social policy in children’s and adolescent’s lives. A main goal for the course is to promote students’ understanding of how social policies shape development and how the current state of families influences policy. Subject matter includes child care, education, family values, work and family, legal policies affecting children and adolescents, welfare reform, sexuality issues (e.g., teen pregnancy and sex education) and family violence. Impact of policies on disadvantaged groups and diverse family types will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 210 , PSYC 215 , PSYC 331 , PSYC 349 and PSYC 395 or CHAD 496 with a grade of C (2.0) or better as well as Senior standing.
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CHAD 496 - Observation and Assessment Laboratory in Child and Adolescent Development Units: 3
Advanced research methods course covering assessments used in research on infants, children, and adolescents, including observation, event- and time-sampling, and standardized tests of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Course will culminate in a written research report on the student’s own empirical study. Students must successfully complete a background check, a TB test, and provide proof of full immunization to measles, mumps and rubella. Enrollment restricted to CHAD majors, or by consent of instructor. Two hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 220 , PSYC 230 , PSYC 331 , and PSYC 349 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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CHIN 101 - Beginning Chinese I Units: 4
An introduction to the Chinese language and Chinese speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and grammar structures. Though no prior knowledge of Chinese is assumed, to promote language acquisition, this course is conducted in Chinese. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for MLAN 101 -1.
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CHIN 102 - Beginning Chinese II Units: 4
Further study of the Chinese language and Chinese speaking cultures, with an emphasis on the development of communicative skills and grammatical structures. At time of enrollment, basic knowledge of Chinese (equivalent to that demonstrated upon successful completion of CHIN 101 ) is mandatory. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for MLAN 102 -1. Conducted in Chinese. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: CHIN 101 .
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Communication Theory and Methods |
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Communication, Culture and Social Context |
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Mass Communication |
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COMM 100 - Introduction to Communication Units: 3
Introduction to fundamental concepts of communication with emphasis on the centrality of communication across a wide variety of contexts and its relevance in society. Focuses on the structures and processes of communication, including how messages are produced and received in interpersonal and intercultural relations, institutional life, and the world of mediated culture and politics.
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COMM 200 - Argumentation and Dialogue Units: 3
Study of and practice in the methods of critical thinking, argumentation and dialogue. Involves using reasoning, both inductive and deductive, and evidence to advance original theses; recognizing and avoiding fallacies; learning to develop and argue propositions of value; comprehending the role of standpoint and context in relation to audience reception of persuasive arguments.
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COMM 300 - Communication Theory Units: 3
Introduces students to the major 20th-century frameworks for understanding the field of communication and their respective influences in the areas of social and political practice as well as cultural understanding. May include semiotic, phenomenological, cybernetic, socio-psychological, socio-cultural, rhetorical, and critical traditions. (CTM)
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COMM 310 - Group Interaction and Problem Solving Methods Units: 3
Examines how groups work as they conduct inquiry, solve problems, and make decisions; procedures for organizing group interaction, processes of symbolic convergence, and influences over group success. Special emphasis is placed on reflective thinking, teamwork/collaboration, leadership, creativity, and intergroup conflict. Methods for facilitating small group discussion, use of group methods in instruction, and use of new media to augment group discussion practices are also addressed. (CCSC)
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COMM 320 - Conflict and Communication Units: 3
Conflicts are situations in which individuals and groups with differing assumptions about reality clash with one another about right and wrong. Discusses the nature of communication in such situations, the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of discourse employed in dealing with them, and visions for transcending conflicts. (CCSC) Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: Junior or Senior status or consent of instructor.
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COMM 330 - Intercultural Communication Units: 3
Introduction to traditional and critical theories, concepts, and principles regarding communication between and about people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Takes a culture-general approach to examining the relationships among culture, communication, context (social, historical, political), and power. Emphasizes domestic issues with attention given to how they impact, and are impacted by, international communities. (CCSC)
Satisfies GE area: DD
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COMM 333 - Language and Social Interaction Units: 3
Introduction to theories of language and interaction. Addresses how language is used within social and institutional interaction. Special emphasis will be given to problematic situations and their resolution. Fosters cultural awareness through a concentration on the interactions in which culture is constructed and the cultural institutions by which interaction is governed. (CCSC)
Satisfies GE area: DD
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COMM 340 - Interviewing Principles and Practices Units: 3
Examines interviewing as a method for eliciting information, resolving problems, and building personal communities. Principles of effective interviewing in a variety of contexts are examined. Students learn about interviewing practices that will be useful to their everyday lives and careers. Requires students to conduct various types of interviews and self-appraisals of interviewing performance. (CTM)
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COMM 350 - Topics in Communication Units: 3
Explores topics in Communication. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units.
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COMM 355 - Communication and Collaboration Units: 3
Explores how individuals, group dynamics and technologies affect collaboration in a variety of professional settings. Readings and lectures draw upon international and interdisciplinary research on Computer Supported Cooperative Work, usability design theory and distributed cognition. Students apply course concepts in group projects including usability testing, and multimedia product evaluation and redesign. (MC) Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of COMM 360 or COMM 440 , or junior or senior status.
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COMM 360 - Mass Media and Society Units: 3
Introduction to theories, research methods, and empirical research findings related to the production and effects of mass communication on individuals and society. Surveys various forms of media, provides an overview of the historical formation of various media channels, and analyzes the impact of mass communication upon popular culture. (MC) Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: COMM 100 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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COMM 370 - World Wide Web as Mass Medium Units: 3
Examines the development of the World Wide Web and multimedia computing, as textual, graphic, video, and audio mass media. Students examine the personal, commercial, educational, and entertainment uses of the World Wide Web. They also examine the social and cultural contexts of the World Wide Web-particularly how the information it distributes reflects social, economic, and political power related to gender, race, social class, ethnicity, education, and other social groupings. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own web pages and to create audio and video segments for those pages. (MC)
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COMM 380 - Health Communication Units: 3
Explores health communication in various personal and public contexts. Emphasizes the role of communication theory and research in the development of effective health campaigns, understanding physician-patient interaction, assessing inequality in patient access and treatment, negotiating health care systems, and healthcare advocacy. Special emphasis is placed on assessing health problems, both globally and locally, and the communicative efforts to address those problems. (CCSC)
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COMM 390 - Research Methods and Design Units: 3
Introduction to qualitative research methods. Students will learn procedures for conducting various kinds of research (i.e., participant observation, interviewing, focus groups, ethnography, textual analysis, etc.) useful for understanding human problems and media texts and processes. Emphasis is on the implementation of a research project which encourages students to consider the usefulness of various ways of knowing and to apply the selected method(s) in a systematic way. Also considers the theoretical, practical, and ethical issues that arise in conducting research. (CTM) Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 100 and COMM 200 .
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COMM 400 - Discourse Analysis Units: 3
Various approaches to the study of discourse, including ethnography of communication, ethnomethodology, culturally focused approaches, speech act theory, and conversation analysis. Students are expected to acquire competency in analyzing recorded and transcribed data from various social settings. (CTM)
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COMM 401 - Rhetorical Theory Units: 3
Study of rhetorical theory that involves exploring periods in rhetorical theory, ranging from Greek antiquity to the present. Also examined is the relationship between rhetorical theory and practice, the purpose(s) and conceptions of rhetoric to the social world, issues of agency and voice, and the role of rhetoric in re/constituting identities and a sense of community. (CTM; CCSC)
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COMM 402 - Rhetorical Criticism Units: 3
Study of approaches to rhetorical inquiry that aid in the description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of human discourse in rhetorical situations. Applies various critical models to a chosen artifact. (CCTM) Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 100 and COMM 200 .
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COMM 405 - Feminist Rhetorics Units: 3
Introduces students to the area of feminist rhetoric as independent and intertwined fields of study. Learned are diverse perspective of feminisms, and theories of feminist rhetoric that act as lenses for application and evaluation purposes. Also studied are varied social and political topics where feminisms, feminist thought, and rhetoric present themselves. (CCSC or CTM) Recommended Preparation: Recommended preparation: COMM 401 or COMM 402 .
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COMM 410 - Asian Americans and the Media Units: 3
Examines Asian Americans’ relationship to traditional and emerging media and studies these texts in relation to the history of Asian Americans, the historical imaging and imagination of Asian Americans, and Asian American subjectivities more generally. Through a rhetorical, media, and Asian American studies perspective, students will analyze media with the purpose of demonstrating how communities are created, identities are communicated, and persuasive elements are employed in producing and contesting the historical and cultural memory of Asian Americans. (CCSC or MC) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for COMM 420 -2.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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COMM 415 - Communication and Social Protest Units: 3
Examines collective efforts and attempts to produce social change via protest. Applies theory and criticism to understand contemporary and historical debates shaping popular and political culture; studies how social practices and protests enrich or hinder participation in public life; determines the effectiveness, ineffectiveness, and ethical dimensions of communicative/rhetorical acts that disrupt, provoke, encourage, and help mobilize social protests. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for COMM 420 -3. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 200 . (CCSC)
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COMM 420 - Topics in Communication Theory Units: 3
Focused study of a specific communication theory or theoretical approach. Topics vary by instructor. (CTM) Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.
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COMM 425 - Communication and Mediation Units: 3
Examines the conceptualization of conflict and of mediation as an area of teaching, training and research in communication. Designed to guide students through a specific academic view of conflict and its relationship to communication as a point of departure. Examines dispute mediation as one way to approach conflict. Case studies as well as dispute mediation simulations will help in understanding the powers and limitations of the process. Demystifies conflict and dispute mediation and shows how to use “the tools” of dispute mediation ethically. (CCSC) Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: COMM 320 . Junior or Senior status is recommended.
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COMM 426 - Dialogic Communication Units: 3
An examination of communication theory and communicative practices such as listening, asking direct questions, presenting one’s ideas, arguing, and debating. Aim of study is to improve the quality of dialogues. Course uses case studies in a variety of settings among people with different social discourses and cultural experiences to model dialogic communication. (CCSC)
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status and COMM 300 or COMM 320 or COMM 330 .
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COMM 430 - Power, Discourse and Social Identity Units: 3
Examines notions of identity in public discourse. Introduction to theories of discourse, identity, and power in public discourse (i.e., legal, mediated, policy, etc.) on current social issues. Focuses on the politics of identity, the ways in which identity politics play out in public debate, and in the formation of economic, political, and social policies and realities. (CCSC) Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: Completion of COMM 330 .
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