Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIO 0464 - Advanced Cell Biology


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A current perspective on cell biology will be addressed by examining various aspects of cell structure and function. Emphasis will be on communication and regulation mechanisms in both normal and abnormal states. In addition, the historical aspects of cell biology research and the techniques used by researchers will be discussed. Specific topics will be chosen each semester depending on current research with the use of primary literature to illustrate important concepts. Three lectures per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisite: BIO 0210  with a grade of ‘C” or better.
  
  • BIO 0475 - Advanced Human Dissection


    Fall 4 Credit Hours
    An advanced exploration of human anatomy designed to prepare students for professional school or specialized graduate study. The lecture provides the conceptual and organizational framework for laboratory that emphasizes cadaver dissection supplemented with anatomical software. Two one-hour lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Course Charge: $100.00 Biology/EH Special Course Chg, $60.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisites: BIO 0201  or BIO 0331  , or instructor permission. Students must qualify for enrollment through a selection process based on academic coursework and performance, professional goals, and a written statement.
  
  • BIO 0481 - Aquatic Ecology


    Spring 4 Credit Hours
    Analysis of components of freshwater systems, both impoundment and stream environments. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Course Charge: $60.00 Biology/EH Special Course Chg, $60.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisite: BIO 0111  with a grade of ‘C’ or better and junior standing.
  
  • BIO 0491 - Internship in Biology


    Fall, Spring, Summer 0-4 Credit Hours
    In conference with an internship committee a semester in advance, the student shall select to work and observe in any area of applied biology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s training. Course can be repeated for up to five credit hours but only a maximum of three hours can be used to meet biology degree requirements. Students are required to enroll in 1-4 credit hours, subject to the provisions of the internship, and in a one zero-credit hour. Additional expenses may be incurred depending on the specific requirements of each internship. Prerequisites: permission of the internship committee, department chair, and school dean; sophomore standing with at least eight hours of biology coursework strongly recommended. Prerequisites: permission of the internship committee, department chair, and school dean; sophomore standing with at least eight hours of biology coursework strongly recommended. Course can be repeated up to 5 credit hoursbut a maximum of 3 credit hours can be used to meet biology major requirements.
  
  • BIO 0492 - Service Learning in Biology


    Fall, Spring, Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    Students will complete an independent project that provides a service to the campus community, general community, or greater scientific community. Projects will be based on an identified need that includes any topic within or related to Biology, thus providing the student with additional learning opportunities. Course Charge: $15.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisites: Instructor and Department Chair approval; Junior Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • BIO 0495 - Roots of Science


    Demand 2-3 Credit Hours
    The course will explore the history and lives of scientists who made significant contributions in Biology or sciences impacting Biology. Travel to the scientists’ homeland or site of their research will be included to emphasize the historical components of their lives and research. Cultural sites associated with the scientists will also be visited to emphasize society’s role in their conclusions. Students will be responsible for travel expenses. Course Charge: $30.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisite: To be determined by department.
  
  • BIO 0497 - Advanced Independent Research in Biology


    Fall, Spring, Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    Individuals work under the supervision of a faculty member, or sponsoring institution, in order to address particular research questions. Research may be undertaken in any field of biology, with adequate preparation and the approval of the supervising instructor and department chair. Students are required to complete all applicable lab or facility safety training. Students are responsible for securing funding appropriate for the research project. Registration approval will be based on a completed research proposal. Course Charge: $15.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher. Instructor and Department Chair approval. BIO 0197  as prerequisite or co-requisite.
  
  • BIO 0498 - Advanced Topics in Biology


    Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
    Designed to give advanced instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. Course Charge: $15.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
  
  • BIO 0499 - Advanced Independent Study in Biology


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-5 Credit Hours
    Individual work, under the supervision of a faculty member, that allows students to explore various topics in Biology that are not research- or internship-based. Potential topics could include, but are not limited to, advanced study of other course topics, developing new laboratory skills, and exploring new software. Registration approval will be based on a completed course proposal. Course Charge: $15.00 Biology/EH Program Charge Prerequisite: Instructor and Department Chair approval.
  
  • BIO 0545 - Reproductive Physiology


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the biological and physiological aspects of human reproduction. Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and human sexuality are brought together to provide a comprehensive view of the functioning of the human reproductive system. Three one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisite: Acceptance to graduate college. College level physiology course.
  
  • BIO 0598 - Graduate Topics in Biology


    1-4 Credit Hours
    Designed to give graduate instruction in some discipline of biology as approved by the department. Prerequisites include admission into the graduate college and other as determined by department.
  
  • SUAS 0101 - Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Operations and Safety


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to sUAS Ops and Safety is a fundamental course that is designed to provide instruction on how to safely operate a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), commonly called a drone, in the United States National Airspace System (NAS). Emphasis is on the basic requirements necessary to commercially operate an sUAS and to lay the foundation to attain FAA certification as a Remote Pilot. Course objectives include sUAS characteristics and capabilities, the sUAS operating environment, required capabilities of the remote pilot, crew resource management, principles of threat and error management of sUAS Ops, non-normal operations and contingencies; and an introduction to sUAS career paths and recreational and commercial applications. Two hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Basic knowledge of physics and mathematics is recommended. Two hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Course Charge: $187.00 Drone Program Charge
  
  • SUAS 0201 - sUAS Design, Construction, and Applications


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    UAS Design, Construction, and Applications is a basic aircraft design course to introduce design, construction, and practical applications of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), commonly called drones. Students will learn how to build and operate an sUAS by constructing an operational system from components. Design considerations for potential commercial and recreational applications. Emphasis is on the basics of Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detail sUAS Design phases, while the student builds a quadcopter sUAS from a kit chosen to perform a specific purpose or mission. Using the personal sUAS acquired in sUAS 101, the student will continue the development of fundamental skills necessary to commercially operate an sUAS and to build on topics to facilitate FAA certification and gain experience as a Remote Pilot. Students will analyze and test their owned sUAS against Design parameters, and choose a kit to construct an sUAS for a designated purpose. Course topics include sUAS Purpose-oriented Design; Aerodynamics; Physics and Flight Mechanics; Aerospace Vehicle Control; Engineering for System Construction; Risk Management Procedures; Design Workflow; Conceptual, Preliminary, Detail, Initial Performance, Mission Performance, and Final Performance Design Milestones; Performance Analysis; Prototype Flight Test; and Flight Test and Evaluation. Two hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Two hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Course Charge: $187.00 Drone Program Charge Prerequisite: SUAS 0101 .
  
  • SUAS 0301 - The Art, Science, and Practice of UAS Piloting


    Summer 3 Credit Hours
    The Art, Science, and Practice of Professional UAS Piloting course completes a three-course series for Certification as a professional small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Remote Pilot (RP). At completion of this series, graduates will synthesize and compile operational and design experience into safe employment of their sUAS to reap a full harvest of vocational and educational benefits, exercising and enjoying the full range of capabilities of a professional RP. Emphasis is on the piloting art and skills of the sUAS Professional and a review of Rules and Procedures for Safe UAS Operations. Using both the personal sUAS acquired in sUAS 101 and the purpose-based designed sUAS of sUAS 201, the student will practice the art of sUAS flying and complete the development of skills necessary to attain 14CFR Part 107 Certification as a Remote Pilot. In addition, the course will explore a wide range of professional best practices in a variety of applications including imaging and sensor systems, transportation, competitive performance, civil-military operations, and enterprises or purposes limited only by our collective imagination. Graduates will be afforded opportunities to gain additional industry sUAS safety certifications, and will be full-fledged members of the Next Generation of Aviation Technology for whom the sky is no limit. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $347.00 Drone Program Charge Prerequisite: SUAS 0201 .

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 0110 - Chemistry and Society


    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    For non-scientists that explores societal and technological issues involving an understanding of the important chemical principles. The course emphasizes chemical and scientific literacy as a means to better understand topics such as nutrition, sources of energy, air and water quality, electronics, plastics, bio-molecules, genetics, and medicines. MOTR: CHEM 100

    Prerequisite: MATH 0020  or higher or a Math ACT sub-score of 19 or higher.

  
  • CHEM 0121 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences


    Fall, Spring, Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Basic principles and practical applications of general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course satisfies the requirements of certain health promotion and wellness (KI00), teacher education ( and allied health programs (DH00, HS01, HS05, HS06). Three 50-minute lecture periods per week. Prerequisite:MATH 0030  or higher or a Math ACT score of 22 or higher. Co-requisite:CHEM 0122  MOTR: CHEM 100LHP (with CHEM 122) or CHEM 100HP (without CHEM 122).

     

  
  • CHEM 0122 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences Laboratory


    Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
    Basic principles and practical applications of general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course satisfies the requirements of certain health promotion and wellness (KI00), teacher education ( and allied health programs (DH00, HS01, HS05, HS06). One three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0030  or higher or a Math ACT score of 22 or higher. Co-requisite: CHEM 0121  . MOTR: CHEM 100LHP (with CHEM 121) Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg
  
  • CHEM 0140 - General Chemistry I


    Fall, Spring, Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter, the changes that occur during chemical reactions, and the quantitative aspects of these changes. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 0130  or higher level math course or ACT Math score of 27 or higher. Co-requisite: CHEM 0141  . MOTR: CHEM 150L (with CHEM 141) or MOTR: CHEM 150 (without CHEM 141).

      Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge

  
  • CHEM 0141 - Gen Chemistry I Laboratory


    Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
    Introduction to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter, the changes that occur during chemical reactions, and the quantitative aspects of these changes. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 0130  or higher level math course or ACT Math score of 27 or higher. Co-requisite: CHEM 0140  . MOTR: CHEM 150L (with CHEM 140). Course Charge: $40.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge
  
  • CHEM 0142 - General Chemistry II


    Fall, Spring, Summer 5 Credit Hours
    Continuation of CHEM 140/141. Emphasis on the dynamics and thermodynamics of chemical processes and on the properties and reactions of analogous groups of cations and anions. Four lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $40.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $75.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisites: A minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher in CHEM 0140  andCHEM 0141  and a minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher in either MATH 0140  or MATH 0130  AND MATH 0135  .
  
  • CHEM 0190 - Laboratory in Chemistry


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
    A lower division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSU. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSU course. Course Charge: $40.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Class may be repeated for credit as needed.
  
  • CHEM 0201 - Analytical Chemistry


    Fall 5 Credit Hours
    This is the standard first course in quantitative chemical analysis. The lecture and laboratory include the theory and practice of methods of analysis. While the primary emphasis in this course is on the interpretation of experimental results, other aspects of the analytical process are introduced. Three lectures, two three-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0142   with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $75.00 Chemistry Program Charge
  
  • CHEM 0297 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to research techniques; laboratory work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves laboratory experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) freshman or sophomore standing, 2) the ability to undertake independent work and 3) permission of the instructor. This class may be taken more than once but only six hours or research classes can count toward graduation requirements. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head. Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge
  
  • CHEM 0298 - Topics in Chemistry


    Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
    Designed to give instruction in some area of chemistry not covered in other courses. For sophomore level science majors. Course Charge: $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0201  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHEM 0301 - Organic Chemistry I


    Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
    Principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure, sterochemistry, and reactions will be studied by the functional group approach. A brief introduction to organic reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy will be presented. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $75.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0142  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0302 - Organic Chemistry II


    Fall & Spring 5 Credit Hours
    A continuation of CHEM 0301 . Primary emphasis is on more in-depth study of the properties, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanism of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds that were presented in Chemistry 301. The functional group approach is used. Organic spectroscopy is discussed in detail as related to the identification of functional groups and molecular structure. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $75.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0301  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0350 - Biochemistry I


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Structure and function of proteins (including enzymes), carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, and nucleic acids with emphasis on both chemical and physiological aspects of these compounds. Three lectures per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0302  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0352 - Biochemistry II


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. The interrelationship of these compounds in living systems will be presented through bioenergetics, reaction pathways, regulatory pathways, and chemical mechanisms. Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0350  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0355 - Biochemical Techniques


    Spring 2 Credit Hours
    Fundamental concepts and techniques of the biochemistry laboratory. One 50 minute lecture per week followed by one 3 hour lab. Course Charge: $100.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $30.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0350  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0390 - Laboratory in Chemistry


    Demand 1-2 Credit Hours
    An upper division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSU. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSU course. Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Class may be repeated for credit as needed.
  
  • CHEM 0400 - Elementary Physical Chemistry


    Spring 4 Credit Hours
    A macroscopic approach to the understanding of chemical and physical properties of chemical systems is used. The principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, and their application to aqueous solutions, will be emphasized. Solution equilibria, spectroscopy, and transport processes will also be examined. Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a ‘C’ or better and PHYS 162 or PHYS 290 with a grade of “C” or better. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $40.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $60.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0142   with a ‘C’ or better and PHYS 0162   or PHYS 0290  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0402 - Physical Chemistry II


    Fall (Even) 4 Credit Hours
    In the first part of the course, the focus is a microscopic approach to understanding chemical systems. Quantum theory and molecular spectroscopy are emphasized. Then the microscopic approach (quantum theory) is linked to the macroscopic approach (thermodynamics) using statistical mechanics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $40.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $60.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0400  with a grade of “C” or better and PHYS 0290 .
  
  • CHEM 0422 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
    A study of contemporary state of the several bond models in chemistry. A review of the energetics of reactions and coordination theory, followed by the chemistry of the families of the elements in the periodic table. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Course Charge: $40.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $60.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisites: CHEM 0142  with a ‘C’ or higher and MATH 0150  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • CHEM 0427 - Instrumental Analysis


    Spring (Odd) 5 Credit Hours
    Designed to familiarize the student with current instrumentation. The approach is through (1) lectures devoted to a particular type of instrumentation and (2) laboratories designed to give hands-on experience in the working of the instrument. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Course Charge: $70.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $75.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: 15 hours of chemistry with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • CHEM 0431 - Chem Lab Assistant Practicum


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
    Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in General, Analytical, or Organic Chemistry. A maximum of 2 hours of credit can be applied toward a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Course Charge: $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: Advanced standing, successful completion of the course the student wishes to be an assistant in, and permission of instructor of class being assisted.
  
  • CHEM 0440 - Introduction to Electrochemistry


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    This is a beginning course in electrochemistry with an emphasis on applications to battery technology. Three lectures per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisites: CHEM 0201 , MATH 0250 .
  
  • CHEM 0442 - Design and Modeling of Electrochemical Devices


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    The design of electrochemical cells and the impact of designs on the over potential losses in these cells (especially batteries). Matlab modeling will be performed. Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: CHEM 0142  .
  
  • CHEM 0444 - Materials and Processing Methods for Electrochemical Devices


    Demand 4 Credit Hours
    This course will provide an overview of materials aspects of advanced batteries and battery systems, focusing on electrode materials, separators and electrolytes. Material properties that influence battery performance characteristics, such as capacity, charge and discharge rates will be reviewed from both practical and theoretical perspectives. Current materials challenges that must be met to further improve battery performance will be discussed. Course Charge: $60.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisites: Junior level standing in Engineering Technology, Physics or Chemistry (MSSU) or Science or Engineering (Missouri S&T).
  
  • CHEM 0450 - Medicinal Chemistry


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    Fundamental concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, types of enzyme inhibitors, properties of biological membranes and mechanisms of drug action, including specific examples of commercial drugs, their mode of action and specific biochemical pathways affected by the drug. Three 50-minute lectures per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite CHEM 0302  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • CHEM 0490 - Seminar


    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    For upper division chemistry majors. Content varies, depending on the student’s needs, from library research to special topics in chemistry. Course Charge: $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department head.
  
  • CHEM 0491 - Internship in Chemistry


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    In conference with departmental representatives at least six weeks in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied chemistry in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s training. Course Charge: $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisites, Junior standing in Chemistry with a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry or by permission.
  
  • CHEM 0496 - Problems in Chemistry


    Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
    A practical research class especially designed for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in chemistry. The class involves laboratory work and a literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves lab experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students needing a problems course in chemistry to satisfy Missouri Certification Standards for Secondary Teachers in Chemistry. Students must have a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry and permission of the instructor. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head. Course Charge: $70.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge
  
  • CHEM 0497 - Research in Chemistry


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    Independent research techniques; lab work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves lab experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry, 2) junior or senior standing, 3) the ability to undertake independent work and 4) permission of the instructor. This course may be taken more than once but only six hours of research classes can count toward graduation requirements. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head. Course Charge: $70.00 Chemistry Special Course Chg, $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge
  
  • CHEM 0498 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry


    Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
    Designed to give advanced instruction in some area of chemistry not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Course Charge: $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
  
  • CHEM 0499 - Independent Study


    Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
    Independent investigation techniques; includes a paper on a selected topic with both a critical survey of the chemical literature and results from advanced lab experimentation. Open to students having (1) minimum of 15 hrs. of chemistry, (2) ability to undertake independent work and (3) permission of instructor. Enrollment must be approved by advisor, department head, and school dean. Course Charge: $15.00 Chemistry Program Charge
  
  • CHEM 0540 - Intro to Electrochemistry


    3 Credit Hours
    This is a beginning course in electrochemistry with an emphasis on applications to battery technology. Course Charge: $45.00 Chemistry Program Charge

Chinese

  
  • CHI 0101 - Beginning Chinese I (Mandarin)


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Pronunciation, grammar, elementary conversation, development of basic communicative skills. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: None.
  
  • CHI 0102 - Beginning Chinese II (Mandarin)


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A continuation of CHI 0101 . Pronunciation, grammar, elementary conversation. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: CHI 0101  or equivalent level of proficiency.
  
  • CHI 0103 - Survival Chinese


    5 Credit Hours
     Introductory course that covers the very basics of spoken Chinese, Chinese customs, culture, and social behaviors. The course will introduce topics that help students develop practical communication skills needed in an authentic Chinese speaking environment. Grammar and structural patterns will be briefly touched upon whenever necessary. This course fulfills the modern language requirements for Bachelor of Arts if taken together with or in addition to Survival Japanese. Prerequisite: none. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread
  
  • CHI 0203 - Intermediate Chinese I (Mandarin)


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Systematic development of communicative skills in Chinese. Development of vocabulary. Drill in aural/oral skills. Prerequisite: CHI 0102  or equivalent level of proficiency. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread
  
  • CHI 0204 - Intermediate Chinese II (Mandarin)


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A continuation of CHI 0203 . Further systematic development of communicative skills in Chinese. Development of vocabulary. Drill in aural/oral skills. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: CHI 0203  or equivalent level of proficiency.
  
  • CHI 0298 - Topics in Chinese


    Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
    Topics not normally included in another course. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus.
  
  • CHI 0305 - Readings & Conversation I


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Continued development of language skills in the target language via readings and conversation. The study of more complex patterns in communicative skills is emphasized. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: CHI 0204  or equivalent level of proficiency.
  
  • CHI 0306 - Readings & Conversation II


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Continuation of CHI 0305 . Continued development of the four basic language skills in the target language via readings and conversation. The study of more complex patterns in communicative skills is emphasized. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: CHI 0305  or equivalent level of proficiency.
  
  • CHI 0498 - Advanced Topics in Chinese


    Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
    For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: CHI 0204  or equivalent level of proficiency.
  
  • CHI 0499 - Independent Study


    Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
    Individually directed study in Chinese. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The proposed study must be approved by the instructor, advisor, department head and dean in advance of enrollment.

Communication

  
  • COMM 0100 - Oral Communication


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Principles of oral communication, including speaking and listening competencies and skills. Primary emphasis is on presenting various types of speeches and improving listening ability. Research, organization, reasoning, language, and evaluation skill development are included. Three contact hrs. per week.  MOTR: COMM 110

      None

  
  • COMM 0101 - Introduction to Human Communication


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An introductory survey of the field of communication, exploring theoretical and research foundations. Included are discussions of language and verbal interaction and nonverbal communication. Contexts of communication are covered: interpersonal, group and organizational, public, intercultural, and mass. Also covered will be career opportunities for students who choose a major or minor in communication. MOTR: COMM 100

  
  • COMM 0111 - Newswriting


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Development of techniques in reporting and writing for a newspaper. Work on the college newspaper, The Chart, is required. Prerequisite: ENG 0080  or completion or concurrent enrollment in ENG 0101  or above or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 0200 - Audio Production for Media


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to the practical applications of audio production which includes principles and techniques of sound pickup and audio control, basic techniques of microphone use, console and mixer operation, recording, editing, and mixing. Projects are recorded for analysis and critique. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  
  
  • COMM 0201 - Video Production


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Intensive practice in preparation and production of television programs. Camera techniques, floor setups and direction of crews and talent. Interviewing techniques. Development of varied on-the-air skills. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week.
  
  • COMM 0205 - Active Listening and Strategic Negotiations


    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    A study of the role listening plays in our daily lives and our negotiations with others personally and professionally. Emphasis on the listening and negotiation process, types of listening and negotiation skills, response strategies, and what our listening behaviors communicate to others. Intensive practice for those who recognize the importance of genuine listening and wish to acquire proficient listening abilities to achieve the bet conflict resolution through negotiation.
  
  • COMM 0211 - Introduction to Public Relations


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Nature and scope of public relations and its relationship to interpersonal and interdisciplinary conduct. Basic elements of public relations including planning, special events, speeches, news releases, annual reports, financial reporting, visual and electronic media techniques. Prerequisite: COMM 0111 .
  
  • COMM 0215 - Interpersonal Communication


    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Designed to assist students in developing competencies and skills in relationships in various contexts such as school, career, family and friendships. The course will facilitate analysis of theories and concepts through experimental approaches that emphasize designing, expressing, interpreting and evaluating functional interpersonal communication modes which are ethically responsible. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0220 - Practicum in Communications


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour
    Laboratory experience on the staff of the University newspaper, yearbook, or broadcast media. Students will participate fully in the work of the media, working under the supervision of faculty members. A minimum of five hours per week is required. One hour of credit each term for a maximum of three terms. Prerequisite: for The Chart or Crossroads, COMM 0111 ; for KXMS, COMM 0200 ; for TV, COMM 0201 .
  
  • COMM 0245 - Media Career Exploration


    Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
    Work experience to explore various media in areas related to professional goals in communication, and as a stepping stone to a possible internship. Students will work a minimum of 8 hours a week for a newspaper, radio or TV station, or in a media capacity for a business firm, organization, or institution. Students must be approved for the program before enrolling and must apply before the end of one semester for the following semester. Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member and a person at the media company or organization. Students will present a portfolio or demonstration tape at the conclusion of the course, for evaluation of a final grade. Prerequisite: Declared communications major with a minimum of 30 semester hours; approval of advisor.
  
  • COMM 0255 - Ethics in Public Relations


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    The Ethics in Public Relations will explore issues most often encountered in public relations and corporate communications using both traditional and contemporary approaches to ethical decision making. The course will cover the processes in the public relations industries, how the campaign development process works, some of the ethical challenges facing the field and social responsibility models and their effects on the organization and organizational stakeholders. Prerequisite: COMM 0100   and COMM 0211  .
  
  • COMM 0298 - Topics in Communications


    Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
    Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in syllabus.
  
  • COMM 0300 - Organizational Communication


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    The interface between communication theory and organizational structure. Emphasis upon communication problems in organizations, strategies for overcoming such problems, and the design of effective communication systems in organizational settings. Prerequisites: COMM 0101  and COMM 0215 .
  
  • COMM 0301 - Media Management


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Concepts for managing media organizations, including leadership, motivating employees, community involvement, legal aspects, ethics, audience targeting, policy determination, media organizational patterns, marketing, ownership influences, planning, and decision making. Prerequisite: COMM 0111 .
  
  • COMM 0302 - Photocommunications I


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Theory and practice of communication through the medium of photography. Students deal with the application of photography to the mass media.
  
  • COMM 0303 - Advanced Public Speaking


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Performance-based experiences to promote proficiency in the presentation and criticism of oratory. Emphasis on refining the art of informative and argumentative speechmaking. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0304 - Small Group Communication


    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Small group context of interpersonal communication emphasizing group behavior and human relations. Specific units include group problem solving, decision making, and leadership style. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0305 - Intercultural Communication


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Analysis of variables influencing communication among peoples from different cultures. Emphasis on developing interpersonal skills needed in multicultural encounters. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  . Cross-listed as HS 0305 .
  
  • COMM 0306 - Persuasion


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A theoretical examination of the principles of influencing individuals and groups, a history of rhetoric and modern application of these principles to various areas of social interaction. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0307 - Professional Interviewing


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    Designed to prepare students for professional fields which require information-seeking and -gathering, decision-making, interaction skills and self-expression. The students will participate in a variety of simulated and actual interviewing situations as both an interviewer and interviewee. Prerequisite: COMM 0100 .
  
  • COMM 0308 - Gender Communication


    Spring-Odd 3 Credit Hours
    The pragmatics of gender-related communication refers to the study of the embedded contexts of male-female symbolic interaction. This introduction to the field of gender communication will look at interpersonal, organizational, and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0309 - World Cinema


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces you to the close analysis, cultural interpretation and global diversity of film as an artistic, social and industrial medium. It will explore some of the major currents in filmmaking from around the globe through various directors and film movements.
  
  • COMM 0310 - Communication Law


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions affecting freedom of information, censorship, libel, privacy, contempt of court, obscenity, legal access, copyright, advertising, and broadcasting. Rights, privileges, and obligations of the press. Prerequisite: COMM 0100 .
  
  • COMM 0315 - Argumentation and Debate


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    The theory of the modern forms of evidence, evaluations, arguments, methods of refutation, and ethical relationships of these methods in a free society. Electronic tournament administration software is used. (Meets certification requirements for secondary education.) Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0316 - Business Journalism


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Application of the basic methods and tactics of a business journalist, while incorporating news value, proper spelling and grammar, and Associated Press style. Prerequisite: COMM 0111 , or permission of department head.
  
  • COMM 0320 - Advanced Video Production


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Focuses on the elements of producing and directing video programs. Students spend laboratory time learning techniques of producing programs for the University’s television station. One hour lecture, four hours lab each week. Prerequisite: COMM 0201 .
  
  • COMM 0325 - Broadcast News Reporting


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Experience in writing and reporting news for broadcast. Interview assignments, wire rewriting, and actualities. Computer laboratory experience. Prerequisite: COMM 0111 .
  
  • COMM 0330 - Advanced Communications Practicum


    Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour
    Intensive laboratory experience on the staff of the University newspaper, magazine, broadcast media, or on special communications projects. Students will work for a minimum of five hours per week in positions of major responsibilities. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; media courses to prepare student adequately for work expected; COMM 0220  or permission. For TV: COMM 0320 - Advanced Video Production  or COMM 0431 - Electronic Field Production , for Crossroads: COMM 0335 - Feature Writing . May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit.
  
  • COMM 0331 - Advanced Newspaper Practicum


    Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
    Intensive lab experience with opportunities for major leadership position on the staff of the University newspaper. Students will participate fully in the publication of the newspaper working under the supervision of a faculty member. One class session plus a minimum of ten working hours per week are required. Attendance at a weekly newspaper staff meeting also is required. Prerequisites: COMM 0220  and COMM 0330 .
  
  • COMM 0333 - Media Editing and Design


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An examination of the editor’s role and the editing process for print and online news media. Emphasis on spelling, grammar, the Associated Press Stylebook, editing for accuracy and fairness, coaching writers, writing headlines, and designing for print and online. Prerequisite: COMM 0111  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 0335 - Feature Writing


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    Finding and writing newspaper features and magazine articles, including profiles, columns, reviews, investigative pieces, travel stories, and history articles. A focus on developing and selling story ideas. Work on the University newspaper, The Chart and the alumni magazine Crossroads is required. Prerequisite: COMM 0111  or consent of instructor.
  
  • COMM 0340 - Research Methods in Communication


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An introduction into the process of research in communications. Using a variety of research approaches to look at different communication artifacts, classroom focus is on the finding, nature, and evaluation of research. Research methods process is applied to popular communication artifacts. Senior standing or permission of instructor required.
  
  • COMM 0350 - Sports Writing


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    The fundamental principles of reporting and interpreting sports, improving writing and editing skills for game coverage and feature stories, and further developing and refining those skills necessary for success in the field. Prerequisite: COMM 0111  .
  
  • COMM 0355 - Case Studies Public Relations


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Analysis of public relations practices, including planning, communication, evaluation; management responsibilities. Prerequisite: COMM 0211 .
  
  • COMM 0360 - Visual Communication: Images With Messages


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    An examination of visual modes of communication. Topics will include the basic elements of visual messages, the relation of visual communication to language, and the place of images in everyday life. This course is a direct result of the new age in communications initiated and promoted by computer technology. Junior or Senior status or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 0365 - Health Communication


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    The field and study of health communication is vast and at times ambiguous. This course will examine the multitude and dimensions of what is health communication and provide students with the opportunity to define health communication. A review of health communication through an examination of theoretical frameworks, communication techniques and technologies that promote the health of individuals, communities, and populations will be used to provide students with a working knowledge of the importance and influence of communicating health. Additionally, this course will look at how health messages are created and how they influence us as they appear in our lives, from media as well as from relationships with others, both personal and otherwise. Prerequisite: COMM 0100 . Cross-listed as HS 0365   Cross-listed as HS 0365  
  
  • COMM 0380 - International Media Seminar


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    An extensive look at the world of international media through the experiences of renowned speakers and discussion leaders. Student will spend a week in Paris, France, attending seminars and conferences and meeting foreign correspondents, syndicated columnists, newspaper editors, television producers, and diplomats. Students must pay for travel and seminar expenses, with specific details available prior to enrollment.
  
  • COMM 0400 - Advanced Organizational Communication


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    The application of communication theory within the organizational structure is the thrust of the course. Particular attention is focused on analysis and diagnostic capabilities. Communication training and development within an organizational setting is emphasized. Prerequisite: COMM 0300 .
  
  • COMM 0401 - Nonverbal Communication


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Covers types and effects of various nonverbal communication behaviors and develop competencies and skills based on nonverbal communication research and perspectives. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  or COMM 0101  .
  
  • COMM 0402 - Photocommunications II


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Advanced theory and practice of communication through the medium of photography. Students work on the application of photography to the mass media. The use of computer programs and visual manipulation of images is a component of the course. Persuasion, nonverbal communication, public communication, and interpersonal communication will be used to create a portfolio of journalistic photographs that offer a visual narrative to the viewer. Prerequisite: Photocommunications I or consent of the instructor.
  
  • COMM 0405 - Advanced Intercultural Communication


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    An in-depth analysis of variables which influence communication among peoples from different cultures. It will be an application of the intercultural theories and principles learned in the basic Intercultural Communication course. This in-depth analysis of seven cultures, Northern Ireland, American Indians, Germany, China, Japan, India, and the Amish subculture in North America, from a communication perspective will utilize the case study method. Prerequisite: COMM 0305  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 0410 - Crisis Communication


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    This course provides students insights regarding key concepts, theoretical perspectives, essential skills and abilities, and critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for effective crisis communication within organizations. The course follows the crisis communication process through the stages of pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis. The pre-crisis stage discusses planning and environmental scanning. The crisis stage discusses communication strategies for image restoration. The post-crisis stage depicts crisis as an opportunity for organizational learning and for rebuilding or expanding public trust. The course uses a case study approach throughout. Prerequisite: COMM 0211  
  
  • COMM 0411 - Political and Social Communication


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Critical analysis of speakers and speeches selected to present the characteristic ideas of leading social and political developments in national and international affairs; includes lecture, reading, and discussion. Prerequisites: COMM 0100  and junior or senior standing.
  
  • COMM 0420 - Mass Communications Theory


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Explores the various theories which have been applied to understanding the effects of the mass media. Students will learn the various paradigms which have been applied in attempting to predict media performance, reliability and impact. Prerequisite: COMM 0100  plus 3 hours of communication courses.
 

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