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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 698 - Research in Chemistry


    Credits: (3, R15)
  
  • CHEM 699 - Thesis


    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • CHEM 779 - Continuing Research - Non-Thesis Option


    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • CHEM 799 - Continuing Research - Thesis Option


        

    Credits: (1, R12)

Cherokee

  
  • CHER 101 - Experiencing Cherokee and the Cherokee-Speaking World


    Students develop basic knowledge of the Cherokee-speaking world. Using linguistic and content-based material, students will learn basic Cherokee. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHER 132 - Elementary Cherokee II


    Continued audio-lingual practice of basic imperatives, idioms on the imperative stem, verbs of motion and locationals, and basic complement types.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 101.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHER 231 - Intermediate Cherokee I


    Review and continuation of oral and written grammar, selected readings, and lab practice may be assigned.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 132.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHER 232 - Intermediate Cherokee II


    Readings and discussions on Cherokee culture; emphasis on pre-removal culture and its traces in language and readings in specialized areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 231.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHER 310 - Introduction to Cherokee Literature


    Introduction to written Cherokee and Cherokee literary texts; reading and analysis of literary works.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHER 351 - Phonetics and General Linguistics


    Introduction to linguistics; the Cherokee sound system from a phonetic and allophonic view; grammatical categories, morphology, syntax.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 101 - Modern Chinese: Language and Culture I


    An introduction to the study of Chinese language and culture.  (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHIN 102 - Modern Chinese: Language and Culture II


    An introduction to Chinese Language and Culture.  (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 101.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CHIN 231 - Intermediate Modern Chinese I


    Continued study of Chinese language and culture.  (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 102.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 232 - Intermediate Modern Chinese II


    Continued study of Chinese language and culture.  (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 231.

    Credits: 3

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

  
  • CLS 275 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science


    Introduction to the profession for those planning a career in medical technology; emphasis on accreditation, certification, ethics, and job analysis.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CLS 300 - Microscopy/Phlebotomy


    Electronics, optics, and principles of light applied to lab instrumentation; trouble- shooting and preventive maintenance; and blood collection and specimen handling. 2 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CLS 301 - Analysis of Body Fluids


    The physiology and microscopic-chemical examination of urine, spinal fluid, semen, and gastric constituents. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 303 - Hematology/Hemostasis I


    Formation and function of cellular components of blood, hematological procedures, and coagulation. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 304 - Immunology


    Host-parasite relationships, formation and function of antibodies; the immune responses in disease processes. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 306 - Immunohematology


    The study of blood component therapy. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    303 and 304.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 308 - Hematology/Hemostasis II


    Hematological states involving classification of anemias, leukemias, enzyme deficiencies, platelet anomalies, and coagulation disorders. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 303.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 309 - Clinical Biochemistry


    Clinical parameters measuring the biochemical makeup of body fluids and results of lab tests related to disease states. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: BIOL 361 or CHEM 361.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 310 - Principles of Clinical Precepting


    Study of the principles of presenting, bench teaching, learning assessment, and entry- level performance in clinical laboratory teaching.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CLS 311 - Clinical Microbiology I


    Bacterial physiology as related to disease production; isolation and identification of organisms using current medical laboratory procedures. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • CLS 312 - Clinical Microbiology II


    Mechanisms of disease production of mycobacteria, viruses, fungi, and emerging pathogens; isolation and identification of specific organisms by traditional as well as molecular diagnostic methods. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 315 - Molecular Diagnostics


    An introduction to principles and applications for molecular techniques used in the clinical laboratory and in forensics. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CLS 389 - Cooperative Education in Medical Technology


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: HSCC 389.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R12)
  
  • CLS 406 - Current Issues in Clinical Laboratory Management


    Organization and administration of the clinical laboratory. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior status.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • CLS 480 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-2)
  
  • CLS 485 - Clinical Practicum in Urinalysis


    6 Clinic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • CLS 486 - Clinical Practicum in Hematology


    9-15 Clinic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 308.

    Credits: (3-5)
  
  • CLS 487 - Clinical Practicum in Blood Banking and Serology


    9-15 Clinic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 306.

    Credits: (3-5)
  
  • CLS 488 - Clinical Practicum in Microbiology


    9-15 Clinic.

    Credits: (3-5)
  
  • CLS 489 - Clinical Practicum in Clinical Chemistry


    9-15 Clinic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 309.

    Credits: (3-5)

College Student Personnel

  
  • CSP 530 - College Student Subcultures and Student Characteristics


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSP 593 - Topics in College Student Personnel


    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • CSP 605 - Introduction to College Student Personnel


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSP 611 - Organization and Administration of College Student Personnel Services


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSP 621 - Theories of College Student Development


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSP 630 - Legal Issues for College Student Personnel


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSP 683 - Internship I


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 684 - Internship II


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 685 - Internship III


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 693 - Topics in College Student Personnel


    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • CSP 695 - Seminar in College Student Personnel


    Credits: (3)

Communication

  
  • COMM 140 - Introduction to Mass Communication


    Survey of the history, function, and economics of the communication industry.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 150 - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication


    Basic theory and skills in interpersonal communication including gender, nonverbal, listening, and interviewing skills.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 190 - A User’s Guide to the Mass Media


    Analysis of the practical, theoretical, historical, social and cultural contexts of mass media, the techniques they use, and the impact of those techniques. 3 Seminar.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication


    Basic principles of communication skills and theory in interpersonal, small group, and public communication. (C3)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 215 - Organizational Communication


    Channels of oral communication in complex organizations and organizational influences on communication.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 240 - Writing for Communication


    Review of writing principles and fundamentals; identifying elements of news, news values; familiarization with styles used in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, and public relations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ENGL 102.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 254 - Radio Production I


    Practical course in the basics of digital audio production of radio commercials and programming elements for radio broadcasting.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 255 - Television Production I


    Introduction to the elements of TV broadcasting and production technology, equipment and methodology.  Minimum of 15 hours lab time per semester.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 260 - Introduction to Public Relations


    The study of the management function of controlling an organization’s communication with its publics.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 283 - Radio Practicum I


    Practical experiences in radio station operations at WWCU FM. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Declared communication major; overall GPA of 2.5.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 284 - Television Practicum I


    Practical experiences in television production.  Meets one hour per week with 75 hours of television studio or location activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 296 - Introduction to Professional Development


    Introductory professional development course for students interested in careers in the increasingly competitive communications industry.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • COMM 302 - Reporting of Public Affairs


    Advanced reporting course on selected public affairs topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • COMM 303 - Public Relations Writing


    Writing persuasive messages for selected audiences in public relations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 304 - Magazine and Feature Writing


    Writing feature material for newspapers and magazines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 305 - Sports Writing


    Fundamentals of sports reporting for print media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 307 - Advertising Writing


    Writing advertising messages for the media. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 312 - Small Group Communication


    Techniques for participation in small groups, roles of group leader and participant, practice in problem-solving deliberation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 150.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 313 - Conflict Resolution


    Overview of the theories and applied techniques of conflict resolution; emphasis in acquiring specific conflict resolution skills in group, interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural contexts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 150.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 330 - News Reporting I


    Jounralistic style writing for cross-platform news reporting in a digital journalism environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 345 - Public and Mediated Speaking


    Principles of public communication skills as related to professional and mediated speaking.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 201 or equivalent and ENGL 102.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 350 - Communication Theory and Criticism


    Survey of theoretical genres used across communication disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140, 150.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 351 - Introduction to Television Studies


    Evaluative study of television in America as it has evolved from the 19th century to the present.  Perspectives include technology, production, regulation and social impact. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: CMCR 301 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 352 - Writing for Broadcast


    Writing commercials, public-service announcements, station promotions, and short educational/ entertainment features for radio and television.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • COMM 354 - Radio Production II


    Advanced course in digital audio production for the radio broadcasting industry including multi-track commercial and programming element production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 254.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 355 - Television Production II


    Continuation of COMM 255 with emphasis on production, editing, and related technical/ creative skills.  Minimum of 30 hours lab time per semester required. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 365 - Public Relations Case Studies


    Analysis and critique of the theories, strategies and factors used in classic and contemporary public relations campaigns and programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 260.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 383 - Radio Practicum II


    Advanced experiences in radio station operations at WWCU FM. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 283 and overall GPA of 2.5.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 384 - Television Practicum II


    Advanced practical experiences in television production. Meets one hour per week with 75 hours of television studio or location activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 284.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 385 - News Practicum I


    Editing, writing, producing news content for use in the on-campus news outlet (s). Content may include written/audio/video components. Meets 1 hour per week with 75 hours of news gathering and publishing activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240; COMM 330; ENGL 313.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 400 - Crisis Communications


    Developing, following and evaluating a crisis communication plan, serving as crisis spokesperson, and communicating with the media and other publics during a crisis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: CMCR 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 404 - Desktop Publishing


    The use of personal computers and peripherals to produce publications and promotional materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • COMM 414 - Gender Communication


    An examination of the communication behavior of women and men in different contexts; existing communication differences dealing with self-perception, information processing, verbal and nonverbal coding, images of women and men.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 415 - Intercultural Communication


    Introduction to the practical application of intercultural communication theory and skills needed to manage the multicultural workplace.  (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 416 - Communication Training and Development


    This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and techniques of communication training and development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 150, COMM 345 and 6 hours of organizational or human communication classes.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 430 - News Reporting II


    Finding sources of information, developing interview techniques, and writing news for digital journalism; emphasis on completing tasks under deadline conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  330.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 456 - The Business of Broadcasting


    Principles of operations management in radio, television, and cable at the local and network levels.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 254 and 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 457 - Radio and Television Programming


    Techniques of programming for AM and FM radio; public and commercial television; cable and satellite operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 354 or 355.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 458 - Broadcast Sales and Promotion


    Introduction to the skills involved in marketing and selling broadcast time and promotions.  The course includes the opportunity for professional radio marketing certification.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 254 or 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 460 - Public Relations Campaigns


    Identification and analysis of organizational publics, the development of specific communication strategies to influence those publics, and the implementation and evaluation of those communication strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 260, 365, 303. PREQ or COREQ: COMM 404.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 483 - Internship in Communications


    Work experience in the communication industry. S/U grading. 9 hours per week, per 3-hour course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completed 60 hours and permission of department head.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • COMM 485 - News Practicum II


    Editing, writing, producing news content for use in the on-campus news outlet (s). Content may include written/audio/video components.  One hour per week with 75 hours of news gathering and publishing activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 385

    Credits: (3)
  
  • COMM 493 - Selected Topics in Communication


    Study in a special area of interest in communication.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • COMM 494 - Communication Projects


    Practical experience, performance, research in debate, forensics, film, electronic, and print media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • COMM 496 - Seminar in Professional Development


    The development and evaluation of professional credentials for entry into the communication industry.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • COMM 593 - Selected Topics in Communication


        

    Credits: (3)

Communication Core

  
  • COMM 346 - Communications Ethics and Responsibilities


    The legal and moral responsibilities of communicators in the communication industry.

    Credits: (3)

Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 270 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    Overview of speech-language-hearing disorders in children and adults.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 301 - Speech and Language Development


    Speech and language development in normal children; survey of procedures and tools used to study language development and acquisition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 302 - Communication Development and Disorders


    The developmental phases of content, form, and use of language; survey of techniques for use with language-disordered children; designed for nonmajors.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 370 - Phonetics


    Study of sound feature production; phonetic transcription.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 372 - Acoustics and Speech Science


    Principles and concepts in speech production and perception; techniques for acoustic analysis.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 380 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism


    Study of the anatomic structures involved in speech and their function in the speech process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270, 370, or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 450 - Introduction to Audiology


    Fundamentals of audiology; the physics of sound and its measurement; aural anatomy, physiology, etiology, and pathology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 372 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 451 - Sign Language I


    Beginning sign language skills, receptive and expressive; cultural issues.

    Credits: (3)
 

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