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CHE 121L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 120L or CHE 120HL . Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHE 121 . Taught: Spring and summer Continuation of CHE 120L . Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 125 Introduction to Chemistry & Biochemistry (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Major in chemistry or biochemistry. Co-requisite(s): CHE 120 or CHE 120H . Taught: Fall and spring Introduction to chemistry and biochemistry majors, careers in chemical and related fields, introduction to department research opportunities. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 292 Introductory Chemical Research (0 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Taught: Fall, Spring, Summer Introduction to chemical research by participating in a special project or original research directed by a member of the chemistry faculty. Course intended for science majors interested in chemistry research but not ready or able to enroll in CHE 492 . Pass/fail grade only. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 305 Main Group Chemistry (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 121 or CHE 121H . Taught: Variable, check with department Detailed study of the elements found in groups 1, 2, 13-18; sources, reactions, representative compounds. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 121 or CHE 121H . Taught: Fall and spring Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds; bonding, structure, and introductory analysis and synthesis. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 310L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 121L or CHE 121HL . Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHE 310 . Taught: Fall and spring Introduction to the laboratory practice of organic chemistry; techniques and separations. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 311 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 310. Taught: Spring and summer Chemistry and properties of organic substances; reactions of functional groups, synthesis, and spectroscopic analysis. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 311L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): 310L. Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHE 311 . Taught: Spring and summer Reactions of organic compounds; identification of unknowns; synthesis. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 320 Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 310 . Co-requisite(s): CHE 320L . Taught: Spring only Chemistry of the elements and their compounds; coordination, bioinorganic and materials chemistry. Selected other topics. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 320L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 310L . Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: 391W. Co-requisite(s): CHE 320 . Taught: Spring only Advanced laboratory synthesis, purification, and characterization of inorganic compounds; application of techniques in primary literature. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 325 Organometallic Chemistry (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 2 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in both CHE 310 and CHE 310L . Taught: Variable, check with department Properties and uses of organometallic compounds; synthesis, purification, and characterization of organometallic compounds using current methods. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 330 Chemistry of Materials (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 2 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 121 or CHE 121H . Taught: Variable, check with department Introduction to the chemistry of materials. Structure-property relations, including self-organization, magnetic properties, and nanostructures. Introduction to characterization methods used in the chemistry of materials. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 340 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 121 or CHE 121H . Co-requisite(s): CHE 340L . Taught: Fall only Chemical and stoichiometric principles; gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric analysis. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 340L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 121L or CHE 121HL . Co-requisite(s): CHE 340 . Taught: Fall only Quantitative determination of the elements; traditional chemical methods and some instrumental methods of analysis. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 345 Electronics for Scientists and Engineers (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom hour; 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 340 and CHE 350 OR EGT 161 . Taught: Summer only Study of analog and digital circuitry, including the usage of Arduino and raspberry pi technology. Application of these technologies for the design and construction of basic scientific instrumentation for chemical analysis. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 350 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 340 and CHE 340L . Co-requisite(s): CHE 350L . Taught: Spring only Analytical techniques involving modern chemical instruments. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 350L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHE 391W . Co-requisite(s): CHE 350 . Taught: Spring only Experiments designed to familiarize students with modern analytical instruments. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 360 Physical Chemistry I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in both CHE 121 and MAT 229 or equivalent. Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: PHY 222 or PHY 213 . Taught: Fall only Classical thermodynamics, reaction equilibria, phase equilibria, and electrochemical systems. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 361 Physical Chemistry II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 360 and MAT 228 or MAT 229 and PHY 222 or PHY 213 . Taught: Spring only Kinetic molecular theory of gases, chemical kinetics, transport processes, elementary quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 362L Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHE 361 and CHE 391W . Taught: Spring only Experiments in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, transport properties, spectroscopy, and elementary quantum chemistry. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 365 Molecular Modeling (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 2 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 310 . Taught: Variable, check with department Introduction to computer-based molecular modeling using molecular mechanics, molecular orbital theory, and density functional theory. Calculation of equilibrium and transition-state geometries, spectroscopic properties, and reaction energies. Modeling of structures of biopolymers and docking of ligands into protein binding sites. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 391W Chemical Information and Writing - WC (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or ENG 151H , Chemistry major and one upper division chemistry course. Taught: Fall and spring Use and analysis of chemical information sources. Emphasis on specific writing methods used in chemistry such as abstracts, reports, grants and grant reviews. Repeatable: No General education credit: Written Communication II ♦ |
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CHE 392 Advanced Laboratory Projects (1-3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department The study of published syntheses and other chemical reactions and experiments to develop usable protocols, procedures, or laboratory experiments. Directed by a member of the chemistry faculty. May not be used for the chemistry minor. May be repeated for different lab courses for a total of no more than three credit hours. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3
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CHE 394 Topics: Chemistry (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 310 or consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department Various topics of interest in chemistry. Can be repeated for up to 6 hours as topics vary. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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CHE 396 Practicum: Chemistry (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and completion of the designated course with a grade of B or better. Taught: Variable, check with department Participation in planning, teaching, and testing in a designated undergraduate chemistry course. Designed especially for students majoring in chemistry and in science education. Does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 2
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CHE 399 Independent Study in Chemistry (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): 20 semester hours of chemistry and consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department Independent survey of literature; written reports on selected topics.. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4
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CHE 400 Chemistry Seminar (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 391W and an additional 20 semester hours of chemistry. Taught: Fall and spring Use of chemical literature searching and analysis techniques to prepare and present seminars and written reports. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 410 Spectrometric Identification of Compounds (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 310 . Taught: Spring only-odd yrs Interpretation of data obtained by mass spectrometric analysis and by infrared, ultraviolet/visible, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic analyses as applied to the establishment of structure. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 440 Environmental Chemistry (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in both CHE 311 and CHE 340 . Taught: Fall only-even yrs Chemistry as it applies to environmental problems and their solutions; analytical methods, energy needs, and biochemical application. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 450 Advanced Chemical Analysis (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 340 and junior standing. Taught: Fall only-even years Investigation of sample preparation, surface science, microfabrication and advanced electrochemical techniques required for advanced chemical analyses. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 460 Molecular Spectroscopy (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 311 , C- or better in CHE 350 , C- or better in CHE 350L . Co-requisite(s): CHE 460L . Taught: Fall only-odd years Principles of molecular spectroscopy, including group theory. Modern spectroscopic techniques and their applications. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 460L Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio Co-requisite(s): CHE 460 . Taught: Fall only-odd years Experiments using modern molecular spectroscopic techniques. Repeatable: No
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CHE 482 Biochemistry I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 311 . Taught: Fall only Introduction to the chemistry of the molecules of life: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids; protein structure and function; enzyme mechanism; membrane structure and function; introduction to metabolism. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 482L Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHE 482 and CHE 391W or BIO 291W . Taught: Fall only Introduction to basic laboratory techniques and concepts in biochemistry, such as the preparation of buffers, spectroscopic determination of protein concentration, gel electrophoresis, column chromatography, and enzyme kinetics. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 483 Biochemistry II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 482 . Taught: Spring only Metabolism, biosynthesis of cell components, nucleic acid replication, protein synthesis, DNA recombination, hormone action. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 483L Biochemistry II Laboratory (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 482L . Co-requisite(s): CHE 483 . Taught: Spring only Application of modern biochemical techniques in a research setting. Students will conduct experiments on various topics from defined categories, prepare a detailed plan using the scientific literature, perform the experiments independently, and present their findings in a formal report and poster presentation. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 492 Research: Chemistry (1-3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 6-18 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Consent of both instructor and chair of chemistry. Taught: Fall, spring, and summer Special project or original research directed by a member of the chemistry faculty. Most projects require at least two semesters of work. Upon agreement of student, instructor, and chair, some of the work may be completed outside of the normal semester calendar. Repeatable for a combined maximum of 12 semester hours. Does not apply toward a minor in chemistry. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12
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CHE 505 The History of Chemistry (2-3 credits) Hours: 2-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 310 . Taught: Variable, check with department Survey of chemistry’s significance in ancient and modern times. Investigation of key individuals and concepts in chemistry of the past and present. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 511 Natural and Medicinal Product Synthesis (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 311 . Taught: Spring only-odd yrs Analysis and design of complex syntheses, including total synthesis of natural products; stereochemical aspects of synthesis; asymmetric synthesis; spectroscopy in structure elucidation. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 512 Physical Organic Chemistry (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHE 360 and a C- or better in CHE 311 . Taught: Spring only-odd yrs Current topics in spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and structure function correlations. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 560 Quantum Mechanics (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 361 or PHY 361 . Taught: Variable, check with department Principles of quantum mechanics, the hydrogen atom, variational methods, and simple perturbation theory. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHE 594 Topics in Chemistry (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department Discussion of topics in analytical, environmental, inorganic, nuclear, organic, and physical chemistry; chemistry-related topics: laboratory experience with operation and application of instruments and the computer. May be repeated as topics vary. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3
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Chinese |
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CHI 101 Elementary Chinese - AH (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Fall only Fundamentals; introduction to Chinese culture; basic skills in conversation, pronunciation, reading, and writing in pinyin (Romanized Chinese) and ideograms traditional and simplified. Repeatable: No General education credit: Culture and Creativity
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CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 or equivalent. Taught: Spring only Continuation of CHI 101 ; additional practice in conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, and use of ideograms. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHI 199 Independent Study: Chinese (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Practice in Chinese language Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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CHI 201 Intermediate Chinese I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 102 or equivalent. Taught: Variable, check with department Review and extension of basic language skills learned in CHI 101 and CHI 102 ; reading and discussion of cultural, linguistic, and literary subject. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHI 202 Intermediate Chinese II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 201 or equivalent. Taught: Variable, check with department Continuation of grammar review and enhancement of language skills begun in CHI 201 ; consideration of cultural, linguistic, and literary subjects. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHI 299 Independent Study: Chinese (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 and CHI 102 . Taught: Fall and spring Intermediate practice in Chinese Language. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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CHI 350 Methods of Teaching Chinese (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 202 or equivalent. Taught: Variable, check with department Theoretical and practical considerations of teaching Chinese in American schools; required of all students seeking teaching certification in Chinese. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CHI 380 Topics in Advanced Chinese (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 202 or consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department Advanced study of Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15
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CHI 499 Independent Study: Chinese (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department Readings in language, literature and culture. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15
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CHI 520 Readings in Chinese (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CHI 380 or equivalent. Taught: Variable, check with department Various literary, linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical topics. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15
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Cinema Studies |
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CIN 200 Introduction to Cinema Studies (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Fall and spring Basic elements of movie form, narrative structure, and style; concepts of genre; strategies of analyzing and writing about cinema. Repeatable: No
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CIN 201 Survey of World Cinema (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Spring only Origins and development of cinema as an international medium of expression. Relation of form and content to specific global cultures and contexts. Repeatable: No
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CIN 202 Survey of US Cinema (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Fall only Origins and development of cinema as a multicultural medium of expression in the U.S. Relation of form and content to historical, economic, and cultural development in the U.S. Repeatable: No
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CIN 299 Independent Study (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Directed study. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9
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CIN 494 Studies in Cinema (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CIN 200 or CIN 201 or CIN 202 . Taught: Variable, check with department Advanced study of a particular genre, national cinema, director, or other topic in cinema studies. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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College of Arts and Sciences |
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CAS 101 Cultivating Academic Success (0-1 credits) Hours: 0-1 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Permit required by the College of Arts & Sciences Advising Center. Taught: Variable, check with department This course is designed for students to cultivate academic skills that will assist them in becoming successful in the College of Arts & Sciences. It will provide information on topics with which many students constantly struggle such as time management, study and test taking strategies, money management and grade management. Repeatable: No ♦ |
Communication |
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COM 500 Communication Proseminar (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Communication Graduate Program. Taught: Variable, check with department Designed to introduce students to the communication discipline and graduate studies at NKU. Students explore graduate-level analysis, writing, and thought. Inquiry and discussion pivot around key departmental areas of scholarly emphasis, emerging fields of Informatics, NKU faculty research programs. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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COM 520 Relational Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Spring only-odd yrs Relationship-centered understandings of interpersonal communication. The role of communication in developing, sustaining, and terminating social and personal relationships. Class may explore relational theories, concepts, and self-application. Repeatable: No
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COM 550 Digital Media (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Technical and aesthetic processes in the production of media, including new media and integrated media. Repeatable: No
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COM 560 Rhetorical Criticism (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Spring only-odd yrs Advanced seminar in the history, theory, methods and practice of rhetorical criticism. Repeatable: No
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COM 571 Critical Ethnography (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Hands-on research seminar examining and practicing ethnographic research methods used to empower communities. Students travel to another culture to enact ethnographic research designs. Digital ethnography, service learning, field study, educational, and interactive research explorations. Repeatable: No
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COM 575 Intercultural Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Students must have a 3.0+ GPA to enroll in the course. Taught: Variable, check with department The examination of advanced cross-cultural, intercultural, multicultural, and international theory and research in relation to communication perceptions and practices. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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COM 580 Sexuality and Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Exploration of topics, concepts, and theories related to communication and human sexuality. Relationships, sexual literacy, sexual identities, sexual practices, sex representations, and social control of sexuality. Repeatable: No
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COM 594 Intermediate Topics in Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Special topics course with readings and writings at the intermediate level. Course varies by instructor and section. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA to enroll in this course. Repeatable: No
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Communication Studies |
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CMST 101 Public Speaking - OC (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Fall and spring Development of understanding of the oral communication process; aid in improving oral communication skills; idea and message development; effective delivery of ideas; Offered every semester. A prerequisite to all other CMST courses. Repeatable: No General education credit: Oral Communication
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CMST 101H Honors Public Speaking (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Spring only Development of understanding of the oral communication process; aid in improving oral communication skills; idea and message development; effective delivery of ideas; Offered every semester. Repeatable: No General education credit: Oral Communication
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CMST 110 Introduction to Communication Studies - OC (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Fall and spring Introduction to various theoretical perspectives for understanding human communication. CMST110 has been designed to introduce students to the study of human communication from a wide range of viewpoints. The course introduces foundational principles of communication theory: general principles and the elements of speech communication, perception, language and verbal symbols, nonverbal activities, and listening. Next, the course applies these principles to the various levels of communicating, i.e. interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural. The course also covers communication and persuasion in public forums such as public speaking and mediated contexts. Repeatable: No General education credit: Oral Communication
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CMST 220 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Theories and skills of dyadic interaction in professional and personal contexts; perception, self-concept, nonverbal communication, listening, assertiveness, relationships, conflict management and problem solving. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 230 Small Group Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Theories and activities that increase understanding and skills of communication in groups; decision-making, problem-solving, leadership, listening, cohesiveness, climate-setting, conflict management, groupthink, and systems theory. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 300 Research Methods in Communication Studies (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Course provides an overview of the concepts, methods, and tools by which research in Communication Studies is designed, conducted, interpreted, and critically evaluated. The course will specifically examine quantitative and qualitative research procedures, research question and hypothesis generation and testing, measurement, sampling, research design, and data analysis techniques. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 303 Organizational Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Organizational communication theories, models, and processes with practical application of these principles in organizational communication speaking exercises; management and leadership communication skills. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 310 Argumentation (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Theories of argument; practical applications of argument, in numerous contexts, including academic policy debate. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 317 Gender and Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Variable, check with department This course will focus on principles, concepts and characteristics defining gendered communication. It is designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the elements key to successful communication across genders, whether they are business, personal, social, familial or intimate. Also, the role of socialization in gendered development will be explored. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 320 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 220 . Taught: Variable, check with department Theories, research, and issues relevant to human interaction and interpersonal relationships. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 330 Political Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Variable, check with department Communication strategies and tactics employed by candidates seeking public office; political audiences, campaign phases, political debates, political language, advertising campaigns, media coverage, and campaign speeches. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 333 Lifespan Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Variable, check with department This course overviews issues related to communication and aging across the lifespan. Topics include attitudes about aging, intergenerational and intragenerational communication, enhancing communication with older adults, social construction of the aging process, older adults’ media use, effects of mass media on older adults, health communication and the older adult population, as well as issues related to communication and technology among older adults. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 335 Communication and Conflict (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Spring only Theories and strategies of communication will be examined to help explain how people behave in conflict and suggest means of improving communication in order to facilitate a more collaborative process and the production of win-win outcomes. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 340 Strategies of Persuasion (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Persuasion theory practice, and ethics in preparing and presenting persuasive messages and campaigns. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 345 Family Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall only Course explores the communication processes associated with families. Students will examine theories of communication and family life cycles, different family forms, understudied families, power and conflict in families, and communication and stress in families. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 355 Culture and Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Theory, criticism, and practice of culture and communication, individual experience in communicating interculturally, and strategies in cross- cultural communication situations. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 360 Interviewing (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Theory and principles related to a variety of interviewing settings; employment, information, and advising; role of interviewer and interviewee; use of role playing; outside class exercises such as real interviews and written reports. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 370 Advanced Public Speaking (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Organization, style and delivery of speeches for social occasions, non-classroom settings, and complex setting; speech writing. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 381 Computer-Mediated Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Variable, check with department This seminar examines communication occurring between two or more individual people who interact and/or influence each other via the internet or network connection using social software. Topics include identity, social information processing, online romance, social network sites, Internet communities, web blogs, wikis, and workplace considerations. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 394 Topics in Communication Studies (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Taught: Variable, check with department Focused study of a specific and significant topic from a communication orientation. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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CMST 396 Internship: Communication (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 12 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Written consent of supervising faculty member; junior or senior standing; and a GPA of at least 2.75. Taught: Fall, spring, and summer Selected placement of qualified students in off-campus communication studies related professions; experience in corporate training, speech writing, interviewing, sales, and groups, communication. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 403 Health Communication (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Variable, check with department This course is designed to provide students with knowledge related to the field of heath communication. Specifically, the course overviews major theories used in health communication research and intervention planning, as well as contemporary issues including patient-provider communication, cultural beliefs and health, influence of mass media on health beliefs and behaviors, and the impact of interpersonal relationships on health. Students also learn about the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system, and the role of communication in improving healthcare in the country. Social inequities in health and access to healthcare are also addressed in the course. Throughout the semester, students work in small groups to develop an intervention designed to address a health issue in the community. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 410 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Variable, check with department Adaptation of classic and contemporary theories of rhetoric to modern practice of rhetorical criticism. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 430 Communication Theories (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 . Taught: Fall and spring Theories of interpersonal, group, public, and mass communication; historical developments, paradigms, and research that shape communication theory construction. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 440 Communication Training and Development (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): CMST 101 or CMST 110 and junior standing. Taught: Variable, check with department Instruction in design and delivery of communication training programs for specific business contexts; adult learning principles, proposal development, needs assessments, presentation skills, audio/visual aids, and evaluation procedures. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CMST 495 Study Abroad (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic. Taught: Variable, check with department Varies by topic. Course includes a classroom portion and a trip abroad. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12
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CMST 499 Independent Study (1-3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 4 -12 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior majoring or minoring in Communication Studies; a GPA of at least 2.50 or consent of instructor; approved independent study proposal. Taught: Variable, check with department Individually supervised work involving reading, research. Topic is selected before registration in conference with instructor. Junior standing and consent of instructor; approved independent study proposal. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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CIT 130 Information Technology Fundamentals (3 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 099 or placement. Taught: Fall and spring Introduction to the organization of computers, operating systems, and networks; comparison of common operating systems; hands-on experience in PC construction and configuration; command-line usage of Windows and Unix/Linux systems; data representation; overview of the information technology industry and its societal context. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CIT 247 Networking Fundamentals (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CIT 130 . Taught: Fall and spring Data link control, communications network techniques, network protocols (IP, TCP, UDP); planning and deploying a LAN; wireless networking; routing; security; introduction to Cisco IOS. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CIT 271 Windows Administration (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CIT 247 and INF 120 . Taught: Fall and spring Organization of the Windows operating system; installation, configuration and recovery; scripting using batch files; user management; basic server administration and directory services. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CIT 292 Research Experience in CIT (0 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): Varies. Taught: Variable, check with department Introduction to research in computer information technology by participation in a special project or research directed by an appropriate faculty member. Course intended for computer information technology majors interested in CIT research but not ready or able to enroll in more advanced research courses. Pass/fail grade only. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5
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CIT 299 Independent Study (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Taught: Variable, check with department Directed study. Repeatable: Yes If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
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CIT 371 Unix Systems (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in INF 120 and C- or better in either CIT 247 or INF 284 . Taught: Fall and spring Advanced usage and basic administration of Unix/Linux systems, including management of files, users and processes, tools for editing and pattern matching, shell scripting, and software installation. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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CIT 383 Scripting I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio Prerequisite(s): C- or better in INF 120 , and either CIT 271 or CIT 371 . Taught: Fall and spring Programming in a dynamically typed scripting language, including interfacing to operating system and network services and automation of common system administration tasks. Repeatable: No ♦ |
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