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Catholic Studies |
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CA 3500 - The Jesuits
(1)
A one credit-hour course introducing the history, spirituality and practices of the Society of Jesus, focusing specifically on the order’s works in the United States.
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CA 3510 - The Jesuits in Spirituality and Theology
(1)
This course introduces the history, spirituality and practices of the Society of Jesus focusing specifically on the order’s works in spirituality and theology.
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CA 3520 - The Jesuits in the Arts
(1)
This course introduces the history, spirituality and practices of the Society of Jesus focusing specifically on the order’s works in the arts.
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CA 3530 - The Jesuits in the Sciences and Health Care
(1)
This course introduces the history, spirituality and practices of the Society of Jesus focusing specifically on the order’s works in the sciences and health care.
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CA 3540 - The Jesuits in Business and Management
(1)
This course introduces the history, spirituality and practices of the Society of Jesus focusing specifically on the order’s works in business and management.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CD 2501 - Ethnography of Communication
(3)
This course will examine language learning and communication within the context of a variety of cultures. Topics will include basic concepts and foundational knowledge for interacting and working with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Prerequisite: CD 2525 .
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CD 2525 - Human Communication Disorders
(3)
This course will provide an overview of normal and disordered communication across the lifespan. Topics will include a basic introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology, anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, normal development of communication and swallowing, and characteristics of communication disorders in adults and children.
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CD 2605 - Language Development
(3)
This course will provide an overview of normal language development across phonologic, morphologic, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic components. Current theories and contemporary issues regarding language development from birth to adolescence will be discussed.
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CD 3250 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
(3)
This course will provide an overview of the anatomical structures that support the communication and swallowing processes. The physiology and interconnections of the respiration, phonation, articulation, resonation, neurology, hearing, and mastication/deglutition systems will be examined.
Prerequisite: CD 2525 or department approval.
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CD 3260 - Transcription Phonetics
(3)
This course will provide an introduction to phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will engage in transcription of normal and disordered speech including the use of broad and narrow diacritic symbols. Students will learn about transcription of Standard English, dialects, and speech of individuals who use English as a second language.
Prerequisite: CD 2525 or department approval.
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CD 3350 - Neural Bases of Communication
(3)
This course will examine the structural, functional, and organizational frameworks of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to normal and disordered speech and language processing, swallowing and cognition.
Prerequisite: CD 3250 .
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CD 3650 - Introduction to Audiology
(3)
This course will provide an overview of the concepts and principles relevant to normal hearing processes. Topics will include the scientific bases of communication such as acoustics, gross anatomy, physiology; theories of hearing; principles of hearing measurement; and testing and screening, as well as the interpretation of results.
Prerequisite: CD 3250 .
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CD 4450 - Clinical Management: Pediatrics
(3)
This course will examine the etiologies, characteristics, assessment, and intervention principles for pediatric clients with speech, language, and/or swallowing disorders. Evidence-based practice across assessment and intervention strategies for this population will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: CD 2605 and CD 3260 .
Corequisite: CD 4550 , CD 4526 .
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CD 4526 - Clinical Observation
(1)
This course provides clinical observation experiences that complement the topics covered in CD 4450 and CD 4550 . Students will have the opportunity to observe individuals experiencing communication challenges in a variety of clinical settings and reflect on their observations.
Corequisite: CD 4450 and CD 4550 .
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CD 4550 - Clinical Management: Adults
(3)
This course will examine the etiologies, characteristics, assessment, and intervention principles for adult clients with known or suspected speech, language, and/or swallowing disorders. Evidence-based practice across assessment and intervention strategies for this population will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: CD 3350 .
Corequisite: CD 4450 and CD 4526 .
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CD 4559 - American Sign Language I
(CD 6559)
(3)
This course will provide an introduction to sign language including finger-spelling and basic vocabulary words. The development of American Sign Language (A.S.L.) and its application within the Deaf Community will also be explored. Students taking this class for graduate credit must complete an additional project on an accelerated level appropriate for such graduate credit.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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CD 4655 - Speech and Hearing Science
(3)
This course will provide an overview of physics and psychoacoustics of speech and hearing. Communication processes will be considered in relation to both speech production and speech signal perception and processing. Theory, measurement and instrumentation in studying normal aspects of speech production and perception will be included.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: CD 3250 .
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CD 4661 - American Sign Language II
(2)
This course will offer continued development in American Sign Language with emphasis on building vocabulary and developing conversational skills. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete an additional project on an accelerated level appropriate for such graduate credit.
Prerequisite: CD 4559 .
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CD 4960 - Seminar in CSD
(3)
This course will emphasize the use of evidence-based research in the field of speech-language pathology. Students will complete a research project related to a clinically relevant topic of their choice. Students will compose an annotated bibliography, a research brief, and will prepare and deliver a research presentation for the University community. Additional course activities or topics will include a service-learning project, leadership and advocacy, the role of clinical education in preprofessional development, or the development of clinical expertise.
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.
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Chemistry |
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CH 1050 - Principles of General Chemistry
(3)
Fall semester
A one-semester course, primarily for nursing and allied health students. This course is also strongly recommended for students with deficiencies in their chemistry background who plan to pursue other programs in the sciences that require CH 2610 .
Corequisite: CH 2610 .
(SCI)
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CH 1060 - Principles of General Chemistry Laboratory
(1)
Fall semester
Basic laboratory techniques are used to investigate various theoretical principles. Laboratory two hours a week.
Lab fee.
Corequisite: CH 1050 .
(SCI)
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CH 2610 - General Chemistry I
(4)
Fall and Spring semester
An introductory course treating the essential principles of theoretical and descriptive chemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory four hours a week.
Lab fee.
Recommended: MT 1190 - Precalculus .
(SCI)
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CH 2630 - General Chemistry II
(4)
Spring semester
A continuation of General Chemistry I. Lecture three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CH 2610 (MT 1800 - Calculus I recommended).
(SCI or SCII)
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CH 2650 - Honors General Chemistry and Laboratory
(5)
Fall semester
The course provides a review of stoichiometry (including solution concentration), gas laws and atomic and molecular structure (covalent and ionic bonding) as commonly taught in the first semester of a general chemistry course. The emphasis of the course is on equilibrium, electrochemistry and kinetics as is usually done in the second semester of the two-semester course. Descriptive chemistry is built around the periodic table and integrated throughout the course. This course would be taken in place of the two-semester CH 2610 /CH 2630 sequence.
Lab fee.
(SCI or SCII)
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CH 2710 - Organic Chemistry I
(3)
Fall semester
An introduction to modern organic chemistry including molecular bonding and structures, functional groups, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, spectroscopy (NMR and IR), and stereochemistry. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 2630 .
Corequisite: CH 2720 .
(SCII)
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CH 2720 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
(1)
Fall semester
Basic techniques and theory in various methods of separation and identification, including chromatography, spectroscopy, measurements of physical properties and interpretation of results. Simple organic preparations. Laboratory four hours a week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CH 2630 .
Corequisite: CH 2710 .
(SCII)
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CH 2730 - Organic Chemistry II
(3)
Spring semester
A continuation of Organic Chemistry I; modern organic chemistry including molecular bonding and structures, functional groups, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, spectroscopy (NMR and IR), and stereochemistry. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 2710 .
Corequisite: CH 2740 .
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CH 2740 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
(1)
Spring semester
More advanced synthetic reactions, including synthetic sequences. Qualitative organic analysis, using wet chemical methods, determination of physical properties and also instruments. Laboratory four hours a week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CH 2720 .
Corequisite: CH 2730 .
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CH 3310 - General Biochemistry I
(3)
Fall semester
The chemistry of living organisms and their components, including biosynthesis and metabolism of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 2710 and CH 3450 or instructor approval.
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CH 3320 - Biochemistry Laboratory
(1)
Fall semester
Basic techniques of experimental biochemistry, including isolation and/or characterization of the major classes of biomolecules. Laboratory four hours a week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: CH 3310 .
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CH 3330 - General Biochemistry II
(3)
Spring semester
A continuation of General Biochemistry I. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 3310 .
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CH 3340 - Biochemistry Laboratory II
(1)
Spring semester
Advanced techniques of experimental biochemistry, including the use of instrumental techniques in the isolation and/or characterization of biomolecules. Laboratory four hours per week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: CH 3330 .
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CH 3450 - Analytical Chemistry
(4)
Spring semester
A course in the theory and practice of quantitative analytical chemistry. Gravimetric, volumetric and simple instrumental methods of analysis are considered. Lecture three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CH 2630 or CH 2650 .
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CH 3510 - Physical Chemistry I
(PH 3510 )
(3)
Fall semester
Basic principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 2630 or CH 2650 , PH 2900 , and MT 1810 , or instructor approval.
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CH 3530 - Physical Chemistry II
(PH 3530 )
(3)
Spring semester of even-numbered calendar year
Basic principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on quantum mechanics, molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 3510 , PH 2900 and MT 1810 , or instructor approval.
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CH 3560 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
(PH 3560 )
(1)
Spring semester of even-numbered calendar year
Laboratory and computer modeling experiments designed to illustrate basic theories in thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, quantum mechanics, molecular structure, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: CH 3530 (PH 3530 ).
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CH 3650 - Nuclear Chemistry
(2-3)
Introduction to theoretical concepts of nuclear chemistry and its most significant applications. Topics include fundamentals of the nuclear atom, radioactive decay, absorption of nuclear radiation and characteristics of radiation detectors. Lecture two or three hours a week.
Prerequisite: CH 2630 .
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CH 3970 - Chemistry Work Experience, Introductory
(2)
Off-campus experience in industrial chemistry requiring minimal technical proficiency. The student works full-time for a summer or semester under the supervision of selected senior personnel. These credits are electives and are not credited toward requirements for the chemistry major.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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CH 3990 - Research Projects, Introductory
(1-3)
The student plans and attempts a series of original laboratory investigations of a scientifically significant problem planned in weekly consultation with the supervising faculty member, conducts the necessary literature searches, maintains a professional-style laboratory notebook, makes at least one oral presentation of results, and prepares a research report according to the guidelines of the American Chemical Society.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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CH 4430 - Instrumental Analysis I
(3)
Spring semester of even-numbered calendar year
The major types of electroanalytical methods and chromatography are emphasized. Lecture/laboratory format four hours per week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CH 2730 and CH 3450 .
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CH 4450 - Instrumental Analysis II
(3)
Spring semester of odd-numbered calendar year
The principles and methods of spectrophotometry are emphasized. Lecture/laboratory format four hours per week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CH 2730 and CH 3450 .
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CH 4620 - Inorganic Chemistry
(3)
Spring semester of even-numbered calendar year
A one-semester advanced course in theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: (or instructor approval): CH 3530 (PH 3530 ).
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CH 4810 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
(1-3)
Fall semesters of even-numbered years.
Specialized readings and lectures in organic chemistry. Lectures arranged.
Prerequisite: CH 2730 /CH 2740 , junior standing and department approval.
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CH 4820 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
(1-3)
Specialized reading and lectures in physical chemistry. Lectures arranged.
Prerequisite: CH 3530 , junior standing and department approval.
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CH 4830 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
(1-3)
Specialized readings and lectures in analytical chemistry. Lectures arranged.
Prerequisite: CH 3450 , junior standing and department approval.
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CH 4840 - Advanced Biochemistry
(1-3)
Introduction to the techniques utilized in recombinant DNA biotechnology including DNA sequencing, PCR, electrophoresis, restriction enzymes, southern blotting, transformation and cloning. The application of these methods to medicine, industry, and forensics is studied. Lecture one hour per week. Lab four hours per week.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: CH 3330 , or instructor approval.
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CH 4960 - Chemical Literature and Seminar
(1)
Fall semester
An introduction to the use of the technical library, typical literature searches and seminar presentations. Open to all students and faculty members.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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CH 4970 - Chemistry Work Experience, Advanced
(2)
Off-campus experience in industrial chemistry requiring high technical proficiency. The student works full-time for a summer or semester under the supervision of selected senior personnel. These credits are electives and are not credited toward requirements for the chemistry major.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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CH 4990 - Research Projects, Advanced
(1-3)
The student plans and attempts a series of original laboratory investigations of a scientifically significant problem planned in weekly consultation with the supervising faculty member, conducts the necessary literature searches, maintains a professional-style laboratory notebook, makes at least one oral presentation of results, and prepares a research report according to the guidelines of the American Chemical Society.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 1000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3)
This is an introductory survey course providing an overview of the contemporary criminal justice system. The various fields of study, including corrections, crime, law, procedures, and law enforcement are introduced in this course.
(SRI)
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CJ 2000 - Criminology
(3)
Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behavior. Criminological research areas include the incidence and forms of crime as well as its causes and consequences. Criminology is an interdisciplinary field in the behavioral sciences, drawing especially on the research of sociology, psychology and law. Criminological Theory is introduced to explore the nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders and victims.
(SRI)
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CJ 2100 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
(3)
This course provides an analysis of the legal system’s specific procedures for dealing with juvenile offenders. Theories on the causes of youth crime are a particularly important subfield within criminology. Specific attention is given to issues of diversity to both the understanding that crime is committed disproportionately by those aged between fifteen and twenty-five, and how the justice system addresses this reality.
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CJ 2500 - The Courts and Criminal Procedure
(3)
The structure and basic concepts of the court system are examined as well as procedural requirements for judicial processing of criminal offenders. Concepts presented include standards of proof, due process, evidence sufficiency, the appeals process and other constitutional safeguards.
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CJ 3000 - Law Enforcement and Policing
(3)
The history, theory, subculture, and practice of law enforcement agencies and organizations are reviewed in this course. Law enforcement constitutes one aspect of policing activity. Policing covers an array of activities in different situations, including the preservation of order.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 and CJ 2000 .
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CJ 3100 - Corrections
(3)
The history, theory, practice and legal environment of corrections is the focus of this course. Topics covered include the development of correctional philosophy, incarceration and prison systems, community-based corrections, treatment of offenders, and alternative approaches.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 and CJ 2000 .
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CJ 3500 - Criminal Law
(3)
Substantive criminal law is emphasized including general principles of criminal responsibility, elements of the major crimes, the law of parties, inchoate crimes, and conditions or circumstances which may excuse criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 , or PA 2000 , or HS 1100 , or PS 1000 , or PS 1100 .
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CJ 3600-3699 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
(3)
This occasional course offering will focus on contemporary topics in criminal justice or delve into specific fields of the discipline. Topics could include forensics, criminal justice and the media, cross-cultural criminal law and procedures, criminal investigations, and social deviance.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 and CJ 2000 .
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CJ 3601 - Sex Crimes: Theory, Practice and Policy
(3)
The course provides an in-depth and critical examination of sexual offending. Emphasis will be given to theoretical explanations of sexual offending, treatment strategies, and policies directed towards sex offenders. Societal attitudes, beliefs and reactions regarding these offenders will be analyzed as well as the impact societal attitudes have had on policies regarding these offenders.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 and CJ 2000 .
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CJ 3700 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
(3)
The fundamentals of empirical research design are explored through common social science research methods. The student is introduced to both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as a variety of research designs, such as experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, evaluation designs and other emerging research techniques. Through the development of an appropriate research proposal, the student will design a research project to address a research question of interest.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 , CJ 2000 and PY 2100 .
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CJ 4940 - Criminal Justice Capstone
(2)
As the culminating educational experience for Criminal Justice majors, this class meets weekly. An end of semester capstone project is submitted and presented. This course is reserved for Criminal Justice majors at the senior level.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 , CJ 2000 , CJ 3700 and senior status in the major.
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CJ 4970 - Criminal Justice Internship
(2)
This course combines an internship placement experience with a weekly class meeting in which students apply content and skills from the criminal justice curriculum to their internship experience. This course is reserved for Criminal Justice majors at the senior level.
Prerequisite: CJ 1000 , CJ 2000 , CJ 3700 and senior status in the major.
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Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
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CLS 4500 - Clinical Microbiology
(6)
Isolation and identification of microorganisms that cause disease; instrumentation and associated computer technology; clinical interpretation of tests; correlation of results with patient condition; evaluation of test validity.
Prerequisite: College Microbiology with lab; upper division preferred. Pathogenic Microbiology recommended.
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CLS 4550 - Clinical Chemistry
(6)
Quantitation of biochemicals; manual analytical techniques; instrumentation and associated computer technology; operation, clinical interpretation of tests; correlation of results with patient condition; problem solving and validation of results.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 16 semester hours college chemistry, including course work in biologic chemistry and quantitative lab experience; at least half upper division.
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CLS 4600 - Clinical Hematology
(6)
Identification of blood cell abnormalities; instrumentation and associated computer technology; microscopic evaluation and quantitation; evaluation of blood coagulation mechanisms, including monitoring anticoagulant therapy; identification and enumeration of cells in bone marrow, blood and other fluids; clinical interpretation of tests; correlation of results with patient condition; problem solving and validation of results.
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CLS 4650 - Immunohematology
(4)
Analysis and evaluation of relationships between donor blood components and blood recipients; antigen and antibody detection; assessment of patient transfusion related states and component selection; prevention of transfusion incompatibilities; introduction to blood gases and stat services; instrumentation and associated computer technology; clinical interpretation of tests; correlation of results with patient condition; problem solving and validation of results.
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CLS 4700 - Clinical Immunology
(4)
Study of the human immune system in health and disease; immunologic techniques including immunoflorescence, immunochemistry, molecular diagnostics, serology, and other related testing and instrumentation, including computer technology; clinical interpretation of tests; correlation of results with patient condition; problem solving and validation of results.
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CLS 4750 - Topics in CLS/MT I
(2)
Orientation workshop, including basic technique, safety, computer and LIS technology, microscopy; phlebotomy techniques; parasitology; mycology; urinalysis and other fluids.
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CLS 4800 - Topics in CLS/MT II
(2)
Professional topics seminars including medical ethics; mathematics; case studies; principles and practices of quality management; principles of laboratory administration, management and supervision; acquisition and evaluation of laboratory information systems; educational methods; professional conduct; comprehensive review and evaluation.
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Communication |
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CT 1120 - Career Planning
(2)
Students learn a career/life planning process geared toward determining education and career goals. Class work includes assessment of interests, abilities and values, research of literature, investigation of major fields of study and on-site information gathering in work environments. Identification and exploration of options are followed by evaluation, decision making and goal setting.
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CT 2000 - Fundamentals of Communication
(3)
An introduction to effective communication with emphasis on presentational speaking, critical listening, intrapersonal, interpersonal communication and small group communication. Focus on theory and practice of human communication through individual and group experiences.
Prerequisite: EN 1110 - College Composition I or equivalent.
(OCP)
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CT 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Module
(1)
This course is an introduction to interpersonal and group communication for transfer students who have previously taken a public speaking-only course. The public speaking course and this module together are equivalent to CT 2000 and satisfy the oral communication proficiency requirement. The course is not open to students who have taken or will take CT 2000 .
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CT 2020 - Public Speaking Module
(1)
This course is an introduction to public speaking for students who have only taken an interpersonal or human communication course previously. The interpersonal or human communication course and this module together are equivalent to CT 2000 and satisfy the oral communication proficiency requirement. The course is also for students who wish to develop their public speaking skills beyond taking CT 2000 - Fundamentals of Communication .
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CT 2040 - Interpersonal Communication
(3)
Application of communication theory to face-to-face unplanned and planned interactions. Emphasis on acquiring and demonstrating effective communication skills in dyadic and group communication contexts as well as understanding the cause and effect patterns that constitute relationships. The course will focus on interpersonal topics including perception, language and meaning, nonverbal communication, listening, feedback, conflict management, and leadership communication.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 .
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CT 2150 - Honors Communication
(3)
Intensive study of interpersonal and presentational communication in three phases: information gathering, message preparation and process, and style of delivery.
Prerequisite: EN 1110 or EN 1140 or EN 1150 ; honors status or instructor approval.
(OCP)
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CT 2200 - Mass Communication
(3)
A study of the historical development, regulation and effects of mass media. Print, film and electronic media are included. The uses of media for journalism, advertising, education and propaganda are studied.
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CT 3000 - Listening Research
(3)
This course focuses on the four perspectives of listening: listening as affective, cognitive, behavioral, and relational. Emphasis on acquiring a solid understanding of the research that supports listening as the most widely used communication skill. Additional emphasis is on acquiring and demonstrating the skills to be an effective listener in a variety of contexts. Students will develop and conduct a semester-long interdisciplinary literature review of listening.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 .
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CT 3010 - Leadership Theory and Practice
(3)
This course examines some of the most common elements of leadership, such as legitimate authority, expert knowledge, power, charisma, and influence. Examples of effective leadership, taken from history and contemporary society, are studied.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 .
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CT 3200 - Cinema Critique
(3)
An introduction to the art of film; students experience and discuss a variety of films from different genres, time periods and artistic styles.
Lab fee.
(ARI)
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CT 3210 - The Films of Alfred Hitchcock
(1)
For about 40 years, from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, Alfred Hitchcock built a reputation as a cinematic master of suspense. His name was synonymous with sophisticated, exciting, engagingly complex movies that were guaranteed to thrill. Hitchcock delighted in playing games with the audience, seducing them into little traps, then laughing at their red faces. He has been imitated many times, but no one has yet exhibited Hitchcock’s understanding of the film medium. In this course we examine what makes Hitchcock’s movies so enjoyable and yet so disturbing. We study how Hitchcock worked closely with his writers, cinematographers and composers. We view four examples of Hitchcock’s best work in order to discover how and why they had such a profound impact on the movie industry and on American culture.
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CT 3220 - Screening Science Fiction
(1)
Contrary to a popular misconception, science fiction is not necessarily about other planets, or alien invaders, or wars in outer space. It is about us, the people and institutions that shape our world and our future. Perhaps more than any other genre, science fiction is a barometer of the times. In this course we look at four science fiction films that probe the dynamics of the constant struggle between our sometimes vaunting aspirations and the often exorbitant price we must pay for them.
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CT 3230 - The Horror Film
(1)
Why do we like to be scared? There is nothing truly attractive in fear, but perhaps horror literature and film are so popular because for most of us, we are never more alive than when we think we are being scared to death. With horror films, the fear is actually twice removed-it is not happening to us, and it is not really happening at all. Horror films seem to confirm our worst anxieties and give substance to nightmares, yet we know we will awaken unharmed. This course focuses on the history of this peculiar yet durable genre from the Frankenstein monster phase to the exorcism craze of the mid-1970s and the recent blending of horror and high fashion. Analysis will center on what these films speak to in human nature that causes their continued appeal.
(ARI)
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CT 3240 - The Reel West
(1)
as historical document—what it told us of the settlers and soldiers, the women, the gunfighters, the politicians, the law, and of course the American Indian. The course addresses topics such as the controversy over the sometimes highly falsified views given to audiences by the movies, the question of whether or not these movies had any responsibility to be historically accurate, the Western as a film genre, its very distinct rise and fall, and contemporary perspectives on the genre. To that end, we will watch several important examples of Western filmmaking.
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CT 3250 - The Dark World of Film Noir
(1)
Film Noir (black film) is, with the western, the only truly American contribution to world cinema. It usually centered on a hardboiled American cop, detective, or insurance man who finds himself in a sick society—going into its darkest corners, ferreting out corruption. The greatest threat to the Film Noir hero is not his male antagonist, but a Medea figure who can draw him with her witchlike powers into evil. Lasting from the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s, film noir reflected a transitional period from the dislocation following World War II to the complacency of the Eisenhower years. This course focuses on four examples of Film Noir. Analysis will center on what made the films so evocative of its era and so popular with audiences even today.
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CT 3260 - History and the Movies
(1)
For most people, ideas about history come not from textbooks or scholarly papers, but from movies or television. Although motion pictures have sometimes blundered, distorted and downright lied, still, at their best, they have given a vivid and memorable picture of the ages to an infinitely wider audience than traditional historians such as Tacitus or Gibbon. At a minimum, historical films have shown history more faithfully than they have been given credit for and as it was never seen before. This course engages students in viewing and analyzing films with historical events as their organizing principle.
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CT 3270 - The War Film
(1)
One of the most common and tragically enduring behaviors of human beings has been to wage war. From ancient times to the present, there always seems to be an excuse for nations or individuals to ritually destroy each other in the name of politics, commerce, love, or very often, religion. As it does with most major events, the motion picture industry has attempted, with varying degrees of success, to capture the horror, the glory, the sadness of war. All war films deal with the whys and hows of warfare, in an effort to answer the haunting question: why do we have wars? This course engages students in viewing and analyzing four examples of war era films, some involving combat, some merely the effects of combat, as answers to that question.
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CT 3300 - Presentational Speaking
(3)
A performance based course in platform speaking and listening. Emphases will include 1) topics in speech development such as audience analysis, appropriate and effective organizational designs, and content, 2) topics in speech delivery such as speaker credibility, forms of delivery, appropriate process analysis, and use of multimedia aids to assist the speaker, and 3) topics in listening to public speaking such as evaluating the speaker and the speech, and critical and ethical listening. The course includes preparation, presentation, and critiques of several speeches throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 .
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CT 3500 - Introduction to Public Relations
(JN 3500 )
(3)
This course will examine the history, theory, philosophy, and functions of public relations practices and programs in organizations. The course may provide case study and/or service learning opportunities for students to identify, analyze, and critique public relations practices.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 , JN 2000 .
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CT 3700 - Health Communication
(3)
This course provides an introduction to the field of health communication. Topics include how health is communicatively constructed, social support, illness & health narratives, recipient-provider communication, health campaigns and communication in health-care organizations.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 or equivalent
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CT 3800 - Study Abroad: Organizational and Intercultural Communication Perspectives
(3)
This course provides an orientation in organizational and intercultural communication in a study abroad context. The foundation of the course includes common organizational and intercultural communication theory and skill. Special topics include, but are not limited to leadership, symbolism, organizational behavior, cultural barriers and opportunities, and other relevent subject matter as it is experienced in the culture within which the student is immersed.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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CT 3840 - Persuasion: Theories of Social Influence
(3)
A study of the rhetorical, psychological and ethical principles of influencing change in others which includes consideration of the role of attitudes, beliefs, values and motives in human behavior. Application of theories through preparation and presentation of persuasive speeches and analysis of campaigns.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 .
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CT 3850 - Intercultural Communication
(3)
Examination of how people communicate, evaluate, and build attitudes about members of different cultures and subcultures. Exploration of varied communication patterns which take place nationally and internationally.
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CT 3860 - Media and Politics
(PS 3860 )
(3)
A study of the growing importance of mass media in American politics and their interaction with the formal and informal elements of the decision-making process.
(SRII or SRI)
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CT 3930 - Research in Communication
(1-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the research process by participating in faculty sponsored research. Activities may include reading literature relevant to the topic, data collection, data entry, data coding, and attending research meetings. Students contract with a faculty mentor to determine their level of participation in the research process. Three hours of participation per week are required to earn one hour of college credit, and students may sign up for one, two, or three credit hours. Students must have the approval of the supervising faculty member to sign up for the course. Students can earn a maximum of three credit hours per semester, repeatable once during their academic career.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 ; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; instructor approval.
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CT 4170 - Principles of Advertising
(JN 4170 )
(3)
A general survey of the field of advertising. Includes focus on conception and execution of creative, effective advertising for print, online, and broadcast media. Introduces stategic planning, media selection, buyer behavior, campaigns, ways to measure advertising effectiveness, and career opportunities. Case studies and prize-winning advertisements may be included.
Prerequisite: CT 2200 or JN 2000 or MK 3000 .
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CT 4180 - Broadcast Journalism
(JN 4180 )
(3)
A course in gathering, writing and producing news for radio and television. Included are skills in interviewing, editing news for broadcast and identifying news sources. Special problems unique to broadcast journalism are discussed.
Prerequisite: CT 2200 and JN 2000 - Introduction to Journalism .
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CT 4220 - College-to-Career Transition
(2)
Seniors/juniors experience a career decision-making process designed to facilitate the college-to-career transition. Reflecting on their college experience, students will examine their personal work ethic and will identify their strengths, interests, and work-related values. Speakers will present job market information. The course will include learning about the following job research skills: researching literature, conducting information interviews, developing a resume, interviewing for a job, and writing good cover letters.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
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CT 4350 - Organizational Communication
(3)
This course provides an orientation into the ways communication operates in organizations through historical, philosophical, and theoretical issues. Case study and organizational research are emphasized for study of leadership styles; communication climates; organizational design, coordination and symbolism; and communication satisfaction.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 , CT 2040 .
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CT 4750 - Rhetorical Criticism
(3)
An examination and evaluation of verbal, visual and rhetorical artifacts which are formed due to social issues. Emphasis is placed on the relationship among the rhetor, the message, the audience, the cultural environment in which they communicate, and their ethical standards. This course is designed to develop critical thinking, listening and visual literacy.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 , CT 2040 .
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CT 4860 - Seminar in Group Interaction
(3)
This course will focus on the study of the principles and processes unique to group situations. Topics will include leadership, followership, group roles, norms, tasks, social functions, problem-solving, decision making, and conflict resolution. Emphasis is on learning and acquiring group communication skills, including self-disclosure, conflict management skills, and leadership and followership skills.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 , CT 2040 .
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CT 4870 - Seminar in Communication Theory and Research
(3)
A survey of the contemporary contributions to the study of human communication. Evaluation and analysis are designed to explore what occurs when humans communicate and why certain effects occur. Survey includes considerations of interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, mass media and rhetorical communication.
Prerequisite: CT 2000 , CT 2040 , junior standing.
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