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CHM 6899 Final Semester Dissertation Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted candidacy
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CHM 6999 Dissertation Credit Hours: 3 - 12
Research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Requirement(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree
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CIS 0002 Final Program Examination Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
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CIS 0003 Final Program Examination 2 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: CIS 0002 Corequisite: CIS 0002
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CIS 0004 Final Program Examination 3 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: CIS 0003 Corequisite: CIS 0003
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CIS 1130 PC Applications Credit Hours: 3
Introduces computer applications. Includes basic computer concepts and terminology through experience using the operating system, and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation management software.
(CL)
Excluded majors include Computer Information Systems (3530, 7630) or Business Administration/Computer Information Systems (7601)
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 1140 Business Computer Skills Credit Hours: 3
Uses commercial software to understand the business functions of computers and develop personal competency in practical application of computers in business. Provides specific knowledge and advanced capabilities in various skills necessary for effective performance in academic and practical environments.
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Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 1501 Introduction to Visual Basic Credit Hours: 3
Introduces Visual Basic® for information processing and problem solving. Uses algorithms and computer logic to translate data into information through structured design, coding, testing and program debugging.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
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CIS 1502 Programming in Java Credit Hours: 3
Introduces object-oriented programming and the development of applications for the Internet. Includes programming language, coding, testing and debugging. Covers Java™ programs to perform interactive input operations and customized screen output.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
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CIS 2304 Survey of Software Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces a high-level view of information systems and technology. Acquaints students with various software systems found in information technology (IT). Includes Internet and other research to identify software system roles within IT, and their significant features, advantages and disadvantages. Requires preparation of a business report of the software system’s value to a typical business enterprise.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
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CIS 2501 Advanced Visual Basic Credit Hours: 3
Covers the launch and effective navigation of Visual Basic® 6 IDE. Includes rapid prototype user interface applications (tool tips, exception handling and error messaging), compiling and distributing executable applications, linking to external databases and the use of SQL select queries. Also includes object-oriented programming.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1501
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CIS 2502 Programming in C++ Credit Hours: 3
Uses C/C++ programming language for information processing and problem solving. Uses algorithms and computer logic to translate data into information through structured and object-oriented design, coding, testing and program debugging.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1502
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CIS 3315 Decision Support Systems Credit Hours: 3
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to create applications, collect data and manage databases. Includes the theory of decisions and decision analysis, including probability and risk-taking. Uses commercial decision support and graphics software to prepare business packages such as forecasting, linear programming and decision trees.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: EMG 3327 and EST 2703
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CIS 3318 Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3
Includes the role of the Internet and the Web in electronic commerce. Examines Web server hardware and software tools. Addresses electronic payment, security, the regulatory environment and Web-based marketing.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: (CIS 1501 or CIS 1502 ), and EMK 3601
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CIS 3512 Systems Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
Provides the opportunity to design, implement and document the system development cycle. Includes analysis of current systems, logical and physical systems design, program development, testing, implementation, maintenance and documentation.
Minimum student level - third year
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 1140 , and (CIS 1501 or CIS 1502 )
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CIS 4026 Introduction to Internet Applications Credit Hours: 3
Introduces concepts and practice in the implementation of Internet-based applications and systems. Includes design and development of websites using client- and server-side scripting, programming and interfacing with relational databases. Also introduces service-oriented architecture for cloud and mobile configurations.
Requirement(s): Successful completion of a programming language course. Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3318
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CIS 4410 Database Concepts and Programming Credit Hours: 3
Studies structure and applications of database management systems; network, relational and hierarchical data models; application program development; query systems; file security; and the role of database administrators. Continues the analysis of systems upgrades and new system design begun in CIS 3512 .
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3512
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CIS 4415 Network Theory and Design Credit Hours: 3
Covers the theory, design and application of networks. Includes creation and operation of an actual network.
Minimum student level - fifth year
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 4424 Information Technology and Project Management Credit Hours: 3
Reviews contemporary information technology management and the relevant issues of effective management of information service activities.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3512
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CIS 4498 Information Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the integration of information and environmental systems to support broad strategic planning decisions. As capstone, involves lectures, case studies and application of previous courses to support strategic decision-making.
Minimum student level - fourth year
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
Prerequisite: CIS 3315 and CIS 4410 and CIS 4415 and EMG 3301 and EMK 3601
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CIS 5000 Fundamentals of Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces problem-solving techniques for information systems. Includes alternative methods, logic problems and methods specifically for component-based systems with integration issues. Also includes new technologies, products, tools, hardware architectures and languages. Encourages think-tank and out-of-the-box discussion formats.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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CIS 5100 Data Structures and Programming Credit Hours: 3
Introduces programming in an object-oriented language. Includes data structures. Aims to turn students with little or no programming experience into comfortable programmers. Also includes algorithms for use with stacks, queues and lists. Required for CIS majors.
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CIS 5150 Mobile Applications Design and Implementation Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the design and development of applications for wireless information systems. Includes coverage of application frameworks for multiple platforms, types of applications and their context, and strategies for the design, implementation and maintenance of mobile applications.
Recommended: Knowledge of computer programming
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5200 Advanced Programming Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced algorithms, data structures, programming and software design techniques. Requires students to demonstrate mastery of a modern high-level language. Required for CIS majors.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5210 Integration of Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
Studies database systems as an essential organization resource. Includes data architecture components and data storage configurations, and compares normalized and denormalized methods. Covers relational databases and the use of SQL for information retrieval. Also covers object databases.
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CIS 5220 Computer Organization Credit Hours: 3
Introduces system architecture including the specifics of computer arithmetic, memories, the CPU, input/output and peripherals. Includes hardware elements and how they fit into a complete computer system along with combination logic, gates and Boolean algebra. Required for CIS majors.
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CIS 5225 Advanced Computer Architectures Credit Hours: 3
Studies architectures and advanced topics in computer organization and computer architectures. Covers characteristics and design issues surrounding multiprocessor, handheld and distributed systems. Includes design of hardware concepts and simple circuits.
Prerequisite: CIS 5220
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CIS 5230 Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
Explores the algorithms, protocols and mechanisms representing traditional single processor and multi-user operating systems. Emphasizes process management and synchronization, threads, memory management, virtual memory and process scheduling. May require a research paper and/or programming assignments. Required for CIS majors.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5300 Modeling and Simulation Credit Hours: 3
Introduces modeling and simulation (M&S). Includes verification, validation, construction and implementation for engineering and business, use of stochastics and probability distribution. Compares event-driven and continuous M&S to distributed M&S. Requires proficiency in a programming language (Java™, C++, Perl) and a semester project.
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CIS 5310 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Investigates legal and ethical foundations of information systems. Discusses intellectual property, copyrights, patents, trademarks/domains, privacy, free speech, the Fifth Amendment, contracts and employment law. Requires a semester project on research and presentation of case law and precedents.
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CIS 5400 Topics in Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Current topics in computer information systems at the introductory graduate level.
Topics vary and the course may be repeated for credit toward the CIS degree.
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CIS 5410 Computer Networks for Information Specialists 1 Credit Hours: 3
Provides a broad set of fundamental topics related to computer networks including network layers, topologies, technologies, services and methods useful for the typical information systems specialists; TCP/IP; transmission protocols and client-server models. Introduces management and security of networks.
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CIS 5420 Computer Networks for Information Specialists 2 Credit Hours: 3
Continues CIS 5410 . Focuses on the more advanced topics of network security design and management including cryptography, LANs and WANs, and application and network layers.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100 and CIS 5410
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CIS 5511 Enterprise Modeling Credit Hours: 3
Provides a process-oriented view of organizations and how they integrate internal functions of that organization. Puts specific processes in practice that assist in the implementation and compliance of all types of enterprise management systems.
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CIS 5530 Systems Administration Credit Hours: 3
Explores the administration and maintenance of operating systems such as Windows,® Linux® or UNIX® to supply the typical CIS professional help with system administration. May include shell programming, command line programming, common maintenance procedures, network maintenance, backups, and methods of file processing and file system structure.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5600 Information Security Management Credit Hours: 3
Studies concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources. Includes the management of organizations with network security and data integrity as primary goals. Covers roles and responsibilities of managers across the enterprise.
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CIS 5720 Project and Change Control Credit Hours: 3
Covers managing and delivering a software project from inception to delivery. Includes initial and detail planning, the project life cycle, risk assessment, resource planning, project monitoring and timeliness, cost and customer management, change control, configuration control and version control. Uses project and configuration management software.
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CIS 5740 Web Programming Credit Hours: 3
Studies HTML and Java™ features that facilitate Web-based programming. Covers Web servers, Web-based systems and XML. May include other scripting and interface languages. Explores characteristics of good Web site design and organization. Requires creation of Web pages and knowledge of the Java programming language.
Prerequisite: CIS 5100
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CIS 5750 Wireless Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Studies the fundamentals of wireless information and communications. Includes principles of cellular radio, wireless modulation and multiple access techniques, and wireless protocols and standards. Provides an overview of wireless evolution (1G to 4G), and WLAN and WPAN networks.
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CIS 5890 Independent Study in Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Individual projects under the direction of a member of the computer information systems faculty. May require deliverables such as a software system or product, or a comprehensive paper.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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CIS 5898 Projects in Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Acts as program capstone course that entails design and implementation of a significant project within the purview of information systems. Requires students to propose a project and have it approved by the instructor. Required for CIS majors.
Requirement(s): Academic unit head or program chair approval. Not valid for credit for computer science or software engineering majors
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CIS 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted petition to graduate
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CIS 5999 Thesis Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Research and preparation of a thesis under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward the master of science degree requirements.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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COM 0002 Final Program Examination Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
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COM 0003 Final Program Examination 2 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: COM 0002 Corequisite: COM 0002
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COM 0004 Final Program Examination 3 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: COM 0003 Corequisite: COM 0003
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COM 1010 Media Practicum Credit Hours: 1
Provides students with an opportunity to earn credit for media production under the direction of a member of the communication faculty. May include working for the Crimson or other media organizations.
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Requirement(s): Communication program chair approval
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COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
The first of two courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on writing essays using various rhetorical modes: persuasion, description, comparison and analysis. Presents basic methods of library research, as well as the MLA documentation system. Students write one research paper and several essays.
(LA)
Requirement(s): Passing grade on placement exam or prerequisite course
Prerequisite: WRI 0100 or WRI 0110
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COM 1102 Writing About Literature Credit Hours: 3
The second of two courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on reading and analyzing poems, plays and short works of fiction. Students write several essays and one research paper on literary topics.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101
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COM 2012 Research Sources and Systems Credit Hours: 1
Acquaints students with a variety of library services, sources and systems. Emphasizes research strategies and tools useful in each student’s field of study, as well as the use of print, Internet and other electronic resources.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication Credit Hours: 3
Practice in the technical and scientific writing style and format, including gathering and using data to prepare reports. Includes abstracts, reports, letters, technical descriptions, proposals and at least two oral presentations.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2224 Business and Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
Designed for the future business professional. Includes business research methods, report writing, business correspondence and communication in the workplace. Covers analytical, informational, routine and special reports.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2225 Writing for the Media Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on writing for a wide variety of media. Assists development and improvement of professional media writing skills. Covers the importance of the various writing approaches required for specific audiences and media organizations.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 2370 Speech Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the concepts and techniques of effective public speaking and small group communication. Students prepare, organize and deliver different kinds of short speeches.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1101
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COM 2425 Introduction to Communication Credit Hours: 3
Familiarizes students with the process of communication in interpersonal small group, organizational, mass and intercultural contexts. Introduces students to the study of communication and provides the background for understanding complex communication processes.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1101
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COM 2501 Introduction to Visual Communication Credit Hours: 3
Introduces communication majors to the principles and techniques of visual communication. Emphasizes manipulating form to fit function as the student designs, implements and evaluates goal-oriented communication projects.
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COM 2503 Photography Credit Hours: 3
Prepares students in the basics of commercial photography. Includes basic camera operation, use of light meters, film types and composition of pictures. Also includes lectures, demonstrations, examples and critiques of students’ work.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224
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COM 2504 Digital Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the importance of visual aspects of communication. Teaches the fundamentals of graphic design, design theory and principles, and how to apply them by using graphic applications. (Requirement: Prerequisite course or instructor approval.)
(LA)
Requirement(s): Prerequisite course or instructor approval.
Prerequisite: COM 2501
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COM 3070 Professional Communication for Executives Credit Hours: 3
Covers interpersonal and group communication in the professions for future executives. Students prepare and deliver a variety of career-related presentations.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 1102
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COM 3085 Special Topics in Applied Communication Credit Hours: 3
Studies an emerging and significant issue within the field of communication. May include interpersonal persuasion, mass communication, media law or advances in publications software. Topics announced before registration.
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COM 3210 Editing Credit Hours: 3
Includes grammatical terminology and concepts essential to editing, as well as copy editing techniques for hard copy and online materials. Also includes the study of varied editorial roles and responsibilities in general and technical editing, as well as major style-guide requirements.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224
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COM 3225 Reporting, Interviewing and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Presents the methods and practice of newsgathering or journalistic research. Covers information gathering (from interview, records, data) and finding the story in that information. Requires interviews, data analysis, searching public records, story-telling and intensive writing.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2225
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COM 3231 Writing About Science Credit Hours: 3
Designed for both communication and science majors. Covers the methods of scientific writing, including ways in which complex scientific topics can be conveyed to popular audiences. Also includes more traditional types of scientific writing such as scientific journal articles and proposals.
(COM) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224
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COM 3425 Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
Studies media influence from political, social and cultural perspectives. Examines theory and media effects in its survey of film, print, broadcast and new technologies. Discusses the role of media in society and culture, issues related to the First Amendment and the implications of media mergers.
(CC) (HU/SS) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2425
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COM 3440 Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
Studies communication principles and the practices of developing goodwill between a person, firm or institution and the public; and the means of gaining publicity and influencing people. Students analyze specific case studies and propose appropriate strategies and campaigns.
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Prerequisite: COM 2225
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COM 4026 Publishing and the Internet Credit Hours: 3
Covers current issues and applications of online and Internet publishing are covered including researching, designing and authoring effective online documents and presentations. Includes building an electronic portfolio.
(LA)
Prerequisite: (COM 2223 or COM 2224 ), and CSE 1301
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COM 4050 Independent Study Credit Hours: 3
Allows senior communication majors the opportunity to pursue advanced study in a communication-related topic of interest. Topics approved and supervised by department faculty. Requires a formal paper.
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Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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COM 4085 Communication Technology: Issues and Applications Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Designed for communication majors. Offers a study of a current topic (or topics) related to technology and communication. Course content varies from term to term.
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COM 4090 Communication Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Students work under the direct supervision of a business or industry professional and in coordination with the chair of the undergraduate communication program. Students with 99 or more semester hours and a 3.25 GPA in communication courses may apply.
(LA)
Minimum student level - junior
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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COM 4130 Global Communication Credit Hours: 3
Examines the elements of cross-cultural communication by analyzing the interface between the organization and its cultural environment. Focuses on developing skills to improve communication across both language and cultural barriers in a diverse domestic workplace and an international business environment.
(CC) (LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224 or COM 2425
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COM 4220 Writing Proposals Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the process of writing both solicited and unsolicited proposals. Encourages students to learn how to identify opportunities to submit proposals, plan and produce effective proposals, manage the proposal-writing process, deliver oral presentations based on their proposals, and follow up after submitting proposals.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224
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COM 4226 Online Reporting Credit Hours: 3
Examines how the Internet has changed journalism and other media, requiring new skills in research, analysis and reporting tactics. Includes students practicing with the tools used to gather, analyze, present and distribute information.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 3225
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COM 4301 Media Production-Audio Credit Hours: 3
Covers technical and artistic aspects of audio production. Includes recording, editing and mixing audio, and interviewing, using natural sound, and telling stories for the ear.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 3225
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COM 4302 Media Production-Video Credit Hours: 3
Covers the technical and artistic aspects of creating videos. Includes camera operation, lighting, audio and framing, as well as interviewing, storytelling and reporting.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 3225
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COM 4425 Mass Communication Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview of boundaries for mass communication activities in technological and legal environments where journalists and other mass communication professionals are not the only active players. Covers legal freedoms and possibilities in mass communication; legal limitations and potential issues; and ethical issues in mass communication.
(LA) (SS)
Prerequisite: COM 3425
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COM 4430 Research Methods and Materials in Technical and Professional Communication Credit Hours: 3
In-depth examination of the methods of data collection and data analysis, and the research materials used in conducting research in communication.
(Q) (LA)
Prerequisite: BUS 2703 and COM 2425
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COM 4440 Strategic Communication Credit Hours: 3
Examines integrated marketing communication theories and practices. Teaches strategic thinking across the functional areas, optimizing communication strategies and creatively developing and applying tools and tactics. Covers how strategic marketing communication can be used for branding and to build a strong corporate image.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 3440
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COM 4777 Senior Design Project Credit Hours: 3
Requires development and presentation of a real-world team project. Includes a comprehensive plan from conceptualization, proposal writing, research and strategic planning through the design/writing of communication materials, plan execution and research evaluation. Culminates in a written report and oral presentation.
(LA)
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
Prerequisite: COM 4430
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COM 5004 Introduction to Preparing Professional and Academic Documents Credit Hours: 2
Familiarizes students with professional writing expectations. Includes writing style and format, and gathering and using data to prepare reports. Requires short reports and longer manuscripts as expected in professional and academic settings, possibly connected to the student’s discipline.
Noncredit for communication majors
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COM 5100 Communication Theory Credit Hours: 3
Examines the full range of communication theories related to such areas as interpersonal communication, rhetoric, small-group communication, mass communication, linguistics, persuasion and multiculturalism.
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COM 5110 Strategic Communication Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview of the theory, principles, techniques, practices and trends of public relations and other corporate strategic communication functions. Includes strategic communication processes, issue / crisis / reputation management, stakeholder relationship management and other corporate communication activities.
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COM 5120 Mass Communication and Society Credit Hours: 3
Studies media influence from political, social and cultural perspectives; examines theory and media effects in its survey of film, print, broadcast and new technologies; and discusses the role of media in society and culture, issues related to the First Amendment and the implications of media mergers.
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COM 5130 Global Communication Credit Hours: 3
Examines the elements of cross-cultural communication by analyzing the interface between the organization and its cultural environment. Focuses on developing skills to improve communication across both language and cultural barriers in a diverse domestic workplace and an international business environment.
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COM 5140 Communication Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
Introduces research methods used to identify problems and issues of concern; guide strategic planning, message development and overall communication planning; and evaluate plans and programs. Covers research theory, conceptual and operational definitions, measurement, sampling and research design and reporting.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval or a minimum of 12 credit hours in graduate degree program
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COM 5145 Qualitative Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
Describes communication qualitative research methods including in-depth interviews, focus groups and ethnography. Situates qualitative methods within the history of communication. Also focuses on the research problem or question to develop the most effective type of inquiry.
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COM 5210 International Political Communication and Global Politics Credit Hours: 3
Examines the interactive relationship between international political communication and international politics. Investigates how the effectiveness, successes or failures in international political communication affect the outcome of international events. Applies theories to analyze the background, process and result of communication cases.
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COM 5220 Linguistics and World Languages Credit Hours: 3
Provides a comprehensive overview of the complex structure of language using analysis of various world languages. Includes sounds and sound patterns (phonology), word formations and their patterns (morphology), sentence structure (syntax) and meaning (semantics), as well as the use of language to communicate and interact socially.
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COM 5252 Seminar in Marketing Communication Credit Hours: 3
Introduces students to the theory and practice of conducting effective marketing communication campaigns and the underlying processes involved in promotional messages. Focuses on current advertising and persuasive communication strategies that achieve desired communication outcomes.
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COM 5310 Visual and Graphic Communication Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on how principles / elements of design and computer graphics integrate into creating brand identity. Emphasizes achieving in-depth knowledge about building strong brand identity, developing creative visual communication skills and working with a portfolio. Software training includes Adobe® InDesign,® Photoshop® and Illustrator.®
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COM 5320 New Media and Strategic Communication Credit Hours: 3
Examines the changing media environment and its impact on society and culture. Includes the impact of the strategic use of new media technologies on economics, interpersonal relationships, politics and popular culture. Requires student analysis of the various issues in new media and practice using these technologies.
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COM 5340 Services Marketing Communication Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on corporate strategies for successful interaction between service providers and both internal and external customers in various corporate cultures. Also focuses on key variables that shape communication behaviors and impact customer satisfaction levels, problems within these relationships, and behaviors to increase communication effectiveness.
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COM 5420 Special Topics in Communication Credit Hours: 3
Investigates special topics and current issues in the discipline of global strategic communication. Topics vary based on program needs and student / faculty interest.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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COM 5430 Independent Study Credit Hours: 3
Offers master’s-level independent research or directed study under faculty supervision.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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COM 5440 Communication Internship Credit Hours: 3
Allows students to work under the supervision of a business or industry professional in coordination with the program chair.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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COM 5510 Covering Science and Technology Credit Hours: 3
Introduces science and technology newswriting and key issues in communicating with general audiences. Presents the structure of science news articles and press releases, examines issues of balance and accuracy, and analyzes the interaction between technical sources, public information officers, reporters and readers.
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COM 5520 Proposal Writing Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the process of researching, writing and preparing both solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to identified funding sources. Requires students to identify submission opportunities, plan and submit effective proposals, manage the proposal-writing process, orally present proposals and follow up after submitting proposals.
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COM 5530 Technical Editing Credit Hours: 3
Provides advanced theory and practice in editing scientific, technical and professional prose. Introduces the principles of copy and rewrite editing, techniques of production and essentials of preparing manuscripts for publication. Requires students to develop and refine professional skills via hands-on, decision-intensive editorial projects.
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COM 5890 Final Semester Design Project Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Provides variable registration for design project completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Prerequisite: COM 5990
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COM 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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COM 5990 Design Project Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Requires an individual applied project under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Satisfactory completion of either a traditional research-based thesis or design project (with committee approval) is necessary for the completion of the master’s program and awarding of the degree, unless the nonthesis option is chosen.
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