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CVE 3030 Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
Includes estimation of pressure distribution and forces in static fluids, rigid body fluids and flowing fluids; integral expressions for conservation of mass and momentum; energy equation; pipe design and analyses of water distribution systems, estimation of external forces, and similitude.
Prerequisite: MEE 2081 and (MTH 2201 or MTH 3200 ) Corequisite: MTH 2201 or MTH 3200
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CVE 3033 Hydraulics Lab Credit Hours: 1
Offers experiments in fundamental and applied fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology.
Prerequisite: CVE 3030 Corequisite: CVE 3030
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CVE 3042 Water and Wastewater Systems for Land Development Credit Hours: 3
Covers the topics necessary to design potable water and domestic wastewater utility systems for land development projects. Includes the treatment and distribution of potable water and the collection and treatment of wastewater.
Prerequisite: CHM 1101 and CVE 1001 and CVE 3030 Corequisite: CVE 3030
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CVE 3052 Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Credit Hours: 3
Covers the topics necessary to design and develop large-scale potable water and domestic wastewater treatment facilities. Includes site planning; physical, chemical and biological treatment; sludge processing and advanced treatment methods.
Prerequisite: CHM 1101 and CVE 1001
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CVE 4000 Engineering Economy and Planning Credit Hours: 3
Presents economic evaluation of engineering alternatives. Includes time value of money, replacement alternatives, benefit/cost analysis, minimum cost analysis, depreciation, taxes and inflation.
Minimum student level - junior
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CVE 4013 Steel Structures Credit Hours: 3
Studies the design of various elements of steel structures including tension members, beams, columns, beam-columns and connections. Introduces the AISC codes. Includes a design project.
Prerequisite: CVE 3015
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CVE 4016 Reinforced Concrete Structures Credit Hours: 3
Covers the basic mechanics of reinforced concrete and the design of reinforced concrete structures and structural elements. Introduces the design practices and procedures of the ACI code. Includes a design project.
Prerequisite: CVE 3015
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CVE 4019 Timber Structures Credit Hours: 3
Covers the engineering properties of timber and their effect on design of timber structures. Studies the design of various elements of timber structures including tension members, beams, bean-columns, diaphragms and connections according to the NDS ASD specification. Includes a design project.
Prerequisite: CVE 3015
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CVE 4020 Foundation Design Credit Hours: 3
Applies soil mechanics to foundation engineering, exploration techniques, foundation selection criteria, design and construction. Includes analysis and design of spread, mat and pile foundations; retaining wall design; drilled piers; caissons; design using geotechnical fabrics; and slope stability.
Prerequisite: CVE 3020
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CVE 4032 Hydraulics and Hydrology Credit Hours: 3
Includes steady flow in open channels, analysis of water surface profiles, channel design; measurements and estimation of components in the hydrologic cycle; unit hydrograph theory; statistical design methods; and hydrologic routing.
Prerequisite: CVE 3030
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CVE 4035 Urban Hydrology Credit Hours: 3
Uses state-of-the-art water-quality and water-quantity computer models to predict the impact of urbanization on receiving waters. Students design a stormwater management system as a project.
Prerequisite: CVE 4032
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CVE 4050 Solid and Hazardous Waste Credit Hours: 3
Covers the design process used in investigation and remediation of sites contaminated with solid or hazardous waste. Also covers the processing, treatment and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes.
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CVE 4060 Transportation Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Modes of transportation are reviewed with emphasis on highways, including vehicle characteristics, geometric alignment, traffic analysis, queuing theories, signal timing, levels of service, traffic forecasting, pavement design and airport runway design and layout.
Minimum student level - senior
Prerequisite: CVE 2080
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CVE 4070 Construction Engineering Credit Hours: 3
The fundamentals of construction engineering from a project management point of view. Focus on basics of construction project management principles including scope, quality control, planning and scheduling, cost engineering, risk management and loss prevention, local environment, information and communications, and stakeholder relations.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval or prerequisite course
Prerequisite: CVE 3012 and CVE 3013
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CVE 4073 Construction Cost Engineering Credit Hours: 3
The application of cost engineering principles and estimating within a project management framework in conjunction with scope definition, quality control, planning and scheduling, risk management and loss prevention techniques, local conditions, information and communication, and working relations with stakeholders.
Prerequisite: CVE 2080
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CVE 4074 Leading Construction Operations Credit Hours: 3
Covers specialized application of leadership fundamentals and team building to construction operations. Focuses on the basic principles of leadership including motivation, organizational dynamics, team formation and conflict resolution. Examines construction operations, work practices and ethics in the business environment.
Minimum student level - junior
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CVE 4090 Selected Topics in Civil Engineering Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Advanced topics in civil engineering in which a formal course does not exist at Florida Tech. Classes are conducted on a seminar basis with extensive student participation. Topics are chosen according to student interest and faculty expertise.
Requirement(s): Department head approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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CVE 4091 Design Project 1 Credit Hours: 1
Develops a real-world, peer reviewed, team design project. Students review alternatives and present a schedule and cost estimate. Professional and ethical issues are discussed. Project is completed in CVE 4092 . Oral and written reports and a final team presentation are required.
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Requirement(s): Senior standing
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CVE 4092 Design Project 2 Credit Hours: 3
Proposal developed in CVE 4091 is completed. Oral and written reports and a final team oral presentation and report required. Also includes discussion of professional and ethical issues.
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Prerequisite: CVE 4091
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CVE 4095 Independent Study in Civil Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Independent study undertaken on a cooperative basis between a student and a member of the faculty. Typically, it is a short-term research-related project.
Requirement(s): Department head approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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CVE 5011 Advanced Cold Formed Steel Design Credit Hours: 3
Evaluates the theories of design and actual behavior of cold-formed steel metal components and their connections. Considers the development of pertaining codes. Includes tension members, buckling behavior, compression members, beams, beam-columns, connections and structural systems.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 4013 Steel Structures .
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CVE 5014 Advanced Steel Design Credit Hours: 3
Behavior and design of steel structures with an emphasis on the AISC-LRFD specifications. Includes plate girders, continuous beams, complex connections, frames and composite construction.
Prerequisite: CVE 4013
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CVE 5016 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced topics in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. Includes two-way slabs, torsions, strut-and-tie method, and slender and biaxial columns. Introduces the basic concepts of prestressed concrete. Requires students to complete a design project.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 4016 Reinforced Concrete Structures .
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CVE 5018 Modeling of Natural Disasters Risk Credit Hours: 3
Introduces natural hazard risk and the modeling of associated fragilities and vulnerabilities of man-made exposure. Includes catastrophe risk modeling and management, and performance-based engineering appropriate for business majors, hazard scientists and engineers. Concepts presented for hurricanes can be applied to other perils.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to MTH 2401 Probability and Statistics .
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CVE 5020 Geotechnical Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Advanced treatment of theory and principles of engineering soil mechanics as related to permeability, capillary, seepage forces, stress distribution, effective stress, consolidation and shear strength. Includes lab testing of soils for engineering properties.
Prerequisite: CVE 3020
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CVE 5025 Foundation Design Credit Hours: 3
Explores the application of soil mechanics to foundation engineering, exploration techniques, foundation selection criteria, design and construction; analysis and design of spread, mat and pile foundations; retaining wall design; drilled piers; caissons; design using geotechnical fabrics; and slope stability.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 3020 Soils and Foundations .
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CVE 5035 Design Concepts in Urban Hydrology Credit Hours: 3
Uses state-of-the-art water-quality and water-quantity computer models to predict the impact of urbanization on receiving waters. Students design a stormwater management system as a project.
Prerequisite: CVE 4032
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CVE 5037 Numerical Groundwater Modeling Credit Hours: 3
Studies the partial differential equations governing the motion of fluids and solute or contaminants in subsurface media; introduction to finite difference methods; description of the Galerkin finite element method. Uses state-of-the-art models, such as MODFLOW and SUTRA to solve real-world problems.
Prerequisite: CVE 5039
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CVE 5039 Groundwater Hydrology and Contaminant Transport Credit Hours: 3
Covers energy concepts and governing equations in groundwater, estimation of aquifer properties, well and well-field design, saltwater intrusion, artificial recharge and modeling of contaminant transport in groundwater.
Prerequisite: CVE 3030
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CVE 5050 Design of Remediation Systems Credit Hours: 3
Covers the design process to clean up soil and groundwater contaminated with hazardous waste, including the design of contaminated groundwater capture systems, contaminant treatment, treated water disposal and air phase emission compliance.
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CVE 5052 Solid Waste Management Credit Hours: 3
Regulation, generation, storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes. Emphasizes the management of solid waste in an environment of changing regulations.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: CVE 5050
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CVE 5061 Pavement Design Credit Hours: 3
Covers stresses, strain and deflections in both flexible and rigid pavements; flexible and rigid pavement materials testing techniques; pavement designs for roads and airports; nondestructive pavement evaluation; and pavement management systems.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 3020 Soils and Foundations .
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CVE 5062 Statistical and Econometric Methods for Transportation Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Teaches model estimation and application for transportation data analysis (least squares regression; simultaneous equations; count-data; discrete outcome; multinomial, nested and mixed logit; ordered data; duration (hazard-based); and random parameters models). Uses NLOGIT.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to MTH 5401 Applied Statistical Analysis .
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CVE 5064 Transportation Planning Credit Hours: 3
Covers demand analysis for transportation planning. Includes fundamental modeling techniques (trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice (modal split), traffic assignment), surveys and data requirements. Also includes evaluation of transportation alternatives and policy implications. Uses GIS transportation software.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 4060 Transportation Engineering and MTH 5401 Applied Statistical Analysis .
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CVE 5072 Construction Contracts, Law and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
Includes liability, real property and water rights; environmental and comprehensive planning laws and requirements; evidence, expert witness, claims, disputes and arbitration; contract specifications and drawings; resolution of differences; change orders and contract modifications; and case studies.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 4070 Construction Engineering .
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CVE 5073 Construction Cost Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Explores the application of cost engineering principles, and estimating within a project management framework in conjunction with scope definition, quality control, planning and scheduling, risk management and loss prevention techniques, local conditions, information and communications, and working relations with stakeholders.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to CVE 4000 Engineering Economy and Planning .
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CVE 5074 Leading Construction Operations Credit Hours: 3
Fundamentals of leadership and team building to construction operations. Focuses on the basic principles of leadership including team formation, motivation, organizational dynamics and conflict resolution. Examines construction operations and characteristics, ethics in the business environment and its relationship to sound leadership principles.
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CVE 5080 Selected Topics in Civil Engineering Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Advanced topics in civil engineering. Conducted on a seminar basis with extensive student participation. Topics chosen according to student interest.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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CVE 5095 Special Projects in Civil Engineering Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Special graduate study undertaken on a cooperative basis between a student and a member of the graduate faculty. The project may include a literature search in a selected area or the design and fabrication of research equipment.
Requirement(s): Department head approval
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CVE 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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CVE 5999 Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Individual research under the direction of a graduate faculty member in a selected topic.
Requirement(s): Thesis advisor approval
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CVE 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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CVE 6991 Research in Civil Engineering Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Research under the guidance of a member of the civil engineering faculty in a selected area of civil engineering.
Repeatable as required
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CVE 6999 Dissertation Credit Hours: 3 - 12
Research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
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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.
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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.
(Hon) (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.
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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) (Hon)
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) (Hon)
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 or COM 2225
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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.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2501 or COM 2225
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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.
(LA)
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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 or COM 2225
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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.
(LA)
Prerequisite: COM 2223 or COM 2224 or 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.
(LA)
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: 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 3225 or 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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