Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CMT 3660 - Energy Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    The course addresses the methodologies of estimating annual energy consumption, undertaking energy audits, and monitoring and targeting energy consumption of fossil fuels. The material covered is for building services engineering, building engineering, and environmental engineering in facilities management. Prerequisite: CMT 3510 .
  
  • CMT 3680 - Facility Management Administration and Operations

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course covers operational principles and leadership skills required of a successful senior-level facility management professional.
  
  • CMT 4120 - Construction Accounting and Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course covers the fundamental principles of construction finance, accounting, and cost control. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010 .
  
  • CMT 4150 - Construction Equipment and Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course covers the use of equipment used on heavy/civil construction projects. Emphasis is placed on equipment selection, production rates, and unit cost. Prerequisite: CMT 3115 .
  
  • CMT 4210 - Facility Planning and Layout

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] even years

    Practical aspects of facilities planning as a function of location and design with specific application to the following facilities: manufacturing and production, warehousing, and other commercial uses.
  
  • CMT 4270 - Computer Aided FM

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course covers current computer-based technologies available to the facility manager.
  
  • CMT 4310 - Long-term Planning in Facility Management

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course covers financial and physical planning activities required to meet future needs of the successful Facility Management Organization.
  
  • CMT 4330 - Applied Structures

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course covers the processes and methods used to analyze the behavior of engineered structures. Includes the application of the properties of materials and mechanics as they relate to the structural behavior of load resisting components. Prerequisite:  PHYS 2010 .
  
  • CMT 4350 - Temporary Structures

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course covers basic design of temporary structures.  Emphasis is placed on formwork, scaffolding, dewatering, and excavation shoring. Prerequisite: CMT 1330  and CMT 4330 .
  
  • CMT 4510 - Design Charrette

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]

    Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world construction problems. Prerequisite: CMT 3115  and CMT 3130 .
  
  • CMT 4520 - ASC Student Competition

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]

    Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world construction problems. This course requires students to participate in the ASC Region 6 Student competition. Prerequisite: CMT 3115  and CMT 3130 .
  
  • CMT 4570 - Approaches to Construction Contracting

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course covers the development of a business plan for a small construction company. Prerequisite: PS 3250 , CMT 2210 , and CMT 4120 .
  
  • CMT 4620 - Senior Project

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course is a culminating experience for students from the program. Requires integration of concepts from a variety of coursework to prepare and present a solution to a construction problem. Prerequisite: PS 3250 , CMT 2210 , CMT 3115 , CMT 3130 , CMT 3370 , CMT 4120 , and CMT 4330 .
  
  • CMT 4650 - FM Senior Project

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The application of skills, knowledge, techniques and concepts to an actual facility’s management project. Emphasis on integrating the concepts taught in the facilities management classes. Students must apply for Senior Project the semester before they plan to take CMT 4650. Prerequisite: CMT 3115 , CMT 3130 , CMT 3630 , CMT 3660 , CMT 3680 , CMT 4210 , CMT 4270  and CMT 4310 , or instructor approval. CMT 3630 , CMT 3660 , CMT 3680 , CMT 4210 , CMT 4270 , and CMT 4310  may be taken concurrently.
  
  • CMT 4800 - Individual Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Individual research or projects in Construction Management Technology. Credit and time determined by the student and faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • CMT 4830 - Directed Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The student will receive credit for approved studies in an area not covered in the CMT program. Credit and time determined by the student and faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • CMT 4890 - Practicum

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Supervised work experience in the construction industry with placement and course objectives approved by the faculty supervisor. This course can be used to help the student satisfy the CMT program requirement of 800 hours of approved supervised work experience. Ethics as it related to construction management will be discussed. Prerequisite: CMT 2880 . May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • CMT 4899 - BS Graduation Assessment and Signoff

    Credits: (0)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    This course includes final assessment (e.g., exit interviews) and signoff needed for graduation with a BS degree from the program.  Contact your advisor during your last semester before graduation to complete this requirement.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • CMT 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (.5-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.
  
  • COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Introduces theories and principles of effective speaking with emphasis on: audience analysis and adaptation, listening, organization, content development, use of language, and extemporaneous delivery. Designed to improve the student’s ability to research, organize, develop and make presentations.
  
  • COMM 1040 - Convocations

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    Features distinguished speakers and artists in broad fields of humanities, sciences, technology, education, national and world affairs, and specialized artists in the fine arts from specialties such as music, theatre, interpretation, ballet and art. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credits.
  
  • COMM 1130 - Media Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk]


    Beginning instruction in information-gathering techniques and media writing styles that inform, entertain and/or persuade. Approach recognizes that new technology is blurring the distinctions among various media and that writers must have a broad base of knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Proficiency in word processing.
  
  • COMM 1140 - Writing for Workplace Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course is designed to teach communication appropriate to the workplace with an emphasis on written forms. It covers content, organization, tone, grammar and formatting across multiple contexts: presentations, professional biographies, email, executive summary, letters of commendation and complaint, press releases and business and training proposals. It uses verbal communication such as interviewing in addition to primary and secondary research to provide substance in professional communication.
  
  • COMM 1270 - Analysis of Argument

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Students will learn to analyze, evaluate, develop and refute arguments using formal argumentation methods and research based evidence. The course is designed to increase student competence and confidence in constructing, defending and critiquing a broad range of arguments found in public discourse.
  
  • COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Examines mass media development and impact upon society. Considers newspapers, magazines, film, radio, TV and multimedia. The role of media in providing information, opinion, entertainment and advertising support are considered along with the social political-economic controls which affect the media.
  
  • COMM 1560 - Audio Production and Performance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    An introductory course in audio production and performance. Training in audio console operation, use of recorders and microphones, and audio editing. Class includes basic announcing and formatting for radio stations. Course emphasizes hands-on projects.
  
  • COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media and Society

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Media literacy course which examines the non-legal, but ethical and social problems of mass media. Discusses current media issues and explores constructive steps to improve media relationships.
  
  • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    Explores the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members.
  
  • COMM 2200 - Multi-Camera Production and Performance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    An introductory course in all aspects of in-studio video production. Skills include performing for video as well as the use of cameras, switching, lighting, electronic graphics and audio equipment. In-class projects emphasize directing, writing and performing for video.
  
  • COMM 2210 - Intercollegiate Debate

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated 7 times up to 8 credits. However, only 6 credits may be used toward the Communication major.
  
  • COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course introduces the basic digital communication skills necessary to be successful in today’s multimedia environment. Students will learn how to produce and edit audio, stills, and video.  Students will also learn to upload content for presentation on the Web and will learn to use social media to disseminate information relative to your content.  Concepts will first be discussed in two lecture periods, and then put into practice in a lab.
  
  • COMM 2270 - Argumentation and Debate

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    An examination of the theory and practice of argumentation with emphasis on parliamentary and policy debate formats. Emphasis also placed on making claims and inferences, research and the use of evidence, cross-examination, case construction, rebuttals and style of presentation.
  
  • COMM 2550 - Communication in Professional Settings

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This class is designed to acquaint students with many of the major theories, concepts, and research findings related to the study of organizational communication and public relations. While this class will include a theoretical component, it is designed to be a more “hands on” or “practical skills” course.  The information should be of practical value since individuals spend much of their lives in organizations and other professional settings.
  
  • COMM 2730 - Digital Radio Production and Broadcast

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Students meet once a week for one and two-credit options, or twice a week for the three-credit option. Students work as contributors to the Weber State student streaming radio station, KWCR. Work includes detailing the tasks of station management, announcing, content generation, production, news, sales or engineering. Two hours in the studio a week are required for single-credit registrants, Four hours for two-credit registrants, and four hours in-studio work as well as a final portfolio of work for three-credit registrants. May be taken up to four times for a total of four credits.
  
  • COMM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Newspaper lab experience at The Signpost for those who want the experience of gathering and producing news. Students will learn facets of producing a print and/or on-line publication and promoting the content on social media. Skills include news reporting and writing, advertising, design and photography. 3 credits requires instructor approval. The 3-credit option will be used for those seeking an Associate in Workplace Communication. May be taken 3 times and up to 6 credits total. 
  
  • COMM 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • COMM 2999 - Capstone in Workplace Communication and Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk]
    Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk]


    This class provides an opportunity for students to synthesize and demonstrate their learning in the Associate of Workplace Communication program. The primary purpose of this course is to help students transition from earning an associate’s degree to pursuing a job and/or continued education toward a bachelor’s degree. The course will include employment-related content such as interviewing skills, job shadows, career research, portfolios, resumes, and cover letters. The course will also include a section on workplace ethics to develop responsible and productive professionals.  Cross-listed with ENGL 2999. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
  
  • COMM 3000 - Communication Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    This course is intended to provide students with an overview of communication theory. It will give students a working knowledge of theories used to explain a wide range of communication phenomena, enabling them to build upon selected theories in other upper-division courses in their chosen communication major concentration. Prerequisite: COMM 2110  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3050 - Conflict Management and Negotiation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to explore conflict management concepts in depth. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a greater understanding of conflict across a variety of contexts, including interpersonal, organizational, group, and cultural. Students will be provided the analytical and communication tools to understand, evaluate, and respond effectively to conflicts. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective listening and interviewing.  Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing in a variety of interviewing settings.  This course is designed to offer students insight into improved listening and interviewing practices.  The theory and research concerning the process of listening and the practice of interviewing will form the basis for students’ understanding about listening and interviewing behavior.  This course then applies that knowledge to the development of listening and interviewing skills. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3070 - Performance Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Study of aesthetic texts through performance featuring the view of text or literature as communicative event and textual meaning as response in readers and audience. A primary emphasis will be placed on the relationship between performative choices and textual understanding. Prerequisite: COMM 1020  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]

    Explores theoretical perspectives in intercultural communication. Through analysis of various intercultural theories, students will become aware of cultural influences on communication in both international and domestic cultures. Prerequisite: COMM 2110  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3085 - Family Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    No activity is more fundamental to emotional need fulfillment, overall personal satisfaction, and the maintenance of community-social systems than family communication. It is in the recursive cycle of family communication that we learn how to relate to others. This course examines current studies in family communication research and its implications. Students will add to the scholarship of family communication by completing a research project in conjunction with this course. Prerequisite: COMM 2110  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3090 - Gender and Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]

    This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females, in a wide range of communication contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 2110  or permission of instructor. Cross listed in WGS 3090 .
  
  • COMM 3100 - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Theories and practical communication processes are examined and applied to develop fundamental attitudes and skills for facilitating and leading effective groups. Prerequisite: COMM 2110  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3120 - Advanced Public Speaking

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Fall Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Enhanced speaking skills across a range of situations such as the professional workplace and via social media.  Increase understanding of audience, publics, and the overall definition of “speaking” as a result of our ever-changing society. Prerequisite: COMM 1020  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3130 - News Reporting and Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Develops journalism skills relevant to newspapers and online news services. Emphasizes news gathering, interviewing and news writing. Prerequisite: COMM 1130  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3150 - Communication Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk]


    Explores methods of gathering, analyzing and interpreting data. Topics include: asking questions, observing and measuring communication variables; designing valid and reliable research; research ethics, experimental design and survey research. Emphasis is also placed on how to present research and how to read scholarly journal articles. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3200 - Live Event Production

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Students will learn to operate field video cameras, switchers, instant-replay and other equipment while experiencing the pressures of live-sports production. Students will be part of a crew supplying the visuals for Weber State’s football and basketball scoreboards.  The crew will also provide visuals necessary to fulfill production commitments. (A maximum of 6 credit hours total may be counted for the major, however, 6 additional credit hours may be used as elective credit.)
  
  • COMM 3220 - Editing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]

    Develops editing knowledge and skills for print and online publications. Covers copy editing, content editing and page editing. Prerequisite:  COMM 1130  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3230 - Health Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    A broad examination of communication theory, application, and research in health care delivery and management. Examines many different levels and channels of communication including the development and application of interpersonal communication, small group communication and teamwork, organizational communication, communication ethics, leadership, and motivation skills in dealing with health care providers, staff, and consumers in a variety of health care environments. Cross-listed with HAS 3230 .
  
  • COMM 3350 - Visual Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Visual messages have great power to inform, educate and persuade. In all fields of communication, visual presentation of the message helps determine the success of the message. This course is designed to help students become effective and ethical visual communicators on the page or the screen. In addition to creating design projects, students will learn how to critically analyze visual designs and to understand major visual communication theories. Prerequisite: COMM 1130 .
  
  • COMM 3400 - Introduction to Public Relations

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Philosophy and practice of public relations in business, government, education and non profit organizations. Case studies will be selected from a wide range of actual public relations concerns to foster decision-making skills and a mature understanding of public relations management. Prerequisite: COMM 1130  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3440 - Public Relations Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Explores principles and practices of a variety of public relations writing formats ranging from news releases to websites. Prerequisite: COMM 3400  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3460 - Public Relations and Social Media

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course will combine theory and practice in teaching the principles of the new “Social Media” or “PR 2.0.” Students will learn how new web technologies have expanded the practice of Public Relations beyond the traditional arena and into the fast-moving and dynamic world of public communication on the web. They will learn how to communicate with the news media and directly with the public. The course will prepare them to use the newest technology and practices effectively as they represent their companies and their clients.
  
  • COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Study of communication in organizations from various theoretical perspectives with an emphasis on the organizational culture perspective. Includes topics such as communicating with external audiences, decision- making, conflict resolution, and power relationships. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3650 - Communication Law

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    First Amendment origins, interpretations and philosophy underlying regulation of the mass media. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3730 - Media Programming and Audiences

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    This course focuses on principles, strategies and approaches for creating and scheduling content for radio, television and the World Wide Web. The course also provides an analytical framework for understanding industry trends in media programming, and how those trends are influenced by audience research. Students create and schedule programs, apply programming strategies and philosophies, and learn relevant terminology and audience measurement techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3740 - Writing for Screen and Television

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Specialized concepts and techniques required to write effectively for film, television, and other new media technologies. Prerequisite: COMM 1130 .
  
  • COMM 3751 - Narrative Digital Filmaking

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    On-location video production and performance. Skills include screenwriting, directing, producing, use of field cameras and post-production. Prerequisite: COMM 2250 .

  
  • COMM 3780 - Broadcast News Writing and Production

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Classroom instruction and practical experience in writing, reporting, performing, producing, and editing for television news. Students will produce newscasts for a local cable channel. Prerequisite: COMM 1130  and COMM 2250 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3820 - Persuasive Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Study of theories and principles of persuasion from classical to modern times. Examines persuasion as a means of influence in interpersonal communication, public speaking, public relations, advertising, politics, and other contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3850 - Advertising

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A practical and theoretical study of advertising. Course is designed for students planning careers in advertising, as well as for those who are simply lifelong consumers of advertising and want to understand its role in the economic system. Prerequisite: COMM 1130  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3890 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Signpost

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Open to students who are Signpost editors and managers.  Prerequisite: COMM 1130  or permission of instructor. (A maximum of 6 credit hours total from COMM 3890, COMM 3891 , COMM 3892  and COMM 3893  may be counted for the major, however, 6 additional credit hours may be used as elective credit.)
  
  • COMM 3891 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with KWCR

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Open to students who are KWCR senior staff. Prerequisite: COMM 2730  or permission of instructor. (A maximum of 6 credit hours total from COMM 3890 , COMM 3891, COMM 3892  and COMM 3893  may be counted for the major, however, 6 additional credit hours may be used as elective credit.)
  
  • COMM 3892 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Public Relations

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    COMM3892 Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Public Relations is a nontraditional, CEL-designated course that functions as Ogden Peak Communications, Weber State’s student-run public relations firm. Modeling the leadership and management roles of a real-world firm, students provide public relations services to community and campus partners. Prerequisite: COMM 3400  and permission of instructor. (A maximum of 6 credit hours total from COMM 3890 , COMM 3891 , COMM 3892 and COMM 3893  may be counted for the major, however, 6 additional credit hours may be used as elective credit.)
  
  • COMM 3893 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Studio 76

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Open to students who are members of Weber State News’ crew or staff and/or crew members of other student produced television programs. Prerequisite: COMM 2250  or permission of instructor. (A maximum of 6 credit hours total from COMM 3890 , COMM 3891 , COMM 3892  and COMM 3893 may be counted for the major, however, 6 additional credit hours may be used as elective credit.)
  
  • COMM 4130 - In-depth and Investigative Journalism

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] odd years

    Emphasizes finding and writing news stories that move from explanations of what happened to how and why something happened. Examines research techniques and discusses ways to use the law to access information. Prerequisite: COMM 1130  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4150 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Studies the origins of rhetorical theory in Greece and Rome in the works of Corax, Isocrates, Plato, Protagoras, Aristotle, Cicero and Quintilian. Tensions between rhetoric and philosophy. Study and application of neo-classical standards of rhetorical criticism. Prerequisite: COMM 3820 .
  
  • COMM 4160 - Contemporary Rhetorical and Communication Theories

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Study of contemporary rhetorical and communication theories. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  and COMM 4150  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4210 - Intercollegiate Debate

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Prerequisite: COMM 2270  or permission of instructor. May be repeated 7 times up to 8 credit hours.  However, only 6 credits may be used toward the Communication major.
  
  • COMM 4400 - Public Relations Media and Campaigns

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Apply communication principles to internal and external publics; research, plan and evaluate social interrelationships; study of the controlled and uncontrolled media and their role in public relations; prepare a major public relations campaign for a selected client. Prerequisite: COMM 3150  and COMM 3440 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4440 - Developing and Evaluating Health Communication Campaigns

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    This course prepares students to understand the planning, implementation, and refinement of communication campaigns that affect individual and group level behavior changes in relation to health care issues. It will thus address public health problems. Throughout the semester, students study, practice, and apply the various stages of a health communication campaign based on real world conditions. The course content will draw from health behavior theory; formative (including pretesting), process, impact, and outcome research; and expert opinion. Prerequisite: COMM 3400  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4500 - Topics in Communication

    Credits: (3)
    variable title
    The study and application of Communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in contemporary journalism, electronic mediated communication, human communication studies, and public relations in a seminar format. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor. May be taken 2 times up to 6 credit hours with different designations.
  
  • COMM 4740 - Advanced Writing for Screen and Television

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This class is a workshop for students who have a screenplay in progress (Act 1 Complete) and ready to workshop pages and complete Act 2 and Act 3 (90 to 110 pages). Students will develop the ability to analyze the various elements of a feature film, including concept, character arc, dialogue, and plot devices such as suspense, surprise, dramatic irony, planting and payoff. Prerequisite: COMM 3740 .
  
  • COMM 4750 - Advanced Cinematography and Editing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Capstone course for audio and video production. Emphasis is placed on combining production types to produce longer and more complex programs. Prerequisite: COMM 2250 .
  
  • COMM 4751 - Advanced Narrative Digital Filmmaking

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This class is designed to teach advanced concepts, theories and skills in digital narrative film production. Students develop these skills through group production, individual performance, and repetition of production tasks and procedures from pre-production, production, to post-production. Prerequisite: COMM 3751 .
  
  • COMM 4760 - Media Management and Distribution

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Analysis of complex systems necessary to manage media companies. Students will develop a website and a distribution plan for a new media company. Prerequisite: COMM 1500  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4770 - Digital Documentary Filmmaking

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

     

     

     

    This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental theory and craft of non-fictional visual storytelling and familiarize students with concepts such as drama, structure, story development and visual style. Throughout the semester, students will screen and analyze various filmmaking techniques used by documentary filmmakers. Students will develop and create a short documentary from conceptualization through post production. Prerequisite: COMM 2250 .

  
  • COMM 4800 - Special Study and Individual Projects

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Work with an assigned faculty member on a project of special interest. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  and permission of instructor. May be taken 3 times upt to 6 credit hours.  A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major.
  
  • COMM 4801 - College of Arts & Humanities Leadership Lecture Series

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This one-credit elective course will give arts and humanities’ majors the opportunity to interact with successful guest lecturers whose undergraduate backgrounds are in the arts and humanities. Lecturers will clarify how the talents and skills associated with their degrees have contributed to their pursuit of successful careers and lives.
  
  • COMM 4840 - Teaching Journalism and Advising Student Media in the Secondary School

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Independent Study

    Prepares students to be teachers of journalism and advisors of student media in secondary schools. Designed to confront problems involved in organizing a staff, gathering material and publishing a newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4850 - Teaching Speech and Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Methods and techniques for teaching speech communication in secondary schools. Techniques and practices for coaching and supervising high school speech activities such as individual events, legislative forum, and debate. Prerequisite: COMM 3000  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4860 - Communication Co-curricular Leadership

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course is designed to teach leadership and management skills to students who have taken on leadership roles within the Communication Department co-curriculars: WSU Debate, The Signpost, KWCR, Studio 76 and Ogden Peak Communications. With instructor permission, student leaders take this class in lieu of the co-curricular course during the semester of enrollment and are expected to fulfill their co-curricular responsibilities as well as participate in monthly leadership seminars and one-on-one mentoring sessions with their advisers. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor AND COMM 3890 , COMM 3891 , COMM 3892 , COMM 3893  OR COMM 2210 . May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • COMM 4890 - Communication Internship

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty approved on-the job learning experiences within certain communication areas of emphasis.  Prerequisite: COMM 3000 . May be repeated for 5 times up to 6 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major. Credit/No credit only.
  
  • COMM 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • COMM 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]


    A capstone course that prepares students to do a senior project and a portfolio to be used in job interviews or application to graduate school. Prerequisite: Communication major, COMM 3000  and COMM 3150 .
  
  • CS 1010 CA - Introduction to Interactive Entertainment

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    This course examines and analyzes the history, philosophy, and impact of digital entertainment (video and computer games along with simulations) on an individual and society. Students take a critical look at the artistic, but also the cultural, economic and social aspects of this expressive medium. Students imagine and articulate their own ideas and work through a series of projects helping them understand the creative challenges behind interactive entertainment design. Implications of certain values embedded in games will be discussed. Elements of the ethical code of conduct for a game creator will be formulated. The issue of balancing individual creativity vs. socio-cultural impact will also be discussed. Students will be required to play video games outside of the regularly scheduled class times. A lab fee is required for this class.
  
  • CS 1022 - Software Development

    Credits: (4)
    Application of the most recent implementation of a selected programming language to the solution of technical and scientific problems. Prerequisite: CS 1030  and basic skills in Algebra.
  
  • CS 1023 - Selected Programming Language

    Credits: (4)
    Introduction and application of the most recent implementation of a selected programming language to the solution of technical and scientific problems. The language for a particular instance of this course will be based upon demand. Prerequisite: CS 1030  and basic skills in Algebra.
  
  • CS 1030 - Foundations of Computing

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]


    This course follows the core body of knowledge specified by the ACM which provides students with a broad overview of topics they might encounter within the major areas of computing. The course is taught at an introductory level and includes topics such as: history of computers, computer architecture, operating systems, web design and development, programming, database, software engineering, networking, and more.
  
  • CS 1400 - Programming I

    Credits: (4)
    Variable Title Course
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    This course covers basic operating system navigation and components of the program development process. The majority of the course covers basic problem solving and program design of a software application using a selected language. Topics presented and discussed depending on selected language include: thinking logically to solve problems, working with input/output devices, compilation and library use, structured programming and modularity concepts, conditional and iterative structures including recursion, object oriented design, data types and structures, and pointers. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CS 1030  or NET 1300 .
  
  • CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    An introduction to the C++ language. Topics will include data types, control structures, functions, pointers, arrays, I/O streams, classes, objects, encapsulation, overloading, inheritance and use of these concepts in problem solving. Prerequisite: CS 1400  or CS 2250  and ENGL 1010  or ENGL 2010 .
  
  • CS 2130 - Computational Structures

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    An overview of the fundamentals of algorithmic, discrete mathematics applied to computation using a contemporary programming language. Topics include sets, functions, logic, matrices, relations, graphs, trees, regular expressions, grammars, finite state machines, and data encoding. Prerequisite: CS 1400 .
  
  • CS 2140 - Computer Systems Administration

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    not currently offered

    An introduction to managing computer operating systems. Covers installation of the operating system, network, and application software. The course will cover the UNIX operating system. Topics include working with disk drives, allocation of resources, security, administering user accounts, monitoring system performance, tuning concepts, remote mounting of file systems, and setting up systems on networks. Prerequisite: CS 1400 .
  
  • CS 2250 - Structured Computing in a Selected Language

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Introduction to structured problem solving using objects, data enumeration and encapsulation in a selected language. The language for a particular instance of this course will be based upon demand. Prerequisite: Basic skills in fundamental Algebra.
  
  • CS 2335 - Introduction to User Experience Design for Web & Mobile

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course is designed to introduce students to the elements of user experience design for the web and mobile. The following topics will be covered: history of user experience, user centric design, agile development, user interface best practices for web and mobile applications, and analytics. Using current technologies and tools, students will create a basic web or mobile application.
  
  • CS 2350 - Client Side Web Development

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course provides an introduction to client-side programming and Web page development. Subjects covered include responsive Web page design and dynamic Web page development. The course will explore various technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript client-side programming, and an introduction to a JavaScript framework. Prerequisite: CS 1400 .
  
  • CS 2400 - Project Management

    Credits: (3)
    Strategies and techniques for managing a project from inception to completion to meet all schedule, cost, and technical objectives.  Knowledge and skills learned in this course prepare students to perform successfully the role of a project manager in any construction, engineering, health, information technology, business, or research and development project, although emphasis will be on project management applied to Software Engineering.  Topics include organizational structures, project planning and evaluation, cost estimating, quantitative methods in schedule and cost management, project information systems, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
  
  • CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    General principles of common data structures and design of efficient algorithms. Topics include: arrays, linked-lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, tables, storage and retrieval structures, searching, sorting, hashing, and algorithmic analysis. Emphasis will be on abstraction, efficiency, re-usable code, and object-oriented implementation. Prerequisite: CS 1410  or CS 2250 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MATH 1080  or MATH 1050  and MATH 1060 .
 

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