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CMT 4350 - Temporary Structures Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course covers basic design of temporary structures. Emphasis is placed on formwork, scaffolding, dewatering, and excavation shoring.
Pre-requisite(s): CMT 1330 and CMT 4330 .
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CMT 4510 - Design Charrette Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
Description: Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world construction problems.
Pre-requisite(s): CMT 3115 and CMT 3130 .
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CMT 4520 - ASC Student Competition Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CMT 3115 and CMT 3130 .
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CMT 4570 - Approaches to Construction Contracting Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course covers the development of a business plan for a small construction company.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 3250 , CMT 2210 , and CMT 4120 .
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CMT 4620 - Senior Project Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $190.00
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 3250 , CMT 2210 , CMT 3115 , CMT 3130 , CMT 3370 , CMT 4120 , and CMT 4330 .
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CMT 4650 - FM Senior Project Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CMT 3510 , CMT 3630 , CMT 3680 . Senior class standing required.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CMT 4270 , CMT 4310 .
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CMT 4800 - Individual Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Individual research or projects in Construction Management Technology. Credit and time determined by the student and faculty advisor.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor.
May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
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CMT 4830 - Directed Studies Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor.
May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
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CMT 4890 - Practicum Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CMT 2880 .
May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
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CMT 4899 - BS Graduation Assessment and Signoff Credits: (0)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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CMT 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (.5-6)
Workshop
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
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COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Course Fee: $5.00
Course Fee Purpose: Cameras, microphones and other equipment for recording speeches, classroom equipment maintenance
Description: 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.
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COMM 1040 - Convocations Credits: (1)
Description: 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.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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COMM 1130 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer lab for writing course
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Proficiency in word processing.
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COMM 1140 - Writing for Workplace Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer lab for writing course
Description: 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.
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COMM 1270 - Analysis of Argument Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
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COMM 1560 - Audio Production and Performance Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Purchasing of required items on a yearly basis necessary to teaching digital media course, maintaining and repairing a/v equipment and computer editing stations
Description: 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.
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COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media and Society Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
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COMM 2110 HU CEL - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
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COMM 2200 - Multi-Camera Production and Performance Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Purchasing of required items on a yearly basis necessary to teaching digital media course, maintaining and repairing a/v equipment and computer editing stations
Description: 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.
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COMM 2210 INT - Intercollegiate Debate Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor.
May be repeated 7 times up to 8 credits. However, only 6 credits may be used toward the Communication major.
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COMM 2220 INT - Intercollegiate Speech Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Preparation for and participation in intercollegiate speech competition and community speaking activities. Course teaches students to research, write, and deliver valuable messages and share their experience through reasoned discourse, presentation, and narrative speaking.
May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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COMM 2250 HU - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Purchasing of required items on a yearly basis necessary to teaching digital media course, maintaining and repairing a/v equipment and computer editing stations
Description: 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.
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COMM 2270 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 2400 - Social Media for Communicators Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in using social media professionally and strategically. Students will apply multiple communication perspectives to make sense of social media adoption and use. Upon completing this course, students will understand the implications of social media for a variety of social issues in personal, organizational, and societal contexts.
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COMM 2550 - Communication in Professional Settings Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
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COMM 2730 - Digital Radio Production and Broadcast Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Broadcast equipment, events, radio licensing and services.
Description: 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.
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COMM 2820 - Podcast Production Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are used to buy the equipment required to produce podcasts. Replacement equipment such as auxiliary and microphone (XLR) cables and headphones are needed.
Description: This course will acquaint students with all aspects of podcasting and help them become better storytellers. Students will learn the components of podcast production including interviewing, story development, scriptwriting, interview techniques, remote and digital audio recording, editing of sound, mixing, and final production for streaming.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1560 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Workshop
Description: 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 for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: Course is offered as needed.
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COMM 2980 - Introduction to Storytelling in Cinematic Virtual Reality Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Description: This course will introduce students to immersive, 360-degree cinematic virtual reality storytelling. It will present a foundational understanding of the conceptualization of constructing digital media content for head-mounted displays, and present theoretical and practical applications for 360VR content. It will allow the students to explore the audio and visual production process to create engaging, compelling 360VR content specifically for head-mounted displays (HMDs), including monoscopic and stereoscopic video and ambisonic audio production, stitching, and editing.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2250 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 2999 - Capstone in Workplace Communication and Writing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Crosslisted with ENGL 2999 .
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COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
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COMM 3050 - Conflict Management and Negotiation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 3070 - Performance Studies Credits: (3)
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1020 or permission of instructor.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2110 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3085 - Family Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2110 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3090 - Gender and Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
Cross listed in WGS 3090 .
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COMM 3100 - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Theories and practical communication processes are examined and applied to develop fundamental attitudes and skills for facilitating and leading effective groups.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2110 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3120 - Advanced Public Speaking Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1020 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3130 - News Reporting and Writing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer lab for writing course
Description: Develops journalism skills relevant to newspapers and online news services. Emphasizes news gathering, interviewing and news writing.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3150 - Communication Research Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer lab for research purposes
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2110 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3200 - Live Event Production Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Purchasing of required items on a yearly basis necessary to teaching digital media course, maintaining and repairing a/v equipment and computer editing stations
Description: 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.
May be repeated up to 12 times for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Note: (A maximum of 6 credit hours total may be counted for the major, however, 6 additional credit hours may be used as elective credit.)
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COMM 3220 - Editing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Description: Develops editing knowledge and skills for print and online publications. Covers copy editing, content editing and page editing.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3230 - Health Communication Credits: (3)
Description: 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 .
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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COMM 3350 - Visual Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer labs for design course.
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 .
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COMM 3400 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 3440 - Public Relations Writing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer lab for writing course
Description: Explores principles and practices of a variety of public relations writing formats ranging from news releases to websites.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3400 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3460 GLB - Public Relations and Social Media Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Description: 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.
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COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2110 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3650 - Communication Law Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: First Amendment origins, interpretations and philosophy underlying regulation of the mass media.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3730 - Media Programming and Audiences Credits: (3)
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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COMM 3740 - Writing for Screen Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer labs for writing course
Description: Specialized concepts and techniques required to write effectively for film, television, and other new media technologies.
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COMM 3750 - Advanced Cinematography and Editing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Description: Capstone course for audio and video production. Emphasis is placed on combining production types to produce longer and more complex programs.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2250 .
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COMM 3751 - Narrative Digital Filmmaking Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining and repairing a/v equipment and computer editing stations
Description: On-location video production and performance. Skills include screenwriting, directing, producing, use of field cameras and post-production.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2250 or FILM 2280 .
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COMM 3780 - Broadcast News Writing and Production Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Purchasing of required items on a yearly basis necessary to teaching digital media course, maintaining and repairing a/v equipment and computer editing stations
Description: Classroom instruction and practical experience in writing, reporting, performing, producing, and editing for television news. Students will produce newscasts for a local cable channel.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 and COMM 2250 , or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3820 - Persuasive Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3840 - Data Visualization and Storytelling Credits: (3)
Description: Students taking this course will study the fundamentals of compelling data-driven storytelling. Students will learn how to detect and articulate the stories behind datasets and communicate data findings in visual, oral, and written contexts for various audiences and the public. Students will become familiar with associated tools.
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COMM 3850 - Advertising Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 3880 - Audience Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Students will focus on consumer behavior, data analysis, and media audience research in this course. Students will learn how to identify trends and patterns in media audience and translate data into stories to help companies make better decisions.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3150 .
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COMM 3890 INT - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Signpost Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Events with professional journalists and other activities, maintenance and updating of computers in work room
Description: Open to students who are Signpost editors and managers.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 or COMM 2890 .
May be repeated six times for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Note: (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.)
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COMM 3891 INT - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with KWCR Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Events with radio professionals and other activities, equipment replacement and upgrades
Description: Open to students who are KWCR senior staff.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2730 or permission of instructor.
May be repeated six times for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Note: (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.)
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COMM 3892 INT - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Public Relations Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Events with PR professionals, printed materials and other activities, maintenance and updating of computers in work room
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3400 and permission of instructor.
May be repeated six times for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Note: (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.)
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COMM 3893 INT - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Studio 76 Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Events with TV and film professionals and other activities, maintenance and updating of camera and editing equipment
Description: Open to students who are members of Weber State News’ crew or staff and/or crew members of other student produced television programs.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2250 or permission of instructor.
May be repeated six times for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Note: (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.)
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COMM 4130 - In-depth and Investigative Journalism Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining and updating of computer labs for writing and research
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 4150 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Credits: (3)
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3820 .
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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COMM 4160 - Contemporary Rhetorical and Communication Theories Credits: (3)
Description: Study of contemporary rhetorical and communication theories.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 and COMM 4150 or permission of instructor.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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COMM 4210 INT - Intercollegiate Debate Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events.
Pre-requisite(s): 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.
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COMM 4220 INT - Advanced Intercollegiate Speech Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Preparation for and participation in intercollegiate speech competition and community speaking activities. Course teaches students to research, write, and deliver valuable messages and share their experience through reasoned discourse, presentation, and narrative speaking. This is designed as an advanced course for students in their third or fourth years participating in intercollegiate speech.
Up to 10 times for credit.
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COMM 4400 INT - Public Relations Media and Campaigns Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3150 and COMM 3440 , or permission of instructor.
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COMM 4440 - Developing and Evaluating Health Communication Campaigns Credits: (3)
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3400 or permission of instructor.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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COMM 4500 - Topics in Communication Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
May be taken 2 times up to 6 credit hours with different designations.
Note: Course is offered as needed.
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COMM 4740 - Advanced Writing for Screen and Television Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintaining computer labs for writing course
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3740 .
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COMM 4751 - Advanced Narrative Digital Filmmaking Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintenance and updating of camera and editing equipment
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3751 .
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COMM 4760 - Media Management and Distribution Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $0.00
Description: Analysis of complex systems necessary to manage media companies. Students will develop a website and a distribution plan for a new media company.
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COMM 4770 - Digital Documentary Filmmaking Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintenance and updating of camera and editing equipment
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2250 .
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COMM 4800 - Special Study and Individual Projects Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Work with an assigned faculty member on a project of special interest.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 and permission of instructor.
May be taken 3 times up to 6 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major.
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COMM 4801 - College of Arts & Humanities Leadership Lecture Series Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
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COMM 4840 - Teaching Journalism and Advising Student Media in the Secondary School Credits: (3)
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
Note: This course is offered through Independent Study only.
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COMM 4850 INT - Teaching Speech and Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 4860 - Communication Co-curricular Leadership Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor AND COMM 3890 , COMM 3891 , COMM 3892 , COMM 3893 OR COMM 2210 .
May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
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COMM 4880 - Social Media Metrics and Measurement Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course introduces social media analytics with the emphasis on metrics and measurement. The course aims to help students understand how to obtain, monitor, and evaluate digital traces on the online social platforms in a systematic way. The knowledge and skills learned in this course will help students use a data-driven approach to resolve future industry problems.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 2400 and COMM 3150 .
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COMM 4890 INT - Communication Internship Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty approved on-the job learning experiences within certain communication areas of emphasis.
Pre-requisite(s): COMM 1130 or COMM 1140 and 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.
Note: Credit/No credit only.
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COMM 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Workshop
Description: 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 for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: Course is offered as needed.
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COMM 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Communication major, COMM 3000 and COMM 3150 .
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CS 1010 CA - Introduction to Interactive Entertainment Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
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CS 1022 - Software Development Credits: (4)
Course Fee: $0.00
Description: Application of the most recent implementation of a selected programming language to the solution of technical and scientific problems.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1030 and basic skills in Algebra.
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CS 1023 - Selected Programming Language Credits: (4)
Course Fee: $0.00
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1030 and basic skills in Algebra.
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CS 1030 - Foundations of Computing Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: Computers are an essential part of every occupation. Having a basic understanding of computers will help students become more confident users. This course is taught at an introductory level and presents a broad overview of topics in computing such as personal digital security, ethical behaviors in education and business, how computers work and communicate with one another, how data is stored and used in a computer, and how to create a website and write a computer program.
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CS 1400 - Programming I Credits: (4)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: Most technology, such as airplanes, laptops, smartphones, and appliances, depends on computer programming to function. This course introduces students to computer programming using a modern programming language. Designed for students with little or no programming experience, it covers topics including logical problem solving, basic input/output, conditionals, loops, functions, arrays, classes, utilizing language libraries, development environments, and program debugging. Students will gain a basic understanding of how to create software for all computing environments.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CS 1030 or NET 1300 .
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CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1400 or CS 2250 and ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2010 .
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CS 2130 - Computational Structures Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1400 .
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CS 2140 - Computer Systems Administration Credits: (4)
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1400 .
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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CS 2250 - Structured Computing in a Selected Language Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Basic skills in fundamental Algebra.
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CS 2335 - Introduction to User Experience Design for Web & Mobile Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $0.00
Description: 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.
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CS 2350 - Client Side Web Development Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1400 .
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CS 2400 - Project Management Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
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CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem-Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem-Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem-Online
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): CS 1410 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: MATH 1080 or MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 .
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