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CJ 1080 - Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part II Credits: (3)
Police officer curriculum required to certify as a peace officer with full police powers. (A student must have completed the Core curriculum, CJ 1070 , to register for this course.) P.O.S.T. certification only. Register through the Division of Continuing Education. Does not count for CJ credit toward major, minor or BIS.
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CJ 1300 - Corrections: History, Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
An introductory overview of the correctional system including: the historical development and societal context of corrections, contemporary correctional theory and law, jails and prisons, community corrections, treatment, juvenile corrections, and contemporary correctional issues.
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CJ 1330 - Criminal Law and Courts Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Surveys American criminal law and the criminal court system. Elements of crime, defenses, historical foundation, limits, purposes and functions of criminal law. History, theory and practice of criminal courts.
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CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This is an introduction to Criminal Investigation including the necessary functions of interviewing witnesses and suspects, techniques in the collection and preservation of evidence, crime scene processing including some post-crime scene processing of evidence, follow-up investigation and recent techniques of enhancing the criminal investigation function.
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CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
An introduction to the various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at crime scenes (e.g., fingerprints, hairs, fibers, drugs, glass, etc.), including discussion of comparison and identification techniques (i.e., optical examination/comparison, instrumental analysis, and many chemical processes) used in the analysis of such physical evidence.
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CJ 2300 - Policing: History, Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
This course will provide an overview of the history of policing and the role of police in modern society. Particular emphasis will be placed on problems and issues confronting police and solutions within an organizational framework.
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CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
Origin, philosophy, and development of the juvenile justice system, particularly the juvenile court. Emphasis placed upon laws, detention, adjudication, probation, after-care, foster homes, and other alternative correctional practices.
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CJ 2340 - Crime Scene Investigation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the integration of the criminal investigative process with complex scientific application of modern technology in searching for and processing physical evidence in crime scenes. It will provide background into the theory behind Crime Scene Science and the ethical and legal challenges faced by Forensic Scientists and Crime Scene Investigators. Using modern instructional materials, students will learn of the complexity of processing and documentation of Crime Scenes with the ultimate goal of having a successful outcome in the court system. Prerequisite: CJ 1350 .
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CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Deals with the principles and rules of law emphasizing evidentiary problems related to criminal cases.
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CJ 2810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-3)
This number is used for newly developed experimental courses. May be repeated up to two additional times if new topic(s), for a combined total not exceeding 9 credit hours.
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CJ 2860 - Criminal Justice Field Experience Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Field experience in an internship with city, county, and state criminal justice agencies. May be repeated once for 6 credit hours.
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CJ 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear in the semester schedule and on the student transcript. May be repeated up to one additional time for a combined total not exceeding 4 credit hours.
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CJ 3020 - Criminal Justice Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Current command level problems and trends in criminal justice organizations and management including work environment, motivation, leadership, morale, discipline, evaluation, planning, and functioning of line and staff.
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CJ 3040 - Community Policing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Problem solving and the development of community trust are integral to community policing. The philosophy, concepts and methods in support of identifying the issues in a community that relate to crime are outlined and studied. The goal of creating healthy neighborhoods and sustaining the quality of neighborhood life are explained in detail. Crime is pervasive in American society, but victims and criminals have identified characteristics. These characteristics impact certain neighborhoods more than others. These characteristics and issues surrounding them are explored and researched.
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CJ 3060 - Corrections in the Community Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
An overview of community based correctional programs focusing upon the historical origin, development, and current practices in probation, parole, the halfway house, work and educational release, as well as furlough programs.
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CJ 3120 - Professional Practice for the Forensic Expert Credits: (3)
An in-depth analysis of critical issues for forensic experts in all fields. Topics such as evidence preservation, report writing, expert testimony and ethics are investigated. The course will focus on theory and practice through lecture, writing and practical exercises. 2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab. Prerequisite: CJ 1350 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 3130 - Investigation of Computer Crime Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Deals with the threats, vulnerabilities, and risks of unauthorized system access. Understanding the modus operandi of criminal acts associated with computer crime and how to investigate them. Cryptography and network security will be closely examined.
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CJ 3270 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime.
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CJ 3300 - Victimology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
This course is designed to review key research areas in the field of victimology. Particular emphasis will be placed on theory, measurement, and empirical results related to different types, consequences, and prevention of victimization.
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CJ 3340 - Crime Scene Photography Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Theory and practice behind photographic documentation of crime scenes. Practice of proper documentation methodology, injury photography, evidence photography special lighting considerations, etc. This hybrid course is a combination of lecture, laboratory, community workshops, and individual exercises. Prerequisite: CJ 2340 ; Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ART 2250 or ART 2450 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 3350 - The American Jail Credits: (3)
Course critically examines the American jail with particular emphasis on history, management, operations and contemporary issues.
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CJ 3360 - Prisons - Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
A course which focuses upon the contemporary adult prison with a particular emphasis upon current problems, issues and dilemmas. Diversity issues such as integration of the prison work force by women and minorities as well as the problems of elderly, women, and minority inmates will be examined.
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CJ 3400 - Drugs and Crime Credits: (3)
The historic, economic, social and political roles of legal and illegal drugs; their contribution to crime of many kinds, accidents, and impacts on the criminal justice system; production and distribution systems; efforts to combat; decriminalization, prevention and treatment.
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CJ 3600 - Criminal Justice Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and data analysis for use in criminal justice and the social sciences. Prerequisite: WSU Math Competency.
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CJ 4000 - Critical Legal Studies Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Critical Legal Studies comprehends the development and application of the criminal law and criminal justice institutions in the United States from a critical perspective. The course begins with a short review of slavery and race, civil rights and civil liberties, and the transformation of legal thought in America. Readings provide a perspective for how the criminal law and justice system are used to bolster the lives of the affluent classes while remaining oblivious or acting as a detriment to the lives of disadvantaged, under-represented and marginalized members of society. The course concludes with readings that provide an understanding for the meaning of justice, the role of the law in fostering a more just society, and the legal tools available to the advocate of social change to propose changes through legal reform.
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CJ 4065 - Law and Society Credits: (3)
This course explores how law operates in society and how society influences the nature of the law. Topics may include the role of race in law, legal consciousness, efficacy of legal action, and the nature of the legal profession. Students may take either POLS 4065 or CJ 4065, but may not take both courses.
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CJ 4110 - Physical Methods in Forensic Science Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Physical methods for evidence analysis including microscopy, pattern based physical evidence (firearms, footwear, etc.) pattern recovery and analysis and statistical foundations for pattern comparison. Prerequisite: CJ 2340 , CJ 3120 and either CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1220 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 4115 - Friction Ridge Analysis Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Legal and scientific methodology behind identification, analysis and comparison of finger and palm prints including computer database methodology. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab. Prerequisite: CJ 2340 , CJ 3120 and either CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1220 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 4116 - Friction Ridge Development Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Basic and applied scientific theory and practice behind the detection, development, recovery and preservation of latent finger and palm prints. 3 hours lecture, 3 hour lab. Prerequisite: CJ 4115 .
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CJ 4125 - Advanced Methods in Forensic Science Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Selected topics in forensic instrumentation, trace evidence, pattern evidence, biological and chemical analysis, research methods and data analysis, and senior assessment. 3 hours lecture, 3 hour lab. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in all CJ Core Forensic Science Courses; or instructor approval.
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CJ 4165 - Constitutional Rights Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course critically examines Amendments to the United States Constitution related to criminal justice issues including the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th amendments. It examines citizen’s rights and criminal justice agent’s responsibility and liability in connection with those rights.
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CJ 4200 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Critically examines selected criminal justice ethical issues such as capital punishment, official corruption, use of deadly force, discretion and deception by the police. Prerequisite: CJ 1010 .
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CJ 4300 - History of Law Enforcement Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to the history of America’s law enforcement organizations, stressing the development, community issues, and organizational designs. The early leaders in policing and the early crime problems in America will be discussed and studied. From slave patrols prior to the Civil War to the U.S. Marshals of the old west, police development issues will be presented.
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CJ 4700 - International Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Compares United States criminal justice system with other international systems from throughout the world, and reviews the nature and extent of international crime. Prerequisite: CJ 1010 .
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CJ 4810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-3)
This number is used for newly developed experimental courses. May be repeated up to two additional times if new topic(s), for a combined total not exceeding 9 credit hours.
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CJ 4830 - Directed Readings and Special Projects Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Assigned reading or project with evaluation by faculty member. Requires approval of the Department Chair. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours cumulative course work. May not be used as an elective to complete CJ minor or A.S.
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CJ 4860 - Criminal Justice Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Volunteer experience with city, county, and state criminal justice agencies. Junior or Senior standing and CJ majors only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students may take this course for a combined total of six (6) credit hours.
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CJ 4900 - Current Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
In-depth study of current theoretical issues in criminal justice. Specific offering will be identified by name and will be listed on student’s transcript with authorized credit. May be repeated two additional times, for a total of three such classes with different titles.
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CJ 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear in the semester schedule and on the student transcript. May be repeated up to one additional time for a combined total not exceeding 4 credit hours.
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CJ 4950 - Field Trips/Travel Study Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Designed to provide students with access to both national and international law enforcement agencies, prisons, detention centers, courts and institutions dealing with criminals and delinquents - male and female. Field trips include 2-3 weeks of intense instruction and then 3-5 days of on-site visits, interviews, and lectures by practitioners in the field. Course may be repeated for a total of six (6) hours of criminal justice credit. Additional hours will be counted toward 120 elective hours of study. May not be used as an elective to complete CJ minor or A.S.
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CJ 4980 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Addresses the social scientific methodology utilized in criminal justice and criminological research. The essentials of the scientific method will be studied such as research design, probability sampling, qualitative methods and the classic experimental design. The course will familiarize the student with the methods and problems of social science research as applied to the information needs of criminologists, criminal justice agencies, and criminal justice policy-makers. Students will acquire a better sense of criminology or criminal justice research and of exactly what it is that academic researchers do. Prerequisite: CJ 1010 , CJ 3600 and junior or senior standing; or instructor approval.
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CJ 4995 - Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Program assessment for graduating seniors combined with an exploration of selected issues and dilemmas surrounding the criminal justice field. Credit/No credit. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice major core course requirements completed and senior standing; or department chair approval.
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CMT 1100 - Construction Management Orientation Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course provides an overview of the U.S. construction industry with particular focus on the social, cultural, and economic trends, issues, and events that impact and shape the industry and its occupations. The course is also designed to help students develop a clearer focus on their educational and occupational goals. Ethics as it relates to construction management will be discussed.
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CMT 1150 - Construction Graphics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Students will gain knowledge of and experience graphical communications as used in the construction industry. Includes print reading and interpretation of architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings. Residential and commercial plans will be used. Prerequisite: CMT 1210 (can be taken concurrent).
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CMT 1210 - Residential Construction Materials and Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course provides students with knowledge of residential building techniques and materials. The course will examine common construction materials, components, and systems as related to wood frame structures, including sustainable materials. The residential construction process will be analyzed from site planning to finish construction.
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CMT 1310 - Commercial Construction Materials & Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides students with knowledge of commercial building techniques and materials. Basic materials and installation methods for commercial construction are studied. The application of sustainable construction methods will be discussed.
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CMT 1500 - Computer Applications in Construction Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Computer applications used in the construction field will be examined. Various software packages will be introduced and studied specifically to their application in the construction industry. Prerequisite: NTM 1700 .
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CMT 2220 - Construction Contracts and Specifications Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Students will learn to interpret contract documents used in the various construction delivery methods. Contracts, bidding documents, bonding and insurance, conditions of the contract, general requirements, and technical specifications will be covered. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2010 and CMT 1100 .
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CMT 2330 - Concrete Technology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The student will obtain knowledge of concrete, its physical and mechanical properties, and the design and quality control of concrete mixes.
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CMT 2340 - Construction Surveying Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
Spring [2nd Blk]
The student will perform basic surveying operations necessary for the location, layout, and construction of a building. Interpretation of site plans and topographic maps is included. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 . (Hybrid)
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CMT 2360 - Building Codes and Inspection Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Fall Sem]
Students will learn to interpret current building codes and how they apply to the construction and use of buildings. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 .
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CMT 2640 - Architectural Estimating Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The student will develop material estimates for building projects. Involves manual and computer applications in working with architectural drawings and reference materials. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or higher, CMT 1150 , CMT 1210 , CMT 1310 , and CMT 1500 .
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CMT 2880 - Internship Credits: (3)
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. Ethics as it relates to construction management will be discussed.
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CMT 2899 - AAS Graduation Assessment and Signoff Credits: (0)
This course includes final assessment (e.g., exit interviews) and signoff needed for graduation with an AAS 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 3115 - Construction Cost Estimating Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The student will learn the methods and procedures for estimating and bidding construction projects. The course will emphasize computerized estimating, development of unit costs, and advanced estimating principles. Ethics as it relates to bidding will be discussed. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 , CMT 1150 , CMT 1210 , CMT 1310 , CMT 1500 , and CMT 2640 .
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CMT 3130 - Construction Planning & Scheduling Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides students with the fundamental skills necessary to plan and schedule the construction process and familiarize them with computer scheduling software packages. Students will learn to balance resources to complete projects. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 , CMT 1500 , and CMT 2640 .
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CMT 3210 - Construction Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides students with the skills necessary to successfully manage construction projects. Ethics as it relates to project management and the construction industry will be discussed. Prerequisite: CMT 2220 and ENGL 2010 .
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CMT 3260 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course provides basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems used in residential and light commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on advantages and disadvantages of various systems, and how their design and installation integrates into the management of the building process.
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CMT 3350 - Applied Structures Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Students will analyze the behavior of engineered structures. Includes properties of materials and mechanics as they relate to the structural behavior of load resisting components. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 and PHYS 2010 .
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CMT 3510 - Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Practical application of mechanical and electrical system design, operation and maintenance principles pertinent to commercial buildings and emphasizing a designer’s perspective on mechanical and electrical power equipment and distribution systems, energy management, fire protection, communication, control and signal systems, lighting, and security systems.
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CMT 3540 - Facilities Management Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Practical applications of the administrative principles and skills required of a successful facility manager focusing on administration, management, and leadership of the facility function, finance and accounting, repair, alterations and maintenance, planning, programming, budgeting and execution.
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CMT 3630 - Environmental Issues in FM Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Practical application of environmental practices and procedures pertinent to preservation, protection, compliance and conservation issues related to facilities management with emphasis on the regulatory and permitting process, environmental planning, auditing and assessment, recycling, indoor air quality (IAQ) and ozone level depleting substances (OLDS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs and permitting procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) programs, and sustainable practices. Prerequisite: BTNY 1403 (can be taken concurrently).
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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 .
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CMT 3680 - FM Operations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Practical applications of the operational principles and skills required to be a successful facilities manager focusing or touching on leasing and real-estate, programming, planning, maintenance, and services. Prerequisite: CMT 3540 .
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CMT 4120 - Construction Accounting and Finance Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides students with the fundamental skills necessary to apply the principles of construction finance, accounting, and cost control. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010 , MATH 1080 , and CMT 1500 .
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CMT 4150 - Construction Equipment and Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an overview of different types of equipment used in highway/heavy construction projects. Includes applications, performance criteria, selection, and economics. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 .
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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.
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CMT 4270 - Computer Aided FM Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
A study of the availability, capabilities, analysis, selection, justification, acquisition, installation and operation of computerized systems designed to enhance facilities management.
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CMT 4310 - Long-term Facility Planning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
A study of the life cycle of a building including strategic planning of facilities; design, construction, and decommission of facilities; and assessment of facility performance. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010 .
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CMT 4350 - Design of Construction Systems Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides basic knowledge of the structural design of temporary structures and systems such as formwork, scaffolding, dewatering, and excavation shoring. Prerequisite: CMT 3350 .
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CMT 4550 - Construction Safety Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to explain the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other federal/state legislation that apply to safety requirements and responsibilities of the construction management industry. Ethics as it relates to construction safety will be discussed.
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CMT 4610 - Senior Experience Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course explores leadership as applied to the construction industry and the use of construction management skills in the operation of a construction company. Prerequisite: CMT 3115 , CMT 3130 , CMT 3210 , and CMT 4120 .
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CMT 4620 - Senior Project Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course covers the application of skills, knowledge, techniques and concepts to an actual construction project. Emphasis is placed on integrated project management, including estimated and bidding, project organization and control, as well as project documentation. CMT 4620 should be taken the last semester before graduation. Faculty must approve each student’s application. Students must apply for Senior Project the semester before they plan to take CMT 4620. Prerequisite: At a minimum the following courses must have been taken: CMT 3115 , CMT 3130 , CMT 3210 , CMT 4120 , and NTM 3250 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
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)
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.
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COMM 1130 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
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.
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COMM 1270 - Analysis of Argument Credits: (3)
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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.
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COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [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.
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COMM 1560 - Audio Production and Performance Credits: (3)
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Fall [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.
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COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media and Society Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
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 - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
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 - In-studio Video Production and Performance Credits: (3)
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Fall [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.
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COMM 2210 - Intercollegiate Debate Credits: (1)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [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.
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COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3)
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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.
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COMM 2270 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: (3)
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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.
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COMM 2730 - Radio Production Workshop Credits: (1)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Students meet once a week and work as contributors to the Weber State student radio station, KWCR. Work may include such things as station management, announcing, production, news, sales or engineering. At least one shift of 4 hours per week is required. Specific hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credits.
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COMM 2751 - Field Video Production and Performance Credits: (3)
Remote video production and performance. Skills include performance, program planning and writing, use of field cameras and post-production. May be taken in same semester as COMM 2200 .
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COMM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost Credits: (1)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Newspaper lab experience at The Signpost for all majors in the Journalism and the Public Relations & Advertising concentrations. Journalism students should register for 1 credit for three consecutive semesters. Public Relations & Advertising students should register for 1 credit for two consecutive semesters. Students will learn facets of producing a print and/or on-line publication. Skills include news reporting and writing, advertising, design and photography. Prerequisite: COMM 1130 . May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major.
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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.
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COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
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.
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COMM 3050 - Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to explore interpersonal communication concepts in depth. Upon successful completion of this coures, students will have a greater understanding of interpersonal communication theories and strategies and will be able to enrich their relationships with personal application of this material. A special emphasis will be given to conflict management as an interpersonal communication skill. Students will be provided the analytical and communication tools to understand, evaluate, and respond effectively to conflicts. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing Credits: (3)
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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.
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COMM 3070 - Performance Studies Credits: (3)
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.
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COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
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.
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