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2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Biology
Policy on Taking Upper-Level (200 or above) Biology Courses:
Students that wish to take upper level biology courses (200 level and above) must have met one of the following two criteria:
The average of the student’s grades in BI101 and BI102 must be greater than or equal to a C- (1.7).
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The student must have received transfer credit for BI101 and BI102.
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BI 206 Human Physiology
This course is a study of the functioning systems of the human organism. It emphasizes mechanisms governing the function of each tissue type as part of the whole organ, and it examines various systems in the laboratory using a variety of experimental techniques.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 , completion of CH 101 /CH 111 , CH 102 /CH 112 is strongly recommended or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 211 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
In this comparative study of the structure and function of vertebrate and invertebrate organisms, lecture emphasizes evolutionary adaptation leading to solutions of environmental challenges. Laboratory exercises include observation and dissection of representative animal examples to highlight structural adaptations that determine function. This course must be completed prior to enrollment in BI 490 .
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 101 and BI 102 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair. CH 101 /CH 111 is recommended.
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BI 215 Principles of Nutrition
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nutrition in human health and disease and is designed for both majors and non-majors. Particular attention is given to the physiological requirements, function, classification and sources of nutrients involved in basic metabolism. Consideration is given to informed evaluation of areas of controversy, as well as influence of socioeconomic and culture on nutritional practices.
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BI 216 Medical Terminology
This course provides an introduction to the etymology of medical terms, organized by body system. Emphasis is placed on the building and analysis of terms as well as combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes to develop a broad vocabulary. The course includes review of medical terms for the organ systems, common pathologies, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures.
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BI 242 Reading and Writing in Biology
This course is a study of scientific literature with a focus on scientific design, limitations of experimental methods and analysis of results. Students learn to evaluate and communicate scientific discoveries in both written and oral forms. Selected laboratory exercises introduce students to various techniques used in modern biological experimentation and research writing skills.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 101 and BI 102 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 260 Biology Journal Club: Neuroscience
(1 credit)
The principal goals of the Journal Club is to enhance students’ understanding of current literature through reading and critiquing peer-reviewed research articles in specific sub-disciplines of biology. In each bi-weekly session, students will evaluate and present findings on selected research articles including relevant background information, theory, experimental methods, and key findings. All enrolled students are expected to present one oral presentation on a selected article during the semester. Students must have completed BI 101 , BI 102 , and BI 242 or equivalent and have instructor’s approval in order to enroll. This course may be repeated for credit
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BI 290 Junior Seminar in Biology
(2 credits)
This seminar examines original literature on selected topics. Students complete database searches, readings of primary literature, oral presentations, an overview of career options, and career preparation assignments designed to meet individual goals. Students participate in weekly two-hour seminar. This course is most useful when taken in the spring of junior year. There is a fall section is for students who will be studying abroad in the spring of their Junior year or who have other conflicts that would make it difficult to take this course in the spring.
Prerequisite: At least two 200-level Biology courses and junior standing in Biology; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 317 Developmental Biology
This course is a study of the processes of cell differentiation, tissue morphogenesis, and organogenesis in animals. This course draws upon both classic and modern experimental research to explore the underlying genetic mechanisms that drive development. While most of the course focuses on embryonic development, current topics of research including evolution of development, regenerative biology, and the biology of aging are also included. The lab includes hands-on application of developmental technology techniques using classic model organisms such as sea urchins, chick, and flies.
Prerequisite: BI 204 , or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 322 Plant Biology
This survey of the plant kingdom including algae, bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms and emphasizes evolutionary relationships. It explores structural and functional adaptations to life on land among higher plants: plant anatomy, growth patterns, physiology of photosynthesis, growth responses to environmental stimuli and hormonal controls.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Some field trips.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BI 323 Microbiology
This course is a study of microorganisms in their structure, function and relationship to their environment, both physical and human. Modules on immunology and genetic engineering are included.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 204 , CH 101 /CH 111 , CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 325 Cell Biology
This course is a study of cell structure and function at the molecular level encompassing enzymes, membranes, respiration, protein targeting, intracellular trafficking, information transfer and storage. The laboratory emphasizes modern biochemical and molecular technique.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 204 and BI 242 , CH 101 /CH 111 , CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 326 Fire & Disturbance Ecology
This course explores the ecological effects of disturbances, including fire, wind, water, and humans, onnatural systems. Perspectives include diverse spatial (population, community, ecosystem, andlandscape) and temporal scales (historical, contemporary, and predicting future effects). The course covers both plants and animals. Particular emphasis is given to natural fire and prescribed fire as a managementtechnique. This course will be especially helpful for students interested in pursuing careers or graduatestudy in natural resources, forestry, wildlife biology, conservation biology, or ecology. Laboratories areheld outdoors. This course satisfies the plant lab requirement for the biology major.
Prerequisite: BI242
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BI 327 Histology
This course is a biomedical study of the structure and functions of mammalian cells, tissues and organs at the microscopic level. Laboratory session involves an extensive microscopic analysis and identification of the cells, tissues and organs.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 328 Marine Biology
This course is an upper division biology course designed to provide students with an in-depth working knowledge of the field of marine biology. This course will build a basic understanding of the physical oceanography of the oceans, ecology of marine communities, and marine biogeography. Students will learn about both the plants and animals in different marine communities, but the course will focus on marine plants. Students will gain a historical perspective of the research that has led to our current understanding of the different aspects of marine biology. The field components of the course will familiarize students with the main marine communities, from pelagic to coastal ecosystems, during four or five Saturday field trips with four or five accompanying Monday labs. Students should be able to attend all field trips with two field trips being required. Students will write a research paper including a proposal and a first and final draft.
Prerequisite: BI 101 and BI 102 , CH 101 /CH 111 , CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 329 Ecology
This course investigates the factors that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms, including evolution of adaptations, behavior, and niches, population growth and population regulation, competition, predation, plant community succession, and ecosystem nutrient cycling. The course will introduce students to ecological concepts using both plant and animal examples from the scientific literature, and students will learn to model those concepts mathematically.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly; field trips.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 330 Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is an emerging field of biology that documents the loss of worldwide biodiversity, seeks to understand the genetic and ecological characteristics of declining populations, and devises strategies to prevent further losses. Topics explored include conservation ethics, taxonomic definitions, global patterns of biodiversity, genetic diversity within species, demographic processes, species interactions, extinctions and invasions, habitat fragmentation, conservation reserves and ecological restoration. The course consists of lecture and weekly discussion of primary literature.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 and BI 242 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 331 Aquatic Biology
This course examines the ecology of freshwater ecosystems. Students study lentic (standing water) communities, from small mosquito breeding sites up to the world’s largest lakes, lotic (running water) systems, from headwater streams up to our largest rivers, and estuaries, where fresh and saltwater mix. Students further examine political, social and economic aspects of aquatic resources management. Classroom lecture is augmented with frequent outdoor lectures on Arcadia’s campus and numerous field trips to local water bodies where students measure both physical and biological parameters of aquatic ecosystems.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 and BI 242 or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 332 Animal Behavior
This is an upper-level course focused on animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. The course explores how animals process and respond to environmental stimuli, including treatments of physiology, learning, memory, hormonal behavior, fixed action patterns, communication, and the ontogeny of behavior. In addition, this course examines the ecology of behavior, stressing the links between environmental factors, behavior, and resultant patterns of organismal distribution and abundance, including discussions of group formation, territoriality, dispersion, colonial breeding, and reproductive ecology. During the last part of the course, topics such as sexual selection, mating system evolution, parental care, kin selection, eusocial behavior, and human sociobiology are addressed. Laboratory work emphasizes hypothesis testing and the development of an independent project.
Prerequisite: BI 201 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 333 Molecular Biology
This study of the molecular structure and functioning of the gene includes in-depth investigation of current areas of molecular research in biological fields such as medicine, development, population biology, and evolution. Laboratory involves techniques of molecular biology including DNA purification and analysis, cloning, and the polymerase chain reaction.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 204 , CH 101 /CH 111 , CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 334 Vertebrate Biology
Study of local and global vertebrate communities and the careers of people who work with them. Human-caused interactions between evolution, ecology, development, life history, behavior and functional morphology of fishes, mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles are emphasized. Natural history observations and a service learning project are required. A bound weatherproof field notebook is required for lab notes, field trips and natural history observations. We will focus on reading current primary literature and using field guides. This is a science communication course with many short written responses, observations, hypothesis papers, a service learning project and a research project.
Three lecture/discussion hours and three field/laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 211 and BI 242 or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 335 Neurobiology
A study at the molecular, cellular, and systems level to examine the mechanisms through which the nervous system mediates behavior, this course emphasizes current and historical experimental evidence used to define the underlying principles of the nervous system. Discussions of nervous system disorders and treatments are integrated throughout the course. Topics include development, physiology, pharmacology and neuroanatomy. The laboratory sessions involve a range of models, fixed specimens, computer simulations; invertebrate, vertebrate and human experiments to examine nervous system structure and function.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 and BI 242 , CH 101 /CH 111 , CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 336 Pathophysiology
This course is a study of the physiological factors that underlie human disease states. It analyzes the relationship between normal physiological processes and alterations that occur in specific organ systems as a result of disease and abnormal physiological conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on the mechanisms responsible for disease etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 , and BI 206 or instructor approval
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BI 337 Immunobiology
This course is a study of the cellular and molecular components involved in specific and nonspecific immune responses and regulation. In-depth discussion of experimental evidence is used to establish our present interpretations of immune mechanisms. Topics include hematopoiesis, lymphocyte maturation and activation, somatic recombination, isotype switching, hypersensitivity, transplantation, autoimmunity, AIDS and immunological techniques. Oral presentations and critical analyses of research articles are included.
Three class hours weekly and special projects (no laboratory).
Prerequisite: BI 204 and BI 242 , CH 101 /CH 111 , and CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair. BI 325 is recommended.
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BI 338 Bioinformatics
(Also listed as CS 338 )
This introductory course in Bioinformatics is focused on genomics and concepts related to gene structure and function. Students gain knowledge in the utilization of genome databases/browsers and bioinformatic tools employed for gene model prediction (annotation), and use those tools to annotate sequences from various eukaryotic genomes. Students are given instruction on algorithm design based on pattern-matching and gain hands-on experience in the use of algorithms to help predict gene models and to test those models for accuracy within the context of the programming language Perl. Collaboration between students trained in different disciplines (math, computer science, biology) is encouraged in order to address issues in genomics and to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 , or CS 201 /CS 202 or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
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BI 339 Physiology of Exercise and Extremes
This course will examine the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ level physiology of the function of animals, includinghumans, during exercise and in extreme conditions while focusing on the integration of physiologicalsystems to maintain homeostasis of internal environments. Emphasis is placed upon current andhistorical experimental evidence of the physiological mechanisms of energy capture and expenditure,integrative adaptations of oxygen capture and delivery, and plasticity of functional and control systems in response to their use in conditions of physiological stress.
Prerequisite: BI211 and BI242 or written permission of the instructor.
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BI 340 Biochemistry
This course introduces students to the basic concepts in biochemistry through lecture and problem sets. A biomedical perspective is used throughout. Students learn the basic principles governing the structure and function of biochemical systems.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 , CH 101 /CH 111 , and CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair. CH 201 , CH 202 are recommended.
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BI 355 Field Biology
This is a semester-long in-depth exploration of a specific, unique ecosystem followed by a 7 to 10 daytrip involving field work in the ecosystem being studied. Class will meet for a minimum of one hour perweek, and will include lecture and discussion. The travel portion will take place during Winter break,Spring break, or immediately following Commencement. Students may be required to performstrenuous physical activity, such as hiking and swimming, for some aspects of the field investigation. This course may betaken more than once, but students may use the course only once to count towards one of the four 300-level biology courses required for the biology major.
Prerequisite: BI101 and 102; additional prerequisites may apply depending on the background required for the course.
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BI 360 Topics in Biology
This course is an in-depth exploration of a selected topic in the biological sciences. Topics are determined by instructor. Current research and methodology are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Written permission of the instructor.
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BI 370 Internship in Biology
This internship in a supervised professional setting involves a significant biological research component for a minimum of eight hours per week. It includes meetings with other interns and the instructor to analyze and discuss the work experience. It requires a journal or laboratory notebook, a written report, and a student evaluation of the internship. It is usually not acceptable as an elective in place of a 300-level course.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Biology and written permission of the major adviser and Chair. Interested students must submit a written proposal for an internship before registering for the course. Students also must carry at least 8 additional credits at Arcadia University while enrolled in the internship, unless regularly attending on a part-time basis.
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BI 380 Faculty Sponsored Research
(1 or 2 credits)
This course is a 1 or 2-credit laboratory or field research experience that can be taken repeatedly for elective credit with approval of the sponsoring professor and Department Chair. Students read and synthesize literature relevant to their research project and develop a research proposal under the guidance of their faculty research adviser. They then carry out this research project, analyze the data, and write a final research report. Because of the highly specialized nature of this course, students must obtain written approval by the faculty research adviser in order to register for the course, and students must register for the course at least one month prior to the first day of classes. This course cannot be counted as one of the 300-level Biology classes required of all Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BI 242 or permission of the instructor.
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BI 389 Independent Study
Independent, faculty-supervised laboratory or library research project is conducted at on- or off-campus facilities and summarized in a paper of appropriate length, style and format. Not usually acceptable as an elective in place of a 300-level course.
Prerequisite: Four courses in Biology, junior or senior standing in Biology, approval of the Department and a written proposal.
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BI 475 Biomedical Foundation Science I
(cross listed with PT675)
This course will include traditional biological sciences of microscopic anatomy, physiology of exercise, and neuroscience. In addition, there will be a survey of various medical and surgical conditions and their underlying pathological processes. Pharmacology and imaging techniques will also be included. Gross anatomy objectives are included although students are responsible for self-directed study in this topic. This biology course is only available to students in the 3+DPT program who have been accepted into the DPT program and have successfully completed the first three years of the 3+DPT program.
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BI 478 Biomedical Foundations Science II
(cross listed with PT673, pending approval)
This course is a continuation of PT675, Biomedical Foundation Science I, and includes traditional biological sciences of microscopic anatomy, physiology of exercise, and neuroscience. It also presents a survey of various medical and surgical conditions and their underlying pathological processes. Basic concepts in pharmacology and imaging techniques are also presented. Gross anatomy objectives are included although students are responsible for self-directed study in this topic. This biology course is only available to students in the 3+DPT program who have been accepted into the DPT program and have successfully completed the first three years of the 3+DPT program.
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BI 490 Senior Seminar in Biology
This Capstone course involves the completion of a faculty-supervised laboratory, field or library research project in Biology, including a paper in appropriate style and format; participation in a weekly two-hour seminar; and formal presentation and defense of a poster.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: BI 201 , BI 204 , BI 211 , BI 242 , BI 290 and senior standing in Biology.
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FS 380 Faculty Sponsored Research
(2 credits)
This course is a laboratory research experience that can be taken repeatedly for elective credit with approval of the sponsoring professor and the program director for Forensic Science. Students will read and synthesize literature relevant to their research project and develop a research proposal under the guidance of their faculty research adviser. They will then carry out this research project, analyze the data, and write a final research report. Because of the highly specialized nature of this course, students must obtain written approval by the faculty research adviser in order to register for the course and students must register for the course at least 1 month prior to the first day of classes.
Prerequisite: Students must be Biology majors and have completed BI 101 and BI 102 and be in the pre-Forensic Science program (3+2 or 4+2). In addition, students should have at the minimum sophomore standing. In special cases, these prerequisites may be waived by permission of the instructor.
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CH 100 Language of Science
Basic quantitative problem solving methods for introductory science courses. Includes scientific notation, dimensional analysis in the SI and US customary systems, elementary error analysis, simultaneous equations, and graphical and transcendental analysis.
Prerequisite: MA 100 .
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CH 101 General Chemistry I
An introduction to stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and geometry, and their relation to the chemical and physical properties of inorganic and organic substances. The historical development, methodology, and philosophy of current understanding of transformations of matter and energy are presented from an experimental viewpoint.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 100 , or placement.
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CH 102 General Chemistry II
Continuation of CH 101 . Introduction to chemical energetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, reaction mechanisms, electrochemistry, and radiation chemistry, and their application to chemical reactions from a quantitative experimental point of view.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 101 or CH 111 .
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CH 111 Conceptual Chemistry I
Covers the topics of CH 101 with a greater emphasis on modern quantum theory. Designed for majors in the physical sciences and mathematics, it emphasizes mathematical analysis, including elementary calculus.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 100 , or placement.
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CH 112 Conceptual Chemistry II
Continuation of CH 111 . Covers the topics of CH 102 with a greater emphasis on modern quantum theory. Designed for majors in the physical sciences and mathematics, it emphasizes mathematical analysis, including elementary calculus.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 111 . CH 101 may serve as prerequisite with permission of the chair.
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CH 201 Organic Chemistry I
A study of the correlation of acid-base theory, reaction mechanisms, molecular structure, chemical energetics, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy, applied to organic functional groups, specifically alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alky halides, alcohols and ethers. Laboratory work stresses the synthesis, separation, identification and analysis of selected organic compounds using both micro- and macro-scale techniques. 1H- NMR spectra are routinely acquired and analyzed.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 102 or CH 112 .
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CH 202 Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of CH 201 . Survey of the properties of organic functional groups: organometallics, conjugated systems, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and carbohydrates. Mass, infrared, ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy. Laboratory work stresses the synthesis, separation, identification, and analysis of selected organic compounds using both micro- and macro-scale techniques. 1H-NMR spectra are routinely acquired and analyzed.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 201 .
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CH 203 Equilibrium and Analysis
Examination of the principles and theory of chemical equilibrium in the context of quantitative chemical analysis. Selected traditional analytical laboratory techniques are frequently applied to analyses of systems of biological and environmental interest. Instrumental techniques of analysis are introduced.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 102 or CH 112 .
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CH 290 Junior Seminar
(3 credits)
Career guidance, examination of the primary literature, database searches, development of research writing skills. A library research paper and oral presentation of it are required. Selections of a mentor and research project prepare the student for Faculty Directed Research and Chemistry Capstone.
Three seminar hours weekly.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, CH 202 , CH 203 .
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CH 301 Physical Chemistry I
Study of the limitations of the degree of completion of chemical and physical processes by natural law. Thermodynamics is applied to the gaseous, liquid, and solid states. Homogeneous chemical equilibria and phase equilibria are treated from both experimental and conceptual viewpoints.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 203 , PH 202 or PH 212 , MA 202 .
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CH 302 Physical Chemistry II
Continuation of CH 301 . Considers the limitations on the rate of chemical and physical processes by natural law. Solutions, heterogeneous equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, and surface phenomena.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 301 .
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CH 303 Biochemistry
Principles of weak chemical interactions applied to the structure and function of macromolecules, especially proteins. Non-covalent binding of substrates and enzymic catalysis are treated both conceptually and quantitatively. Mechanisms of metabolic control, including allosterism and covalent modification, are related to protein structure.
Three class hours and four laboratory hours weekly.
Prereq/Corequisite: CH 202 .
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CH 304 Instrumental Methods of Analysis I
Spectrophotometric, chromatographic and mass spectral methods as tools for the separation, identification and analysis of chemical substances.
Three class hours and four laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 203 .
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CH 305 Inorganic Chemistry
Survey of the representative and transition elements in the context of atomic and molecular structure. Organometallic and solid-state principles are introduced as the foundation of coordination theory and the biochemistry of inorganic cations. Laboratory work emphasizes the preparation, properties and characterization of selected inorganic and bioinorganic compounds. Low and high temperature and vacuum techniques are applied to both aqueous and non-aqueous systems.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 202 , CH 203 . CH 301 , CH 302 highly recommended.
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CH 306 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Selected topics not covered in the introductory course: Hückel molecular orbital theory; correlation of structure and activity by linear free energy relationships; acidity functions and Brønsted catalysis law; symmetry and stereochemistry; pericyclic, electrocyclic, and sigmatropic reactions; kinetics and kinetic isotope effects; application of spectroscopic techniques. Laboratory work involves individual multi-step syntheses and molecular modeling projects.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 202 , CH 203 . CH 301 , CH 302 highly recommended.
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CH 307 Polymers and Biopolymers
Introduction to polymer chemistry, including contemporary polymer technology. The nature and synthesis of polymers; biological polymers and their reactions; thermodynamics and kinetics of polymerization; physical characterization, fabrication, testing, and use of both natural and synthetic polymeric materials.
Three class hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 202 .
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CH 333 Statistical Thermodynamics
(Also listed as PH 333 )
Principles of thermodynamics investigated from a modern statistical point of view, based upon ensemble theory. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi- Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, transport phenomena, thermal interactions, kinetic theory, and their applications to a variety of molecular systems.
Three class hours weekly.
Prerequisite: PH 212 , CH 302 . CH 302 may be taken concurrently with permission of the chair.
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CH 345 Topics in Modern Chemistry
Topics vary according to the needs and interests of students and faculty. Past topics have included medicinal chemistry, practical spectroscopy and the history of chemistry. Credits and time requirements by arrangement.
Prerequisite: CH 202 , CH 203 .
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CH 351 Chemical Physics
(Also listed as PH361)
The foundations of quantum chemistry and its applications to chemical systems. The Schrödinger wave equation is applied to the harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom. Introduction to matrix mechanics. Group theory and its application to spectroscopy.
Three class hours weekly.
Prerequisite: PH 212 , CH 302 . MA 452 recommended. CH 302 may be taken concurrently with permission of the chair.
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CH 370 Career Internship in Chemistry
This part-time placement introduces the commercial or industrial aspects of the chemical profession, and develops practical knowledge of a functioning chemical or pharmaceutical business. Credits and time requirements by arrangement.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, permission of the chair.
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CH 389 Independent Study
An independent, faculty supervised library research project is summarized in a paper of appropriate length, style and format. Credits and time requirements by arrangement.
Prerequisite: CH 202 , CH 203 , approval by the department of a written proposal.
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CH 391 Faculty Sponsored Research
(2 credits)
Training in the acquisition of new knowledge under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Research may be conducted on campus or in off-campus research facilities.
At least eight laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the chair.
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CH 392 Faculty Sponsored Research
(2 credits)
Continuation of CH 391 . The aim is to achieve publishable results, though a peer-reviewed publication is not necessary to complete the course, nor does its absence affect the grade a student receives.
At least eight laboratory hours weekly.
Prerequisite: CH 391 .
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CH 490 Chemistry Capstone
(2 credits in the fall and 2 credits in the spring)
The results of a faculty sponsored research project are presented orally, by written thesis, and in poster format. The career guidance introduced in CH 290 is continued. Students must pass the standardized comprehensive undergraduate examination of the American Chemical Society.
Three seminar hours weekly.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, a GPA of 2.0 or higher in courses required for the major.
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CJ 100 Crime and Punishment
(3 credits)
See description under CJ 160
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CJ 160 Crime and Punishment
This introduction to various aspects of the criminal justice system includes law enforcement, the judicial process, and corrections and punishment. It also surveys sociological understanding of deviant and criminal behavior and of the historical changes in why and how we punish those who violate the law.
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CJ 205 Wrongful Convictions and Exonerations
The adaptation of DNA analysis for forensic science investigation disrupted the field of criminal justice. DNA exonerations not only free actually innocent men and women from prison—in some cases after decades of wrongful incarceration–but they also raise questions about the processes and procedures that lead to wrongful convictions in the first place. Since the first DNA exoneration, questions have been raised about police interrogation techniques, eyewitness identification procedures, the quality of indigent defense, prosecutorial misconduct, and the scientific validity of several other fields of forensic science. In this course we will examine what DNA exonerations reveal about the field of criminal justice, how exonerations occur, what can be done to correct criminal justice processes to minimize the chance of wrongful convictions, and what happens after an inmate is exonerated. The vast majority of DNA exonerations occur in sexual assault and murder cases; students are forewarned that some of the discussion may be disturbing.
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CJ 210 Cold Case Practicum
Cold cases represent the most frustrating part of the criminal justice system: an unsolved case. Working in conjunction with the AISOCC (The American Investigative Society of Cold Cases), students in this course examine and review an actual “cold” (i.e.: unsolved) case. By offering a “fresh set of eyes” students may contribute to the solving of the case while learning the practices of criminal investigation and the procedures of the American criminal justice system from a seasoned investigator. Given the sensitivity of the information that may be shared on the case, students must apply to the department to enroll in the course, be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement, and, potentially, submit to a criminal background check.
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CJ 215 Organized Crime
This course introduces students to organized crime, covering the history and development of American organized crime, characteristics, definitions, types and theoretical paradigms of organized crime, criminal activity associated with organized crime and domestic and international efforts to combat both American and transnational organized crime. It examines the evolution of organized crime and its impact on investigative strategies and law enforcement. The course will look at a variety of national and transnational organized crime groups.
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CJ 216 Mass Incarceration and the Death Penalty
Our criminal justice system is one of the most important institutions in our democracy. Each day criminal courts across the United States address questions of individual and collective responsibility in the context of a society based on class, race and gender inequities. Students will carefully examine how the power of the state, manifested through institutional racism, is utilized as a method of social control. Students will focus on the root causes of mass incarceration of the poor, especially young African-American and Latino men and women. The second half of the course will focus on the impact of race and class on the imposition of the death penalty.
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CJ 220 Special Topics
This course provides in-depth analysis, from a criminal justice perspective, of a substantive social issue confronting the criminal justice system. Topics vary from year-to-year. May be repeated for credit.
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CJ 225 Criminal Investigation
This course covers the legal, scientific, behavioral, and investigative aspects of criminal investigations. Topics include investigative theory and processes, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of physical evidence and forensic science, specific types of criminal investigations including death, homicide, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, arson, explosives, computer and white collar investigations, and case and trial preparation.
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CJ 226 Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
This is an undergraduate-level course designed to provide the student with a foundation in crime scene investigation. The course is a complete and comprehensive look at processing a crime scene from the initial call to reconstruction of the crime scene for court presentation.
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CJ 230 Drugs and Society
This course addresses the different explanations of drug use and abuse and the impact of drugs on the body and on brain functioning. It examines the connection between drugs and crime, covering drug-related policies in the United States and abroad, including the war on drugs. It examines alternative drug policies, including a discussion regarding how other countries view drug misuse and how they approach the problem in terms of programs and policies. Students are asked to critically examine drug policies and programs.
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CJ 240 Rehabilitative Practices and Policies
This course examines the formal interventions intended to change the behavior of those convicted of crimes. In the past 30 years, the American criminal justice system has deemphasized rehabilitation in favor of more expressive punishments aimed at retribution rather than rehabilitation. This course examines what rehabilitative practices work and the philosophy underlying rehabilitation as a goal of punishment.
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CJ 248 Women and Crime
This course provides students with a perspective on the role of gender in crime and punishment. There are patterned differences in the roles males and females perform in the criminal justice system, in the crimes men and women commit, and in the crimes that victimize men and women. This course examines these questions from a historical and contemporary perspective, analyzing the changing legal status of women and the institutional response to women and victims and criminals.
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CJ 250 Policing and Society
Police officers are the public face of the criminal justice system. This course examines the organization and administration of the police in the context of social and political changes. Attention also is paid to the social and social psychological dimensions of policing, the culture of police officers, the impact of policing in communities, and policies governing the work of police officers and officials.
Prerequisite: CJ 160 .
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CJ 255 Courts and Justice
This course examines the structures and function of courts, the role of the courtroom workgroup, and the range of criminal sanctions. Students also identify and analyze issues of justice concerned with court-related policies and practices.
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CJ 256 Juvenile Justice
This course addresses a variety of issues related to juvenile justice. It examines the juvenile justice system and all its components including the police, juvenile courts and juvenile sanctions. In it students discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various programs and policies aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency, including D.A.R.E., and trying juveniles as adults. Students also will examine the various theories about why juveniles engage in delinquency.
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CJ 260 Prisons and Corrections
The United States imprisons more people per capita than nearly all developed nations, and incarceration rates increased dramatically in the final quarter of the 20th century. This course examines the history of the prison as a means of punishment, the purpose and functions of prisons in modern society, and the successes and failures of the corrections system in the United States. In addition, the course considers shifts in the demographic profile of prisoners and the effects of increased incarceration on the home community of the incarcerated and the broader U.S. society.
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CJ 262 Outlaw Gangs and Organized Crime
This course focuses on the evolution of organized crime from its origins as federal protection groups (i.e. mafia, triads, yakuza) to the American Cosa Nostra as well as its more contemporary incarnation as a criminal network linking prison gangs, OMG’s (outlaw motorcycle gangs) white collar criminals, drug cartels and terrorist groups. Organized crime currently faced by law enforcement agents is a transnational threat. We will therefore focus our studies on the globalization of organized crime and its impact on individual as well as nations. In order for us to create an atmosphere of honest dialogue with one another, creative exercises will be used to gauge your thoughts with one another through an open forum. We will discuss issues regarding the influence of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) crime and its ability to circumvent our criminal justice system through corruption and society-at-large. Additionally, effective strategies utilized by law enforcement to deal with organized crime will be examined.
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CJ 265 Police Organization and Administration
This course examines organizational structures and administrative procedures in policing and their effect on: the implementation of police functions; recruitment; career advancement and leadership; staffing, supervision and morale in the US criminal justice system. The course also reviews theories of management and leadership in the context of police supervision
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CJ 273 Criminal Minds, Criminal Roles
This course investigates the use of structural, cultural and social psychological theory in explaining criminal behavior. One focus of the course is examining criminal behavior from a life-course perspective to examine why much violent crime is committed during adolescence, why some people become career criminals while others “age out” of crime, and the manner by which race, class and gender affect criminality, given this manner by which suburban American culture impacts youth delinquency.
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CJ 275 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
This course is structured around comparisons of how crime and punishment are dealt with in other cultures and nations. The goal is to provide insight into other cultures, help illuminate underlying aspects of geopolitical conflict, and place the U.S. criminal justice system in sharper relief. Comparisons are drawn on what constitutes a crime, the judicial processes for determining guilt, and theories and practices of punishment.
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CJ 280 Crimes of Power and Privilege
This course provides a broad overview on white collar crime (i.e. definitions, theories, and characteristics). Additionally, the course will expose students to the various forms of white collar crime including but not limited to occupational crime, government crime, statecorporate crime, and state crime. Students will also examine national and international responses to these crimes.
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CJ 282 Crime Mapping
Crime mapping is the application of geographic information systems (GIS) to the patterns of criminal behavior. This course offers a theoretical and practical introduction to crime mapping. Skills developed include asking and investigating spatial problems, displaying and presenting spatial information, and conducting and reporting spatial research in areas relevant to criminal justice.
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CJ 289 Homicide
In this course students examines the causes and consequences of the criminal act of homicide. Readings and class discussions will focus on the history and antecedents of homicide and criminological analyses of who commits homicide and why. Students will also examine the categorization of homicide–e.g.: mass killings, spree killings, terrorism, domestic violence–in terms of both the criminal justice response and media coverage.
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CJ 290 Surveillance
The increased intensity and extensiveness of surveillance is one of the defining characteristics of contemporary society. This course examines the role of surveillance in society, with special emphasis placed on surveillance as a means of criminal detection and social control. It considers a range of surveillance techniques, from hierarchical observation to CCTV monitoring of public space to the collection and sorting of personal data. Students are asked to consider these techniques in terms of sociological theories of power and social control.
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CJ 295 Hate Crimes
This course provides an overview of hate crimes occurring within the United States. Additionally, this course will examine the dynamics that cause hate crimes and the consequences of these events among victims and their community. Moreover, the course will also explore the characteristics of hate crime offenders and the criminal justice response to these crimes. Lastly, the course will provide students with an international perspective by exploring hate crimes occurring in other countries (i.e. Australia, Spain, South Africa, and the United Kingdom).
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CJ 296 Victimology
This is an introductory course to the field of victimology. Students will explore the dynamics and impact of victimization with the focus on the following crimes: sexual violence, family violence, child abuse, and homicide. Additionally, the course will analyze the criminal justice system’s response to victims as well as victim compensation and rights.
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CJ 300 Race, Crime and Justice
This course examines historical and contemporary criminological theories and research on nexus between race and crime. In addition, this course will also provide an overview of the contemporary responses to race and crime in the United States as well as abroad. To understand the connection between race and crime, this course will draw on both scholarly research and popular culture to develop a critical understanding of social inequality with respect to minority involvement in the criminal justice system.
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CJ 310 Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and the Law
In this course students will explore the origins, the history and struggle for civil rights. We will cover the impact that important social and political movements have had on changes in the law. In addition to the assigned texts, students will become familiar with Supreme Court decisions that have defined our constitutional rights in the modern era. The first part of the course will focus on civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The second half of the course students will study key provisions of the Bill of Rights, as well as Supreme Court decisions that have shaped these crucial protections against the power of the state.
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CJ 315 Mediation and Conflict Coaching
Conflict Transformation in general can be divided into three main areas based on the role of the conflict specialist. Conflict specialists work toward transformation as third party neutrals, as advocates, and as justice facilitators. In each area the conflict worker aims at empowering the disputants to make their own decisions, actively have a say in the processes, in short, author their own histories. This course focuses on two of those three areas: Mediation and Conflict Coaching. In this class students will learn the process and major skills in mediation (neutrality) and conflict coaching (advocacy). Students will interact with other students through multimedia and various websites, and with the teacher. This course will give students a good sense of what happens in mediation and conflict coaching as well as practical exposure to the skills and strategies needed to be effective in both.
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CJ 330 Research Methods
This course examines the methods of research common in criminal justice research, the relationship of theory to empirical work, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. In doing so, it provides an introduction to the major quantitative and qualitative research methods including survey research, interviewing, content and quantitative analysis. In class projects give student hands on experience with each method covered. Further, this aids in the development of the required individual research proposal and prepares the student for what is to come in Senior Seminar.
Prerequisite: CJ 160 and MA 141
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CJ 350 Communities and Crime
Why do some communities have so much more crime than others? What social conditions increase crime and violence in some neighborhoods while others are relatively free from such problems? What roles do race, class, and gender inequality play with respect to differences in crime? How do criminal justice institutions (such as the police and prisons) help or hinder the crime problems faced by local communities? This course addresses these and other related questions to examine the ways in which crime and violence are connected with various aspects of the communities within which they take place. This course will examine ecological theories, structural theories, and theories of disorder to explain differences in crime rates between communities. Finally, this course asks students to seek out solutions to improving community structures and relationships.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CJ 160 is recommended
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CJ 375 Criminology
Why people engage in deviant behavior, including criminal activity, has long been the subject of sociological inquiry. In this course, a variety of theoretical perspectives are considered, including functionalist, radical, social psychological and structural theories. Among the questions to be asked are: Why do people commit deviant and criminal acts? What acts are defined as deviant and criminal, and why? Who has the power to define acts as deviant and criminal? Students will be expected to understand the various theories and their implications, as well as to develop an understanding of their own theory of deviance and criminality.
Prerequisite: CJ 160 .
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CJ 377 Domestic Violence
This course focuses on the causes and impact of domestic violence, as well as strategies for its prevention, and treatment for both those who have been abused, and for for abusers. Each week students focus on a different aspect of family violence including partner abuse, child abuse, sibling violence, and elder abuse. This course examines how the criminal justice system responds to domestic violence as well, and how that response has changed over time.
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CM 101 Introduction to Media Studies
This course is a comprehensive and critical introduction to processes, industries and institutions of mass media in this country and on a global scale. Beginning with brief historical backgrounds of media such as print, radio, film, television, Internet and the new media, the course spans through major issues in the study of media in contemporary culture. It is a focused course for career preparation as well as for thinking about critical issues in the media. Strong interaction and encounters with major media forms are required. Emphasis is on writing, conceptualization and analysis and basic techniques of research and presentation. Collaborative group projects also are included. Emphasis is on global dimensions of media through our global focus program.
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CM 103 Introduction to Media Studies
(3 credits)
See description under CM101
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CM 110 Speech Communication
In this foundational course in fundamentals of speech, persuasion, articulation and techniques of delivering an effective speech presentation, students develop skills and understanding of what makes a good public speaker, along with practical exercises for various speech situations. The development of speaker’s strategies, research, writing skills and oral skills in speaking and presentation are emphasized. Practical exercises focus on four modes of speech communication (interpersonal, interview, informative, and persuasive speaking). Students acquire greater ease and confidence in public speaking and presentation. The course includes theory as well as practice of successful speech communication.
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CM 111 Speech Communication
(3 credits)
See description under CM 110
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CM 120 Applied Communication
(2 credits)
Practical applications of media technology in a collaborative and hands-on classroom context. Recommended for communication majors, but open to all students interested in various forms of media practice. Course may be offered on special topics, but is most often run as a practicum in animation, online magazine, radio, television, or newspaper production.
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CM 150 Introduction to Film
This course provides a broad introduction to the art of watching, analyzing and writing about cinema. With a focus on developing analytical skills required for engagement with the medium, the course covers various styles of film, from the United States and around the world. Through a sustained exposure to the diversity and complexity of the art form, students develop their own critical approaches to film viewing and analysis. Readings in film studies and forms of writing in film are included. Emphasis is on writing exercises, group symposia and classroom participation. Film screening sessions are required either in class or outside the classroom.
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CM 213 Writing and Communication
This is an intermediate-level writing course emphasizing skills necessary for coursework and careers in media and communication, bridging the gap between freshmen composition and professional writing. It covers rhetoric, audience and voice; mastering the print code; organization and message; techniques of persuasion and argumentation; writing cultural reviews; and library research in communications. It features collaborative learning and peer-group editing.
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