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BIO 360 - Cellular Biology
Correlates structure and function of cell. Discusses energy, enzymes and metabolism, membrane structure, transport, endomembrane system, communication, and growth and division. Lab required. Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 .
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BIO 370 - Developmental Biology
Studies gametogenesis, fertilization, and patterns of embryonic development, differentiation, and morphogenesis. Stresses concept of development program in animals established during gametogenesis, activated at fertilization, and expressed in subsequent development. Lab required. Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 .
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BIO 381 - Vertebrate Histology and Microtechnique
Discusses structure and function of vertebrate cells and tissues. Involves microscopic examination of tissues and preparation of slides. Lab required. Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 .
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BIO 388 - Marine Bio Lab: Location TBA
Studies marine life at off-campus marine laboratories. Comprehensive, in-field-ecological analyses of representative temperate or tropical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, rocky/sandy intertidal, mangroves, and estuarine areas. Prerequisite(s): BIO 210 .
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BIO 396 - Biological Internship
Pairs students with professional scientists.
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BIO 397 - Directed Studies in Biology
Tutorial on subject of student interest. May include library, lab, or fieldwork.
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BIO 398 - Independent Study: Library Research
Investigates literature on specific topic determined by student in conjunction with faculty sponsor. May be taken separately or as prelude to BIO 399 /BIO 499 for two-term research project. Students meet as group every other week to report on activities.
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BIO 399 - Independent Study: Biological Research
Pursues lab, field, or theoretical work on topic of student interest. Students meet as group every other week to report on activities.
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BIO 429 - Immunology
Investigates structure and function of immune system; concept of “self” vs. “foreign,” tolerance, and immunological memory. Focuses on host defense systems of mammals with emphasis on human adaptive and non-adaptive immunity. Also examines causes and effects of immune deficiencies. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or instructor consent.
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BIO 435 - Senior Seminar in Marine Biology
Students direct analysis and discussions of integrative topics in marine biology. Emphasizes readings of classical and contemporary primary scientific literature. Prerequisite(s): Marine biology major and senior standing.
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BIO 440 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Biology
Students direct analysis and discussion of integrative topics. Emphasizes readings of classical and contemporary primary scientific literature. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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BIO 496 - Biological Internship
Pairs students with professional scientists.
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BIO 497 - Directed Studies in Biology
Tutorial on subject of student interest. May include library, lab, or fieldwork.
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BIO 498 - Independent Study: Library Research
Investigates literature on specific topic determined by student in conjunction with faculty sponsor. May be taken separately or as prelude to BIO 399 /BIO 499 for two-term research project. Students meet as group every other week to report on activities.
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BIO 499 - Independent Study: Biological Research
Pursues lab, field, or theoretical work on topic of student interest. Students meet as group every other week to report on activities.
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Business |
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BUS 230 - Financial and Managerial Accounting
Crs: 4 This course introduces theories and methods of using accounting systems information technology to solve problems and evaluate performance throughout the business lifecycle. The course explores financial and managerial accounting topics emphasizing the analysis of financial statements and managerial decision techniques. Prerequisite(s): MGT 101 .
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BUS 233 - Micro and Macro Economics
Crs: 4 Introduces economic theory and analysis as they apply to personal and organizational decision-making. Examines economic concepts used to describe, explain, evaluate, predict, and address key social, political, economic problems of domestic and international business. Prerequisite(s): MGT 101 .
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BUS 236 - Statistics for Business
Crs: 4 This course introduces the uses of information technology (MIS, Big Data) for data gathering, organization, and analysis. Covers descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Includes measures of central tendency, dispersion, skew, probability distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and multiple regressions. Prerequisite(s): MGT 101 .
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BUS 245 - International Organizational Behavior
Crs: 4 Course reviews organizational behavior literature focusing on how leadership behaviors affect culture and organizational success. Other topics covered are overall leadership, group dynamics, personnel selection, worker motivation, and training. Prerequisite(s): MGT 101 .
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BUS 317 - Personal Finance
Crs: 4 Personal Finance is the process of sourcing and using funds to achieve personal objectives. The course outlines a wide variety of financial instruments available for managing money. Applications include: personal financial statements, insurance, social security, investments, tax, retirement, estate planning, and personal financial planning as a profession. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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BUS 339 - Marketing Analytics
Crs: 4 Marketing analytics is both an art and science to understand internal or external data patterns and predict and improve marketing performance. Students will learn what analytics is, some of the analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, Talkwalker, Tableau) and the benefits of taking an analytics-based approach to decision making. Prerequisite(s): INB 337 /MGT 330 .
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BUS 348 - Investments
Crs: 4 Explores theories and techniques of investing, especially in the stock and bond markets. Highlights basic security analysis and portfolio management, as well as financial planning in a changing economic environment. Prerequisite(s): MGT 320 & junior standing.
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BUS 369 - Global Business
Crs: 4 Details strategies U.S. firms use to compete globally. Course will cover international competition, competitive advantage, international trade, international political economy, importing, exporting, licensing, foreign direct investment, and globalization. Prerequisite(s): MGT 101 & junior standing.
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BUS 375 - Advertising Promotion
Crs: 4 Advertising, promotion, publicity, public relations, direct selling, and personal selling are processes for communication with current and prospective customers. Using problems and cases this course examines the marketing communication process, message development, media selection, management of the process, and evaluation of communication effects on consumer behavior. Prerequisite(s): MGT 330 & junior standing.
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BUS 376 - Personal Selling
Interactive class that focuses on sales processes, sales strategies and sales skills needed to be successful in any product or service business. Course will help students understand the customer calls “value” and the importance of developing relationships. Prerequisite(s): BUS 245 and junior standing.
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BUS 390 - Special Topics in Business
Crs: 4 Course deals with significant economic, political, social, and ethical problems facing global businesses. Conducted as a seminar, discussions will be based on current journal articles. Prerequisite(s): BUS major, junior/senior standing.
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BUS 398 - Independent Research
Crs: 4 Prerequisite(s): permission of department head.
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BUS 399 - Independent Research
Crs: 4 Prerequisite(s): permission of department head.
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BUS 450 - Global Business Strategy
Crs: 4 Taking a strategic approach to the challenges of managing the organization as a whole, this course examines the process, problems, and consequences of creating, implementing, and evaluating business strategy on a global scale. Prerequisite(s): MGT 320 , MGT 330 , MGT 350 . INB 337 , INB 365 , and INB 372 . SEB 305 , SEB 345 , and MGT 350 .
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Chemistry |
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CHM 120 - Chemistry I
Basic inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure and periodicity, stoichiometry, inorganic reactions (acid-base, precipitation, oxidation-reduction, complexation), and modern chemical bonding theories. Lab required. For science majors.
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CHM 121 - Chemistry II
Continues introduction to chemistry by discussing bonding in solids and liquids, thermodynamics, acid-base and solubility equilibria, phase equilibria and colligative properties, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite(s): CHM 120 or CHM 130 or consent. Lab required. For science majors.
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CHM 130 - Advanced Chemistry I
Chemistry course for science majors; involves understanding quantitative relationships and problem solving, so a strong mathematical background is needed. Topics include modern physical and inorganic chemistry focusing on atomic structure and periodicity, stoichiometry, and chemical bonding theories including quantum mechanics. Prerequisite(s): instructor consent. Lab required.
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CHM 131 - Advanced Chemistry II
Continues introduction to chemistry by focusing on intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, acid-base, solubility, and phase equilibria, as well as colligative properties, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite(s): CHM 130 or CHM 120 and instructor consent. Lab required. For science majors.
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CHM 220/220L - Organic Chemistry I
Introduces the basic principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, stereochemistry, physiochemical properties and reactions of carbon compounds. The laboratory (CHM 220L) will involve the mastering of modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in the synthesis, separation and identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 or CHM 131 . Lab required.
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CHM 221/221L - Organic Chemistry II
Builds upon the previous semester of organic chemistry through the advanced study of carbon compounds from a reactivity, mechanistic, and multi-step synthesis perspective. The laboratory (CHM 221L) will involve the synthesis, separation and identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHM 220/220L . Lab required.
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CHM 301 - Inorganic Chemistry
Studies fundamental principles of coordination compounds including the use of symmetry in molecular orbital theory, physiochemical properties of transition metal complexes, and basic bioinorganic, materials and organometallic chemistry. Laboratory will involve the synthesis, quantitative and structural analysis of a variety of representative inorganic and organometallic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHM 221/221L or consent. Lab required.
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CHM 305 - Physical Chemistry I
Studies chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Introduces the laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical and phase equilibria as well as solutions. Reaction kinetics is a basic treatment of reaction rates, mechanisms, and theories of why and how chemical reactions occur. Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 or CHM 131 or consent. Lab required.
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CHM 306 - Physical Chemistry II
Studies quantum and statistical mechanics. Introduces quantum mechanics and symmetry and their application to chemical bonding, atomic, and molecular spectroscopy. Statistical mechanics is a basic treatment of the connection between microscopic states and thermodynamic properties. Prerequisite(s): CHM 305 . Lab required.
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CHM 320 - Analytical Chemistry
Focuses on building quantitative skills and introduces the use of modern instrumental methods to characterize chemical systems. Topics include measurement basics, statistical treatment of data, electrochemistry, solution equilibria, spectroscopic methods, and separation techniques. Prerequisite(s): CHM 221/221L Lab required.
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CHM 380 - Instrumental Analysis
Studies the theory, design, and practical application of modern instrumentation used in chemical analysis. Applies a variety of spectroscopic and chromatographic methods as well as spectrometers (including mass spec, fourier transform infrared, and surface analytical techniques) to solve chemical, biochemical, and environmental problems. Covers basic electronics and the relationship between signal and noise in the context of building instrument models. Prerequisite(s): CHM 320 . Lab required.
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CHM 400 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Deals with advanced treatments of simultaneous and complex equilibria, electrochemistry, spectrophotometric analysis, and separation methods. Prerequisite(s): CHM 320 .
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CHM 401 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Applies thermodynamics, kinetics, symmetry and group theory, and the theories of ionic, metallic and covalent bonding to the chemistry of nonmetallic, transition metal, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHM 301 .
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CHM 417 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Provides a deeper understanding of reaction mechanisms and how these theoretical concepts are applied towards the synthesis of complex molecules and/or the development of novel reaction methodologies. Prerequisite(s): CHM 221/221L .
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CHM 445 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory in Chemistry
Provides students with experience in advanced experimental approaches to solve complex and real world chemical problems. Projects involve perspectives, skills, and instrumentation from each of the divisions of chemistry. Prerequisite(s): consent.
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CHM 460 - Topics in Chemistry
Explores both theoretical and applied chemistry with an emphasis on primary literature. Topics vary based on sub-disciplinary interests of the faculty members such as medicinal chemistry, catalysis, environmental chemistry, food biochemistry, materials science, medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology, polymers. Prerequisite(s): CHM 221/221L . May be repeated for credit.
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CHM 498 - Research I and II
Requires proposal of collaborative faculty/student laboratory project with required achievement of benchmarks and weekly meetings. Culminates in written thesis and oral presentation on work conducted. Capstone experience. Prerequisite(s): consent.
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CHM 499 - Research I and II
Requires proposal of collaborative faculty/student laboratory project with required achievement of benchmarks and weekly meetings. Culminates in written thesis and oral presentation on work conducted. Capstone experience. Prerequisite(s): consent.
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Chinese |
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CHN 101 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese I
Introduces students to the fundamentals of the Mandarin Chinese language. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 102 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese II
Develops student’s vocabulary and grammatical skills in the Mandarin Chinese language. Prerequisite(s): CHN 101 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 151 - Elementary Chinese Conversation in the Language Living and Learning Community
Students in the Language Living and Learning Community work with the Chinese native-speaker tutor to make level-appropriate presentations. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 152 - Elementary Chinese Conversation II
Students work with the Chinese native-speaker tutor to make level-appropriate presentations and learn more about Chinese language, culture, and every day life. Prerequisite(s): CHN 101 . Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I
Reviews the basic structure of Mandarin Chinese grammar and the rules of pronunciation. Develops vocabulary, expression building, reading, and writing. Prerequisite(s): CHN 102 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II
Enhances student’s skills in writing, reading, and comprehension of Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHN 201 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 251 - Chinese Conversation II
Complements the grammatical and structural content of 200 and 300-level language courses. Focuses on verbal communication skills. Prerequisite(s): CHN 151 . Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 301 - Advanced Chinese I
For students with intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese to develop their all-around skills of the language, with particular attention to speech and reading skills. Prerequisite(s): CHN 202 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 302 - Advanced Chinese II
Enables students with an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese to further develop conversation and composition skills. Prerequisite(s): CHN 301 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 401/402 - Advanced Chinese III/IV
Further develops students language and cultural competence through selected readings of authentic materials and hybrid media content, emphasizing pragmatic Chinese, spoken and written. Prerequisite(s): CHN 302 for CHN 401 and CHN 401 for CHN 402 Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CLS 103 - The Greeks and the Good Life
Provides an introduction to ancient Greek history and culture by examining the central question in Greek Moral theory: “What is the Good Life?” Course provides a foundation for further studies of ancient Greek literature, history, and philosophy.
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CLS 104 - When in Rome: Identity and Empire in Ancient Rome
An introduction to the history, literature, and culture of ancient Rome focusing on issues of changing identity from the foundation of the Roman state (8th century BC) to the conversion of the Empire to Christianity (4th century AD).
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CLS 105 - Ancient Rome in Contemporary Film and Media
Introduces Roman history, politics, and culture through film, television, and popular fiction. Examines how cinema and popular media affect our understanding of ancient Rome by contrasting primary sources and contemporary representations.
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CLS 232 - Greek Mythology
Plumbs content, structure, and function of myths in classical literature – from depths of chaos to divine machinations to labors of heroes – and examines them against background of ancient religion. Draws upon primary literary sources in translation supplemented by materials drawn from ancient art and archaeology and later retellings in literature and art. Recommended for non-majors.
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CLS 305 - Topics in Classical Studies
Focuses on such interdisciplinary topics as roots of Western sexuality, Greek medicine, Roman law, and rise of Christianity. Suitable for upper class non-majors. May be repeated for credit.
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CLS 306 - Topics in Classical Archaeology
Approaches the classical world using the disciplines of archaeology, and art history. Courses will be geared toward exploring aspects of the Classical World through a topical lens such as urbanism, colonialism, slavery, food, or citizenship.
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CLS 321 - Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity
Studies status of women in Greek and Roman world as context for discussion of misogyny, same-sex relations, and sexuality in literature, art, and religion. Assigns English translations of original sources and modern scholarly responses. Suitable for non-majors.
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CLS 322 - Classical Religion
Paganism and the Death of the Gods: Examines religious thought of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, “mystery” religions, and radically new Christianity. Suitable for majors and non-majors from history, religion, or philosophy.
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CLS 498 - Independent Study
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CLS 499 - Independent Study
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COM 100 - Introduction to Communication Studies
Provides an overview of the history, practices, and key areas of research that inform the discipline of communication studies. Students will be introduced to the applied concentrations within the major and will develop an understanding of various research methods and theories relevant to the discipline of communication.
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COM 130 - Event Planning and Communication
Provides a comprehensive overview of elements and factors involved in the planning, production, and assessment of special events as well as the communication factors that dominate each phase of the process. Through a review of the literature, interaction with guest presenters, interviews with professionals including site visits, and a class produced half-day conference; students will learn both the components of a successful event and the required communication skills. Prerequisite(s): COM 100
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COM 210 - Public Speaking
Explores research, organization, writing, delivery, and critical analysis of oral presentations.
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COM 215 - Topics in Communication
Provides an introduction to selected areas of communication studies. Topics for consideration are at the discretion of the instructor and will change with each course offering.
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COM 220 - Interpersonal Communication
Explores dyadic communication with significant others in personal and career situations.
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COM 230 - Listening
Explores the art of listening and its importance in our personal and professional lives. Students learn to analyze, assess, and improve their own listening abilities.
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COM 240 - Intercultural Communication
Examines concepts, constructs, theories, and empirical research pertinent to communication within and between cultures, with primary foci on contexts and relationships.
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COM 295 - Research Methods in Communication
Introduces the fundamentals of communication research. Topics include the scientific method, quantitative and qualitative approaches, research ethics, hypothesis testing, measurement issues, survey design, data analysis, and more.
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COM 301 - Designing Effective Organizations
Explores strategic planning, management, organizational effectiveness, and organizational culture relevant to the design of effective organizations.
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COM 302 - New Media and Public Relations
Explores new media communication practices in Public Relations to deconstruct the communication and business impact of these techniques.
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COM 303 - Communication Ethics
Develops the cognitive flexibility required to appreciate, explore, dissect, and defend ethical arguments and behaviors within communication-related contexts.
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COM 310 - Family Communication
Explores communication within the family unit, specific family relationships, and elements inherent in relationships. Content is designed to improve specific communication skills and positively guide family communication behavior.
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COM 312 - Persuasion Theory
Examines persuasion at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass media levels. Based on an understanding and application of classical and contemporary empirical research, students design practical persuasive media.
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COM 313 - Mass Media and Society
Studies the impact of the media on the habits, customs, and thinking of our times. Students explore topics that include the relationships between mass media and society, social and ethical issues, and the media’s role in the nation’s history.
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COM 315 - Topics in Communication Studies
Provides intensive study with selected areas of communication studies. Topics for consideration are at the discretion of the instructor and will change with each course offering.
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COM 316 - Training and Development
Focuses on the role of communication in the training and development of human resources with a leadership and organizational focus.
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COM 318 - Contemporary Public Relations
Explores the study of public relations principles applied to organizations. This course examines the ways in which public relations theories and principles are applied to specific business situations.
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COM 319 - Leadership and Effective Communication
Studies leadership, leadership styles, and leadership effectiveness in organizations. Students explore the connection between leadership and organizational communication.
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COM 322 - Computer Mediated Communication
Addresses the study of the communication processes affected by our interactions with technologies. Students analyze the benefits and challenges that modern technology creates for effective human communication.
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COM 324 - Self-Leadership and Communication
Explores the many ways that self-leadership skills may be enhanced through effective communication principles, strategies, and techniques. Offered on a credit/no-credit basis only.
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COM 325 - Communication Campaigns
Introduces the planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation of various educational, health, political, religious, and commercial campaigns. Communication campaigns are focused, large-scale efforts to exert social influence.
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COM 326 - Small Group Communication and Leadership
Examines communication, leadership, participation, and decision-making within groups and teams.
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COM 327 - Servant-Leadership
Designed to introduce students to the study and application of servant-leadership, including concepts and tools that allow the serving leader to empower and equip all stakeholders of the organization.
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COM 330 - Health Communication
Introduces theory and research on communication in health and illness contexts, focusing on how messages from interpersonal, organizational, and media sources affect health belief and behavior.
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COM 331 - Communication and Social Change
This course approaches the study of communication and social change through direct community engagement activities. It uses communication theories and practices to demonstrate how communication strategy can help individuals and organizations advocate for social change.
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COM 336 - Communication Across the Lifespan
This course adopts a communication perspective of development over the lifespan. We examine what it means to age, the impact of aging on relationships and organizations, and communication patterns in contexts impacting and involving older adults.
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COM 340 - Health Policy and Advocacy Communication
Introduces concepts, and strategies for policy changes to improve health, based on current health issues. Course will include situational analysis, communication strategies, and messaging to advocate for policies affecting health.
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COM 345 - Leadership, Film, and Communication
Initiates a thoughtful consideration of the nature of leadership as depicted in film. Film provides unique insights to investigate culture, character, and motive, to access meaning and significance through theoretical, analytic, and dialogic inquiry.
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COM 351 - Writing for Public Relations
Teaches students the basic principles of writing public relations materials for a diverse audience using diverse media. Students will practice gathering, organizing, and checking information to write a variety of PR documents.
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COM 355 - Global Health Communication
Introduces important issues and key concepts of communication in global health. Focus will be placed on determinants of health, the burden of disease, health disparities, risk factors, and communication strategies.
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COM 397 - Internship
Provides on-the-job experience. Students may choose internships from approved list provided by Career Services, or they may make own arrangements within established guidelines by Career Services.
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COM 398 - Independent Project
Offers an opportunity for specialized study and to encourage intellectual curiosity, initiative, and sustained effort. Independent Studies must be sponsored by a faculty member, and approved by an academic department. Proposal forms for Independent Studies are available (in electronic form suitable for download) on the Student Records web site (www.rollins.edu/student-records).
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COM 400 - Advanced Project in Communication Studies
This course will give students an opportunity to develop advanced research skills necessary to design, execute, write, and present communication research in a particular area of interest identified by individual students. Prerequisite(s): COM 295 or consent of the instructor.
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