May 16, 2024

2016-2017 Augusta University Undergraduate Catalog

2016-2017 Augusta University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Clinical Science
	CLSC 3660 - Chemistry Basic Laboratory Techniques The course includes basic clinical chemistry analyses in didactic and lab experiences as prerequisite to the clinical chemistry internship course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 0 Program Restrictions: BSMT_MEDT-Medical Technology Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4280 - Clinical Venipuncture Internship The student will demonstrate competencies in venipuncture in the clinical setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC3220 Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 30 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4440 - Clinical Microbiology Prerequisite: BS program enrollment. An in-depth study of the clinically relevant infectious agents (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) encountered in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Special emphasis on the infectious disease process, identification procedures, and epidemiological significance of these infectious agents. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4445 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Emphasis on procedures and techniques used to isolate and identify clinically important infectious agents, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC4440 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4480 - Clinical Microbiology Internship Practical application of clinical microbiology techniques including areas of quality assurance, safety practices, data interpretation, instrumentation, library research, professional behavior, and introduction to management practices. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC4440 and CLSC4445 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 160 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4501 - Seminar in CLS Evidence Based Practice Prerequisites: BS Program Enrollment. This course examines how to perform a literature evaluation of current research in the profession. The resources needed to conduct a scholarly investigation are studied including the examination of findings and the significance for practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4540 - Clinical Immunology Study of cells and organs of immune systems, humoral response, and cell-mediated immunity as well as immunopathologies of hypersensitivity, and autoimmunity. Application to transplantation and tumor immunology. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CLSC 3640 and CLSC 3645. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC3640 and CLSC3645 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4580 - Clinical Immunology Internship Prerequisite: Successful completion of CLSC 3540 and CLSC 3550 (for 2+2 on-Campus students), CLSC 4500 (for 4+1 and MLT on-campus students), CLSC 4509 (for MLT Internet students), CLSC 3560 (for 2+2 Internet students). Clinical application and practice of immunological testing. Theory, instrumentation, quality control, work organization, and data interpretation will be presented in the context of actual patient sample testing observed and/or conducted by students under the direct supervision of qualified clinical instructors. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4680 - Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology Internship Provides students practical experience of working in the clinical chemistry laboratory under the supervision of a medical technologist: specimen processing, analysis and reporting of patient test results. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC3640 and CLSC3645 Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 240 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4740 - Clinical Immunohematology Prerequisites: Successful completion of CLSC 3640 and CLSC 3645. Application of basic immunological concepts to the study of red cell antigens and antibodies in relation to compatibility testing for transfusion of blood products. Include discussions on Blood Bank organizations and regulations, genetic inheritance of blood groups, special techniques, AIHA, HDN, blood components, donors and blood collection, quality control, serological testing of blood products, and future trends in Blood Banking. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC3640 and CLSC3645 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4745 - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory Laboratories include red cell antigens and antibodies in relation to compatibility testing for transfusion of blood products, special techniques. AIHA, HDN, blood components, donors and blood collection, quality control, and serological testing of blood. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CLSC 4740. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC4740 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4780 - Clinical Immunohematology Internship Clinical course puts theory to continued practice performing tests on patient specimens and reporting results, completing cross matches, preparing components for issue, identifying multiple antibodies, processing blood components, and interviewing and drawing donors. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC4740 >= C and CLSC4745 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 160 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4840 - Clinical Hematology Study of blood cell derivation, maturation, physiology, and function with emphasis on normal and abnormal blood and bone marrow morphology. Correlation of hematological and hemostasis tests with other clinical findings in the diagnosis of various blood dycrasias and hemostatic disorders are discussed and emphasized with case study materials. Includes the study of body fluids. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CLSC 3640 and CLSC 3645. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences, BSMT_MEDT-Medical Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4845 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory Laboratory experiences are conducted in hematology and hemostasis. Test results are correlated with other clinical findings in the diagnosis of various blood dyscrasias and hemostatic disorders. Includes the study of body fluids with related laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CLSC 4840 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC4840 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences, BSMT_MEDT-Medical Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4880 - Clinical Hematology Internship Practical application in techniques utilized in a clinical hematology, fluids, and hemostasis laboratory, also including quality assurance issues, problem solving skills, phlebotomy, and relative management issues. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC4840 >= C and CLSC4845 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 160 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4885 - Clinical Hematology Internship Prerequisite: CLSC 4820 and CLSC 4830. Practical application in techniques utilized in a clinical hematology, fluids, and hemostasis laboratory, also including quality assurance issues, problem solving skills, phlebotomy, and relative management issues. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: BSMT_MEDT-Medical Technology, CERMT_MEDT-Medical Technology Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4900 - Independent Study General laboratory science related projects. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSMT_MEDT-Medical Technology, CERMT_MEDT-Medical Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4901 - Principles in Biomedical Sciences The student will develop and present a project in clinical laboratory science. Prerequisite: BRTC 3510 Applied Statistics and Research Methods. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: BRTC3510 Credit Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4902 - Applied Project Prerequisites: BRTC 3510 Applied Statistics and Research Methods. The students will identify and research an original clinical laboratory case study and prepare it for publication according to a professional journal’s guidelines. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: BRTC3510 Credit Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4903 - Clinical Laboratory Science Review A comprehensive review of the clinical laboratory science profession. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Degree Restrictions: BS in Clinical Lab Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4940 - Clinical Molecular Methods Prerequisites: Successful completion of CLSC 3640 and CLSC 3645. This course starts with a historical overview of some breakthrough discoveries that contributed to the establishment of molecular diagnostics. It focuses on molecular testing terminology and nucleic acids’ qualities that are important in designing molecular procedures. The course covers applications of molecular testing by focusing on nucleic acids’ target and signal amplification techniques currently approved by the FDA for infectious disease testing, including blood donor screening. The course also focuses on molecular testing in cancer, pharmacogenomics, and high-throughput technologies. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC3640 and CLSC3645 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 4945 - Clinical Molecular Methods Laboratory Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CLSC 4940. This course provides students with practical experience of various techniques used in the molecular biology laboratory with emphasis on nucleic acid isolation procedures, quantification, PCR and gel electrophoresis. The focus is on quality control measures unique for the molecular laboratory and prescribed by the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute. The goal is to develop manual and analytical skills which will prepare the students for molecular analysis on clinical samples. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC4940 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communication
	COMC 2000 - Writing for Communication Professionals The course introduces students to writing for the communications professions represented in the Department of Communications and Professional Writing. Students develop the writing skills for specific forms of writing and information acquisition techniques associated with communications professions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (ENGL1101 >= C or ENGL1113 >= C) and (ENGL1102 >= C or ENGL1114 >= C) and (COMS1100 >= D or COMS1010 >= D or COMS1020 >= D or HONR1010 >= D) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 2010 - Communications and Culture A study of the history, organization, politics, economics, control, regulation, and effects of the mass media and affiliated industries, particularly in the United States. Issues of influence on the media by, as well as media influence on, government, politics, medicine, industry, society, culture, international relations, and the audience are addressed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (ENGL1102 >= C or ENGL1114 >= C) and (ENGL1101 >= C or ENGL1113 >= C) and (COMS1100 >= D or COMS1010 >= D or COMS1020 >= D or HONR1010 >= D) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 2950 - Introduction to Special Topics in Communications Introductory study of various topics in communications. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 2960 - Internship Practicum This course is designed for internships that offer students opportunities to observe how a communications business works but does not require high-level professional skill. The intership does not count towards major. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 3100 - Communications for Professionals A skill-building course in various forms of professional oral and written communication. Included are business memo and letter writing, short report writing, informal and formal oral presentations, and the use of modern technology to improve written and oral presentations. Students will learn and demonstrate skills in organizing, writing, and presenting factual, promotional, attitudinal, and technical materials for various audiences. Technology will include current library research methods for business, presentation software, and communication media. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or COMS1100 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) and ENGL1102 >= C and (MINF2201 >= C or CSCI1301 >= C or CSCI1200 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Accounting, Applied Information Systems, Communications, Finance, Management, Management Info Systems, Marketing Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 3500 - Photojournalism Introduction to visual journalistic communications. Students will become successful at creating still images and learn what constitutes a good photograph. Course is intended to make students more skilled communicators who can tell stories visually as well as verbally. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 4000 - Media Law and Ethics Introduction to the study of first amendment law and its associated areas that are relevant to communications professionals, including public relations, advertising, broadcasting, freedom of information, libel, privacy, and intellectual property. Consideration is also given to ethical concerns arising within these areas. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 both with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 4950 - Advanced Special Topics in Communications Advanced study of various topics in communications. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 4960 - Internship/Practicum In-service learning experience in a media, business, non-profit, or organizational environment. This course is designed to give students opportunities to work at positions that require high-level communication and skills that cross disciplinary boundaries. This course can be repeated for aggregate of three hours. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 and COMC 2010 both with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 4990 - Undergraduate Student Research This is an introduction to practical communications research. Students will participate in planning and executing a final project. The final project should be appropriate for presentation, or exhibition in an academic venue. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 both with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communication Studies
	COMS 1100 - Fundamentals of Human Communication An introduction to the practice of public communication with special emphasis on public speaking. Includes the historical roots of communication models, audience adaptation, systematic library research, preparation and delivery of presentations, and preparation and use of visual aids. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3000 - Voice and Diction This course covers vocal production (voice, pitch, tone, projection, and articulation) and uses mastery of general American phonetics to train students to hear distinctions in vocal sounds. Students will explore language codes and dialects of the English language, with emphasis on Standard American English as it applies to professional standards of oral communication. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3010 - Human Communications Theory This course will review the major theories, concepts, and models of human communication and provide the necessary vocabulary to discuss theory. This course will also expose students to a variety of theoretical viewpoints. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) and COMC2010 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3040 - Interpersonal Communication This course addresses the theories and practice of interpersonal communication. Topics to be explored include family communication, friendship communication, communication in romantic relationships, and conflict in interpersonal relationships. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3070 - Organizational Communication This course examines various approaches to the study of communication as it occurs in various small group and organizational contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on relationships, motivation, structure, and power within organizations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3100 - Intercultural Communication This course explores intercultural theories and research and examines the interactions of members of various cultures. Barriers to effective intercultural communication will be examined, as will methods of improving intercultural communication. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3110 - Advanced Public Speaking This course examines the principles used when speaking in informative, persuasive and small group situations. Researching skills and use of audiovisual technology will be learned and applied. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3200 - Topics in Rhetoric This course provides an overview of theories, concepts, and areas of scholarship within the rhetorical studies discipline. Students will cover materials chosen from among the following topics: history of rhetoric, rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism and analysis, semiotics, audience studies, political communication, rhetoric of social movements, public address, visual communication, and media studies. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C or COMC2000 >= C) and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 3250 - Persuasion This course explores how communication influences perceptions, thoughts, and actions. Students learn the skills necessary to critically analyze persuasive communication in various contexts, including speeches, advertising, and popular culture. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C) and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 4110 - Argumentation and Debate This course provides extensive training in critical thinking, listening, reading, and advocacy. Students learn to prepare logical, sound, and reasoned arguments. Emphasis is placed on the ability to anticipate and address various alternative perspectives on controversial issues in crafting arguments. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C) and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 4120 - Gender and Communication This course explores gendered communication patterns in a variety of contexts and examines how communication creates and reinforces gender. Theories that explain how culture shapes gendered communication and how gendered communication shapes culture will be examined. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C) and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 4950 - Selected Topics This course entails advanced study of a specialized topic in speech communication. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 4971 - Senior Capstone Project I Each Communications major with a concentration in Communication Studies is required to design and execute an independent Senior Capstone Project. The parameters of the project will be set by the student in consultation with the course instructor, who must approve the final proposal. This course is the first to be taken in a two-semester sequence, and should be taken the semester before the semester in which the student plans to graduate. In this course, the student will write a formal proposal for the Senior Capstone Project, which must satisfy the specific proposal requirements set by the Communication Studies faculty, and assessed by the instructor of record for the course. The student also will complete an annotated bibliography of sources appropriate to the project’s area(s) of study. Finally, the student will work with COMS faculty to find an acceptable venue for an Applied Learning Activity in the local community. The Applied Learning Activity may consist of an internship, job-shadow opprotunity, volunteer work, or other community-based work in which human communication is a prominent activity. It must be approved by the course instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C) and COMC2000 >= C and COMC2010 >= C Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMS 4972 - Senior Capstone Project II Each Communications major with a concentration in Communication Studies is required to design and execute an independent senior capstone project. The parameters of the project will be set by the student in consultation with Communication Studies Senior Capstone Project instructor in COMS 4971, but will consist of a major wirting assignment, a community-based Applied Learning Activtity, and a presentation in which the student synthesizes his or her academic and applied learning. This course should be taken in the semester in which the student graduates. Prerequisite(s): COMS 4971, completed graduation application, filed with the Office of the Registrar. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMS4971 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communications-Drama
	COMD 2100 - Performance Practicum Participation as an actor in a university Theater production. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 2 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 2200 - Production Practicum Participation as a crew member or shopworker in a university Theater production. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 2 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 2210 - Introduction to Theatre Experiential, conceptual, historical, and cultural study of theatre as a unique form of artistic expression and mirror of human experiences and values throughout the world; survey of constituent elements of a theatrical work and its major forms of expression. Attendance at live theatre productions required. Prerequisite(s): None. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 2250 - Acting I An introduction to the craft of the actor, including training in voice, movement, emotional sensitivity, improvisation, and scene study. Prerequisite(s): None. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 2950 - Selected Topics A study of various aspects of theatre (acting, directing, scene design, stage technology, costuming, theatre management, and related areas of performance and production) of interest to lower-division undergraduate students. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3000 - Voice and Diction This course covers vocal production (voice, pitch, tone, projection, and articulation) and uses mastery of general American phonetics to train students to hear distinctions in vocal sounds. Students will explore language codes and dialects of the English language, with emphasis on Standard American English as it applies to professional standards of oral communication. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMS1100 >= C or COMS1010 >= C or COMS1020 >= C or HONR1010 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3100 - Performance Practicum Participation as an actor in a university Theater production. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 2 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3200 - Production Practicum Participation as a crew member or shopworker in a university Theater production. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 2 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 2 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3221 - History of the Theatre I An introduction to the art of theatre, as well as an historical survey, of the development of Western drama from Ancient Greece to the Elizabethan Era. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1101-1102 or ENGL 1113-1114, and COMC 2000 or 2010, each with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (ENGL1101 >= C and ENGL1102 >= C) or (ENGL1113 >= C and ENGL1114 >= C) and (COMC2000 >= C or COMC2010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3222 - History of the Theatre II A continuation of COMD 3221, beginning with English Restoration; a study of the history of stage design and technology and the development of dramatic literature to the Modern period. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1101-1102 or ENGL 1113-1114 and COMC 2000 or COMC 2010, each with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (ENGL1101 >= C and ENGL1102 >= C) or (ENGL1113 >= C and ENGL1114 >= C) and (COMC2000 >= C or COMC2010 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3250 - Acting II: Scene Study A continuation of COMD 2250. A study of text and subtext, the course will concentrate on scene study and character analysis. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better; COMD 2250 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C or COMD2000 >= C) and COMD2250 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3550 - Stagecraft A survey of the techniques for designing, building, painting, costuming, and managing a production. Included is a lab practicum, which provides the hands-on experience needed for the understanding of the techniques. Prerequisite: None. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3710 - Directing A study of the fundamental techniques of stage directing. We will study stage space, blocking and movement, script analysis and interpretation, and style. Reading, discussions, laboratory work, the directing of scenes and one-act plays, and the creation of a prompt book are required. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010; COMD 3221 or COMD 3222; or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C and COMD3221 >= C) or COMD3222 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3750 - Scenography I Basic principles and techniques of design in contemporary performing arts, including the development and practice of designing scenery, costumes, lighting, and other visual aspects of stage and media production. Prerequisite(s): COMD 2250; COMD 3221 or COMD 3222; or permission of instructor for non-majors. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMD2250 >= C and COMD3221 >= C) or COMD3222 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 3850 - Stage Management A survey of the organization and practical application and execution of performance events. Emphasis will be on details concerning planning, budgeting, and coordination of all production areas as well as duties related to rehearsal, performance, and post-performance procedures. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or COMC 2000, COMD 2250 and COMD 3550, each with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C or COMC2000 >= C) and COMD2250 >= C and COMD3550 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 4010 - Performance for the Camera An introduction to the craft of performing in video, film, and for the radio. The class will perform from film and video plays, read “copy,” and present news programs for television. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 4210 - Acting III: Period Styles The problems of enacting period literature from Greek to early twentieth century. Students address problems of deportment and stage movement, diction, and meter. Scenes performed from Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Restoration, and early Modern repertoires. Prerequisite(s): COMD 3250 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMD3250 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 4750 - Scenography II Advanced study in design for contemporary performing arts. Student may choose to focus on two of the four design areas covered in COMD 3750, or develop a professional-quality portfolio incorporating all design work. Work developed at this levelmay be selected for main stage theatre productions. Prerequisite(s): COMC2010, COMC 2000, COMD 3200 and COMD 3750, all with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C and COMD2010 >= C and COMD3750 >= C and COMD3200 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 4950 - Selected Topics A directed theater project, such as lighting a production for the stage, designing a set, directing a production, or participating in a seminar on a particular subject. Prerequisite(s): COMC2010 or COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C or COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 4960 - Internship In-service learning experience in theater. Prerequisite(s): COMC2010 or COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C or COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 3 Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMD 4970 - Senior Thesis/Project Capstone course including a historical/analytical thesis and/or project in literature, history, theory, design, or performance. Written component for all projects is mandatory. Students will also put together their portfolios and résumés for Portfolio Review in this class. To be directed by at least one theatre instructor and juried by a committee selected from the Department of Communications and Professional Writing faculty. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010, COMC 2000, COMD 3100, COMD 3200, all with a grade of C or better, senior level status, and permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMD3100 >= C and COMD3200 >= C and COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communications-Journalism
	COMJ 3010 - History of Journalism Study of the development of American journalism and the mass media from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 3020 - Introduction to Newswriting Study of various news gathering and writing techniques; practical assignments written to a deadline. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 both with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 3030 - Feature Writing A practical course in writing and marketing various types of feature articles for newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3683 and COMJ 3030. Prerequisite(s): COMJ 3020 and COMC 2000 both with a C or better, or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMJ3020 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 3040 - Broadcast Journalism How to write and produce for broadcast and cable news plus television and film documentaries. Study of terminology, what elements constitute a professional and effective news program and documentary. Screening and analysis of current programs and documentaries with sample scripts. Students are expected to write parts of a newscast and a mini-documentary. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 3041 - Student Newspaper Practicum I Students will gather, compile, and set copy for campus briefs; assist with paste-up; and write stories assigned by an editor. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 with a C or better, or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 3042 - Student Newspaper Practicum II Students will write and edit stories, work in a dedicated staff position, assist with production, participate in staff meetings, mentor Practicum I students, and learn the workings of the newspaper. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 and COMJ 3020 and COMJ 3041, all with a grade of C or better, or permission of Instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMJ3041 >= C and COMC2000 >= C and COMJ3020 >= C and COMC2010 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 4010 - Copy Editing and Layout Methods of preparing all types of news copy for publication; analysis of page makeup, photography, cutline and headline writing; intensive editing of copy. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 both with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 4020 - Advanced Reporting Study of and practice in more specialized and complex forms of news gathering and writing, including such topics as civic reporting, in-depth and investigative reporting, multi-part series, doing research using paper and electronic sources, interpreting and using numbers. Prerequisite(s): COMJ 3020. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMJ3020 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 4950 - Selected Topics A directed project or class in an advanced journalism topic such as freelancing, community reporting, documentary journalism, reviewing, etc. Prerequisite(s): COMJ 3020 with a C or better or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMJ3020 >= C or COJ305 >= C or JRL305 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMJ 4960 - Internship/Practicum In-service learning experience in electronic or print media. Prerequisite(s): COMJ 3020 with a C or better or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMJ3020 >= C or COJ305 >= C or JRL305 >= C Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communications-Pub Relations
	COMP 3041 - Magazine and Writing Production I Basic instruction on magazine writing and production in the introduction course. Students will practice the skills they learn by creating magazine articles, layouts, ads, etc., that may be used in the professional portfolios. These materials may be published by the university magazine, the Phoenix. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMJ3020 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 3042 - Magazine & Writing Production II Advanced instruction and experience in magazine writing and production. Students are required to write articles for the Phoenix magazine that conform to professional standards and to contribute in other creative and business areas of magazine production. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010, COMC 2000, COMP 3041, and COMJ 3020, or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMP3041 >= C and COMJ3020 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 3200 - Public Relations Writing Study of various forms of public relations writing used in both corporate and non-profit settings. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 and COMJ 3020, or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C and COMJ3020 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 3501 - Publication Production I Introduction to desktop publishing software and techniques used in production of fliers, brochures, newsletters and print advertising. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C or CO201 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 3502 - Web Publication Design Instruction in photo-editing software, web-page layout software, and advanced design techniques used in print and web communications. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C or COM201 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 3600 - Public Relations Practices An introduction to the field of public relations. The course includes a study of the publics served and an evaluation of the effectiveness of public relations campaigns with concentration on image building. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 4100 - Public Relations Theory and Case A survey of public relations theories. Students will be introduced to audience, media, psychological, sociological, and learning theories that are relevant to the practice of public relations. Instruction in practical uses of theory will be addressed through the vehicle of case studies. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010, COMC 2000 and COMP 3600. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMP3600 >= C and COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 4500 - Communications Campaigns This is the capstone course for the PR track. In this class, students will undertake a public relations campaign for an actual client. The campaign should demonstrate the student’s skills in PR planning, research, writing, and design. Students will also put together their portfolios and résumés in this class. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010, COMC 2000 and COMP 3600 each with a grade of C or better, and senior standing or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMP3600 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 4700 - Creative Strategy in Advertising A study of the principles and practices involved in preparing copy and designs for all media. Students will design projects appropriate for broadcast, print, outdoor, transit and specialty advertising. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMP 2000, or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 4950 - Selected Topics Study of various topics relating to public relations and advertising. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or COMC 2000 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C or COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMP 4960 - Internship/Practicum In-service learning experience in electronic or print media. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COMC2010 >= C or COM201 >= C) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communications-Prof Writing
	COMW 3600 - Creative Writing Workshop Study and application of the techniques of fiction, poetry, and drama. Enrollment in this course entails free participation in the Sandhills Writers Conference, attendance at its sessions, and individual conferences with and critiques by its staff. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3600 and COMW 3600. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3610 - Writing Book-Length Prose A workshop-based course which develops each student’s idea for a book-length prose work through the critique of several chapters during the semester. the idea may be drawn from prose types including the novel, inspirational writing, autobiography, family history, nature writing, and long-form feature. The course will provide information on writing the book proposal and finding a literary agent. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3620 - Writing for the Theatre A workshop in the writing of one-act and full-length plays or screenplays. Topics include Aristotle and dramatic theory, plot structure, character, dialogue, naturalism, symbolism, theme, production problems, and manuscript format. Students will write a one-act play or a short screen play. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of the following: ENGL 3620, COMD 3620, and COMW 3620. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3630 - Writing Song Lyrics and Poems An introductory course in the writing of verse and poetry. Students will study successful songs and poems and write numerous songs and poems of their own. Some studio recording and public reading of selected student writing will be required. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3630 and COMW 3630. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3650 - Grant Writing An introduction to the basic concepts, strategies, and practices essential for producing effective grant proposals. Integrates study of grant-writing theory and mechanics with assignments that enable students to apply knowledge in practical form. Develops skills useful to majors across the curriculum and applicable in various professional careers. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3650 and COMW 3650. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3660 - Writing Online Intensive study of writing that takes place online. Focus will be on the challenges of collaborative writing over long distance, online publications, blogs, web pages, emails, messaging, “open-source” writing, and how these forms of writing differ from hard copy writing. Emphasis will be placed on online writing issues confronted in a workplace setting. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3670 - Graphics for Technical Documents Study of the theory and practice of forms of graphics used in business documents, including: basic text enhancements, photographs, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, drawings, icons. Students will explore the effective use of color and other visual enhancements in graphics and effective placement within a document. While learning to render graphics on the computer, students will study how graphics choices persuade the reader and reinforce the document text. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3675 - Writing Across Cultures This course examines theories and practices of written document styles, forms and format choices across various cultures, especially in the context of international exchange in the technical and business fields. We will study imbedded cultural assumptions, cultural taboos, and varying protocols in the writing, method of distribution, and initiation of written technical documents for a multi-cultural audience. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 and COMC 2000 both with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 3680 - Technical Writing Intensive study of the theory and practice of writing procedures, proposals, grants, manuals, reports, summaries of technical processes, basic forms of business correspondence, and of creating effective supporting graphics. Attention is given to editing skills, effective use of format, headings, table of contents, and appendices, and mastery of tone manipulation through vocabulary, syntax, content, and layout. Students communicate complex subject matter to specific audiences, lay and technical, in primary technical forms. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3680 and COMW 3680. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 4610 - The Literary Marketplace A study of the writer in the professional world, this course provides students with marketing skills needed for getting various genres of creative writing published in national print and web-based publications. The course explores the roles of editors and agents, book and music publishers, and covers areas of the publishing business such as contracts, copyright, adaptations, collaborations, manuscript preparation, editing, and ethics. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or Permission of Instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 4940 - Writing Creative Non-Fiction A course in writing creative non-fiction. Students will learn how to apply proven techniques of the genre to their own creative nonfiction works, analyze numerous models, and receive feedback from classmates and the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on the flexibility of the form to include memoir writing, feature stories, essays in verse, and the mosaic essay. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010, COMC 2000 and permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C and COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMW 4950 - Selected Topics Advanced-level production projects in radio and television or specialized courses in topics such as current trends in broadcast production, programming and technology, etc. Prerequisite(s): COMC 2010 or COMC 2000 with a grade of C or better. May require additional prerequisites, depending on course content and instructor preferences. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COMC2010 >= C or COMC2000 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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CLSC 3660 - Chemistry Basic Laboratory Techniques

CLSC 4280 - Clinical Venipuncture Internship

CLSC 4440 - Clinical Microbiology

CLSC 4445 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

CLSC 4480 - Clinical Microbiology Internship

CLSC 4501 - Seminar in CLS Evidence Based Practice

CLSC 4540 - Clinical Immunology

CLSC 4580 - Clinical Immunology Internship

CLSC 4680 - Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology Internship

CLSC 4740 - Clinical Immunohematology

CLSC 4745 - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory

CLSC 4780 - Clinical Immunohematology Internship

CLSC 4840 - Clinical Hematology

CLSC 4845 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory

CLSC 4880 - Clinical Hematology Internship

CLSC 4885 - Clinical Hematology Internship

CLSC 4900 - Independent Study

CLSC 4901 - Principles in Biomedical Sciences

CLSC 4902 - Applied Project

CLSC 4903 - Clinical Laboratory Science Review

CLSC 4940 - Clinical Molecular Methods

CLSC 4945 - Clinical Molecular Methods Laboratory

COMC 2000 - Writing for Communication Professionals

COMC 2010 - Communications and Culture

COMC 2950 - Introduction to Special Topics in Communications

COMC 2960 - Internship Practicum

COMC 3100 - Communications for Professionals

COMC 3500 - Photojournalism

COMC 4000 - Media Law and Ethics

COMC 4950 - Advanced Special Topics in Communications

COMC 4960 - Internship/Practicum

COMC 4990 - Undergraduate Student Research

COMS 1100 - Fundamentals of Human Communication

COMS 3000 - Voice and Diction

COMS 3010 - Human Communications Theory

COMS 3040 - Interpersonal Communication

COMS 3070 - Organizational Communication

COMS 3100 - Intercultural Communication

COMS 3110 - Advanced Public Speaking

COMS 3200 - Topics in Rhetoric

COMS 3250 - Persuasion

COMS 4110 - Argumentation and Debate

COMS 4120 - Gender and Communication

COMS 4950 - Selected Topics

COMS 4971 - Senior Capstone Project I

COMS 4972 - Senior Capstone Project II

COMD 2100 - Performance Practicum

COMD 2200 - Production Practicum

COMD 2210 - Introduction to Theatre

COMD 2250 - Acting I

COMD 2950 - Selected Topics

COMD 3000 - Voice and Diction

COMD 3100 - Performance Practicum

COMD 3200 - Production Practicum

COMD 3221 - History of the Theatre I

COMD 3222 - History of the Theatre II

COMD 3250 - Acting II: Scene Study

COMD 3550 - Stagecraft

COMD 3710 - Directing

COMD 3750 - Scenography I

COMD 3850 - Stage Management

COMD 4010 - Performance for the Camera

COMD 4210 - Acting III: Period Styles

COMD 4750 - Scenography II

COMD 4950 - Selected Topics

COMD 4960 - Internship

COMD 4970 - Senior Thesis/Project

COMJ 3010 - History of Journalism

COMJ 3020 - Introduction to Newswriting

COMJ 3030 - Feature Writing

COMJ 3040 - Broadcast Journalism

COMJ 3041 - Student Newspaper Practicum I

COMJ 3042 - Student Newspaper Practicum II

COMJ 4010 - Copy Editing and Layout

COMJ 4020 - Advanced Reporting

COMJ 4950 - Selected Topics

COMJ 4960 - Internship/Practicum

COMP 3041 - Magazine and Writing Production I

COMP 3042 - Magazine & Writing Production II