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COMM 385 - Persuasive Communication Credits 3 Techniques of persuasive speaking and communication persuasion theories. Experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 100. Credits 3 Application, practice and analysis of selected communication forms from a rhetorical perspective. Sections offered in political, social issues and nonverbal communication. Notes: May be taken multiple times with Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 386 - Forms of Public Communication different course content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 387 - Organizational Communication Credits 3 The dynamics of organizational communication centering in systems, structures and patterns of work/workplace communication; the role of communication in organizational development. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 432 - Rhetorical Theories Credits 3 Major theories of rhetorical and public address from classical to contemporary periods. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 254. Credits 1-3 For students prepared to gain practical experience. Usually off campus in a work situation. Notes: Contact Communication Studies Office to pick up contract and receive instructions. May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. COMM 445 - Teaching Assistant Credits 1-3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 440 - Communication Internship Grade assignments and/or exams, learning how to use rubrics and to apply communication pedagogy in comments and marks. Proctor exams and assist with teaching, research, and administrative duties as needed. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. COMM 450 - Communication Practicum Credits 1-3 Directed practical experience in the various fields of communication. Notes: Special approval required; contact the Communication Studies Office for details. May be taken for a total of six credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 465 - Rhetorical Criticism Credits 3 Evaluation and assessment of communication sources and artifacts. Application of critical methodologies (e.g., pentadic, narrative, feminist, metaphoric, generic) to generate scholarly commentary. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $100 COMM 469 - Rhetoric of Media Studies Credits 3 Rhetorical criticism and evaluation of communicative messages in film, television, theatre, popular music, the popular press/books, and Internet. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level.

COMM 470 - Communication Seminar Credits 1-3 Various aspects and problems in the fields of communication. Notes: May be taken multiple times with different course content. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors affecting the quality and processes of interpersonal communication between persons of different cultures or subcultures. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 472 - Intercultural Communication Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 473 - Communication and Diversity Credits 3 Study and analysis of intercultural communication and identity within the context of the United States. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50. COMM 474 - Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior Credits 3 Selected communication topics varied by semester. Sections offered include: gender studies, relational studies, family communication, leadership communication, and engaging worldviews. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different course content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 480 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Individual research in areas of communication determined in consultation with the instructor. Notes: An Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form must be obtained at the Communication Studies Office. May be taken for a total of three credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Computer Science Faculty Interim Chair: Walt Stangl, Ph.D. Professor: Lin, Wong Associate Professor: Lew Courses Credit 1 Introduction to computer applications using programs such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with a different topic. May not be counted toward the major. May not be counted towards Core Curriculum requirements. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CSCI 104 - The Nature of Computing Credits 2 The history of computing machines. Computer logic and binary arithmetic. Elementary concepts of computers. Elementary programming. Societal impact of computers. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Math credit. May not be counted toward the major. Grade Mode: A. Computer Science (CSCI) CSCI 103 - Computer Applications Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CSCI 105 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits 3 Introduction to computer hardware and software. Problem solving methods. Elementary concepts of algorithm development. C++ programming. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour lab. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.

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