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ARCHIVED 2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein   have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees.  Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

If a course qualifies as an Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education course, then an IAI code appears to the right of the course title.
 

Biology

Nonmajors and students with minimal science backgrounds should take BIO 100 , BIO 104 , BIO 106 , BIO 108 , BIO 109  or a BIO 120  topics course. Students anticipating a major or minor in biology should start in BIO 151 .
  

  • BIO 228 - Desert Ecology

    2.00 credit hours
    How living organisms, including humans, interact with the desert environment. The course is taught in the desert during D-Term.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 .


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  • BIO 242 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: CSC 242 .) Introduction to the field of bioinformatics. Computational methods for study of biological sequence data in comparative biology and evolution. Analysis of genome content and organization. Techniques for searching sequence databases, pairwise and multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic methods and methods for pattern recognition and functional inference from sequence data. Database theory, information extraction, algorithm analysis and data mining are utilized.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 ; BIO 100  or BIO 151 ; BIO 152  recommended.
    Core: Science.


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  • BIO 251 - Genes and Evolution

    3.75 credit hours
    Genetic analysis and applications of genetics to the understanding of cellular processes and evolution. Investigation of classical, molecular and population genetics, including mechanisms of inheritance, DNA structure and function, chromosomes and genetic mapping, genotyping and genomic analysis, mutation, gene regulation and an introduction to population genetics and genetic mechanisms in evolution. Laboratory required, includes investigative projects in Drosophila genetics, gene cloning, human genotyping and Drosophila evolution.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 152  and CHM 141 .


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  • BIO 252 - Cells and Systems

    3.75 credit hours
    Structure and function of cells and applications to physiological systems of plants and animals. Topics include cell membranes, enzymes, energy metabolism, cell movement and cell communication and their roles in nerve and muscle function, photosynthesis, vascular transport, digestion, excretion and other systems. Laboratory required, includes investigative projects in protein and enzyme function, metabolism and signal transduction.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 251  and CHM 141 .


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  • BIO 253 - Ecology and Environment

    3.75 credit hours
    Interactions among diverse communities of living organisms and between organisms and their environment. Emphasis on regional natural history. Laboratory required, investigation of ecological problems including field observations, laboratory experiments and computer modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 252 .


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  • BIO 290 - ACCA Seminar in Organismal Biology and Ecology

    0.00 credit hours
    Current topics in botany, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related fields. Course content is provided by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area and consists of a 10-week seminar held one evening per week during Fall term, usually at an off-campus site. Attendance is required. May repeat once with new content. May substitute one BIO 290  or BIO 291  seminar for one of the two required non-credit BIO 475  seminars.

    Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Biology course.


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  • BIO 291 - ACCA Seminar in Molecular and Cellular Biology

    0.00 credit hours
    Current topics in cellular biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics or related fields. Course content is provided by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area and consists of a 10-week seminar held one evening per week beginning in Winter and continuing into Spring, usually at an off-campus site. Attendance is required. May repeat once with new content. May substitute one BIO 290  or BIO 291  seminar for one of the two required non-credit BIO 475  seminars.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 251 .


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  • BIO 300 - Human Sexuality: A Clash of Values

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: GWS 301 .) In traditional topics in human sexuality (e.g., natural essence of sexuality, reproductive biology, sex research, marriage and other arrangements, reproductive issues) there is a clash of values both within a culture and between cultures. This course includes such controversial issues as religious perspectives, pornography, the media, prostitution and female circumcision. The latter components serve to explore problems that result from the clash of values.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    ACR: Intercultural.


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  • BIO 301 - Plant Physiology

    3.75 credit hours
    Fundamental principles of plant physiology including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, nutrition, translocation and development are investigated. The impact of both biotic and abiotic factors on these processes is emphasized. Laboratory work includes both field observations and laboratory work. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 253 .


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  • BIO 302 - Physiology

    3.75 credit hours
    Basic functional mechanisms of higher animals. Laboratory investigations including relatively long-term experimentation. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 252 ; BIO 253  recommended.


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  • BIO 310 - Biology of Animals

    3.75 credit hours
    A study of the basic biology of animals with special emphasis on adaptive strategies and evolutionary relationships of the major groups. Areas investigated include, but are not confined to, diversity, function and evolution of animals. Laboratory introduces students to the extensive taxonomic diversity of animals and provides an introduction to animal morphology, particularly as it is used to infer evolutionary relationships within the group. Laboratory also involves field work studying local animals. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 253 


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  • BIO 320 - Evolution

    3.75 credit hours
    Investigation of the history of evolutionary thought and the processes by which populations change over time. Laboratory work includes experimental selection, phylogenetics and computer simulations of populations genetics plus discussions of current readings. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 253 .


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  • BIO 330 - Developmental Biology

    3.75 credit hours
    Exploration into the fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms that guide the development of multicellular organisms. Topics include fertilization, gastrulation, organogenesis, regeneration, stem cells and environmental influences on development. Laboratory emphasizes techniques used to manipulate and examine developmental processes in several key model systems. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 253 ; or BIO 252  with instructor consent.


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  • BIO 340 - Microbiology

    4.00 credit hours
    Biology of microorganisms, emphasizing the physiology, genetics and ecology of bacteria and their relationships (pathogenic and otherwise) with other organisms. Archaea, viruses, eukaryotic microorganisms and basic concepts of immunology are introduced. Laboratory emphasizes the application of microbiological techniques to investigative studies. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 252 ; BIO 253  recommended.


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  • BIO 360 - The Molecular Biology of Cancer

    3.75 credit hours
    In-depth investigation of current concepts and topics in molecular biology, using cancer as a theme. Major topics include: regulation of gene expression, control of the cell division and death and drug development. Reading of the primary literature and understanding current experimental methods are emphasized. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 252 ; BIO 253  recommended.


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  • BIO 395 - Directed Research

    0.50-3.00 credit hours
    Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to project needs and student background. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 .


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  • BIO 405 - Animal Behavior

    4.00 credit hours
    Behavioral mechanisms of animals as they interact with their environment, including topics such as development of behavior, learning and motivation, communication, mating systems, sexual reproduction, aggression, orientation and navigation and habitat selection. Examines physiological, evolutionary and ecological aspects of behavior with extensive use of the primary scientific literature. Issues in research ethics and scientific leadership are discussed, including core values of science, ethical standards of conduct and peer review as well as a focus on the ethics of animal research. Laboratory required: independent animal behavior project. Research course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302  or BIO 310 .
    ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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  • BIO 416 - Environmental Biology

    3.75 credit hours
    Investigation of the effects of human activities on biological resources and ecosystem structure and function, with extensive use of the primary scientific literature. Issues in research ethics and scientific leadership are discusses, including core values of science, ethical standards of conduct and peer review as well as a focus on the ethics and politics of ecological research, sustainability and human impacts on the environment. Laboratory required: independent project exposing students to some of the most important field methods and analytical techniques used to examine human impacts. Research course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 253 .
    ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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  • BIO 430 - Developmental Genetics

    3.75 credit hours
    Analysis of genetic mechanisms of animal development. Consideration of the genetic establishment and regulation of developmental pathways, with extensive use of the primary scientific literature. Issues in research ethics and scientific leadership are discussed, including core values of science, ethical standards of conduct and peer review as well as a focus on the ethics of animal and stem-cell research and the clash of values in the political arena. Laboratory required: independent project investigating the effects of specific developmental genes. Research course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 330  or BIO 360 .
    ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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  • BIO 440 - Infectious Disease

    3.75 credit hours
    Biology of pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi and the mechanisms by which they cause disease, with extensive use of the primary scientific literature. Epidemiological modeling of disease spread and the role of public-health intervention will be important topics, as will the immune response to disease. Issues in research ethics and scientific leadership are discussed, including core values of science, ethical standards of conduct and peer review as well as a focus on human-subject research and clinical trials. Laboratory required: independent project dealing with the spread and prevention of infection. Research course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 340 .
    ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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  • BIO 475 - Seminar

    0.00-1.00 credit hours
    (Same as CHM 475 .) In this course, students, faculty and occasional guest presenters discuss research results in the format of a scientific meeting. Majors who have completed a research project (summer research, independent study, off-campus research program, research course, etc.) take the seminar course for one credit and present the results of their research. Any student can enroll in seminar for zero credit and participate as audience members; majors are required to do this twice in addition to the term that they present their work.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of a research project, if taken for credit (presenters); no prerequisite if taken for no credit (participants).


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Chemistry
  

  • CHM 100 - Chemistry Today

    3.50 credit hours
    A chemistry course for non-science majors. A quest for understanding those facets of chemistry that most directly affect daily existence through a study of selected topics in inorganic, organic and biological chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry major. May not be taken after any higher level chemistry course. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): high school Algebra or MTH 095 .
    Core: Science (Lab).


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  • CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules

    3.75 credit hours
    An introduction to chemical principles through examples from the chemistry of carbon compounds and the molecules found in living systems, such as simple organic compounds, synthetic polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Major topics include atomic and electronic structure, ions, molecules, bonding energies, hybridization, acid/base chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, steroechemistry and polymer chemistry. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry; two years of high school algebra or MTH 095 .
    Core: Science (Lab).


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  • CHM 142 - General Chemistry II: Environmental Chemistry

    4.00 credit hours
    An introduction to chemical principles within the context of the environmental issues of building copper mines, water treatment and acid rain. Major chemical topics include aqueous reactions, properties of solutions, thermochemistry, equilibria, acid/base, buffers, redox, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, metallurgy and kinetics. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 141 .
    Core: Science (Lab).


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  • CHM 190 - ACCA Seminar

    0.00 credit hours
    Study of a current topic in chemistry. The topic is provided by the annual seminar series of the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, and attendance at the seminars is the major part of the course. May be repeated once with new content. May be substituted for one of the required non-credit CHM 475  courses.

    Prerequisite(s): One term of a 100-level CHM course.


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  • CHM 205 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

    4.00 credit hours
    Theoretical concepts of bonding, acid/base and redox chemistry. Descriptive chemistry of the elements highlighting their relationship to the biological world. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 142 .


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  • CHM 210 - Chemical Analysis

    3.75 credit hours
    Quantitative analysis including theory and techniques for gravimetric, volumetric and spectrophotometric methods. Two laboratory sessions per week. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 142 .


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  • CHM 215 - Organic Chemistry I

    4.00 credit hours
    Survey of the various classes of carbon compounds, with emphasis upon molecular structure, stereochemistry and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Techniques for isolating and purifying organic compounds are learned in the laboratory. Laboratory required. Only offered in Summer. Students may not receive credit for both CHM 215  and CHM 220  or CHM 221 .

    Prerequisite(s): Seven credit hours in chemistry.


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  • CHM 216 - Organic Chemistry II

    4.00 credit hours
    Continuation of CHM 215 . This course builds on previously learned concepts to further explore the mechanisms of organic reactions. The emphasis shifts from physical organic to synthetic organic chemistry. Laboratory required. Only offered in Summer. Students may not receive credit for both CHM 216  and CHM 221  or CHM 222 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 215 .


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  • CHM 220 - Organic Chemistry I

    2.75 credit hours
    Survey of the various classes of carbon compounds, emphasizing molecular structure, stereochemistry and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Techniques for isolating and purifying organic compounds are learned in the laboratory. Laboratory required. Students may not receive credit for both CHM 215  and CHM 220 .

    Prerequisite(s): Seven credit hours in chemistry.


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  • CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry II

    2.75 credit hours
    Continuation of CHM 220 , emphasizing the chemistry of aromatic compounds, carbonyl containing functional groups and alcohols. The synthesis and chemical transformations of organic molecules is studied in more depth. Laboratory work focuses on synthetic techniques as well as physical and spectroscopic methods for molecular structure determination. Laboratory required. Students may not receive credit for both CHM 215  or CHM 216  and CHM 221 

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 220 .


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  • CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry III

    3.00 credit hours
    Continuation of CHM 221 , with emphasis on the synthetic transformations of carbonyl containing functional groups, nitrogen containing compounds, biomolecules and pericyclic reactions. Laboratory work involves an 8-9 week research project, poster presentation and formal written report. Laboratory required. Students may not receive credit for both CHM 216  and CHM 222 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 221 .


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  • CHM 272 - Spectral Interpretation I

    1.00 credit hours
    This course will explore the variety of energy transitions involved in spectroscopic methods and the identification of organic structures by interpretation of the spectra produced from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H & 13C), Infrared, Mass Spectroscopy and UV-Visible spectroscopy. This course will emphasize the individual problem solving techniques that can be utilized to identify organic structures by each of the techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 220 .


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  • CHM 273 - Spectral Interpretation II

    1.00 credit hours
    This course will continue with the ideas presented in CHM 272  (Spectral Interpretation I) and focus on the identification of organic molecules from the synergistic information afforded by a combination of all the individual techniques previously learned. Also included is a more advanced study of Mass Spectral fragmentation patterns and Correlation (two-dimensional) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. The latter technique will include how to use COSY, HMQC, HMBC, etc. to interpret 2-D NMR spectra towards acquiring further structural information on organic molecules.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 272 .


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  • CHM 340 - Thermodynamics

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: PHY 340 .) A study of the relationship of temperature to other properties of matter, using both macroscopic and microscopic viewpoints. Applications to chemical equilibrium, phase transitions and thermal properties of gases and solids. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 152 ; one of PHY 143A  or PHY 143C .


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  • CHM 341 - Kinetics, Quantum Theory and Spectroscopy

    4.00 credit hours
    Survey of experimental and theoretical physical chemistry, including methods for determining rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions, quantum theory of atomic structure and chemical bonding and spectroscopic methods used to determine molecular structure. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): Seven credit hours in chemistry; MTH 152 ; one of PHY 143A  or PHY 143C .


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  • CHM 405 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    3.75 credit hours
    Coordination chemistry of the transition metals including isomerism, symmetry, group theory, molecular orbital theory, crystal field theory, uv-visible spectroscopy and kinetics and mechanisms of ligand substitution reactions. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 341 .


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  • CHM 410 - Instrumental Analysis

    4.00 credit hours
    Theory and practice of instrumental analytical chemistry. Major topics include potentiometric and voltammetric methods, chromatography, spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry. Two laboratory sessions per week. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 210 ; one of PHY 115 , PHY 143A , or PHY 143C .


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  • CHM 420 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    3.75 credit hours
    Topics in organic chemistry which build on the principles covered in CHM 220  and CHM 221 . The course explores one topic in depth, with emphasis on organic synthesis and natural products chemistry. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 222  or CHM 216 .


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  • CHM 425 - Organometallic Chemistry

    3.75 credit hours
    Structure and bonding, ligands, reactions, and catalysis in chemical industry and pharmaceuticals. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 341 .


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  • CHM 475 - Seminar

    0.00-1.00 credit hours
    (Same as BIO 475 .) In this course, students, faculty and occasional guest presenters discuss research results in the format of a scientific meeting. Majors who have completed a research project (summer research, independent study, off-campus research program, research course, etc.) take the seminar course for one credit and present the results of their research. Any student can enroll in seminar for zero credit and participate as audience members; majors are required to do this twice in addition to the term that they present their work.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of a research project, if taken for credit (presenters); no pre-requisite if taken for no credit (participants).


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  • CHM 495 - Research

    0.50-3.00 credit hours
    Individual laboratory investigation of a problem in chemistry, undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours.


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Chinese
  

  • CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese I

    3.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the basic structure of Chinese language. Pronunciation and tonal accuracy are strongly stressed, with gradual development of speaking and listening skills.


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  • CHI 105 - Chinese Culture and Society

    3.00 credit hours
    A study of the cultural and social structures that have historically defined Chinese civilization and continue to shape the contemporary Chinese experience with regard to areas such as family, education, ritual, art, politics and economics. Course taught in English.


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  • CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I

    3.00 credit hours
    Continued development of verbal communication skills, with introduction of proverbs and idioms. Writing skills are emphasized, and students are exposed to important cultural aspects of the Chinese language.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 103 .


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  • CHI 310 - Exploring China Through Film

    3.00 credit hours
    This course draws upon the rich tradition of Chinese cinematography to explore major cultural themes, such as the family structure, parent-child relationships, the evolving role of women, gender issues and other profound developments taking place in contemporary Chinese cultures. Repeatable with different topics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 203  or instructor consent.


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  • CHI 311 - Exploring Chinese Through Popular Culture

    3.00 credit hours
    A cultural study to the survey of significant production in recent Chinese film, music, popular literature and other forms of mass media. Repeatable with different topics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 310  or equivalent or instructor consent.


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  • CHI 410 - Communication and Composition

    3.00 credit hours
    Focuses on the continued development and expansion of vocabulary, oral proficiency and writing skills. Students read, discuss and summarize texts.

    Prerequisite(s): Two 300-level courses in Chinese or instructor consent.


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  • CHI 411 - Chinese for Professional Settings

    3.00 credit hours
    Development of linguistic and cultural skills related to the professional use of Chinese, focusing on the special forms of interaction required for success in business communication.

    Prerequisite(s): Two 300-level courses in Chinese or instructor consent.


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Classics
  

  • CLS 110 - Greek and Latin Roots of English

    3.00 credit hours
    Survey of Greek and Latin influences on English, with emphasis on vocabularies from government, law, philosophy, psychology and economics. Includes introduction to rules of Greek and Latin morphology, transliteration of Greek and Latin vocabulary into English and appearance of Greek and Latin lexical stems in English.


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  • CLS 120 - Greek and Latin Roots of Scientific Terminology

    3.00 credit hours
    Survey of Greek and Latin lexical stems used in formation scientific and medical terminology, with emphasis on rules for formation of technical terms from Greek and Latin stems.


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  • CLS 250 - Topics in Classical Mythology

    3.00 credit hours
    Investigation of Greek and Roman mythology with focus on particular topics. Topics may include Myth and Religion, Myth in Art and Women in Myth. Course is repeatable with different topics.

    Core: Humanities.


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  • CLS 255 - Greek and Roman History

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: HST 255 .) The rise, predominance, and fall of Greece and Rome, with emphasis on the workings of their governments.

    Prerequisite(s): One humanities or social science course.
    Core: Humanities or Social Science.


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  • CLS 310 - Topics in Greek and Roman Culture

    3.00 credit hours
    This course provides an opportunity to explore a specific topic in ancient Greek and/or Roman culture. Topics may include daily life, cities, gender, athletics, education, art, archaeology or religion. Specific attention is paid to questions arising from the interpretation of sources, both literary and archaeological, through which ancient culture is preserved. The course is repeatable when different topics are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): One 200-level course in Humanities or Social Science.


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  • CLS 325 - The Athenian Democracy

    3.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the Athenian democracy of 5th and 4th centuries BCE through reading and discussion of primary sources and with special emphasis on concepts of Greek moral and political values.

    Prerequisite(s): One humanities or social science course.
    ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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  • CLS 335 - Rome: From Republic to Empire

    3.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the rise and fall of Roman Republic, from the 4th century BCE to 1st century CE, through reading and discussion of primary sources and with emphasis on Roman moral and political values.

    Prerequisite(s): One humanities or social science course; Junior standing.
    ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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  • CLS 480 - Senior Classics Portfolio

    1.00 credit hours
    Compilation of revised representative student projects required of all majors. Students majoring in Classical Civilization or Classical Languages must register for and complete this credit before graduation.

    Prerequisite(s):  Major in Classical Civilization or Classical Languages, Senior standing and instructor consent.


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Communication
  

  • SPC 100 - Speech Communication

    3.00 credit hours
    An introduction to speech communication theory, selected interpersonal and small group communication skills and a wide array of public speaking skills, including preparation, presentation and evaluation of speeches. Recommended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.

    Core: Communication.
    IAI: C2 900


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  • SPC 119 - Forensics Performance

    0.00-1.50 credit hours
    For debaters, oral interpreters and public speakers. Offered to all students who wish to participate in intercollegiate forensics. Instructor approval needed for 1.5 credit hours. This is a graded course, regardless of credit.


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  • SPC 125 - Communication Concepts

    1.50 credit hours
    This course further explores selected concepts from SPC 100 or 200 in addition to other concepts. An integral topic of the course is listening. A selection of other topics such as impromptu speaking, communication apprehension, semantics and communication ethics is included.


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  • SPC 185 - Mass Media and Society

    3.00 credit hours
    The history of mass communication in the United States with an emphasis on the sociological and cultural effects of media on society.

    Core: Social Science.


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  • SPC 200 - Interpersonal Communication

    3.00 credit hours
    A study of communication in face-to-face interactions. The course examines the role of perception of self and others in communication and explores such topics as nonverbal communication, verbal styles, relationship development and conflict management. Skills training is an important component of the course.

    Core: Communication.


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  • SPC 214 - Group Process

    3.00 credit hours
    The understanding and practice of small group communication theory and skills in information-sharing and decision-making discussions.

    Core: Communication.


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  • SPC 223 - Oral Interpretation I

    3.00 credit hours
    Preparation and analysis of prose fiction, poetry and drama for oral presentation through both solo and duet performance.


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  • SPC 230 - Business and Professional Communication

    3.00 credit hours
    This course focuses on developing the skills and strategies involved in written, face-to-face and electronic communication in professional settings. Students learn fundamentals of interviewing, writing and presenting in professional contexts and may investigate organizational communication practices such as performance feedback, training, meeting management and organizational identity.

    Prerequisite(s): One of SPC 100 , SPC 200  or SPC 214 ; Junior standing.


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  • SPC 260 - Introduction to New Media

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: MED 260 .) This course offers an overview of the Internet and other forms of new media, and examines their impact on human communication, culture, politics and daily life. It covers the major themes in the sociological and cultural study of new media, and includes some instruction in basic web design skills.


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  • SPC 285 - Argumentation and Debate

    3.00 credit hours
    Theory and practice in argumentation. Students prepare for and participate in debates in order to develop skills in research, organization, critical thinking and oral presentation.

    Core: Communication.


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  • SPC 287 - Advanced Public Speaking

    3.00 credit hours
    Assumes knowledge of principles of and experience in public speaking. The focus of this course is twofold: 1) the study of the historic evolution of the field of rhetoric as revealed through the teachings of major rhetorical theorists (Aristotle through 1830), and 2) the presentation of various types of speeches.

    Prerequisite(s): SPC 100  or instructor consent.
    Core: Communication or Social Science.


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  • SPC 295 - Research Practicum

    0.50-3.00 credit hours
    Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to the project needs and student background, but may include recruitment of participants, data collection, data coding and entry, bibliography construction, literature review or statistical analysis. This course is graded pass/no pass. Can be taken more than once for up to three total credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.


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  • SPC 300 - Communication Theory

    3.00 credit hours
    An introduction to the enduring issues of theory and research in the discipline, with special emphasis given to concepts and themes peculiar to speech communication, ethics and historical evolution of the discipline. Intended to be a foundation for study at the advanced level in speech communication.

    Prerequisite(s): SPC 200  or SPC 214 ; SPC 287 .


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  • SPC 317 - Intercultural Communication

    3.00 credit hours
    A study of the basic components involved in intercultural communication. Topics considered include, but are not limited to: cultural biases, cultural determinants of experiences and backgrounds, social perception, verbal interaction, nonverbal interaction and opinion leadership.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
    ACR: Intercultural.


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  • SPC 325 - Communication Law

    3.00 credit hours
    A study of First Amendment law in the United States, with an emphasis on freedom of speech for print and broadcast media. Case studies are used to show how broadcast stations and newspapers assert their First Amendment rights while adhering to Federal Communication Commission regulations and other legal restrictions.

    Prerequisite(s): One of MED 200 , MED 225  or MED 273 .


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  • SPC 330 - Organizational Communication Theory

    3.00 credit hours
    A survey of the major theoretical perspectives contributing to the study of organizational communication, from classical management through cultural, critical, feminist and postmodern perspectives. Attention is given to using theoretical perspectives for analyzing and diagnosing communication problems and for effecting change in organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): SPC 214  and three additional hours in Speech Communication.


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  • SPC 350 - Public Relations

    3.00 credit hours
    An overview of the basic theories and skills required for a public relations professional. It covers message design, campaign construction and evaluation and writing for different purposes and in different platforms.

    Prerequisite(s): SPC 100 , SPC 287  and MED 225 .


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