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COMM 300 - Race, Class and Gender in Media (3 credits)
Prerequisite: At least two COMM courses at the 200-level or higher
This course explores the network of relationships between media processes (e.g., production, consumption, representation) and a range of multicultural identities (e.g., race, class, gender), paying particular attention to the role of power and privilege in shaping human conditions. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CWRM)
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COMM 305 - Advanced Forensics Laboratory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 110 or consent of instructor
After advanced individual work in speech composition and delivery, the student will be required to prepare a variety of speech types for intercollegiate competition in this course. Offered fall semester.
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COMM 307 - Advanced Video Editing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106 or COMM 206
This course fosters advanced editing techniques of cinematography for film and video. Offered annually.
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COMM 308 - Cinematography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106
Using technical and analytical skills, students explore the use of cameras and lights to create mood, intensify drama and influence a cinematic narrative. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMM 311 - Media Literacy (3 credits)
This course offers both a cultural contextualization of mass-, computer-, and electronically-mediated communication and the tools by which students can access, analyze, evaluate, use and create media forms and content. An emphasis is placed on fostering the critical analysis and interpretation skills that contribute to the development of well-informed, independent-thinking citizens.
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COMM 312 - Public Relations Writing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
Students learn how to write, edit and revise ethical strategic messages commonly used in public relations for traditional and social media outlets. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 313 - Media Law and Ethics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: At least two COMM courses at the 200-level or higher
This course introduces students to the principles, analysis and application of media law and ethics. (CWRM)
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COMM 314 - Crisis Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
Using a case study approach, this course focuses on how organizations and individuals manage crises – before, during and after the crisis. It emphasizes the practical application of crisis communication theory to a variety of crisis types (e.g., natural disasters, environmental, product tampering and failure, cultural and transportation crises). Students complete a crisis communication plan for an organization. Offered fall semester.
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COMM 317 - Health Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
This course is offered to students who are interested in how health issues are communicated by health-related organizations. Students will explore health-related communication jobs (e.g., public health information officer) and apply relevant communication and public relations concepts and theories to how health-related organizations communicate with their stakeholders. Offered spring semester.
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COMM 318 - Screenwriting II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 203 or consent of instructor
In this course, students learn components of writing scripts for features and/or series. Topics to be covered might include plot structure, conflict, characterization, dialogue, scene structure. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 325 - Newswriting (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 240
This course offers advanced instruction in traditional and new-media newswriting and news gathering. Offered annually.
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COMM 334 - Film, Video and Media Studies Theory and Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 224; and COMM 225 or COMM 228 or COMM 229 or COMM 240
This course explores media theory and research both analytically and empirically through readings, screenings, class discussion and a range of graded assignments, including original research. In addition to an overview of various theoretical paradigms and research strategies, students also read works of scholars that put these ideas into practice. This strategy allows students to engage the literature not just as critical readers, but also as critical writers.
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COMM 335 - Media and Politics (3 credits)
In this course, students will develop an understanding of political, social and cultural events as they affect print and electronic journalism. Offered annually.
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COMM 336 - Communication and Culture Theory and Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 224; and COMM 225 or COMM 228 or COMM 229 or COMM 240
Students examine the foundations of communication criticism, explore current methods of communication analysis, and apply these methods in the analysis of a variety of cultural discourses, practices and texts.
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COMM 337 - Public Relations Research and Measurement (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
Students explore academic research literature that reflects and guides theory development in the field. Students will also gain insight into the quantitative and qualitative methods of applied, basic and evaluative research used in developing and managing public relations programs.
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COMM 341 - Public Relations Case Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
This course addresses crucial dimensions of strategic planning and implementation of public relation programs and campaigns. Focus will be on managerial decision-making roles, strategies of communication selected, and the evaluation of the PR campaigns. Cases will be from business, government and the non-profit sector. Offered annually.
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COMM 342 - The Visual Life of Popular Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: One 200-level COMM course
This course explores the origins and development of popular and visual culture, focusing on a variety of different visual and popular media (such as photographs, films, graphic design, cyber culture and high art). In particular, this course examines the ways in which visual and popular culture create and communicate identity, as well a how people use these forms of communication to understand the world around them. Students will investigate how ethnicity, race, gender, class, age, religion and sexuality both shape and are shaped by visual and popular culture. Offered annually.
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COMM 350 - Documentary Film (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 103 or ENGL 270
See Addenda to the 2021/2022 Catalog for changes to this course effective Spring 2022
The course will examine the varying ways in which documentary film can illuminate the human condition or explore critical cultural issues facing society. Students will view several different styles of documentary and analyze the effectiveness of filmmakers’ techniques and choices. Films studied may include works by Flaherty, Grierson, Lorentz, Riefenstahl and Wiseman.
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COMM 353 - Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226 or COMM 303
This course introduces students to the study of the ethics in decision-making concerning various communication practices within public relations and organizational communication. It introduces questions about the ethics and values of human communication in terms of the outcomes for the individual, the organization and greater society. Offered spring semester.
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COMM 355 - Images of Gender in Media (3 credits)
This course considers images of men and women in contemporary media forms, including film, television and magazines. Students will learn to think about media images as products of social values and as consumer commodities, analyzing how gender is socially constructed via body type, social roles, subcultures and consumer values, among other things. Students will also consider how images affect the way we construct ourselves and our lives.
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COMM 356 - International Study in Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Application through the International Programs Office
This short-term international study course offers students first-hand exposure and interaction with foreign culture, customs and patterns of communication. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure orientation sessions, lessons and activities at an international destination. Instruction will be in English. Course destinations and topics will vary. Contact the Department of Communication Studies or the International Programs Office for current study course details. Repeatable for different itineraries. (CGCL; CHUM)
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COMM 359 - Strategic Communication for Non-Profits (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
This course introduces students to the study of the ethics in decision-making concerning various communication practices within public relations and organizational communication. It introduces questions about the ethics and values of human communication in terms of the outcomes for the individual, the organization and greater society. Offered fall semester.
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COMM 360 - Argumentation and Advocacy (3 credits)
The theory and practice of argument in various fields, including debate, public address and interpersonal communication, will be explored in this course. Offered periodically.
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COMM 361 - Gender in Communication and Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: One 200-level COMM course
This course investigates gender as a cultural communication practice that both reflects and creates the culture in which it takes place. The class will examine how gender shapes communication and culture; and how both interpersonal communication and cultural texts create, reproduce and challenge the meaning of gender. The course will also consider how issues such as identity, representation, race, sexuality, class and power bear on gender. Offered annually.
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COMM 364 - Political Communication (3 credits) Cross Listed with POLI 364
Prerequisite: Restricted to juniors or above or consent of the instructor
This course is a survey of the role and functions of communication within politics, paying particular attention to political campaigns. Students gain a broad knowledge of how political communication shapes expectations and interpretations of current events, issues, political actors, and the political process. Offered periodically.
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COMM 365 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
Introduction to Intercultural Communication is a course designed to acquaint students with the factors which affect interpersonal relationships among people of differing cultural backgrounds. Foreign as well as native-born persons are encouraged to take the course. Course objectives are to enable students to become more sensitive to and tolerant of values and ideas expressed by others. Offered spring semester. (CMCL; CSOC)
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COMM 366 - Advanced Audio Production (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 214
This course is an advanced examination of creating, writing, and producing audio materials for radio programming, television and film production, and for podcast and Webcast. It also includes an in-depth analysis of the medium, including commercials, news, features, documentaries and special programs.
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COMM 369 - Documentary Film Production (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106 or consent of instructor
Students will learn the fundamentals of producing a documentary film and develop an understanding of the history, theories and styles of the genre. Offered annually.
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COMM 373 - Strategic Visual Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
Students will gain insight into how visual components contribute to effective strategic communication by investigating the roles visuals play in reaching audiences and building corporate identity. Through course readings, case studies, and assignments, students will learn about the communication functions served by visual components like images, color choices, and graphic design. Offered annually.
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COMM 390 - Television Direction (Documentary) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 215
This course will work with elements of television direction including script writing, storyboard, composition, framing, lighting, camera movement, music audio and sound effects, working with talent, format and genres of documentary video. Offered fall semester.
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COMM 394 - Topics in Public Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
Variable contemporary topics in public relations will be explored in this course. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of nine credits. Offered annually.
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COMM 397 - Cyber Culture and Digital Media (3 credits)
This course examines the Internet and related digital and new-media technologies as communication within a range of economic, political and cultural contexts. The core of this investigation focuses on the ways in which digital media offer innovative channels for humans to share messages and make meaning, with emphasis on the interrelated issues of access (digital divide) and the increasingly global nature of digital communication (globalization). Through a variety of online and in-class individual and group exercises, students will learn and use basic Internet and new-media skills, and develop critical-thinking skills while exploring new-media environments.
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COMM 398 - Topics in Film/Video Arts Production (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106 or consent of instructor
Variable contemporary topics in film/video arts production will be explored in this course. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of nine credits. Offered annually.
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COMM 399 - Topical Studies in Communication and Media Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Dependent on topic
Variable contemporary topics in communication and media studies will be discussed in this course. Repeatable for different topics. Offered annually.
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COMM 401 - Film Theory and Criticism (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 103 or ENGL 270 or consent of instructor
This course develops an advanced understanding of film as a complex cultural medium through the discussion of key theoretical and critical approaches. Theoretical and critical approaches discussed may include the following: realist theory, genre criticism, auteur theory, structuralism, feminist theory and journalistic criticism. The course combines weekly feature-length viewings with lectures, group discussions and written assignments. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 415 - Advanced Television Production (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106 or COMM 206
This course offers advanced television production experience, culminating in the production of a half-hour television show. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMM 427 - Communication Criticism (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 229 or consent of instructor
Students analyze communication artifacts, such as speeches, social media posts and television shows, from a variety of critical perspectives. Offered annually.
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COMM 430 - Topics in Film (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 225 or ENGL 270 or consent of instructor
This course offers the basics of film study and analysis in dominant and avant garde cinema. It exposes students to a diverse range of subject matter to provide a familiarity with aspects of a particular film style, movement, culture, media and/or film technology. Topics include, but are not limited to, various international directors, postmodernism, Francophone, Soviet, Swedish and Scandinavian, satire and parody, film noir and other genres and auteur. Repeatable for different topics.
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COMM 439 - Social Media Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226 or consent of instructor
This course teaches students to use social media strategically. Topics include selection of appropriate platforms, effective and engaging social media content creation and management, social listening and engagement, and the creation of a digital campaign for a client or organization. Through case studies, interactive sessions and class exercises, students learn best practices and develop the skills to connect business objectives with social media strategy, platforms and tactics. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMM 457 - Communication Studies Advanced Travel Course (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through Study Abroad Office; and junior or senior standing
Designed for Communication Studies major, minors and students from all upper-level majors, this short-term international study course offers first-hand exposure to and in-depth interaction with different global cultures, customs and patterns of communication. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure class and orientation sessions, lessons and activities at an international destination, and a follow-up class meeting. Contact the Department of Communication Studies or the Study Abroad Office for current study tour course locations and details. Repeatable for different itineraries: may earn a maximum of nine credits. Offered annually. (CGCL; CHUM)
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COMM 458 - Communication Studies Advanced Travel Course (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through Study Abroad Office and junior standing
The writing-intensive, short-term international study course is designed for Communication Studies majors, minors and students from all upper-level majors, offering first-hand exposure to and in-depth interaction with different global cultures, customs and patterns of communication. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure class and orientation sessions, lessons and activities at an international destination, and a follow-up class meeting. Contact the Department of Communication Studies or the Study Abroad Office for current study tour course locations and details. Offered annually. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CGCL; CHUM; CWRT)
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COMM 464 - Meaning and Consumption (3 credits)
Prerequisite: At least two COMM courses at the 200-level or higher
This course will allow students to explore issues of consumption as a meaningful and communicatively rich practice as it relates to identity, cultural values, politics and markets. A variety of topics are covered including identity and consumption, global and local processes of consumption, taste, class, conspicuous consumption and consumer activism. Offered annually. (Formerly COMM 357)
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COMM 474 - Public Relations Agency (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226 and COMM 312 and COMM 337
Students gain valuable experience in a public releations agency setting working with clients to solve real-world problems. Students perform various public relations functions throughout the course such as media relations, event planning, branding, measurement and analytics, content creation and management. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMM 480 - Public Relations Campaigns (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 312 and COMM 337 and COMM 341
In this capstone course, students apply public relations theory and practice, conduct research and develop a strategic public relations proposal or campaign for a client. Students develop portfolio-worthy deliverables that bring value to the client, and learn necessary skills and content required to develop and implement strategic public relations campaigns. Offered annually. (Formerly COMM 392)
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COMM 485 - Honors Thesis in Communication Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; formal application required
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 487 - Field Experience in Public Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department; formal application required
Students apply their public relations skills through supervised application in a public relations setting. Using a 120-hour required field experience as a focal point, students will utilize strategic communication research, writing and speaking skills throughout the semester. Offered annually. (Formerly COMM 391)
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COMM 489 - Seminar of Communication and Media Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 102 and COMM 224 and COMM 229 and senior standing
This seminar pursues, in depth, selected themes and topics in the area of communication and media studies. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 492 - Seminar in Public Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 102 or COMM 250; and COMM 224 and COMM 226 and COMM 337
This seminar will pursue, in depth, selected themes and topics in the area of public relations. (CWRM)
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COMM 493 - Seminar in Communication and Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 102 or COMM 250; and COMM 224; and COMM 225 or COMM 228 or COMM 229 or COMM 240; and COMM 334 or COMM 336
This seminar will pursue, in depth, selected themes and topics in the area of communication and culture. (CWRM)
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COMM 494 - Seminar in Film/Video Arts Production (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 103 and COMM 106 and COMM 206 and senior standing
This seminar builds upon the mastery of skills, techniques, and knowledge acquired in previous major courses and guides students through the process of creating and producing their own original media arts project. Offered annually.
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COMM 495 - Communication Studies Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 102 or COMM 250; and COMM 221 or COMM 226 or COMM 228 or COMM 229; and COMM 224; and COMM 334 or COMM 336 or COMM 337
This seminar will pursue, in depth, certain themes and topics in the area of the communication studies. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 496 - Seminar in Film, Video, and Media Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 102 or COMM 250; and COMM 224; and COMM 225 or COMM 228 or COMM 229 or COMM 240; and COMM 334 or COMM 336
This seminar will pursue, in depth, selected themes and topics in the area of film, video and media studies. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMM 498 - Internship in Communication (3-12 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department, formal application required
This non-classroom experience is designed for a limited number of junior and senior majors to complement their academic preparation. Limited to 3-12 credits unless special circumstances at the work site require more involvement. Only three credits may be applied to major requirements. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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COMM 499 - Directed Study in Communication Studies (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department, formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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COMM 501 - Theories of Communication (3 credits)
This course offers a foundational understanding of the history and theory of the study of communication. Offered annually.
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COMM 517 - Strategic Public Relations (3 credits)
This course challenges students to consider the evolving roles and definitions of marketing, advertising and public relations in a digital age. The course provides students opportunities to apply their creative problem-solving skills to a variety of communication problems and to enhance their capabilities in detection of marketplace problems and opportunities, development and assessment of alternative digital integrated marketing communication strategies, and evaluation of communication strategies and tactics used to build brands and create and sustain positive relationships. Offered annually.
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COMM 523 - Advanced Crisis Management (3 credits)
Using a case-study approach, this course follows the crisis management process through the states of pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis periods. We will examine the theories and communication strategies stakeholders use to manage a crisis, create an opportunity for organization learning, and rebuilding public trust. Students will develop a crisis communication plan for an organization. Offered annually.
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COMM 528 - Grant Writing (3 credits)
Grant Writing covers the key aspects of grant proposal development, including identifying an achievable project, researching and evaluating funding sources, relations with funders, proposal writing, developing a budget, crafting a full grant proposal, and crafting a response to funders. Students will complete a full grant proposal. Offered annually.
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COMM 531 - Advanced Health Communication (3 credits)
This course explores the use of marketing/public relations/advertising principles and techniques to promote the adoption of behaviors that improve the health and well-being of members of target population as well as that of society as a whole. Offered annually.
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COMM 532 - Leadership and Communication (3 credits)
Leadership and Communication introduces students to leadership perspectives and the role communication plays in effective leadership and management strategies. The course explores communication variables involved when leaders attempt to influence members to achieve a goal. Topics include power, credibility, motivation, research on leader traits, styles, and situations, and current models of leadership. The different leadership challenges posed by different group and organization types will also be explored. Offered annually.
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COMM 533 - Strategic Fundraising (3 credits)
Students explore the specialized field of fundraising, development and philanthropy commonly employed by nonprofit organizations. Students learn proven donor-centered fundraising strategies based on empirical research and experience, which will ensure success for the fundraising professional or volunteer. Students learn how to write strategically to secure donations and grants, how to attract and retain donors, conduct annual campaigns, how to secure major donors and planned gifts, and how to harness personal fundraising styles. Students plan and create a donor-centered fundraising campaign for a nonprofit. Offered annually.
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COMM 537 - Public Information Campaigns (3 credits)
Students explore the competitive and specialized world of nonprofit organizations in this course. Students learn to communicate strategically with nonprofit organizations’ external and internal audiences to create awareness, build relationships and secure financial support and advocacy. In this course, students create a strategic and ethical public releations campaign for a nonprofit. Offered annually.
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COMM 538 - Cases in Strategic Public Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 517
Students review, discuss, and critically analyze Public Relations campaigns and public interventions. Offered annually.
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COMM 560 - Public Relations Special Topics (3 credits)
Variable contemporary topics in Public Relations will be offered. Repeatable: May earn a maximum of six credits with different topics Offered annually.
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COMM 590 - Capstone I: Public Relations Agency (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Students must have completed 24-27 credits in MA in Public Relations degree; Cumulative GPA of 3.0; COMM 501; COMM 517; COMM 518; and COMM 519
The capstone course integrates and synthesizes the entire course of study of the graduate public relations program. Students demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills and application of core concepts and principles in public relations. Students identify a problem or opportunity for an organization, conduct primary and secondary research, and develop and present a strategic public relation plan that creatively addresses that problem or opportunity. Offered annually
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COMM 598 - Capstone II: Advanced Internship in Public Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Students must have completed 24-27 credits in MA in Public Relations degree; Cumulative GPA of 3.0; COMM 501, COMM 517; COMM 518; and COMM 519
This graduate course allows students to practice public relations in a real-world setting. Students work with professionals in public relations firms, advertising firms, communication departments within government, educational, non-profit, or for-profit entities. Students may choose to work within the BSU Media Lab. Graduate internships require a minimum of 135 on-site contact hours on communication professional related tasks, professional and academic supervision. Students work with their professor for ongoing support and complete key readings and reflections throughout the internship placement. Students complete a comprehensive report on their internship experience at the conclusion of the experience. Offered annually
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COMP 105 - Computers and Their Applications: An Introduction (3 credits)
The goal of this course is to provide a student with no previous computer experience the opportunity to become computer literate. The course consists of equal parts of textbook/lecture learning and hands-on experience with software such as an operating system, a spreadsheet, a word processor, presentation graphics and Internet services including electronic mail. The course is especially recommended for the new PC user but does not fulfill any requirements of the computer science major. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMP 111 - Logic and Computers (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to logic and explores its use in developing computer programs. Students will learn how to transform general ideas into fascinating demonstrable results in utilizing logical thinking. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CLOR)
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COMP 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered as topics arise.
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COMP 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered as topics arise.
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COMP 143 - Introduction to Computer Science: Peer Assisted Learning (1 credit)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with COMP 151
Under faculty supervision, students acquire strategies of problem solving, and particularly programming skills to help them succeed in computer science. Students in this course will attend a weekly tutorial session led by a peer learning assistant (PAL), in which they will engage in inquiry-based and small-group problem solving. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMP 145 - Computing for Mathematics Educators (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 141 or MATH 161/161E, each of which may be taken concurrently
See Addenda to the 2021/2022 Catalog for changes to this course effective Spring 2020
In this course, future mathematics educators will solve problems by writing computer programs with input, output and control structures, including decision structures and repetition, using tools that are particularly relevant to the elementary classroom. In addition, students will use a computer algebra system to gain mathematical insights and solve mathematical problems, including programming in the computer algebra system. Readings and discussion will address computing and technology in schools. Offered fall semester. Note: A student who has successfully completed COMP 150 may not take this course for credit. Students who wish to reach computer programming at the secondary level should take COMP 151 instead of, or in addition to, this course.
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COMP 150 - Programming and Computer Algebra (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 141 or MATH 161/161E; each of which may be taken concurrently
In this course, students will solve problems by writing computer programs with input, output and control structures, including decision structures and repetition. In addition, students will use a computer algebra system to gain mathematical insights and solve mathematical problems, including by programming in the computer algebra system. Offered spring semester. (Formerly COMP 203) Note: A mathematics major who has successfully completed COMP 145 may not take this course for credit.
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COMP 151 - Computer Science I (3 credits)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with COMP 143
This is a beginning course in programming, which introduces concepts of computer organization. Problem-solving methods and algorithmic development stressing good programming style and documentation including top down and modular design will be covered. This course emphasizes problem solving with programming exercises run on the computer. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly COMP 101)
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COMP 152 - Computer Science II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 151 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course introduces object-oriented programming, including class structure, inheritance and polymorphism. It will cover event-driven GUI programming. Other topics may include recursion, elementary data structures and algorithms, threads, file access, exceptions and intellectual property. Students will write programming projects to demonstrate their mastery of these concepts. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly COMP 102)
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COMP 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. Offered as topics arise. (CFYS; CWRT)
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COMP 202 - Transitions in Programming (1 credit)
Prerequisite: COMP 152
In this course students will learn and practice the skills needed in upper level computer science classes. Very often the language used for introductory computer science classes is not the same as that used in more advanced courses. Some languages hide programming details that others expose. This course will be offered in whatever languages the department deems to be currently appropriate for upper level computer science courses. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits for different programming languages. Offered as topics arise.
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COMP 206 - Introduction to Computer Organization (4 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 152
This course covers the organization and structure of major hardware components of computers, mechanics of information transfer and control within a digital computer system, and the fundamentals of logic design. The course emphasizes the functions of components of a computer system, including I/O devices, memory and processors. Students will design digital circuits and complete hardware-related programming projects to demonstrate their mastery of these concepts. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMP 250 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 152 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 100 or higher
In this course, static, semistatic and dynamic data structures and techniques for the analysis and design of efficient algorithms which act on data structures will be addressed. Course topics will include arrays, records, stacks, queues, deques, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting and searching algorithms, algorithms for insertion and deletion and the analysis and comparison of algorithms. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly COMP 330)
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COMP 255 - Computer Science Travel Course (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
In this international study course, students interact with a variety of topics in computer science and the high-tech industry, while experiencing culture, customs, and social and ethical norms abroad. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure orientations, as well as learning activities pre-departure, at the destination and post-return. Instruction will be in English. The trip will provide some exposure to the local language. Contact the Department of Computer Science or the Study Abroad Office for current travel course details. Repeatable for different itineraries: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered periodically. (CGCL)
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COMP 283 - Database Applications (3 credits)
In this course, the role of a database in an MIS environment is studied. Team analysis and implementation of a database project will be a major course component. This course does not fulfill computer science major requirements. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly COMP 410)
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COMP 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered as topics arise.
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COMP 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered as topics arise.
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COMP 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking- intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. Offered as topics arise. (CSYS; CSPI)
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COMP 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. Offered as topics arise. (CSYS; CWRT )
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COMP 320 - Unix/Linux Systems Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course covers basic skills needed to administer a Unix/Linux system including file organization, backup, recovery, account maintenance, network design, administration, device control, security and system monitoring. Also this course covers how to write shell scripts to perform basic system administration tasks. Offered periodically.
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COMP 335 - Web Application Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course studies web technologies for modern web application development; designing, developing, publishing websites on the World Wide Web; databases, client and server side scripting, security and privacy issues. Offered periodically.
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COMP 340 - Organization of Programming Languages (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 130
This course provides an introduction to the concepts found in a variety of programming languages, programming languages as tools for problem solving, and a brief introduction to languages from a number of different paradigms. Offered spring semester.
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COMP 345 - Compiler Construction (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and COMP 340
This course includes compiler structure; lexiysis, syntax analysis, grammars, description of programming language, automatically constructed recognizers, and error recovery; semantic analysis, semantic languages, semantic processes, optimization techniques and extendible compilers. Students will write a sample compiler in this course. Offered periodically.
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COMP 350 - Operating Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 206; and COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Discussion of the organization and structure of operating systems for various modes of computer use from simple batch systems to time-sharing/multiprocessing systems are covered in this course. Topics include concurrent processing, memory management, deadlock, file systems, scheduling, etc. Programming assignments made in a high-level language with concurrent processing feature are required. Offered fall semester.
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COMP 351 - Computer Forensics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course provides fundamentals of digital forensics knowledge and skills on Computer Operating Systems. Students will learn how to acquire, explore, recover and analyze the forensics evidence on Computer Operating Systems. Students will obtain practical experiences of digital forensics investigations through hands-on exercises. Focus on specific Computer Operating Systems (such as Windows, Mac OS, Linux) may vary over semesters. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 352 - Mobile Device Forensics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course offers an overview of forensics knowledge and skills on mobile devices and focuses on forensics investigation on iOS and Android platforms. Topics include iOS/Android architecture, mobile forensics procedures, evidence acquisition, file systems, data extraction, evidence analysis, mobile application data analysis and python programming for security analysis. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 353 - Multimedia Systems Forensics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course introduces fundamentals of multimedia systems and forensics. Topics include multimedia acquisition, multimedia representation, multimedia compression standards, steganography, steganalysis and digital rights management. Students will practice development and analysis of multimedia forensics applications. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 361 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course provides a fundamental overview of essential principles and technologies in cybersecurity. Topics include computer networks and protocols, cryptography, network security, computer malware, cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity defense. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 362 - Cybersecurity Incident Response (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 361 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course focuses on principles and practices for the detection, analysis and handling of cybersecurity incidents. Students will learn to detect and characterize various types of incidents, facilitate the incident response process, collect and analyze incident evidences and design remediation plans. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 363 - Applied Cryptography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course introduces the theory and application of cryptography – a fundamental area of Computer Science at the core of modern cybersecurity. Covering a range of cryptographic topics and algorithms such as data encryption/decryption, secure hash functions, digital signatures and cryptanalysis; the course also offers a hands-on approach to better understand how cryptographic algorithms are designed. This course will focus on the application and analysis of protocols for diverse applications. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 390 - Software Engineering (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course will provide students with comprehensive understanding of modern software development. Students will study the entire software development process, including communication, implementation, testing and deployment. Students will use various models and tools to develop software in practice. Offered fall semester. (Formerly COMP 442) (CWRM)
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COMP 397 - Topics in Computer Engineering (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 206 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course explores special and current topics in computer engineering, which are not covered in other courses. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 398 - Topics in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course explores special and current topics in cybersecurity and digital forensics, which are not covered in other courses. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of 6 credits. Offered alternate years.
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COMP 399 - Topics in Computer Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and other prerequisites dependent on topic
Topics of special and current interest not covered in other courses will be offered. Repeatable for different topics. Offered as topics arise.
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