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BADM 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
An opportunity for students to engage in intensive independent study on a business topic of their choice under the direction of a business faculty member.
Prerequisites: Completion of most core business courses and junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.
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BADM 410 - RETAILING MANAGEMENT Hours: 5
A study of retailing practices and the role of the retailing organization in the channel of distribution. Particular emphasis on the management aspects of retailing: pricing, inventory control, personnel policies, and merchandising strategy.
Prerequisites: BADM 310.
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BADM 415 - TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Hours: 5
An analysis of training and development topics and training design. Emphasis on learning principles, the relationship between training and other human resource functions, needs assessment, orientation, training methods, team training, the evaluation of training, the utility of training, and development practices. Questions of how ethics, diversity, and discrimination influence the human resource function will also be stressed.
Prerequisites: BADM 320.
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BADM 420 - CORPORATE FINANCE Hours: 5
A study of advanced topics in financial management including working capital management, planning and control, effects of investment and financial policy on stockholder wealth, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy, debt policy, leasing policy, mergers and acquisitions, international finance.
Prerequisites: BADM 340.
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BADM 430 - ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION Hours: 5
The role of advertising, publicity and public relations, personal selling, sales promotion and direct marketing in the comprehensive marketing program of an organization. Each topic will focus on the methods and underlying behavioral theories.
Prerequisites: BADM 310.
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BADM 440 - MARKETING ANALYSIS AND PLANNING Hours: 5
An analysis of marketing strategies for profit and nonprofit organizations.
Prerequisites: ACCT 200/210, BADM 300/310/340/370, COMM 280, ECON 210/220, ENGL 335, MATH 230, MATH 260 (for BA students) and MATH 170/180 (for BS students); or permission of instructor.
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BADM 450 - FINANCIAL PLANNING THEORY Hours: 5
An advanced course in finance that deals with the application of financial theory to business decision-making. Financial models are applied to case studies.
Prerequisites: ACCT 200/210, BADM 300/310/340/370, COMM 280, ECON 210/220, ENGL 335, MATH 230, MATH 260 (for BA students) and MATH 170/180 (for BS students); or permission of instructor.
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BADM 460 - INVESTMENTS ANALYSIS Hours: 5
Provides a conceptual and analytic framework for portfolio management from the viewpoint of the investor.
Prerequisites: BADM 340.
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BADM 470 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY Hours: 5
This capstone course will cover the tasks of strategic management (formulation, implementation, assessment and integration) of firms engaged in international business. The choices and consequences of various competitive and co-operative strategies will be examined as will be global strategic drivers and levers.
Prerequisites: ACCT 200/210, BADM 300/310/340/370, COMM 280, ECON 210/220, ENGL 335, MATH 230, MATH 260 (for BA students) and MATH 170/180 (for BS students); or permission of instructor.
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BADM 480 - BUSINESS POLICY Hours: 5
Analysis of major policy decisions in the context of the entire business entity. Instruction will emphasize the interrelationships of the organizations’ major functions: marketing, operations and finance. The course will stress the integration of knowledge and analytical skills acquired from other business courses. Questions of social responsibility, ethics, and personal attitudes will be raised and discussed in the context of actual cases.
Prerequisites: ACCT 200/210, BADM 300/310/340/370, COMM 280, ECON 210/220, ENGL 335, MATH 230, MATH 260 (for BA students) and MATH 170/180 (for BS students); or permission of instructor.
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BADM 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Experience with an organization that offers an exposure to business practices. Students may design their own internship experience within departmental guidelines.
Notes: Open to juniors and seniors with better than average academic performance. Credit cannot count toward satisfying the minimum number of courses required for the concentration, major or minor.
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BADM 492 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR Hours: 5
International business seminar held in a designated foreign country. Course includes lectures, plant tours and corporate/institutional/governmental site visits, city tours, historical site visits and cultural events. Course requires a pre-study on country or region, attendance at all seminar activities during overseas portion and an individual research paper concluded upon return.
Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing required or permission of instructor.
Notes: Course may be repeated once with departmental permission.
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BADM 495 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT Hours: 5
An introduction to quality management principles with a focus on processes. Process mapping, statistical process control, and process capability are covered along with the use of teams. Both the hard and soft aspects of quality are discussed to provide a holistic view leading to a system of ongoing improvement.
Prerequisites: MATH 230.
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BADM 499 - SEMINAR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TOPICS Hours: 1-5
Special topics that offer in-depth study of some aspects of business.
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BLST 100 - INTRODUCTION TO BLACK STUDIES Hours: 5
Overview of the field of Black Studies and of the black experience. Sociological, historical, cultural and political themes and issues will be systematically considered.
Notes: The course is a required introduction to the Black Studies interdisciplinary minor, and it can also be taken by any student as a Sociology elective.
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BLST 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-10
Internships are individually arranged and available to qualified students upon SUBMISSION of a written proposal.
Notes: Application to the Black Studies coordinator must be made during the term preceding the one in which the internship would begin.
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CHEM 110 - SURVEY OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of inorganic chemistry including atoms, energy, bonding, reactions, states of matter, and calculations.
Prerequisites: MATH 090.
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CHEM 140 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Hours: 3
The first course in a three quarter sequence to introduce basic concepts of chemistry to students majoring in science. Emphasis on problem solving and developing scientific thought processes. Course content includes atomic properties, basic calculations, thermochemistry, aqueous reactions, gas laws, and intermolecular forces.
Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 110. Corequisites: MATH 115 or 120.
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CHEM 141 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY Hours: 1
The laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture and develop experimental skills. Quantitative and synthesis experiments are included with emphasis on report writing.
Corequisites: CHEM 140 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 150 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Hours: 3
Continuation of Chemistry 140. Course content includes the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, solution stoichiometry, and kinetics.
Prerequisites: CHEM 140. Corequisites: MATH 116 or 120.
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CHEM 151 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY Hours: 1
Continuation of Chemistry 141. Laboratory and computer-based experiments are performed to clarify and reinforce lecture topics.
Prerequisites: CHEM 141. Corequisites: CHEM 150 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 160 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY III Hours: 3
Continuation of Chemistry 150. Inorganic and analytical topics include acid-base equilibria, solubility, complex ion formation, electron transfer reactions, and an introduction to qualitative inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 150.
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CHEM 161 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY III LABORATORY Hours: 1
Continuation of Chemistry 151, with emphasis on inorganic synthesis, equilibrium studies, and qualitative analysis.
Prerequisites: CHEM 151. Corequisites: CHEM 160 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 220 - SURVEY OF BIO-ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Hours: 6
A survey course covering a range of topics for the non-major. The first forty percent of the class will serve as an overview of the major organic functional groups found in biochemistry. The latter sixty percent will focus on metabolism, the properties of biomolecules, and the chemistry of biological processes. Throughout the course examples will be cited of the biochemical basis of disease and current pharmaceutical treatments of these disorders.
Prerequisites: CHEM 110.
Notes: Chemistry 110 and 220 do not count toward a Chemistry major or minor. This course is a substitute for INST 340.
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CHEM 240 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Hours: 3
Structure, reactivity, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds. The problem-solving approach emphasizes the correlation of reaction mechanism with modern structural theory. Topics include the nature of bonding, stereochemistry, alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
Prerequisites: CHEM 160.
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CHEM 241 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY Hours: 1
Experimental techniques are introduced in the laboratory through isolation of natural products, preparation of representative functional compounds, and multi-step synthesis of complex molecules.
Prerequisites: CHEM 161. Corequisites: CHEM 240 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 250 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Hours: 3
Continuation of Chemistry 240, including a discussion of alkyl halides, spectroscopy, aromaticity, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones.
Prerequisites: CHEM 240.
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CHEM 251 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY Hours: 1
Continuation of Chemistry 241.
Prerequisites: CHEM 241. Corequisites: CHEM 250 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 260 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III Hours: 3
Continuation of Chemistry 250, including a discussion of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, carbonyl condensation reactions, amines, and polymers.
Prerequisites: CHEM 250.
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CHEM 261 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III LABORATORY Hours: 1
Continuation of Chemistry 251, emphasizing classical and modern qualitative analysis.
Prerequisites: CHEM 251. Corequisites: CHEM 260 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 265 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES Hours: 2
This course introduces basic modern biochemical laboratory techniques to sophomores intending to pursue a career in biochemistry or related fields. It is highly suggested for students wishing to conduct undergraduate research in biochemistry. Topics covered include the analysis and separation of biological macromolecules (DNA and protein), biological database analysis, and enzyme kinetics.
Prerequisites: CHEM 240/241.
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CHEM 270 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Hours: 3
Survey of the properties and reactivity of main group and transition metal elements. Topics include atomic structure and bonding theory, introduction to molecular orbital theory, acid-base theories, inorganic nomenclature, coordination chemistry, periodic properties of the elements, and basic organometallic chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 160 and 161.
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CHEM 271 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Hours: 2
Synthesis and characterization of organometallic, coordination, bioinorganic and solid state compounds. Includes inert atmosphere techniques, vibrational spectroscopy, multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, and electrochemistry.
Corequisites: CHEM 270 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 280 - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A cornerstone course for developing skills in scientific measurement, analysis, and report writing, designed to train students in quantitative skills using statistical data analysis and computer programs, with an emphasis on spreadsheet computations. Basic skills in volumetric and potentiometric titrations, spectrophotometric analyses, and modern instrumental analysis techniques are taught.
Prerequisites: MATH 170, CHEM 160 and 161.
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CHEM 330 - BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Hours: 6
A survey of the application of thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy applied to biochemical systems. This course has a laboratory component.
Prerequisites: MATH 180 and PHYS 173. Corequisites: CHEM 280.
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CHEM 340 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I Hours: 5
This course is the first in the physical chemistry series. It covers gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, and molecular motion.
Prerequisites: MATH 180 and PHYS 173. Corequisites: CHEM 280.
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CHEM 341 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY Hours: 1
Laboratory applications of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics are demonstrated. Hypothesis testing and the critical analysis of data by mathematical modeling are stressed. In addition, scientific writing skills of publication-quality papers are developed.
Corequisites: CHEM 340 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 350 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II Hours: 5
This course is the second in the physical chemistry series. It covers quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisites: MATH 200, PHYS 173, CHEM 340.
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CHEM 351 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY Hours: 1
Laboratory applications of quantum mechanics are demonstrated primarily by connecting the model calculations of the classroom exercises with spectroscopic measurements. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS), infrared (IR), Raman, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies are utilized to demonstrate the principles of quantum mechanics. Scientific writing skills are further developed.
Corequisites: CHEM 350 that must be taken at Otterbein College.
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CHEM 380 - INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of the theory and applications of modern chemical instrumentation. Includes UV-VIS, FT-IR, FT-NMR, Raman, and atomic absorption spectroscopies, gas and liquid chromatography, GC-MS, electroanalytical techniques, and computer interfacing. Ability to use computer spreadsheet programs and knowledge of basic statistical analysis are assumed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 280.
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CHEM 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-4
A student undertakes a research problem with the consent of a staff member and, if repeated, may receive up to 4 hrs of credit.
Prerequisites: CHEM 261 or 341.
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CHEM 400 - SEMINAR Hours: 2
An introduction to on-line searching of the chemical literature, oral presentations, a term paper on a specific topic, and periodic guest lectures.
Prerequisites: CHEM 340.
Notes: Taken each term in the senior year.
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CHEM 410 - POLYMER CHEMISTRY Hours: 3
An introduction to polymer science including monomer and polymer syntheses, polymerization kinetics, molecular weight distribution, and physical properties including thermal, viscoelastic properties, solubilities, and miscibilities. Polymer molecular modeling will be introduced to predict physical properties of polymers built in the modeling program as an alternative to a laboratory module.
Prerequisites: CHEM 260 and 340, or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 440 - ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Hours: 3
Advanced reaction mechanisms, kinetics, structure-reactivity relationships, orbital symmetry considerations, and newer synthetic methods are presented.
Prerequisites: CHEM 260 and 340.
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CHEM 450 - BIOCHEMISTRY I Hours: 3
A discussion of the general physical and chemical properties of amino acids, proteins (including enzymes), carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, with an emphasis on structure-reactivity correlations and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisites: CHEM 260.
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CHEM 460 - BIOCHEMISTRY II Hours: 3
Continuation of Chemistry 450, including an analysis of intermediary metabolism and other important biological reactions from an organic chemistry multi functional group perspective.
Prerequisites: CHEM 450.
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CHEM 465 - ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY Hours: 4
Lecture and laboratory
An advanced course dedicated to a thorough examination of biological processes at the chemical level. Five units will be studied consisting of protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics, bioinformatics and data mining, signal transduction and second messengers, and neuroscience and electrophysiology. Topics will be addressed using graduate level texts and reviews of current literature. Laboratory sections and take home exercises will complement material covered in lecture.
Prerequisites: CHEM 280 and 460.
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CHEM 470 - ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Hours: 3
In depth treatment of advanced topics in inorganic chemistry, including quantum theory, group-theory, advanced bonding theory, electronic spectra, magnetism, organotransition metal chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and an introduction to band-theory in solids.
Prerequisites: CHEM 270 and 340.
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CHEM 480 - SPECIAL TOPICS Hours: 2-4
Topics not included in the regular curriculum.
Prerequisites: depends on the specific topic.
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CHEM 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Employment experience off-campus. Approved, arranged and administered by the department.
Notes: Not applicable as credit for the major.
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COMM 100 - FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Hours: 5
Study and practice of the process of oral communication, its nature, background and performance. Realistic practice-speaking situations deal with subject matter of concern in our modern world.
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COMM 120 - SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
The nature of the small group, problem- solving process. The student is given opportunities to practice participating in and leading discussion activities chosen from real-life situations.
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COMM 140 - COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES SEMINAR - DEBATE Hours: 1
Individual and group instruction and participation in academic debate. Students participate in intercollegiate debate competition.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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COMM 141 - COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES SEMINAR - INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Hours: 1
Individual and group instruction and participation in intercollegiate speech competition. Students may work on developing speeches or oral interpretation of literature for competition.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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COMM 170 - ORAL INTERPRETATION Hours: 3
Study in the theory and technique of the oral presentation of literature, including interpretation of text. Students will analyze and present selections from the three literary genres (prose, poetry and drama).
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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COMM 180 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
An introductory course which focuses on communication in informal and formal face-to-face settings (e.g., conversation, counseling, interviewing). Topics include self-concept and self-disclosure, perception of others, verbal and nonverbal messages, communication in relationships, and strategies for conflict resolution.
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COMM 190 - MENTORING: THEORY AND PRACTICE Hours: 2
This course focuses on the principles, practices, and applications of mentoring as a primary human activity which incorporates a variety of leadership theories aimed at transforming the person who is being mentored and the person who is doing the mentoring. Students enrolled in the courses will mentor younger students –typically elementary, middle school, or high school students– through an established college or community program. The course takes students through an incremental process that moves them from practicing simple mentoring techniques to developing and promoting mentoring initiatives.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Notes: The mentoring course requires the students to be enrolled for two quarters of a single academic year. In addition to meeting with the professor weekly throughout both quarters, students are required to mentor students in one of the College’s weekly community service programs for three hours per week during 8 weeks of each of the 10-week quarters. Also, during the second quarter the class meets, students will train other college and high students to mentor.
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COMM 200 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
An introduction to the theory-building process and important theories and perspectives of human communication.
Prerequisites: COMM 100 or 280, sophomore standing.
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COMM 215 - PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Hours: 5
An introduction to the field of public relations, including the nature and responsibilities of public relations, and an overview of the public relations process in organizations and society.
Notes: Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors only.
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COMM 220 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
With the goal of understanding the perspectives of other cultures and resolving possible conflicts, students will examine the role of perception, language, belief systems, social structures and culture practices in cross-cultural interactions. Applications will be made to specific cultures. The approach in this course goes beyond talk about forming better multicultural communities to the development of action-oriented communication strategies that positively effect community.
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COMM 225 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNICATION CAREERS Hours: 2
This course is designed as an introduction to professional aspects of communication careers. Through the study of various tools and techniques that are essential to communication professionals (e.g. portfolios, audition tapes, resumes, interviews), students will learn how to prepare themselves for future internship and career opportunities. In addition, students will identify specific materials that provide evidence of their professional development that can then be used in their COMM 498 Senior Portfolios that showcase personal and professional growth throughout their Otterbein experience. The course is organized as a seminar in which students will work to complete materials that are valuable to them in internship/career searches. Assignments may include career exploration research, writing of cover letters and resumes, development of questions and skills to incorporate in interviews, mock interviews with professionals, and preparation of portfolio materials, audition tapes or other pre-professional examples.
Prerequisites: Open to Communication majors only. Sophomore or higher standing is required.
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COMM 250 - PRINCIPLES OF INTERVIEWING Hours: 5
Study and practice of the interview process, discovery and understanding of principles for more effective interviewing and guided practice in application of such principles. Experiences in interview preparation, process and evaluation are combined with observation, analysis and critiques of self and others.
Prerequisites: COMM 100 or 180 or 280 or 285.
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COMM 260 - ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY Hours: 5
Study and practice of theories of argument, including the nature of argument, logical proof, organization of argument, standards for evidence and refutation tactics. Application includes formal classroom debates on contemporary issues.
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COMM 280 - BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEECH Hours: 5
An introduction to oral communication skills with applications to careers in business and professional organizations. Specific skills developed would include: interviewing (both employment and other forms), group discussion and problem-solving methods, listening and presentational speech (with special focus on technical and sales presentations). Content will include: general communication and organizational theory; principles of perception; language and nonverbal communication; and principles/techniques of information transmission and persuasion.
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COMM 285 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ORGANIZATIONS Hours: 5
A skills development course and general introduction to the organizational communication field of study. Organizational system levels including interpersonal, group and organizational are examined from a human communication perspective. Developing competency in communication practices and techniques at each level is the main emphasis of this course.
Prerequisites: COMM 100 and COMM 180.
Notes: Not open to students who have credit for COMM 280.
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COMM 305 - INTERPRETING COMMUNICATION RESEARCH Hours: 5
Introduction to strategies for discovering and interpreting communication research, including experimental, field study, case study, ethnographic and critical methods.
Prerequisites: COMM 200, junior standing.
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COMM 310 - PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNIQUES Hours: 5
An application of basic public relations techniques, tools and theories. Emphasis on planning, executing and evaluating public relations messages.
Prerequisites: COMM 215, JOUR 175, 260; or permission of the instructor.
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COMM 320 - FAMILY COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
Communication perspectives that recognize the diversity of family experience are emphasized. Relational meanings and roles, defining intimacy, power and conflict, adaptability to crisis and change will be some of the topics considered in the investigation of family interaction processes. Practical, theoretical and research-oriented applications will provide healthy approaches and a baseline for ongoing study of family communication.
Prerequisites: COMM 180 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 330 - ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING Hours: 5
An advanced course in public speaking skills, with emphasis on content, organization, delivery and style. Includes extensive practice in a variety of speech settings and purposes.
Prerequisites: COMM 100 or permission of the instructor.
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COMM 335 - PERSUASION Hours: 5
A study of rhetorical and psychological theories of persuasion, with special attention to motivation and audience factors. Includes application to the development, presentation, analysis and testing of written and oral persuasive messages and persuasive campaigns.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and COMM 200. COMM 305 is recommended.
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COMM 350 - RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM Hours: 5
This course is designed to orient students to the nature and function of rhetorical criticism, to acquaint the student with those elements in the rhetorical situation that warrant serious attention, and to teach the student a useful strategy with which to practice criticism.
Prerequisites: COMM 200 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 361 - THE EMERGING LEADER Hours: 5
Assessment of personality type and styles of interaction and problem solving; Creation of a “personal vision statement”; Clarification of personal values and how differing value structures among people impact relationships; Understanding conflict styles and learning how to collaborate; Examination of effective leadership principles, actions, and behaviors; Development of your individual capacity to lead; Development of communication skills that express leadership; Making and keeping promises with integrity.
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COMM 362 - LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS Hours: 5
Our “concept” of organization shapes how we communicate, how we lead, manage, and participate. Our concept of “leadership” determines how we see ourselves inside the organization. In this course, you will distinguish and examine your preconceived notions about yourself, others, and the world so that you may expand your opportunity for new action. Focus is on creating vision, aligning people and action, and producing breakthrough results.
Prerequisites: COMM 361 OR 380.
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COMM 363 - PRACTICING LEADERSHIP Hours: 3
Each participant will choose an area he or she wishes to impact in the workplace or in the community at large, then design a “breakthrough project” that will be the context for being a leader in that community. The project is the practice field for applying the distinctions and practices of leadership: Creating a vision, aligning people with that vision, creating a team, communicating, networking, and causing results with others.
Prerequisites: COMM 361 and 362 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 364 - LEADERSHIP PROJECT Hours: 2
Using the model of Appreciative Inquiry, each participant chooses a particular audience (or set of audiences) and conducts a series of interviews that clarify values, create participation, engagement, and excitement for the future, and create new possibilities for action. This course is usually taken in conjunction with COMM 363 and focuses on the Leadership Breakthrough Project chosen for that course.
Prerequisites: COMM 361 and COMM 362 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 365 - TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP Hours: 5
The purpose of this course is to take the concepts and principles learned in the previous leadership courses and apply them beyond our individual worlds. This will be accomplished through a discussion of various topics that look at 1) the leader, 2) the followers, 3) the situations in which leadership occurs, and most importantly 4) the multifaceted interactions among these components. We will do this together through the use of case studies, scientific studies of leadership, and experiential exercised.
Prerequisites: COMM 361, 362.
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COMM 370 - COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM Hours: 1
Experience gained by guided intern work in College departments, such as Communication, College Relations, Student Personnel, Admission and Campus Programming.
Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission needed for off-campus experience.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of five credits.
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COMM 380 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
The study of communication patterns and practices which impact organizational life. A case study approach allows students to analyze and critique organizational conditions from various communication perspectives and consider strategies for improvement.
Prerequisites: COMM 200; and 100, 280 or 285. BADM 300 is recommended.
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COMM 385 - GROUPS IN ORGANIZATION Hours: 5
This course investigates the use of groups and teams in the organizational context. We will examine theory on group formation, socialization, effectiveness, and leadership, as well as other topics. Students will learn the appropriate and effective use of groups in the workplace, common obstacles to group effectiveness, and the impact of technology on current and evolving forms of groups. In a final project, students will be asked to apply these constructs to the analysis of an existing group.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor.
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COMM 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Individual research projects for qualified students.
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
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COMM 400 - PUBLIC RELATIONS CASE STUDIES Hours: 5
A study of case problems in public relations, with special emphasis on designing and implementing public relations campaigns. The course will study past problems and strategies and also provide the student with the opportunity to analyze and critique effective/ineffective public relations programs.
Prerequisites: COMM 215 and JOUR 260.
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COMM 415 - PUBLIC RELATIONS RESEARCH, PLANNING & STRATEGIES Hours: 5
The study of public relations research, plan and proposal development, and strategy implementation. Students will become involved in actual research, goal setting and specific strategy development in identifying and planning to meet the public relations needs of an organization.
Prerequisites: COMM 215 and COMM 310.
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COMM 460 - SENIOR SEMINAR IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION Hours: 5
This course analyzes and critiques Speech Communication in the United States. It will help students to conceptualize oral communication through an examination of landmark speeches and essays on a variety of topics that look at discourse, conflicts, social movements, and first amendment rights of free speech.
Additionally, students will determine and present their own positions on the issues covered in class.
Prerequisites: COMM 305
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COMM 480 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION CASE STUDIES Hours: 5
The study of assessment practices, theory application and strategy development from an organizational communication perspective. Case study writing will be used to identify communication functions and structures in organizations. Practical application of diagnosis, analysis, recommendations and intervention strategies, relevant to various organizational contexts, will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: COMM 380 and COMM 305.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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COMM 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Internships are available in a variety of organizations and activities related to the major. Information about available internships and requirements may be obtained from the department office of any faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of a faculty advisor in the department.
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COMM 498 - SENIOR PORTFOLIO Hours: 2
This course requires Speech Communication, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Organizational Communication and Journalism majors to create, edit and select a sampling of their best work over a four-year period for compilation into a portfolio which will be presented by the student to the faculty in a public venue. Students select at least five samples of work derived from specific courses and interests within their majors, and work which is created in fields other than their majors. The portfolios should showcase both knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired by the students in their education and personal/professional growth. Students must include a narrative with the completed portfolio which demonstrates their own insights into the submitted work and their evaluation of themselves as thinkers, writers and communication professionals.
Prerequisites: COMM 305 and senior standing.
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COMM 499 - COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY Hours: 3
A seminar course focusing on the interaction between communication and human societies. Topics for the seminar are selected by students enrolled in the course.
Prerequisites: COMM 305 and senior standing.
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COMP 100 - COMPUTING CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS Hours: 3
Lecture and Laboratory
An introduction to computers and computer software in a liberal arts context, including historical roots, ethical issues, and future directions. Hands-on laboratory experience and web-based training in software applications, including word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and web authoring. Includes introduction to algorithm development and programming.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 090 or qualification through the department’s mathematics placement exam.
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COMP 120 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Hours: 2
Lecture and Laboratory
The student will create implementations based on stated requirements. The imperative language constructs of variables, arrays, assignment, sequence, selection and iteration will be used. The student is introduced to system design by working within larger systems in which they implement components.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite or COMP 100 and MATH 115 (or MATH 120).
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COMP 121 - PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION Hours: 2
Lecture and Laboratory
Instruction in a specific computer programming language. (Decimal numbers used to distinguish specific language: COMP 121.01 for Pascal; COMP 121.02 for COBOL; COMP 121.03 for C; COMP 121.04 for C++; COMP 121.05 for FORTRAN, COMP 121.06 for LISP, and others as needed.)
Prerequisites: COMP 120 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Offered on demand.
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COMP 150 - THE SCOPE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Hours: 5
Lecture and Laboratory
A breadth-first overview of computer science, i.e., the study of algorithms, including their formal and mathematical properties, hardware realizations, linguistic realizations, and applications. The concept of levels of abstraction is presented through discussions of data representation (machine level representation through data types) and data manipulation (digital logic, assembly level machine organization, programming languages, formal grammars, and automata).
Prerequisites: COMP 100, COMP 120, and a C- or better in MATH 115 (or MATH 120) or qualification through the department’s placement exam.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 090 or qualification through the department’s mathematics placement exam. MATH 155.
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COMP 160 - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, USING COMPONENTS Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
The problem-solving principles of top-down design, iterative refinement, and procedural abstraction are introduced. Component-based software from client programmer’s perspective (e.g., usage of abstract data types); intellectual foundations of software engineering; mathematical modeling; specification of object-oriented components; layering; testing and debugging layered operations.
Prerequisites: COMP 150.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 165 (recommended).
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COMP 205 - IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE COMPONENTS Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
Component-based software from implementer’s perspective; container components, including lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs; data representation using layering and using pointers; introduction to algorithm analysis.
Prerequisites: COMP 160, MATH 165 (recommended).
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COMP 225 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: DESIGN OF COMPONENT-BASED SOFTWARE Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
Bridging from analysis to implementation, this course studies how to decompose a proposed system so that it can be implemented in a reliable and cost effective manner. Object-oriented design of component-based software is emphasized, and we will utilize CASE tools to document the design. The relationship between component design and component implementation will also be explored.
Prerequisites: COMP 205, MATH 165 (recommended).
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COMP 315 - PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND PARADIGMS Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
A study of the principles of programming languages. Programming paradigms are introduced and compared (imperative, declarative, object-oriented, functional, database languages). The topics of virtual machines, sequence control, data control, and type checking are introduced and compared across programming paradigms. Several programming languages are studied in the context of the different paradigms.
Prerequisites: COMP 205, MATH 165.
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COMP 325 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: ANALYSIS Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
Object-oriented analysis and its place in the development life cycle. Analysis comprises: building the requirements model, the object model (including entity relationships), the State Transition Diagram model, and the functional model (Data Flow Diagram).
Prerequisites: COMP 225, MATH 165 (recommended).
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COMP 330 - COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
The study of computer architectures. Computer design at all levels of abstraction is presented to an intermediate depth. Assembly language and interrupt handling are introduced. Alternative computer architectures are compared.
Prerequisites: COMP 205.
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COMP 340 - OPERATING SYSTEMS Hours: 4
Lecture and Laboratory
Introduction to the principles, design, and functions of computer operating systems. Emphasis on process management and processor, memory and file management.
Prerequisites: COMP 205.
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COMP 360 - DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATA WAREHOUSING Hours: 5
Lecture and Laboratory
Design and implementation of operational database systems using relational database technology, including entity-relationship modeling and normalization. Introduction to data warehouse development, facilitating the analysis of historical and summary data derived from operational databases.
Prerequisites: COMP 205, or both BADM 360 and Information Management major program prerequisites.
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COMP 381 - THEORY OF COMPUTATION Hours: 3
Models of computation based on machine models and formal grammars: finite automata; regular languages, pushdown automata, context free languages, Turing machines, recursive languages, and recursively enumerable languages; the Chomsky hierarchy of languages; the Church-Turing thesis; introduction to the halting problem and computability issues.
Prerequisites: COMP 205 and MATH 165.
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