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2012-2013 School of Continuing Education Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Courses of Study

The School of Continuing Education offers students a wide range of courses in the liberal arts and sciences as well as in business, education, the social sciences, and in specialized fields such as fire science and leadership studies. Please consult the current course bulletin for specific course offerings in any given academic term.

Course offerings include accountancy, anthropology, Arabic, art (studio), art history, biology, chemistry, Chinese, computer science, economics, education, English, finance, fire science, French, health policy history, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, Italian, law, leadership, management, marketing, mathematics, music, natural science, organizational communication, philosophy, psychology, social science, sociology, Spanish, theatre arts, and theology.

Course Numbering

Undergraduate course numbers generally fit into the following scheme:

100-level: introductory or gateway courses to specific majors or programs of study; prerequisites may consist of other 100-level courses.

200-level: intermediate-level courses; may have prerequisites of 100- or 200-level courses; more advanced than 100-level offerings.

300-level: upper-division courses; may have prerequisites of 100-, 200-, or 300-level courses; more advanced than 100- or 200-level courses; may include internship, independent study, or tutorial courses.

400-level: advanced upper-division courses; may have prerequisites of 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400-level courses; more advanced than 100-, 200-, or 300-level courses; may include internship, independent study, or tutorial courses.

Internship, independent study, special topics, tutorial, and other non-standard courses have common course number ranges across the various academic disciplines.

Internships & Field Experience courses: 450-455*
Special Topics: 470-475
Seminars & Capstone courses: 480-489
Independent Studies: 490-491

Note: A small number of departments/programs have placed specific non-standard courses at the 200- or 300-level, utilizing comparable ranges at the identified level (e.g., an upper-level internship listed in the 350-359 range, while the advanced upper-level internship range is 450-459).
 

Accountancy
  

  • ACC 203 - Financial Accounting

    3 Credits

    Provides students with a fundamental understanding of financial accounting. Accounting is the language of business and understanding the basics of accounting is essential to a successful career in the business world.  This includes the ability to read and understand financial statements.


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  • ACC 204 - Managerial Accounting

    3 Credits

    Introduces basic elements of accounting and the role of accounting in business and society. Explores accounting concepts and procedures used by internal users in running a business and making decisions. Major components include cost accumulation methods; cost behavior, analysis, and control; budgeting and the effects of cost data on the decision process. Basic accounting terminology and procedures are presented as a foundation for further studies in the business disciplines.


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  • ACC 301 - Cost Accounting

    3 Credits

    Focuses on quantitative tools and analytical techniques used by managers in formulating business strategies. Reporting issues relative to planning and control decisions are heavily explored. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, manufacturing cost flow, and cost estimation. Alternative management and accounting methods are studied and their impact on business operations and performance is considered. Prerequisite: ACC 204 


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  • ACC 303 - Intermediate Accounting I

    4 Credits

    This course begins by examining the conceptual framework of financial accounting as the theoretical foundation for addressing external reporting issues. The application of accounting theory in financial statements, income and expense recognition, and asset valuation and disclosure relative to current and long-term assets are considered in detail. Significant attention is given to the interpretation of financial information. Prerequisite: ACC 204 .


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  • ACC 304 - Intermediate Accounting II

    4 Credits

    Emphasizes the application of accounting principles and objectives of financial reporting in the context of corporate financial statements. Issues related to debt valuation and reporting, accounting for income taxes, revenue recognition, and accounting changes will be considered. Preparation and use of the statement of cash flows will also be considered. Prerequisite: ACC 303 .


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  • ACC 350 - Accounting Information Systems

    3 Credits

    Develops an awareness of the role of the accounting information system (AIS) in achieving organizational objectives. Explores, in detail, several typical AIS application subsystems, such as revenue/receivables, purchases/payables, inventory, cash receipts/disbursements, and financial planning/reporting. The concepts of risk and control are introduced in the context of the AIS. Prerequisite: ACC 301  or permission of instructor


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  • ACC 405 - Advanced Accounting

    3 Credits

    Emphasizes the application of accounting principles and the objectives of financial reporting relative to a variety of entities. The corporate entity is explored in the context of business combinations and consolidations. Accounting and reporting for governmental units and not-for-profit entities are surveyed.

    Prerequisite: ACC 304 .


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  • ACC 406 - Taxes and Business Decisions

    3 Credits

    Examines the role taxes play in business and individual decisions, particularly Federal taxes on income. A survey of the Federal tax laws as they affect different types of income and deductions is included. The differences between tax and business treatment of common business activities, events, and transactions are discussed. Prerequisite: ACC 204 .


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  • ACC 412 - Auditing

    4 Credits

    Develops an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of the auditing process and the role of internal and external auditing in an organization. The concepts of risk and control, evidence, and documentation are considered. Ethical issues in the audit environment are considered. Prerequisite: ACC 350  or permission of instructor.


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  • ACC 485 - Accounting Policy

    3 Credits

    This course requires students to integrate, extend, analyze, and apply knowledge gained in the program to demonstrate mastery of the accounting discipline. The course focuses on internal and external reporting issues incorporating concepts from financial accounting, cost/managerial accounting, accounting information systems, advanced accounting, auditing, and taxation. Prerequisite: Accountancy majors who have completed all other ACC requirements.


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Anthropology
  

  • APG 236 - Spirits, Souls, and Power

    3 Credits

    An anthropological study of religion and magic on folk and formal levels of beliefs and practice. The focus is upon concepts of spirits, souls, and impersonal supernatural power; together with associated sacredness of place and object, ritual patterns, ritual specialists, and, frequently, altered states of awareness. Attention is given to classical and contemporary forms of shamanism and to religious syncretism.


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  • APG 300 - The Anthropology of Art and Aesthetics

    3 Credits

    Anthropological study of art and aesthetic expression both in the context of a single culture, cross-culturally, and interculturally. Data drawn from the Americas, Oceania, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Course emphasizes, but is not limited to, folk, or vernacular, visual art forms: textiles and bodily adornment; religious iconography and ritual; ceramics; sculpture; dwellings; gardens; and masks.


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Arabic
  
  
  

  • ARB 103 - Intermediate Arabic I

    3 Credits

    An expansion of Elementary Arabic, with the development of a facility in reading narrative and expository prose; exercises in grammar, listening comprehension, and speaking. Prerequisite: ARB 102  or equivalent.


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Art History
  
  
  

  • ARH 225 - A Social History of Providence Architecture: Mills, Malls, and Mansions

    3 Credits

    Providence is a living museum of American architectural styles: the city houses, streets and neighborhoods reveal changing lifestyles, aspirations, and social cultures. This course traces the history of Providence-area architecture, as a reflection of changes in national architectural styles, and as an articulation of the opposing political assumptions which have shaped and reshaped the urban landscape.


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  • ARH 227 - Everyday Life in the American Past: From Colonial Times to the Guilded Age

    3 Credits

    Combining lectures, readings, and field trips to historic houses and history museums, the course focuses upon the everyday lives of people of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries by examining people’s daily work, living arrangements, family patterns, and leisure-time activities. The course meets on campus one evening a week and on Saturdays for field trips.


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  • ARH 271 - America Through the Camera’s Eye

    3 Credits

    For over 150 years, photographers have recorded American lives, capturing not only the great moments in our history—the Civil War, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights movement—but also documenting more subtle changes in our society in family life, women’s roles, immigrant experiences, and leisure-time activities. This course examines the history of the American experience as conveyed through photographs.


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  • ARH 272 - America on Film

    3 Credits

    Course focuses on the development of American cinema through decades of social, political, and cultural change. Examines typical cinematic portrayals of the “American Experience” as the films that challenge these characterizations. Depictions of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class are analyzed. The relations between film and other arts, and relations between film, history, and lived experience are also discussed.


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Art (Studio)
  

  • ART 101 - Visual Design I

    3 Credits

    An investigation of the elements of two-dimensional design: line, shape, value, texture, and color according to the principles of organization in the formulation of compositional unity as expressed on two-dimensional surfaces in the visual arts whether it be in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, or digital imaging. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • ART 102 - Visual Design II

    3 Credits

    An investigation of the elements of three-dimensional design: line, shape, value, texture, color, and space according to the principles of organization in formulating compositional unity as expressed in all of the three-dimensional visual arts: sculpture, architecture, ceramics, or the performing arts. Emphasis is on the treatment of real space and spatial relationships in works ranging from reliefs to videos. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • ART 105 - Computer Art

    3 Credits

    Introduction to the principles of basic design through the use of the computer as an art medium. Audit in this course requires full tuition. No lab fee.


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  • ART 108 - Introduction to Desktop Publishing

    3 Credits

    For the student wanting an introduction to graphic design using the ubiquitous desktop computer and a desktop publishing program. Lectures include: history of graphic design, visual perception, typographic layout, and an introduction to desktop computer software. Projects will cover those used for intro-level jobs, e.g., newsletters, stationery, brochures. Evaluations will include the above projects and class critiques. Audit in this course requires full tuition. No lab fee.


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  • ART 111 - Drawing I

    3 Credits

    An introduction to the elements of drawing, with emphasis on the development of perceptual abilities. Studio assignments involve direct observation of still life, the human figure, landscape, and interior spaces. Materials used are charcoal, graphite, and ink. Outside assignments required. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • ART 112 - Drawing II

    3 Credits

    Studio work from the live model and other motifs. Further development of perceptual approach, with emphasis on compositional structure and elements of form. Students develop a critical vocabulary through group discussion of class assignments and consideration of historical and contemporary examples of drawing. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: ART 111 .


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  • ART 151 - Ceramics I

    3 Credits

    This course enables students to make ceramic objects that are hand built rather than thrown on the wheel. Basic and advanced hand-building skills such as coil, slab, pinch, and press molding are taught as students gain knowledge about materials, glazing, and firing. Limited to 12 students. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • ART 152 - Ceramics II: Wheelworking

    3 Credits

    This course centers on wheel throwing as a means of making ceramic forms. Basic and advanced throwing skills, material concepts, glazing and firing are covered. Reduction, Raku, and electric glazes are introduced as the student constructs functional and nonfunctional forms of clay. Enrollment limited. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: ART 151 .


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  • ART 171 - Photography I

    3 Credits

    An introduction to black-and-white photography. The course will include processing the negative and print, darkroom technique, camera, optics, composition, and critiques of student work. The student should have access to a 35mm camera with an adjustable shutter and lens. Limited to 10 students. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • ART 253 - Ceramics III: Advanced Wheelwork

    3 Credits

    Students develop a personal sense of direction with assignments that increase skill and artistry. Students learn to relate their work to historical and contemporary traditions. Glaze chemistry will also be introduced so that the student can begin the process of involvement with the technical demands of glazing. Enrollment limited. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: ART 152 .


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  • ART 354 - Ceramics IV: Sculpture

    3 Credits

    Development of concepts, objects, installations, and environments using ceramic materials. Enrollment limited. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: ART 152 .


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  • ART 355 - Ceramics V: Production

    3 Credits

    Students will explore various production processes. Attention will be given to casting methods, hand building, and wheelwork. Enrollment limited. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: ART 152 .


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Biology
  

  • BIO 105 - General Biology I

    3 Credits

    Basic principles and concepts of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, development, and evolution with consideration of how they relate to contemporary problems. Topics include cellular structure, function, bioenergetics and differentiation. Mendelian genetics, DNA structure and function, mutation and genetic illness, chromosome disorders, cancer, aging, bioengineering, Darwinian evolution, natural selection, and the origin of life on earth. No previous background in the subject is required. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • BIO 106 - General Biology II

    3 Credits

    The basic principles and concepts of organismal, population, and ecological biology. Topics include nutrition, gas exchange, circulatory systems, immune systems, osmoregulation and excretion, endocrine control, nerve and muscle function; survey of plants and animals and their evolutionary and ecological relationships. Principles are related to contemporary problems such as disease, population growth, food production, pest control, pollution, and energy resources. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: BIO 105  or equivalent.


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  • BIO 121 - Environmental Biology

    3 Credits

    Information is necessary in order to understand and act upon problems associated with overpopulation, resource depletion, air and water pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, desertification, or nuclear wastes. Aims to develop a perspective based on fundamental properties of mass and energy flow through ecosystems. Intended for non-science majors only.


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  • BIO 122 - Human Biology

    3 Credits

    Intended to present the principles of human biology to promote the understanding of the body. Subject matter will provide students with the ability to make informed decisions in their lives. The course will present cell theory, genetics, evolution, and human ecology. An analysis of the organ systems of the human body and their diseases are discussed.


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  • BIO 124 - Ethnobotany, the Study of the Plants We Use

    3 Credits

    This course will examine the intimate relationship between humans and plants. Students will explore the origin, history, and use of food plants, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants. These plants will be placed not only in a cultural context, but in a biological context as well. A component of this course is occasional field trips. This course is intended for non-science majors.


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  • BIO 205 - Human Anatomy

    3 Credits

    Human organ systems from an integrated and functional perspective, especially for students preparing for non-medical-school or allied health programs. The laboratory includes cat dissection and human anatomical models as well as latest software technology. Prerequisites: BIO 105 -BIO 106 .


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  • BIO 242 - Rhode Island Biology

    3 Credits

    The content of the course is broad and may include: study of ecological interactions and pollution effects on the health of Rhode Island freshwater streams; the intricacy of food webs and reproductive cycles in the diverse Narragansett Bay salt marsh intertidal and open water communities; the biodiversity observed along rivers and ponds; and animal behavior at Roger Williams Park Zoo.


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  • BIO 301 - Human Genetics I

    3 Credits

    This course stresses the major concepts and principles of human genetics in a manner that can be readily understood by a student with little or no background in the subject. Specific topics include Mendelian transmission genetics, sex determination, the structure and function of DNA, mutations, radiation and genetic illness, karyotyping and chromosome disorders, prenatal diagnosis, birth defects, cancer, aging, genetic engineering. Immunogenetics, developmental genetics, pharmacogenetics, hybrid cell genetics, evolution and Darwinian natural selection, genetic technology and research are also discussed.


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Chemistry
  

  • CHM 103 - General Chemistry I

    3 Credits

    The fundamental principles of chemistry including instruction in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • CHM 163 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

    3 Credits

    This course includes a general review of matter and energy and the basic principles of chemical reactions. An emphasis is placed on fire and explosion hazards, but other topics include toxins, water reactive materials, plastics, textiles, radioactive materials, and emergency procedures. USDOT hazardous materials regulations are also discussed. This course is required for those enrolled in the Fire Science Program.


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  • CHM 223 - Organic Chemistry I

    3 Credits

    A study of the compounds of carbon utilizing a problem-oriented approach both in lecture and laboratory that emphasizes the use of spectroscopic methods. Audit in this course requires full tuition.


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  • CHM 224 - Organic Chemistry II

    3 Credits

    A continuation of CHM 223 . A study of the compounds of carbon utilizing a problem-oriented approach both in lecture and laboratory that emphasizes the use of spectroscopic methods. Audit in this course requires full tuition. Prerequisite: CHM 223 .


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Chinese
  

  • CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I

    3 Credits

    This course will teach Mandarin Chinese to students who have no prior exposure to this language and build a solid foundation in vocabulary composition and fundamental grammar. Its focus is on mastering the Chinese phonetic presentation and writing system, and expanding abilities through communicative and multifaceted activities.


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  • CHN 103 - Intermediate Chinese I

    3 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to facilitate students’ ability to communicate in various real-life settings and expand students’ understanding through both reading and writing Chinese texts. Additionally, this course will aim at help students achieve better understanding about Chinese culture and the cultural influence over its language. Prerequisite: CHN 102  or equivalent.


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  • CHN 104 - Intermediate Chinese II

    3 Credits

    The fourth in a four-course sequence designed to enable students to understand how the Chinese language works syntactically and semantically, and to use Chinese functionally in real life. Students are also expected to achieve deeper and broader understanding about Chinese history and culture. Prerequisite: CHN 103  or equivalent.


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Communications
  

  • COM 101 - Introduction to Human Communication

    3 Credits

    An introduction to the philosophy, theory, methods, and practice of human communication. The course stresses interpersonal communication and verbal and nonverbal behavior. An emphasis is placed on developing the student’s writing ability.


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  • COM 103 - Introduction to Public Speaking

    3 Credits

    Introduction of the concept of public speaking to broaden the understanding of all facets of communication and speaking and to awaken the consciousness of nonverbal communication.


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  • COM 120 - Writing for Communications I

    3 Credits

    This course explores the various modes of written media communications within journalism, public relations, and advertising. Course emphasis is on print and broadcast writers and their roles through analysis of selected written communications such as news articles, press releases, opinion editorials, advertisements, feature articles, and more. Students practice developing writing skills in several formats.


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  • COM 122 - Writing for Communications II

    3 Credits

    A continuation of COM 120  (Writing for Communications I), this course places greater emphasis on specific writing assignments for various formats of media communications. Students handle more comprehensive writing assignments than in COM 120 , including opinion editorials, speeches, feature articles, personal columns, press releases, and improvement of research, interview, and direct observation skills. Prerequisite: COM 120  strongly recommended.


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  • COM 200 - Ethics and the Practice of Organizational Communication

    3 Credits

    This course examines the role of moral reasoning and ethical decision-making within the context of organizational communication. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the role of mass communication and technology within the framework of ethical practice, legal guidelines, and professional standards.


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  • COM 201 - Mass Media and Society

    3 Credits

    This course will explore how communications media influence our lives and change our society. Students will critically examine the social impact of various media, including the movies, television, the internet, advertising media, and news media. There will be case studies of specific topics, e.g. news coverage of wars, television violence, the stereotyping of minorities, etc.


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  • COM 210 - Organizational Communication

    3 Credits

    Emphasis is placed on the application of the principles and practices of correct business writing in the form of business memoranda, letters, and reports which stress clarity and precision in the proper use of the English language. Also, considerable attention is given to oral communications, which enable the student to be well prepared for seminars, interviews, and platform speeches. Prerequisite: English proficiency. Same as MGT 210.


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  • COM 325 - Public Relations

    3 Credits

    This course surveys the field of public relations with a special emphasis on the role of the organizational communications specialist. Topics covered include the history of public relations, ethical considerations, campaign design, and the use of mass media. The course stresses forms of public relations used in public agencies, community organizations, and businesses.


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  • COM 375 - Intercultural Communication

    3 Credits

    With globalization of the world economy, it is imperative that managers be sensitive to differences in intercultural and business communication. The most significant issues pertaining to cross- cultural interaction are explored: cultural and intercultural communication (both verbal and nonverbal) and culture shock. Information regarding how to conduct negotiations across countries and to create business documents in different societies is considered.


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  • COM 403 - Communications Research

    3 Credits

    This course presents the most common tools of research in communications through the lens of marketing—formulating problems, determining appropriate methods of data collection, and then analyzing the data gathered. Research decisions greatly impact the planning and execution of an organization’s marketing and communications. Students will learn different research strategies to plan effective marketing and advertising campaigns.


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  • COM 450 - Practicum in Organizational Communication I

    3 Credits

    This course provides the student with an opportunity to interact with organizational communication professionals via directed study and observation in the field.


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  • COM 451 - Practicum in Organizational Communication II

    3 Credits

    With a prerequisite of COM 450 , this course serves as a capstone seminar combining an emphasis on theory and practice of organizational communication as observed in the field.


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Computer Science
  

  • CSC 105 - Business Software and the Internet

    3 Credits

    Course provides an introduction to microcomputers and is intended for beginners. Course is taught in the lab with one computer per student. Topics include: the use of Windows; the Microsoft Office Suite which include word processing, spreadsheets, and slide presentations and the Internet, through the use of e-mail and browser packages. A lab fee is required.


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Economics
  

  • ECN 101 - Principles of Economics: Micro

    3 Credits

    Explains the economic behavior of individuals and firms in a market economy. Consideration is given to consumer and producer choice under various market structures and to the theoretical and actual distribution of income. Prerequisite: Requires basic knowledge of algebra.


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  • ECN 102 - Principles of Economics: Macro

    3 Credits

    A model of the aggregate economy is developed to determine the level of output, income, prices, and employment. The international sector is incorporated into the model reflecting the importance of international trade in today’s economies. The role of fiscal and monetary policies in economic outcomes is examined and evaluated. Prerequisite: Requires basic knowledge of algebra.


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  • ECN 321 - Labor-Management Relations

    3 Credits

    This course studies the historical, legal, and institutional aspects of labor-management relations in the United States. The work environments of unionized and nonunionized organizations are contrasted. Labor-management relations systems of the major trading partners of the United States are examined, as are ethical issues facing unions and employers. Case studies are an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: ECN 101 .


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Education
  

  • EDU 201 - Educational Psychology

    3 Credits

    Study of those facts and principles of psychology that will assist the students in formulating and clarifying objectives as classroom teachers. Deals with such matters as cognitive development, motivation, retention, problem solving, and the social and emotional problems involved in personality integration.


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  • EDU 207 - Principles of Secondary Education

    3 Credits

    This initial secondary education course introduces the concepts and practices of teaching. Students will learn to develop lesson and unit plans, practice teaching techniques and explore the roles of classroom management. A compulsory 15-hour field experience in an urban school is required.


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  • EDU 301 - Foundations of Education

    3 Credits

    The historical, philosophical, and social influences that have contributed, through education, to American traditions, ideas, institutions, and the cultural development of our way of life.


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  • EDU 304 - The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom

    3 Credits

    Designed to provide prospective teachers with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to identify students with special needs and to work with support staff in meeting the students’ needs within the general curriculum. Focuses on understanding the characteristics of these students and on developing sensitivity to their needs within a least restrictive environment.


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  • EDU 402 - Educational Measurement

    3 Credits

    Designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of measurement including the construction, application, and interpretation of standardized and teacher-made tests used to inform teaching and curriculum decision making. Students will also examine alternative assessments including authentic and portfolio assessments.


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  • EDU 404 - Reading in the Content Area

    3 Credits

    Course investigates the use of specific strategies to incorporate into the teaching of content subjects. Research relating to reading skills taught in content areas is reviewed. Texts and research material address content in grades 5 through 12. Cooperative learning model is utilized in course. Model and exemplary programs in use in local school districts are examined.


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  • EDU 410 - General Methods

    3 Credits

    Course provides the student with the opportunity to develop skills in the teaching process. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of the teaching methodology. Attention is given to individual needs in the content area. Students will register for the English/Social Studies/Foreign Language or Math/Science section. A 15-hour field experience is required.


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  • EDU 450 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School

    9 Credits

    Involves a semester of teaching in a secondary school under the joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Seminar meetings will be held.


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English
  

  • ENG 101 - Freshman Writing Seminar

    3 Credits

    Designed for students who require training in the essential skills of writing. Students will master mechanics (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, correct usage) as well as paragraph organization and essay development.


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  • ENG 102 - Introduction to College Writing

    3 Credits

    An introduction to the four types of writing: exposition, narration, argumentation, and description. Emphasis is placed on writing and rewriting. Illustrative essays are used as a basis for students’ papers.


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  • ENG 161 - Introduction to Journalism

    3 Credits

    Introduces students to basic journalistic experiences including interviewing, researching, and news, feature, and sports writing. It defines both standards of journalistic writing and the legal standards that govern journalism, and combines lively writing experience with critical awareness. Prerequisite: A basic writing course or equivalent.


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  • ENG 163 - Advanced Journalism

    3 Credits

    This course will be an in-depth look at the journalism trade, both for students curious about journalism and for those considering a career in the field, in its print, Internet, radio and television incarnations. Students will do spot news reporting as well as longer feature and analytical pieces. The course will hone reporting and writing skills. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 173 - Introduction to Poetry

    3 Credits

    Course is designed both for students who feel daunted by poetry and those who already enjoy reading it. Covers a broad range of poetry from various eras, the course explores the many tools poets use to create meaning and beauty. Course emphasizes the reading of poetry—understanding how individual poems work—rather than the memorization of terminology. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 175 - Introduction to Literature

    3 Credits

    An investigation of the three main literary genres—poetry, fiction, and drama—with an emphasis on writing. Students completing this course should be able to read with engagement and discernment, discuss literature critically, and write analytically and with an awareness of scholarly conversations. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 194 - Science Fiction

    3 Credits

    We will show the development of science fiction from its formative years to the present. The emphasis will be on the novel, examined by studying such authors as Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Robert Silverberg, Fred Pohl, and Ursula Leguin. Films will also be utilized to show science fiction’s impact on that medium. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 201 - Readings in Literature

    3 Credits

    These courses are offered specifically for non-English majors who wish to cultivate their enjoyment of literature. Students read and write about a variety of works focusing on themes such as money and power in literature, fallen heroes, or the tragic dilemma. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 203 - Children’s Literature

    3 Credits

    This course engages students in reading children’s literature by well-known contemporary authors. Students will determine the academic, psychological, and social value of the literature through written reflection and individual/group dialogue using genre-specific criteria. Strategies and activities for classroom use will be introduced, with a choice of final project-writing an original genre-based story, or developing an integrated literature-based theme unit. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 205 - American Literature Before 1900

    3 Credits

    A survey of American literature starting with the Puritans (1620), continuing through the Revolution (1776), and concluding with Transcendentalism (1850). Writers include Bradford, Edwards, Franklin, Paine, Freneau, Irving, Cooper, Bryant, Emerson, Thoreau, and Poe. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 206 - American Literature Since 1900

    3 Credits

    A survey of American literature from Hawthorne (1850) through turn-of-the-century, World War I, to the midpoint of the 20th century. Writers include Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Crane, Robinson, Frost, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Eliot, and Faulkner. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 209 - Issues & Themes in Adolescent Literature

    3 Credits

    Students will examine their own knowledge, attitudes, and social and moral values as they engage in subjective analysis of the personal social issues found in adolescent literature. Comparison of various authors, presentations of the issues and suggestions for their use in middle/high school classrooms will be conducted through reflective writing, individual/group Book Talks and media presentations. (Fulfills Middle School Endorsement requirement.) Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 215 - The Short Story: An International Collection

    3 Credits

    A wide-ranging survey of the modern short story. Classic and contemporary stories from the last 150 years by American, European, African, South American, and Asian writers. No previous literature courses required. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 216 - Modern Murder Mystery

    3 Credits

    A survey of the development of the murder mystery from Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through Dashiell Hammett and Robert Parker, from Brother Cadfael and Double Indemnity through Law and Order and CSI. Includes Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles, Hammett’s The Thin Man, Parker’s Hush Money, Mobain’s Killer’s Payoff. Prerequisite: Basic writing course or permission of instructor.


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