Technical Communication Certificate:
Approved Course Lists
This document is the approved list of courses for fulfilling the requirements of the Technical Communication Certificate for various technical proficiency requirement courses (Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Management, Economics & Business) and for the Elective Communication Courses outside EPD requirements. Here are the main sections:
Technical Proficiency Courses
Three credits minimum from the approved list of courses. We have recently expanded our list of approved courses to encompass more offerings. If you see a course you may be interested in, please check with your Major advisor, and the TCC director.
Mathematics/Statistics
Courses at 200-level or above. In addition to Math/Statistics courses, the following would qualify:
Com Arts 361 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Communication I, SS (3 credits) (R-S-I)
An introduction to social science research methods and statistical analyses applicable to the study of communication research and mass media effects. P: Com Arts 260.
Food Science 464 Statistics for Food Industry Quality Control II, (3 credits)
Application of statistics: for the purpose of monitoring and controlling food industry production. Applications of discrete and continuous distributions: as tools for inferring production quality and efficiency. Topics include hypothesis formation and testing, confidence intervals, and graphics for presentation. P: Stat 201 or equiv.
Gen Bus 303 Business Statistics I, (3 credits) SS (S-I).
Data collection, data structures in a business setting, frequency tables and plots, descriptive statistics, correlation tables and regression formulation, normal and binomial distributions, quality, surveys. P: 1 sem Calculus, Jr st.
Poli Sci 551 Quantitative Analysis of Political Data I or II or SS (3-4 credits) Cross-listed with Pub Affr. (S-D).
Basic statistics course intended to provide students skills essential to read quantitative literature in Political Science and use basic empirical analyses. Fundamentals of probability theory and statistical inference up through bivariate regression and correlation. P: So st.
Psych 210 Psychometric Methods I, II, SS (3 credits) (R-E).
Measures of central tendency, variability; probability, sampling distributions; hypothesis testing, confidence intervals; t-tests; Chi-square; regression and correlation (linear) and introduction to analysis of variance (1-way). P: May be taken con with Psych 201, 202 or 281. Open to Fr.
Soc. 357 Methods of Sociological Inquiry I, SS (3-4 credits) Cross-listed with Rur Soc. (I).
Scientific methods and their application in the analysis of society; procedures in testing sociological theory: problem definition, hypothesis construction, collection and evaluation of data. P: So st; not open to students who have taken Soc. 358.
Soc. 359 Statistical Analysis of Social Research I, SS (4 credits) Cross-listed with Rur Soc. (R-I).
Statistics integrated with the methods of sociological inquiry. Probability theory and statistical inference, and other statistical analytical techniques. P: Con Reg. with Soc. 358. So st; not open to students who have taken Soc. 357, Soc. 360, or an equiv. course in Statistical Anal.
Soc. 360 Statistics for Sociologists I, II, SS (4 credits) Cross-listed with Rur Soc. (R-I).
Presentation of sociological data; descriptive statistics; probability theory and statistical inference; estimation and tests of hypotheses; regression and correlation and the analysis of contingency tables; lectures and lab. P: So st. Students may receive cr. for only one of the following crses: Soc./Rur Soc. 359, 360.
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Computer Science
Computer Science (110, 302, 310) or other equivalent courses must be approved (including MSE 271 and MSE 371)
CS 110 Elementary Programming. I, SS (1 credit). (E).
This course is designed to give engineering students an introduction to a computer programming language, such as Fortran or C. It will cover elementary concepts such as variable types, control structures, loops, and arrays. P: Advanced HS math. Open to Fr.
CS 302 Introduction to Programming. I, II, SS (3 credits). (R-N-I).
Instruction and experience in the use of an object-oriented program language. Program design; development of good programming style; preparation for other computer science courses. P: Problem-solving skills such as those acquired in Stats, Logic, or Adv. HS Algebra crse, or cons inst. Open to Fr.
CS 310 Problem Solving Using Computers. I, SS (3 credits). (E).
Gives engineering students an introduction to computer and analytical skills to use in their subsequent course work and professional development. Discusses several methods of using computers to solve problems, including elementary Fortran and C programming techniques, the use of spreadsheets, symbolic manipulation languages, and software packages. Techniques will be illustrated using sample problems drawn from elementary engineering. Emphasis on introduction of algorithms with the use of specific tools to illustrate the methods. P: Math 222 & elementary knowledge of Fortran, C, or Pascal.
MSE 271 Materials Science and Engineering Problem-Solving I. II or SS (2 credits)
Introduction to the application of commercial software tools (spreadsheets and equation solvers) to solving materials science and engineering problems, including heat and mass balances, steady state heat transfer and diffusion, nucleation, and solidification.
MSE 371 Materials Science and Engineering Problem-Solving II (3 credits)
Application of advanced spreadsheet features to the solution of complex materials science and engineering problems, including transport phenomena and microstructure characterization. Emphasis will be on algorithm development, structural programming and model validation. P: MS&E 271.
In addition to the courses above, the following would qualify:
Bus 320 Computers in Business (3 credits).
Application of computer technology to business problems. Hardware and software capabilities; systems development concepts; implications of information technology for management and the firm. P: Comp Sci 132 or 302 or cons inst.
Bus 371 Technology of Computer Based Business Systems (3 credits). Cross-listed with Comp Sci
Overview of computers: their attendant technology, and the implications of this technology for large-scale, computer-based information systems. Topics include hardware, system software, program development, files and data communications. P: Comp Sci 302 or cons inst.
Food Science 466 Computer Applications in the Food Industry (2 credits)
Example computer applications to the food industry stressing the use of the computer as a problem solving tool. Food industry functional areas will include production management and research and development uses of computer software. P: Math through Calculus or cons. inst.
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Management, Economics, Business
Courses at 200-level or above from the approved list of courses.
Agricultural Business Management
Ag Bus 374 The Growth and Development of Nations in the Global Economy (3 credits) Cross-listed with Intl Rel I (I).
This course explores the roles of markets, states, and civil institutions, using economic theory, computer simulations, and historical experience to better understand the forces that shape the wealth and well-being of nations and people around the world. P: Econ 101, or Econ 102, or AAE 215, or equiv.
Business
Gen Bus 300 Professional Communication. I, II, SS; 3-4 cr.
Expository writing relative to written communications used in organizations: letters, factual memoranda, brief reports, technical research reports. Development of skills in oral and graphic communications; committee reports, staff presentations. P: Open only to Jr's in Bus. Not open to Grad stdts for degree cr.
Gen Bus 301 Business Law I, SS; (3 credits) (I).
History of legal development, contracts, agency, sale of goods, insurance. P: 2nd sem Jr.-at least 72 cr.
Gen Bus 302 Business Law I, SS; (3 credits) (A).
Commercial paper, real estate and personal property, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy. P: Gen Bus 301 or cons inst.
Intl Bus 200 International Business I, SS (3 credits) (S-I)
A survey of the interrelationships of world business operations; an introduction to current conceptual perspectives; cultural, educational, political and economic constraints, the international financial and trade frameworks, and the problems and challenges facing the multinational corporation. P: Econ 101 or 102 or cons inst.
Marketing 300 Marketing Management I, II, SS; (3 credits) (S-I).
Planning and controlling the elements of the marketing program; marketing organization, product and service, packaging, pricing, promotion and physical distribution. P: Jr. st & Econ 101 (not open to Grads).
Marketing 310 Marketing Research I, SS; (3 credits)
Systematic and objective search for and analysis of information relevant to the identification and solution of problems in marketing. P: Marketing 300, & Gen. Bus 303 or equiv. or cons inst.
Marketing 420 Global Marketing I, SS (3 credits) crosslisted with International Business (S-A)
Structure of foreign trading; commercial facilities available to exporters and importers; application of economic analysis in marketing decisions; contemporary trends in international economy affecting foreign trade policies and practices. P: Marketing 300.
MHR 300 Organizational Behavior I, II, SS (3 credits) (S-I).
Attitudes and behavior within organizations. Satisfaction, performance, and job choice; models of organizational behavior and attitudes; use of the models to demonstrate how individual, group, and organizational characteristics influence attitudes and behavior. Implications for Supervisory practice. P: Jr. st (not open to Grad stdts).
MHR 365 Contemporary Topics: Technology Entrepreneurship (2-3 credits) also listed in Outside Com. Req. (cannot count toward both)
A course for the exploration of subject areas possibly to be introduced into the business curriculum. P: Prerequisite varies by topic. Not available every semester.
OIM 312 Operations Research for Management II (3 credits). (I).
Application of operations research techniques to business and economic problems. Emphasis on problem formulation. Decision analysis, queuing theory, network analysis, inventory theory, simulation and extensions of linear programming. P: Gen. Bus 303 or equiv. & Math 210.
OIM 350 Management of Service and Manufacturing Operations I, SS (3 credits) (A).
Introduction to the management of manufacturing and service operations. Topics covered Include characteristics of service and manufacturing systems, operations strategy, product design, process technology selection, capacity planning, resource planning and Scheduling, inventory control, project management, and quality/productivity Improvement tools and strategies. P: Gen. Bus 303 or equiv.
OIM 351 Principles and Techniques of Quality Management I, SS (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the terminology, concepts, principles, and techniques for Managing and improving quality. P: Gen. Bus 303 or Equiv., MHR 300 or equiv., or cons. inst.
OTM 451 Service Operations Management. I; 3 cr.
Application of operations management principles to the analysis of service-delivery systems in profit and nonprofit organizations. Topics include designing service-delivery systems, location and layout, operations planning and control, yield management, technology and information systems, and service quality management. P: OIM 350 or equiv. Not open to grad business stdts.
Real Estate 631 Computer Applications in Real Estate Analysis. II; 3 cr.
Computer methods for real estate investment/feasibility analysis, evaluation of mortgage design and mortgage pricing models; computer analysis of option models in real estate, use of sales comparison adjustment grid methods; implementation of capital asset pricing and portfolio models in real estate. P: Real Est 410 or 710 & 415 or 715 or con reg or cons inst.
RMI 300 Principles of Risk Management I, SS (3 credits) (I).
Precedes advanced work in insurance; the nature of risk, principal techniques of risk management and the bases for decision making in management of business and personal risks. P: So st & Econ 102 or 111 (not open to Grad stdts).
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
CEE 455 Legal Aspects of Surveying II (3 credits)
Methods of describing land; writing and interpreting land descriptions; U.S. Public Land Survey System; lost and obliterated corners; common law principles affecting cases of conflict in sequence, simultaneous, and public land system conveyances; original land division surveys; land surveyors' professional ethics. P: Civ Engr 353.
CEE 491 Legal Aspects of Engineering (3 credits) Cross-listed with BSE II or SS;
Legal principles and institutions germane to engineering practice; formation and performance of engineer-client and owner-contractor relationships; preparation of technical specifications; surety bonds and insurance; construction liens; contract administration; construction contract remedies; intellectual property of engineers; engineers' obligations to society and their fellow engineers. P: Sr st or cons inst.
CEE 492 Integrated Project Estimation & Scheduling II (3 credits)
Principles of estimating and scheduling for the construction industry, engineer's preliminary and final estimates' quantity take off and cost and duration determinations for major items related to a construction project; use manual and computer techniques. P: Jr. st.
CEE 493 Economic Selection I or II or SS (2 credits) (P-E)
Concepts, principles, techniques and reasoning by which the engineer can be guided in economic decisions concerning long-term facilities. Timing of cash flow, calculation of present worth and prospective rates of return. P: Jr. st.
CEE 494 Civil and Environmental Engineering Decision Making II or SS (3 credits)
Planning, designing, and managing civil engineering systems. Fundamentals of the systems approach; marginal analysis; optimization techniques; decision analysis; economic analysis; cost-effectiveness analysis. Case study applications. P: Math 221 or cons inst.
CEE 498 Construction Project Management II or SS (3 credits)
Characteristics of Construction Industry; project organizations; the design and construction process; labor, material, and equipment utilization; cost estimation; construction pricing and contracting; construction planning; cost control, monitoring accounting; and management systems construction. P: Jr. st or cons inst.
CEE 570 Environmental Impact of Transportation Systems Irr (3 credits)
Nature of the ecosystem and ecosystem modeling, the nature of transportation produced impacts on man's social, economic, physical and emotional well being, on wildlife, natural areas, agricultural areas; environmental economics; measuring and evaluating environmental quality, and citizen tactics in response to environmental issues. P: Jr. st or cons inst.
CEE 595 Planning/Design/Construction Integration II or SS (3 credits)
Students will be involved in construction engineering and management aspects of projects. These projects will be student team efforts supervised by the course faculty members and mentors from Professional practice. P: Sr. st in Civil & Environmental Engineering or cons inst.
CEE 598 Construction Contractor Analysis II or SS (3 credits)
Characteristics of construction industry; project facility delivery process; contractor failure; surety bonding; owner-contractor pre-qualification; construction insurance, and decision-making. P: Jr. st.
Economics
Econ 301 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I, II, SS (3-4 credits) (S-I)
Contemporary theory of consumption, production, pricing and resource allocation. P: Any two intro Econ. courses and one semester calc (Math 221 or 211; Math 221 recommended).
Econ 302 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory I, II, SS (3-4 credits) (S-I)
Principles and theories of national income determination, analysis of savings, consumption, investment and other aggregates in the national and international economy and relation to employment, inflation and stabilization. P: Any two-intro Econ. courses and one semester Calc (Math 221 or 211; Math 221 recommended).
Econ 343 Environmental Economics (3-4 credits) Cross-listed with Envir St, AAE I, SS (S-I)
Microeconomic principles underlying the use of natural resources such as air, water, forests, fisheries, minerals and energy. These principles are applied in the examination of pollution control, preservation vs. development, deforestation, and other environmental issues. P: Econ 101 or equiv., or cons inst.
Econ 467 International Comparison-Industrial Firms and Industrial Organizations II or SS (3 credits) (S-A).
Comparisons of selected West European countries, Japan, and the former USSR with the United States, in terms of structures of management and labor force within individual companies and methods of operation of firms in these different countries; including labor relations, marketing, and finance. P: Econ 301 or cons inst.
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Forest Ecology and Management
Forest 590 Integrated Resource Management I (3 credits)
Resource management planning in state and federal land management agencies. Students apply principles by working in teams to develop a management plan for a real property by inventorying resources; developing management objectives and alternatives; and analyzing their ecological, social and institutional implications.
Industrial Engineering
IE 313 Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credits) Cross-listed with Acct I S I, SS
Financial accounting principles and cost systems, interpretation and use of accounting reports and supplemental information for engineering economic analyses, consideration of cost-volume-profit analyses, use of discounted cash flow techniques, flexible budgeting, transfer pricing, and capital budgeting. P: So st. Open only to Engr stdts.
IE 349 Introduction to Human Factors I, SS (3 credits) Cross-listed with Psych 349 (P-I)
Design for people-machine interaction, including an introduction to the relevant underlying human sciences. Theory, data, and measurement problems in human information processing, anthropometry, training and industrial safety. Laboratories, discussions, and a design project. P: Intro Probability or Statistics.
IE 476 Industrial Engineering Projects I, SS (3 credits)
Complete design of an industrial engineering system in a real world setting, e.g., manufacturing, hospital, communications, food processing, distribution, transportation, etc. P: Sr. st in Ind. Engr or cons inst.
IE 515 Engineering Management of Continuous Process Improvement I (3 credits)
This course addresses the role of the industrial engineer as a "manager" of continuous improvement in design and production processes. It provides modern tools and techniques for planning and managing team projects, integrating the concepts of total quality, data based decision making, and resource management. P: Sr. or Grad st & cons inst.
IE 575 Introduction to Quality Engineering I (3 credits)
Introduction to statistically based quality improvement methods useful in industrial settings; observational methods and design of experiments; experimentation to discover influential factors and to analyze sources of variation; robust products. There will be a one-hour discussion section each week. P: One intro crse in Statistical Methods, or cons inst.
IE 650 Labor-Management Relations for Engineers (3 credits) Cross-listed with Ind. Rel Irr.
Analysis of labor-management relations problems, policies, and procedures of concern to the engineering profession. P: Jr. st in College of Engr.
IE 658 Managing Technological Change in Manufacturing Systems I (3 credits)
Overview of computerized manufacturing technologies and their managerial implications: Manufacturing systems; Manufacturing planning and control; Integration aspects; Performance measures; Adoption considerations; Human aspects and implementation issues. P: Bus 753, IE 315, or cons inst. Stdts may not take both IE 658 & Bus 758 for cr.
Mechanical Engineering
ME 314 Introduction to Competitive Manufacturing I, SS (3 credits) (I).
An introduction to techniques for improving decision making in increasing the productivity of design and manufacturing processes. Quality improvement tools are presented as well as the methods of engineering economy and the role of manufacturing automation and systems, through lectures and laboratories. P: Stat 224 & ME 313 or cons inst.
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Political Science
Poli Sci 441 Business and Government in the U.S. I, SS (3-4 credits) (S-D)
Examination of the political power of business; methods used to influence government and the public; government goals and business influence in specific policy areas such as taxation, health care, regulation, trade, labor relations, industrial policy. P: Poli Sci 104 or 182 or 404.
Poli Sci 447 Politics and the American Macroeconomy I or II or SS; (3-4 credits) (S-D)
Selected aspects of the relationship between politics and economics in the U.S. Special attention to the politics shaping particular economic policies, including budgets, taxation, fiscal policy, industrial and trade policy, and monetary policy. P: Poli Sci 104 or 182 or 404, or cons inst.
Poli Sci 461 Organizational Theory and Practice (3-4 credits) Cross-listed with Pub Affr I or II or SS (S-D)
An analysis of the role of organizations in contemporary society with particular emphasis on decision-making in governmental organizations. P: Jr. st.
Poli Sci 512 Science and Government (4 credits) Cross-listed with Envir St, Geology I or II or SS (S-I).
The effect of science and technology on demands for decisions of public policy related to theory of the role of government. P: Cons inst.
Communication Electives Outside of EPD
Three credits minimum from the approved list of courses. We have recently expanded our list of approved courses to encompass more offerings. If you see a course you may be interested in, please check with your Major advisor, and the TCC director.
Agricultural Journalism
Ag Journ 111 Science and Technology Newswriting. I, II; 3 cr (b-E).
Principles of journalism and essentials of journalistic writing applied to agriculture, natural resources, science, health and related topics. P: So st or cons inst. Stdts cannot receive cr for both Ag Journ 111 & Ag Journ/Fam com 130.
Ag Journ 212 Introduction to Scientific Communication. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) I, II; 3 cr (b).
Writing effective correspondence, progress reports, proposals, newsletter and trade magazine articles, abstracts and summaries, instructions, and literature reviews. P: Jr st or cons inst.
Ag Journ 340 Contemporary Communication Technologies and Their Social Effects II (2 credits) (E).
Explores the growth of the information industry. Looks at the characteristics and spread of new communication technologies. Evaluates their social, economic and political effects. Attention is given to rural-urban differences. P: Open to Fr.
Ag Journ 350 Visualizing Science and Technology I (3 credits)
Introduction to the basic principles in the visual communication of science information. Principles of design, perception, and cognition as well as the use of technologies in the representation of science in the mass media will be explored through illustrated lectures and written critique. P: Ag Journ 111 or Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
Ag Journ 505 Publications Editing (3 credits) Cross-listed with Fam. Com I, SS (D)
Principles and techniques for effective editing and production of specialized information publications and documents. P: Jr. st & Ag Journ 111 or equiv. or cons inst.
Ag Journ 515 Public Information Campaigns and Programs (3 credits) Cross-listed with Fam. Com, Journ I, SS (I)
Design, production and evaluation of communication programs aimed at informing and educating publics about agricultural, environment,science, health and human ecology issues. P: Ag Journ 111 or 130 & cons inst.
Ag Journ 530 Print and Electronic Media Design (3 credits) Cross-listed with Fam Com I, SS
Principles and techniques of effective layout with desktop publishing software for specialized print and electronic publications. P: cons inst.
Ag Journ 532 Web Design for the Sciences. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) I or II; 3 cr.
This class gives students an opportunity to design websites that focus on agricultural, life and social sciences. It covers characteristics of web users, science information goals for websites, needs assessment, search strategies, formative evaluations, legal issues. P: L Sc Com/Fam Com 111 or 130; L Sc Com 350 or ETD 120.
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Business
MHR 365 Contemporary Topics: Technology Entrepreneurship (2-3 credits) also listed in Tech. Req. (cannot count toward both)
A course for the exploration of subject areas possibly to be introduced into the business curriculum. P: Prerequisite varies by topic. Not available every semester.
MHR 401 Management of Teams I or II or SS (3 credits)
Examines components that comprise teams, highlights key factors that influence team effectiveness, develops skills in diagnosing opportunities and threats that face teams, and enhances teamwork expertise. P: MHR 300.
Communication Arts
Com Arts 105 Public Speaking. I, II, SS; 2 cr (E).
Development of fundamental skills in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of the common forms of public address. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Stdts desiring honors should elect 181.
Com Arts 260 Communication and Human Behavior I, SS; (S-E) (3 credits)
Concepts and contexts relevant for the study of human communication including basic elements in the communication process and issues associated with mediated, public, interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural communication. P: Open to Fr. Not open to seniors.
Com Arts 262 Theory & Practice of Argumentation and Debate (3 credits). I, SS (b-H-I).
Practice in preparation and delivery of various types of argumentative speeches and debates. P: Open to Fr.
Com Arts 263 Speech Composition (3 credits) II or SS (b-I).
Application of rhetorical theory to composition, study of model speeches, and writing of speeches. P: Com Arts 100 or 181 or cons inst.
Com Arts 266 Theory & Practice of Group Discussion (3 credits) I, II, SS (b-S-E).
Structure and dynamics of small group decision-making. Critical and creative problems in-group interaction processes. P: Open to Fr. stdts. may not receive credit for both Com Arts 276 & 266.
Com Arts 272 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) II or SS; (b-S-E).
Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning verbal and nonverbal communication in interpersonal settings. Application of theory in practical situations, leading to development of students' skills of analysis and performance. P: Open to Fr. stdts may not receive credit for both Com Arts 276 & 272.
Com Arts 355 Introduction to Video Production (4 credits) I, SS; (I).
Theory and practice of video production; studio television production, and remote video production. P: So st.
Com Arts 368 Theory and Practice of Persuasion (3 credits) I, SS; (S-I)
A theory-based examination of the role of communication in attitude formation and change. Analysis and creation of persuasive messages. P: So st.
Com Arts 371 Communication and Conflict Resolution (3 credits) II or SS (S-I).
Examines intra- and interpersonal theories of the causes and functions of conflict. Focuses on message strategies for conflict resolution and/or management. Both theoretical and applied issues. P: So st.
Com Arts 402 The Psychology of Communication. I or II; 3 cr (S-I).
The role and function of information processing in human communication behavior. P: So st.
Com Arts 410 Miscommunication Alt yrs. II (3 credits)
Problematic aspects of miscommunication in the study of face-to-face interaction. Course helps explain why people often have so much difficulty understanding the intentions, interpretations, and meanings of other people's actions.
Com Arts 452 Telecommunications Policy (3 credits) II or SS; (H-I).
Examination of mandates, policies, and practices of government regulatory agencies; the legal basis for telecommunication regulation; impact of judicial review, bureaucratic behavior, political environment, and telecommunication technology on regulation. P: Com Arts 351 or Jr. st.
Com Arts 475 Non-Verbal Communication (3 credits) II or SS; (S-I).
Analysis of nonverbal communication patterns in human interaction; theory and research in kinesics, haptics, proxemics, and paralinguistic as expressions of image, effect, relationship, personality, and culture. P: Any crse in Com Arts with Social Studies Breadth or cons inst.
Com Arts 560 Communication Theory (3 credits) I, SS; (Z-A).
Introduction and survey of contributions of behavioral science and philosophy to a unified theory of communication. P: Any crse in Com Arts with Social Studies Breadth or cons inst.
Com Arts 562 Theories of Argumentation and Controversy (3 credits). II or SS; (H-A).
Theories of public controversy and debate; analysis of the discourse of controversy; research problems. P: Jr. st & Com Arts 262 or cons inst.
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English
Eng. 201 Intermediate Composition (3 credits) I, SS (b-I).
Main emphasis on various types of exposition. P: 3 cr. of intro lit. Not open to Fr or Auditors.
Eng. 315 Advanced Expository and Critical Writing (3 credits) II or SS; (H-I).
Practice in writing essays and critical papers that demonstrate clear, effective prose. Emphasis on developing critical standards and evolving personal style. Designed for students with special aptitude or interest in writing. P: Cons inst. before registration.
Eng. 317 Writing for the Marketplace (two semesters) (3 credits) I; (H-I).
Tools and techniques of writing for the marketplace e.g., specialized dictionaries, stylebooks, word-processors; brochure production, copy-editing. Frequent and extensive writing required. P: cons inst. Jr. st. 6 cr. beyond the intro level in the English department (Composition or Lit).
Eng. 318 Writing Internship II (3 credits) (I).
Practical writing experience in businesses and governmental agencies. Analysis of professional writing. P: English 317 and cons inst.
Integrated Liberal Studies
ILS 200 Critical Thinking and Expression, (3 credits) (E).
Assignments for this course emphasize the development of written and oral communication skills essential for a variety of kinds of real-world success, as well as academic excellence. This course fulfills the Communications B requirement. You must have first taken another ILS course, or must be registered for a concurrent ILS course.
Journalism
Journ 246 Principles of Advertising I, SS (3 credits) (I).
Nature of advertising process and advertising industry, including study of organizations, jobs, persuasive appeals, selection of media, copywriting, design, regulation, and research. P: So st & Journ 201 or equiv.; or Jr. st; not recommended for Sr. stdts(may not receive cr. for both Journ 246 & Bus 523.
Journ 311 Mass Communication Graphics II (3 credits) (I). CHECK SYLLABUS FIRST
Theory and principles of design, typography, and informational graphics, with applications to print media. P: Journ 205 or 450; admission to School; or cons inst.
Journ 315 Science and Technology Journalism I, SS (4 credits) (A)
Instruction and practice for journalists, engineers, and scientists in techniques of reporting and interpreting science and technology to the general public. Basic concepts and methods of scientists/engineers. P: Sci or engr majors: Sr. or Grad st or cons inst. Journ majors: Journ 205; admission to School; or cons inst.
Journ 325 Public Relations Practices I, SS (3 credits) (I).
A survey of public relations problems and practices. Practical applications of public relations techniques with emphasis on writing, editing, designing and producing communication on behalf of public and private organizations. P: Admission to School; or cons inst.
Journ 419 Electronic News for Web and Broadcast. I, II; 4 cr (A).
News reporting, writing, and editing for the World Wide Web and for broadcast; includes interviewing, use of electronic equipment and presentation of webcasts, issues and problems in electronic news, production of webcasts. P: Journ 335.
Journ 447 Strategic Media Planning. I or II; 4 cr (A).
Introduction to media planning for students interested in careers in advertising, public relations, or other forms of strategic communication. P: Journ 345.
Journ 450 Advertising Copy and Layout I, SS (4 credits) (I)
Principles and practice of writing advertising copy for major media; lab work and preparation of layouts. P: Admission to the School of Journalism & Journ 246; cons inst. for non-majors.
Journ 515 Public Inf. Campaigns and Programs (3 credits) Cross-listed with Ag Journ, Fam Com I, SS; (I).
Design, production and evaluation of communication programs aimed at informing and educating publics about agricultural, environment, science, health and human ecology issues. P: Ag Journ 111 or 130 & cons inst.
Journ 525 Public Relations Campaigns I, II, SS (4 credits) (A)
Application of theory in the process of planning and executing public relations campaigns and evaluating campaign effectiveness. Students develop an understanding of public relations through traditional instructional methods, application of case studies, and the development and presentation of a public relations campaign plan. P: Journ 325; admission to School; or cons inst.
Journ 544 Intro to Survey Research I or II or SS; (3 credits) Cross-listed with Soc., Poli Sci, Urb R Pl (S-A).
Theory and practice of survey research; planning, sampling, questionnaire construction, interviewing, content analysis, machine tabulation, analysis of data; two hours lecture; two hours lab or field work. P: Jr. st.
Journ 559 Law of Mass Communication I, SS (4 credits) (S-A).
Freedom of the press, libel and slander, contempt, censorship, and other legal problems affecting mass media. P: Jr. st.
Library Science
Lib Sci 450 Information Agencies and Their Environment (3 credits) (S-I).
Basic communication theories and models; information users as individuals and as members of groups; production and transmission of information; nature and roles of libraries and other information agencies; the profession of librarianship. P: Jr. st & cons of dept.
Lib Sci 663 Introduction to Cyberlaw. (Crosslisted with Legal St) 3 cr (A).
This is an introductory course in the law of cyberspace. The emphasis is on critical thinking about a broad variety of legal and policy problems that arise because of ever-changing information and communication technologies. P: Jr st & cons inst, or Grad st in SLIS.
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Philosophy
Philo 210 Reason in Communication II or SS (4 credits) (q-Z-I), please check course catalog for availability
Argument in familiar contexts; emphasis upon developing critical skills in comprehending, evaluating, and engaging in contemporary forms of reasoning, with special attention to the uses of argument in mass communication media. P: Open to Fr.
Philo 241 Introductory Ethics I, II, SS (4 credits) (Z-I)
Nature of moral problems and of ethical theory, varieties of moral skepticism, practical ethics and the evaluation of social institutions. P: So st.
Philo 243 Ethics in Business II or SS (4 credits) (Z-I)
Case studies of moral issues in business; types or reasons appealed to for settlement. P: So st.
Philo 441 Environmental Ethics (4 credits) Cross-listed with Envir St I or II or SS (Z-A).
Adequacy of ethical theories in handling such wrongs as harm to the land, to posterity, to endangered species, and to the ecosystem itself. Exploration of the view that not all-moral wrongs involve harm to humans. Inquiry into the notion of the quality of life and the ethics of the "lifeboat" situation. P: 3 cr. Philos or Envir Studies, or Grad st in IES.
Psychology
Psych 530 Introductory Sociology Psychology I or II or SS (3-4 credits) Cross-listed with Soc. (S-I).
The individual in a social context, including motivation, attitudes, conformity, communication, leadership, etc. P: So st and Psych 201 or 202 or 281 or Soc. 210 or Anthro 100, Grad students must have cons inst.
Psych 534 Industrial Social Psychology I or II or SS (3 credits) (S-I)
The influence of different leadership styles, norms and standards and other social psychological factors on the morale and productivity of the industrial work group. P: Psych 201 or 202.
Psych 538 Group Dynamics I or II or SS; (3 credits) (S-I)
Psychological principles as they apply to the individual in social groups, experimental analyses of group formation, maintenance, morale, and productivity. P: Psych 507 or 530 or Sociology 530.
Psych 624 Engineering Psychology I or II or SS (3 credits) (S-A)
Psychological principles in the design and evaluation of human/machine systems. Theory of systems approach and application of relevant design principles given human performance limitations; informational displays, manual controls, anthropometry, environmental factors. P: Psych 225 or cons inst.
Psych 652 Sociotechnical Systems I (3 credits) Cross-listed with Ind. Engr (A).
Sociotechnical systems theory with applications to the design of organizations and jobs. Open systems and organizational environments. Analysis of the technical and social systems and techniques for "whole" system consideration. Organizational design strategy. Field site analyses by student teams. P: Grad st or IE 349.
Psych 653 Organization and Job Design II or SS (3 credits) Cross-listed with Ind. Engr. (A).
Design of productive organizations and people's roles within them. Issues including boundary location, organizational decision levels, autonomous work groups, implementation and diffusion. Roles of the union. Case studies. P: Grad st or IE 349.
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Sociology
Soc. 250 Organizations and Society I or II or SS (3-4 credits) (S-I)
Role of organizations, including industrial, governmental, and educational ones, in American society. Topics: impact of organizations on members and clients, the internal dynamics of organizations, and the interchange between organizations and their environment, including the society as a whole. P: So st.
Soc. 535 Language and Social Interaction II or SS (3 credits) (S-A)
Focus on the systematic observation and analysis of face-to-face interaction. Sociological approaches to naturally occurring interaction--i.e., human talk and behavior that has been observed, audio recorded, or video recorded--will be explored. The approaches include ethnomethodology, conversational analysis, and Goffmanian Sociology. P: Jr. st or cons inst.
Soc. 538 Small Groups I or II or SS; (3 credits) (S-A)
Concepts, hypotheses, techniques, and results of research on small groups. P: Jr. st & intro course in Social and cons inst.
Soc. 637 Sociology of Science (3 credits) (S-A).
Social prerequisites for the development and growth of science; interrelationships between science and other sectors of society; organization of science and its consequences for the production of knowledge; social processes involving the role of the scientist. P: Jr. st and intro course in Soc. or cons inst.
Soc. 649 Industrial Sociology II or SS; (3 credits) (S-A)
The factory as a social system; formal and informal lines of communication and authority; impact of industrialization on other institutions. P: Jr. st and intro course in Soc. or cons inst.
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