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CHM 112 - General Chemistry II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 111
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 115 required.
Continuation of CHM 111 . Topics include chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
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CHM 115 - General Chemistry Lab, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 111
Corequisite(s): CHM 112
A one-semester laboratory companion course to General Chemistry. Experiments focus on techniques of chemical measurements and strategies for solving chemical problems in the laboratory.
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CHM 120 - U.S. Chemical Industry, 3 credit hours
This course, designed for non-chemistry majors with little to no science background, explores the U.S. Chemical Industry, including many products manufactured in various segments of the industry as well as environmental and human health effects of chemical use.
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CHM 150 - Introductory Chemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): High school mathematics through algebra
This course is a basic introduction to the general principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. The lecture and integrated laboratory component additionally focuses on the scientific method, scientific literacy, and chemistry in everyday life. This course is a basic introduction to the theoretical, qualitative, and quantitative aspects of chemistry, making it appropriate for non-science majors and specific programs including middle childhood education. The course cannot substitute for the General Chemistry courses CHM 111 , CHM 112 , and CHM 115 .
A lab component is included in this course.
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CHM 151 - Chemistry for Nursing I, 3 credit hours
Corequisite(s): CHM 155
Introduction to the principles of chemistry and the fundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry for nursing students. In this course, atomic structure is introduced and related bonding, reactions, solutions, acid/base chemistry and radioactivity. Basic organic chemistry, organic structures, nomenclature and reactions are also introduced.
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CHM 152 - Chemistry for Nursing II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 151 /155
Corequisite(s): CHM 156
Continuation of the introduction to principles of chemistry and the fundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. This course continues the discussion of basic organic chemistry reactions and how they relate to the structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The biochemistry of enzymes metabolism and radiation is also discussed.
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CHM 155 - Chemistry for Nursing Lab I, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): CHM 151
Laboratory course applying principles of chemistry and the fundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.
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CHM 156 - Chemistry for Nursing Lab II, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 151 /155
Corequisite(s): CHM 152
Continuation of a laboratory course applying principles of chemistry and the fundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.
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CHM 221 - Quantitative Analysis, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 , CHM 115
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 225 required.
Introduction to chemical methods of quantitative analysis, including classical and volumetric, a discussion of error and uncertainty in measurements, and elementary statistics. Discussion also covers the underlying physical and chemical theories and laws with emphasis on chemical equilibrium.
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CHM 225 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 221 required.
Introduction to classical techniques for analytical chemistry including titrations and use of volumetric glassware.
Lab: One three-hour lab per week.
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CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 and CHM 115 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 255 required.
Introduction to structure and bonding of organic molecules. Organic reactions and reaction mechanisms, including acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, and electrophilic addition, will be studied with a focus on alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and alcohols.
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CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 251 , CHM 255
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 256 required.
Continuation of CHM 251 . Organic reactions, reaction mechanisms, and organic syntheses, including electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, and nucleophilic acyl substitution will be studied with a focus on aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
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CHM 255 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, .5 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 251 required.
Introduction to the fundamental laboratory techniques used in the laboratory for the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds.
Lab: One three-hour minimester lab per week.
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CHM 256 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 252 required.
Continuation of CHM 255 .
Lab: One three-hour lab per week.
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CHM 281 - Environmental Chemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 , CHM 115 , CHM 251 , CHM 255 .
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 285 required.
The focus of the class is the chemical basis of the environment. The principles of stoichiometry, solution chemistry, and atmospheric chemistry will be examined as they apply to environmental systems.
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CHM 285 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 , CHM 115 , 251 , 255 .
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 281 required.
This course uses laboratory methods to examine environmental samples.
Lab: One three-hour lab per week
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CHM 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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CHM 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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CHM 311 - Biochemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in CHM 251 and CHM 252 . BIO 121 is highly recommended.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 315 required.
An introduction to the chemistry of biological systems including proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. An overview of metabolic processes will be presented. Successful completion of BIO 121 or the equivalent is highly recommended.
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CHM 315 - Biochemistry Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 311 required.
An introduction to the experimental design of analytical protein purification protocols and assaying proteins.
Lab: One three-hour lab per week
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CHM 321 - Instrumental Analysis, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in CHM 221 .
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 325 required.
The theory and principles of instrumental methods of analysis, with emphasis placed on spectroscopic (UV/VIS, IR, AA), mass spectrometric, and chromatographic methods of analysis.
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CHM 325 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 321 required.
This course offers practical experience with instrumental methods of analysis.
Lab: One three-hours lab per week
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CHM 331 - Physical Chemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 142 & Grade of C- or better in CHM 221 .
Systematic study of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics applied to chemical systems.
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CHM 332 - Physical Chemistry II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 142 & Grade of C- or better in CHM 221 .
Systematic study of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy applied to chemical systems.
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CHM 335 - Physical Chemistry Lab, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): MTH 142 & CHM 221 /225 . Minimum grade C- in CHM 221 .
This laboratory course introduces the chemistry major to advanced physical measurement, modeling and experimental design, incorporating elements of chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and computational chemistry. In addition, students are expected to employ scientific inquiry in designing an investigation, make use of primary scientific literature and communicate their work by oral presentation, poster presentation or journal-style article using accepted professional standards.
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CHM 341 - Inorganic Chemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in CHM 251 and CHM 252 .
Chemistry of inorganic compounds with a focus on transition-metal complexes. Topics include structure, bonding, molecular orbital theory, group theory and spectroscopic properties.
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CHM 343 - Organometallic Chemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 252
The fundamentals of organometallic structures and bonding, organometallic reactions, and their application to catalysis and organic synthesis will be studied. The course counts toward the 300-level credit requirement for the chemistry major. Lecture/problem solving delivery.
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CHM 345 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 252 and CHM 256
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 341 required.
Laboratory experiments will focus on synthesis of inorganic and organometallic complexes emphasizing inert-atmosphere techniques.
Lab: One three-hour lab per week.
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CHM 351 - Organic Spectroscopy, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in CHM 251 and CHM 252 .
A lecture/laboratory course covering spectroscopic techniques used in identifying organic molecules including UV/VIS, IR, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
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CHM 352 - Polymer Chemistry, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in CHM 251 and CHM 252 .
An introduction to polymer chemistry covering step, ionic and chain polymerization mechanisms and kinetics. Properties of polymers, such as molecular weight determination, glass transition temperature (Tg), melt temperature (Tm) and crystalline and amorphous polymers will be discussed.
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CHM 364 - Junior Chemistry Seminar, .5 credit hour
Notes: Must be taken three semesters prior to graduation
This course is the start of the capstone course sequence in the chemistry major. Students develop the skills necessary to search and cite the chemical literature. The topic of professional ethics within the realm of chemical research will be discussed. Attendance at presentations given by outside speakers and senior Chemistry majors is expected.
Graded: S/U
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CHM 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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CHM 397 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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CHM 403 - Laboratory Projects, .5 or 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
An introduction to research techniques through independent projects in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry or biochemistry. All projects are under the guidance of one of the professors in each field.
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CHM 411 - Topics in Biochemistry, .5-2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 311
Advanced topics in biochemistry chosen by the instructor. Recent topics have been derived from peer reviewed biochemical publications with a focus on metabolic pathways and diseases resulting from metabolic dysfunction.
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CHM 421 - Topics in Analytical Chemistry, .5-2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 321 and CHM 325 .
Advanced topics in analytical chemistry.
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CHM 431 - Topics in Physical Chemistry, .5-2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 331
Corequisite(s): CHM 332
Advanced topics in physical chemistry. Possible topics include: statistical thermodynamics, photophysics, surface chemistry, computational chemistry, etc.
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CHM 441 - Topics in Inorganic Chemistry, .5-2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 341
Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry chosen by the instructor. Recent topics include: organometallic complexes, organometallic reactions, and catalytic mechanisms.
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CHM 451 - Topics in Organic Chemistry, .5-2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 252
Advanced topics in organic chemistry chosen by the instructor. Recent topics include the synthesis, characterization and properties of polymers and strategies in asymmetric synthesis.
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CHM 464 - Senior Chemistry Seminar I, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 364
This course continues the capstone experience in the chemistry major. Students develop the skills necessary to develop and deliver effective scientific presentations based in the primary scientific literature.
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CHM 465 - Senior Chemistry Seminar II, .5 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 464
This course is the final course in the capstone sequence in the chemistry major. Students will develop and deliver an effective scientific presentation based in the primary chemical literature and often drawing upon their own original laboratory research. Students will also take a comprehensive chemistry exam.
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CHM 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
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CHM 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
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CHM 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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CHM 497 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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COL 110 - BW FiRST, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Freshmen who report a score below 20 on the ACT Reading Subtest, below 26 on the SAT Reading Subtest, or below 471 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Subtest are selected and pre-registered for BW FiRST and the paired course. Students who qualify will take the course in the fall and spring semester of their first year.
Corequisite(s): Each section of BW FiRST is taught in conjunction with a specific section of a 100-level core course. The two courses must be taken concurrently.
The goal of BW FiRST (Freshmen in Reading Support Teams) is to teach students to use research-based strategies to successfully read and learn from the complex texts required in the paired core course.
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COL 121 - Assist, 0 credit hours
Students will complete a self-assessment the first week of classes. Information from the self-assessment will be used to develop an Academic Contract, which will outline requirements for the semester. The contract will be signed during one of several meetings with an assigned Academic Mentor.
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COL 122 - Connections, 0 credit hours
Students will complete a self-assessment the first week of classes. Information from the self-assessment will be used to develop an Academic Contract, which will outline requirements for the semester. The contract will be signed during one of several meetings with an assigned Academic Mentor.
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COL 123 - Study Strategies, 1 credit hour
The Study Strategies course is a one-credit hour full semester course for freshmen and sophomores who would like to learn strategies to become active, confident, independent and successful university learners. This course emphasizes strategies such as critical thinking, priority management, information literacy, motivation and goal setting, learning styles, active listening and recall strategies, college reading, note review, test preparation and test performance.
Graded: This class is graded S/U.
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COL 163 - Prior Learning Assessment, 2 credit hours
Baldwin Wallace University recognizes the legitimacy of University-level learning which has taken place outside the traditional classroom setting and grants credit for this kind of learning where it relates to the University curriculum. This course is designed to assist individuals in exploring their past life and work experiences and in planning future educational goals. Students learn how to prepare a portfolio of credit requests based on the learning outcomes of life experience which are truly University level and relevant to BW courses. The two credits awarded for this course apply regardless of the amount of credit, if any, that is subsequently approved by faculty and academic department assessment. The student must have completed an English composition course and at least 6 semester credit hours at BW prior to course entry.
Graded: S/U
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COL 228 - Leadership Education and Development, 1 credit hour
This course centers on the theoretical foundations of student development and personal growth, and serves as a preparatory course for leadership. It helps student leaders in their personal growth and aids them in becoming positive influences in the Baldwin Wallace community. The course focuses on understanding the role of higher education, developing interpersonal and group skills, and integrating developmental and human relations theories with practical situations. It is a prerequisite for Resident Assistant positions.
Graded: S/U
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COL 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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COL 300IE - International Immersion, 1 credit hour
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COL 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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COL 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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CAS 107 - Film and Culture, 3 credit hours
An analysis of the motion picture as an art form and a medium of cultural communication. A variety of examples showing significant artistic and contextual development will be viewed and discussed in order to establish criteria for evaluating and setting of standards for film and other narrative media.
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CAS 108I - International Cinema and Aesthetics, 3 credit hours
An analysis of the motion picture as an art form and a medium of cultural communication. A variety of international examples showing specific cultural trends are examined.
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CAS 112 - Presentational Speaking, 3 credit hours
A practical general course introducing the elements of presentational speaking. Emphasis on ethics in presentational speaking, controlling nervousness, the importance of listening, audience analysis, speech purposes, selecting and researching topics, speech organization, language for oral style, delivery techniques including nonverbal communication skills, and use of basic support visuals. Student assignments will move from simple to relatively complex presentations.
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CAS 115 - Media Literacy, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to examine, interpret, and deconstruct mass media content and processes with emphasis on a political economy and medium theory perspectives. Students will develop an informed and critical understanding of mass media’s impact in shaping our views of politics, culture, and society through a theoretical and practical exploration of various effects. The course will also emphasize the role of the press in a democracy and the formation of a critical foundation to consider current cultural and systemic changes and challenges to media industries in order to be more informed consumers and producers of mediated content.
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CAS 120 - Strategies in Public Relations, 3 credit hours
This course shall focus on public relations from a value driven perspective. Students will learn the fundamentals of public relations. A focus will be given to how public relation strategies can be employed to support philanthropies and other forms of community involvement. The difference between ethical and unethical public relations is detailed.
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CAS 125 - Event Planning, 3 credit hours
All elements of event planning are covered in this course, such as the strategic plan, communication channels, coordination of participants, media coverage, and assessment of the event. Through experiential exercises students will plan and implement an event as part of the course.
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CAS 126 - Introduction to Communication, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all communication majors.
This course serves as an introduction to the fields of study within the broad discipline of communication. An emphasis is on the various theories that add insight to communication, media studies, and organizational communication.
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CAS 161 - Radio Production and Announcing, 3 credit hours
This experiential course will introduce students to the primary aspects of radio production; air studio management, formatting music, and preparing and reading news. After the successful completion of the course students may apply for a shift at WBWC and can receive their FCC Radio Operators License for an additional fee.
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CAS 172 - Foundations of Media Production, 3 credit hours
Fundamentals of Media Production introduces students to the full range of production skills and forms, building both the technical and conceptual competencies needed to continue at more advanced levels. Students will explore the numerous aspects of production: field and studio production, aesthetics and mechanics of recording digital video, the introductory role of sound and how to record and mix it, lighting, and editing.
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CAS 202 - Relationships and Communication, 3 credit hours
An introduction to one-on-one communication which emphasizes the initiating, maintenance, and dissolution of relationships. The concepts of people perception beginning with the “self” are studied in terms of verbal and nonverbal cues, gender, and multicultural variables. Listening, conflict management, and self-presentation are included.
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CAS 212 - Persuasive Speaking, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 112
This course prepares students to be ethical speakers by exploring the concepts of persuasion and propaganda. Students will learn persuasion theories and examine research findings related to the persuasion process, public opinion, and compliance gaining. Students will apply this knowledge to prepare, practice, and deliver persuasive presentations.
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CAS 215 - Introduction to Communication Research, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 126
This course is designed to introduce students to different types of inquiry within the discipline of communication. The course will examine methods of inquiry and research that reach across the four different tracks in the Communication major (Communication Studies, Public Relations, Film, and Media Production). The course will focus on developing critical thinking skills, and students will learn to write an academic literature review.
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CAS 222 - Film History, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 107 or CAS 108I or instructor approval.
A study of the history of cinema from its beginnings to the present day. Topics will include the business, politics, and development of film as an art form. Representative films will be shown in class.
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CAS 230 - Public Relations Cases, 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to public relations cases and current topics. This course focuses on award-winning PR case studies and allows students to analyze and discuss the research aspects, objective development, programming steps, and evaluation components of these successful cases. Additionally, students will be exposed to relevant topics in public relations through an examination of books focusing on current issues. Students will learn public relations process steps and gain a better understanding of professional issues to develop foundational skills needed for careers.
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CAS 232 - Workshop in Journalism, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed the college writing requirement (ENG 131 , or exemption) before enrolling in CAS 232.
Assignments in writing news and features, with emphasis on improving general writing skills, and understanding news values and the functions of journalism in our society.
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CAS 251 - Participation in The Exponent, 1-3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 232 or consent of the instructor.
This course offers students the opportunity to work for the student newspaper for credit. Students will serve as staff members and may fill a variety of roles within the production process, gaining skills in journalistic writing, interviewing, layout and design, headline writing, social media, and more. Course may be repeated.
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CAS 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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CAS 261X - DJ Format Shift, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 161 , FCC License and registration with instructor’s approval.
This experiential learning opportunity includes one semester as a staff disc jockey at WBWC. Course may be repeated.
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CAS 263 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Varies dependent upon the topic being offered
The study of current topics of concern within the broadcasting and mass communication, communication studies, film studies, or public relations areas. May be repeated more than once, provided the subject or topic is different.
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CAS 271 - Participation in BW-TV, 1-3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 172 or consent of instructor.
This course offers students the opportunity to develop the techniques of television production for multi-camera studio and on-location environments. Students learn the skills necessary for reproduction, principal photography, and post-production, as well as the importance of operating under studio deadlines. Course may be repeated.
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CAS 272 - Documentary and Field Production, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 172
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CAS 107 or CAS 108I
This course is designed to give students an overview of all major aspects of television broadcasting. Emphasis is placed on laboratory elements of three-camera and single-camera field production including ENG, lighting, audio and editing.
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CAS 273 - Narrative Film Production and Direction, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 172
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CAS 107 or CAS 108I
Film aesthetics and practices will utilize Digital Video Technologies. Topics will include image acquisition, image manipulation, image composition and non-linear editing.
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CAS 274 - Sound, Microphone Technique, and Recording, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 172
This course is an introduction to the principles, theories, and terminology of sound, hearing, and recording technology. Microphone styles and transducer types will be explained with an emphasis on microphone technique in various recording and reinforcement environments. Analog audio and digital formats and storage media will be compared and explained. The technical and aesthetic aspects of the accurate acquisition sound will be stressed.
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CAS 277D - Media and Diversity, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 126
This course will critically examine the role of the media in facilitating and challenging the social constructions of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation in our culture. It will take an interdisciplinary approach and will consider the mass media to be one among many other social institutions such as family, education, and religion, which strongly influence our conceptions of ace, class, gender and sexual orientation. The course will address a variety of entertainment and news content in chemical, print and electronic media.
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CAS 278D - Diversity in America, 3 credit hours
Through experiential exercises, field trips, discussions, and presentations, students will learn issues of diversity that affect communication processes in their everyday lives. We will be visiting different cultural groups in the immediate area to observe cultural practices and discuss the underlying values.
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CAS 285D - Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 126
This course will analyze difficulties in communicating across cultural boundaries, misunderstandings arising from cultural differences, and techniques for living and working successfully in a multicultural setting. The course utilizes films, simulation games and other experiential learning techniques. Appropriate for any student interested in being a genuine citizen of the world.
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CAS 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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CAS 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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CAS 305 - Workshop in New Media, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): At least 9 credit hours completed in CAS.
This course is designed to give students an overview of emerging new media techniques, platforms and strategies. Emphasis is also placed on ethical practices in changing media environs. Specific media or platforms may vary each semester.
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CAS 311 - Quantitative Communication Research I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CAS 126 , CAS 215 can be taken concurrently.
The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the process of communication research. Students will demonstrate familiarity with this process through the reading, evaluation, and analysis of communication research. Students will build evidence-based arguments for their own research project including specific research questions and hypotheses. Several written assignments will be utilized to practice the formulation research proposals, testable research premises, and ethical guidelines. Literature reviews that adhere to the APA (American Psychological Association) writing format are required. Students will also complete academic readings, homework activities, exams, and participate discussions to master course content.
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CAS 312 - Quantitative Communication Research II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 311 and Core Math
This course focuses on the completion of research projects proposed in CAS 311 based on established procedures and/or designs. The student will gain hands-on research experience, analytical skills, scientific writing abilities, and oral presentation skills. Completion of an investigation utilizing the APA (American Psychological Association) writing format and the use of SPSS is required. Students will be expected to participate in a variety of activities, discussions, and complete various readings and assignments to successfully master the content area.
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CAS 313 - Organizational & Group Leadership, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 126
Organizational & Group Leadership is a course providing students with the knowledge and analysis of organizational communication theories and also containing the practical nature of a design to emphasize leadership skills in the group setting. The course will focus on organizational communication theories and will also develop skills in leadership and innovative thinking through the use of student-led learning, discussion techniques, relational and task related projects.
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CAS 315 - Crisis Communication, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 120 , CAS 230
The course focuses on the different types of crises common within an organization, and the role a public relations practitioner has during a crisis. Some of the topics examined in the course are the following. Analyses of various organizations and individuals and how they reacted in a crisis. What are the effective communication strategies for researching, planning, and responding to a crisis? Strategies for working with the media during a crisis, and the importance of ethical practices are essential aspects of the course.
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CAS 316 - Social Media Fundamentals, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing Required
Social Media Fundamentals will introduce students to social media from professional and consumer standpoints. Students will learn how to apply teachings to real-world clients as well as work with professional organizations to assist them in developing social media plans and tactics.
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CAS 322(D) - Film Themes and Genres, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 107 or CAS 108I or instructor approval.
An examination of various genres in film that contribute to the greater appreciation of film as an art form. Each term the course is offered, one of the major cycles of motion picture production will be highlighted including international films, musicals, horror, war, westerns, etc. Several full length films illustrating historically important phases of that film form will be shown in the laboratory period. Course may be repeated as genre changes.
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CAS 328(D) - Special Topics in Communication and Ethics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): At least two courses in CAS or consent of instructor.
This course examines current topics of concern within the communication area. Topic offerings to include, but are not limited to: computer mediated communication, instructional communication, health communication, communication and aging, listening, conflict communication, communication education, black rhetoric, political communication, legal communication, communication and technology, or gender communication.
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CAS 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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CAS 360 - Intro to Visual Communication, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 120 , CAS 230
The field of public relations is influence by different forms of technology. This course introduces student to different aspects of technology relevant to communication. Students learn about social media, web design, video news releases, and other forms of technical communication.
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CAS 361 - Participation in WBWC, 1-3 credit hours
Students may work at WBWC for credit by working in the music department, in broadcasting news, or in other station activities as approved by the station management and the instructor. This course is graded.
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CAS 370 - Screenwriting, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 45 credit hours, ENG 131 , and CAS 107 or CAS 108I . Course open to Film Studies majors only.
This course covers the most critical elements of screenwriting. Among them are development of plots and subplots through the inciting incident, backstory, turning points, image systems, beats and scenes units, and set-ups and pay-offs. This course will also examine the mechanics of the teleplay, a more restricted form of screenplay.
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CAS 372 - Advanced Media Criticism, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 115
This course an advanced undergraduate examination of mediated communication theory and criticism, with the goals of 1) critically understanding media products for the messages embedded within them, 2) understanding the different interpretations various audience members or users take away from media products, and 3) of showing how theory drives research. Specific mediated contexts may vary each semester.
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CAS 373 - Lighting for Film, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 272 or CAS 273 , or consent of the instructor.
A lighting design course specifically designed to introduce the student to the equipment and techniques of grips and gaffers. Composition, color theory, and qualities of light will be discussed how they relate to the photography (still, motion, digital, and chemical).
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CAS 374 - Audio Editing, Mixing, and Distribution, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): CAS 274
This course will teach the skills necessary to edit individual audio files as well as execute multi-track mixing, overdubbing, and mastering for post-production. Equalization, normalization, compression, overdubbing, noise reduction and restoration, and various effects will be taught utilizing traditional console as well as software based systems.
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CAS 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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