2022-2023 University Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Business

  
  • BUS 622 - Development Tools in Business Analytics, 3 credit hours


    This course exposes students to an integrated set of business analytics development and reporting tools. Students are introduced to the basics of programming with such languages as R and Python to develop a working knowledge of how to use these programming languages for data acquisition and management. Students will then apply these analytical development tools using various statistical decision science methodologies for the analysis and modeling of business data.

  
  • BUS 623 - Data Visualization, 3 credit hours


    Business intelligence is increasingly becoming more important, and the ability to analyze and present data requires reporting tools that can access data and create the information needed for decision-making. This course will present the case for visual analysis and introduce students to software languages that not only provide data for operational analysis, but also to help students understand the causes behind the data and provide new insights and business recommendations.

  
  • BUS 626 - Applied Analytics, 3 credit hours


    This course explores the computer models necessary to deal with the complex relationships making up an integrated system. Linear regression, forecasting/time series, linear programming, simulation, and probabilistic decision models are studied. The emphasis is on the description of common management problems in terms of these models, the solution of such models, and the analysis of the results for making decisions from a systems perspective.

  
  • BUS 627 - Predictive Analytics, 3 credit hours


    This course expands the computer models necessary to deal with the complex relationships making up an integrated system. Logistic and non-linear regression, data visualization, K nearest neighbors and the use of specialized software are studied. The emphasis is to perform analyses used in modern decision making.

  
  • BUS 628 - Applied Marketing Analytics, 3 credit hours


    This course encompasses the collection and analysis of information from the web, including web-based surveys, web analytics, online communities, blog scraping, and web spiders to support marketing strategy and performance.  Three areas will be examined:  Data visualization of complex data and models for discerning patterns using graphical representations; Network analysis of social media and mobile data for actionable strategic insights, and Website Analytics data mining for measurement of offline marketing, channel performance, and return on marketing investment.

  
  • BUS 629 - Applied Prescriptive Analytics, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): BUS 626  
    This course will let a student understand the nature of prescriptive analytics used by organizations to make optimal decisions. The course will be applied in nature focusing on how a problem is solved using computer rather than the theoretical mathematical underpinnings of the application methods. As such, higher mathematical knowledge is not required. Basic algebra and statistics knowledge is assumed; knowledge of calculus is not required.

  
  • BUS 652 - International Strategic Logistics, 3 credit hours


    This course is designed to give the students a working knowledge of the logistical challenges associated with international trade.  While a good portion of the course content will be quite pragmatic, the course will attempt to build a strategic framework for the logistical function in a multi-national company.

  
  • BUS 749 - Operations Management, 3 credit hours


    This course develops a systems approach to the analysis of senior managerial operating problems. Computer, quantitative, and behavioral models are used to formulate operating decisions consistent with an organization’s competitive strategy.


Business Information Systems

  
  • BIS 340 - Visualizing Data for Business Analysis, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): MTH 105  or MTH 108  or MTH 235  or PSY 278  or ECN 279  or FNC 280  or CSC 280  or CSC 141  or CSC 380  or ACC 245 ; junior standing; and MTH 120 /121  or higher.
    This course examines the analysis of information or data to support business strategy decisions by focusing on techniques for creating effective visualizations for business analysis. The course builds on both the theoretical and hands-on components using current visualization software and is targeted towards business students interested in building visualizations of business data to improve business performance. Knowledge of computer programming is not required.

  
  • BIS 475 - Cyber Security Governance, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 ACC 211 , junior standing, and MTH 120 /121  or higher.
    An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information/Cyber Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.


Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese I, 4 credit hours


    Introduction to Chinese language and culture for students with no or little previous experience. Students learn about 100 characters to help them understand basic texts such as songs and poems. Use of videos and internet help the learners gain a better understanding of Chinese culture.

  
  • CHI 102 - Elementary Chinese II, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CHI 101  or equivalent
    This second course continues the introduction of simple Chinese characters. Students learn 100 more characters to help develop their reading and writing skills. Teaching of culture is an integral part of the course.

  
  • CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CHI 102  or equivalent
    This third course continues building on the students’ previous Chinese knowledge by introducing new vocabulary, characters, grammar and usage. Students who complete this course should be able to initiate discussion on topics of daily life, understand more complicated sentences and write short compositions. Mandarin pronunciation is taught.

  
  • CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CHI 201  or equivalent.
    This course begins the second volume of the textbook introducing additional characters with more complicated dialogue and sentence patterns with continued practice of Mandarin pronunciation. Students will read and discuss supplemental materials including Chinese proverbs and folk stories.

  
  • CHI 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • CHI 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • CHI 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours



Chemistry

  
  • CHM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Three years high school mathematics or equivalent. High school chemistry is highly recommended. CHM 111 is a prerequisite for CHM 112  
    An introduction to chemical principles including the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, reaction and solution stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and gas laws.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • CHM 281 - Environmental Chemistry, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CHM 112  & CHM 115  
    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.

  
  • CHM 285 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, 1 credit hour


    Prerequisite(s): CHM 112  and CHM 115 .
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHM 281  required.
    This course uses laboratory methods to examine environmental samples.

    Lab: One three-hour lab per week
  
  • CHM 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • CHM 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


    The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • CHM 343 - Organometallic Chemistry, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 251  and 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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
  
  • CHM 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • CHM 397 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


    The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • CHM 421 - Topics in Analytical Chemistry, .5-2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CHM 321  and CHM 325 .
    Advanced topics in analytical chemistry.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • CHM 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged


    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
  
  • CHM 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged


    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
  
  • CHM 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • CHM 497 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


    The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.


College

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • COL 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • COL 300IE - International Immersion, 1 credit hour


  
  • COL 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • COL 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours



Communications

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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. 

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • CAS 226 - Writing for Multimedia, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): CAS 126  and ENG 131 , or instructor’s approval.
    A study of the principles of writing for broadcasting and other electronic media. Focus is placed upon creating scripts with visual and aural appeal, conveying messages in clear, economical, conversational style to effectively communicate to mass audiences.

    Hard copies of students’ written scripts will be submitted weekly; therefore, some students may find it necessary to add funds to their printing allowance beyond the printing credit allocated by the University.  Approximately 45-50 pages of work will be submitted by the end of the semester.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • CAS 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • CAS 274 - Sound, Microphone Technique, and Recording, 2 credit hours


    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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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. 

  
  • 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.

  
  • CAS 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • CAS 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


    The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.

 

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