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Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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CHE 471L - Laboratory for Teaching Chemistry in the Secondary School 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHE 471 required. A laboratory designed to accompany CHE 471 .
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CHE 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Supervised study in an area not covered by available courses; may be repeated once for credit.
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CHE 494 - Industrial Internship in Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Prior permission of Chair. Structured experience in the chemical sciences outside of USM. Includes reflection of the internship, a final report, and oral presentation to the Department.
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CHE 496 - Research 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 410 , senior standing and permission of instructor. Directed research project, formal written report, and 2 oral presentations; may be repeated once. Honors students will enroll in CHE 496H (3 credit hrs. maximum). Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in CHE 496H.)
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Child Development |
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CD 350 - Child Development 3 hrs.
Designed to present theory, research and evidence-based practice concerning the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; this course is a prerequisite for all CD courses except CD 477 .
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CD 350L - Child Development Laboratory 1 hr.
A laboratory experience designed to promote understanding of the contextual development of young children through observation of children in diverse settings
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CD 351 - Advanced Child Development 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 Building upon foundational knowledge acquired in CD 350 , students explore authentic assessment and historical influences in early childhood pedagogy.
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CD 352 - Behavior and Guidance of the Young Child 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 and Letter of Sustainability for Employment from MSDH. Corequisite(s): Interactive experiences at an approved site. The course explores developmentally appropriate behavior patterns and evidence-based guidance principles for young children.
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CD 378 - The Hospitalized Child 3 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 , BSC 250 , BSC 250L , BSC 251 , BSC 251L ; or permission of instructor. Overview of the role of the child life specialist in working with children and their families in health care settings, with emphasis on both theory and evidence-based practice.
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CD 400 - Child Life Clinical Practicum 3 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): CD 378 . Practicum experience in a pediatric health care facility with on-site supervision by a certified child life specialist.
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CD 450 - Administration of Child and Family Programs 3 hrs.
Evaluation of policies and procedures, organizational structure, leadership and management of child and family programs.
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CD 451 - Infant Development 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 . Corequisite(s): Interactive experiences at an approved site. The course explores analysis of the relationships that support the optimal development of infants and toddlers based on current research and evidence-based practice.
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CD 452 - Child Development Methods and Materials 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 . Corequisite(s): Interactive experiences at an approved site. Evaluation and selection of methods and curriculum materials used to support the optimal development with emphasis on early language and literacy instruction.
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CD 453 - Curriculum Activities for Young Children 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 ; CD 352 . Corequisite(s): Interactive experiences at an approved site. Design and assessment of arts-integrated learning experiences to support curricular goals connected to standards and frameworks in early childhood math, science and social studies.
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CD 455 - Supervised Participation 9 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 , CD 351 , CD 352 , CD 352L , CD 450 , CD 451 , CD 451L , CD 452 , CD 452L , CD 453 , CD 453L and CD 477 . Senior standing and proof of current CPR/First Aid certification. Restricted to majors in Child and Family Studies. Supervised practicum in a departmentally approved early childhood setting that focuses on curriculum materials, diversity, developmentally appropriate methods and management techniques.
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CD 456 - Internship in Child Life 12 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): CD 378 , CD 400 , permission of adviser and 50 volunteer hours under the direction of a certified child life specialist. Restricted to majors in child and family studies; a supervised clinical experience in a health care facility under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
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CD 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood 3 hrs.
Overview of contributing factors to atypical early development; assessment, identification and management of at-risk conditions; legal/ethical issues; and legislation/litigation.
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CD 478 - Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities 1-6 hrs.
Specialized study and skill acquisition in the area of developmental disabilities; topics vary.
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CD 492 - Special Problems in Child Development 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CD 350 and consent of instructor. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honors project will enroll in CD 492H.)
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Coastal Sciences |
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COA 300 - Marine Science I: Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): college algebra, eight hours of chemistry and eight hours biological sciences. For upper-division science majors; an introduction to biological, chemical, geological and physical marine sciences. May be taken as MAR 300
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COA 300L - Marine Science I Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 300 . A laboratory for COA 300 . May be taken as MAR 300L
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COA 301 - Marine Science II: Marine Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): eight hours of biological sciences. An introduction to marine biology with emphasis on local fauna and flora. May be taken as MAR 301
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COA 301L - Marine Science II Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 301 . May be taken as MAR 301L
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COA 306 - Coastal Environments in Peril–Critical Issues 3 hrs.
This course is intended for non-science majors with general scientific and related political/ administrative issues. A wide range of coastal environmental issues will be discussed.
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COA 405 - Marine Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Sea water chemistry and cycles and their impact on the marine environment. May be taken as MAR 441
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COA 405L - Marine Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 405 . A laboratory for COA 405 . May be taken as MAR 441L
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COA 406 - Environmental Estuarine Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 111 , CHE 256 , MAT 179 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): COA 406L . Sources, reactions, transport, fate and effects of environmental chemical species in aquatic environments with special emphasis on estuaries. May be taken as MAR 443
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COA 406L - Environmental Estuarine Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 406 . A laboratory for COA 406 . May be taken as MAR 443L
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COA 409 - Coastal Marine Geology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): six hours in geology. Inshore and nearshore geological processes, sedimentation patterns and land forms. May be taken as MAR 482
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COA 411 - Coastal Ornithology 3 hrs.
This introductory, field-oriented ornithology course will consist of a series of lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips to introduce students to the birdlife of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Students will develop an understanding of the basics of avian biology/ecology and field identification of birds. The focus of this course will be on the behavioral and ecological aspects of the avifauna found along the northern Gulf Coast.
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COA 416 - Marine Fisheries Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Statistics recommended. Corequisite(s): COA 416L . A statistical review of the world fisheries. May be taken as MAR 410 .
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COA 416L - Marine Fisheries Management Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 416 . May be taken as MAR 410L
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COA 417 - Field and Laboratory Techniques in Marine Fisheries Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Principles of fishery survey design, field techniques and laboratory procedures for undergraduate students; includes research cruises in both offshore and inshore environments.
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COA 421 - Marine Ichthyology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology. Marine fishes including evolutionary relationships, morphology, physiology and zoogeography. May be taken as MAR 408
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COA 421L - Marine Ichthyology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 421 . A laboratory for COA 421 . May be taken as or MAR 408L
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COA 422 - Elasmobranch Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): COA 301 and COA 421 . Corequisite(s): COA 422L . An overview of the biology of sharks, skates and rays.
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COA 422L - Elasmobranch Biology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): COA 301L and COA 421L . Corequisite(s): COA 422 . An overview of the biology of sharks, skates and rays.
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COA 424 - Marine Aquaculture 3 hrs.
Problems and procedures relating to the culture of commercially important crustaceans, fish and mollusks. May be taken as MAR 407
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COA 424L - Marine Aquaculture Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 424 . A laboratory for COA 424 . May be taken as or MAR 407L
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COA 428 - Marine Invertebrate Zoology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology. Morphology, distribution and ecology of the phyla Protozoa through Protochordates. May be taken as MAR 403
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COA 428L - Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 428 . A laboratory for COA 428 . May be taken as MAR 403L
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COA 433 - Marine Phycology 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 10 hours of biology including botany. A survey, based upon local examples, of the principal groups of marine algae. May be taken as MAR 420
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COA 433L - Marine Phycology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 433 . A laboratory for COA 433 . May be taken as MAR 420L
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COA 434 - Coastal Vegetation 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 10 hours of biology, including general botany. A study of general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. May be taken as MAR 421
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COA 434L - Coastal Vegetation Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 434 . A laboratory for COA 434 . May be taken as MAR 421L
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COA 435 - Salt Marsh Plant Ecology 2 hrs.
The botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition and structure. May be taken as MAR 422
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COA 435L - Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 435 . A laboratory for COA 435 . May be taken as MAR 422L
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COA 436 - Marine Botany 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 or BSC 111 , BSC 226 . Corequisite(s): COA 436L . An overview of marine and estuarine algae, submerged vascular plants and salt marsh vegetation.
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COA 436L - Marine Botany Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 , or BSC 111 , BSC 226 . Corequisite(s): COA 436 . A laboratory focused on the examination of marine and estuarine algae and marine angiosperms.
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COA 443 - Marine Mammals 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biological sciences or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): COA 443L . Course will emphasize natural history and population ecology of cetaceans; will include life history, distribution, population dynamics, diet and feeding, social behavior, evolution and zoogeography. May be taken as MAR 423
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COA 443L - Marine Mammals Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 443 . A laboratory for COA 443 . May be taken as MAR 423L
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COA 444 - Cetecean Behavior 3 hrs.
Review of the literature on behavior, communication and cognitive abilities of whales and dolphins, as well as field trips and real-time observations of marine animals.
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COA 445 - Sirenian Biology 3 hrs.
This course will explore the biology of Sirenians (manatees and dugongs) through topics including anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution and conservation issues.
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COA 446 - Marine Ecology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biological sciences. The relationship of marine organisms to their environment. May be taken as MAR 405
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COA 446L - Marine Ecology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 446 . A laboratory for COA 446 . May be taken as MAR 405L
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COA 447 - Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Taxonomy, distribution, trophic relationships, reproductive strategies and adaptations of tidal marsh animals. May be taken as MAR 406
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COA 447L - Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 447 . A laboratory for COA 447 . May be taken as MAR 406L
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COA 448 - Barrier Island Ecology 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 448L . Lectures and discussions emphasizing biodiversity of the Mississippi Sound barrier island ecosystems; background in biology, botany or geology recommended.
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COA 448L - Barrier Island Ecology Laboratory 2 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 448 . Field observations on ecology and biodiversity of the Mississippi Sound barrier island ecosystem; background in biology, botany or geology recommended.
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COA 453 - Parasites of Marine Animals 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, life histories and host-parasite relationships. May be taken as MAR 404
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COA 453L - Parasites of Marine Animals Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 453 . A laboratory for COA 453 . May be taken as MAR 404L
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COA 456 - Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms 3 hrs.
Histology of marine organisms, including tissue processing techniques. May be taken as MAR 430
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COA 456L - Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 456 . A laboratory for COA 456 . May be taken as MAR 430L
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COA 465L - Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 465 .
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COA 470 - Elasmobranch Physiology 5 hrs.
Major physiological systems and unique aspects of shark, skate, and stingray physiology including specialized adaptations to the challenges of life in diverse aquatic habitats.
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COA 471 - Marine Microbiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): General Microbiology. An introduction to the role of microorganisms in the overall ecology of the oceans and estuaries. May be taken as MAR 409
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COA 471L - Marine Microbiology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 471 . A laboratory for COA 471 . May be taken as MAR 409L
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COA 485 - Marine Science for Elementary Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. May be taken as MAR 458 or SCE 435
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COA 486 - Coastal Ecology for Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): COA 486L . Designed to provide teachers with a background in basic coastal ecology. May be taken as MAR 459
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COA 486L - Coastal Ecology for Teachers Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 486 . May be taken as MAR 459L
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COA 487 - Techniques in Marine Science Education 3 hrs.
Marine resources of Mississippi. May be taken as MAR 456
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COA 488 - Marine Science for Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): COA 487 /MAR 456 or permission of instructor. May be taken as MAR 457 or SCE 457 advanced topics in marine science
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COA 490 - Special Topics in Coastal Sciences 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed study in an area for which no formal courses are offered.
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COA 492 - Special Problems in Coastal Sciences 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. A course in library and/or research selected in consultation with the instructor.
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College of Arts and Letters |
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CAL 250 - College of Arts & Letters Seminar 3 hrs.
Introduces students to strategies, tools, and resources needed to be successful college students in a variety of majors in the College of Arts & Letters. Specific course themes varies by instructor.
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CAL 350 - College of Arts & Letters Transfer Student Seminar 3 hrs.
Introduces transfer students to strategies, tools and resources needed to transition successfully to the University and to majors in the College of Arts and Letters.
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CAL 360 - Career Readiness for Arts and Letter Majors 1 hr.
Assists Arts & Letters students with developing skills for success in the workplace and with identifying and preparing for career options in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
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CMS 101 - Introduction to Communication Studies 3 hrs.
An introduction to the discipline of communication studies through a survey of sub-fields including interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, and public communication.
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CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs.
Communication principles and practice in the preparation and delivery of public speeches. (CC- SPT 1113)
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CMS 201 - Rhetoric and Public Life 3 hrs.
This course is designed to explore the art of persuasion (rhetoric) through public discourse.
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CMS 300L - Oral Language Laboratory 1 hr.
An oral language laboratory.
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CMS 303 - Argumentation and Debate 3 hrs.
Theory and practice in inquiry and advocacy involving analysis, reasoning, organization and presentation of oral arguments for decision-making.
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CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs.
A course designed to improve students’ competence in and understanding of interpersonal relationships.
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CMS 310 - Research Methods in Speech Communication 3 hrs.
This course introduces the learner to social science research methods. Students will learn methodological concepts, design and statistics.
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CMS 311 - Persuasion 3 hrs.
Study of classical and contemporary theories and strategies of persuasion with applications to public address, advertising and public relations.
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CMS 312 - Interviewing Principles and Applications 3 hrs.
Study and application of interview strategies and techniques.
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CMS 315 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 hrs.
Advanced theory and practice of oral communication presentations.
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CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs.
A course that develops student skills in a broad group of special communication settings pertinent to the world of work, e.g., running meetings, making technical reports and group problem-solving.
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CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs.
Provides students with the basic skills and principles of communication pertinent to the small problem-solving group.
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CMS 340 - Intercultural Communication 3 hrs.
This course enhances student understanding of communication between people with different cultural backgrounds.
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CMS 350 - Nonverbal Communication 3 hrs.
An examination of nonverbal communication and its role as context for speech communication.
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CMS 403 - Political Communication 3 hrs.
A comprehensive study of the role of communication in political campaigns and in the general political process.
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CMS 405 - Relational Communication 3 hrs.
Reviews the development of interpersonal processes that effect relationships in social, intimate, work and family contexts.
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CMS 410 - Organizational Communication I: Theory and Process 3 hrs.
A survey of approaches to the study of organizational communication and aspects of the communication process within organizations.
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CMS 411 - Managing the Forensics Program 3 hrs.
How to initiate, design, manage and coach a competitive forensics program.
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CMS 412 - Advanced Persuasion 3 hrs.
Extension of the introductory course in persuasion. Students will study theories, concepts and issues in persuasion from classical to current times.
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CMS 415 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 hrs.
Discusses the variety of strategies critics use to analyze and interpret public communication; contemporary speeches examined.
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CMS 420 - Organizational Communication II: Assessment and Training 3 hrs.
A survey of methods for determining the quality and kind of communication within organizations and training methods for improving organizational communication.
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