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MAR 543 - Environmental Estuarine Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Biology, Organic Chemistry and Calculus or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MAR 543L Sources, reactions, transport, fate, and effects of environmental chemical species in aquatic environments, with special emphasis on estuaries. May be taken as COA 506 .
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MAR 543L - Environmental Estuarine Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MAR 543 . A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 543 . May be taken as COA 506L .
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MAR 556 - Techniques in Marine Science Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint teachers with the marine resources of the Mississippi Coastal Zone. May be taken as SME 556 or COA 587 .
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MAR 557 - Marine Science for Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Emphasis will be placed on measurements and analysis of the marine habitat and ecological relationships. May be taken as SME 557 or COA 588 .
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MAR 558 - Marine Science for Elementary Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint teachers with marine science concepts. May be taken as SME 535 or COA 585 .
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MAR 559 - Coastal Ecology for Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MAR 559L Designed to provide teachers with a background in basic coastal ecology. May be taken as SME 559 or COA 586 .
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MAR 559L - Coastal Ecology for Teachers Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MAR 559 May be taken as SME 559L or COA 586L .
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MAR 561 - Physical Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 112 or 202 and MAT 168 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the physical properties and processes of the oceans. May be taken as PHY 571.
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MAR 561L - Physical Oceanography Laboratory 1 hr.
A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 561 .
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MAR 566 - Acoustics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 471 or permission of instructor. Principles of the generation, transmission, and reception of acoustic waves. May be taken as PHY 546.
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MAR 581 - Geological Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 101, 103 or permission of instructor. Study of the formation and deformation of the oceanic crust and the distribution and character of marine sediments.
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MAR 581L - Geological Oceanography Laboratory 1 hr.
Pre- or corequisite: MAR 581 Examination and interpretation of marine geological samples and data.
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MAR 582 - Coastal Marine Geology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in geology. A study of inshore and nearshore geological processes, sedimentation patterns, and landform development. May be taken as GLY 531 or COA 509 .
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MAR 585 - Microcomputer Applications in Marine Science Instrumentation 3 hrs.
Introduction to programming and hardware concepts relevant for marine science applications.
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MAR 590 - Special Problems in Marine Science 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Independent research.
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MAR 591 - Special Topics in Marine Science 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Directed study in area for which no formal courses are offered.
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MAR 601 - The Marine Scientist and Public Policy 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. The examination of marine science and marine policy, marine policy in Mississippi, the law of the sea, and integrated coastal and ocean management.
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MAR 602 - Remote Sensing of the Ocean 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 501 and MAR 561 or permission of the instructor. An introduction to remote sensing of the ocean with emphasis on biological applications.
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MAR 603 - Fisheries Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. This course will provide the student with an understanding of the complex issues of the multidisciplinary field of fisheries oceanography.
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MAR 620 - Marine Sediments and Sedimentary Environments 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 501 and MAR 581 or permission of instructor. Principal marine sedimentary environments characterized by constituents, facies, and depositional processes.
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MAR 641 - Global Carbon System 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR core courses or permission. An examination of the biogeochemical cycling of carbon through global systems, with an emphasis on the problem of climate change.
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MAR 642 - Isotope Biogeochemistry 3 hrs.
This course provides an introduction to isotope geochemistry and a survey of its applications in marine science. Stable and radioactive isotope systems are powerful tracers and chronometers for many biological, physical, chemical and geological issues in oceanography.
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MAR 650 - Coastal Marine Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Examination of oceanic phenomena of the coastal ocean and estuarine zone from a chemical perspective.
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MAR 651 - Marine Organic Geochemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 541 or permission of instructor. Geochemical cycles of organic compounds in the marine environment.
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MAR 652 - Marine Pollution 3 hrs.
An exploration of pollution in the marine environment, emphasizing geochemical aspects of the sources, transport, and fates of pollutants.
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MAR 655 - Estuaries 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR core courses or permission of instructor. An introduction to estuary processes and ecology, with discussion of the impact of human activities.
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MAR 661 - Introduction to Numerical Ocean Modeling 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 385 or permission of instructor. This course explores basic concepts of numerical modeling in general oceanography available to students from different disciplines.
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MAR 662 - Introduction to Dynamical Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. An introductory course that describes the different types of motions observed in the oceans and on its surface. It includes the study of ocean currents and waves starting with basic principles of physics. May be taken as PHY 510.
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MAR 663 - Ocean Dynamics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 351, MAT 285 or permission of instructor. Intended to develop the first level understanding of the basic physical mechanisms controlling the ocean circulation.
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MAR 664 - Turbulence 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 351, MAT 285, or permission of the instructor. Mixing, boundary layers, energy and enstrophy, isotropic turbulence, statistical regime of small-scale components.
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MAR 665 - Oceanographic Data Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 561 , MAR 562 or permission of instructor. Analysis techniques with applications to physical oceanographic time series data. Topics will include correlation, spectral, and principal component analysis.
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MAR 667 - Waves and Tides 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 561 and permission of instructor. Wind-generated surface gravity waves, tide-generating forces, observing water levels, and numerical simulation of ocean tides.
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MAR 668 - Applied Ocean Acoustics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Fundamentals of sound propagation, scattering and noise in the sea and applications for transducers, arrays, and signal processing.
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MAR 669 - Wave-Current Interactions with Applications to Remote Sensing 3 hrs.
An introductory study of different approaches to wave-current interactions, their underlying assumptions, and their effects on remote sensing and on upper ocean dynamics.
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MAR 670 - Coastal Physical Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 561 and MAR 562 or permission of instructor. Dynamic circulation of continental shelves; includes steady and time-varying flows, pressure gradients, wind stress, bottom friction, and oceanic forcing.
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MAR 671 - Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 385 and PHY 351 or permission of instructor. The course will provide basic concepts required to understand oceanic and atmospheric processes.
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MAR 672 - Advanced Ocean Dynamics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 351, MAT 285, or permission of instructor. The physical mechanisms controlling ocean circulation, focusing on vertical ocean structure.
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MAR 673 - Fundamentals of Ocean Acoustics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. This course is oriented toward physical scientist and engineers with advanced math skills. Although primarily applied, some theory related to wave equations, for acoustics in the sea and their solutions will be covered.
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MAR 674 - Marine Ecosystem and Biogeochemical Modeling 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR core courses or permission of instructor. An introduction to numerical modeling of oceanic biogeochemical processes with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of the marine system.
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MAR 682 - Special Topics in Biological Oceanography 1-9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission. Study of a selected area in biological marine science. May be repeated.
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MAR 683 - Special Topics in Marine Chemistry 1-9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission. Study of a selected area in chemical marine science. May be repeated.
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MAR 684 - Special Topics in Geological Oceanography 1-9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission. Study of a selected area in geological marine science.
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MAR 685 - Special Topics in Physical Oceanography 1-9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission. Study of a selected area in physical marine science. May be repeated.
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MAR 686 - Oceanography and Coastal Processes for Teachers 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAR 686L This course for K-8 teachers will encompass the following topics: physical processes, plate tectonics, marine and aquatic habitats and resources, deep-sea research and pollution.
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MAR 686L - Oceanography and Coastal Processes for Teachers Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MAR 686 A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 686 .
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MAR 687 - Global Environmental Education for Teachers 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAR 687L This course for 5-9 teachers will involve the following topics: sea level rise, acid rain, pollution, ozone depletion, biodiversity, population, deforestation, and greenhouse effects.
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MAR 687L - Global Environmental Education for Teachers Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MAR 687 A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 687 .
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MAR 689 - Seminar in Marine Science 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Current topics in marine science explored via student discussion and presentation. May be repeated.
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MAR 691 - Directed Research in Marine Science 1-16 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission. Independent research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated.
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MAR 697 - Independent Study and Research Hours arranged.
Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university may enroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.
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MAR 698 - Thesis 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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MAR 701 - Marine Bio-Optics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 501 , MAR 541 , MAR 561 or permission of instructor. This course will provide an understanding of concepts of hydrological optics, particularly as they relate to biological processes in the oceans.
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MAR 702 - Advanced Biological Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 441 or BSC 541 or MAR 501 or permission of the instructor. The sea as a biological environment. May also be taken as BSC 742 .
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MAR 703 - Advanced Techniques in Biological Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 501 and MAR 501L or permission of instructor. This course will provide graduate students with practical experience in techniques used in biological oceanography today.
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MAR 761 - Numerical Modeling of Ocean Currents 4 hrs.
Basic knowledge of calculus and FORTRAN is required. General aspects of ocean modeling and numerical algorithms are discussed based on the Princeton Ocena Model.
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MAR 791 - Directed Research in Marine Science 1-12 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the major professor.
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MAR 797 - Independent Study and Research Hours arranged.
Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students actively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university may enroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of dissertation but who are actively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.
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MAR 898 - Dissertation 12 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of major professor.
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Marketing |
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MKT 598 - International Marketing Seminar Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program director. Conducted in study abroad programs: a series of lectures and discussions with authorities on international marketing issues and practices.
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MKT 635 - Seminar in Consumer Behavior 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 Application of behavioral science concepts to research and marketing decisions.
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MKT 640 - Marketing Planning 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 An applications-oriented approach to strategic and operational marketing problems.
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MKT 650 - Seminar in Marketing Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BA 302 and MKT 300 A study of advanced research techniques used in market analysis.
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MKT 670 - Readings in Marketing Analytics 3 hrs.
The study of using data to enhance marketing decisions and to measure marketing performance.
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MKT 692 - Special Problems in Marketing 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
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MKT 695 - International Marketing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 and graduate status. The economic, political, and cultural aspects of international business operations.
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MKT 699 - International Marketing Research Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director. A research course in international marketing offered for students enrolled in MKT 598 .
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MC 607 - Mass Communication Theory 3 hrs.
Examination of diverse theoretical approaches to the study of mass communication; theory building in mass communication.
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MC 608 - Critical & Cultural Theory of Mass Communication 3 hrs.
Introduction to critical and cultural perspectives in media studies, including semiotics, structuralism, psychoanalysis, postmodernism, narrative and ideological analysis.
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MC 609 - Communication Seminar 3 hrs.
A rotating seminar that addresses topics in the areas of radio-TV-film and journalism.
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MC 620 - Public Relations Theory 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate study of public relations or communication, or permission of instructor. Explores theories of excellent communication and public relations management appropriate for grounding the work with internal and external publics of an organization.
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MC 621 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MC 620 or permission of instructor. Examines issues affecting design and implementation of persuasive public communication campaigns for business organizations, nonprofit organizations, political or issue campaigns.
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MC 622 - International Public Relations 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MC 620 or permission of instructor. Explores theories of communication and culture in international business environments with the purpose of developing public relations theory and practice.
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MC 623 - Seminar in Public Relations 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MC 620 or permission of instructor. Analysis of problems and processes of public relations with special emphasis upon theories, principles, and research.
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MC 624 - Public Relations Crisis Management 3 hrs.
Exploration of theoretical foundations and practices of crisis and risk communication, issue and conflict management in corporate, governmental and nonprofit settings.
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MC 625 - Process and Effects of Mass Communication 3 hrs.
A study of the major areas of mass communication research literature, emphasizing mass communication effects research.
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MC 626 - Public Relations Strategies and Tactics 3 hrs.
Study of theoretical foundations and practices of public relations strategies and tactics relating to communication management in corporate, political, and nonprofit settings.
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MC 629 - Communication Internship 3 hrs.
Students will serve an internship during one semester with a professional media or public relations agency.
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MC 691 - Research in Communication 1-9 hrs.
For independent reading projects of broad general nature. Normally limited to topics not covered in regular courses.
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MC 692 - Special Problems 3 hrs.
For independent research projects designed to answer specific questions in applied or theoretical communication.
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MC 697 - Independent Study and Research Hours arranged.
Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university may enroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.
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MC 698 - Thesis 3-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.
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MC 699 - British Studies: Comparative National Media Systems 3-6 hrs.
To instruct students through lectures, research, and field trips about the similarities and differences between the American and British media systems.
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MC 720 - Introduction to Graduate Research in Communication 3 hrs.
Analysis of types of problems, concepts, variables, definitions, designs measurement techniques, and interpretation of data prevalent in communication research. Involves elementary statistics and development of research proposals and designs. May also be taken as SCM 720.
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MC 721 - Content Analysis of Communication 3 hrs.
Study of theory and methods of defining, categorizing, coding, and interpreting verbal and nonverbal elements of the communication process. Emphasizes source and message elements. Elementary statistical analysis, research report, and design of studies. May also be taken as SCM 721.
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MC 722 - Communication Research Methods 3 hrs.
A study of the techniques and strategies used in conducting empirical studies of communication. Topics will include measurement, sampling, and content analysis. May also be taken as SCM 722.
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MC 731 - Teaching Mass Communication 3 hrs.
This course is a pedagogy course designed to prepare graduate students majoring in Mass Communication and Journalism to enter the classroom in a higher education setting.
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MC 735 - Seminar in Social Media 3 hrs.
This course explores the impact of social media on journalism and mass communication.
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MC 740 - Telecommunication Policy and Regulation 3 hrs.
A study of United States telecommunication policy and regulation as shaped by technology, industry, politics, government, and the public. Social and political implications of policy are evaluated.
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MC 745 - Mass Communication Law 3 hrs.
Cases and issues in mass communication law and regulation, including libel, privacy, corporate and commercial speech, obscenity, access, and reporter-source relations.
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MC 747 - International Communication Systems 3 hrs.
An overview of international communications: comparative broadcasting systems, international broadcasting, world press.
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MC 750 - Readings in Mass Communication History 3 hrs.
Readings in a variety of genres, periods, themes and topics in the literature of journalism and mass communication history.
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MC 755 - Media Ethics 3 hrs.
Examination of major moral dilemmas, issues and practices of mass media through lectures and case studies, with emphasis on moral reasoning and decision-making.
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MC 760 - Seminar in Mass Communication History 3 hrs.
Exploration of cultural, economic, intellectual, social and political trends in mass communication history, 1450 to present.
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MC 765 - Mass Communication Historical Research and Writing 3 hrs.
Major issues in mass communication historiography, research methods, bibliographic techniques, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and historical writing.
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MC 770 - Seminar in Advertising Theory 3 hrs.
Introduction to advertising theory, principles, practices, and law. Advertising’s role in American business and society will be explored.
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MC 771 - Advertising and the Consumer 3 hrs.
Examination of major behavioral science contributions to the understanding of buyer behavior, with emphasis on advertising and marketing applications of these contributions.
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MC 772 - Advertising Research 3 hrs.
Planning and conducting accurate, effective advertising research programs, including preparation of questionnaires, reports, and strategies. While focus is on quantitative research methodology, qualitative research is also explored.
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MC 773 - Seminar in Advertising 3-6 hrs.
Analysis of problems and processes of advertising, exploring various current topics in the field. May be repeated for total of 6 hours credit.
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MC 774 - International Advertising 3 hrs.
International dimensions of advertising communications; analysis of theoretical, economic, cultural, ethical/legal and media conditions affecting global advertising.
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MC 775 - Psychology of Advertising 3 hrs.
introduction to theories and research concerniong the psychology of advertising: attitude, decision-making, involvement, learning, motivation, memory and brand personality.
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