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ACCT 5100 - Financial Accounting Theory for Leaders 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of the chair.
Description: Develops critical thinking and the application of accounting concepts, principle preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, accurate standards, and the standard setting process, the use of electronic technology in financial accounting, effective communication, and current issues, debates and research in accounting.
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ACCT 5110 - Taxation for Organizations 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of chair
Description: Uses a case-study, problem-oriented examination of fundamental tax concepts for organizations to explore current tax issues and controversies. The course stresses issues of case analysis and research that are typically involve din tax planning and litigation.
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ACCT 5120 - Emerging Technologies Financial Information Systems 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of chair
Description: Provides students with analytical tools necessary to evaluate user information system needs and to design, implement and maintain a financial information system.
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ACCT 5130 - Assurance Services and Professional Ethics 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of chair
Description: Investigates fraud detection, prevention, investigation and methods of fraud resolution, operational and compliance audits; internal auditing; auditing for governmental and entities; and reporting and implementing audit findings. The role of ethics is explored context of laws, regulations and the organization’s culture.
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BIOL 5000 - Methods of Biological Research 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Required of all prospective candidates majoring in biology during their first semester of residence in which the course is taught. An introduction to the principles of scientific research, the use of bibliographic resources, the proper form of scientific writing, an introduction to biostatistics and research techniques in the design and execution of biological research.
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BIOL 5020/5021 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems (and lab) 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5021
Description: Students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigation mapping and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 5030/5031 - Plant Taxonomy (and lab) 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5031
Description: A study of regional vascular plants with emphasis on flowering, fruiting and familiar characteristics, sight identification, economic importance, relating species to habitats, appropriate literature and counseling-preservation. Primarily a field course; collections required.
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BIOL 5070/5071 - Animal Behavior (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5071
Description: The course will instruct the student in major topics of animal behavior. The instructional material will focus on the three main areas of animal behavior research, categories of animal behavior, evolution of animal behavior and neuro-analysis of animal behavior.
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BIOL 5100/5101 - Biostatistics (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5101
Description: Basic descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distributions and analyses, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric analogues to parametric methods, relationships between experimental design and data analysis used in hypothesis testing. Selected multivariate analysis, statistical re-sampling methods, and data reduction techniques are discussed. Computer use emphasized.
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BIOL 5130/5131 - Advanced Topics in Genetics (and lab) 3
Corequisite: BIOL 5131
Description: Current concepts of genetics that include the cell cycle and regulation of division, gene mapping, inter- and intra-genic recombination, mutations, chromosome structure and function, oncogenes, genetics of mitochondria and chloroplast, gene imprinting, population genetics and other topics.
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BIOL 5200/5201 - Developmental Biology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5201;
Description: The study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
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BIOL 5230/5231 - Advanced Topics in Genetics (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5231
Description: A course designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression. Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
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BIOL 5300/5301 - Bacteriology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5301
Description: An introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their beneficial or detrimental attributes.
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BIOL 5310/5311 - Advanced Microbiology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5311
Description: A study of selected topics in Microbiology to include virology, mycology, and microbial pathogenesis.
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BIOL 5315/5316 - Virology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5316
Description: An advanced microbiology course designed to study the diversity of viruses through analysis of their genetics and morphology. The biology and medical significance of viruses will be emphasized. Laboratory experience will include methods of isolation, cultivation, and molecular analysis.
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BIOL 5320/5321 - Plant Growth and Development (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5321
Description: Plant growth, correlation phenomena in development and hormones involved on growth regulation.
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BIOL 5325/5326 - Mycology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5326;
Description: An advanced microbiology course designed to study of the kingdom of fungi to include a survey of the major fungal phyla and fungal like organisms including lichens. The biology and economic significance of these organisms will be emphasized. In addition, the roles and interrelationships of fungi will include methods used in isolation, cultivation and the identification of fungi, fungal nutrition, physiology and genetics as well as field experience in collection, preservation and identification of higher fungi.
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BIOL 5330/5331 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Control (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5331
Description: A study of the aquatic environment. Materials covered will include concepts and methods of analyses of the physical, chemical and biological factors influencing aquatic life and water quality. Kinds and sources of pollution, as well as methods of pollution control, will be emphasized.
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BIOL 5335/5336 - Microbiology Pathogenesis (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5336
Description: An advanced microbiology course designed to teach the concepts relating to human/animal host and microbial parasite interactions and the pathologic consequences that may result. Also studied is the immunology and epidemiology of various agents that cause infectious disease in man and other animals. Laboratory studies include the isolation, characterization, pathogenesis and detection of infectious agents.
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BIOL 5340/5341 - Phycology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5341
Description: A study of the structure, evolution, ecology and physiology of algae. Students will conduct research to learn methodologies needed to use physiological and ecological characteristics of algae as indicators of environmental health.
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BIOL 5400/5401 - Advanced Topics in Physiology and Cell Biology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5401
Description: A study of selected topics in physiology to include cell and endocrine physiology and integrated organ systems.
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BIOL 5410/5411 - Reproductive Physiology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5411
Description: A study of animal reproductive physiology. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
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BIOL 5440/5441 - Cell and Molecular Biology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5441
Description: The fundamental role of macro-molecules and cell ultra-structure in mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability, secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The function of the cell at the molecular level will be emphasized.
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BIOL 5450/5451 - Biotechnology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5451
Description: This course provides students with practical experience using current molecular skills in addition to didactic learning. The course is laboratory intensive, as students gain “hands on” training in one of the world’s fastest growing job markets, biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic concepts involving genetic engineering and proteomics.
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BIOL 5500 - Special Problems 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: no description
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BIOL 5510 - Special Problems A 2-4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The student, in consultation with a professor, will select, plan and complete a research problem. The results of the research must be written up in the style of a scientific paper and/or presented in a formal seminar or at a scientific meeting. This course may be taken only one time.
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BIOL 5520 - Special Problems B 2-4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The student, in consultation with a professor, will select, plan and complete a research problem. The results of the research must be written up in the style of a scientific paper and/or presented in a formal seminar or at a scientific meeting. This course may be taken only one time.
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BIOL 5540/5541 - Plant Ecology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5541
Description: Plants and their environment with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional plant communities and their determining factors.
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BIOL 5550/5551 - Ichthyology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5551
Description: A survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 5560/5561 - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5561
Description: An investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of their taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected aquatic invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5570/5571 - Advanced Invertebrate Zoology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5571
Description: An investigation of the diversity of invertebrate through study of the taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology , and evolution of selected invertebrate phyla. Emphasis will be placed on invertebrate taxa of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5580/5581 - Entomology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5581
Description: An investigation of the diversity of insects through the study of their taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution. Emphasis will be placed on insect taxa of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5600/5601 - Parasitology (and lab) 4
Corequisite: BIOL 5601;
Description: A survey of the parasitic protozoans, helminthes, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, life-cycles, host-parasite relationships, method of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 5610/5611 - Herpetology (and lab) 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5611
Description: Description: A study of the taxonomy, structure, reproduction, ecology, behavior and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on the herpetofauna of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5620/5621 - Ornithology (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5621
Description: A study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life histories and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 5630/5631 - Mammalogy (and lab) 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor; Corequisite: BIOL 5631
Description: A survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 5650 - Field Studies in Biogeography and Biodiversity 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to rare ecosystems as well unique geographic regions.
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BIOL 5700 - Topics in Biology 1-2
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Special courses or workshops in selected topics of biology. Specific topics may be developed by faculty or by students in consultation with a faculty member. This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of 4 credit hours.
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BIOL 5735 - Contemporary Issues in Biology 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will discuss and present research findings using current manuscripts from primary literature.
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BIOL 5810 - Clinical Specialty I 4
Description: This is the first of three clinical practicum courses in a selected area of radiologic science. The student will select an area of clinical practice, management or education. Clinical experience will be relative to students selected area of interest. Student will select clinical site in conjunction with advisor.
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BIOL 5820 - Clinical Specialty II 4
Description: This is the second of three clinical courses in a selected area of radiologic science. The student may continue to gain clinical experience in the same area or modality as chosen in BIOL 5810 or may choose a different area of interest. Student will select clinical site in conjunction with advisor.
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BIOL 5830 - Clinical Specialty III 4
Description: This is the last of three clinical courses in radiologic science. The student may continue to gain clinical experience in the same specialty area or select a different specialty area. Students will select clinical site in conjunction with a advisor.
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BIOL 5910 - Seminar in Biology 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will critique reports relative to research activities. Progress and special interests will determine topic development.
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BIOL 5915 - Seminar in Biology 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will evaluate and critique research presentations by professionals and biology graduate students. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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BIOL 5925 - Topics in Health Science 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Overview of current clinical, educational, and management topics in health science.
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BIOL 5950 - Research Paper 2
Description: Research on topic.
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BIOL 5990 - Thesis 6
Description: This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of ten (10) credit hours; however, credits may not be used toward fulfillment of graduate elective requirement (20 credits).
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BIOL 5991 - Research Completion Requirement 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met.
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Communication Arts |
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COMM 509A - International Communication: General Communication 3
Description: This course offers international perspectives to graduate students in general communication. This study abroad experience is linked to selected graduate communication courses. (Study abroad program)
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COMM 509B - International Communication: Corporate Communication 3
Description: This course offers international perspectives to graduate students in corporate communication. This study abroad experience is linked to selected graduate communication courses. (Study abroad program)
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COMM 566A - Special Topics in Graduate Communication 3
Description: Selected topics of interest to students concentrating their graduate studies in general communication.
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COMM 566B - Special Topics in Graduate Communication 3
Description: Selected topics of interest to students concentrating their graduate studies in corporate communications.
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COMM 599A, B - Thesis Writing 3-6
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic
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COMM 5000 - Communication Research Methods 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: A study of research methodology including library scholarship, quantitative methods, historical and legal research.
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COMM 5001 - Pro-seminar in Communication 1
Description: Overview of functions, processes, strategies, tools, and effects of communication. Introduces students to fields of marketing communication, advertising, public relations, sales, print-broadcast electronic media and to the theories governing the study of these fields. Must be taken on campus.
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COMM 5010 - Advance Communication Research Methods 3
Description: The purpose of this course is to apply important data analysis techniques in the field of communication, develop a deeper appreciation of research strategies and analysis decisions and provide the opportunity for practice in analyzing quantitative data with SPSS. Topics include measurement decisions, research designs and more advanced statistical techniques.
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COMM 5020 - Organizational Communication 3
Description: Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical and practical aspects of organizational communication theories. Topic areas include organizational communication theories, the identification of communication problems, the application of research methods, ethical and cultural issues in a changing organizational environment, internal communities and public communication practices and conflict resolution.
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COMM 5030 - Applied Communication Theory 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: The communication process is approached from a theoretical point-of-view. A variety of theories and their application to dyadic, small group, public, and mass communications are studies.
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COMM 5050 - Public Relations 3
Description: A counseling, advising and management perspective serves as the basis for exploring the profession of public relations. Students review case studies, develop strategies, prepare tactics and evaluate internal and external communication for a variety of publics and organizations.
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COMM 5060 - Communication and Public Opinion 3
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the concept of “public opinion” and to explore the relationships between communication and public opinion. An important normative goal will be to explore ways to allow media messages to contribute to a healthy civic life rather than detract from it.
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COMM 5070 - Corporate Communication Management 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. in Communication Arts
Description: A exploration of corporate communication business, management, and communication responsibilities as well as a study of the role social responsibility plays in corporate America today.
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COMM 5100 - Marketing Communication Strategies 3
Description: An exploration of direct marketing communication for the 21st Century through the study of relevant theories, historical development, status, and concepts focusing on integrated branding communication.
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COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication 3
Description: This course focuses on leadership as a function of communication behavior. Through discussion, cases and exercises, participants will explore effective communication strategies within an organizational setting. The course will cover team leadership skills, rhetorical sensitivity, charisma and practical suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness.
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COMM 5115 - Sports Broadcasting Direction and Criticism 3
Description: The course provides experience in the production, direction, and editing of live sports events. Students will learn theoretical and practical skills associated with camera operation, digital switching, instant video replay, floor direction, and digital editing.
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COMM 5150 - Advertising and Media Strategies 3
Description: This course considers advertising theory and practice and reviews application of theory to advertising, promotion and media selection strategies. The course requires development of an advertising plan, media selection rationales, evaluation of selected campaigns, and use of advertising media research.
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COMM 5210 - e-Communication Strategies 3
Description: This course surveys critical issues in management communication, promotional strategies, public relations and marketing communication in the context of electronic marketplaces and virtual communities. Course activities include online assignments, traditional and online readings, projects and guided evaluations of a variety of strategies.
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COMM 5300 - Consumer and Audience Behavior 3
Description: Understanding the behaviors of consumers and audiences in response to persuasive messages. Includes discussions of persuasive and psychological theories and their application to marketing problems of issue management.
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COMM 5350 - Media Management 3
Description: Legal, social, programming and sales aspects of electronic media are studied from a management perspective.
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COMM 5400 - Politics and Mass Media 3
Description: Media’s role in U.S. politics: influence of mass media on political opinions, on elections, on political participants and on public policy; and how political participants help shape the messages sent out by mass media.
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COMM 5410 - Web Page Design and Criticism 3
Description: In the changing electronic environment, the communication professional needs to have the necessary skills for Web page construction and evaluation. HTML, Photo shop and popular Web page design programs will be used to develop functional web pages. On the theoretical level, the course will explore censorship, ethics, advertising promotion, privacy and other relevant issues.
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COMM 5444 - Communication Internship 3
Description: Practical experience in professional communication to augment theoretical coursework. Students are required to work 150 hours, keep an evaluative journal, and produce an analytical paper related to the experience. Departmental policy governs acceptable types of communication positions. Students may not apply both COMM 5555 and 5444 toward the M.A.
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COMM 5500 - Video Production Criticism 3
Description: Practical application of creating, designing, and producing video projects. The course includes in-depth examination of the technical, theoretical, and aesthetic factors involved in post-production.
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COMM 5555 - Independent Research 3
Description: Directed research in an area of special interest to the student. Students enrolling in this course must submit a written project proposal to the instructor before enrolling. Enrollment in the course will be accepted only after the instructor approves the proposal. Students may not apply both COMM 5555 and COMM 5444 toward the M.A.
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COMM 5600 - Integrated Corporate Communication 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: Important corporate communication areas such as internal communication advertising, PR, sales promotion, direct marketing and new communication technologies and how these approaches work together to achieve organizational objectives.
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COMM 5650 - Communication Law 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: An in-depth examination of the legal and ethical impact of new technologies on mass media involving lecture, discussion, extensive reading and writing assignments.
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COMM 5700 - Interpersonal Communication Theory 3
Description: A study of interpersonal communication models and their psychological, philosophical and sociological influence of dyadic communication in our society.
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COMM 5710 - Ethics in a Changing Environment 3
Description: This course will explore ethical challenges within the context of new technologies and media. Topics covered include codes of ethics, forces that affect ethical decision-making and media responsibility.
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COMM 5720 - Social Media Theories and Practices 3
Description: This course examines social media as a media technology, communication phenomenon and professional tool. Students will read foundational texts on internet studies and digital communication which are exposed to up-to-date information on the current trends in social media use and develop skills they can use as communication professionals.
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COMM 5730 - Web Content Maintenance and Management 3
Description: Students develop a team approach to the techniques of creating and publishing web sites and then manage and maintain the web and electronic content for an organization’s site. Course includes internet research projects, web site strategic management plans, internet management and content development, and procedures and policies of site maintenance.
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COMM 5750 - Feature Writing 3
Description: Workshop designed to give instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers, trade journals and magazines.
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COMM 5800 - Persuasion and Social Change 3
Description: A study of persuasive theories and their application to the development of social and cultural issues.
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COMM 5810 - Race, Gender and Mass Media 3
Description: Examination of current and historical portrayals of ethnic minorities and men and women in media news, entertainment and advertising; discussion of research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.
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COMM 5900 - Topics in Communication 6
Description: This course provides students with an integrated theoretical framework for understanding international communication. It examines the political, economic, and cultural aspects of international communication and the nature and features of international news, its production processes, effects, and interpretation.
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COMM 5920 - Economics of the Mass Media 3
Description: A study of the economics of the mass media including the overall financial impact of the media on our economy, society, and technology.
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COMM 5950 - Research Paper 3
Description: Required research project topic and paper approved by student’s advisor. Paper must be accepted and approved by the advisor before being submitted to the Graduate Office for acceptance. Students will receive a grade of “IP” until the paper is accepted by the Graduate Office. Course registration limited to one time.
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COMM 5991 - Research Requirement Completion 1
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirements are met.
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CSCI 5005 - Introduction to Web Programming 3
Description: This survey course provides an introduction to web development and web programming by using the essential progamming languages that power modern web pages. Through a series of examples and programming assignments, students will learn basic programming concepts and build a solid foundation in computer programming through a client-side scripting language. A brief introduction to web page creation is achieved by using markup language to provide page content and using style sheets to format the content and the layout of the pages. The course primarily focuses on applying web programming concepts such as variables, data types, operators, loops, arrays, control structures, functions and event handling.
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CSCI 5010 - Database Management Concepts 3
Description: An introduction to the database development process, database methods of file storage, primitive databases and data warehousing. Topics include the relational model approach to database management, concepts of network and object oriented models, use of the SQL query languages and security and integrity policies in database management.
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CSCI 5015 - Data Science in Python 3
Description: This course introduces scientific data methods, processes and systems used to extract knowledge from structured or unstructured data. It covers the basics of the Python programming environment, as well as, data manipulation and cleaning techniques using Python data science libraries for data analysis.
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CSCI 5020 - Data Management Applications 3
Description: An introductions to database features and administrator operations including components, instances, tables, indexes, and profiles SQL Server and Oracle. Students will learn database management tools including database deployment, user support, change-control procedures, planning for growth, and technology evaluation.
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CSCI 5040 - Big Data Modeling and Management 3
Description: Using examples of real world big data problems, this course introduces the platforms and technologies including features and value of core architectural components, resource and job management systems, file systems, and programming models used for scalable big data analysis.
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CSCI 5060 - Web Database Concepts 3
Description: This course introduces web-based data management and information retrieval applications that connect to databases using PHP and ASP.NET. Topics also include configuration and maintenance of databases and web servers including MySQL, SQL, Apache and Internet Information Server (IIS).
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CSCI 5080 - Data Mining Applications 3
Description: This course introduces basic data mining concepts, applications, and techniques. Students will explore the process of data mining, learn various data mining methods including clustering, decision trees, association rules, statistical learning tools, and will apply the techniques in solving practical problems using data mining systems.
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CSCI 5095 - Data Mining Project 3
Description: Students will work on an appropriate research project in data mining and use practical data mining systems to discover patterns from real business data. They will also evaluate and interpret these mined patterns.
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CSCI 5200 - Principles of Information Security 3
Cross Listed: CSCI 3200 (see Undergraduate Bulletin)
Prerequisite: Admission to PSM program or approval of instructor
Description: An introduction to the technical and management aspects of information security. This course provides the foundation for understanding issues associated with security in computing, including security threats and controls, protection of computer, systems and data, and planning for security through the development of an information security strategy.
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CSCI 5520 - Network Security 3
Cross Listed: CSCI 4540 (see Undergraduate Bulletin)
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 or instructor permission;
Description: An examination of the tools techniques, and technologies used in the securing of information assets via networks. Topics covered include network operating system security, security of transmissions, firewall configuration, vulnerabilities and hardening of network components. Web and distributed system security, and procedures dealing with storage and disposition of sensitive data.
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CSCI 5600 - Computer Ethics 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the PSM program or instructor approval;
Description: Study and analysis of the social, legal and ethical issues that arise from the presence of computers in society. Problems are posed and solutions discussed from the view point of the computer professional. Topics include computer viruses, spyware, spam, life-critical systems and privacy issues.
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CSCI 5601 - Computer Forensics and Incident Response 3
Cross Listed: CSCI 3601 (see Undergraduate Bulletin)
Pre/Corequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: This course is an introduction to the topics of computer forensics, incident response, cyber-crime and terrorism, cybercrime investigation and prosecution. Students will learn about computer forensics, extracting and proper handling of evidence, and how an organization can setup a security response team, prepare for and manage security incidents.
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CSCI 5602 - Securing Cyberspace (Web, DB, and Platforms) 3
Cross Listed: CSCI 3602 (see Undergraduate Bulletin)
Pre/Corequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: In this course, students will learn how to secure an organization’s technological infrastructure, including topics on operating system platforms/hardware, virtual machines, mobile devices, web servers, database servers, additional network components, anti-malware, public facing applications, host-based intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls, and audit and compliance. Course includes laboratory work using Linux and Windows.
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CSCI 5603 - Cryptography 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 , MATH 1530 or consent of instructor;
Description: This course introduces students to the methods of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Topics include classical cryptography, modern cryptographic techniques (symmetric key algorithms, asymmetric key algorithms), cryptographic hash functions, current and historical example uses of cryptography, and public key cryptography.
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