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CE 5265 - Prestressed Concrete Design
Credits: 3
This is a classical course on designing prestressed and precast concrete systems. Principles and behavior of prestressed concrete build the foundation for topics that included flexure, shear, and axial load, construction and fabrication, and application. The course continues with fundamental concepts taught in ARE 4260 /CE 4260 .
Cross Listed ARE 5265 .
Dual Listed CE 4265 .
Prerequisite: ARE/CE 4260 .
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CE 5270 - Highway Bridge Engineering
Credits: 3
A study of the analysis, design and rating of highway bridges, including consideration of dead and vehicular loads, analysis of typical systems, service, fatigue and ultimate strength behavior, rating of existing bridge design, and bridge operations. Composite and non-composite steel and concrete bridges are considered. Includes investigations that require field trips outside the schedule class times. Contemporary issues are routinely discussed.
Prerequisite: CE 4250 and CE 4260 .
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CE 5280 - Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Credits: 3
Broad-based coverage of the behavior of concrete, both at the member and structure level. The course will have no assigned text, although students will be expected to have an undergraduate concrete design textbook and a current ACI Code. Readings will include a number of technical papers in each area covered. Emphasis will be on the background of the code, code development, and investigative techniques.
Prerequisite: CE 4200 and CE 4260 .
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CE 5285 - Masonry Design
Credits: 3
Design of structural components in reinforced masonry buildings, including walls, columns, beams and connections. Particular attention is paid to current codes, specifications and analysis.
Cross Listed ARE 5285 .
Dual Listed ARE 4285 and CE 4285 .
When Offered Offered on a three semester rotation.
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CE 5290 - Earthquake Engineering
Credits: 3
Second course in a series to design earthquake resistant structures. Topics include interpreting code requirements, calculating design forces on structures, evaluating inelastic behavior of structures, understanding how materials behave and advances in earthquake engineering.
Prerequisite: CE 5220 .
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CE 5295 - Structural Timber Design
Credits: 3
Design of structural components and applications utilizing timber.
Cross Listed ARE 5295 .
Dual Listed CE 4295 .
Prerequisite: CE 3200 or equivalent.
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CE 5300 - Open-Channel Hydraulics
Credits: 3
Analysis and design of steady, uniform, gradually varied and spatially varied flow in open channels. Emphasis on basic fluid flow equations associated with natural and man-made open channels.
Prerequisite: CE 3300 .
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CE 5321 - Engineering and Environment Geophysics
Credits: 3
Theoretical background for electrical, electromagnetic, georadar, and other near-surface geophysical measurements. Practical exercises focused on modeling, inversion, data analysis and experimental design. Discussion of applications to engineering and environmental problems. Basic knowledge of MATLAB programming language is helpful, but not required.
Cross Listed GEOL 5321 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 or MATH 2200 .
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CE 5400 - Water Treatment
Credits: 3
Advanced theory and practice of collection, purification, and distribution of potable water; special emphasis on purification techniques, and plant requirements and design.
Prerequisite: CE 4400 .
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CE 5410 - Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment
Credits: 3
Theory and practice of advanced biological treatment processes for municipal and industrial wastewaters, sludges, groundwater bioremediation and solid waste. Emphasis is on fundamental principles applied to the design and control of existing processes and the development of innovative systems.
Cross Listed CHE/ENVE 5410 .
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CE 5435 - Environmental Transport Processes
Credits: 3
Designed for graduate students and engineering seniors interested in the principles of mass transport and their application to environmental systems. Deals with the hydrodynamics of mixing and transport, as well as the interaction of mixing and various reaction rate processes. Applications include water and wastewater treatment, groundwater pollution, and transport and mixing in rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Cross Listed ENVE 5435 and CHE 5435.
Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and ES 2330.
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CE 5445 - Environmental Remediation
Credits: 3
The contamination of soil, air, and groundwater by improper disposal of hazardous wastes is covered. Control and cleanup of contaminated groundwater plumes, treatment of polluted soils and soil gases is emphasized. Case studies are extensively used.
Cross Listed ENVE 5445 and CHE 5445
Prerequisite: CE 3400 .
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CE 5450 - Advanced Physical-Chemical Treatment
Credits: 3
A study of physical and chemical processes for treatment of water and waste water.
Cross Listed ENVE 5450 .
Prerequisite: CE 4400 .
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CE 5510 - Pavement Design for Airports and Highways
Credits: 3
Designing flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports. Topics include pavement materials and common uses, soil stabilization, quality control of materials and pavement design procedures.
Dual Listed CE 4510 .
Prerequisite: CE 3500 or CE 3600 .
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CE 5530 - Traffic Engineering: Operations
Credits: 3
Basic characteristics of traffic, such as drivers, vehicles, volumes, speeds, delay, origins and destinations, intersection performance, capacity, termination and accidents; techniques for making traffic engineering investigations; traffic laws and ordinances, regulations, design and application of signal systems; curb parking control; enforcement and traffic administration; and public relations.
Dual Listed CE 4530 .
Former Course Number [5520]
Prerequisite: CE 3500 .
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CE 5540 - Traffic Control
Credits: 3
Planning, designing, and operating transportation facilities to optimum efficiency using traffic control devices. Topics included are traffic flow theory; pavement markings, signing, and signal design; computer design of signal systems using linear and network models; traffic control in construction areas.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 and ES 2110 .
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CE 5545 - Transport Network Analysis
Credits: 3
Traffic assignment and network modeling techniques; deterministic and stochastic user equilibrium assignment; mathematical programming formulations and solution algorithms; extensions to basic models; and applications to roadway pricing and other planning scenarios.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in civil engineering.
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CE 5555 - Geometric Design of Highways
Credits: 3
Criteria controlling geometric design of highways including design speed, design volume, vehicle requirements and capacity design standards for different highway types; design of sight distance, alignment, grade; cross-section design; access control, frontage roads; intersection design elements; and design of intersections and interchanges. CE 5555 students are required to do an additional integrated design term project using design software.
Dual Listed CE 4555 .
A&S College Core 2015 Students may not receive credit for both CE 4555 and CE 5555.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 .
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CE 5560 - Traffic Safety
Credits: 3
Safety design and operational practices for streets and highways including safety improvement programs, design of barrier systems, bicycle and pedestrian consideration; access control; safety evaluation; and measures of effectiveness.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 and STAT 4220 .
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CE 5565 - Traffic Simulation
Credits: 3
Traffic modeling and simulation study development; definition, construction, calibration, validation of traffic simulation models; traffic flow dynamics in transportation networks; mathematical optimization of transportation networks; traffic simulation software.
Dual Listed CE 4565 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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CE 5570 - Transportation Planning
Credits: 3
Short and long-range transportation planning; land-use planning, travel behavior and transportation studies including demand forecasting; parking and transit studies; highway and street planning; and freight transportation and multi-model planning.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 .
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CE 5575 - Intelligent Transportation Systems
Credits: 3
The use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to improve the safety, efficiency, reliability, and/or security of transportation systems. Covers ITS applications, technologies, deployment issues, and system performance in both urban and rural environments.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 .
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CE 5585 - Pavement Management Systems
Credits: 3
A study of the systems that a transportation agency may utilize to manage the pavement in their road network. History and purpose of pavement management are studied as well as hot to make objective pavement management decisions. The distinction between project-level and network-level management concerns is explored and the implementation of a pavement management system is studied. Finally, methods for utilizing the information from the management system is studied.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 .
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CE 5590 - Pavement Materials
Credits: 3
Selecting materials for highway construction, testing aggregates and bituminous materials, designing and testing asphalt mixtures; and recommending maintenance and rehabilitation strategies for deteriorated pavements.
Prerequisite: CE 3500 .
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CE 5610 - Foundation Engineering
Credits: 3
Site characterization, laboratory shear tests and determination of soil properties. Analyses include bearing capacity, stress distribution and settlement. Design of shallow and control of deep foundations using static and dynamic methods.
Dual Listed CE 4610 .
Prerequisite: CE 3600 .
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CE 5630 - Ground Improvement, Reinforcement and Treatment
Credits: 3
This course is designed to help students understand a number of available geotechnical ground improvement, reinforcement and treatment techniques currently in use.
Dual Listed CE 4630 .
Prerequisite: CE 3600 .
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CE 5640 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the field of geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics. Lectures will focus on stress wave propagation in soil and rock; characterization of earthquakes and ground motions; influence of soil conditions on seismic ground motion characteristics; and liquefaction of soils.
Prerequisite: CE 3600 or graduate standing.
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CE 5650 - Instrumentation in Civil Engineering
Credits: 3
This lab based course will provide hands on learning to students to install instruments, collect data, analyze results, and use civil engineering judgment to make decisions.
Dual Listed CE 4650 .
Prerequisite: ES 2410.
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CE 5660 - Soil and Rock Slope Engineering
Credits: 3
Advanced engineering and geologic classification of landslides; detailed field investigations; solid and rock strength properties for stability analysis; advanced analytical and numerical methods for analysis of slope stability; design of engineered stabilization systems.
Dual Listed CE 4620 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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CE 5700 - Civil Engineering Problems I
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
A special course, designed to make possible the study and investigation of problems or phases of civil engineering selected to fit the needs of the students.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CE 5710 - Civil Engineering Seminar I
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
A seminar type class furnishing motivation for advanced study of current problems in broad field of civil engineering by means of library research, study of current literature, and carefully guided class discussion.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CE 5720 - Civil Engineering Problems II
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
A special course designed to make possible the study and investigation of problems or phases of civil engineering selected to fit the needs of the student.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CE 5730 - Civil Engineering Seminar II
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
A seminar-type class furnishing motivation for advanced study of current problems in the broad field of engineering by means of library research, study of current literature, and carefully guided class discussions.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CE 5785 - HT Person Seminar
Credits: 3
Special topics in engineering as presented by the H.T. Person distinguished professor.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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CE 5810 - Groundwater Hydrology
Credits: 3
Principles and basic equations associated with saturated and unsaturated flow in soils describing groundwater and drainage flow. Laws governing the movement, recharge, and production of underground water with special emphasis on techniques and modeling methods for development of groundwater resources.
Dual Listed CE 4810 .
Prerequisite: CE 4800 .
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CE 5820 - Design of Small Earth Dams
Credits: 3
Develop understanding, analysis, design and construction techniques for all components considered in small earth dam design. Integration of hydrology, hydraulics and soil mechanics into a sound dam design. Dam design will be emphasized from foundation through embankment.
Prerequisite: CE 3300 , CE 3600 and CE 4800 or concurrent enrollment.
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CE 5830 - Flow in Porous Media
Credits: 3
Examines fluid (liquid, gas, vapor) and heat flow in porous media and its effects specifically in soil. Near surface effects (impibation, infiltration and evaporation) is emphasized. Analytic and numerical solution techniques will be developed.
Prerequisite: CE 5810 or consent of instructor.
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CE 5840 - Groundwater Contamination
Credits: 3
Develop principles and fundamental parameters that control groundwater flow and solute transport in groundwater systems. Introduce basic geochemical processes and contaminant chemistry and site monitoring techniques relevant to groundwater problems.
Dual Listed CE 4840 .
Prerequisite: CE 5810 or equivalent.
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CE 5850 - Advanced Subsurface Hydrology
Credits: 3
This course introduces recent advances in dealing with uncertainty issues in subsurface hydrology. Covered topics include reviewing basic statistics required for the course and subsurface flow and transport, uncertainty analysis using Monte Carlo simulations, sensitivity analysis in flow and contaminant transport, heterogeneity of hydrological processes in subsurface, and Bayesian updating.
Prerequisite: CE 5810 or CE 4800 .
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CE 5865 - Deterministic Hydrology
Credits: 3
Philosophy of modeling, hydrologic model formulation and design; lumped, semi-distributed, and physics-based hydrologic models for watershed- and landscape-scale predictions; process-level mathematical and numerical descriptions and coupling; model calibration, testing, and validation; parameterization, numerical approximations of flow equations; scale effects, modeling ethics.
Prerequisite: CE 4800 .
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CE 5870 - Water Resource Engineering
Credits: 3
Study in water resource planning and design and problem solving applying engineering principles and procedures. Western United States water problems are emphasized, including user completion, reallocation, consumptive use, water development, conservation, conveyance losses, and return flows.
Dual Listed CE 4870 .
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CE 5875 - Probalistic Hydrology
Credits: 3
Introduction to the language, methods and tools in systems analysis in stochastic hydrologic modeling; parameter estimation; sensitivity analysis; optimization schemes; uncertainty analysis; probabilistic forecasting; state-space modeling with Kalman filtering, and data assimilation.
Prerequisite: CE 4800 .
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CE 5880 - Advanced Hydrology
Credits: 3
Advanced hydrologic analysis for the Mountain States, principles of hydrological system, and numerical models.
Prerequisite: MATH 2310 .
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CE 5885 - Hydrometeorology
Credits: 3
Global radiation budget, global hydrologic cycle, precipitation formation, occurrence and remote sensing, snow melt, evapotranspiration, interception, infiltration and runoff generation mechanisms, overland flow, land surface modeling, stream routing.
Prerequisite: CE 3300 .
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CE 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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CE 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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CE 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
A&S College Core 2015 Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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CE 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in a graduate degree program.
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CE 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrolled in a graduate level degree program.
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CLAS 2020 - Classical Greek Civilization
Credits: 3
Examines some of the most important developments of ancient Greek culture. Includes development of government in the city-states, with particular attention to Athenian democracy; tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides; comedies of Aristophanes; crisis of values of the Peloponnesian War; and philosophy of Plato.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3C, U3WB
USP 2015 Code U5H
Prerequisite: WA or COM1.
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CLAS 2040 - Classical Roman Civilization
Credits: 3
Examines some of the most interesting political, legal, artistic, literary, and engineering developments of the Republic and Principate (510 BC-AD 212) These include representational government, citizens’ rights, sanctioned violence, Rome’s infrastructure, and major literary works of oratory, comedy, history, epic, and philosophy.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3CH, U3WB
Prerequisite: WA or COM1.
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CLAS 3050 - Athenian Democracy
Credits: 3
Examines democratic government in ancient Athens: its origins and development, its practical workings, how politics were conducted and power was gained and exercised, citizen participation, law courts, and evaluations of democracy in the ancient world and since.
Cross Listed HIST 3050 /POLS 3050 .
Prerequisite: WB or COM2.
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CLAS 3160 - “What Killed Socrates?”
Credits: 3
This course will reexamine Socrates’ trial in 399 BCE, widely regarded as a miscarriage of justice, in its total historic context, seeking to understand the reasons for Socrates’ conviction. In the process, it will impart a broad understanding of the cultural, philosophical, political, and legal life of classical Athens.
Cross Listed HIST 3160 /PHIL 3160 .
Prerequisite: WB or COM2.
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CLAS 4230 - Greek Tragedy
Credits: 3
Reading and discussion of major plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, together with examination of the performance and social context of Greek drama, its use of traditional myths, and selected issues in contemporary scholarship on the tragedies.
Cross Listed ENGL 4230 /THEA 4230 .
Prerequisite: WB or COM2.
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CLAS 4270 - Classical Epic Poetry
Credits: 3
Reading and discussion of major works of Greek and Latin epic poetry, centered on Homer and Vergil. Also includes consideration of the background of these works (both mythological and historical) and the development of the epic tradition in the ancient world.
Cross Listed ENGL 4270 .
Prerequisite: WB or COM2.
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CLAS 4975 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (max. 12)
Specialized study in aspects of Greek or Roman civilization of interest to the student, with topic and plan of work to be worked out by the student and the instructor together.
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Classics courses or consent of instructor.
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CLAS 4990 - Topics in Classical Civilization
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (max. 12)
Study in depth of special areas in ancient civilization that are not covered in regularly offered courses.
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Classics courses or consent of the instructor.
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COJO 3000 - History of American Journalism
Credits: 3
Presents history and development of American journalism from colonial times to present, emphasizing 20th century.
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 .
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COJO 3010 - Business and Professional Communication
Credits: 3
Studies theories and techniques of professional communication activities including interviewing skills, group processes, and professional presentations; for students who are beyond elementary oral communication level. Students develop oral communication skills through projects and presentations.
USP 2015 Code U5C3
Prerequisite: COJO 1010 or COMM 2010 and junior standing.
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COJO 3040 - Advanced Communication Theory
Credits: 3
Considers nature of human communication theories. Analyzes problems in developing communication theory based on current social science methods.
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 and COMM 1040 .
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COJO 3070 - Communication Research
Credits: 3
Focuses on problems in communication and mass communication research. Specifically studies and applies language of science, basic concepts of communication, mass communication research, types and limitations of empirical research, as well as measurement procedures and analysis.
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 .
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COJO 3100 - Public Affairs Reporting
Credits: 3
Practices in public affairs reporting, emphasizing local and state political organization as foundation for such reporting. Specialized reporting fields. News analysis.
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 3160 - Theory of Language and Society
Credits: 3
Considers contributions to communication theory from linguistics, sociolinguistics, sociology, social psychology and anthropology to understanding a spoken language.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3WC
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 and 6 additional hours in the department.
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COJO 3190 - Cross-Cultural Communication
Credits: 3
Studies human communication processes within the context of various cultures and subcultures. Opportunity for field study of the effect of culture on communication behavior.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3D
USP 2015 Code U5C3
A&S College Core 2015 ASD
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 and junior standing.
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COJO 3195 - Cultural Encounters in China
Credits: 3
This course is designed to study the relationship between cultures and communication through a 3-week stay in China. We will explore how cultures and communication interact, interrelate, and influence each other as well as investigating how and why cross-cultural communication is filled with both challenges and opportunities through our daily interactions with Chinese people.
USP 2003-2014 Code [(none)< >H]
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 .
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COJO 3200 - Graphics of Communication
Credits: 3
Combines editing and design. Studies evaluation, selection and editing of magazine and newspaper news copy. Practice in publication design, including headline writing, printing methods, page layout and other display techniques.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3CA
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 .
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COJO 3300 - Advertising in the Media
Credits: 3
Studies fundamentals of copywriting in mediated communication. Provides information about the psychology of advertising, advertising appeals, strategy, and structure of ads and other marketing materials. Includes exercises in basic principles of copywriting for print, electronic and digital media.
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 3310 - Public Relations
Credits: 3
Studies how organizations can improve their relationships with their publics. Explores public opinion and how to research audiences. Explains different skills needed in the field, including its relationship to advertising and marketing.
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 3480 - Internship
Credits: 1‑12
Review and evaluation of approved internship experience. At the conclusion, students must submit a journal containing work samples and a critique of their performance and internship experience. Maximum of 6 hours of internship credit can be used to fulfill requirements of the major.
Prerequisite: signed contract and 9 hours in the department.
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COJO 3520 - Communication Technology and Society
Credits: 3
Studies role of communication technology in functioning of society. Examines history of effects on personal growth, self-concept, world view, creative thinking, personal relationships and social processes.
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 .
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COJO 3530 - Multimedia Production
Credits: 3
Intensive introduction to reporting, writing, producing, editing, and managing content for the web. Integration of writing, photography, social media, audio, video, and blogging for both journalism and strategic communication (e. g. , public relations, marketing). Focus on grammar, AP style, deadlines, accuracy, news judgment, ethics, and appreciation of our diverse society.
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 3550 - Political Communication
Credits: 3
Examines the intersection of politics and communication. For example, may cover politics and media, interpersonal political discussion, organizational and governmental political communication, political campaigns, politics and technology, etc. Moreover, it may cover the effects of political communication on individuals’ opinions and behavior.
Cross Listed POLS 3550 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 , COMM 1040 , or POLS 1000 .
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COJO 3900 - Family Communication
Credits: 3
This course will assist students in a study of the concept of family from a communication perspective. The goals of the course include:
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 .
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COJO 4020 - Mass Media and Society
Credits: 3
Studies ethical and related problems of mass communication from contemporary and historical viewpoints. Critical analysis of the performance of the mass media.
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 and 6 hours in the department.
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COJO 4030 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
Studies research and theory in interpersonal relationships; formation and maintenance of friendships; marriages; and group relationships.
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 and 6 hours in the department.
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COJO 4040 - Digital Video Production
Credits: 3
This course teaches technical skills and creative principles involved in shooting and editing single camera video. Topics include video technology, design, lighting, audio, continuity, and editing. Students will gain experience planning, shooting, and editing video projects through hands-on exercises and assignments.
Dual Listed COJO 5040 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of COJO coursework.
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COJO 4050 - Communication and Conflict
Credits: 3
Studies research and theory concerning communication in conflict development and management. Examines forms of conflict, including occurrences in interpersonal, group, organizational and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 and 6 hours in the department.
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COJO 4061 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Credits: 3
An investigation into how rhetorical theory, spanning from its ancient roots in Aristotelian thinking to its current postmodern components, operates in society. Explores how various critical methods can be utilized to gain a stronger understanding of public communication texts, including newspapers, speeches, music and film.
Cross Listed ENGL 4061
Dual Listed COJO 5061
USP 2015 Code U5C3
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 and junior standing.
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COJO 4100 - Investigative Reporting
Credits: 3
Practices developing and writing articles of depth and substance in areas of public concern. Emphasizes careful research, weighing conflicting viewpoints, interpreting complex issues and critical evaluation.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3WC
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 4110 - Feature Writing Seminar
Credits: 3
This course critically examines how to produce content for a magazine and how to write feature stories. Among the topics covered are how to develop a good idea, analyze a target audience, gather information using interviews and research, write a feature article, edit your writing, and market a feature story.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3WC
USP 2015 Code U5C3
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 4120 - News Editing
Credits: 3
Students develop skills in editing copy for newspapers and magazines. Focus is on copy editing for grammar, syntax, style, clarity, spelling, word usage, fairness and balance, conciseness, and accuracy. Students also learn to write effective headlines and cutlines, do effective design and layout of tabloid and broadcast pages, and create effective information graphics and photo features.
Prerequisite: COMM 2100 .
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COJO 4140 - Nonverbal Communication Studies
Credits: 3
Critical analysis of current studies in the area of nonverbal communication. Students are required to complete an independent study of some aspect of nonverbal communication relevant to interests.
Dual Listed COJO 5140 .
Prerequisite: junior standing.
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COJO 4160 - African American Rhetoric
Credits: 3
African American discourse and its relationship to equality and participation. Through examination of various media, music, speeches, and art this course uses the struggle of African Americans as an instructive exemplar, to come to terms with the philosophical concepts, political issues, moral complexities, and discursive characteristics of African American Rhetoric.
Cross Listed AAST 4160 .
Dual Listed COJO 5160 .
USP 2003-2014 Code U3CH, U3D
USP 2015 Code U5C3
A&S College Core 2015 ASD
Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in AAST or COJO.
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COJO 4200 - Visual Communication
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to combine visual communication theory and application in order to enhance visual literacy and practical skills. Content includes analyzing visual messages, developing and producing visual messages, and understanding how audiences process and are affected by visual messages.
Dual Listed COJO 5200 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of COJO coursework.
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COJO 4210 - Special Topics in Communication
Credits: 1‑3
Intensive study of such special problems and topics in human communication processes as gender relations, power dynamics, family and political communication. Content varies.
Dual Listed COJO 5210 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1040 and 9 hours in the department.
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COJO 4230 - Special Topics in Mass Media
Credits: 1‑3
Intensive study of problems and topics specific to the mass media, including print, broadcast, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Course content varies and may include historical, legal, ethical, political, sociocultural, economic, and theoretical perspectives.
Dual Listed COJO 5230 .
Former Course Number [4910]
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 and 9 hours in the department.
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COJO 4233 - Race, Gender, Ethnicity in the Media
Credits: 3
Examine the role mass media plays in the Black community and other racial, ethnic, gendered, and socioeconomic communities. Students will develop a critical understanding of the way the mass media uses stereotypes and prejudice to influence society’s views about ethnic minorities and women in in contemporary United States society.
Cross Listed AAST 4233 and GWST 4233 .
Dual Listed COJO 5233 .
USP 2003-2014 Code U3D, U3WC
USP 2015 Code U5C3
A&S College Core 2015 ASD
Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in AAST, COJO, or WMST, WB/COM2, and junior standing.
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COJO 4250 - Advanced Organizational Communication
Credits: 3
Studies communication processes in political, educational, industrial, medical and nonprofit organizations. Emphasizes in-depth analysis of theories and methods of organizational research and practice.
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COJO 4260 - Rhetoric and Social Justice
Credits: 3
Analyzes concepts of ableism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and socioeconomic class through a critical/ social construction framework. It attempts to develop a “working” definition of these concepts by analyzing historical and current conceptualizations and identifying marginalization and disenfranchisement as it is woven in the fabric of American society.
Cross Listed AAST 4260 .
Dual Listed COJO 4260.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3D
USP 2015 Code U5C3
A&S College Core 2015 ASD
Former Course Number [4985]
Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credit hours in AAST or COJO and junior standing.
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COJO 4270 - Documentaries
Credits: 3
Max Credit 3
This film theory/film studies class explores the history of documentaries, the unique aspects that define and differentiate documentaries from other genres, various techniques used in documentary films, and other related topics. We will view, analyze, and discuss several documentaries throughout the semester.
Cross Listed COJO 5270
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COJO 4310 - Public Relations Techniques
Credits: 3
Practical application of public relations writing, planning and program implementation. Includes exercises in writing news releases, structuring news conferences and writing preliminary and formal public relations strategies. The plans also incorporate advertising and marketing segments for external publics, newsletter design, editing and interpersonal relations.
Prerequisite: COJO 3310 .
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COJO 4400 - Photojournalism
Credits: 3
Studies and intensively practices reporting news and features photographically, plus essentials of advertising photography. Includes advanced camera and darkroom techniques and photo editing. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory weekly.
Prerequisite: COMM 2400 .
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COJO 4500 - Mass Communication Law
Credits: 3
Studies development of First Amendment law. Includes practical application of law to mass media practice; relationship of legal and social responsibilities of the mass media; and problems of law and regulation, such as constitutional, statutory and administrative.
Prerequisite: COM2 with a grade of C or better.
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COJO 4530 - Web Design
Credits: 3
Addresses the theory and logistics of web design and online interactivity. Students will create and maintain a professional portfolio website that showcases their communication and design talents. It is applicable to journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, photography, and any other media-related career path that uses new media.
Dual Listed COJO 5530 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 and 9 hours in the department.
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COJO 4600 - Mass Media Ethics
Credits: 3
Studies ethical theory, emphasizing how it can be applied to problem solving in the media. Examines major ethical perspectives and requires application to actual case studies.
Dual Listed COJO 5600 .
Prerequisite: 6 hours at 3000-level in the department.
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COJO 4620 - Intergroup Communication
Credits: 3
The course will provide an overview of theory and research on intergroup relations to demonstrate how communication both affects and reflects our social group memberships. The objective is to provide students with the theoretical foundation to view various contexts of communication through an “intergroup lens. “
Dual Listed COJO 5620 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or COJO 1400.
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COJO 4640 - Communication Apprehension/ Competence
Credits: 3
This course examines theoretical explanations, research findings, and interventions. Students are required to develop research projects aimed at helping people cope with communication fear or anxiety in various contexts.
Dual Listed COJO 5640 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 .
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COJO 4700 - Media, Science, and Society
Credits: 3
This course discusses why scientific, health, and environmental issues are covered in particular ways in media. We will also examine how these messages impact people’s attitudes, opinion, knowledge, and emotions about science, health, and the environment.
Cross Listed ENR 4700 .
Dual Listed COJO 5700 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 or ENR 1200 or ENR 1500 or ENR 2000 .
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COJO 4990 - Independent Study in Communication
Credits: 1‑3
Prerequisite: 15 hours in the department and consent of department chair.
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COJO 5010 - Texts of Mass Media
Credits: 3
Intensive critical examination of the history, theory, social responsibility and empirical research in the production and consumption of mediated messages.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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