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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • MATH 236 - Introduction to Mathematical Software (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Software packages for students in the mathematical sciences. Basic use of packages for symbolic and numerical computing; presentation of mathematical results; and spreadsheet applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 190 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 291 - Calculus II (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)

    LCCN: CMAT 2124, Calculus II

    Applications of integrals, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor’s formula, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 190 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
  

  • MATH 292 - Multivariable Calculus (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)

    Three-dimensional analytic geometry, vector functions, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4
  

  • MATH 301 - Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Ordinary differential equations with applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 291.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 304 - Numerical Methods I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Basic numerical techniques for approximation, error analysis, interpolation, differentiation, and integration, solution of algebraic equations and simultaneous linear equations, and matrix inversion. Implementation and analysis of algorithms using appropriate software tools.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 304 and CSCI 304.

    Prerequisite(s): (CSCI 180 and MATH 292) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 307 - Foundations of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Course to bridge the gap between calculus and upper division mathematics courses. Topics will include selections from set theory, relations, functions, Boolean algebra, algebraic systems, and mathematical logic.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE NYF
  

  • MATH 313 - Calculus for Technology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Concepts of limits, derivatives, and differentials as applied to technical problems.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 313 and MATH 190.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 175.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 314 - Calculus for Technology II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Continuation of MATH 313 including the concepts of integration, the infinite series, and partial differentiation as applied to technical problems.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 314 and MATH 291 or MATH 292.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 313.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 322 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, and applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 190.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 332 - Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Continuation of MATH 231; expectation, linear regression and correlation, method of least squares and one-way analysis of variance. Testing simple hypotheses using Chi-square, t, F, and normal distribution.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 332 and STAT 332.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 395 - Undergraduate Research in the Mathematical Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Identification, investigation, and exploration of a research problem in the mathematical sciences. Extensive reading and development of research skills.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but only 3 credit hours may be applied toward a mathematical sciences degree.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292, MATH 307, and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 398 - Internship in Professional Practice (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)

    Provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related work experience. Evaluation by the employer and faculty supervisor. Student contract and report required. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour awarded.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice (Cr. 1-3)

    Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related, full-time or part-time work experience. Evaluation will be by employer and faculty supervisor. Student report required. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour awarded.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3
  

  • MATH 401 - Partial Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theory of partial differential equations with applications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 401 and MATH 531.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 301 and MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 403 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Basic numerical methods for finding and approximating eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Least squares approximation and function approximation. Implementation and analysis of algorithms.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 403 and CSCI 403, CSCI 503, CSCI 533, or MATH 533.

    Prerequisite(s): (CSCI 304 or MATH 304), MATH 301, and MATH 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 404 - Linear Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Transportation problem, simplex method, revised simplex method, dual problem, parametric and integer programming, special applications and LP program packages and operation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 404 and CSCI 404, CSCI 534, or MATH 534.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 406 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Foundations of geometry, congruencies, parallelism, similarities, measures, coordinate systems, and introduction to Non-Euclidean geometries.

    Prerequisite(s): (MATH 291 and MATH 322) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 411 - Advanced Calculus I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Systematic development of the calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, series, functions of several variables, vector calculus. Point set theory.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 411 and MATH 541.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292 and MATH 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 412 - Advanced Calculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Systematic development of the calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, series, functions of several variables, vector calculus. Point set theory.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 412 and MATH 542.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 421 - Modern Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 421 and MATH 551.

    Prerequisite(s): (MATH 292 and MATH 322) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  

  • MATH 422 - Modern Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 422 and MATH 552.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 421 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 430 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Probability spaces, theory of random variables, distribution theory, moment-generating and characteristic functions, and limit theorems of probability theory.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 430 and MATH 560, STAT 430, or STAT 560.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 431 and MATH 561, STAT 431, or STAT 561.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 432 and MATH 562, STAT 432, or STAT 562.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 431 or STAT 431.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 446 - Introduction to Topology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Basic set theory, functions, topological spaces, separation and countability axioms, convergence, metric spaces.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 446 and MATH 576.

    Prerequisite(s): (MATH 292 and MATH 322) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 453 - Topics in Applied Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics in mathematics such as Fourier analysis, complex variables, advanced linear algebra, advanced differential equations, vector analysis, and combinatorics.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 453 and MATH 583.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 461 - History of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    This course covers topics in the development of mathematics from ancient Sumeria (development of counting and arithmetic) to 1993 (proof of the Fermat-Wiles theorem).

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 461 and MATH 591.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 469 - Topics in Mathematics (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Current topics in mathematics. May be offered as a workshop.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.  No duplicate credit for MATH 469 and MATH 599 of the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • MATH 491 - Seminar (Cr. 3)

    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports dealing with international diversity, history, applications, literature, and current research in the mathematical sciences. Oral presentations and paper are required.

    Notes
    For mathematical sciences majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

    WE NYF CAP
  

  • MATH 531 - Partial Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Partial differential equations including the heat equation, wave equation, Laplace’s equation, Green’s functions and special applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 531 and MATH 401.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 533 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Basic numerical methods for finding approximating eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Least squares approximation and function approximation. Implementation and analysis of algorithms used. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 533 and CSCI 403, CSCI 503, CSCI 533, or MATH 403.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 534 - Linear Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theory of linear inequalities. Theory of linear programming, simplex method, variants of simplex method, dual problem, parametric and integer programming with selected applications and LP program packages and operation. Independent projects required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 534 and CSCI 404, CSCI 534, or MATH 404.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 541 - Advanced Calculus I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Systematic development of the calculus. Functions of several variables, vector calculus with applications. Point set theory. Power series, uniform convergence. Linear transformations and implicit functions. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 541 and MATH 411.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 542 - Advanced Calculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Systematic development of the calculus. Functions of several variables, vector calculus with applications. Point set theory. Power series, uniform convergence. Linear transformations and implicit functions. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 542 and MATH 412.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 551 - Modern Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and Galois theory. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 551 and MATH 421.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 552 - Modern Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and Galois theory. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 552 and MATH 422.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 560 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Basic ideas of probability theory and random variables, discrete probability functions, continuous probability densities, transformation of random variables. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 560 and MATH 430, STAT 430, or STAT 560.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 561 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 561 and MATH 431, STAT 431, or STAT 561.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 562 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 562 and MATH 432, STAT 432, or STAT 562.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 576 - Introduction to Topology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Fundamental concepts of point-set topology, topological spaces, metric spaces, continuous mappings, separation axioms, compactness, and connectedness. Product Spaces. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 576 and MATH 446.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 583 - Topics in Applied Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics in mathematics such as Fourier analysis, complex variables, advanced linear algebra, advanced differential equations, vector analysis, and combinatorics. Independent readings and presentations required.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 583 and MATH 453.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 591 - History of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    This course covers topics in the development of mathematics from ancient Sumeria (development of counting and arithmetic) to 1993 (proof of the Fermat-Wiles theorem). Directed reading and/or a research project is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 591 and MATH 461.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 599 - Topics in Mathematics (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Current topics in mathematics. May be offered as a workshop. Independent readings and presentations.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 599 and MATH 469 of the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • MATH 601 - Special Problems and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Designed to develop the student’s ability to utilize available mathematical literature and to strengthen the ability to pursue individual research in a specific area of mathematics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 601 and CSCI 601.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 602 - Introduction to the Theory of Numbers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Divisibility, primes, congruencies, quadratic residues, numerical functions, recurrence functions. Diophantine equations, continued fractions, distribution of primes.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 603 - Selections from Advanced Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 606 - Topics in Topology and Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics from topology and geometry such as graph theory, homotopy theory, homology theory, non-Euclidean geometry, differential geometry, transformational geometry.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 610 - Mathematical Analysis-Real Variables I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Systematic study of the theorems, problems, and applications of functions over metric spaces and Rn.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411, MATH 541, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 611 - Mathematical Analysis-Real Variables II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Continuation of the systematic study of the theorems, problems, and applications of functions over metric spaces and Rn.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 610 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 612 - Mathematical Analysis-Complex Variables I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Development of classical complex analysis.  Topics may include fundamental concepts of complex arithmetic, topology of the complex plane and Riemann sphere, analytic functions and Cauchy’s Theorem, harmonic functions, complex integration, and/or Cauchy’s Integral Formula.

     

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411, MATH 541, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 613 - Mathematical Analysis-Complex Variables II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Further development of classical complex analysis.  Topics may include residue theory, conformal mappings, Mobius transformations, Riemann Mapping Theorem, classification of singularities, and/or Laurent series.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 612 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 615 - Introduction to Functional Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    The theory of normed linear spaces and the linear mappings between such spaces.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411, MATH 541, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 621 - Topics in Modern Abstract Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics in algebra which may include Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Coding Theory, Semigroup Theory, and/or Galois Theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 421, MATH 551, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 622 - Topics in Modern Abstract Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics in algebra which may include Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Coding Theory, Semigroup Theory, and/or Galois Theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 621 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 624 - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics from the Mathematical Sciences for elementary and middle school teachers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 625 - Topics in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics from the Mathematical Sciences for secondary teachers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 641 - Topics in Numerical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics in advanced numerical analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 641 and CSCI 641.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 651 - Matrix Theory and Applications I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Topics from matrix theory with emphasis on techniques useful for applications. Matrices, determinants, orthogonality, some linear algebra, material on canonical forms. Advanced statistical applications.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 652 - Matrix Theory and Applications II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Topics from matrix theory with emphasis on techniques useful for applications. Matrices, determinants, orthogonality, some linear algebra, material on canonical forms. Advanced statistical applications.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 665 - Topics in Mathematical Analysis for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Selected topics in mathematical analysis chosen to prepare secondary teachers for courses in precalculus and calculus.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 695 - Teaching Assistant Training Seminar (Cr. 1)

    Seminar on the preparation and techniques for communicating Mathematical Sciences principles and concepts, in college courses.

    Notes
    Credits for this course may not be applied toward a mathematical sciences degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MATH 699 - Thesis (Cr. 3-6)

    Student must register for the thesis course during each regular semester the thesis is in progress. Student must be enrolled in Thesis the semester the thesis is completed and approved by the examining committee.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 12 credit hours, but only 6 credit hours may be applied toward a mathematical sciences degree.

    Cr. 3-6
  

  • MCOM 131 - Introduction to Mass Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Role of mass media in society, including newspapers, radio, television, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Covers the basic functions of these media and their impact on American society, politics, and culture.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 131 and MCOM 132, SOCL 131, or SOCL 132.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 210 - Writing for the Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to and preparation in writing for a diversity of formats, to include newswriting, broadcast writing, and writing for advertising and public relations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  

  • MCOM 231 - Production Across Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Producing content across a diversity of media formats.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 261 - Introduction to Public Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Principles and processes of public relations including history and development, research methods, programming, and evaluation. Special publics, public relations law, and media relations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 261 and SPCH 251.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 311 - Writing for Television and New Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Preparation in writing for a diversity of television and new media formats, to include scripts, advertisements, and social media.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 311 and MCOM 211.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  

  • MCOM 312 - Newswriting (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theory and practice of investigating and writing news across media.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 312 and MCOM 212 or MCOM 315.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  

  • MCOM 332 - Radio and Television Announcing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Announcing techniques in radio and television.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 333 - Management in New Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Current practices in management and marketing of new media outlets. Special emphasis on the World Wide Web and social media.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 333 and MCOM 444.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 338 - Writing for Public Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Writing news releases, memos and letters, newsletters and brochures, reports and proposals, speeches and scripts.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, MCOM 231, and MCOM 261.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  

  • MCOM 340 - Advanced Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Advanced techniques in producing content across a diversity of media formats.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 343 - News Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Development of news content for distribution to the audience, with special attention to desktop publishing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 347 - Advanced Newswriting (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Advanced theory and practice of investigating news across the media, including writing feature news stories.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 312.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 353 - Ethics in the Mass Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Ethical dimensions of mass media practices in journalism, advertising and public relations. Special attention will be given to moral reasoning using major ethical theories, the philosophical presuppositions of freedom of the press, claims for a unique moral status by media professionals, and case studies drawn from professional practice. Includes public speaking component.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 355 - Emerging Media Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    An examination of important emerging technological practices in the field of mass communication.  

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 355 and ART 307.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 361 - Public Relations Techniques (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to various public relations techniques such as writing press releases, producing video news releases, reports, brochures, and speeches.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 261 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 365 - The Television Documentary (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Documentary journalism including pre-production, production, and post-production.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 371 - Public Relations Case Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Case study approach to the practice of public relations as related to business and industry, unions, voluntary agencies, politics, and education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 371 and SPCH 351.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, MCOM 231, and MCOM 261.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 375 - Mass Media History (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Survey of the historical development of newspapers, radio, and television and their impact on political and social institutions in America. Special attention will be given to the historical development of news coverage.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 375 and HIST 375.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 385 - Diversity and Intercultural Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Intercultural sensitivity, empathy, and cross-cultural communication. Questions and practices of diversity as they manifest themselves in local and global media and social contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 400 - Seminar in Professional Practices (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Seminar in professional practices for students during final semester.

    Notes
    For mass communication majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

    NYF CAP
  

  • MCOM 409 - Journalism Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Advanced writing course with an emphasis on reporting, writing, and editing for print and the Web.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 312, MCOM 343, and MCOM 347.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 419 - Multimedia News Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Collaborative video production work across concentrations focusing on a variety of forms of media. 

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 442 - Media Law and Ethics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    A study of the application of principles of law to the mass media and to the freedom of information with emphasis on the First Amendment and the ethical dimensions of mass media practices in professions related to mass communication. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 462 - Public Relations Media Campaign Strategy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Coordination of the factors comprising campaigns, including detailed analysis, budgeting, and execution of media plans. Preparation and presentation of a public relations campaign plan. Includes public speaking component.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 462 and SPCH 452.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 338 and MCOM 371.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 475 - Web Publishing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    HTML, CSS, and web site creation principles using professional-level software.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 475 and ART 475.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 355.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 476 - Principles of Multimedia Design and Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Principles of multimedia design and production.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 476 and ART 476.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 475.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 481 - Mass Communication Theory and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theoretical and philosophical approaches to media research, both qualitative and quantitative.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  

  • MCOM 491 - Internship in Communication (Cr. 3)

    Practical experience in a communication field. Internships require a minimum of 120 hours of working experience under professional supervision.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): (15 credit hours of COMM or MCOM) and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 495 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Current trends and issues in mass communication.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): (15 credit hours of COMM or MCOM) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 496 - Independent Study (Cr. 3)

    Independent research into special topics.

    Notes
    Students must present proposed studies to department head for approval. May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): (12 credit hours of COMM or MCOM) and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 316 - Strength of Materials Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

    Introduction to the analysis of experimental data, basic electrical measurements using the Wheatstone bridge, mechanical and optical strain measurement techniques. Laboratory tests supplementing the theory in ENGR 305.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 202 and ENGR 205.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1
  

  • MEEN 321 - Dynamics of Machinery (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Kinetics, kinematics, and dynamics of various machine components and assemblies; balancing; critical speeds; torsional vibrations of rotating masses.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 202 and ENGR 205.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 330 - System Dynamics and Simulation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Modeling of dynamic systems using transfer function and state space methods, time and frequency responses of dynamic systems, finite element and finite difference simulations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211, ENGR 311, MATH 301, and MATH 322.
    Corequisite(s): ENGR 315.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 402 - Machine Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Static and fatigue failure theories. Surface failure theory. Analysis of failed machine parts introduced as a tool to improve future designs. Design of machine elements and how they fit into the overall design of machines.  

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 202, ENGR 205, and ENGR 206.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 407 - Gas Dynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Compressible flow including isentropic flow and normal shock waves. Applications include the flow of gases in ducts, nozzles, diffusers, and compressors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 407 and MEEN 507.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 409 - Advanced Thermodynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Advanced study of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics with mechanical engineering applications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 409 and MEEN 309.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 207.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 414 - Mechanical Vibrations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Oscillatory motion in general, free vibration without and with damping, harmonically excited motion, two degrees and multidegrees of freedom system.

    Prerequisite(s): MEEN 330.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 415 - Heat Flow Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

    Quantitative study of operations involving heat, mass, and flow transfer; comparing actual operation of equipment with theory.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 315.
    Corequisite(s): MEEN 409.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1
 

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