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University Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) semesters indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. Expansive Core Curriculum courses are denoted by EXP.  Service Learning courses are denoted by SL.
 

Clinical Pharmacy

The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) sessions indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. 
  
  
  
  
  

  • PCLN 5601 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III - Clinical

    Provides students’ first exposure to clinical pharmacy activities with actual patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Activities include; chart reviews, rounding, case presentations, and journal clubs. Prerequisites: PCLN 4601 , PCLN 4602 , PCLN 4770 , PCLN 4771 , PCLN 4772 , PCLN 4773 , and PCLN 4774   (1, FaSp)
  

  • PCLN 5602 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III - Medication Counseling

    Students provide medication and lifestyle counseling to clients at local senior centers focusing on the provision of patient centered medication counseling. Prerequisites: PCLN 4601 , PCLN 4602 , PCLN 4770 , PCLN 4771 , PCLN 4772 , PCLN 4773 , and PCLN 4774   (1, FaSp)
  

  • PCLN 5610L - Professional Abilities Lab (PAL) IV

    Designed to assist in the development of skills in pharmaceutical calculations, patient assessment and interviewing as related to specific disease states. Prerequisite: PCLN 4640L   Corequisites:  PCLN 5310 , PCLN 5320 , and PCLN 5330   (1, Fa)
  

  • PCLN 5620L - Professional Abilities Lab (PAL) V

    Designed to assist in the development of skills in pharmaceutical calculations, patient assessment and interviewing as related to specific disease states. Prerequisite: PCLN 5610L   Corequisites:  PCLN 5340 , PCLN 5350 , PCLN 5360 , and PCLN 5370   (1, Sp)
  

  • PCLN 6302 - Community Pharmacy Practice

    Professional experience rotations designed to provide experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical care as it relates to community (retail) pharmacy practice. Student, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist- Preceptor, will be exposed to all of the ethical, legal, professional and managerial functions required of a competent pharmacist in a community-based practice site. Specific activities include: receiving, dispensing and compounding prescriptions; and advising patients on the proper use of prescription and non-prescription medications, products, supplies, and/or devices. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6304 - Community Pharmacy Practice

    Professional experience rotations designed to provide experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical care as it relates to community (retail) pharmacy practice. Student, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist- Preceptor, will be exposed to all of the ethical, legal, professional and managerial functions required of a competent pharmacist in a community-based practice site. Specific activities include: receiving, dispensing and compounding prescriptions; and advising patients on the proper use of prescription and non-prescription medications, products, supplies, and/or devices. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6305 - Institutional Pharmacy Practice

    Professional experience rotations designed to provide experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical care as it relates to hospital and institutional pharmacy services. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist-Preceptor, the student will actively participate in drug distribution, intravenous admixture services and institutional practice management. The student will learn how these activities are interrelated and coordinated with other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) involved with drug use throughout the institution. Participating hospitals are selected on the basis of their broad range of pharmaceutical services. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6307 - Institutional Pharmacy Practice

    Professional experience rotations designed to provide experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical care as it relates to hospital and institutional pharmacy services. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist-Preceptor, the student will actively participate in drug distribution, intravenous admixture services and institutional practice management. The student will learn how these activities are interrelated and coordinated with other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) involved with drug use throughout the institution. Participating hospitals are selected on the basis of their broad range of pharmaceutical services. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6312 - Ambulatory Care Practice

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in monitoring the patient’s medications for appropriateness of therapy; activities will also include patient medication counseling and dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professionals; involvement in various quality assurance activities for ultimate collaboration among all healthcare team participants to improve the patient’s therapeutic outcome. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6314 - Ambulatory Care Practice

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in monitoring the patient’s medications for appropriateness of therapy; activities will also include patient medication counseling and dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professionals; involvement in various quality assurance activities for ultimate collaboration among all healthcare team participants to improve the patient’s therapeutic outcome. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6322 - Acute Care-Internal Medicine Practice

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in designing, recommending, and evaluating patient specific pharmacotherapy with respect to different disease states; activities will also include patient medication counseling and dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professionals; involvement in various quality assurance activities for ultimate collaboration among healthcare team participants to improve the patient’s therapeutic outcome. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6324 - Acute Care-Internal Medicine Practice

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in designing, recommending, and evaluating patient specific pharmacotherapy with respect to different disease states; activities will also include patient medication counseling and dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professionals; involvement in various quality assurance activities for ultimate collaboration among healthcare team participants to improve the patient’s therapeutic outcome. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6332 - Drug Information Services

    Professional experience designed to familiarize the students with the tools and resources necessary to retrieve drug information, which can be utilized during the practice of pharmacy. In addition, this rotation will prepare the student in a Pharmacy Practice/Drug Information Residency Program or for a position as Drug Information Specialists in academia, industry or institutional setting. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6335 - Inpatient Infectious Disease Elective

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in designing, recommending, monitoring and evaluating patient specific pharmacotherapy with respect to different disease states especially with an emphasis on infectious diseases; activities will also include patient medication counseling and dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professional; involvement in various quality assurance activities for ultimate collaboration among all healthcare team participants to improve the patient’s therapeutic outcome. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6336 - Outpatient Infectious Disease Elective

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in designing, recommending, monitoring and evaluating patient specific pharmacotherapy with an emphasis on HIV/AIDs; activities also include medication and adherence counseling, dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professionals, and collaboration with all healthcare team participants to improve the patient’s therapeutic outcome. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6337 - Diabetes Education and Management Elective

    The Diabetes Education and Management Elective serves as an extension of the Ambulatory Care Practice Experience. Pharmacy interns are exposed to all aspects of diabetes, including the nature of the disease, necessary lifestyle modifications, complications, and drug therapies, etc. Students are expected to translate information learned into actual patient care consultation in the efforts to help patients achieve glucose control. Students may have the opportunity to work with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, social services and other support personnel in providing direct patient care in diabetes and may also be able to participate in educating the various practitioners on both drug and patient care-related topics. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6338 - Women’s Health Services Elective

    The ambulatory care clerkship specializing in women’s health places major emphasis on four areas: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, menopause and osteoporosis. Other common conditions primarily affecting females (e.g. lupus, FSD, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, etc.) and the unique effects of medications on the female population are also studied. Utilizing a collaborative healthcare approach between pharmacy and medicine, therapeutic recommendations and patient counseling are vital parts of the learning experience. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6339 - Asthma Education & Management Elective

    Professional experience involving direct patient care in allergy asthma services, including allergy and asthma education, asthma device training, and reinforcement and dissemination of drug information to patients and health care professionals. Other activities include presentations, journal club, and seminars. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6340 - Intensive Critical Care Pharmacotherapy Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of medication therapy management to patients in ICU, MICU, SICU, step-down units and other high activity settings. Recommended to students interested in residency training. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6341 - Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Elective

    Advanced Professional Practice Experience involving direct pediatric patient care in designing, recommending, and evaluating patient specific pharmacotherapy with respect to different disease states and conditions. Activities include participation on daily rounds, dissemination of drug information to patients and healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary team collaboration. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6350 - Pharmacy Compounding Practice Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of medication therapy management and individualized patient care. Recommended to students interested in community pharmacy ownership, institutional practice and ambulatory care. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6)
  

  • PCLN 6351 - Home Infusion Pharmacy Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of medication therapy management to home bound patients requiring intravenous and other advance treatments. Recommended to students interested in home infusion, community pharmacy ownership, and any clinical specialty practice as a career. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6352 - Nuclear Pharmacy Practice Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of medication therapy management and radioscopic compounding. Recommended to students interested in nuclear pharmacy and acute care clinical practice. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6353 - Hospice Pharmacy Practice Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of medication therapy management to hospice patients. Recommended to students interested in community pharmacy ownership, ambulatory care practice and oncology specialty practice. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6354 - Specialty Hospital Practice Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of medication therapy management services in a specialty hospital environment. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6355 - Long Term Care Pharmacy Practice Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the provision of care along with the daily operations and management of nursing home and other related practices. Recommended to students interested in becoming a consultant pharmacist. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6359 - Pharmacy Benefit Management Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the daily operations and management of a pharmacy benefit management company. Recommended to students interested in managed care. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6360 - Chain Pharmacy Management Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the daily operations and management of community pharmacies. A student may not take this elective with the same company for whom he or she is currently employed or has accepted a position of employment. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6361 - Professional Organizations Practice Elective

    Elective rotation students are tasked as administrative assistants to the professional executive officers of a pharmacy organization such as the Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Requires travel. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6362 - Health System Pharmacy Management Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the daily operations and management of hospital pharmacies and other institutional practices. A student may not take this elective with the same company for whom he or she is currently employed or has accepted a position of employment. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6363 - Pharmaceutical Sales & Liaison Services Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the work of the pharmaceutical representative. Requires significant travel every day of the rotation. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6364 - Professional Regulatory Practice Elective

    Elective rotation with focus on drug regulatory processes to ensure drug safety and compliance through a healthcare interdisciplinary team approach. (6,FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6365 - International Global Health Elective

    Elective rotation with a focus on international and global healthcare includes practice with multidisciplinary teams to solve issues of therapy management and drug distribution. International travel required. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6405 - Research Elective: Minority Health & Health Disparities Research I

    Research elective rotation focused in areas of known health disparities such as diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS or behavioral health, social health, and public policy issues that impact health outcomes. Recommended for students interested in clinical or health administration careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6406 - Research Elective: Minority Health & Health Disparities Research II

    Research elective rotation focused in areas of known health disparities such as diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS or behavioral health, social health, and public policy issues that impact health outcomes. Recommended for students interested in clinical or health administration careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6407 - Research Elective: Minority Health & Health Disparities Research III

    Research elective rotation focused in areas of known health disparities such as diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS or behavioral health, social health, and public policy issues that impact health outcomes. Recommended for students interested in clinical or health administration careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6408 - Research Elective: Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences I

    Elective rotation focused on bench research with a member of the Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recommended for students interested in clinical or basic science research careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6409 - Research Elective: Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences II

    Elective rotation focused on bench research with a member of the Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recommended for students interested in clinical or basic science research careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6410 - Research Elective: Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences III

    Elective rotation focused on bench research with a member of the Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recommended for students interested in clinical or basic science research careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6413 - Research Elective: Clinical Research and Scholarship I

    Elective rotation providing experience in either the scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration or the scholarship of application. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6414 - Research Elective: Clinical Research and Scholarship II

    Elective rotation providing experience in either the scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration or the scholarship of application. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy courses as well as PCLN 6413 . (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6422 - Academic Teaching Elective

    Elective rotation focused on the fundamentals associated with teaching professional students. Includes preparation and delivery of lectures, case discussions and tests. Recommended for students interested in clinical teaching careers. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (6, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6501D - Professional Experience Program Meetings I

    Seminars and other formatted activities to prepare students for the NAPLEX, MJPE, job interviews and life as a professional. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (0, FaSpSu)
  

  • PCLN 6502D - Professional Experience Program Meetings II

    Seminars and other formatted activities to prepare students for the NAPLEX, MJPE, job interviews and life as a professional. Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second, and third year pharmacy courses. (0, FaSpSu)

Communication Studies
  

  • CMST 1000 - Introduction to Communication Studies

    This course, required of all Communication Studies majors, introduces students to the study of human communication within a variety of contexts. The course will provide a survey of topics, theory, research, and contexts of communicative practice from both a social scientific and humanistic perspective. (3, Fa)
  

  • CMST 1010 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    A performance-oriented course that requires students to present several speeches. Major emphasis is placed on preparation, organization, delivery, and the development of confidence and poise. (3, FaSpSu)
  

  • CMST 1011H - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Honors)

    This is a performance-oriented honors course that requires students to present several speeches. Major emphases are placed on preparation, organization, delivery, and the development of confidence and poise. Students will also participate in a service learning project within the New Orleans community. Prerequisite: ACT of 24 OR SAT of 1090 AND high school GPA of 3.0. (3, FaSp)
  

  • CMST 1080 - Health Communication

    This course introduces students to a wide variety of communication skills necessary in the health care professions, including patient-caregiver communication, communication within health-care organizations, and crafting and presenting health campaigns. Students are required to implement these health communication strategies and models through in-class workshops and the design and presentation of a public health campaign. Prerequisite: None (3, FaSp)
  

  • CMST 1400 - Interpersonal Communication

    Designed to increase students’ understanding and implementation of effective interpersonal communication behavior and skills. Students will participate in activities designed to develop interpersonal communications skills and assess their communication competence using various assessment tools. (3, FaSp)
  

  • CMST 1500 - Intercultural Communication

    Familiarizes students with basic concepts, approaches, processes, and contexts which form the foundation for critical discussion of cross-cultural interaction. (3, FaSp, EXP)
  

  • CMST 2010 - Performance of Literature

    The study of literature through performance. Reading, analysis, and performance of literary texts. General introduction to performance studies. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXP)
  

  • CMST 2180 - Introduction to Cultures and Rhetorics

    The course serves as an introduction to the philosophical, social and cultural foundations of rhetorical theory and practice through an analysis of different cultures and cultural artifacts. The course includes a general introduction to rhetoric, its disciplinary history, and approaches to criticism. Prerequisite: None (3, EXP)
  

  • CMST 3010 - Introduction to Communication Theory

    This course explores the practical, engaging, and relevant ways in which human communication theory operates in our everyday lives. It exposes students to both the contemporary humanistic and social scientific theories in the discipline of communication studies. Prerequisites: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  or instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3020 - Introduction to Communication Studies Research

    This course provides an introduction to the qualitative, quantitative, and critical approaches to research in the field of communication studies. Basic procedures for communication studies research and writing about research will be covered. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3030 - Race, Culture and Communication

    This course is an introduction to the study of rhetorical theories and practices across cultures. The primary purpose of this course is to study how the interconnections of race and culture shape communication as well as influence contemporary social issues. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3040 - Small Group Communication

    A study of problem solving through group discussion; major emphasis on group dynamics, problem solving and discussion techniques. Students will gain practical experience by participating in several formal discussions. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR MSCM major and junior level status. (3)
  

  • CMST 3050 - Family Communication

    This course is designed to introduce students to the role of communication in developing, maintaining, enhancing or disturbing family dynamics. Students will develop an appreciation for different family types in the context of a wide range of cultures and co-cultures and explore the complexities of family interactions through theoretical frameworks. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3060 - Introduction to Performance Studies

    This course studies the rhetorical and aesthetic elements of solo and group performance, including performances of literature, cultural performances, and experimental performances. Theory and practice are emphasized, as students broaden their understanding of performance as both object of study and method of representation. Students will develop performances through adapting or creating texts and working with various staging aesthetics. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3070 - Persuasion

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of classical and contemporary persuasive theories. We will further our exploration into the art of persuasion through the critical application of theoretical persuasive knowledge to a host of interesting artifacts. Students will develop a new vocabulary related to persuasive knowledge, and will learn how to improve their personal persuasive strategies in the public and private spheres. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3075 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    A seminar-type course that will focus on a specific issue or area within the field of Communication Studies. Before enrolling, students should consult the instructor regarding the topic and course requirements. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR instructor permission. Students may enroll in CMST 3075 a maximum of two times. (3)
  

  • CMST 3080 - Gender and Communication

    (WMST 3080 ) This course examines how gender is socially constructed and communicated. Focusing on various contexts such as work, education, the family, religion and the media, students will develop a critical gender/sex lens through which to understand communication with respect to gender diversity and socialization. Prerequisite: CMST 1000 , CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H , CMST 1400  or CMST 1500  or CMST 1080 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2180  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 3125 - Science Communication

    This performance-oriented course allows students the opportunity to enhance their communication skills in relationship to their scientific research and career interests. This course will help students to move from an understanding of science to possessing the skill to transfer scientific thinking in critical and ethical ways to expert and non-expert publics with the purpose of influencing policy, generating financial and institutional support, and addressing scientific misinformation. Major emphasis is placed on clarity, delivery, and tailoring scientific information for different audiences, formats,and situations. This course requires students have either their own scientific research project or significant knowledge of a scientific phenomenon on which to base their presentations. Prerequisite: CMST 1010, 1010H, 1080, 1400, or 1500, OR instructor permission. 3,Sp, EXP
  

  • CMST 3133 - Mock Trial and Debate

    (PSCI 3133 ) An introduction to the techniques of argumentation and debate applied to trial courts and the judicial process. Prerequisite: CMST 1010  (3)
  

  • CMST 4010 - Advanced Intercultural and Interethnic Communication

    This course is designed to facilitate investigation and critique of key content areas of intercultural and interethnic communication. Students will gain an understanding of research/theory content and of methodologies pertinent both to the workplace and to academia. The course will cover international aspects of communication (communication differences, culture shock, etc.) and intolerance based on perceived group/culture differences. In addition to its general focus of intercultural communication, it will also look specifically at American culture and co-cultures, as well as a focus on ethnic identity and solutions to prejudice. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4020 - Relational Communication

    This course is designed as an upper-level human communication course that advances student understanding of the role of communication in the development, maintenance, and termination of close relationships. An important goal of the course is for students to gain insights into their own experiences in close relationships by applying research/theory content and methodologies to their relational experience. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4030 - Performance of Everyday Life

    This course explores how communication in everyday life may be understood using performance as a metaphor and method of study. We will discuss culture as a continuous performance, from the “ordinary” speech of an individual to the elaborate rituals/practices of groups and organizations by examining how everyday performances construct and maintain culture. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4040 - Methods of Group Performance

    This course explores the adaptation and staging of nondramatic literature and other materials for group performance. We will study and apply: the compositional staging practices of visual aesthetics and acoustic principles, the theories and techniques of adapting and staging different kinds of texts, and the experimental and cultural applications of group performance practices. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4050 - Rhetoric of Race, Class and Gender

    This course explores how race, class, and gender intersect in discourse to either create/maintain dominant power structures or to transcend them. Students will examine both historical and contemporary articulations of power. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4060 - African American Rhetoric and Culture

    This course will survey the rhetoric of African American men and women from the 1800s until now as a way of discovering how the African American race has strategically used rhetoric to make their voices heard. Students will learn some of the nuances that characterize African American rhetoric. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4075 - Seminar in Communication Studies

    Using diverse methodological perspectives as well as historical and contemporary scholarship, this seminar-type course will provide an in-depth study of an area of inquiry within the field of Communication Studies. Prerequisite: CMST 3010  and CMST 3020  OR instructor permission. (3)
  

  • CMST 4131 - Independent Study

    An opportunity for in-depth study or research in COMMUNICATION STUDIES. The topic or area of study will be initiated by the student and approved by the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior level status and/or permission of instructor. (1)
  

  • CMST 4132 - Independent Study

    An opportunity for in-depth study or research in COMMUNICATION STUDIES. The topic or area of study will be initiated by the student and approved by the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior level status and/or permission of instructor. (2)
  

  • CMST 4133 - Independent Study

    An opportunity for in-depth study or research in COMMUNICATION STUDIES. The topic or area of study will be initiated by the student and approved by the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior level status and/or permission of instructor. (3)
  

  • CMST 4900 - Communication Studies Capstone

    In this course, students will engage in an in-depth study of a contemporary issue in Communication Studies by integrating and applying the theories, knowledge and skills they have acquired through their previous coursework to a project that serves as an instrument of evaluation, satisfying the Senior Comprehensive Examination requirement. Prerequisite: CMST 3010 , CMST 3020  and senior status. (3)

Computer Science
  

  • CPSC 1005 - Introduction to PC’s and Software Applications

    Introductory computer course offered to all students especially those new to using computers. Topics include basic hardware/software terminology, hands-on instruction on business application software covering database management systems, presentation software, spreadsheets, and word processing using contemporary office software such as Microsoft? Office. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSpSu)
  

  • CPSC 1010 - Computing Challenges

    Offers a broad overview of computer science designed to provide students with an appreciation for and an understanding of the many different aspects of computer science. Topics include discrete mathematics, an introduction to programming languages, and algorithmic problem solving when applied to mathematics, physics, engineering, business, the social sciences, as well as other non-computing disciplines. This course is intended for students who are curious about computing and its importance to other disciplines. Prerequisite(s): None. (3, EXP)
  

  • CPSC 1230 - Introduction to Scientific Computing

    A breadth-first introduction to the ways computing has and continues to contribute to the body of reliable knowledge. Topics include the early uses of computers for numerical analysis and cracking encrypted codes, the ways computing has enhanced our personal productivity, and the ways current computer algorithms have advanced the discoveries in personalized medicine, computational economics, financial modeling, computer forensics, massively multiplayer online computer gaming, and many other high performance computing areas. This course also offers on introduction to the historical, social, and ethical context of computing with an overview of computer science as a discipline. No prior programming or computer science experience is required. This one-credit course is usually offered in the same semester as the two-credit CPSC 2230  course. Prerequisite(s): None (1)
  

  • CPSC 1710 - Computer Science I

    Introduction to the fundamental concepts of programming. Topics include data types, control structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of the edit-compile-execute-debug cycle. This course also offers an introduction to the historical, social, and ethical context of computing and an overview of computer science as a discipline. No prior programming or computer science experience is required. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Fa)
  

  • CPSC 1720 - Introduction to Computer Science II

    Introduction to the design of solutions to computer solvable problems with an emphasis on algorithm design and solution implementation using a high-level programming language. Topics include search and sort algorithms and introductory object-oriented design. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all developmental math courses and CPSC 1710 . (3, Sp)
  

  • CPSC 1800 - Fundamentals of Information Systems

    Introduction to systems theory, quality, decision making and the organizational role of information systems. Topics include information technology, computing and telecommunications systems, organization and information system growth, and re-engineering. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Fa)
  

  • CPSC 2005 - Advanced PC’s and Software Applications

    Hands-on instruction of advanced features of an integrated office suite such as Microsoft Office with projects and presentations related to using the software across many different domains. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 1005  andCPSC 1800 . (3, Sp)
  

  • CPSC 2120 - Computer Organization and Architecture

    Introduction to the organization and architecture of computer systems, beginning with the standard von Neumann model. Topics include digital logic, data representation, assembly language programming, memory systems, interfacing and communication, functional organization, and alternate architectures. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 1710  and MATH 1030  (3, Sp)
  

  • CPSC 2230 - Introduction to Computational Data Analysis

    Introduction to the fundamental concepts of acquiring, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data using a computer. Topics include how data are collected, which software is useful for analyzing data, and effective ways to present data. During this course you’ll learn to use software tools to analyze large and publicly available datasets. No prior programming or computer science experience is required. This two-credit course is usually offered in the same semester as the one-credit CPSC 1230  course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all developmental math courses. (2)
  

  • CPSC 2730 - Data Structures

    Builds on the foundation provided by the CPSC 1710 -CPSC 1720  programming sequence. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of linear lists, strings, arrays, and orthogonal lists; graphs, trees, binary trees, multilinked structures, sort and search algorithms; applications; and the basics of algorithmic analysis. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 1720  and MATH 1030  (3, Fa)
  

  • CPSC 2740 - Software Development

    Provides an intensive, implementation-oriented introduction to the software-development techniques used to create medium-scale interactive applications, focusing on the use of large object-oriented libraries to create well-designed graphical user interfaces. Topics include event-driven programming, application programming interfaces, human-computer interaction, as applied to the software development life cycle. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2730  (3, Sp)
  

  • CPSC 2800 - Multimedia

    Introduction to the world of computer science through the World-Wide Web focusing on the techniques of web-page creation. Topics include using software to create web pages and to manipulate graphics, video and sound. Prerequisite(s): None (3)
  

  • CPSC 2900 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Programming

    This course is designed to introduce the most important and fundamental concepts, methods, and tools in bioinformatics programming using the scripting language, Perl. Students will be introduced to computational biology concepts and techniques including: the art of programming; rudimentary language syntax, control flow structures, and data structures (scalars, strings, arrays, hashes, etc); file handling; regular expressions; web CGI programming; Genbank, Protein Data Bank & Blast; and BioPERL. The objectives are for students to gain practical programming experience in this ever evolving interdisciplinary field and that they are able to use and develop the bioinformatics tools to exploit modern massive and aggregated biological data. Prerequisites: Completion of all developmental math requirements, a grade of “C” or better in CPSC 1710 , or permission of the Computer Science Head. (3, EXP)
  

  • CPSC 3060 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Introduction to formal techniques to support the design and analysis of algorithms, focusing on both the underlying mathematical theory and the practical considerations of efficiency. Topics include asymptotic complexity bounds, techniques of analysis, algorithmic strategies, and an introduction to automata theory and its application to language translation. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2730 , MATH 1020 , and MATH 2550  (3, Sp)
  

  • CPSC 3111 - Independent Study in Computer Science

    Supervised individual computer science studies, research, and readings. No more than one registration permitted. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2740  and permission of the Computer Science Head. 1
  

  • CPSC 3113 - Independent Study in Computer Science

    Supervised individual computer science studies, research, and readings. No more than one registration permitted. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2740  and permission of the Computer Science Head. 3
  

  • CPSC 3140 - Operating Systems

    Introduction to the fundamentals of operating systems design and implementation. Topics include an overview of the components of an operating system, mutual exclusion and synchronization, implementation of processes, scheduling algorithms, memory management, and file systems. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2120  and CPSC 2730  (3, Fa)
  

  • CPSC 3240 - Computer Networks

    Introduction to digital transmission fundamentals, local area networks, network protocols, and common Internet applications. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2740  and CPSC 3140  (3)
  

  • CPSC 3603 - Topics in Computer Science

    Selected topics in computer science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2740  and permission of the Computer Science Head. (3)
  

  • CPSC 3710 - Databases, Introduction to information models and systems

    Topics include data modeling, relational databases, database query languages, relational database design, transaction processing, distributed databases, and physical database design. Prerequisite(s): CPSC 2730  (3, Fa)
  

  • CPSC 3900 - Computer Science Summer Internship

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Computer Science Head. (3, Su)
  

  • CPSC 3999 - Junior-Level Qualifying Examination

    Assessment of student learning at the junior-level of their curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required CPSC 3000-level courses. (0)
 

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