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MEGR 100 - Introduction to Programming
3 Credits
This course covers the fundamental concepts of C++ programming that provide students with skills in the design and implementation of a code base for mechatronics systems of low to moderate complexity. Topics include computer components, algorithm design with flowcharts, pseudo-code, and algorithm implementation. Students will apply programming, documentation, debugging/testing techniques to problem solving and data analysis.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 113 or higher, or ENGR 101 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 105 - Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering
2 Credits
1 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Mechatronics is at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics and software engineering. This coure covers technologies involved in developing intelligent electro-mechanical systems and techniques used to apply them in mechatronic systems design. Introduction to visualization, solid modeling and computer-aided design. Additional topics will include additive manufacturing, computation and simulation. Course includes lab with open- ended team projects.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 100 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) MATH 241
Offered (SPRING)
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MEGR 201 - Mechanics I
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
Application of Free Body Diagrams in problem solving. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Center of gravity, center of mass, and centroid of area. Reduction of distributed normal loads, internal reactions, area moments of inertia. Stress and strain for various types of loads - axial, shear, torsion and bending.
Prerequisite(s) PHYS 205 and PHYS 205L completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 202 - Mechanics II
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in one - and two-dimentional motion. Frictional behavior, mass moments of inertia. Motion of particle systems and simple deformable mass systems. Use of impulse and momentum methods. Application of principles of work, energy and power. Simple 3D gyroscopic motion. Introduction to free and forced vibrations of particles and simple rigid bodies.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 201 with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 250 - Introduction to Intelligent Systems
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course covers the essential theories, methods, and algorithms that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to build systems that interact intelligently with the environment and demonstrate intelligent behavior including dealing with uncertainty, learning from experiences, and inspired by problem-solving strategies found in nature. Applications include smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, security, robotics, internet of things, and manufacturing.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 100 with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 310 - Fundamentals of Robotic Systems
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course covers rigid multi-body mechanics and proportioning machine elements. Topics include geometry of rigid bodies and rotating bodies, Lagrangian mechanics, numerical methods, and robotic applications of machines.
Offered (SPRING)
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MEGR 311 - Digital Logic for Mechatronics Engineering
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
covers number systems, Boolean algebra, logic functions and gates, minimization techniques, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, arithmetic circuits, latches, flip-flops, counters, and shift registers. Laboratory section includes design and implementation of combinatorial and sequential circuits for mechatronic systems.
Prerequisite(s) EEGR 310 and MEGR 100 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MEGR 330 - Analytical Methods in Engineering
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This is a survey of advanced mathematics topics needed in the study of mechatronics engineering. Topics include vector differential and integral calculus, linear algebra with engineering applications, matrix analysis, partial differential equations, complex variables, numerical methods, data analysis using statistics and probability theory.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 242 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MEGR 340 - Mechatronics Laborator
1 Credits
3 lab hours.
This laboratory course introduces students to the mechatronic engineering discipline as a synergistic combination of mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, and control and information technology. Fundamental concepts and design in mechatronics engineering are emphasized including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, motors, microcontrollers, and micorcontroller interfacing to electromechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 100 and EEGR 310 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MEGR 350 - Signals and Systems: Continuous and Discrete
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course is a comprehensive introduction to analysis of continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. Topics include signals and system representation, linear time-invariant systems, convolution and impulse response, Fourier series representations of periodic signals, continuous time and discrete time Fourier transforms, Laplace transform z-transform, state variable analysis of continuous and discrete systems, digital computer simulations using MATLAB.
Prerequisite(s) EEGR 310 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MEGR 390 - Mechatronic Systems Design
3 Credits
1 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
applies design principles and methods to mechatronics system. Students will work in teams to design mechatronic systems that integrate sensors, actuators, microprocessors and embedded systems. Students use innovative and creative skills to design systems and exhibit synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, and computational elements, and develop engineering communication skills in the context of design.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 311 and EEGR 431 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) MEGR 310
Offered (SPRING)
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MEGR 400 - Introduction to Professional Practice
1 Credits
1 lecture hours.
Discusses the role of the mechatronics engineer in the larger world, professional ethics and behavior, and techniques for a rewarding career and life, emphasizing lifelong learning. This course must be taken one semester prior to the student’s final semester.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 310 and MEGR 390 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MEGR 420 - Fluid Mechanics
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
Discusses fluid statics, the Bernoulli equation, control volume analysis, differential flow analysis, and flow in pipes.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 202 and IEGR 305 with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 435 - Smart Instrumentation and Measurements
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course covers the principles of instrumentation and measurement systems using sensors and transducers to measure physical properties such as temperature, pressure, and strain, including measurement uncertainty. In addition, the integration of internet-of-things, cybersecurity, bigdata and wireless networks in instrumentation will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 390 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 445 - Advanced Programming for Mechatronic Systems
3 Credits
2 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
This course covers advanced concepts of object-oriented programming and design using C++ that provide students with the skills in the design and implementation of ta code base for mechatronics systems of moderate complexity. The course familiarizes students with approaches to implement code that is modular, re-usable, reliable, and maintainable. Students working on individual/group projects that require the design/implementation of part of a system allows them to apply their knowledge to a real-life problem.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 310 and MEGR 390 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 490 - Senior Design Project I
2 Credits
This is the first part of a two-part sequence capstone design project. In this course, students select their project advisor and project team, develop a written proposal for their major design, and initiate the design. Students will learn about teamwork, project planning and design cycle, and consider constraints and engineering standards as the proposal is developed. The faculty project advisor will be available to the students for a minimum of five hours per credit. A copy of the project proposal must be submitted to the department.
Prerequisite(s) MEGR 390 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MEGR 491 - Sr. Design Project II
2 Credits
6 lab hours.
This is the second part of a two-part sequence capstone design project focused on a team-based design for complex engineering problems, with development, & analysis of a solution. Students are required to present their work in an open forum to faculty, peers & invited guests. A final technical report is required which documents the design project. A copy of the report, with appropriate signatures, must be submitted to the department. This course must be taken in the student’s final semester.
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 100 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
1 Credits
1 lecture hours.
This is an introductory course to the clinical laboratory profession. Topics include clinical laboratory organization, personnel and regulatory agencies and issues. Professional interactions with practicing Medical Laboratory Professionals are required. Basic clinical laboratory procedures will be performed. MDTC 100
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 300 - Principles of Medical Technology
3 Credits
2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
This is an integrated lecture and laboratory course to introduce concepts and techniques in the clinical laboratories. Topics include laboratory safety and mathematics, glassware, pipets, principles of instrumentation and quality assurance. Students will develop basic laboratory techniques and skills in the laboratory sessions. MDTC 300
Prerequisite(s) CHEM 201 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 305 - Clinical Chemistry I
3 Credits
This is an introductory lecture/laboratory course to introduce the basic principles of clinical chemistry. Topics include carbohydrates, proteins and lipid metabolism, pathophysiology and testing of body fluids to evaluate the metabolic processes. Manual and automated methods of measurement of the clinically significant analytes will be performed in the laboratory sessions. MDTC 305
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 320 - Clinical Hematology I Lecture
2 Credits
2 lecture hours.
An introductory course to the basic principles of hematology and the study of anemias. Topics include hematopoiesis, erythropoiesis, anemias, and hemoglobinopathies. Students will learn to evaluate normal and abnormal cellular morphology through a systematic evaluation of the peripheral smear and all of its components. Additionally, students will learn to integrate these findings into the clinical picture. Reference intervals (Normal values), the laboratory evaluation of hematological diseases and treatment plans will be presented in detail. Manual and automated procedures for components of the blood will be performed in the laboratory session. Laboratory exercises, case studies, and integrated discussions will complement the course. This course is limited to science majors only. MDTC 320
Prerequisite(s) BIOL 201 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) MLS 320L
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 320L - Clinical Hematology I Laboratory
1 Credits
2 lab hours.
Normal and abnormal cellular morphology through a systematic evaluation of the peripheral blood smear and all of its components will be performed in the laboratory. Manual and automated procedures for testing components of the blood will be performed. This course is limited to Medical Laboratory Science majors only. MDTC 320L
Prerequisite(s) BIOL 201 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) MLS 320
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 321 - Clinical Microscopy
2 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course introduces the students to the concepts and principles in the analysis of urine and other body fluids. Routine biochemical and microscopic examination of body fluids and correlation of results will be done in the laboratory. Case studies are used to correlate the lecture and lab results. MDTC 321
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 330 - Clinical Immunoserology
4 Credits
The purpose of this lecture/laboratory course is to introduce the clinical immunology concepts and the essential principles of serologic techniques that are commonly employed in the clinical laboratory. The course is organized into four critical parts: 1) the organization and applications of the soluble mediators of the immune system; complement, 2) hypersensitivity and the Major Histocompatibility Complex; 3) diseases associated with the deficiency of the Immune system; and, 4) serologic testing methodologies for the bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases and basic immunologic procedures. This course also contains a laboratory component that introduces the practical applications of the serologic testing for diseases such as syphilis, streptococcal infections, and infectious mononucleosis. MDTC 330
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 and BIOL 405 completed with grades of “C” or higher. Open to non-majors with permission of the Program Director.
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 331 - Immunohematology I
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in transfusion medicine. Basic blood group serology will be stressed as well as immunologic techniques which apply to blood banking. Additionally, donor screening and component preparation and handling will be stressed. MDTC 331
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 335 - Pathogenic Bacteriology
4 Credits
This is an integrated lecture/laboratory course of Part I of Clinical Microbiology. The lecture emphasis is on the understanding of the pathogenic bacteria and its role in the pathogenesis of human disease. The focus of the laboratory course will primarily be on the sample handling, culturing and identifying some of the clinically relevant pathogenic bacteria. Information on the types of diseases, epidemiology and transmissions, and the prophylactic and therapeutic methods of dealing with these organisms will be presented. MDTC 335
Prerequisite(s) BIOL 405 completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Permission from Program Director required for non-majors who wish to register.
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 410 - Clinical Chemistry II
4 Credits
This course is a continuation of Clinical Chemistry I. Students will be presented the role, clinical significance and method of measurement for clinically significant electrolytes, enzymes, hormones and non-protein nitrogenous substances. Concepts on blood gases, therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse will be presented. Operational and methodology principles, maintenance and trouble shooting of the instrumentation used in the measurement of the analytes will be performed in the laboratory sessions. MDTC 410
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 and MLS 305 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SUMMER)
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MLS 411 - Clinical Practice: Chemistry
3 Credits
This course consists of applied experience in the clinical chemistry section of the hospital or clinical laboratory. Students will perform all routine procedures under the direction of a qualified laboratory medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist. Correlation of laboratory results with pathological conditions will be done by the students. MDTC 411
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 and MLS 305 and MLS 410 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 419 - Clinical Hematology I
3 Credits
4 lab hours.
An introductory course to the basic principles of hematology and the study of anemias. Topics include hematopoiesis, erythropoiesis, anemias, hemoglobinopathies. Students will learn to evaluate normal and abnormal cellular morphology through a systematic evaluation of the peripheral smear and all of its components. Additionally, students will learn to integrate these findings into the clinical picture. Reference intervals (Normal values), the laboratory evaluation of hematological diseases and treatment plans will be presented in detail. Manual and automated procedures for components of the blood will be performed in the laboratory session. Laboratory exercises, case studies, and integrated discussions will compliment the course. MDTC 419
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 420 - Clinical Hematology II
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to advanced concepts of hematology and hemostasis (coagulation). Reference intervals (Normal values) and basic hematologic testing will be stressed and principles of myeloproliferative disorders, the leukemias and the lympho-proliferative disorders will be explained. Students will be introduced to the principle of electronic counting and will learn to interpret scatterplots or other graphical material. The concepts of hemostasis basics and advanced will be developed through laboratory exercises, case studies and classroom discussions. MDTC 420
Prerequisite(s) MLS 320 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 422 - Clinical Practice: Hematology/Microscopy
3 Credits
This course consists of applied experience in the hematology section of the hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory. Students will perform all routine procedures under the direction of a qualified laboratory technologist. This instruction will enable the students to develop confidence and proficiency in the performance of laboratory tests. MDTC 422
Prerequisite(s) MLS 320 and MLS 420 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 431 - Immunohematology II
2 Credits
This course is designed to introduce and build upon practical and theoretical concepts presented in Immuno- hematology I. Additional topics to be covered include investigations and management of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), transfusion reactions and autoimmune hemolytic anemias. MDTC 431
Prerequisite(s) MLS 331 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 432 - Clinical Practice: Immunohematology/Transfusion Medicine
3 Credits
This course consists of applied experience in the blood bank/transfusion medicine section of the hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory. Students will perform all routine procedures under the direction of a qualified medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist. MDTC 432
Prerequisite(s) MLS 331 and MLS 431 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 440 - Clinical Microbiology
5 Credits
This is an integrated lecture and laboratory course of Part II Clinical Microbiology. This course will introduce the student to diagnostic methods of Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology and Parasitology. Clinical specimens will be cultured to differentiate normal flora from pathogenic organisms in the identification process. A discussion of antimicrobial testing and therapy will be included. Pathogenic fungi, yeasts, and parasites will be incorporated. MDTC 440
Prerequisite(s) MLS 330 and MLS 335 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 441 - Clinical Practice: Microbiology
3 Credits
This course consists of applied experience in the microbiology/immunology section of the hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory. Students will perform all routine procedures under the direction of a qualified medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist. Students may also be exposed to molecular techniques in hospital setting. MDTC 441
Prerequisite(s) MLS 330 and MLS 335 and MLS 440 and MLS 470 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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MLS 450 - Medical Technology Seminar
1 Credits
This course consists of a laboratory management, education, and research design component. Basic principles and concepts for each of the components will be presented. Students will make several presentations from selected topics on the components. MDTC 450
Prerequisite(s) MLS 330 and MLS 410 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) MLS 420 and MLS 431 and MLS 440
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 470 - Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics
2 Credits
This course is a three-week integrated lecture and laboratory course. The emphasis is on the understanding of the molecular methodologies that are employed in clinical applications which include diagnosis of infectious diseases, inherited disorders, cancers, prenatal, paternity and forensics testing. MDTC 470
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 and MLS 330 and MLS 335 and BIOL 405 completed with grades of “C” or higher. Program Director permission required for non-majors who wish to register.
Offered (FALL)
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MLS 480 - Clinical Laboratory Science Review
1 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth review of subject areas in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Immunology, Urinalysis/Body Fluids and Microbiology. Assessment will be done for each of the six aforementioned disciplines after completion of the related clinical rotation practicums. The ultimate goal of this course is preparation for the senior comprehensive examination, which will be given near the end of the spring semester, and the certification examination. MDTC 480
Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 and MLS 305 and MLS 320 and MLS 331 and MLS 335 and MLS 410 and MLS 420 and MLS 431 and MLS 440 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)
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Mental Health Technology |
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MHTC 101 - Introduction to Human Services
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course will give students an overview of the field of mental health and its interrelatedness with other human service disciplines. The student will be introduced to techniques which are employed by human service professionals when making assessments of individual, family and community crises that confront people in their day to day living. Skills in observation, recording and reporting specific events accurately will be emphasized.
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MHTC 103 - Introduction to Group Dynamics
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
Introduction to theory and practice of group functioning and interaction among and between group members are discussed. Small group activities in the class serve as processes to study and under- stand group development and behavior. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective group skills including verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, group cohesion, group roles, and group leadership.
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MHTC 340 - Spirituality and the Helping Tradition
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course is offered to aid in the development of culturally competent practitioners who will be critically reflective of and respectfully responsive to the diversity of spiritual values, ethics, and principles that contribute to the world views of the people with whom they work. It will explore the multiple definitions of spirituality and its meaning in and between various cultural and marginalized groups. The course will explore the role of spirituality in supporting or impeding individuals, families, and group strengths as well as its interaction with structural systems. The course will provide various case examinations along with the opportunity to explore skill-based approaches for assessment and intervention. Special emphasis will be given to people of color within urban environments.
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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Military Science Each course includes a one-hour-and-forty-minute laboratory during which the student will learn basic soldiering skills and leadership fundamentals. Courses also include requirements to attend physical readiness training M-W-F at 6am, Leader Development Exercises and an annual Leadership Staff and Battle Analysis Ride. Individual course requirements are included in the course syllabus
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MISC 103 - Introduction to Military Science (Military Science I)
2 Credits
2 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This course will introduce the student to the organization, role and branches of the U.S. Army. Special emphasis will be placed on note-taking, critical thinking, time management, national affairs, proper study habits, problem solving, methods of communicating effectively, military customs, laws and traditions, military qualification programs, leadership development, and the roles of the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard. Special emphasis within the laboratory will be place on drill and ceremony, practical first aid, cold and heat injury prevention, proper nutrition, health and physical fitness, and wear and maintenance of the uniform. In addition, non-contracted students are required to attend physical training for one day per week, contracted students are required to attend physical training three days per week. Physical training will focus on strength training, conditioning, and cardiovascular improvement.
Offered (FALL)
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MISC 104 - Basic Military Skills (Military Science I)
2 Credits
2 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This course is a continuation of MISC 103 and an introduction to new cadets that choose to enroll in the ROTC program in the spring. Students will be introduced to the overall organization of the Total Army and the role it plays in the defense and preservation of our country’s national objectives. In addition, students will be exposed to academic improvement pro- grams such as critical thinking, logic, time management, briefing techniques, group dynamics, diversity aware- ness, and leadership development. Special emphasis within the laboratory will be placed drill and ceremony, practical first aid, cold and heat injury prevention, proper nutrition, health and physical fitness, and wear and maintenance of the uniform. In addition, non-contracted students are required to attend physical training for one day per week, contracted students are required to attend physical training three days per week. Physical training will focus on strength training, conditioning, and cardiovascular improvement.
Offered (SPRING)
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MISC 200 - Leadership Development I (Military Science II)
3 Credits
3 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This course is designed to provide the student with a realistic view of the duties and responsibilities of the small unit leader. Special emphasis within the lecture will be placed on national and international affairs, history of military conflict, leadership development, land navigation, and introduction to small unit tactics. Special emphasis within the laboratory will be placed on weapons familiarization and qualification, drill and ceremony, practical first aid, cold and heat injury prevention, proper nutrition, physical fitness, and wear and maintenance of the uniform. In students are required to attend physical training for three days per week. Physical training will focus on strength training, conditioning, and cardiovascular improvement.
Offered (FALL)
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MISC 204 - Leadership Development II (Military Science II)
3 Credits
3 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This course is designed to instill within the student a sense of responsibility and commitment in order to prepare him or her for both continuation in the ROTC Program and a future as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Special emphasis within the lecture will be placed on improving global awareness, leadership development, review and continuation of land navigation, and small unit tactics within an infantry squad. Special emphasis within the laboratory will be placed on drill and ceremony, practical first aid, cold and heat injury prevention, proper nutrition, physical fitness, and wear and maintenance of the uniform. In addition, students are required to attend physical training three days per week. Physical training will focus on strength training, conditioning, and cardiovascular improvement.
Offered (SPRING)
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MISC 205 - Basic Cadet Summer Training
0 Credits
5 weeks, 560 hours per week.
This is a five-week course conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. This camp provides training equivalence to the Basic Course and is designed to qualify students for ROTC Advanced Course. Emphasis is placed on training in the basic military skills of leadership, weapons, communications, tactics, land navigation, first aid, and physical training. Students are paid a stipend by the Department of the Army for their participation in the course. Applications must be made through the Professor of Military Science.
Offered (SUMMER)
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MISC 301 - Introduction to Team and Small Unit Operations (Military Science III)
3 Credits
3 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This begins the professional phase of the student’s ROTC career. The broad objective is to further the development of the cadet in the responsibilities of and techniques utilized by a military leader. The sub-courses are developed to direct the thrust of education toward the knowledge, leadership, and management skills needed by an Army Second Lieutenant. Emphasis in the lecture will be placed on the Army Leadership Development Program (LDP), land navigation, weapons qualification, squad and platoon level infantry tactics, physical training, and job performance. Emphasis in the laboratory will be placed primarily on position assessment and performance as a cadet non-commissioned officer and assisting the cadet officers and cadre with the instruction of Basic Course cadets during leadership laboratory or in ROTC extra-curricular activities. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend physical training three to five days per week, depending on their performance on the Army Physical Fitness Test. Students are also required to go to Field Training Exercises (FTX) at least once a month in order to apply classroom instruction in a practical environment on land navigation courses, squad tactical exercise lanes, or weapon ranges.
Offered (FALL)
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MISC 302 - Introduction to Military Training Management (Military Science III)
3 Credits
3 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This course is a practical continuation of the subject matter covered in the MISC 301 course. Students will continue to be challenged in furthering their development in the responsibilities of and techniques utilized by a military leader. Their sub-course, like those in MISC 301, is developed to direct the thrust of education toward the knowledge, leadership, and management skills needed by an Army Second Lieutenant. Emphasis in the lecture will continue to be placed on the Army Leadership Development Program (LDP), land navigation, weapons qualification, squad and platoon level infantry tactics, physical training, and job performance. However, training and evaluation of these tasks will be entirely from the tactical perspective. Emphasis in the laboratory is still placed primarily on position assessment and performance as a cadet noncommissioned officer and assisting the cadet officers and cadre with the instruction of Basic Course cadets. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend physical training three to five days per week. Stu- dents will go to Field Training Exercises (FTX) at least once a month in order to apply classroom instruction in a practical environment on land navigation courses, squad tactical exercise lanes, or weapon ranges.
Offered (SPRING)
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MISC 303 - Advanced Summer Training
0 Credits
5 weeks, 560 hours per week.
A five-week, fully-paid course conducted at Fort Knox, KY. Students must successfully complete prior to commissioning. Cadets will put into practice the leadership and soldier skills learned in the classroom and lab. Conducted during the summer session. (Formerly LDAC).
Prerequisite(s) MISC 301 and MISC 302
Offered (SUMMER)
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MISC 401 - Military Science IV
3 Credits
3 lecture hours. 1 and 1-half lab hours.
This course begins the final professional phase of the ROTC Program by allowing cadets to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the ROTC cadet organization and activities. Topics include Cadet to Lieutenant Transition; Staff Organization, Function, and Processes; Counseling Methods and Responsibilities; Fostering Ethical Command Climate; Moral Obligations and Army Values; Accommodating Subordinate Soldier Personal and Spiritual Needs.
Offered (FALL)
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MISC 402 - Military Science IV
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course completes the final professional phase of the ROTC program by continuing the MISC 401 methodology of planning, coordinating, and evaluating subordinate cadets and ROTC activities. Topics include Organization of the Army; Tactical & Strategic Level Operations; First Duty Station Reporting Procedures; Permanent Change of Station (PCS) process; Administrative & Logistical Management; Motivation Techniques; Military Law. Emphasis is placed on skills needed for effective day-to-day unit leadership and professionalism as a newly-commissioned officer in the Army.
Offered (SPRING)
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MISC 498 - Adaptive Leadership
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course is a practical application of adaptive leadership. Throughout the semester, students are assigned the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and must apply the fundamentals of principles of training, the training management, the Army writing style and military decision making to weekly training meetings. During these weekly training meetings, the student will plan, execute and assess ROTC training and recruiting events. Students will assist in training their subordinate Cadets in the MS 2 and MS 3 Level classes on small unit leadership and the tactical application of techniques taught in the class- room in a field environment. Students will develop, plan and execute the Cadet Mentorship Program, Cadet Recruiting Program and assist in administering the Leadership Development Program. (Formerly Military Planning & Resourcing I)
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MISC 499 - Leadership in a Complex World
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Students will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Students also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battle- field, and host nation support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing you for BOLC II and III, and your first unit of assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant” exercises to prepare you to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. (Formerly Military Planning & Resourcing II)
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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Mindfulness |
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MIND 101 - Special Topics in Mindfulness
1 Credits
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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Multimedia Journalism |
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MMJN 200 - The Black Media
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
Viewing black media as exemplars of advocacy, alternative and citizen journalism, and viewing students as potential information entrepreneurs, this course examines the development of journalism from an African American perspective. Its span is from the founding of Freedom’s Journal in the 19th century to the cornucopia of 21st century information outlets: newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Internet. [Formerly JOUR 200].
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 202 - Reporting and Writing I
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course is designed to develop the basic writing and reporting techniques used in print, broadcast and online media, including developing news concepts and writing typical news stories. The course is writing intensive. [Formerly JOUR 202 and JOUR 203]
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MMJN 206 - Editing
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This class will instruct students in the basics of Associated Press style and the elements of proofreading and fact-checking. Copy editing symbols and the ethics of editing will be areas of particular emphasis. [Formerly JOUR 206]
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MMJN 302 - Reporting and Writing II
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course is designed to develop more advanced writing and reporting techniques used in print, broadcast and online media. The classroom will function as newsroom, with students going out on assignment to develop and cover stories on the campus and local areas. The course is writing intensive. [Formerly JOUR 302 and JOUR 303]
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 304 - Interviewing
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course focuses on the craft of interviewing as a central journalistic skill. Working in a variety of formats (e.g. vox pop, press conferences and one-on-one interviews for in-depth profiles), students will engage in all phases of the process. This includes research, planning and preparation, strategic approaches, reporting and writing to produce content for traditional media and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 305 - Feature Writing
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course emphasizes the writing and marketing of longer, factually based feature articles for magazines, newspapers and online media. Included are finding subjects, securing photographs, writing the articles and surveying markets. [Formerly JOUR 305].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 312 - Arts and Cultural Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover arts and cultural issues, including architecture, the visual and performing arts, literature and more. [Formerly JOUR 312].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 313 - Sports Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover professional, amateur and recreational sports activities, including using sources, interviewing sports personalities and more. Emphasis is placed on writing for general audiences. [Formerly JOUR 313].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 320 - Community-Based Journalism
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course develops students’ skills in uncovering and reporting the stories that matter most to people in their everyday lives and preparing those stories for use in a variety of media formats.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher.
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 325 - Journalism in and About Developing Nations
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course develops and surveys the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover issues in and about nations outside the U.S., especially in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. Analysis of media operations under varying governmental and cultural ideologies will also be examined.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 330 - Reporting and the Social Media
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course focuses on the use of social media in modern journalism. In addition to developing their own skills in using social media to report the news, students will learn how the social media have been used to focus attention on evens happening around the world.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher. It is recommended that students have also completed COMM 240 witha grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 350 - Multimedia Journalism Practicum
3 Credits
9 hours per week.
This course focuses on reporting, writing, editing and video production across multimedia platforms to prepare students for professional internships. Students will work in the Department of Multimedia Journalism’s Digital Newsroom as contributors to The Spokesman, WeConnectU and SGJC-sponsored reporting projects. By the end of this course, students will be prepared to apply for external internships. This course must be taken before enrolling in COMM 490 - Internship .
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MMJN 406 - Advanced Editing
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course builds on the skills developed in JOUR 206 and extends those skills in more advanced assignments. [Formerly JOUR 406].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 , COMM 204 , MMJN 202 and MMJN 206 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 409 - International Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover international news and issues. Emphasis is placed on understanding and communicating with other cultures and writing with sensitivity toward those cultures. [Formerly JOUR 409].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 414 - Business and Finance Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover business, finance, commerce, industry and related institutions, including the legal requirements under SEC and other federal requirements. Emphasis is placed on reporting for general audiences. [Formerly JOUR 414].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 415 - Editorial and Critical Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to research and produce opinion articles, news analysis, commentary and editorials. The assignments for this course will focus on campus, local, state, national and international issues. [Formerly JOUR 415].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 , COMM 204 , MMJN 202 and MMJN 206 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 416 - Health, Medical and Science Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover health, medicine and the sciences, including policy issues, the healthcare industry and related institutions for a general audience. Emphasis is placed on understanding, analyzing and using health, medical and science related research, information and data. [Formerly JOUR 416].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 417 - Political Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover the political/electoral process and the federal, state and local government, social service agencies, the courts, policy organizations/think tanks, lobbyists, unions, the grassroots and more. Emphasis is placed on reporting for general audiences. [Formerly JOUR 417].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 418 - Free Speech and Free Media in Global Societies
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course examines issues involving the nature and responsibilities of freedom of speech and free media, including societal and legal issues and how those issues manifest in societies around the world. Major topics may include but are not limited to political, social, religious and hate speech; violence; traitorous and subversive speech; sexual expression; nonverbal expression and privacy issues. [Formerly SPCH 415].
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 419 - Investigative Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of investigative reporting. Students will learn how to access federal and state documents, how to create and implement a Computer Assisted Reporting [CAR] project and the ethics and practices of investigative reporting. [Formerly JOUR 419].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 , COMM 204 , COMM 370 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 421 - Weather and Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
Weather and Reporting is designed to give students a basic understanding of weather to ensure accurate and responsible reporting on weather phenomena.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 . COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 422 - The Baltimore Reporting Project
3 Credits
3 lecture hours.
Using the city as a laboratory, this multimedia reporting course will examine the communities of Baltimore and the issues that affect them. Students will produce content for campus and non-campus media.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher or permission of the department required to register
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 425 - Short Form Journalism and Media Production
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course focuses on producing, writing and editing video and audio for newscasts on extremely tight deadlines for delivery.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 , COMM 204 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher. It is recommended that students have also completed COMM 240 and MPPD 332 with grades of “C” or higher.
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 426 - Multimedia Storytelling
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course looks at the changing climate of the practice of journalistic storytelling across media platforms. Students will produce a portfolio-worth project on an assigned topic.
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 427 - Mobile Journalism
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course will teach students how to use the technology in their pockets to tell audio and video stories. The course will focus on how the field of journalism has changed through the use of new technologies, identifying the best apps to use for in-field reporting, editing files on smart phones and other technologies using available apps and using social media to distribute and promote stories.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 , MMJN 202 and MPPD 332 completed with grades of “C” or higher. It is recommended that students have also completed COMM 204 and COMM 240 or MPPD 332 with grades of “C” or higher.
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 428 - Deadline Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This is an intensive course designed to give students practical experience shooting, writing and producing stories on deadline for broadcast news.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MMJN 450 - Producing the Newscast
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course focuses on how an audio (radio) or video (television) newscast is produced. Students will learn how to build a local newscast for their particular target audiences.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MMJN 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher.
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MMJN 498 - Special Topics
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course provides advanced Journalism students with an opportunity for in-depth study of a selected specialized area of journalism based upon faculty and student interest. [Formerly JOUR 498].
Prerequisite(s) Permission of the Department
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 201 - Digital Audio Production
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course covers audio production for radio, television and emerging media technologies with an emphasis on commercial and public radio news production as well as narrative and non-narrative storytelling. Students learn techniques and applications of editing and sound processing as they work under deadline to produce audio newscasts and/or podcasts. Students will be expected to build an online portfolio of their audio productions. [Formerly BROA 301/MPPD 301].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 202 - Video Production
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course will focus on the theory and application of supervising and coordinating video production in studio and field environments. The student will be introduced to the supervisory responsibilities of the producer and director as well as the responsibilities of the camera operator, sound engineer, technical director, lighting director, grip and floor manager. The organization, planning, scripting, editing and polishing of a media production will also be examined through lecture, studio work and labs. Students will perform the duties of each crewmember in the course of the semester. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate production skills and techniques as they relate to producing a variety of video formats. [Formerly BROA 302/MPPD 302].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 230 - Media Technologies and Practices
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course will concentrate on the emerging technologies and tools used in the production and broadcast industries and the theories and techniques behind their use. The student will gain skills in the proper deployment, retrieval, care and handling of various types of equipment. This course will also emphasize the best practices of multimedia production, digital media formats and distribution technologies.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MPPD 300 - Multiplatform Production and Editing
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
In this course students will conceptualize and pre-produce multimedia pieces, then take their projects through a digital media workflow to completion. The student will become proficient in conceiving and writing stories and packages optimized for the visual media, television and the web, practice on-camera presentation for web and multimedia stories and learn how to organize raw material into a narrative. Students will employ intermediate nonlinear post-production methods and techniques. They will also publish their productions online.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MPPD 230 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MPPD 310 - Writing for Interactive Media
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course explores both the mechanics of storytelling and how to convey themes through writing for visual, audio and digital media. The student will establish habits for thinking comprehensively about the critical role that multimedia methods play in engaging audiences with complex information. The course emphasizes how story structures change across different delivery systems and platforms.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MPPD 325 - Audience Ratings and Programming
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course explores research techniques to understand audience listening and viewing habits, preferences and choices. Using case studies, this course explores program development, acquisition, scheduling, promotion, formats and program distribution. [Formerly BROA 325].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 332 - Field Production and Reporting
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course is designed to give the student the ability to work collaboratively and as an individual to research, develop and produce stories and short-form multimedia packages for digital journalism and the documentary. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to research, formulate questions, conduct interviews and to follow as well as to adapt a digital workflow. In-class critiques, guest speakers and on and off campus field work will be the basis for instruction. [Formerly BROA 332].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MPPD 342 - Short Form Video Production
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course focuses on techniques in writing, filming and producing commercials, public service announcements, promos, music videos, news and other short form media formats. The student will be taken through the pre-production process and work individually and collaboratively to theorize and conceptualize the digital workflow necessary for completion of the piece. Web-based collaboration and production applications and theory will be emphasized as well as advanced post-production, animation and 2D/3D compositing. Legal, ethical and business considerations of media production will also be explored. [Formerly BROA 342].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 , COMM 240 , MPPD 230 and MPPD 300 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 350 - Production Practicum
3 Credits
9 hours per week.
This course focuses on writing, designing and directing programs for multimedia, social media and online applications. Students will work on the crews of SGJC or University-sponsored projects, gaining hands-on production experience. Emphasis will be on creating a final product, which should be of sufficient quality that it is fit for multiplatform presentation. [Formerly BROA 350].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MPPD 230 or MPPD 300 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MPPD 360 - On-Air Performance
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course will focus on the skills necessary for effective on-air performance, interviews and conversations. Particular emphasis will be placed on articulation and diction, newscast delivery, voice overs and interviewing for both the traditional media and the newly emerging media. The student will develop good interview style and practice various types of delivery for both hard and soft news. The art of the conversation will be explored both in the lab and in the field. Techniques for single camera and multi-camera presence will be included. [Formerly BROA 360].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)
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MPPD 410 - Audio Production for Multiplatform Production
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course requires students to produce advanced audio projects for video and multimedia productions. This course may require studio and field recordings as well as synchronous and asynchronous recordings. [Formerly BROA 410].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MPPD 201 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 412 - Digital Products Development and Design
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course teaches students how to create interactive state-of-the-art Web-based applications. Students will receive hands-on experience in design and implementation of smartphone and tablet apps designed for news organizations.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and COMM 240 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 420 - Radio Station Operations and Management
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course deals with the language and concepts of broadcast radio, Internet radio and satellite radio. Students will be introduced to an overview of radio broadcast history, station organization and operations, past and present technologies, format development and career opportunities and terminology. Organization and operation of commercial and noncommercial radio will be covered. [Formerly BROA 420].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 422 - Television Station Operations and Management
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course deals with the language and concepts of the television industry. Students will be introduced to an overview of television broadcast history, station organization and operations, past and present technologies, format development, financial structures, management theories and career opportunities and terminology. Organization and operation of commercial and noncommercial television will be covered. [Formerly BROA 422].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 440 - Multiplatform Audio Field Production
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course is an application of the theory and production of sound in field production. Students will use digital equipment in recording sound in news and/or documentary applications. [Formerly BROA 440].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and MPPD 201 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 442 - Advanced Multiplatform Production and Editing
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
Building upon skills learned in MPPD 300 and MPPD 310 , students will master the art and skill necessary to plan and produce their own series. Each item of the series must exhibit the student’s knowledge of sound design, animation, advanced editing, web-design and digital storytelling. Students will learn advanced techniques in digital cinematography, digital audio compositing, advanced support systems, live compositing and producing for various genres in science, engineering, mathematics, government and others. Special attention will be given to post-production processes, finishing techniques, file-based and digital asset management, color correction and other specialized areas of post-production. [Formerly BROA 442].
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 . COMM 240 , MPPD 230 , MPPD 300 and MPPD 310 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 450 - Media Delivery and Management
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This course examines the core areas of media operations and management. Special emphasis includes the critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies needed to own and operate a competitive media business, including current policies, economic structures and the cultural parameters of the international media market. Students will also become versed in the evolving applications of new technologies in digital media, including focuses on the creation, management and analysis of mobile applications, web and new media technologies as well as various social media. Students will expand their knowledge and application of these concepts through a combination of individual and collaborative assignments in the School of Global Journalism and Communication.
Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 , COMM 202 and COMM 370 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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MPPD 460 - Creating the Documentary
3 Credits
3 hours per week.
This advanced course focuses on researching, writing, producing, recording and editing documentaries and longer-form journalism pieces. The course surveys documentary masterworks and the techniques and ethical challenges of the form. Students will complete a series of exercises from conceptualization through post-production and screening or distribution or will participate in a School of Global Journalism & Communication supported project, culminating in production of a short documentary.
Prerequisite(s) Permission of the Instructor/Department.
Offered (AS NEEDED)
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