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MATH 1311 - Elementary Statistics Lab
CIP Code: 270501
Description: In a structured laboratory or recitation setting, students enhance the skills learned in MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics.
Credit Hours: 1
Co-requisite: MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics.
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment into this course is based on ACT/SAT and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1313 - Elementary Statistics
CIP Code: 270501
Description: Students will learn measures of central tendency, variability, and basic probability concepts. Students will estimate population means and proportions using point estimation, confidence intervals, and technology. Additional topics include discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1471 - Applied Mathematics Lab
CIP Code: 270102
Description: In a structured laboratory or recitation setting, students enhance the skills learned in MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics.
Credit Hours: 1
Co-requisite: MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics.
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
Note: Graded as Pass/Fail.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1473 - Applied Mathematics
CIP Code: 270101
Description: This course focuses on using data, functions and graphs to analyze issues in business, social and natural sciences, and education. Quantitative reasoning skills and statistical thinking will be applied to financial, environmental and social problems.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
Note: No major or minor credit in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1511 - College Algebra Lab
CIP Code: 270102
Description: In a structured laboratory or recitation setting, students enhance the skills learned in MATH 1513 College Algebra.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
Co-requisite: MATH 1513 College Algebra.
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
Note: Graded as Pass/Fail.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1513 - College Algebra
CIP Code: 270102
Description: Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; relations, functions, inverse functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; zeros of polynomials and determinants; permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem, as well as other selected topics.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1521 - Functions and Change Lab
CIP Code: 270301
Description: In a structured laboratory or recitation setting, students enhance the skills learned in MATH 1523 Functions and Change.
Credit Hours: 1
Co-requisite: MATH 1523 Functions and Change.
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1523 - Functions and Change
CIP Code: 270301
Description: Students will learn applications of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and examine those functions when represented symbolically, numerically, graphically, and in words. Students will use technology for graphing functions, solving equations, and modeling data using regressions.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1613 - Plane Trigonometry
Description: Trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; solutions of triangles; trigonometric representation of the complex number.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Math 1473 Applied Mathematics, Math 1513 College Algebra, or a Math ACT score of 23 or higher.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1714 - Precalculus
CIP Code: 270101
Description: Students learn the algebra, trigonometry, and geometry necessary for the study of calculus.
Credit Hours: 4
Restrictions: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT/SAT scores and/or placement exam scores, or a combination of ACT/SAT scores and high school grades in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 1810 - Topics in Mathematics
Description: Students complete specialized studies in mathematics. Course topics and credit hours vary by semester.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of seven credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 2253 - Finite Mathematics
Description: An introductory course in mathematics for the non-mathematics major as well as an elective for mathematics majors and minors. Subjects chosen from logic, sets, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, probability, coordinate systems, graphing, matrices, vectors, linear programming, and game theory. Also, applications from areas of business and social science are investigated.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 2423 - Calculus for Business and Social Science
CIP Code: 270101
Description: An introductory course in differential calculus for students of business and social sciences.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1714 Precalculus.
Note: No major or minor credit in mathematics
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MATH 2614 - Calculus I
CIP Code: 270101
Description: Students will explore the concepts of limit, derivative, definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will apply the derivative to optimization and related rates of change. The definite integral will be used to calculate areas.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 1714 Precalculus or MATH 1613 Plane Trigonometry or a minimum Math ACT score of 26 or completion of an AP Calculus course with a passing grade.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 2624 - Calculus II
Description: Inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, hyperbolic functions, inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L’Hopital’s rule, and infinite series.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 2634 - Calculus III
CIP Code: 270101
Description: Students will learn the techniques and applications of calculus related to polar coordinates, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives of functions of two or more variables, multiple integrals, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 2624 Calculus II.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 2810 - Topics in Mathematics
Description: Students complete specialized studies in mathematics. Course topics and credit hours vary by semester.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of seven credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3023 - Discrete Mathematics
CIP Code: 270101
Description: Students learn the mathematics necessary for problem solving and computer programming, including number systems, logic and Boolean algebra, formal systems and methods of proof, sets, operations, relations, functions, combinatorics, and probability.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1513 College Algebra or MATH 1523 Functions and Change.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3313 - College Geometry
Description: An advanced study of Euclidean geometry including angles, triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, circles, polygons, similarity, areas and volumes.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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MATH 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: MATH 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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MATH 3413 - Geometry and Measurement
CIP Code: 131311
Description: Students develop a foundation in shapes, measurement, and geometric concepts. Topics include plane geometry, polygons, symmetry, similarity, congruence, polyhedra, transformational geometry, linear measure, area, and volume.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics, MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics, MATH 1523 Functions and Change, MATH 1513 College Algebra, or a minimum Math ACT score of 23.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3433 - Modeling: Numeration and Operations
Description: A study of mathematical concepts for prospective elementary teachers using tactile models and appropriate technology. Topics include: problem solving, logic, relations and their properties, numeration, whole number operations and their properties, and number theory.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics, MATH 1513 College Algebra, or a Math ACT score of 23 or higher.
Note: No major or minor credit in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3443 - Modeling: Real Numbers and Statistics
Description: A study of mathematical concepts for prospective elementary teachers using tactile models and appropriate technology. Topics include: rational numbers and their operations, integers and their operations, statistics, and probability.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics, MATH 1513 College Algebra, or a Math ACT score of 23 or higher.
Note: No major or minor credit in mathematics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3513 - Statistical Methods
CIP Code: 270501
Description: Students will apply measures of central tendency, variability, and basic probability concepts to populations and samples. Students will estimate population means and proportions using point estimation, confidence intervals, and technology. Students will use discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and linear regression to test claims.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics or MATH 1523 Functions and Change or MATH 1513 College Algebra or a minimum Math ACT score of 23
Cross-listed: BADM 3933.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both BADM 3933 and MATH 3513.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3623 - Mathematical Statistics
Description: Descriptive statistics; probability and combinatorial methods; discrete and continuous probability distributions and densities including multi variant, marginal, and conditional distributions of random variables; sampling distributions; mathematical expectation; simple linear regression and correlation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3703 - Introduction to Proof
Description: An introduction to writing proofs using concepts fundamental to advanced mathematics. Course includes basic proof methods, set theory, mathematical induction, relations, functions, and other selected topics. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of logic and grammar.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3713 - Modern Algebra: Rings
Description: Students learn the theory of rings, domains, and fields and explore properties of homomorphisms, factorization, polynomials, ideals, quotient rings, and field extensions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3763 - Teaching Mathematics
Description: Pre-service mathematics teachers prepare and teach lessons in an undergraduate mathematics class. Assessment, grading, and use of technology is coordinated by instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I.
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MATH 3810 - Topics in Mathematics
Description: Special topics in mathematics.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of seven credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3913 - Introduction to Analysis
Description: A rigorous treatment of calculus of one and several variables. Elementary topology of Euclidean spaces, continuity, and uniform continuity.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2624 Calculus II and MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 3983 - Linear Algebra
Description: Real numbers, fields and mappings, vectors and vector spaces, matrices, linear dependence and simultaneous linear equations. Determinants, linear transformations.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I, MATH 3023 Discrete Mathematics, or MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4013 - Modern Algebra: Groups
Description: Students learn the theory of groups and explore properties of congruences, subgroups, cyclic subgroups, normal subgroups, cosets, quotient groups, direct products, and group homomorphisms.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4063 - Intermediate Analysis
Description: A continuation of MATH 3913 Introduction to Analysis. Topics include differentiation and integration of functions of one and several variables.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3913 Introduction to Analysis.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4113 - Differential Equations
CIP Code: 270103
Description: Students will learn the theory and applications of ordinary differential equations, linear and nonlinear first order equations, second order linear equations and higher order linear equations. Introduction to the Laplace transform and applications.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2624 Calculus II and PHYS 1114 General Physics I or PHYS 2115 Engineering Physics I.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4123 - Partial Differential Equations
CIP Code: 270103
Description: Series solutions of ordinary equations, Fourier series, classical second order partial differential equations, heat equation, wave equation, and Laplace’s equation. Boundary value problems and Sturm-Liouville theory.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III and MATH 4113 Differential Equations.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4223 - Computer Graphics
Description: The study of hardware and software principles of interactive computer graphics. Topics Include an Introduction to basic concepts, 2-D and 3-D modeling and transformations, projections, rendering techniques, graphical software packages and graphics systems. An API will be used to reinforce concepts and study the fundamental algorithms.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I.
Restrictions: Programming experience is required.
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MATH 4233 - Numerical Analysis
CIP Code: 270301
Description: Computational methods for solving algebraic, transcendental, ordinary differential, and finite difference equations, and summation of series.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4243 - Elementary Number Theory
CIP Code: 270102
Description: Students will learn properties of divisibility, prime numbers, continued fractions, and multiplicative functions. Students apply Fermat’s Theorem, prove properties of congruence, solve Diophantine equations, solve systems of congruences using the Chinese Remainder Theorem, and prove relationships using mathematical induction.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4253 - Point-Set Topology
CIP Code: 270105
Description: Students will prove properties of open and closed sets, metric spaces, topological spaces, continuity, compactness, separation, and connectedness.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4283 - Statistical Inference
Description: Point estimation; interval estimation; hypotheses testing; regression and correlation; analysis of variance; and nonparametric methods.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3623 Mathematical Statistics.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4303 - Complex Analysis I
CIP Code: 270103
Description: Complex numbers and their algebra, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann conditions, differential and integral calculus of analytic functions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4313 - Modern Geometries
CIP Code: 270104
Description: Student will explore geometries developed since 1800. Topics include sets of axioms and finite geometries, geometric transformations, convexity, geometric topology, and non-Euclidean geometries.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3703 Introduction to Proof.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: MATH 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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MATH 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: MATH 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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MATH 4403 - Mathematical Modeling
CIP Code: 270301
Description: Students will practice model building, computation and simulation, model verification, interpretation, and refinement.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4413 - Vector Analysis
CIP Code: 270103
Description: Vector algebra, vector functions of one variable, differential invariants, integral theorems, and vector spaces.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4613 - History of Mathematics
Description: A study of the historical development of the concept of number and numeration systems, algebra, calculus, measurement, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, statistics, and probability.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2624 Calculus II or MATH 3313 College Geometry.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4713 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics
Description: Pre-service teachers develop a unit in secondary mathematics, prepare and teach lessons in 7-12 mathematics classrooms.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3763 Teaching Mathematics and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
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MATH 4723 - Senior Seminar
Description: A capstone course for the student majoring in mathematics or mathematics education. The student will analyze problems that integrate mathematical concepts developed over the student’s course of study. Course includes directed readings, in-depth study of a selected topic, written and oral presentations, and assessment.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Department Chair permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4810 - Seminar in Mathematics
Description: Special advanced topics in mathematics.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of ten credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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MATH 4523 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade K-4
Description: How to teach the standard elementary school mathematics curriculum to children grades K-4, including the influence of cognitive development upon mathematical thought and the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3413 Geometry and Measurement or concurrent enrollment.
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MATH 4553 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade 5-8
Description: How to teach the standard elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum to children grades 5-8, including the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3413 Geometry and Measurement or concurrent enrollment.
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MATH 4563 - Selected Topics for Elementary Teachers
Description: Mathematical systems, elementary algebra, probability, logic, sequences, and special topics.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 4253 Point-Set Topology or Department Chair permission.
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MATH 4573 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics
Description: Creating and classifying mathematics activities for the elementary school classroom. Teaching mathematics concepts using games, simulation activities, problem solving quests, interest centers, concrete models and individualization. How to enrich and augment the traditional mathematics curriculum.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 4523 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade K-4 and MATH 4553 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade 5-8 or instructor permission.
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M S 1103 - Introduction to Media
CIP Code: 090401
Description: Students learn fundamentals about the newspaper, television, public relations, and advertising fields. Students learn about media convergence and the professional use of social media.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 1173 - Media Software
Description: Students learn fundamentals of programs such as Adobe Creative Suites programs Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 2103 - Basic Writing for the Media
Description: Students learn the practice of gathering, writing and evaluating news for all media.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 2403 - Introduction to Web Design
Description: An introductory course designed to acquaint students with techniques and technologies of website design and construction through hands-on training.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: VCOM 2403.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both M S 2403 and VCOM 2403
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 2453 - Media Literacy
Description: This course will deconstruct a variety of media including images, video, audio, television, games, and the internet. The goal of the course is to promote awareness of the methods, issues, theories, subtleties of media content and develop the ability to ask critical questions in order to interpret mass media.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: COMM 2453.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both COMM 2453 and M S 2453.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3013 - Digital Photography
Description: Students learn fundamentals of digital photography. Students learn how the media inform, illustrate and document using photographs.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3033 - Basic Advertising
Description: The study of advertising today. Investigate audience definition, research, and planning, to learn about the advertising creative process, to explore the variety of advertising media choices that are available today. Learn the basics of putting the advertising campaign together.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3133 - Basic Public Relations
Description: Students learn the practice of public relations as a strategic process using ethical judgment and proper action to communicate with various publics.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3203 - Digital Darkroom
Description: Students will learn image enhancement software and techniques that will apply to the creation, manipulation, enhancement, and output of digital images as it relates to various media.
Credit Hours: 3
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M S 3233 - Publication/Editing
Description: Students learn to edit copy for all media. Students learn to tighten writing and grammatical skills with a strong emphasis on Associated Press style.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: M S 1103 Intro to Media Studies and M S 2103 Basic Writing for the Media.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3333 - Multimedia Writing
Description: The purpose of this course is to apply and expand the reporting and writing skills learned in basic journalism so that students learn to develop stories for traditional media outlets as well as new electronic media, which is evolving daily. Students will learn the importance of electronic media in a global world. They will come to understand how media systems in many countries have developed differently from those in the United States. Students will come to understand that working in a global market means that they must comprehend how media systems around the world are developed and structured. Students will learn to thoroughly answer the journalistic how and why questions when writing about problems, trends and issues.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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M S 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: M S 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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M S 3513 - Media Management & Planning
Description: Students learn the strategies for management and planning throughout areas central to the media sector including, but not limited to budgeting and accounting, contracts, social media and technological advances, the economy and branding.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 3523 - Announcing
Description: Covers radio, television and internet delivery announcing skills such as voice quality, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. The class includes preparation for opportunities in announcing employment in news, sports, commercial, voice talent, disc jockey, radio and television.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4063 - Advanced Advertising
Description: Students learn the practice of selling, creating and producing advertising. Students also learn about the various types of advertising, including digital advertising, and administrative duties of advertising professionals.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4073 - Broadcast Advertising and Production
Description: Study and practice selling, creating and producing radio and television advertising. Special emphasis will be on local rate cards, national rate estimation, scripting, selling, and producing radio and television commercials on all formats of electronic media including cable and the internet.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4093 - Copywriting/Layout
Description: Study and practice of copywriting and layout for advertising, public relations, promotions, marketing, visual communication, and graphic design materials using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign software programs.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4113 - Digital Media Production
CIP Code: 090401
Description: In a practical lab setting, students learn techniques in reporting, editing, layout and design for web-based publication, photography, and/or advertising. Students will complete weekly lab work with the staff of the student media production team.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: M S 3233 Publication/Editing with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Permission of media advisor.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4173 - Digital Photography II
Description: Introduces student to alternative concepts and technical approaches to using photography as a creative medium. Provides advanced study in new and emerging photographic technologies and techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: M S 3013 Digital Photography
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4200 - Media Studies
Description: A series of courses in special areas of mass communications studies. Includes reporting, editing, and the teaching of mass communication.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4233 - Video Production
Description: Students learn fundamental techniques of videography, editing and production utilizing programs such as Final Cut Pro. Students learn development of story packages.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4303 - Qualitative Research Methods
Description: An introduction to the characteristics and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research projects in communication studies. Students will gain hands-on experience in qualitative methods and analysis techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: COMM 4303.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both COMM 4303 and M S 4303.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4333 - Media Law
Description: Study of legal issues of the mass media; including such legal topics as defamation, privacy, obscenity, privilege, access as they apply to the news, advertising/public relations and entertainment industries.
Credit Hours: 3
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M S 4393 - Web Design II
Description: Advanced analysis and production of interactive designs and other forms of nonlinear visual communications. Students will study and develop navigation systems, efficient information flow, and user environments.
Credit Hours: 3
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M S 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: M S 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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M S 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: M S 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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M S 4453 - Public Relations Writing
Description: Students learn fundamentals of public relations writing and how to effectively distribute materials to the media. Students learn the professional use of social media.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4533 - Crisis Communication
Description: Students learn about the study of crises and practices that organizations use to deal with them. Students learn about crisis management and specific ways to implement a crisis plan within an organization.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4553 - Media Campaigns & Events
Description: Students learn the integration of theory, research methods and communication techniques for planning, implementing, and evaluating public relations campaigns, client proposal writing and presentation.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4653 - Public Relations and the Media
Description: Students learn about the relationship between the public relations profession and the journalism profession. Students learn the similarities and differences between each profession and how they work together.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4713 - Communication Ethics
Description: The primary goal of this course is to stimulate a dialogue about the ethics and values inherent to human communication while sampling broadly from the array of ethical frameworks. This course will review a number of approaches to communication ethics. In addition, because ethics are central to a number of contexts of human communication, the course will examine the interpersonal, small groups, organizational, public and mass communication contexts.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: COMM 4713.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both COMM 4713 and M S 4713.
LAS Course: Yes
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M S 4830 - Media Studies Problems
Description: Individual work fitted to the special needs of student.
Credit Hours: 1-6
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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M S 4843 - Research for Communication
Description: Basic quantitative and qualitative research methods used in advertising, journalism, and public relations. Focus on research of audience behavior patterns, media buying and planning, advertising testing techniques, polling and focus group techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
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M S 4983 - Media Internship I
Description: Students gain supervised practical experience in a media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation, social media experience or advertising agency.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
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M S 4993 - Media Internship II
Description: Supervised practical experience in a second media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
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MLS 4013 - Concepts in Immunology
Description: Students learn immune mechanisms of the human body involved with resistance to infection, production of allergic conditions and use of serological methods in other scientific fields.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4124 - Pathogenic Microbiology
Description: Students learn general aspects of infectious diseases to include all types of bacteriology. Principles of Immunology, antimicrobial agents, and vaccines will be covered.
Credit Hours: 4
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4133 - Clinical Laboratory Genetics
Description: Students learn basic principles of genetics including molecular genetics. Emphasis on genetic basis of disease and genetic technology for diagnosis.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4226 - Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology
Description: Students learn the identification, physiology, life cycles, ecology, host interactions, and infections of viruses, parasites, and fungi.
Credit Hours: 6
Prerequisite: MLS 4124 Pathogenic Microbiology with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4332 - Clinical Practicum I
CIP Code: 511005
Description: Students will be assigned to clinical laboratory affiliates for practical experiences in various procedures and techniques in Phlebotomy, General Laboratory Practices, Urinalysis, and Body Fluids. This clinical practicum includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: MLS 4013 Concepts in Immunology, MLS 4124 Pathogenic Microbiology, MLS 4133 Clinical Laboratory Genetics, MLS 4226 Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology, MLS 4613 Communications in MLS, MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations, MLS 4712 Urinalysis and Body Fluids, and MLS 4822 Laboratory Management. Concurrent enrollment in MLS 4712 Urinalysis and Body Fluids is allowed. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4334 - Advanced Clinical Hematology
Description: Students learn the theory and laboratory study of hematology including systematized study of disease, cell maturation and function, and methodology used in routine and special hematology studies, and in correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4424 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry
CIP Code: 511005
Description: Students learn the theory and laboratory study of clinical chemistry. Students learn the theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, instrumentation, lab mathematics, quality control, as well as routine and special procedures of medical significance.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4464 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology
Description: Students learn the theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Topics include isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and medical significance of microorganisms. Topics of quality control, computer applications, safety and governmental regulations will also be covered.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MLS 4124 Pathogenic Microbiology and MLS 4226 Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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MLS 4513 - Molecular Diagnosis
Description: Students learn applied genetic theory and molecular methodologies using medical genomic/proteomic assays with correlation of medical significance. Methods include PCR, flow cytometry, electrophoresis and blotting techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MLS 4133 Clinical Laboratory Genetics with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
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