May 18, 2024

2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Social Sciences
	SS 458 - Contemporary European Society 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is a study of the development of European political ideologies during the Modern Age and the various European nations that have adopted and developed those ideologies. Of particular concern are the ideologies of liberalism, socialism, and fascism. The course will also examine the development of the European Union since World War II and the political and economic integration of Europe. The course will be historical in that it will examine those past phenomena that were important to the development of European ideologies and governmental institutions. The course will also focus upon contemporary issues facing Europe today. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Have a secure knowledge regarding the origins of European political thought • Have a knowledge of how liberal democracy and free-market capitalism have become manifest in contemporary Europe • Understand the current challenges that the creation of the European Union poses for various European nations Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator Patrick Jung
	SS 460 - Foundations of Psychology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course provides an overview of the diverse discipline of psychology, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, and the applications gained from this knowledge. The course emphasizes the fundamental methods and theories in psychology, the historical development of the field, and current research and applications. Topics of discussion include personality theories and human development, emotions and motivation, learning and memory, cognition and perception, psychopathology, and social psychology. Through this course the student should gain an increased understanding of the field of psychology, an enhanced ability to think critically and the ability to apply psychological principles to everyday life. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Explain basic knowledge of the major theories and principles of psychology • Have an understanding of and apply the principles of psychological inquiry to one’s own mental processes and behavior, and that of others • Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of, and respect for, human diversity • Develop a greater understanding of how biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural influences impact human behavior and mental processes • Critically evaluate current issues in the field of psychology • Demonstrate an understanding of psychological information through written and oral communication skills Prerequisites by Topic • None Course Topics • Overview of course (1 class) • Thinking critically with psychology (1 class) • Biology and behavior (3 classes) • The developing person (3 classes) • Learning (2 classes) • Memory (2 classes) • Thinking, language, and intelligence (2 classes) • Motivation (2 classes) • Emotions, stress, and health (3 classes) • Personality (3 classes) • Psychological discorders (2 classes) • Therapy (2 classes) • Social psychology (2 classes) • Exam periods (2 classes) Coordinator Alicia Domack
	SS 461 - Organizational Psychology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is designed to show the application of psychological aspects of managerial processes such as motivation, group processes, conflict resolution, working conditions, and organizational structure and their influences on job satisfaction. Basic research methodology principles are discussed to help students become critical thinkers and to understand potential biases in research. Current trends and issues such as downsizing, quality, market globalization, and diversity are emphasized throughout the course. All students are administered the Myers-Briggs test and given feedback. (prereq: sophomore standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Be aware of the factors involved in personnel selection and general research methodology principles as applied to the workplace • Have a better knowledge of some of the factors that impact organizational effectiveness • Be familiar with general principles of job satisfaction and motivation • Be aware of the scientific context within which industrial/organizational psychology exists • Further develop their knowledge of scientific methodology and exercise of critical thinking • Have a broader understanding of the fundamental concepts of the behavioral sciences as applied in the workplace • Have taken and received feedback from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test Prerequisites by Topic • None Course Topics • Introduction: Definitions and History of Organizational Psychology (4 classes) • Research methods (2 classes) • Organizational structure, culture and development (2 classes) • Motivation (3 classes) • Job Satisfaction, and quality of work life (2 classes) • Work conditions and work safety (2 classes) • Communication in the workplace (3 classes) • Group processes in work organizations (2 classes) • Videos (4 classes) • Influence, power and politics (1 class) • Review sessions prior to exams (2 classes) • Myers-Briggs administration and feedback (2 classes) • Exams (3 classes) Coordinator Alicia Domack
	SS 462 - Developmental Psychology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The course surveys human development for the entire lifespan beginning with prenatal development. Major theories, research, and issues related to biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial growth are examined and the interplay of these three domains is considered. Emphasis is placed on understanding the student’s own developmental past, present, and future. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Describe development from the perspectives of biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial growth as an ongoing set of processes involving both continuity and change • Evaluate developmental growth through the perspectives of the major theories of development (cognitive, learning, humanistic, and psychoanalytic) • Gain a greater understanding of their own developmental past, present, and future • Increase their awareness of the ways in which social, political, and cultural trends affect individuals • More effectively evaluate their own personal behavior through the developmental process Prerequisites by Topic • None Course Topics • Developmental psychology overview: definitions; scope; biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial perspectives; controversial issues; research methodology (2 classes) • Theories of development (1 class) • Prenatal development and birth (2 classes) • The first two years (3 classes) • The play years (3 classes) • The school years (3 classes) • Adolescence (3 classes) • Early adulthood (3 classes) • Middle adulthood (3 classes) • Late adulthood (3 classes) • Exams (2 classes) Coordinator Alicia Domack
	SS 464 - Human Factors in Engineering and Design 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course examines the concept of the human, systems, and environmental interaction. Emphasis is on the human aspect of human-machine systems to make the student more aware of the human element in the design of equipment and work. Human sensory, psychological and biomechanical processes are examined, indicating the role they play in the design and application of controls, tools and displays. The effects of illumination, noise, information processing, stress, fatigue, and boredom on human beings are also examined. The student will be expected to research and make several presentations on areas of human factors. (prereq: junior standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the human aspect of the human-machine system • Understand the sensory-motor processes of people • Examine information theory and processing • Examine various types of display panels, their functions and usefulness • Understand the role of information feedback in motor performance • Examine various types of controls, their functions and usefulness • Understand the effects of light, color, noise, and temperature on people • Understand the effects of motivation, stress, fatigue, and boredom on productivity and work • Examine anthropometrics data and its use in design of the work environment • Examine the function and dysfunction of the central nervous system with regard to injury Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Human-Machine system (2 classes) • Information processing, information theory, factors influencing information processing; noise, timesharing, redundancy, speed and load, compatibility; requirements for memory; decision-making (4 classes) • Characteristics of visual sensory channel and displays; physiology of the eye, what affects perception, characteristics of quantitative, qualitative, alpha-numeric, and symbolic displays. Auditory and kinesthetic displays also presented (8 classes) • The nature and effects of activities on the human system; stress and strain of work; motor learning fatigue; boredom; practical applications for designers and management (6 classes) • Characteristics of noise and its effects on work and the body (2 classes) • Biological rhythms and their effects on productivity and work design (1 class) • Anthropometrics data and its use in design; work space dimension, product design, and science of seating (2 classes) • Hand tool design and biomechanical effects of work with hand tools; carpal tunnel syndrome, white finger, etc.; John Bennett design of tools (2 classes) • Environmental psychology: personal space; office design (2 classes) • Test (1 class) • Presentations (2 classes) Laboratory Topics • Lab Reports: Consistent with requirements as assigned. Coordinator R. David Kent
	SS 466 - Abnormal Psychology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is designed to involve students in the subject matter of abnormal psychology and to assist them in achieving an integrated view of current knowledge about deviant behavior. Particular attention is given to understanding the theories that address why such behavior occurs. Therapeutic interventions are also explored. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Clarify the distinction between maladaptive and adaptive functioning • Present an integrated view of potential causes of ineffective coping patterns • Understand various intervention strategies and their theoretical bases • Consider their own lives and the means of foster healthier personal growth and development • Understand the moral , ethical, and subjective issues in the field of psychology. • Understand the responsibility and influence they have personally and professionally to impact changes related to mental problems. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Abnormal psychology overview (definitions, tends assessment, and diagnoses) (3 classes) • Psychological models of abnormal behavior (2 classes) • Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Phobias (1 class) • Panic, obsessive-compulsive and stress disorders (2 classes) • Mood Disorders and Gender Identity (2 classes) • Suicide (2 classes) • Sexual discorder and Gender Identity (2 classes) • Eating Disorders (2 classes) • Schizophrenia (2 classes) • Disorders of Memory and other Cognitive Functions (2 classes) • Disorders of Childhood and Old Age (2 classes) • Personality Disorders (2 classes) • Law, society, and the Mental Health Profession (3 classes) • Exams (3 classes) Coordinator Jan Fertig
	SS 467 - Social Psychology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course provides an overview of the diverse and rapidly changing field of Social Psychology. Social Psychology can be defined as “the scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and causes of individual behavior and thought in social situations.” (Baron & Byrne, Social Psychology). It has often been called the “psychology of the normal person.” By studying social psychology we can become more aware of how and why we behave, think, and feel as we do in situations involving others. The course emphasizes social psychology’s fundamental areas and methods of study, as well as its applications. Specific areas of investigation include: social cognition and perception, attitudes, social identity, the self, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, social influence, prosocial behavior, aggression, and group dynmaics. Through this course, the student should gain an enhanced understanding of how the findings of psychology apply to everyday life. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Explain basic knowledge of the major theories and principles of social psychology • Develop a greater understanding of how social situations shape the individual’s perceptions of and attitudes toward self and others as well as one’s interactions with others • Critically evaluate current issues in the field of social psychology • Demonstrate an understanding of social psychological information through written and oral communication • Have an understanding of and apply the principles of social psychological inquiry to one’s own mental processes and to that of others • Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of, and respect for, human diversity Prerequisites by Topic • None Course Topics • Overview of course (1 class) The field of social psychology (2 classes) Social perception and social cognition (5 classes) Attitudes (2 classes) The Self (2 classes) Prejudice (2 classes) Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships (5 classes) Social Influence (2 classes) Prosocial (helping) behavior (2 classes) Aggression (2 classes) Groups and Individuals (3 classes) Exam periods (2 classes) • Overview of course (1 class) • The field of social psychology (2 classes) • Social perception and social cognition (5 classes) • Attitudes (2 classes) • The Self (2 classes) • Prejudice (2 classes) • Interpersonal attraction and Close Relationships (5 classes) • Social Influence (2 classes) • Prosocial (helping) behavior (2 classes) • Agression (2 classes) • Groups and Individuals (3 classes) • Exam periods (2 classes) Coordinator Jan Fertig
	SS 471 - Sociology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The goal of this course is to develop in the student an awareness of the relationship between larger social forces and personal experience. Specific areas of focus include social organization, culture, socialization, family, stratification of societies, deviance, social movements and social issues. Through this course, the student should gain an increased understanding of the field of sociology, an enhanced ability to think critically, and the ability to apply sociological principles to everyday life. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Be more specifically aware of key concepts of sociology and the critical changes taking place in the culture • Be motivated to work toward greater sociological understanding through application of sociological principles • Develop an increasing objectivity and openness toward the needs of society as a whole, understanding of the determinants of social behavior and development of individual ability to make more appropriate decisions consistent with his/her changing roles in society Prerequisites by Topic • None Course Topics • Introduction (1 class) • Developing a sociological consciousness (2 classes) • Culture and social structure (4 classes) • Socialization (3 classes) • Social groups and formal organizations (3 classes) • Religion and education (2 classes) • The family (3 classes) • Male and female roles (2 classes) • Social stratification (5 classes) • Deviance (3 classes) • Tests (2 classes) Coordinator Jan Fertig
	SS 472 - Social Problems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course helps to make the student aware of the problems and challenges of our modern times. Included are problems associated with the family, physical and mental health, poverty, ethnic and race relations, gender and age inequality, drugs, crime, and environmental concerns. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Have a better understanding of some of the factors contributing to the health care problems in the United States • Have a better understanding of many of the problems that the family can experience such as divorce, child abuse, and others • Be cognizant fo the fact that even though poverty would seem the most contrary to the American norm of social reponsibility, it does exist, and the reasons for this • Have a better understanding of aging and sexism • Identity some of the factors contributing to criminal behavior • Distinguish between fact and myth regarding Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome • Have the desire to be actively involved in deterring the world’s arms race and nuclear war. • A personal willingness to involve him/herself actively and intelligently in the social issues of the day. • The ability to become a better equipped engineer or technologist and to contribute to the fullest extent possible to the technical and social solutions of the problems of tomorrow. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Introduction (1 class) • The sociological approach to social problems (3 classes) • Physical and mental health (4 classes) • The changing family (5 classes) • Sex and social norms (1 class) • sex roles and inequality (2 classes) • Prejudice and discrimination (2 classes) • Poverty and affluence (2 classes) • Aging (2 classes) • Crime (2 classes) • War and nuclear war (2 classes) • Environment (2 classes) Coordinator Alicia Domack
	SS 473 - World Societies 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The purpose of this course is to assist the student in becoming a better world citizen through cultural understanding. By uncovering the sources, forces, and factors that form societies, the student will develop a deeper appreciation for, and a clearer understanding of, the rich cultural diversity of our world. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Know more about being human. • Understand that cultural differences may have roots in physical and social environments. • Be more tolerant and understanding of other peoples and ways. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • What is anthropology? (3 classes) • The concepts of culture (5 classes) • Various schools of thought in cultural anthropology. (1 class) • Evolution (4 classes) • Language of culture (1 class) • Food getting (2 classes) • Economic systems (2 classes) • Social stratification (1 class) • Sex and culture (1 class) • Marriage and the family (3 classes) • Ethnographics (7 classes) • Tests (2 classes) Coordinator Patrick Jung
	SS 474 - The Family 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is designed to provide the student with insight into the American family system and give the student the tools with which to make informed decisions about his/her future with respect to family and intimate relationships. Issues addressed in this course include gender, love, courtship, sexuality, diverse family forms, communication, parenting, work, family violence, uncoupling and remarriage. Attention is also given to families of diverse cultures and nations. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Demonstrate basic knowledge of, and an ability to, apply major theories informing contemporary scholarship of marriage and family • Display comprehension of current and historical trends affecting marriage and family (mainly among North American families) • Provide evidence of a greater understanding of, appreciation of, and respect for human diversity • Exhibit insight into the ways in which larger social, political and economic forces as well as biological and psychological forces impact relationships within the family • Show an increasing objectivity and openness toward the needs of society as a whole, including an improved grasp of the determinants of social behavior; and an enhanced capacity to make decisions consistent with his/her changing roles in society Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Introduction and clarification of class requirements (1 class) • What is family? A historical perspectiveof the family (2 classes) • Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins by Stone-family legacies (4 classes) • Theories about the Family (2 classes) • Families in modern society (2 classes) • The explosive 1960s The 1970s: Scarcity and “The Me Decade” (1 class) • The family as a haven in a heartless society (1 class) • Class, race, and culture in the American Family (3 classes) • Sex and gender (3 classes) • Review II (1 class) • The Ultimate Human Connection: The Love Relationship (4 classes) • Divorce and Remarriage (2 classes) • Single mothers-child care (2 classes) • Parenthood (3 classes) • Tests (2 classes) Coordinator Jan Fertig
	SS 475 - Addictions and Compulsions 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the student to various causes, consequences and treatments of compulsive and addictive behaviors. Included are drug and alcohol-related issues and compulsive behaviors that do not involve substances. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Identify various causes of alcoholism, chemical dependency, and compulsive behaviors • Objectively define and evaluate behavior regarding chemical substance and other addictions • Address the consequences of chemical dependency and alcoholism • Foster understanding of the differences between use and abuse of substances • Identify treatment procedures Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Introduction (1 class) • Terminology (1 class) • Origins, effects, medical use and history o findividual drugs (4 classes) • Personality and drug use (1 class) • Alcohol and the body (2 classes) • The sociocultural context of drug use (1 class) • Comparison of etiologies regarding substance abuse (3 classes) • Adolescent development and substance abuse (1 class) • College populations and drinking (2 classes) • Adult children of alcoholics (2 classes) • Co-dependency (2 classes) • Treatment approaches (2 classes) • Gambling (2 classes) • Eating disorders (2 classes) • Student Projects (5 classes) • Test (1 class) Coordinator Jan Fertig
	SS 476 - Death and Dying 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Death and dying is a universal human event. This course considers how individuals and societies develop ways of coping with death on a personal and on a societal level. Additional areas of focus include health care decisions, grief, suicide, homicide and terrorism. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Identify his/her attitudes regarding death and dying • Develop an awareness regarding anticipatory loss and grief • Review society’s decisions regarding terminal care and health care resource allocation Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Introduction (1 class) • Attitudes toward death (1 class) • Pattern of death and dying: then and now Displacement of death from the home (1 class) • Expressions of attitudes toward death Language, humor, mass media, music, literature, visual arts (1 class) • Pioneers in death studies The rise of death education, the response to AIDS (1 class) • Perspectives on death: cross cultural and historical Death in early and traditonal cultures, death and dying in western culture, four cultural case studies, Native American, African American, Mexican American and Japanese American traditions (2 classes) • Break class in groups for projects (1 class) • Terminal illness-pain and suffering Reactions of the terminally ill, family reactions, Grief: the reaction to loss, Hospice (1 class) • Knowing when to stop A cross-cultural perspective to the funeral ritual, What is a living will? Power of Attorney (2 classes) • Guest speaker-Oncologists’ perspective (1 class) • Guest speaker-Nurse Clinician (1 class) • Test (1 class) • It is important to talk about the end of life (1 class) • Guest speaker-The perspective of a medical ethicist (2 classes) • Guest speaker-The perspective of the clergy (1 class) • Guests-Families who have lost children (1 class) • Guest-The problem of trauma induced stress (1 class) • Guest-The perspective of a funeral director and mortician (1 class) • Student Projects (6 classes) Coordinator Jan Fertig
	SS 492 - Educational Methods 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course acquaints the student with various learning styles, teaching styles and instructional methods. Time is devoted to the fundamentals and mechanics of classroom management, visual aids, assignments, evaluation techniques, course preparation and provision for individual differences in the classroom. Activities include lectures, discussion groups, group projects, student presentations, and outside reading. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Investigate and consider learning and teaching from a perspective other than that of a student • Understand development and sharing of positions on various instructional topics, as well as the sharing of reactions to others’ positions • Understand learning and teaching styles • Understand performance objectives and evaluation techniques • Understand course and instructional planning Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Theory and premises of teaching and learning (3 classes) • Student/Instructor roles (3 classes) • Affective behavior (3 classes) • Learning processes (4 classes) • Influences on the learning process (4 classes) • Identifying content to be taught (2 classes) • Development of Objectives and lesson plans (4 classes) • Presentation techniques (4 classes) • Evaluation techniques (3 classes) Coordinator R. David Kent
	SS 495 - Social Science Selected Studies 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers timely topics in the social sciences or specialized subjects that reflect the expertise/interest of current General Studies Department faculty. This class is limited to 15 students. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator David Kent
	SS 4595 - The Sustainable City 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The first decade of the twenty-first century has seen a concerted effort among many politicians, policymakers, and urban planners to create greener, more sustainable cities. This course will take such efforts seriously, exploring in depth why and how urban centers across the globe are attempting to become more environmentally conscious. What is fueling this re-imagining of the city, and why is it happening now? Who is, and who isn’t, participating in such discussions? Questions of politics and public policy will drive this course, but attention will also be paid to economic factors (including the flight of capital and the legacy of deindustrialization) and a host of non-state actors (such as groups dedicated to conservation and environmental justice). This course will also feature a service-learning component, allowing students to see first-hand how such ideas are playing out in the city of Milwaukee. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Learn about the contexts (including political, economic, and social) in which they will have to operate as professionals • Gain a greater understanding of such important - though often ambiguous - concepts as “sustainability”, “environmentalism”, and “green technology” • have the opportunity to partner with groups working on issues of sustainability in Milwaukee, allowing them to see how their skill sets can apply to the “real world” Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator Michael Carriere
	SS 4670 - Group Discussion 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Through this course, it is intended that the student will learn the theories, principles and dynamics of group interaction and through practice will learn the skills essential for both leading and participating in small group discussion. (prereq: EN 241 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Define small group communciation • Discuss the general theories that apply to small group communication • Identify the major components of small group communication • Identify the task, maintenance, and individual roles that group member assume • Identify the behaviors that contribute to a defensive or supportive climate • Explain why nonverbal communication is important to group communication • Differentiate between group problem-solving and group decision making • Formulate a question of fact, value, or policy for a problem-solving discussion • Apply problem-solving techniques to solve a problem • Explain why conflict occurs in groups • Identify strategies for managing different types of conflict • Describe three styles of leadership Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • Understanding small groups (2 classes) • Small group communication (2 classes) • The group formation process (2 classes) • Relating to others in groups (2 classes) • Improving group climate (2 classes) • Nonverbal group dynamics (1 class) • Decision-making and problem-solving in groups (2 classes) • Small group problem-solving techniques (2 classes) • Defining conflict in small groups (2 classes) • Conflict resolutions (2 classes) • Making effective choices as a participant (2 classes) • Making effective choices as a leader (2 classes) • Observing and evaluating group communication (1 class) • Presentational speaking (2 classes) • Group Project Work (2 classes) • Group Presentations (2 classes) Coordinator James Friauf
	SS 4715M - Middle Eastern Culture 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course provides an overview of the various cultural aspects of contemporary Middle Eastern societies. Of particular importance will be the role of Islam as a religious, social, and cultural system among the various ethnicities and societies in the Middle East. Also examined will be the economic systems of nomadic and pastoral groups, agriculturalists, and modern urban dwellers; kinship, marriage and the family; women in Middle Eastern societies; and political systems in the Middle East. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended Coordinator Patrick Jung
	SS 4770 - Organizational Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This subject investigates organizational structures and the possible impediments to effective communication within the structure. Various tactics are studied to promote better communication. Attention is paid to managerial problems, specialized jargon, filtering and distortion in directional communication, and informal communication channels. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the basic theories and concepts of organizational communication • Understand how communication creates, maintains, and alters organizational culture • Apply the concepts learned toward the improvement of personal and professional communication skills. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • Organizational communication (2 classes) • Theory of organization (2 classes) • Communication climate (2 classes) • Verbal/nonverbal communication (3 classes) • Small-group communication (3 classes) • Communication channels (2 classes) • Planning organizational communication (2 classes) • Diagnosing change (2 classes) • Implementing change (2 classes) • Career paths (1 class) • Dyadic communication (2 classes) • Project work (2 classes) • Project presentations (3 classes) • Exam (1 class) Coordinator James Friauf
	SS 4795 - Latin American Society 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course examines contemporary relations in Latin America between indigenous and non-indigenous populations with a special focus on Guatemala. The culture of the indigenous peoples of Latin America will be examined, particularly the Maya Indians of Guatemala. The course will also examine the governmental and political relationships that exist between indigenous villages and the central government in Guatemala with special emphasis upon the effects that the Guatemalan Civil War has had upon these relationships. Students must receive the instructors’ permission to register for this course. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator Patrick Jung
Technical Communication
	TC 151 - Theory of Human Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Various theories of communication are examined in order to establish a framework for understanding the complex phenomenon of human communication. Theory is defined and a number of theories that cover a wide range of communication concepts (such as semantics, nonverbal communication, and persuasion) are studied. Theories are examined critically to determine the social, political, and historical factors which might have motivated the authors and perhaps colored their perceptions of communication. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the different theories related to human communication • Point out the strengths and weaknesses of different communication theories • Apply various communication theories to various real-life problems • Utilize different communication theories in an attempt to solve communication problems • Understand how various concepts such as signs, symbols, paralanguage, nonverbal communication, and proxemics relate to human communication • Differentiate between the morpho-phonemic and syntactic levels of language • Identify various social roles which one might have to fill and understand how these roles affect communication in a given society and help determine communication competence • Write essays which analyze specific theories as they apply to real-life situations • Record observations about communication theories in a journal. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • History of human communication and language (1 class) • Definition of human communication (1 class) • Theories of communication (3 classes) • The meaning of words (semantics) (1 class) • Management of meaning (1 class) • Nonverbal communication (1 class) • Interpersonal Communication (2 classes) • Commination in relationships (5 classes) • Mental processes in communication (2 classes) • Organizational communication (2 classes) • Persuasive communication (3 classes) • The Role of technology in communication (1 class) • Culture and communication (3 classes) • Gender and communication (2 classes) • Ethics and communication (1 class) Coordinator Dianne Bender
	TC 172 - Desktop Publishing 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course combines classroom discussion and a “hands on” computer lab to prepare students to design and develop page layouts on Macintosh and PC computer systems. Students completing this course become literate in computer terminology through discussions on historical computer development, different operating systems, and computer hardware/software. In addition, the principles of page design and layout techniques are examined. The lab portion of the course allows students to use and learn several software programs at various levels, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and scanning software. After completing this course, students are able to use the desktop computer and various software programs in combination to create professional looking documents. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand how to design and develop page layouts on an Apple computer system • Become literate in computer technology through discussions on historical computer development, different operating systems, and computer hardware/software • Understand the fundamental principles of page design and layout techniques • Use the desktop computer and various software programs in combination to create professional looking documents Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Course introduction and history of computers (1 class) • Types of computers (1 class) • Hardware storage and processing devices (1 class) • Hardware output devices (1 class) • Applications and Systems Software (1 class) • Elements of organization and design (1 class) • Examining type and type decisions (1 class) • Graphics and the Art of Illustration (1 class) • Common Design Pitfalls and their Solutions (1 class) • LABS [with various topics] (10 classes) • Exams (2 classes) Laboratory Topics None appended Coordinator Dianne Bender
	TC 242 - Persuasive Speech 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Students will study the organization of persuasive presentations as well as the ethical considerations necessary for persuasive communicators. Theories of attitude, change, and audience analysis will be covered. Value-based, logical, and emotional appeals will be presented as a foundation for discussing persuasive movements, mass media, propaganda, and advertising. (prereq: EN 241 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the theoretical foundations of attitude change • Understand the major types of persuasive appeals • Understand persuasion in all its forms and be able to analyze that persuasion • Prepare and perform a persuasive presentation Prerequisites by Topic • Basics of speech communication • Speech organization and composition • Audience analysis • Delivery and basic use of visual aids • Listening skills • Persuasive speaking • Informative speaking Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • Organization and structure (1 class) • Ethics (2 classes) • Theories of Persuasion (3 classes) • Audience analysis (3 classes) • Value-based appeals (2 classes) • Logical appeals (2 classes) • Emotional appeals (2 classes) • Movements, media and propaganda (3 classes) • Advertising (3 classes) • Presentation (8 classes) Coordinator James Friauf
	TC 261 - Research Methods 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course will introduce students to the basics of the scientific method of conducting primary research. Research methods and design will be explained and techniques for gathering information will be explored. (prereq: EN 132 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand scholarly research • Utilize the tools of research, including the library and computers • Recognize the importance of clearly defining the problem for research study • Understand the methods of conducting research • Design a survey questionnaire • Design interviews and telephone surveys Prerequisites by Topic • Elements of technical writing • Defining audiences • Organization of formal reports • Readability guidelines • How to formulate questions • Methods fo collecting information Course Topics • Course Introduction (1 class) • Defining research (2 classes) • Tools-library, computer (2 classes) • Defining the problem (2 classes) • Reviewing the literature (2 classes) • Planning the project (2 classes) • Writing proposals (1 class) • Organizing research information (1 class) • Historical method (1 class) • Descriptive surveys (2 classes) • Analytical surveys (2 classes) • Designing questions (2 classes) • Designing questionaires (2 classes) • Survey interviewing (2 classes) • Telephone surveys (1 class) • Ethics in survey methods (1 class) • Experimental methods (1 class) • Presenting the results (3 classes) Coordinator R. David Kent
	TC 321 - Visual Design Techniques 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits Course Description This is a survey course encompassing the fundamentals of visual communication, computer graphics, traditional techniques and their application to communication design. Production exercises include advertising-based documents, informational/persuasive-based documents, vector graphic/logo design, and basic web design. Effective applications of typographic design, visual layout, audience consideration, client consideration, and color are integrated throughout the course and through the use of Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver. This course is a balance between lecture, in-class workshops, and group projects. This class requires that the student have some experience with desktop publishing software and/or some awareness of the Adobe Creative Suite programs. (prereq: EN 132 or advanced writing skills) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Execute a clear understanding of what constitutes effective design in visual communications • Employ principles of effective design by use of typography, interaction of type and image, composition by use of contrasts and other skills acquired from projects throughout the quarter • Know basic functions of at least one text based program and one illustration-based program enough to execute a quality piece that could be taken to press • Have a better understanding of a variety of techniques utilized in various visual communication fields including power point, multi-media and web design Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • The Design Process • The Elements and Principles of Design • Design Application and Planning • Color Aesthetics, Psychology and Applications • Designing for the Web • Final Project • Working With Clients as Both an Individual and a Group • Understanding Audience • Designing Advertising Materials • Creating Effective Logos Laboratory Topics • Work will be done on MSOE-issued laptops with MSOE-issued Adobe Creative Suite software package. Coordinator Nadezhda Shalamova
	TC 332 - Advanced Technical Writing 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course gives the student practical experience in developing and preparing technical documentation. Discussions emphasize the importance of knowing your audience and writing efficient documentation. Students learn and experience first-hand the technical documentation process preparing them for the tasks for which they will be responsible in their careers. The major requirement for this course is researching, writing and producing a user manual. The manual will be of a quality that it can be used as part of the students’ portfolios. In addition, students are responsible for a number of technical writing assignments leading up to the completion of the user manual. These include, but are not limited to, a user analysis, documentation plan, and style guide. (prereq: EN 132 or TC 1111 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Be familiar with the process involved in the creation and production of a user manual • Conduct a task analysis in regards to user documentation and other types of written instructions • Plan and design a user manual • Create and prepare marketing support materials • Meet deadlines while working on multiple projects • Edit documents for style and content • Work effectively in group situations • Gain experience dealing with subject matter experts • Effectively conduct oral presentations • Become familiar with professional journals and organizations Prerequisites by Topic • Technical writing skills • Fundamentals of page layout and design • Organizational skills Course Topics • Course overview and group project definition (2 classes) • Introduction to group writing (1 class) • Group project description and selection (3 classes) • Group communications (3 classes) • Planning stages of the user manual (4 classes) • Organizational strategies used for manuals including task analysis (3 classes) • Formatting and layout of the manual (3 classes) • Drafting the document (3 classes) • Editing and document review (3 classes) • Producing the manual (3 classes) • Oral presentation skill development (2 classes) Coordinator Dianne Bender
	TC 342 - Professional Presentation Techniques 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The course is designed to challenge conventional methods of creating and delivering professional presentations. The course incorporates several ground-breaking presentation approaches that have influenced the perceptions of the world’s famous brands and businesses. Through hands-on projects, students will learn how to apply innovative presentation techniques to create influential content, captivating visuals, and dynamic and memorable performances. (prereq: EN 241 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Use rhetorical strategies of audience analysis and storytelling to create high-stakes presentations • Identify several patterns for organization • Apply effective design techniques to maximize presentation effect Prerequisites by Topic • Fundamentals of public speaking: language, voice, diction, gestures, and body movement • Basic understanding of organization, development, support, and delivery of a chosen topic within a specific time limit • Familiarity with techniques for reducing speech anxiety Course Topics • Paradigm shift in professional presentation techniques: Presentation Zen (Garr Reynolds), Made to Stick (Heath), Presentation secrets of Steve Jobs, Duarte design (4 classes) • Thinking like a designer. Creating ideas, not slides (2 classes) • Why resonate: rhetorical appeals, audience analysis, and storytelling (2 classes) • Lessons from myths and movies: story, hero, journey (4 classes) • Creating diagrams and displaying data (4 classes) • Using visual elements: background, color, text, and images (4 classes) • Creating movement (2 classes) • Governing with templates and interacting with slides/visual aids (2 classes) • Create a S.T.A.R. and P.U.N.C.H. moments (2 classes) • The five theses of the power of a presentation (2 classes) • Boardroom vs Ballroom Presentations (4 classes) Laboratory Topics None appended Coordinator Nadezhda Shalamova
	TC 351 - Organizational Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This subject investigates organizational structures and the possible impediments to effective communication within the structure. Various tactics are studied to promote better communication. Attention is paid to managerial problems, specialized jargon, filtering and distortion in directional communication, and informal communication channels. Students can not earn credit for both TC351 and SS 4770 . Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the basic theories and concepts of organizational communication • Understand how communication creates, maintains, and alters organizational culture • Apply the concepts learned toward the improvement of personal and professional communication skills. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • Organizational communication (2 classes) • Theory of organization (2 classes) • Communication climate (2 classes) • Verbal/nonverbal communication (3 classes) • Small-group communication (3 classes) • Communication channels (2 classes) • Planning organizational communication (2 classes) • Diagnosing change (2 classes) • Implementing change (2 classes) • Career paths (1 class) • Dyadic communication (2 classes) • Project work (2 classes) • Project presentations (3 classes) • Exam (1 class) Coordinator James Friauf
	TC 381 - Marketing Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on integrated marketing communications, which includes synchronized communication management, multichannel communication flow, message consistency, measurement, and tailored relationship-building messages. It tightly integrates the marcom function with marketing and sales objectives, concentrating on controlling the communication pathways with the customer. Primary emphasis is on writing a full range of marcom techniques. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Plan and execute a comprehensive marketing communication plan under specific organizational objectives • Understand the importance and necessity for integrating the various communication media • Write a press release and develop a targeted mailing list • Develop a creative strategy and platform for a specific organizational situation • Execute a creative strategy through developing and writing copy for advertising, brochures, direct mail and other marcom media • Analyze and select media based on target markets and organizational objectives • Identity and be familiar with marcom professional societies and publications • Identity and be familiar with professional discussion groups on the Internet • Effectively present information before an audience. Prerequisites by Topic • Basic computer skills • Basic writing skills • Some marketing knowledge Course Topics • Marketing fundamentals and overview of marcom techniques (3 classes) • Understanding the customer or audience (2 classes) • The marketing database (1 class) • Introduction to publi relations and publicity (3 classes) • Introduction to creative strategy (4 classes) • Understanding the marketing information plan (2 classes) • Introduction to advertising copywriting techniques (5 classes) • Advertising layout and production (1 class) • Introduction to direct mail and telemarketing (3 classes) • Introduction to print and broadcast media planning and budgeting (3 classes) • Role of the advertising agency (1 class) • Advertising lead management and follow up (1 class) • The Internet as a marcom technique (1 class) Coordinator R. David Kent
	TC 432 - Writing and Editing for Publication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces students to the publishing industry and provides an overview of the entire process of publication, from the topic proposal stage through the printing and distribution of the final published product. All forms of publishing are covered: books, magazines (consumer, literary, trade), refereed professional journals, newsletters, and electronic venues and students develop strategies for targeting specific outlets for their work. Students write a series of individual query proposals, reviews, and articles, and they produce a newsletter issue, participating in all phases of the editing process from initial brainstorming and audience analysis to printing and distribution of the final publication. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the organization of the publishing industry • Appreciate the professional ethos of editors and publishers • Demonstrate familiarity with editing techniques • Identify and use rhetorical techniques exhibited by models of effective writing about science and technology Prerequisites by Topic • Audience analysis • Elements of technical style • Rhetorical forms • Page design • Document design • Techniques of illustration Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • Overview of publishing industry (1 class) • Writing for popular audiences (4 classes) • Grammar, punctuation, and style concerns (4 classes) • Writing for professional audiences (4 classes) • Discussion of editing strategies and techniques (8 classes) • Hands-on supervised writing workshops (4 classes) • Hands on supervised editing workshops (6 classes) • Midterm exam (1 class) Coordinator Katherine Wikoff
	TC 433 - Knowledge Management 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This is a survey course encompassing the fundamentals of knowledge management (KM) for technical communication. KM is becoming an increasingly important discipline that promotes the discovery, capture, sharing, and application of an organization’s knowledge for the purpose of creating competitive advantage through a learning organization. The course will look at KM through the eyes of a content creator and knowledge manager. (prereq: EN 132 or advanced writing skills, selected articles and readings) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Execute a clear understanding of what knowledge management is and how it benefits an organization • Effectively employ the principles and basic functions of KM technology such as portals, blogs, websites, databases, content management tools and collaborative technologies • Have a better understanding of knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer • Exercise knowledge of content creation for knowledge management and learning organizations • Demonstrate a working knowledge of explicit and tacit knowledge for creating competitive advantage Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Knowledge Management Strategy • Implementing Knowledge Management • Communities of Practice • Content Management for Technical Communicators • KM Costs and Economics • KM Measurement (Content Reuse) • Standards • Technical Communication’s Role in KM • Portals and Visual Design • Knowledge Sharing/Knowledge Transfer • Content Repositories, Real-time Learning, Work Flow, Collaborative Spaces, Expertise Location • Final Project Coordinator Paul Hudec
	TC 451 - Mass Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course surveys mass communication theories and practices. The course will review all forms of historic and modern mass communication, including broadcasting and publishing. It will also consider the advent of networking via the Internet. The course will further examine the news business as well as the entertainment and information industries. Issues to be considered include mass media ownership and concentration; ethics and law; the influence of media upon public customs; attitudes and beliefs; and the credibility of media messengers. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the history of various media • Understand the laws, rules and regulations under which various media operate • Understand the forces that shape and are shaped by the media • View the media from the basis of both a viewer/reader and a critic Prerequisites by Topic • None Course Topics • Course introduction • Mass communications: Process and effect • Global impact of modern media • Journalism: The practice and profession of news gathering • Historic press freedoms • The newspapers industry - current trends, use of graphics, etc. • Advertising and public relations • Publishing: Books and magazines • Broadcasting: TV, radio/current programming trends • The film industry • Recordings: Video, audio, digital data • The “information highway” - cable, computer networks, and more • Education and mass media • Media ownership • Credibility: Trusting the purveyors of media • Influence: How do mass media affect culture and society • Ethics: Media and social responsibility • The legal environment • Media and government: Regulation and legislation Coordinator Michael Carriere
	TC 452 - Interpersonal Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop competencies in the areas of interpersonal communication in both the public and personal arenas. Various written individual assignments focus on sending and receiving clear verbal and non-verbal messages within the framework of both personal and professional contexts. Other areas of skill development covered are perception, listening, resolving conflicts, and the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. Students will participate in a research project working collaboratively in dyads. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Be proactive in diagnosing and applying the principles of interpersonal communication on the personal level and in the workplace • Better understand him/herself as an interpersonal communicator • Be familiar with the various models of interpersonal communication • Employ the principles of perception checking and active listening • Increase awareness of the intercultural and international aspects of interpersonal communications • Become more aware of the importance and components of non-verbal communication in interpersonal communication • Develop an understanding of the anatomy of conflict and gain tools to defuse situations of conflict • Personalize concepts of building and maintaining interpersonal relationships Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (1 (1 class) • Models of Communication and Interpersonal Communication (2 (2 classes) • Communication and the Self (3 (3 classes) • Interpersonal Communication and Perception (2 (2 classes) • Interpersonal Communicating Non-verbally (3 (3 classes) • Interpersonal Communicating Verbally (2 (2 classes) • Interpersonal Communication and Culture (3 (3 classes) • Interpersonal Listening and Responding (3 (3 classes) • Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management (3 (3 classes) • Understanding, Developing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3 (3 classes) • Presentation of Papers (2 (2 classes) • Dyad Group Meetings (2 (2 classes) • Test (1 class) Coordinator R. David Kent
	TC 453 - Intercultural Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The objective of this course is to develop effective communicators who can recognize, analyze, and resolve intercultural conflicts. With a focus upon increased globalization and the changing nature of the nation’s population, students are taught to adapt to unfamiliar cultures and establish ways and means for effective communication. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand how culture, in and of itself, influences communication and how it interacts with social, psychological and environmental factors to influence communication • Explain cultural similarities and differences in communication • Understand cultural issues that affect communication effectiveness • Recognize ethical issues in communicating with someone from a different culture or ethnic group • Have improved intercultural communication skills Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • Course introduction (1 class) • An approach to the study of intercultural communication (2 classes) • Cultural influences on intercultural communication (2 classes) • Sociocultural influences on intercultural communication (2 classes) • Psychocultural influences on intercultural communication (2 classes) • Environmental influences on intercultural communication (2 classes) • Cultural variations in message decoding (2 classes) • Cultural variations in non verbal communication (2 classes) • Interpersonal relationships with strangers (2 classes) • Stranger’s adaptation to new cultures (2 classes) • Effectiveness in communicating with strangers (2 classes) • Becoming intercultural (2 classes) • Building and effective intercultural community (2 classes) • Chapter presentations (4 classes) Coordinator James Friauf
	TC 490 - Independent Study 0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits Course Description This subject provides an advanced student with an opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of an area within the field of technical communication. (prereq: consent of department chairperson) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator R. David Kent
	TC 495 - Selected Topics-Tech Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers timely topics in the technical communication field or specialized subjects that reflect the expertise/interest of current Technical Communication program faculty. This course fulfills the TC-495 requirement for Technical Communication majors. It also fulfills requirements for the Technical Communication minor, with individual course sections identified by subject area (theory, speaking, writing, applications) requirements met. This class is limited to 15 students (prereq: EN 132 , EN 241 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator R. David Kent
	TC 498 - Technical Communication Practicum 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is designed to give students working toward the technical communication minor or technical communication certificate an opportunity to gain workplace experience in the technical communication field. Each student is required to submit a final report documenting all aspects of the practicum experience. (prereq: senior standing, enrollment in TC minor or TC certificate program, permission of TC program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • No course topics appended. Coordinator Nadezhda Shalamova
	TC 499 - Technical Communication Internship 6 lecture hours 0 lab hours 6 credits Course Description The senior technical communication student is required to work in an approved technical communication situation. All internships must be arranged through the General Studies Department. This internship is designed to allow the student to experience the realities of the profession. Each student is required to submit a comprehensive final report documenting all aspects of the internship. (prereq: senior standing, permission of TC program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Students should learn how the communication area fits in with the rest of the company • Students should learn how jobs are assigned to this area of the company • Students should learn how to assist their supervisors in conceptualizing a project • Students should learn how to assist or take charge of completing a project • Student should learn the value of performing as a professional by being critical, helpful, punctual and polite • Student should learn the value of cooperating with fellow employees Prerequisites by Topic • Must be senior status • One quarter advance application to the General Studies Department and the permission of the department chairperson Course Topics • The projects are totally dependent on the host company Laboratory Topics • In a sense, all work done by the student is laboratory work because the student devotes his/her entire effort toward completing an actual project assigned by the company Coordinator Nadezhda Shalamova
	TC 1111 - Introduction to Technical Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces students to the wide range of career options available in the technical communication field. Special emphasis is given to technical writing style, which can be applied in all the upper-division technical writing courses. Both in-class and out-of-class writing assignments provide practical experience in working on style. Another aspect of the course is to provide students with tours of facilities which employ technical communicators. Students will also make an oral presentation about technical material. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand technical communication as a profession • Explore key roles, skills, tools and career paths for a technnical communicator • Experience class projects designed to provide practical experience in writing technical documentation • Learn from guest speakers to develop a better sense of the field and its career options Prerequisites by Topic • No prerequisites by topic appended. Course Topics • The Technical Writing Process (3 classes) • Documentation Plans (3 classes) • The Technical Writer’s Toolbox (3 classes) • Technical Specifications (3 classes) • Task-oriented Documentation (3 classes) • Visual Communication (3 classes) • Importance of Editing, Production Editing (3 classes) • Indexing (2 classes) • Global English Style Guides (2 classes) • Structured Authoring (3 classes) • Web 2.0 and Technical Communication (2 classes) Coordinator Nadezhda Shalamova
Undergraduate Research
	UR 4981 - Undergraduate Research I 1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits Course Description This is the first course in the three-course undergraduate research sequence. The goal of the course sequence is to allow undergraduate students to actively participate in a research project, the outcome of which is a thesis document. The student, under the supervision of a faculty member, pursues a research topic in that faculty member’s area of expertise. Approval of the research topic and project scope is required. In this course, the student conducts a literature search in the research area, defines the problem statement, and develops a project plan. The student also begins to examine theoretical concepts pertinent to the research project. (prereq: consent of department chair, junior standing, cumulative GPA >=3.2) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the research process • Conduct a literature search and create an annotated bibliography • Effectively read and evaluate journal articles • Formulate a research problem statement • Demonstrate independent thinking and learning Prerequisites by Topic • Varies Course Topics • To be determined by faculty advisor Laboratory Topics • No associated laboratory Coordinator Cory Prust
	UR 4982 - Undergraduate Research II 2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits Course Description This is the second course in the three-course undergraduate research sequence. In this course, the student begins the main body of research and produces a set of preliminary results pertaining to the project. These results are collected in an interim research report. (prereq: UR 4981 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Develop technical and scientific expertise in the research area • Report results in a manner appropriate for scientific research • Demonstrate independent thinking and learning Prerequisites by Topic • Varies Course Topics • To be determined by faculty advisor Laboratory Topics • No associated laboratory Coordinator Cory Prust
	UR 4983 - Undergraduate Research III 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This is the final course in the three-course undergraduate research sequence. In the first part of the course, the student continues and then completes the main body of research. In the second part of the course, the student disseminates the research findings in both written and oral formats. The student prepares a thesis document which is submitted to the faculty advisor in advance of a public oral presentation. (prereq: UR 4982 , consent of department chair). Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Demonstrate technical and scientific expertise in the research area • Prepare a written thesis, which documents the research project and findings • Present the research in a formal public forum • Demonstrate independent thinking and learning Prerequisites by Topic • Varies Course Topics • To be determined by faculty advisor Laboratory Topics • No associated laboratory Coordinator Cory Prust
ESL
	IG 201 - Intermediate Intensive Grammar I Course Description This core course is the first of six contextualized intensive grammar courses with direct application in all four-language skills including an online component for additional practice in vocabulary and writing skills. It includes the present and past tenses, nouns, determiners, pronouns, present perfect, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and the simple future. Emphasis is given to avoiding and identifying most common grammar usage mistakes with explicit application of target structures in writing. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IG 202 - Intermediate Intensive Grammar II Course Description This core course is the second of six contextualized intensive grammar courses with direct application in all four-language skills including an online component for additional practice in vocabulary and writing skills. It includes the future, future time clauses, future conditionals, modal verbs, modal-like expressions, verbs + prepositions, phrasal verbs, comparatives, superlatives, gerunds and infinitives, and clauses and conjunctions. Emphasis is given to avoiding and identifying most common grammar usage mistakes with explicit application of target structures in writing. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IG 301 - Upper-Intermediate Intensive Grammar III Course Description This core course is the third of six contextualized intensive grammar courses with direct application in all four-language skills including an online component for additional practice in vocabulary and writing skills. It includes the present and past, the perfect, the future, modals and modal-like expressions, nouns and pronouns, gerunds and infinitives, negative questions and tag questions. Emphasis is given to avoiding and identifying most common grammar usage mistakes with explicit application of target structures in writing. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IG 302 - Upper-Intermediate Intensive Grammar IV Course Description This core course is the fourth of six contextualized intensive grammar courses with direct application in all four-language skills including an online component for additional practice in vocabulary and writing skills. It includes noun clauses, indirect speech, the passive, relative clauses, conditionals, and connecting ideas. Emphasis is given to avoiding and identifying most common grammar usage mistakes with explicit application of target structures in writing. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IG 401 - Advanced Intensive Grammar V Course Description This core course is the fifth of six contextualized intensive grammar courses with direct application to the research paper writing process and different writing purposes. It incorporates more advanced and complex grammatical structures to cause and effect, comparison and contrast, and narrative essays. Emphasis is given to avoiding and identifying most common grammar usage mistakes with explicit application of target structures at college level writing. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IG 402 - Advanced Intensive Grammar VI Course Description This core course is the last class of the contextualized intensive grammar courses with direct application to the research paper writing process and different writing purposes. It incorporates more advanced and complex grammatical structures to classification and definition, problem-solution, and summary- response and persuasion essays. Emphasis is given to avoiding and identifying most common grammar usage mistakes with explicit application of target structures at college level writing. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IW 001 - Remedial Intensive Writing Course Description This elective course is designed to provide a solid foundation in writing skills by aiding students to write and rewrite accurate sentences related to a topic. Emphasis is given to vocabulary, and grammar, brainstorming and organization of ideas in the pre-writing stage. Students become independent writers through the use of checklists and rubrics. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IW 201 - Intensive Writing I: The Paragraph Course Description This elective course is designed to provide a solid foundation in writing skills by aiding students to write and rewrite well-organized, coherent and accurate paragraphs. Emphasis is given to brainstorming, organization of ideas, and analysis of paragraph samples. Students become autonomous writers through the use of checklists for accurate editing and rubrics. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IW 202 - Intensive Writing II: The Short Composition Course Description This elective course is designed to provide a solid foundation in writing skills by aiding students to refine and develop coherent and accurate multi-paragraph compositions. Emphasis is given to fiction and non-fiction writing, summarization and citing sources. Autonomy is encouraged through the use of checklists for accurate editing and rubrics. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	IW 203 - Intensive Writing III: The Essay Course Description This elective course is designed to provide a solid foundation in writing skills by aiding students to refine and develop coherent and accurate essays. Emphasis is given to the application of critical thinking and personal experience, material incorporation and timed essay-writing exercises. Autonomy is encouraged through the use of rubrics and peer feedback checklists to encourage collaboration and self-editing. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LC 001 - Language Media Center Course Description This core application course provides students with the unique opportunity to work on self-directed internet-based programs that provide additional opportunities for practice, review, and reinforcement of learned skills throughout their program of studies. This program incorporates listening, reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, role-plays, automated error corrections and feedback, continuous assessments, culture notes and native language support. Students work on their own Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) based on individual student’s needs and level of proficiency. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LS 201 - Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking I Course Description The Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking I core course is the first of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on taking notes using graphic organizers and outlines, knowing when to take notes, supporting information, anecdotes, emotion and tone, previewing, and details. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as asking and answering comparison and clarification questions, giving advice, pre-planning, verbal and non-verbal communication and expressions of disbelief and skepticism. Interpreting information on tables, literal and figurative meaning, brainstorming, inference and point of view are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include guessing meaning from context, making predictions, and listening for stressed words. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LS 202 - Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking II Course Description The Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking II core course is the second of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on numerical information, getting main idea from the introduction, finding examples in groups, and dates. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as taking turns, giving reasons or examples, working cooperatively, giving and getting feedback, and taking a survey. Comparing sources of information, using timelines, and synthesizing are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include listening for reasons, brainstorming possible vocabulary and a review on lecture notes. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LS 301 - Upper-Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking III Course Description The Upper-Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking I core course is the third of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on anecdotes, examples, previewing, taking lecture notes, organization, differences, gist, causes and effects, and timelines. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as discussing survey results, asking for confirmation, confirming understanding, compromising, asking/giving/refusing permission, correcting misunderstandings, interpreting time periods, giving presentations from lecture notes, and requesting explanations. Exploring implications and consequences, predicting, making connections, inference, using symbols/abbreviations in note-taking, identifying opinions and impressions, thinking creatively, and acquiring and applying background information are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include listening for meaning of new terms, numerical information and time periods, and forming and expressing opinions. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LS 302 - Upper-Intermediate Level Academic Listening and Speaking IV Course Description The Upper-Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking II core course is the fourth of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on distinguishing between can/can’t, identifying different sounds, meaning of root words, how lectures are introduced, sarcasm, Latin terms, numbers, comparisons and proverbs. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as questioning etiquette/techniques, asking follow up questions after presentations, requesting information, listing reasons, agreeing/disagreeing, giving constructive criticism and advice. Interpreting symbols on lecture notes, figurative language usage, distinguishing between fact/theory, paraphrasing, evaluating sources of information, brainstorming and predicting are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include topic change signals and making comparisons. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LS 401 - Advanced Level Academic Listening and Speaking V Course Description The Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking I core course is the fifth of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on noticing grammar and emotion, idioms/slang, stems/affixes, identifying topic/subtopics in introductions, proverbs, supporting statistics, quoted material and noting the point of greater importance. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as verbal/nonverbal communication, expressing interest and surprise, opinions, agreement and disagreement, follow-up questions, conversation management, Latin terms, negotiation, asking/offering confirmations and explanations, interrupting techniques, and giving presentations from lecture notes. Inference, educated guesses, predicting exam questions, Internet searches, humor interpretation, solution analysis, and applying information and background knowledge are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include taking notes, synthesizing information, inferences from attitude and feelings. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	LS 402 - Advanced Level Academic Listening and Speaking VI Course Description The Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking II core course is the last class of the integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on rhyme/rhythm, passive voice, main ideas, active listening, summaries in conclusions, comparing lecture notes, rates of speech, figurative language and accented English. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as responding negative questions, making appointments, time negotiation, giving speeches, conversation starters, momentum, telling a story, phone etiquette, visuals in a presentation, expressing/intensifying concerns and giving constructive criticism. Poetry and story analysis, using a variety of sources, and memorizing are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include taking notes while listening, main idea, signals and map-making for taking notes. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	RW 201 - Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing I Course Description The Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing I core course is the first of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas with built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The reading strand focuses on guessing meaning from context, parts of speech, dictionary use, recognizing main idea and details, phrases and clauses, punctuation, and connecting with topic sentences and main ideas. The writing strand develops critical writing strategies such as choosing a topic, planning, writing, editing and rewriting descriptive and process paragraphs. Using simple graphic organizers, making inferences, having questions in mind, classifying and applying information are the critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include locating key words, finding grammatical errors, and understanding pronouns. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	RW 202 - Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing II Course Description The Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing II core course is the second of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas with built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The reading strand focuses on using examples, understanding italics, the introduction in a text, explanations in the next sentence, scanning for general and specific information, interpreting graphs, and understanding cause and effect. The writing strand develops critical writing strategies such as organizing a paragraph of analysis, writing a summary, and paragraphs of comparison. Forming an opinion, previewing figures and tables, using simple graphic organizers for showing similarities and differences, and finding specific support are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include checking your work, paraphrasing and finding unstated details. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	RW 301 - Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing III Course Description The Upper-Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing I core course is the third of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas with built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The reading strand focuses on punctuation, predicting, finding the main idea and details, previewing, understanding parts of speech, marking a textbook, understanding pictures and captions, finding major sub-topics in main ideas, using opposites, and recognizing different styles of writing. The writing strand develops critical writing strategies such as expository compositions, compositions of analysis, comparison-contrast compositions, cause and effect compositions, and gathering supporting material. Thinking ahead, making inferences, synthesizing and applying information, charts, comparing and contrasting two work samples, determining point of view, identifying causes and effects and finding evidence are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include finding details, guessing meaning from context, finding errors, editing a test essay, understanding parts of speech, understanding pronouns and applying information. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	RW 302 - Upper-Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing IV Course Description The Upper-Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing II core course is the fourth of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas with built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The reading strand focuses on understanding ellipses, choosing the correct dictionary definition, connotation, metaphors, British/American accent, and scanning for specific information. The writing strand develops critical writing strategies such as developing a composition of analysis, writing about symbols, gathering and organizing ideas, developing an idea map, summarizing, paraphrasing, citing your sources, writing a persuasive composition and a good proposition. Determining point of view, having questions in mind, using graphic organizers to analyze advantages and disadvantages, finding an implied main idea, predicting opposing arguments, understanding metaphors, seeing two sides of an issue and hedging are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include answering questions about details, understanding stems and affixes, finding sentences with similar meaning, and determining topic, main point, purpose and tone. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	RW 401 - Advanced Academic Reading and Writing V Course Description The Advanced Academic Reading and Writing I core course is the fifth of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas with built-in academic vocabulary workshops and research paper foundation. The reading strand focuses on understanding collocations, structure of a research paper, pronoun references, uses of headings, tables, and quotation marks, organizing multiple material sources, and providing definitions to verify understanding. The writing strand develops critical writing strategies such as essays of definition, using materials from a source, brainstorming, paraphrasing, comparison essays, argumentative essays, cause/effect, idea mapping, and providing evidence. Making inferences and connections, outlining, summarizing, comparing, synthesizing, and evaluating sources are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include taking an essay exam, underlining, defining, summarizing, circling the best choice, taking a side, and finding errors. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	RW 402 - Advanced Academic Reading and Writing VI Course Description The Advanced Academic Reading and Writing II core course is the last class of the integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas with a built-in academic vocabulary workshops and research paper foundation. The reading strand focuses on poem analysis, italics for foreign words, finding themes in stories, euphemisms, passive voice, and organizing ideas. The writing strand develops critical writing strategies such as planning/writing analysis essays, understanding the organization of an essay, writing thesis statements and topic sentences, research paper writing process, formal outlines, introductions and conclusions. Discovering the meaning of a poem, making inferences, interpreting, making connections, summarizing, understanding irony, and outlining are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include hedging, avoiding overstatement, writing supporting material in essays, and fill- in-the-blank questions. This course is required for program completion. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	SP 201 - Idioms Course Description This elective course explores the most difficult element of the English language: idiomatic expressions. Each is presented in four different formats allowing the student to acquire and apply expressions into their day-to-day conversations. Exposure is achieved through colloquial and authentic listening exercises, in the context of emails, journal entries, memos, letters, and notes, matching meanings with expressions, and application practices. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	SP 202 - Conversation Strategies Course Description This elective is the first of two conversational courses sequence. Students supplement the linguistics and sociolinguistic skills learned throughout the program and apply specific techniques to increase their strategic conversational competence. Students get more information, make comparisons, engage in polite corrections, agree and disagree, summarize, share information, and make decisions in meeting settings. Polite forms, rejoinders, clarifications, follow-up questions, getting a response, expressing probability, interrupting, and avoiding conversation killers are also explored. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	SP 301 - Academic Conversations Course Description This elective is the second of a two conversational courses sequence that develops skills needed at high academic and professional levels conversations. The work is done in real discussions using pairs, triads, small groups, large groups, and whole class formats. Discussion skills include using rejoinders, asking follow-up questions, seeking/giving clarification, using comprehension checks, soliciting and using details, interrupting, expressing opinions, volunteering answers, referring to information and opinion sources, helping discussion leaders, and leading a discussion Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	SP 400 - Professional Presentations Course Description This elective course helps students understand the components of motivating and successful professional presentations. It gives an insight into skills and techniques needed to get a clear and concise point across, target different audiences, best practices of effective incorporation of technology components, opening hooks and closing arguments. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	VC 201 - Professional Vocabulary for Engineers Course Description This elective class is designed to improve communication skills and specialist English language knowledge in the fields of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering. It emphasizes listening and speaking covering common topics to all engineering fields such as monitoring and control, procedures and precautions, and engineering design. It aids students to describe technical problems and solutions through the study of different case studies in authentic engineering scenarios. It is designed to reinforce concepts in both oral and written contexts. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	VC 202 - Professional Vocabulary for Nursing Course Description This elective class is designed to improve communication skills and specialist language knowledge of healthcare professionals. It emphasizes listening and speaking covering common topics to nursing with authentic tasks and activities based on everyday scenarios, making the course relevant and motivating. It aids students to describe technical problems and solutions through the study of different case studies in authentic scenarios while working with realistic hospital charts and patient notes. It is designed to reinforce concepts in both oral and written contexts. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended
	VC 203 - Professional Vocabulary for Business Management Course Description This elective class is designed to improve communication skills and specialist English language knowledge in the fields of business management. It offers management vocabulary reference and practice. Emphasizes listening and speaking covering common topics to business fields such as leadership, change management and finance. It aids students to describe technical problems and solutions through the study of different case studies in authentic business scenarios. It is designed to reinforce concepts in both oral and written contexts. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None appended Course Topics None appended

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Course Descriptions

SS 458 - Contemporary European Society

SS 460 - Foundations of Psychology

SS 461 - Organizational Psychology

SS 462 - Developmental Psychology

SS 464 - Human Factors in Engineering and Design

SS 466 - Abnormal Psychology

SS 467 - Social Psychology

SS 471 - Sociology

SS 472 - Social Problems

SS 473 - World Societies

SS 474 - The Family

SS 475 - Addictions and Compulsions

SS 476 - Death and Dying

SS 492 - Educational Methods

SS 495 - Social Science Selected Studies

SS 4595 - The Sustainable City

SS 4670 - Group Discussion

SS 4715M - Middle Eastern Culture

SS 4770 - Organizational Communication

SS 4795 - Latin American Society

TC 151 - Theory of Human Communication

TC 172 - Desktop Publishing

TC 242 - Persuasive Speech

TC 261 - Research Methods

TC 321 - Visual Design Techniques

TC 332 - Advanced Technical Writing

TC 342 - Professional Presentation Techniques

TC 351 - Organizational Communication

TC 381 - Marketing Communication

TC 432 - Writing and Editing for Publication

TC 433 - Knowledge Management

TC 451 - Mass Communication

TC 452 - Interpersonal Communication

TC 453 - Intercultural Communication

TC 490 - Independent Study

TC 495 - Selected Topics-Tech Communication

TC 498 - Technical Communication Practicum

TC 499 - Technical Communication Internship

TC 1111 - Introduction to Technical Communication

UR 4981 - Undergraduate Research I

UR 4982 - Undergraduate Research II

UR 4983 - Undergraduate Research III

IG 201 - Intermediate Intensive Grammar I

IG 202 - Intermediate Intensive Grammar II

IG 301 - Upper-Intermediate Intensive Grammar III

IG 302 - Upper-Intermediate Intensive Grammar IV

IG 401 - Advanced Intensive Grammar V

IG 402 - Advanced Intensive Grammar VI

IW 001 - Remedial Intensive Writing

IW 201 - Intensive Writing I: The Paragraph

IW 202 - Intensive Writing II: The Short Composition

IW 203 - Intensive Writing III: The Essay

LC 001 - Language Media Center

LS 201 - Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking I

LS 202 - Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking II

LS 301 - Upper-Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking III

LS 302 - Upper-Intermediate Level Academic Listening and Speaking IV

LS 401 - Advanced Level Academic Listening and Speaking V

LS 402 - Advanced Level Academic Listening and Speaking VI

RW 201 - Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing I

RW 202 - Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing II

RW 301 - Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing III

RW 302 - Upper-Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing IV

RW 401 - Advanced Academic Reading and Writing V

RW 402 - Advanced Academic Reading and Writing VI

SP 201 - Idioms

SP 202 - Conversation Strategies

SP 301 - Academic Conversations

SP 400 - Professional Presentations

VC 201 - Professional Vocabulary for Engineers

VC 202 - Professional Vocabulary for Nursing

VC 203 - Professional Vocabulary for Business Management