May 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) number of credits per semester.

 

Hospitality Management

  
  • HOSP 335 - Legal Issues in Hospitality


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 256 
    Description: Examines the concepts and issues pertaining to hotel and restaurant law, government regulations, and their impact on the hospitality industry. A special emphasis is on innkeeper-guest relationship, employee relations, food laws and liability, liquor law and liability, and guest rights.
  
  • HOSP 341 - Professional Wedding Planning and Consulting


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 280 
    Description: Focuses on the application of hospitality management practices to the planning and implementation of successful wedding events. Emphasizes: an analysis of the factors involved in the social, political, economic, cultural, religious and historical influences on wedding planning decision-making and business strategies, negotiation of contracts, selection of vendors, and preparation of comprehensive wedding event proposals. The unique application to the wedding planning and consultation in the hospitality industry.
  
  • HOSP 343 - Fund-Raising for Special Events


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 280 
    Description: Relevant management tools, techniques, and strategies used for acquiring event revenue through fundraising and special event management are explored. Evolving legislation affecting sponsor and donor relationships is examined. The contemporary concept of sponsorship is benchmarked against a historical review to frame an understanding of how sponsor and organizational needs change.
  
  • HOSP 346 - Catering for Special Events


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: A practical understanding of the management tasks of a caterer and his/her relationship to the special events industry.
  
  • HOSP 347 - Meeting and Convention Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 280 
    Description: Analyzes the management and economic impact of the convention, meeting, and exposition industry. Examines the development of strategies used to manage conferences, meetings and trade shows to include the methodologies unique to each property and group served.
  
  • HOSP 350 - Introduction to the Casino Industry


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Examines the global casino industry from a historical perspective and includes legal, social, and economic issues. Also reviews the various games played in casinos, current trends, and popular global casino destinations.
  
  • HOSP 352 - Destination Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 235 
    Description: Provides an overview of the key challenges and constraints facing convention and visitors bureaus and how destination management can be planned, implemented and evaluated to achieve successful destination competitiveness.
  
  • HOSP 358 - Restaurant Equipment and Design


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Examines types and uses of food service production and service equipment with emphasis on incorporation into an effective facilities design. Field trips permit investigation of a variety of unit designs.
  
  • HOSP 367 - Festival Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 280 
    Description: Examines the international, regional, and local perspective of festivals and festival-event management. Examines and evaluates management, marketing, financial, and operational considerations together with strategies necessary to ensure viable festivals. Offered: (Offered as HOSP 275 before 2017-18.)
  
  • HOSP 372 - Housekeeping and Facilities Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 260 
    Description: Provides an overview of hotel housekeeping and facilities management. Special attention placed on proper staffing and scheduling techniques, housekeeping cost control, facilities management tools and techniques, sustainability management, and facility design.
  
  • HOSP 382 - International Tourism


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 235 
    Description: Examines the current status of hospitality and tourism industries at the global level. Analyzes different cultures, geographical features, and social, economic, and environmental issues in different countries to develop a com-prehensive travel plan that meets the needs of today’s international tourist.
  
  • HOSP 393 - Exploratory Hospitality Field Experience


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 3-12

    Prerequisite: HOSP 310 , 2.0 overall GPA, 45 earned credits in A.S. or 60 earned credits in B.S., and 12 earned HOSP credits
    Description: Provides practical experience in the hospitality industry with approved internship sites. Students should select a segment of the hospitality industry relating to their interested concentration area to obtain experience.
  
  • HOSP 400 - Hotel Revenue Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: HOSP 260 
    Description: Provides an overview of organizational decision making in reference to hotel revenue management. Examines evolving trends of revenue management, best approaches to building profitable pricing strategies, and data analytics.
  
  • HOSP 402 - Beverage Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Verifiable proof of 21 years of age or permission
    Description: Examines the principles, processes, and theories of beverage service. Analysis of methods of alcoholic beverage production and examination of categories of spirits, malt beverages, and wine, as well as legal concerns of service. Development and marketing of beverage operations are discussed. Includes voluntary tasting and evaluation of alcoholic beverage products.
  
  • HOSP 403 - Wine and Wine Service


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: All students must be 21 years of age or older
    Description: A study of the wine-growing regions, production, processing, and distribution of domestic and international wines. Topics include types of wine grapes, varieties of wine, proper storage procedures, the techniques of proper wine service, and responsible alcohol service.
  
  • HOSP 404 - Brew Pub and Brewery Operations


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Verifiable proof of 21 years of age or older
    Description: Addresses the art of brewing beer, beer styles, brewing equipment requirements, responsible alcohol service, beer and food pairing, sales, and marketing. Students visit local breweries and brew pubs. Students are required to attend three daylong field trips.
  
  • HOSP 408 - Hospitality Strategic Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Examines characteristics of managing human resources, capital, materials, equipment, products, and markets as they pertain to hospitality contract operations. (Titled Institutions Management before 2015-16.)
  
  • HOSP 411 - Contemporary Issues in Hospitality


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 
    Description: Discussion of contemporary issues within the hospitality industry. Students write a series of opinion/reaction papers to presented discussion topics.
  
  • HOSP 413 - Restaurant Food Production and Service


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab/Discussion: 10
    Credits: 4

    Prerequisite: HOSP 330 
    Description: Emphasizes restaurant front and back-of-the house operations management. Examines researching, planning, preparing and present theme-oriented meal showcasing selected domestic and international cuisine in the Allenwood Restaurant. Focuses on operations of employees and managers within the department’s food and beverage operation.
  
  • HOSP 433 - Educational Study Tour


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 2-6

    Description: A comprehensive program of directed activities permits firsthand experiences in the historical and cultural aspects of the hospitality industry worldwide. Visits to renowned operations are included in the tour.
  
  • HOSP 450 - Training, Development, and Supervision in Hospitality Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
    Description: Applied course in which students identify effective practices and examine current issues related to training and development within the hospitality industry.
  
  • HOSP 460 - Labor and Employee Realations in the Hospitality Industry


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
    Description: Explores the history of the labor movement and the development of employee relations in the hospitality industry examining the major industry segments including lodging, restaurants, casinos, clubs, and related businesses. Students engage in a research project with the intention of presentation and/or publication submission
  
  • HOSP 470 - Hospitality Business Model


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Senior status and instructor permission
    Description: Provides the opportunity to integrate and apply hospitality operations management concepts into the development of a working hospitality business model.
  
  • HOSP 481 - Special Topics


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
    Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
  
  • HOSP 482 - Independent Study in Hospitality Management


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 1-6

    Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost
    Description: Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Must apply a semester in advance and have 60cr earned. Approved: Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
  
  • HOSP 494 - Internship


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 3-12

    Prerequisite: HOSP 310 , senior status, 2.0 overall GPA
    Description: Provides practical experience in the hospitality industry with approved internship sites. May be scheduled only after consultation with the department internship coordinator. Requirements include rotating through appropriate industry departments, specific to their career interests that give students a broad view of the various management systems in the organization and the completion of the final portfolio. See internship coordinator for more information. Note: Kitchen food production uniforms are required for all lab courses in which food is prepared. Students must meet the professional dress requirements of the department.

Information Management

  
  • IFMG 101 - Computer Literacy


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: An introductory course providing a fundamental understanding of computers. Familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware and software. Emphasizes the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file and database management, presentation graphics, web browsers, search strategies, and e-mail), and the social and ethical aspects of the impact of computers on society. (Does not count toward computer science major.) Any of these courses my be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably for D/F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit. Note: Note: cross-listed as BTED/COSC 101 .
  
  • IFMG 110 - Business Spreadsheet Computing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Introduces the fundamentals of the use of spreadsheet technology in the business environment. Familiarizes the students to the different formats and setups for business data. Illustrates various uses of spreadsheet formulas and functions in the business environment. Explains the application of charts and graphs for data analysis and also for collecting and sharing data. Demonstrates the use of spreadsheet tools in the analysis of research data.
  
  • IFMG 210 - Introduction to Front-End Business Applications


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 101 /COSC 101  or IFMG 110 
    Description: An introduction to systems and development concepts, information technology, and front-end business application software. Explains how information is used in organizations and how MIS enables improvement in quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage. Students learn how to design and construct a front-end business application using a programming language.
  
  • IFMG 230 - Introduction to Back-End Business Applications


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 101 /COSC 101  or IFMG 110 
    Description: Introduces the back-end business programming language as it applies to business organizations and their applications. Structured back-end business concepts and methods are taught as the student learns how to solve business problems using computers. Involves using files, reports, and tables to produce a variety of outputs utilized in operating and managing business activities.
  
  • IFMG 250 - Business Systems Technology


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: BTED/COSC 101 /IFMG 101  or COSC 110 
    Description: Presents a functional review of computing equipment and the organization of components and devices into architectural configurations. Also teaches the principles of system software and builds an understanding of combinations of hardware and software within architectural designs.
  
  • IFMG 254 - Computer Technology Virtualization


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 250 
    Description: Introduces virtualization technology in the computing environment through the study of various related tools. Highlights key issues related to creating and using the virtual environment infrastructure. Presents alternatives for incorporating virtualization solutions at organizations. Uses technological case studies and practical applications. Prepares students to propose virtualization solutions for enterprise computing environments.
  
  • IFMG 300 - Information Systems: Theory and Practice


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 101 /COSC 101 , or IFMG 110  
    Description: Includes basic MIS concepts, fundamentals, and practices. Broad areas of coverage are principles, the computer as a problem-solving tool, computer-based information systems (CBIS), organizational information systems, and information systems management.
  
  • IFMG 352 - LAN Design and Installation


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: BTST 273 or IFMG 250  or any computer science course numbered 300 or higher
    Description: A study of fundamental local area networking concepts. A detailed study of the basics of local area network (LAN) technology. A comparative study of commercially available LAN systems and products. Features a hands-on laboratory implementation of a LAN. Either course may be substituted for the other for D/F repeats but may not be taken for duplicate credit. Cross-Listed: Cross-listed as COSC 352 .
  
  • IFMG 360 - Information Storage and Management


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 352 
    Description: Provides the knowledge for understanding the storage infrastructure required to store this information in personal, enterprise, and cloud computing settings. Focuses on the different components of storage infrastructure and how to successfully manage it. Examines basic and advanced concepts of storage technology to enable evaluation and design of storage architectures with features to meet a variety of technical and business needs. Considers disaster recovery and business continuity solutions such as backups, replication, and archiving which is related to the broader field of information assurance.
  
  • IFMG 390 - Database Theory and Practice


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 210  or IFMG 230  or COSC 220 
    Description: Reviews database design, data model methodologies, physical data structure, and database development and implementation. Introduces the remote data service, transaction server, and database administration. Emphasizes the practical approach in accessing the database using Internet technology.
  
  • IFMG 414 - Internet of Things


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 352  and IFMG 210  or IFMG 230 
    Description: Introduces the world of the Internet of Things (IoT) including conceptual foundations and practical applications. Presents the theoretical concepts and the hands on knowledge on creating and managing IoT applications through assigned readings, prototyping, simulation, and mock-up exercises. Classifies business models applicable to IoT. Examines the ethical standards pertinent to the field of IoT.
  
  • IFMG 455 - Business Data Mining


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 390 
    Description: Introduces the strategies, technologies, and techniques associated with this growing MIS specialty area. Consists of three main parts: (1) the basic methodology for designing, using, and managing a data warehouse, (2) integrating different sources of data using non-relational technologies, and (3) using different data mining techniques to derive information from data for strategic and long-term business decision-making. (Titled Data Warehousing and Mining before 2016-17.)
  
  • IFMG 456 - Business Intelligence, Informatics, and Big Data Analysis


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: QBUS 215 , instructor permission (determination of appropriate background done by the instructor)
    Description: Primarily concerned with business analysis dealing with quantitative approaches, including those involving big data, for decision making for Business Intelligence and Informatics (BII). Big Data (BD) is the term for a collection of data sets that are so large and complex that it becomes difficult to process this data by using on-hand database management tools or traditional data processing applications alone.
  
  • IFMG 460 - Analysis and Logical Design


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: (IFMG 210  or IFMG 230 ) and IFMG 352 , IFMG 390 
    Description: Involves teaching the tools and techniques required for the analysis and design of a business system. Along with in-class discussions of the principles and techniques for analyzing, designing, and constructing the system, the students also formulate system teams in order to analyze the problems of an existing business information system, to design an improved system, and to control the implementation of the new system.
  
  • IFMG 468 - Information Technology (IT) Security


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 352  
    Description: Introduces the principles and practices of security in the information technology (IT) field of study. Covers topics widely discussed in the IT security field to include security governance, strategic planning, policies and procedures, infrastructure, security management models, contingency plans and other related topics. Elaborates on the legal and ethical issues facing IT security in practice.
  
  • IFMG 471 - Data Center and Cloud Computing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 254 , IFMG 360 
    Description: Introduces the building and managing of data centers as a cloud on the network. Focuses on the fundamentals regarding data center system configuration, networking, storage, and application. Examines different kinds of cloud service and delivery models. Discusses the management of data center security.
  
  • IFMG 475 - Project Management and Implementation


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: IFMG 460 
    Description: Introduces the demands made on the project manager and the nature of the manager’s interaction with the rest of the parent organization in development of a business information system. Studies the difficult problems associated with conducting a project using people and organizations that represent different cultures and politics and that may be separated by considerable distances. Also covers how to implement and carry out the development of the project using several information systems development methodologies.
  
  • IFMG 481 - Special Topics


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
    Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
  
  • IFMG 482 - Independent Study


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost
    Description: Individual research and analysis of contemporary problems and issues in a concentrated area of study under the guidance of a senior faculty member. Approval based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
  
  • IFMG 493 - Internship in MIS


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 3-12

    Prerequisite: IFMG 352 , IFMG 390 , consent of department chairperson
    Description: Positions with participating business, industry, or governmental organizations provide experience in systems analysis. Note: Can be taken as a 3cr major-area elective requirement.

Interior Design

  
  • INDS 105 - Introduction to Interior Design


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Presents an overview of the interior design profession. Emphasizes the responsibilities of the interior designer and the many career opportunities available.
  
  • INDS 110 - Color and Light


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Focuses on color and lighting fundamentals applicable to the environmental design of commercial and residential spaces. Includes general color and lighting terminology, theory of color visibility and perception, and how color and light work together to create functional, aesthetic, and sustainable interior environments.
  
  • INDS 118 - Interior Design Graphics


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Description: Introduces two- and three-dimensional traditional graphic skills including basic sketching, drafting, and perspective drawing as applicable to the responsibilities of interior designers. Emphasizes acceptable drafting standards, graphic layout, and visual organization through projects.
  
  • INDS 210 - Human Factors in Interior Design


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Examines the manner in which humans, including special populations, and the built environment interface within various cultural settings. Focuses on relevant building codes as they impact the health and safety of the individual. Emphasis placed on Universal Design concepts and accessible code compliance.
  
  • INDS 218 - Computer Technology for Interior Design


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Description: Introduces basic computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) for designers; emphasizes CADD theory and the value of the computer as a problem solving, design tool.
  
  • INDS 219 - Kitchen and Bath Design


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Junior standing
    Description: Explores many facets of the kitchen- and bath-design industry. Analyzes kitchen and bathroom spaces according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) standards. Utilizes current design software. Offered: (Offered as INDS 319 before 2017-18.)
  
  • INDS 230 - Presentation for Interior Design


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 118 
    Description: Introduces visualization approaches used for professional presentations of concepts. As a project-based course, the focus is on both two- and three-dimensional drawings and the use of color to create depth and enhance the quality of both traditional and digital drawings used to present interior design solutions.
  
  • INDS 240 - Three-Dimensional Design for Interior Design


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 118 
    Description: An introduction to three-dimensional design thinking and presentation. Exploratory exercises strengthen three-dimensional conceptual skills of interior space. Technical studies investigate presentation techniques, model-making, spatial theory analysis, and vocabulary.
  
  • INDS 313 - Building Systems I: Materials and Finishes


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Junior standing
    Description: Introduces the basic methods of structural and non-structural construction including ceilings, floors, walls, doors, and windows relative to interior space planning. Focuses on the materials and finishes used to complete the interior space, as well as those used on furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Examines manufacturing techniques, application, specification guidelines, estimating, and installation methods. Considers relevant codes, environmental issues, and impact on the responsibilities and decision making of interior designers.
  
  • INDS 315 - Residential Design Studio


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 218 
    Description: Applies interior design space planning and design problem-solving processes to residential design and emphasizes digital and graphic communication and presentation of those solutions.
  
  • INDS 323 - Building Systems II: Mechanicals


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 313 
    Description: Provides a broad overview of the various architectural building systems (mechanical, lighting, electrical, plumbing, acoustic, thermal, communications, security, and conveyance) as they affect the responsibilities and decision making of interior designers. Addresses relevant building and fire codes, vocabulary, and environmental concerns.
  
  • INDS 370 - History of Interior Design and Architecture I


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Chronological study from ancient times to the mid-19th century of the dominant influences and characteristics of historical interiors, furniture, and ornamental design. Emphasis placed on stylistic detail and its relationship to social, economic, political, religious, and aesthetic influences and to the contemporary scene.
  
  • INDS 380 - History of Interior Design and Architecture II


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 370 
    Description: Chronological study from mid-19th century to the present of the dominant influences and characteristics of interiors, furniture, and ornamental design. Emphasis placed on stylistic detail and its relationship to social, economic, political, religious, and aesthetic influences and to the contemporary usage.
  
  • INDS 405 - Interior Design Professional Practice


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Junior standing
    Description: Planning, business organization, management, contracts, procedures, and ethics for the professional interior designer.
  
  • INDS 460 - Portfolio


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 2
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Description: Focuses on professionalism in the preparation of an interior design portfolio. Concentrates on traditional portfolio composition with an emphasis on the ability to transition to digital portfolio as necessary.
  
  • INDS 464 - Commercial Design Studio I


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 319
    Description: Applies interior design space planning and design problem-solving processes to nonresidential design and links goals in interior design and facility management.
  
  • INDS 465 - Commercial Design Studio II


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab/Discussion: 3
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: INDS 464 
    Description: A studio, project-based course, ascertaining the process to be followed in developing large-scale nonresidential interior design schemes of more than 10,000 square feet.
  
  • INDS 470 - Interior Design Capstone


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Senior Standing
    Description: Examines design issues in interior design research with faculty approval. Research is used in the development of a design program which informs a solution that focuses on the adaptive reuse of an existing building. Incorporates experience and knowledge gained from courses throughout the interior design curriculum. Culminates in a presentation of research findings and design solution.

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I


    Class Hours: 4
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 4

    Description: For beginning students. Introduces the Japanese language, with attention focused on three modes of communication: interpretive listening and reading, interpersonal speaking and writing, and presentational speaking and writing. Students learn pronunciation, fundamental grammatical patterns, and how to write hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. Students learn to converse and ask questions in simple present and past time and become acquainted with aspects of Japanese culture and society. May not register for or take a D/F repeat in JAPN 101 when credit has already been received for a higher-numbered Japanese course.
  
  • JAPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II


    Class Hours: 4
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 4

    Prerequisite: JAPN 101  or equivalent
    Description: A continuation of JAPN 101 . Focusing on communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students continue to learn to identify and write basic kanji characters. Builds on the three modes of communication—interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational—to build proficiency in using the Japanese language in real-life situations. Also imparts knowledge of Japanese culture and society. May not register for or take a D/F repeat in JAPN 102 when credit has already been received for a higher-numbered Japanese course.
  
  • JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese


    Class Hours: 4
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 4

    Prerequisite: JAPN 102  or equivalent
    Description: A continuation of JAPN 102 . Focusing on communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing so that students can function in everyday situations. Students continue to learn to identify and write intermediate kanji characters. Also imparts knowledge of Japanese culture and society. Liberal Studies credit is given. May not register for or take a D/F repeat in JAPN 201 when credit has already been received for a higher-numbered Japanese course.

Journalism and Public Relations

  
  • JRNL 102 - Basic Journalistic Skills


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Required for journalism and public relations majors and minors. Emphasizes grammar, punctuation, spelling, AP Stylebook, copyediting, headlines, and accuracy.
  
  • JRNL 105 - Journalism and the Mass Media


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: A critical examination of the roles-goals of the mass media (newspapers, magazines, radio and television, Internet and other online services) as they affect the American society socially, politically, culturally, and economically.
  
  • JRNL 120 - Journalistic Techniques for Professional Writing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 , nonmajors/minors
    Description: Emphasizes intelligent use of writing ability in a journalistic style and understanding of the why of journalism and mass media. Practices and improves writing skills.
  
  • JRNL 126 - Introduction to Public Relations


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Introduces students to the principles, practices, programs, and possibilities in the various areas of public relations.
  
  • JRNL 215 - Media Convergence in Journalism


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Explores the digitization of journalism, public relations, and its many forms. Students learn how to digitize and work with media including the capture, editing, and distribution of new media, as well as the history and economics of digital media.
  
  • JRNL 220 - Writing for Media


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 102  with a grade of “C” or better, journalism and public relations majors only
    Description: A course in journalistic style for students who plan to become professional writers. Teaches the basic journalistic formats and strategies used in print media—such as the summary lead, the delayed lead, and the conventional news-story format—and in digital and online media, such as writing for blogs and writing in chunks. Throughout, emphasizes economy, clarity, and the development of voice for a given medium.
  
  • JRNL 223 - Photojournalism


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 105  or COMM 101  or instructor permission
    Description: An introduction to still photography for news media. Includes preparation of a portfolio and learning of specialized processing techniques for high-speed work.
  
  • JRNL 243 - History of the American Press


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 105  or COMM 101 
    Description: Traces the development of the American press from its Colonial roots. Emphasizes the role of the press in political and social development.
  
  • JRNL 250 - Women and the Press


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 
    Description: Explores the role of women in American journalism. Includes study of lives/careers of women journalists and their specific contributions to the profession. Emphasizes evolution of equal opportunity for women and other minorities in the American press. Attention to the changing definition of news as influenced by the inclusion of women and minorities in editorial roles.
  
  • JRNL 261 - Introduction to the Magazine Industry


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor permission
    Description: Introduces the magazine industry, how it is managed, how it functions, its strategies, and its roles and goals in society.
  
  • JRNL 281 - Special Topics


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
    Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
  
  • JRNL 301 - Presentation Making


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Gives practice in writing and making oral presentations based on public relations cases and problems. Familiarizes the student with problem-solving and small-group communication skills necessary for those working in the area of public affairs.
  
  • JRNL 310 - Writing for Online Media


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 120  or JRNL 220  or instructor permission
    Description: Teaches techniques to help students develop reporting, writing, and editing skills to communicate effectively in an online media environment. Focuses on the continuum of the online news cycle, nonlinear nature, and interactive elements of the online platform and fundamental differences and similarities between online and traditional media, including ethical and legal uses.
  
  • JRNL 321 - Feature Writing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 102 , JRNL 220 
    Description: For the student who might work in journalism or who might wish to write on a part-time or freelance basis.
  
  • JRNL 325 - Public Relations Campaigns


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 126 , JRNL 220 
    Description: An advanced public relations course that teaches students to plan a comprehensive public relations campaign from start to finish, following the Research, Plan, Execute, Evaluate Model. Students outline plans for contacting media outlets and creating and maintaining social media communities. They create slogans and advertisements consistent with branding.
  
  • JRNL 327 - Layout, Design, and Production


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 105  or COMM 101 
    Description: Teaches basic techniques and theories of layout, design, and production, including typography, copy fitting, photos/art cropping and scaling, and steps in design process. Includes desktop publishing in the design of ads, newspapers, newspapers, newsletters, brochures, and magazines.
  
  • JRNL 328 - News Reporting


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in JRNL 102 , JRNL 105 , and JRNL 220 ; majors only
    Description: Includes instruction in writing the news story, preparing copy, interviewing, covering special events, and similar reporting activities.
  
  • JRNL 337 - Editing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 120  or JRNL 220 
    Description: Stresses basic practices such as copyediting and headline writing while also focusing on guidelines for improving accuracy, clarity, transition, spelling, and punctuation of copy. Students use wire service stylebook extensively.
  
  • JRNL 344 - Issues and Problems


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 105  or COMM 101 
    Description: Examines critical case histories of ethical and professional situations and circumstances in the mass communication industry in a lecture and discussion format.
  
  • JRNL 345 - Sports Journalism


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 220 
    Description: Emphasizes skills for covering, writing, and editing of sports and introduces specific practices in newspaper, radio-TV, and sports information work.
  
  • JRNL 347 - Journalism Law and Ethics


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 105  or COMM 101 , permission
    Description: Introduces students to the laws that govern the mass media in America, notably libel, privacy, and free press/fair trial and their impact on First Amendment rights of a free press. Also focuses on media ethics and its application in journalism.
  
  • JRNL 348 - Opinion Writing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Junior/senior standing
    Description: Emphasizes the writing of vigorous but thoughtful and fair editorials. Study of contemporary practice and policy on letters to the editor, columnists, cartoons, the op-ed page.
  
  • JRNL 361 - Presentation Making


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Description: Emphasizes methods and skills used to make effective oral presentations, including principles of organization and research, creating focuses messages, language choices and delivery techniques, such as team oral presentations and platform presentations.  Addresses supporting materials and the integration of technology with oral communication to deliver presentations appropriate to audiences across various disciplines.
  
  • JRNL 375 - World News Coverage


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, instructor permission
    Description: Challenges students to compare and contrast the coverage of international news sources from around the world and how they impact people’s awareness, attitudes, and behavior in a multiculturally differentiated world. Emphasis is placed on interpreting comparative coverage of events among the developing world and the Western-dominated international news media sources and understanding the geopolitics of world news. Students critique not only current international news but, more important, how it is reported. The goal is to foster a critical and analytical attitude toward news to gain a broad-based, balanced, global, and multicultural awareness of the human subjects of international news.
  
  • JRNL 400 - Professional Preparation and Portfolio


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 328 
    Description: Prepares majors for the professional world by exploring short- and long-term career goals, creating materials for self-marketing, and managing the personal and behavioral transition from college to the workplace in newspapers, magazines, public relations, and visual journalism.
  
  • JRNL 425 - Entertainment PR


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 126 , JRNL 220 
    Description: An advanced public relations course that explores image building, image repair, and personal public relations as they relate to the entertainment industry. Students critically examine the entertainment field—to include sports, tourism, music, theater, movies—through a public relations lens.
  
  • JRNL 430 - Public Opinion and the News Media


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Junior standing
    Description: Deals with understanding and measuring public opinion. Emphasizes critically analyzing the historical origins and the dynamics of public opinion in the policymaking process as well as the role of the news media in public opinion. Students then measure people’s thinking on any given issue or issues.
  
  • JRNL 450 - Advertising Writing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 220 , instructor permission
    Description: A basic course in the preparation of advertising copy and continuity for all media. A combination of lecture and laboratory course. Enrollment is limited to upperclass majors.
  
  • JRNL 466 - Community Journalism


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Junior standing, permission
    Description: Emphasizes practical knowledge and skills in identifying, covering, and writing professionally about community issues and events, including local government, public affairs, the courts, and breaking news. Students also learn how to interview community leaders and use a variety of sources to access relevant information.
  
  • JRNL 481 - Special Topics


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
    Description: Topics vary from semester to semester, covering a number of journalism specialties. From time to time they are converted to permanent course numbers. Special topics numbered 481 are offered primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
  
  • JRNL 482 - Independent Study


    Class Hours: var
    Credits: 1-6

    Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost
    Description: Opportunities for independent study that go beyond the usual classroom activities. Approval based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources; enrollment is limited to 15 upperclass majors per semester.
  
  • JRNL 483 - Honors Thesis


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Students must be a journalism and public relations major, hold a 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in the major, and obtain departmental permission. All required courses in the major must be completed before applying for this course.
    Description: Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. One semester of research and writing will culminate in an honors thesis. Honors theses are approved by the department and completed under the direction of a department professor who specializes in the students’ area of interest.
  
  • JRNL 490 - Public Relations Writing


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab/Discussion: 0
    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: JRNL 126 , JRNL 220 
    Description: A public relations writing class that includes assignments such as releases, features, newsletters, reports, biographies, rewrites, hometown stories, copyediting, interviewing, research, and special projects.
 

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