2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses following course titles indicate (1) hours per week of lecture, (2) hours per week of laboratory and (3) semester credit hours. An asterisk (*) following these three figures indicates variable or alternative credit, and the last figure represents the maximum variation in semester credit hours. In general, credit hours for these variable courses may range from one to the number indicated.
The frequency of offering follows the meeting and credit hour information. Courses offered every year are designated by semester(s) only. Courses offered every other year are designated by semester and odd/even year.
Note: Since most courses are not offered every semester, students should be aware that failure to take a required course when it is offered may delay graduation.
Any course may be offered on demand should sufficient interest be demonstrated and should a qualified instructor be available. “Demand” courses with a defined content will be offered as regularly as practical for the host department.
At the end of the course description, the following information will be given when applicable: laboratory information, corequisites (“concurrent enrollment”) and prerequisites, cross listed courses (“same as”), special fees, and pertinent information about the use of the course.
Courses and Numbering
All courses are listed alphabetically by course prefix and numerically within each prefix. The department and college assignments are also noted. ACU uses a three-digit course numbering system. Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-level courses (primarily for freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered from 300 to 499 are upper-level, or advanced, courses (primarily for juniors and seniors). Courses numbered 500 to 799 are graduate courses. All courses numbered 000 to 099 do not count toward graduation or GPA.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Some courses have prerequisites, which must be met before a student may register for that course. In some cases, a student may have special knowledge, skills or background that will enable him or her to perform well in a given class without meeting its prerequisites. Such a student should seek special permission from the department and/or instructor offering the course. Courses listed as corequisite must be taken together. Students should refer to the most recent catalog for course corequisites, prerequisites, and restrictions.
Course Sequencing
Some courses have recommendations of a previous course(s) for appropriate sequencing. Such recommendations are not prerequisites; the system will allow any student meeting a course’s prerequisites to enroll for a course regardless of whether the student meets the sequencing recommendations. Students are cautioned, however, to follow sequencing recommendations when all of the courses in the sequence are on their degree plans.
Guided Study, Special Topics, and Tutorial Courses
Each department may offer Guided Study (also called Independent Study) courses (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700); Special Topics courses (140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740); or Tutorial courses (generally offered to students at Study Abroad locations) as special needs dictate and/or available faculty allow. The first number will indicate the level of the course. Special Topics courses are offered on a one-time basis, to take advantage of particular faculty expertise, or to allow a department to develop a course for permanent inclusion in the inventory of courses. Generally, Special Topics and Tutorial courses may be included in the Semester Schedule when they are offered; Guided Studies will not be included in the Semester Schedule.
The Texas Common Course Numbering System
The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) has been designed for the purpose of aiding students in the transfer of general academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas. Common courses are freshman and sophomore academic credit courses that have been identified as common by institutions that are members of the common course numbering system. The system ensures that if the student takes the courses the receiving institution designates as common, then the courses will be accepted in transfer.
For further information contact the transfer course coordinator in the Registrar’s Office.
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HIST 452 - Historical Documentary Production Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Focuses on researching, developing, writing and producing historical documentaries. The object will be to instill into the student the basic philosophy of visual presentation of historical materials for a general audience and the practical methods of achieving those ends. |
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HIST 454 - Public History Field School Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 6 Terms Offered: Summer
Students live and work in a late 19th century/early 20th century setting and participate in fieldwork in public history. Students apply classroom knowledge and experience in the field and develop new skills under the supervision of the instructor and other public history professionals. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Travel required. Special travel fee. |
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HIST 455 - Social and Ethnic History in U.S. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The course of American social and ethnic development from the end of the colonial era to the present. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 458 - World War II: A Military and Social History Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A military and social history of the global conflict, 1939-1945. It provides a basic understanding of the major themes relating to the world at war. This course will survey the causes, conduct, and consequences of the Second World War and will provide a perspective on the factors that shape human activity, particularly in time of war. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of 6 hours of lower level history. |
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HIST 459 - Historiography Seminar Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Required capstone course for all HIST BA degrees, research-intensive; counts as a US or non-US course depending upon research focus. Integrates instruction and practice in research methodology and interpretation; integrates a connection to the mission of Abilene Christian University through theological reflection related to vocation. Prerequisite: Senior standing, 12 hours of 100-299 HIST, HIST 353 , BCOR 310 , and 12 hours 300-499 HIST; Internship. Corequisite: Corequisite: Internship. A capstone course. |
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HIST 472 - Early Modern Europe: The Renaissance and Reformation Eras Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
European history during the early modern period, from the mid-14th to mid-17th century, with attention to Renaissance humanism as expressed in the arts, literature, and individual self-fashioning, and to changes in both elite and popular religious belief and practice as a result of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 474 - Europe in Crisis: Dictatorship and Division since 1914 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Offers an in-depth study of European history from the Great War of 1914-1918 to the present, including comparative discussion of the twentieth-century totalitarian dictatorships, geopolitical realignments as a result of World War II and the Cold War, the shifting definitions of “European identity,” and the rise of modern terrorism. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 477 - Third Reich Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Examination of Germany under Hitler and National Socialism, the roots of Nazism in German history, the tragedy of the Weimer Republic, Nazism in social practice, the Second World War. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 478 - Encounters: Latin America to 1830 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Explores the formation of the Latin American cultures, with attention to pre-Columbian civilizations, “encounters” between indigenous Americans, Iberians, and Africans that resulted in hybrid societies, and the various movements for national independence from Spain and Portugal. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 479 - Revolutions: Latin America, 1810 to Present Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A survey of Latin American peoples and nations, stressing significant cultural, political and economic developments since independence. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 483 - Legacies of Conquest: Empire and the Growth of the American West Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
The advance of the American West from colonial times through the first half of the Twentieth Century, including the military, economic, social, and political consequences of manifest destiny and expansion on people and places in the emerging American frontier. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 484 - A Clash of Cultures: The Civil War in Nineteenth Century America Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Explores the military, economic, social, and political impact of the U.S. Civil War on the developing institutions of national life. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 485 - Russia Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Russian history from Kievan times to the present, with special emphasis on the Soviet Union and Communist ideology. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 486 - War and Society Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A survey of warfare from the fifteenth century to 1945. The course explores the development of warfare in Europe and the Americas and examines the impact of developing the power on a global world. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of 6 hours of lower level history. |
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HIST 490 - The Cosmic Race: A History of Mexico Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
This broad treatment of the Mexican experience from early indigenous societies to the present highlights cultural identity formation in a nation once described as “the Cosmic Race.” Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 491 - China, India, and the West since the 14th Century: Mongols, Poppies, & Satyagraha Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
This course introduces major trends in the history of China and India since the period of the Mongol conquest, with particular attention to themes of empire, technology, religious conflict and toleration, and indigenous political movements. Prerequisite: Junior standing or the completion of three hours of 100-299 history. |
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HIST 496 - History for Teachers Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Analyzes significant people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the present by integrating American, European, and non-Western history into a unified whole. Prerequisite: HIST 117 , HIST 118 , HIST 221 , HIST 222 , HIST 280 ; six additional hours of upper-level history. This course is for teacher certification only. It does not fulfill University Requirements nor does it fulfill U.S. or non-U.S. history requirements for the B.A. in History. |
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HIST 552 - Historical Documentary Production Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Focuses on researching, developing, writing and producing historical documentaries. The object will be to instill into the student the basic philosophy of visual presentation of historical materials for a general audience and the practical methods of achieving those ends. |
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HIST 554 - Public History Field School Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 6 Terms Offered: Summer
Students live and work in a late 19th century/early 20th century setting and participate in fieldwork in public history. Students apply classroom knowledge and experience in the field and develop new skills under the supervision of the instructor and other public history professionals. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Travel required. Special travel fee. |
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HIST 555 - Social and Ethnic History in U.S. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The course of American social and ethnic development from the end of the colonial era to the present. |
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HIST 572 - Early Modern Europe: The Renaissance and Reformation Eras Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
European history during the early modern period, from the mid-14th to mid-17th century, with attention to Renaissance humanism as expressed in the arts, literature, and individual self-fashioning, and to changes in both elite and popular religious belief and practice as a result of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations |
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HIST 574 - Europe in Crisis: Dictatorship and Division since 1914 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Offers an in-depth study of European history from the Great War of 1914-1918 to the present, including comparative discussion of the twentieth-century totalitarian dictatorships, geopolitical realignments as a result of World War II and the Cold War, the shifting definitions of “European identity,” and the rise of modern terrorism. |
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HIST 577 - Third Reich Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Examination of Germany under Hitler and National Socialism, the roots of Nazism in German history, the tragedy of the Weimar Republic, Nazism in social practice, the Second World War. |
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HIST 578 - Encounters: Latin America to 1830 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Explores the formation of the Latin American cultures, with attention to pre-Columbian civilizations, “encounters” between indigenous Americans, Iberians, and Africans that resulted in hybrid societies, and the various movements for national independence from Spain and Portugal. |
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HIST 579 - Latin American Modern Era Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A survey of Latin American peoples and nations, stressing significant cultural, political, and economic developments since independence. |
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HIST 580 - Texas History Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
The history of Texas from prehistoric times to the present. |
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HIST 583 - Legacies of Conquest: Empire and the Growth of the American West Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
The advance of the American West from colonial times through the first half of the Twentieth Century, including the military, economic, social, and political consequences of manifest destiny and expansion on people and places in the emerging American frontier. |
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HIST 584 - A Clash of Cultures: The Civil War in Nineteenth Century America Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Explores the military, economic, social, and political impact of the U.S. Civil War on the developing institutions of national life. |
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HIST 585 - Russia Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Russian history from Kievan times to the present, with special emphasis on the Soviet Union and Communist ideology. |
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HIST 681 - Problems in American History Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A topical seminar in American history. |
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HIST 699 - Master’s Thesis Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 May be repeated This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
Honors Project |
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HON 301 - Honors Project: Research Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students conduct supervised research in an area of special interest. See Honors College office for approval from and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
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HON 302 - Honors Project: Travel Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students complete projects associated with approved travel experiences within the country or abroad. See Honors College office for approval form and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
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HON 303 - Honors Project: Service Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall Spring, Summer
Students apply the principles of service learning to supervised projects. See Honors College office for approval form and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
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HON 304 - Honors Project: Creative Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Guided by a faculty member, students apply their talents to works of music, creative writing, theater, the visual arts, film, and other creative outlets. See Honors College office for approval form and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
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HON 305 - Honors Project: Internship Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students participate in approved internships. See Honors College office for approval form and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
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HON 306 - Honors Project: Co-curricular Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students participate in approved co-curricular projects supervised by a faculty member. See Honors College office for approval form and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
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HON 307 - Honors Project: Special Lab Hours: hours will vary, non-credit Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
See the Honors College dean or advisor to arrange for a project that does not seem to fit in any other category. See Honors College office for approval form and registration. May be repeated. Participation fee. |
Honors Colloquium |
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HON 411 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 412 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 413 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 414 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 415 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 416 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 417 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 418 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
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HON 419 - Honors Colloquium Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Short course, interdisciplinary, varying topics. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. Some colloquia charge special fees for materials, travel, or equipment. |
Humanities |
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HUM 212 - Oxford Through the Ages Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Explores the political, social and cultural history of Oxford by employing the city’s parks, museums, churches and colleges as primary texts. Students will experience the sites and spaces in which Oxford’s history has unfolded, as well as comprehend the social environment that has inspired writers and artists for centuries. Available only to students enrolled in ACU’s Oxford Study Abroad program. |
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HUM 217 - Latin America and the Arts Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offers an introduction to the arts in Latin America, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Available only to students enrolled in ACU’s Montevideo, Uruguay, Study Abroad program. |
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HUM 222 - Western Heritage in England Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study integrating British literature (emphasizing but not limited to coverage of the 18th century to the present) and the social, economic, religious, political and aesthetic activities of western civilization from 1660 to the present. Will satisfy the same University Requirements as HIST 118 and ENGL 222 . Course is offered only at the Study Abroad program in England. Students who receive credit for HUM 222 may not register for HIST 118 or ENGL 222 . Travel required. |
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HUM 252 - American Identity in the Modern Era Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Combines the related fields of history, fine art, and literature to explore the formation of disparate American identities during the Modern Era (1918-1970). Prerequisite: ENGL 111 and 112 or equivalent. |
Information Systems |
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IS 322 - Business Statistics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Survey of methods of collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of business information. Includes methods of sampling, uses of averages, construction of graphs, index numbers, probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square, and correlation and regression analysis. Requires the use of contemporary statistical software in a business context. Prerequisite: MATH 130 . |
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IS 324 - Management Information Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A comprehensive study of organizational needs for information and an introduction to the integrated management information system. Information is studied as an organizational resource. The creation and distribution of managerial and accounting information and the management of that resource are stressed. Operational, tactical and strategic information systems are analyzed. Prerequisite: BUSA 120 ; 48 earned hours. |
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IS 330 - Business Geographic Information Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Survey of the concepts and tools of geographic information systems (GIS), along with their specialized applications to the analysis and solution of business problems, such as market research, facility site selection, and product distribution. Includes overview of GIS terminology, access to spatially-referenced databases, and use of contemporary GIS software. Prerequisite: IS 322 , Business Statistics (or equivalent course in statistical methods); Junior standing. |
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IS 342 - Business Decision Support Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Design and implementation of computer-based business decision support systems using commercially-available business intelligence software such as SAS. Emphasizes the role that knowledge management, analytics, business intelligence, and decision support technologies, such as dashboards and executive information systems (EIS), play in successful organizations. Includes coding and application development exercises. Prerequisite: IS 322 , Business Statistics (or an equivalent course in statistical methods); Junior standing. |
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IS 405 - Systems Analysis and Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Fundamental principles and methodologies of system analysis and design. Presents the systems development life cycle, with specific emphasis on planning, problem definition, specification of structured system requirements, information gathering, data and process modeling techniques, logical and physical design, feasibility assessment, and implementation and maintenance issues for businesses and organizations. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Junior standing, IS 324 or IT 220 . |
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IS 410 - Enterprise Resource Planning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Surveys Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with emphasis on industry-leader SAP. Provides an overview of the managerial and technical issues in planning, designing, cost justification, and implementation of enterprise systems. Includes business process integration concepts and hands-on software exercises. Prerequisite: IS 324 with a grade of “C” or better, or approval of instructor. |
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IS 415 - E-Commerce Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A studio-based course integrating the key business strategies and technology elements of contemporary electronic commerce. Emphasizes the use of Internet technology and the World Wide Web as strategic business tools, and links organizational strategy and business models to networked information technologies. Students gain hands-on experience with e-commerce tools and languages. Prerequisite: Junior standing or department chair consent. |
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IS 430 - Management of Information and Technology Resources Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: TBA
Surveys contemporary management issues concerning information and technology resources of a firm. Topics include leadership of information systems, technology planning and acquisition, information retention and policy development, develop-vs.-purchase paradigm, legal/ethical/contractual considerations, customer support, staffing and organizational issues, performance metrics, social trends, and emerging technology. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A writing-intensive course. |
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IS 432 - Data Mining Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Survey of the emerging technologies used to uncover patterns and associations in large databases for improved decision making in the marketing arena. Prerequisite: IS 322 with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MKTG 432 . |
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IS 499 - Information Systems Internship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Field experience applying information systems knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Prerequisites: IS 324, with a grade of “C” or better; 2.75 or higher GPA in business courses; 2.5 of higher GPA overall; approval from director of Internships. Same as ACCT 499 , FIN 499 , ITC 499 , MGMT 499 , and MKTG 499 . |
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IS 524 - Management Information Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Organizational needs for information and an introduction to the integrated management information system. Information is studied as an organizational resource. The creation and distribution of information and the management of the information resource are stressed. Operational, tactical and strategic information systems are analyzed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. |
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IS 605 - Systems Analysis and Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Contemporary principles and methods of systems analysis and design, with emphasis on organizational and management issues. Includes topics in systems theory, comparative definitions and philosophies, the systems life cycle, degrees of complexity, design paradigms, and tools and methods for syntheses and presentation. Also presents selected concepts of project management. |
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IT 105 - Introduction to Mobile Application Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Introduces the development of applications for mobile computing and technology. Students will learn to program by developing applications for mobile computing devices such as Android, Apple, and Microsoft phones & tablets. Theory concepts, and hand on programming are a part of the class. This course assumes no programming background. Prerequisite: A student may not receive credit for this course after receiving credit for CS 120 . |
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IT 220 - Introduction to Databases and Database Management Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall; spring, even years; summer, odd years
A survey of the logical and physical organization of data and their importance in computer processing. Introduces data models, relational database design, and associated ideas. Compares modern DBMS software. Examines data as a strategic organizational resource. Students develop the basic SQL scripting skills necessary to create tables, queries, forms, and reports. Provides initial training towards professional database certification. Prerequisite: CS 115 or CS 120 . |
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IT 221 - Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall; spring, odd years; summer, even years
A first course in data communications and networking. Topics include: IP networks and services, comparative network configurations and communications protocols, function and purpose of physical network components, resource sharing, client-server systems, administrative issues and tools, and industry standards. Provides initial training towards professional network certification. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: CS 115 or CS 120 . |
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IT 225 - Web Technologies Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to the development of web pages used to display images, tables, forms, and frames. Topics include HTML, cascading style sheets, server- and client-side scripting, applets, and web databases and security. Also introduces Internet browsers, user computer configurations, standard protocols, XML compatibility, Dynamic HTML, and accessibility issues. Prerequisite: IT 220 ; CS 116 or CS 120 . |
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IT 310 - Introduction to Computer and Information Security Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A survey of the fundamental concepts of computer and information security, including policies and technologies used to achieve secure networks, systems, computing facilities, and information resources. Topics include common system vulnerabilities and threats; models and mechanisms for mandatory, discretionary, and role-based access controls; authentication technologies; ethical issues; and related ideas. Provides initial training towards professional database certification. Prerequisite: IT 220 or IT 221 . |
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IT 320 - Database Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A comprehensive presentation of the concepts and techniques of modern database administration. Topics include: system/software evaluation, selection, installation, operations, and maintenance; capacity planning and re-engineering; and utilities and tools for trouble-shooting, backup/ recovery, and performance monitoring/tuning. Discusses approaches and standards for organizing and managing the database resources, users, and technology of an enterprise. Prerequisite: IT 220 |
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IT 325 - Web Application Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Continuation of Web Development I. Topics include: Rapid Application Development; client- and server-side scripting for user and database interaction; session/cookie management; and privacy and integrity issues. Students learn scripting languages such as JavaScript, Perl, and ASP and develop an understanding of the document object model. Emphasizes satisfying client specifications. Prerequisite: CS 130 or IT 225 ; IT 220 . |
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IT 410 - Systems Integration and Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Study and practice in the integration and administration of computer systems. Topics include: resource planning; hardware evaluation, acquisition, installation, and maintenance; file systems; system diagnostics and performance tuning; backup/restore processes; integration of various operating platforms and open source technologies; and user and customer support services. Requires scripting and shell programming. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 100- and 200-level CS and IT courses. |
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IT 415 - Networks and Security Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Study and practice in administering and securing a multifaceted network and communications infrastructure. Topics include: network standards, protocols, naming systems, configurations, and services; hardware and operating system interoperability; capacity planning and re-engineering; security requirements and procedures; logging and auditing tools; disaster planning; and trouble-shooting and performance tuning. Emphasizes user and client needs. Prerequisite: IT 221 and IT 310 . |
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IT 472 - Advanced Security Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Covers the domains of the Information Systems Security Professional common body of knowledge. Domains range from forensics and legal topics to physical and operations security to programming, cryptography and network security. Projects will reinforce and integrate the domains. Prerequisite: IT 310 or CS 230 . |
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IT 473 - Cybersecurity Policies, Standards, and Compliance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A practical survey of cybersecurity policy, standards, and compliance issues. Projects and team projects reinforce learning. Students perform risk assessments and create cyber policies. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Corequisite: IT 310 . |
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IT 490 - Topics in Information Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Investigation of an Information Technology topic of current interest. Topics rotate depending on faculty expertise and student interest, with the same topic generally not being offered more than twice. Students may enroll more than once for credit so long as the topics are different. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: IT 220 , IT 221 and CS 116 or CS 120 . |
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IT 501 - Contemporary Readings in IT Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: on demand
Directed readings in the contemporary information technology literature. Includes individual and group discussion with the instructor, and either oral or written summary presentations. May be repeated for 3 hours of credit. |
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IT 610 - IT Services and Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Presents contemporary topics affecting the day-to-day operational aspects of an IT organization, including asset tracking, customer care, human resources, support services and service metrics, budgeting, capacity planning, vendor relationships, and contracting and purchasing. |
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IT 615 - IT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Concepts and frameworks for creating, commercializing, and profiting from technology-based products and services. Specifically explores issues currently affecting the field of information service management and related information technologies, and presents the conceptual foundation for managing information technology innovation. |
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IT 620 - Information Assurance and Control Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Investigates the impacts of technology on data quality and reliability. Covers foundations of IT security, encryption and authentication, the value of information as a strategic resource, data quality issues, information security standards, and contemporary principles of knowledge management. |
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IT 625 - Enterprise Architectures and Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Examines the processes and models that drive continuous organizational and technology alignment to optimize workflows, resource sharing, and access to services. Focuses on the supporting role of IT infrastructures in business process management. Additional topics include standards and best practices, service oriented architectures, global supply chains, and virtual technologies. |
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IT 630 - IT Governance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Presents the contemporary principles of IT governance, with specific focus on IT strategy, policy issues, performance metrics, internal controls, and ethical practice. Addresses issues in data retention, confidentiality, financial accountability, disaster recovery, and protection of intellectual property. |
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IT 632 - IT Leadership Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: rotating basis
Examines principles of IT leadership and strategy, with focus on strategic issues, decisions, and unique situations within the IT arena, and eithical practice. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MS IT Leadership program. |
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IT 650 - Internship in Global IT Operations Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
A focused internship with an international or multinational organization that conducts business through a global IT network. Participants are involved in the day-to-day IT operations of the organization for approximately six weeks. Placement at an international site is preferred. Requires documentation of work and submission of a reflective paper. |
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IT 651 - Leading IT Innovation in Education: Problem Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: rotating basis
Systemic problem identification associated with integrating emerging digital innovations in education. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school and/or digital leadership of learning certificate program. |
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IT 652 - Leading IT Innovation in Education: Solution Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: rotating basis
Systemic solution evaluation, design, and development associated with integrating emerging innovations in education. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school and/or digital leadership of learning certificate program. |
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IT 660 - Work-Product Portfolio Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 Terms Offered: Spring
Submission of a portfolio of work products and reflective experiences pertaining to IT operations in a corporate or other organizational environment. The portfolio must demonstrate breadth of experiences and knowledge, and may include examples that are either technical or administrative in nature. Up to six credit hours may be awarded. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. |
Information, Technology, and Computing |
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ITC 110 - Introduction to Information, Technology, and Computing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An introduction to the mindsets, concepts, and skills found in the disciplines of the School of Information, Technology, and Computing. |
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ITC 399 - ITC Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, spring, summer
This course is designed to enable the capable student to pursue research under the direction of a faculty member. Requirements include an annotated bibliography of relevant research and analysis of experimental data. This course may be taken for 1-3 hours of credit and may be repeated. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. |
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ITC 460 - Managing Technical Projects Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Students apply knowledge in their major area an develop project management skills through oral and written analysis of cases and applied projects. Prerequisite: Course must be taken during the last year of the academic program. A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
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ITC 480 - Reflections on Faith and Work Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The senior year integrative capstone experience will challenge students to critically analyze, synthesize, and write about the major discipline from the perspective of Christian Worldview. The capstone is a confluence of a liberal arts education where students are challenged to integrate their knowledge in technology, science, humanities, social sciences, and Bible. Prerequisite: Senior standing. A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
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ITC 499 - Information, Technology, and Computing Internship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Field experience applying knowledge and skills from School of Information Technology and Computing disciplines in a professional setting. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 100- and 200- level CS, DET, IS, IT, and ITC courses; approval from direction of Internships. Same as ACCT 499 , FIN 499 , IS 499 , MGMT 499 , and MKTG 499 . |
Journalism and Mass Communication |
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JMC 100 - Media Issues Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to media, examining their impact on society and individuals. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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JMC 102 - Creating Media Messages Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
The understanding and practice of writing messages for mass media, focusing on the purpose, design, format, and audiences of written media messages, and an introduction to critical thinking. Prerequisite: GPS proficiency as defined in departmental requirements. |
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JMC 111 - Announcing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Develop vocal and on-camera presentation skills to communicate effectively as talent in audio and video contexts. Areas of concentration include enunciation, pronunciation, writing, and interpreting copy. |
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JMC 201 - Introduction to Visual Media Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed
Principles and practice of visual communication including photo and video production using industry tools and techniques with an emphasis on digital storytelling. Prerequisite: JMC 100 . |
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JMC 223 - Convergence Reporting I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall; Spring, even years
A study of the nature of news; the reporter’s three-fold role of reporting, researching, and writing; and the basic news forms for online, print and broadcast media. Prerequisite: JMC 100 and JMC 201 . |
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JMC 233 - Photography Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of the principles of photography with an emphasis on controlling exposure, digital production, analyzing photographs and creating images for publication. Requires use of instructor-approved digital camera. Prerequisite: JMC 201 . |
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JMC 261 - Broadcast Production Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Principles and practices of video and audio production with an emphasis in studio and field recording techniques. Prerequisite: JMC 201 . Course fee. |
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JMC 302 - Introduction to Race and Media Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Short course, varying topics related to race in JMC professions. JMC 302 may not be repeated. (A companion course, JMC 303 , must be repeated once.) See Semester Schedule for current offerings. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester and may charge special fees for materials, travel or equipment. Prerequisite: Open to JMC majors and minors; also available by permission of instructor. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. |
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JMC 303 - Colloquium in Race and Media Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer on demand
Short course, varying topics related to race in JMC professions. JMC 302 may not be repeated. JMC 303 must be repeated once. See Semester Schedule for current offerings. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester and may charge special fees for materials, travel or equipment. Prerequisite: Open to JMC majors and minors; also available by permission of instructor. Colloquia are generally taken beginning in the fourth semester. |
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