2022-2023 Catalog With Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The information following course titles indicate (1) hours per week of lecture, (2) hours per week of laboratory and (3) credit hours. A small number of courses are offered for a variable number of credit hours, and the credit hours listed represent the maximum number of hours possible for credit. This will be noted in the course description.
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 (“simultaneous 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, or corequisites, which must be completed simultaneously. 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 or corequisites. Such a student should seek special permission from the department offering the course.
A course may not use the same requirement as both prerequisite and corequisite. Courses listed as corequisite must be taken together. Students may not drop or withdraw from a course with corequisite requirements without dropping or withdrawing from both courses. Students may repeat a course with corequisite requirements alone in subsequent attempts if they fail or do not receive degree credit for the course on the first attempt. However, in courses with a subject code of EACH, EDUC, NURS, or SPAN, students must repeat both corequisite courses if they fail or do not receive credit for one or both courses on the first attempt.
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.
Independent Study and Special Topics Courses
Neither an independent study nor a special topics course should be a version or instance of a course that already has been approved for inclusion in the catalog.
Independent Study
An independent study course is a unique, student-initiated and student-driven course. An independent study course should be used to enhance a degree. It should be used as a substitution for degree requirements only in rare circumstances; it should not be used to correct poor planning. All other catalog policies apply.
Independent study courses are usually designed to be worth 3 credit hours. Ideally, independent study courses should make up no more than 6 hours (5 percent) of any student’s undergraduate degree. They should make up no more than 20 percent of any student’s graduate degree. Independent study courses should use the even hundred course number appropriate to the level of study (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, etc.)
Student proposals for independent studies may be approved or denied based on faculty interest or availability and departmental priorities. Students in the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program will incur a separate fee for an independent study course and should contact the Director of the DMin Program for details.
When proposing an independent study, the student should complete the Independent Study Request form and discuss it – including the outcomes and artifacts of the study – with the proposed faculty member. Artifacts should support the student’s and the faculty member’s intended outcomes for the course through research, written work, creative projects, and/or professional projects. If the course is approved by the faculty member, the faculty member is responsible for creating the syllabus for the independent study. The syllabus must include the learning outcomes and how they will be measured.
The syllabus and Independent Study Request form should be submitted to the chair and dean on a timeline that would allow for the proposal to be approved or denied prior to the beginning of the term or part of term in which the course is being proposed. Study Abroad courses should be approved prior to departure from the United States.
Special topics
A special topics course is faculty/department-initiated and faculty-driven. A special topics course will be included in the course schedule for registration in a given term and could be used as a pilot for addition to the curriculum. A substitution form must be submitted for a special topics course to satisfy degree requirement. All other catalog policies apply.
The special topics syllabus must be submitted to the dean before March 1 for a fall course or October 1 for a spring or summer course, so that it will be available for student registration. Special topics courses should choose the course number appropriate to the level of study from the following: 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740, etc.
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 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.
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Honors Core |
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HCOR 221 - Honors Humanities I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: on demand
Humanities survey of world civilization from ancient times through medieval. Emphasizes history, literature and art with some attention to philosophy, science and other fields. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Meets requirement for ENGL 231 or HIST 117 .
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HCOR 222 - Honors Humanities II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: on demand
Humanities survey of world civilization from 15th through 18th centuries. Emphasizes history, literature and art with some attention to philosophy, science and other fields. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Meets requirements for ENGL 231 , ENGL 232 , HIST 117 or HIST 118 .
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HCOR 223 - Honors Humanities III
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: on demand
Humanities survey of world civilization from 19th century to present. Emphasizes history, literature and art with some attention to philosophy, science and other fields. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors College. Meets requirement for ENGL 232 or HIST 118 .
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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.
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Honors Colloquium |
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HON 121 - Introductory Biology I Honors Seminar
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0
Terms Offered: Fall
This zero-hour seminar provides an introduction to philosophical and ethical issues that must be considered by biologists in natural history, genetics, medicine, and environmental stewardship from the perspective of a Christian worldview. Corequisite: BIOL 121 or BIOL 123 .
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HON 123 - Introductory Biology II Honors Seminar
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0
Terms Offered: Spring
This zero-hour seminar provides students a supportive environment to reflect upon the nature of the relationship between the creation and its Creator from the perspective of the biological sciences with a Christian worldview. Corequisite: BIOL 121 or BIOL 123 .
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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.
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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.
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Information Systems |
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IS 222 - Analytics 1: 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. Same as ISO 324 .
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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 222 , Business Statistics (or 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 - Analytics 3: 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: Any one of the following with a grade of “C” or better: IS 222 , MATH 377 , PSYC 311 , or SOCI 416 . Same as MKTG 432 .
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IS 442 - Analytics 4: Business Analytics Projects
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 as they apply to business projects. Includes coding and application development exercises. Prerequisite: IS 222 , CS 115 , and Junior standing.
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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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IS 680 - Data Mining
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the principles, techniques, and tools needed for data mining. Students will learn to use data to make decisions, predictions, and recommendations based on their analysis outcomes. The course will include case studies, allowing students to review industry cases and use data to make decisions about business strategy.
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IS 682 - Data Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Overview of the process and tools of data management. Topics include available tools, databases, data acquisition, crowdsourcing, querying, and data cleaning. Students will learn how to effectively collect, organize, and manage data from various sources.
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IS 684 - Data Visualization and Reporting
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an introduction to statistical computing and graphic software applications such as MS Office Excel and PowerPoint, R, and Tableau, to create various means of data visualization. Explores various data visualization methods involved in the process of taking raw data, creating visualizations, and reporting findings. Provides overview of Big Data, ethics particular to this current phenomenon, and interactive graph design to give students an understanding about designing effective large current data graphs to be explored and customized by anyone, even those without deep IT experience.
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Information Technology |
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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 . Same as ITO 220 .
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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 117 or CS 120 with a grade of C or better. Same as ITO 221 .
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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 . Same as ITO 225 .
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IT 263 - Analytics 2: Data Management and Visualization
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
This hands-on course builds practical data management skills useful in almost any workplace, including advanced applications using spreadsheets, an introduction to database structure using SQL, and data visualization techniques for better communication. Students continue to hone their abilities to define business problems and contextualize and present data. Prerequisite: IS 222 .
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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 . Same as ITO 310 .
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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 Same as ITO 320 .
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IT 325 - Web Application Development
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
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 116 or CS 118 or CS 130 with a grade of “C” or better. Same as ITO 325 .
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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. Same as ITO 410 .
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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 . Same as ITO 415 .
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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 . Same as ITO 473 .
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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 ethical 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.
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ITA 110 - IT Fundamentals
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview to the IT discipline, including computing technology basics, networking and communications, application programming, information and database management systems, and cybersecurity.
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ITA 315 - Mobile Application Development for Information Technology
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop applications for mobile computing devices. Includes theory, concepts, and hands-on programming. Assumes a strong programming background. Prerequisite: ITO 220 and CSO 116 .
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ITA 405 - Systems Development Processes and Methodologies
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Traditional and Agile processes and methodologies. Overviews traditional system and product life cycle models, requirements gathering, analysis and design strategies, and the Agile philosophy, vocabulary, tools, and best practices. Prerequisite: CSO 116 and ITO 220 .
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ITA 460 - Project Management for Information Technology Professionals
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply knowledge of IT in the development of project management skills as defined by the Project Management Institute. Prerequisite: ITA 405 .
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ITA 475 - Risk and Incident Planning and Response
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Applies policies, standards, and guidelines in the design and development of Risk Management Plans and Incident Response Plans. Prerequisite: IT 473 .
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ITA 491 - Emerging Technologies in Information Technology
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Investigation of an Information Technology topic of current interest. Various emerging technologies are surveyed as well as the approaches for adopting these technologies. Students will research an emerging technology, relate it to their area of interest, and propose an adoption and direct application of that technology to solve a current IT problem. Prerequisite: ITA 460 . A capstone and writing-intensive course.
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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 125 - Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
An introduction to human behavior and interaction with technology and our digital environment. Students study how behavioral factors such as cognition, memory, language, perception, personality, and emotion can impact the design of and interaction with our digital world. May be used to satisfy university requirements.
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ITC 250 - History of Computing
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
This course will examine the causes and development as well as the immediate and long-term effects of innovations in computing, to build a greater knowledge and appreciation of historical events and trends, and a fuller understanding of how computing has developed as a discipline and affected broader cultural history. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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ITC 312 - Game Theory
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Wouldn’t life be simple if we could ignore the interests and actions of others when making decisions? Most real-world decisions are not made in isolation but involve interaction with others. This course studies the competitive behavior that results when several parties with conflicting interests must interact. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as ECON 312 and MGMT 312 .
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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. Course may be repeated once. 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 .
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INTG 420 - Integrated Studies Capstone
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will practice integrative thinking, reflect on and articulate their vocational priorities, and articulate their life goals in this capstone and writing-intensive course. Prerequisite: Senior standing. For majors only. A capstone and writing-intensive course.
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IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education and Ethics
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Spring
This course will engage students interested in helping-related professions in a conversation about professional ethics across disciplinary lines. Students will gain understanding about interdisciplinary ethical guidelines, how they impact clients, and how they impact practice. The use of hands-on, interdisciplinary case studies will be used to present ethical dilemmas. Prerequisite: Must have sophomore standing and be enrolled in a major in either the College of Education and Human Services or the School of Nursing. Others may enroll with permission.
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IPE 302 - Topics in Interprofessional Education
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An exploration of interprofessional engagement and collaboration in health, human service, and education fields. Prerequisite: Must have sophomore standing and be enrolled in a major in either the College of Education and Human Services or the School of Nursing. Others may enroll with permission.
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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. Same as JMCO 100 .
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JMC 111 - Sports 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 sports broadcasting.
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JMC 165 - Media Maker I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to the techniques and practices involved with producing creative content for mass media. Students will work individually and in teams using industry-standard tools to create audio, photo, and video projects. Course fee. Same as JMCO 165 .
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JMC 166 - Media Maker II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Builds on content creation skills developed in JMC 165 - Media Maker I . Increases awareness of media aesthetics across industry platforms. Prerequisite: JMC 165 . Course fee.
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JMC 224 - Media Writing
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall; Spring, even years
The understanding and practice of writing content applicable to a range of mass media formats, audiences, and purposes. The primary focus is on how to gather information and accurately transform it into appropriately styled messages for actual audiences. Prerequisite: JMC 100 . Before enrolling in JMC 224, Media Writing, a student must have an ACT English score of 24 or an SAT Reading/Writing score of 590 or score 70 or higher on the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Exam. Same as JMCO 224 .
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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 166 .
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JMC 261 - Television Production
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to the live broadcast production environment including studio, control room, and camera operation to support entertainment, news, and sports programming. Prerequisite: JMC 166 or instructor approval. Course fee.
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JMC 265 - Film Production
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to the filmmaking process from script to screen, including the basics of producing, cinematography, sound recording, production roles, and set etiquette. Storytelling and production craft are emphasized through hands-on exercises, projects and screenings Prerequisite: JMC 166 . Course fee. Same as JMCO 265 .
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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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JMC 317 - Electronic Media Principles
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
An examination of electronic media principles, covering such topics as history, technology, regulation, news, advertising, programming, audience research, business practices, social impact, ethics, and careers. Prerequisite: JMC 224 ; junior standing.
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JMC 321 - Student Media Lab
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
This lab experience enhances the practice of relevant skills at ACUTV, KACU, Morris+Mitchell, or The Optimist. Journalism majors complete two semesters in news positions at The Optimist or KACU. Ad/PR majors complete two semesters, at least one at Morris+Mitchell. Multimedia majors complete one semester. Prerequisite: JMC 224 and permission of the instructor. Graded credit/no credit. Course fee.
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