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Course Descriptions

 

Mass Communication
  

  • MSCM 3440 - Media Business: Advertising, Sales & Marketing (3)

    Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . This course provides students with the ability to identify, define and perform basic techniques, procedures and operations of sales and marketing within the communications field, with particular emphasis on radio and TV.


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  • MSCM 3450 - History of Mass Communication (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Examination of the emergence of the free press, including the African American press and the development of mass media in the United States. Study of the technical, cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped mass media in our society.


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  • MSCM 3460 - International Communication (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . An exploration of issues and implications of international information flow and of the uses of media (radio, television, film, Internet, etc.) and press systems.


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  • MSCM 3505 - Photojournalism (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Spring) Introduction to the visual and technical aspects of 35mm and digital photojournalism. Practical experience in photographing general news events, sports, features, and other standard newspaper subjects.


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  • MSCM 3510 - Advanced Reporting (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall) Practice in gathering and writing news for the mass media with particular emphasis on developing the student’s news judgment and writing skills. Attention to detailed reporting and interpretation, field assignments, team reporting, and computer-assisted reporting.


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  • MSCM 3520 - Copy Editing (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall, Spring) A study of the tools and techniques of modern editing with emphasis on the editor’s role in a desktop publishing environment. Designed to provide experience with every stage of the copy flow from copy editing to final production. Includes units on media law and ethics.


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  • MSCM 3525 - Desktop Publishing (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Spring) Introduction to graphic design techniques in newsletters, magazines, and newspapers. The focus of the course is to practice skills necessary for layouts and graphics from conception to finished product using desktop publishing and photo editing software.


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  • MSCM 3540 - Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Spring) Practice in researching, developing, organizing, writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines as well as analysis of style and trends in newspaper and magazine feature stories.


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  • MSCM 3560 - Writing for Radio and Television (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to writing news and public affairs copy for broadcast media, public service announcements, radio and television commercials, broadcast continuity, and dramatic programs.


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  • MSCM 3580 - Video Production (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 3560 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to the fundamentals of small-systems video production. A study of the basic techniques of television studio and field production. Topics include camera use, lighting, sound in television production, producing, directing, and editing.


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  • MSCM 3595 - Public Relations Writing & Publications (3)

    Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall, Spring) Public Relations Writing & Publications provides an emphasis on external communications.  Students will be able to create public relations strategies and plans for a variety of types of organizations.  They will produce press releases and brochures, assemble media kits, develop PSAs, design displays and choose media strategies to match campaign objectives applying fundamental techniques used by public relations professionals.


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  • MSCM 3600 - Internship in Mass Media (3)

    Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 .  Approval by a faculty committee and a minimum grade point average of 2.6 overall are also required. (Fall, Spring, Summer) A guided internship in the mass media that will give students experience needed for career planning and development. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.


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  • MSCM 3660 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (3)

    Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . Special Topics in Mass Communication allows for in-depth study of emerging topics and trends in mass communication.  Topics will vary each semester depending on the instructor and changes in the news or entertainment media landscape.  It is designed to address the emerging issues related to the discipline. Course maybe taken 3 times for credit when the topic varies.


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  • MSCM 4591 - Public Relations Cases and Campaigns (3)

    Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 , MSCM 2590 . Students will learn the techniques to critically analyze public relations cases using theories and practices learned in prior courses.  They will then apply the public relations process to design a communication campaign employing research, planning, implementation and evaluation.


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  • MSCM 4600 - Mass Communication Theory and Research (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2430 . (Fall, Spring) A study of the development and scope of mass communication theory. Analysis of social/behavioral and critical/cultural approaches to mass communication theory. Study of the use and analysis of research in mass communication.


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  • MSCM 4605 - Mass Communication Law (3)

    Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . An examination of major legal issues facing media practitioners, including press freedom, censorship, libel, invasion of privacy, access to information, copyright protection, and emerging legal issues related to online communication and an exploration interlocking technological, economic, political and social forces that shape communication law.


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  • MSCM 4610 - Communication Law and Ethics (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Fall, Spring) A study of legal and ethical issues relating to the practice of mass communication; study of constitutional guarantees, freedom and responsibility of the press, libel law, rights of privacy, professional standards, and industry self-regulation.


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  • MSCM 4635 - Advanced Video Production (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 3580 . (Fall, even years) Advanced analysis and application of the principles and methods of video production with emphasis on creative and technical skills required for preparing media programs. A hands-on, project-based approach to video production offering basic instruction in digital video production and editing.


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  • MSCM 4641 - Documentary (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400  and MSCM 3560 . Workshop in the production of audio and/or video nonfiction or documentary projects. The course focuses on narrative, representational, and aesthetic strategies of documentary production. Students produce a documentary (individually or in small groups) and complete workshop projects that provide experience in conceptualization and project development.


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  • MSCM 4645 - Public Issues Reporting (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Spring) An advanced study of reporting on public issues with emphasis on government, the courts and public agencies and special problems such as race relations, ecology, welfare and tax reform, minority rights, and consumerism. Attention to detailed reporting and interpretation.


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  • MSCM 4650 - Independent Study (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440  and permission of the instructor. (Fall, Spring) A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in English courses and 2.6 overall are also required. A specialized critical and detailed study of problems in mass communication.


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  • MSCM 4670 - Media Management Policies (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . A study of management of media organizations, especially small daily and weekly newspapers, including an analysis of problems of the African American press and electronic media. Attention to community relations and public service issues.


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  • MSCM 4680 - Internship in Mass Media II (3)

    Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 3600 . (Fall, Spring) Approval by a faculty committee and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in English courses and 2.6 overall are also required. A guided internship in the mass media that will give students experience needed for career planning and development.


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  • WGST 2200 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (3)

    This course will introduce students to the key historical and contemporary issues, themes, and debates about gender issues and women’s lived experiences within the discipline of women’s studies.  Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies provides a context for understanding the world through diverse experiences of women in America and throughout the world and how the construction of gender, race, class, sexuality and other identities form both interlocking oppression and privilege.


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  • WGST 3610 - Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)

    (Fall, Spring) A course on selected topics in women’s and gender studies.  Course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.


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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 1000 - Introductory College Algebra (3)

    Prerequisites: Placement by University Testing. Credit is not allowed if a student has prior credit in any other mathematics course. Required of all freshmen who did not make a satisfactory score on the placement test. Math 1000 provides preparation for MATH 1100  and does not count as credit toward the GEC mathematics requirement. The course will review basic algebra, including evaluation of algebraic expressions, factoring, radicals, exponents, fractional expressions, solutions of linear equations, polynomials and word problems. Students will use technology-based learning resources as a supplement to regular class instruction in order to gain skills and improve their knowledge of course concepts.


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  • MATH 1080 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Placement by University Testing. This course provides a general survey of mathematical topics that are useful in our contemporary world.  This course is designed to show students how mathematics can be applied to their lives in interesting, enjoyable, and meaningful ways.  The course has a variety of topics in liberal arts mathematics; problem solving and critical thinking, set theory, logic, number theory and the real number system, algebra, consumer mathematics, and financial management.  This course is also designed to help diverse students, with different backgrounds and career plans, to succeed.


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  • MATH 1100 - College Algebra and Trigonometry I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1000  or placement by University Testing. A course that prepares non-science students for MATH 1210  and students planning to take Calculus I for MATH 1200 . Topics include fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, equations and inequalities of linear and quadratic types, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the binomial theorem.


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  • MATH 1110 - Elementary Statistics (3)

    An introductory statistics course designed to give students a better understanding of statistical concepts and their numerous applications as well as their limitation. Analysis will stress graphical methods of exploratory data analysis and the use of technology such as Microsoft Excel to compute means, variances, correlation coefficients, and regression lines. An introduction to statistical inference for means will also be included.


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  • MATH 1210 - Finite Mathematics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 . A second GEC course for non-science majors. Topics include solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, and solving optimization problems by the simplex method. Sets, counting techniques, and basic principles of probability are also introduced.


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  • MATH 1410 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (5)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Department. An intensive course in pre-calculus mathematics including structure of the real number system, fundamental concepts of algebra, the elementary functions and their graphs, inequalities, theory of equations, complex numbers, the binomial theorem, trigonometric functions, analytical trigonometry, applications of trigonometry, and mathematical induction.


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  • MATH 2000 - Calculus for Non-Science Majors (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 . An intuitive treatment of the calculus, including functions, limits, continuity, the techniques of differentiation, and an introduction to integration. Applications to business and economics, the life sciences, and the behavioral sciences.


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  • MATH 2002 - Concepts of the Real Number System I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1200 . A course for students who are majoring in elementary or middle school education. The first of a two-semester sequence in fundamental concepts and the structure of the real number system and its subsystems presented from an arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric point of view.


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  • MATH 2003 - Concepts of the Real Number System II (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2002 . A courses for students who are majoring in elementary or middle school education. The second of a two-semester sequence in fundamental concepts and the structure of the real number system and its subsystems presented from an arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric point of view.


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  • MATH 2005 - Foundations of Geometry (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1200 . A course for students who are majoring in elementary or middle school education. Fundamental concepts of geometry, including those concepts that form the core of geometric knowledge, the axioms that develop geometric intuition and insight, and the formulation of deductive subsystems. Geometric ideas will be illustrated in practical settings.


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  • MATH 2010 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1200  or MATH 1410  or permission of the department. An introduction to the differential and integral calculus with analytic geometry including functions, limits, continuity, methods and applications of differentiation (including trigonometric functions), and an introduction to elementary differential equations and techniques of integration.


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  • MATH 2020 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2010 . A study of theory and techniques of integration with applications, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, numerical integration methods, improper integrals, bounded growth models, separable, first order differential equations, polar coordinates, parametric representations, and analytic geometry in the plane.


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  • MATH 2030 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . An introduction to Multivariable calculus, partial derivatives with applications to special partial differential equations, double and triple integrals with applications, and analytic geometry in space. Vectors and parametric equations in space, infinite sequences and series, including power series, Taylor series with remainder, and applications.


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  • MATH 2400 - Introduction to Statistics for Science Majors (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 , MATH 1410   or MATH 2010 . A study of key concepts in statistics and probability: combinatorics, probability laws, random variables, and distributions. Includes the fundamental tools of statistics: data collection, graphical and numerical methods for describing data, experimental design, simple regression and correlation, categorical data analysis, and statistical inference.


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  • MATH 2500 - Statistical Methods (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 , MATH 1410  or MATH 2010 . An applications-oriented study of statistical methods, including analysis of variance, linear, and multiple regressions, hypothesis testing and sampling techniques. Assignments involve extensive use of SAS or comparable statistics computer software.


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  • MATH 2600 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020  and COMP 2200 . A designed to transition students from the calculus to more abstract mathematics. The course covers prerequisite material for advanced abstract mathematics courses. Topics include logic, sets and functions, an introduction to mathematical proof, mathematical induction, relations, and algebraic systems.


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  • MATH 3020 - Differential Equations (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . A study of elementary ordinary differential equations. Topics include solutions of linear and non-linear differential equations, power series solutions, systems of differential equations, and computer based numerical techniques with applications.


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  • MATH 3100 - Supervised Laboratory Experiences (3)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program. A program of experiences designed to provide the student with competence in mathematics teaching skills as well as an overview of the mathematics teaching profession. Experiences will include classroom discussions, simulated teaching experiences, observations, and weekly participation in teacher-aide and tutorial activities in local secondary schools. May not be used to satisfy a mathematics elective requirement.


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  • MATH 3410 - Numerical Analysis (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020  and knowledge of a programming language. A computer-based introduction to numerical analysis illustrated by examples from a number of different scientific fields. Topics include solutions of linear and non-linear equations, eigenvalue computation, curve fitting, interpolation theory, numerical integration, differentiation, and solution of differential equations.


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  • MATH 3420 - Linear Algebra I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . A study of computation in finite dimensional vector spaces, including linear transformations, matrix algebra, solution of linear systems, inner products, bilinear and quadratic forms, diagonalization of square matrices, and applications.


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  • MATH 3425 - Linear Algebra with Applications to Engineering (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . This course will present computer-based solution systems of algebraic equations obtained from engineering problems and eigen-system analysis, Gaussian elimination, effect of round-off error, operation counts, banded matrices arising from discretization of differential equations, ill-conditioned matrices, matrix theory, least square solution of unsolvable systems, solution of non-linear algebraic equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similar matrices, unitary and Hermitian matrices, positive definiteness, Cayley-Hamilton theory and function of a matrix and iterative methods.


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  • MATH 3500 - Elementary Number Theory (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2600 . A study of the properties of the integers including: Well ordering, the axiom of mathematical induction, divisibility, unique factorization, Diophantine equations, congruences, the Chinese remainder Theorem, number theoretic functions, Euler’s and Wilson’s theorem, perfect numbers, and quadratic residues.


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  • MATH 3910 - Undergraduate Honors Seminar (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the department. A guided research seminar intended for mathematics majors. Students learn techniques for solving challenging problems, write mathematical proofs, investigate selected topics in mathematics, and participate in ongoing research. Includes individual or team projects and oral presentations. Students must devote three research hours of work per week for each semester credit hour and must produce a written report on their project each semester. Topics vary. May be repeated once for credit.


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  • MATH 4100 - Introduction to Geometries (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2600 . An introduction to non-Euclidean geometries, axiom systems of Euclidean geometry, plane projective geometry, geometry as the study of the invariant theory of a transformation group, and sub geometries of projective geometry.


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  • MATH 4200 - History of Mathematics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2010 . A survey of the history of mathematics with emphasis on selected topics of interest to secondary teachers; topics include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. May not be used to satisfy a mathematics elective requirement.


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  • MATH 4210 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . Part one of a two-course sequence. Discrete, continuous, and multivariate probability distributions, and functions of random variables.


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  • MATH 4220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics II (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4210 . Part two of a two-course sequence. Sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, confidence methods, regression analysis, techniques of experimental design, and non-parametric methods.


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  • MATH 4310 - Advanced Multivariable Calculus I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2030 . Part one of a two-course sequence on the algebraic and topological properties of the real number system. Euclidean n-space as a linear vector space and as a metric space; norms; limits; and continuity and differentiability properties of functions of several variables.


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  • MATH 4320 - Advanced Multivariable Calculus II (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4310 . Part two of a two-course sequence on the algebraic and topological properties of the real number system. Integration; convergence; vector calculus; line and surface integrals; the theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss; curvilinear coordinates; implicit and inverse function theorems; transformation mappings; and Jacobians.


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  • MATH 4430 - Abstract Algebra I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 3420  and MATH 2600 . Part one of a two semester sequence of study of algebraic structures. Includes theory and applications involving groups, rings, fields, modules over principal ideal domains, and Galois theory.


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  • MATH 4440 - Abstract Algebra II (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4430 . Part two of a two semester sequence of study of algebraic structures. Includes theory and applications involving groups, rings, fields, modules over principal ideal domains, and Galois theory.


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  • MATH 4502 - Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Computational Biology (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 3020  and MATH 3420 , and permission of the instructor. A survey of the mathematics needed to understand Bioinformatics tools insightfully. Topics include algebra, statistics, and graph theory. The materials and examples will be presented in biological context and their relevance to biological findings. The course serves as a prerequisite for advanced courses in computational biology. Cross-listed With COMP 4502 


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  • MATH 4520 - Topics in Applied Mathematics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 3020  and MATH 3420 . An introduction to analytic methods of applied mathematics including model building with computer utilization. Illustrative examples and case studies are chosen from a wide range of areas of application.


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  • MATH 4530 - Operations Research (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 3420 . A course on mathematical models and methods for decision-making. Topics chosen from: linear programming, dynamic programming, game theory, and queuing theory.


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  • MATH 4610 - Introductory Real Variable Theory I (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4320 . Part one of a two-semester study of the real number system. Metric spaces, topology, limits, and continuity in Euclidean space, and functions of bounded variation.


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  • MATH 4620 - Introductory Real Variable Theory II (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4610 . Part two of a two-semester study of the real number system. Topics include Riemann-Stieltjes integrals, series of functions and series expansions, derivatives, Lebesque integration.


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  • MATH 4630 - Introductory Complex Analysis (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4310 . A study of algebra and geometry of the complex numbers, analytic functions, integrals, power series, residues, poles, conformal mapping, contour integration, analytic continuation and multivalued functions, boundary value problems, and integral theorems.


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  • MATH 4800 - Introductory Topology (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 4310  and MATH 2600   A study of metric spaces, topologies, derived spaces and continuity, the separation axioms, convergence, nets and filters, covering principles, compactness, and  connectedness.


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  • MATH 4900 - Independent Study I (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of department. Independent research under the guidance of a professor. The faculty mentor directs the study and assesses the student’s knowledge through oral and written reports. Departmental approval is required for registration.


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  • MATH 4910 - Independent Study II (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of department. Independent research under the guidance of a professor. The faculty mentor directs the study and assesses the student’s knowledge through oral and written reports. Departmental approval is required for registration. Repeatable for credit.


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  • MATH 4920 - The Senior Seminar in Mathematics (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Senior classification and C or better in MATH 3020  and MATH 3420 . An introduction to mathematical research and mathematical modeling through problem solving activities. Through individual and group projects, students will participate actively in the entire modeling process and undertake investigations of challenging problems chosen from a variety of areas of the mathematical sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.


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  • MATH 4930 - Topics in Mathematics (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of department. A course in which content varies each semester. Interested students must consult the instructor or department chair prior to enrolling. Possible topics include actuarial mathematics, partial differential equations, mathematical logic, analysis of variance, and other advanced topics. (May be repeated for credit)


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  • MATH 4940 - Cooperative Education (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of department. A course in which, through cooperative arrangements between the University and an employer, the student receives credit for on-the-job instruction which contributes to the student’s education and employability as a mathematician. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Department approval is required for registration. May not be used to satisfy a mathematics elective requirement.


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Military Science
  

  • MSC 0001 - Leadership Laboratory (1)

    (Fall semester only.) Introduces students to basic Army operations; includes team building, map reading, first aid, confidence training, rifle marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, Army doctrine and small unit tactics. Must be repeated with each fall semester course. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0002 - Leadership Laboratory (1)

    (Spring semester only.) Introduces students to basic Army operations; includes team building, map reading, first aid, confidence training, rifle marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, Army doctrine and small unit tactics. Must be repeated with each spring semester course. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0011 - Fundamentals of Leadership and Personal Development (2)

    This course is designed to inspire an interest in the principles and practices of leadership and to explore how these high-impact principles and practices might be applied at NCCU, in the military, and to the civilian world of work. The course will explore topics such as values-based behavior (courage, trust, and ethics), leadership and management, power and authority, individual motivation, cohesion, team and group effectiveness, and crisis leadership. Laboratory required for ROTC cadets. Half course. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0012 - Applied Leadership Theory and Principles (2)

    Develop your ability to be an effective leader and manager through exposure to leadership and developmental theories, principles, and practices by building on concepts learned in MSC 0011 . Students will practice leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving and presentation skills, and develop an appreciation of the historical and cultural complexity of the environment in which military officers apply leadership techniques. Laboratory required for ROTC cadets. Half course. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0051 - Innovative Team Leadership (2)

    Explore the theory and practical application of group dynamics, team building, and innovative leadership in both civilian and military contexts. Students will participate in practical application of personal motivation and team building through planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Builds on concepts taught in MSC 0011  and MSC 0012 . Laboratory required for ROTC cadets. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0052 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership (2)

    Apply adaptive leadership concepts and team building theory to the practical challenges of leading tactical teams in a complex contemporary environment. This course is designed to prepare students for more detailed study of small unit tactics, specific skill development includes terrain analysis, patrolling and operations orders. Builds on concepts taught in MSC 0051 . Laboratory required for ROTC cadets. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0113 - Small Unit Military Leadership (3)

    Prerequisites: Completion of first two years of ROTC or prior military experience. Study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills in the context of squad tactical operations. This course will focus on developing cadets’ tactical leadership abilities in preparation for ROTC’s summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Laboratory required. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0114 - Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Military Leaders (3)

    Prerequisites: MSC 0113 . Use of increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. Conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operations orders. Focus on developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members. Cadets will be evaluated as leaders in preparation for ROTC summer Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Laboratory required. Consent of instructor required.


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  • MSC 0151 - Adaptive Military Leadership (3)

    Prerequisites: MSC 0113  and MSC 0114 . Development of cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Emphasis will be placed on assessing risk, making ethical decisions, leading fellow ROTC cadets, identifying responsibilities of key staff, coordinating staff roles, and using situational opportunities to teach, train, and develop subordinates. Study of military justice and personnel processes in preparation for transition to the Army. Laboratory required. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0152 - Military Leadership in a Complex World (3)

    Prerequisites: MSC 0151 . The dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations. Differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Topics of special emphasis include aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. Laboratory required. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff.


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  • MSC 0191 - Independent Study (3)

    Individual study under the supervision of a faculty member. Written consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies required. Instructor: Staff.


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Music
  

  • MUSL 1000 - Survey of Music (3)

    Designed to acquaint the general college student with the role of music in Western culture. Emphasis is placed upon musical form and style since 1600.


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  • MUSL 1001 - Hip Hop in Context (3)

    Examines the cultural phenomenon of Hip Hop through its history, development, communication style, dance form, music, and artistic process. Throughout the course students will explore the dynamics of race, gender, youth, and class. The course will employ various sources for analysis and information including: videos, commercials, movies, songs, and other multimedia sources.


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  • MUSL 1010 - Music Theory I (3)

    A study of basic terminology, scales, intervals, sight-singing, and ear training. Required of all music majors and minors unless exempted by examination.


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  • MUSL 1050 - Secondary Class Piano I (1)

    Secondary piano class for music majors designed to provide prospective public school teachers with the basic proficiency required for state licensure.


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  • MUSL 1200 - Women Musicians in Global Contexts (3)

    Students will learn how individual women present themselves within their own cultures, understand how the act of singing embodies dynamics of representation, power, agency, activism, and risk-taking.  They will then apply the information in these narratives to examine how other women around the world use music to express identity and empowerment.


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  • MUSL 1210 - Women Musicians in Global Contexts (3)

    Students will learn how individual women present themselves within their own cultures, understand how the act of singing embodies dynamics of representation, power, agency, activism, and risk-taking.  They will then apply the information in these narratives to examine how other women around the world use music to express identity and empowerment.


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