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BIO 101 - General Biology
Biological principles and their application to living organisms.
Note: Laboratory work required. Not open to majors, minors, or concentrates in the biological sciences.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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BIO 110 - Biology Seminar
This offering serves to introduce the majors to the broad field of biological sciences through seminars and discussions focusing on current subject areas, approaches and techniques used by scientists to understand the living world.
Note: Specific content will vary depending on instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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BIO 120 - Molecular and Cellular Foundations
This course covers the basic foundations of molecular and cellular biology, emphasizing biological unity, diversity, and evolution. The lecture and laboratory material provide basic knowledge of atomic, molecular and cellular structures and functions, metabolism, and development. Students will plan and carry out biological investigations as part of the laboratory experience.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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BIO 200 - Human Impacts on the Environment
An exploration of the relationship between humans and the global environment. Topics include the consequences of human population growth, problems associated with over exploitation of resources, and implications for energy, pollution, biodiversity, and the world’s ecosystems.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 203 - Human Biology
A study of the biology of human beings and their relationships in the natural world.
Note: Not open to zoology or biology majors.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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BIO 207 - Understanding Evolution
An introduction to the principles, mechanisms, and processes of evolution via natural selection, and how the application of evolutionary ideas has shaped contemporary thinking about the history of life on earth.
Note: Not for major credit.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 211 - Human Genetics
An introductory course for non-science majors on the basic principles of human genetics. Emphasis is on the mechanisms of inheritance at the molecular, cellular and population levels. Human heredity will be introduced using concepts from both classical and modern genetics.
Note: Not for major credit.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 220 - Diversity of Life
An introduction to the evolutionary mechanisms and ecological processes responsible for the diversity of life. The history of life will be traced through geologic time within the context of genetic variation, population structure, phylogenetic relationships, ecological interactions, and evolutionary processes.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 296 - Directed Research
A laboratory- or field-based undergraduate directed research project. Students must find a faculty sponsor who will direct their project.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, BIO 120, and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 3
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BIO 301 - Topics in Modern Biology
Examines a specific topic or area of interest in the biological sciences, including a review of recent literature.
Note: Can be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
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BIO 303 - Conservation and Ethical Treatment of Nonhuman Primates
This course examines the diversity of nonhuman primates, their behavior, and intelligence. Included are a survey of primate growth and development, behavioral ecology, cognitive abilities, and social structures as well as social, political and ecological issues involved in conservation and ethical treatment of primates in captivity and the wild.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and any one of the following: ANT 111, BIO 101, BIO 120, BIO 207, or instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 304 - Insects and People
An exploration of the relationships of insects with humans, emphasizing their biological, historical, economic, medical, and artistic importance.
Prerequisite: BIO 120; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 309 - Cellular Physiology
Biochemical and biophysical dynamics of life at the cellular level.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, and CHE 230 OR 331, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 310 - Microbiology
Lecture and laboratory course on the biology of microorganisms, including Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya and viruses. The diversity of microorganisms will be examined in terms of cellular structures and functions, metabolism, genetics, ecology, and evolution. Positive and negative impacts of microorganisms on human health, biotechnology and the environment will be discussed.
Prerequisite: CHE 212 and BIO 120; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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BIO 311 - Ecology of Host-Microbial Interactions
This course is an introduction to microbial ecology with a focus on interactions between microbes and their animal and plant hosts. Interactions will be examined from a range of viewpoints, including molecular biology, cell physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, behavioral biology, and ecology.
Prerequisite: BIO 120
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 315 - Genetics
Genetic mechanisms and their implications in heredity, development, and evolution.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 316 - Laboratory in Genetics
A required companion laboratory course to accompany (or follow) BIO 315-Genetics. Includes laboratory and computer-based application of Mendelian (classical), Molecular and Population genetics. Exercises employ various model organisms (e.g. fruit fly, plants, bacteria, viruses, humans) and laboratory techniques for genetic study.
Note: Designed to demonstrate, complement and extend concepts described in BIO 315.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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BIO 318 - Biotechnology
An introduction to technologies used in the fields of genetic engineering, forensics, agriculture, bioremediation, and medicine. The course will provide fundamental knowledge of emerging biotechnological applications and advances. Molecular and cellular biology concepts used in biotechnology will also be emphasized in lecture.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 320 - Introductory Ecology
An overview of the interactive abiotic and biotic factors that affect the abundance and distribution of organisms in populations, communities, and ecosystems. Processes such as population growth, competition, predation, succession, and human impacts will be emphasized in lecture, laboratory, and the field.
Prerequisite: BIO 120, BIO 220 and MAT 158 OR 179, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 322 - Microscopy and Imaging Techniques
Exploration of methods for studying cells and tissues (histology) using different types of microscopes, including the principles of microscopy, preparation of live and fixed specimens, photography, image analysis, and production of figures.
Note: Lecture 3 credits, Lab 0 credit
Prerequisite: BIO 120 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 323 - Geographic Information Systems in Ecology and Conservation
An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and the concepts behind GIS analyses, with emphasis on the use of GIS analyses to answer biological questions on a landscape scale. Laboratory with field component is required.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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BIO 324 - Population Biology
Basic concepts of population genetics, population ecology, and behavioral ecology will illustrate how populations respond to the environment in an evolutionary context. Genetic variation and drift, natural selection, population growth models, population regulation, evolution of life histories and behavior will be examined across a diversity of lineages.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and BIO 315; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 327 - Sexual Diversity and Evolution
This course explores the diversity of sexual reproduction and mating systems in nature from an evolutionary perspective. Examples of the adaptive benefits, costs, and consequences of sexual reproduction will be examined in a variety of organisms, including animals, plants, and microbes.
Prerequisite: BIO 220; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 340 - The Plant Kingdom
Survey of plant kingdom, emphasizing evolutionary relationships.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 341 - Plants and Society
An exploration of the manner in which plants have influenced the development of civilization. A study of poisonous, medicinal and wild and cultivated food plants with regard to their effect on society.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Summer
Credit: 3
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BIO 342 - Fungal Biology
An introduction to filamentous eukaryotes, exploring the lifestyles, life cycles, and biology of the major fungal phyla and oomycetes. Concepts in fungal and oomycete cellular structure, genetics, chemistry, and ecology will be considered along with the impact of these organisms on human affairs.
Prerequisite: BIO 315
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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BIO 357 - Plant Systematics
The theoretical study of plant classification, its basis, procedures, and rules. Modern techniques of phylogenetic classification will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises utilize examples from the local flora to develop skill in the use of professional manuals for the identification of vascular plant species.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 358 - Plant Ecology
The study of plant communities and the factors that affect them. Introduction to species interactions, life history patterns and allocation of resources, the concepts of the community, biomes of North America, and ecological succession. Fieldwork will involve survey of ecological communities in Central New York and application of ecological methods in sampling one of these communities.
Note: BIO 320 is recommended.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 363 - Great Lakes Environmental Issues
An interdisciplinary course focused on the interactions of biological, geological, hydrological, and environmental components of the Great Lakes ecosystems utilizing specific examples from south eastern Lake Ontario, its tributaries, and adjacent coastal plain. Environmental degradation and its impacts on society and culture will be examined.
Note: Course includes field trips, computer activities, and short writing assignments.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: ESC 363
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 370 - The Animal Kingdom
Comparative study of the morphology, physiology and ecology of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 OR 213, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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BIO 381 - Immunology
An introduction to the major components of the animal immune system and their function in health and disease. Topics including responses to infection, allergies, immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases will be explored through readings in primary literature, case studies, and discussion.
Prerequisite: BIO 315
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 390 - Climate Change Ecology
An interdisciplinary examination of the influence of Earth’s climate on the abundance and distribution of organisms. Ecological and evolutionary impacts of climate change will be discussed across scales of interactions ranging from population dynamics to biogeochemical feedbacks. Consequences for ecosystem services provided to human societies also will be addressed.
Prerequisite: BIO 320 or BIO 358 or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 394 - International Study in Biology
Examination of a special topic within the biological sciences, including travel abroad to provide relevant hands-on experience on site in the field or lab. Additional expenses may be the responsibility of the student.
Note: Variable credit one to six with six maximum credits allowed.
Prerequisite: BIO 120 or BIO 220; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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BIO 396 - Teaching Assistant in the Biological Sciences
An experience in the classroom or teaching laboratories under the guidance of one of the Biological Sciences faculty. Student experiences are varied and may include preparing materials for the lab, demonstrating procedures, techniques, etc. to students. Teaching Assistants attend all formal course activities and weekly preparation meetings and gain in-depth background on the subject material.
Note: Variable credit one to three, repeatable for a total of 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIO 399 - Independent Study
Investigations by students into specific areas of the biological sciences.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission and satisfactory grade point average.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 to 6
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BIO 400 - Ecosystems and Society
A seminar course on the interdisciplinary influences human society on the earth’s ecosystems. Human population, resource use, environmental degradation, conservation, and ecosystem services will be explored in the context of current events.
Prerequisite: Twelve credits in Biological Sciences and upper division standing; or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 420 - Wetland Ecology
An interdisciplinary overview of freshwater and marine wetland ecosystems. Distinguishing wetland features including hydrology, biogeochemistry, and vegetation as well as their ecological interactions will be synthesized. The diversity of wetland habitats, their management, and the importance of wetland ecosystem services will be emphasized in lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences including BIO 220; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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BIO 421 - Winter Ecology
An overview of the adaptations of organisms to freezing conditions and snow cover. Lectures and field work emphasizes survival, distributions, and population dynamics of New York biota in winter.
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Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: Lecture 3 credits, laboratory 0 credit
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BIO 425 - Evolution
A capstone seminar course on the principles, mechanisms and processes of evolution via natural selection.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences including BIO 220 and 315, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 439 - Molecular Biology
The structures and functions of nucleic acids and proteins, molecular mechanisms of gene expression, biotechnology, genomics, the molecular basis of some diseases, techniques and experimental approaches will be covered. The course relies on textbook readings and the analysis of primary literature (research articles, commentaries, and reviews) to understand the science and to consider the social ramifications of modern molecular biology.
Prerequisite: BIO 315 and either CHE 230 or CHE 331; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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BIO 440 - Developmental Plant Biology
Principles of cellular, tissue, and organ development in seed plants with emphasis on gene expression, nuclear-cytoplasmic interactions, intercellular communications, cell division, cell and tissue differentiation and structure, organ and whole plant development, aging, and the molecular, hormonal, and environmental controls over development.
Prerequisite: Fifteen hours of biological sciences including BIO 315, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 450 - Molecular Medicine
This course focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of human disease and therapeutics. Diseases of specific organ systems will be studied as well as disease models such as cancer, diabetes, infectious disease, and congenital malformations.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours in the Biological Sciences. Must include BIO 315 and at least one of the following: BIO 309, BIO 439, ZOO 305, ZOO 306, ZOO 360, CHE 461.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 451 - Human Pathophysiology
This course concerns the dysfunction and disorder of human physiological process in children and adults. Material will focus on the continuum from normal physiology to pathogenesis of altered health conditions.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences including ZOO 306 or 360, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 453 - Pharmacology
This course explores the basic principles of drug actions and their application to health sciences.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of Biological Science, including ZOO 306 or ZOO 360; and CHE 360 or CHE 332
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 457 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
A projects-based introduction to biological databases, computational tools and techniques (including programming) applied to biological data; scripting languages and libraries.
Prerequisite: BIO 315 or CSC 241 or ISC 150, and upper-division status.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 460 - Conservation Biology
An overview of contemporary Conservation Biology. General principles and practices of Conservation Biology will be discussed with reference to assigned readings. This class will provide students with a sound basis for judgment on conservation issues.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BIO 474 - Parasitology
This is a lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the morphology, life history, ecology, evolution, and socioeconomic impacts of parasites.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biological sciences including BIO 220; or instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 4
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BIO 492 - Research
Laboratory and/or field research in the biological sciences in selected topics with emphasis on recent investigations and experimental techniques aimed at acquainting students with methods of research, formulation of problems, experimental design, analysis of data, search of relevant literature, and preparation of scientific communications.
Note: Variable credit one to three, repeatable for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIO 497 - Senior Honors Thesis
A course designed for students who are participating in the Honors Program in Biological Sciences. Students will pursue, under advisement, a research topic which will challenge the individual’s ability and potential to perform an independent investigation.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BIO 498 - Internship in Biology
A supervised field placement intended to give students training and experience in biology which could not be obtained at the Oswego campus.
Note: Variable credit zero to twelve, may be repeated for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing and minimum GPA of 2.5. Department and instructor permission required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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BIO 499 - Independent Study
Investigations by students into specific areas of the biological sciences.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 to 6
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BRC 108 - Introduction to Mass Media
A critical survey of mass media of communication with emphasis on the role of mass communications in modern society.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 200 - Social History of American Radio and Television
An overview of the historical significance of radio and television in American life since 1920. The mass media as a reflection and shape of social and cultural concepts and its political importance. The role of radio and television in American education and society.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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BRC 215 - Broadcast Performance
An introduction to concepts in radio-television as related to announcing and non-dramatic presentations. Practice in announcing and non-dramatic performance.
Note: Materials charge required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 220 - Radio Production
Radio Production is a lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the terminology and production procedures used in radio production. Students will be instructed in the use of broadcasting equipment and the techniques of producing various types of radio programming.
Prerequisite: BRC 108 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 222 - Introduction to New Media
This course explores how digital technologies are reshaping traditional media. Special emphasis is placed on the history and impact of the Internet, as well as legal and ethical issues as they relate to New Media. The course also provides some hands on experience in New Media production and distribution.
Prerequisite: COM 100 OR JLM 101 OR BRC 108, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 223 - Integrated Media Writing and Design
This course provides hands-on experience writing and developing content (text, images, audio and video) for integrated media platforms. Students will develop strategies for communicating effectively with online audiences by learning to write concise and compelling content for various online formats and applying digital media production and management workflows.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 229 - Broadcast News Writing
Students will gather and write news stories for radio and television. They will employ strategies to make leads simple and interesting. They will use appropriate style for punctuation and attribution. They will understand and practice how to select and introduce soundbites, and will be introduced to ethical and legal issues.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 235 - Introduction to Video Production
An introduction to the fundamentals of television production. Emphasis on hands-on operation of production equipment.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 301 - Media Economics
This course is a comprehensive overview of the economic issues that affect the operation of media companies. The course looks at recent trends in media employment, deregulation, conglomeration, globalization, and digitization. The course will also examine the business models of specific media industries.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 305 - Media Management
This course covers the fundamental economic principles that play a role in the management decisions in the broadcast/cable/telecommunications industry. Emphasis is placed on the management of broadcast stations and cable systems, including financial, personnel, news, programming, sales, and promotion management.
Prerequisite: BRC 108
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 308 - Sound for Television and Film
Sound for Television and Film is a production course designed to introduce students to the theory, aesthetics and practice of creating soundtracks for film and television. Students who successfully complete the course will be familiar with critical and formal concepts surrounding the sound-picture relationship and will have achieved a basic competence in audio production and post-production geared to the moving image.
Prerequisite: BRC 220 or 235 or MUS 206; or permission instructor
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 309 - Sound for Television and Film II
An audio production course that expands upon the concepts learned in BRC 308 offering in-depth techniques and workflows for advanced sound design. The course offers deeper analysis of the theory, aesthetics and practice of creating soundtracks for film and television, adding Multi-track recording and mixing for live and pre-recorded television.
Prerequisite: BRC 308; or instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 315 - Post Production and Editing
An editing/post production course that is a continuation of Introduction to Video Production that expands on the fundamentals of video editing. Course topics include: storytelling using editing tools, understanding the rules of post production, timing and pacing the edit, aesthetics, sound design and mixing, and color correction. Students will develop an advanced proficiency with the tools and techniques associated with standard digital video editing programs.
Prerequisite: BRC 235 and instructor permission and upper division standing.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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BRC 319 - Mass Media and the Law
A study of the mass media and the law, the freedoms and rights afforded to the various media via the First Amendment, and the control exercised by various governmental and societal agencies over the media. The course will examine the rights and social responsibilities of the media through the exercise of a free press, the rights and protections afforded to individuals, the ethics of the press, journalistic integrity, and pressures upon the media from governmental and economic sources. The course will examine the differences between print and electronic models and the differences in the rights afforded to these entities.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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BRC 320 - Programs, Programming and Effects
A survey of social effects of programming offered by broadcast stations, cable systems, direct broadcast satellites, and the Internet. Includes a consideration of programs and programming concepts, especially the broadcaster’s obligation to “entertain, inform, and educate”, the impact of changing regulation in the U.S. on programming, the impact of new communication technologies on program distribution, and the effects on the industry.
Prerequisite: BRC 319.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 325 - Research Methods for Mass Media
This course introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and methods of communication research. It also provides opportunity for students to learn how to write a research proposal.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 328 - Media Copywriting
A study of the techniques used in writing continuity for today’s media. The student will examine the advertising industry and its impact on the public and should gain a working knowledge of the special requirements of creating specific types of continuity for a special medium. Students will be required to write, edit, and produce copy for a variety of media.
Note: Advisement recommendation: BRC 220 or 235.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 329 - Broadcast News Reporting
Students will gather and write news stories for radio and television. They will develop a beat, generate assignments, conduct interviews using audio and video equipment, and produce finished stories for simulated broadcast or a real webcast. They will understand and practice how to do live reporting. They will gain additional appreciation of ethical and legal issues, as well as, the history, regulation and organization of news departments and their roles within the station and network structures.
Prerequisite: BRC 229 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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BRC 345 - Sports Broadcasting
This course is designed to introduce the student to the unique writing style and performance aspects of sports broadcasting in television, radio and other digital media. A special emphasis will be placed on writing scripts under deadline pressure. Specific elements of sport’s play-by-play techniques are also included.
Prerequisite: BRC 229, or JLM 209 and BRC 235; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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BRC 350 - Children, Women, and Minorities in the Media
A critical analysis of the treatment of children, women and minorities in our media systems.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 355 - Television Criticism
This course examines television’s formal traits and its rapidly changing position as a cultural and industrial force. Students will examine television programs through different critical lenses such as aesthetics, narrative, genre, and representation. This course will also discuss various methodologies as tools for critically understanding the construction and content of televisual texts.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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BRC 370 - Comparative Studies in World Broadcasting
A detailed study of systems in world broadcasting, including origin, type of government control, management, financing and programming. Classroom instruction will precede study abroad in the country visited.
Note: Country of study may vary by semester.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3; Repeatable for maximum of 6 credits
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BRC 399 - Independent Studies
Appropriate independent readings or independent project in the field of mass communication.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 6
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BRC 400 - Media and Society
This course is designed to give students an in-depth perspective on media effects, research and theory. The course covers a variety of theories that examine the role of media in shaping society, and explains how media affect audiences’ attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 419 - Mass Media & Politics
This course examines how political communication has evolved since the advent of electronic media and the reciprocal effect the two institutions have had on one another. Students will apply relevant theories to current political and media activity.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 420 - Technology and Culture
An introduction to theoretical frameworks for understanding how technology shapes and is mutually shaped by ways of thinking about the self and the world. The course also looks at how artists, feminists and non-Western thinkers have provided alternative models for thinking about technology and culture.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 421 - Social Networks and the Web
This course takes a critical look at the phenomenon of online networks, how they come into being, and what impact they have on social behavior. The course includes a review of social network theories and an exploration of issues of control, participation, and production as they relate to networks.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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BRC 425 - Media Audiences
This course provides an overview of the principles used to design, conduct and interpret audience research. The course will cover topics including audience measurement and ratings, consumer behavior, uses and gratifications, media rituals, interactive audiences and fandom.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 428 - Scriptwriting for Television
Students will work in a simulation of a professional environment. They will study and practice story and plot development, character arc, dramatic structure, and various screenplay formats.
Note: Students will be required to write an adaptation screenplay and an original script for television.
Prerequisite: CRW 201 OR BRC 235, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BRC 429 - Broadcast News Processing and Producing
Students will be assigned the specific tasks needed to produce a news show. These include: producer, assistant producer, reporter, videographer, news anchor, weathercaster, sports anchor, and tape editor. Working as a team, they will build a script, tape segments, graphics, etc., for the purpose of performing as if on the air a newscast in real time. The students will learn how to use state of the art digital news processing software, editing equipment, studio cameras, teleprompters, etc., in a simulated news environment. All students will rotate through each job at least once, and, ideally, twice, depending on their desire to specialize.
Prerequisite: BRC 329 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 4
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BRC 445 - Advanced Television Production
A practicum in advanced television studio production techniques.
Prerequisite: BRC 235; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 4
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BRC 450 - Topics in Broadcasting
A critical analysis of selected in-depth areas and problems in broadcasting.
Note: This course may be repeated up to a total of twelve credit hours if the content is different.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Summer
Credit: 3
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BRC 455 - Electronic Field Production and Video Post Production
A practicum in video field production techniques from single camera news gathering to multi-camera remotes. Emphasis will be placed on film style, single camera electronic field production. Post production processes will be covered in depth, including off-line and on-line editing and multi-track audio for video post.
Note: Materials charge required.
Prerequisite: BRC 235 or CSS 235, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 460 - Global Documentary Production
A practicum in global documentary production in which students experience all phases of pre-production, production, and post-production by producing their own documentaries. Although this is a project-based class, the history, styles, and techniques of documentaries, as well as international production and working within a global setting will be explored.
Prerequisite: BRC 235 or BRC 329; or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 465 - Dramatic Video Production
Students will work in a professional environment in which they will produce a dramatic program similar to those seen on primetime television. They will learn how to create a production schedule and budget, scouting and shooting on location, and non-linear post-production.
Prerequisite: BRC 445 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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BRC 497 - Broadcast Practicum
Student will work in one of several positions with faculty and staff within Communication Studies Department facilities.
Note: Course may be repeated for credit one time.
Prerequisite: BRC 235 and BRC 445, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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BRC 498 - Broadcasting Internship
Work and study in a broadcast station, public relations, advertising agency, or news department. Collateral reports, readings and conferences.
Note: Variable credit zero to twelve, may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing, minimum GPA of 2.5, and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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BRC 499 - Independent Study
Appropriate individual projects in the field of broadcasting or mass communication.
Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 6
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BUS 296 - Teaching Assistant in the School of Business
Students will work with a faculty member in the School of Business to become mentors and coaches for other students. Activities will include developing materials for the class, doing demonstrations in class, leading discussions and review sessions, and working with individual students and teams on projects.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 3.
Prerequisite: Minimum of Sophomore standing. Completion of course (or its equivalent) for which the student will be a TA. A minimum CGPA of 2.5. Prior to the start of the semester the student accepted as a TA must get NIH –Protecting Human Research Participants Certification. FERPA training/form.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUS 396 - Teaching Assistant in the School of Business
Students will work with a faculty member in the School of Business to become mentors and coaches for other students. Activities will include developing materials for the class, doing demonstrations in class, leading discussions and review sessions, and working with individual students and teams on projects.
Note: Completion of course (or its equivalent) for which the student will be a TA. A minimum CGPA of 2.5. Prior to the start of the semester the student accepted as a TA must get NIH –Protecting Human Research Participants Certification. May be taken for 1 to 3 credits with a maximum of 9 total credits earned.
Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing and Department permission required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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BUS 498 - Management Internship
Practical experience in a job situation which is designed to meet specific learning objectives. Internship proposals must provide for field supervision and evaluation.
Note: Variable credit one to 15, repeatable three times for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department, upper division standing, and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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BUS 499 - Independent Study
Individual readings and research projects under the direct supervision of a member of the Business Administration staff.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the department.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 to 3
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BLW 280 - Business Law I
An introduction to the legal environment of business with emphasis on contracts, negotiable instruments, and sales. Emphasis will be fundamental legal principles, terminology, and legal analysis.
Prerequisite: MGT 261 and minimum second semester sophomore standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BLW 355 - Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
This course focuses on the public and private laws that affect business in all facets of its operation. It also explores the international and ethical issues influencing the legal environment.
Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy any elective requirement in any Business Administration degree program.
Prerequisite: MGT 261 and minimum first semester junior standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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BLW 381 - Business Law II
This course is designed to present the legal concepts pertaining to the formation, operation, and dissolution of different forms of business organizations. We will study the principles of the agency relationship, general and limited partnerships, and business corporations. We will, in addition, review the nature of secured transactions between debtors and creditors under Article 9 of the UCC and be introduced to Bankruptcy Law.
Prerequisite: BLW 280 OR 355 and minimum first semester junior standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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CTE 307 - Introduction to Vocational Education
An overview of vocational education past, present, and future and its place within the educational system. An analysis of the purpose of vocational education, its contributions to society, and its place within the educational system. Emphasis is placed on the historic and legislative development of vocational education, the need for vocational education, the forces affecting vocational education, and how vocational education is organized, financed and kept current.
Prerequisite: Program matriculation or departmental approval.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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CTE 309 - Vocational Curriculum Development
Utilization of the techniques of analyzing an occupational area to obtain content for instruction. Student will conduct an occupational analysis using available resources and related information. The student will also systematically develop a course of study to be used in teaching a vocational course or program. Source materials obtained from an occupational analysis will be utilized.
Prerequisite: Program matriculation or departmental approval.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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CTE 312 - Methods of Teaching Vocational Subjects
This course provides the student with experiences essential for developing the competencies of effective facilitation of learning in the vocational classroom and laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the learning processes, curriculum implementation, skill development, motivational methods, behavior modification, communication, and the various techniques and procedures commonly used in teaching vocational subjects. Additionally, individualized and group instructional planning methods to meet the needs of all learners are studied and practiced.
Prerequisite: CTE/VTP 309.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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