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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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BUSI 475 - Small Business Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, BUSI 313 and 317 (grades of C or better). This course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of developing and implementing a small business. Concepts that will be covered in the course include market strategy, financial planning, site selection, human resources, merchandising, customer services, and credit/collection. The student will be expected to assume the role of entrepreneur and develop a small business organization in this class.
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BUSI 478 - Organizational Theory and Design
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and BUSI 317 with a “C” or better. This course is intended to help students gain an appreciation for the role of organizations in the larger social context by considering the historical, political, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and economic foundations of human organization. Students will explore the many factors that determine the success and failure of organizations in achieving their objectives by considering many crucial links between organizational elements such as organizational structure, strategy, technology, and the environment. Students will apply the concepts explored in class to various organizational scenarios as required by class assignments.
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BUSI 479 - Financial Statement Analysis
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, BUSI 321 and BUSI 327 with a “C” or better. Accounting principles applied to fundamental financial statement analysis. Topics include models of shareholder value, a comparison of accrual accounting and discounted cash flows, pro-forma analysis and the determination of earnings and market ratios.
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BUSI 481 - Business Ethics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and BUSI 336. This course is designed to provide the student with a basis for making business decisions within the framework of social responsibilities, law, and societal customs, values, and beliefs. An examination of business activities and their community impact will be analyzed in detail.
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BUSI 482 - Organizational Change and Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and BUSI 317 with a “C” or better. This senior-level management course focuses attention on the structures, processes and outcomes of organizations and the ways those organizations can be developed and transformed through change. Special emphasis will be placed on examining a variety of conceptual models that can offer insight into both the character of organizations (and the changes they undergo) and how these characteristics offer insight into purposeful change intervention.
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BUSI 485 - Business Policy
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, BUSI 305, 313, 317, 336 (grades of “C” or better), and ECON 224. Capstone course designed to integrate and utilize concepts from the major business courses in the solution of practical business problems. This course cannot be challenged.
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BUSI 490 - Business Internships
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, 61 semester hours, 2.75 GPA, and permission of the department chairperson. Qualified students may apply to the School of Business Internship Committee for internship positions. Appointments are made on a competitive basis. Only six hours may be earned. Three Business (BUSI) or Economics (ECON) internship hours may be applied in major or minor (but not both) and three hours of general elective credit. An intern must work at least 112 hours to receive credit. Grading is on a pass-fail basis.
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BUSI 491 - Business Internships
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, 61 semester hours, 2.75 GPA, and permission of the department chairperson. Qualified students may apply to the School of Business Internship Committee for internship positions. Appointments are made on a competitive basis. Only six hours may be earned. Three Business (BUSI) or Economics (ECON) internship hours may be applied in major or minor (but not both) and three hours of general elective credit. An intern must work at least 112 hours to receive credit. Grading is on a pass-fail basis.
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BUSI 493 - Accounting Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, 61 semester hours, 2.75 GPA and permission of the department chairperson. Qualified students may apply to the School of Business Internship Committee for internship positions. Appointments are made on a competitive basis. Only six hours may be earned. Three Business (BUSI) or Economics (ECON) internship hours may be applied in major or minor (but not both) and three hours of general elective credit. An intern must work at least 112 hours to receive credit. Grading is on a pass-fail basis.
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CHEM 110 - Concepts of Chemistry
(4 hours) A descriptive survey course in chemical principles and inorganic chemistry. The course covers key principles needed as background for varied educational programs as general education, liberal arts, and business. Topics include measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, energy, states of matter, and chemical reactions. Selected environmental and consumer topics are covered. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course does not count toward a Chemistry major or minor. This course cannot be challenged. Note: All students placed in MATH 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed Into CHEM 110 or higher.
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CHEM 111 - Physical Science for Educators
(4 hours) Prerequisite: Math 111 (grade of “C” or better) and permission of the Education department. This course is designed for early childhood and elementary education majors following the State of South Carolina’s science standards for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Included is an introduction to the concepts of properties and measurement, motion, sound, electricity, energy, light, atomic structure, nuclear change, and chemical change. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required.) Cross-listed under Physics. (Parent = CHEM)
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CHEM 117 - Elementary Organic Biochemistry
(4 hours) Prerequisites: CHEM 115 or CHEM 121 and 123 (grade of “C” or better). A broad course that descriptively covers the organic functional groups, reactions that relate to biochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. This course is designed to meet the needs of students in Science-Related Fields such as Nursing, Allied Health and Environmental Management. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course does not count toward a Chemistry major. This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I
(3 hours) Corequisites or Prerequisites: CHEM 123 and MATH 130 (grades of C or better). A quantitative study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. Topics include measurement, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gases and intermolecular forces. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CHEM 121 (grade of “C” or better ) and CHEM 123 (grade of “C” or better ). Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 124 (grade of “C” or better ). A continuation of the quantitative study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and modern materials. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 123 - College Chemistry Laboratory I
(1 hours) Corequisite: CHEM 121. A series of laboratory experiments designed to enhance laboratory techniques, data processing skills, and to illustrate some chemical concepts studied in Chemistry 121. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 124 - College Chemistry Laboratory II
(1 hours) Corequisite: CHEM 122. A series of laboratory experiments designed to enhance laboratory techniques, data processing skills, and to illustrate some chemical concepts studied in Chemistry 122. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 210 - Quantitative Analysis
(4 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 124 (grade of “C” or better ). A study of the fundamental principles and techniques of analytical chemistry. Topics include the analytical process, statistical treatment of data, chemical equilibrium, advanced acid-base chemistry, complex formation and redox equilibria, gravimetric and volumetric analysis along with an introduction to spectrophotometry and separations. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 6 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I
(4 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 124 (grade of “C” or better). A study of hydrocarbons to include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes, and aromatics. Emphasis is placed on their electronic structure, stereochemistry, reactions and the thermodynamics of their reactions. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II
(4 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 301 (grade of “C” or better ). A detailed study of the mechanisms, stereochemistry and reactions of: alkyl halides, alcohols, carboxylic acids, carbonyl compounds, organonitrogen compounds, and phenols. Emphasis is placed upon using reactions to deduce structure and to synthesize new compounds. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 311 - Biochemistry I
(4 hours) Prerequisites: CHEM 302 (grade of “C” or better) and BIOL 220 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the composition, structure and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids within biological systems and the clinical consequences resulting from mutations in these molecules. Laboratory will be centered around isolation, purification, quantification and the kinetics of these molecules. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory hours. (Laboratory fee required.) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 312 - Biochemistry II
(4 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 311 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of nucleic acids and the study of metabolism, and gene expression within biological systems. Emphasis will be placed on state-of-the-art techniques used to understand chemical processes in biological systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 320 - Instrumental Analysis
(4 hours) Prerequisites: CHEM 122 (grade of “C” or better) and either CHEM 117 or 301 (grade of “C” or better). A survey of instrumental methods of analysis including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical techniques, chromatographic separations and thermal methods. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 400 - Chemical Research
(1 - 4 hours) Prerequisites: 16 hours of Chemistry and permission of the instructor. A course of supervised research in a variety of chemical fields. This course should acquaint the student with the research process of preliminary literature search, research, oral presentation, and literature reporting. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 401 - Chemical Research
(1 - 4 hours) Prerequisites: Junior status (61 hours), Psychology or Sociology major, or permission of instructor, PSYC 110 or SOCI 101, plus 3 hours completed in the declared major. A course of supervised research in a variety of chemical fields. This course should acquaint the student with the research process of preliminary literature search, research, oral presentation, and literature reporting. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
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CHEM 410 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
(4 hours) Prerequisites: CHEM 301 and permission of the department. A study of the atomic and molecular structure as related to its periodic table, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, inorganic synthesis, inorganic mechanisms and complexes. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry
(4 hours) Prerequisites: 6 hours of CHEM 200 level or above (grade of “C” or better), PHYS 201-202 (grade of “C” or better), and MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Application of the laws and principles of physics and mathematics to the study of chemistry, with special emphasis on thermodynamics, equilibrium, gases, solutions and electrochemistry. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry
(4 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 421 (grade of “C” or better). Application of the laws and principles of physics and mathematics to the study of chemistry, with special emphasis on kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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CHEM 430 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 302 (grade of “C” or better). A study of factors that govern organic reactions. Includes molecular obitals, aromatic character, antiaromaticy, symmetry controlled reactions, inductive and field effects, kinetic isotope effects, medium effects, as well as stereochemistry and conformational analysis. Lecture 3 hours.
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CHEM 440 - Introduction to Radioactivity
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 (grade of “C” or better). The basic theoretical concepts and laboratory techniques of radioactivity required in all areas of natural science are presented. The major modes of radioactivity decay, health physics, radiation detection, and activity calculations are stressed. Special topics in chemistry, biology, and physics are discussed depending on the student’s major. Lecture 3 hours.
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CHIN 213 - Chinese Culture, Language, and Literature in Translation
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and 112. A study of Chinese culture (art, religion, history), an introduction to elementary Chinese language (Mandarin), and Chinese literature in translation.
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Communication & Theatre |
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COMM 101 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 102 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 103 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 104 - Theatre Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In this course students will perform or work as technicians for the Directing Studio productions that are performed in correlation with COMM 322. Students will be required to attend rehearsals that will be scheduled by the director at the beginning of the semester, keeping in consideration the students’ class schedule. Students must attend all rehearsals they scheduled for and attend the final performances to receive credit. Course may be taken up to four times for general elective credit only.
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COMM 110 - Public Speaking
(3 hours) Emphasis on preparation, organization, and presentation of various types of speeches.
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COMM 201 - Interpretive Reading
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of the techniques involved in the interpretation and communication of various types of literature.
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COMM 202 - Argumentation and Debate
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. The study of reflective thinking and intentional reasoning as applied to debate. Application to current topics. This course cannot be challenged.
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COMM 210 - Introduction to Radio and Television
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A survey of the historical, social, ethical, business, technological, programming, and regulatory aspects of broadcasting. Study of broadcasting through classroom exercises, listening and viewing assignments, and field trips.
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COMM 212 - Phonetics
(3 hours) An introduction to the science of speech sounds. Study of and experience with the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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COMM 214 - Mass Media
(3 hours) Prerequisite: ENGL 112 and COMM 110. A study of the mass media, including newspaper, magazine, radio, television, movie, recording, and book publishing industries together with the support industries of advertising and public relations. Additional topics of ownership and press performance issues, media effects, legal and regulatory issues, ethical practices, and global media considered.
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COMM 218 - Stagecraft and Design
(3 hours) This course is intended as a study of the various aspects of technical theatre in relation to play production including lights, sound, set, costumes, makeup and properties. Aspects of stagecraft and design will be taught. Technical problems of stage production such as scene construction and painting, stage lighting and equipment and costume construction in laboratory and actual productions. An introduction to the elements and fundamentals of design in the theatre, covering aspects of color, mass, shape, form and line and how they relate to the creation of design in scenery, costumes, lighting and stage properties.
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COMM 296 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 297 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 298 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 299 - Theatre Production Workshop
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students may apply for workshops in which they become involved in at least one on-campus production. (3 hours required towards Theatre Emphasis major; may be repeated for general elective credit)
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COMM 301 - Introduction to Journalism
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and 112, COMM 110 and 210. A brief study of the history of journalism, press terminology, copy and proofreading, photography, and basic elements of layout and copy; also, a thorough study of techniques of writing leads and news stories, reader interest and news values, techniques of interviewing, law of the press and layout.
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COMM 310 - Interpersonal Communication
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of techniques of good interpersonal communication including specific skills in listening, decision making, observation, assessment, interview, and group process. Exploration of the effects of individual attitudes and beliefs on communication, as well as cultural characteristics of communication and barriers to communication.
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COMM 311 - Introduction to the Theatre
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. An introductory study of the nature of drama, play analysis, play production and development of the theatre.
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COMM 312 - History of the Theatre
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110 and 311. A survey of the historical development of the theatre.
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COMM 313 - Voice and Diction
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. This course is designed for the student to understand voice production and to undertake a program for improvement of the speaking voice in everyday and professional communication.
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COMM 320 - Introduction to Public Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110 and Sophomore standing. Provides an overview of public relations, and its role in society. Addresses history, development, practice, and application. Examines public relations processes such as the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public relations campaigns. Through case studies, students will survey techniques, strategies, and tactics used by PR practitioners. Emphasis on ethical principles of PR practices.
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COMM 321 - Acting
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of the art of acting; expanding student performance skills: emphasis on exercise, improvisation and scenes from play.
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COMM 322 - Directing
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 321. Fundamental principles of play directing and demonstrations of theories in group exercise. Each student is required to direct a one-act play.
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COMM 342 - Semantics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. The study of language as a cultural characteristic including: how language works, the misuse of language and determining meaning.
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COMM 383 - Human Language Development
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 110. A study of the acquisition of language, verbal communication systems and factors involved in chronology of language development.
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COMM 399 - Communication Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, 210, Junior or Senior status, and a 2.75 GPA overall, and permission of the instructor. Open to Communication and Theatre majors with an emphasis in Communication only. Three hours may be applied in the major and three hours may apply as general elective credit. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours per semester to receive credit. An internship which permits qualified students to participate under close supervision in the work of such organizations as radio stations, television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, and other appropriate organizations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 400 - Communication Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, 210, Junior or Senior status, and a 2.75 GPA overall, and permission of the instructor. Open to Communication and Theatre majors with an emphasis in Communication only. Three hours may be applied in the major and three hours may apply as general elective credit. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours per semester to receive credit. An internship which permits qualified students to participate under close supervision in the work of such organizations as radio stations, television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, and other appropriate organizations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 401 - General Linguistics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: English majors -ENGL 202, 203 or 204; foreign Language majors - a 200-level course in a foreign language; Communication and Theatre majors - COMM 212. An introductory course in descriptive and comparative linguistics, conducted in English. Strongly recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school and/or to teach English, a foreign language, or speech/communication in high school. Cross-listed under English. (Parent = COMM)
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COMM 402 - Theatre Production Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, an overall 2.75 GPA and permission of the instructor. Qualified students may apply for internships where they become involved in at least one major off-campus production. Each student is expected to devote a minimum of 112 hours per semester to receive credit. Applicants must be recommended by the internship coordinator and approved by the production stage director. A portfolio must be submitted, containing the applicable following items: number of hours involved, drawings for design elements, photographs of the production, essays detailing what has been completed and learned. Students will also be encouraged to submit additional portfolios containing drawings for costumes, scenery, lighting, or advertisement posters to the Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc. design competitions. The grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 403 - Theatre Production Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: COMM 110, an overall 2.75 GPA and permission of the instructor. Qualified students may apply for internships where they become involved in at least one major off-campus production. Each student is expected to devote a minimum of 112 hours per semester to receive credit. Applicants must be recommended by the internship coordinator and approved by the production stage director. A portfolio must be submitted, containing the applicable following items: number of hours involved, drawings for design elements, photographs of the production, essays detailing what has been completed and learned. Students will also be encouraged to submit additional portfolios containing drawings for costumes, scenery, lighting, or advertisement posters to the Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc. design competitions. The grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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COMM 410 - Advanced Public Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COMM 320. The establishment of public relations strategies and evaluations based on research. Students will put into practical use concepts learned in COMM 320, the introductory public relations course.
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COIN 209 - Introduction to Computer Systems
(3 hours) An introduction to computers and to computer communication taught as a general course for all majors. Students will learn to use the software packages, Internet, electronic mail, and computer terminology necessary to function in today’s information society. Software packages include, but are not limited to, an operating system, word processor, spreadsheet, web browser and database. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 211 - Introduction to Computers for Business Applications
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher, Corequisite: BUSI 211. An overview of using the computer to solve business-related problems, including word processing, presentations, databases and web design. This course will substitute for courses requiring Coin 209 as a prerequisite. The course does meet the LAC Computer Literacy requirement. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 215 - Introduction to Information Technology
(3 hours) A hands-on overview of emerging information technologies and the principles behind these developments. Topics include introductions to business applications, Internet technologies and program development. This course is not a substitute for courses requiring Coin 209 as a prerequisite. The course does meet the LAC Computer Literacy requirement. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 217 - Visual Basic Programming
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher. An introduction to fundamental concepts of computer programming and problem solving using the Visual BASIC language. Visual BASIC has become the tool of choice for developing user-friendly Windows applications in the business world. Fundamentals of programming, procedures, decisions, repetition, arrays, files, graphics, database management, and introduction to event-driven object-oriented programming. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 235 - Introduction to Computer Science
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 215 or 217, and MATH 111 or higher. An introduction to the concepts of computer science using the C++ language. Problem solving techniques developing algorithms, program design and testing. Additional topics include history of computing and ethical issues in computing. Programming constructs include: control, repetition, functions, arrays, data types, and file handling. The COIN 215 or 217 prerequisite may be waived with prior programming experience and the professor’s consent. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 252 - Midrange Computing Principles and Concepts
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 111 or higher, and COIN 217. An introduction to the principles and operation of midrange computers using the iSeries AS/400 system. Topics include: subsystems, libraries, files, security, device configuration, command languages, COBOL, interactive SQL and embedded SQL. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory Fee Required)
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COIN 315 - Data Structure Analysis
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 325 grade of “C” or better, and MATH 231 grade of “C” or better. The effective application of data structures and abstract data types. Abstract data types studied include: lists, stacks, queues and trees. Implementation methods include: arrays, classes, pointers and recursion. Analysis methods include Big-Oh notation using induction and recurrence relations. Topics also include ethical issues in computer science. (C++ currently used). Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 322 - Multimedia
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 235 and 332. Learn the fundamental concepts and essential skills required for a successful career in multimedia. This course shows students how to use text, images, sound, and video to deliver compelling messages and content in meaningful ways. Students will learn to design, organize, and produce multimedia projects such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and professional websites. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 325 - Java I with Elementary Data Structures
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 235 or permission of the instructor. A course in object-oriented programming using Java. Course includes application and applet development, control structures, classes methods, arrays, inheritance, polymorphism, strings and characters, graphics, graphical user interface components, stacks, queues, trees, recursion and exception handling. Topics also include ethical issues in computer science. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours (Laboratory fee required).
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COIN 326 - Java Programming II
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 325 or permission of the instructor. The course includes multithreading, files and streams, networking, multimedia (images, animation, audio, video), data structures, Java utilities package and bit manipulation, and Java collections. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 330 - Computer Architecture
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 333 with a grade of “C” or better. This course explores the interdependencies among assembly language, computer organization and design with a focus on the concepts that are the basis for current computer technology. Stored-program concept, computer arithmetic, datapath and control, microprogramming, logic design, truth tables, logic gates, programmable logic arrays, control, pipelining, the memory hierarchy, and caches. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 332 - Applied Networking
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 217 and 235. An introduction to the fundamentals of networking using the OSI model as a framework. Basic hardware components: routers, hubs, switches, Ethernet, fiber optics, wireless. Protocols: application layer (HTTP), transport layer (TCP, UDP), network layer (IP), link layer (Ethernet). Introduction to application programming in a networking environment, including protocols and languages such as XHTML, DHTML, Perl, Python, Flash, ASP, and JavaScript. Additional topics include historical perspectives on network evolution and ethical issues. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 333 - Applied Systems
(4 hours) Corequisite: COIN 315. The application of program development, systems programming, shell programming, graphical user-Interfaces, and system management to a computer system (Linux, AS400, or other system). An introduction to assembly language programming. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 334 - User-Interface Programming
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 235 and 332. The fundamentals of user-interface design and programming. Using principles of human-computer interaction, the course teaches how to program within a windowing environment: object-oriented design techniques, forms, event-driven programming, multithreading, and network programming. Programming language and platform may vary. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 409 - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
(4 hours) Prerequisite COIN 315. This course introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence such as problem solving, knowledge representation, natural language processing, state-space search, and perception. Students will also learn the fundamentals of the LISP programming language, rule-based representation, and searching methods. While highly theoretical in nature, the student will participate in programming exercises in order to become proficient in the LISP programming language and enhance his/her understanding of the material. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 415 - Algorithms
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 333 (with grade of “C” or better). An introduction to the theory of computation including Nondeterministic Polynomial-time Problem, Computational Intractability, Turing Machines, Algorithm analysis, advanced algorithms and limits of computation. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 419 - Database Management
(4 hours) Prerequisites: Students must have completed 12 hours in BUSI and/or COIN. This course examines how organizations use technology to manage data as an organizational resource. Students will learn to analyze an organization’s purpose and develop an information system that will meet the data needs of the organization. Topics include methods for accessing data requirements, developing a conceptual data design, translating that design into an operational information system, and administering and managing organizational data. Through student projects, students will apply concepts learned to an actual organization. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 431 - Advanced Operating Systems
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 315. Corequisite: COIN 333. Operating systems and file services, CPU scheduling, memory management and virtual memory, deadlocks and protection, concurrent processes and programming, and distributed systems. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 432 - Mobile and Wireless Networks
(4 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 332. Architecture and applications of advanced mobile and wireless networks. Top-down network layer concepts, network access technologies, mobility management, and quality of services in wireless internet networks. Investigation into mobile middleware that bridges wireless networks and the Internet. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 433 - Network Security
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 333 and 435. Network security foundations including sources of weakness in networks, methods for security in network communication, methods for protecting systems from network attacks, methods for detecting intrusions and appropriate responses to intrusions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 435 - Advanced Networking
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 325 and 332. An advanced course in networking coving; transmission media, layered system organization, routing algorithms, protocol theory, quality of service, security, Voice over IP. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 450 - Graphics
(4 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 315 and MATH 130. Topics include modeling systems, Geometric objects, transformation, 3D Viewing, Vector tools for Graphics, and Rendering tools using OpenGL with C++. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 495 - Systems Analysis and Software Design
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 325 or 419. Examines the overall business firm as a balanced decision-making supersystem of integrated subordinate subsystems. The concepts of information system planning, design and utilization are approached through recognized system development procedures. Case studies and simulation models are used to demonstrate the importance of effective business information processing systems. In addition, the course requires a team-based semester project involving an actual organization. (Laboratory fee required)
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COIN 496 - Senior Portfolio Review
(0 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The purpose of Coin 496 Senior Portfolio Review is to determine if the student has the appropriate course depth in introductory COIN coursework to begin his/her senior project series. The BS or BA student shall create a portfolio that must include: (1) at least three papers on ethical, legal, or social issues in computing, (2) at least four programs (one from each of COIN 315, COIN 325, COIN 332,and COIN 333), and (3) at least two presentations. In the case where courses where courses were transferred and programs are no longer available, the faculty may ask for material from other classes. For our BT candidates, the Senior Portfolio Review determines whether the student has had adequate coursework in order to qualify for graduation. The BT student shall create a portfolio with (1) at least one paper on ethical, legal, or social issues in computing, and (2) at least two programs from COIN courses. The BT advisor for the student shall review the portfolio to determine that it is adequate depth for consideration for graduation. Course grade is Pass/Fail. This course cannot be challenged.
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COIN 497 - Senior Project Design
(1 hours) Prerequisites: COIN 495 and 496. The first of a project-based capstone series. Student will complete the design of a significant project which is usually planned during the prerequisite course. Student will be guided by an assigned instructor. The project ultimately will be defended orally during the final course in the capstone series. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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COIN 498 - Senior Project Construction
(1 hours) Prerequisite. COIN 497, or permission of the instructor. The second of a project-based capstone series. Student will complete construction of a significant project which was designed in the first of the capstone series. Student will be guided by an assigned instructor. The project ultimately will be defended orally during the final course in the capstone series. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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COIN 499 - Senior Project Implementation/Defense
(1 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 498, or permission of the instructor. The last in a project-based capstone series. Must be taken as the student’s final Coin requirement in the major. Student will implement the project under the guidance of an assigned instructor, then defend it before a panel of student peers, faculty and others. Requires assimilation of the skills, tools, techniques, and theory learned in the total university experience. Defense includes an examination of the students’ entire computer science knowledge and a presentation of their final portfolio. Failure to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of computer science or failure to demonstrate professional programming and analysis skills will cause the student to fail this capstone course. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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CRIM 210 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3 hours) An introduction to Criminal Justice, including philosophical background, history, constitutional limits, agencies, processes of justice, and evaluation of current criminal justice practices.
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CRIM 212 - Techniques of Criminal Investigations
(3 hours) A study of investigative techniques used in crime scene analysis. These include but are not limited to, examination of questioned documents, fingerprint techniques, polygraph examinations, firearms identifications ballistics, toxicology, pathology, interrogation and interviewing, and photography.
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CRIM 227 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210 and ENGL 111. An introductory overview of basic research methods and writing for the criminal justice student. Attention will be given to on-line and traditional avenues of research, as well as standard formats for case briefs and police investigative documents.
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CRIM 361 - Criminal Law
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210 or POLI 201. A study of substantive crimes and their punishment, special defenses, inchoate and group criminality, and limitations of the criminal law. Appropriate attention is given to distinguishing aspects of South Carolina criminal law. Cross-listed under Political Science. (Political Science = Parent)
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CRIM 362 - Criminal Procedure
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210. An examination of procedural steps from investigation through arrest, conviction, and appeal, with special emphasis on the constitutional guarantees protecting citizens and the accused and how those constitutional guarantees affect law enforcement practices and the judicial process. May be used for major/minor credit for Criminal Justice. Cross-listed under Political Science.
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CRIM 365 - Police Administration
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of policymaking and administration within law enforcement agencies in the United States, including an examination of organizational structure and behavior, personnel management, budgeting, and the role of police agencies within the greater governmental bureaucracy.
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CRIM 374 - Police Systems and Practices
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the origins, goals, methods, and effectiveness of police systems at the national, state and local levels in the United States, coupled with a comparison of these systems with those in place in other nations.
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CRIM 376 - Judicial Systems and Practices
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the structure, organization, and policies of the federal and state court systems. The application of both criminal and civil law will be discussed.
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CRIM 378 - Prison Systems and Practices
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of correctional systems and their relationships with other components of the criminal justice system from a management and administration perspective. Also analyzed, within the context of local, state, and federal correctional systems, are policies relating to sentencing, classification, custody, prison demographics, programs, and services.
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CRIM 400 - Criminology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or CRIM 210. A study of crime, delinquency, and the mechanisms of social control. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Sociology = Parent)
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CRIM 401 - Theories of Crime and Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210. A study of the historical development of the criminal justice system and a critical examination of contemporary theories and practices utilized to achieve justice.
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CRIM 402 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 209 (or higher) and CRIM 210. A study of research methods used in the discipline of criminal justice. Topics of study include; scientific method, causation and validity, research designs, measurement, operationalization, data collection, sampling, ethics and research, survey research, field research, secondary data analysis, evaluation research, policy analysis and data management using SPSS.
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