Goucher College 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
Course Descriptions
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BIO 454 - Seminar in Infectious Diseases (2 Cr.)
This seminar offers a critical analysis of current scientific research on the evolution and treatment of infectious diseases. Students will examine our understanding of viral, bacterial, protozoan and fungal pathogens and their interactions with the host immune system through discussion and presentation of primary literature. Prerequisite: BIO 220 . Jozwick.
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BIO 456 - Seminar in Microbial Mutualism (2 Cr.) (formerly BIO 356)
This seminar will critically examine the current research on microbial associations with plants and animals, emphasizing beneficial contributions. Through discussions of recent primary literature, students will explore the role of microbial partners in a range of topics such as agriculture, evolution, organismal development and human health. Prerequisite: BIO 220 . Jozwick.
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BIO 474 - Seminar in Mechanisms of Aging and Cancer (2 Cr.) (formerly BIO 374)
Investigation into the current understanding of biochemical processes that underlie progressive aging in humans. Topics include the evolution of senescence, the genetic and environmental components of aging-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer, and the implications of current research that is aimed at improving the quality and longevity of human life. Lectures, discussions, and student presentations. Prerequisites: BIO 210 and BIO 220 or CHE 341. Levine.
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BIO 477 - Seminar in Human Physiology (2 Cr.)
This seminar will focus on the current research of the human form and function. Topics include endocrinology, immunology, reproduction, neurology, and anatomy. Students will become knowledgeable through discussions, presentations, and analysis of primary literature. Prerequisite: BIO 220 . Garaycochea.
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BIO 482 - Seminar in Genetics and Human Disease (2 Cr.) (formerly BIO 382)
The seminar will examine cell signaling pathways that function during animal development and are implicated in cancer and other human diseases. Classical and molecular genetic analysis f human disease and model genetic systems will be emphasized. Attention will focus on how the study of human disease can shed light on basic biological function. Primary literature, discussions and student presentations. Prerequisite: BIO 220 and BIO 224 . Hiller.
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BIO 484 - Seminar in Marine Ecology (2 Cr.) (formerly BIO 384)
Examination of the structure and function of diverse marine ecosystems, including the Chesapeake Bay, coral reefs, deep ocean, and polar seas. Emphasis on current research and theory through critical examination of primary literature. Oral presentations. Prerequisite: BIO 340 . Noto
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BIO 487 - Seminar in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (2 Cr.) (formerly BIO 387)
Seminar focuses on use of molecular biology techniques to understand plant growth and development, to improve agriculturally important plants, to modify plant metabolism for production of pharmaceuticals, etc. Societal impact of GMO, food safety and related issues considered. Emphasis on primary scientific literature. Lecture, discussions, student presentations. Prerequisites: BIO 210 and BIO 220 .
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BIO 490 - Independent Research in Biological Sciences (2 Cr.) (formerly BIO 390Y)
A special opportunity for advanced students to pursue their own research topic. Students considering graduate studies should explore this possibility with a program faculty sponsor. Under the guidance of the faculty sponsor, the student designs laboratory or field research for one or two semesters. The research may take place on campus or at an off-campus laboratory. Results of the research will be submitted in a format suitable for publication in a research journal in the field of study. Independent research and oral presentation of research findings in a program seminar are required for graduation with honors in the major. Students may repeat one time for credit. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and approval of the program. Variable semesters.
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BIO 497 - Capstone in Biological Sciences (2 Cr.)
The Biological Sciences and BCMB curricula expose students to a variety of scientific fields and important avenues of research. In their capstone experience, students will examine current literature and research to develop advanced written work that addresses a significant question in modern biology. Working with faculty, students will identify their own topic of interest, research the state of the field, and consider ways to address gaps in knowledge in the field. Career exploration and preparation will occur throughout the capstone. Prerequisite: One 300-level Biological Science course. Fall semester. Garaycochea.
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Business Management |
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BUS 105 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (2 Cr.)
This course is designed to develop students’ quantitative reasoning skills for organizational use. Students will utilize mathematical operations to analyze, solve and negotiate practical business application problems. Core topics include: business case analysis and report writing; mathematics for pricing, costing, and profit estimating; and business negotiations. The course is open to all students. It is required for Business Management majors. Prerequisites: none. Fall semester, repeated Spring semester. Bowen.
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BUS 115 - Principles of Accounting (4 Cr.)
Fundamental principles and concepts of accounting and their application to economic entities. Emphasis is on the preparation of, and the understanding, interpretation, and use of the financial statements. First offered fall 2017.
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BUS 130 - Intro to Small Business Management (2 Cr.)
An entry level business course designed to introduce students to the concepts of running a small business. These include activities around planning and strategy, finance, accounting, marketing, human resource and technology as well as organizational control and structural issues. The course culminates in a final project of preparing a short plan for a small business. Fall and spring semesters. Grossman.
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BUS 141 - Managing Sustainability (4 Cr.) (GCR-ENV)
This course will examine the history of the ‘green movement’ as well as objectives and best sustainability practices of leading companies. In addition, the course will look at “green” initiatives at Goucher College and at business throughout the world. Environmental topics discussed include renewable energy sources, ecotourism, sustainable fishing, toxic site remediation, urban planning, cars, clothing, and green building practices. Students will learn from participating in group projects, activities on campus, and listening to green practitioners. Variable semesters.
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BUS 150 - Special Topics in Business Management (2 or 4 Cr.)
This introductory course examines a specific business topic that is interesting and valuable to either existing or potential business students. The specific course topic will be determined by the instructor each summer. Summer.
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BUS 160 - Personal Financial Planning (2 Cr.)
The purpose of this introductory course is to develop knowledge of the financial planning process and learn how to apply this process to your everyday life. An integral part of the study of personal finance includes: employee benefits, financial planning, house-buying, credit borrowing, personal finance applications of time-value-of-money, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, taxes, and retirement planning. Variable semesters.
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BUS 180 - Entreneurship I (2.0 cr.)
This course introduces students to thinking and acting entrepreneurially, and may appeal to students who would like to learn underlying concepts associated with successful startup ventures, pursue employment with a start-up firm, or launch their own business. The course incorporates innovative and contemporary approaches in dealing with different stages related to the entrepreneurial process, including recognizing opportunities, analyzing market, preparing business plan, securing venture capital, and managing small businesses. Prerequisites: None. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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BUS 210 - Financial Management (4 Cr.)
This course covers the basic concepts, principles, and analytical tools in financial management. Topics include: financial statement analysis and ratios, time-value-of-money, financial markets and institutions, taxation, interest rate calculations, dividends, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, working capital management, and corporate financial planning and forecasting. Prerequisites: BUS 115, EC 111: Essentials of Economics, sophomore standing, business management major or minor, or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester.
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BUS 221 - Special Topics in International Business (2 or 4 Cr.)
Special topics of current interest. Subject and prerequisites may change from year to year and are announced before registration. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Variable semesters.
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BUS 229 - Marketing Management (4 Cr.)
A review of the basic concepts and practice in modern marketing. Course demonstrates marketing principles through and projects related to current events in the manufacturing and service sectors; in profit and nonprofit organizations; and domestic, international, and multinational companies. Students are responsible for conducting market research and presenting analysis of real-world marketing problems and situations. Prerequisite: Business Management Major/Minor or International Business Minor, or Arts Administration Concentration, OR permission of instructor. Fall and spring semester. Grossman.
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BUS 231 - International Business Environment (2 Cr.)
An introduction to the economic, political, and legal environment faced by firms engaged in international business and its implications for national economies. Topic areas include international trade, investment, the global monetary system, the competitiveness of U.S. firms in world markets, national industrial policy, and the ethical dilemmas of conducting international business. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Fall and spring semester. Grossman.
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BUS 245 - Organizational Behavior (2 Cr.) (LER-SSC)
Open to students from all majors, this course addresses the timeless issues of how we live our lives at work and in other organizations. Scientific and scholarly underpinnings of organizational behavior as a discipline are accompanied by in-class organization simulations and exercises. Prerequisite: junior standing, business management major or minor, or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Bowen.
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BUS 247 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (2 Cr.)
Managers around the world understand that properly managed human resources are a source of competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive world. In fact, human resources are an organization’s most important resource. Hiring the right people, equipping them with the right skills, and providing an environment in which they can contribute is among the most vital things managers and human resource professionals do. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to participate in effective human resources management in a professional setting. This will be accomplished through readings, case studies, experiential exercises, and discussion. Fall and Spring semester. Bowen.
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BUS 260 - Special Topics in Business Management (2 or 4 Cr.)
Special topics of current interest. Subject changes from year to year and is announced before registration. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisites: specific management and/or economics courses at the 100 level, depending upon topic. Course needs approval to count as BUS 200-level elective. Variable semesters.
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BUS 270 - Case Studies in Arts Administration (4 Cr.)
What are the qualifications of a good arts administrator? This course centers on case studies of real arts organizations to present issues and solve management problems. Topics include: artistic content, leadership, fundraising and developing financial resources, community development and educational outreach, audience development, marketing, and crisis communications, technology and cultural facilities. Guest speakers from area organizations are featured. Prerequisite: BUS 170 . Fall semester.
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BUS 272Y - Intensive Course Abroad () (GCR-SA)
INTENSIVE COURSE ABROAD - Course includes a pre-departure or post-departure, seven-week course or both in the fall and/or spring and a three-week intensive course abroad in winter or summer.
IMMERSION IN HONG KONG AND CHINA (4.5 Cr.) This course is designed to provide students with economic and cultural immersion as it relates to the business environment in Hong Kong and China. Students will develop, analyze, and apply international business skills that they acquire as a result of the Study Abroad Program in Hong Kong and China. Prerequisite: BUS 231. Summer, first offered 2012. Grossman.
EMERGING MARKETS IN CUBA (4.0 Cr.) (LAM 272Y) This interdisciplinary course will allow students to gain a better understanding of Cuba’s history, culture, politics, economics and changing business environment, as a country in transition from a firmly state-controlled market to a more open market. A seven-week pre-course at Goucher during the spring semester will introduce students to the economic structures and business models now in place in Cuba as well as the history of the revolution in that country. This will be followed by a three-week intensive course in Cuba in June during which time students will visit Cuban businesses, large and small, will meet with local businessmen and businesswomen and will take part in various cultural excursions and activities. During the spring semester students will receive 1 credit for their work in the pre-course and, upon successful completion of the three-week ICA, they will receive an additional 3 credits cross-listed in Latin American Studies and Business Management. Prerequisite for LAM: or instructor’s permission. Prerequisite for BUS: or instructor’s permission. Offered 2014. Grossman, Murphy.
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BUS 290 - Internship in Business Management (0-4 Cr.)
Apprenticeships to further the career development of students. Placement designed to test academic concepts in a work setting and to bring practical knowledge of a functioning business or government enterprise to the classroom. All internships must be completed off-campus. Prerequisites: rising junior standing. Graded pass/no pass only. Variable semesters.
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BUS 299 - Independent Work in Business Management (1-4 Cr.)
Fall and spring semesters; summer.
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BUS 312 - Business Analytics (2 Cr.) (GCR DA-AC)
This course covers the concepts, principles, and tools in business analytics. This course provides an examination into the field of business analytics, which includes the extensive use of data, qualitative information, statistical and quantitative analysis, and fact-based business management to drive judgments and outcomes in order to make better business decisions. Prerequisites: BUS 115 , EC 111 , any DA-Foundational course, second semester junior standing, business management major, or permission of the instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters. First offered spring 2018.
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BUS 315 - Behavioral Finance (4 Cr.)
The study of alternative financial and investment research into cognitive biases, heuristics, emotions, crowd behavior, and stock market psychology. The course examines the applications of these theories in corporate finance, personal finance, and investment management and suggests approaches in which, business managers and investors improve their intuitive and analytical decision-making skills. Prerequisite: . Variable.
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BUS 317 - Global Investments (4 Cr.)
An overview of concepts and analytical tools of domestic and international investment management. Topics include modern portfolio theory, investment strategies, tax planning, market efficiency, behavioral finance, investing globally, domestic and international mutual funds, global asset allocation, global financial markets, managing global equity and fixed income portfolios, fundamental analysis, securities investment analysis. Prerequisite: . Variable.
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BUS 335 - Special Topics in International Business (2 or 4 Cr.)
Special topics of current interest. Subject and prerequisites may change from year to year and are announced before registration. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Variable semesters. Grossman.
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BUS 345 - Organizational Behavior (2 Cr.) (formerly BUS 245)
In this course, students learn not only the concepts and theories that enhance the management of human behavior at work but also how to practice these skills. Readings and in-class exercises demonstrate how organizational behavior theories and research apply to all types of organizations today. Topics include the foundations of organizational behavior; challenges for managers; personality, perception and attribution; attitudes, emotions and ethics; communication; work teams and groups; power and political behavior; and conflict and negotiation. Prerequisite: junior standing, business management major or minor, or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Bowen.
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BUS 360 - Special Topics in Business Management (2 or 4 Cr.)
Special topics of current interest. Subject changes from year to year and is announced before registration. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisites: specific management and/or economics courses at the 200 level, depending upon topic. Variable semesters.
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BUS 377 - Non-Profit Management (4 Cr.)
What are the most pressing challenges facing not for profit managers today? The course considers the responsibilities of managing non-profit organizations. Topics include long-range strategic planning, staffing, board, human resource development, and legal matters and their implications. Students discuss current issues shaping the non-profit field. Prerequisite: AMG 270 for Arts Administration students or BUS 229 , BUS 247 , and BUS 115 and Business Management major or minor. Spring semester, every other year.
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BUS 385 - Business Law (4 Cr.) (PLS 385)
This course explores the elements of business law including its regulations, the jurisprudence system and legal instruments. The latter includes torts, contracts, sales agency, transactions, negotiation instruments, and business entities. Prerequisite: WRT 206 and 16 credits in BUS courses as well as junior status. Fall semester. First offered 2019.
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BUS 390 - Internship in Business Management (0-4 Cr.)
Apprenticeships to further the career development of students. Placement designed to test academic concepts in a work setting and to bring practical knowledge of a functioning business or government enterprise to the classroom. Internship must be completed off-campus. Prerequisites: rising junior standing. Graded pass/no pass only. Variable semesters.
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BUS 400 - Independent Work in Business Management (1-4 Cr.)
Fall and spring semesters; summer.
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BUS 480 - Strategic Management (4 Cr.) (BUS 380)
A straightforward and understandable framework is provided through which students can grasp the complexity of strategic management. The framework is then applied to individual and group cases. Prerequisites: BUS 210 , BUS 229 , BUS 231 , BUS 247 , and senior standing; or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Grossman.
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Chemistry |
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CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I with Lab (4 Cr.) (GCR Biological and Physical Sciences area)
Introduction to chemistry including atomic structure, molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and states of matter. Taught in studio format with integrated classroom and lab. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Greco, Gulian, Tate.
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CHE 112H - Chemical Principles: Honors Laboratory (1 Cr.)
Synthesis of compounds followed by experiments to elucidate their chemical structure and behavior. Development of laboratory techniques and experience with modern instrumental methods. 0.5 hours classroom, 2.5 hours laboratory. Placement by program only. Corequisite: CHE 111 or AP credit. Fall semester. Second Seven Weeks Only. Schultz.
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CHE 151 - Principles of Chemistry II with Lab (4 Cr.) (GCR DAF)(GCR Biological and Physical Sciences area)
Second Semester of introduction to chemistry sequence including kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, redox reactions and electrochemistry. Taught in studio format with integrated classroom and lab.
Prerequisite: CHE 111 with a grade of C- or better or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Greco, Gulian, Schultz, Sibley, Tate.
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CHE 152H - Principles of Chemistry II: Honors Laboratory (1 Cr.)
A multi-week independent project is completed. Three hours laboratory. Placement by program only. Corequisite: CHE 151 or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Schultz, Sibley.
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CHE 230 - Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4 Cr.)
Chemistry of the compounds of carbon with emphasis on the relation of molecular structure to chemical and physical behavior. Topics covered include functional groups, nomenclature, structure, bonding, isomers, conformations, chirality, reactions that proceed through ionic mechanisms, structure elucidation using NMR, MS, and IR, and introduction to multistep synthesis. Specific reactions covered include acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, oxidation, reduction, and carbon-carbon bond formation reactions. Laboratory work includes appropriate techniques, synthetic and analytical methods including melting points, recrystallization, distllation, chromatography, extraction, GC/MS, and IR. Three hours classroom, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHE 151 with grade of C- or better. Fall semester. Ahmed-Schofield, Greco, Schultz.
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CHE 235 - Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4 Cr.)
Continuation of CHE 230 . Topics covered include chemistry of carbonyl groups, amines, alkenes, and aromatic rings, as well as reactions proceeding through pericyclic and radical mechanisms. Lab work includes hands-on use of the NMR spectrometer along with instrumentation introduced in CHE 230. Three hours classroom, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHE 230 with a grade of C- or better. Spring semester. Ahmed-Schofield, Schultz.
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CHE 245 - Chemical Information Literacy (1 Cr.)
Introduction to the chemical literature. Students will learn about the different kinds of journals and databases that contain reliable chemical information, how to search for information, and how to organize that information. Topics covered will span the breadth of modern chemistry. Prerequisite: . Spring Semester. Greco or Schultz.
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CHE 290 - Internship in Chemistry (0-4 Cr.)
Internship opportunities include work in research laboratories in universities and industry. Students complete work on site under the supervision of professionals in the field and also complete academic assignments as determined by the faculty internship sponsor. Each credit requires 45 hours at the internship site. Prerequisite: junior or senior chemistry major. Preliminary interview required. Graded pass/no-pass. Course may be taken during academic semesters as well as summer and winter terms. Program faculty.
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CHE 294 - Independent Work in Chemistry (2-3 Cr.)
Independent laboratory project and associated library work carried out under the supervision of a program member. Prerequisite: junior standing as a chemistry major, minimum GPA of 3.0 in chemistry courses and permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester.
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CHE 295 - Directed Reading in Chemistry (2-4 Cr.)
Directed reading in a field for which the student has the required background. A formal written report is required. One semester. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing as a chemistry major and permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester.
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CHE 330 - Organic Chemistry III (2 Cr.)
Exploration of strategy and tactics in organic synthesis. In depth study of reactions that form C-C bonds, functional group interconversions, and pericyclic reactions. Reaction stereochemistry and use in multistep synthesis will be emphasized. Students will independently investigate the synthesis of a molecule of their choice and present their findings to the class. Two hours classroom. Prerequisite: CHE 235 . Fall semester. Offered 2022-2023 and alternate years. Schultz.
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CHE 340 - Biophysical Chemistry with Lab (4 Cr.) (formerly CHE 240)
Exploration of the states of matter and laws of thermodynamics applied to chemical systems, and rates of reactions. Emphasis will be placed on the physical chemistry of biological systems and the theoretical basis for various biophysical techniques. Six hours per week consisting of a mixture of lecture and classroom work. Prerequisites: MA 180 (or new MA 172 Calculus through Data and Modeling), PHY 115 or PHY 125 , CHE 151 . Recommended BIO 210 . Spring semester. Sibley, Tate.
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CHE 341 - Biochemistry (4 Cr.)
Structure and function of biological molecules, chemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, intermediary metabolism. Four hours classroom. Prerequisites: CHE 235 and one college-level general biology course, or permission of the instructor. Note that this course may only be counted toward a single major or minor. Spring semester. Levine.
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CHE 355 - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis and Lab (4 Cr.) (GCR DA-AC)
A survey of methods used by chemists for qualitative analysis (What is this?) or quantitative analysis (How much of this do I have?). Covers chemical methods based on equilibrium, instrumental methods (spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography), and basic statistics. Course includes a comparison of methods with regard to type of data obtainable, sensitivity, selectivity, and cost. Three hours lecture, three hours classroom. Pre- or corequisites: CHE 230 . Prerequisite: completion of GCR Data Analytics Foundational Level. Fall semester.
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CHE 370 - Environmental and Green Chemistry w/Lab (4 Cr.) (formerly CHE 270) (GCR ENV)
Exploration of the chemistry of the environment including the atmosphere, soil, water, and energy sources. Emphasis will be placed on perturbations of natural processes as a result of human activity and on the principles of green chemistry, through which chemists could reduce their footprint on the environment. Three hours classroom, three hours lab. Prerequisites: CHE 230 . Spring semester. Offered 2021-2022 and alternate years. Schultz.
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CHE 372 - Inorganic Chemistry (4 Cr.)
Structure, bonding, and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds. Course has a strong emphasis on group theory and molecular theory. Four hours classroom. Prerequisites: CHE 230 . Spring semester. Offered 2022-2023 and alternate years. Greco or Sibley.
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CHE 380 - Medicinal Chemistry (2 Cr.)
An interdisciplinary capstone course about the chemistry of drugs. Topics include therapeutic targets of pharmaceuticals, the drug discovery process including quantitative structure-activity relationships, the fate of a drug in the body from administration to removal, and the detailed mechanism of action of selected drugs. Prerequisites: CHE 235 and knowledge of basic biochemistry normally acquired through taking either BIO 210 or CHE 341 . Fall semester. Offered 2021-2022 and alternate years. Greco.
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CHE 391H - Advanced Topics in Chemistry, Honors (2 Cr.)
Special topics courses are offered to extend knowledge in an area of chemistry of student interest through assigned readings from the current literature, problem sets, and/or requiring considerable student independence. Sample topics include: Introduction to Materials Science (Sibley), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Greco). Oral presentation(s) and, in some cases, a formal written report are required. Prerequisites: CHE 235 and permission of the program; additional courses as appropriate for the particular seminar topic will be specified by the program.
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CHE 442 - Techniques in Biochemistry (2 Cr.) (GCR DA-AC)
Introduction to the basic techniques for studying the structure and function of biological molecules. Emphasis is on protein purification and enzyme activity assays. One hour classroom, three hours laboratory. Pre-or corequisite: CHE 341 - Biochemistry (4 Cr.) . Note that this course may only be counted toward a single major or minor. Spring semester. Levine.
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CHE 465 - Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy w/Lab (4 Cr.) (formerly CHE 265)
Introduction to quantum theory and its applications to chemistry and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Six hours per week consisting of a mixture of classroom and laboratory work. Prerequisites: MA 180 (or new MA 172 calculus course for scientists), PHY 116 or PHY 126 , and CHE 340 . Fall semester. Sibley or Tate.
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CHE 473 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Cr.)
Synthesis, purification, and characterization of metal-containing compounds including compounds that are catalysts for organic reactions. One hour classroom, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHE 235 . Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 372 . Spring semester. Offered 2022-2023 and alternate years. Greco.
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CHE 495Y - Independent Work in Chemistry (2-4 Cr.) (formerly CHE 395Y)
Independent laboratory project and associated library work carried out under the supervision of a member of the program. A formal written report, electronic portfolio, and presentation of research findings in a program seminar and attendance at designated campus events and seminars are required. May be repeated. A minimum of 4 credits of CHE 495Y, ordinarily spread over two semesters, is required for the ACS-certified degree. Each credit corresponds to 45 hours of lab work over the course of the semester. Prerequisites: senior standing as a chemistry major, minimum GPA of 3.0 in chemistry courses, and permission of the program. Fall semester, repeated Spring semester.
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CHE 497 - Capstone in Chemistry (1 Cr.)
Students will design and carry out an independent project in collaboration with a faculty mentor. The project will include background research on the topic, and presentation of the results of the investigation to students and faculty. Students will also serve as peer mentors for independent projects in selected laboratory classes. Prerequisite: Any 300-level chemistry course. Fall and Spring semesters.
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CHI 110 - Elements of Chinese I (4 Cr.)
An introduction to the Chinese alphabet, this initial course is designed to give students with no prior knowledge of Chinese a foundation in the language, with special emphasis on the development of vocabulary and basic conversational and reading skills. Four contact hours with the instructor. Prerequisite: placement. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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CHI 120 - Elements of Chinese II (4 Cr.)
In the second semester, students develop communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at an elementary level within the context of Chinese culture broadly defined. Four contact hours with the instructor. Prerequisite: placement or CHI 110 with a minimum grade of C-. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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CHI 130 - Intermediate Chinese I (4 Cr.)
Building on the previous elementary work in Chinese, this course furthers the study of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax through intensive aural, reading and written practice. Discussions are grounded in contemporary Chinese culture. Four contact hours with the instructor. Prerequisite: placement of CHI 120 with a minimum grade of C-. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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COM 103 - Introduction to Digital Arts & Culture (4 Cr.)
How are art, popular culture, and the media industries “digital” today? In what ways have the development, spread, and use of digital technologies, from media production equipment and software to social media and online platforms, shaped what art and culture is today – how it is created, how it circulates, and what it means to people? This class will develop an understanding of the culture, aesthetics, and business of digital media through a mix of studying and using digital technologies, in both critical analysis and hands-on production projects. This class is the gateway into coursework in the proposed Digital Arts major, but also provides knowledge and skills for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity, culture, and technology. Spring semester. Kimball, program faculty.
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COM 105 - Introduction to Media Studies (4 Cr.)
This course introduces students to media in contemporary society in all its forms. Film, television, journalism, and digital culture are explored both individually and in relation to each other. Students are encouraged to look for patterns of change and continuity while examining relationships among technology, ideas, social relations, and political realities. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Program faculty.
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COM 108 - Digiital Filmmaking I (4 Cr.)
This course is designed to introduce students to the ideas and techniques involved in the production of digital audio-visual media in the field. Students will learn basic production skills, and work cooperatively and individually to produce and direct several video projects. The course will also provide students with a variety of critical tools to help them gain a better understanding of how media products are constructed. The purpose of the course is to make students familiar with significant issues involved in the production process, offer them the opportunity to develop their creativity, and prepare them for more advanced work in video production. Fall semester, repeated Spring semester. Faculty.
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COM 110 - Short Topics in Film and Media (2 Cr.)
This seven-week course explores a specific genre, theme, era, body of work, or aspect of film, television, or new media. Topics will vary annually. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: COM 105 or a relevant FYS course taught by CMS faculty, or permission of instructor. Program faculty.
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COM 142 - News Reporting (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
This course trains students in the basics of gathering information and presenting it as journalism. The course will offer students the chance to learn and execute basic news gathering for print, video, audio, and photographic reporting. Students will have the option of posting their work on the digital portal: The Goucher Eye. While this is primarily a skills course, the class also introduces students to a culture of journalism that stresses accuracy and ethics, emphasizing journalism as a discipline of verification. Variable semesters. Zurawik.
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COM 180 - Podcasting (4 Cr.) (GCR Arts area)
The performance techniques and sound technologies used in podcasting. Emphasis on factual and fictional storytelling techniques in production. Fall semester. Program faculty.
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COM 189 - Studio Television Production (4 Cr.) (GCR Arts area)
An introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of studio television production. The process and practice of studio production as an artistic and expressive medium will be emphasized. Students will explore multicamera videography, producing and directing, staging and graphics, lighting for standard and dramatic effect, the correlation of audio and visual compositional elements, and the aesthetic of real-time editing with a video switcher. Students will also learn basic coordination of on-camera talent. Spring semester. Program faculty.
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COM 201 - Photography I (4 Cr.) (ART 201 ) (GCR Arts area)
This course will introduce the basic concepts of camera vision and black and white photographic materials. The chief goal of the course is to provide you with technical skills and visual theory to produce photographs that reflect your interests and your view of the world. You will learn to operate all the major controls of digital cameras, expose negatives accurately, and produce a range of black and white prints. Through lectures, demonstrations, readings, and discussions, you will be encouraged to pursue your own ideas and interest in response to assignments. This course is designed for students with previous experience and for beginners with no experience. Students must have their own digital camera. Lab/class fee of $45 will be assessed. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Center faculty.
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COM 204 - Digital Imaging I (4 Cr.) (ART 204 ) (GCR Arts area)
An introduction to concepts concerning the principles, methods, techniques, and vocabulary of the most widely used digital imaging processes. The primary focus will be using Adobe Photoshop® creating digitally composited images and digital prints. The course emphasizes creativity while using various software applications as fine art tools, as well as achieving technical skill. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Delaney.
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COM 228 - Expressive Use of Voice and Movement (4 Cr.) (THE 228 )
Expansion of the physical and vocal range of the performer and public speaker. The course examines methods of interpreting dramatic text through voice and movement, studies the physiological and psychological components of speech and movement, and focuses on the connection between stage speech and stage movement. Six class hours. Prerequisite: THE 120 . Spring semester. Offered alternate years. Free.
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COM 232 - Writing for the Media (4 Cr.) (WEC)
This course introduces students to various forms of writing for digital media. The course will cover the basic principles and practices of news writing for television, writing for the Web, dramatic script writing, and public relations. The course functions as a course in the Writing-Enriched Curriculum. Faculty. Prerequisite: completed CWP or WRT 181 or FYS 100W, and completion of COM 105 and sophomore status by the beginning of the course; or completion of WRT 181H and COM 105 by the beginning of the course. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Branch, Program faculty
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COM 238 - Public Relations (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
An introduction to the history, role, and function of public relations. Course assignments focus on analyzing the responsibilities, strategies, tactics, and ethics of public relations practitioners. Students will also apply the basic principles of strategic public relations to managing campaigns, producing a variety of materials such as press releases and social media outreach, and evaluating the effectiveness of specific PR tactics. Prerequisite: COM 105 , COM 232 , and sophomore standing; or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Morris.
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COM 251 - Experimental Animation and Motion Design (4 Cr.) (ART 251) (GCR ARTS area)
This course focuses on concepts & techniques of various types of 2D animation in visual arts. Using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, such as After Effects, Photoshop, Animate, Character Animator, & Premiere, students will create animations and motion graphics. Students explore concepts & techniques such as Pixilation, Kinestatis, frame-by-frame (cell animation), stop-motion & other forms of animation, as well as explore the use of motion design. Topics include storyboarding, drawing & animatics, editing, and audio-synchronization. Spring semester, offered alternate years. Lab fee of $35. Delaney.
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COM 252 - Creative Visual Effects, Video & Sound (4 Cr.) (ART 252) (GCR ARTS area)
Creative VFX, Video & Sound Art is a course designed for artists and creatives. For more than 60 years, artists have been using media and technology to make art. From established interdisciplinary artists such as Nam June Paik and Laurie Anderson to media artists like Sondra Perry and Shawne Michaelain Holloway, artists have pushed the boundaries of digital art to explore unknown territories. Glitch feminism, NFTs, sound based experiences, and video projections are examined in this course through individual and collaborative projects. Students will learn Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Audition & and other industry standard software to create a variety of new media projects - short videos, sonic works (sound), and/or musical compositions. Additional topics include story boarding, color grading and correcting, green screen & chroma keying, visual/special effects, capture and editing video/film, and audio-synchronization. Visiting artists working in video, immersive digital installation and VR will speak to their work and processes. Spring semester, offered alternate years. Lab fee of $35. Delaney.
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COM 262 - Research Methods in Media Studies (4 Cr.) (GCR DA-AC)
(WID) An investigation of the theory and methodological approaches to academic research in the fields of media and communication studies. This course covers ethnography, interviewing, survey methods, focus group work, textual analysis, content analysis, historical analysis, reception theory, and presentation of both qualitative and quantitative data. The course will focus on application of these methods to conduct research through numerous student projects. Intensive writing required. Must be taken to achieve writing proficiency in the major, with at least a B- received in the course. Students who fail to obtain writing proficiency in the major will be dropped from the major. This course satisfies requirements in Writing in the Discipline. Prerequisites: COM 105 and WEC course by the beginning of the course, or permission of instructor, and completion of GCR Data Analytics Foundational Level. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Kimball, Morris, Zurawik.
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COM 286 - Digital Filmmaking II (4 Cr.) (GCR Arts area)
This is an intermediate course in single-camera video production, including both documentary and narrative feature styles. Emphasis on improving students’ skills in camera work, lights, sound, interviewing, working with actors, and editing. Students will work alone or in teams to create a final project of their choosing. The course is designed to equip students with the skills to continue on to make advanced projects at the 400-level. Prerequisites: Completion of COM 108 and sophomore standing by the beginning of the course. Bozic, Program faculty.
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COM 303 - Intermediate Photography (4 Cr.) (cross-listed as ART 303 ) (GCR Arts area)
This course extends and deepens the skills acquired in Basic Photography. You will broaden your understanding of film exposure and printing controls, explore low light photography, artificial light sources and flash, and experiment with films and papers. Projects are designed to engage with ideas about genres of photography while simultaneously increasing technical knowledge and skills. The course will include darkroom work, lectures, readings, and field trips. Students must have their own 35mm film camera or DSLR. Lab fee: $45. Prerequisite: ART 201 or COM 201 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Center faculty.
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COM 310 - History of Photography (4 Cr.) (ARH 285 /VMC 285 ) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
The history of photography from the earliest manifestations to the present. Prerequisite: VMC 103 (ARH 103 ) or permission of instructor. Fall. Variable semesters, alternate years. Faculty.
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COM 313 - Digital Imaging II (4 Cr.) (ART 313 ) (GCR Arts area)
This course offers an advanced exploration of Adobe Photoshop®, building on groundwork covered in Digital I. Students will work on more complex projects, further investigating their conceptual and technical capabilities. Prerequisite: ART 204 . Spring semester, and alternate years. Delaney. Lab fee of $35.
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COM 316 - Making Sense of Popular Culture (4 Cr.) (GCR RPP) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
Popular culture: We eat, breathe, wear, play, learn, and live it. From McDonald’s to MTV, this course traces the postwar development of American popular/consumer culture, emphasizing its penetration into and ubiquity in our everyday lives; its influence on self, group, and national identity; its place in the establishment of our contemporary sense of community; and its global reach. The course addresses issues of race, gender, class, and other factors that are both shaped and reflected by popular culture myths, icons, and formulas. Prerequisites: COM 105 and COM 232 , and sophomore standing, by the beginning of the course; or permission of instructor. Variable semesters. Zurawik.
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COM 319 - History of Television and Radio (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
An examination of the historical evolution of electronic media in the United States and other countries. Radio, television, and new media technologies are investigated from a number of perspectives, including technology, business and industry, programming, law, and society and culture. Prerequisites: COM 105 , COM 232 , and COM 262 , by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Offered alternate years. Morris, Zurawik.
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COM 323 - Media and the Environment (4 Cr.) (GCR-ENV)(GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
In this course, we will explore the role that media play in our relationship with the environment. We will focus on such topics as the role of news media in people’s understandings of climate change, communication in the environmental justice movement, the use of digital media to organize against the global climate crisis, mass media as a driver of consumer culture, and the relations of media technologies with energy and waste. The course includes a community-based learning component that requires out-of-class service work in environmental sustainability and civic engagement. Prerequisites: , COM 232 , and sophomore standing by the beginning of the course; or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Kimball.
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COM 327 - Media and Technology (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
We hear every day about how new technologies– particularly digital media– are a powerful force driving change in our society, with consequences good and bad. But what really is the relationship between technology and society? What influence does technology have on our culture, politics, and economy? And vice versa? In this class, we will look closely at histories and theories of technology to examine the hidden workings of media technologies as tools and processes, and their implications for power over information and communication today and in the future. Prerequisites: COM 105 , COM 232, and COM 262, by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. Kimball.
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COM 334 - Critical Analysis of Journalism (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
Examination of the economic, political, social, and psychological forces that have created the cultural context in which journalists operate nationally and internationally. Both the processes (journalistic routines and institutional influences) and the products (broadcast and print news stories) are examined critically. Prerequisites: COM 105 , COM 232 , and COM 262 , by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Zurawik.
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COM 337 - Media Criticism (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
This course examines the critical and theoretical approaches to understanding the televisual world. From formalist to feminist and postmodernist theory, students gain an in-depth understanding of the codes and conventions that govern the cultural production of television. Ideological, genre-based, auteurist, and other approaches are examined. Prerequisites: COM 105 , COM 232 , and COM 262 , by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. Kimball, Morris.
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COM 341 - American Cinema (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
This course examines American cinema as an art form, an industry, and a system of representation and communication, from the start of the 20th century to the present. Beginning with the emergence of film technology and exhibition, we will move on to explore the rise of narrative film, the development and three decade reign of the classical Hollywood studio system, the American New Wave of the 1960s and 1970s, the 1990s indie film boom, and the contemporary blockbuster era and global Hollywood. We will explore how American identity is both formed and reflected through movies, and how films work aesthetically, culturally, and ideologically to reinforce and challenge our national self-image. Prerequisite: COM 105 , COM 232 , and COM 262 , by the beginning of the course; or permission of instructor. Spring semester.
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COM 342 - World Cinema (4 Cr.) (GCR RPP)(GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
This course will explore significant international film traditions, movements, and cultures of the past century. Mapping film’s evolution worldwide through consideration of influential national film movements and key directors, and their historical, political, aesthetic, and cultural contexts, we will contemplate how cinema translates local traditions and circulates transformative ideas. We will explore debates around audiences and authorship, transnational production and cross-cultural appropriation, film and/as sociopolitical resistance, and the roles of film critics and festivals, digital technologies, and globalization. Prerequisite: COM 105 , COM 232 , and COM 262 , by the beginning of the course; or permission of instructor. Fall semester.
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COM 357 - Intercultural Communication (4 Cr.) (GCR RPP)(GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
A survey of communication issues and problems created by sociocultural, racial, and national differences. The overarching project is to help students develop more ethical, just, and equitable ways of communicating across cultures. The study of intercultural communication entails learning about patterns and sources of conflict between different groups. Students are required to consider how and why racism, prejudice, and discrimination manifest. As a result, they grapple with broader currents of power that buttress inequality and injustice. By doing so, students become more aware of how they and others communicate, as well as the range of factors that impact communication and contribute to differences and inequalities. Prerequisites: COM 105 , COM 232 , and COM 262 , by the beginning of the semester; or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Branch.
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COM 390 - Internship in Communication (0-4 Cr.) (formerly COM 290)
Internships based on previous course work in the program are available in television, video, radio, motion pictures, sound recording, print and electronic journalism, photography, advertising, public relations, media archival work, arts administration, political media, or studies in popular culture. Students with a Communication major are required to take this internship for 2-4 credits. Can be repeated up to eight credits. Graded pass/no pass only. Prerequisites: at least nine credits in the Communication program, advanced sophomore standing, and permission of the director. Variable semesters.
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COM 399 - Independent Media Project (1-4 Cr.)
Qualified students may earn one to four credits per semester for participation in the program’s digital productions, campus projects, or independent work in media. Students will be required to work 30 hours per credit earned. A maximum of six credits may be taken in COM 399. Graded pass/no pass only. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Bozic, Marcus.
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COM 401 - Topics in Media (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
An intensive study of a specific issue or issues in one of the major research traditions in the field. Concentration on a topic of current debate in media studies, often across formats. The specific topic for the class is posted before registration. Examples of topics include Alternative Media; Children and Television; Communication Law and Policy; and Race and Ethnicity in Film and Television. Repeatable if topic is different. Prerequisites: at least two of the 300-level required theory/criticism and history courses, COM 262, and junior or senior status, by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Program faculty.
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COM 405 - Topics in World Cinema (4 Cr.) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
Advanced study in a particular movement, period, aspect, country, or continent within the motion picture’s industrial, sociocultural, and aesthetic development worldwide. Topics for a given semester are posted before registration. Examples of topics include African-American Film and French New Wave Cinema. Repeatable if the topic is different. Prerequisites: COM 341 and/or COM 342 , COM 262 , and junior or senior status, by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters.
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COM 407 - Independent Work in Studio-Photography (2-4 Cr.) (ART 407 )
Advanced individual study with a Studio Art faculty member. Prerequisites: ART 102 or ART 127 plus three studio courses (two of which should be in same medium as the independent work proposed), and a written contract with the faculty member willing to oversee the study. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Program faculty.
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COM 409 - Special Topics: Photographic Practices (4 Cr.) (ART 375 )
ART 375/COM 409 is a theme-based course in digital or black and white photography for students who have completed ART 201 /COM 201 , Photography I. The class will provide students an in-depth understanding of a particular topic in contemporary photography. Students will use technical and conceptual knowledge learned in Photography I while developing new techniques and ideas related to the course topic. Work for the class will include prompts/assignments, readings, writing, critiques and self-directed research. A different theme will be offered every semester. Examples of topics include Photography and Narrative, The Extended Photographic Project, and People and Places. Lab fee of $45. Students may repeat the course each time a new topic is offered. Prerequisite: ART 201 or COM 201 . Variable semesters. Program faculty.
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COM 412 - Media Workshop (2 or 4 Cr.)
Workshops in television, radio, and new media, emphasizing the development of skills in a particular format. The specific topic is posted before registration. Examples include: Advanced Public Relations; Advanced Television Writing; Animation; and Writing and Producing for Digital Media. Repeatable if topic is different. Prerequisites: varies according to topic, but always includes junior or senior status, by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Marcus, Morris, Zurawik.
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COM 415 - Screenwriting (4 Cr.) (GCR Arts area)
Critical analysis and practice of writing dramatic material for film and television. Students will craft a complete short script, from premise to polished dialogue, or an outline and complete first act of a feature-length script. Students will also examine the art of screen and television writing from a critical perspective, reading and researching literature in the field. Prerequisites: COM 232 , and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Spring semester, alternate years. Marcus.
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