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Business Administration (BUS) |
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BUS 410 - Business Law I Semester Hours: 3
The nature of the American legal system and its operations. Subjects include principles of the law of contracts as applied to selected business transactions and relationships; court structure, jurisdiction and civil procedures; and crimes and torts.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles and senior standing.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BUS 422 - Healthcare Law and Ethics Semester Hours: 3
Basic overview of the multiple legal and ethical issues for healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. Topics covered under the legal environment and medical ethics framework are the legal system, the physician-patient relationship, professional liability, medical malpractice, medical professional code of ethics, the medical record, HIPAA; ethical concerns such as information technology [informatics]; and bioethical issues resulting from medical technology.
Pre-requisites: BUS 305 - Survey of the United States Healthcare System .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance Semester Hours: 3
The theory and operation of a firm are examined in the context of risk management, valuation, capital budgeting and financing structure. Topics covered include debt and equity, dividend and stock policies, evaluation of the firm’s governance, mergers and acquisitions, and loss control.
Pre-requisites: BUS 340 - Principles of Business Finance .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 437 - Investment Finance Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on the study of financial asset valuation, the use of major investment forms, as well as risk management strategies within capital markets and their related impact on a portfolio. Analysis will also consider how investors evaluate and ultimately construct portfolios, using among other investments, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
Pre-requisites: BUS 340 - Principles of Business Finance completed with a grade of C or better.
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 440 - Personal Insurance Lines Semester Hours: 3
This course will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of personal insurance policies and coverage. Students will develop the skills required to profitably price, underwrite, and manage a personal insurance portfolio. Upon the conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the CPCU 555 industry exam.
Pre-requisites: BUS 325 - The Insurance Industry and BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 441 - Commercial Insurance Lines I Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity for students to develop an in-depth understanding of commercial insurance policies and coverage. Students will be introduced to building and personal property coverage; flood, earthquake, and specialty insurance; business income insurance; inland marine and ocean cargo coverage; commercial crime insurance, equipment breakdown coverage; and business-owners policies and security bonds. Upon conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the CPCU 551 industry exam.
Pre-requisites: BUS 325 - The Insurance Industry and BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 442 - Commercial Insurance Lines II Semester Hours: 3
The course will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of commercial liability industry. Topics will include commercial general liability, business auto, garage and motor carrier, workers compensation and employers liability, management liability, professional liability, environmental, aviation, excess and umbrella liability insurance, cyber risk and terrorism. Upon conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the CPCU 552 industry exam.
Pre-requisites: BUS 441 - Commercial Insurance Lines I .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 445 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Semester Hours: 3
Analysis of physical product through channels of distribution. Linkage between processes controlling physical flows, major functions of firm (finance, marketing, operations, etc.) to develop integrative supply chain management strategy.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles and MKT 350 - Marketing Principles .
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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BUS 455 - Entrepreneurial Management Semester Hours: 3
Entrepreneurial topics include the outcomes of entrepreneurial process: the creation of wealth, new enterprise, marshalling resources, organizational change, increased firm value, and exploitation of opportunities. The focus of the course is both on the entrepreneur and the entrepreneurial process with results in a variety of outcomes essential to economic development.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles .
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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BUS 466 - Human Resource Development Semester Hours: 3
This course examines the primary role of human resources development (HRD) in the organization to help people and organizations effectively manage change. This highly interactive course focuses on strategies for assessing, designing, and implementing training and organizational development efforts that positively impact the performance of the individual and the work group. The course also provides an overview of change interventions, including training and staff development; succession planning and performance management; factors that influence HRD; the consulting role and skills of the HRD professional, including facilitation and group dynamics; and the trends in HRD, such as human performance technology and the work out process model.
Pre-requisites: BUS 380 - Human Resource Management .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 467 - Compensation and Benefits Semester Hours: 3
Wage and salary administration in private and public organizations; total compensation systems; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, and employee satisfaction; employee benefits; employee incentive programs.
Pre-requisites: BUS 380 - Human Resource Management .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 468 - Employee and Labor Relations Semester Hours: 3
Course examines collective bargaining, labor market fundamentals, unionism, and related issues of labor economics. Labor concepts, processes, ethics and costs are explored for their application and implications in the business world. Emphasis is placed on current laws, practices and trends related to the various aspects of labor relations and collective bargaining.
Pre-requisites: BUS 380 - Human Resource Management .
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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BUS 469 - Global Marketing and Management Strategies Semester Hours: 3
Study of the structure of foreign trade aimed at understanding the socio-cultural differences in foreign marketing strategies and their adaptation by domestic interests in developing successful marketing strategies for international markets. Considers present and probable future developments in international management styles and their implications on managerial decision making in domestic companies.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles , and either MKT 350 - Marketing Principles or BUS 284 - Principles of International Business .
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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BUS 474 - International Laws and Regulations Semester Hours: 3
An exploration of the international legal environments and legal issues and problems that confront businesses as they cross international frontiers. The course covers international trade, foreign investment and fund transfer, transfer of technology, copyrights and patent protections, international dispute resolution, the role of the WTO and other international agencies.
Pre-requisites: BUS 410 - Business Law I .
Offered: occasionally.
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BUS 480 - Special Topics in Business Semester Hours: 3
A seminar-style course where selected topics and issues are covered with a small group of upper class students. Students are expected to demonstrate an ability to handle approaches, express themselves orally in a seminar format as well as in writing, and logically evaluate the topics.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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BUS 487 - Sales Management Semester Hours: 3
The broad set of verbal and writing skills utilized by today’s sales managers is explored to prepare students for front-line sales management. Effective management of customer and employee issues, company objectives, financial accountability, customer behavior and employee motivation are applied to various management methodologies. Legal, social, and ethical standards are overlaid against the manager’s need to maximize sales and maintain budget efficiency. Employee mentoring and inter-company communications skills are developed with interactive role playing and case study assignments.
Pre-requisites: MKT 350 - Marketing Principles .
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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BUS 491 - Business Policy and Strategy (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
Students learn to systematically analyze a firm’s internal and external environments and to apply concepts and theories related to the formulation and implementation of business-level and corporate-level strategies. The influence of other functional areas (marketing, finance, accounting, etc.) on strategic thinking is emphasized in teaching students the linkage between strategic problems, management interpretations, solutions, and firm performance. Oral and written business communication skills will be emphasized throughout the course.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and senior standing.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BUS 492 - Organizational Leadership Semester Hours: 3
This course invites students to apply the skills and tools necessary to fulfill his/her role as a leader of an organization. The course presents a comprehensive, integrative, and practical focus on leadership and organizational management. It is based upon a framework that analyzes leadership and management at different levels: individual leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership. The course presents leadership and management theories/concepts that have emerged over the past several decades. In addition, students will survey contemporary perspectives on ethics, coaching, organizational culture, diversity, strategic leadership, managing change, organizational development and crisis leadership.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles .
Offered: Fall, even years.
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BUS 496 - Readings and Research in Business (1-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-4
Special course affording students of any discipline opportunities to propose and effect independent and/or collaborative study projects of their own design within a field of business.
Pre-requisites: senior standing and approval of project proposal by the Dean of the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Offered: occasionally.
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Coaching (CHG) |
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CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
An investigation of the differences and similarities of various coaching styles and their effective match with the personality characteristics of athletes. An exploration of unique situations of coaching individual sport versus team sport, professional versus amateur sport, and recreational sport versus interscholastic sport. Special emphasis will be placed upon the following: motivational techniques, organization of athletic programs, ethics of coaching, interpersonal relationships, discipline, and other related student problems, including principles of communication, and sportsmanship.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed for students to develop a better understanding of the psychological aspects of coaching sport and building teams. Students will learn methods of coaching that use concepts from sport and coaching psychology such as motivation, team cohesion, confidence, and establishing and pursuing meaningful goals. Students will learn tools to become an effective coach and team builder from a motivational standpoint as well as the practice of using those tools within a coaching process.
Pre-requisites: CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours) , PSY 200 - General Psychology , or consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 231 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Football (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 232 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Wrestling (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 240 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Softball (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 241 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Basketball (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 242 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Baseball (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 251 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Volleyball (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 252 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Tennis (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 261 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Soccer (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 262 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Track and Field (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
These courses are designed to give the novice athletic coach a knowledge of the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of a specific sport. Typically, several styles of coaching the sport will be presented with specific emphasis on tactics and strategies that are unique to that sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 400 - Field Experience in Coaching (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
A supervised coaching experience with a minimum of 100 student contact hours. To be arranged by the student with approval by the program coordinator.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent of the program coordinator.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 480 - Special Topics in Coaching Semester Hours: 3
Individual or seminar style courses where topical issues and subjects may be studied by coaching minor students. May be offered in cooperation with another department.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHG 490 - Independent Study in Coaching (1-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-4
Independent research in a special topic area of interest. The student must have the sponsorship of a member of the coaching teaching staff.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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Chinese (CHI) |
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CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese I with lab (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to the Chinese language with special emphasis on the acquisition of speaking skills. Students will begin analyzing the fundamental similarities and differences between Chinese-speaking countries and the United States. Students will have a rudimentary grasp of the geography of Chinese speaking countries. Students are required to participate in a language laboratory each week.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall.
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CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I Semester Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the language with increased emphasis on vocabulary, writing, and reading. Cultural similarities and differences between China and the United States will be examined in greater depth.
Pre-requisites: CHI 102 - Elementary Chinese II with lab (4 semester hours) .
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Chemistry (CHM) |
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CHM 100 - Everyday Chemistry (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
A chemistry course for non-science majors. Topics include nuclear chemistry, energy, environment, pollution, food, drugs and consumer products. A laboratory session will be used to introduce and reinforce chemical principles.
Pre-requisites: GEN 102 - Mathematics Workshop or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
Fundamental principles of chemistry, including modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical stoichiometry, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermodynamics, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. This course includes a laboratory.
Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.
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CHM 150 - A Global Perspective and History of Fermentation and Biotechnology (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
This hybrid travel/on campus course runs in both the spring semester for the laboratory portion and the travel portion will occur in May. The travel portion of the course will explore the use of biotechnology in the past to appreciate and recognize the varying techniques used in fermentation processes to produce a variety of flavors. The laboratory portion of this course will cover basic concepts in general, organic, and biochemistry in order to teach basic scientific techniques in brewing fermentation as well as explore the development of a variety of flavors (both good and bad) that can be developed.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHM 200 - Earth Systems (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
This course emphasizes the dynamic systems of the Earth (e.g., plate tectonics, hydrological cycle). The material will extend to the physical forces and chemical properties that lead to the Earth’s systems. The laboratory component will investigate the physical and chemical underpinnings of lecture material.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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CHM 202 - Analytical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
This course will cover the methodologies of data quantification, collection, and analysis. It will also cover the theory behind the use of common instrumentation found in chemistry and biochemistry laboratories which may include FTIR, HPLC, NMR, GC-MS, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
Pre-requisites: CHM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 semester hours) .
Offered: alternating years.
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CHM 202L - Analytical Chemistry Lab (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
This laboratory is essential for hands-on experiences utilizing various instrumentation in the Chemistry department.
Co-requisites: CHM 202 - Analytical Chemistry .
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CHM 203 - Organic Chemistry: Short Course Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the reactions, functional groups and regio- and stereo-chemical properties crucial to Organic Chemistry. Furthermore, this course will adequately prepare students to study Biochemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology.
Pre-requisites: CHM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 semester hours) .
Offered: Fall.
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CHM 380 - Special Topics in Chemistry (3-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 3-4
Topics for the course are varied and are chosen by the faculty member with input from interested students.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
Offered: Fall or Spring.
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CHM 400 - Internship in Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Pre-requisites: Four chemistry (CHM) courses and junior standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, or Summer.
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CHM 423 - Advanced Physical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
This course will cover the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics as they apply to chemistry using both chemical and biochemical examples. Topics covered in this course will include the mathematical underpinnings of atomic and molecular structure and the energy available in the system as it impacts spectroscopy, behavior of macroscopic systems, and chemical kinetics. Examples will be both chemical and biochemical.
Pre-requisites: CHM 323 - Physical Chemistry .
Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 242 - Calculus II (4 semester hours) .
Offered: occasionally.
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CHM 475 - Scientific Analysis and Writing I (WI) (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
(Writing Intensive)
A directed investigation of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry focusing on the comprehension and analysis of primary literature. Students will learn how to break down and critically evaluate scientific research articles on topics selected by the instructor. Class discussion and debate will be used to highlight how data can be interpreted in multiple ways, how statistics can be misleading, and the importance of the peer review process.
Pre-requisites: CHM 203 - Organic Chemistry: Short Course , GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , and three semester hours of (BIOC) biochemistry or (CHM) chemistry courses at or above the 300-level.
Offered: Spring.
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CHM 491 - Research in Chemistry (1-12 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-12
Students will conduct scientific research in cooperation with a faculty member. The results of this project will be presented to the greater scientific community either on campus or at a scientific conference.
Pre-requisites: faculty consent.
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Communication (COM) |
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COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
As the study and application of the basic techniques of researching, constructing, and delivering a speech, this course helps students develop these skills through classroom performances on a variety of speaking topics in various situations.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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COM 120 - Debate Practicum (0-1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 0-1
One semester hour of credit is awarded for participating in Lakeland University’s competitive debate and forensics team. Students will learn the rules of various competitive speech events, practice with one another, and compete in regional tournaments. Students will be required to conduct research on current speech and debate topics in preparation for competition. This course may be repeated for credit up to four times.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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COM 130 - Introduction to Mass Media Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the history of newspapers, magazines, book publishing, radio, television, and film. Mass media theory and contemporary media issues are discussed in detail.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing .
Offered: Spring.
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COM 211 - Interpersonal Communication Semester Hours: 3
A study of how humans communicate and behave in one-on-one situations or in small groups, this course explores how we form our self-perceptions, manage our identity, construct our view of other people, and interface with people in our lives. By looking at our behavior and that of others, the course examines communication climate, listening, language, defensiveness, relational dynamics, semantic reactions, non-verbal communication, emotion management, and conflict resolution.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Spring.
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COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the principles and practices of communicating in small group and goal-oriented team settings.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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COM 213 - Advanced Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
Building on the fundamentals of oral communication, learned in Introduction to COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking , students in this class will go beyond learning those basics (idea composition and structure, physical and vocal technique, and confidence) to using those basics to fluidly express critically thought-out ideas. They will give presentations in a variety of formats including: panels, interviews, digital media, press conferences and public oratory. They will learn from a variety of guest speakers whose jobs require agility in public speaking. Students will be put on the spot in some cases to learn to think well on their feet. They will present in both individual and collaborative situations.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
Offered: occasionally.
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COM 220 - Persuasion & Advocacy Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on research, theory, and practice relating to persuasion and strategic influence, and studies the motivational factors involved in persuasive speaking to secure belief and action. These topics include advocacy, or how to “sell” oneself in a competitive professional world and successfully pitch ideas. Students will be assessed in large part through project-based evaluations.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
Offered: Fall, even years.
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COM 225 - Political Communication & Activism Semester Hours: 3
A study of the role of symbols in political communication and the techniques and strategies employed by politicians, campaign officials, and social activists. Activism is the intentional effort to bring about social, political, or cultural change in a group or society. Students will investigate strategies for effective campaign communication and activism, the role of activism in democratic society, and the close connection of activism to the study of communication. Special attention is given to recent election campaigns and social movements.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing .
Offered: occasionally.
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COM 240 - American Oratory Semester Hours: 3
This course extensively considers the values, rights, and restrictions of free speech in America by examining the impact of public discourse and particular momentous speeches on the history and culture of the United States.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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COM 280 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to study topics of special interest and importance.
Pre-requisites: will be announced in conjunction with selected topic.
Offered: occasionally.
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COM 310 - Leadership Communication Semester Hours: 3
Regardless of whether an individual is the head of a Fortune 500 company, an employee at a small company, or an engaged citizen, leadership communication skills are an invaluable asset. This course provides both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in the art and science of leadership. Throughout the semester, students will examine the complexities of being a leader when communicating interpersonally, in small groups, during negotiations, in public settings, and using different media. This course will explore a variety of leadership mindsets and styles, the communication strategies associated with each, and how to adapt to emerging circumstances. Students will have the opportunity to test communication styles that augment both their personal strengths and the environment they will utilize them.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
Offered: Fall, even years.
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COM 330 - Strategic New Media and Digital Communication Semester Hours: 3
With the expectations created by the relative ease of access to electronic promotion formats, everyone in the 21st century is a digital communicator. Nowhere is this realization more critical than professionally. This course introduces students to a variety of communication skills needed to successfully negotiate the increasingly digital professional world. Instruction emphasizes the variety of ways that potential communication careers utilize new media to accomplish objectives in the public and private sectors. Students will have the opportunity to publish and work on actual new media campaigns in order to hone these skills.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing and completion of one 200-level COM course.
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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COM 331 - Critical Communication Approaches to New Media Semester Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to a variety of skills and practices needed to successfully negotiate the increasingly digital world of communication. Additionally, students will study the influence and impact of digital technologies on the processes of communication, including the ways in which technology both enhances and limits our individual, social, organizational, and cultural communicative capacities students will learn how to assess and critique new media in professional and intelligent ways that you can take with you into the workplace or your personal lives. Concepts discussed include the effects of new media on public memory, the influences of new media in contemporary global political movements, public sphere theory, the dynamics of publicity and secrecy in the age of new media, identity formation in virtual communication settings, and many others.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and completion of one 200-level COM course.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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COM 332 - Media Literacy and Effects Semester Hours: 3
A survey of communication research on the effects of various media on the attitudes and actions of media users, with special attention given to the need to cultivate skills for media literacy. Topics include priming, agenda-setting, partisanship, hostile media phenomenon, entertainment programming, uses and gratification theory, and many others. Students will learn to interpret the results of social-scientific research and design projects addressing problems with media use, public engagement, and media literacy.
Pre-requisites: COM 130 - Introduction to Mass Media and COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
Offered: Fall, even years.
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COM 340 - Communication Theory Semester Hours: 3
Communication is one of the oldest academic disciplines, and communication theory today is still strongly influenced by its origins. Thus, this course surveys communication theory in three major units: communication theory throughout history, communication theory in the 20th and early 21st centuries, and new “cutting edge” work in communication research.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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COM 350 - Rhetorical Criticism (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing Intensive)
A survey of a variety of rhetorical methods of analyzing discourse and other communicative objects/artifacts, including how and why rhetorical analysis is attempted and what can be done with the results. Students will write and revise several pieces of rhetorical criticism over the duration of the course.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , completion of one 200-level COM course, and at least junior standing.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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COM 351 - Mixed Methods Research for Professionals Semester Hours: 3
As the professional world becomes more research-driven and jobs requiring technical analysis skills increase, students need to understand how to systematically collect, interpret, and report data. Students will become familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods designed to advance knowledge about communication across professional and scholarly contexts.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , completion of one 200-level COM course, fulfillment of Interdisciplinary Studies Quantitative Skills requirement, and at least junior standing. (It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students complete MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics prior to taking this course.)
Offered: Fall, even years.
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COM 365 - Health Behavior Communication Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on theories and research that identifies different motivations and influences for health-related behavior. This course is very similar to taking a course in persuasion; the primary difference being that the content focuses exclusively on persuasion regarding health behaviors. The course begins by identifying different models and foundations for studying health behavior. The next part identifies individual behavior by interrogating belief models, theory of reasoned action, and planned behavior. The third part of the course examines interpersonal health behaviors. This addresses topics such as the role of environment, social support, social networks, and specific forms of communication on health behavioral outcomes. The next section focuses on the group and community level of health behavior change. This looks at media, community organizing, and public health interventions. The final section presents different ways to apply the theoretical components into developing health behavior modification interventions.
Pre-requisites: junior standing.
Offered: occasionally.
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COM 400 - Internship in Communication (1-12 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-12
Through arrangements with area organizations, students gain valuable on-the-job communication experience.
Pre-requisites: junior standing or above and consent of supervising faculty. Open to Communication majors and minors only.
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COM 480 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hours: 3
Seminar style course where topical issues in communication will be covered with a small group of advanced-level students.
Pre-requisites: Completion of two 200-level Communication (COM) courses and junior standing or above.
Offered: occasionally.
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COM 490 - Independent Research in Communication Semester Hours: 3
The student must submit justification for studying a communication-related topic for approval by the instructor of record and the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. Topics should reflect a tangible connection to the student’s vocational interest.
Pre-requisites: junior standing or above and consent of supervising faculty. Open to Communication majors and minors only.
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Computer Science (CPS) |
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CPS 100 - Introduction to Computers Semester Hours: 3
Offered at Lakeland University Japan. A survey course of modern computer concepts and applications. The course relates computer concepts to the elements of an information system. Generalized overview of computing hardware, software, data management, computing systems and procedures, critical thinking about an application of online resources, and using computing technology to effectively participate and succeed in college. Hands-on usage of word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, desktop publishing, operating systems, online course technologies, and the internet. Note: this course does not qualify for credit in the computer science major or minor.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CPS 200 - Programming I Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to computer programming. Emphasis on problem solving techniques, structured programming, and top-down program design. Control structures, functions, arrays, and data files.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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CPS 210 - Database Basics Semester Hours: 3
Basic concepts of database layout, design, and theory. Intermediate to advanced work with forms, reports, and queries. The course includes a general overview of Information Technology Management Systems.
Pre-requisites: Competence with basic computer software.
Offered: Spring.
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CPS 212 - Programming II Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of CPS 200 - Programming I . This course includes an introduction to data management and object-oriented programming using a high-level programming language. Topics include data types, functions, file structures, arrays, pointers, strings, and classes.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics .
Offered: Fall.
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CPS 221 - COBOL Programming Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to programming in COBOL. Structured programming techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Students write several programs involving input, output, assignment, selection and iteration structures. Data validation, control-break reporting, table handling and file processing concepts are studied and utilized.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 250 - Cybersecurity I Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of Information Technology Security, and is based on forensic science and computer security technologies. The course involves the application of scientific methods for the collection, analysis, auditing, interpretation, and presentation of potential evidence. A major component of the course will be focused around describing the variety of types of computer crime, considering the approaches used to perpetrate such crimes, and the investigative techniques available for these crimes. Topics include history and examples of computer crime, identity theft, and computer crime prevention strategies.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent, or consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 280 - Special Topics in Computer Science Semester Hours: 3
This introductory-level course will cover current and evolving industry trends.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
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CPS 313 - Advanced Programming Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of CPS 212 - Programming II , and an introduction to programming using a visual language. Exclusively using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), the student will develop applications with and for a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 314 - Programming Languages Semester Hours: 3
This course presents syntax and semantics of particular programming languages, and addresses fundamental program construction and special features of each language. While programming itself will be part of the course, the subject of this course leans more toward understanding the principles of programming languages and language design. The student will learn to analyze each language and its associated development environment to determine if that language and its tools are the best choice for programming tasks. This course introduces various programming languages not currently offered in the curriculum.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II .
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I Semester Hours: 3
A first course in problem-solving, software design, and computer programming using the Java language. It is intended for student with programming experience in at least one other language.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 316 - Object-Oriented Programming II Semester Hours: 3
A second course in problem-solving, software design and computer programming using the Java language. This course is an introduction to web server development using Java, HTTP, XML, and Java Server Pages. It covers Java Web Server, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to automated servlet programming, and three-tiered solutions using HTTP tunneling. XML and JSP are used to create dynamic Web content.
Pre-requisites: CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 318 - Computational Modeling and Visualization Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to computational modeling for industrial systems analytics. Topics include building mesh-based models of surfaces used in the manufacturing process, representation of forces acting on those parts during manufacturing, and visualization of results of simulations. Computational modeling software is introduced.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I and MAT 362 - Linear Algebra .
Offered: Spring, even years.
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CPS 323 - Computer Architecture Semester Hours: 3
Computer architecture is the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components and designing the hardware/software interface to create a computer that meets functional, performance, energy consumption, cost, and other specific goals. This course introduces the basic hardware structure of modern programmable computers from the ground up and focuses on the foundational concepts that are the basis for current computer design. This classic introduction provides a deep look into the computer, will demonstrate how software interacts with hardware, and discusses how trends in technology, applications, and economics drive continuing changes in the field of computer design.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 325 - Networking and Telecommunications Semester Hours: 3
Networking hardware and software. The course will cover the installation and maintenance of networks, network management, telephony and security. Students will learn to manage at least two different network server operating systems.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 362 - Introduction to Data Structures Semester Hours: 3
A study of data structures, including lists, arrays, and linkages. Topics include stacks, queues, dequeues, tress, dynamic storage allocation, garbage collection for disks systems and recursive programs.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II or equivalent.
Offered: Spring, even years or as needed.
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CPS 400 - Internship in Computer Science Semester Hours: 3
Pre-requisites: junior standing and instructor’s consent.
Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer as needed.
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CPS 420 - Operating Systems Semester Hours: 3
General theory of operating systems. Components of an operating system and the processes involved. Data storage, hard drive control, and memory management. The course will include a comparison of at least two operating systems.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and completion of at least one (1) 300-level Computer Science (CPS) course or consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 425 - Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3
This course is a survey of existing techniques in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and explores key concepts underlying intelligent systems, which are increasingly deployed in consumer products and online services. The main goal of the course is to equip the student with the tools to tackle AI problems they might encounter in life. Students will explore the principles and techniques involved in programming computers to do tasks that would require intelligence if people did them. This course presents an introduction to the areas of robotics, theorem proving, heuristic programming, natural language processing, neural networks, and game playing.
Pre-requisites: MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics and junior standing.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 426 - Game Design and Development Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to give students an overview of game design and development. Students will also learn about gaming history, game design, psychological, sociological, physiological, and economic aspects of games and gaming. This course will also discuss methods for deploying the game in the marketplace. Students will build their own game using game development software. Prior programming and development experience is recommended.
Pre-requisites: CPS 313 - Advanced Programming or CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 435 - Mobile Application Development Semester Hours: 3
This course explores and examines the concepts of programming mobile applications. Students gain in-depth knowledge of mobile operating systems, and build basic applications for mobile devices using best practice principles including object oriented design and test driven development. Students will design, code, and publish a working mobile application that can be used as part of their career portfolio. Discussion will include new trends and features in the mobile device marketplace.
Pre-requisites: CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 442 - Data Management and Warehousing Semester Hours: 3
This course will examine the powerful capabilities of relational databases in conjunction with the big data management frameworks for data storage and retrieval, and for data analysis in support of management decision-making. This course provides an overview of the main components of data warehousing and gives the student a look at all the major facets of developing and using a data warehouse to make effective business decisions. The course also stresses data storage, indexing, query processing, transaction processing, and the physical design and tuning of databases.
Pre-requisites: CPS 210 - Database Basics , and junior standing.
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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CPS 445 - Systems Analysis and Design (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
This course provides the opportunity to design, implement, and document the systems development life cycle. Various software engineering analysis and design tools and techniques will be emphasized, such as information gathering for defining system requirements, process modeling with data flow diagrams or use cases, data dictionaries, prototyping, and graphical user interface (GUI) design. The course will also present current topics, such as agile development, extreme programming, rapid application development (RAD), Scrum and the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , CPS 200 - Programming I , CPS 210 - Database Basics , and junior or senior standing.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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CPS 450 - Cybersecurity II Semester Hours: 3
This course investigates advanced topics of system and data security breaches, and presents detailed analysis of tools used in computer security. Topics include: security standards, policies and best practices; principles of ethical and professional behavior; regulatory compliance and legal investigations; information assurance; risk management and threat assessment; business continuity and disaster recovery planning; security architecture and design; elements of cryptography; digital forensics; physical (environmental) security; networking fundamentals; access control and authentication; network and application security; exploiting network, web, software and insider vulnerabilities.
Pre-requisites: CPS 250 - Cybersecurity I and completion of at least two (2) additional Computer Science (CPS) courses.
Offered: occasionally.
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