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CHEM - 6551 Comprehensive Organic Chemistry (3)
Covers applications of modern principles of chemistry to elucidate structure, reactivity, and physical properties of organic compounds. Chemical bonds, molecular structure, functional groups, stereochemistry of organic compounds, organic reactions, and reaction mechanisms are emphasized. This course does not count towards any degree requirement. Equivalent to CHEM-515.
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CHEM - 6552 Chemistry Software and Molecular Modeling (1)
Covers use of various chemistry software for drawing organic, inorganic, and biological molecules in two and three dimensions, and for calculations involving molecular mechanics and molecular modeling to predict organic reaction mechanisms. Equivalent to CHEM-652.
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CHEM - 6554 Practical Computational Methods (1)
Introduces use of quantum chemistry software. Ab initio and density functional theory methods will be employed for calculations of various molecular properties.
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CHEM - 6733 Chromatography (3)
This course examines the theory, practice, and instrumentation of chromatographic separations, with special emphasis on thin-layer, column, paper, and liquid chromatography. Introduction to gas chromatography/mass spectrometric technique is also covered. Equivalent to CHEM-622. Corequisite course: CHEM-6734 .
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CHEM - 6734 Chromatography Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments associated with this course include the following topics: preparation and use of TLC plates for the separation of organic compounds; packed and capillary gas chromatographic analysis of environmental samples; column chromatography of organometallic compounds; paper chromatography of amino acid mixtures, pesticides residue analysis by electron capture gas chromatography; HPLC of food preservatives and computerized GC/MS analysis of volatile organics. Equivalent to CHEM-623. Corequisite course: CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 6743 Spectroscopic Characterization (3)
Covers fundamental principles of spectroscopy, ultra violet-visible, infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), luminescence (fluorescence and phosphorescence), and atomic absorption spectroscopy for characterization and determination of both inorganic and organic compounds. Prerequisites: One year of the undergraduate equivalent of Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Corequisite: Enrollment in CHEM-6744 .
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CHEM - 6744 Spectroscopic Characterization Laboratory (1)
Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM 6743. Hands-on experience with the UV-VIS, IR, NMR, fluorescence, atomic (emission and/or absorption) spectrophotometers will be covered through comprehensive laboratory experiments. Prerequisites: One year of the undergraduate equivalent of Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Corequisite: Enrollment in CHEM-6743 .
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CHEM - 6752 Practical Chemistry Instruction (1)
Introduces the student to the basic principles of HPLC, GC, UV-Vis detector, and gas and liquid sample handling, system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair in a practical “hands on” laboratory format. Safety and accepted industry practices will be stressed throughout the course. Equivalent to CHEM-560.
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CHEM - 7447 Transition Metal and Organometallic Chemistry (3)
Presents the chemistry of the transition elements, particularly the organometallic chemistry of those elements. The mechanisms of stoichiometric and catalytic transformations of small molecules will be presented. The bonding theory descriptions of such reactions will be emphasized. Equivalent to CHEM-633.
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CHEM - 7537 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
Covers molecular structures including stereochemistry of organic compounds; structure and detection of organic reactive intermediates; mechanisms of organic reactions including linear free energy relationships, isotope effects, molecular orbital theory, photochemistry, and pericyclic reactions. Equivalent to CHEM-641.
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CHEM - 7557 Chemistry of Biomolecules (3)
Covers synthesis and reactions of amino acids and polypeptides, including solid phase synthesis, and introduces student to combinational chemistry. Equivalent to CHEM-672. Prerequisites: take CHEM-5333
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CHEM - 7667 Photochemistry (3)
Covers physical and organic aspects of photochemistry in terms of the fates that can befall excited species. Introduces photochemistry of normal and polluted atmospheres, photosynthesis, vision, photography, photobiochemistry, polymer photochemistry, photodynamic therapy, and other important subject areas. Demonstrations and discussions of experimental techniques will give practical experience to the theories covered in class. Equivalent to CHEM-862. Prerequisite: take CHEM-6743 or Organic Spectroscopy
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CHEM - 7742 Advanced Spectroscopic Methods Laboratory (1)
Introduces spectroscopy-based experiments to demonstrate the principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics. Corequisite: Enroll in concurrently CHEM-7741
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CHEM - 8057 Special Topics: Chemistry (3)
Examines specialized topics in chemistry. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to CHEM-810. Prerequisites: take CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 8157 Methods Development (3)
Concentrates on methods development in the analytical laboratory with applications in pharmaceutical, food product, cosmetics, and environmental testing. Focuses on methods development and optimization to satisfy regulatory and customer requirements, validating analytical methods, application of newer analytical methods, and those involved in quality control, quality assurance, and quality assessment. Includes development and use of statistical process control as tools to improve quality and productivity. Equivalent to CHEM-840. Prerequisite: take CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 8733 Mass Spectrometry (3)
Introduces the principles and theory of mass spectral analysis. Includes the basic theory of ion formation and behavior, instrumentation and the interpretation of the spectra or organic molecules. Deals with basic mass spectrometry as well as major areas of application. Discusses the important hybrid techniques of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Equivalent to CHEM-827. Prerequisite: take CHEM-6733 . Corequisite course: CHEM-8734 .
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CHEM - 8734 Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (1)
Covers experiments associated with CHEM-8734 . Includes hands-on laboratory work for the basic principles of GC/MS and LC/MS operation and theory of mass spectral analysis. Covers instrumentation, data acquisition, and interpretation of spectra of organic molecules. Equivalent to CHEM-828. Corequisite course: CHEM-8733 .
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CHEM - 8743 Molecular Spectroscopy (3)
Introduces quantum mechanical treatment of principles of interaction between molecules and radiation. Topics include lasers, photon emission and absorption, molecular symmetry, group theory, and rotational, vibrational, electronic, photoelectron, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
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CHEM - 8753 Electrochemistry (3)
Introduces the theory and practice of electrochemical techniques with a focus on electroanalytical methods. Presents the techniques of potentiometry, conductance measurements, coulometry, and voltammetry. Includes new developments in electrochemical detection, spectroelectrochemical studies, and chemically modified electrodes. Equivalent to CHEM-855.
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CHEM - 8754 Electrochemistry Laboratory (1)
Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-8753 . Equivalent to CHEM-856. Corequisite course: CHEM-8753 .
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CHEM - 8763 NMR Spectroscopy (3)
Provides treatment of the theories and applications of modern Fourier transform nuclear magnetic resonance (FT-NMR) spectroscopy. Applications of FT-NMR spectroscopy to the investigation and solution of chemical problems will be emphasized. Equivalent to CHEM-668. Prerequisites: take CHEM-6743 and CHEM-6744 . Corequisite course: CHEM-8764 .
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CHEM - 8764 NMR Spectroscopy Laboratory (1)
Provides practical experience with an FT-NMR spectrometer. Activities covered range from FT-NMR fundamentals such as the shimming of samples and the determination of 90 pulse lengths through standard FT-NMR techniques such as decoupling experiments, variable temperature investigations, and the use of auxiliary reagents, to advanced 2D and 3D experiments. Equivalent to CHEM-669. Corequisite course: CHEM-8763 .
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CHEM - 8920 Graduate Research (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in chemistry under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to CHEM-870. Prerequisites: CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 8930 Graduate Chemistry Literature Project (1-3)
Provides analytical chemistry students the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing an in-depth chemistry literature project specific to the student’s interest in chemistry and related to a faculty member’s research. Students write a literature report, and make a formal presentation in a separate course, CHEM-8997 . Equivalent to CHEM-892. Prerequisites: take CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 8940 Internship (1-3)
Designed to provide chemistry students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to CHEM-880.
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CHEM - 8950 Graduate Research Project (1-3)
Provides the analytical chemistry students the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a research project specific to the student’s interest in chemistry and related to a faculty member’s research. Students write a project report, and make a formal presentation in a separate course, CHEM-8997 . Equivalent to CHEM-891. Prerequisites:take CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 8959 Graduate Thesis Literature Search (1)
Provides the analytical chemistry students the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing an in-depth thesis specific to the student’s interest in chemistry and related to a faculty member’s research. Students start this work by doing a literature search for a specific problem. Equivalent to CHEM-889. Prerequisites: take CHEM-6733 .
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CHEM - 8960 Graduate Thesis Project (1-5)
Provides the analytical chemistry students the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing an in-depth thesis specific to the student’s interests in chemistry and related to a faculty member’s research. Students write an in-depth thesis, and make a formal presentation in a separate course. Equivalent to CHEM-890. Prerequisite: take CHEM-8959 .
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CHEM - 8995 Chemistry Colloquium Series (1)
Provides students with the opportunity to observe presentations by scientists from academia, industry, and government. Students are required to attend at least eight chemistry colloquia during their enrollment at GSU. This colloquium series serves as the forum for CHEM-8997 , Presentation in Chemistry. Equivalent to CHEM-895. Corequisite courses: CHEM-8930 , CHEM-8940 , CHEM-8950 , CHEM-8960 .
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CHEM - 8997 Research Presentation in Chemistry (1)
Students completing their graduate research will present a seminar on their research project in a format similar to a presentation of a paper at a professional meeting. Students should enroll during their final term of graduate research or the following term. Equivalent to CHEM-899. Prerequisites: take CHEM-8930 , CHEM-8940 , CHEM-8950 , or CHEM-8960 .
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CHEM - 8999 Directed Scholarship: Masters in Analytical Chemistry (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must receive a grade of “CO” in CHEM-8959 , CHEM-8960 , CHEM-8950 , or CHEM-8930 . Note: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable) for a maximum of two times per course (CHEM-8959 , CHEM-8960 , or CHEM-8930 ), and is P/NC grading option. Equivalent to CHEM-898.
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CDIS - 2100 Introduction to Sign Language (3)
Enables the student to acquire basic conversational sign language skills. Discusses deaf awareness and the different systems of signed communication. Equivalent to CDIS-305.
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CDIS - 3099 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3)
Surveys the field of communication disorders, including an overview of characteristics, causes and physical conditions related to communication disorders. Outlines procedures to provide special help for the individual with a communication disorder. Writing intensive, Junior Seminar. Prerequisites: None
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CDIS - 3100 Intermediate Sign Language (3)
Designed to facilitate development of intermediate to advanced-level conversational sign language skills. Equivalent to CDIS-306. Prerequisite: take CDIS-2100 .
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CDIS - 3200 Advanced Sign Language (3)
American Sign Language is the third most used language in the United States today. It is the native language of the American deaf. Students, who already have a comprehensive vocabulary, will learn how to use English (hearing) idioms and American Sign Language colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions. Students will engage in roundtable class conversation with the instructor, each other and visitors, deaf and hearing. This class will fine tune signing skills and clean up production and concept problems. It will also introduce interpreting skills and generally prepare the student for conversing and working with persons whose primary language is American Sign Language. Equivalent to CDIS-307. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3100 .
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CDIS - 3400 Phonetics (3)
Studies the transcription of speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet and the manner, type, and place of articulation of each of the sounds of American speech. Equivalent to CDIS-304.
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CDIS - 3500 Speech and Hearing Science (3)
Study of sound generation and transmission, measurement and analysis of sound, and psychophysical methods. Topics include psychoacoustics and speech production, acoustics, and perception. Equivalent to CDIS-330.
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CDIS - 3600 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing (3)
Examines the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of processes related to speech production. Topics include respiration, phonation, articulation, and hearing. Equivalent to CDIS-345.
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CDIS - 4100 Language Development: Early Stages (3)
A course on development in oral, manual, and written modalities, focusing on oral language acquisition (phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics) and emergent literacy in the birth through preschool period. Equivalent to CDIS-511. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3400 .
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CDIS - 4150 Language Development: Later Stages (3)
Focuses on language development from kindergarten through adolescence, the relationship between language learning in oral and written modalities, the overlap between disorders of oral and written language, and the importance of language skills in school performance. Equivalent to CDIS-520. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3400 .
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CDIS - 4200 Sociolinguistics (3)
This course examines the major regional and social dialects in the United States with emphasis on the nonstandard varieties of English spoken by African Americans and Hispanic Americans. The course explores the educational, linguistic and cultural aspects of non-mainstream dialect usage. The course will also examine some important concepts and issues in sociolinguistics such as language change and the social and media generators, gender differences in language, language and identity, language as a social marker, how culture is reflected through language, figurative language (slang) and other sociolinguistic concepts and issues. Equivalent to CDIS-440. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3400 .
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CDIS - 4300 Neuroscience for the Study of Communication Disorders (3)
Covers neurological and physiological bases for speech and language behavior and disorders. Focuses on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the sensory and motor systems. Emphasizes CNS development, the structure and function of cells, and the organization and function of the brain and spinal cord. Includes the visual and auditory systems. Provides laboratory experiences that complement course content. Equivalent to CDIS-540. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3600 .
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CDIS - 4400 Introduction to Audiology (3)
Covers the prevention, identification, and evaluation of hearing disorders. Topics include basic audiologic evaluation, physiological methods in audiology, auditory disorders, audiologic screening, and assessment of infants and children. Equivalent to CDIS-410. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3500 .
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CDIS - 4600 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)
Introduces students to the process of clinical evaluation and treatment of individuals who are nonverbal. Covers augmentative and alternative communication systems, assessment, and treatment methods. Equivalent to CDIS-530. Prerequisite: take CDIS-3099 .
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CDIS - 4700 Independent Study (1-8)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in communication disorders under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to CDIS-470.
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CDIS - 4800 Internship (1-8)
Designed to provide the communication disorders student with supervised practicum experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to CDIS-480.
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CDIS - 4900 Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders (3)
Examines principles and procedures of assessing and treating disorders of human communication. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CDIS-4901
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CDIS - 4901 Skill Development Lab For Clinical Methods (1)
Provides guided practice in administration of standardized tests and fundamental treatment procedures. Instructional Method: Laboratory Corequisite: CDIS-4900
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CDIS - 6100 Professional and Scientific Foundations of Communication Disorders (3)
Explores issues related to evidence-based, ethical practice in speech-language pathology. Develops bases for finding, analyzing, evaluating and communicating scholarly findings in communication disorders. Reviews how ethical considerations may be incorporated into scholarly research procedures and in general clinical practice where data about treatment efficacy/effectiveness are obtained. Equivalent to CDIS-600.
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CDIS - 6200 Advanced Assessment and Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
Applies the principles of assessment and treatment of individuals with speech and language disorders. Develops related professional skills and processes. Equivalent to CDIS-650.
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CDIS - 7100 Fluency Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment (3)
Examines the various theories of stuttering and corresponding therapies. Attention to current stuttering research, development, and implementation of a stuttering therapy program. Equivalent to CDIS-730.
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CDIS - 7200 Voice and Resonance Disorders (3)
Teaches evaluative and therapeutic aspects of voice and resonance disorders. Examines anatomy and physiology of phonation and oral/nasal resonance and normal embryology of the velopharynx. Provides an introduction to laryngectomy rehabilitation and consultative aspects associated with cleft lip/palate. Equivalent to CDIS-700.
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CDIS - 7300 Aural Rehabilitation: Principles and Procedures (3)
Incorporates processes of normal and disordered speech/language perception to develop assessment and intervention procedures for clients with auditory disability. Discusses amplification and counseling. Equivalent to CDIS-770.
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CDIS - 7400 Speech Sound Disorders in Children (3)
Reviews the study of normal and disordered articulation. Includes traditional views of articulation disorders and their treatment, as well as current treatment methods derived from the study of phonology. Provides the opportunity to develop and analyze articulation therapy programs. Equivalent to CDIS-705.
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CDIS - 7500 Child Language Disorders: Early Stages (3)
Assessment and treatment of children with language disorders, focusing on the period from birth to age five. Includes discussion of emergent literacy, assistive technology, family-centered intervention, NICU, developmentally young clients, computer-based language sample analysis, and informal assessment. Equivalent to CDIS-710.
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CDIS - 7550 Child Language Disorders: Later Stages (3)
Assessment and treatment of children with language disorders, focusing on school-age and adolescence. Includes discussion of literacy, narrative analysis, pragmatic intervention, inclusion, alternative service delivery models, classroom and group dynamics, formal and informal assessment, and the transitioning to adulthood. Equivalent to CDIS-720.
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CDIS - 7600 Adult Language and Cognitive Disorders (3)
Examines the historical, neuroanatomical, etiological, cognitive, and linguistic aspects of aphasia and related disorders that result from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Emphasizes assessment and treatment of language and cognitive disorders in adults. Equivalent to CDIS-740.
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CDIS - 7700 Motor Speech Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment (3)
Investigates the differential diagnosis and common treatment approaches for motor speech disorders resulting from congenital, acquired/nonprogressive, and degenerative/progressive neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease). Analyzes diagnostic and treatment methods related to the various subsystems of respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance, and prosody. Equivalent to CDIS-750.
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CDIS - 7800 Dysphagia in Adults and Children (3)
Examines the anatomy and physiology of the swallow and the clinical evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults and children. Issues related to various etiologies, assessment techniques, management strategies, and ethical considerations will be discussed. Equivalent to CDIS-760.
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CDIS - 8000 Current Topics (1-3)
Designed for practicing graduate students in communication disorders and practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Topics will vary; may be repeated for credit. Explores current clinical and scientific issues in communication disorders. Focuses on significant topics in speech, language, and hearing. Equivalent to CDIS-805.
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CDIS - 8100 Professional Development Seminar in Communication Disorders (1)
Reviews the history of the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology, and the development of ethical and professional standards. Requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, licensure in Illinois, and public school certification for speech-language professionals are described. Provides instruction on completion of the Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA) document and the role of the KASA in formative assessment. This course is available only online. Equivalent to CDIS-815.
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CDIS - 8200 Foundations of Clinical Practice (1)
Facilitates the development of clinical decision-making skills. Topics include scope of practice in speech-language pathology, ethics, problem solving in assessment and management, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Linguistic and cultural diversity, federal and state laws and regulations, and policies and procedures relevant to specific work settings also are reviewed. Equivalent to CDIS-830.
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CDIS - 8300 Qualifying Exams in Communication Disorders (1)
Students prepare for and take examinations drawn from the didactic course work in Communication Disorders. Emphasis is on integration of material and clinical problem-solving. Results are used as a formative assessment. Equivalent to CDIS-835.
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CDIS - 8700 Independent Study (1-8)
Students arrange individual reading, research, and/or project in communication disorders under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to CDIS-870.
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CDIS - 8800 Internship (1-9)
Students arrange individual reading, research, and/or project in communication disorders under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to CDIS-880.
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CDIS - 8810 Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Special Populations (6)
Pass qualifying examination. Students enrolled in thesis option must have an approved thesis proposal. Permission of Director of Clinical Education. Equivalent to CDIS-853.
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CDIS - 8820 Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Public School (6)
Pass qualifying examination. Students enrolled in thesis option must have an approved thesis proposal. Permission of Director of Clinical Education. Equivalent to CDIS-854.
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CDIS - 8830 Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Medical Setting (6)
Pass qualifying examination. Students enrolled in thesis option must have an approved thesis proposal. Permission of Director of Clinical Education. Equivalent to CDIS-858.
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CDIS - 8840 Practicum in Audiology: (1)
External practicum in audiometric assessment. May include pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech audiometry, hearing screening using conventional pure-tone air conduction methods, otoscopic inspection, otoacoustic emissions (OAE) screening, and screening tympanometry. Equivalent to CDIS-850.
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CDIS - 8850 Practicum in Audiology: Rehabilitation (1)
Pass qualifying examination. Students enrolled in thesis option must have an approved thesis proposal. One graduate practicum in Speech-Language Pathology. Permission of Director of Clinical Education. Equivalent to CDIS-852.
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CDIS - 8900 Graduate Thesis/Project: (3)
Provides the communication disorders student the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a thesis or project specific to the student’s interests in communication disorders. Equivalent to CDIS-890.
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CMP - 6100 Disciplinary Survey of Communication, Media, and Performance (3)
Provides an orientation to graduate work in Communication, Media, and Performance studies. Introduces program expectations, faculty, and resources. Surveys theories and methodologies of the academic disciplines, focusing on areas of faculty specialization. Should be taken in the first semester of graduate work.
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CMP - 6200 Quantitative Research Methods in CMP (3)
Provides a strong understanding of the philosophy, theory, design, and analysis of quantitative research in communication, media, and performance studies. You will be exposed to a variety of designs and statistical tools to help you complete your own research projects as a graduate student. Prerequisite: CMP 6100 or COMS-6100
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CMP - 6300 Qualitative Research Methods in CMP (3)
Through the presentation of scholarly readings and immersion into an in-depth research project, students explore a variety of qualitative research approaches, considering issues of epistemology (ways of knowing), methodology (ways of examining), and representation (ways of writing and reporting). Prerequisite: CMP 6100 or COMS-6100
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CMP - 7000 Seminar in Communication, Media, or Performance: … (3)
Explores selected topics in Communication, Media, and Performance in depth from a singular discipline. Addresses several aspects of the topic with specific attention to a variety of methodologies, theories, and perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Prerequisites: CMP - 6100 Disciplinary Survey of Communication, Media, and Performance (3) or COMS-6100 ; Graduate student standing in Communication, Media, and Performance M.A. Program.
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CMP - 8000 Advanced Seminar in Communication, Media, and Performance: … (3)
Explores selected topics in Communication, Media, and Performance in depth from across multiple disciplines. Addresses several aspects of the topic with specific attention to a variety of methodologies, theories, and perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Prerequisites: CMP - 6100 Disciplinary Survey of Communication, Media, and Performance (3) or COMS-6100 ; Graduate student standing in the Communication, Media, and Performance M.A. Program.
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CMP - 8700 Graduate Research/Independent Study (1-3)
Provides individual readings, research, and/or project in Communication, Media, and Performance under the supervision of the faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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CMP - 8800 Internship (non-capstone):… (1 - 4)
Provides supervised, practical experiences in applied settings. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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CMP - 8950 Comprehensive Exam in Communication, Media, and Performance (1)
Prepares students for taking a comprehensive exam drawn from the graduate level seminars in communication, media, and performance. Emphasizes a critical reflection of the scholarly literature. Results are used as a formative assessment. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate candidacy in Communication, Media, and Performance. Completion of all graduate CMP coursework. Permission of graduate capstone director.
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CMP - 8980 Graduate Capstone Project… (3 - 6)
Provides the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a project specific to the student’s interests in communication, media, and performance. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate candidacy Communication, Media, and Performance. Permission of graduate capstone director.
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CMP - 8990 Graduate Capstone Thesis (3 - 6)
Provides the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a thesis specific to the student’s interests in communication, media, and performance. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate candidacy Communication, Media, and Performance. Permission of graduate capstone director.
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CMP - 8999 Directed Scholarship: MA in Communication, Media, and Performance 1-2
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in the graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CO” in CMP-8970, CMP-8980 , or CMP-8990 . Note: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable for a maximum of three times per course, and is P/NC grading option. Prerequisite: Take CMP-8980 or COMS-8980 and CMP-8990 or COMS-8990 or COMS-8970
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COMS - 1160 Public Discourse (3)
Introduction to skills and strategies required to effectively engage in discourse in public speaking settings. Emphasis is on invention, structure, delivery, and appropriateness of message for its intended public audience.
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COMS - 2100 Foundations of Communication (3)
Examines the communication process on the basic levels and contexts of communication: intra/interpersonal, small group, and organizational communications. Examines verbal, nonverbal, and intercultural communication behaviors. Explores electronic and mass communication processes.
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COMS - 2425 Small Group Communication (3)
Introduces a systems approach to group interaction. Covers such topics as: relationships within and between groups, development of emerging leadership within the groups, group social influences, inter and intra group conflict, stages of group or term development, group decision making and problem solving, managing tasks, and enhancing creativity in groups and teams.
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COMS - 2710 Survey of Intercultural Communication (3)
Surveys communication transactions between members of differing cultures and studies definitions, models, values, beliefs, customs, and attitudes that affect intercultural communication. Relates culture to social perception and communication patterns. Examines culture-specific as well as cross-cultural modes of communication and identifies factors that impede effective intercultural understanding.
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COMS - 3099 Junior Seminar (3)
Serves as an introduction and orientation to the Communication major. Introduces important theoretical concepts and paradigms within Communication. Explores a communicative perspective for inquiry in the social world characterized by global citizenship, sustainability, and civic engagement.
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COMS - 3160 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Builds on public discourse course through course readings, speaking projects and In-class activities. Focuses on the practice and development of new public speaking techniques with an emphasis on mastering Invention, style and delivery. Equivalent to COMS-369. Prerequisites: Take COMS-1160 .
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COMS - 3550 Environmental Risk and Crisis Communication (3)
Focuses on the central role environmental communication plays in public understanding of environmental events, stewardship of nature, and the ongoing dialogue surrounding climate change. Introduces essential public communication skills for environmental practitioners, paying special attention to message development, delivery, audience analysis and crisis management planning before and during crises events. Prerequisites: None.
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COMS - 4050 Communication Workshop (1-3)
Designed to apply concepts of human communication to a specific social and professional setting. Topics of this workshop vary according to the specific content areas being covered. Focuses on developing participants’ practical knowledge and skills of communication that are crucial to a given social/professional context. Equivalent to COMS-505.
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COMS - 4090 Topics in Communication (3)
A special topics course exploring selected issues in Communication Studies in depth. Addresses several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to COMS-5090, COMS-509.
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COMS - 4100 Communication Theory (3)
Surveys theoretical developments in the field of communication while exploring major theoretical paradigms that inform and guide the study of human communication. Students receive insight into the significance and meaning of their own communication activities and discover how theories provide complementary and viable explanations of communication in humanistic, political, and cultural contexts. Equivalent to COMS-410. Prerequisites: take COMS-3099
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COMS - 4110 Communication Research (3)
Examines methods of design and data analysis in communication research. Topics include field/lab research design, intercultural research problems, sampling reliability and validity tests, quantitative/qualitative analysis, cultural studies, time services analysis, sociometric analysis, and report writing. Equivalent to COMS-406.
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COMS - 4125 Listening (3)
Examines the styles of listening in communication and applies them in the different contexts of the communication process. Develops sensitivity and effective listening skills in human interaction. Equivalent to COMS-5125, COMS-531. Prerequisite: take COMS-2100 .
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COMS - 4130 Interpersonal Communication (3)
This course is designed to explore theoretical and practical perspectives of the communication process between two or more individuals. This course explores many of the various forms of interpersonal communication, such as self-talk, non-verbals, listening, boundaries and personal space, and the importance of each person’s perception and perspective. This is a writing intensive class that also requires involvement in class discussions and exercises. Equivalent to COMS-430.
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COMS - 4135 Nonverbal Communication (3)
Students examine nonverbal elements of human communication, consider body movement, space behavior, time orientation and management, and aesthetic and environmental factors. Students analyze interpersonal communication settings in terms of their nonverbal function, value, and meaning. Equivalent to COMS-5135, COMS-532. Prerequisite: take COMS-2100
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COMS - 4140 Family Communication (3)
Explores family interaction and communication patterns. Examines how family members communicate, make decisions, settle conflict, and learn to relate to one another. Considers issues currently affecting the family unit including single parents, dual incomes, commuting, divorce, adoption, and stepfamilies. Equivalent to COMS-5140, COMS-534.
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COMS - 4160 Persuasion Theory Practice (3)
Examines major theories of persuasion, especially as related to oral communication. Applies these theories to interpersonal, social, political, and organizational change. Students create and present persuasive messages and analyze persuasive messages and campaigns. Equivalent to COMS-469.
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COMS - 4330 Intrapersonal Communication (3)
Explores theoretical and practical perspectives of the communication process within the individual. Investigates aspects and influences of the physiological, symbolic, emotional, and mental components of messages at many levels of consciousness, as individuals attempt to understand themselves, their interactions, and their relationship to the environment. Equivalent to COMS-539. Prerequisite: take COMS-2100
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