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CHEM - 6145 Environmental Chemistry (3)
Covers chemical principles and their application to environmental problems. Topics include the source, chemical composition, nature and effects of principal pollutants. Also covers the treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial waste and techniques for detecting and analyzing chemical pollutants. Instructional Method: LD Lecture-Discussion Offered summer session. Equivalent to CHEM-505. Prerequisites: Undergraduate equivalen to GSU courses - CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3534 and CHEM-4744 or Instructor permission.
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CHEM - 6146 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Practical work with high analytical content to monitor the environment. Analytical methods involve gathering and storage of environmental samples for chemical analysis; chromatographic and other techniques for the separation of chemical compounds; computational methods for presenting analytical results and assessing their precision, accuracy and significance. Instructional Method: Laboratory. Offered Summer session. Equivalent to CHEM-506. Pre or Co-requisite with CHEM - 6145 Environmental Chemistry (3) .
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CHEM - 6333 Analytical Biochemistry (2)
Presents basic procedures for cell fractionation and for isolation and characterization of biopolymers. Equivalent to CHEM-7333, CHEM-744. Prerequisite: take CHEM-5333 Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-6334
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CHEM - 6334 Analytical Biochemistry Lab (1)
Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-6333 . Students isolate organelles and biopolymers and characterize them by techniques that include photomicrography, spectrophotometry, polyacrylamide, electrophoresis, fluorometry, and chromatography. Equivalent to CHEM-7334, CHEM-745. Corequisite: Take with CHEM-6333
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CHEM - 6441 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Examines specialized topics in inorganic chemistry. The topics include Structure-Property Correlations for Inorganic Materials: sufficient background knowledge of the topics and techniques used in transition metal chemistry are investigated, and the structure and spectroscopy of molecular systems using symmetry elements and character tables are presented. This course is also intended to understand and critically evaluate the current literature in this field. Prerequisites: A Physical Chemistry course with a lab or their equivalents must be completed prior to enrollment in this course. Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-6442
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CHEM - 6442 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
An introduction to the experimental study of the synthesis, characterization, decomposition, and stability of a variety of inorganic compounds. Instructional Method: Laboratory Corequisite: Enroll concurrently with CHEM-6441
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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 - 6733 Chromatography (3)
Examines the theory, practice, and instrumentation of chromatographic separations, with special emphasis on thin-layer, column, paper, and liquid chromatography. Covers gas chromatography/mass spectrometric technique. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall Semester. Equivalent to CHEM-622. Corequisite: CHEM - 6734 Chromatography Laboratory (1) .
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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 - 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. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall and Spring Semesters and Summer Session. Equivalent to CHEM-840. Prerequisite: CHEM - 6733 Chromatography (3) .
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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 - 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 - 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 - 8250 Foundations of Clinical Practice (3)
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. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion. Equivalent to CDIS-830. Prerequisites: None
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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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COMM - 1000 Public Discourse (3)
Introduces 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. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to COMS - 1160 Public Discourse (3) . Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 2110 Communication & Society (3)
Acquires a foundation in communication concepts, theories, and research as well as applies practical communication skills to students’ personal and professional lives, including interpersonal, nonverbal, group, organizational, interviewing, and more. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 2100 Foundations of Communication (3) . Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 2111 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. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 2710 Survey of Intercultural Communication (3) . Prerequisites: none.
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COMM - 2112 Media and Society (3)
Surveys the development and influence of the nature, functions and responsibilities of mass media, including print, broadcasting, and film industries. Examines psychological, social, cultural, political, and economic impact of media in a global environment with an emphasis on the media’s role in American society. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 2113 Introduction to Strategic Communication (3)
Covers concepts in public relations, advertising, corporate advocacy, activism, marketing communication, fundraising, media relations, and public address. Focuses on goal of influencing public(s) to take action and develop long-term relationships between organization/brand/party and the audience. Identifies key concepts, examines relevant case studies, and begins the process developing a critical perspective for strategic communication discourse. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Prerequisites: none.
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COMM - 2114 Small Group Communication (3)
Introduces the process of small group communication. 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 team development, group decision making and problem solving, managing tasks, and enhancing creativity in groups and teams. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 2425 Small Group Communication (3) . Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 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. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) . Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 3200 Strategic Writing (3)
Directs ongoing attention to strategic writing and improving the writing process through analysis of strategic samples, study of the craft of writing, and practicing the art of writing and revision. Develops a portfolio of written work. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Prerequisite: ENGL - 1010 Writing Studies II (3) .
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COMM - 3201 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Builds on public discourse skills through course readings, speaking projects and in-class activities. Focuses on developing and practicing new public speaking techniques and working to display mastery in invention, style and delivery. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to COMS - 3160 Advanced Public Speaking (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 1000 Public Discourse (3) .
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COMM - 3202 Communication Research (3)
Introduces to the foundations of communication research, including the methodologies, common practices, and techniques used by scholars to explore communication related phenomena. Explores the research process and examines critical issues scholars face when engaging in research. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS-4110. Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 3300 Strategic Communication in Society (3)
Examines the social role, influence and development of strategic communication from a number of mediums including print/journalism (newspaper, magazine, book); broadcast (radio, television, cable); promotional (advertising, public relations, marketing) telecommunication (Internet, social media, new technology); entertainment (film, music, theater/drama), and/or human and other communication-related fields in a society. Provides a comprehensive analysis of strategic communication scholarship and debate. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 3410 Online Journalism (3)
Covers the social, cultural, political, legal and economic issues involved in online journalism of local, national, and international organizations, net-native news outlets, national public broadcasters, citizen-journalism sites, and coverage of world events. Compares the state of mainstream online journalism with citizen journalism including an ongoing discussion of the concept of public journalism. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to MCOM - 3220 Online Journalism (3) . Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 3411 Layout, Design & Production (3)
Explores theory and practice on the preparation of copy and illustration for newspaper, magazine, advertising, public relations and electronic publication. Incorporates fundamentals of desktop publishing, copyediting, headline writing, typography, layout, design, and use of photos. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to MCOM - 3725 Layout, Design and Production (3) . Prerequisite: None.
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COMM - 3500 Media Literacy (3)
Analyzes frames, values, and messages conveyed via a variety of media including television, newspapers, the Internet, advertising, and popular culture. Examines how media shape views of politics, gender, culture, and society. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online formats. Prerequisites: None
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COMM - 3520 Listening (3)
Examines the styles of listening in communication transactions, and applies the various styles of listening in the different contexts of the communication process. Develops sensitivity and effective listening skills in human interactions. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to COMS - 4125 Listening (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 2110 Communication & Society (3) or COMS - 2100 Foundations of Communication (3) .
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COMM - 3521 Nonverbal Communication (3)
Examines nonverbal elements of human communication, considers body movement, space behavior, time orientation and management, and aesthetic and environmental factors. Analyzes interpersonal communication settings in terms of their nonverbal function, value, and meaning. Equivalent to COMS-4135. Prerequisite: COMM-2110
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