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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces concepts for designing and developing web content for intranets, extranets, and the World Wide Web. Students will learn how to deploy and integrate Microsoft Office applications in a web-based environment. Microsoft FrontPage will be used to develop theme-based websites including interactive forms and discussion forums. Students will develop competencies with image editing software and deploying graphic-based java applets on the Web. These objectives are satisfied through hands-on teaching, class discussions, and projects. Offered every spring semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with the basic fundamentals of object-oriented programming. Students apply knowledge in the design and coding of programming using the windows programming language Visual Basic.net. Topics covered include structured programming fundamentals and techniques, graphic design methodologies, coding, and testing to solve a variety of business problems. The course will be devoted to designing, writing, debugging, testing, and documenting a variety of programs appropriate for the Visual Basic.net language. Prerequisite: CIS 103, placement by the computer assessment, or permission of instructor. Lab Fee: $30. Offered every other spring semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Using a case study format, this course provides students with information literacy and application skills to effectively make technology decisions and solve business problems in a hands-on lab environment. Using the MS Office software, students will develop intermediate competency skills in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Business functions include mail/merge, preparing publications, using conditional formulas, creating macros, creating relational tables, using advanced queries, and integrating the work from one application with another. These skills would be required to develop and support Office applications to automate work in a business environment. Prerequisite: CIS 150 or permission of instructor; BUS 123 strongly recommended. Lab Fee: $30. Offered every fall semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course addresses a special topic in business technology, using current theories in technology to analyze that topic. Through comprehensive readings, students' ability to think critically about the topic and the discipline will be developed. A research paper or project will be required. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and completion of an introductory course in the discipline, or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on an as-needed basis.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction and analysis of radio and television broadcasting. Attention will also be given to the film industry. This course examines the development of broadcasting including history, technology, government regulations, economics, and programming and operations. Social, political, and cultural consequences will also be analyzed. The uses, styles, and techniques of past and present broadcasting and film will also be examined. Students will also study current trends and themes in the industry. Offered every semester. COM 112 Communication Practica Provides experience through involvement with the campus media, radio, television or news. Students will select the medium in which they desire to gain hands-on experience. Communication majors must complete four credits of Communication Practicum, or three credits of practicum and one credit of Communications Internship. Students must complete practica in at least two areas. Practica can be selected from the following offerings:
  • 2.00 Credits

    This practicum gives students the opportunity to be a part of a television production crew. Students will learn to produce various types of productions, including music videos, commercials, public service announcements, and documentary style formats. Students will produce, write, direct, shoot on location, and edit their productions in this practicum for possible broadcast on the local cable channel. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Students learn the skills associated with becoming a broadcasting professional while using the WGAO facilities. The class will stress on-air announcing, FCC regulations and radio station operations. Students are expected to work a weekly shift at WGAO-FM. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is for the student who is interested in obtaining a career in either news, sports or public affairs programming. Broadcast skills in news and sportscasts, play-by-play, color commentary, and sports or news talk shows will be stressed. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course offers direct, supervised experience in Communication settings providing students with the opportunity to apply the skills acquired in their course of study. Sample internship sites include radio stations, television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, music recording studios, and newspapers. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course may be repeated for credit. Available every semester to interested and qualified students.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Development of writing skills for radio, television and other electronic media. This course will be divided into three different areas: the first will focus on the writing of commercials; the second on feature script writing (programs, drama narratives and documentaries); and the third on news writing for broadcast. This is a hands-on writing intensive course. Offered every other fall semester.
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