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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • CMST 155 - Web Page Development II

    Credits: (3)
    Extends the concepts covered in Web Page Development I to refine design techniques and include greater use of graphics and animation. Web page development tools are introduced and compared for ease of use and productivity. Topics include interacting with the user, gathering and sending information, and querying information from a database. Web page laboratory assignments will be completed outside of class time.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 135.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 180 - Introduction to Database Systems

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to properties and design principles of relational databases. Topics include database terms, E-R Modeling, relational table design and normalization, the relational algebra, Structured Query Language, and the database life cycle. Laboratory work includes the design and implementation of a database.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Experience with PC software.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 216 - Digital Media I

    Credits: (3)
    Hands-on experience dealing with the elements and principles of digital communications working with industry standard software for photo editing, illustration and page layout. Students have the opportunity to produce portfolio pieces.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 115 and CMST 137.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 247 - Java Programming I

    Credits: (3)
    The syntax and semantics of the Java programming language. Topics include expressions, statements, classes, methods, forms of dynamic storage allocation, console I/O, two-dimensional graphics, GUI, event handling, arrays, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students are required to complete programming assignments using Java to solve a variety of problems in business, mathematics, and engineering technology.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 102 and 103.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 250 - Networking I

    Credits: (3)
    The study of computer networking concepts and terms. Topics include local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, network topology, and transmission media.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Experience with PC software.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 270 - Introduction to UNIX

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to using the UNIX operating system for programming and system administration. Topics include using the UNIX command line interface, file attributes, editing text files, and programming with shell script and other interpreted languages.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 102 and CMST 247.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 299 - Topics in Computer Systems Technology

    Credits: (Variable)
    Provides an opportunity for faculty to present computer systems technology topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 300 - Assembly Language Programming

    Credits: (3)
    This course covers programming a microcomputer at the assembly language level. Students learn to develop, link, and integrate assembly language routines with higher-level languages.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 245.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 302 - Applications in C Programming for Engineering Technology

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to structured program design and implementation using the C programming language. Topics include use of the C language in calculations, input, output, and file handling. Students design, implement, and test programs applicable to engineering technology majors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 101 or other college-level programming language.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 306 - Digital Media II

    Credits: (3)
    An intermediate course dealing with the elements and principles of digital communications working with industry standard software involved in video editing, audio editing, photo editing, vector drawing and page layout. Students have the opportunity to produce portfolio pieces.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 216.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 310 - Visual Basic Programming

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of Visual Basic as an object-oriented language for students having had previous college-level computer programming courses. Topics include advanced database manipulation, MDI programming, creation of controls, web forms, and help files. Assignments focus on large programming projects. Students design, implement, and present a final capstone course project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 180; and CMST 247 or equivalent.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 315 - Networking II

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of local area networks (LAN) and how to install a LAN of personal computers using modern network operating systems. Topics include required hardware, system software, user software, and various network topologies.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 250.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 323 - Game Programming

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to computer game programming.  Topics include game mathematics and physics, tile-based virtual worlds, artificial intelligence,and game graphics. Students design, develop, and present a functioning computer game as a capstone course project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 247.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 326 - Page Layout and Type

    Credits: (3)
    An intermediate course dealing with typographic design concepts, color usage, image development, idea development, and creative problem solving. Addresses typographic principles, techniques and development of a personal style to create typographic designs that are technically sound and visually interesting.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 216.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 332 - Web Development Project

    Credits: (3)
    Each student implements a major web site. Students apply system analysis concepts to design a working website using graphics, security, and information processing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 180 and CMST 335.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 334 - Computer Technology Project Development

    Credits: (3)
    Provides sophomores with the capstone experience of developing a computer information system. Students learn the phases of the software development life cycle and work in teams to follow a project management plan in order to analyze, design, and implement an information system.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 180. Corequisite: Level 2 programming language elective.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 335 - Web Programming

    Credits: (3)
    Covers server-side programming used in web development. CGI and scripting languages are covered and applied. Students create web applications, some of which include database components.

    Note
    Class involves significant laboratory assignments completed outside of class.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 135 and CMST 180, and CMST 247.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 336 - Digital Media Project

    Credits: (3)
    Provides sophomores with the capstone experience of developing a professional quality project in digital media. Students learn problem solving through the design process used in digital media development.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 216 and sophomore standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 341 - C++Programming

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of C++ as an object-oriented programming language for students having had previous college level computer programming courses. Students write Windows applications using classes,  MFC, and managed and unmanaged code. Programs involve Windows interfacing, exception handling, database access, COM and the creation of DLLs. Each student individually completes a final capstone course project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 247.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 344 - Internetworking

    Credits: (3)
    Concepts and principles of internetworking with TCP/IP. Topics include IP addressing, subnetting, transport services, internet architecture, and TCP/IP applications. Examples of internet topologies and routing strategies are examined.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 315.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 347 - Java Programming II

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of Java as a web programming language. Topics include exception handling, file I/O, advanced programming techniques and data structures, Java applets, multithreaded programming, client/server communication, and database and web connectivity. Students design, implement, and present a final capstone course project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 247.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 350 - UNIX Administration

    Credits: (3)
    The essentials of administering the UNIX operating system. Topics include UNIX installation and loading, an in-depth look at its file system, software installation, user configuration, handling security, modems, networking, and configuration of network services.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 250 and CMST 270.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 355 - Network Programming

    Credits: (3)
    Concepts and techniques of developing computer programs that communicate over a network using the TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols. The course examines the use of sockets to communicate between a client and a server focusing on application-layer protocols commonly used on the Internet.  Application layer topics and protocols studied include DNS, web (HTTP, HTML, and XML), electronic mail (SMTP, MIME, POP, and IMAP) and secure communication (SSL and TLS). Asynchronous and multithreaded programming technologies are studied as client and server applications are developed.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 247 and CMST 250.

    When Offered
    Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 362 - Introduction to Business Programming

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to computer programming for business applications. Topics include the nature of business programming, sequential file processing, detail and summary reporting, control break processing, and data validation. Lab work includes writing programs using the COBOL language.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CIS 200; or CMST 102 and CMST 103.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 363 - Advanced Business Programming

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of the COBOL language. Topics include table processing, Sort, Search, and Merge features, the Balanced Line algorithm, indexed file processing, database access, interactive processing, screen handling, and the use of Windows forms. Students use the Microsoft .NET framework to integrate COBOL with other language program modules.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 362 or CIS 362.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 370 - Applied Data Structures

    Credits: (3)
    A systematic study of data structures and algorithms organized around the unifying concept of data abstraction. Topics include abstract data types, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, hash tables, heaps, sorting, and searching. The implementations of these data types using object-based constructs are studied and compared with respect to algorithms running times.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 245 or CMST 247.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 400 - Problems in CMST

    Credits: (1-6)
    Opportunity for advanced study and practical experience with specific problems selected jointly by the instructor and student in the field of computer systems technology.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 410 - Operating Systems

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of the concepts of basic operating systems and the services they provide. Topics include memory and file management, process control, input, output, and control of computer hardware. The features of modern, popular operating systems are highlighted.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 370.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 412 - Software Architecture and Design

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of varied software architectures and their viability. Architectural analysis includes the influences of operating systems, programming languages, data distribution, user interaction, marketing methods, and deployment. Additional topics include software licensing, metering, certification, configuration management, installation, and security.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 332 or CMST 334; and CMST 370.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 420 - Advanced Database Systems

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of the theoretical foundations of database design, implementation, and management as well as social and ethical issues associated with database design. Topics include the enhanced E-R model, object-oriented model, distributed databases, advanced SQL, security, data warehousing and mining. Students design, implement, and present a capstone course project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 180 and level 2 programming language elective.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 445 - Network Security

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of the information and skills needed to design, install, configure, secure, and administer the interface between a LAN and the Internet. Emphasis is on designing and implementing secure systems communicating within a TCP/IP environment.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 315.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 460 - Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of software engineering methodologies for the analysis, design, and implementation of software systems. Topics include structured analysis and design, object-oriented analysis and design, implementation and testing strategies, and software principles and metrics. Students work in teams to design, implement, and present a final capstone course project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 332 or CMST 334 and CMST 370; and senior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 462 - Computer Technology Senior Project

    Credits: (3)
    A sequel to CMST 460 in which students work individually or in teams to develop a significant project in their area of interest. Students are expected to apply the software engineering methodologies from CMST 460, write project documentation, and make verbal presentations. Whenever feasible, real-world projects are solicited from local businesses.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 460.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 470 - Applied Algorithm Design

    Credits: (3)
    Techniques of algorithm design including greedy, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking and branch-and-bound. Covers algorithmic solutions to problems from a variety of application areas including games, graphs and encryption. Emphasis is on programming assignments that enable students to develop their problem solving and algorithm design skills.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CMST 370 and level 2 programming language elective.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CMST 499 - Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Technology

    Credits: (Variable)
    Provides an opportunity for faculty to present advanced computer systems technology topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 016 - Construction Seminar

    Credits: (0)
    Presentation of professional problems and practices by students, faculty, contractors, architects, and various organizations associated with the building industry.

    Note
    One hour lecture a month.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 100 - Construction Science and Management Orientation

    Credits: (1)
    Introduction to construction science and management; emphasis on relationship of construction science and management to the building design and construction industry.

    Note
    One hour lecture a week.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 200 - Computer Applications in Engineering and Construction

    Credits: (2)
    Fundamental applications of computer programming and software using engineering and construction problems, primarily advanced use of spreadsheets with macros, data tables, embedded graphics, and presentations.

    Note
    Four hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and MATH 150, or equivalent course in trigonometry.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 231 - Statics A

    Credits: (3)
    Composition and resolution of forces; equilibrium of force systems; application of the principles of statics to problems, including force analyses of simple structures.  Centroids; moments of inertia.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent, PHYS 113, and MATH 220.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 320 - Construction Materials

    Credits: (2)
    Study and analysis of construction materials, their properties, selection, and use.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENVD 205.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 321 - Construction Techniques and Detailing

    Credits: (3)
    Study of construction methods and procedures in the assembly of building materials.

    Note
    Nine hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENVD 205 and CNS 320.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 325 - Construction Drawings

    Credits: (3)
    Production of a set of construction drawings. Emphasis on construction procedures. Introduction to shop drawings.

    Note
    Nine hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 321.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 330 - Site Construction

    Credits: (3)
    Study of site construction problems and procedures, site survey and investigations, review of site plans, construction layouts, earthwork calculation, excavation/shoring methods, computer applications.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CE 212, CNS 210, ENVD 205, PHYS 113.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 499 - Honors Research in Construction Science

    Credits: (Variable)
    Individual research problem selected with approval of faculty advisor.

    Note
    A report is presented orally and in writing during the last semester.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 510 - Computer Applications in Construction Science

    Credits: (Variable)
    Applications of specialized computer techniques to the solution of problems in construction science.

    Note
    By appointment.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 210.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring (On sufficient demand)


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  • CNS 522 - Theory of Structures

    Credits: (3)
    The elastic analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures. Emphasis on equilibrium equations, shear and moment diagrams and solving forces in trusses. Includes solutions of indeterminate structures by moment distribution and matrix stiffness method with microcomputer applications.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CE 331.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 523 - Timber Construction

    Credits: (2)
    Principles of design, fabrication, and erection of timber structures including both solid and laminated materials.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 522.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 524 - Steel Construction

    Credits: (3)
    Principles of design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel in conformance with codes.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 522.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 528 - Concrete and Masonry Construction

    Credits: (3)
    Principles of design, fabrication, and erection of concrete and masonry structures.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 522.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • CNS 534 - Heating and Air Conditioning

    Credits: (3)
    Principles of designing, applying, and installing heating and air conditioning systems for buildings.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 321.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 535 - Electrical and Lighting

    Credits: (3)
    Basic design and construction of building electrical, lighting, and distribution systems with emphasis on the National Electrical Code and installation.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 321.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 536 - Water Supply and Plumbing

    Credits: (3)
    Principles and practices of the design and layout of plumbing and fire protection, and individual waste treatment systems for buildings including code requirements and estimating.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 321.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

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    No




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  • CNS 540 - Construction Methods and Equipment

    Credits: (3)
    Operations, costs, productivity of construction equipment. Investments/life cycle costing of the equipment. Equipment selection criteria and analysis. Construction methods.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 321, 330, and 522.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 542 - Ethics and Professional Standards

    Credits: (1)
    An application of the concepts of ethics as applied to the professional standards of the design and construction industry.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Corequisite: CNS 540.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 544 - Problems in Construction Science

    Credits: (Variable)
    A study of specific design problems under the direct supervision of a member of the construction science faculty.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 545 - Heavy Construction Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Principles of asphalt, asphalt and concrete paving operations, concrete batch plant operations, heavy construction equipment and applications.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 325, 540.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 610 - Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

    Credits: (2)
    Pre-engineered metal building systems: history, components, erection procedures and sequencing, delivery considerations, quality control, safety, and quantity surveying and plan reading.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Professional program standing in construction science and management or graduate student in architectural engineering.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 629 - Tilt-up Concrete Structures in Construction Management

    Credits: (2)
    Basics of concrete, principles of tilt-up concrete, construction operations of tilt-up projects, planning procedures for job site erection, and safety procedures.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 320 and CNS 522.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand

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    No




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  • CNS 634 - Building Systems Commissioning

    Credits: (2)
    Principles and methods of proper procedures for installing, commissioning and maintaining efficient performance of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and lighting systems in building.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 534, 535, and 536.

    When Offered
    Fall, on sufficient demand

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 641 - Construction Estimating

    Credits: (4)
    Understanding estimating procedures, quantity surveying, specification reviews, pricing of an estimate, market analysis, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, and risk management, following the CSI format.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 325 and 540. Concurrent enrollment: CNS 645. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CNS 642.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 642 - Construction Management

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the business of construction; study of legal considerations, contract documents, bonds and insurance. Evaluation of the characteristics of the construction firm, organization structure, and financial performance.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 540.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 644 - Topics in Construction Management

    Credits: (Variable)
    Topical material of importance in the management of construction such as marketing, ethics, personnel management, etc.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CNS 642.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring (On sufficient demand)

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 645 - Construction Scheduling and Cost Control

    Credits: (3)
    Construction cost reporting and control. Construction planning, both long-term and short-interval, construction scheduling, monitoring, and controlling. Computer application.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 540 and concurrent enrollment in CNS 641.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

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    No




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  • CNS 650 - Construction Safety

    Credits: (2)
    Introduction to safety and safety programs, workers’ compensation, OSHA organization and structure, safety policies and record keeping, safety standards. Emphasis will be on communication and job-site safety management. On-site safety inspections will be required within class presentation and written reports to be submitted.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CNS 535 and CNS 540.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 660 - Construction Operations

    Credits: (3)
    Shop drawing and submittal processes, field and office practices, change orders, construction safety standards and practice, pre-construction planning, expediting, short-interval planning.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 641, CNS 642, and CNS 645. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CNS 650.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • CNS 738 - Mechanical and Electrical Estimating

    Credits: (2)
    Principles and practices of mechanical and electrical building systems estimating. Procedure for evaluating relative costs of different plumbing, HVAC, and electrical/lighting systems.

    Note
    Six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 534 or CNS 534, ARE 536 or CNS 536, and prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ARE 533 or CNS 535.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA

    Credits: (2)
    Alternate to COMM 106. Principles and practice of message preparation, audience analysis, presentational skills, and speech criticism.

    Note
    Primarily granted for students whose curricula require a 2-credit hour course. Credit not granted for both COMM 105 and 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA-Salina campus

    Credits: (2)
    Alternate to COMM 106. Principles and practice of message preparation, audience analysis, presentational skills, and speech criticism.

    Note
    Primarily granted for students whose curricula require a 2-credit hour course. Credit not granted for both COMM 105 and 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 106 - Public Speaking I

    Credits: (3)
    Principles and practice of message preparation, audience analysis, presentational skills, and speech criticism permitting greater practice in oral presentation.

    Note
    Credit not granted for both COMM 105 and 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 106 - Public Speaking I-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Principles and practice of message preparation, audience analysis, presentational skills, and speech criticism permitting greater practice in oral presentation.

    Note
    Credit not granted for both COMM 105 and 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 109 - Public Speaking 1A, Honors

    Credits: (3)
    Honors speech preparation and delivery; a survey of topics basic to rhetoric, communication, and linguistics.

    Note
    For arts and sciences honors students.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 120 - Introduction to Human Communication

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the traditions, foundations and contexts of human communication that are studied and practiced in society.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 210 - Forensics Participation

    Credits: (1-2)
    Intercollegiate debate or individual events.

    Note
    Four hours maximum credit.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of director of the activity.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 260 - Introduction to Trial Advocacy

    Credits: (3)
    A hands-on introduction to communication in the legal process, with a primary focus on basic techniques attorneys use to develop and present a persuasive case.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    When Offered
    Spring, even years

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 311 - Business and Professional Speaking

    Credits: (3)
    Principles and practice of speaking in an organizational setting. Areas of emphasis will be oral reports, interviewing, interpersonal communication, and working in groups.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 311 - Business and Professional Speaking-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Principles and practice of speaking in an organizational setting. Areas of emphasis will be oral reports, interviewing, interpersonal communication, and working in groups.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 319 - Intercollegiate Forensics

    Credits: (3)
    Current practices and theories for competitive intercollegiate forensics activity.

    Note
    May not be taken concurrent with COMM 210.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of director of the activity.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 320 - Theories of Human Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Survey of basic theories of human communication focusing on sending, receiving, and responding to messages face-to-face.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 321 - Public Speaking II

    Credits: (3)
    Advanced principles and practice of speech composition, audience adaptation, and delivery.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 322 - Interpersonal Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of the dynamics of face-to-face interpersonal interaction. Focus is on applying principles of relational communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 323 - Nonverbal Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Analysis of nonverbal communication in human interaction; theory and research in kinesics, proxemics, and paralinguistics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 325 - Argumentation and Debate

    Credits: (3)
    Basic theories of argumentation with emphasis on the construction and criticism of well reasoned and supported positions.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 326 - Small Group Discussion Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Basic concepts of small group decision making. Projects emphasize participation in and analysis of communication in the small group.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 328 - Professional Interviewing

    Credits: (3)
    Investigation of interviewing as it occurs in a variety of situations, including journalistic, diagnostic, persuasive, and managerial. Emphasis on developing practical skills in planning, managing interviews, and interpreting data in the professional context.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 330 - Rhetoric in Western Thought

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the figures, concepts, and trends in the development of rhetorical theory from classical to modern times.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 331 - Criticism of Public Discourse

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of public influence based on study of historical and contemporary models of rhetorical criticism. The students’ critical experiences will focus on a broad array of public discourse including political, social, and cultural messages.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 399 - Honors Seminar Small Group Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Open only to qualified students in the arts and sciences honors program.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 420 - Gender Communication

    Credits: (3)
    A study of gender as a variable in interpersonal, organizational, and public communication processes.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 322.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 425 - Theories of Organizational Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Review the literature and develop research projects regarding basic variables of communication in organizational contexts.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 426 - Coaching and Directing Speech Activities

    Credits: (3)
    Current practices in coaching curricular and extra-curricular speech activities with practical experience in the problems and procedures of directing a forensic program.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Six hours of general communication or theatre courses that are 200 level or above, COMM 325, and THTRE 263.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 430 - Freedom of Speech

    Credits: (3)
    A study of communication and legal principles pertaining to freedom of expression, and an examination of their implications for competing interests such as public order, national security, morality, civil rights, and fairness.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 432 - The Rhetoric of the American Presidency

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the American presidency from a rhetorical perspective, emphasizing the symbolic resources and duties of the office and those who hold it. Special attention paid to the public discourse of recent presidents during moments of national crisis.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 434 - Rhetoric and Social Movements

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the scope and functions of persuasive communication in contemporary social movements.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 435 - Political Communication

    Credits: (3)
    A study of political discourse. Attention is directed to theory that encompasses political discourse as it affects political behavior.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 440 - Collaborative Communication and Event Planning

    Credits: (3)
    Study of the role communication plays in collaborative interactions, including program/conference/event planning and civic commemorations. Application of organizational communication theory through planning, analysis, deconstruction, and critique of various collaborative events.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 450 - Special Studies in Human Discourse

    Credits: (3)
    A study of selected subjects in the analysis in human communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 460 - Advanced Trial Advocacy

    Credits: (3)
    Advanced study in theory and techniques of courtroom persuasion, emphasizing the complexities of case analysis, courtroom procedures, theme development, and the use of evidence.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 260 and/or instructor permission.

    When Offered
    Fall, even years

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 470 - Rhetoric of Community Building

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the symbolic processes of community building. Specifically, the study of the role language plays in sustaining the viability of rural community.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • COMM 475 - Legal Communication

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the vital role communication plays in the practice of law, with an emphasis on communication in the courtroom.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: COMM 105 or 106, and instructor permission.

    When Offered
    Fall, odd years

    UGE course
    No




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  • COMM 480 - Intercultural Communication

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the relationship between language and culture and its impact on human communication. Examines how language and culture differ among people and how differences are handled through the process of communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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