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  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the principles of public speaking, with emphasis on practical skills in communicating to audiences, classes, and groups. Course includes training in manuscript preparation and composition and provides an opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of developing and evaluating public messages within a forum for honing public speaking skills. 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course serves as an elective for students pursuing the A.A. in Criminal Justice. The course will introduce the student to a wide variety of criminal justice-specific emergencies (e.g. violent crimes, riots, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, etc.) as well as common societal and personal crises (e.g. depression, suicide, psychotic breaks, PTSD, etc.). The student will learn how to dissect situations and formulate an appropriate response in the context of criminal justice. An additional focus of the course will be to critique the future criminal justice practitioner's responsibilities when confronted with individuals who are in crisis mode. Students cannot earn credit in both COMM 2050 and CRMJ 2050. 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course begins with an overview of journalistic practice but concentrates on reporter techniques: the study and practice of the basic kinds of newswriting--such as interviews, features, speech and meeting reports, sports--with attention to the problems of gathering and evaluating the news for responsible, effective reporting. Students will be called upon to pursue news assignments outside of class. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    This Communication capstone experience is directed toward the application of broad principles in the discipline of Communication. This course seeks to enhance and enrich the student's academic background by synthesizing programmatic learning and experiences so that students have the ability to continue a course of study in Communication. 1 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to critical thinking about computing and its use and role in society. This course will lead students to develop their own understanding and perspectives around computing applications, ethics, and ideas that will be important for their future careers as well as their personal use of digital technologies. 2 hours lecture Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to algorithmic problem solving and computer programming. Problem analysis, algorithmic top?down design, implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance are stressed as the student learns the fundamental structures of programming, data types, and file input/output. Algorithms will be developed by hand and programming will be done in a popular programming language. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    Studies algorithmic problem solving using principles of structured programming and object oriented design. Algorithms are implemented in a high level object oriented programming language. Graphical user interfaces are used to motivate the object approach. Programming exercises and experimentation with software in the laboratory portion supplement the discussion. Prerequisite: MATH 0930 and COSC 1010 with a grade of "C" or better. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to computers and information processing, computer systems, hardware, computer software, information processing systems, and management information systems. Spreadsheet, data base, and word processing software are used extensively by the student in applying program capabilities to practical business problems. Students who earn credit in COSC 1200 cannot earn credit in CMAP 1900. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    No course description available. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the student to the study of criminal justice. It covers the philosophy and history of law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. Major issues facing these disciplines are also covered. 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available