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CHEM 1420 - General Chemistry for Science Majors (CHEM 1312)
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, polymers, radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1413 or consent of department.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1440 .
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
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CHEM 1422 - General Chemistry for the Honors College
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, polymers, radioactivity and nuclear reactions, historical context, practical consequences.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412 (or CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1413 with grade B or better and permission of the department), MATH 1100 or equivalent, admission to Honors College.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1440 .
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
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CHEM 1423 - Honors General Chemistry
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. This course is strongly advised and may be required for students planning to engage in undergraduate chemical research.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1413 or consent of department.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1440 .
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
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CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry (CHEM 1111)
1 hour (1;3)
Laboratory techniques, weighing, errors and significant figures, identification and purification of substances, and elementary quantitative analysis.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1412 or CHEM 1413 .
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CHEM 1435 - General Chemistry Laboratory for Engineering Majors
1 hour (1;3)
Laboratory techniques; application of statistical methods to laboratory data; chemical and physical property measurements; stoichiometric analysis; measurement of thermodynamic, electrochemical and kinetic data.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1415 (may be taken concurrently).
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CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry (CHEM 1112)
1 hour (1;3)
Quantitative, gravimetric and volumetric analyses; coordination compounds.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1430 .
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1422 or CHEM 1423 .
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CHEM 2370 - Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2323)
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Structure, nomenclature, occurrence and uses of main classes of organic compounds; functional groups and their interconversion; character of chemical bonding; stereochemistry; structure and reactivity; acid/base reactions, resonance, inductive and steric effects; reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1415 , CHEM 1420 , CHEM 1422 or CHEM 1423 ; CHEM 3210 (should be taken concurrently).
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
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CHEM 2380 - Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2325)
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Nucleophilic and electrophilic reaction mechanisms; molecular rearrangements; radical reactions; organic synthesis; absorption spectra of organic compounds of biological interest.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2370 . CHEM 3220 (should be taken concurrently).
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
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CHEM 2900 - Introduction to Chemical Research
1–3 hours
Individualized laboratory instruction. Students may begin training on laboratory research techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1430 (should be taken concurrently) and consent of instructor.
For elective credit only; may not be substituted for required chemistry courses.
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CHEM 2910 - Introduction to Chemical Research
1–3 hours
Individualized laboratory instruction. Students may begin training on laboratory research techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1430 (should be taken concurrently) and consent of instructor.
For elective credit only; may not be substituted for required chemistry courses.
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CHEM 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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CHEM 3210 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1 hour (1;3)
Separations and Synthesis. Organic preparations; techniques of recrystallization, distillation, solvent extraction, separation of mixtures, chromatography and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1440 . CHEM 2370 (should be taken concurrently).
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CHEM 3220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1 hour (1;3)
Synthesis and Analysis. Organic syntheses and systematic identification of unknown organic compounds utilizing classical “wet” and spectroscopic analytical methods.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2380 and CHEM 3210 (should be taken concurrently).
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CHEM 3230 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence
1 hour (1;3)
Physical Measurements. Treatment of experimental data. Calorimetry, gases, vacuum line techniques, phase and chemical equilibria, polarimetry, and kinetics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3510 (may be taken concurrently). Should be taken concurrently with CHEM 3510 and CHEM 3520 .
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CHEM 3240 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence
1 hour (1;3)
Advanced Physical Measurements. Spectrophotometry, lasers, atomic and molecular spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3230 . Should be taken concurrently with CHEM 3510 and CHEM 3520 .
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CHEM 3451 - Quantitative Analysis
3 hours
Statistical treatment of data; theory and principles of sampling and transfer techniques, gravimetric, and volumetric methods; introductory instrumental analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1440 . Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3452 .
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CHEM 3452 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
1 hour (0;4)
Statistical treatment of data; sampling and transfer techniques; selected gravimetric and volumetric methods; introductory instrumental analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1440 . Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3451 .
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CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Thermodynamics, kinetic theory, solutions and phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium, photochemistry and chemical kinetics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1420 , CHEM 1422 or CHEM 1423 ; MATH 1720 ; PHYS 1420 or PHYS 2220 .
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
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CHEM 3520 - Physical Chemistry
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Quantum mechanics: atomic structure and molecular orbital theory. Spectroscopy: microwave, infrared, electronic, photoelectron, electron spin and NMR.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3510 .
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
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CHEM 3530 - Physical Chemistry for Life Science
4 hours
Fundamental principles of physical chemistry applied to biological systems; thermodynamics, equilibrium and bioenergetics, ionic equilibria, pH, buffers, ionic strength, and electrical properties of amino acids and proteins; kinetics, enzyme catalysis and inhibition; physical properties of biological macromolecules and transport properties in living systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1423 .
For chemistry (BA) and life science majors, and preprofessional students.
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CHEM 3601 - Organic Chemistry
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Survey of organic chemistry; types of chemical bonding, functional groups, synthesis and reactions; aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic compounds; carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1423 .
For medical technology, merchandising and hospitality management, and secondary education students. *This hour is a problem-solving session.
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CHEM 3602 - Laboratory for Organic Chemistry
1 hour (0;3)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3601 (may be taken concurrently).
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CHEM 3610 - Quantitative Techniques
4 hours (3;3)
Survey of modern methods used in analytical chemistry; statistical treatment of data; gravimetric and titrimetric methods; spectrophotometric, chromatographic, potentiometric and radioisotope techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1423 .
For medical technology, merchandising and hospitality management and secondary education students.
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CHEM 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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CHEM 4110 - Chemistry Laboratory Instruction
3 hours (3;1;4)
Introduces undergraduate students to laboratory instruction. Select students participate in laboratory instruction under the supervision of a faculty member and graduate teaching assistant. Successful completion of the course gives the student valuable teaching experience. Students selected are required to attend the weekly lab meetings and assist in the instruction of two lab sections per week and are required to lead instruction of one laboratory class during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the laboratory and companion lecture course to be taught, with a grade of A or B. Must have a minimum UNT and overall GPA of 2.5. Approval from the laboratory coordinator in charge of the specific laboratory course.
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CHEM 4351 - Forensic Chemistry
3 hours (2;6)
Analytical chemistry applied to forensic science. Statistics and error analysis of drugs and physical evidence. Identification and analysis of forensic evidence through absorption and transmission spectroscopy, chromatography (TLC, HPLC, GC), electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and atomic emission and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2380 , CHEM 3451 , CHEM 3452 .
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CHEM 4530 - Materials Chemistry
3 hours
Application of chemical principles to understanding the general behavior of materials. Course includes semiconductors, metals, catalysts and “nano-designed” materials (e.g. quantum wells).
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3520 or equivalent, or consent of department.
May not be repeated at the graduate level as CHEM 5530.
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CHEM 4610 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 hours (1;3)
Electronic structure of atoms and molecules; structure and thermodynamic properties of binary compounds; inorganic nomenclature; introductory survey of bonding, stereochemistry and reactivity of inorganic and organometallic complexes.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3520 .
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CHEM 4620 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
1 hour (1;3)
Inorganic and organometallic preparations; spectroscopic identification of diamagnetic and paramagnetic compounds; basic glassblowing; introduction to library resources.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4610 .
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CHEM 4631 - Instrumental Analysis
3 hours
Principles and theory of chemical analysis utilizing absorption spectroscopy in ultraviolet, visible and infrared regions, nuclear and electron spin resonance, mass spectrometry, chromatography, polarography and other advanced instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3451 , CHEM 3452 .
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CHEM 4632 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
1 hour (0;4)
Identification and analysis of compounds through absorption spectroscopy in ultraviolet, visible and infrared regions, nuclear and electron spin resonance, mass spectrometry, chromatography, polarography and other advanced instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 4631
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CHEM 4660 - Introduction to Computational Chemistry
3 hours (2;3)
Introduction to the use of modern computational methodologies for the study of physical properties and chemical reactions of importance in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and environmental sciences.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3520 (should be taken concurrently) or consent of department.
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CHEM 4670 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
3 hours
Fundamentals of medicinal chemistry. General aspects of drug action and rational drug design. Drug development, antibacterial agents, analgesics, antidepressants and anticancer agents.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2380 or CHEM 3601 with consent of department.
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CHEM 4700 - Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction
3 hours (2;4)
Techniques used to solve and address scientific inquiry. Design of experiments. Use of statistics to interpret experimental results and measure sampling errors. Ethical treatment of human subjects. Laboratory safety. Mathematical modeling of scientific phenomena. Oral and written presentation of scientific work.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of chemistry, completion of freshman and sophomore science courses required for certification and consent of department. EDSE 3500 and EDSE 4000 are highly recommended.
Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics or computer science who have completed the other science requirements of their majors also may enroll. Does not count as an elective toward a major or minor in chemistry, except for students seeking teacher certification.
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CHEM 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
A written report is required each term/semester.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3220 or equivalent, and consent of directing professor.
May be repeated for credit, not to exceed 3 hours each.
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CHEM 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
A written report is required each term/semester.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3220 or equivalent, and consent of directing professor.
May be repeated for credit, not to exceed 3 hours each.
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CHEM 4912 - Undergraduate Research Capstone Experience
3 hours
Undergraduate students conduct research in a laboratory under the direction of a graduate research group. A written report and an oral presentation are required.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3220 or equivalent, and consent of directing professor.
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CHEM 4920 - Cooperative Education in Chemistry
1–3 hours
Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective.
Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours of credit in chemistry; student must meet employer’s requirements and have consent of the department chair.
May be repeated for credit.
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CHEM 4930 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
3 hours
Topics of current interest, which vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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CHEM 4940 - Chemistry Seminar
1 hour
Colloquia covering current topics in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry major with senior standing.
May be repeated for credit. May not be used to meet degree requirements for chemistry major or minor. Pass/no pass only.
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CHEM 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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CHEM 4960 - Science Institute (Chemistry)
1–6 hours
For students accepted by the university in special institute courses.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit, not to exceed 6 hours in each course.
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CHEM 4970 - Science Institute (Chemistry)
1–6 hours
For students accepted by the university in special institute courses.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit, not to exceed 6 hours in each course.
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CHIN 1010 - Elementary Chinese (CHIN 1311 or CHIN 1411 or CHIN 1511)
3 hours (3;2)
Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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CHIN 1020 - Elementary Chinese (CHIN 1312 or CHIN 1412 or CHIN 1512)
3 hours (3;2)
Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1010 or equivalent.
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CHIN 2040 - Intermediate Chinese (CHIN 2311)
3 hours
Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1020 or equivalent.
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CHIN 2050 - Intermediate Chinese (CHIN 2312)
3 hours
Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2040 or equivalent.
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CHIN 3040 - Advanced Topics in Culture
3 hours
Focus on deepening students’ understanding of Chinese culture and society today through a study of Chinese history, social dynamics, business practices and advanced readings from sources in contemporary and mainstream Chinese media.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2050 or equivalent.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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CHIN 3060 - Advanced Topics in Language
3 hours
Focus on Chinese grammar and intense practice to develop fluency in reading, writing and comprehension of modern Chinese beyond the intermediate level.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2050 or equivalent.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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CHIN 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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CHIN 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication (SPCH 1311)
3 hours (1;0;2)
Examination of how communication principles and skills influence our understanding of current social problems such as global climate crisis, health care, and poverty. Focus on communication and community engagement includes experimental learning with community partners. Oral communication skills and collaborative group building skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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COMM 1440 - Honors Classical Argument
3 hours
Uses of argument in rational decision making based on classical theories of reason. Elements of argument, classical foundations of argument and contemporary application of argument principles.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to Honors College.
Core Category: Discovery
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COMM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 1318)
3 hours
Introduction to interpersonal communication research results and theories with application in two-person and small group relationships in a variety of human communication contexts.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Studies
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COMM 2040 - Public Speaking (SPCH 1315)
3 hours (1;0;2)
Introduction to principles of and practice in preparing public speaking speeches. Stresses the role of public speaking in democratic decision making.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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COMM 2060 - Performance of Literature (SPCH 2341)
3 hours (1;0;2)
Performance as a method of textual study. An introduction to the theory and practice of analyzing, rehearsing and performing non-dramatic texts. Recommended for elementary education majors.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Creative Arts
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COMM 2140 - Rhetoric and Argument
3 hours (1;0;2)
Introduction to the critical dimensions of rhetoric and argument through presentation and evaluation of public discourse. Balanced attention to the theory and practice enabling students to analyze the persuasive function of public discourse; to discuss the role of audience in the construction of public discourse; and to develop skills for constructing, supporting, and evaluating public discourse.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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COMM 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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COMM 3010 - Communication Perspectives
3 hours (1;0;2)
Intensive research and writing course in which students learn concepts and skills necessary to review communication research, engage in critical research about communication phenomena and write a research proposal. This course must be taken prior to or concurrently with a student’s first enrollment in upper-division COMM courses. A student who fails to complete the course successfully after two attempts (either through withdrawal or failure to achieve a grade of C or better) will not be permitted to enroll in subsequent semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 hours college course work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher, including the English Composition and Rhetoric portion of the University Core Curriculum, COMM 1010 , COMM 2020 , COMM 2060 and COMM 2140 all with grade of C or better.
Communication majors only.
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COMM 3120 - Nonverbal Communication
3 hours (1;0;2)
Applications of research and theory in understanding the impact of nonverbal communication in a variety of human contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
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COMM 3220 - Health Communication
3 hours (1;0;2)
Communication in medical settings; origins, nature and impact of communication practices and beliefs in the health-care delivery system; role of interaction on human well-being.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
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COMM 3260 - Storytelling
3 hours (2;0;1)
Investigation of folk literature, original sources and literary genres employed in the art of storytelling. Training in the acquisition of techniques and skills employed by the storyteller.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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COMM 3265 - Topics in Storytelling
3 hours
Understanding how the art of storytelling influences and supports the development of diverse cultures. Comparison and contrast of storytelling traditions of at least three different groups related by geography (i.e. Americas, Asia or Africa) or topic (fairy tales, family stories or creation myths). Performance and analysis of narratives develops performance skills and sharpens critical thinking skills. Provides opportunities to participate in performances as a researcher, adapter, performer and critic.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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COMM 3320 - Communication and Conflict Management
3 hours (1;0;2)
Examination of the role of communication in the effective management of conflict and introduction to basic mediation topics such as gender, intercultural and nonverbal communication. Study of conflict in various common contexts: intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and organizational.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 or PSCI 4821 or PSCI 4822 or PSCI 4825 or PACS 4000 or PACS 4020 or PACS 4060 or MGMT 3720 .
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COMM 3340 - Methods of Rhetorical Criticism
3 hours (1;0;2)
Survey of significant methodologies available to rhetorical critics. Emphasis on the critical abilities necessary to describe, explain, analyze, and evaluate symbolic influence in the public sphere.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
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COMM 3420 - Communication and New Technology
3 hours (1;0;2)
Examination of communication in technologically mediated environments. Emphasis on how these environments affect impression formation and management, deception and trust, attraction and relationship formation, group dynamics, social support and networking, community building, etc.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1010 .
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COMM 3440 - Public Address Studies
3 hours (1;0;2)
Major theories of public address and the critical assessment of selected persuasive addresses in the public arena.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
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COMM 3520 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication
3 hours (1;0;2)
Advanced study of interpersonal communication research, focusing on theory and application in a variety of contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020
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COMM 3620 - Intercultural Communication
3 hours (1;0;2)
Knowledge and skills designed to increase intercultural communication competence. Investigation into the ways in which culture interrelates with and affects communication processes. Examines affective, behavioral and cognitive processes involved in intercultural learning.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
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COMM 3720 - Small Group Communication
3 hours (2;0;1)
Theory, research and laboratory experience in small group communication; problems in group discussion; decision-making techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or PSYC 3100 .
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COMM 3760 - Performance Methods
3 hours (1;0;2)
Advanced topics in individual performance as a method of textual study as well as theory and practice in individual performance as an aesthetic event and as a rhetorical and social act.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
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COMM 3820 - Social Media Perspectives
3 hours (1;0;2)
Examination of how emerging communication tools and technologies change the nature of human communication. Provides a socio-historical understanding of the changing nature of media technology and the rise of social media as well as an exploration of driving factors and future trends in social media technology development.
Prerequisite(s): TECM 1500 or TECM 3500 . Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling.
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COMM 3840 - Argumentation and Debate
3 hours (2;0;1)
Theory, research and practice in developing and presenting arguments on public policy issues; reasoning, strategy and oral advocacy.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
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COMM 3860 - Group Performance
3 hours (1;0;2)
Theory and practice in analyzing texts, adapting and compiling scripts, and directing and rehearsing productions. Group performance is studied from three perspectives: as a method of textual study, as an aesthetic event, and as a social and rhetorical act.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
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COMM 3865 - Adaptation and Staging
3 hours (1;0;2)
Adaptation and staging for performance. Focus on the visual language of stage composition, adaptation and staging non-dramatic materials, examinations of the roles of the director, actor and audience member.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
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COMM 3920 - Organizational Communication
3 hours
Principles of communication applied in the organizational environment. Focus upon diagnosis, analysis, and resolution methods related to communication-based problems with organizations.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 or MGMT 3330 or MGMT 3820 or MGMT 3860 or PSYC 3520 .
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COMM 4020 - Communication Theory
3 hours (2;0;1)
Process of theory construction with particular emphasis on human communication, elements and types of theories, theoretical logics, metatheoretical perspectives toward communication, and specific content theories of communication.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
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COMM 4021 - Communication Research Methods
3 hours (2;0;1)
Experimental and quantitative techniques usable in research in communication.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
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COMM 4040 - Rhetorical Theory
3 hours (2;0;1)
A study of rhetorical traditions that provide useful insights into how individuals engage in rhetorical transactions.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
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COMM 4060 - Performance Theory
3 hours (2;0;1)
Examination and comparison of text-centered, performer-centered and audience-centered theories of performance; functions of performance; and methods for evaluating performance.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 ; COMM 3760 or COMM 3860 .
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COMM 4065 - History of Performance Theory
3 hours (2;0;1)
Examination of the varied performance techniques, philosophies and conventions that have contributed to the formation of contemporary performance theory and practice. Covers approaches from classical to contemporary solo performance styles. Provides the opportunity to engage these performance traditions critically through discussion, analysis and creative reconstruction.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 , COMM 3760 or COMM 3860 ; or THEA 1050 and THEA 2351 .
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COMM 4140 - Gender and Communication
3 hours (1;0;2)
Exploration of the connections between gender, rhetoric and public culture. Analyzing rhetorical constructions of gender in American discourses including politics, race and sexuality, in contexts that include public protests, speeches, movies, poetry, television and music.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 or WMST 2100 .
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COMM 4240 - Rhetoric, Culture and Ideology
3 hours (2;0;1)
Consequences of discourse on culture. May include communication throughout the life cycle, rhetorical creation and maintenance of social movements, international and intercultural rhetoric, feminist rhetorical criticism, ideological criticism, the rhetorical aspects of popular culture and the grounds for the criticism of culture from a rhetorical perspective.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
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COMM 4260 - Performance and Culture
3 hours (2;0;1)
Examination of the role of performance in cultures. Research and analysis of texts and performance practices among various ethnic and cultural groups.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
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COMM 4320 - Communications and Virtual Gaming
3 hours (1;0;2)
Exploration of fundamental concepts related to games and gamers from socio-cultural, psychological and technological viewpoints. Explores the role of gaming technologies in communication, focusing on how they change the nature of communication and their impacts on people’s lives and on society, and develops analytical abilities for examining games and gaming technology.
Prerequisite(s): TECM 1500 or TECM 3500 . Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling.
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COMM 4340 - Rhetoric and Politics
3 hours (2;0;1)
Rhetoric of political campaigns, presidential rhetoric, legal communication, and the rhetorical creation, maintenance, use and legitimization of symbolic power.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 and COMM 3340 .
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COMM 4360 - Performance Composition
3 hours (2;0;1)
Contemporary performance practices as critical and persuasive tools. Develops skills in reading, writing, analyzing and performing a broad range of texts to acquaint students with the variety of methods whereby performances can be composed.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
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COMM 4420 - Communication and Relational Development
3 hours (2;0;1)
The role of communication processes in initiating, developing, defining, maintaining and dissolving various forms of human relationships. Examines the nature of communication in a variety of relational contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
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COMM 4440 - Issues in Freedom of Speech
3 hours (2;0;1)
Theories, doctrines, statutes and cases related to the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
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COMM 4460 - Performance Art
3 hours (2;0;1)
Survey of historical and contemporary avant-garde performance art. Examination of historical and contemporary movements to develop a critical lens and vocabulary for composing performances.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 or THEA 1050 .
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COMM 4510 - Communication Capstone
3 hours (2;0;1)
Capstone study of communication principles and practices. Students examine and practice the knowledge and skill sets that employers have identified as central to the success of college students hired in their organizations: oral presentation, listening, teamwork, critical thinking/problem solving, communication technology application and professionalization.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Course is open to students in any major.
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COMM 4800 - Communication Internship
1–3 hours (0;0;1–3)
Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies major; junior or senior classification; minimum GPA of 3.0 on courses taken at UNT; completion of department core plus at least 6 upper-level hours in communication studies at UNT; student must meet employer’s requirements and have consent of department internship supervisor.
May be repeated, but a maximum of 3 semesters credit hours of internship credit may be applied to the major in communication studies.
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COMM 4829 - Topics in Interpersonal/Organizational Studies
3 hours (2;0;1)
Rotating topics in interpersonal communication, organizational communication, or communication research methods.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2020 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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COMM 4849 - Topics in Rhetorical Studies
3 hours (2;0;1)
Investigation of various topics related to the study of humans using symbolic discourse to influence others. Theory and application using qualitative and historical/critical methodologies.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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COMM 4869 - Topics in Performance Studies
3 hours (2;0;1)
Rotating topics may include: performance of particular genres, including poetry narrative, drama or non-literary texts; performance methods, including thematic approaches to performance or historical styles of performance; or theoretical issues in performance, including narrative theory, intertextuality or New Historicism.
Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2060 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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COMM 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Problem must be approved by department chair.
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COMM 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Problem must be approved by department chair.
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COMM 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis
3 hours
Available to COMM majors having completed at least 90 semester hours with an overall GPA of 3.50 or better.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 4020 and COMM 4021 , or COMM 3340 and COMM 4040 , or COMM 4060 .
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COMM 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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CSCE 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science
3 hours (2;0;1)
Covers logical operation and organization of digital computers, computer hardware and software, number systems, and application software packages.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May not be counted toward computer science and engineering major or minor.
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