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2019-2020 Winona Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Biology |
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B491 Wildlife Ecology and Management with Laboratory 3 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to wildlife ecology with emphasis on techniques, population dynamics, recreational and commercial value. Wildlife management techniques are also introduced through study of case histories of selected species. Two hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory/field trip each week. Offered in spring semester odd years. Prerequisite: B301 .
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B492 Experimental Planning 1 credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to design a research project. The necessary reconnaissance, review of the literature, and other preparations are included. Some emphasis is also given to thesis writing and presentations. This course meets for one-hour session each week. Offered fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: B392 (may be taken concurrently).
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B493 Biology Research and Thesis 2 credit(s)
The course consists of an independent investigation of a field or laboratory problem of the student’s choice in a specific area of biology. A written report of the research project in the form of a thesis is required; an oral presentation may be required, at the discretion of the research advisor. This course is a graduation requirement for biology majors. Offered fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: B392 and B492 , or consent of instructor.
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B494 Environmental Experience 5 credit(s)
This experience is designed for those students who want exposure to the world of post-graduate work, but not to the degree required for an internship. It would consist of a part-time assignment off-campus with an environmental agency. The work experience must be approved by the environmental committee and completed during one semester or one summer.
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B496/497 Biology Internship 1–17 credit(s)
This experience is arranged individually for interested students and provides an opportunity for the student to work with/for a public or private entity and become familiar with biologically related aspects of the entity. The biology internship, although flexible, must be a biological learning situation with a final report required. Juniors or seniors are eligible and must have the consent of the department chair.
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B498 Allied Health Internship 6–32 minimum credit(s)
This internship is an intensive 9–12 month involvement at an approved and accredited school of cytotechnology, echocardiography, medical laboratory science, nuclear medicine technology, radiography or sonography. Acceptance to an internship is competitive and based on the completion of prerequisite course work, grade point standing, and letters of recommendation. Participation in a B498 internship must be supervised by the Director of Allied Health, and requires concurrent enrollment at and payment of fees to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
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Business |
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BU215 Business Statistics 3 credit(s)
Statistical techniques which are commonly used in all areas of business are studied. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, and non-parametric statistics. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of each procedure and on communicating the results of statistical techniques to others. Prerequisite: mathematics competency. Credit is not granted for this course and any of the following: B392 , ST132 or ST232 .
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BU243 Business Computer Applications 3 credit(s)
This course provides in-depth coverage of Microsoft Excel and Access in the context of business applications. Excel topics include formulas and functions, charting, large datasets, pivot tables and what-if analysis. Access topics include relational database concepts, database design, basic query construction, and report generation. This course combines on-line and hands-on learning. Prerequisite: AC222 or instructor approval
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BU285 International Business Environment 3 credit(s)
An introduction to the international business environment to include: cultures, ethics, economics, geography, and the legal systems associated with our global society. The course serves as a foundation for international business majors and as a survey course for other business majors. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
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BU296/297 Special Topics in Business 1-3 credit(s)
The topics for these courses will vary according to the needs and interests of students. Course offerings will address business-related topics and be introductory in nature.
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BU312 Business Law I 3 credit(s)
This survey course is designed to introduce students to the study of law through a review of its historical origins, the various sources of the law, and the practical context in which laws are applied. Particular attention is given to areas of law which are relevant to today’s business environment; for example, torts, contracts, agency and sales. Prerequisite: C grade or higher in MG219 .
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BU351 Information Systems for Business Intelligence 3 credit(s)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of information systems and their foundational technologies as they can be used for business analysis and intelligence. Areas studied will include hardware, operating systems, database systems, knowledge management, decision support systems, and networked computing concepts. Data oriented techniques for business intelligence and decision making are introduced. Structured Query Language (SQL) is studied. Prerequisites: BU215 and BU243 and AC222
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BU352 Data Analysis and Business Modeling 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the concept of data science in business. The application of data science helps businesses make informed decisions by using sound judgment and data. This is a skill development class that explores how statistics, optimization models, and key performance indicators are used in business. Students in this course will leave with a specialized skillset used in a variety of roles within an organization. Storytelling skills are taught and a final project is required. Prerequisites: BU215 , BU243 C grade or higher in EC 261 .
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BU354 Data Mining for Decision Making 3 credit(s)
This course provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge of data mining topics. Particular topics include cluster analytics, text-mining regression, and random forest models. Neural networks and artificial intelligence are explored. Students will have the opportunity to work with a number of exercises to practice and understand the uses of data mining in business organizations. Students will complete a machine learning project as part of the course requirements. Students will present their work at the Celebration of Scholarship. Prerequisite: BU351 , BU352 .
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BU413 Business Law II 3 credit(s)
As a follow-up course to BU312 , this course examines in detail the laws which impact businesses and commercial transactions. The course surveys topics including the transfer of negotiable instruments, the establishment of business organizations such as partnerships and corporations, debtor-creditor relations, and property concepts. Prerequisites: AC222 and BU312 .
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BU420 Business Analytics 3 credit(s)
This course will examine methods that have been studied in previous Business Intelligence major courses and those from the business core proven to be of value in recognizing patterns and making predictions from an applications perspective. Course learning will involve utilizing a variety of software to aid in the review of analytical cases to improve understanding of enterprise level analytics. Students will build a data warehouse, using data profiling and quality skills, and lifecycle models introduced in the course. Prerequisite: BU351 , BU352 , and BU354
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BU452 Strategic Management 3 credit(s)
This capstone course in business develops students’ understanding of strategic decision-making through integrative use of business knowledge from each of the major functional areas in business. Extensive use of decision cases is made to address such issues as: What is strategy?, Who makes it?; What are the basic strategic options of a firm?; How is the business environment analyzed for strategic purposes? Highlights of the course include a business case competition. Prerequisites: FN341 and senior status.
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BU460-468 Special Topics: Foreign Travel Course 3 credit(s)
Course completed during foreign travel.
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs and interests of international business majors. Topics may include additional studies in international management or marketing, international finance, international accounting or special studies of particular areas in the world, such as the Pacific Rim or the Middle East.
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BU469 Business Capstone Project 3 credit(s)
The topics and projects for this course vary according to the needs and interests of business majors. Prerequisites: FN341 and senior status.
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BU496/497 Internship: Business 1-17 credit(s)
An opportunity for qualified juniors or seniors to participate in a field experience under the guidance and supervision of competent professionals.
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Chemistry |
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C110 World of Materials with Laboratory 3 credit(s)
the chemical makeup, physical properties, historical development, and economic impact of materials encountered in daily life. Examples of the materials covered include: metals, ceramics, leather, plastics, concrete, paper, and a variety of others. The course details a “biography” of each of these materials from its primary source in the animal, vegetable, or mineral world, through the various transformations in its production and fabrication into usable products, to its ultimate fate and impact on the environment when it has lived its useful life. The course involves two lectures and one lab per week.. Offered every semester. Students who complete C110 may not enroll in C131 /C133
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C131 General Chemistry I 3 credit(s)
This course covers the fundamental principles upon which the study of chemistry is based. Stoichiometry, atomic structure, molecular structure, chemical bonding, behavior of gases, kinetic molecular theory, properties of solutions, chemical reactivity and thermochemistry are included. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: M151 placement, or M149 , or minimum grade of C in M148 with concurrent enrollment in M149 ; concurrent with C133 . Students who complete C131/C133 may not enroll in C110
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C133 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit(s)
This laboratory is an inquiry-based approach to understanding the process of doing chemistry. Each week, as a team member with a specific role working for a consulting company, the student receives a letter from a “chemical client” requesting the solution to a chemical problem. It is the responsibility of the team to design a solution, collect data, and report the results to the client in report form. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: concurrent with C131 .
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C142 General Chemistry II 3 credit(s)
This course includes the study of the chemistry of molecular forces, redox reactions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium theory, electrochemistry, chemical dynamics, organic chemistry, phase behavior and solution chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: minimum grade of C in C131 /C133 and concurrent with C144 .
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C144 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
This laboratory is an inquiry-based approach to understanding the process of doing chemistry. Each week, as a team member with a specific role working for a consulting company, the student receives a letter from a “chemical client” requesting the solution to a chemical problem. It is the responsibility of the team to design a solution, collect data, and report the results to the client in report form. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: minimum grade of C in C131 /C133 and concurrent with C142 .
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C321 Organic Chemistry I 3 credit(s)
Organized by chemical functional groups and reaction mechanisms, this course presents both classical and modern theories of organic chemistry while rigorously exploring chemical structure reactivity relationships. The fundamentals of nomenclature, physical properties, chemical structure, stereochemistry, organic-reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, purification, and compound characterization are emphasized. Biological, medical, and familiar real-world examples are discussed in the context of organic chemistry. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: C131 /C133 and minimum grade of C in C142 /C144 ; concurrent with C323 .
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C322 Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
A continuation of C321 /C323 , this course builds upon the fundamentals presented in C321 /C323 . It is organized by functional groups and reaction mechanisms, while integrating this knowledge into chemical synthesis. Additional topics include aromaticity, NMR and IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, carbonyl chemistry, synthetic strategy, and advanced C–C bond forming reactions. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C in C321 and C323 .
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C323 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit(s)
This laboratory complements the lecture segment of the course by demonstrating and utilizing the concepts learned in the classroom to acquire, isolate, and characterize desired organic reaction products. In this laboratory, students become familiar with the equipment, glassware, techniques, and expertise required to implement the chemistry proposed on paper, to optimize it, and to communicate it to the chemical community. A practical context for the developed chemical intuition is provided. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: C131 /C133 and minimum grade of C in C142 /C144 ; concurrent with C321 .
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C331 Physical Chemistry I with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
This course involves chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and their applications. The following thermodynamic topics are considered: properties of gases, kinetic molecular theory, the laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, and chemical equilibrium. The following kinetic topics are considered: chemical reaction rates, determination of rate laws, reaction mechanisms, and theories of reaction rates. Three lectures and three hours of lab per week are required. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: C142 /C144 , M152 , and P211 /P212 .
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C332 Physical Chemistry II with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
This course involves an introduction to quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. The following quantum topics are considered: quantum theory and applications to simple systems of particles, approximation methods for complex systems of particles and spectroscopic verification of quantum results. The following statistical mechanics topics are considered: the Boltzmann distribution, statistics of large populations, the partition function and thermodynamic functions from statistical mechanics results. Three lectures and three hours of lab per week are required. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: C142 /C144 , M152 , and P211 /P212 .
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C341 Quantitative Chemical Analysis with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
This course introduces the student to the methods of quantitative analysis. Topics include: measurement uncertainty, statistical analysis of data, aqueous solution equilibria, titrimetry, electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy (UV-visible and fluorescence), and chromatography. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: C142 /C144 and C322 .
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C400-405 Special Topics in Chemistry 1-3 credit(s)
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs an interests of chemistry majors. Topics may include: chemistry education, industrial chemistry, natural product chemistry, and advanced laboratory methods. Offered as needed.
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C409 Biochemistry with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
The principal concepts of biochemistry are the focus of this course. The major themes include the relationship between the three-dimensional structure of proteins and their biological function and the chemistry and metabolism of biologically important macromolecules including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: B110 /B111 , B120 /B121 , C321 /C323 , and C322 (or concurrent with consent of instructor).
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C412 Molecular Biology with Laboratory 3 credit(s)
An analysis of the regulation of cellular metabolism at the molecular level is the core of this study. The major themes include biochemistry of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and the regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The laboratory component incorporates genetic engineering techniques. The class meets for two lectures and one three-hour lab weekly. Offered fall semester. Also offered as B412 . Prerequisites: B212 , B214 , B223 , C322 , recommended B310 and B311 .
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C428 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credit(s)
Building upon the content and skills learned in C321 and C322 , this course revisits familiar topics in greater detail and explores new areas of organic chemistry with an emphasis on physical organic methods and natural product synthesis. Topics include asymmetric synthesis, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and reaction energetics and dynamics. A primary objective of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge to understand current research papers published in scientific journals. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C322 .
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C432 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 credit(s)
This course provides an in-depth study of the concepts of quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, theoretical kinetics and spectroscopy. Three lectures per week. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: C332 .
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C441 Instrumental Analysis with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
This course explores the theory and applications of chemical instrumentation. Topics include instrumental noise, atomic spectroscopy (FAA, FAE, ICP), molecular spectroscopy (UV-visible, IR, fluorescence, NMR), mass spectrometry, chromatography, as well as selected advanced spectroscopic techniques. The laboratory emphasizes the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data in real world applications. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C341 .
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C443 Chemistry Seminar 1 credit(s)
Chemistry seminar provides chemistry majors experience with reading, discussing, and presenting articles from the current chemical literature. The seminar is a requirement for chemistry and biochemistry majors. It is intended to familiarize the students with the current chemical literature and with accepted writing styles in chemistry. It must be taken for credit during the student’s junior year and before C445 –C447 Chemistry Research courses, since participating in the seminar may spark research ideas. Chemistry majors are encouraged to sit in on this course every semester to fall semester. Prerequisite: consent of department chair.
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C445 Chemistry Research: Planning 1 credit(s)
This is the initial course of the three required research courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors. A faculty research advisor is chosen after consultation with and/or presentations by the relevant faculty. After the necessary literature search, a research proposal concerning a current chemical problem is developed and is written, revised, submitted and defended. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C443 (or concurrent with consent of department chair).
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C446 Chemistry Research: Experience 1 credit(s)
This is the second course of the three required research courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors. The independent laboratory and/or computational research proposed in C445 is performed under the direction and guidance of the faculty research advisor. Off-campus research experiences, such as a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), may serve to satisfy the course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: C445 .
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C447 Chemistry Research: Thesis 1 credit(s)
This is the third course of the three required research courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors. The independent computational and/or laboratory work is completed, if necessary. The thesis is written, with time for a writing revision cycle. A formal presentation of the research results is given at an undergraduate research symposium or its equivalent. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C446 .
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C448 Chemistry Research: Experience II 1 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of C446 Chemistry Research: Experience for students who wish to carry out a more extensive research project. Prerequisite: C446 .
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C451 Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory 4 credit(s)
This course investigates atomic structure, periodic properties, symmetry and group theory, molecular orbital theory, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, ligand field theory, reaction kinetics and mechanisms. Special topics include materials chemistry with an emphasis on solid state structures and theory, and bioinorganic chemistry focusing on the impact of metal ions in biological processes. Topics such as main group chemistry, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, materials chemistry, and more are included. The lab component serves to emphasize the lecture material while showing the wide variety of chemistry, techniques, and instrumentation that are considered inorganic. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C332 (or concurrent with consent of instructor).
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C460 Polymer Chemistry 3 credit(s)
This course surveys the fields of polymer chemistry and materials science. Topics include macromolecular properties, polymer synthesis, reaction mechanisms, kinetics of polymerization, and instrumentation for polymer characterization. Modern applications are highlighted, including the use of polymeric materials as adhesives, coating, textiles, packaging, foams, biomedical devices, electronic components, and engineering plastics. Offered as needed. Prerequisites: C322 and C331 (or concurrently with consent of instructor).
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C496 Chemistry Internship 1-17 credit(s)
This internship experience is arranged individually for interested students and provides an opportunity for the student to work with/for a public or private professional in a chemistry-related industry, requiring chemistry-related work and learning. Junior or senior chemistry or biochemistry majors are eligible and must have consent of the department chair.
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C497 Chemistry Internship 1-17 credit(s)
This internship experience is arranged individually for interested students and provides an opportunity for the student to work with/for a public or private professional in a chemistry-related industry, requiring chemistry-related work and learning. Junior or senior chemistry or biochemistry majors are eligible and must have consent of the department chair.
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CO151 Sports Science 2 credit(s)
Basic physiological and mechanical aspects of sport are presented to provide the student with the skills necessary to analyze human performance in a variety of athletic activities. The course is designed to enhance coaching effectiveness and athletic performance by increasing student understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology. A background in human anatomy and physiology is recommended.
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CO152 Theory of Coaching 2 credit(s)
This introductory course is designed to explore the fundamentals of coaching while laying the foundation for practical application at the junior high, high school or college level. In addition to establishing a coaching philosophy, students develop a master/seasonal plan for their sport including daily practice plans. Pre-season, in-season, and post-season topics are explored.
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CO153 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 1 credit(s)
This lecture and laboratory course focuses on the prevention, etiology, recognition, initial treatment, and rehabilitation of specific athletic injuries and illnesses. Students identify common signs and symptoms associated with athletic injuries and develop taping and wrapping skills to prevent re-injury. A background in human anatomy is strongly recommended.
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CO154 Psychology of Coaching 2 credit(s)
This course explores the psychological parameters that influence behavior and performance in sports. This is an introductory course into the world of sport psychology and positive team building in which students learn to apply reinforcement principles and motivational techniques to enhance sport performance. Students evaluate their communication skills and leadership style.
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COM107 Prepare for Impact: L.I.V.E. (Leadership, Innovation, Vocation, and Entrepreneurship) 4 credit(s)
Live with Impact serves as an anchor for the First Year Learning Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the areas of Leadership Communication, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Vocation. The goal of the curriculum is to uncover your desire or calling to make a difference in the world through innovating existing ministry, understanding the Lasallian vocation, leadership structures, social enterprises, or nonprofit opportunities. Ultimately, you will be encouraged to develop approaches to your own careers through cultivating of a sense of where your own vocation connects with the needs of your communities.
Inquiry into these areas will allow you to develop the academic habits and ways of thinking to take forward into any Interdisciplinary Minor of your choice. This course incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well Being by developing academic skills and attitudes necessary to think critically about intellectual flexibility, identity development, community engagement, social responsibility, and the search for meaning. Through the lens of the communication process, topics include: creativity, methods of problem solving, being innovative, identifying the relation between individual talents and career choices, leading for change, and personal moral development. This class will use leadership theories, topics, cultural and art experiences, and case studies to examine "identity.” Students will be given a practical introduction to link their talents to their academic and professional choices. Specific areas to be examined include (but are not limited to): personal skills assessments, leadership styles, design thinking and vocational passion.
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COM108 Sport Communication 4 credit(s)
This course serves as an anchor for the First Year Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the area of communication. Inquiry into sport communication will allow you to develop the academic habits and ways of thinking to take forward into any Interdisciplinary Minor of your choice. This course incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well-Being by developing academic skills and attitudes necessary to think critically about intellectual flexibility, identity development, community engagement, social responsibility, and the search for meaning. Topics include: identity, transition, university culture, diversity, interpersonal relations, and intellectual and moral development. This course will use sport communication theories, topics, and case studies to examine “identity” and give students a practical introduction to the various communication professions involving sports and sport culture. Specific areas to be examined (but are not limited to) include: fan cultures, parent/child/coach. interactions, careers in sport communication, digital and social media in sport, gender in sports.
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COM109 The Power of Language 4 credit(s)
This course serves as an anchor for the First Year Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the area of communication. Inquiry into use of language will allow you to develop the academic habits and ways of thinking to take forward into any Interdisciplinary Minor of your choice. This course incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well-Being by developing academic skills and attitudes necessary to think critically about intellectual flexibility, identity development, community engagement, social responsibility, and the search for meaning. Topics include: identity, transition, university culture, diversity, interpersonal relations, and intellectual and moral development. This course introduces students to an awareness of the role of language in human life, to a consideration of how language has been and is used for both good and for evil, and to the distinctive way that images, as well as word, communicate with us.
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COM111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 credit(s)
A study of the history, production methods, and social and economic factors of the mass media. This course gives students an understanding of print media, broadcast media and public relations by analyzing the technical development and social impact of media. Typically offered fall and spring semesters.
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COM150 Social and New Media Communication 3 credit(s)
This course provides a study of the evolution, trends, and platforms of social and new media. This course will give you an understanding of these online and App-based media by analyzing their technical development and media, business, and social impacts. The course will also address best practices in content creation for use of these media in news content, branding, and public relations. Specific platforms we will cover include: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube, Blogs, Snapchat, Periscope, and Virtual Reality. Typically offered fall and spring semesters.
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COM175 Leadership Theory and Practice 3 credit(s)
This course will explore the discipline of Leadership and its application to present-day issues. Past and present leaders will be used as examples to understand Leadership’s history, theories and communication practices. The course will also demonstrate the necessary ethical considerations regarding leadership as applied within a pluralistic society. Course activities will move students from theory to the practical process of leadership in their own lives. Typically offered fall and spring semesters.
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COM201 Beginning Newswriting 3 credit(s)
Principles and practice in journalistic writing and related skills and theory, including style and conventions of journalistic writing, news judgment criteria, techniques for interviewing, ethical dimensions. Extensive writing in and out of class. Prerequisites: Either E220 or E130 .
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COM202 Communication Fundamentals 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to awaken, nurture and empower you to apply communication theories, research and skills to improve your personal and professional interpersonal relationships. It is our belief that the quality of your communication helps to determine the quality of your relationships. The quality of your relationships helps to determine the quality of your life. Therefore, this course can improve the quality of your life! In this class, you will learn from each other through classroom discussion, movie & music analysis and vlogs. You will engage in civil dialogue as you learn to manage conflict, improve your listening skills, practice useful communication skills, give presentations, analyze the impact of social media/online contexts and become steeped in the theories, research, and history of the Communication discipline. Topics will include interpersonal relationship development, small group communication theory, basic research, message composition, public speaking, group presentations, listening, non-verbal communication, conflict management, team building, and the communication process.
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COM204 Public Speaking for the Professional 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to awaken, nurture and empower you to use public speaking to change the world. Yes, we really mean it. Your “voice” is important! This course provides opportunities for you to create, present, and evaluate public speaking to better prepare you to be a voice for the voiceless. You will learn from each other, engage in civil dialogue, improve your listening skills, prepare for social media/online contexts, and become steeped in the theories, research, and history of the Communication discipline. Topics will include basic research, message composition, speech preparation, managing communication apprehension, logic, audience analysis, vocal delivery, listening, non-verbal communication, speech criticism, small group communication, and communication processes. These topics will be applied to a variety of contemporary settings of cultural and social significance.
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COM210 IGEP Public Speaking 3 credit(s)
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COM230 Principles of Public Relations 3 credit(s)
Theory, history, and practice of public relations in society; consideration of public relations programs, the process of influencing public opinion, the responsibilities of the public relations practitioner, ethics of public relations practice, and professional public relations organizations. Typically offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: COM111 .
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COM250 Intercultural Communication 3 credit(s)
The Intercultural Communication course is an introduction to approaching communication across cultural differences. It is designed to explore the impact of culture on communication and to improve each student’s ability to communicate with others, both formally and informally. We live in an era of rapid globalization in which being able to communicate across cultures is imperative to our ability to function in a diverse workplace, city, and world. In this class, culture is defined broadly to include race, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic class, and so on. Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to examine their own lives and the influence of their backgrounds on their communication processes. It involves both individual and group work. Class time consists of lectures, group activities, simulations, written exercises, service learning, presentations, and discussions. Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge as they study and mindfully experience intercultural communication.
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COM270 Persuasion and Advocacy 3 credit(s)
This course investigates seminal and current persuasive theories as a means to create change within a workplace, community, or world. It puts into practice being a “voice for the voiceless”. Students will apply theories to create a strategic communication plan with the use of interpersonal, public, organizational, and social media tactics to be an advocate for social justice. Students will also learn to recognize strategies used to influence their own thought processes and actions. Prerequisite: COM101
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COM298 Field Exploration 1 3 credit(s)
Practical application of various media communications techniques. Prerequisite: consent of Chair.
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COM301 Advanced Newswriting 3 credit(s)
Hands-on experience in identifying, pursuing, and writing news stories; principles and practice in writing various news-story types. Typically offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: COM201 .
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COM308 Editing 3 credit(s)
Exploration of and experience in the professional skills needed to produce news and public relations materials. Includes copy editing, grammar, style and headline writing; organization and structure of texts in news and public relations; computerized editing functions. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: COM111 and COM201 . Students who take COM201 and COM301 must take them prior to, not concurrently with, COM308 unless permission is granted by instructor of COM308.
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COM314 Public Relations Writing 3 credit(s)
Intensive writing in the forms characteristic of public relations; practice in writing news releases, infographics, newsletters, company, brochures, position papers, and speeches. Typically offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: COM201 , and COM230 .
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COM331 Public Affairs Journalism 3 credit(s)
An examination of units of local and state government and their coverage in the news media; projects designed to familiarize students with the workings of governmental and quasi-governmental agencies. Typically offered every other year in Spring semester. Prerequisite:COM201 .
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COM350 Multimedia Production 3 credit(s)
Digital media - including podcasting, multimedia storytelling and editing, and other collaborative content creation platforms - are changing the fields of public relations and journalism. Hiring managers in communications-related fields expect new college graduates to be “experts” in all multimedia platforms. Those who can demonstrate true expertise, however, are rare due to lack of formal instruction and training. This course narrows the focus from the broad field of digital media to cover the specific tools and best practices needed to conquer current and future use of multimedia production in public relations, journalism, electronic publishing, and related fields. Typically offered fall and spring semesters.
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COM356 Digital and Social Analytics 3 credit(s)
This course will cover the basic and commonly used statistical concepts used for digital information and social media analytics. It will proved a study of the theory and implementation of different online digital information, social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and search engine marketing (SEM) analytics. The course will examine methods that have emerged from digital information and media prove to be of value in recognizing patterns and decision-making activities. Data visualization and date file access will also be part of the course. We will survey online software and students will have an opportunity for hands-on analysis. Offered fall semester. Cross coded as MK356 Prerequisite: MK217
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COM360 Ethical Communication and Leadership 3 credit(s)
This course is designed for all students interested in increasing the effectiveness of the groups/teams with which they work and improving their interpersonal relationships. Leadership, at its core, is about developing relationships and maintaining integrity. This course will investigate the impact of ethical interpersonal and small group communication within an organization. Topics covered will be: conversations as organizational cornerstones; emotional intelligence; ethical philosophies; small group theory; group roles, norms, and networks; dysfunctional group dynamics; gender considerations; problem solving; and ethical decision making. This course will enable students to effectively lead groups in ethical decision making and team building processes. Prerequisite: COM101
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COM375 Organizational Communication 3 credit(s)
This course will provide students insight into the complexity of communication within organizations. It provides an overview of how organizations work by discussing organizational theories, models, relevant research and case studies. Students will gain a deeper understanding of organizational structure, culture, communication and strategic planning processes. They will analyze cases and engage in experiential exercises to facilitate critical thinking and apply course content to a variety of organizational settings.
Additionally, students will engage in discussion with a variety of organizational leaders from organizations and business in and around the Midwest as part of the course experience. This will serve as an opportunity for students to begin to create formal networks as they consider their post Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota opportunities. Offered alternating spring semesters. Prerequisite: COM175
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COM400 Public Relations Research 3 credit(s)
This course provides students with an understanding of terms and applications of both quantitative and qualitative public relations research, measurement and evaluation. Students learn what public relations practitioners do to research and evaluate PR campaigns, and then conduct research projects. This course is usually taken in the junior or senior year, but must be taken prior to enrollment in COM443 . Typically offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: COM230 .
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COM410 Communication Law 3 credit(s)
This course provides students with an understanding of legal and ethical issues involving print and broadcast media and the Internet, including libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, shielding of sources, freedom of the press, copyright, and government regulation. This course must be taken in the junior or senior year. Offered every other year.
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COM425 Communication Theory 3 credit(s)
Students study and apply human communication theories to the study of interpersonal relationships including small groups, gender studies, work relationships, friendships and marital relationships. Perspectives on and methods of critical inquiry and research are an integral part of the course content. Research projects are presented to the rest of the class and could be submitted to professional organizations for review. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: COM101 , COM250 , COM360 , COM375 , COM400
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COM443 Campaigns and Cases in Public Relations 3 credit(s)
Public relations case studies in various organizations including the application of public relations techniques to representative problems and communication materials for various media are planned and prepared. Typically offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: COM230 , COM314 , and COM400 , or minoring in one of the following Public Relations Minor or Digital Media and Journalism Minor .
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COM475 Transforming Community: Leadership Capstone 3 credit(s)
This seminar serves as the capstone course for the Leadership minor. It will include advanced readings on the theory and practice of Transformational Leadership as well as completion of an applied project. Under the direction of a project mentor, students will create a leadership plan to address a particular issue. The student will create and follow through on proposed leadership goals for self, group or organization. The e-folio entry will consist of the plan, enactment, outcomes, and assessment. It will also include designated components for each course. The final e-folio will be presented in a formal presentation. An individual mentorship component is the signature experience of this capstone and will allow the student to focus on vocation/career exploration or the pursuit of fellowship upon completing their degree with Saint Mary’s University. Offered spring semester Prerequisite: COM175 , COM250 , COM360
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COM488 Contemporary Issues in Mass Communication 3 credit(s)
An examination of contemporary ethical situations regarding the media professional’s role in determining guidelines to provide the public with relevant contextual material. Emphasis in this course is placed upon an understanding of the limits and guarantees of the First Amendment, the four major theories of the press and the practice of communications as part of a community. Typically offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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COM490 Senior Portfolio Development 1 credit(s)
This course is for seniors in one of the Department of Communication majors/minors only and prepares them for entering a career in a communications field. Topics include hard-copy and electronic portfolios, professional photos, cover letters, resumes, professional expectations, job interviews, and more. Guest speakers will be invited as available.
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COM496/497 Internship: Communication 1–17 credit(s)
An opportunity for qualified juniors or seniors to participate in a field experience under the guidance and supervision of competent professionals. Prerequisite: consent of advisor and internship coordinator.
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COM498 Special Topics in Communication 1-3 credit(s)
Examinations of specific communications-related issues and practices; such courses, when offered, are offered on the basis of student and faculty interest and availability of appropriate faculty to teach those courses.
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CS101 Computer Science Fundamentals 3 credit(s)
This course provides a foundation in computing and algorithmic principles. Students are introduced to the basic conceptual building blocks of computer hardware and software systems. The tools and principles of algorithmic problem solving and systems design are explored. In the second half of the semester, students gain experience with simple programming challenges. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite or concurrent: mathematics competency.
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CS106 Introduction to Programming for Sciences 3 credit(s)
This course teaches introductory programming within a problem-solving framework applicable to the sciences. The course emphasizes technical programming, introductory data storage techniques, and the processing of scientific data. There is an emphasis on designing and writing correct code using an easy to learn scientific programming language such as Python. Advanced excel spreadsheet concepts will be taught and utilized during the programming process. Credit is not granted for this course and CS110. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
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CS110 Computer Science I: Introduction to Programming 3 credit(s)
This course introduces students to the practice of software development. Students learn the fundamentals of programming, algorithm development, and basic design principles. Prerequisite or concurrent: mathematics compentency
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CS210 Computer Science II: Advanced Programming and Data Structures 3 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of CS110 . CS210 expands on the programming techniques covered in CS110, adding discussion of recursion and data structures such as lists, stacks, queues, balanced trees, graphs and heaps. Specific algorithms that use these structures efficiently and general algorithm techniques and their analysis are also covered. Class lab time is used to reinforce concepts and practices covered in lectures. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CS110
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CS220 Discrete Mathematics 3 credit(s)
This course provides the theoretical foundation of modern computer hardware and software. It provides that foundation in the form of mathematical tools and concepts geared toward computer science applications. Topics covered include: logic and set theory; functions and relations; simple algorithm analysis; and an introduction to graph theory. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
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CS290-299 Special Topics: Programming Languages and Environments 1–3 credit(s)
Designed to permit the exploration of various technology concepts not used in earlier courses. Course offerings are driven by student and faculty interest.
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CS300 Networking 3 credit(s)
This course examines computer networks and data communication. Topics include: telecommunications history; transmission media; transmission characteristics; error detection and correction; local and wide area networking applications; standard network models; industry standards; protocols; network management; wireless and mobile networks; network security.
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CS301 Computers and Society 3 credit(s)
This course covers a wide array of current topics related to social, legal, and ethical issues arising from the pervasive use of current and emerging computer-related technologies. Through discussion and writing, students are expected to thoughtfully explore the covered topics. This course is part of the College’s Intensive Writing Program and satisfies the upper-level writing requirements for computer science majors. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: E130 or equivalent.
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CS305 Server Systems 3 credit(s)
This course will cover the basics of server operating systems. Topics will include installation, active directory, user management, file management, device management, data storage, group policies, data and system recovery, performance monitoring, and security. Students will complete hands on projects utilizing file servers, web servers, email servers, database servers and network services.
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CS307 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 credit(s)
This course provides an overview of modern security concepts. Topics covered will include security terminology, risk management, security policy and strategy, security awareness, cryptography, operating system security, network security, physical security and digital forensics. The course will contain a lab component where students will investigate current hardware and software tools for vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
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CS310 Web Systems I 3 credit(s)
This course will introduce the essential topics of Internet programming. Students will design interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other client-side script technology. Concepts such as cookies, manipulating multimedia, and publishing and managing a remote site will be discussed.
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CS315 Visual App Development 3 credit(s)
An introduction to a visual programming framework to develop applications for graphical operating system environments and internet applications. Topics include basic concepts of programming, problem solving, file I/O operations, programming logic, exception handling, and design techniques of an object-oriented language within a visual development environment.
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CS317 Network Security 3 credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security with a focus on methods for securing networks, and utilizing these methods in basic architectural design. The methods are then applied to the design of a cohesive network security strategy. Topics include investigation of areas such as network analysis, perimeter defense strategies, network monitoring, vulnerability and intrusion detection, and security in mobile and wireless environments. Prerequisite: CS300 , Junior or Senior standing
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CS318 Mobile Applications 3 credit(s)
Students will explore and create several projects working with a range of mobile development and web technologies, including creating native applications, a mobile site, and an integrated mobile shopping cart feature. Prerequisites: CS210 , CS355 , and CS300 .
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CS320 Computer Architecture 3 credit(s)
This course will introduce the function and design of the various components necessary to process information digitally as well as the study of computer organization focusing on how various electronic circuits and components fit together to create working computer systems. Concepts of machine level representation of data, assembly level machine organization, and memory system organization are also included. Prerequisite: CS110
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CS325 Computer Science III Software Design and Testing 4 credit(s)
This third course in the three-semester programming sequence emphasizes the principle and practices of software design and testing which result in quality software. Concepts introduced in CS2 such as lists, stacks, queues, balanced trees, graphs and heaps are reinforced. This class highlights the connection between software design and software reliability. Class lab time is used to introduce new concepts and explore ones described during lecture. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CS210 .
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CS327 Risk Management 3 credit(s)
This course includes a study of the existing risk management frameworks, models, processes, and tools to provide students with the theory and practical knowledge to operationalize risk management in an organization or government agency. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
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CS337 Forensics and Incident Repsonse 3 credit(s)
This course introduces the principles and best practices for incident response, along with an overview of digital forensics. The goals of incident response; preparation and response to information security incidents; and understanding how incidents occur are covered. Computer and digital media resources are used to explore basic digital forensic investigation techniques. Prerequisite: CS300 , Junior or Senior standing
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