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CHEM 4751 - Biochemistry of Human Health and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on a central, timely topic to deepen understanding of human biochemistry. Example topics include the biochemistry of various diseases, the biochemistry of behavior and mental illness, and the biochemistry of sleep. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5751.
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CHEM 4801 - Molecular Photochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers the fundamental processes associated with the interaction of light and molecules. Topics include absorption, emission, radiationless decay processes, energy transfer, and photochemistry. Experimental techniques and equipment will also be discussed. Prer., CHEM 4111 or CHEM 4701 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5801.
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CHEM 4811 - Molecular Symmetry and Chemical Applications of Group Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Symmetry operations and elements are defined and used to determine the point groups of molecules. Topics include molecular symmetry and point groups, group theory and its relationship to molecular vibrations, optical transitions, molecular orbital theory, and ligand field theory. Prer., CHEM 4101, CHEM 4102, and CHEM 4301 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4901 - Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Examination of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry in lecture, seminar, or laboratory format. Topic will change according to the interest of the instructor and students. Students may repeat the course for credit when the topic changes. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal for topic. Prer., Consent of Instructor. Meets with CHEM 5901.
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CHEM 4904 - Research: Upper Division 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Open to qualified junior and senior students by arrangement with a faculty member. Students will plan a project with the faculty member prior to registering for the course. A written report must be submitted at the end of the semester summarizing the research results. Students may take CHEM 4904 under only one faculty member in a given semester. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4905 - Internship: Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students arrange a program with a faculty member through the auspices of local government or industrial facilities. The program will generally require independent laboratory or literature work, resulting in a report or series of reports. During the semester the instructor will communicate regularly with the student and the student’s internship mentor to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4911 - Chemistry Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A capstone course designed to familiarize students with the chemical literature and to allow for written projects and formal oral presentations. Approved for the LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for the Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211; and CHEM 4001 or CHEM 4101 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5911.
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CHEM 4921 - Biochemistry Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A capstone course designed to familiarize students with the bochemical literature and to allow for written projects and formal oral presentations. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., CHEM 4231 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5921.
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CHEM 5000 - Chemistry for Teachers 0.5 Credits (Minimum) 2.5 Credits (Maximum)
A standards-based chemistry/science education course for middle school science teachers. Chemistry content will be integrated with pedagogy including inquiry, cooperative learning, and assessment methods. Participants will engage in reflection on current practice, development of teaching methodology, and application of content and pedagogy. Open to PIPES participants only. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 5011 - Instrumental Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on instrumental methods of analysis, including spectral, electroanalytical, and separations methods. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4001, CHEM 4002, PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher. Prer. or coreq., CHEM 4111, CHEM 5111, or CHEM 4701. Coreq., CHEM 4012. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4011.
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CHEM 5101 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, PES 1120, PES 2160, MATH 2350 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4101.
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CHEM 5111 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of thermodynamics to phase changes, chemical reactions, and electrochemical cells. The rates and mechanics of chemical reactions. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, PES 1120, PES 2160, MATH 1360 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4111.
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CHEM 5221 - Biochemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include amino acids and their properties, experimental biochemical techniques, the structure, function, and regulation of proteins and enzymes, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, lipids, and energetics of biological processes. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., BIOL 1350, and CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4221.
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CHEM 5222 - Biochemistry Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate principles and applications of current techniques and the use of instrumentation. Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation, and electrophoresis are stressed. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Coreq., CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5221. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4222.
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CHEM 5231 - Biochemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include common themes in metabolism, signal transduction pathways, common metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid metabolism with a focus on enzymes, control of the pathways, and interconnections between pathways. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4221 or CHEM 5221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4231.
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CHEM 5232 - Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students develop competence in critical advanced lab techniques, including plasmid construction, characterization, and isolation; protein expression and characterization; enzymes assays; and product isolation and characterization. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and they will identify a problem and design an experiment, using advanced biochemical techniques, to test their hypothesis. Prer., CHEM 4222 or CHEM 5222 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4232.
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CHEM 5261 - Advanced Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Builds on topics introduced in CHEM 4211/4221 to provide more detailed and current information on such topics in biochemistry as, but not limited to: membrane structure and function, cell signaling, nucleic acids, regulation of gene expression, carbohydrates, etc. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4261.
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CHEM 5401 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Synthesis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Survey of organic chemistry including mechanistic and synthetic organic chemistry. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only.
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CHEM 5411 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Modern concepts of physical organic chemistry and their use in interpreting data in terms of mechanisms or organic reactions and reactivities of organic compounds. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, and CHEM 4101 or CHEM 5101 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only.
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CHEM 5421 - Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Chemistry of five- and six-membered heterocycles and fused heterocycles, including structure, preparation, reactions and applications in the pharmaceutical world and in biochemistry and medicine. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations and/or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, and one of the following: CHEM 4001, CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5221 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4421.
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CHEM 5501 - Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation and Use 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and practice of mass spectrometry instrumentation with a focus on the history of the instrumentation, instrumentation components, ion formation and ionization sources, tandem mass spectrometry, quantitative data analysis, fragmentation and data interpretation, accelerator mass spectrometry, and new topics. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations and/or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4501.
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CHEM 5502 - Bioanalytical Techniques 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will focus on the practical application of bioanalytical techniques for the detection and quantification of biomolecules in complex sample matrices. Students will gain understanding of basic bioanalytical instrumentation, sample preparation and analysis techniques, and apply them in a variety of laboratory experiments. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4001, CHEM 4002, and either CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4502.
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CHEM 5511 - Forensic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the elements of clinical chemistry and forensic toxicology, concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and chemical reaction mechanisms associated with drug metabolism and effects on neurotransmission. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, and CHEM 4001 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4511.
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CHEM 5521 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth survey of the macroscopic and microscopic principles of environmental chemistry processes in land, air, and water; energy and climate change; chemical equilibrium, kinetics, reduction-oxidation reactions, acid-base chemistry, and thermodynamics. A focus on current environmental problems, impact, and sustainability. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4521.
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CHEM 5601 - Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Crystalline structure formulation of two-, one-, and zero-dimensional materials and the presence of quantum mechanical wave functions in such periodic potentials. Time-dependent perturbation-theory formulation of absorbance and emission phenomena. The application of band structure and spectroscopic properties to the design of modern devices, sensors, and imaging schemes. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4101, CHEM 5101, or PES 4250 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4601.
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CHEM 5621 - Surface Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics include interfacial tension, wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4101 or CHEM 5101 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4621.
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CHEM 5631 - Computational Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Computational modeling of small molecules and biomolecules including introduction to programming, interacting with a high-performance computing (HPC) system, and performing and analyzing results of molecular simulations. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare a project proposal. Prer., CHEM 4101, CHEM 4111, OR CHEM 4701 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4631.
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CHEM 5701 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers physical chemistry topics such as thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, illustrating these topics with important biological processes. In addition, an introduction to quantum theory will be presented with an emphasis on its application to biochemical problems. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221, MATH 1330 or MATH 1350, and PES 1020 or PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4701.
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CHEM 5711 - Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will cover topics of interest in bioinorganic chemistry. Structures of metal active sites, mechanisms, and model complexes will be discussed. Relevant inorganic topics and protein structures will be covered. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, and CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5221 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4711.
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CHEM 5721 - Biochemistry of Drugs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines in detail the mechanisms of action and biochemical basis of both pharmaceutical and recreational drugs. The use of primary research literature is emphasized. Graduate students will be asked to read and present advances in relevant research areas. Prer., CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4721.
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CHEM 5731 - Bioinformatics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include DNA/protein sequences and conservation, genomics experiments (including published work), genomics datasets, and programs required for analysis of genomics data. The class will focus on application of these techniques for genomics data analysis. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and be required to perform additional analyses for their final project. Coreq., CHEM 4221 or CHEM 5221. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4731.
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CHEM 5741 - Biophysical Chemistry Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Applications such as X-Ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, and Molecular Docking will be studied. Both theory and practical aspects of each technique will be explored. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5211, and CHEM 4701 or CHEM 5701 with grades of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4741.
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CHEM 5751 - Biochemistry of Human Health and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on a central, timely topic to deepen understanding of human biochemistry. Example topics include the biochemistry of various diseases, the biochemistry of behavior and mental illness, and the biochemistry of sleep. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 or CHEM 5221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4751.
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CHEM 5801 - Molecular Photochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers the fundamental processes associated with the interaction of light and molecules. Topics include absorption, emission, radiationless decay processes, energy transfer, and photochemistry. Experimental techniques and equipment will also be discussed. Graduate students will present a 50-minute talk on an article from a photochemistry journal and a three-page (minimum) summary evaluation of that article. Prer., CHEM 4111, CHEM 4701, CHEM 5111, or CHEM 5701 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4801.
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CHEM 5901 - Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Examination of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry in lecture, seminar, and/or laboratory format. Topic will change according to the interest of the instructor and students. Students may repeat course for credit when topic changes. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal for topic. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., Consent of Instructor. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4901.
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CHEM 5904 - Research: Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Open to qualified graduate students by arrangement with a faculty member. Students will plan a project with the faculty member prior to registering for the course. A written report must be submitted at the end of the semester summarizing the research results. Students may take CHEM 5904 under only one faculty member in a given semester. Prer., Consent of instructor. Graduate students only.
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CHEM 5905 - Internship: Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Students arrange a program with a faculty members through the auspices of local government or industrial facilities. The program will generally require independent laboratory or literature work, resulting in a report or series of reports. During the semester the instructor will communicate regularly with the student’s internship mentor to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made. Graduate student internships will require work at a higher level of quantity and quality than undergraduate internships. Prer., Consent of instructor. Graduate students only.
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CHEM 6010 - Chemistry and Biochemistry Master’s Program Research Methods 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Graduate students will become oriented to research activities and resources within the department before receiving training in research best practices, ethical conduct in research, and writing for the chemical sciences. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CHEM 6020 - Chemistry and Biochemistry Master’s Program Journal Club 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Graduate students will rotate in presenting and leading discussion of chemistry and biochemistry journal articles from the peer-reviewed literature. Students will become familiar with the literature in their field while building skills of reviewing and critiquing research articles. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CHEM 6030 - Chemistry and Biochemistry Master’s Program Project Seminar 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Graduate students will attend a biweekly departmental seminar series and deliver a seminar: research progress mid-way through their data collection phase for those on the research-track OR library research project over a thematic topic of choice for those on the course-track. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CHEM 7000 - Masters Thesis 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Masters Thesis
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CHEM 7050 - Masters Project 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Masters project
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CHEM 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
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CHIN 1010 - Beginning Chinese I 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces modern Chinese (Mandarin), developing all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and communicative strategies. Students learn traditional full-form characters and the principles for converting them into simplified characters.
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CHIN 1020 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese II 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
CHIN 1020 is the second semester of study of Mandarin Chinese. In this 5 credit course, students will further develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a communicative context. The course will emphasize using the Chinese language in a variety of daily-life scenarios and focus on practicing a broad range of verbal and written communication skills. Prer., CHIN 1010 or equivalent.
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CHIN 2110 - Intermediate Chinese 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
This course in intermediate Mandariin Chinese is designed for students who already have knowledge of basic Chinese learned either through taking CHIN 1010 and CHIN 1020, or through some other relevant experience. We emphasize using the Chinese language in a variety of daily-life scenarios and focus on practicing a broad range of verbal and written communication skills. We will also integrate Chines culture into language learning to enhance the understanding of cultural influence on the language.
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CHIN 2120 - Intermediate Chinese II 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Designed for students with basic knowledge of Chinese. Emphasis is on the use of the Chinese language in a variety of daily life scenarios. Focuses on a broad range of verbal and written communication skills. Aims to enhance the understanding of cultural influence on the language. Prer., CHIN 2010 or equivalent.
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COMM 1000 - Contemporary Mass Media 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the mass media and their interaction with society, looking at journalism and the mass media in historical, intellectual, political, and social contexts.
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COMM 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A lecture-discussion approach to communication theory and its applications in everyday communication. Intended to give students a point of view and certain basic knowledge that will help them become better communicators regardless of their fields of specialization. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
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COMM 1050 - Introduction to Professional Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces students to the breadth and depth of the study of communication in various organizational contexts, with a focus on three emphasis areas in the Professional Communication Track: leadership communication, organizational communication, and strategic communication.
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COMM 1110 - Introduction to Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory exploration of the relationship between leadership theory and practice. The course examines both foundational and emerging leadership paradigms to provide the student a basic understanding of leadership.
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COMM 1440 - Foundations of Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Through the analytical and intellectual examination of core issues in the practice of leadership, this course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of leadership. Self-assessment and experiential activities will guide students through a personal exploration of their leadership and communication traits and style.
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COMM 2010 - Oral Communication in the Workplace 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to develop and enhance oral communication skills in business and professional settings. Course includes four components: a) basics of business communication, including emphasis on diversity; b) interpersonal skills, including listening and job interviewing; c) working in groups, including problem solving and effective meetings; and d) preparing and delivering effective business presentations. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
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COMM 2030 - Introduction to Communication Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of human communication from its classical foundations in Aristotelian rhetoric through contemporary theory. Emphases includes communication theory as a discipline coupled with application via a written assessment to include review of scholarly published research. APA format is also taught and required.
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COMM 2100 - Public Speaking 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on the basic principles of speechmaking. Intended to give students basic information for the preparation and delivery of a variety of public presentations. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
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COMM 2150 - Gender and Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A lecture-discussion approach to the study of contemporary theories and research in male/female communication. The course will involve reading and discussion in such areas as gender differences in self-perception, social and media images of men and women, language usage and nonverbal behavior differences between genders. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. GT-SS3. Prer., COMM 1020.
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COMM 2200 - Introduction to Sport Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the functions and tasks of communication professionals in the sport business including such fields as public relations, media relations, community relations, and promotions.
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COMM 2240 - Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the field of organizational communication with emphasis on communication process, information flow, individual communication roles and group process for problem solving and decision making. The course combines a strong emphasis on relevant theories with practical application. Prer., COMM 1020 and COMM 1030.
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COMM 2250 - Introduction to Film and Video 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the principles and techniques of film-making, including practical experience in planning, shooting, lighting, editing, and sound mixing. The study of film as visual language will be integrated with experience and making short video productions.
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COMM 2270 - Sports and Studio TV Production 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course in creative television production. Course is geared toward developing the writing, directing, and production skills necessary to make intelligent and imaginative programs in a variety of basic formats. Designed for majors and nonmajors, includes lecture and lab.
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COMM 2440 - Leadership Theory and Practice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Exploration of the relationship between leadership theory and practice. Examines both foundational and emerging leadership paradigms to provide students with an understanding of leadership theory and practice. Prer., COMM 1440.
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COMM 2500 - Research Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the nature of social scientific methods including research design, measurement, survey methods and introductory statistics. Students will learn use of basic Excel. Satisfies the LAS and Compass Curriculum Quantitative and Qualitative Reasoning requirement as a statistics course when taken by a student who has either 1) successfully completed MATH 1040 (or a mathematics course that has college algebra as a prerequisite), OR 2) scored 87% or higher on the College Algebra placement test and scored 50% or higher on the Business Calculus placement test. Prer., INDS 1050.
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COMM 2600 - Family Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The role of communication in long-term relationships as found in families. It is a descriptive approach designed to provide an understanding of the extent to which communication affects and is affected by the family.
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COMM 2770 - Leadership Applications and Experiences 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will focus on exploration of oneΓÇÖs personal leadership style with an emphasis on self-leadership, including examination of personal strengths using the Strength Finder model. Students will be expected to apply leadership communication approaches to the completion of a group leadership project. Prer., COMM 1440 and COMM 2440.
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COMM 2900 - Writing for the Media 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of news gathering and writing, news story forms.
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COMM 3000 - UCCS Television Workshop: The Bluffs - Studio 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students produce the TV/Web series “The Bluffs.” Students will audition actors, secure locations, complete pre-production, develop shot-plans, light, shoot, and record audio for the multi-episode production. This is a realistic, hands-on experience. Instructor consent required.
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COMM 3010 - UCCS Television Workshop: The Bluffs - Writing 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In this course students will pitch ideas for The Bluffs TV/Web series and then work together to create a step-outline of the story. Each student will then be assigned various scenes to write in screenplay format. Instructor consent required.
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COMM 3100 - Directing for Film and Television 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn basic techniques of storytelling through the medium of digital film. Each student will direct a scene from a professional screenplay by creating a shot plan based on analysis of the script, the characters, and the scene. When not directing, students will provide crew support for camera, lighting, sound, etc. Taught in Fall only.
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COMM 3150 - Communicating in Contemporary Teams 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This is an advanced undergraduate course in small-group communication that addresses various issues in team decision-making processes in contemporary organizational contexts. Class materials will focus on theories, research, and their applications to real-life issues in task-performing teams. Prer., COMM 1020 or consent of instructor.
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COMM 3190 - Professional Public Speaking: An Online Course 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will develop confidence, understanding, and skills related to appropriate and effective public speaking in digital/online environments across life, career, and professional contexts. Approved for LAS Oral Communication area requirement. Prer., Sophomore standing or higher.
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COMM 3200 - Principles and Practice of Public Relations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide majors and non-majors an introduction to the principles and practice of contemporary public relations. Students will increase their understanding and knowledge of the formation and implication of public opinion, and the elements and the practice of public relations in contemporary society.
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COMM 3230 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Systematic and systemic study of nonverbal communication through various cues and contexts. Emphasis is placed on inquiry, review of published research, hypothesis development, pilot testing, interpretation of results, and implications via oral presentation.
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COMM 3240 - Business and Professional Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and practice in oral and written communication competency for business and the professions. Topics include presentational speaking, business and proposal writing, interpersonal communication in organizations, and communication trends in business organizations of the future. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Navigate; Writing Intensive. Prer., ENGL 1305, 1308, or 1310 and ENGL 1410.
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COMM 3250 - Principles and Practices of Advertising 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a broad overview of advertising from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. Students will learn about the structure, process, and outcomes of the advertising industry.
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COMM 3270 - Digital Cinematography 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A focus on the refinement of storytelling through digital cinematography and editing with an emphasis on studio lighting and advanced DSLR camera technique. Productions will vary in concept to offer students both high and low/no budget production scenarios. Topics include production planning and procedures, directing, lighting, and editing. Lecture and lab. Offered in fall only. Prer., COMM 2250 and COMM 2270.
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COMM 3277 - Advanced Sports & Studio TV Production 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study and hands-on production of live multi-camera remote sports coverage with practical applications, experiences, and learning. Prer., COMM 2270.
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COMM 3280 - Intercultural and Global Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An experiential examination of the philosophy, process, problems, and potentials unique to communication across cultural boundaries. Implications for personal and social innovations. Comparative study in communication in selected cultures. Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Navigate.
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COMM 3300 - Screenwriting 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A course in writing for non-print media. Students will learn key elements of screenwriting, story structures, and exposition. Prer., COMM 2250, COMM 2900 or JOUR 2900, and ENGL 1305, 1308, 1310, or 1410.
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COMM 3330 - Gender and Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores leadership and its complex relationship with gender roles in terms of leadership style, context, and communication. Students will consider their own leadership potential, explored from historic, contemporary, and personal perspectives. Meets with COMM 5330.
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COMM 3350 - Integrated Marketing Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course analyzes the integrated marketing communication strategies used in contemporary communication practice. Students will gain advanced, in-depth knowledge of the tools, practices, and theory that informs this area of contemporary communication study and professional practice.
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COMM 3400 - Digital Communication Technologies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to digital tools available to disseminate messages. Students use advanced features of presentation software, create a business card that reflects their “brand,” and create a final “personal project” to engage in social news spaces. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior. Prer., COMM 1000.
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COMM 3440 - Organizational Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of contemporary theory and practice pertaining to leadership communication in organizations, including consideration of the nature of transformational leadership characteristics. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement.
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COMM 3450 - The History of TV Programming 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the history of television through its programming. It will study genres such as the sitcom and hour-long drama, as well as principles of programming for broadcast and cable TV. Taught in Spring Pre-Term only.
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COMM 3460 - Digital Film Editing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will develop an understanding and skills related to digital film editing using Final Cut Studio and other editing software. They will also learn concepts related to story creation through digital film editing theory.
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COMM 3470 - Interactive Digital Media & Storytelling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course teaches Interactive Digital Media as a means for storytelling as it relates to social media, web, broadcast, podcast, live streaming and various storytelling platforms using select titles in the Adobe Creative Suite. Prer., Students must have completed 45 credits or have instructor approval.
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COMM 3480 - Health Communication: Media Perspectives 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the effects of media messages and technologies on individuals’ health attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, and addresses key considerations for constructing effective media-based health communication campaigns.
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COMM 3500 - American Cinema 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory film course surveying American cinema as art, industry, and system of representation and communication. Students acquire knowledge of film history and genres, technical and critical vocabulary terms, and how popular genres extend to broader social context. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement.
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COMM 3550 - Professional and Personal Relationships 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course explores issues related to professional relationships (such as co-workers, supervisors and subordinates, creative pairs), personal relationships (such as friendships, romantics relationships), and relationships that can be both (such as workplace friendships or enemies). Meets with COMM 5550.
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COMM 3650 - Mass Media and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to mass communication theories from an empirical social science perspective. The interrelationships among mass media, individuals, and society are explored.
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COMM 3770 - Ethical Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of the unique ethical leadership communication challenges faced by leaders, with an emphasis on building ethical competency through self-assessment, challenge, and feedback. Topics include virtue ethics, evil, forgiveness, moral theories, transformational leadership, ethical group problem solving, organizational integrity, and managing ethical diversity.
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COMM 3800 - Strategic Communication Writing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This writing-intensive course considers the tactical and strategic elements necessary for any public relations tool to be successfully developed and distributed to a target public. Students will learn techniques for media relations and skills for developing controlled tactics. Prer., COMM 2900 and COMM 3200 or consent of instructor.
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COMM 3850 - Walt Disney: The Nexus of Communication and Imagination 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the life of one of the most influential people in American media history. Course will study the psychological, cultural, economic, and social forces that influenced Walt Disney’s art and his ability to connect to a mass audience.
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COMM 4000 - Rhetorical Dimensions in Communication 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The theory of oral discourse is examined in light of classical thought and practice, historical development, and modern rhetorical processes. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit.
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COMM 4010 - Privilege and Oppression in Popular Culture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Discussion-based course uncovering the way in which various identity groups (race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, and religion) are constructed and portrayed in media texts and the impact of such portrayals on social relations. Students will directly apply theory to an array of media texts, from film and television to music and comic books. Taught in Fall only. Prer., Junior/Senior or Grad only or instructor consent. Meets with COMM 6010 and WEST 4010.
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COMM 4050 - Managing Social Media 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course focuses on social media use in strategic communication. Students will learn how to manage themselves and others in a digital landscape, about the strategic use of social media, tactics for content creation and engagement, and how to measure campaign success. Prer., COMM 3200. Meets with COMM 5050.
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COMM 4090 - Emerging Communication Technology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces students to the latest trends and advancements in the emerging technology landscape. The course focuses on theoretical models and frameworks that are relevant in emerging technology environments, as well as on the practical applications and implications of new communication technologies. Meets with COMM 6090.
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COMM 4100 - Advanced Public Speaking: Professional Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
n this advanced public speaking course, students will develop confidence, understanding, and skills related to speaking publicly, using technology to deliver presentations to diverse professional and geo-dispersed digital and online audiences. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Meets with COMM 5100.
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COMM 4110 - Communication Competence: For All Situations and Contexts 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In a seminar format, this course examines the historical development of various theories, present conceptualizations, and models of communication competency. Models are related to assessment in various contexts. Students develop and present a context-specific oral communication competency program. Meets with COMM 6100.
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COMM 4140 - Media Effects 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is an overview of a broad range of media theories that have examined media as a social force, that have explored factors affecting individuals’ selection and perceptions of media messages, and that have studied how media affect viewers’ attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Meets with COMM 6140.
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COMM 4150 - Communication, Teaching, and Learning 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Taught from both theoretical and practical perspectives, this course will provide teachers (and prospective teachers) with strategies for using appropriate communication in online and classroom formats. Includes methods for analyzing, developing, and facilitating the learning process. Meets with COMM 5150.
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