May 21, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The department offers selected courses from this catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
 

 

Industrial and Systems Engineering

  
  • ISE 494 - Independent Study

    (2 TO 4)
    Advanced individual study in a special area. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • ISE 495 - Special Topics

    (2 TO 4)
    Advanced study of special topics in engineering. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.

Information Technology

  
  • CIT 120 - Introduction to Computing and Programming using Excel

    (4)
    An introduction to computers and programming. It introduces algorithms for applications that contain integrated development environments (IDE), such as Microsoft Excel’s IDE for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Algorithmic topics include repetitive and decision structures, functions, subroutines, and ActiveX controls. Programming topics include application automation and presenting information programmatically. Laboratory. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area. (Cross-listed with CSE 120.)
  
  • CIT 122 - Computer Animation

    (4)
    Computer animation is an increasingly critical component of human-computer-interaction, computer games, movie industry, and scientific and engineering visualization. This course covers the fundamental concepts underlying animation, discusses the characteristics and constraints of the different techniques and how they fit together, and teaches students the skills to create animations and computer games. This course is lab-intensive. Offered fall, winter. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
  
  • CIT 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming

    (4)
    Introduction to digital computers and algorithmic programming. Topics include: data storage and manipulation control structures, functions and sub-programming. Introduction to object-oriented programming. Students cannot receive credit for both EGR 141 and this course. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area. Equivalent with CSE 130.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 or equivalent.
  
  • CIT 131 - Computer Programming

    (4)
    Algorithmic programming using a high level, event-driven, language such as VB.NET. Topics include data storage and manipulation, graphical user interfaces, control structures, functions and sub procedures. Students cannot receive credit for either EGR 141 or CIT/CSE 130. Offered fall, winter. Intended for Information Technology majors and minors.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 062.
  
  • CIT 202 - Ethics and Social Impacts of Computing

    (2)
    Ethical issues in computing and its social impacts are introduced. Topics include software piracy, hacking, privacy, professional conduct, and the impact of information technology on society.
  
  • CIT 230 - Object-Oriented Computing I

    (4)
    Introduction to object-oriented computer programming using a high-level programming language such as Java. Classes, member functions, inheritance, polymorphism and operator overloading. Design methodologies and introduction to software engineering principles and practices. Basic data structures are introduced. (Cross-listed with CSE 230)
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 141, CIT 130 or CIT 131 or CSE 130 or CSE 142 or equivalent.
  
  • CIT 247 - Introduction to Computer Networks

    (4)
    An introduction to fundamental concepts for design and analyses of computer networks. Topics covered include the physical layer, network protocols, Local Area Networks, Internet, wireless and mobile networks, network security, and socket programming. (Cross-listed with CSE 247).
    Prerequisite(s): high level programming course or CIT 230 or CSE 230.
  
  • CIT 248 - Computer Systems

    (4)
    Introduction to computer systems. Topics cover computer system components, including hardware components, storage devices, memory, graphics accelerators, device and communications interfaces, and CISC and RISC processors, operating systems, and system administration activities. Issues in cost, performance, security, and compatibility are also considered.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 230 or CSE 230 or equivalent.
  
  • CIT 250 - Introduction to Operating Systems for System Administrators

    (4)
    Introduces fundamental concepts of system administration for Unix and Windows operating systems. Concepts of operating system such as file system, memory management, processes and service management are discussed in view of System Administration. Script programming is introduced to automate system administration tasks.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 248.
  
  • CIT 252 - Interactive Web Systems

    (4)
    This course introduces the fundamentals of interactive multimedia in context of web technologies. Topics covered include use of modern web development tools, Markup Languages, server-side processing, and client-side processing using languages such as JavaScript. Students will use these tools to create interactive and dynamic web sites. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 230 or CSE 230.
  
  • CIT 280 - Sophomore Project

    (2)
    A team-oriented project work consisting of a small project to build skills in needs assessment, group problem solving, and written and oral technical presentations.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 230 or CSE 230.
  
  • CIT 337 - Software Engineering and Practice

    (4)
    Introduction to software engineering and practice. Topics include software process models, project management, requirements analysis, software quality assurance, and testing. (Formerly CIT 337)
    Prerequisite(s): major standing in IT/CS.
  
  • CIT 345 - Database Design and Implementation

    (4)
    Introduction to the design and implementation of database systems. Include designing a practical database for an application using normal forms, understanding relational database schemas, planning and implementing a database using software such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, advanced database topics in redundancy, replication, load balancing, compatibility, ODBC and JDBC, and database systems administration. (Cross-listed with CSE 345.)
    Prerequisite(s): major standing in IT.
  
  • CIT 348 - System Administration

    (4)
    This course teaches the skills necessary to analyze, deploy, manage and troubleshoot enterprise computing infrastructures. Topics include user authentication management, system configuration and management, periodic tasks automation, network file systems and data backup techniques, server deployments, and system performance analysis techniques. The course has a significant lab component.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 247 or CSE 247 and major standing in CS/IT.
  
  • CIT 349 - Advanced System Administration

    (4)
    Advanced concepts in enterprise computing infrastructure analysis, deployment, management and troubleshooting. Topics include enterprise computing resource requirements analysis and design, single sign-on management, application and server deployment, virtualization, security configurations, and performance analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 348 and major standing in CS/IT.
  
  • CIT 350 - Human Computer Interaction

    (4)
    Surveys various components, techniques of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Topics include the basic perceptual, cognitive and performance capabilities of people and external factors that affect these capabilities, tools, techniques for understanding, predicting, evaluating the interactions of people with technology. Systematic processes for designing, evaluating and revising interactive systems are studied.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing in IT/CS.
  
  • CIT 352 - Systems Analysis

    (4)
    Introduction to pervasive themes in information technology. Topics include history of information systems, information management, complexity management, methodologies for information centric requirements analysis, work flow analysis, and tools for system analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing in IT.
  
  • CIT 423 - Mobile and Smart Phone Application Development

    (4)
    This course focuses on simple to advanced mobile application development for smartphone devices. Both classroom theory and hands-on labs enable students to gain experience in developing real-world mobile applications. Topics include mobile user interface development, mobile hardware resource accessibility API, networking and persistent storage.
    Prerequisite(s): CSE 230 or CIT 230.
  
  • CIT 424 - Cloud Computing

    (4)
    The course explores latest advances in hardware and software, system architecture, and new programming paradigms that are used to develop high-throughput distributed computer systems. Topics covered include computer clusters, virtual machines, automated data centers, cloud platform architectures, service-oriented architectures, cloud programming and software environments, grid computing, and peer-to-peer computing. The course will be supplemented by selected topics from recent technical literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  
  • CIT 436 - Concurrent and Multi-Core Programming

    (4)
    This course will focus on concepts, theory, design, and implementation of concurrent programs for multi-core computers, multi-core programming methodologies. Topics covered include mutual exclusion, memory model and thread-based parallelism, fork-join framework, locks, parallel control flow, concurrent data structures.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  
  • CIT 448 - Information Security Practice

    (4)
    Survey of concepts and methods of security policies, models and mechanisms for secrecy, integrity, availability, and authentication. Topics covered include security policies; access control; introduction to cryptography; control and prevention of viruses and other rogue programs; common system vulnerabilities and countermeasures; and legal and social issues.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 247 or CSE 247 and major standing in CS/IT.
  
  • CIT 450 - CIT Project Management

    (4)
    This course presents the theory and practice of IT project management. Topics include financial modeling, cost and effort estimation, project risk management, and project evaluation and selection as well as topics in IT project sponsorship, stewardship and leadership. IT entrepreneurship and marketing are emphasized throughout the course.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 352 and major standing in IT.
  
  • CIT 480 - Senior Capstone Project

    (4)
    A team-oriented senior project to synthesize the knowledge and skills gained in the CS/IT curricula. Written and oral reports are required in addition to a working demo. (Cross-listed with CSE 480.) Satisfies the university general education requirements for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirements for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 337, CIT 345, and (CIT 350 or CIT 352), senior standing in IT.
  
  • CIT 495 - Special Topics

    (2 OR 4)
    Advanced study of special topics. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CIT 496 - Internship

    (4)
    The student works on a specific project at a corporate site with the prior approval by the program director. Oral and written presentations about the project are required.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CIT 497 - Industrial Project

    (4)
    The student works on a specific project at a corporate site with the prior approval by the program director. Oral and written presentations about the project are required.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CIT 498 - Undergraduate Research

    (4)
    The student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member. Prior permission required. Oral and written presentations about the research are required.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.

Interdisciplinary Performing Arts

  
  • MTD 301 - Performing Arts Experiences for Children

    (3)
    Introduction to the performing arts designed to provide prospective teachers with a basis and background for integrating musical, theatrical, and dance experiences into classroom curricula.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.

International Studies

  
  • AHA 200 - Study Abroad Program

    (2 TO 16)
    Study Abroad Program
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 200 - Global Human Systems

    (4)
    Introductory survey of world-wide distribution, variation, and interconnections of economic, cultural, and political systems and their underlying geographic elements. Basic concepts in human geography and other social sciences, as relevant, are introduced as are techniques and tools used in carrying out and expressing geographic analysis. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Identical with AN 200 and GEO 200.
  
  • IS 205 - Issues in Global Health

    (4)
    Contemporary issues in global health: communicable and non-communicable diseases, organizations dedicated to improving health care on an international level, innovative solutions to global health issues including the use of technology, ethical dilemmas, and economic and political perspectives.
  
  • IS 210 - Perspectives on China

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of China and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • IS 220 - Perspectives on Japan

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Japan and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • IS 230 - Perspectives on Africa

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Africa and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • IS 240 - Perspectives on India

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of India and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the univeristy writing foundation requirement.
  
  • IS 250 - Perspectives on Latin America

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Latin America and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • IS 260 - Perspectives on Russia and Eastern Europe

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Russia and Eastern Europe and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • IS 270 - Perspectives on the Middle East

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of the Middle East and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • IS 300 - Special Topics in International Studies

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of a foreign area for which no regular course offerings exist. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.
  
  • IS 301 - The Global Citizen

    (4)
    Identification of contemporary problems that challenge the global community. Through a problem-based learning approach, students will analyze and propose measures to help solve these problems. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • IS 350 - World Regional Geography

    (4)
    Identical with AN 350 and GEO 350.
    Prerequisite(s): AN 200 or IS 200 or GEO 200.
  
  • IS 361 - Japan Exchange Program I

    (16 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
  
  • IS 362 - Japan Exchange Program I

    (16 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
  
  • IS 363 - Japan Exchange Program II

    (16 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year.
  
  • IS 364 - Japan Exchange Program II

    (16 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year.
  
  • IS 365 - Japan Program: Shiga I

    (4 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
  
  • IS 366 - Japan Program: Shiga I

    (4 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
  
  • IS 367 - Japan Program: Shiga II

    (4 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year
  
  • IS 368 - Japan Program: Shiga II

    (4 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year
  
  • IS 370 - France Exchange Program: Language I

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French grammar. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 371 - France Exchange Program: Literature I

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French literature. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 372 - France Exchange Program: Conversation, Comprehension, Writing I

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes French conversation, comprehension and writing. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 373 - France Exchange Program: Civilization I

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes French history, geography and contemporary civilization. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 380 - Seminar in African-American Studies

    (4)
    Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 381 - Seminar in East Asian Studies

    (4)
    Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Prerequiste(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 382 - Seminar in South Asian Studies

    (4)
    Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.Prerequiste(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 383 - Seminar in Russian and Eastern European Studies

    (4)
    Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.Prerequiste(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 384 - Seminar in African Studies

    (4)
    Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.Prerequiste(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 385 - Seminar in Latin American Studies

    (4)
    Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.Prerequiste(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • IS 390 - Directed Readings in International Studies

    (2 TO 8)
    Readings from diverse disciplines with focus on a student’s area of specialization. Conducted as a tutorial by an instructor chosen by the student. May be taken for no more than 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate IS introductory course and permission of program chairperson and instructor.
  
  • IS 395 - Globalization and the International System

    (4)
    Exploration of how globalization is shaping the contemporary world. Examination of economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of globalization. Consideration of the costs and benefits of globalization. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • IS 410 - Global Arts Study Abroad

    (4)
    Study abroad experience in the arts. Intensive study of a global art tradition in its country of origin. Studies to include related art forms, culture, history, language. Visits to include archaeological sites, museums, and cultural events. Dates vary. English is the language of instruction.
    Prerequisite(s): instructor permission.
  
  • IS 470 - France Exchange Program: Language II

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French grammar. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 471 - France Exchange Program: Literature II

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French literature. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 472 - France Exchange Program: Conversation, Comprehension, Writing II

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French conversation, comprehension and writing. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 473 - France Exchange Program: Civilization II

    (4)
    Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French history, geography and contemporary civilization. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • IS 490 - Directed Research in International Studies

    (2 TO 8)
    Research relating to area of specialization including a senior essay or research paper. Supervised by an international studies instructor. May be taken for no more than a total of 8 credits. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and permission of program chairperson and instructor.

Italian Language

  
  • IT 114 - Introduction to Italian Language and Culture I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence of the fundamentals of Italian and Italian culture. A beginning course. IT 114 must be taken first. IT 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • IT 115 - Introduction to Italian Language and Culture II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence of the fundamentals of Italian and Italian culture. A beginning course. IT 114 must be taken first. IT 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • IT 214 - Second Year Italian I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of IT 114-115 with the addition of cultural and literary readings. IT 214 must be taken first. IT 214 or 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area. Prerequisite(a): one year of college Italian or equivalent.
  
  • IT 215 - Second Year Italian II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of IT 114-115 with the addition of cultural and literary readings. IT 214 must be taken first. IT 214 or 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): one year of college Italian or equivalent.
  
  • IT 390 - Directed Readings in Italian

    (2 OR 4)
    Directed individual readings in Italian. May be repeated. Prerequisite(a): permission of instructor.

Japanese Language

  
  • JPN 114 - Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Japanese and Japanese culture. A beginning course. JPN 114 must be taken first. JPN 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • JPN 115 - Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Japanese and Japanese culture. A beginning course. JPN 114 must be taken first. JPN 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • JPN 214 - Second Year Japanese I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of JPN 114-115, with the addition of cultural and literary readings. JPN 214 must be taken first. JPN 214 or 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge applications integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): one year of college Japanese or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 215 - Second Year Japanese II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of JPN 114-115, with the addition of cultural and literary readings. JPN 214 must be taken first. JPN 214 or 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge applications integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): one year of college Japanese or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 314 - Advanced Japanese Grammar

    (4)
    Review of advanced Japanese grammar and expressions through such methods as translation, reading, and composition.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 215 or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 315 - Advanced Japanese Texts and Contexts

    (4)
    Refinement of Japanese grammatical, reading and conversational skills with an emphasis on the development of cultural understanding.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 314.
  
  • JPN 316 - Japanese Conversation

    (2)
    Practice in speaking at intermediate level. Format may include oral presentations and phonetics. Must be taken concurrently with JPN 318.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 215.
  
  • JPN 318 - Japanese Composition

    (2)
    Practice in written composition. Techniques of textual analysis and exposition are introduced. Must be taken concurrently with JPN 316. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Prerequisite(s) JPN 215.
  
  • JPN 351 - Japanese Civilization

    (4)
    Survey of Japanese culture and civilization from topical and historical perspectives. Diverse materials include newspaper articles, films and critical writings. Conducted both in English and Japanese.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 355.
  
  • JPN 355 - Translation: Japanese

    (4)
    Translation from Japanese to English of a range of materials from commercial and technical to literary.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 215 or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 370 - Introduction to Japanese Literature

    (4)
    Critical approach to selected readings of classical and modern Japanese folklore, tales, fiction, poetry, and drama. Conducted both in English and Japanese. Offered in the fall semester. Prerequisite(s) JPN 215. JPN 314 strongly recommended.
  
  • JPN 390 - Directed Readings in Japanese

    (2 OR 4)
    Directed individual readings in Japanese. May be repeated.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • JPN 408 - Advanced Japanese Conversation and Reading

    (4)
    Practice in speaking at an advanced level in recent historical, social, business and cultural topics featured in newspapers, internet articles, magazines, books, TV programs and films.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 316, JPN 318, JPN 355.
  
  • JPN 420 - Japanese Literature - Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

    (4)
    Reading texts of various literary genres. Conducted in Japanese. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 314, JPN 355, and JPN 370.
  
  • JPN 455 - Advanced Translation from English to Japanese

    (4)
    Translation from English to Japanese of a wide variety of texts on such subjects as literature, culture, business, technology, and international affairs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 314, JPN 316, JPN 318, and JPN 355.
  
  • JPN 457 - Business Japanese

    (4)
    Introduction to the essential vocabulary and style specific to Japanese business as well as to the basic working of the Japanese economy. The course will broaden one’s understanding of Japanese society through analysis of Japanese business practices. Conducted in Japanese.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 316 AND 318 or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 491 - Independent Translation Project

    (4)
    Directed annotated translation from Japanese into English of a major work or works in the student’s field. May not be counted toward the major.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 355 and 455 and permission of department.

Journalism

  
  • JRN 200 - Introduction to Journalism and News Writing

    (4)
    History and principles of U.S. journalism; training in the practical aspects of news gathering, interviewing and basic news writing techniques; and discussion of the various journalism media. Satisfies the university general education requirement for writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the writing knowledge foundation area.
  
  • JRN 250 - Introduction to Media Communication

    (4)
    Identical with COM 250.
  
  • JRN 284 - Audio Production

    (4)
    Analysis and evaluation of contemporary audio/radio production and programming introduction to writing, producing, and performing audio programming. Identical with COM 284.
     
  
  • JRN 300 - Advanced News Writing and Editing

    (4)
    Advanced training in news writing and various news story types. Fundamentals of editing news and information for online and print publication, including journalistic grammar and style, and decision-making processes that determine what is published.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 200.
  
  • JRN 311 - Public Affairs Reporting

    (4)
    Practical training in the news coverage of government and government agencies, including schools, public safety and the courts.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 200 or permission of instructor.
  
  • JRN 312 - Feature Writing

    (4)
    Practice in writing human interest features for newspaper, magazine and online publication. Study of the aims, styles, categories, techniques and structures of feature writing.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 200 or permission of instructor.
  
  • JRN 313 - Magazine Writing and Freelancing

    (4)
    Practical training in writing magazine-length articles. Discussion of medium-specific differences, how to write and sell freelance pieces, legal liabilities and rights of the freelance writer, including a discussion of the U.S. copyright laws.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 312.
  
  • JRN 314 - Sports Reporting

    (4)
    Writing sports for both print and electronic media. Emphasis on writing and interviewing, from teaching the proper techniques of conducting individual interviews to covering large press conferences. Students will conduct real-world interviews as well as cover local sporting events. Various Detroit-area sports media personnel will lecture and share experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 200.
  
  • JRN 329 - Digital Storytelling for the Media: Diversity, Identity, and Community

    (4)
    Examination of the relationship between journalism, media institutions, digital technologies, identity, and community - especially in relation to ethnicity, race, gender, and class. Study of digital citizenship with application in the assembly of non-fiction digital media content, using a variety of software. Satisfies the university general education requirements in U.S. Diversity. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
 

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