Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 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.

Course Renumbering Project

Effective the Fall 2017 semester, all undergraduate and graduate courses at Oakland University were renumbered from 3 digits to 4 digits.

Most subject codes will remain the same, but the new four-digit course numbers may in some cases be similar to the previous three-digit course numbers and in other cases be different because academic departments have resequenced their course numbers.

Follow this link to the conversion list.

This searchable PDF is a guide to see how the course numbers have changed. Each row represents a course, and the columns represent: the subject code, the previous three-digit course number,and the new four-digit course number for that course, beginning in Fall 2017.

To search this PDF for a specific course using the old number, you can just hit “Control” (or “Command” if on Mac) and “F,” then type in a specific course (e.g. “WRT 160”) to find the new course number .

The following subject codes have changed:

  • Studio Art (SA) changed to (ART)
  • Some English (ENG) courses changed to Creative Writing (CW)
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Computer and Information Technology (CIT) changed to Computer Science and Informatics (CSI)
  • Music Theory and Composition (MUT) changed to either Applied Music (MUA) or Musicology and Music Education (MUS)
  • (MLS) changed to (CDS)
  • Some (JRN) courses changed to (PR)

For more information, please contact your academic adviser. Graduate students, please contact your academic department for advising.

NOTE: If you enrolled or transferred after fall 2014 please be sure to search the 2017-18 catalog courses and review the 3 to 4 digit conversions list.

 

Communication

  
  • COM 4201 - Discourse Theory

    (4)
    Theories of discourse including critical discourse analysis and discursive psychology. Methods of discourse analysis in communication. Relation of discourse to communication.
  
  • COM 4203 - Women, Power, and Persuasion

    (4)
    Survey of women’s contributions to the rhetorical tradition from classical antiquity to the present.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 1000  or WGS 1000  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • COM 4300 - Hip-Hop, Race and the City

    (4)
    Examines the spread of hip-hop as an international popular culture idiom around the globe, articulating struggles over identity and gender, sexuality and race ecology and place in a world of ever accelerating change.
  
  • COM 4301 - Cultural Studies in Communication

    (4)
    History, theoretical frameworks and applied studies emergent in cultural studies from a communication driven perspective. Students will explore the relationships among communication practices, cultural forms and politics within and among cultures.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 3300   with a grade of (C) or higher; COM 3000  highly recommended.
  
  • COM 4302 - Communication, Culture, and Ecology

    (4)
    Explores the foundations of communication in living ecologies that sustain human communities on the planet. Examines differing narratives and cultural assumptions regarding nature, human being, and what counts for communication. Seeks creative ways to address global ecological challenges through transformed communication perspectives and practices.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 3300  with a grade of (C) or higher or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 4400 - Advanced Relational Communication

    (4)
    Advanced current research and theories in relational communication. Shows how communication is the force behind the initiation, development, maintenance, and deterioration of interpersonal relationships.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 3000  or COM 3400 
  
  • COM 4401 - Family Communication

    (4)
    Introduction to communication in family settings. Major theoretical perspectives on family communicative practices including analysis of members’ verbal and nonverbal interactions. Major themes include the process by which family communication is maintained, enhanced or disturbed.
  
  • COM 4403 - Advanced Nonverbal Communication

    (4)
    Advanced topics and readings in nonverbal communication. Students will read and critique nonverbal communication research and theories on topics such as deception, immediacy, and expectancy violations across communication contexts, including romantic, workplace, and classroom.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 3401 , COM 3400 , COM 3403 , COM 3404 , or COM 3405  and minimum sophomore standing.
  
  • COM 4499 - The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

    (4)
    Explores the dark side of interpersonal communication. Students will gain an understanding of the dark side metaphor and examine the many ways in which dysfunctional interpersonal communication operates across a variety of personal relationship contexts. Topics include deception, hurtful transgressions, infidelity, teasing and bullying, and avoidance and secrets.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 3400 , sophomore standing.
  
  • COM 4600 - Media Criticism

    (4)
    Examines the methodological and theoretical perspectives used in media criticism. Provides an overview of the methods used to analyze, interpret, and evaluate the meaning and impact of mediated discourse.
  
  • COM 4601 - Theory and Practice of Media Literacy Outreach

    (4)
    Exploration of the theory and practice of media literacy as community outreach. Students explore scholarly and public debates about the social influence of media. Course is based around a service-learning model that empowers students to translate and promote the theoretical concepts of media literacy in the community.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 1000  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • COM 4602 - Sexuality and Communication

    (4)
    Concepts and theories related to communication and sexuality, such as relationships, abilities, sexual literacy, sexual identities, sexual practices, sex representations, and social control of sexuality, with particular emphasis on LGBTQ relationship experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent and junior or senior standing.
  
  • COM 4656 - Advanced Digital Media Production

    (4)
    Practicum in digital media storytelling and production. Advanced production and editing of video and HD content for digital media. Emphasis on storytelling with theory as a framework.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 2656 
  
  • COM 4702 - Advanced Performance Communication

    (4)
    Advanced study of the history, theory and practice of oral interpretation. Focus is on narration and the aesthetic and emotional responsiveness of the communicative voice in prose and poetry.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 2702 
  
  • COM 4900 - Special Topics Seminar

    (4)
    Group study of topics of special interest chosen by department faculty and students. May be repeated for credit with the instructor’s permission.
    Prerequisite(s): three COM courses.
  
  • COM 4901 - Senior Research Seminar

    (4)
    Faculty-directed research seminar provides an overview of communication research and introduce students to basic research procedures, paradigms, and methods. Topics will vary by instructor. 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): COM 3000 , COM 3002 , COM 3003 , or COM 3201 , with a grade of C or higher required for COM majors; at least 20 credits of COM courses; JRN 2000  or WRT 3064  or WRT 3082 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 4930 - Community Field Experience

    (4)
    Faculty approved field experience in volunteer community service. Focus on developing an understanding of the relationship between communication and community with readings, essays, response papers, and in-class presentations and discussion. 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): COM 3000  or COM 3002  or COM 3003  or COM 3201 , with a grade of C or higher required for COM majors; at least 20 credits of COM courses; and JRN 2000  or WRT 3064  or WRT 3082 ; or permission on instructor.
  
  • COM 4950 - Internship

    (4)
    Supervised student internship in business, broadcasting, government, or non-profit organizations. Reports and analyses of work performed at the organization required. Prior approval required. May be repeated once in a different setting for a maximum of eight internship credits. 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): COM 3000  or COM 3002  or COM 3003  or COM 3201  with a grade of C or higher for COM majors, and at least 20 credits of COM courses; JRN 2000  or WRT 3064  or WRT 3082 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 4995 - Research Apprenticeship in Communication

    (2 OR 4)
    Mentorship by an instructor in design and implementation of a faculty-directed research project. May be repeated for a total of eight credits. Only four credits may be used to fulfill major requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 4996 - Independent Study

    (1 TO 4)
    Special research projects in speech communication. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing. 12 previous credits in the major, permission of instructor and completion of course application form.
  
  • COM 4997 - College Teaching Apprenticeship

    (2 OR 4)
    Assisting in teaching an undergraduate course in speech communication, and discussions with the supervising faculty member on the principles, methods and problems of such teaching. Repeatable in different settings up to 4 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and permission of instructor.

Computer Science and Informatics

  
  • CSI 1100 - Computer Literacy

    (2)
    An introduction to the use of desktop computers. Topics include word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and the use of the worldwide web.
  
  • CSI 1200 - 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.
  
  • CSI 1220 - 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.
  
  • CSI 1300 - 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 CSI 1300 and EGR 1400 . Offered fall, winter. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 0662  or equivalent.
  
  • CSI 1310 - 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 1400  or CSI 1300 . Offered fall, winter. Intended for Information Technology majors and minors.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 0662 
  
  • CSI 1420 - Introduction to C Programming and Unix

    (4)
    Introduction to programming and problem solving using C and Unix. The topics include fundamentals of C programming and basic Unix commands including file organization, user commands, and utilities in Unix and creating, editing, executing, and debugging C programs. Introduction to shell programming.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MTH 1554  or equivalent.
  
  • CSI 2290 - Introduction to Data Structures in C

    (4)
    C programming including arrays, structures, and pointers. Basic data structures such as stacks, queues, and lists. Implementation and analysis of fundamental sorting and searching algorithms.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 1400 
  
  • CSI 2300 - Object-Oriented Computing

    (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, algorithms and event driven programming concepts are introduced. With laboratory.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 1400  or CSI 1300  or CSI 1310  or CSI 1420  or equivalent.
  
  • CSI 2310 - Data Structures

    (4)
    This course covers data structures using object oriented programming. The fundamental data structures in computer science, including stacks, queues, lists and trees are covered in detail. Concepts of design, analysis and verification are discussed in the context of abstract data types. Examples of applications taken from numeric and symbolic domains are used. With laboratory.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 2300  
  
  • CSI 2320 - C++ for Programmers

    (2)
    A course in C++ programming for programmers with basic knowledge of data types and control structures in programming languages. Topics include pointers, memory management, classes, polymorphism, overloading, templates, input/output, parameter passing, multiple inheritance, standard template library, and philosophical differences in major object-oriented programming languages.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 2300  or equivalent.
  
  • CSI 2330 - Immersive Python

    (2)
    This course introduces the fundamentals and applications of Python. The language fundamentals covered are statements, variables, comments, control structures, functions, modules, packages, and objects. The course also includes advanced concepts such as collections (Lists, Tuples and Dictionaries) with their practical use for Data Processing, Systems administration, and Web development applications.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 1300  or CSI 2300 
  
  • CSI 2340 - Ruby for Web Developers

    (2)
    This course introduces the dynamic programming language Ruby – focusing on language fundamentals, debugging and external language binding techniques, and extremely popular web development framework Ruby on the Rail (ROR). The basic ROR topics include discussion of convention over configuration as used by ROR and RESTful web development with practical exercises.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 1300  or CSI 2300  
  
  • CSI 2350 - Programming in Visual C# for .NET Technology

    (2)
    This course covers C#.NET for programmers who already have the basic knowledge for object-oriented programming techniques. Topics include: Windows forms, Common Language Run Time (CLR), assemblies, ADO.NET, XML, Web Services, Mobile and Embedded Development.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 2300 
  
  • CSI 2360 - Embedded C Language

    (2)
    Introduces concepts of C language programming for embedded system applications. Provides rigorous treatment of theory and embedded program practice. Topics covered include: Syntax, fixed and floating point arithmetic, flow control, functions, arrays, pointers, characters, strings, input/output, bit manipulation, data structure, preprocessor (define, pragma, etc.), Embedded C standards, DSP extensions for C.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 2300  
  
  • CSI 2440 - 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): CSI 2300  or equivalent.
  
  • CSI 2470 - 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.
    Prerequisite(s): high level programming course or CSI 2300 
  
  • CSI 2500 - 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): CSI 2440 
  
  • CSI 2520 - 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): CSI 2300 
  
  • CSI 2879 - 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.
  
  • CSI 2999 - 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): CSI 2300 
  
  • CSI 3350 - Programming Languages

    (4)
    Fundamental concepts in programming languages. Several high-level languages are studied in depth and their approaches to the fundamental issues in language design are compared. Issues include: data types and structures, control structures, binding times, run-time storage organization, flexibility vs. efficiency, compiled vs. interpreted languages, strong vs. weak typing, block structure and scope of names. Offered fall.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 2310  and MTH 2775  and major standing.
  
  • CSI 3370 - 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.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CSI 3430 - Theory of Computation

    (4)
    Formal models of computation, ranging from finite state automata to Turing machines. Computational models are used to discuss the languages recognized by these machines and address issues of computability. Offered Winter. Identical with APM 3430 .
    Prerequisite(s): Major standing CS.
  
  • CSI 3450 - 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.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing in IT.
  
  • CSI 3500 - 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.
  
  • CSI 3520 - 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.
  
  • CSI 3610 - Design and Analysis of Algorithm

    (4)
    Computer algorithms, their design and analysis. Strategies constructing algorithmic solutions, including divide-and- conquer, dynamic programming and greedy algorithms. Development of algorithms for parallel and distributed architectures. Computational complexity as it pertains to time and space is used to evaluate the algorithms. A general overview of complexity classes is given. Offered fall and winter. Identical with APM 3610 .
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 2310 , APM 2663 , and major standing in CS.
  
  • CSI 3640 - Computer Organization

    (4)
    Assembly language, addressing modes, RISC and CISC architectures, assemblers, loaders, linkers arithmetic and logic unit, hardware functional units, input/output organization, memory organization, cache memory, virtual memory, control unit, pipelining, parallel computer organization.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 2400  and major standing in CS.
  
  • CSI 3660 - 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): CSI 2470  and major standing in CS/IT.
  
  • CSI 3670 - 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): CSI 3660  and major standing in CS/IT.
  
  • CSI 3680 - Script Programming

    (4)
    This course provides an in-depth coverage of Python and Unix shell programming to quickly automate various repetitive and complex tasks including those that are used in system administration. The course builds on a good grasp of Unix systems and a solid foundation in high-level programming.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 3660  
  
  • CSI 3710 - Computer Hardware Design

    (4)
    Development of components and techniques needed to design basic digital circuits and systems for computers, communication and related applications. Design and analysis of combinational and sequential logic circuits using a hardware description language such as VHDL. Design of a small digital computer and its implementation in an FPGA. Identical with ECE 3710 .
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 2400  and major standing in CS.
  
  • CSI 4230 - Mobile 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): CSI 2300 
  
  • CSI 4240 - 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.
  
  • CSI 4360 - 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.
  
  • CSI 4410 - 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): CSI 3520  and major standing in IT.
  
  • CSI 4480 - 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): CSI 2470  and major standing in CS/IT.
  
  • CSI 4500 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems

    (4)
    Introduction to the concepts and design of operating systems. Typical topics include: sequential processes, concurrent processes, processor management, memory management, scheduling, file management, and resource protection. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 3610  and CSI 3640  and major standing in CS or CE.
  
  • CSI 4720 - Microprocessor-Based System Design

    (4)
    Application of microprocessors and microcomputers to the solution of typical problems; interfacing microprocessors with external system such as sensors, displays and keyboards; programming considerations, microcomputer system and memory system design. A laboratory, design course; several short design projects and one large design project. Written report and oral presentation required. Credit cannot be earned for both CSI 4720 and ECE 4720 . Identical with ECE 4720 . Offered fall, winter.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 3640  and major standing.
  
  • CSI 4780 - Bioinformatics

    (4)
    This course covers the fundamental algorithms and computational methods for study of biological sequence data for comparative biology and evolution with the focus on discovery of genome content, function and organization. Specific methodologies covered include the algorithms for searching sequence databases, pair-wise and multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic methods, and methods for pattern recognition and functional inference from sequence data.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CSI 4900 - Special Topics

    (2 TO 4)
    Advanced study of special topics. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CSI 4950 - 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
  
  • CSI 4955 - 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.
  
  • CSI 4995 - 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.
  
  • CSI 4996 - 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.
  
  • CSI 4998 - Senior Project

    (2 TO 4)
    Independent work on advanced laboratory projects. Topics must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • CSI 4999 - 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. 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):  CSI 3370 , CSI 3450 , CSI 3500  or CSI 3520  or CSI 3640 , major standing and senior standing.

Creative Writing

  
  • CW 2100 - Introduction to Prose and Poetry Writing

    (4)
    Entry level creative writing workshop in fiction, poetry and literary nonfiction.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • CW 2400 - Intro to Screen/TV Writing

    (4)
    Entry level creative writing workshop in screen and television writing.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • CW 2500 - Intro to Literary Nonfiction

    (4)
    Introduction to the genre of literary nonfiction through the study of short examples and by writing in three categories of literary nonfiction: memoir, personal essay, and special topics essays on topics such as travel, food, and health.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • CW 3200 - Workshop in Fiction

    (4)
    Creative writing workshop, with emphasis on narrative.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 2100 
  
  • CW 3300 - Workshop in Poetry

    (4)
    Creative writing workshop, with emphasis on both traditional and experimental poetic forms.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 2100 
  
  • CW 3400 - Screenwriting

    (4)
    Creative writing for motion pictures emphasizing fundamentals of scene construction, characterization, and dialogue creation.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 2400  and CIN 1150 
  
  • CW 3450 - Writing for Television

    (4)
    Creative writing workshop with an emphasis on writing for television.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 2400 
  
  • CW 3500 - Workshop Literary Nonfiction

    (4)
    Study of masters in literary nonfiction, including readings within the genre from anthologies and literary journals.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 2500 
  
  • CW 3600 - Playwriting

    (4)
    Creative writing for the theatre, emphasizing fundamentals of scene, character, and dialogue development. Identical with THA 3040 .
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • CW 3800 - Editing and Publishing a Literary Journal

    (4)
    Readings in the history and practice of literary journal publishing with practical application. Students produce one issue of OU’s literary journal, the Oakland Arts Review, as well as analytical papers and other writings related to journal production.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher
  
  • CW 4200 - Advanced Workshop in Fiction

    (4)
    Creative writing workshop in fiction. 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. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 3200  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CW 4300 - Advanced Workshop in Poetry

    (4)
    Creative writing workshop in poetry. 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. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 3300  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CW 4400 - Advanced Screenwriting

    (4)
    Advanced creative writing workshop in screenwriting. 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. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 3400  and permission of instructor.
  
  • CW 4450 - Advanced Television Writing

    (4)
    Advanced creative writing workshop in writing for television. 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. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 3450  and permission of instructor.
  
  • CW 4500 - Advanced Workshop Literary Nonfiction

    (4)
    Study of classic literary essays by various authors. 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): CW 3500  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CW 4600 - Advanced Playwriting

    (4)
    Identical with THA 4040 . May be repeated once for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): CW 3600  or THA 3040 . English and theatre majors (or minors). Permission of instructor.
  
  • CW 4950 - Internship

    (4)
    Practical experience in appropriate work position at an approved site, correlated with directed study assignments. In the semester prior to enrollment, the student will plan the internship in conjunction with the instructor and with the approval of the department chair. A final analytical paper will be required. May be repeated once in a different setting for elective credit only.
    Prerequisite(s): 16 credits in English, of which at least 8 must be at the 3000-4000 level, and permission of the instructor and the department chair.
  
  • CW 4996 - Independent Study

    (2 OR 4)
    A proposed course of study must be submitted to the prospective instructor in the semester before the independent study is to be taken. Only eight credits of CW 4996 may apply toward the minor. May be elected on an S/U basis.
    Prerequisite(s): four courses in English or creative writing and permission of instructor.

Counseling

  
  • CNS 1010 - Educational and Career Exploration

    (2)
    Introduction of key aspects of personal career decision making, encompassing self assessment, occupational search, and the relationship between academic majors and future career options. Use of internet and computerized career assessment systems, inventories, and exercises in exploration, planning and goal setting.
  
  • CNS 2010 - Foundations of Counseling

    (4)
    Foundations of Counseling is a survey course in which students will become familiar with the field of professional counseling. The course covers foundations of counseling including: role of counselors in contemporary society, ethical and legal issues, basic counseling techniques, multicultural counseling, and current issues in counseling.
  
  • CNS 2020 - Integrating Academic, Career, and Professional Development

    (2)
    This course helps nontraditional students with their unique academic and career planning decisions. Academic and career choices are framed in terms of self-knowledge, decision-making skills, life experiences, family and other personal relationships, economic status, and goals. Small group experiences and assignments provide opportunities for reflection.
  
  • CNS 3010 - Introduction to Skills of Counseling

    (4)
    This course consists of classroom and laboratory study of basic counseling skills applicable to a variety of helping professions. Audio and video recordings of role-played sessions are used to develop listening skills and build empathy for the experience of those who are recipients of helping processes.
  
  • CNS 3020 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling

    (4)
    The purpose of this course is to enhance students’ multicultural competence by introducing students to major issues associated with sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and how these issues historically and currently are addressed in the counseling and psychological literature. Issues addressed include mental and physical health, identity development and the coming out process across the lifespan, psychosocial consequences of internalized homonegativity and heterosexism, family and relationship issues, spirituality, affirmative counseling, and professional ethics when working with LGBTQ clients. Mental health issues associated with LGBTQ individuals’ intersecting identities are also examined (i.e., race, ethnicity, gender, social status, ability etc.).
  
  • CNS 3030 - Mental Health Policy

    (4)
    Introduction to Mental Health Policy is a survey course in which the student will become familiar with mental health policy history and current impact of mental health policy on mental health services. The course covers the foundation of government and public mental health agencies and the current implementation of policies. Special attention to the impact of policy on individuals with mental health issues, families and the structures which serve them. Historical and current mental health advocacy approaches will also be discussed. Students are expected to obtain proficiency in knowledge and professional writing through project based instruction and knowledge exams.
  
  • CNS 4040 - Crisis Intervention and the Prevention of Self Harm

    (4)
    Provides an introduction to crisis intervention and the prevention of self harm from a health promotion perspective.

Cytotechnology

  
  • CT 4950 - Clinical Internship

    (12 )
    Microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer and precancerous lesions, infections and benign conditions in the female genital tract; introduction to cytopreparatory techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): cytotechnology specialization standing.
  
  • CT 4951 - Clinical Internship

    (12 )
    Continuation of CT 4950 ; microscopic study of non-gynecologic samples and fine needle aspirations; laboratory rotations; research project.
    Prerequisite(s): cytotechnology specialization standing.

Dance

  
  • DAN 1003 - Fundamentals of Ballet Technique I

    (2)
    Fundamental techniques of classical ballet. Designed for students with little or no ballet training. May be repeated.
  
  • DAN 1006 - Fundamentals of Tap

    (2)
    Fundamental tap class designed for students with little or no tap training. May be repeated.
  
  • DAN 1013 - Fundamentals of Modern Techniques

    (2)
    Fundamental techniques of modern dance. Designed for students with little or no dance training. May be repeated.
  
  • DAN 1031 - Dance Conditioning/Pilates Mat

    (1)
    Focus on building body strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk by utilizing the Pilates technique. Open to all levels.
  
  • DAN 1032 - Dance Conditioning/Pilates Reformer

    (1)
    Focus on building body strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk by utilizing the Pilates technique. A Pilates Reformer is used to incorporate spring resistance exercises. Open to all levels.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
 

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