Sep 26, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Child Development and Family Studies
	CDFS 4720 - Family Centered Community Building II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDFS 4710 (with a C or better) or permission of instructor. A service-learning course based on the application of family-centered community building. Introduces undergraduate students as well as community practitioners to issues and activities intended to help build stronger, more cohesive, and family-centered communities. Offered spring only. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDFS 4740 - Advocacy and Public Policy for Individuals and Families Across the Lifespan 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDFS 2350 , CDFS 3310 , CDFS 3320 , CDFS 4140 , CDFS 4310 , CDFS 4340 , CDFS 4350 , CDFS 4390 , and CDFS 4710 (all with C or better). Utilizes an ecological perspective focusing on policy and advocacy issues affecting individuals, families, and professionals within the area of child development and family studies. Students gain experience advocating for systemic change impacting individual and families throughout the lifespan. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDFS 4790 - Family Life Program Development and Evaluation 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDFS 2350 , CDFS 3310 , CDFS 3320 , CDFS 3390 , CDFS 4310 , CDFS 4340 , CDFS 4350 , CDFS 4390 , and CDFS 4710 (all with grade of C or better). Addresses concepts of family life education as they apply to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs. Incorporates developmentally appropriate criteria for individuals and families over the life span. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Chinese
	CHIN 1010 - Elementary Chinese I 3 credit hours Foundation course in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHIN 1020 - Elementary Chinese II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or advanced placement. Continuation of CHIN 1010 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHIN 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CHIN 1020 or advanced placement. Continued study of the Chinese writing system, basic vocabulary and daily expressions, culture and society; and most importantly, the ability to use the language in communication. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHIN 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CHIN 2010 or advanced placement. Increased emphasis on using the language appropriately. Introduction of reading strategies and communication strategies. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHIN 3010 - Advanced Chinese I 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CHIN 2020 or permission of instructor. Advanced level practice in language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continued study of the Chinese writing system and culture. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHIN 3020 - Advanced Chinese II 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CHIN 3010 or permission of instructor. Further advanced level practice in language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continued study of the Chinese writing system and culture. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHIN 3050 - Introduction to Chinese Culture 3 credit hours Offers both Chinese language and non-language students an introduction to Chinese culture and society focusing on key historical, social, and cultural topics essential to understanding modern China. Taught in English; no background knowledge of China or the Chinese language required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
	CBAS 1110 - Science Seminar 1 credit hour Corequisite: Enrollment in dual enrollment CBAS course. Readings and discussion from scientific literature on a particular theme; discussion of ways science is communicated to the public and to the scientific community. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Communication (Speech)
	COMM 2100 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 credit hours Introductory course provides a broad overview of communication processes, theories, research, and career options. Includes foundational terminology and principles associated with the field of human communication as applied in various contexts including interpersonal, organizational, rhetorical, and intercultural settings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 2150 - Voice and Diction 3 credit hours Development of professional voice quality through classroom exercises, individual instruction, and recording assignments to achieve accurate pronunciation, articulation, and expression of American English needed to meet required non-regional accent standards in voice-based occupations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours Principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025 Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 2300 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours Introduces fundamental theories and principles for communicating effectively with others in everyday relationships. Topics include development of self-concept, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict strategies, romantic relationships, and diversity. TBR Common Course: COMM 2090 Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3050 - Listening 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Explores the function and impact of listening in the workplace and other relationships. Includes analysis, interpretation, and application of effective listening skills. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3100 - Critical Methods in Communication 3 credit hours Explores multiple methods and approaches for analyzing public discourse. Offers opportunity for students to expand their critical thinking skills and improve abilities to develop effective written arguments. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3210 - Argumentation and Debate 3 credit hours Theory and practice of advocacy with emphasis on organization, refutation, reasoning, and rebuttal. In-class discussions using proper debate and argumentation techniques on various topics. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication 3 credit hours Exploration and application of pertinent concepts and theories of group dynamics, decision-making procedures, problem solving, and leadership. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3225 - Gender Communication 3 credit hours Critical discussion of values, issues, and traditions in the field of gender communication. Focuses on the analysis of gender and communication as they relate to language, culture, media, relationships, and organizations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3230 - Professional Public Speaking 3 credit hours Building upon the concepts learned in COMM 2200 , students will create a variety of live and mediated presentations that offer preparation for leadership in professional situations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3240 - Introduction to Organizational Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. An overview of organizational communication theories and processes examined through a hands-on approach. Includes communication networks, teamwork, leadership and power, information technology, crisis communication, and organizational trends. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3245 - Women, Leadership, and Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Communication behaviors and issues unique to women in leadership positions in gendered organizations. Activities and discussions designed to develop critical-thinking skills, broaden perspectives, adapt decision-making skills to the professional environment, and develop professional relationships. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3250 - Communication in Nonprofit Organizations 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. Theories and techniques involving communication between organizations and their constituencies. Identification and analysis of communication involving corporate philanthropy and fundraising, fundraising events, volunteers, image, and grant writing. Possible topics include health organizations, art organizations, and nonprofits. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3300 - Communication Theory 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Junior standing. Explores traditional and contemporary approaches to human communication. Topics include an overview and understanding of interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and rhetorical theories. Students increase their critical analysis skills by applying the theories to their lives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3340 - Interviewing 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. A critical study of professional interviewing techniques for employment, recruiting, counseling, persuasion, and appraisal. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3350 - Diversity in Communication 3 credit hours The study of communication and intergroup relationships among people of different ethnic/racial backgrounds in the United States. Goal is to expand a student’s perspective of issues, values, and communication styles that vary among groups in the U.S. in order to facilitate the development of positive interethnic relationships. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3400 - Romantic Relationship Communication 3 credit hours Provides a general overview of contemporary research on relationship communication with a particular emphasis on romantic relationship development. Theories about the role of communication in initiating, maintaining, and disengaging from romantic relationships. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3500 - Communication for Organizational Effectiveness 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. Organizational communication and its relationship to employees, leadership, corporate culture, diversity, change, and innovation. Possible topics include work-life balance and organizational identity. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3560 - Intercultural Communication 3 credit hours Examines how perceptions, values, norms of behavior, and communication patterns can vary among people of different cultures. Focuses on increasing understanding of other cultures as well as improving abilities to facilitate cross-cultural interactions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3580 - Political Communication 3 credit hours Examines the nature and functions of communication with political institutions and groups, including campaign communication, decision-making strategies, deliberative discourse, lobbying, and interest groups. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3650 - Conflict in Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: COMM 2300 and at least sophomore standing or permission of instructor. The role of communication in conflict management/resolution between or among individuals and groups. Also examines third party interventions (such as mediation and negotiation) and workplace policies (such as theft and employee assistance programs). Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3680 - Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisites: COMM 2300 , COMM 3300 , and COMM 3750 . Students will use interpersonal theories to analyze, examine, and understand destructive communication strategies that may occur in interpersonal relationships. Covers communication topics such as lying, gossiping, bullying, abuse, and narcissism. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 3750 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, COMM 3300 , or permission of instructor. Explores how quantitative methodologies used to study human communication. Students focus on basic principles and design concepts of communication research while developing a broad understanding of the role of statistics and other analytical techniques in the research process. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4100 - Rhetoric, Identity, and Difference 3 credit hours Prerequisite: COMM 3300 or permission of instructor. Explores the topic of identity and identity formation as it relates to communication processes. Examines how race, sex, gender, class, disability, and other aspects of identity rhetorically constructed, negotiated, and performed. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4200 - Multinational Organizations 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. A critical study of multinational organizations and the expatriate experience, including analysis of organizational preparation and employee training. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4260 - Independent Study 1 to 3 credit hours Prerequisite:Junior standing and permission of instructor. Intensive study of a specific area of communication; topic chosen in an instructor-student conference. May include a major research project, applied communication project, or applied debate practicum. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4320 - Persuasion 3 credit hours Examines theories and concepts that explain key variables in the persuasion process. Emphasis on becoming more aware as consumers as well as users of persuasive techniques. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4350 - Nonverbal Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisites: COMM 2300 , COMM 3300 , and COMM 3750 or permission of instructor. Examines the individual and social factors affecting the production and interpretation of nonverbal communication behaviors. Focuses on channels of nonverbal communication, functions of nonverbal communication, and applied topics in nonverbal communication. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4400 - Sexual Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Junior standing. Overview of contemporary research on sexual communication with an emphasis on how people communicate about sex in varying relationships and throughout varying stages of life. Includes the role of communication in parent/child communication about sex, in dating and married relationships, and in varying contexts such as the media. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4500 - Senior Capstone in Organizational Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Practical application of tools and theories prevalent in the field of organizational communication involving an audit of organizational communication and culture and a consulting project. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4650 - History and Theory of Rhetoric 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Junior standing. Explores the foundations and development of rhetorical theories from classical to the contemporary era. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4700 - Senior Seminar in Communication 3 credit hours Research and presentation of projects that demonstrate students’ integrative thinking in communication theories and application. A synthesis of the Communication discipline. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4800 - Topics in Communication 3 credit hours Rotating topics in Communication discipline perspectives. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 4900 - Internship in Communication Studies 1 to 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission of department, at least junior status, minimum overall grade point average of 2.5, written consent from a supervising agency within which the internship will take place; departmental approval of a contract between the intern and the supervising agency. Practical experience in applying coursework to actual situations and projects in organizations, both on and off campus, in a supervised internship program. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Pass/Fail. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Communication Disorders
	CDIS 3010 - Communication Disorders in Pop Culture 3 credit hours Popular films and literature used to explain how persons with speech, language, and hearing disorders portrayed to the public and how that information promotes images that are positive and negative. Explores how these things influence public opinion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3050 - Introduction to Speech Language Pathology and Audiology 3 credit hours Overview of the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology, with emphasis on the common disorders of speech, language, and hearing and their treatment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3130 - Hearing and Speech Science 3 credit hours Examines the acoustics of sound and speech production and the perception of sound and speech. Practical application of this knowledge to clinical settings emphasized. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3150 - Phonetics 3 credit hours Training in the recognition and production of the sounds of speech with an analysis of their formation; extensive practice in phonetic transcription. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3200 - Speech Sound Disorders 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3050 and CDIS 3150 . Speech development, etiologies of phonological/articulatory problems, and approaches for assessing and remediating speech-sound errors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3250 - Speech and Language Development for the Educator 3 credit hours Topics include theories of development of language in children from birth through the age eight (approximate end of the developmental period); the impact of the development of oral language on the teaching of reading and writing; an overview of the common speech and language problems seen in the school-aged child; and the influence of environmental factors on the child’s ability to communicate and learn. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3260 - Language Acquisition and Analysis 3 credit hours Language development and procedures for analyzing child language. Semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic development explored through examining child language transcripts. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3270 - Language and Literacy Development in School-Age Children 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 3260 . Introduces language and literacy development in school-age children. Sampling and analysis in the areas of semantics, morphosyntax, and pragmatics to identify school-age children with and without language disorders. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3300 - Clinical Methods in Speech Language Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3050 , CDIS 3150 , CDIS 3200 , CDIS 3260 , and academic criteria established by the faculty. Planning and implementing treatment programs for individuals with speech-language disorders. A foundation for clinical practicum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3350 - Introduction to Audiology 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 3050 . The etiologies and diagnoses of hearing problems; practical experience in administering audiometric examinations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3400 - Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 3050 or permission of instructor. The anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 3450 - Fluency Disorders 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 3050 . Etiologies, assessment, and treatment of fluency disorders. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4400 - Neurology in Speech Language Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3050 , CDIS 3300 , and CDIS 3400 . Structures and function of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system and their constituent parts. Focuses on function as it impacts human communication. Includes historical perspectives in the study of the brain and development of imaging techniques. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4500 - Aural Rehabilitation 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3350 and CDIS 3250 or CDIS 3260 . Materials and methods employed in programs for persons with hearing loss. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4550 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology A 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3300 , prior semester application, and completion of academic and professional criteria established by the faculty. Supervised clinical practice in the University clinic. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4560 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology B 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 4550 , prior semester application, and completion of academic and professional criteria established by the faculty. Supervised clinical practice in the University clinic. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4570 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology C 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 4550 , CDIS 4560 , prior semester application, and completion of academic and professional criteria established by the faculty. Supervised clinical practice in the University clinic. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4580 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology D 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 4550 , CDIS 4560 , CDIS 4570 , prior semester application, and completion of academic and professional criteria established by the faculty. Supervised clinical practice in the University clinic. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4600 - Off-Campus Practicum in Speech Language Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 4550 and CDIS 4560 , prior semester application, and approval by faculty. Advanced supervised clinical practice in an off-campus clinical facility. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4620 - Independent Study 1 to 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Recommendation by a departmental faculty member. Study of a specific area of speech/ language pathology or audiology to be completed through instructor-student conferences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4630 - Independent Study 1 to 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Recommendation by a departmental faculty member. Study of a specific area of speech/language pathology or audiology to be completed through instructor-student conferences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4660 - School Practicum in Speech Language Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 4550 , prior semester application, and approval by faculty. Advanced clinical practicum/externship in the schools under the supervision of an ASHA-certified practitioner based in the schools and MTSU faculty. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4700 - Practicum in Audiology 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3350 and CDIS 4550 or permission of instructor. Laboratory course in applying principles of audiology. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4750 - Advanced Audiology 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 3350 or permission of instructor. The development of advanced skills in the evaluation and remediation of hearing problems. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4800 - Speech and Language Disorders in the Adult Population 3 credit hours Overview of the impact of age on communication. Identification and remediation of communication problems associated with the aging process. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4850 - Speech and Language Disorders in Childhood 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 3400 and CDIS 4550 or permission of instructor. A comprehensive study of the speech, language, and voice difficulties experienced by children. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4860 - Seminar in School Speech Language Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CDIS 4550 and CDIS 4560 , prior semester application, and approval by faculty. Covers topics appropriate to the implementation of federal, state, and local laws that affect service-delivery of speech-language and hearing in the school setting. Study of best practices in service delivery, school, culture, working with parents, and how to integrate related services such as speech-language and hearing intervention into the academic environment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4900 - Diagnostic Procedures in Speech Language Pathology 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 4550 or permission of instructor. Basic concepts of measurement and application of diagnostic procedures used in speech-language pathology. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 4950 - Research Methods in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CDIS 3300 . Introduces research designs and strategies frequently used in the fields of speech language pathology and audiology. Analysis of research literature and understanding of statistical procedures commonly employed in studying this small yet diverse population. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Computer Science
	CSCI 1010 - Computer Science Colloquium 1 credit hour Introduces new computer science students to the computer science major. Topics include degree requirements, faculty resources, research opportunities, and career options. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 1150 - Computer Orientation 3 credit hours A general introduction to computers with an emphasis on personal computing, database, word processing, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and Internet tools. Does not count for Computer Science major or minor. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I 4 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 1730 with a grade of C or better or Math ACT of 26 or better or Calculus placement test score of 73 or better. The first of a two-semester sequence using a high-level language; language constructs and simple data structures such as arrays and strings. Emphasis on problem solving using the language and principles of structured software development. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hour. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II 4 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 1170 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better and MATH 1730 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better or Math ACT of 26 or better or Calculus placement test score of 73 or better. A continuation of CSCI 1170. Topics include introductory object-oriented programming techniques, software engineering principles, records, recursion, pointers, stacks and queues, linked lists, trees, and sorting and searching. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3033 - Computer Languages: Java 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 3110 or consent of instructor. An opportunity for a Computer Science major or minor to gain experience and training in a secondary language. Covers the syntax, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and selected applications of a language. Credit will not be given toward a Computer Science major or minor if credit has been received for the same language in another course. Credit in secondary computer languages is limited to 3 hours for the major or minor. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3037 - Computer Languages: Visual Programming 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 3110 or consent of instructor. An opportunity for a Computer Science major or minor to gain experience and training in a secondary language. Covers the syntax, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and selected applications of a language. Credit will not be given toward a Computer Science major or minor if credit has been received for the same language in another course. Credit in secondary computer languages is limited to 3 hours for the major or minor. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3038 - Computer Languages: Python 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 3110 or consent of instructor. An opportunity for a Computer Science major or minor to gain experience and training in a secondary language. Covers the syntax, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and selected applications of a language. Credit will not be given toward a Computer Science major or minor if credit has been received for the same language in another course. Credit in secondary computer languages is limited to 3 hours for the major or minor. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3080 - Discrete Structures 3 credit hours (Same as MATH 3080 .) Prerequisites: CSCI 1170 and MATH 1910 or consent of instructor. Topics include formal logic, proof techniques, matrices, graphs, formal grammars, finite state machines, Turing machines, and binary coding schemes. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3110 - Algorithms and Data Structures 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 2170 and CSCI 3080 with C or better. Topics include additional object-oriented programming techniques, algorithm design, analysis of algorithms, advanced tree structures, indexing techniques, internal and external sorting, graphs, and file organizations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3130 - Assembly and Computer Organization 4 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 2170 . Assembly language and the organization and basic architecture of computer systems. Topics include hardware components of digital computers, microprogramming, and memory management. Laboratory exercises involve logical, functional properties of components from gates to microprocessors. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3160 - Introduction to Assembly Language 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 1170 or equivalent. Computer architecture and assembly language. Major emphasis on addressing techniques, macros, and program segmentation and linkage. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3180 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 credit hours (Same as MATH 3180 .) Prerequisites: MATH 1920 and CSCI 1170 . Topics include series approximation, finite differences interpolation, summation, numerical differentiation and integration, iteration, curve fitting, systems of equations and matrices, and error analysis. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3210 - Theory of Programming Languages 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3110 and COMM 2200 ; corequisite: CSCI 3080 . Syntax and theory of multiple languages covered with emphasis on binding times, parsers, grammars, finite automata, regular expressions, type checking and equivalence, scope of variables, exception handling, parameter passing, and storage management. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3240 - Introduction to Computer Systems 4 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 2170 and either CSCI 3130 or ET 3620 . Provides a programmer’s view of how computer systems execute programs, store information, and communicate. Topics include machine-level code and its generation by optimizing compilers, computer arithmetic, memory organization and management, networking technology and protocols, and supporting concurrent computation. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3250 - Operating Systems 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 3240 . Concepts and facilities of an operating system. Major concepts in memory, processor, device, and information management are covered as well as interrelationships between the operating system and the architecture of the computer system. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 3420 - Social, Ethical, and Legal Implications of Computing 2 credit hours Prerequisites: A three-hour course in computing, COMM 2200 , and junior standing. Introduction to the impact of computers on society and the ethical and legal issues confronting computer users and professionals. Does not count toward a minor in Computer Science. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4160 - Compiler Design and Software Development 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3080 , CSCI 3110 , and either CSCI 3130 or CSCI 3160 . The various phases of a compiler along with grammars, finite automata, regular expressions, LR parsing, error recovery, backward and forward flow analysis, and code optimization. A term project consisting of the design and construction of a functional complier required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4250 - Computer Graphics 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3110 and CSCI 3080 or consent of instructor. Topics include vector drawing displays, raster scan displays, input devices and techniques, graphics software, transformations, projections, interpolation, and approximation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4280 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 4 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department. Independent investigation of a selected research problem under the guidance of a faculty member resulting in an oral and written report of results. Does not count toward a minor in Computer Science. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. A maximum of three credits in the major may come from CSCI 3970 , 4280, CSCI 4600 , and CSCI 4910 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4300 - Data Communication and Networks 3 credit hours Prerequisite: CSCI 3240 or CSCI 3250 . Computer network architectures, protocol hierarchies, and the open systems interconnection model. Modeling, analysis, design, and management of hardware and software on a computer network. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4330 - Parallel Processing Concepts 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3130 and CSCI 3240 or CSCI 3250 . Basic concepts in parallel processing and programming in a parallel environment. Topics include classification of parallel architectures, study of actual parallel architectures, design and implementation of parallel programs, parallel software engineering. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4350 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3110 and CSCI 3080 or equivalent. Principles include search strategies, knowledge representation, reasoning, and machine learning. Applications include expert systems and natural language understanding. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4360 - Intelligent Robot System 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3110 and CSCI 3080 . Principles and applications of intelligent mobile robotics. Various architectures used in the basic AI robotics development paradigms and basic techniques used for robot navigation. Strong emphasis on hands-on mobile robot design, construction, programming, and experimentation using a variety of robot building platforms. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4410 - Web Technologies 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3080 and CSCI 3110 . An intensive introduction into current Web technologies including basic HTML, tools for Web page design, XML, client-side methods, and server-side methods. Students will be required to implement several Web-based projects. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4560 - Database Management Systems 3 credit hours Prerequisites: CSCI 3080 and CSCI 3110 . The relational and object models of database design along with relational algebras, data independence, functional dependencies, inference rules, normal forms, schema design, modeling languages, query languages, and current literature. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CSCI 4600 - Independent Study in Computer Science 1 to 6 credit hours Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor. Students wishing to enroll must submit a written course/topic proposal to the department prior to the semester in which CSCI 4600 is taken. Proposal must be approved prior to taking the course. At the course conclusion, each enrollee must submit a written report to the department. May count up to 3 hours toward Computer Science major. Click here for the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Courses

CDFS 4720 - Family Centered Community Building II

CDFS 4740 - Advocacy and Public Policy for Individuals and Families Across the Lifespan

CDFS 4790 - Family Life Program Development and Evaluation

CHIN 1010 - Elementary Chinese I

CHIN 1020 - Elementary Chinese II

CHIN 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I

CHIN 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II

CHIN 3010 - Advanced Chinese I

CHIN 3020 - Advanced Chinese II

CHIN 3050 - Introduction to Chinese Culture

CBAS 1110 - Science Seminar

COMM 2100 - Introduction to Human Communication

COMM 2150 - Voice and Diction

COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

COMM 2300 - Interpersonal Communication

COMM 3050 - Listening

COMM 3100 - Critical Methods in Communication

COMM 3210 - Argumentation and Debate

COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication

COMM 3225 - Gender Communication

COMM 3230 - Professional Public Speaking

COMM 3240 - Introduction to Organizational Communication

COMM 3245 - Women, Leadership, and Communication

COMM 3250 - Communication in Nonprofit Organizations

COMM 3300 - Communication Theory

COMM 3340 - Interviewing

COMM 3350 - Diversity in Communication

COMM 3400 - Romantic Relationship Communication

COMM 3500 - Communication for Organizational Effectiveness

COMM 3560 - Intercultural Communication

COMM 3580 - Political Communication

COMM 3650 - Conflict in Communication

COMM 3680 - Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

COMM 3750 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication

COMM 4100 - Rhetoric, Identity, and Difference

COMM 4200 - Multinational Organizations

COMM 4260 - Independent Study

COMM 4320 - Persuasion

COMM 4350 - Nonverbal Communication

COMM 4400 - Sexual Communication

COMM 4500 - Senior Capstone in Organizational Communication

COMM 4650 - History and Theory of Rhetoric

COMM 4700 - Senior Seminar in Communication

COMM 4800 - Topics in Communication

COMM 4900 - Internship in Communication Studies

CDIS 3010 - Communication Disorders in Pop Culture

CDIS 3050 - Introduction to Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

CDIS 3130 - Hearing and Speech Science

CDIS 3150 - Phonetics

CDIS 3200 - Speech Sound Disorders

CDIS 3250 - Speech and Language Development for the Educator

CDIS 3260 - Language Acquisition and Analysis

CDIS 3270 - Language and Literacy Development in School-Age Children

CDIS 3300 - Clinical Methods in Speech Language Pathology

CDIS 3350 - Introduction to Audiology

CDIS 3400 - Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology

CDIS 3450 - Fluency Disorders

CDIS 4400 - Neurology in Speech Language Pathology

CDIS 4500 - Aural Rehabilitation

CDIS 4550 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology A

CDIS 4560 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology B

CDIS 4570 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology C

CDIS 4580 - MTSU Clinic Practicum in Speech Language Pathology D

CDIS 4600 - Off-Campus Practicum in Speech Language Pathology

CDIS 4620 - Independent Study

CDIS 4630 - Independent Study

CDIS 4660 - School Practicum in Speech Language Pathology

CDIS 4700 - Practicum in Audiology

CDIS 4750 - Advanced Audiology

CDIS 4800 - Speech and Language Disorders in the Adult Population

CDIS 4850 - Speech and Language Disorders in Childhood

CDIS 4860 - Seminar in School Speech Language Pathology

CDIS 4900 - Diagnostic Procedures in Speech Language Pathology

CDIS 4950 - Research Methods in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

CSCI 1010 - Computer Science Colloquium

CSCI 1150 - Computer Orientation

CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I

CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II

CSCI 3033 - Computer Languages: Java