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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

SPCM (Speech Communication)
  

  • SPCM 205 - Communication Studies

    An overview of the communication discipline, theory, and practice.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, Advanced Placement in Speech or consent.


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  • SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM)

    Sharpens students skills in platform speaking events, covering the preparation for and delivery of competitive speaking formats including oral interpretation, persuasive, expository, impromptu, extemporaneous, and after dinner speaking.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate (COM)

    Explores argument as a communication activity, construction sound arguments in a variety of venues and analyzing the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 281 - Speech and Debate Activities (COM)

    Initiates active participation in competitive public speaking, including debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public performances.Credits: (1-4)


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  • SPCM 305 - Communication Research (COM) (AW)

    An exploration of basic theoretical and practical principles of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the study of communication. Students learn to form research questions; work with resources such as academic journals, popular culture, and the internet; use recognized research formats and write research proposals.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 320 - Communication in Interviewing (COM)

    Provides an in-depth study of the interviewing process, including information gathering, persuasion, appraisal, and employment interviews, emphasizes theoretical knowledge from the perspectives of both the interviewer and interviewee, as well as skill development in interviewing techniques.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (COM)

    Examines the theory and practice of the performance of texts, the artistic, aesthetic, and carefully considered sharing of our personal understanding of literary selection, involving analysis, planning, rehearsing, and effective sharing of meaning with an audience.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 405 - Theories of Communication (COM)

    Examines communication theories and philosophies, emphasizing clarification through theory of daily communication processes, and relating theory to traditional and developing research methods.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 410-510 - Organizational Communication (COM) (AW)

    Explores communication processes in organizational contexts, theories of leadership, decision making and conflict, the application of principles that facilitate communication in organizations, and other selected topics.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 415 - Communication and Gender (COM)

    A study of gender theories as well as gendered communication practices within the contexts of interpersonal and organizational relationships and social and cultural forces.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 416-516 - Rhetorical Criticism (COM)

    Evaluates American speakers from colonial to contemporary times.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 417 - Political Communication (COM)

    Studies the rhetoric of selected political figures, movements, and campaigns that have changed lives and culture. Students develop an understanding of rhetorical strategies and their cultural impact within public life.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 434 - Small Group Communication (COM)

    Explores prominent concepts and theories of human small group interaction, cultivating critical assessments of communication strategies in task, social, and therapeutic groups.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 442 - Group Performance of Literature

    Various styles of Reader’s Theatre are studied. Includes solo and group performance of multiple literary selections.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, SPCM 340 or consent.


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  • SPCM 452-552 - General Semantics

    Relations between symbols; human behavior in reaction to symbols including unconscious attitudes, linguistic assumptions; and the objective systematization of language.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with LING 452-552.


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  • SPCM 460 - Family Communication (COM)

    Studies systems of relational communication in a variety of family contexts, with particular emphasis on stability, continuity and change. The role of family in personal, social, cultural development is studied, as well as changing family dynamics of power, myth, ritual, and connection.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM) (G)

    A study of theoretical dimensions of intercultural communication as well as specific characteristics of intercultural study. Emphasis is placed on complex, mindful, creative and invitational communication, which welcomes diversity and its richness.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 476 - 7-12 Speech Methods

    Problems of the speech teacher. Curriculum, instructional materials, and methods.Credits: 3


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  • SPCM 482-582 - Travel Studies

    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational opportunities, approved and directed by a faculty member in Communication Studies Theatre. It may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will be involved in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations as well as SDSU. Includes pre-travel orientation, post travel self-evaluation, and a written report.Credits: (1-5)


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SPED (Special Education)
  

  • SPED 300 - Students With Exceptionalities (COM)

    Characteristics and needs of exceptional individuals including review of special education legislation and special methods focusing on elementary level students with special needs.Credits: 3


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  • SPED 401 - Introduction to Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (COM)

    An introduction to the characteristics and needs of exceptional individuals including review of special education legislation and focusing on middle and secondary level students.Credits: 1


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  • SPED 450 - Gifted and Talented (COM)

    This course focuses on the nature and needs of the gifted child.Credits: 3


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  • SPED 451 - Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted (COM)

    This course focuses on curriculum, development and teaching strategies for the gifted.Credits: 3


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  • SPED 452 - Nature of Creativity and Assessment (COM)

    This course focuses on the nature of creativity and assessment of creativity.Credits: (2-3)


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STAT (Statistics)
  

  • STAT 210 - Introduction to SAS Programming

    An overview of SAS Programming with an emphasis on getting data into data sets, manipulating the data sets and using some of the more simple procedures SAS already employs to modify and display data.Credits: 1


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  • STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM)

    A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125.


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  • STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM)

    Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, and regression.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.Cross-Listed: MATH 381


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  • STAT 410-510 - Programming Using SAS

    The Base SAS System will be covered as it applies to information storage and retrieval; data input, modification, and programming; report writing, descriptive and simple statistics and file handling. Additional SAS packages will be explored dealing with SAS/FSP (interactive facility for data entry, editing, and retrieval), SAS/ASSIST (menu-driven, task-oriented interface), and SAS/Graph (information and presentation graphics).Credits: 2


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  • STAT 412-512 - Programming Using SAS II

    A continuation of STAT 410-510, including SAS/STAT, SAS Macro, IML, and projects in data stimulation.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, STAT 410 or STAT 510.


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  • STAT 440-540 - Basic Research Statistics

    An introductory/Review course in probability and statistics for graduates students or students preparing for graduate school. Includes topics such as discrete probability, discrete and continuous random variables, sampling, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, including Chi-Square and F tests.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 102.


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  • STAT 441-541 - Statistical Methods II

    Analysis of variance, various types of regression, and other statistical techniques and distributions. Sections offered in the areas of Biological Science and Social Science.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, STAT 281, or MATH/STAT 381, or STAT 210 or STAT 410. Credit not given for both STAT 541 and STAT 581.


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  • STAT 442 - Analysis of Variance and Regression

    Data interpretation, hypothesis testing and modeling with analysis of variance and regression.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, STAT 281, 381, or MATH 381.


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  • STAT 445-545 - Nonparametric Statistics

    Covers many standard nonparametric methods of analysis. Methods will be compared with one another and with parametric methods where applicable. Attention will be given to: (1) analogies with regression and ANOVA; (2) emphasis on construction of tests tailored to specific problems; and (3) logistic analysis.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 381 or STAT 381.


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  • STAT 455-555 - Matrix Algebra for Statistics

    Matrix/Linear Algebra concepts especially useful in statistics, focusing on those not covered in a typical undergraduate linear algebra course, such as quadratic forms, idempotent, positive definite, generalized inverse, matrix decomposition, and matrix calculus.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 215.


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  • STAT 460-560 - Time Series Analysis

    Statistical methods for analyzing data collected sequentially in time where successive observations are dependent. Includes smoothing techniques, decomposition, trends and seasonal variation, forecasting methods, models for time series: stationarity, autocorrelation, linear filters, ARMA processes, non-stationary processes, model building, forecast errors and confidence intervals.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, STAT 381 or MATH 381 or instructor’s consent.


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  • STAT 482-582 - Statistics for Physical Science

    Introduction to statistical design, one-way completely randomized design, testing contrasts and multiple comparison procedures, simple and multiple linear regression, factorial designs, fractional factorial designs and mixed models. SAS software is used extensively.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH/STAT 381. Credit will not be given for both STAT 482 and STAT 441.


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  • STAT 486-586 - Design of Surveys (COM)

    Constructing and analyzing designs for survey investigations; simple random, stratified, cluster, multistage, and multiphase designs; and methods of estimation. Techniques and methods of obtaining and reporting survey information.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, STAT 381 or permission of the instructor.


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THEA (Theatre)
  

  • THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre (COM)

    Introductory course designed to enhance the student’s enjoyment and understanding of the theatrical experience. Play readings, films, and demonstrations acquaint the students with the history and techniques of the theatrical art.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 101 - Introduction to Theatre

    Background of theatrical arts: production, plays, history, and theory. Credit will not be allowed for THEA 101 in addition to credit in THEA 100.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting (COM)

    Designed for the non-major interested in exploring acting as a means of improving communication skills and self-expression. Includes specific process for role development, text analysis, and opportunities to practice the craft and art of acting.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 135 - Theatre Activities-Acting

    Credit earned by active participation in acting roles. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, consent.


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  • THEA 145 - Theatre Activities-Technical

    Credit earned by backstage and crew work. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, consent.


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  • THEA 240 - Stage Costuming (COM)

    Introduction to the equipment, materials, and techniques of theatrical costuming. Includes practical projects in the use of stitching techniques, pattern making, fabric modification, and costume crafts.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 241 - Stagecraft (COM)

    Theory and practical experience in theatre production. Lab work on two major theatre productions.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course THEA 241L.


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  • THEA 241L - Stagecraft Lab (COM)

    Accompanies THEA 241.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course THEA 241.


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  • THEA 243 - Make-Up (COM)

    Principles of theatrical makeup techniques, including character analysis and practical application.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 250 - Play Analysis

    Study and application of principles of playscript analysis and production conceptualization.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 351 - Directing (COM)

    Introduction to the techniques and concerns of the stage director, including composition, movement, and tempo-rhythm. Script analysis and scene presentation form the core of the course.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 355 - Children’s Theatre (COM)

    Children’s theatre is an art form. Students become proficient in organization, design, and presentation of a children’s theatre program.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 375 - Theatre Arts Management

    Emphasis on theory and practice of Arts Management as an important feature of the Theatre Arts discipline. Students will become proficient in the organization, promotion, budgeting, and operation of a performing arts program.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theater (COM)

    History and development of American musical theatre from 1866 to the present.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 441 - Scene Design (COM)

    Principles and practices of scenic design, including the scenic image, movement patterns, color, form, and rendering techniques.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 445 - Lighting (COM)

    Basic principles and practices of lighting design, including basic electricity, script analysis, color, and directionality.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course THEA 445L.


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  • THEA 445L - Lighting Lab (COM)

    Accompanies THEA 445.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course THEA 445.


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  • THEA 455 - Advanced Acting (COM)

    Textual analysis, movement and acting styles for the theatre.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 460-560 - History of Theatre

    Periods, theatres, and representative dramatic literature from the classical to the present day.Credits: 3


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  • THEA 480 - Summer Theatre

    Credit earned by participation with Prairie Repertory Theatre Company. May be repeated to a total of 10 credits, but only 5 may be applied to a minor.Credits: (1-5)Prerequisites: P, consent.


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VET (Veterinary Science)
  
  

  • VET 103 - Introduction to Veterinary Medicine

    Information will be provided concerning various aspects of veterinary medicine including: pre-veterinary education requirements, veterinary colleges, professional opportunities in veterinary medicine, and allied fields associated with veterinary medicine, governmental regulations, animal welfare, future trends, and other topics. Pass/fail.Credits: 1


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  • VET 223 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animal

    This course will familiarize students with the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the organ systems of domestic animals. Similarities in the structure and function of organ systems of various domestic animals will be emphasized.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, CHEM 108 or 120 or 326.Corequisites: Corequisite course VET 223L.


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  • VET 223L - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course VET 223.


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  • VET 403-503 - Animal Diseases and Their Control

    This course will discuss the various factors that contribute to the development of animal disease and how these factors can be manipulated to prevent or control disease. Emphasis will be placed on understanding disease control concepts and how production and management techniques influence the expression of disease in domestic animals and wildlife.Credits: 3


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