2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

COMM 433 3 cr.
Television Criticism
Analysis of radio and television programs and
promotional strategies, including formats, scripts,
talent, commercials, public- service announcements,
positioning, ratings, and network-affiliate
relationships.
COMM 480 3 cr.
Television Practicum
(Prerequisites: COMM 222, COMM 322)
Communication Seniors undertake significant
areas of study resulting in a broadcast-quality
videotape or audiotape suitable for airing by
commercial or non-commercial television stations,
radio stations or cable systems.
COMM 481 3-6 cr.
Internship
(Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, plus
appropriate course work, and faculty approval)
Highly recommended for every major, this onthe-job
experience is guided by practitioners in
the communication field and supervised individually
by a faculty member in consultation with
the student’s advisor and the department chair.
(Internship credits can only be used in the elective
area.) See internship director.
COMM 482 3 cr.
Directed Independent Study
(Prerequisite: Senior standing) In consultation
with the student’s advisor and department chair,
Communication Seniors undertake a significant
area of study resulting in a major research paper.
Students select a Communication professor whom
they wish to direct the study. Provided to augment
an area of the student’s interest not substantially
covered in available departmental courses.
COMM 484 3 cr.
Special Topics
In-depth departmental seminars on selected
communication topics meeting the needs and
interests of students. Topics vary from semester
to semester.
COMM 499 3 cr.
Senior Thesis
(Prerequisites: COMM 215 and 316) An optional
research-based written project in which Communication
seniors (in consultation with their advisor
and department chair) select an issue or problem
for scholarly study, undertakes significant and
meaningful research, and produces a major paper
of publishable quality. Students select a Communication
professor whom they wish to direct their
thesis. Strongly recommended for students planning
for graduate school.
Arts and Sciences/Computing Sciences 113
COMPUTING SCIENCES
Faculty
Richard M. Plishka, M.B.A., Chair
John Beidler, Ph.D.
Yaodong Bi, Ph.D.
Joseph M. Borosky, M.S.
Paul M. Jackowitz, M.S.
Robert W. McCloskey, Ph.D.
James R. Sidbury, Ph.D.
Charles E. Taylor, M.B.A.
Overview
The University of Scranton’s Bachelor of
Science program in Computer Science dates
from 1970 – one of the oldest in Pennsylvania.
The Computer Science Program is
accredited by the Computing Commission of
ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore,
MD 21202-4012 (telephone: 410-347-
7700). The Computer Science major provides
an integrated introduction to Software Engineering
along with the mathematical skills
needed in Computer Science. The program
culminates in the senior year with the Computer
Projects course. Research and internship
opportunities are available. The Computing
Sciences department may be reached on the
World Wide Web at www.cs.scranton.edu.
Minor in Computer Science
The student must take a minimum of 20
hours including CMPS 134, MATH 142,
CMPS 144, CMPS 240 and any two of
CMPS 250, 260, 340, 344, 350, 352, 356,
360, 364, 370, 372, 374 or 384.
Computer Information Systems
This program investigates the analysis,
design, development, implementation, evaluation
and effective use of computer information
systems in organizations. Since business
and government are principal users of computers,
CIS majors will select cognate courses
in business. Students are encouraged to participate
in an internship.
Minor in Computer Information Systems
The student must take a minimum of 18
credits including CMPS 134, 136 or 144,
330, 331 and two of MATH 142, CMPS 202
or 312, CMPS 240, 311, 340, 356 or 376.