Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
MATH 5940 - Field Study In Mathematics
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
MATH 5950 - Internship In Mathematics
Credit would vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter would vary within
the department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience
gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
MATH 5960 - Institute In Mathematics
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
MATH 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
MATH 5980 - Graduate Project
A contemporary problem provided by business and industry and selected
with consideration of the interests and abilities of the individual
student. Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor and MATH
5853. Enrollment open to Math majors only.
MATH 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
and MATH 5853. Enrollment open to math majors only.
MASS COMMUNICATION (MCOM)
Department of Mass Communication
MCOM 5000 - Workshop in Mass Communication
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given. No more than 2 hours of
workshop may be counted on a master’s degree.
MCOM 5013 - Introduction to Graduate Studies
Introduction to Graduate Studies outlines the development of research
and professional development in communication. This course
provides an integrative conception of the human communication
discipline as well as an introduction to research, methodologies, and
theory formulation and application. Students incorporate research
skills that are vital to success in graduate training in communication.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree.
MCOM 5023 - Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication focuses on the messages and meanings
created among people through human interaction. Messages can be
verbal and/or nonverbal in nature. This graduate course provides an
intensive examination of theories, methods of investigation, and current
developments in the area of interpersonal communication. This
survey course covers a broad range of topics studies by scholars
interested in interpersonal communication. The primary focus of the
course is the relational communication process and messages people
use to define interpersonal relationships (e.g., dominance- submissiveness,
affection, involvement and similarity in close relationships).
MCOM 5033 - Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication provides a comprehensive survey of
the field of intercultural communication. Students study the broad
and diverse conceptual domain of the field and its key subdomains,
core issues, and key concepts. Recent theoretical and research developments
are examined, as well as special methodological issues
in conducting research involving individuals of differing cultural or
subcultural backgrounds.
MCOM 5413 - Techniques Of Forensic Photography
This course explores the techniques used in obtaining and producing
photographs used in investigation, evidence gathering and general
photography used by law enforcement agencies. This course is
designed for students planning to pursue a career in the forensic
sciences. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 1123.
MCOM 5623 - Gays & Lesbians in Film/Media
This course examines representations of gays and lesbians from the
development of an alternative gay and lesbian cinema movement to
the mainstreaming of gay and lesbian people in television and in film.
MCOM 5633 - Race, Violence, Youth, & Media
Race, Violence, Youth and the Media will critically examine various
mass media representations and coding of contemporary youth
subcultural formations in the U.S.A.
MCOM 5733 - Communication & Religion
This course offers a view of religion solely from a communication perpective.
Communication is, in essence, message-centered behavior.
Therefore, course content of the Communication and Religion course
examines the communication in a variety of contexts associated with
the dissemination of religion- based human messages: face to face,
one to many, in print, as well as in mediated venues. Interpersonal
communication theory is at the center of religious communication
(e.g., theories clearly not addressed in humanities, philosophy, or
sociology). Students in this upper division course think critically
and synthesize theoretical information through analysis of religious
communication.
MCOM 5743 - Couples Communication
Couples Communication brings about an understanding of the role
of memory, communication, and social cognition in the development
of romantic relationships. The course presents a cognitive approach
to the development of romantic relationships and addresses many of
the criticisms leveled against stage models by emphasizing the role
of cognitive expectations about how relationships develop.
MCOM 5753 - Intergenerational Communication
Intergenerational Communication focuses on the role of communication
in intergenerational interactions within various contexts (interpersonal,
familial, health, mediated technologies, and workplace).
Students design and conduct original research that builds upon
current and emerging findings on intergenerational communication
phenomena.
MCOM 5763 - Communication & Reality TV
Communication and Reality TV is a study of interpersonal communication
theory as exhibited in reality television. Reality television
offers a unique arena in which to study and analyze interpersonal
relationships. Reality television shows cast relatively diverse groups
with the intention of observing and documenting the resulting conflict
or harmony.
MCOM 5773 - Dark Side of Relationships
The Dark Side of Relationships is a study of how individuals deal with
the darker sides of interpersonal communication and close relationships.
Topics will include but not be limited to: messages that hurt,
fatal attraction, losing, leaving and letting go, relational transgressions,
deception, jealousy and envy, and social predicaments. Students
will be exposed to current research and topical trends in this area.
Students will engage in the process of exploring interpersonal theory
and research. Students will be given the opportunity to think, to evaluate,
and to discuss aspects and concepts from current research.
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