2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MATH 4181, 4281, 4381, 4481 Special TopicsTopics are selected on basis of students’ needs and the academic qualifications of thestaff. A minimum of 30 hours of study is required for each semester hour of credit. Upto one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions may be included.MATH 4290, 4291 Senior SeminarPrerequisite: See Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”.Topics of special interest to students obtaining teacher certification in math withemphasis on individual study of assigned topics. Both written and oral reports arerequired. Required for the mathematical studies major but may not be counted as partof a mathematics major.MATH 4292, 4293 Senior SeminarPrerequisite: See Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”.This seminar emphasizes individual study of assigned topics. Both written and oralreports are required. Required for the mathematics major but may not be counted aspart of a mathematical studies major.MATH 4313 Advanced CalculusPrerequisites: MATH 3323 and 3414, or consent of the instructorThis course is an introduction to mathematical analysis. Topics include: sequencesand series, topology of the real line, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation andintegration.MATH 4333 Introduction to Complex VariablesPrerequisites: MATH 3323 and 3414, or consent of the instructorA first course in the study of analytic functions. Topics include complex numbers,complex functions, derivatives, differentials, integrals, analytic functions, power seriesexpansions, Laurent series expansions, poles and zeros, conformal mapping.MASS COMMUNICATIONMCOM 1313 Introduction to Mass CommunicationA study of the history, organization, operation, and impact of mass media. The courseis designed to acquaint the student with the role of mass media in society.MCOM 3335 Desktop PublishingThis course will teach students the basic elements of design using desktop publishingsoftware such as QuarkXPress ® . Students will learn to use the tools and techniquesincorporated into XPress to create several small projects and one long-term project.The long-term project is usually a full color brochure or newsletter.MCOM 4292, 4293 Senior SeminarPrerequisite: See Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”.Intensive research in a specialized area of mass media including, media law, ethics,media issues and newsleaders.MCOM 4373, 4374, 4375 Internship in Mass CommunicationPrerequisite: Permission of the instructor prior to the beginning of the quarterregistered.Directed work experience at newspapers, radio and television stations, advertisingagencies, public relations firms, and production houses. Students are encouraged tointern in more than one area. A professional portfolio is required.298 / Courses