1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

Minor in Communication StudiesThe communication studies minor complements the skills thestudent gains in his or her major discipline by providing for thestudent’s growth as an expert communicator who can meet thechallenges posed by the global workplace and the global presentationof public information.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a minor in communication studieswill be able to•Explain aspects of the history of communication theory andhow its principles apply to particular types of communication,including mass communication.•Apply effective communication strategies within various typesof communication.•Gather information from a variety of sources and criticallyidentify, examine, and present issues associated with informationcommunicated to diverse audiences.•Apply the techniques of independent research, including technologythat fosters information literacy.•Recognize the legal and ethical implications of communication.•Explain how computer technology is used to develop and manageinformation and use computer resources to increase the efficiencyand effectiveness of communication.•Write and edit effectively and demonstrate a clear understandingof the respective processes, tools, and techniques that applyto various types of communication.•Develop an international perspective of communication practicethrough awareness of intercultural communication and internationalbusiness conventions.Requirements for the MinorA minor in communication studies requires the completion of15 semester hours of coursework in communication studies, drawnfrom various disciplines as appropriate; at least 9 semester hoursmust be earned in courses numbered 300 or above. Specific courserequirements are listed at right. If a specific course required forthe minor is taken instead to satisfy requirements for the major,another course in the same discipline should be substituted tofulfill the required minimum number of semester hours for theminor. Any course used to replace an upper-level course shouldalso be classified as upper level.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.Communication Studies Coursework (15 s.h.)Required Foundation Course (3 s.h.)Students must take the following course:COMM 300 Communication Theory (3)Supplemental Minor Courses (12 s.h.)Students must take four courses from those listed as fulfilling the requirementsfor the major in communication studies.Computer andInformation ScienceStudents may seek an academic major in computer and informationscience.Major in Computer and Information ScienceThe computer and information science major provides a coherent,sequential, and integrated academic program of in-depth studythat furnishes a body of knowledge and methods, as well as practicein the area of computer and information science. The curriculumfocuses on the problem-solving skills and techniques neededto provide computer-based solutions to practical problems, includingfundamental practical knowledge in the fields of software engineering,relational databases, programming languages, operatingsystems, computer networks, and distributed systems.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a major in computer and informationscience will be able to•Incorporate relevant theory, techniques, and knowledge ofprogramming languages and computer systems in developingcomputer-based solutions to practical problems in the field ofinformation systems and technology.•Effectively use object-oriented programming languages, such asC++ or Java, in developing computer-based solutions to practicalproblems.•Pursue careers as programmers and programmer analysts, softwareengineers, and system/network administrators workingwith operating systems such as UNIX/Linux and Windows;programming languages such as C++, Java, and Perl; and relationaland object-oriented database systems such as Oracle.•Effectively use software products and services (e.g., Perl,CORBA, and Oracle) that have become integral parts of themodern technical workplace.47