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Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

In fall 2004, West Texas A&M University changed from a three-digit numbering scheme to a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified as:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 = masters, 7 = masters/doctoral, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course.

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–6999—master’s level.

7000–7999—master’s/doctoral level.

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken undergraduate “stacked” courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 
 

Business

(Offered through the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business.)
  

  • BUSI 4398 - Supervised Internship


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and approval of department head. One semester of prearranged work in Department of Management, Marketing and General Business operational activities in a designated enterprise cooperating with the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. Students will obtain comprehensive work experience and be responsible for periodic reports and appraisals as required by the instructor. No class hours are to be met; conferences are arranged. Maximum of six credits, total, may be taken in BUSI 4398, MGT 4398  and MKT 4398 .

Chemistry

(Offered through the Department of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.)
  

  • CHEM 1320 - Introduction to Fermentation


    3 3 0
    This course is the introductory course for a five course certificate program in Fermentation Sciences. It is intended to provide students with preliminary knowledge of fermentation and will cover selected methods of fermentation.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 1405 - General Chemistry I (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 , MATH 1324  or MATH 1332  or a mathematics course for which one of these courses is a prerequisite. Introductory course for non-chemistry majors. Fundamental concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and states of matter. Selected laboratory experiments. Course is not open to students who have credit in CHEM 1411  and does not count as a prerequisite for CHEM 1412 . Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 1411 - Chemistry I (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314  or MATH 1324 . Chemical laws and theory for science, engineering and pre-professional majors. Selected laboratory experiments. Lab fee $30.
  

  • CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1411   Continuation of CHEM 1411 . Solutions, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics and chemistry of selected elements. Selected laboratory experiments. Lab fee $30.
  

  • CHEM 2321 - Fermentation Biochemistry


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1320 . This course will cover the biochemistry of fermentation and will include aspects of microbiology and cell culture concepts and methods related to the biochemistry of fermentation. Yeast will be the primary organism of study though bacteria will also be covered.
  

  • CHEM 2422 - Fermentation Product Analysis


    4 3 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2321 , CHEM 1411  recommended. This course is a lab and lecture based course which will cover the characterization of fermentation products.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (HAZ)

    [CHEM 2423]
    4 3 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412   Comprehensive study of carbon compounds, including discussion of properties, stereochemistry, resonance, and reactions and preparations of hydrocarbons. Laboratory techniques of organic chemistry; methods of purification and more important reactions; reactions used to classify organic compounds. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (HAZ)

    [CHEM 2425]
    4 3 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2423 . Continuation of CHEM 2423 . Halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids and functional derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines and sugars are discussed. Selected laboratory experiments. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 2533 - Elementary Organic Chemistry (HAZ)

    [CHEM 1419]
    5 3 4
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412   Fundamental concepts of organic chemistry, including bonding and electronic structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry and reactions and preparations of organic compounds. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 2423 . Selected experiments in organic chemistry, including techniques of crystallization, distillation, extraction and organic reactions. Lab fee $30.
  

  • CHEM 3201 - Chemical Literature


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): Chemistry major. CHEM 2425  and CHEM 3511 . This course is an introduction to the use of chemical literature to conduct academic and industrial research. The use of Chemical Abstracts, Spectral Databases and Scientific Databases will be covered in this course.
  

  • CHEM 3310 - Environmental Chemistry


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412 . Environmental impacts of technological developments: air and water pollution, pesticides, food additives, energy production and distribution.
  

  • CHEM 3323 - Industrial Fermentation Practices


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2422 . A lecture course covering industrial fermentation design, usage and general procedures.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 3421 - Physical Chemistry I (HAZ)


    4 3 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412  and MATH 2414 . Eight hours of   and   or   and  . Quantum theory, atomic structure and molecular structure. Selected laboratory experiments. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 3422 - Physical Chemistry II (HAZ)


    4 3 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3421 . Continuation of CHEM 3421 . Molecular symmetry, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, electronic transitions, magnetic resonance, and electric and magnetic properties of molecules. Selected laboratory experiments. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 3425 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2425 . Principles of modern medicinal chemistry, including drug design and theory. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 3511 - Analytical Chemistry (HAZ)

    [CHEM 2401]
    5 3 4
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412   Principles and methods of quantitative chemical analysis, dealing with volumetric, gravimetric and selected instrumental methods of analysis. Lab fee $30.
  

  • CHEM 4094 - Directed Studies


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor. Individualized studies on current topics in chemistry. May be repeated for for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • CHEM 4095 - Problems in Chemistry


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor. Selected individual problems to be focused on a specific area in chemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • CHEM 4098 - Chemistry Internship


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s):   or CHEM 3323 , instructor or department head approval. Supervised internship in an approved discipline of chemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • CHEM 4103 - Seminar in Chemistry


    1 1 1
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing. Chemistry major. Provides chemistry majors with experience in professional presentations. Group discussion and oral and written presentations on current topics in chemistry or a related field. Completion of career orientation and development of professional resume.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4223L - Biochemistry I Laboratory (HAZ)


    2 0 4
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4323  or concurrent enrollment. Current methods in biochemistry using modern equipment for spetrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis and immunology. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4224L - Biochemistry II Laboratory (HAZ)


    2 0 4
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4324  or current enrollment. Continuation of CHEM 4223L . Selected experiments to compliment lectures. Lab fee $30.
  

  • CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2425  (or CHEM 2533  and permission of instructor). Chemical structures and reactions that occur in living systems: amino acids, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, enzymes, mechanisms of enzymes, coenzymes and vitamins.
  

  • CHEM 4324 - Biochemistry II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4323 . Continuation of CHEM 4323 . Metabolic pathways (such as glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and urea cycle), bioenergetics, electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis and biological information flow.
  

  • CHEM 4333 - Biophysical Chemistry


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2413 ; CHEM 4323  or BIOL 3402 . Introductory physical chemistry course with applications in the area of biochemistry. Application may include kinetics, thermodynamics and transport theory. Experimental methods in biophysical chemistry will also be presented which may include spectroscopy, electrophoresis and structural analysis.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4335 - Industrial Laboratory Procedures and Techniques (HAZ)


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3511  and consent of instructor prior to registration. Introduction to industrial laboratory procedures and techniques.
  

  • CHEM 4370 - Senior Investigations


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Senior status and consent of instructor. Advanced work in the student’s major area, including exposure to research, literature and senior presentation.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4397 - Undergraduate Research (HAZ)


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3511  and consent of instructor prior to registration. Selected individual research problems in chemistry. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4410 - Environmental Analytical Chemistry (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1411 , CHEM 1412 , CHEM 2533 , ENVR 4404 . Principles of chemical and instrumental methods for quantitative chemical analysis of environmental samples with U.S. EPA/USDA standard methods as examples, statistical data treatment of analytical results, and applications of analytical technologies for solving problems in environmental/agricultural science and engineering.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4411 - Instrumental Analysis (HAZ)


    4 3 4
    Prerequisite or concurrent: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3511 , CHEM 3422 . Introduction to theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Infrared, visible ultraviolet, atomic absorption, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography and electroanalytical methods. Lab fee $30.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4412 - Bioanalytical Chemistry (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s):  ,   (or 16 hours of biology courses). Principles and applications of modern separation and detection technologies, including but not limited to liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry, molecular recognition, immunoassays, biosensors, DNA and protein sequencing, for analysis of biological/agricultural systems.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CHEM 4431 - Inorganic Chemistry (HAZ)


    4 3 4
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3422 . Modern theories of chemical bonding and molecular structures of inorganic compounds, including elementary concepts of molecular orbital, valence bond, crystal field and ligand field theories. Use of physical measurements to solve current problems in inorganic chemistry. Lab fee $30.

Civil Engineering
  

  • CENG 2331 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering

    Cross-listed with  .
    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 1412 . Introduction to environmental problems, water quality indicators and requirements, potable water quality and quantity objectives, water sources and treatment methods, water pollution control objectives and treatment methods; solid waste management and introduction to air pollution control.
  

  • CENG 2361 - Surveying


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1301  and ENGR 1304 . Engineering principles and practices of plane surveying, taping, leveling, traversing, surveying errors and error theory, introduction to photogrammetry, earthwork including mass diagrams, road/highway curves and construction surveys.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CENG 3311 - Water Resources Engineering (HAZ)

    Cross-listed with EVEG 3311 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 2331 /EVEG 2331  and CENG 3404 /EVEG 3404 . The hydrologic cycle: precipitation, infiltration, runoff, evapotranspiration, groundwater and stream flow. Hydrograph analysis, flood routing, frequency analysis and urban hydrology. Hydraulics including pipe and channel flow with design applications in culverts, pumping, water distribution, storm and sanitary sewer systems.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CENG 3321 - Civil Construction Materials (HAZ)


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s):   and  . Evaluation of material performance under applied loads for engineering applications. Physical properties of concrete, metals, plastics and wood. Related ASTM test specifications of construction materials.
  

  • CENG 3341 - Geotechnical Engineering


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 . Introduction to geotechnical engineering and testing. Identification and classification tests, flow net, principles of settlement, stresses in soils and shear strength testing; slope stability, retaining walls, bearing capacity.
  

  • CENG 3342 - Water and Wastewater Treatment


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EVEG 2331   Physical, chemical and biological processes for the treatment of water and wastewater including air stripping, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, chemical oxidation/disinfection, fixed film and suspended growth biological processes, and sludge management.
  

  • CENG 3351 - Structural Analysis I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 . Statically determinate/indeterminate structures by consistent deformation. Loads, shear, moment, and deflected shape diagrams for beams and framed structures. Deformation calculations. Application of flexibility methods to frames and continuous beams. Application of moment distribution and stiffness methods to continuous beams and braced frames. Influence lines for determinate and indeterminate beams.
  

  • CENG 3352 - Concrete Design


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3351 , CENG 3321  or ET 2371 . Analysis and design of beams, one-way slabs and columns. Mechanics, behavior and design of reinforced concrete members subject to axial loads, bending and shear with ACI specifications.
  

  • CENG 3353 - Steel Design


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3351 , CENG 3321  or ET 2371 . Design and behavior of the elements of steel structures with AISC specifications, proportioning members and connections using load and resistance factor design.
  

  • CENG 3354 - Advanced Structural Design


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3321  or ET 2371 ; CENG 3352  or CENG 3353 . Analysis and design of structural members and systems using prestressed concrete, timber, masonry, or other materials.
  

  • CENG 3362 - Transportation Engineering


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   and  . Introduction to planning and operations of transportation facilities, vehicle/operation/infrastructure characteristics, technological, economic and environmental factors. Introduction to traffic engineering and road/highway planning. Emphasis on design, construction and maintenance, earthwork, drainage structures, pavements, safety features, and sustainability.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CENG 3404 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineers (HAZ)

    Cross-listed with  .
    4 3 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2302 , MATH 2414 ,  / . Introduction of properties of fluids, conservation of mass, energy and momentum with applications to internal and external flows. Laboratory collection and analysis of data from experiments to determine fluid and flow field properties with emphasis on conservation principles.
  

  • CENG 4097 - Civil Engineering Research


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Selected individual research topics in civil engineering to accommodate more substantial research than can be encountered in normal course work. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. For junior and senior level civil engineering undergraduate students only.
  

  • CENG 4098 - Civil Engineering Internship


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Opportunity for students to apply engineering knowledge and skills in the workplace. For junior and senior level civil engineering undergraduate students only. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
  

  • CENG 4322 - Pavement Analysis and Design


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3362 , CENG 3321 , and ENGR 2332 . Serviceability concept, design factors, pavement types, basic differences between pavement types, basic differences between airport and highway pavements, stresses in flexible pavement, traffic considerations, materials and material characterization for different pavement layers, variability in pavement materials, methods of pavement design.
  

  • CENG 4342 - Foundation Design


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):  . Application of principles of classical soil mechanics to the design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations and retaining structures.
  

  • CENG 4354 - Structural Analysis II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3351  and CS 1315 . Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using approximation methods, energy, and/or matrix methods. Direct stiffness and flexibility methods are discussed as are a variety of application in structural analysis software.
  

  • CENG 4355 - Structural Dynamics


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3351 , ENGR 2302 , and MATH 3342 . Elementary vibration analysis, single and multiple degrees of freedom, free and forced vibrations, viscous damping, modal analysis.
  

  • CENG 4356 - Bridge Design


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3351  and CENG 3352  or CENG 3353 . Bridge design in structural steel and reinforced concrete using AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications. Preliminary designs include investigating alternative structural systems and materials. Final designs include preparation of design calculations and sketches.
  

  • CENG 4357 - Wind Engineering


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 ; CENG 3404 /EVEG 3404  or MENG 4304 . Atmospheric circulations, atmospheric boundary layer wind, bluff-body aerodynamics, aeroelastic phenomena, wind-tunnel and full-scale testing, wind-load code and standards, effect of tornado and thunderstorm winds, design applications.
  

  • CENG 4358 - Finite Element Analysis in Structural Engineering


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): CENG 3351 , CS 1315  , MATH 3342  . Theory of the finite element method for common structural elements including trusses, beams, plates, shells, and solids. Application to structural engineering using finite element analysis theory and software.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    CENG 4380 - Civil Engineering Senior Design (HAZ)


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing within one semester of graduation (may take in spring if graduating in fall), CENG 2331 , CENG 3321 , CENG 3404 , ENGR 2332 , grade of “C” or better in all CENG, ENGR, CHEM, PHYS, and MATH required coursework, and instructor approval. Engineering concepts integrated from topics taught in sequences of upper-division courses to produce practical, efficient and feasible solutions of civil engineering problems. Computer applications are included. Final oral and written reports are required. Intended to be taken in the final semester.

Communication Disorders
  

  • CD 2370 - Phonetics


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Program approval. An introduction to English phonetics.
  

  • CD 2372 - Language Development


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Program approval. Speech and language development in the normally developing child.
  

  • CD 2373 - Survey of Communication Disorders


    3 3 0
    Survey of human communication and disorders in children and adults.
  

  • CD 2374 - Clinical Observation and Professional Writing in Communication Disorders


    3 2 1
    Enable students (1) to complete observations of evaluation and treatments in speech-language pathology and audiology and (2) to demonstrate improvement in professional writing skills.  A total of 25 hours of observations is required by ASHA to earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).  Students are required to complete in-class and out-of-class observations.  All days and times for out-of-class observations are scheduled through the course at the direction of the instructor.  A report is written for each observation.
  

  • CD 3094 - Advanced Individual Problems in Communication Disorders


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of program director. Advanced individual study designed to meet needs and interests of student. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • CD 3340 - Child Articulation and Phonological Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Nature of articulation and phonological disorders in preschool children with focus on assessment and intervention.
  

  • CD 3345 - Introduction to Fluency Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Etiology, characteristics, assessment, treatment and prevention of fluency disorders.
  

  • CD 3355 - Introduction to Audiological Assessment


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 , program approval. Physical characteristics of sound and the structure and function of the human auditory system. Pathologies of the ear and disorders of hearing. Measurement of basic audiologic test battery, including audiograms, masking, speech recognition and immittance.
  

  • CD 3356 - Aural Rehabilitation


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Approaches to aural rehabilitation in children and adults. Introduction to educational audiology and assistive listening devices.
  

  • CD 3365 - Introduction to Voice Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Etiology, characteristics, assessment, treatment and prevention of voice disorders. Communication disorders related to anomalies of craniofacial structures, including orofacial clefting of lips and palate.
  

  • CD 3370 - Diagnosis and Counseling in Communication Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Overview of general procedures in diagnosis and counseling techniques in communication disorders.
  

  • CD 3371 - Anatomy and Physiology in Communication Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Program approval. Anatomical physiological systems that underlie speech and hearing production.
  

  • CD 3392 - Special Topics


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CD 3371 . Intensive exploration of a selected topic in communication disorders. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered.
  

  • CD 4381 - Neural Basis of Communication Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Neuroscience and its application to aspects of normal and disordered communication.
  

  • CD 4386 - Acquired Speech and Language Disorders


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Introduction to acquired speech and language disorders across the life span.
  

  • CD 4390 - Clinical Professional Issues in Communication Disorders


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): CD 3340 . Senior-level introduction to clinical professional practices in communication disorders relating to professional ethics and scope of practice. Coverage of cultural diversity as it applies to characteristics, assessment, treatment and prevention of communication disorders.
  

  • CD 4460 - Speech and Hearing Science


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Normal process of speech production from anatomic, physiologic, kinematic, aerodynamic, acoustic and perceptual perspective. Emphasis on measurement and analysis techniques, instrumentation and experimental paradigms used to study speech production and perception.
  

  • CD 4472 - Child Language and Literacy Disorders


    4 4 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Theoretical models and current best evidence concerning the relationships among language disorders, learning disabilities and dyslexia literacy; definitional and diagnostic issues and treatment approaches. Interventions aimed at improving phonological processing, fluency, comprehension, compensatory strategies and social skills will be emphasized.
  

  • CD 4480 - Research and Technology in Communication Disorders


    4 4 0
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent-2nd Admissions required. Introduction to research design and technology in communication sciences and disorders. Developing understanding of research protocol, data analysis and professional writing skills needed for manuscript preparation. Application of research knowledge base in critically evaluating strength of evidence-based results supporting assessment and intervention. Current technologies utilized in the field based in evidence based practice.

Communication Studies

(Offered through the Department of Communication.)
  

  • COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication

    [SPCH 1315]
    3 3 0
    Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities.
  

  • COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication

    [SPCH 1318]
    3 3 0
    Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
  

  • COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication

    [SPCH 1321]
    3 3 0
    Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.
  

  • COMM 2074 - Individual Problems


    1-3 0 0
    Individual study designed to allow for projects that are not covered within the existing curriculum. Individual study is limited and competitively selected. Students who are interested in completing an individual study must first visit with a faculty member to see if the individual study project has merit. If the faculty member approves the proposal, the student must submit a written request to the department head which details the project and includes the signature of the faculty member who will be directing the project. This process should occur before the last class day of the semester prior to taking the course. A departmental committee will review the submitted proposals and make decisions during finals week. May be repeated up to a maximum of three credit hours.
  

  • COMM 2178 - Forensics


    1 0 2
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and contest activities. Any combination of COMM 2178 and COMM 4278  may be repeated for a total of eight semester hours credit. Only four hours of Forensics (COMM 2178 or COMM 4278) can count toward Comm. Studies major.
  

  • COMM 2335 - Argumentation


    3 3 0
    Skills necessary for persuasive speech development. Basic argument formation, speaker credibility and research concerns. Practice critical-thinking skills and persuasive techniques through class presentations.
  

  • COMM 2341 - Basic Performance of Literature

    [SPCH 2341]
    3 3 0
    Emphasis on oral interpretation of prose, poetry and drama with an understanding of textural analysis, character placement and characterization.
  

  • COMM 2376 - Communication Theory


    3 3 0
    Wide variety of communication theories as a foundation for better understanding of the field of communication. Theories will be applied to communication experiences students encounter daily.
  

  • COMM 2377 - Intercultural Communication


    3 3 0
    Investigates relationship between culture and communication, and strategies to overcome barriers in the communication process created by diverse social forms and belief systems. Cultural patterns and assumptions and how they relate to intracultural, cross-cultural, interethnic and international communication.
  

  • COMM 3094 - Individual Problems


    1-3 0 0
    Individual study designed to allow for projects that are not covered within the existing curriculum. Individual study is limited and competitively selected. Students who are interested in completing an individual study must first visit with a faculty member to see if the individual study project has merit. If the faculty member approves the proposal, the student must submit a written request to the department head which details the project and includes the signature of the faculty member who will be directing the project. This process should occur before the last class day of the semester prior to taking the course. A departmental committee will review the submitted proposals and make decisions during finals week. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours when topics vary.
  

  • COMM 3301 - Advanced Public Speaking


    3 3 0
    Development of a marked degree of skill in composition and delivery of various types of communication, including interviewing and public address.
  

  • COMM 3302 - Advanced Performance of Literature


    3 3 0
    Oral interpretation of literature with emphasis on experimental forms, character delineation, use of dialect and duo performance.
  

  • COMM 3315 - Research Methods


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): COMM 2376  or MCOM 2376 . Introduction to research methods in communication. Designed to improve students’ ability to understand and critique communication research and to understand a variety of research techniques.
  

  • COMM 3320 - Nonverbal Communication


    3 3 0
    Analysis of fundamentals and forms of nonverbal communication. Focus on use of the body in conscious and unconscious gestures, proxemics, kinesics and effects of these elements on the environment and culture of the individual.
  

  • COMM 3325 - Communication for the Classroom


    3 3 0
    Means to analyze, develop and facilitate communication behaviors. Theoretical and pragmatic approaches to classroom communication.
  

  • COMM 3331 - Organizational Communication


    3 3 0
    Communication within organizations, including interpersonal factors, motivation, change and conflict resolution, and communication auditing procedures. Students will gain experience in using the case study in practical applications of theory.
  

  • COMM 3341 - Persuasion


    3 3 0
    Theory of human motivation as social influence. Analysis of persuasive materials and development of persuasive strategies, preparation and presentation of persuasive appeals.
  

  • COMM 3345 - Discussion and Small-Group Communication


    3 3 0
    Theory and practice are utilized to develop greater awareness of the dynamics of small-group interaction. Participation in and evaluation of formal and informal discussion groups.
  

  • COMM 3370 - Gender Communication


    3 3 0
    Explores communication about women and men as well as communication between women and men. Topics include gender differences, images of gender in mass media, gender images shaped by language, and communication between men and women in a variety of contexts.
  

  • COMM 3392 - Special Topics in Communication


    3 3 0
    Indepth study and discussion of current issues in communication research. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours when topics vary.
  

  • COMM 3399 - WT Leadership

    Cross-listed with IDS 3399 .
    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Students serve as trainers for the Teen Leadership Amarillo/Canyon program. Skills-based course relies on experiential learning to develop understanding of leadership theory and of training and development theory. May be repeated up to a maximum of six semester credit hours.
  

  • COMM 4278 - Advanced Forensics


    2 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): upperclassman standing. Focuses on developing communication skills, critical thinking skills, performance skills and analysis necessary for effective communication in a variety of competitive forensics events. Any combination of hours from COMM 2178  and 4278 may be repeated for a total of eight semester hours credit. Only four hours of forensics (any combination of COMM 2178  and 4278) can count toward the speech major.
  

  • COMM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad

    Cross-listed with MCOM 4300 .
    3 3 0
    Immersion in communication culture through a faculty-led study abroad experience. Course content is tied directly to the culture of the country in which the course is based. May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester credit hours. A fee is charged to cover actual cost of study abroad trip.
  

  • COMM 4301 - Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism


    3 3 0
    Designed to acquaint students with rhetorical criticism as a method for answering research questions in communication. Students will apply analytical skills using different methods to evaluate significant contemporary speeches and rhetorical artifacts. Emphasis on developing good writing skills and a critical perspective. Capstone course in communication.
  

  • COMM 4302 - Event Planning


    3 3 0
    Skills-based, experiential course designed to improve communication styles and knowledge in planning, organizing, and hosting major events. Students will assist with hosting events sponsored by the Department of Communication and the College of Fine Arts and Humanities.
  

  • COMM 4305 - Research Practicum


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing, COMM 3315 , consent of adviser. Participation in faculty research projects, data analysis and bibliographic research.
 

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