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BUSA 391 - Financial Implications of International Business (3)
Purpose of course is two-fold: 1) In the area of subject matter knowledge, course is designed to supplement and broaden students’ knowledge of international financial management practices, both through their own readings and research, and through direct contacts with key financial managers in the United Kingdom. 2) In the area of global awareness, students will acquire a greater understanding of the impact of cultural, political, and regulatory similarities and differences that affect the business environment of firms operating in the United States compared to those operating in Europe generally, and in the United Kingdom in particular. Offered: Jan Term, in London.
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BUSA 399 - London Study Topics (4)
Special courses designed for and offered at the Daniel House London Study Centre. Topics vary, but course is not repeatable. Offered: Jan Term.
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BUSA 454 - Business Law (3)
Study of business and law that began in Legal Environment of Business (BUSA 252 ). Specific areas addressed are agency, partnerships, corporations, real and personal property, bailments, leases, secured transactions, commercial paper, trusts, and descendant’s estates. This course is required for the accounting major, the CPA exam, and is a prerequisite for the M.Acc. program. Prereq: BUSA 252 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BUSA 471 - Professional Development Seminar (1)
Series of activities and events scheduled throughout the academic year that focuses on building career skills. The seminar’s objective is to engage students in a variety of co-curricular events that will enhance professional development. After gaining admission to the Brock School of Business their junior year, students must attend a total of 10 events approved by the Dean’s Office to earn one credit hour prior to graduation. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Admission to the Brock School of Business and senior status. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BUSA 479 - Business Independent Study (3)
Individualized academic work for qualified students under faculty direction. Opportunity to study a specialized topic not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Prereqs: Samford GPA of at least 2.25 and permission from the Office of the Dean, School of Business.
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BUSA 495 - London Business Internship (2)
Individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. Study is oriented toward cultural exploration, as well as application of business principles to the workplace environment. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Permission from Office of Internship, School of Business.
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BUSA 496 - Business Management Internship I (1-3)
Individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. Every attempt is made to match the student’s objectives with the internship experience. Study is project-oriented, merging theory learned in the classroom with the workplace environment. Exposes the student to the world of business and the career-planning process. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Permission from the Office of Internship, School of Business. Offered: Every term.
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BUSA 497 - Business Management Internship II (2-3)
Individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. Every attempt is made to match the student’s objectives with the internship experience. Study is project-oriented, merging theory learned in the classroom with the workplace environment. Exposes the student to the world of business and the career-planning process. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Permission from the Office of Internship, School of Business. Offered: Every term.
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BUSA 498 - Business Research Project I (3)
Experiential study activity for small groups of selected students. Groups, under the supervision of a faculty member, are placed in a professional work environment in a business enterprise for the purpose of accomplishing a specially designed project. Prereq: Permission from Office of the Dean, School of Business.
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BUSA 499 - Business Research Project II (3)
Experiential study activity for small groups of selected students. Groups, under the supervision of a faculty member, are placed in a professional work environment in a business enterprise for the purpose of accomplishing a specially designed project. Prereq: Permission from Office of the Dean, School of Business.
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CHEM 108 - General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (3)
Study of the chemistry needed to understand human physiology. When taken with CHEM 109 , this course meets the chemistry requirement for nursing students and a general education requirement for natural and computational sciences for most other majors. Students who have a C- or better in CHEM 205 may not take CHEM 108 for credit. LEC 3. Co-req: CHEM 109 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term (online), Spring, and Summer (online).
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CHEM 109 - General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 108 . LAB 3. Co-req: CHEM 108 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term, Spring, and Summer.
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CHEM 205 - Foundations of Chemistry I (4)
Survey of chemical principles. Includes types of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and properties of matter. When taken with CHEM 206 , meets a general education requirement for natural and computational sciences. LEC 4. Co-reqs: CHEM 206 and MATH 150 , or score on placement exam sufficient to qualify for MATH 240 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term (online), Spring, and Summer (online).
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CHEM 206 - Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 205 . LAB 3. Co-req: CHEM 205 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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CHEM 207 - Foundations of Chemistry II (3)
Sequel to CHEM 205 . Includes study of thermochemistry, electrochemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or higher in CHEM 205 . Offered: Jan Term (online), Spring, and Summer (online).
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CHEM 208 - Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Optional laboratory to accompany CHEM 207 . LAB 3. Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 215 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3)
Survey of structures and reactions of the principal classes of carbon compounds. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 205 . Co-req: CHEM 216 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 216 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 215 . LAB 3. Co-req: CHEM 215 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 310 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
Study of structures and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, halides, alcohols, and ethers. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 205 . Co-req: CHEM 311 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 1.
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CHEM 311 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 310 . LAB 3. Co-req: CHEM 310 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 1.
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CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
Continuation of CHEM 310 . Study of structures and reactions of carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and aromatic compounds. Spectroscopy of organic compounds is also covered. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 310 . Co-req: CHEM 313 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 2.
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CHEM 313 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 312 . LAB 3. Co-req: CHEM 312 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 2.
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CHEM 325 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis (3)
Study of quantitative analytical techniques for separating, identifying, and quantifying chemical compounds. Includes statistical analysis and gravimetric, titrimetric, electrochemical, and spectrochemical methods. Emphasis is given to the physical and chemical principles upon which different analytical techniques are based. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 205 . Co-req: CHEM 326 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 326 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 325 . LAB 3. Co-req: CHEM 325 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 345 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
Survey of the chemistry of biological systems, with emphasis on applications to allied health fields. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 215 . Offered: Fall.
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CHEM 350 - Biochemistry (3)
Survey of the chemistry of biological systems. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 312 . Offered: Fall.
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CHEM 355 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Study of the chemistry of inorganic compounds, reactions and mechanisms, including coordination compounds and organometallic compounds. LEC 3. Prereqs: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 312 and either CHEM 207 or CHEM 325 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 365 - Physical Chemistry I (3)
Survey of the theoretical bases on which chemistry rests, including kinetic-molecular theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum theory. LEC 3. Prereqs: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 215 or CHEM 312 ; MATH 260 ; and PHYS 204 ; or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall.
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CHEM 367 - Physical Chemistry II (3)
Sequel to CHEM 365 . Study of multi-electron quantum mechanics, electrochemistry, group theory, spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, the solid state, and surfaces. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 365 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 370 - Unified Laboratory I (2)
First course in the unified laboratory sequence. The unified labs combine elements from traditional upper-level inorganic, physical, instrumental, and biochemistry laboratories. Unified Lab I will explore buffers, thermodynamics of biomolecules, kinetics of inorganic and biological systems, catalysis, stereochemistry, and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. LAB 6. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 325 . Offered: Fall.
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CHEM 375 - Unified Laboratory II (2)
Second course in the unified laboratory sequence. The unified labs combine elements from traditional upper-level inorganic, physical, instrumental, and biochemistry laboratories. Unified Lab II will focus on purification in biological systems, electrochemical synthesis, organometallic chemistry, spectroscopic analysis, and coulometry. LAB 6. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 370 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 430 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)
Amplification of CHEM 350 . LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 350 . Offered: Spring.
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CHEM 435 - Chemical Instrumentation (3)
Sequel to CHEM 325 . Study of modern instrumental techniques for the analysis of chemical compounds, including spectroscopic, electrochemical, mass spectrometric, and chromatographic methods. LEC 3. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 325 . Offered: Fall.
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CHEM 440 - Research/Internship (1, 2, 3, or 4)
Research project or internship under supervision of a faculty member, with results presented in an acceptable paper. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Offered: Every semester, with schedule arranged on an individual basis.
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CHEM 460 - Senior Seminar (3)
Capstone course. Includes research project selected by the student. LEC 3. Prereq: Senior standing. Offered: Spring.
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Christian Ministry |
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CHRM 101 - Disciplemaking I (1)
This course introduces the basics of Christian disciplemaking, focusing on biblical principles and practices. Classroom instruction and small group interaction with faculty are utilized to examine the subject matter from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 102 - Disciplemaking II (1)
This course builds on the subject of Christian disciplemaking from the Disciplemaking I (CHRM 101 ) course, surveying common approaches and methods. Classroom instruction and small group interaction with faculty are utilized to examine the subject matter from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Prereq: CHRM 101 . Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 200 - Vocation, Calling, & the Christian Life (2)
This course will offer students the opportunity to experience common spiritual practices, seek to understand their lives in a global context, and craft specific life purpose and vision statements as a response. The goal of the class will be the creation of a personalized vocational plan with actionable steps, rooted in an understanding of God’s work in their life and around the world. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 201 - My Major & the Mission of God (1)
This course is a biblical and missiological study of vocation, global marketplace opportunities, and how the Kingdom citizen may be involved in disciple making through his or her future occupation. Students will be challenged to consider how their major may be used for engaging cultures with the gospel in North America and throughout the world. This course is designed for students who are not Christian Ministry majors. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 202 - Introduction to Intercultural Engagement (3)
This course addresses the basic elements of the Christian faith as they relate to the engagement of global cultures for the purpose of disciple making. Students are exposed to a theology of intercultural engagement, global issues influencing the role of the Church in intercultural ministry, and practical steps for serving in a culture different from their own. Particular attention is given to God’s past and contemporary, global, redemptive, activities through the Church. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 210 - Old Testament Survey for Christian Ministry (3)
This course introduces the Old Testament, examining the general content and major themes of each of its books. Instruction is provided regarding basic principles of biblical interpretation, with a focus on understanding the Old Testament and its importance to the Christian faith and the ministry of the church. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 211 - New Testament Survey for Christian Ministry (3)
This course introduces the New Testament, examining the general content and major themes of each of its books. Instruction is provided regarding basic principles of biblical interpretation, with a focus on understanding the New Testament and its importance to the Christian faith. Prereq: CHRM 210 . Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 220 - Practical Theology for Christian Ministry (3)
This course examines major themes of biblical theology, focusing on their application in the ministry setting. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 221 - Christian Worldview and Apologetics (3)
This course examines the discipline of Christian apologetics and its utilization in answering commonly raised objections to and questions about scripture and the Christian faith. Special attention is given to introducing a Christian worldview based in an evangelical approach to scripture and to analyzing competing worldviews from a biblical perspective. The role of apologetics in Christian evangelism is also emphasized. Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 301 - Evangelism (3)
This course examines the topic of Christian evangelism, focusing on biblical, theological, and practical aspects of the subject. Students are instructed in essential competencies for analyzing distinctive characteristics of diverse cultures and appropriately contextualizing evangelistic methods for communicating the Gospel. Attention is given to common methodologies and their practical applications in the contexts of personal evangelism, church-based evangelism and evangelism in other ministry settings. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 302 - Current Strategies in Christian Missions (3)
This course examines recent research and contemporary strategies for Christian global missions. Special attention is given to learning about unreached people groups and to learning and analyzing new and innovative approaches being utilized in world evangelization. Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 303 - Church Multiplication (3)
This course is a study of church planting in cross-cultural contexts. The course will expose the students to the biblical, theological, and missiological factors that affect church planting across cultures. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 304 - Religious Diversity & the Mission of God (3)
This course examines the development, growth, and influence of pluralism, and the plurality of faith traditions on the Church and God’s mission. The course will examine such traditions from a biblical, theological, historical, and missiological perspective in light of the Great Commission. Emphasis will be placed on approaches for engaging peoples of diverse perspectives with effective gospel communication. Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 305 - Intercultural Engagement Field Experience (3)
This course is an off-campus learning experience in the study of intercultural engagement. Attention is given to understanding and applying mission theology, missiological principles, and mission methods to an intercultural, supervised setting. Students will spend a semester or summer working with an approved supervising field mentor and under the direction of the professor in a field-based learning environment. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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CHRM 310 - Principles of Biblical Communication (3)
This course examines basic principles of effective biblical instruction. The roles of biblical exegesis and hermeneutics in communication are addressed. Emphasis is placed on studying various styles of learning and teaching. Special attention is given to the development of communication skills and clear instruction of biblical content. Offered: Fall.
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CHRM 320 - Christian Leadership (3)
This course examines leadership from the unique perspective of Christian ministry, focusing on the principles, skills, and character required for effective leadership, both for the layperson and for clergy. Special attention is given to biblical expectations and examples of leadership and to the application of these in ministry settings. Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 330 - Pastoral Ministry Practicum (3)
This course is designed for students considering career ministry and offers instruction and practical training in a variety of pastoral responsibilities, including baptism, performing of weddings and funerals, hospital visitation, and more. Offered: Spring.
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CHRM 400 - Senior Project (6)
The focus of this course is the implementation and presentation of a focused individual or collaborative project under the direction of a primary and secondary faculty advisor. This one-semester capstone course must have approval. Prereqs: All prior CHRM courses, including CHRM 302 , plus FOUN 210 . Co-reqs: CHRM 310 , CHRM 320 , and CHRM 330 . Offered: Spring.
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CLAS 200 - The Rediscovery of the Classical World (4)
Exploration of the world of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. This course examines multiple aspects of Classical Antiquity through the eyes of those who rediscovered it in literary texts, in works of art and architecture, and in its material remains. It provides a broad and well-illustrated introduction to the history, literature, religion, and art and architecture of the Greeks and Romans. Offered: Spring.
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CLAS 303 - Greece: The Crucible of Civilization (4)
Examination of the history and culture of the Ancient Greeks through a firsthand look at the material remains, including monuments and artifacts from the Bronze Age, the Archaic and Classical periods, and the Hellenistic, Roman, and Christian eras. Offered: Jan Term-Study Abroad, on rotation.
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CLAS 304 - Eternal Rome (4)
Examination of the history and culture of Rome through a firsthand look at its material remains, including its Greek and Etruscan antecedents, the Republican and Imperial periods, and the Renaissance transformation of the Classical ideal. Offered: Jan Term-Study Abroad, on rotation.
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CLAS 345 - Paganism when Christianity Began (4)
An introduction to the study of major pagan religions of the Greco-Roman period, with attention to pagan influences on emerging Christianity. Cross-listed with BREL 336 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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CLAS 361 - Bridging London (4)
Field-based exploration of the geography of London and its environs. Students investigate historical development, commerce, naval power, imperialism, colonialism, scientific achievement, industrial revolution, financial systems, economic frameworks, transportation, governance, urban design, community, culture, society, ethnicity, international significance, and the intersection between globalization and urbanization. Cross-listed with GEOG 361 , HIST 361 , JMC 361 , POLS 361 , SOCI 361 .
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CLAS 454 - Special Topics in Classics (4)
Investigation of the Classical world, taking advantage of opportunities provided by study abroad, by visiting professors, or by experimental advanced courses. Topics vary, but course is not repeatable. Prereq: Permission of the department chair. Offered: As needed.
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CLAS 495 - Senior Capstone: Research and Writing (4)
Seminar exploring selected topics in classical antiquity. Includes a directed research project involving a research component, a writing component, and a public, oral presentation. For seniors, but juniors can take with permission. Offered: Fall.
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Communication Sciences & Disorders |
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CSDS 110 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (4)
This course will provide an overview of varying types of speech, language, and hearing disorders. The role of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist will be discussed and the student will be exposed to information on varied work settings and potential career opportunities. Attention will be given to interprofessional collaborative teamwork that occurs in all workplace settings. An emphasis on cultural awareness, etiologies, and principles of management will be discussed. This course will also provide observation experience for the student. Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 211 - Clinical Phonetics (4)
This course focuses on the study of the production and perception of speech sounds, with emphasis on the description and classification of speech sounds. Introduction and training with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the symbols used to transcribe speech, is conducted. Transcription practice will include both normal and disordered speech. Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 212 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism (4)
A comprehensive course that provides the learner with knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the systems that support communication and swallowing. Emphasis is placed on the complex coordination of the respiratory, phonatory, resonatory, articulatory, auditory, and neurological systems required for speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. Prereqs: BIOL 110 . Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 213 - Development of Language in Children (4)
The study of the development of language in children including theoretical constructs and beliefs that guide practitioners in working with children. Neuroplastic principles will be discussed as students examine case studies. Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 312 - Principles of Audiology (3)
The introduction to the science of hearing as it relates to communication; also included are basic instrumentation skills for the screening and evaluation of hearing. Prereq: CSDS 212 . Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 313 - Language Disorders in Children (4)
This course will cover possible language disorders that occur from birth into adolescence and introduce the student to the evaluation and treatment utilizing best practice techniques from the literature. Prereq: CSDS 213 . Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 314 - Rehabilitation Audiology (3)
The study of the techniques utilized in the habilitation/rehabilitation of hearing including amplification, cochlear implants, speech sound training, and auditory training. Prereq: CSDS 312 . Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 315 - Developing Leadership Potential in Health Professions (3)
This course provides students with the opportunity to evaluate their leadership potential and also provides them with a look into faith based leadership principles that can be utilized in the health professions. Must be junior level or higher status. Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 318 - Basic Speech and Hearing Science (3)
This course outlines the dynamics of speech production with an emphasis on physiology and the acoustical aspects of speech production and perception. Foundational speech concepts covered will include the mechanics of respiration, phonation, and articulation, and the central nervous system’s role in speech production and speech. Prereq: CSDS 212 . Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 319 - Speech Sound Disorders in Children (4)
The course explores typical speech sound development as well as the articulatory and phonological disorders exhibited by children. The student will explore and practice common assessment and intervention strategies for articulation and phonological disorders. Prereq: CSDS 211 . Offered Spring.
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CSDS 399 - Special Topics for Communication Sciences and Disorders (1-4)
This course will cover topics in communication sciences and disorders that are not typically examined in depth in other course offerings. Students will learn about emerging topics and current research within the field of communication sciences and disorders. Topics vary with each instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Offered: As needed.
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CSDS 412 - The Basics of Critical Thinking in the Helping Professions (2)
Critical thinking is an essential skill for those seeking careers in the health professions. This course will provide the learner with the tools for faith-based critical thinking and students will have the opportunity to practice these skills via case examples using research from professional journals. Prereq: Must be junior level or higher status. Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 413 - Special Populations in Communication Sciences and Disorders (4)
This course will focus on speech, language, cognitive, and hearing problems that are considered to be disorders with a lower incidence in the majority of the caseload for speech language pathologists and audiologists. Topics such as fluency, voice, cleft palate, augmentative and alternative communication, and culturally-based speech and language problems will be covered. Prereq: CSDS 212 . Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 414 - Clinical Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders (4)
This hands-on course will introduce the CSDS student to the therapeutic management of patients with developmental and/or acquired disorders. The skills required for treating persons with specific disorders will be discussed and students will become familiar with steps in the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders. The student will learn how to complete written documentation, understand dialectal differences, collaborate with other professionals, and collect and evaluate data through case studies and observation of patients. Prereq/Co-req: CSDS 213 . Offered: Fall.
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CSDS 415 - Communication Disorders in the Medical Setting (4)
This survey course is designed to provide the learner with information related to communication disorders that occur in adults such as aphasia, acquired brain injury, dysarthria, apraxia, and other related disorders. Prereqs: CSDS 212 and CSDS 318 . Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 416 - Supervision in Communication Sciences & Disorders (2)
As students graduate and become practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists, they are often called upon to supervise students themselves. This course teaches the basic theory of supervision and provides the continuum of learning that all clinicians follow as they progress toward independence in clinical practice. Prereq: Junior level or higher status. Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 418 - Senior Seminar (4)
Students will integrate evidence-based clinical topics in communication sciences and disorders and in service learning experiences as well as in their clinical observations through a professional portfolio that reflects their sequence of learning and demonstration of competencies within the major. Prereqs/Co-reqs: CSDS 213 , CSDS 313 , CSDS 319 , CSDS 413 , CSDS 414 , and CSDS 415 . Offered: Spring.
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CSDS 467 - Exploring Medical Missions (2)
An introduction to medical missions aimed at understanding the need to provide medical care among the world’s underserved communities, the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare providers, and how to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and physical healthcare with an emphasis on global healthcare. The course will be aimed at understanding the social, emotional, and cultural needs of specific patient populations, and providing patient care, medicine, and spiritual guidance to the less fortunate. Students in any non-pharmacy degree program in the College of Health Sciences may enroll in this interprofessional course. Course is taught online. Cross-listed with KINE 467 . Offered: Spring.
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COMS 200 - Introduction to Communication Studies (4)
Overview of elements of the communication discipline, focusing on major theories, models, and skills that form the foundation for communication studies. Emphasis on theory, research, and development of competency in interpersonal, group, and public communication contexts. Offered: Fall.
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COMS 215 - Public Speaking (4)
Study of techniques of giving speeches to inform, convince, and persuade. Includes speech composition, delivery, and audience analysis. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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COMS 221 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
Examination of interpersonal communication in human relationships and development of skills through projects, experiments, readings, and participation. A valuable course in terms of learning to understand and be understood by others. Offered: Every semester.
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COMS 305 - Experiencing Cultural Differences (4)
In-depth study of intercultural communication. The course focuses on communication within particular cultures, with a special unit on Latin America. Students construct a comprehensive worldview of intercultural communication principles. Offered: Spring.
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COMS 311 - Rhetorical Criticism (4)
Examination of the tradition of rhetorical criticism from the Greeks to the present. As part of the historical and philosophical study, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with a variety of critical perspectives for studying public discourse. Offered: Fall.
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COMS 315 - Communication Ethics (4)
Students in this course will learn to recognize ethical questions in communication contexts and develop and apply ethical criteria while acknowledging diverse ethical approaches. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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COMS 320 - Legal Communication (4)
Examines legal communication issues including discovery, trial, and appellate procedures. Students also practice basic legal argumentation and debate. Offered: Fall.
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COMS 321 - Research Methods in Communication (4)
Analysis and research in the communication discipline. Emphasis placed on empirical, scientific methods of investigation in the field of communication. Students are required to apply knowledge by conducting an original research project. Prereq: COMS 200 .
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COMS 325 - Small Group Communication (4)
Examination of perspectives that define the communication discipline’s study of small-group communication. Once exposed to the theoretical material, students are encouraged to use the theoretical concepts and principles to resolve problems that may arise in group settings. Offered: Fall.
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COMS 340 - Sports Communication (4)
This class will focus on sports as a communication phenomenon. Students will analyze athletic coaching as applied communication competence where the goal of the coach is to communicate effectively. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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COMS 342 - Leadership Communication (4)
This course examines leadership as a function of communication. Students will explore how notions of leadership are constituted in communication and the ways that communication competence influences evaluations of leadership. Class sessions will include a combination of group experiences, topical presentations, and weekly reading. Class discussions will analyze elements of leadership and will occasionally include guest speakers. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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COMS 349 - Health Communication (4)
Whether we are patients, health care professionals, or advocates for loved ones, we all benefit from understanding the unique dynamics of health communication. This class explores communication in various health settings in order to understand the unique contexts of patient-provider communication. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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COMS 363 - Gender Communication (4)
Students will interrogate the popular notions of how gender influences communication and how those notions compare to communication research. The class explores how sex roles and gender identity are enacted in a variety of communication contexts. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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COMS 399 - London Study Topics (4)
Special courses designed for and offered at the Daniel House London Study Centre. Topics vary, but course is not repeatable.
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COMS 401 - The Individual in Society (4)
Introduction to social psychology from a sociological perspective, examining the relationship between the person and society. Questions include: What impact does society have on the formation of identity and the view we have of ourselves? How do we, as a society, create a perspective of the world around us and use this perspective to regulate each other? What processes regulate the way we establish organizations such as family or work groups and interact within these social groups? Cross-listed with SOCI 401 .
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COMS 410 - Intercollegiate Debate (1)
Study of intercollegiate debate theories, procedures, and teaching. Designed for students participating in the Samford University Debate team. Offered: Every semester.
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COMS 415 - Persuasion (4)
Analysis of various theories of persuasion as decision-making tools in a democratic society with emphasis on factors such as attention, perception, needs, values, credibility, winning belief, and ethics. Prereq: UCCA 102 ; COMS 215 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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COMS 417 - Political Communication (4)
Focuses on the relationship between media and politics by examining presidential speeches, social movements, and efforts to shape public opinion in the modern era. Offered: Spring. Cross-listed with POLS 417 .
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COMS 421 - Communication in Close Relationships (4)
Focuses on communication issues that are central to understanding close relationships between friends, family, and romantic partners. Examines how such relationships are developed and maintained by reviewing interpersonal theory and research. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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COMS 424 - Communication Internship (4)
Independent study in which students gain practical experience while working in a business, industry, or not-for-profit venue. Includes opportunities in advertising, public relations, journalism, radio, television, museums, and religious or philanthropic organizations. Prereq: Declared major or minor in communication studies; must meet eligibility requirements. Offered: Every semester.
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COMS 435 - Supportive Communication in the Relational Context (4)
This course features an exploration of the theory and research regarding personal and community experiences of social support. The course focuses on its influences and social functions in interpersonal, health, and relational contexts. Prereq: COMS 221 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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COMS 451 - Organizational Communication (4)
Exploration of how communication affects various stakeholders within organizations. After identifying key concepts in organizational theory, students are expected to analyze and evaluate organizational communication through case studies. Prereq: UCCA 102 , junior standing. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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