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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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MATH 3610 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra II
A continuation of MATH 3600. Topics include group theory, ring theory, Galois theory and finite fields.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 3600 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 3650 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
An introduction to the basic concepts of linear algebra. Topics include finite-dimensional vector spaces, bases, linear transformations and matrices.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 2460 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4120 - Elementary Differential Geometry
Topics include curves, surfaces, coordinate charts, differentiable manifolds, the tangent plane, the first fundamental form, the Gauss map, the second fundamental form, curvature, geodesics, the Gauss-Bonnet theorem, projections with applications to cartography.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 2470 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4130 - Introduction to Topology
An introductory course in point set topology. Topics include topological spaces, bases, subspaces, closed sets and limit points, the product topology, connected spaces, compact spaces, countability axioms, separation axioms. Urysohn’s lemma, the Tychonoff theorem, and complete metric spaces.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MATH 2800 and MATH 2470 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4160 - Orthogonal Functions
A study of Fourier series and integrals. Sturm-Liouville systems, applications to solution of partial differential equations with boundary conditions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MATH 2470 and MATH 3000 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4180 - Functions of a Complex Variable
Topics include conditions for analyticity, elementary functions, the fundamental theorem of algebra, power series, residues, poles and conformal mapping.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 2470 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4200 - Introduction to Real Analysis I
An introductory course in functions of a real variable, limits, continuous functions, differentiation and Riemann integration.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 2800 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4210 - Introduction to Real Analysis II
This course is a continuation of MATH 4200. Topics include numerical sequences and series, sequences and series of functions, functions of several variables, and the implicit function theorem.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 4200 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4310 - Theory of Numbers
A study of elementary problems in number theory with topics from divisibility, congruences, residues, special functions, Diophantine equations and continued fractions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 2800 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4550 - Computer Applications in Operations Research
A study of various problems and models in the field of operations research. Topics will include linear programming, the transportation problem, the assignment problem, project scheduling, network models and queuing theory. Computer software will be available to assist students in the computational aspects of their solutions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 3650 or BUSA 3110 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4700 - History of Mathematics
A survey of the historical development of mathematics with emphasis on topics to secondary teachers.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 1450 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4860 - Bioinformatics
An introduction to the application of mathematical/ statistical algorithms and computer technology to the annotation and comparison of nucleotide and amino acid sequences from DNA, RNA and proteins. Instructors from several disciplines will present background knowledge of genetics, genomics and proteomics, as well as explanations of algorithms and their formulation and application, including the use of Unix systems and Perl programming language. Emphasis on problem solving.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MATH 1450 and MATH 2460 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MATH 4900 - Independent Study
Independent reading and study under the direction of a faculty member of the department covering selected topics not normally discussed in major course work. May be repeated for credit.
Hours:
1-3
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MATH 4900A - Independent Study
Hours:
1
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MATH 4900B - Independent Study
Hours:
2
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MATH 4900C - Independent Study
Hours:
3
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MATH 4910 - Internship in Mathematics
Hands-on experience in the area of mathematics in an industrial, governmental, or educational setting.
Hours:
1-3
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MATH 4920 - Special Topics in Math
Special topics of current interest in upper-level mathematics. May be repeated once for credit.
Hours:
1-3
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MATH 4950 - Senior Project in Mathematics
This course is designed to function as a capstone course for mathematics majors. Under the direction of a full-time mathematics faculty member, the student will select a mathematical topic and conduct independent explorations. Results will be communicated to the mathematics faculty by a research paper and presentation.
Hours:
1
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MDST 1110 - Film Appreciation
A course focused on fostering an awareness, understanding, and appreciation for cinematic art. Students will consider the primary visual, aural, and narrative conventions in motion pictures, and will investigate the interaction between film, politics, history, religion, science, and society. This course replaced FILM 1100.
Hours:
3
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MDST 1500 - Seminar on the Film and Digital Media Industry
As an introduction to the film and digital media industry, this seminar examines the roles and responsibilities for each position within a film, television and/or digital media production. All areas of the production process will be considered, including business & legal issues, story development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. Best-practices, procedures, professional expectations, and related safety considerations for each area will be emphasized. This seminar course will also address emerging technologies, workflow trends and other aspects of working in the film and digital media industry.
Hours:
3
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MDST 1502 - Popular Culture & Media Literacy
An introductory class that focuses on popular culture, such as films, television shows, video games, advertising, books, and other media texts, both American and international. Students will learn how to discuss and write about popular culture texts with an emphasis on media literacy, critiquing them and placing them in their cultural and historical contexts. Different sections of this class may focus on a specific theme or a specific medium.
Hours:
2
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MDST 2100 - Writing for Media
This course introduces students to the process and formatting conventions of writing for various mass media, including film, television, radio, Internet, and non-broadcast audio applications. The course will cover fictional narrative content, non-narrative informational content, and journalistic content.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MDST 2150 - Literature and Film
This course is a study of the relationships between film and literature, which focuses primarily on cinematic adaptations of literary texts and/or cinema as text. It involves analyzing and interpreting significant texts within their historical, social, cultural, and generic contexts; and considers the influence of commercial factors on the artistic process.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
Cross-listed
ENGL 2150
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MDST 2350 - World Cinema
This course presents cinema as a global art form that both reflects and critiques cultural constructions of such issues as race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, post-colonialism, and stardom. Instructors may choose to focus on particular themes, genres, or artistic/historical movements, and consideration may be given to questions of national cinemas and their relationship to the dominance of Hollywood.
Hours:
3
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MDST 2500 - Introduction to Film & Digital Media Production
This course introduces students to all phases in the film and digital media production cycle, from pre-production to production to post-production, with particular emphasis on production management. Through readings, lectures, demonstrations and hands-on projects, students will learn the basics of scheduling, assembling cast and crew, securing locations, lighting, capturing footage, and completing an assembly edit of a media project.
Hours:
3
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MDST 2700 - Intro to Film & Digital Media Post-Production
In this practical “hands on” course, students will learn how to cut together found footage and footage they create using advanced editing software. Students will learn how the editor has a profound and significant influence on the overall tone and meaning of a film through the editing process. Students will strengthen their cinematic voice as they learn about and how to work with different kinds of conventional cuts, such as reverse cuts, POV, reactions, inserts, and jump cuts. Students will also learn how and when to employ other types of transitions such as dissolves, fades, and superimpositions. In addition students will learn how to synchronize sound, add musical tracks, and create sound effects. Note: This course is cross-listed with FILM 2700 Introduction to Film & Digital Media Post-Production.
Hours:
3
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MDST 2901 - Special Topics in Media Studies
Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Latin American Film, Feature Writing, Digital Film Making and other topics suggested by students.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
1
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MDST 2902 - Special Topics in Media Studies
Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Latin American Film, Feature Writing, Digital Film Making and other topics suggested by students.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
2
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MDST 2903 - Special Topics in Media Studies
Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Latin American Film, Feature Writing, Digital Film Making and other topics suggested by students.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MDST 3000 - Acting for Camera I
This course introduces the techniques and skills of acting for the camera. In this course students will explore the acting process and develop basic skills in acting, auditioning, analyzing, improvisation, visualization, breathing, and relaxation as well as a working vocabulary of terms used in acting for film television, and digital media. Students will work in a variety of genres while also addressing technical problems posed by the different types of camera shots (e.g., close-up, two-shot, establishing shot). Recognizing that the dynamic field of film is a useful tool for communicating in any arena, this course also serves as an excellent opportunity for students to sharpen their public speaking skills and bolster their confidence.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all Area F requirements or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 3100 - Screenwriting
In this course students will learn the basic form of narrative screenwriting by focusing on developing short screenplays. Students will learn how to construct plot, develop characters, and write dialogue. Students will develop their narrative, visual voice through rigorous writing exercises, script study, and critiques. Outside writing, reading, and screening assignments are required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2100 or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 3150 - Pre-Production
This course introduces students to all elements of the pre-production process, including scene breakdown, storyboarding, the shooting script, assembling a crew, casting, scheduling, location scouting, and the production package.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of Area F courses in the BS in Film & Digital Media or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 3200 - Audio Production for Visual Media
This course will teach the hands-on techniques and aesthetic theory of audio production for visual media. Topics covered will include capturing direct dialogue and ambient sound on location and in studio, foley techniques, audio for animation, recording voice-over and post-synchronized dialogue, recording and mixing musical scores, and blending multiple audio elements in a unified sound design.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisistes: Completion of all Area F courses in the BS in Film & Digital Media or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 3300 - Directing for Motion Pictures I
In this course students will learn to develop a visually compelling cinematic language. Students will learn how to break down a script and/or concept into dramatic beats and then organize those into visual moments. Students will build the vocabulary and conceptual framework necessary to analyze and discuss shot progression, camera movement, and production practices. Students will develop their visual voice by dissecting scenes, exploring the director’s language, and participating in camera workshops. Outside film exercises are required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3150 (can also be taken as a corequisite)
Hours:
3
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MDST 3301 - Film History I
This course examines the development of cinema as an art form from its beginnings in the late 19th century through the end of World War II. Film History I focuses initially on the technologies that contributed to the invention of motion pictures and the existing art forms that influenced the aesthetics of early films. Students will then study the development of cinema through the Weimar Republic and Third Reich in Germany, Soviet Cinema of the 1920’s, the experimental and classical periods of French cinema, and American cinema from The Trust Era through The Classical Hollywood Era. Students will view and research select films from each period, studying them both as reflective of their historical context and as one of the social forces that shaped history.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
Hours:
3
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MDST 3302 - Film History II
This course examines the development of cinema as an art form from the end of World War II until the present. Film History II begins by reviewing the Classical Hollywood Era then surveys the major cinematic movements that have followed, including Italian Neorealism, the French New Wave, European art cinema, the Chinese Fifth Generation, modern Japanese cinema, South Korean cinema, Bollywood, Iranian cinema and African cinema. All the while, we will track global trends such as the movement from distinct national cinema industries to internationalism, from conventional narrative form to more diverse and stylized storytelling, and from studio-controlled production to independent filmmaking. Students will view and research select films from each period, studying them both as reflective of their historical contest and as one of the social forces that has shaped history.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
Hours:
3
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MDST 3350 - Media History
Survey of the history and development of the mass media in relation to social, economic, cultural, and technological conditions. The course will focus primarily on broadcast, print, and new media, with particular emphasis on the interrelations and convergence among all mass media. Students will also be introduced to historical analysis and research methods and will complete an historical research project.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 2900 or COMM 2050, or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 3400 - Reading Video Games: An Introduction to Game Studies
This course explores the cultural, artistic, economic, and educational function of video games contemporaneously and historically. By examining the “flavor” of a game (analog and digital) students discover how games, like any media genre, reflect cultural, social, technological, and industrial shifts. By examining the various applications of video games, and understanding the medium’s historical evolution, students are able to gain insight into contemporary media culture, consumer habits, and its potential roles in the future. This course is conducted in a lecture and discussion format with visual presentations. Outside games, screenings, and assigned readings are required.
Hours:
3
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MDST 3500 - Production I
In this course students hone their production skills, techniques, and aesthetics by advancing their knowledge in production, roles, and procedures related to production management, camera operation, grip & electric, Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), setting up Video Village, and other emerging roles and processes within production. Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, students will further explore the various aspects of production in the film, television, and digital media industries.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 2500, COMM 1400, or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 3700 - Post-Production
In this practical “hands on” course, students will learn how to cut together found footage and footage they create using advanced editing software. Students will learn how the editor has a profound and significant influence on the overall tone and meaning of a film through the editing process. Students will strengthen their cinematic voice as they learn about and how to work with different kinds of conventional cuts, such as reverse cuts, POV, reactions, inserts, and jump cuts. The students will also learn how and when to employ other types of transitions such as dissolves, fades, and superimpositions. In addition, students will learn how to synchronize sound, add musical tracks, and create sound effects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3500
Hours:
3
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MDST 3725 - Post-Production II
In this course students will strengthen their editorial voice by taking a short-film project through the editorial process to completion–including packaging the deliverables and the creation of finished works for exhibition across multiple converged-media. In the practical “hands on” aspects of the course, students will sharpen their understanding of juxtaposition, continuity editing, montage, et. al. They will learn how to improve post-production efficiencies by incorporating meta-data and applying advanced media-management workflows. In addition, students in this course will learn how to employ advanced post-production technique such as multi-camera editing, color correction & grading, and managing & applying Look Up Tables (LUTs) to production footage. This applied experience will be balanced with theoretical understanding and purpose of post-production. Through detailed film and scene analysis, as well as peer-review of student projects, students in this course will understand how post-production brings together all of the elements of a finished motion picture story.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3700
Hours:
3
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MDST 3750 - Writing for Television
This course focuses on scripting for various television formats. Topics covered include teleplay formatting, generic conventions, and the business specific to broadcast and cable television. Particular emphasis will be placed on writing in groups, as is the norm in the television industry. Students will collaborate on two teleplays, gaining experience in writing for existing series and in creating original series. The course will be taught as a workshop, with the majority of class time used for discussion, read-throughs, and critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2100
Hours:
3
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MDST 3800 - Studio Production I
This course adapts students’ production capabilities to the studio setting and introduces them to fundamental studio production techniques. Course topics will also include studio lighting, set design, multiple camera setups, studio audio, teleprompting, live-switching, and creating on-screen graphics (Chryon).
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all Area F courses in the BS in Film & Digital Media or permission of the instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 4000 - Acting for Camera II
This course is designed to explore intermediate acting using several approaches from contemporary and classic acting disciplines. Students will cultivate skills in acting for camera, including analyzing, auditioning, improvisation, visualization, breathing, relaxation, and rehearsing techniques. Students will increase their self-confidence, cultivate their public speaking ability, and sharpen their ‘presence’. Students will continue to build the vocabulary and conceptual framework necessary to analyze and discuss film and media and will gain a broad awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the craft of acting. Students will apply these skills through auditioning and acting in short films, doing scene and monologue work, readings, script analysis, and group exercises.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3000
Hours:
3
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MDST 4100 - Feature Film Writing
In this course students will learn the basic form of feature length screenwriting. Students will learn how to deepen plot, strengthen characters, and intensify dialogue. Students will augment their narrative, visual voice through rigorous writing exercises, script study, scene study, and critiques. Outside writing, reading, and screening assignments are required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3100
Hours:
3
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MDST 4150 - Media Production Finance, Management, & Distribution
This course examines the business aspects of film and digital video production—from financing and budgets to production management and distribution/exhibition. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of moving images and learn to successfully engage in all related areas of global production and fulfillment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3150 or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 4200 - Diversity in the Media
Discussion and examination of diversity issues and representations of social groups by news and entertainment media. Areas covered will include gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and people with disabilities. Social, cultural, economic, psychological, and other effects of the representations of these groups will be considered. Media examined will include news media as well as movies, video games, television, magazines, and web sites. Ethical problems for media producers in portraying social groups will be considered.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 2900 and COMM 2050, or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 4220 - Sports and Media
In-depth, diversified examination of sports in the mass media. The course is designed to help students think more critically about the role of sports in culture, as well as the role of sports in the contemporary media landscape. Topics may include, but will not be limited to, the portrayal and representations of athletes in the media, coverage of various sports by the media, impact of new media on sports and sports coverage, nationalism in sports, effects of media on sports and vice versa, and sports and media as businesses.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900, COMM 2050, or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 4300 - Directing for Motion Pictures II
In this course students will strengthen their cinematic voice. Students will break down a script and/or concept into dramatic beats and then organize those into visual or special moments. Students will utilize shot progression, camera movement, and production practices to improve their storytelling skills. Students will cultivate advanced directing techniques by working with actors, shooting scenes outside of class, and participating in camera and editing workshops. Outside film exercises are required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2700 or MDST 3300
Hours:
3
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MDST 4310 - American Film History
This course examines the history of American film as an art form and as a cultural phenomenon, from the invention of motion pictures to the present. The course will cover major historical movements and periods, including the Cinema of Attractions, the Trust Era, the advent of the Sound Era, the Hollywood Studio Era, Experimental Cinema, New Hollywood, American Independent Cinema, and Internationalization. Students will view and research select films from each period, studying them both as reflective of their historical context and as social forces that have shaped American culture.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequistes: MDST 3301 and MDST 3302
Hours:
3
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MDST 4320 - Animation History
This course surveys animated motion pictures from their invention to the present, focusing on the form’s commercial, industrial, and technical development, the aesthetics of animation as a form of expression, and the cultural context of significant moments and movements in animation history.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 3301 or MDST 3302, or permission of instructor
Hours:
3
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MDST 4330 - Japanese Anime
This course explores the cultural, historical, and (trans)national origins of Japanese anime, and their continued impact on its later development. A product of both Japanese cultural traditions and outside global influences, anime has grown from a niche market to one of wider global appeal. Anime is a complex reflection of cultural flow that reflects aspects of post-war Japanese identity while also serving as a prime example of how culture flows between nations. By exploring the various facets of anime and its relationship to other media, students will learn more about both Japanese cultural history, racial identity, and about the flow of culture around the world – including right here at home.
Hours:
3
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MDST 4390 - Topics in Moving Image History
This course allows the Communication, Media Studies and Journalism Department to offer instruction in special interest courses related to film history. Sections of MDST 4390 will be created in response to student demand or offered to capitalize on faculty research and expertise. Topics will vary but may include Women in Cinema, History of Television Advertising, African American Film History, or History of the Television Sitcom; studies of cinema and television in particular countries or regions; or may cover the history of a particular form or genre, such as Documentary or Animation.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division coursework
Hours:
3
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MDST 4500 - Cinematography
In this course students will strengthen their visual voice by being the cinematographer for a short-film project and compiling the footage into select dallies. In the practical, “hands on” aspects of the course, students will sharpen their skills, as well as study techniques and aesthetics of cinematography. Some of these topics may include: 4K and Cinema-RAW workflows, advanced cinematography theory, advance light/shadow control, A/B camera production methods, applying Look Up Tables (LUTs) onset. In addition, students will study the shooting strategies, as well as the overall visual design, of renowned cinematographers. Classtime will be spent in lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, in-class shoots, field trips, critiques and discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3500
Hours:
3
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MDST 4590 - Topics in Film & Digital Media
This course offers instruction in special interest topics related to film and digital media pre-production, production, or post-production which are covered by courses currently in the catalog. Sections of MDST4590 are offered in response to student demand or to capitalize on faculty research and expertise. This course may be taken twice under different topics.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all Area F courses
Hours:
3
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MDST 4610 - Film as Literature
This course takes a comparative approach to studying the humanities by applying critical theory and methodologies characteristic of literary studies to the study of film, emphasizing aesthetics and the commonalities and distinctions between literature and film as art forms. The course will examine narrative structure, explore the cinematic equivalents to literary figures such as metaphor, metonymy, symbolism, etc., and compare the nature of the spectator’s engagement with the filmic text to the reader’s engagement with literature, with the goal of developing students’ understanding of both media.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: This course is open to English and CMJ bachelor’s majors who have completed all general education requirements.
Hours:
3
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MDST 4700 - Digital Intermediate Effects
Students will learn skills in the fundamentals of the digital motion picture finishing process, including color grading, compositing, visual rhythm, contagion, work flow and other intermediate effect techniques. Topics include, but are not limited to, media management, color correction, match-moving, compositing, motion graphics, kinetic typography, morphing, rendering and finishing models for distribution of the final motion picture.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3700
Hours:
3
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MDST 4725 - Digital Intermediate Effects II
In this course students will strengthen and expand on the skills acquired in MDST 4700. Students will explore additional visual effects for a motion picture production. Topics may include, but are not limited to, chroma-keying, traveling mattes, and motion capture, as well as advanced asset management for episodic media, match-moving, and compositing. In addition, emerging visual effects theories, techniques and practices for motion pictures will be discussed and explored. Students in this course will also be exposed to the impact and outcomes of the convergence of various media, and the influence of digital visual effects for motion pictures has in these expanding paradigms.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 4700
Hours:
3
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MDST 4800 - Studio Production II
This course examines the relationship between field and studio production for content produced for television and online distribution. The practical, hands-on techniques of studio production and the aesthetic appreciation of film, video and audio will be emphasized. The students in this course will learn to produce news and information segments, entertainment content and material for traditional and Internet media outlets. In addition, topics including the history and development of studio production, the rise and influence of the digital age and the convergence of multiple media will be discussed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3800
Hours:
3
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MGED 3115 - Internship 2: Facilitation & Differentiation
This field-based internship provides middle level candidates with an opportunity to work with upper level elementary students. Through a tutoring experience, the middle level candidates will use differentiated instruction designed to increase literacy skills and/or content knowledge. Middle level candidates will monitor their own instruction, consider the role of advocacy/advisor, and investigate community agencies/resources as they impact the individual learning needs of students.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Hours:
2
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MGED 3130 - Teaching Content to Diverse Learners
This course examines the principles, theories and research pertaining to recognition of diverse learners and the process of designing curriculum for differentiation and implementing best practices of instructional pedagogy. A primary focus of this course will be differentiation of instruction, content, process and product to ensure the optimum learning experience for all students. Students in this course will examine available resources, both community and school-based and develop a proposal for communicating this information to parents and other stakeholders.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Hours:
3
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MGED 3300 - Teaching Social Studies
Study of basic techniques in the teaching of social studies and language arts learning in grades 4-8 and the various instructional materials used at those levels is placed on multicultural literature and other interdisciplinary connections. Structured experiences in public schools is required.
Hours:
3
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MGED 3540 - Applied Classroom Data Analysis
This course requires preservice teachers in their final semester of training to demonstrate skills in data collection and analysis. Teacher candidates will demonstrate their ability to bring diverse groups of elementary school students to high levels of learning, and communicate those outcomes through a variety of formal and informal oral and written modes. In addition, preservice teachers will be required to validate their own professional development through completion and presentation of professional portfolios.
Hours:
3
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MGED 4010 - Classroom Management and Organization
This course focuses on the concepts, principles, theories, research and practice of classroom management and organization. Developmentally appropriate practice for the middle level learner will be a primary focus in this course. The middle level candidate will examine the effects of classroom organization, school structure, student life experiences, and management strategies on teaching and learning. In addition, candidates in this class will consider the many and varied responsibilities that teachers have in the middle level environment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Hours:
3
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MGED 4015 - Internship 3: Decision Making
Study of problems related to planning and executing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students in middle level classrooms. A primary focus of this course will be the application of strategies designed to motivate the students and manage the learning experience. Extensive daytime directed observation and participation in area schools is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Hours:
2
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MGED 4020 - Instructional Strategies & Monitoring
This course examines the concepts, theories and research that support effective instruction. A primary focus of this course will be the composition of developmentally appropriate strategies and assessments. Middle level candidates in this course will work on creating inquiry- based strategies that motivate students to learn. In addition, candidates will assess their own performance and impact on the instructional process.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Hours:
3
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MGED 4025 - Engaging the Digital Learner
Pre-service teachers will examine the evolving influence of technology in the lives of adolescent learners. A primary focus of this course will be the incorporation of digital tools in content area instruction. Additionally, pre-service teachers in this course will gain knowledge of standards and assessments that focus on technological literacy.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Hours:
1
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MGED 4403 - Middle Grades Internship Planning
Internship for specific teaching fields.
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Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; scholastic standing of at least 2.75, completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher, enrollment at UNG for at least two semesters, and written application two semesters in advance
Hours:
3
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MGED 4404 - Middle Grades Internship Performance
Internship for specific teaching fields.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, scholastic standing of at least 2.75, completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or better, enrollment at UNG for at least two semesters, and written application two semesters in advance
Hours:
3
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MGED 4405 - Middle Grades Internship Professionalism
Internship for specific teaching fields.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, scholastic standing of at least 2.75, completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or better, enrollment at UNG for at least two semesters, and written application two semesters in advance
Hours:
3
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MGMT 3661 - Fundamentals of Management
This course is designed to familiarize students with the functions of the management process. Major emphasis is devoted to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling processes with the organization to improve performance. Attention is given to methods of building cooperation between functional areas within an organization and to building and operating cooperative alliances at an industry, national or international level. This course should be taken early in the junior year.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ACCT 2101 and either ECON 2105 or 2106, all with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 3699 - Special Topics in Management
This course will be an in depth examination of a management topic. The course may be an independent study under the supervision of a member of the management faculty or may be a formal class. The content and requirements of this course will vary depending on the instructor and the subject of the course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division
Hours:
1-6
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MGMT 4115 - Management of Technology in Organizations
Project management techniques and tools as applied to information systems projects including resource and personnel management and allocation, product testing, scheduling, applications and management issues, and project management software. Small teams will be assigned actual projects to design and manage.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4125 - Technology and Public Issues
This course will focus on the legal implications of conducting business over the Internet, including current understanding of Internet contracts, copyright, trademark and patent law. Further, this course will examine cutting-edge cases relating to ecommerce and emerging ethical issues and trends.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and either BUSA 2810 or BUSA 3800, with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4626 - Labor Management Relations
A study of the origin of the labor movement; population and the labor force; organized labor; union organization and management; collective bargaining; and the problems of unemployment, full employment, wage theory and policies, and labor legislation.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division and MGMT 3661 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4655 - Advanced Operations Management
This is a continuation of BUSA 3120. An in-depth study of the nature and scope of production and operations management in modern manufacturing and service firms and industries are presented. A sampling of the topics emphasized includes: quality control, inventory control, efficiency, planning and scheduling and other OM principles. It is the intent of this course to expose the students to real business applications, computer applications and/or relevant academic research.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division, and MGMT 3661 and BUSA 3120 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4665 - Human Resources Management
A study of the processes and procedures leading to the effective recruitment selection, placement, orientation and continued training of an organization’s human resources. Additional topics include personnel policies regarding: performance appraisal, compensation, grievance procedures, collective bargaining, and promotion/discharge procedures.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division and MGMT 3661 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4667 - Small Business Management
This course is designed to allow the student to explore issues that are relevant to the entrepreneur and small business owner/manager. The course focuses on the successful operation of a small business or entrepreneurial venture from the perspective of the owner. The instructional materials take a practical approach to operating a small business. Students will complete a research project that may include the development of a business plan, providing fieldwork for a small business client, or some other project focused on small business management.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division and MGMT 3661 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4668 - Seminar in Management
The study of contemporary management and organizational issues utilizing classic and current scholarly and popular business literature.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division and MGMT 3661 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MGMT 4669 - Organizational Behavior
The study of public and private sector organizations and the role of individual personality, group dynamics, internal and external political influences, interpersonal communication and ethical behavior.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division and MGMT 3661 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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MILS 1000 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking
MILS 1000 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted with MILS 1000, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MILS 1000, 1100, 2000, 2100, Fall and Spring, Leadership Labs, and CIET.
Hours:
2
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MILS 1005 - Physical Readiness Leadership and Exercise Physiology
Introduces personal physical fitness requirements and provides foundational fitness and fundamental motor skills, which lay the foundation for all other activities in the sustaining phase. Students will participate in unit Physical Readiness Exercise formations designed to improve strength, stamina and endurance based on the Army Physical Fitness Regulations and Doctrine.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: MILS 1000
Hours:
1
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MILS 1100 - Introduction to the Profession of Arms
MILS 1100 introduces you introduces you to the professional challenges and competencies that are needed for effective execution of the Profession of Arms and Army communication. Through this course, you will learn how Army Ethics and Values shape the army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into Army culture. As you become further acquainted with MILS 1100, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MILS 1100, 2000, 2100, Fall and Spring, Leadership Labs, and CIET. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
Hours:
2
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MILS 1105 - Physical Readiness Leadership and Exercise Physiology
This course is an application of physical improvement through participation in US Army Physical Readiness Training in a program tailored by the Military Science Department cadre and led by cadets in the ROTC program. The program consists of Strength, Endurance, Aerobic, and Anaerobic exercise and is assessed through evaluation using the Army Physical Fitness Test standards.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: MILS 1100
Hours:
1
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MILS 1500 - Independent Study
A supervised research project under the mentorship of the MS II Instructor. Study project may be selected by the student with approval of the instructor or may be directed. Subject areas will require independent research and analysis concerning military problems or historical examples of significance. May be taken in lieu of, or in addition to, other military science courses with permission of PMS or DOI.
Hours:
2
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MILS 2000 - Leadership and Decision Making
This is an academically challenging course were you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. You will be required to demonstrate writing skills and present information briefings as preparation for development in becoming a successful future officer. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, and practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and final exam.
Hours:
2
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MILS 2005 - Physical Readiness Leadership and Exercise Physiology
Focuses on the comprehension of Physical Readiness Training (PRT) and is outcome based for improvement in physical performance and performance-oriented in the leadership of PRT events. The training employs an integrated approach to conditioning by training the critical components of strength, endurance and mobility with leaders at this level executing the planned training per UNG ROTC schedules and direction.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: MILS 2000
Hours:
1
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MILS 2100 - Army Doctrine and Team Developmentsion Making
This course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate Cross-Cultural Competencies as they relate to Army doctrine and how they apply in a combatant commander’s Engagement Strategies. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service are also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises in small units up to squad level. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during Leadership LABs (team building exercises, LTXs, VBS exercises).
Hours:
2
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MILS 2105 - Physical Readiness Leadership and Exercise Physiology
This course is an application of physical improvement through participation in US Army Physical Readiness Training in a program tailored by Military Science Department cadre and led by cadets in the ROTC Program. The program consists of Strength, Endurance, Aerobic and Anaerobic exercise and is assessed through evaluation using the Army Physical Fitness Test standards. Additional requirements for this level participation include leading PRT sessions to the standards of AR7-22 and the UNG Military Science PRT Program.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: MILS 2100
Hours:
1
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MILS 2500 - Independent Study
A supervised research project under the mentorship of the MS II Instructor. Study project may be selected by the student with approval of the instructor or may be directed. Subject areas will require independent research and analysis concerning military problems or historical examples of significance. May be taken in lieu of, or in addition to, other military science courses with permission of PMS or DOI.
Hours:
2
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MILS 3005 - Physical Readiness Leadership and Exercise Physiology
Builds on the Comprehension and Application levels of Educational and Physical Readiness Objectives and transitions students to the Analysis and Synthesis levels. This course is designed to maximize physical readiness in strength and endurance in preparation for Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) and a future career in the US Army or in civilian enterprise. The purpose of strength and mobility activities is to improve functional strength, postual alignment, and body mechanics as they relate to improved performance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: MILS 3000
Hours:
1
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MILS 3100 - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations
This is an academically challenging course were you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom PE, a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX). You will be required to write peer evaluations and receive feedback on your abilities as a leader and how to improve those leader skills that can further develop you in to a successful officer. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, and practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and a final exam. You will receive systematic and specific feedback on your leader attributes, values, and core leader competencies from your instructor, other ROTC cadre, and MSL IV Cadets who will evaluate you using the Cadet Officer Evaluation System (OES). Successful completion of this course will help prepare you for the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC), which you will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MILS 2000 and MILS 2100
Hours:
3
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MILS 3105 - Physical Readiness Leadership and Exercise Physiology
This course is designed to develop the physical conditioning of students in the initial phase. Advances level (3000,4000) courses will focus on exercise physiology and leadership of the Army Physical Readiness Training Program.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: MILS 3100
Hours:
1
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MILS 3200 - Foundations of Military Theory
This course is intended for cadets preparing for a military career and other students majoring in political science, business, or history. MILS 3200 will develop an understanding of the philosophy of war in its various forms and an understanding of the theoretical concepts involved at the tactical, operational and strategic levels of the military art, with application to military operations, national and international politics, business planning and practices and to the understanding of military history.
Hours:
3
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MILS 3300 - Leadership Development and Assessment
Course designated to offer credit for the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). The mission of this event is to train cadets to Army standards, develop leadership, and evaluate officer potential. LDAC is the most significant training and evaluation event in ROTC. Training is complex, challenging, and rigorous and is conducted in a stressful training environment. LDAC supplements on-campus instruction and training and provides practical experiences and opportunities for cadets to develop and demonstrate their leadership potential.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MILS 3000 and MILS 3100 with participation in all pre-camp training, including weekly Pre-Camp Lab, Pre-Camp Physical Readiness Training and field exercises
Hours:
3
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