2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo
MATH 544 Mathematical Methods of Applied Science
3(3-0)
Topics in applied mathematics, including deterministic and
stochastic models, programming, optimization, networks,
and simulation. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (F)
MATH 550 Statistical Methods 3(3-0)
Statistical modeling as a framework for the analysis of
experimental data. Emphasis on use of statistical
software. Regression, ANOVA, variance components, and
chisquare tests. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (S)
MATH 556 (EN 556) Design and Analysis of
Experiments 3(3-0)
Foundations of experimental design, outline efficient
methods to implement experiments, develop statistical
methods to sort signal from noise, analysis of variance
and response surface models. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (SS,*)
MATH 560 Concepts in Elementary School
Mathematics (1-3 VAR)
Problems of the curriculum, methods of teaching and
evaluation in the elementary school. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. (SS)
MATH 570 Geometry for Middle School Teachers
3(3-0)
Learning geometry through discovery, using technology
and projects. Concepts include measurement in 2-D and
3-D, symmetry, packing, applications, and reasoning.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and MATH 124 or
permission of instructor. (SS)
MATH 571 Problem-Solving for Middle School
Teachers (1-2 VAR)
The course is designed to focus on the process of
mathematical problem solving. Students will develop
useful heuristics and reflect on problem-solving strategies.
Repeatable once for a total of three (3) credits. Prerequisites:
graduate standing and MATH 124 or permission of
instructor. Upon repeat enrollment completion of Fall
offering required before Spring enrollment. (F,S)
Repeatable (3)
MATH 576 Probability and Statistics for Middle
School Teachers 3(3-0)
Elementary probability and statistics topics relevant to the
middle school mathematics curriculum. Emphasis on
exploratory activities and on modeling best teaching
practices. Prerequisite: graduate standing and MATH 124
or permission of instructor. (SS)
MATH 577 Concepts in Secondary School
Mathematics (1-3 VAR)
Problems of teaching secondary school mathematics; the
slow learner, methods, gifted students, evaluation.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
MATH 591 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*) Repeatable
MATH 595 Independent Study (1-2 VAR)
(*) Repeatable
MATH 598 Graduate Internship (1-4 VAR)
Volunteer or paid work experience under the combined
supervision of the selected organization and a faculty
member. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (S/U grading)
(F,S,SS) Repeatable
MATH 599 Thesis Research (1-6 VAR)
Prerequisite: graduate student status. (IP and SU grading)
(F,S,SS) Repeatable
MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND CENTER
FOR NEW MEDIA (MCCNM)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
MCCNM 101 Media and Society 3(3-0)
Survey course that examines mass media within the
context of cultural impact, regulation, economic status,
and technological innovation. (F,S)
MCCNM 102 Introduction to Electronic Media 3(3-0)
The course focuses upon the history, background, and
technologies of the electronic media. (F,S)
MCCNM 132 Website Design and Development 3(2-2)
Introduction to the creation and design of WWW pages,
software applications, protocols and standards for
implementing and managing WWW sites. Prerequisites:
BUSAD 160, CIS 101, MCCNM 101, or permission of
instructor. (F,S)
MCCNM 140 Radio Station Operation 1(1-0)
An introduction to radio station operation. Students gain
practical experience operating KTSC 89.5, Colorado State
University-Pueblo’s 10,000 watt radio station. Prerequisite:
MCCNM 101. (*)
MCCNM 141 Digital Audio Production 3(2-2)
Concepts, skills and technical processes needed for
digital recording/signal processing of aural communication.
Emphasis on hard disc and windows based nonlinear
recording/editing. Prerequisite: MCCNM 101. (F,S)
MCCNM 142 Digital Video Production and Operations
3(2-2)
Concepts, skills and technical facilities involved in
production of television programs. Emphasis on the
understanding of the technical equipment used in program
broadcasting. Prerequisite: MCCNM 101. (F,S) Fee
required.
MCCNM 150 Regulation of Electronic Media 3(3-0)
The historical and legal structures of radio, television,
cable, and new technologies of mass communications are
explored with emphasis upon inventors, innovation, and
social development. Prerequisite: MCCNM 101. (F,S)
MCCNM 201 News Writing 3(3-0)
Instruction and practice in basic news writing including the
public's right to know, newsworthiness, and writing style.
Required of all majors and minors. Word processing skills
required. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102. (F,S)
MCCNM 202 Feature Writing 3(3-0)
Reporting campus events via interpretive articles, news
features, straight features, seasonal stories and in-depth
articles. Prerequisite: MCCNM 201. (F,S)
MCCNM 211 Desktop Publishing 3(1-4)
To develop computer publishing and design skills with
varied software packages and within PC and Mac
environments, preparing students for publication design
and editing careers. Prerequisite: word processing
literacy. (F,S,SS) Fee required.
MCCNM 216 Advertising 3(3-0)
Principles of advertising on local and national levels for
news-papers, magazines, radio and television. (F,S)
MCCNM 222 Broadcast News Writing 3(3-0)
Preparation of copy for radio/television news reports,
interviews and commentary. (*)
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