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CMM 261-Advanced Postproduction
& Motion Graphics (4)
Prerequisite: CMM 254
Develops advanced skills in digital postproduction
and motion graphics through a series of
demonstrations and intensive hands-on
exercises. By studying various editing styles
and philosophies, students will design and
complete assigned postproduction projects
using professional software packages.
CMSP: Communications
Speech
CMSP 101-Introduction to
Communication Studies (3)
• Gen Ed Communications
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or
EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR
(ESL 72 and ESL 73) OR Corequisite: EN 75
Introduces students to the basic theories and practical
applications of human communication as it relates
to their communication experiences. These include
interpersonal situations, intercultural experiences,
small group interactions, and public communication.
Students will be given opportunities to develop
their effectiveness in the speaking-listening
communicative setting as well as develop knowledge
of the communication process as a system.
CMSP 103-Speech Fundamentals (3)
• Gen Ed Communications
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL
99 or ESL 72 or Corequisite: EN 75
Emphasizes the attainment of understanding
and skill in public speaking. Assignments
require analyzing the audience, researching,
organizing, outlining, supporting and delivering
a variety of extemporaneous speeches.
CMSP 105-Small Group Communication (3)
• Gen Ed Communications; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL
99 or ESL 72 or Corequisite: EN 75
Offers skills development in verbal, non-verbal
and intercultural communication, listening,
observation, leadership, and participation in
groups. Emphasizes collaborative learning
through researching and analyzing questions of
fact and policy, problem solving and decision
making, interacting and reaching consensus.
CMSP 107-Career Communication (3)
• Gen Ed Communications
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 50A or EN 61
or ESL 95 or ESL 73 or Corequisite: EN 75
Offers students knowledge and skills needed
to communicate within their prospective
professions and with others outside those
professions. Assignments in interview, group
discussion and extemporaneous speaking
are adapted to individual students.
CMSP 109-Basic Conflict Mediation (3)
• Gen Ed Communications
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Presents the 7-Step Model of mediation,
which includes strategic listening, handling
power imbalances, and dealing with intense
emotions. Students will engage in role plays and
simulations for hands-on experience. Students
will also conduct critical analyses of varying
conflict resolution theories and mediation styles
through discussion and written reflections.
CMSP 201-Foundations of
Communication Theory (3)
Prerequisite: CMSP 101
Provides students with an understanding of
the principle theories related to the field of
communication. Specifically, it introduces
students to the study of communication theory
and provides them with the conceptual and
theoretical foundation needed to succeed as a
communication scholar. Concepts and theories
learned in this course will be studied in greater detail
in the upper level courses required of the major.
CON: Construction
Management
CON 101-Construction Management (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: (EN 52 and EN 61) or
EN 70 or EN 75 or ESL 99 or (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the construction management process,
each party’s roles and responsibilities, forms of
construction management delivery systems, and
construction documents. Students will describe
the role of the construction manager within
the context of ensuring timely, high quality,
profitable, and safe construction projects.
CON 132-Materials & Methods
of Construction (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: (EN 52 and EN 61) or
EN 70 or EN 75 or ESL 99 or (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Provides the construction manager with a
fundamental understanding of materials and
methods of construction. Emphasizes properties
of materials, engineering methods, construction
methods, testing methods, and related building
codes. This course focuses on soil, earthwork,
foundations, paving, concrete, masonry, thermal
products, roofing, wood construction, steel
construction, exterior and interior finishes, glazing,
windows, doors, exterior wall systems, cladding,
interior walls/partitions, finish ceilings, and flooring.
CON 140-Architectural Blueprint Reading (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: (EN 52 and EN 61) or
EN 70 or EN 75 or ESL 99 or (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces basic blueprint and construction
document reading methodology. Develops the
practice of utilizing construction documents as an
important communication tool in the construction
process. Areas of focus include views, symbols,
scales, dimensions, materials, construction
methods, and terminology used in the various
disciplines included in construction documents.
CON 203-Site Management (3)
Prerequisites or Corequisites: CON 101 and CON 132
Examines the principles that apply to planning
and managing construction project field
operations. Major areas of focus include
documentation and recordkeeping, jobsite
layout and control, project safety, jobsite labor
relations, subcontracting and purchasing, time
and cost control, changes and claims, quality
management, payments, and project closeout.
CON 204-Construction Project
Cost Estimating (3)
Prerequisite: (CON 101 or CAD 101) and (MA 80 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Introduces cost estimating concepts and
methodologies that apply to the construction
industry. Areas of emphasis include estimating
techniques, quantity take-off, pricing, material
and labor estimation, estimating by division,
bidding, and computer applications.
CON 206-Construction Project Scheduling (3)
Prerequisites: CON 101 and CON 140
Introduces the concepts and procedures in
preparing a project schedule. Bar charts, critical
path method, and computer applications are
examined. Students will use sample projects and
case studies to apply scheduling concepts.
EC: Economics
EC 201-Principles of Economics (3)
• Gen Ed Economics
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Introduces basic concepts, the national
accounts, national income analysis, business
cycles and the monetary system with an
essentially macro-economic approach.
EC 202-Principles of Economics (3)
• Gen Ed Economics
Prerequisite: EC 201
Emphasizes price theory, distribution, international
trade and economic development with an
essentially micro-economic approach.