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BRJL 408B - Sports Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. Students are provided theoretical knowledge and practical experience in sports reporting. Through lectures, demonstrations, analysis of local talent, and practical experience students learn how to find stories, report, write, and field produce in this field. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit if the topic is different. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BRJL 408C - Film and Entertainment Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. Film and entertainment reporting students concentrate on arts reporting with an emphasis on film, film criticism, and music. The course explores the work of current arts reporters locally and around the country. Students produce field reports, photographing events such as film shoots and recording sessions. Students also arrange and conduct interviews with actors, directors, producers, and musicians. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit once if the topic is different. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BRJL 409 - Advanced Television Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major or broadcast journalism minor. This class assists the advanced broadcast journalism student in producing stories appropriate for a resume tape. Students will learn how to seek out and develop investigative story ideas, secure sources, obtain and interpret documents, and learn the essentials of producing these kinds of stories. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BRJL 411 - Sports Broadcasting
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , and BRJL 103 , or FTV 130D , and television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major, or broadcast journalism, or television minor. Students learn the basics of play-by-play, sports reporting and anchoring skills. Students also gain exposure and access to broadcast or industry professionals, who are working at the highest levels in their fields. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BRJL 414 - Producing the News, Talk or Sports TV Show
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , and BRJL 103 , or FTV 130 , and television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major. During the four-week interterm course students create a concept for a TV show, build a set and produce a half-hour episode. Eligible formats include talk, news magazine and sports shows. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BRJL 429 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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BRJL 431 - Producing the Television News Magazine
Prerequisites, TWP 114, DOC 341 and BRJL 204 or BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. Students in this class will produce a multi-part series of half-hour live-on-tape programs where a host/anchor interviews reporters and screens their long format (4-7 minutes) news magazine packages. Each show will feature 3 reporters and their stories. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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BRJL 432 - Producing the Newscast
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , TWP 114 and television writing and production or broadcast journalism and documentary major or broadcast journalism minor. A culminating experience for news majors. Students produce a weekly half-hour newscast for Chapman’s weekly newscast, Chapman News. Newscast is broadcast locally and online at www.chapmannews.tv. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit, with consent of instructor. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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BRJL 490 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits
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BRJL 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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BRJL 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 to enroll. Designed to meet specific interests which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
Not required for business or accounting majors. Business and accounting majors will not receive credit for taking this course. An overview of the American business environment. Topics include forms of organizational structure, techniques of decision-making and control, managing and motivating people, marketing, production, accounting and funds management, globalization, technology and e-commerce. Cannot be used to fulfill major requirements. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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BUS 110 - Accounting and Finance for Non-Majors
An introduction to accounting information, financial statements and basic financial decision making. Cannot be used to fulfill major requirements. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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BUS 215 - Legal Environment of Business
Prerequisite, ECON 200 . Introduction to the legal environment as it relates to agencies, partnerships, and corporations. Emphasis on contract law. Brief review of torts and crimes in the context of various business entities. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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BUS 216 - Business Ethics
Prerequisite, satisfaction of the written inquiry requirement in the general education program. Ethics and its scope in the context of business. The course briefly covers the presuppositions of ethics and how ethics and economics are compatible, the structure of ethics, its various branches, and some of the main ethical theories. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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BUS 229 - Experimental Course
This course is designed to provide additional opportunities to explore experimental areas and subjects of special interest. Repeatable if course topic is different. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BUS 290 - Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job.” A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits in one position
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BUS 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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BUS 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman, or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study and research, students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 6 credits. (Offered every semester.) 1-6 credits
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BUS 303 - Israel: Business Innovation and Culture
Prerequisites, ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MGSC 300 . This course is designed to focus on four areas: 1. International Business 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Technology 4. Economic development. Students will study the innovation and technology-creation process and understand how Israel’s unique cultural, political and economic environment enhance that process. the course will be conducted in three phases: • There will be a three-week prep session on the principles of innovation, the economic history of Israel and the role of government and venture capital-backed entrepreneurial business that will be conducted in Orange County. A short test after the three weeks will assess the students’ assimilation of knowledge on these topics. • A 12-day international travel component to visit Israeli companies, universities and venture capital operations will be conducted in June 2019. Students will keep a journal of their observations during the trip. • When the class returns from Israel, there will be a follow-up session and students will write a paper summarizing what they learned in Israel. (Offered summer.) 3 credits.
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BUS 329 - Experimental Course
This course is designed to provide additional opportunities to explore experimental areas and subjects of special interest. Repeatable if course topic is different. Repeatable if course topic is different. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BUS 475 - Business Policy: An International Perspective
Prerequisites, senior standing, completion of lower and upper-division core requirements. This course examines the relationships between policy-making, strategy, tactics, and organizational control. Policy formulation and execution are of primary importance. Issues surrounding corporate ethics and social responsibility are investigated. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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BUS 486 - Business Across Cultures
Prerequisites, ECON 200 , ECON 201 . Students will evaluate how differences in national, corporate, and professional culture can best be orchestrated to maximize firm value. The course will also address the applicability of Western management techniques across cultures. The class will feature a series of classroom lectures and on-line assignments. There is a required 10 day international travel component to visit local and foreign invested businesses in one country located in the Pacific Rim or in South America. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BUS 490 - Independent Internship
Prerequisites, completion of lower-division core requirements, junior or senior standing, up-to-date résumé. Internships provide for integration of a student’s academic and/or career interests with productive work experiences. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits in one position
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BUS 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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BUS 494 - International Business Travel Course
Prerequisites, TBD. International business travel course; content of course changes every semester. May be repeated once. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BUS 495 - Special Topics in International Business
In-depth study of an international business topic; content of course changes every semester. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit once if the topic is different. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BUS 496 - Special Topics in Business
In-depth study of a specific area; content changes each semester. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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BUS 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, approval of petition. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. Maximum of 6 credits. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 100 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Career Paths
(Same as BCHM 100 .) This seminar course prepares chemistry and biochemistry students for the majors, research and professional experiences, and future careers. Through program advising, faculty research seminars, career and graduate program panels, and professional development, students will learn about and prepare for research and internship opportunities within and outside the University, as well as the many traditional and nontraditional chemistry and biochemistry career paths. P/NP. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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CHEM 101 - Chemistry of Life
A course for non-science majors. Lectures cover organic chemistry and biochemistry with immediate application to students’ everyday lives with a local and global perspective. Topics include the chemical principles behind the molecular components of the human body, the oxygen-containing organic compounds we drink, taste and smell, fossil fuel power sources, human energy sources carbohydrates, fats and oils, and other chemicals in our bodies and environment (vitamins, hormones, pesticides, food additives, clothing polymers). Lecture. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 103 - Chemistry of Health
CHEM 103 provides a survey of the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry. CHEM 103 is for the non-science major and satisfies the general education science requirement. CHEM 103 is not for students needing to take CHEM 140 - General Chemistry I . (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 105 - Chemistry of Environmental Issues
A course for non-science majors. The goal of this course is to provide non-science majors with a science background that will enable them to critically evaluate environmental issues as they are presented in mainstream media. Lectures cover the basic chemistry related to air pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, energy resources (e.g., fossil vs. alternative fuels), and water quality. Lecture. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 129 - Experimental Course
This course is designed to provide additional opportunities to explore experimental areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeatable for credit if course topic is different. (Offered as needed.) 1-4 credits
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CHEM 140 - General Chemistry I
Corequisite, CHEM 140L , or previous credit for CHEM 140L . Introduction to fundamental concepts in chemistry: atomic and molecular structure, periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, equations and reactions, and kinetic theory of gases. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 140L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
Corequisite, CHEM 140 . Laboratory component taken with General Chemistry I. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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CHEM 150 - General Chemistry II
Prerequisites, CHEM 140 , CHEM 140L . Corequisite, CHEM 150L , or previous credit for CHEM 150L . This is a continuation of general chemistry I. It features thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, solids and liquids, electrochemistry, etc. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 150L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisites, CHEM 140 , CHEM 140L . Corequisite, CHEM 150 . Laboratory component taken with General Chemistry II. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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CHEM 229 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisites, CHEM 150 , CHEM 150L . Corequisite, CHEM 230L or previous credit for CHEM 230L . Characteristic alkane, alkene, alkyl halide, and alcohol compounds are discussed with reference to theories, nomenclature, principle reactions, preparations, and spectroscopy. Lecture. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 230L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Prerequisites, CHEM 150 , CHEM 150L . Corequisite, CHEM 230 . Lab component for CHEM 230 . (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit
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CHEM 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. Pass/No Pass. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 299 - Chemistry Research
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study and research, students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study. Pass/No Pass. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 301 - Inorganic Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 or consent of instructor. Fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and bonding. Periodic trends and chemical reactions explained in terms of atomic and molecular structure, and molecular orbital theory. Emphasis on transition metal complexes. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits
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CHEM 310 - Analytical Chemistry I, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 . Gravimetric, volumetric and introductory instrumental analysis techniques and related theory with particular emphasis on the statistical analysis of data, sample collection, and sample preparation. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits
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CHEM 325 - Atmospheric Chemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . This course will cover the important atmospheric chemistry of both the troposphere and stratosphere. Students will be introduced to the atmosphere, its structure, physical properties and the principles that govern its chemistry before moving on to look at more detailed chemistry, both heterogeneous and homogeneous, of the troposphere and stratosphere. The relationships between atmospheric chemistry and physical climate will be examined. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CHEM 327 - Environmental Geochemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 . The field of environmental geochemistry involves the study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the near-surface, low-temperature environment. Students will study a wide range of interactions between minerals, rocks, and water at the earths surface that have implications on a number of environmental issues including acid mine drainage, groundwater and surface water contamination, hazardous waste management, and natural resource exploration/use. Lecture. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CHEM 329 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisites, CHEM 230 , CHEM 230L . Corequisite, CHEM 331L , or previous credit for CHEM 331L . Students build upon the fundamentals learned in CHEM 230, 230L studying organic chemistry and spectroscopic analysis of carbonyl compounds, aromatic compounds, amines, biomolecules, and electrocyclic reactions. There is an emphasis on synthetic organic chemistry in CHEM 331, CHEM 331L . Lecture. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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CHEM 331L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisites, CHEM 230 , CHEM 230L . Corequisite, CHEM 331 , or consent of instructor. CHEM 331L is the laboratory course for second semester organic chemistry. Experimental work will include organic syntheses and spectroscopic analysis of reaction products. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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CHEM 338 - Symmetry in Chemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 . Many molecules have symmetry that can be leveraged in order to predict relevant physical information of the molecule. In this course, students will learn how to take advantage of this symmetry to understand the energies, bonds, and spectra of molecules. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CHEM 340 - Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, PHYS 102 , CHEM 150 and MATH 116 or MATH 210 . This course presents the theoretical basis for the quantum behavior of the microscopic world. Topics include: the failure of classical mechanics; the postulates of quantum mechanics; prototype microscopic systems; hydrogen-like atoms; multi-electron atoms; molecular orbitals; rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy; and the Boltzmann distribution. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits
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CHEM 411 - Analytical Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . Scientists have an impressive and growing array of powerful and elegant instruments for gathering qualitative and quantitative information about the composition of matter. The goal of this course is to teach students how to choose and use modern instrumentation correctly and efficiently. Students will learn the basic principles of operation of modern instrumentation, the components and configurations of current instruments, applications of instruments and strengths and weakness of different instrumental methods. The course will focus on spectroscopic methods of analysis. Students will get hands on experience using modern instruments in the laboratory. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits
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CHEM 429 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 432 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . This course teaches the detailed study of organic reaction mechanisms. Topics covered in this course may include the development of catalysts for organic reactions, the behavior of reactive intermediates, stereochemically controlled reactions, and the application of inorganic chemistry to organic reactions. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry-Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, PHYS 102 , CHEM 150 , and MATH 116 or MATH 210 . This course presents the theoretical basis for the equilibrium behavior of bulk chemical systems. Topics include: equations of state; Laws of Thermodynamics; derivation and application of thermodynamic functions; physical behavior of single- and multi-component systems; colligative properties; phase equilibrium; chemical reactions; equilibrium; and reaction kinetics. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits
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CHEM 444 - Computational Chemistry
Prerequisites, CHEM 331 , CHEM 331L . This course is designed to introduce students to essential computational chemistry techniques for modeling molecular structure and chemical reactions. Through the duration of the course, each student will gain hands-on experience tackling problems in chemistry research using the molecular modeling methods learned, while learning the underlying theories governing these methods. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, molecular mechanics with applications in conformational analyses; quantum chemistry with applications in electronic structure calculations, optimization of ground and transition state structures on potential energy surfaces, reaction mechanism elucidation; isotope effects and spectroscopy calculations. Of note, each student will learn the scope and limitations of these methods, and understand how and when to use computational chemistry/molecular modeling in chemistry research. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CHEM 451 - Molecular Spectroscopy
Prerequisite, CHEM 340 , or PHYS 451 . The interaction of light with matter is one of the most important experimental probes for studying atomic and molecular structure. In this course, students will learn how to use quantum mechanics and spectroscopy to explore and build a better understanding of the microscopic world. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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CHEM 490 - Independent Internship
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Internship in chemistry. Pass/No Pass. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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CHEM 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. Pass/No Pass. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CHEM 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I
Mastery of basic vocabulary and structural patterns, pronunciation, an overview of Chinese geography and customs. Five contact hours per week. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 101a - Elementary Chinese I - Travel Course
This travel seminar is taught on location in Taiwan during the summer or interterm session. This course is equivalent to CHIN 101 . The objective of this course is to build a foundation in the four communicative skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Developing simple, but practical conversational skills and acquire a basic proficiency in reading traditional Chinese, as well as reading & writing simplified Chinese characters at about 250-character level. Strong emphases, however, will be on developing communicative skills in speaking and listening. Students can expect to be able to communicate with native speakers even though they may make mistakes. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with proper linguistic and sociolinguistic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to be able to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers on basic daily topics. Students will attend daily classes at the University’s language center in Taiwan from 9:00-12:00 pm daily and attend local cultural excursions in the afternoons led by Chapman faculty or the language center. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II
Prerequisite, CHIN 101 . Mastery of basic vocabulary and structural patterns, pronunciation, an overview of Chinese geography and customs. Five contact hours per week. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 102a - Elementary Chinese II - Travel Course
Prerequisite, CHIN 101 , or CHIN 101a , or consent of instructor. This travel seminar is taught on location in Taiwan during the summer or interterm session. This course is equivalent to CHIN 102 . This course is a continuation of CHIN 101 . Objectives of this course remain to be developing simple, but practical conversational skills and acquire a basic proficiency in the reading and writing in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters at about the 500-character level. Strong emphases, however, will be on developing communicative skills in speaking and writing. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with proper linguistic and sociolinguistic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to be able to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers on a variety of everyday topics. The course will also enhance the student’s knowledge of the understanding of Chinese cultures. By listening to Chinese being spoken all around students, they will have an unique opportunity to learn, understand and practice the language as well as become acquainted on a daily basis with the local culture. Students will attend daily classes at the University’s language center in Taiwan from 9:00-12:00 pm daily and attend cultural activities in the afternoons led by Chapman faculty or the language center. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 199 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them with in-depth study of a specific area. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I
Prerequisite, CHIN 102 , or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Conversation, concepts of grammar in review, composition, cultural and literary readings. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 201a - Intermediate Chinese I - Travel Course
Prerequisite, CHIN 102 , or CHIN 102a , or consent of instructor. This travel seminar is taught on location in Taiwan during the summer or interterm session. This course is equivalent to CHIN 201 . This course is designed to consolidate the foundations built in CHIN 101 and CHIN 102 and continue developing students’ skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. While all four skills are emphasized, primary attention will be given to listening and speaking, since a solid foundation in these two skills is vital to the development of reading and writing skills. Objectives of this course remain to be developing simple and practical conversational skills, as well as to acquire a basic proficiency in the reading and writing in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters at about a 800-character level. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with proper linguistic as well as sociolinguistic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to be able to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers on a variety of everyday topics. The course will also enhance student’s knowledge of the understanding of Chinese cultures. By listening to Chinese being spoken all around students, they will have a unique opportunity to learn, understand and practice the language as well as become acquainted on a daily basis with the local culture. Students will attend daily classes at the University’s language center in Taiwan from 9:00-12:00 pm daily and attend cultural activities in the afternoons led by Chapman faculty or the language center. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. Conversation, concepts of grammar in review, composition, cultural, and literary readings. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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CHIN 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, CHIN 201 , freshman or sophomore standing only, and consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them with in-depth study of a specific area. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHIN 301 - Chinese Culture and Society
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or CHIN 201a , or consent of instructor. This travel seminar is taught on location in Taiwan during the summer or interterm session. This course is equivalent to CHIN 301. This course is designed to continue to improve the student’s Chinese language skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Objectives of this course are to develop practical conversational skills, as well as to acquire an intermediate proficiency in the reading and writing in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters at about a 1000-character level. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with proper linguistic as well as sociolinguistic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to be able to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers on a variety of topics. The course will also enhance the student’s knowledge of the understanding of Chinese cultures. By listening to Chinese being spoken all around the students, they will have a unique opportunity to learn, understand and practice the language as well as become acquainted on a daily basis with the local culture. Students will attend classes at the University’s language center in Taiwan from 9:00-12:00 pm daily and attend cultural activities in the afternoons led by Chapman faculty or the language center. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 301a - Chinese Culture and Society - Travel Course
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or CHIN 201a . This travel seminar is taught on location in Taiwan during the summer session. This course is designed to continue to improve the student’s Chinese language skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Objectives of this course are to develop practical conversational skills, as well as to acquire an intermediate proficiency in the reading and writing in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters at about a 1000-character level. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with proper linguistic as well as sociolinguistic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to be able to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers on a variety of topics. The course will also enhance the student’s knowledge of the understanding of Chinese cultures. By listening to Chinese being spoken all around the students, they will have a unique opportunity to learn, understand and practice the language as well as become acquainted on a daily basis with the local culture. Students will attend classes at the University’s language center in Taiwan from 9:00-12:00 pm daily and attend cultural activities in the afternoons led by Chapman faculty or the language center. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
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CHIN 341 - Literary and Cinematographic Images of The Chinese
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. Literary and Cinematographic Images of the Chinese is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Chinese cinema, history, civilization, culture, and literature. Cinema and literature have always had an enormous impact upon the ever-changing nature of popular culture. This seminar proposes to explore the manner in which these two popular art forms influence the very nature of Chinese cultural identity. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 343 - Advanced Grammar and Composition
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. Detailed review of grammar. Exercises in various styles of writing. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 345 - Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition
Exercises in conversational Chinese and composition. Discussions may be based on current activities and periodicals. Presentation of films. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 346 - Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition II
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. Exercises in conversational Chinese and composition. Discussions may be based on current activities and periodicals. Presentation of films. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 347 - Business Chinese
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. This course focuses on using the target language properly in a professional setting. It is designed for students aspiring to China-focused careers and those interested in learning Chinese with materials related to business. In this course students will acquire basic business-related Chinese language skills and gain a cross-cultural perspective of Chinese business practices. Students will also be exposed to a variety of communicative situations. They will learn to cope with them, such as social interactions, business travel, oral and written contact with peers, superiors and customers, etc. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 378 - Contemporary Chinese Society, Politics, and the Chinese-Speaking World
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. The study of the geography, political history, and cultural development of Chinese-speaking world. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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CHIN 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , or consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them with in-depth study of a specific area. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHIN 399a - Individual Study
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 , CHIN 201a , or consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them with in-depth study of a specific area. This travel seminar is taught on location in Taiwan during the summer or interterm session. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with proper linguistic as well as sociolinguistic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to be able to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers on the chosen topics. Students will attend classes at the University’s language center in Taiwan daily and attend cultural activities in the afternoons led by Chapman faculty or the language center. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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CHIN 490 - Chinese Independent Internship
Prerequisites, completion of two 300-level courses in CHIN, consent of instructor. Independent Internship is a practical course that provides students with professional opportunities to explore and learn about their chosen careers. An important goal is to introduce students to the type of language used for specific purposes and to familiarize them to the culture of the workplace. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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CHIN 498 - Junior/Senior Seminar
Prerequisite, CHIN 201 . Students will select a research topic on a subject related to literature and/or linguistics in function with other disciplines related to the history, society or culture of any Chinese-speaking country or region in the world. Students will conduct primary and secondary source research on the topic of their choice as they write entirely in Chinese a 20 page (5,000 words not including the bibliography) capstone research paper. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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CHIN 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them with in-depth study of a specific area. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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COM 100 - Introduction to Communication Studies
Prerequisite, communication studies or global communication and world languages major or consent of the instructor. This course is designed to introduce the Communication Studies major to the many facets of the discipline, including its research and career options. Students will be introduced to the curriculum for the major. Special attention will be given to what constitutes human communication, how communication is studied and measured, what professional options are available to a communication studies major. This course is required for all communication studies majors. Must receive a minimum grade of B- or course must be repeated. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 101 - Public Speaking
An introduction to oral rhetoric, comprising the history, rationale and application of the principles of public address. Some sections of this course may be offered for majors and minors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 102 - Public Speaking in a Diverse Society
An introduction to the skills of public presentation development, oral delivery, and using supporting media, with special attention paid to informative and persuasive messages. Course emphasizes the necessity of audience analysis, as well as sensitivity and adaption to the unique cultural perspectives of listeners. Some sections of this course may be offered for majors and minors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 108 - Chapman Radio Workshop
A weekly course centered on broadcasting individual student radio shows, learning the everyday operations of Chapman Radio, and the broadcasting industry. The weekly events and issues of Chapman Radio will be addressed and discussed. The workshop also gives technical training in regards to on-air procedures, FCC and internet regulations, on and off campus promotion, studio and live engineering, and industry communications. Guest lectures from professionals in radio will occur throughout the semester. Some sections of COM 108 and COM 308 will be held together. Pass/No Pass. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication
Students learn to apply communication skills of listening, perception, language usage, nonverbal communication, and conflict resolution. Emphasis is placed on effective communication and methods for overcoming barriers to interpersonal communication. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 151 - Mass Communication
From Gutenberg to Web sites, this course examines the historical development of mass media forms and products and evaluates the impact of mass media on cultural values, social norms and movements in the U.S. and around the world. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies majors and strategic and corporate communication majors only. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 195 - Communication Research I
Communication Research I focuses on understanding how people behave in creating, exchanging, and interpreting messages. Students will become familiar with survey research, experimental research, rhetorical criticism, and ethnographic criticism. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 210 - Theories of Persuasion
A survey of advocacy from Aristotelian principles to contemporary practices. Emphasis is on the interdisciplinary generation of persuasion theories from post World War II to the present that empower recognition, analysis and evaluation of persuasive messages. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 210B - Theories of Persuasion for Non-Majors
A survey of advocacy from Aristotelian principles to contemporary practices. Emphasis is on the interdisciplinary generation of persuasion theories from post World War II to the present that empower recognition, analysis and evaluation of persuasive messages. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 211 - Intercultural Communication
The course reviews basic concepts and theories, deals with crucial skills needed for intercultural communication, and raises ethical questions. By exploring research findings and observations of a variety of cultures and discussing their own experiences as intercultural communicators, students will develop basic analytical and practical competence as global intercultural communicators. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 212 - Group Communication
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to participate effectively in problem-solving groups. Instruction includes theory and technique. Competencies in group communication are developed through in-class exercises and case studies. Some sections of this course may be offered for majors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 219 - Business and Professional Communication for Business Majors
Prerequisite, accounting, or business administration major. This course will build students’ business and professional communication competence in ways that reflect (1) job market, cultural, technological, and social demands; and (2)
the findings of empirical research in communication and related disciplines. Offered for Business Administration and Accounting majors only.
(Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 229 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest and may be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some topics may require student lab Fees.
May be repeated for credit, if course topic is different. Some topics may require student lab Fees. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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COM 251 - Issues in Mass Communication
An in-depth exploration of the personal, ethical, social, political and economic issues raised by the increasing impact, power and ubiquity of the mass media in the United States and around the world. Is the world a better place because of the mass media? This course attempts to answer that question. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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COM 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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COM 295 - Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisites, COM 100 , or SCC 100 with a grade of B- or higher and communication studies or global communication and world languages or strategic and corporate communication major. Introduction to Research Methods focuses on the process of how researchers study the creation, exchange, and interpretation of messages. Students will gain experience understanding and evaluating existing research as well as designing their own research projects. The course will cover a range of quantitative and qualitative approaches to studying human communication, including survey, experimental, observation, interview, and content analysis designs. Some sections of this course may be offered for majors only. Students may only receive credit for either COM 295, or SCC 295 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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COM 298 - Careers in Communication
Appropriate for students who are in the process of exploring and defining career goals, this course explores personal interests, values, and abilities; and examines methods of researching information on careers. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
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