320 Feature Writing. 3 cr. Advanced writing techniques and in-depth article development, emphasizing agriculture, environment, science, and health topics. P: Ag Journ 111 or equiv. Jr st.
330 Family and Consumer Feature Writing. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. Writing features, process and experience articles on consumer information. P: Ag Journ, Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
340 Contemporary Communication Technologies and Their Social Effects. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. Explores the growth of the information industry. Looks at the characteristics and spread of new communication technologies. Evaluates their social, economic and political effects. Attention is given to rural-urban differences. P: Open to Fr.
345 Practicum in Agri-science Education. (Crosslisted with Curric) 2 cr. Systematic observation and involvement in agri-science ed programs in the secondary schools. P: Jr st or cons inst.
350 Visualizing Science and Technology. 3 cr. Introduction to the basic principles in the visual communication of science information. Principles of design, perception, cognition as well as the use of technologies in the representation of science in the mass media will be explored through illustrated lectures and written critique. P: Ag Journ 111 or Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
360 Information Radio. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. Radio continuity writing, script editing, information gathering and preparation, program planning and editing, and voicing techniques; emphasis on public information and educational programming. P: Ag Journ 100 or 111 or 130 or 212 or cons inst.
375 Special Topics. 1-4 cr. P: cons inst.
377 Teaching Methods in Agri-science Education. (Crosslisted with Curric) 3 cr. Theory and principles of teaching and learning in agri-science education. P: Jr st or cons inst.
399 Coordinative Internship/Cooperative Education. 1-8 cr. P: Cons suprvsg inst, advisor, & intrshp progm coordinator.
430 Consumer Investigative Reporting. (Crosslisted with Fam Com, Cnsr Sci) 3 cr. Reporting consumer news and features with emphasis on in-depth coverage. P: Ag Journ 111 or Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
431 Agricultural Advertising. 3 cr. Using marketing communication principles to make advertising decisions for agricultural inputs and food products; creating print, radio, television and multi-media advertisements. P: So st.
435 Theory and Practice of Integrated Marketing Communication. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. This course provides practical insight into integrated marketing communication through analysis of contemporary developments in the marketplace together with theoretical background through readings from published scholarly research. It emphasizes information-seeking, oral presentation skills, and is writing-intensive.
444 Native American Environmental Issues and the Media. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) 3 cr. Explores public understanding and media coverage of Native American environmental issues including treaty rights, air and water quality, land-into-trust, and sacred sites. Analysis of organizational and structural constraints of media coverage relating to issues of sovereignty and intergovernmental relationships. P: Jr st.
445 Student Teaching in Agri-science Education. (Crosslisted with Curric) 6-12 cr. Practice teaching in agri-science education programs in the secondary schools. P: Adv reg in student teaching office, 109 Education.
505 Publications Editing. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. Principles and techniques for effective editing and production of specialized information publications and documents. P: Jr st & Ag Journ 111 or equiv or cons inst.
515 Public Information Campaigns and Programs. (Crosslisted with Fam Com, Journ) 3 cr. Design, production and evaluation of communication programs aimed at informing and educating publics about agricultural, environment, science, health and human ecology issues. P: L Sc Com 111 or 130, Sr st & cons inst.
523 Curriculum in Agri-science Education. (Crosslisted with Curric) 3 cr. Basic philosophy of procedures for developing agri-science education programs. P: Sr st.
530 Print and Electronic Media Design. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. Principles and techniques of effective layout with desktop publishing software for specialized print and electronic publications. P: cons inst.
532 Web Design for the Sciences. (Crosslisted with Fam Com) 3 cr. This class gives students an opportunity to design websites that focus on agricultural, life and social sciences. It covers characteristics of web users, science information goals for websites, needs assessment, search strategies, formative evaluations, legal issues. P: L Sc Com/Fam Com 111 or 130; L Sc Com 350 or ETD 120.
560 Scientific Writing. 3 cr. Writing scientific reports such as journal articles, theses, abstracts for a technical audience. P: Sr or Grad st in a science discipline, or cons inst.
615 Introduction to Digital Video Production. 3 cr. Principles and techniques of digital documentary and informational video production. Video styles and subject matter treatment analyzed. Information gathering, videography, scripting, producing, and editing techniques. P: cons inst.
616 Mass Media and Youth. (Crosslisted with Journ, Com Arts, Fam Com) 3 cr. Children's and adolescents' use of mass media and mass media effects on them. Particular attention is given to changes in comprehension and other cognitive activities that give insights into media use and effects. P: Journ 565 or Com Arts 325 or cons inst.
617 Health Communication in the Information Age. (Crosslisted with Journ, Com Arts, Fam Com) 3 cr. This course will examine the role of communication in health, how the revolution in information technology has affected health communication, and the assumptions about health information and communication that drive current efforts to use technologies. P: Journ 565 or equiv.
660 Statistical Techniques in Communications Research. 3 cr. How to use chi-square, analysis of variance, simple and multiple correlation and regression analysis, and various nonparametric tests in communication research. P: Sr or Grad st.
699 Special Problems. 1-4 cr. P: Sr st & cons inst.
720 Introduction to Communication Theory and Research. 3 cr. Introduction of concepts fundamental to conduct of social scientific research, overview of history and structure of field of communication, survey of major theoretical perspectives on mass communication at both micro and macro levels, with treatment of micro-macro and mass-interpersonal integration. P: Grad st.
740 Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology. 3 cr. Examination of social scientific research addressing characteristics of science, public understanding of science, science news, and relationships between scientists and journalists. Application of this knowledge to several case studies examining the function of communication in specific scientific or technical contexts. P: Grad st.
806 Conceptualization and Design of Mass Communication Research. (Crosslisted with Journ) 2-3 cr. Assists students in turning research questions into substantive research designs with understanding of the concepts involved. For most students, the final product will be a well-developed thesis or dissertation proposal. P: Grad st.
840 Strategic Mass Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 3 cr. Intensive readings focusing on theories, strategies, and methods involved in the strategic uses of mass communication. The course may focus on macro or micro issues. P: Grad st.
860 Science and Environment Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ, Envir St) 3 cr. Course uses available scholarship and commentary to track the evolution of mass media coverage of science and the environment. Emphasis on how journalists utilize evidence, the influence of scientific and journalistic norms on stories, and the effects of mass media on science and environment messages to the public. P: Grad st.
861 Environmental Information and Education Programs. (Crosslisted with Journ, Envir St) 3 cr. Examines information and education programs pertaining to environmental issues and policies. Emphasis on communication campaigns and programs aimed at public awareness, opinion, and behavior change. Includes program design, planning, and assessment. P: Grad st & cons inst.
875 Special Topics. 1-4 cr. P: Grad st and cons inst.
880 Topics in Mass Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 3 cr. In-depth investigation of a specific topic in mass communication. P: Grad st.
901 Colloquium in Mass Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 1 cr. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits. Colloquium series for communication graduate students. Course will offer research presentations by mass communication scholars, and is designed to acquaint graduate students with theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of communication. P: Grad st.
940 Seminar—Strategic Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 3 cr. Research involving strategic uses of mass communication. The seminar involves students in active research on a preselected issue in strategic mass communication, and affords an opportunity for students to design an original research proposal concerning an issue of their choice. P: cons inst.
950 Communication Aspects of Domestic Issues. 3 cr. Communications aspects of domestic issues. P: Grad st.
960 Seminar—Science and Environment Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 3 cr. Research concerning mass media coverage of science and the environment. It provides an opportunity for students to design a research proposal on an issue of their choice. P: cons inst.
970 Role of Communication in Development. 3 cr. Role of communication in development. P: Grad st.
980 Seminar—Topics in Mass Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 3 cr. In-depth research in a specific topic in mass communication. P: cons inst.
982 Interdepartmental Seminar on Latin America. 2-3 cr. P: cons inst.
990 Research. 1-12 cr. P: Grad st.
999 Independent Research. 1-3 cr. Independent research. P: cons inst.