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CSEC 1530 Computer Forensics
(2L,2LB.3CR)
iThe universal use of
technology in every aspect of our lives
has provided the need for the recovery
of evidence in a digital format. In today's
technology driven world most crimes and
civil disputes involve the use of some form
of a digital device. This course is designed
to teach students how to perform computer
crime investigations by identifying,
collecting and maintaining digital artifacts
to preserve their reliability for admission as
evidence.
CO/M 1000 Introduction to Mass Media
(3L,3CR)[E][CS]:
Explores the nature
and function of the mass media in
contemporary society. Begins by
examining some major theoretical
conceptions of the communication
process, concentrating on how
communication creates and sustains
culture. Other topics include the effects of
the media on media consumers, special
characteristics of the various media, and
public policy issues in regard to mass
media.
CO/M 1010 Public Speaking (3L,3CR)[E][O]:
An introductory course in public speaking.
The emphasis is on theory, speech
development, and practice as the student
is introduced to a variety of speaking
situations from impromptu talks to platform
speeches.
CO/M 1030 Interpersonal Communication
(3L,3CR)[E]:
Focuses on face-to-
face relationships in interpersonal
communication settings. Self-concept,
perception, language, nonverbal channels,
listening, and emotions are presented as
factors in dyadic relationships.
CO/M 1040 Introduction to Human
Communication (3L,3CR)[E][CS]:
An
introduction to the nature and function
of human symbolic communication in its
various settings. The role of symbolic
communication on the interpersonal level
as a method of establishing and defining
human relationships will be examined,
as will the relationship of symbolic
communication to the establishment
and maintenance of larger behavioral,
economic, and cultural processes and
structures.
CO/M 1060 Forensics I (2LB,1CR):
For those
students interested in competing in events
sponsored by the National Community
College Speech Association.
CO/M 1080 Talking With: (Subtitle) (1L,1CR)
(Max. 3):
This course will focus on unique
or specific communication situations, for
which there are often special strategies or
rules for effective communication. It may
be repeated under different topics to a
maximum of three credits.
CO/M 1505 Communication for Professional
Success (1-3L,1-3CR):
A practical
approach to improving communication in the
workplace. This course presents principles
and practices for business and professional
employees in three areas: personal skills
(Interpersonal Communication), group
skills (Small Group Communication), and
presentation skills (Public Speaking and
Interviewing). The course may be taken for
three credits as a whole, or individually for
one credit each.
CO/M 2060 Forensics II (2LB,1CR) (Max.
2):
For those interested in competing in
those events sponsored by Phi Rho Pi,
the national community college speech
association. Students will attend and
participate in intercollegiate forensics as
members of the forensics squad of Casper
College. Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor. Students may take this course
only twice.
CO/M 2090 Introduction to Persuasion
(3L,3CR)[E]:
Human communication
as a change agent is studied along with
relationships of attitudes to behavior with
emphasis on behavioral research and
contemporary theories. Prerequisite: CO/M
1010 or permission of instructor.
CO/M 2100 Reporting and Newswriting
I (2L,2LB,3CR)[E][WB]:
Learning the
meaning of news, beginning newswriting,
development of news sources, selection
and organization of information, variations
in types of news, the developments and
trends of journalistic forms, and social and
legal responsibilities of the press. Practice
in gathering and writing news. Preparation
of articles for campus newspaper.
Prerequisite: ENGL1010 or permission of
instructor.
CO/M 2110 Nonverbal Communication
(3L,3CR)[E]:
Students will have practical
opportunities to study the influence of
nonverbal factors in communication.
Prerequisite: ENGL1010 or permission of
instructor.
CO/M 2120 Small Group Communication
(3L,3CR)[E]:
Communication behavior
in small group situations is explored;
networks, dynamics, leadership roles,
member functions, and decision-making
behavior. Prerequisite: CO/M 1010 or 1030
or permission of instructor.
CO/M 2125 Family Communication
(3L,3CR):
Designed to explore the role that
communication plays in family functioning.
Prerequisite: CO/M 1030 or permission of
instructor.
CO/M 2135 Gender, Communication and
Culture (3L,3CR):
This course provides
both a theoretical and real-life view, for
both genders, on how our communication
in work, school, social and relationship
settings help shape and design our gender
constructs.
CO/M 2145 Mentoring Communication
(1L,2LB,2CR):
This course will focus on
unique or specific communication situations
associated with serving as a mentor for
elementary students between the ages of 8
- 11 and the application of special strategies
or rules for effective communication in those
situations. This course is associated with
the Help Yourself Academy, an after-school
program designed to offer Title 1 NCSD
elementary students (grades 3 - 6) the
opportunity to focus on a math and science
curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
CO/M 2150 Argumentation (3L,3CR)[E]:
Principles of argumentation are presented
with emphasis on reasoning, evidence, case
construction, and effective presentation
in bringing about belief and conviction.
Application by participation in debates and
discussions on various social and political
questions. Prerequisite: CO/M 1010 or
permission of instructor.
CO/M 2155 Motivational Interviewing
(3L,3CR):
Behavioral change is a goal
of many human service professionals.
This course will examine the process of
how change occurs and how to apply
evidence based practices to assist clients
with the change process thorough the
use of motivational interviewing. Through
a combination of lecture, skill practice,
discussion and personal exploration
this course will serve as a 'hands on'
experience for the change process.
CO/M 2170 Beginning Broadcast Writing
(3L,3CR)[E]:
Techniques of writing,
interviewing and delivering news stories for
radio and television. Practice in gathering
and producing broadcast news.
CO/M 2180 Introduction to Film Studies
(2L,2LB,3CR):
Introduction to film esthetics
and critical approaches to studying and
writing about film. Includes examination of
photography, production, scripting, sound,
composition as well as theoretical and
social concerns.