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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material
covered in class. Lab fee.
CHEM 2425. Organic Chemistry II. (4-3-3)
Core Area 030
Prerequisite: CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I
Required corequisite: Laboratory for CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II
Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity
of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their
derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic
bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups
and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material
covered in class. Lab fee.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM 1307. Introduction to Mass Communication. (3-3-0).
A survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on
society.
COMM 1318. Photography I. (3-3-3)
An introduction to the basics of photography, including digital camera operation, techniques and
presentation skills. Emphasis on design and enhancement using photographic software. Lab fee.
Note: This course will be recommended to students seeking non-news-based photography.
COMM 1319. Advanced Photography. (3-3-3)
Recommended prerequisite: COMM 1318
Extends the student’s knowledge of techniques and guides them in developing skills in specific applications
of the photographic process. Lab fee.
Note: This course will be recommended to students seeking non-news-based photography.
COMM 1335. Introduction to Electronic Me ia.
(3-3-0)
Study of the development, regulation, economics, social impact and industry practices in electronic media.
Includes non-broadcast television, new technologies and other communication systems.
COMM 2305, Editing and Layout (3-3-0)
Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and
techniques of design.
COMM 2311. Media Writing (formerly listed as News Gathering & Writing I). (3-3-3)
Theory and practice of news gathering and writing with emphasis on effective writing for the mass media.
Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering
content. Assignments cover general news, interviews, speeches, meetings and other fields of activity. The
basics of desktop publishing are introduced. Supervised work as a member of the TVCC student media is
included. Lab fee.
COMM 2315. News Reporting (formerly listed as News Gathering & Writing II). (3-3-3)
Recommended prerequisite: COMM 2311 or consent of instructor.
Continuation of COMM 2311. This course focuses on advanced news gathering and writing skills. It
concentrates on the three-part process of producing news stories: discovering the news, reporting the news
and writing the news in different formats. Instruction in interpretive news presentation and development of
in-depth reporting. Emphasis on advanced reporting techniques. Supervised work as a member of the
TVCC
News-Journal
staff. Lab fee.
COMM 2324, 2325. Advanced Practicum in Electronic Media I, II. (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: COMM 2332
Practical experience in the application and operation of television and audio equipment, including both the
pre- and post-production process of field and studio production.
