Journalism - General Courses (JGEN)

JGEN103
Media Literacy

Description: Explore the media from multiple perspectives, learning how to analyze and evaluate mediated messages in order to become wise consumers of media.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

JGEN120
Basic Business Communication

Description: Principles of written professional communication. Language basics, functional documents and readability.

This course is a prerequisite for: ABUS 341, MRKT 341; BLAW 372; MECH 380; SCMA 350

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 1 Writing

JGEN184
Basic Photography/Videography

Credit will not count toward the major in any department in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Description: Apply theoretical information and develop practical skills in digital photography and videography to communicate messages using visual and audio tools and techniques.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR
ACE Outcomes: ACE 2 Communication Competence

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 2 Communication Competence

JGEN200
Technical Communication ICrosslisted with ENGR 220

Description: Introduction to written and oral communication and document design principles and strategies as applied in the sciences and technology. Communications for various audiences and/or purposes and/or situations.

This course is a prerequisite for: ECEN 481; ECEN 483; MECH 380

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 1 Writing

JGEN300
Technical Communication II

Does not count toward any College of Journalism and Mass Communications major. Uses team and oral communication projects.

Description: Interdisciplinary approach to written and oral communications. Application of course work from the major to issues in science and technology. Integrates various perspectives through collaborative learning.

This course is a prerequisite for: CSCE 488; CSCE 488H; MECH 380

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

ACE: