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• COMM 474: Commercial Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Develops abilities in the practice and application of commercial and editorial photography. Provides an understanding of the business of being a freelance photographer, as well as opportunities for collaborations and individual assignments.
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• COMM 475: Senior Portfolio Presentation

  1.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Students compile and present a series of works produced through previous communications media courses and activities. The result is a portfolio suitable for presentation to a potential employer. The portfolio may include examples of student works from a variety of subject areas.
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• COMM 477: Freelancing and Entrepreneurship in Media

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores the professional fields of freelance, enterprise start-up and entrepreneurship in media and communication. Surveys professional, financial and legal responsibilities for freelance and self-employed media professionals. Identifies and compares different types of freelance and media businesses to develop business plans.
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• COMM 480: Seminar in Communications Media

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A seminar in selected communications issues or problems. Includes the reading and review of the current literature as appropriate to the major topic presented in the seminar.
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• COMM 481: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• COMM 493: Internship

  9.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Supervised professional summer work experience in communications media. Internship sites reflect the academic goals of the department and are approved and administered by a department coordinator. Location, duties, duration of internship, and work hours are tailored to student career goals. Sites represent a broad spectrum of communications and media in business, education, health, or other agencies. Students must complete 360 hours of internship work experience and a culminating internship project. A maximum of 15 credits of internship and/or practicum are permitted toward a degree program. Students whose internship responsibilities include regular contact with minors are required to take the Protection of Minors Training. All internship sites are required to be compliant with University internship policies and requirements.
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• COSC 101: Computer Literacy

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introductory course providing fundamental understanding of computers. Familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware and software. Emphasizes the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file and database management, presentation graphics, web browsers, search strategies, and e-mail), and the social and ethical aspects of the impact of computers on society. (Does not count toward computer science major.) Note: cross-listed as BTED/IFMG 101. Any of these courses may be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably for D/F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit.
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• COSC 105: Fundamentals of Computer Science

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  The first course for computer science majors. Required of all computer science students; appropriate for other Natural Sciences and Mathematics students. Topics include the fundamental concepts of computer architecture, algorithm development and analysis, programming languages, software engineering, data organization and representation, and systems software. A hands-on introduction to computer usage with an emphasis on terminology and the underlying connections within the discipline.
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• COSC 110: Problem Solving and Structured Programming

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to the development of algorithmic solutions to a variety of problems and the development of computer programs to implement the solutions. Explores standard programming structures used to introduce fundamental algorithmic/programming concepts including variables, assignments, conditionals, loops, functions, and arrays and their role in problems solving. Emphasizes structured programming in the development of algorithm solutions to common problems. Object-oriented paradigm is introduced at a basic level.
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• COSC 143: Cyber Wellness

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Investigates the different categories of cyber wellness and how they affect emotional, physical, social, and intellectual wellness. Focuses on demonstrating intellectual agility and creativity in order to maintain physical wellness while using technology. Examines the effect technological changes have had on various disciplines and their impacts on society in relation to health and wellness. Discusses theories and principles related to the physical, mental, social, and emotional aspects of personal computer usage including cyberspace. Completion of COSC 143 fulfills the Liberal Studies Dimensions of Wellness requirement. Other 143 courses will also fulfill this requirement, and any of these courses may be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably for D/F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit.
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