Fall 2009 Electives

Current Students: Still looking for an elective to round out your schedule? Check out this list of possibilities (be sure to check with your advisor to make sure a course fits with your degree plan)

• Presentation Media COM3483 (CRN 1605) TR 4:20-5:35 p.m. Prof. Gullen. Prereqs: Speech, WPE; Coreqs: Tech & Prof Com. Description: The systematic design, productions, and use of presentation media. Emphasis on developing business-oriented presentations using posters, overhead transparencies, slides, crystal display, and multimedia. Why take this? Build your professional presentation skills and impress your colleagues and your future boss!
• Document Design COM3473 (CRN 1606) R 5:45-8:25 p.m. Prof. Nunez. Prereqs: Tech & Prof Com; WPE. Description: Emphasis on layout and design of technical documents, documents for publication, presentation support materials, and electronic media. Why take this? Knowing how to create eye-catching and easy-to-read documents is an important part of communicating an any field.
• We hear about our "global economy" all the time. If you've been thinking about learning a foreign language, Lawrence Tech offers courses in German and Spanish (and even a Minor in Spanish). Check out LLT2613 (German 1) or any course in the "Spanish" subject in Bannerweb.
• New Ventures & Managing Entrepreneurial Operations MGT3013 (CRN 1750) T 5:45-8:50 p.m. Prof. Mills. Prereqs: Accounting 1 or Macroeconomics or Microeconomics. Description: An intensive course that focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to design, launch, and manage a new venture. Practice is accomplished through team projects, case studies, development of a business operating plan for a new venture and meaningful field assignments. Why take this? If you've ever thought that business ownership, or running a small business with partners, might be for you, this is a great opportunity to learn the practical side of getting things done.
• Media, Communication and Society MCO1003 (CRN 1163) MW 9:30-10:45 a.m. Prof. Levine. Prereqs: None. Description: Electronic mass media and their functions: legal, economic, psychological aspects the media broadcasting and production are discussed. A survey of race, gender, and multicultural issues with regard to the media are also addressed. Special focus on the ethics of media communications professionals in problem solving. Why take this? If you have room for a general elective in your degree plan, this course allows you to discuss and debate the role of media in our society. All professionals should understand how the media works.
• Social Media MCO3633 (CRN 1887) MW 11:00-12:15 p.m. Prof. Helterhoff. Prereqs: Must be a junior or senior. Description: reading, research and writing intensive course in which students will create and maintain a carefully crafted blog throughout the semester with a strong civic component. Students will also research and analyze wikis, viral media, podcasts, virtual communities, RSS (real simple syndication) and other communication platforms. Why take this? No doubt about it -- the social web is an increasingly important means of communication for businesses in all industries. Knowing how to use its tools well -- and how to adapt to new tools that arise -- will help you better use this medium to the advantage of your company.