BIO-4800 Senior Seminar–Biology–Fa, Sp 1 hour In this capstone course required of all senior biology majors, students compile data from laboratory, field study, or extensive literature research and give an oral presentation. Approval of the topic must be given by the student’s academic advisor. The student must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the senior year. Prerequisites: Senior status; attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars prior to the senior year. BIO-4880 Topics in Biology 1–3 hours Topics of special interest by the biology faculty from the areas of modern biology. Prerequisites: Junior status; permission of instructor. BIO-4900 Independent Study: Biology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Supervised independent study of a particular biological phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisites: Major in biology; permission of advisor. BIO-4910 1–4 hours Environmental Science Internship 2–Fa, Sp, Su An opportunity to participate in an internship experience with environmental professionals based upon the student's vocational preference. Involves department faculty in conjunction with government agencies or private institutions. Provides practical experience in the environmental professions such as monitoring, management, education, public engagement, and restoration. Students are required to complete 50 contact hours per credit hour pursued. Crosslisted with ENVS. Prerequisites: BIO-2600 General Ecology, junior status, and permission of instructor. (Fee: $25) Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism (BRDM) BRDM-1110 3 hours Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media–Fa A survey of electronic media, including history and development, types, audience research, regulations, and globalization. BRDM-1120 Audio Production–Fa,Sp 3 hours Students receive instruction and training in the operation of software and hardware used in audio media. The course focuses on gaining knowledge and experience with Pro Tools software and audio hardware including microphones, control surfaces and interfaces, signal processes, audio monitors, etc. Students in the course will use these tools to produce several audio projects. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2110 Video Production–Sp 3 hours This course provides hands-on training for digital video production, including camera, lighting, audio, and editing. The student will learn basic production and post-production skills and terms. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2130 Writing for Digital Media–Fa 3 hours This course covers the form and style of writing for radio, television, film, and interactive media. Students will learn the basics of narrative structure for these media as well as basic formatting and style guidelines. BRDM-2210 Media Performance–Sp 3 hours Examines announcing for a variety of applications including: commercial, audio book, interviewing, news, sports, and music radio. The emphasis is on the application of key principles through assignments that focus on use of the voice as a tool for communication of ideas on a one-to-one basis. (Fee: $75) (even years) BRDM-2220 Sound Design–Sp 3 hours This course is designed to prepare the media production student to create sound designs for radio, television, film and other audio media by studying the nature of sound, psychoacoustics, the power of the voice, sound effects, and music and how they can be used in combination with visual image to influence listeners/ viewers. Students will create and execute a variety of sound designs for radio, television, and other audio media. Prerequisite: BRDM-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2320 3 hours Preproduction and Planning for Video and Film–Fa, Sp This course examines the framework for preparation for video and film production in fiction and nonfiction programming. The duties of the producer and director are covered as they relate to scripting, budgets, legalities, scheduling, site surveys and other related preproduction duties for studio and field productions. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2350 3 hours Introduction to Motion Design–Fa An introduction to the creation of graphics for television and film. Topics covered include motion graphic principles, network package graphic creation, and training in Adobe After Effects. (Fee: $75). BRDM-2606 2 hours Introduction to Computer Animation–Fa An introduction to the use of 3D animation software. The course focuses on learning the basics of Autodesk Maya and general principles and workflow for 3D computer graphics in production work. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2650 Introduction to Web Analytics and SEO–Fa 1 hour The course is a survey of methods for gathering and interpreting online tracking and usage data. The survey will focus on the Google Analytics platform but also cover basics of SEO for websites, apps, and online media content. BRDM-2810 Sophomore Seminar–Fa 1 hour The sophomore seminar in Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism is designed to acquaint students with current trends in the electronic media and to aid students in understanding key concepts for building a successful career including networking, professional development, résumé and portfolio development, and strategies for career entry in the electronic media field. Prerequisite: BRDM-1110 Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media. BRDM-3150 Media Ethics–Fa 3 hours Development of an applied theistic ethic for media practitioners. Topics for ethical examination include media content, business practices, advertising, journalism, privacy, and intellectual property rights. Crosslisted with JOUR. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production–Fa 3 hours This course is designed to teach the theories, principles, and practices of multi-track studio production. Students will produce a number of audio projects for radio, television, and film in the Pro Tools HD production environment. Prerequisite: BRDM-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $75) BRDM-3216 Audio for Video and Film–Sp 3 hours Audio for video/film will expose the student to the theories and the practical challenges of gathering audio in the field as a part of a video/film project. The course will also focus on working with sound in the studio during post-production and will include areas such as automatic dialogue replacement and Foley sound effects. Students will record and produce all of the sounds for a major film project. Prerequisites: BRDM-1120 Audio Production; BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production. (Fee: $45) (odd years). Page 230 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BIO-4800 – BRDM-3216
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