MATH-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Mathematics–Fa, Sp Independent research in the various branches of mathematics and allied fields of application. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisite: Major in mathematics or permission of research advisor. Molecular Biology (MBIO) MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology–Sp 4 hours In-depth study of the cell will include the following topics: biochemical and electrical properties of membranes, the endomembrane system, molecular machines and cellular organization, normal cell physiology and division, differentiation, signaling pathways and gene regulation, and programmed cell death. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology, CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II, or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $125) MBIO-4220 Signal Transduction–Sp 4 hours Study of major cellular signaling pathways and their physiological functions in homeostasis and disease. Applications to development, organ and tissue homeostasis, and conditions arising from aberrant signaling, such as cancer. Emphasis upon current discoveries and analysis of current, peer-reviewed literature in the field. Three (50-minute) lectures per week and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology or permission of instructor. (odd years) MBIO-4250 Biology of Cancer–Fa 4 hours Study of cancer including classification of cancer, pathophysiology of the disease in terms of signal transduction and gene regulation, and mechanisms behind current and experimental treatments for the disease. Three (50-minute) lectures per week and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology or permission of instructor. MBIO-4300 Molecular Biology–Fa 4 hours Study of the molecules that make up the living cell with an emphasis on nucleic acid biology. Three lectures and one (threehour) laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO-3300 Genetics. (Fee: $125) MBIO-4310 Eukaryotic Gene Regulation–Sp 3 hours This course covers eukaryotic gene regulation, which encompasses the knowledge of both basal and regulated transcriptional machinery, how these proteins are regulated, how they regulate gene expression, and their role in cancer progression. Emphasis is placed on the role of chromatin structure and epigenetics in gene expression. Prerequisites: BIO-3300 Genetics; MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology. (even years) MBIO-4370 Virology–Sp 3 hours The concepts and methods of virology are covered, with emphasis on animal viruses, within the framework of cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, pathology, and epidemiology. Viral replication will be examined in detail. The effects that viruses inflict on host cells will also be examined, as will some of the host cell responses generated by such virus-cell interactions, including interferon induction, the antiviral response generated by interferon, and oncogenic transformation. In addition, an overview of procedures used for prevention and treatment of viral diseases via vaccines and antiviral drugs, respectively, will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO-3300 Genetics. (even years) Media Production (MDPR) MDPR-1110 3 hours Introduction to Media Production–Fa A survey of electronic media, including history and development, types, audience research, regulations, and globalization. MDPR-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 processors, audio monitors, etc. Students in the course will use these tools to produce several audio projects. (Fee: $75) MDPR-1130 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) MDPR-1140 Writing for Media–Fa, Sp 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. MDPR-1510 Multiplatform Storytelling–Fa 3 hours This intensive writing course prepares students to write news copy for print, online, and broadcast video and radio. Students learn basic journalistic practices and writing formats and will progress from exercises to original reporting. (Fee: $75) MDPR-2110 Sophomore Seminar–Fa 1 hour Sophomore Seminar helps students connect their media skills to a clear professional direction. Students explore industry pathways, build a graduation-to-career plan, develop foundational résumés and portfolios, and practice ethical networking and professional communication. The course encourages Christhonoring professionalism and intentional preparation for internships, capstone-readiness, and career entry. Prerequisite: MDPR-1110 Introduction to Media Production. MDPR-2120 Preproduction–Fa, Sp 3 hours 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) MDPR-2200 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: MDPR-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $75) MDPR-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) MDPR-2240 Podcast Production–Fa 3 hours This course guides students through the full life cycle of creating a podcast, from idea generation through technical setup and production, to launch planning and promotion. Emphasis is placed on designing a podcast with purpose, understanding the technology stack, building and recording episodes, and launching successfully with audience growth in mind. Prerequisite: Major in a Plaster School of Business degree program. (Fee: $75) 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 289 Course Descriptions MATH-4900 – MDPR-2240
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