COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SOCL 400 Social Justice (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course explores the types of cultural diversity in society and the effects such diversity has on attitudes, values, beliefs, behavior, and life chances. Human beings vary by many dimensions including race/ethnicity, national origin, sex and sexual orientation, gender and gender orientation, social class, age, religion, and more. Students will explore the nature of inequality as a socially constructed consequence of diversity, the nature of social and institutional strategies that maintain such inequality, and how social arrangements may be altered to mitigate against this inequality for individual as well as social benefit.
SOCL 480 Special Topics in Sociology (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content classroom course in sociology in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest which are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the trimester Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.
SOCL 499 Independent Studies in Sociology (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)
SPEECH
SPCH 100 Speech Communication (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Basic Writing II (COMM 060) or the equivalent placement score. All students are required to pass this course, or Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150), prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Not open to students with credit for Speech Communication (COMM 100).
A basic public speaking course intended to improve the student’s ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing and listening.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
WEBD 117 Graphic Editing Software (1 cr. hr.)
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy (COMP 085) or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for DCOM 117.
This course provides students with advanced instruction in graphic editing software. Projects will use tools, layers and filters to edit and create digital images for use in design. Note: Students without access to Franklin University’s computer laboratories will be required to obtain software at the student’s expense, as noted in the section titled “Special Technology Requirements” in this publication.
WEBD 234 Web Design & Implementation (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Web Authoring (COMP 107). Not open to students with credit for COMP/DCOM/ITEC 234.
This course presents introductions to many of the basic concepts, issues and techniques related to designing, developing and deploying websites. During the course, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students will learn how to create sites both manually and through the use of website development software. Note: This is a technology course in a technology program, and it requires the purchase of software that may be used in subsequent courses as well as being suitable for commercial work beyond completion of degree studies. For specific software requirements, consult the course syllabus.
WEBD 334 Web Animation Techniques (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Survey of Computer Languages (COMP 205), Fundamentals of Graphic Design (GRPH 210) and Web Design & Implementation (WEBD 234). Not open to students with credit for DCOM 334.
This course covers the basics of designing and creating 2 and 2 1/2 dimension animations on websites using industry standard commercial software tools. Appropriate uses of animation are taught as part of the total Web design solution. Some topics covered include character design, creation and motion, tweening, effects and storyboarding. NOTE: This is a technology course, in a technology program, and it requires the purchase of software that may be used in subsequent courses as well as being suitable for commercial work beyond completion of degree studies. For specific software requirements, consult the course syllabus.
WEBD 410 Web Development Internship (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course provides students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and experience in an actual work environment. This Internship is an ongoing seminar between the student, the faculty member, and the employment supervisor. It involves a Learning Contract, periodic meetings with the faculty representative, professional experience at a level equivalent to other senior-level courses, and submission of materials as established in the Learning Contract. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.
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