DESCRIPTIONS


SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking. F, S.
 Credits: 3
Theory and practice in presenting public speeches;
determination of communication purposes) and
adaptation of organization, evidence, language, and
other message characteristics for designated audi-
ences.
SPC 3130 Introduction to Language and
Communication. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: Major or minor or instructor's
approval, and COM 1000.
An investigation of language and social processes.
SPC 3331 Nonverbal Communication. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: Major or minor or instructor's
approval, and COM 1000.
Survey of theory and research in nonverbal communi-
cation including eye behavior, facial expressions, ges-
tures, vocal cues.
SPC 3513 Argumentation.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2600.
Implementation of principles and methods in advocat-
ing factual claims and policy proposals; propositional
analysis, evidence as demonstration, effecting reason-
ing processes to become experimental for listeners,
ethics in controversy.
SPC 3594 Intercollegiate Forensics. F, S.
 Credits: 1; repeatable up to 3 credit maximum; Prereq:
Satisfactory completion of one semester of intercollegiate
forensics participation at the University of Florida before
first registration in course.
Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual
speaking.
SPC 3602 Advanced Public Speaking. F, S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2600 or equivalent.
Study of principles and methods of selected forms of
public speaking for various purposes, audiences, and
contexts.
SPC 4301 Advanced Interpersonal Communication.
S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 and SPC 2300 or
equivalent.
A critical examination of selected theories in interper-
sonal communication. Topics include systems theory
and the coordinated management of meaning.
SPC 4304 Problems in Interpersonal
Communication. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 and SPC 2300 or
equivalent or consent of instructor.
Research and theory related to a range of dysfunction-
al interpersonal communicative behaviors and strate-
gies, including apprehension, alienation, disconfirma-
tion and deception.
SPC 4441 Small Group Communication.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 or equivalent.
A survey of theory and research on communication in
the context of small groups. Emphasis on decision-
making communication processes.
SPC 4534 Theories of Argument.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2600 or equivalent and con-
sent of instructor.
Concentrated study in the art of advocacy; argumen-
tative theories based in exposition, narration, inquiry,
and demonstration will be explored.
SPC 4620 Issues in Public Deliberation. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2600 or equivalent.
Survey of the public speaking in major controversies
related to political, social and intellectual life in
America.
SPC 4680 Rhetorical Criticism.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 and SPC 2600.
Exploratory readings and analysis of a spectrum of
empirical and speculative theorists on the nature,
practice, and criticism of oral discourse with persuaso-
ry intent.


SPC 4710 Patterns of Intercultural Communication.
F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 or equivalent.
Exploration of practices and difficulties of communica-
tion between and among people of contrasting cultures;
investigation of theory and research by which intercul-
tural communication problems can be mitigated. (I.S.)
SPC 4905 Individual Study. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1 to 3; maximum of 6 credits. May be repeat-
ed with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits.
A project, reading or research course. Not open to
majors in the Communication Studies specialty.

GRADUATE COURSES
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate
course listings.







 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93
Yau, S.S., Chair; King, J.A., Academic Undergraduate
Coordinator; Bae, D.; Bermudez, M.E.; Chakravathy,
S.; Chow, Y.C.; Crummer, A.; Dankel, D.; Davis, T.;
Fishwick, P.A.; Fu, L.; Hanson, E.; Haskins, G.;
Haskins, L.; Johnson, T.; Kamel, N.; Laine, A.; Lee,
Y.H.; Livadas, P.E.; Lynch, M.; Newman-Wolfe, R.;
Ritter, G.; Sahni, S.; Selfridge, R.; Staudhammer, J.; Su,
S.Y.; Taylor, F.; Thebaut, S.M.; Varadarajan, R.;
Vemuri, B.; Webster, M.A.; Wilson, J.N.
 GENERAL INFORMATION: The Intercollege
Department of Computer and Information Sciences was
created to serve the needs of the entire University.
Toward this end several service courses are available as
well as several degree programs. Bachelor Degree
programs are currently available through the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Business
Administration, and the College of Engineering.
Master's degree programs and a Ph.D. program are also
available.
PROGRAMS FOR CIS MAJORS IN THE COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS.
 The student is referred to the College of Business
section of the catalog for the degree requirements in
CIS under the College of Business.
PROGRAMS FOR CIS MAJORS IN THE COLLEGE
OF ENGINEERING.
 The student is referred to the College of
Engineering section of the catalog for the degree
requirements in CIS under the College of Engineering.
PROGRAMS FOR CIS MAJORS IN THE COLLEGE
OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES.
 A minimum of 124 semester hours and an upper
division GPA of 2.0 is required for a Bachelor's degree
with a major in CIS from the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences.
 Computer and Information Sciences is a limited
access program. In order to be admitted into the
upper division, a student should complete his or her
general education requirements and complete at least
MAC 3311 and MAC 3312 with a "C+" or better
grade. Fulfilling the minimum requirements, howev-
er, does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Departmental requirements are as follows:
 a. Mathematics requirements
 MAC 3311, MAC 3312, MAC 3313, MAS 3114,
 STA 4033.
 b. Physics requirement
 PHY 3055L, and either PHY 3040, or PHY
 3053;


 PHY 3056L and either PHY 3041, or PHY 3053.
 c. English requirement
 ENC 2213.
 d. CIS courses
 COC 3110, CDA 3101, COP 3530, COT 3001,
 COP 3603, COP 4600, COT 4501, EEL 3701,
 CIS 4905.
 One of CIS 4321, COP 4300, or COP 4540. All stu-
dents must take 3 hours of CIS 4905. Approval of the
project must be obtained prior to registration in CIS
4905. CIS Electives: All students must take 6 hours of
CIS electives which must be approved by faculty
adviser.
 In addition to department requirements, the stu-
dent must satisfy the basic distribution requirements
as described under The College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences section of this catalog.
 HONORS: To qualify for honors in Computer
and Information Sciences a student must'attain an
overall GPA of 3.5 in all course work. For high or
highest honors the CIS 4905 (Special Problems in CIS)
project must be an Honors Project to be presented in a
public seminar. A student must petition and get
approval to attempt CIS Honors at least one semester
before graduation.

Computational/Numerical Methods

MAD 3400 Numerical Techniques.
See Industrial and Systems Engineering
CNM 4110 Numerical Analysis-A Computational
Approach.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COC 3110 and MAS 3114.
Numerical integration, nonlinear equations, linear and
nonlinear systems of equations, differential equations
and interpolation.

Computer & Information Systems
CIS 4300 Information System Design and
Development.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COP 3121 and COP 3530.
Directed work project in utilization of information
resources, particularly database management soft-
ware. Topics in analysis and design of application sys-
tems through all phases of system development.
CIS 4321 Database Management Systems.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: COP 3530.
Provides a conceptual understanding of database
management systems in terms of the hierarchical, net-
work and relational data models and their corre-
sponding languages. Data modeling and analysis,
database design and administration. Review of file
structures and a discussion of database implementa-
tion techniques. Knowledge of at least two program-
ming languages essential.
CIS 4905 Special Problems in CIS.
 Credits: 1 to 4; May be repeated with change of con-
tent up to a maximum of 12 credits.
Problems in different areas of computer science, oper-
ating systems, management systems, and information
retrieval. This course requires actual experience in
developing and maintaining a system.
CIS 4930 Special Topics in Computer and
Information Sciences.
 Credits: 1 to 4
Topics vary. Particular computer languages such as
JCL, ADA, etc., and current topics of interest in area of
computer and information sciences.
CIS 4935 Senior Seminar.
 Credits: 1; Prereq: Senior standing in CIS.
Reports and discussions on CIS research, current
developments, practice, and publications.


tt Grading is on S-U basis only.