TELECOMMUNICATION STA 4212 Nonparametric and Categorical Data Methods. F, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: STA 3023 or STA 3032 or STA 4322. Introduction to nonparametric statistics, including one and two sample testing and estimation methods, one and two way layout models and correlation models. Intro to categorical data methods including contingen- cy tables, Mantel-Haenszel and McNemar tests, and logistic regression. (M) STA 4222 Sample Survey Design. Credits: 3; Prereq: STA 3023 or STA 3082 or STA 4322. An introduction to the design of sample survey methodology with emphasis on practical application. Contents are questionnaire construction; simple, strat- ified, cluster, ratio, regression and systematic sam- pling techniques. Special topics in wildlife sampling and bias adjustment will also be discussed. An actual survey will be conducted. (M) STA 4321 Mathematical Statistics 1. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: MAC 3313 or equivalent. An introduction to the theory of probability, random variables and their probability distributions. Multivariate probability distributions, independence, covariance. Distributions of functions of random vari- ables. (M) STA 4322 Mathematical Statistics 2. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: STA 4321 or equivalent. Sampling distributions, central limit theorem, estima- tion, properties of point estimators, hypothesis test- ing, common large sample tests, uniformly most pow- erful and likelihood ratio tests, linear models and least squares, correlation. Introduction to analysis of vari- ance and nonparametric methods. (M) STA 4821 Stochastic Processes. Credits: 3; Prereq: STA 4321 or equivalent. Theoretical development of elementary stochastic pro- cesses, including Markov chains, Poisson process, birth and death processes and renewal processes. Applications to business and the behavioral, biologi- cal, medical, physical and social sciences. (M) STA 4905 Individual Work. F, S, SS. Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: permission of department. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 15 credits Special topics designed to meet the needs and inter- ests of individual students. STA 4930 Special Topics. Credits: 3; Permission of the department chairman. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 15 credits. Special topics designed to meet the needs and inter- ests of individual students. GRADUATE COURSES Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 92-93 Smeyak, G.P., Chair; Butler, G.A., Adviser; Burke, C.E.; Conner, H.H.; Counts, F.S.; Edwardson, M.N.; Grooms, D.A.; Hosbein, C.; Krynski, T.E.; Leslie, M.; Ostroff, D.H.; Pactor, H.S.; Schneider, R.; Smith, F.L.; Wells, E.L.; Williams, J.; Wright, J.W. Offerings in Telecommunication are designed pri- marily for those planning professional careers in radio and television media and in related fields. These cours- es, however, may be taken for elective credit by stu- dents in all Upper Division units of the University on a space available basis. Students interested in major tt Grading is on S-U basis only. work in Radio, Television, Advertising, Journalism and Public Relations are also referred to course offer- ings under Advertising and Journalism and to the requirements of the College of Journalism and Communications. Students who have not been admit- ted to the College of Journalism and Communications must have a 2.5 overall grade point average to enroll in other than the following courses: MMC 1000, RTV 2100, RTV 3000, ADV 3000, PUR 3000. THE MINOR: A minor in mass communication studies (open only to non-College of Journalism and Communication majors) consists of a minimum of 15 credits, nine of which must be completed at UF. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or bet- ter. Applicants must be a junior or higher in their col- lege and must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average. The following courses are required: ADV 3000, PUR 3000, RTV 3000 and RTV 3401. MMC 2100 or RTV 2100 may be substituted for ADV 3000, PUR 3000 or RTV 3000. One course from this list must be completed: ADV 4300, PUR 3500 or RTV 3405. Obtain approval of your college dean before obtaining college approval in 1000 Weimer Hall. Film FIL 4200 Communicative Elements in Film Production. Credits: 3 Study of films with reference to the contribution made by their components to the filmmaker's statement and intent. Emphasis will be placed upon the nonfiction film. Radio-Television RTV 2100 Writing for Electronic Media. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: Six hours of English Composition, sophomore standing or above, ability to type 20 words per minute. A preprofessional course designed to provide funda- mental instruction and practice in writing for the elec- tronic media. RTV 3000 Introduction to Telecommunication. F, S, SS. Credits: 3 An introduction to the cultural, social, legal, business and career aspects of the electronic media. RTV 3101 Advanced Writing for Electronic Media. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 2100 and RTV 3200 or permission of instructor. Study and practice in writing electronic media drama, comedy, commercials, promotional announcements, documentaries and editorials. RTV 3200 Fundamentals of Production. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3000 and RTV 2100. Basic principles and operations of radio and television equipment for utilization in industry and commercial and educational radio television stations. Students are required to purchase an audio cassette and audio car- tridge. RTV 3221 Television Studio Production/Direction. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3200. Advanced application of television production and direction, staging, lighting, graphics, video control and composition. RTV 3230 Performance in Telecommunication. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3200. Development of basic radio and television announc- ing skills. RTV 3300 Radio News I. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV3000 and RTV 2100. Basic writing, reporting and production of radio news stories and newscasts. Students must purchase approved tape recorder for class. Six hours to arrange. RTV 3301C Television News I. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3300. Basic writing, reporting and production of television news stories and newscasts. Students must purchase two approved video cassettes for class. RTV 3303 Radio News 2. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: minimum grade ofC in RTV 3300. Advanced reporting, writing and production of radio news stories and newscasts against deadlines. Radio news lab is required. RTV 3305 Investigative Reporting for Broadcast Journalists. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 2100. Principles of investigative reporting as applied to tele- vision and radio news. RTV 3401 Telecommunication Processes & Effects. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3000. The flow and impact of messages from electronic media; includes consideration of semantics, attitude change and behavioral theories involving telecommu- nication and society. RTV 3405 Television and the American Family. F, S. Credits: 3 Enables the non-telecommunication major to use tele- vision productively and to understand its structure and effects. Research findings concerning audience behavior and criteria for evaluating television pro- grams will be discussed. (S) RTV 4207 Advanced Television Directing. Credits: 3; Prereq: senior standing in the College of Journalism; RTV 3101L, RTV 3221 and permission of instructor. A study of the aesthetic and psychological factors of television production and their creative application in program production and execution. RTV 4302 Television News 2. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: minimum grade of C in RTV 3301C. News writing, editing and processing for television against deadlines. Television news lab is required. RTV 4320 Electronic Field Production. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3200. Advanced electronic field production and editing the- ory and practice. RTV 4420 New Media Systems. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3000 or permission of instructor. Survey of new electronic media systems of mass com- munication with special emphasis on cable television and satellite communication. RTV 4500 Telecommunication Programming. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 2100, RTV 3000, and 3 or 4JM standing. Audience, economic and placement considerations in scheduling programs for broadcast radio, television and cable television, and other electronic media of mass communication. RTV 4506 Telecommunication Research. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3000 and computer science course. Survey of various techniques in telecommunication research. Strategies of analysis of audience attitudes and characteristics, and ascertainment of community needs. Emphasis on survey research and sampling techniques, and interpretation of market and ratings data. RTV 4605 Electronic Communcations in Industry. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: RTV 3200 and RTV 4320. Theory and technique of electronic communications with special emphasis on role of electronic media appli- cation in industry, education and public service ogani- zations.