Reports and discussion on recent advances in Topology. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

Reports and discussion on recent advances in group theory, ring theory, and homological algebra. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

May be repeated indefinitely.

May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

This course focuses on the study o electronic mass media. It surveys the cultural industries from multiple perspectives, including history, economics, production processes, content, social effects, diversity, and globalization. It emphasizes the relationship among the electronic mass media, culture, and power.

Historical survey of broadcasting, common carrier, and related electronic media technologies, including the Internet. This course focuses on the social, political, and policy dimensions of the adoption and use of communication technologies. Special attention is paid to significant issues in contemporary public policy and practice, such as protection of privacy and personal information, information ownership, free speech, and censorship.

A study of policy and regulation of media in the U.S., primarily broadcasting, cable, telephone, and the internet. This includes traditional issues in the regulation of content, such as freedom of speech, copyright, obscenity, and privacy. It also includes traditional areas in the regulation of the industry structure including monopolies, licensing, cross ownership rules, mergers, and illegal practices.