May 16, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • ART 380 - Workshop in Art

    1-3 hrs.
    Workshop in art. Art experiences with variable content, may not be used toward the major or minor, may be repeated.
  
  • ART 381 - Photography I

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART major or minor. Introduction to basic skills with the camera and darkroom using black-and-white photography.
  
  • ART 382 - Photography II

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 381 . Continuation of ART 381  with an emphasis on composition in black-and-white photography.
  
  • ART 383 - Color Photography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 382 . Introduction to basic color photography and printing.
  
  • ART 400 - The Art of Italy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite:* a travel/study course in the art of Italy.
  
  • ART 401 - Women and Art

    3 hrs.
    This course focuses on women as both the subjects of and the creators of art from antiquity through the present. The course is a GEC 07 WI course, and students are required to write a minimum of 5000 words.
  
  • ART 402 - Arts of Asia

    3 hrs.
    This course is a general introduction to the visual arts of Asia, covering primarily India, central Asia, China and Japan. The course is a GEC 07 WI course, and students are required to write a minimum of 5000 words.
  
  • ART 410 - The Historiography and Methodologies of Art History

    3 hrs.
    This course will serve as an introduction to the historical development of art history as a field of intellectual inquiry. Emphasis placed on the major approaches that modern art historians have applied to the discipline.
  
  • ART 412 - Crafts I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 102 , ART 112 , ART 113 , or *.  Wood working.  A study of the technique and problems involved in the creation of wood crafts. May be repeated.
  
  • ART 415 - Graphic Design History

    3 hrs.
    A lecture course designed to inform about the current trends in the plastic and graphic arts, including historical precedents. Prerequisite(s): ART 332 , ART 334 .
  
  • ART 416 - Graphic Design Student Agency

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 341 , ART 342 , ART 343 . The Graphic Design Student Agency offers undergraduate students the chance to seek further mastery of computer production techniques and hands-on experience in a professional agency setting. (Course may be taken up to three times.)
  
  • ART 418 - Capstone for BA in Art

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Research and oral presentations on a topic related to one of the two studio focus areas of BA in Art students.
  
  • ART 421 - Painting IV

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 323 . A personal search in painting, class discussion and criticism.
  
  • ART 422 - Painting V

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 421 . Advanced development of a personal language and statement in painting.
  
  • ART 423 - Painting VI

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 422 . A sustained individual effort in painting leading to the independent work of the senior project.
  
  • ART 428 - Painting Project

    3 or 6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 422 . Independent expressive problem in painting culminating with an exhibition.
  
  • ART 430 - Research Methods in Art History

    3 hrs.
    A systematic analysis of the tools and techniques available to the art historian when conducting research into the art object. WI
  
  • ART 431 - Ancient Art History

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 332 . Art of the ancient world up to the fourth century.
  
  • ART 432 - Medieval Art History

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 332 . Art of Europe from the fourth through the 15th centuries.
  
  • ART 433 - Northern Renaissance Art History

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 334 . Art of the Netherlands, Germany and France during the 14th through 16th centuries.
  
  • ART 434 - Italian Renaissance Art History

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 334 . Art of Italy during the 14th through 16th centuries.
  
  • ART 435 - Baroque and Rococo Art History

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 334 . The art of Europe from the end of the 16th through the 18th centuries.
  
  • ART 436 - Nineteenth Century Art History

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 334 . The analysis of Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism.
  
  • ART 437 - Art 1900-1940

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 334 . The analysis of Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism.
  
  • ART 438 - Art 1940-Present

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 334 . The analysis of the many trends in art in the post-World War II period.
  
  • ART 439 - Connoisseurship

    3 hrs.
    This course is devoted to the direct analysis of original works of art, emphasis placed on the physical consistency of objects–their dimension, style and quality.
  
  • ART 441 - Graphic Communication

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 341 , ART 342 , ART 343 . Solving conceptual problems visually requiring the application of professional-level graphic communication skill, with emphasis on professional procedure and professional portfolio development, must be taken three times over three semesters. Note: ***
  
  • ART 442 - Interactive Design I

    3 hrs.
    A design studio course. Prerequisite(s): ART 311 , ART 313 . An introduction to computer imaging as a means to solve communication design problems. Course content relates specifically to the application of prerequisite design skills to interactive media. Note: ***
  
  • ART 443 - Interactive Design II

    3 hrs.
    A studio design course. Prerequisite(s): ART 442 . Continuation of ART 442 , with an emphasis on the application of advanced design skills to interactive communication. Course content relates specifically to students enrolled in the Graphic Design emphasis area. Note: ***
  
  • ART 444 - Graphics Design Portfolio

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 441  course series over two semesters. Preparation of graphic design portfolio and preparation for entry into the profession. Note: ***
  
  • ART 445 - Motion Graphics I: Introduction Design in Motion

    3 hrs.
     This course introduces software applications and issues used in the creation of motion graphics, special effects, and animation.
  
  • ART 446 - Motion Graphics II: Advanced Problems for Design in Motion

    3 hrs.
    This course further develops software application skills and investigates advanced problem solving techniques used in the creation of motion graphics, special effects, and animation.
  
  • ART 448 - Graphic Communication Project

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 441  course series over two semesters. A comprehensive design study initiated by the student in an area of specified interest under the direction of a committee of faculty advisers. Public presentation of portfolio. Note: *** WI
  
  • ART 451 - Ceramics IV

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 353 . Continuation of Ceramics III.
  
  • ART 452 - Ceramics V

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 451 . Advanced ceramics, self-motivated ceramics with a personal level of expression.
  
  • ART 453 - Ceramics VI

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 452 . Continuation of Ceramics V with a direction toward a professional level of personal expression.
  
  • ART 458 - Ceramics Project

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 453 . Independent project in ceramics culminating with an exhibition. A written proposal, faculty committee and * is required.
  
  • ART 461 - Sculpture IV

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 362 . Sculpture problem-solving with a direction toward self-motivated personal expression.
  
  • ART 462 - Sculpture V

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 461 . Continuation of Sculpture IV.
  
  • ART 463 - Sculpture VI

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 462 . Advanced sculpture, self-motivated sculpture with a direction toward a professional level of personal expression.
  
  • ART 464 - Contemporary Theory and Criticism

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART major. This course focuses on the concept, content and context of contemporary art making, with considerable attention given to critical theory as it spans across art disciplines.
  
  • ART 468 - Sculpture Project

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 463 . Independent project in sculpture culminating with an exhibition. A written proposal, faculty committee and * is required.
  
  • ART 471 - Advanced Printmaking IV

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 371 . Continued study of the aesthetic and technical aspects of the relief printmaking processes.
  
  • ART 472 - Advanced Printmaking V

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 372 . Continued study of the aesthetic and technical aspects of the intaglio printmaking processes.
  
  • ART 473 - Advanced Printmaking VI

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 373 . Continued study of the aesthetic and technical aspects of the lithographic printmaking processes.
  
  • ART 481 - Photography IV

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 313 . Digital imaging.
  
  • ART 482 - Studio Photography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 382  or * studio. Studio photography.
  
  • ART 483 - Experimental Photography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 382  or * studio. Experimental photography.
  
  • ART 491 - Art Internship

    1-9 hrs.
    A professional work-training experience with a host organization, institution or artist as a means of preparing for a career goal or further studies. Permission of the faculty intern supervisor and department chair required. May be repeated.
  
  • ART 492 - Special Problems in Art

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor. Individual research on an approved visual art problem, may be repeated up to three times. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in ART 492H.)
  
  • ART 493 - Special Problems - Non-Studio

    3 hrs.
    A lecture course that investigates art - historical and museum studies topics of special interest to students, may be repeated up to three times.
  
  • ART 498 - British Studies, Art History

    3-6 hrs.
    Variable content.
  
  • ART 499 - British Studies, Art Studio

    3-6 hrs.
    Variable content.

Art Education

  
  • ARE 309 - Art in the Elementary Schools

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    An introduction to incorporating the visual arts in the school curriculum for the elementary classroom, for non-art majors, may not be used toward a major or minor in art.
  
  • ARE 452 - Methods in Art

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, junior standing and student must have formally declared major in art education. Stresses the aims, objectives and methods of art education in the K-12 classroom; student will develop curriculum and assessment strategies based on the national and state frameworks and standards.
  
  • ARE 453 - Practicum in Art Education

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Student must be formally admitted to teacher education program. Students will participate in supervised practicum experiences in elementary and secondary educational setting. May be repeated.
  
  • ARE 454 - Art Education Methods: Secondary

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Fundamentals of art: secondary. Focus on critical issues, contemporary teaching, curriculum, teaching methods, art processes, techniques, tools and materials. Studio fee is $30.
  
  • ARE 457 - Aesthetics

    3 hrs.
    Aesthetic theories are examined through critical strategies and ways of thinking intrinsic to philosophical aesthetics.
  
  • ARE 470 - Technology in the Art Classroom

    3 hrs.
    Integration of contemporary technologies for the art classroom, K-12.
  
  • ARE 480 - Psychology of Art

    3 hrs.
    A look at the relationship between mind and art; topics relevant to psychology, art and creating are explored.
  
  • ARE 482 - Student Teaching in Art Education I, II

    6, 6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Student must be formally admitted to teacher education program and PSY 374 , SPE 400 , REF 400 , REF 469  and CIE 302 .
  
  • ARE 483 - History and Development of Art Education.

    3 hrs.
    Lecture and art practice. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Stresses the development of art education: theories, philosophies, influences, models and outstanding art educators.
  
  • ARE 492 - Special Problems in Art Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. A course that investigates topics of special interest related to art education.
  
  • ARE 498 - Art Education Project

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and student must be formally admitted to teacher education program. A research project to further the development of objectives, specialized art techniques, curriculum and methods of teaching in the K-12 classroom.

Astronomy

  
  • AST 111 - General Astronomy I

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): AST 111L . Introduction to early astronomy, tools of astronomers, and the solar system.
  
  • AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): AST 111 .
  
  • AST 112 - General Astronomy II

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): AST 112L . Stellar structure, evolution of the galaxy, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.
  
  • AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): AST 112  .

Biological Sciences

  
  • BSC 103 - Biology and Society

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 103L . Concepts and methods of biological science and their relationship to human affairs. Note: Course may not be counted toward program requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
  
  • BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory

    1 hr
    Note: Course may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 107 - Human Biology

    3 hrs.
    Concurrent registration in BSC 107L  is required.  Introduction to biological sciences emphasizing issues related to human growth, development, inheritance and metabolism. Note: Course may not be used to satisfy the GEC lab requirement or for a degree in biological sciences.
  
  • BSC 107L - Human Biology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 107 . Concurrent registration in BSC 107 is required. Note: Course may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 110L . Introduction to biological science, emphasizing cellular organization, genetics, ecology and evolution, satisfies the general education requirement for laboratory science. Note: Course which may be counted toward program requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
  
  • BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 110 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 111L . Introduction to biological science, emphasizing diversity, organisms and organ systems, satisfies the general education requirement for laboratory science. (CC 1141) Note: Course may be counted toward program requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
  
  • BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 111 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 197 - First Year Foundations

    1 hr.
    Introduction to higher education for students in the biological sciences including use of university resources for academic success, resumé development and career strategies. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 201 - General Zoology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L  or equivalent. Concurrent registration in BSC 201L is required. Systematics, functional morphology and ecological relationships of animal phyla. (CC 2414) Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 201L - General Zoology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 201 . Concurrent registration in BSC 201 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 226 - General Botany

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L  or equivalent. Systematics, structure, physiology, growth and development of plants. (CC 1313, 1314) Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 226L - General Botany Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 226 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 250L . Cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, immune, respiratory and circulatory systems; satisfies General Education Curriculum requirements for laboratory sciences. Note: Course which may not be counted toward program requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
  
  • BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 250 . Concurrent registration in BSC 250  is required. (CC 1511, 2511) Note: Course which may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences.
  
  • BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 251L . Nutrition and metabolism; gastrointestinal, nervous, renal, endocrine and reproductive systems; satisfies General Education Curriculum requirements for laboratory sciences. Note: Course may not be counted toward program requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
  
  • BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 251 . Concurrent registration in BSC 251  is required. (CC 1521, 2521) Note: Course which may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences.
  
  • BSC 282 - General Microbiology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L  or equivalent. Concurrent registration in BSC 282L  is required. Current concepts in microbiology, including microbial structure and function, physiology, genetics, ecology and role in disease. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 282L - General Microbiology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 282 . Concurrent registration in BSC 282  is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 283 - Microorganisms in Health and Disease

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  or BSC 107 /BSC 107L . Concurrent registration in BSC 283L  is required. A study of microorganisms of public significance for nursing students. Note: Course which may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences.
  
  • BSC 283L - Microorganisms in Health and Disease Lab

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 283 . Concurrent registration in BSC 283  is required. Note: Course which may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences.
  
  • BSC 305 - Evolution

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L  or equivalent; BSC 370  recommended. A comprehensive treatment of evolutionary theory. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 340 - Introductory Ecology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L  or comparable courses, or permission of the instructor. Fundamental principles of ecology and exploration of environmental issues. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 345 - Marine Biology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 111 /BSC 111L , BSC 201 /BSC 201L . Concurrent registration in BSC 345L  is required. Marine biological regimes and the influence of geological, physical and chemical oceanographic factors. (WI) Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences (WI)
  
  • BSC 345L - Marine Biology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 345 . Concurrent registration in BSC 345   is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  
  • BSC 361 - Comparative Anatomy

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110  and BSC 111  or equivalent. Concurrent registration in BSC 361L is required. Comparative anatomy and functional morphology of the vertebrates, with a phylogenetic perspective. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 361L - Comparative Anatomy Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 361 . Concurrent registration in BSC 361 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 370 - Genetics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L ; one semester of organic chemistry recommended. The fundamental principles of heredity. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 382 - Microbial Ecology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L , BSC 282 /BSC 282L  CHE 106 /CHE 106L . The study of the relationship between microorganisms and their biotic and abiotic environments. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 392 - Pre-Professional Externship

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): 30 hrs. pre-professional courses. Externship with a health-care provider in collaboration with the Pre-Professional Office. A non-majors course. May be repeated once. Note: Course may not be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
 

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