Jun 16, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • 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 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; cannot be taken in combination with BSC 110  or   to meet the general education curriculum requirement. 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, cannot be taken in combination with BSC 103  to meet the general education curriculum requirement. 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, cannot be taken in combination with BSC 103  to meet the general education curriculum requirement. (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 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 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 380 - 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 380L 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 380L - General Microbiology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 380 . Concurrent registration in BSC 380 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 381 - Microorganisms in Health and Disease

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  or BSC 107 /BSC 107L . Concurrent registration in BSC 381L  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 381L - Microorganisms in Health and Disease Lab

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 381 . Concurrent registration in BSC 381  is required. Note: Course which may not 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 380 /BSC 380L  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
  
  
  • BSC 400 - History of Biology

    3 hrs.
    The development of biological sciences in western culture from pre-Socratic Greece to present. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 401 - Natural History of Animals

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Life histories of animals. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 401L - Natural History of Animals Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 401 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 402 - Natural History of Plants

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 226 . Life histories of plants. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 402L - Natural History of Plants Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 402  Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 403 - Natural History of Infectious Diseases

    3 hrs.
    A study of infectious diseases and their effects on man. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 404 - Field Biology

    1-2 hrs. arr.
    Ecological and taxonomic studies. Offered between semesters as four to 12-day field trips. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 404L - Field Biology Laboratory

    2-4 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 404 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 405 - Paleobiology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 201 /BSC 201L  General Zoology. Study of life forms existing in prehistoric or geologic time as represented by plants, animals and other organisms. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
 

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