Sep 26, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • 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 316 . 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 planographic printmaking and other contemporary printmaking techniques.
  
  • ART 481 - Photography IV

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 316 . 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.

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 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 107L .  Introduction to human cells, tissues, and organ systems with emphasis on human growth, development, inheritance and metabolism; satisfies General Education Curriculum requirements for laboratory sciences.
  
  • BSC 107L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 107 .  Introduction to human cells, tissues, and organ systems with emphasis on human growth, development, inheritance and metabolism; satisfies General Education Curriculum requirements for laboratory sciences. 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.
    Prerequisite(s): ACT score of 20 or greater, completion of a BSC lab course with a lab, or sophomore standing. 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.
    Prerequisite(s): ACT score of 20 or higher and completion of a BSC lab course with a lab, or sophomore standing.  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   or BSC 250 /BSC 250L . 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
  
  
  • 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
  
  • BSC 405L - Paleobiology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 405 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 406 - Biogeography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L  and BSC 111 /BSC 111L ; GHY 325 or BSC 340 . Study of plant and animal distributions and human impact on distributions from a geographic, geological and biological perspective. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 407 - Biology of Vertebrates

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L BSC 111 /BSC 111L   and BSC 201 /BSC 201L . Ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation of vertebrate animals; field trips when possible. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 407L - Biology of Vertebrates Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 407 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 408 - Invertebrate Zoology I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 111 /BSC 111L , BSC 201 /BSC 201L . Concurrent registration in BSC 408L is required. Functional morphology, systematics and life histories of the phylum Porifera through the minor protostomes. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 408L - Invertebrate Zoology I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 408 . Concurrent registration in BSC 408 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 409 - Invertebrate Zoology II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 111 /BSC 111L , BSC 201 /BSC 201L . Concurrent registration in BSC 409L is required. Functional morphology, systematics and life histories of advanced invertebrate phyla through the Hemichordata. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 409L - Invertebrate Zoology II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 409 . Concurrent registration in BSC 409 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 410 - Human Parasitology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 201 /BSC 201L .. Concurrent registration in BSC 410L is required. Life histories, medical significance and diagnosis of helminths and protozoa parasitic in man. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 410L - Human Parasitology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 410 . Concurrent registration in BSC 410 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 411 - Entomology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 201 /BSC 201L .  Concurrent registration in BSC 411L  is required. Structural adaptations, classification, life histories and habits, and the economic importance of insects. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 411L - Entomology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 411 . Concurrent registration in BSC 411 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 412 - Medical Entomology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 111 /BSC 111L  or consent of instructor. Arthropod vectors and agents of disease. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 412L - Medical Entomology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 412 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 413 - Arachnida Biology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 201 /BSC 201L .  Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in BSC 413L  is required.  Biology, morphology and classification of the arachnids. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 413L - Arachnida Biology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 413 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 414 - Ichthyology

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 201 /BSC 201L .  Concurrent registration in BSC 414L  is required. Evolutionary relationships, morphology, physiology and zoogeography of fishes, with emphasis on identification of local forms. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 414L - Ichthyology Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 414 . Concurrent registration in BSC 414 is required. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 415 - Biology of Fishes

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 111 /BSC 111L  or consent of instructor. Functional morphology, ecology and behavior of fishes. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 415L - Biology of Fishes Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 415 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 416 - Introduction to Fishery Science

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 111 /BSC 111L . A survey of the biology, management and potential yield of fish populations. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 416L - Introduction to Fishery Science Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 416 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 417 - Herpetology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 201 /BSC 201L .  Concurrent registration in BSC 417L  is required.  Ecology, evolution and natural history of amphibians and reptiles; field trips when possible. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 417L - Herpetology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): BSC 417 . Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
  
  • BSC 418 - Avian Biology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 201 /BSC 201L .  Concurrent registration in BSC 418L  is required. Morphology, taxonomy, life history, distribution, evolution and adaptations of birds. Note: Course which may be counted toward a major in biological sciences
 

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