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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Architectural Engineering Technology
  

  • ACT 322 - Architectural History

    3 hrs.
    Analysis of achievements in the design and construction of major architectural developments from early times to present.
  

  • ACT 336 - Architectural Working Drawings II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 235 . Corequisite(s): ACT 336L . Building systems and working drawings for commercial projects.
  

  • ACT 336L - Architectural Working Drawings II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ACT 336 .
  

  • ACT 338 - Architectural Working Drawings III

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 336 . Corequisite(s): ACT 338L . Advanced architectural detailing. This course explores a holistic, systems-based approach in the development and assembly of architectural details.
  

  • ACT 338L - Architectural Working Drawings III Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ACT 338 .
  

  • ACT 348 - Modeling and Animation Applications I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 /AEC 132L  or demonstrated Computer-Aided Design and Drafting experience, computer modeling and animation developed with AutoDesk Viz.
  

  • ACT 363 - Architectural Design II

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 . Corequisite(s): ACT 363L . Application of analytical and programming methods to code-based, architectural design processes.
  

  • ACT 363L - Architectural Design II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ACT 363 .
  

  • ACT 364 - Architectural Design III

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 . Corequisite(s): ACT 364L . Integration of structural systems into the architectural design process.
  

  • ACT 364L - Architectural Design III Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ACT 364 .
  

  • ACT 380 - Specifications and Contract Documents

    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): AEC 204 /AEC 204L . An introduction to the purpose, organization, compilation, writing and editing of architectural project specifications.
  

  • ACT 392 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and approval of faculty adviser.
  

  • ACT 400 - Senior 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): Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser.
  

  • ACT 401 - Senior 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): ACT 400 .
  

  • ACT 450 - Virtual Reality in Construction I

    3hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 /AEC 132L . Comprehensive study of virtual reality techniques to real-time visualization of engineering technology topics.
  

  • ACT 465 - Architectural Design IV

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 363 . Corequisite(s): ACT 465L . Integration of building systems, furnishings and smart technology into the architectural design and space planning process.
  

  • ACT 465L - Architectural Design IV Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ACT 465 .
  

  • ACT 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser.

Architecture - Engineering - Construction
  

  • AEC 132 - Architectural Graphics

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): AEC 132L . Introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques used to graphically represent architectural content and ideas.
  

  • AEC 132L - Architectural Graphics Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): AEC 132 .
  

  • AEC 204 - Building Materials

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): AEC 204L . Properties, characteristics and utilization of materials used in design and construction of projects.
  

  • AEC 204L - Building Materials Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): AEC 204 . Study of materials used in buildings through materials research in the library and on the Internet, jobsite visitation, building of mockups related to building materials and building of video library.
  

  • AEC 270 - Statics and Strengths of Materials

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 , MAT 103 . Study of two-dimensional forces, force equilibrium, stresses, strains, beams and columns.
  

  • AEC 300 - Seminar

    1 hr.
    Seminar. Current issues in construction.
  

  • AEC 315 - Mechanical Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 /AEC 132L . Design, installation and performance of mechanical systems (heating, air conditioning and plumbing) in buildings.
  

  • AEC 316 - Electrical Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 /AEC 132L . Design, installation and performance of electrical systems for residential and commercial buildings.
  

  • AEC 320 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 132 . Commercial CADD systems; hardware and software, graphics programming in two-and three-dimensions.
  

  • AEC 390 - Engineering Economics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 101  Aspects of investment analysis relating to equipment justification, retirement, and replacement in industry.
  

  • AEC 400 - Senior 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): Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser. Student required to select performance problem and develop and evaluate training intervention which addresses the problem or need.
  

  • AEC 432 - Environmental Management Systems-ISO 14000 in Industry

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ESC 301 . Study of Environmental Management Systems, codes, standards and development of a draft ISO 14000 Environmental Management System.
  

  • AEC 433 - Fire Safety

    3 hrs.
    Codes and technology used in fire prevention, detection, protection and suppression.
  

  • AEC 434 - Ergonomics

    3 hrs.
    Standards, statutes and technology used in ergonomic analysis of worksites, prevention and control of ergonomic risk conditions.
  

  • AEC 444 - Structural Design

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 340 or AEC 270 . Design of structural members and building structures using steel, wood and concrete.
  

  • AEC 454 - Estimating I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BCT 336 . Corequisite(s): AEC 454L. Material quantity survey techniques used in estimating costs of construction projects.
  

  • AEC 492 - Special Problems

    1-6 hrs.
    Topics in Engineering Technology I.
  

  • AEC 493 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Topics in Engineering Technology II.
  

  • AEC 496 - Industrial Internship

    1-6 hrs.
    A minimum of 400 total hours of internship under the direct supervision of industrial professionals in collaboration with Southern Miss faculty.

Art
  

  • ART 101 - Drawing I

    3 hrs.
    Studio. A study of the possibilities of drawing as the expression of a variety of ways of seeing and thinking. (CC 1313)
  

  • ART 102 - Drawing II

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 . A continuation of ART 101  involving space, composition and sustained drawings. (CC 1323)
  

  • ART 111 - Design I

    3 hrs.
    Studio. A study of the basic elements and principles of design and the ordering of them toward expression. (CC 1413)
  

  • ART 112 - Design II

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 111 . A continuation of the study of design with color theory and practice. (CC 1423)
  

  • ART 113 - Three-Dimensional Design

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 111 . Concepts and basic visual problems in designing sculptural form with the dimensions of height, width and depth.
  

  • ART 130 - Art Appreciation

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to the visual arts for non-art majors. May not be used toward the major or minor. (CC 1113)
  

  • ART 201 - Figure Drawing I

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 102 , ART 112 , ART 113 . Study of the structure and anatomy of the human figure, drawing and study from the figure.
  

  • ART 202 - Figure Drawing II

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 201 . Advanced study from the human figure involving composition and sustained drawings.
  

  • ART 203 - Figure Drawing III.

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 202 . Advanced drawing from the figure involving composition, expression and personal vision.
  

  • ART 221 - Technical Foundations for Painting

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 102 , ART 112 , ART 113 . Experimental problems with traditional painting media and techniques.
  

  • ART 238 - Introduction to Museum Studies

    3 hrs.
    This course will allow the student to study in the museum environment and become familiar with the professional duties of various museum personnel.
  

  • ART 251 - Workshop in Ceramics

    3 hrs.
    Traditional techniques in the forming, firing and glazing of clay. May not be used toward the major or minor in art or art education. May be repeated. (CC 2613)
  

  • ART 301 - Drawing

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 202 . Advanced study of visual form in drawing.
  

  • ART 302 - Drawing

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 301 . Advanced study of visual form in drawing.
  

  • ART 303 - Drawing

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 302 . Advanced problematic study of form in drawing moving toward personal expression.
  

  • ART 304 - Workshop in Drawing

    1-3 hrs. Arr.
    A variety of drawing experiences which may be pursued by students at various levels. May not be used toward the major or minor, may be repeated.
  

  • ART 309 - Visual Art Elements

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to visual art concepts, perceptions and techniques in a classroom setting. For non-art majors. May not be used toward major or minor.
  

  • ART 311 - Digital Visualization

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . An emphasis on the design and development of imagery utilizing computer technology, vector software utilized. Note: ***
  

  • ART 312 - Digital Page Layout

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Page layout for print and electronic applications, page make-up software utilized. Note: ***
  

  • ART 313 - Digital Imaging

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Design and manipulation of digital imagery for print and electronic applications, raster image software utilized. Note: ***
  

  • ART 314 - Advanced Design

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): * Advanced studio problems in design. Note: ***
  

  • ART 321 - Painting I

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Introduction to problematic study of form in painting, including experiments with painting media and technique.
  

  • ART 322 - Painting II

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 321 . Intermediate problematic study of form in painting.
  

  • ART 323 - Painting III

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 322 . Advanced problematic study of painterly form moving toward an introduction to personal expression.
  

  • ART 324 - Workshop in Painting

    1-3 hrs.
    Painting experiences which may be pursued by students at various levels. May not be used toward the major or minor. May be repeated.
  

  • ART 331 - Directed Museum and Gallery Tour

    1-3 hrs.
    Field trip and tour of galleries and museums for the viewing of original works. May be repeated.
  

  • ART 332 - History of Art I

    3 hrs.
    A lecture course surveying ancient through medieval art. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , ENG 102 .
  

  • ART 334 - History of Art II

    3 hrs.
    A lecture course surveying Renaissance through contemporary art. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , ENG 102 .
  

  • ART 335L - Practicum in Gallery Operations

    3 hrs.
    Provides experience in every facet of gallery operations, including the organization of exhibition schedules, the acquisition, design and installation of art exhibitions, and the writing of promotional material.
  

  • ART 336L - Practicum in Museum Studies

    3 hrs.
    Introduces the skills required to assume curatorial and managerial positions in museums. Offers instruction in the history of museums and art acquisition, exhibit design, artifact conservation and the organization of permanent collections.
  

  • ART 337L - Practicum in Arts Management

    3 hrs.
    Offers experience in the organization and management of galleries, museums and arts foundations, emphasis placed on business management and marketing, fundraising, event planning and promotion, and arts advocacy.
  

  • ART 341 - Graphic Design I/Production

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Introduction to the history, processes and procedures of graphic design and reproduction. Computer technology and its role in graphic production is examined. Note: ***
  

  • ART 342 - Graphic Design II/Typography

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . The study of letter forms, with an emphasis on typography as an expressive design element, solutions involving traditional and computer methodologies. Note: ***
  

  • ART 343 - Graphic Design III/Presentation

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Design systems and presentation methods for graphic layout, with an emphasis on the integration of type and image. Note: ***
  

  • ART 344 - Illustration

    3 hrs.
    Studio. Prerequisite(s): ART 102 , ART 311 , ART 313 . Problems, solutions and techniques involving the exploration of the image as a means of visual communication. Note: ***
  

  • ART 351 - Ceramics I

    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 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Traditional techniques in the manipulation of clay and glazing.
  

  • ART 352 - Ceramics II

    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 351 . Traditional utilitarian techniques in manipulation of clay from the wheel.
  

  • ART 353 - Ceramics III

    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 352 . Utilitarian and aesthetic manipulation of clay from the wheel.
  

  • ART 360 - Workshop in Sculpture

    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 sculptured materials, techniques and concepts; may not be used toward the major or minor in art or art education, may be repeated.
  

  • ART 361 - Sculpture I

    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 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Beginning sculpture with an introduction to materials techniques and processes, emphasis on problem-solving.
  

  • ART 362 - Sculpture II

    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 361 . Continuation of beginning sculpture.
  

  • ART 363 - Sculpture III

    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, repeatable once for additional 3 hrs. Prerequisite(s): ART 362 . Advanced study from the human figure involving three-dimensional modeling.
  

  • ART 370 - Workshop in Printmaking

    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 printmaking techniques, may not be used toward the major or minor in art or art education, may be repeated.
  

  • ART 371 - Printmaking I

    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 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . A study of techniques and design for relief printmaking.
  

  • ART 372 - Printmaking II

    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 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . A study of techniques and design for intaglio printmaking.
  

  • ART 373 - Printmaking III.

    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 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . A study of techniques and design for lithographic printmaking.
  

  • ART 374 - Special Problems in Printmaking

    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 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 , ART 112 ,  . Directed study in printmaking techniques, may be repeated.
  

  • 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 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 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.
 

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