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ANT 306 - Analysis of Archaeological Materials
This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of methods used in the analysis of archaeological materials after they are recovered from excavations. Students will work in teams to apply analytical techniques to archaeological site collections including ceramics; stone, bone, and shell artifacts; and archaeological soils and faunal remains. Credit will vary with the range of techniques covered in a particular semester.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 103 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3-6
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 308 - Environmental Archaeology
Students will be introduced to the analytical techniques that are commonly used in the archaeological study of past environments and environmental change. Topics to be covered include archaeological soils, preservation conditions, the reconstruction of past climates and landforms, and the analysis of plant and animal communities from archaeological evidence. In semesters when this course carries more than three credits, requirements will include a substantial research project.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 103 or GYA 300 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 315 - Ethnography: Methods, Ethics, and Practice
This course offers students an overview of the methods of ethnographic observation and analysis, and of the ethical considerations of conducting such research. Students will be required to carry out ethnographic fieldwork, employing appropriate methods of data collection and analysis. Credit will vary depending on the scope of the fieldwork project, as determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): SCA course or permission of the instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning; Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 350 - International Development
The aim of this course is to understand the global and local aspects of the social, cultural, economic, and political development processes in nations and societies of the Global South. It will highlight how social scientists approach the complex issues involved in international development. The first part of the course will cover mainstream international development theory whereby we will analyze basic assumptions underlying competing economic and social theories of international development. The second part of the course will explore the environmental and social dimensions of development often overlooked by mainstream international development theory and practice. In relation to the environment, we will focus on issues of environmental degradation and sustainability. Course materials will cover global trends in climate change, but we will focus on case studies to elucidate sustainable development issues. Under social aspects of development, we will investigate contemporary trends that emphasize local ownership and participation. Among other topics, this section will look at the role of NGOs and gender in development of the Global South.
Prerequisite(s): Socio-cultural Analysis course or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 360 - Public Archaeology
This course introduces students to the interpretation of archaeological information for the public benefit. Topics to be covered include museum exhibits, collection management, federal and state legislation, ethics, site conservation database management, and GIS. Students will work in teams to produce a finished product for presentation during Archaeology Awareness Week. The course includes prehistoric excavation and a trip to two museums. Credit varies with specific substantial topics and project breadth.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 103 or ANT 104 , or ANT 204 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 380 - African American Historical Archaeology
In this course, we look at how the identities of African Americans have been constructed over time by archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, geographers, and journalists. The course explores both regional and personal identities and the interrelationships between these two aspects of identity, and examines the effects of racism, ethnocentrism and sexism on identity construction. The course considers economy, historic environmental and geographical factors and how the construction of identity is affected by the experience of place. It concludes by examining contemporary race relations, the relationship to social scientists, and the public at large.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 395 - Topics in Anthropology
This course provides in-depth analysis of relevant topics not available in regular course offerings. The topics vary depending upon current issues of significance and the special background of the instructor.
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Credits: 3-4
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 410 - Japan: Archaeology, Environmental History and Multicultural Perspectives
This course will focus on understanding select aspects of ethnicity and the cultural character of Japan. A multi-disciplinary approach will examine archaeology, cultural anthropology, environmental history and modern and postmodern historical research and writings. The archaeological investigations will focus on ethnicity and long-term adaptations of the Japanese and Ainu people. The cultural anthropology component will examine Japanese cultural identity and rice agriculture. Further, it will examine social inequity within Japan. A case study focused on wolves revealed a complex environmental history and offers a perspective on human-animal relations in a deteriorating global biosystem. A multicultural perspective on the recent past examines the changing dimensions of national identity from an internal and external perspective.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 495 - Topics in Anthropology
This course is designed to undertake detailed, in-depth analysis of important topics and issues in such subfields of anthropology as sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology. Topics vary from semester to semester. Research papers are required.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 508 - Environmental Archaeology
Students will be introduced to the analytical techniques that are commonly used in the archaeological study of past environments and environmental change. Topics to be covered include archaeological soils, preservation conditions, the reconstruction of past climates and landforms, and the analysis of plant and animal communities from archaeological evidence. In semesters when this course carries more than three credits, requirements will include a substantial research project.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 103 or GYA 300 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3-6
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 515 - Ethnography: Methods, Ethics, and Practice
This course offers students an overview of the methods of ethnographic observation and analysis, and of the ethical considerations of conducting such research. Students will be required to carry out ethnographic fieldwork, employing appropriate methods of data collection and analysis. Credit will vary depending on the scope of the fieldwork project, as determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 101 or permission of the instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 560 - Public Archaeology
This course introduces students to the interpretation of archaeological information for the public benefit. Topics to be covered include museum exhibits, collection management, federal and state legislation, ethics, site conservation database management, and GIS. Students will work in teams to produce a finished product for presentation during Archaeology Awareness Week. The course includes prehistoric excavation and a trip to two museums. Credit varies with specific substantial topics and project breadth.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 103 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3-6
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Anthropology
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ARA 101 - Beginning Arabic I
This beginning course in Arabic stresses the acquisition of cultural information and introduces students to the four skills of language learning: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Arabic
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ARA 102 - Beginning Arabic II
Continuation of ARA 101 .
Prerequisite(s): ARA 101 or equivalent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Arabic
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ARA 150 - Language Table
Students will participate in a one-hour weekly language table where they will practice conversational skills in a group. Students of all levels are welcome. This course is taken as pass/fail.
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Credits: 0.5
May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Arabic
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ARA 201 - Intermediate Arabic I
Review of grammatical structures with further development of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The emphasis will be on understanding cultures and contemporary life of Arabic-speaking countries through reading and discussion.
Prerequisite(s): ARA 102 or equivalent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Arabic
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ARA 202 - Intermediate Arabic II
Continuation of ARA 201 .
Prerequisite(s): ARA 201 or equivalent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Arabic
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ART 124 - Cre8: The Art of Creativity
Explore the concepts, tools and strategies for innovation, the creative process and creative problem solving through selected hands on exercises, readings, discussions, project based work and creative assignments in a variety of media and approaches. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking as students analyze, compare, and contrast problem-solving tools and techniques employed by creative makers and thinkers from artists to scientists and entrepreneurs. Students adopt these concepts, tools and strategies to self-defined tasks for creative activity.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 141 - Surface, Space, Time (2D)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of 2-D design and color theory through a series of exercises and applied problems in visual organization.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 142 - Surface, Space, Time (3D)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of 3-D design through a series of projects, demonstrations and discussions.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 151 - Fundamentals of Perceptual Drawing
Introduction to basic skills and approaches to perceptual drawing. This course develops students’ visual awareness and understanding of the range of drawing materials and techniques. Students will develop responses to the visual environment employing varied stylistic and technical approaches. Exercises include still life, figure study, portrait, and landscape.
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Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 170 - The Power of Amateur Photography
This is an introductory course designed for the amateur photographer to develop one’s personal vision and expand the understanding of technical and aesthetic possibilities of mobile photography. Through specific assignments and presentations from historical and contemporary photographic works and practices, students will explore the powerful possibilities of amateur photography using a mobile device.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 222 - Digital Art & Design
The course provides an overview of elements, principles and theories of digital art and design. The class moves from basic principles of 2-D design to animation, interactivity and principles of time-based art.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
Course Type: Art
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ART 231 - Introduction to Ceramics I
An introduction to methods and processes of clay forming, including historical context, modeling, press molding, hand-building, and the potter’s wheel. Emphasis on form and texture, with aspects of glaze composition and firing procedures.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 232 - Introduction to Ceramics II
This course focuses on the exploration of materials and ceramic processes. The emphasis is on creating sculptural forms with aspects of glaze composition and firing procedures. Students will engage in glaze and clay formulation and loading and firing kilns.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 241 - Introduction to The Visual Book
This course will use the visual artist’s book as a medium for personal expression. Students will incorporate 2D and 3D skills to create a collection of unique books. A variety of traditional and nontraditional books, arts, and techniques will be used to develop both form and content.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 251 - Drawing: Media and Strategies
Course explores various drawing processes combining media, color and colored grounds and supports to expand students’ conceptual image-making skills. Emphasis will be placed on the role of subject matter and imagery through projects and through examination of historical and contemporary art.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 261 - Introduction to Painting
Students will gain a working knowledge of the materials and techniques of painting, its various supports, grounds, and pigments. Work is primarily from observation and will include still life, figure, and landscape. Studies will focus on physical properties of color and color mixing, principles and concepts of spatial organization, and pictorial form.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 271 - Photography: Analog to Digital
An introduction to historical developments and evolution of imaging technologies from traditional black and white photography and other experimental analog processes, extending to introduction of digital applications and multimedia possibilities.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 281 - Introduction to Printmaking: Intaglio and Relief
This course introduces intaglio and relief printmaking techniques. The class includes traditional dry and wet processes for intaglio such as drypoint, engraving, etching, and aquatint. It also addresses color printing methods for linoleum and woodcut.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 282 - Introduction to Printmaking: Lithography and Screen Printing
This course introduces planographic methods of printing. Students will explore traditional lithography on stone as well as direct hand methods and photomechanical methods for screen printing.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 291 - Sculpture: Additive and Subtractive Processes
An introduction to fundamental processes of sculptural expression employing additive and subtractive processes. These will include observational modeling, aggregate forming and casting, basic mold-making and carving and studio safety. Students will become acquainted with contemporary and historical approaches through ongoing studio work, process centered projects, demonstrations, critiques, individual and group discussions, and readings.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 292 - Sculpture: Altered and Constructed Processes
An introduction to fundamental processes of sculptural expression employing altered object and construction forms. Topics and processes will include basic wood and metal fabrication techniques, acquired objects and site based works, and studio safety. Students will become acquainted with contemporary and historical approaches through ongoing studio work, process centered projects, demonstrations, critiques, individual and group discussions, and readings.
Prerequisite(s): ART 141 ; ART 142 ; ART 151 ; ARH 111 ; ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 312 - Topics in Studio Art
A course on selected topics in studio arts.
Prerequisite(s): Two ART 200-level courses, and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 321 - Exploring Time-Based Art & Design
This course uses digital media to explore creative concepts, tools and processes in time-based art and design. The focus will be on broadening the concept of digital media through experimentation with interactivity and installation.
Prerequisite(s): ART 222 and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring Semester
Course Type: Art
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ART 332 - Intermediate Ceramics
Students combine several methods of forming clay in one work and explore the complex use of nature and design. Students engage in historical research and presentation, develop continuity in personal practice and explore alternative firing methods.
Prerequisite(s): ART 231 , ART 232 , and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 341 - The Visual Book II: Historical Influences on Contemporary Artists’ Books
With attention to content and design, students will create a group of Artist’s Books with specific historical references inspired by research into particular cultures and contemporary art movements. The Special Collections of USM Libraries and other local university and college libraries will be important course resources.
Prerequisite(s): ART 241 and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art
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ART 342 - Book Arts Summer Workshop
This course begins with a series of workshops during a seven-day session. Students will study skills and techniques that give them insights into design, history and aesthetics specific to Book Arts. Each student creates an artist’s book for a September exhibition at the USM Glickman Family Library.
Prerequisite(s): ART 241 and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be taken multiple times as the workshop changes each summer.
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Course Type: Art
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ART 352 - Experimental Drawing
Course explores an expanded notion of drawing that engages issues of time, space, process, and emerging media. Students will study contemporary developments and applications of drawing in areas outside of traditional drawing.
Prerequisite(s): ART 251 and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring Semester
Course Type: Art
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ART 361 - Intermediate Drawing and Painting: The Figure
Course focuses on the study and depiction of the human figure working directly from the model. Students explore naturalistic drawing and painting techniques and are encouraged to develop personal interpretations.
Prerequisite(s): ART 251 , ART 261 , and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 372 - Digital Photography
This class will give students a thorough understanding of the digital workflow, from capture to process to print. Students will be introduced to the principles of color photography, color theory, and color management. Students will work extensively in image processing techniques and methods while working on their own original projects.
Prerequisite(s): ART 271 and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall Semester
Course Type: Art
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ART 382 - Experimental Printmaking
This course introduces methods of printmaking that are experimental, photographic, and digital in nature. Students will learn contemporary approaches to topics such as photogravure and duotones, non-toxic photomechanical methods, and experimental traditional and non-traditional means of generating prints and multiples.
Prerequisite(s): ART 281 , ART 282 , or ART 222 , and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art
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ART 393 - Topics in Sculpture
Students will develop a deepening sculptural capacity through projects/readings/discussions and presentation around specific sculptural approaches to issues in contemporary art and society. These will be semester long projects that engage subject matter, content, design and technique.
Prerequisite(s): ART 291 , ART 292 , and successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio review, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
Course Type: Art
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ART 400 - Internship in the Visual Arts
The purpose of the internship is to allow students to work in an area that pertains to the visual arts and is related to their own activities and career intentions. Possibilities for internships include, but are not limited to, galleries, arts-related businesses, museums, practicing artists, scholars, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions. Pass-fail only.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status or above and permission of the Art Department Chair.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 401 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
Designed for BFA graduating senior students, this course will provide a cross-disciplinary critique of the student’s project and will culminate in a senior exhibition. Questions regarding current theoretical practices and strategies will be examined through readings, slides, and visiting artist lectures in order to provide a basis for understanding the student’s artistic choices.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status/BFA degree students and at least one 4xx level studio course.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art
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ART 407 - Advanced Problems in Art
An opportunity for the student to do advanced work in the discipline of his/her choice, culminating in a related project.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and Art Department Chair.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 408 - Independent Study in Art
An opportunity for the student who has demonstrated competence in a specific area of study to work independently with scheduled tutoring from a faculty member of the student’s choice.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and Art Department Chair.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 412 - Topics in Studio Art
A course on a selected topic in the studio arts.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Once a year
Course Type: Art
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ART 431 - Advanced Ceramics I
Students work in series, research and present information on a ceramic artist, and perform tests and experiments in forming clay, firing kilns, and glazing. Students are expected to fire all kilns, mix glazes, and keep accurate records of their development.
Prerequisite(s): ART 332 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 432 - Advanced Ceramics II
Students focus on the evolution of earlier studies into a series of work that may be used for the senior exhibition. Students research and present information about a ceramic artist, load and fire all kilns, mix glazes, and are encouraged to enter competitions and arrange a portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): ART 431 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated three times for credit.
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Course Type: Art
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ART 441 - Advanced Studio in Book Arts
This course creates an opportunity for in-depth study and personal exploration with the Artist’s Book. Every student will create a collection of Artist’s Books while simultaneously gaining confidence with and a strong aesthetic for the medium.
Prerequisite(s): ART 341 , ART 342 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art
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ART 461 - Advanced Drawing and Painting I
This course for advanced drawing and painting students encourages individual vision and a committed approach to making art. Thematic projects are developed by each student and the course is devoted to expanding expressive, conceptual, and technical abilities. A reflective writing component will accompany the course.
Prerequisite(s): ART 352 , ART 361 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art
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ART 462 - Advanced Drawing and Painting II
Continued investigation of drawing and painting processes to express personal themes. Emphasis is on individual content and personal expression. Work will be directed towards a thesis project and all of the particulars that entails. Work will be shaped by reflective writing as well as critiques with fellow students, faculty, and visiting artists.
Prerequisite(s): ART 461 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated three times for credit.
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 471 - Advanced Studio in Photography and Digital Art I
Students will work with the instructor to develop photography and/or digital art and design projects based upon their interests and goals. Aesthetic, theoretical, and historical issues related to photography and digital art and design will be discussed. A reflective writing component will accompany the course.
Prerequisite(s): ART 321 , ART 372 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art
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ART 472 - Advanced Studio in Photography and Digital Art II
Students will further refine the skills acquired in the first semester of advanced studio in photography and digital art. A semester-long project will be designed and completed by each student.
Prerequisite(s): ART 471 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated three times for credit.
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Course Type: Art
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ART 481 - Advanced Printmaking I
This class is intended for students who are proficient in two or more methods of printmaking (relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, or experimental methods). Students will refine their technical skills while pursuing in-depth investigation of subject matter and imagery. Knowledge and practice of image-making as both an aesthetic and conceptual activity will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor, or two courses from ART 281 , ART 282 and ART 382 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Art
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ART 482 - Advanced Printmaking II
This class is for the student who can work proficiently in two or more methods of printmaking. Students are expected to develop their imagery based on well-conceived ideas, which can be successfully expressed in one or more printing techniques. Experimentation with new techniques is encouraged, as is an exploration of combining several methods of printmaking effectively in one print. Students develop and pursue independent portfolio projects.
Prerequisite(s): ART 481 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated twice for credit.
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Course Type: Art
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ART 491 - Advanced Sculpture
Continuation of Intermediate Sculpture with emphasis on the pursuit of personal imagery.
Prerequisite(s): ART 393 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art
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ART 492 - Advanced Sculpture
Continuation of Intermediate Sculpture with emphasis on the pursuit of personal imagery.
Prerequisite(s): ART 393 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated three times for credit.
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Course Type: Art
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AED 221 - Practicum in Art Education
An introduction to art education theories and processes through readings, writings, discussion, and observation. The examination of the relationship between art-making and learning is relevant to prospective art and classroom teachers. All AED students (k-12 certification and community arts) are required to successfully complete a minimum of 2 semesters of Art Lab prior to their capstone.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above and art foundation.
Co-requisite(s): AED 222 .
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Art Education
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AED 222 - Art Lab
This on-campus teaching practicum examines the relationship between art education theory and practice. All AED students (both the k-12 certification and community arts program) are required to successfully complete a minimum of two semesters of Art Lab prior to their capstone.
Prerequisite(s): HRD 200 .
Co-requisite(s): AED 221 , AED 321 .
Credits: 1-3
May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer
Course Type: Art Education
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AED 230 - Teaching Through the Arts
This course focuses on integrating art-based teaching and learning across the p-12 curriculum. It will give insight to comprehending a visual language in both students and teachers, by using developmentally appropriate art practices, which foster creative connections and studio habits of mind. This course requires arts-based field experiences to be arranged during the semester.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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AED 321 - Principles and Procedures in Art Education
History and philosophy of art education, theories of child art, relationship of goals to art education strategies, development of a workable set of beliefs about art education through readings, writings, discussion, observation. All AED students (k-12 certification and community arts) are required to successfully complete a minimum of 2 semesters of art lab prior to their capstone. Intended for the art education major.
Prerequisite(s): AED 221 , minimum 1 credit of AED 222 , and art foundation.
Co-requisite(s): AED 222 .
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Art Education
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AED 324 - Student Teaching in Art Education
The student teaching year consists of two semesters. During the fall semester, students are in an elementary school half-time for eight weeks and in a secondary school half-time for the remaining eight weeks. During the spring semester, experiences are in the same schools, full-time for eight weeks each. Students are under direct supervision of supervising teachers and a university supervisor.
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Credits: 12
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art Education
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AED 400 - Community Art Education Internship (CAED)
Students work in areas that pertain to community-based arts education and that are related to their individual career aspirations. Internship sites include: galleries, public and private art organizations, museums, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status or above, HRD 200 , AED 221 .
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Credits: 1-12
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated up to a total of 12 credits.
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Course Type: Art Education
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AED 421 - Seminar in Art Education
This seminar examines art curriculum design and evaluation. Critical issues in art education for the emerging art education professional today are explored through discussion, writings, and readings. This course is to be taken while student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of AED 222 (minimum of 2 credits) and AED 321 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Art Education
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AED 428 - Independent Study in Art Education
An opportunity for the student who has demonstrated competence in a specific area of study to work independently, with scheduled tutoring from a faculty member of the student’s choice.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and Art Department Chair.
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Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art Education
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ARH 111 - Art History: Prehistoric through Medieval
Examination and discussion of the painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric cultures to the late Middle Ages. The course emphasizes the relationship of the visual arts to social, political, religious, and cultural trends, and introduces students to various methods of art-historical interpretation.
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Co-requisite(s): ENG 102 . Preference given to candidates for matirculation in the Department of Art, or those with permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation; International
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Course Type: Art History
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ARH 112 - Art History: Renaissance to the Present
Examination and discussion of the painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. The course emphasizes the relationship of the visual arts to social, political, religious, and cultural trends and introduces students to various methods of art-historical interpretation.
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Co-requisite(s): ENG 102 . Preference given to candidates for matriculation in the Department of Art, or those with permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation; International
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Course Type: Art History
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ARH 310 - Art History: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
The course covers global issues in art history. Major topic areas include a) how art conveys cultural values and biases, b) why foreign styles are adopted, c) why different values produce different forms.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 111 or ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 311 - Gender Identity and Modern Art
This course examines the construction of gender and sexuality in Western visual arts from the late eighteenth century to the present. Students will analyze both the art and art criticism of the period, focusing on the work of female, feminist, and gay artists.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 312 - Art as Social Action
This course will study art as social action and the artist’s social roles and responsibilities. The primary focus will be on modern and contemporary art and related theoretical issues that address the role of art in society.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of an upper-level art history course with a grade of C or higher. Any three of Creative Expression, Cultural Interpretation, Science Exploration, or Social-cultural Analysis.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 318 - History of Photography
This course studies photography from its invention in the 19th century to the present day. It considers photography from historical, theoretical, social, and artistic perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 321 - Classical Art
A survey of ancient art and architecture with special emphasis on the key monuments of Greek and Roman art and their influence on later artistic periods.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 111 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Art History
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ARH 322 - Medieval Art
A survey of the various medieval styles from the Early Christian through the Gothic period with a special section on Islamic art. The relationship of culture to art will be examined for architecture, painting, and sculpture.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 111 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Art History
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ARH 323 - Renaissance Art
An examination of the art and architecture of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries both north and south of the Alps. Emphasis will be given to the cultural traditions, historical events and theoretical foundations that contributed to the development of Renaissance art.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 112 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 325 - American Art
Survey of North American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the sixteenth century to 1940. The art will be examined in the context of aesthetic and cultural ideals, historical events, and multiculturalism. Field trips to local museums and architectural sites.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 326 - Nineteenth-Century European Art
Examination and discussion of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from neoclassicism through post-impressionism (1790-1900). The course will focus on the relationship between the visual arts and the political, social, and aesthetic revolutions of the century.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 327 - Modern Art
Examination of modern art and artistic movements from the end of the nineteenth century to World War II. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the history and theories of modern art in social and cultural context.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 112 .
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 328 - Art after 1945
Examination of developments in the visual arts from World War II to the present.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 112 .
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 329 - Asian Art
A survey of some major styles in Asian art (India, China, Japan). The course emphasizes the cultural and religious factors that influenced the art.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 111 or ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Art History
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ARH 410 - Seminar in Art History
This course is a requirement for students concentrating in art history. Designed for the advanced student, the course probes different methodological and theoretical approaches to the study and interpretation of the visual arts. Students will examine the writings of pioneers in the field, long-standing art historical methods, and the “new” art history. This course is also a research seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Art History
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ARH 412 - Topics in Art History
A seminar on a selected topic in art history that will be the focus of in-depth research and discussion.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Art History
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ARH 418 - Independent Study in Art History
An opportunity for the student who has demonstrated competence in a specific area of study to work independently with scheduled tutoring from a faculty member of the student’s choice.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and Art Department chair.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Art History
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AHS 101 - Career Exploration in Liberal Arts
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary resources to explore career and educational opportunities through the lens of a liberal arts major. Students will learn how. professional skills are developed through academic and experiential learning experiences. Students will also be asked to explore and reflect upon their own interests, skills and values to discover how these relate to their future career and educational goals. Some topics to be covered are: informational interviews, networking, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn and professional communications.
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Credits: 0-1
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AST 100 - Astronomy
A descriptive survey of modern astronomy. Topics include theories about the origin and development of the universe, stellar evolution, the solar system, galaxies, observational methods, and recent discoveries.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Astronomy
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AST 103 - Exercises and Experiments in Astronomy
This course includes exercises on the Moon’s orbit, Earth’s orbital motion, rotation of Saturn’s rings, the Sun, the Crab Nebula, variable stars, pulsars, Hubble’s law, and galaxies. Two planetarium sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in AST 100 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Astronomy
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BIO 101 - Biological Foundations
An introduction to the areas of current biological interest: molecular and cellular biology, genetics and development, and evolution and population biology. Intended primarily for students selecting a laboratory science to satisfy the Core curriculum or for those students not intending to take other courses in the biological sciences. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for other biology courses.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 102 - Biological Experiences
Laboratory studies to complement and illustrate the concepts presented in BIO 101 .
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 101 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 103 - Introduction to Marine Biology
Selected groups of marine plants and animals are used to develop an understanding of biological processes and principles that are basic to all forms of life in the sea. Integrated in the course are aspects of taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and physiology. Intended primarily for students selecting a laboratory science to satisfy the Core curriculum or for those students not intending to take other courses in the biological sciences.
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Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 104 - Marine Biology Laboratory
An examination of prototype organisms will be used to illustrate their varied roles in the ocean.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 103 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 105 - Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology
This is an introduction to the scientific principles of molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 101 , or appropriate placement test score.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 106 - Laboratory Biology
Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles introduced in BIO 105 . Concurrent enrollment in BIO 105 is highly recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 105 , and grade of C or higher in MAT 101 or appropriate placement test score.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 107 - Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology
This is an integrated lecture-laboratory course introducing students to the scientific principles of evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. The lecture and laboratory each meet three hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in BIO 105 and BIO 106 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4.5
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 109 - Biological Principles III: Functional Biology
This course is an introduction to the scientific principles of structure and function in plants and animals.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 111 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence concerning the structure and function of the human body. The course focuses on the study of cell chemistry, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscle system, and nervous system. It is appropriate for nursing and allied health majors and does not fulfill requirements of the biology major.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 101 or higher level MAT course, or appropriate placement score.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 112 - Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles introduced in BIO 111 and BIO 221 . The course will cover the following topics: metrics, language of anatomy, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or BIO 221 or concurrent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 113 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is a continuation of BIO 111 . The structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems will be discussed. It is appropriate for nursing and allied health majors and does not fulfill requirements of the biology major.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 111 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 114 - Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory studies of the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, digestive, and urinary systems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 112 ; BIO 113 or BIO 223 or concurrent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 201 - Genetics
A study of the organization, transmission and expression of genes and genomes.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 105 or BIO 111 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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