May 15, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.

 

ART (Art)

  
  • ART 262 - Photo Materials and Techniques


    This film based course introduces varied types of light sensitive film and printing papers as well as developers, toners, color applications, hand-made emulsions, historic and alternative processes and techniques, while exploring their expressive and creative potential as a personal visual language.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ART 261 or Instructor Permission

    3 cr


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  • ART 263 - Digital Photography II


    Students explore digital file management, printing methods, and imaging software techniques.  Emphasis is given to creative photography issues, critiques, and demonstrations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite:  ART 260 Digital Photography

    3 cr


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  • ART 281 - Printmaking I (C)


    Introduces the history and techniques of relief and intaglio processes, lithography (section 1) and screen printing (section 2) as a primary means of expression.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ART 286 - Serigraphy


    This course introduces techniques of serigraphy (screenprinting), including registration and direct and indirect stencil applications.  Students will utilize hand drawn and digital imagery to print in multiple colors on paper and other surfaces.   

    3 cr


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  • ART 291 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    1-4 cr


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  • ART 335 - Painting: Materials and Methods


    This course introduces a variety of traditional and non-traditional painting mediums, processes and techniques. Students explore both technical and conceptual approaches to painting, emphasizing experimentation, research, and thoughtful questioning.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 231

    3 cr


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  • ART 336 - Painting: Studio Projects


    This course allows intermediate students to explore themes and issues in painting while developing a thoughtful and coherent body of work. Students will write painting proposals and execute a series of paintings of personal significance.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ART 236

    3 cr


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  • ART 345 - Sculpture: Metal Fabrication


    This intermediate course broadens and refines metal fabrication processes including oxyacetylene welding, cutting, & brazing, welding, and plasma cutting along with other mechanical means of cutting, forming and joining steel as they relate to the development and creation of sculptural objects and concepts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 241

    3 cr


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  • ART 346 - Sculpture: Foundry


    This course involves a broadening and refining of metal casting processes including lost wax casting with ceramic shell and plaster investments, sand casting (in both bronze and aluminum-possibly iron), metal patinas, and welding non-ferrous metals as they relate to the development and creation of sculptural objects and concepts. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 241

    3 cr


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  • ART 355 - Ceramic Techniques


    This course introduces students to low fire ceramics and using and understanding electric kilns. This class is most helpful to an art education major.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 251

    3 cr


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  • ART 356 - Ceramics: Slip Casting and Moldmaking


    This course allows students to explore moldmaking and slip casting techniques that are used to make functional and non-functional ceramics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 356

    3 cr


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  • ART 361 - Historic Photo Emulsions and Processes


    This film based course explores a variety of historic photographic processes and expands the available options for visual effects and interpretation. It also introduces large format cameras and the lighting studio as a part of a creative and personally expressive visual language.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 261 or Instructor Permission

    3 cr


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  • ART 362 - Color Photography


    This course introduces a variety of materials and techniques related to color photography and its own powers as a photographic language and expressive dialect.  Essentially a film based course, digital imaging will also be used as a part of an exploration of varied processes and visual effects.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 262 or Instructor Permission

    3 cr


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  • ART 385 - Lithography


    These courses involve color printing and experimentation with techniques and processes to increase the student’s technical assurance and to develop individual expression.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 281

    3 cr


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  • ART 386 - Printmaking: Studio Projects


    This course is designed for advanced printmaking students to develop the strengths of their own interests and choices of materials as they advance toward a cohesive body of work under faculty guidance. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 281

    3 cr


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  • ART 410 - Arts in Health


    This course is designed to introduce students to the diverse, multi-disciplinary field of Arts in Health. Content includes the exploration of history and best practices of creative arts practitioners within a broad range of environments.

    3 cr


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  • ART 415 - Populations, Multiculturalism, and Ethics


    This course is designed to help students understand their role in society and how that will affect their work in the profession of Arts in Health. The understanding of different cultures will also act as a means to guide artistic practices and understand the most effective topics used within specific populations. This course introduces students to the ethics of Arts in Health and will allow students to learn best practices and apply them appropriately.

    3 cr


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  • ART 420 - Materials Use and Safety


    This course is designed to introduce students to material use and safety within the profession of Arts in Health. Particular emphasis on hands-on learning, artistic invitation strategies and project development in visual, music, movement, and contemplative mediums.

    3 cr


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  • ART 425 - Arts in Health Internship


    This course is designed to give students essential professional experience working in the arts in health profession under the supervision of an approved site supervisor and the Arts in Health instructor.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required for registration approval.

    3 cr


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  • ART 435 - Painting: Advanced Studio Projects


    This course allows students to explore various aspects of conceptual and practical issues relevant to contemporary painting.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 236

    3 cr


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  • ART 436 - Painting: Special Projects


    This course is designed for advanced painting students to develop the strengths of their own interests and choices of materials as they advance toward a cohesive body of work under faculty guidance. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 335

    3 cr


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  • ART 445 - Sculpture: Installation


    This course focuses on non-traditional media, such as, installation, art videos, sight specific, assemblage, ephemeral, participatory and performative works. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 241

    3 cr


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  • ART 446 - Sculpture: Concept Development


    This course allows students to explore various aspects of conceptual and practical issues relevant to contemporary sculpture.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 345

    3 cr


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  • ART 455 - Ceramics: Advanced Techniques


    This course allows students to explore various aspects of conceptual and practical issues relevant to contemporary ceramics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 355

    3 cr


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  • ART 456 - Ceramics: Glaze Chemistry and Kiln Theory


    This course allows advanced students to develop knowledge of the science of clay and glaze formulation through their art. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 355

    3 cr


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  • ART 461 - Photo Special Projects


    This course focuses on specific themes and issues that have been chosen by the student, to be explored in depth throughout the semester.  Weekly critiques will nurture the creation of a body of work of personal significance.  All photographic processes and techniques, including both film and digitally based work, will be accepted and explored.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Art 361 or Instructor Permission

    3 cr


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  • ART 462 - Advanced Photography Projects


    This course focuses on personally selected themes and issues that will be photographically explored throughout the semester.  Weekly critiques will nurture the creation of a body of work of personal significance, which will be exhibited after the end of the semester in a place of the student’s choosing.  All photographic processes and techniques, including both film and digitally based work, will be accepted and explored.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Art 261 or Instructor Permission

    3 cr


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  • ART 485 - Printmaking: Advanced Studio Projects


    This course investigates contemporary trends and cross-media applications to printmaking. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 385

    3 cr


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  • ART 486 - Printmaking: Special Projects


    This course allows students to explore various aspects of conceptual and practical issues relevant to contemporary printmaking.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ART 385

    3 cr


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  • ART 487 - Professional Practices - Capstone


    This course surveys best practices, professional development and business expectations in the field of art.   The portfolio class explores career options and helps students prepare for their graduating exhibition.

    2 cr


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  • ART 491 - Independent Study (C)


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-12 cr


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  • ART 492 - Topics (C)


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-9 cr


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  • ART 494 - Internship (C)


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-16 cr


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ARTD (Art Design)

  
  • ARTD 205 - Digital Design


    This course introduces the basics of digital art and design: raster and vector graphics, per-pixel vs photo manipulation, digital painting, typography, and text flow.

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 215 - Typography


    This course provides a history of typography and its relevance in visual communication. Students will also be introduced to the basics of typography: glyphs, characters, anatomy, leading, kerning, typefaces, fonts, weights, styles, and more.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 205

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 315 - Brand Identity


    This course introduces the ideation tool & the process of design research, and defines the role of corporate identity in business practice and its use. It stresses graphic design history, vocabulary, theories, principles, and technical processes used with traditional and computer tools, to complete a variety of design and visual art problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 215

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 325 - Digital and Web Design I


    This class takes a designer’s approach to learning front-end web design, by combining design and code. The course focus is on industry standard languages of HTML and CSS as they apply to both desktop and mobile experiences.

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 405 - Package Design


    This course defines the role of packaging in product identification, presentation, and production. Utilization of typography, illustration, design, and 3D forms are explored. Research includes objectives, structural integrity, and aesthetics. Emphasis is placed on practical and aesthetic demands as well as those demands inherent to sustainable issues integral to contemporary package design.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 315

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 415 - Information Design


    Information Design includes further involvement in design application to printing and production methods. Fine art applications of book design, typography, photo and illustration images are used with traditional and computer tools to complete practical graphic design problems. Use of multimedia processes to solve graphic design problems is encouraged.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 315

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 425 - Digital and Web Design II


    This class takes a designer’s approach to learning front-end web development, and seeks to guide students to a place where they can comfortably create dynamic user experiences. This course examines advanced understanding of the industry standard languages of HTML and CSS as paired with basic understanding of Javascript and Javascript libraries.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 325

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 455 - Publication Design


    Publication Design involves an extension of previous problems directed to individual concerns and provides the opportunity to work with world-class social businesses and non-profits on new social ventures. Students will explore social and media designs that consider how to encourage participation, optimize choice and build engaging communities that integrate our virtual and physical experiences. Use of multimedia processes to solve graphic design problems is encouraged.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 315

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 465 - Portfolio Design


    Portfolio Design guides the process of compiling design projects into a professional design portfolio. Students will devise a strategy to focus their work to best market their skills through an interactive portfolio; hard copy portfolio materials; and a resume and business card in a unified presentation. Free-lance and contracting issues will be covered to prepare students for entry into the job market and a review of submitting portfolios for university/college transfer.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ARTD 415

    3 cr


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  • ARTD 491 - Independent Study (C)


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-9 cr


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ARTE (Art Education)

  
  • ARTE 310 - K-8 Art Methods (C)


    In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 art; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 art; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 art; and to apply these knowledge, skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ARTE 414 - K-12 Art Methods (C)


    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 art; the ability to design, deliver and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 art; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 art; and to apply this knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ARTE 415 - 9-12 Art Methods


    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of grades 9-12 art; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 9-12 art; the ability to assess student learning in 9-12 art; and to apply this knowledge, skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

    3 cr


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  • ARTE 491 - Independent Study (C)


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-9 cr


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ARTH (Art History)

  
  • ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation (C) [SGR #4]


    Explores the nature of art in various aesthetic, formal, and psychological dimensions, involving analysis of art objects for understanding, enjoyment, and life enhancement.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 211 - History of World Art I (C) [SGR #4]


    Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts including crafts, drawing, painting, sculptures and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilizations from prehistory through the 14th century.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: HIST 211

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 212 - History of World Art II (C) [SGR #4]


    Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from the renaissance through the 20th century.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: HIST 212

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 251 - American Indian Art History (C) [SGR #4]


    Surveys American Indian art ranging from traditional to contemporary.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: AIS 251

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 303 - American Art History


    This course is a survey of American visual arts from the period of Colonial settlements of the 16th century to 1945, a demarcation symbolic of the shift from international European influence to international American influence in the visual arts.

    Note
    Prior to 3-16-2010 this was ARTH 403

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 313 - History of Photography


    This course is a survey of the history of photography from its invention in 1839 to the present day through an examination of specific artists, movements, and technical histories as well as the relationships between culture and photography.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 314 - History of Design


    This course provides a survey of the evolution of design as it has been applied to graphic design, architecture, and various utilitarian objects. Student will track significant movements in art and design, as well as developments in technology to develop a richer understanding of contemporary design.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 317 - History of Printmaking


    This course provides an historical overview of woodcuts, engravings, and etchings in the early modern period before focusing upon fine and popular printmaking in the modern era. Students will be introduced to a broad range of historical styles and printmaking techniques and will conduct independent research.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 401 - History, Women, and Visual Culture


    This course will focus on women as both subjects and creators of art, while exploring the role of the visual in constructing ideas of femininity through a variety of crucial topics and issues. This exploration will involve a historical survey of women artists and their contributions, as well as an examination of the religious, mythological and secular images of women in art. A primary focus of the course will be the critical analysis of the creation, modification and persistence of these images throughout history due to varied social, economical, technological, psychological and intellectual conditions.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 402 - Renaissance Art History


    This course is a survey of the styles, aesthetics, and techniques of European art from the late 13th century through the 18th century.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 405 - Greek Art and Archaeology


    This course surveys the development of arts and architecture viewed in relation to Greek history and societal change from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic periods.

    Cross-listed: HIST 405 and CLHU 405

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 411 - 19th Century Art History


    This course is a survey of the visual arts during the entire 19th century. The period will be examined as an overview for its technical, stylistic, and aesthetic changes.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 412 - 20th Century Art History


    This course is a survey of the visual arts during the 20th century to the present. The period will be examined as an overview for its technical, stylistic, and aesthetic changes.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 413 - Aesthetics


    This course investigates major aesthetic theories and critical analysis of problems concerning the nature of aesthetic judgment about Nature, in science, and in the arts.

    Cross-listed: PHIL 487, CLHU 487, ENGL 487, THEA 469

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 416 - Art Theory and Criticism


    This course is an introduction to the significant themes and issues in contemporary theory and criticism as they impact the ways in which art is produced, viewed, and written about today. The course will provide students with the practical knowledge and skills to comprehend and critically evaluate the vast body of theory and criticism currently being written on the arts and to critically examine their own experience and perspectives on art education and the practice of art.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 421 - The Ancient World in Film


    This course surveys the history of making films about the ancient world. Students will become familiar not only with typical films of the genre but also popular culture’s reception of the ancient world and with the basic elements of film-making. Finally, students will develop the critical tools for analyzing and critiquing films.

    3 cr


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  • ARTH 490 - Seminar (C)


    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ARTH 491 - Independent Study (C)


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-9 cr


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  • ARTH 492 - Topics (C)


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-6 cr


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A&S (Arts and Sciences)

  
  • A&S 100 - First Year Seminar


    This course is designed to engage students in their college experience, both academically and personally. The course aids students as they acquire and develop the skills necessary to reach their educational objectives. Through readings, discussions, reflective writing, and class activities, all of which illuminate a specific topic, students will practice skills that will enable them to succeed in their college courses. In addition, the class will help students acclimate to the university’s culture.

    Note
    Repeatable 3 times for credit with different topics.

    1-3 cr


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  • A&S 101 - Career Exploration


    A one-credit course designed for any student undecided about his/her academic major and/or career choice. The class focuses on self-assessment exercises, class discussions, interest surveys, and career research.

    1 cr


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  • A&S 140 - Introduction to Multicultural Studies


    In this course, students will examine broad historical and contemporary trends in diversity, and will explore the practice of diversity in public and private sectors of American society, as well as theoretical frameworks and concepts related to diversity including implicit bias, power, privilege, microaggressions, discrimination, social identity, intergroup and intragroup cooperation and conflict, being an ally, and social justice.

     

    3 cr


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  • A&S 191 - Independent Study (C)


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • A&S 192 - Topics (C)


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • A&S 291 - Independent Study (C)


    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • A&S 301 - Job Searching in the 21st Century


    Prepares students for internship experiences and for post-college employment. The class covers self-assessment, planning, identification and use of career resources, and the job search. 

    1 cr


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  • A&S 392 - Topics (C)


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes common course

    1-4 cr


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  • A&S 489 - Technical Leadership Capstone


    This course serves as the capstone for the Bachelor of Science in Technical Leadership major. The course requires completion of a portfolio and focuses on a topic selected by the program director.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration restriction: Bachelor of Science in Technical Leadership major only; senior standing.

    3 cr


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  • A&S 491 - Independent Study (C)


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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BIOC (Biochemisty)

  
  • BIOC 310 - Biological Chemistry


    Fundamental course directed to students in Medical Technology. Survey of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; the metabolic transformation associated with energy yielding and energy requiring processes of the cell; the biochemical basis of the transfer of genetic information; basic biochemical techniques and some clinical methods. Lecture and laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: CHEM 326  or CHEM 328  Course corequisite: BIOC 310L  

    Note
    Registration restriction: Enrollment in Medical Technology

    5 cr


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  • BIOC 310L - Biological Chemistry Laboratory


    Fundamental course directed to students in Medical Technology. Survey of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; the metabolic transformation associated with energy yielding and energy requiring processes of the cell; the biochemical basis of the transfer of genetic information; basic biochemical techniques and some clinical methods. Lecture and laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOC 310

    0 cr


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  • BIOC 425 - Biochemistry Essentials


    This course provides content on the structure and function of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins and their relation to life sciences. Topics include enzymology, special properties of biological membranes, hormones, vitamins, metabolic pathways, biotransformations and molecular biology.  This course is not intended for students seeking advanced training in programs that require or recommend organic chemistry and biochemistry. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: “C” or better in CHEM 106 and CHEM 107.

    3 cr


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  • BIOC 430 - Principles of Biochemistry


    Fundamental course directed to advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. Introduction to the relationship between chemical structure and biological function; generation and storage of metabolic energy; biosynthesis of biological compounds; storage, transmission and expression of genetic information.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: CHEM 326 and CHEM-330 or BIOL-443 or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • BIOC 431 - Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory


    Laboratory emphasizes modern approaches to solving biochemical problems and experience to accompany BIOC 430.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOC 430

    Note
    Laboratory: 1 credit, Discussion Session: 1 credit.

    2 cr


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  • BIOC 491 - Independent Study (C)


    Directed laboratory research under the active supervision of a faculty member of the Division of Biomedical Sciences.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    1-5 cr


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  • BIOC 492 - Topics (C)


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    1-3 cr


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BIOL (Biology)

  
  • BIOL 101 - Biology Survey I (C) [SGR #6]


    Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life, ecology, cells and cell cycles, Mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 101L

    Note
    Intended for those not majoring in biology
    (C) denotes common course

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 101L - Biology Survey I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6]


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 101.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 103 - Biology Survey II (C) [SGR #6]


    Study of energetics; plant growth; development and reproduction; animal structure and function.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 103L

    Note
    Intended for those not majoring in biology
    (C) denotes common course

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 103L - Biology Survey II Laboratory (C) [SGR #6]


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 103.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 103

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 104 - Foundations of Biology for Educators [SGR #6]


    Course covers foundational topics in biology, such as ecology, evolution, physiology, genetics, morphology, and anatomy of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. Intended to be taken with other science courses in the 104 series by students majoring in elementary education.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: BIOL 104L

    Note
    Registration Restriction, BIOL 104 and 104L: ELED major.

    2 cr


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  • BIOL 104L - Foundations of Biology for Educators Lab [SGR #6]


    Laboratory to accompany BIOL 104.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: BIOL 104.

    Note
    Registration Restriction, BIOL 104 and 104L: ELED major.

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 105 - Human Biology (C)


    Presents key biological principles that are characteristic of living things in general and human beings in particular, focusing on the application of these principles to the concerns of contemporary life.

    Note
    Not intended for Life Science majors
    (C) denotes common course

    3-4 cr


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  • BIOL 151 - General Biology I (C) [SGR #6]


    The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology.  Presents the concepts of cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 151L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (C) [SGR #6]


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 151.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Corequisite: BIOL 151

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 153 - General Biology II (C) [SGR #6]


    A continuation of BIOL 151, the introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology.  Presents the concepts of animal and plant structure and function, energetics, and reproduction.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 153L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (C) [SGR #6]


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 153.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 153

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 161 - Principles of Genetics & Evolution


    One of four courses in the introductory course sequence for Biology majors and in the pre-professional curriculum for the health sciences. Topics presented include principles of Mendelian and population genetics; mitosis and meiosis; the chromosomal basis of inheritance; micro- and macro-evolution; and an introduction to phylogenetics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 161L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component.

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 161L - Principles of Genetics & Evolution Laboratory


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 161.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 161

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 162 - Principles of Organismal Diversity & Ecology


    One of four courses in the introductory course sequence for Biology majors and in the pre-professional curriculum for the health sciences. Topics presented include the origins of life; the principles of phylogenetics; the developmental structural, functional, and life history diversity within major evolutionary lineages; and the principles of ecology at the population-, community-, and ecosystem-levels.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BIOL 161 Course corequisite: BIOL 162L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component.

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 162L - Principles of Organismal Diversity & Ecology Laboratory


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 162.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 162

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 163 - Principles of Cellular & Molecular Biology


    One of four courses in the introductory course sequence for Biology majors and in the pre-professional curriculum for the health sciences. Topics presented include descriptions of cellular structures and their functions, enzymes and cell metabolism, the cell cycle, DNA structure, transcription, translation, and regulation of gene expression.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 163L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component.

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 163L - Principles of Cellular & Molecular Biology Laboratory


    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 163.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 163

    0 cr


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