Apr 28, 2024  
2017-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are organized in alphabetical order by subject. Information on courses can be found under appropriate headings in the below sequence.

Dual-Level (400) Courses

Some courses numbered 400 to 499 are open to graduate students and undergraduate students who meet course or program prerequisites. Credits will apply at either the undergraduate or graduate level but not at both. Each student should consult his/her advisor, program director, and/or dean concerning the policy and the appropriateness of the course prior to enrolling in any 400-level courses.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 200 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Credits: 3


    Introduces accounting concepts, principles, and practices followed in the preparation of external financial reports. Alternative accounting treatments and policies relative to asset valuation, liability measurement, and income determination are discussed. Emphasis on interpretation, uses, and limitations of financial reports.

  
  • ACC 201 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3


    Introduces accounting concepts for planning, control, motivation, internal reporting, and evaluation. Topics included are product cost determination procedures, analysis of cost behavior, budgeting, costs for decision making and control, and responsibility accounting. Emphasis on the internal decision maker’s use of information generated by the accounting system.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 200  
  
  • ACC 306 - Tax Accounting Credits: 3


    Introduces fundamentals of federal taxation as they apply to tax entities including individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Primary emphasis on taxation of individuals with some emphasis on business activities including property transactions. Other tax entities also discussed. Students introduced to tax research and tax planning.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 200  with minimum grade of C and ACC 201  with minimum grade of C
  
  • ACC 310 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 3


    First of three courses involving an intensive study of accounting concepts, theories, and practices relative to external financial reporting. Topics include: processing and reporting financial transactions and information relating to the content and structure of financial statements; concepts and procedures underlying revenue and expense recognition; application of time value of money concepts in an accounting framework; and valuation and accounting for current assets, long-term tangible assets, current liabilities, and long-term liabilities.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 200  with minimum grade of C and ACC 201  with minimum grade of C
  
  • ACC 311 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 3


    Second of three courses involving an intensive study of accounting concepts, theories and practices relative to external financial reporting. Topics include: processing and reporting financial transactions and information relating to the content and structure of financial statements; concepts and procedures underlying revenue and expense recognition; application of time value of money concepts in an accounting framework; and valuation and accounting for liabilities, stockholders’ equity, investments, deferred income taxes, compensation, accounting changes, earnings per share, pension and leases.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 310  with minimum grade of C
  
  • ACC 312 - Cost Determination and Analysis Credits: 3


    Introduces the principles and procedures of cost analysis and control; theories of cost allocation and accumulation; uses of accounting information for planning, control and performance evaluation. Continues development of skills for analyzing complex cost and managerial accounting problems using microcomputer spreadsheet models. Includes process costing, cost allocation, joint costs, transfer pricing, and divisional performance evaluation, statistical applications in cost analysis and capital budgeting. Emphasis throughout on processing of cost information as well as analysis, reporting, and evaluation of the cost data.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 200  with minimum grade of C and ACC 201  with minimum grade of C and SCM 200  
  
  • ACC 399 - Independent Study in Accounting Credits: 3


    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.

  
  • ACC 401 - Advanced Accounting Credits: 3


    Third of three courses involving an intensive study of accounting concepts, theories, and practices relative to external financial reporting. Topics include consolidated financial statements, accounting in the international environment, and governmental accounting. Issues relating to full disclosure and the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission and professional accounting organizations in financial reporting are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 311  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ACC 404 - Auditing Credits: 3


    Introduction to standards and procedures employed by professional accountants in performing audits. The objectives of an audit and the types of examinations necessary for rendering opinions on financial reports and for other specified purposes are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 311  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ACC 406 - Advanced Tax Accounting Credits: 3


    More in-depth coverage of impact of federal income tax on business entities including proprietors, corporations, and partnerships. Primary emphasis is taxation of corporations and flow-through tax entities. Includes expanded coverage of tax research and planning as well as ethical responsibilities in tax practice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 306  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ACC 412 - Advanced Cost Analysis and Control Credits: 3


    Considers a range of problems related to accumulation and use of accounting data for decision making by the management of the business enterprise. Analytical costing techniques are developed by integrating cost concepts and information generated by the accounting system with quantitative business methods. Emphasis on relationship of decision theory and the cost accounting function to the management information system. Explicit consideration given to behavioral foundations for planning and control.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 312  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ACC 418 - Accounting Information and Control Systems Credits: 3


    Designed to provide an understanding of the accounting function as a subsystem within the total management information system. Consideration given to the source of data processed by the accounting system and the form in which it is stored in order to support the planning, control, reporting, and evaluation activities of management. Emphasis on relationship of the information needs of management to the classification of data and the design of the accounting system.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 312  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ACC 490 - Selected Topics in Accounting Credits: 3


    Considers contemporary accounting issues affecting society and businesses (private, public, and not-for-profit) in both the national and international spheres.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 311  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.


Anthropology

  
  • ANT 105 - Great Discoveries in Archaeology Credits: 3


    This course introduces students to great archaeological discoveries around the world that have led to an understanding of the human past on Earth. It explores the various tactics employed by peoples worldwide from the distant and recent times that led to the development of the first civilizations. Its primary focus is on comparing and contrasting how archaeology examines the rise and fall of ancient civilizations through examination of such sites as the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the ziggurats of Sumer in Iraq, Homer’s Troy, the Coliseum in Rome, and the sacrificial pyramids of the Classic Maya and Aztec of Central America. Through the study of these great archaeological discoveries, students will enhance their appreciation of ancient cultural diversity.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  
  • ANT 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3


    Is a study of the nature of humanity. Cuts across the boundaries which separate the sciences from the humanities and embraces both. Deals with basic facts concerning humanity in all of its variations, leading to understanding and appreciation of the significant differences in the behavior of various ethnic groups.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  
  • ANT 121 - Physical Anthropology Credits: 3


    Considers human biology. Topics include genetic, developmental and physiological mechanisms by which human populations adjust to their environment. Included are the study of human origins as seen in the fossil record and the comparative biology of humans and their primate relatives.

    Category: Cat C - Bio and Phys Sciences
  
  • ANT 150 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3


    Introduces archaeological method and theory, while tracing our prehistoric heritage and the processes that led to the evolution of settled villages, agriculture, and eventually civilization. Topics range from early African human origins to the European Stone Age and from Mesopotamia and Egypt to Mexico and the United States.

  
  • ANT 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  
  • ANT 211 - Comparative Cultures Credits: 3


    Is a course in ethnography that studies the wide range and variability of human culture, considers other ways of life, and the continuity of humanity and culture. A number of societies will be studied on the different levels of social organization and on a worldwide basis.

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 111   or HON 160  
  
  • ANT 220 - Anthropology for International Studies Credits: 3


    Uses anthropological content and techniques to increase the cross-cultural awareness and effectiveness of students interested in international business, journalism, civil service, or other careers involving cross-cultural contact.

  
  • ANT 305 - Food, Drink and Culture Credits: 3


    Embark on a global eating and drinking adventure to explore the truth behind the saying “You are what you eat (and drink).” This course dishes out a fresh view of food and beverages from the multiple perspectives of culture, nutrition, ancient history, and communication. This cross-cultural and deep chronological approach to food and drink is essential to understand modern world foodways, including those of the United States.

  
  • ANT 310 - Magic, Science and Religion Credits: 3


    Provides a cross-cultural framework for the comparison and analysis of supernatural belief systems. Discussion of local nature-based religions as well as major world religions. Also includes a consideration of the relationship between religion and science.

  
  • ANT 312 - Comparative Marriage and Family Credits: 3


    Deals with various anthropological issues in the field of marriage and family studies, such as: family types, marriage and sex variation including the incest taboo, evolutionary ecology, illegitimacy, dowry deaths, infanticide, experiments in family living, gay and lesbian couples, high-tech fertilization and surrogate motherhood, and gender roles.

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 111   or HON 160   or WST 100   or HON 102  
  
  • ANT 320 - Comparative Gender Roles Credits: 3


    Considers gender roles from a cross-cultural perspective and includes material from the United States as well as other cultures. Topics include socialization and gender stratification and the relationship of gender to major social institutions such as the family, religion, and politics.

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 111   or HON 160  
  
  • ANT 330 - Mammoth Hunters and Moundbuilders Credits: 3


    Introduces varied archaeological cultures that inhabited this continent for at least the last 15,000 years, if not longer. Topics range from the early Paleo-Indian mammoth hunters to the whale-hunting cultures of the Pacific Northwest, the Pueblo cliff dwellers of the American Southwest, the mound builders of the Eastern Woodlands, and finally to the period of contact with European explorers. Course supplemented with slides, films, and artifacts.

  
  • ANT 341 - North American Indians Credits: 3


    Considers the many aspects of Native American cultures. Topics include the peopling of the New World, prehistoric Indians, Aztecs and Mayas, religion and rituals, Columbus and the ‘discovery’ of America, the struggle for the West, cultures of various nations, and contemporary problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 111   or HON 160  
  
  • ANT 350 - Medical Anthropology Credits: 3


    Includes the cross-cultural consideration of concepts of health, illness, and curing. Differences and similarities between ethnomedicine and biomedicine are considered, as is the historical and current impact of European cultures on the health of indigenous people.

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 111   or HON 160  
  
  • ANT 351 - Peoples and Cultures of Europe Credits: 3


    Investigates the cultural diversity of Europe from an anthropological perspective. Northern, central, and southern cultures will be surveyed and selected societies will be investigated with regard to culture history, subsistence, social structure, kinship and marriage, political process, rural-urban linkage, and ritual and religion.

  
  • ANT 360 - Aztec and Maya Archaeology Credits: 1-3


    Examines archaeological evidence recovered from some of the greatest Pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, such as the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec. Addresses factors that led to the rise and fall of the ancient civilizations in the region archaeologists call Mesoamerica. Course supplemented with slides, films, and artifacts.

  
  • ANT 390 - Internship I Credits: 3


    Contact the department for further information on internships.

  
  • ANT 391 - Internship II Credits: 3


    Contact the department for further information on internships.

  
  • ANT 392 - Internship III Credits: 3


    Contact the department for further information on internships.

  
  • ANT 393 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 1-1


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ANT 394 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ANT 395 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ANT 396 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ANT 399 - Independent Study in Anthropology Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ANT 490 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 1-3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.


Art and Design

  
  • ART 101 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3


    Introduction to the visual arts emphasizing major historical artistic movements, the elements of art, and the media of art. Attention given to multicultural and gender contributions in the areas of fine arts, crafts, and the applied arts.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 110 - Basic Drawing Credits: 3


    Fundamental course including experiences in drawing from the still-life, the environment, and the human figure. Stresses visual perception, the development of eye-hand coordination, sensitivity to a variety of drawing materials, and an introduction to the basic principles of perspective. Descriptive and expressive approaches to drawing will be explored.

  
  • ART 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 210 - Drawing II Credits: 3


    Studio course to develop advanced value rendering skills and an increased awareness of the principles of light and shadow. Experimental and contemporary drawing approaches are introduced. A diverse range of media in black-and-white will be explored; color will be included. A portfolio, which represents an investigation of self-expression and experimentation, is an outcome and a requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 110  
  
  • ART 211 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3


    Directed at analyzing the human form and its structure. A variety of drawing media and drawing approaches are used to address anatomy, texture, space, and the principles of light and shadow. Exploration of the relationship between the figure and the environment and the development of figurative imagery, which is descriptive and expressive, will be included.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 110  
  
  • ART 215 - Color and Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3


    Laboratory course to provide analyses of the basic elements and principles of visual design. Various media including traditional and contemporary tools, such as the computer, will be explored. Assignments and presentation of a design portfolio is required of each student. (Offered in fall only.)

  
  • ART 217 - Computer Design I Credits: 3


    Introductory course taught on the Macintosh computer. Basic elements of page layout design including composition, type and typesetting, graphic elements, cropping, text wrapping, photo image control, and the use of a scanning device will be covered along with information about the design industry: creating publications and working with printers and photographers. General usage of the Macintosh operating system will be taught. Emphasis on visual appearance and design of publications.

  
  • ART 218 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3


    Introduction to working with elements and principles of three-dimensional design. Work with basic concepts of form, shape, mass, color, and texture using a variety of materials: paper, wood, metal, plaster, and clay. (Offered in spring only.)

  
  • ART 231 - Art History I Credits: 3


    Begins with the prehistoric period and Near Eastern art. Progresses through the Mediterranean cultures of Egypt, Minoan and the Cycladic Islands, Mycenaean, Greek, Etruscan and Roman art. Followed by early Christian, Byzantine and Islamic art. Concludes by examining early Medieval and Romanesque art. (Offered even years, fall only.)

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 232 - Art History II Credits: 3


    Continues where Art History I concluded. Study of gothic art and introduction to art of India, China, Japan, and the native art of the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific. The Proto-Renaissance in Italy, 15th and 16th century Italian art, the Renaissance outside of Italy, and Baroque art are studied. Rococo period of the 18th century is the final period discussed here. (Offered in fall only.)

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 233 - Art History III Credits: 3


    Continues where Art History II concluded. Begins with Romanticism and Neoclassicism in Europe, follows the events leading to Impressionism and beyond in France. Cubism, the destruction of Renaissance space, and the anti-art activities of the Dada artists will lead into abstract expressionism, pop art, minimalism and conceptual art. All the major isms of the 20th century will be addressed. Global influences are reviewed and their impact on major artistic movements discussed. Concludes with contemporary postmodern art. (Offered in spring only.)

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 274 - Introduction to Cultural Studio Credits: 3


    Introduces a variety of two- and three-dimensional media and techniques through visual art projects developed from the art history of diverse global cultures. Through studio projects, develops awareness for cultural influences in art, will learn a universal visual art vocabulary and develop personal skills in the handling of art materials. (Not open to art majors or art minors. Teacher education majors/art minors may enroll in this course.)

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 300 - Independent Studio/Ceramics Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 301 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 301 - Independent Studio/Drawing Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 302 - Independent Studio/Enameling Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 301 , ART 303 , ART 304  , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 303 - Independent Studio/Painting Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 301 , ART 302 , ART 304 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 304 - Independent Studio/Sculpture Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 301 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 305 - Independent Studio /Computer Design Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 301 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 306 - Computer Design II Credits: 3


    Second-level course taught on the Macintosh computer. Will learn the art of computer illustration, drawing and rendering techniques, including all aspects of a postscript language illustration program. Also taught in-depth will be type manipulation and how to incorporate an illustration. Use of a color scanning device and a color printer will be covered along with information about the illustration and design industry, the future of the computer, and advanced use of the Macintosh operating system. Emphasis creating visually strong illustrations and designs. (Offered in spring only.)

    Prerequisite(s): ART 217  
  
  • ART 309 - Independent Studio Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 301 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , or ART 305  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 319 - Computer Design III Credits: 3


    Third-level course taught on the Macintosh computer. Will learn the art of photo manipulation, editing, painting, compositing, and pre-press techniques including all aspects of using a bitmapped software program. Also covered choosing printers, preparing files for output, setting halftone screens, resolutions, traps, chokes, and creating color separations. Elements and principles of design, working between software programs, the use of a color scanning device, video and still camera capturing devices covered along with creating meaningful imagery. Emphasis on creating visually strong computer generated photographs, paintings, and designs.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 217  
  
  • ART 321 - Watercolor I Credits: 3


    Fundamental course in watercolor painting designed to introduce the varied materials, tools, and techniques of watercolor painting with special attention to its unique characteristics as a painting medium. Composition and development of personal imagery also discussed. (Prior experience in drawing and working with color is recommended.) (Offered in spring only.)

  
  • ART 322 - Watercolor II Credits: 3


    Intermediate level that stresses the exploration of watercolor painting media as a means of unique personal expression with increased emphasis on composition and structure. (Offered in fall only.)

    Prerequisite(s): ART 321  
  
  • ART 326 - Painting I Credits: 3


    Fundamental course in painting designed to introduce the varied materials, tools and techniques of oil-based or acrylic-based painting media. Composition and development of personal imagery also discussed. (Prior experience in drawing and working with color is recommended.) (Offered in fall only.)

  
  • ART 327 - Painting II Credits: 3


    Intermediate level that stresses the exploration of oil/acrylic painting media as a means of unique personal expression with increased emphasis on composition and structure. (Offered in spring only.)

    Prerequisite(s): ART 326  
  
  • ART 333 - Independent Studio in Art Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 334 - Independent Studio in Art Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 335 - Independent Studio in Art Credits: 3


    For advanced study in a particular art medium. Opportunity to pursue in-depth study using a single art form or combination of art forms that are of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Student agrees to meet with a regularly scheduled studio art course through arrangement with the instructor. (Prior instructor approval required.) In case the student would schedule more than one independent studio, ART 300 , ART 302 , ART 303 , ART 304 , ART 305 , or ART 309  may be substituted.

  
  • ART 337 - Printmaking I Credits: 3


    Introductory course in printmaking. Primarily a studio course, students will have an opportunity to make original prints using various traditional and contemporary printmaking processes. Also deals with history of printmaking and some important printmakers. Gives a better grasp of wide range of techniques and means of expression found in what can be a very complex art form.

  
  • ART 339 - History of American Art Credits: 3


    Chronological study of American artpainting, sculpture, and architecture from the Colonial period to the 20th century. (Offered odd years, fall only.)

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  
  • ART 340 - Ceramics Credits: 3


    Exploration of the potential of clay with emphasis on both hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

  
  • ART 341 - Advanced Ceramics Credits: 3


    Studio course that further develops knowledge of clay and the various working processes. Emphasis on mastery and refinement of skillshand building and/or wheel throwing. Greater attention placed on mixing glazes and clay bodies and on firing techniques. (Offered in spring only.)

    Prerequisite(s): ART 340  
  
  • ART 356 - Social Structures of Aesthetics, Philosophy and Criticism in the Arts Credits: 3


    Deals with general questions about art. Topics will be to handle abstract ideas, to discuss rationally, to distinguish between objective and subjective statements, to imagine possibilities, and to recognize necessary conditions within a definition. Criticism deals with responding to a specific work as well as a body of work. Two important functions considered are to interpret the meaning of the work and to demonstrate support judgments about the aesthetic merits of the work. Includes exposure to the arts through attendance at various performances, exhibitions, museums, and field trips. The aim is to explore the philosophical and historical aspects of the arts and how they are valued through art criticism. This knowledge will be applied to the environment of art education.

  
  • ART 370 - Sculpture Credits: 3


    Is an aesthetic analysis of three-dimensional form utilizing both traditional and contemporary materials and techniques. (Offered in fall only.)

  
  • ART 385 - Senior Art Seminar Credits: 3


    Requires student to examine the contemporary artists, art movements, and influences that directly impact their work and area of concentration. Emphasis on creating a portfolio of work with a specific focus conceived by the student. These works will be presented in a public exhibition. All stages of exhibition preparation will be addressed: scheduling, publicity materials, developing and creating an exhibition catalog, photographing and presenting works of art for exhibition, staging an exhibition, and the packaging/transporting works of art. Rsum preparation and developing a career portfolio will also be included. (Required of all art majors.)

  
  • ART 389 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 1


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ART 391 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ART 392 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ART 393 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 1-3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ART 394 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

  
  • ART 395 - Internship in Art I Credits: 3


    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study and work in approved art agencies and institutions for junior and senior art majors. Specific nature of the experience will follow the pattern dictated by the agency/institution. Only 6 crs. of internship credit can count toward the art major. (Prior approval of the Department of Art and the cooperating agency is required.)

  
  • ART 396 - Internship in Art II Credits: 3


    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study and work in approved art agencies and institutions for junior and senior art majors. Specific nature of the experience will follow the pattern dictated by the agency/institution. Only 6 crs. of internship credit can count toward the art major. (Prior approval of the Department of Art and the cooperating agency is required.)

  
  • ART 397 - Internship in Art III Credits: 3


    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study and work in approved art agencies and institutions for junior and senior art majors. Specific nature of the experience will follow the pattern dictated by the agency/institution. Only 6 crs. of internship credit can count toward the art major. (Prior approval of the Department of Art and the cooperating agency is required.)

  
  • ART 398 - Independent Study in Art Credits: 3


    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.

  
  • ART 399 - Independent Study Credits: 3


    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.

  
  • ART 400 - Contemporary Methods in Art Education Credits: 3


    Explores studio materials, art-making processes, and modes of thought from a culturally diverse perspective and current methods regarding studio art instruction in the fields of elementary and secondary education. Exploring their personal artwork, students introduced in role of art teacher as facilitator, guide, and mentor, plus the various instructional strategies and models currently employed for success in the field. Besides exploring a cross section of contemporary art-making processes, students will analyze how they create in order to allow others to understand that process. Students will gain competency in lesson planning, organization, classroom management, and assessment. Student emerges with a clearer understanding of the relationship between ideas, process, critique, and the vital role of the studio teacher. Consists of classroom lecture/presentation and intense studio activity. Includes an early field experience, designing, and implementing a studio art project with elementary-age students at the campus laboratory school. All artworks, projects, and experiences will culminate in critique and evaluation.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 425 - Computer Design IV Credits: 3


    Fourth-level course taught on the Macintosh computer. Learning the art of animation and multimedia production including sound and video editing and compositing. Using page composition and illustration/painting/digital photography techniques learned in Computer Design I, II, and III, students learn to compile text, paintings, and photographs into a composite multimedia program. Using paint and ink effects, information will be enhanced, with sound and video added to it. Elements and principles of design, working between software programs, the use of a color scanning device, video and still camera capturing devices, and CD authoring will be covered. Content includes techniques directed at creating visually strong multimedia productions.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 217  
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 430 - Computer Design V Credits: 3


    Fifth-level course taught on the Macintosh computer. Learning the art of animation and multimedia production including sound and video editing and compositing for web design. Using page composition and illustration/painting/digital photography techniques learned in Computer Design I, II and III, students will learn how to compile text, paintings, and photographs into a composite web program. Using transparency and vector embedding techniques, information will be enhanced with added sound and video. Elements and principles of design, working between software programs, the use of a color scanning device, video and still camera capturing devices, and CD authoring will be covered. Content includes techniques directed at creating visually sound and effective web design.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 435 - Computer Design VI Credits: 3


    Sixth-level course taught on the Macintosh computer. Examines the book as a physical artifact, as the material embodiment of text and visual imaging. Topics include the transitions between hand production and mechanical production, methods of bookmaking, printers and publishers, letter forms and typography, paper, page formats and layouts, illustrations, bindings, and the purpose of the book with special emphasis on the relationships between meaning and physical form and the complex conventions of the book. The art of typographic design, calligraphy, book and portfolio design, papermaking, and bookmaking skills following both traditional and nontraditional techniques are covered. Using page composition and illustration/painting/digital photography techniques learned in Computer Design I, II, and III, students enlarge and enhance their knowledge of typography and how to use it in book design. They will use their computer illustration, painting, and digital photographic skills to add visuals into the composite book. Elements and principles of design, working between software programs, the use of a color scanning device and digital camera capturing devices will be covered. Content includes techniques directed at creating visually and thematically strong and unique artist’s portfolios and books.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 217  
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 485 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 490 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 1-3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 491 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 492 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 493 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 494 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 495 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 496 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 497 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 498 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

  
  • ART 499 - Selected Topics in Art Credits: 3


    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.


Academic Success Program

  
  • ASP 101 - Introduction to Higher Education Credits: 3


    Provides an extended orientation to the academic expectations and demands of higher education. Student Voices lead a systematic exploration of values, beliefs, and skills that assists in becoming successful in academic endeavors. Students learn to connect to the larger campus community. Basic skill development in reading, writing, and critical thinking are stressed.

  
  • ASP 102 - Student Voices: Leadership and Community Credits: 3


    A systematic exploration of the values, beliefs, and skills that assist in becoming successful in the communities to which one belongs and to society in general. Topics include leadership theory, community identification, career development, and service learning. Self-assessment, diversity, and character development are addressed as subtopics.

 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11Forward 10 -> 15