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ARTG 483 - Interactive Motion Graphics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Prerequisites: ARTG 383 with a grade of “C” or better.
Explore the use of graphics and sound to create time-based animations using the Adobe Flash software platform. Course will introduce the techniques of vector-based motion graphics, with an emphasis on interactive graphics, animation, presentations, and web-based application in a graphic design environment.
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ARTG 484 - Senior Graphic Design Project Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours studio.
Prerequisites: ARTG 382 with a grade of “C” or better.
This is the culminating project of the BFA in Graphic Design degree and is designed to synthesize and integrate the theories and skills of graphic design. Class will focus on exploration of complex design projects from concept to final product, demonstrating the student’s abilities in the following areas: technology, content knowledge, creativity, and organization. Students are required to give both a written and oral presentation of their project. Senior projects are evaluated by all members of the graphic design faculty.
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ARTG 485 - Portfolio Preparation and Studio Management for Graphic Designers Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.(2-D)
Prerequisites: ARTG 382 with a grade of “C” or better.
Graphic design issues relating to personal web sites, CD portfolio and related print materials, as well as the organization and business practices of professional working environments.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTG 485 and ART 483.
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ARTG 489 - Program Exit Review Credits: (0)
Prerequisites: “C” or better in all 300 & 400 level Graphic Design (ARTG) classes; restricted to graduating seniors BFA Graphic Design concentration.
This required portfolio review is a presentation of graphic design and related works completed in the junior and senior levels of the BFA in Graphic Design program. In addition it includes a senior exit exhibit, a public showcase of the student’s best work.
Note(s): It is a pass/fail course and may be repeated.
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Art History |
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ARTH 301 - Art History Bridge: Intermediate Level Special Topics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
This course is intended as a special topics course for students who have completed their introductory level surveys but would like further study in art history before the level of specialization. Rather than focusing on traditional period-specific topics, these intermediate level courses will focus on topics relating to art to the humanities, bringing together developments in art, music, and literature.
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ARTH 316 - Art Outside the Western Tradition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
A study in recognizing, understanding, and appreciating the art and architecture of one or more culture(s) outside the European tradition from a non-Eurocentric point of view. A focus on art forms as multireferential. The content of the course will vary depending on the culture(s) studied.
Note(s): May be repeated for credit with different topics with permission of the instructor. Students can not receive credit for both ART 486 and ARTH 316.
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ARTH 400 - Theory, Methods and Writing in Art History Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
Art historians use a variety of critical methodologies in their work. The dominant theories of analysis have changed over time, sometimes in response to developments in other fields and sometimes in response to changes in art. This course will familiarize students with these theories and methods, focusing on the ways in which art historians arrive at their interpretations.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 446 and ARTH 400.
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ARTH 401 - Cabinets of Curiosity: The History, Criticism and Aesthetics of Museums Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to museology or the study of museums, its focus is their history, their narratives, and their role in the communication (or suppression) of cultural values. Other students may use it to fill a 400-level art history elective if space permits.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 491 and ARTH 401.
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ARTH 410 - Ancient/Classical Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or or permission of instructor.
A study of the art and architecture of the ancient Near East, Egypt, the Aegean, Greece and Rome.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 422 and ARTH 410.
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ARTH 411 - Medieval Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
Exploration of the origins, evolution, themes, and visual characteristics of European art of the early Christian through Gothic periods.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 424 and ARTH 411.
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ARTH 412 - Renaissance Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the rebirth of the visual arts in Europe in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. Each semester will have a different focus: thus one semester will focus on northern European renaissance art, and another will focus on Italian Renaissance art. The major media and artists differ for these regions so the content will not be identical. The course may be repeated with a different focus.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 462 and ARTH 412.
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ARTH 413 - Baroque and Rococo Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
A study of the styles and themes of 17th and early 18th-century Western European art.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 482 and ARTH 413.
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ARTH 414 - Special Topics in Pre-Modern Art History. Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
Topics offered might include a period defined more narrowly than “ancient/classical” (ART 410) or “medieval” (ART 411) – early Christian iconography, for example – or they may approach the period from a focus on a key monument (Hagia Sophia, for example), key medium (illuminated manuscripts), or a social/economic topic of importance to the period.
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ARTH 420 - Twentieth Century Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: or permission of instructor.
An examination of the many exciting changes in art from 1950 until the present. Although chronology is important, the course centralizes key questions such as why abstraction, the impact of digital media on more traditional media such as painting and drawing, and the influence of identity group politics on art.
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ARTH 423 - History of Photographic Media and Camera Arts Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
Provides an overview of the history and invention of photography and the camera, an examination of issues related to the development of photography as a tool of science, historical documentation, and art; and the place of photography and more recent developments in digital and video media in the history of art.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ART 451 and ARTH 423.
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ARTH 430 - Whimsy, Outrage and Seduction: Exhibiting Art in the 21st Century Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
Beginning with the premise that the role of museums and exhibitions has changed significantly in the late 20th century, this course will identify exhibitions that both support and challenge the idea that museums have returned to their roots as cabinets of curiosity. In the process of doing so, exhibition protocols, exhibitions that have made history, curatorial roles, and the variables that influence curatorial decisions will be examined.
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ARTH 431 - Special Topics in Modern/Contemporary Art History Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor.
Some of these requirements may be waived for BFA majors; check with adviser or instructor. A more in-depth exposure to contemporary art will be particularly useful for those students who intend to pursue an advanced degree and/or a career in museum studies. Topics will vary, focusing at times on an especially important movement in the 20th century, a significant artist, or more frequently, the impact of changes in new media on contemporary art.
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ARTH 499 - Art History Capstone Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar and independent research.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and Art History Concentration.
The goal of the capstone is demonstration of the ability to apply appropriate art historical methodologies to a research question chosen by the student.
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Art Studio |
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ARTS 101 - 2-Dimensional Art Foundations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Demonstration, exercises, studio projects and critiques regarding two dimensional principles an elements of design including color theory.
Note(s): Recommended to be taken before any other studio art course. Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 101 and ART 101.
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ARTS 102 - 3-Dimensional Art Foundations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Demonstration, exercises, studio projects, and critiques regarding 3 dimensional design elements and principles.
Note(s): Recommended to be taken before any other studio art courses. Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS102 and ART 102.
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ARTS 110 - Basic Computer Skills for the Fine Artist Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Students will gain a basic working knowledge of various computer programs as tools for art making. Hands-on computer production and basic skill acquisition will be balanced with an awareness of the human interface between machine and user. Lectures will introduce theories, films, and ideas on how technology affects changes in the fine arts and society at large. Students will not only gain technical skills but methods of thinking and reflecting on how electronic technology, sound, sight and motion influence the fine arts field.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 110 and ART 110.
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ARTS 111 - Drawing I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Introduction to visual concepts. Development of skills needed to produce expressive drawings.
Note(s): ARTS 111 and/or ART 205 may be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 211 - Drawing II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 .
This is an intermediate level drawing class which will build on the basic skills developed in Drawing I. Students will also develop original compositions and learn skills for imaginative expression in drawing.
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ARTS 221 - Painting I (2-D) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Introduction to the basic concepts of oil painting. Development of the skills needed to produce effective, expressive paintings.
Note(s): ARTS 221 and/or ART 220 may be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 230 - Enameling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
This elective course will provide an introduction to the basic techniques and processes used in the art of enameling. It will include instruction on how to apply powdered glass on metal, safety protocols, and equipment operations, as well as the generation of ideas in the creation of individually designed work.
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ARTS 231 - Watercolor I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Introduction to the basic concepts of watercolor painting. Development of skills needed to produce effective, expressive watercolors.
Note(s): ARTS 231 and/or ART 225 may be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 241 - Jewelry and Metalworking Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Introduction to techniques such as forming, stone setting, surface embellishment and casting. Emphasis on creative design and craftsmanship.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS241 and ART 303. This course may be taken more than once for up to 6 hours of credit.
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ARTS 251 - Ceramics I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Introduction to hand building and wheel throwing skills; techniques of glaze formulation, development and application.
Note(s): ARTS 251 and/or ART 207 may be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 261 - Photography I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three hours lab.
Prerequisites: ART 100 (non-majors only), or ARTS 101 , or ARTE 212 , or permission of instructor.
Provides an introduction to analog black and white art photography. Students learn the use of cameras and darkroom equipment, are introduced to methods of film exposure and development, develop silver-based printing skills, explore how to analyze aesthetic criteria, and examine historical figures in the medium.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 261 and ART 250.
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ARTS 262 - Digital Photography Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture, demonstration or critique; three hours studio.
Prerequisites: ART 100 (non-majors only), or ARTS 101 , or ARTE 212 , or permission of instructor.
Introduces the student to digital art photography. Students develop skills with digital cameras, image-editing software, fine-art photographic printing, and scanning. Students explore digital photography as a fine art medium through the examination of relevant artists and the creation of portfolio works.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 262 and ART 311.
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ARTS 301 - Studio Practice and Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Prerequisites: Junior standing in Art major.
This course is an intermediate level course that will ask students to engage in developing an ongoing process of applying artistic theory to their personal studio practice. This is required of all BFA studio majors their 1st semester junior year.
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ARTS 306 - Selected Topics in Studio Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
An in-depth study of a specialized studio activity that is not a significant part of the content of a regularly scheduled studio course.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 311 - Figure Drawing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab. (2-D)
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 .
Introduction to figure drawing starting with basic studies of anatomy and concluding with practice in skills that develop expressive drawings using the figure.
Note(s): ARTS 311 and/or ART 305 may be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 321 - Painting II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ARTS 221 .
Intermediate level problems within the painting medium emphasize technical and theoretical understanding of color and composition. Individual expression as applied to contemporary approaches in painting will be highlighted.
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ARTS 331 - Watercolor II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: .
Second year level assignments and experiences within the watercolor medium.
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ARTS 341 - Jewelry II - Intermediate Jewelry and Metalsmithing Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ARTS 241 .
This course will focus on understanding the history, processes and materials used in the lost wax casting process. Students will gain an understanding of the origins of the lost wax casting process from its beginning in ancient Egypt to how it is used in the jewelry field today based on centrifugal casting techniques; refined by dentists in the 1950’s.
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ARTS 351 - Ceramics II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ARTS 251 .
Second year level assignments and experiences within the ceramic medium.
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ARTS 360 - Video Art Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Deals with the experimental nature of video as an art form, its history, and its unique approach to technology. Video production will also involve new digital/computer technology and multimedia presentation. Students will experiment with a variety of approaches and produce a final product for exhibition.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 360 and ART 360.
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ARTS 361 - Stop Motion Animation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
The essence of animation is to give life to images and objects. Stop-motion animation, the classical technique, will be taught with new computer programs and still digital cameras. This course approaches animation as a fine art form enabling students to create original artworks from an understanding of its historical relevance as well as its contemporary social and artistic contexts. A variety of art materials including paper cell, clay, paint on glass, and cut outs will be explored. Additional skills involve computer film/video editing and rotoscoping.
Note(s): This course is repeatable for credit.
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ARTS 362 - Photography II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ARTS 261 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.
Provides intermediate skills in analog black and white art photography. Students learn improved darkroom techniques, fiber-based printing, use of medium- and large-format cameras, film-to-digital workflow, and how to analyze photographic artists and their work. Emphasis is on the fine art print and the development of personal vision in the student’s body of work.
Note(s): May be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 363 - Digital Photography II Credits: 3
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ARTS 262 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course builds intermediate skills in digital art photography. Topics covered include studio lighting, portrait photography, digital editing as an art-making approach, photographic applications, analysis of photographic artists and their work. Students will investigate both artistic and professional aspects of photography. Emphasis is on the creation of portfolio works showing the student’s artistic vision and the development of a professional workflow.
Note(s): May be taken twice for a total of six hours credit.
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ARTS 411 - Drawing III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab. (2-D)
Prerequisites: ARTS 311 .
Builds upon the fundamental competencies acquired in ARTS 111 and ARTS 311 by developing drawing behaviors of a more expressive nature and higher technical level.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 415 - Illustration Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Prerequisites: ARTG 384 or ARTS 321 or ARTS 331 .
2-D traditional and/or electronic illustrative problems and solutions for commercial or personal development.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 415 and ART 415.
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ARTS 421 - Painting III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab. (2-D)
Prerequisites: ARTS 221 or ART 320.
Emphasis on building visual and aesthetic skills for the development of paintings of a high level of technical and artistic merit.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 431 - Watercolor III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.(2-D)
Prerequisites: ARTS 231 .
Advanced studio problems in watercolor techniques. The 20th century emphasizing chronological evolution, themes, and visual forms.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 441 - Jewelry and Metalworking III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.(3-D)
Prerequisites: ARTS 241 .
Continued development in metalworking with emphasis on design and craftsmanship.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 451 - Ceramics III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab. (3-D)
Prerequisites: ARTS 251 .
Emphasis on original glazes and clay bodies and kiln firing techniques.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 462 - Alternative Process Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ARTS 362 or ARTS 363 , with a grade of “C” or better.
This advanced photography course explores 19th century photographic printing processes through the contemporary use of the digital negative. Mediums can include: cyanotype, van Dyke brown, gum bichromate, salted-paper, carbon, and platinum/palladium.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 475 - Contemporary Photography Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ARTS 362 or ARTS 363 , with a grade of “C” or better.
This advanced photography course focuses on the preparation and production of a photographic portfolio that shows both technical and aesthetic depth of understanding. Students complete a semester-long project. Coursework includes assignments and analysis related to historical and contemporary work within an exploration of social, political, and technological developments in the medium.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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ARTS 497 - Senior Project and Exhibition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Prerequisites: ARTS 301 and 6 credit hours of 400-level ARTS in area of specialization.
This course will prepare students for showing their work. Included in this course will be instruction in the installation process, preparing and researching an artist statement, how to develop a promotional package as well as prepare an exhibition of a focused body of work.
Note(s): Students will not receive credit for ARTS 497 until the successful completion of ARTS 499.
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ARTS 499 - Senior Project and Exhibition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
Prerequisites: ARTS 301 .
This course will prepare students for showing their work. Included in this course will be instruction in the installation process, preparing and researching an artist statement, how to develop a promotional package as well as prepare an exhibition of a focused body of work.
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Astronomy |
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ASTR 111 - General Astronomy I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Survey of astronomy from ancient cultures to present day, nature of light and gravity, telescopes and astronomical observations, evolution and dynamics of Earth and our solar system.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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ASTR 112 - General Astronomy II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis, the universe beyond the solar system and the cosmic distance ladder, black holes and other exotic objects, galaxies, origin and evolution of our universe.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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ASTR 151 - Astronomy I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 137 or equivalent.
A quantitative introduction to astronomy for science majors. Survey of astronomy including history of astronomy, nature of light and gravity, telescopes and astronomical observations, evolution and dynamics of Earth and our solar system, dwarf planets and exoplanets.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 111 and ASTR 151.
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ASTR 152 - Astronomy II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 137 or equivalent.
A quantitative introduction to astronomy for science majors. Stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis, the universe beyond the solar system and the cosmic distance ladder, black holes and other exotic objects, galaxies, origin and evolution of our universe.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 112 and ASTR 152.
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ASTR 220 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 138 or MATH 168 or a passing score on a placement test approved by the department.
An algebra-based introduction to the fundamental methods used in astrophysics to investigate the cosmos. Lectures provide a general overview of the major disciplines found in astronomy and explore the ongoing developments in the field.
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ASTR 310 - Observational Methods In Astronomy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ASTR 111 or ASTR 220 , PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 .
Students will make telescopic observations of the moon, planets, stars, interstellar medium, and galaxies. Topics will include theory and practice in optical-range astrophotography and digital imaging techniques, and astronomical data reduction and interpretation. The class will spend approximately one hour per week in lecture, and four in lab.
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ASTR 421 - Solar System Astronomy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ASTR 111 or ASTR 220 , MATH 172 , PHYS 222 .
Application of astronomical concepts and techniques to solid astronomical bodies; study of meteorites, impact craters and ring systems; basic orbital mechanics.
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ASTR 422 - Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ASTR 112 or ASTR 220 , MATH 172 , PHYS 222 .
Application of astronomical concepts and techniques to the structure and evolution of galaxies and other large-scale structures; cosmology, including the origin and evolution of our universe.
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Athletic Training |
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ATTR 150 - Fundamentals of Athletic Training Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture/observations.
Focuses on the history, development and scope of the athletic training profession, as well as current and future trends related to athletic training. Students will also become familiar with the Athletic Training Program at RU. Students will observe athletic trainers in the athletic training room and the clinical athletic training setting.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 150 and ATTR 150.
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ATTR 205 - Introduction to Athletic Training Skills Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Corequisites: ESHE 201 and ATTR 225 .
Didactic and psychomotor skill instruction with practical examinations covering taking and recording of vital signs, emergency care procedures, taping, wrapping, splinting, and basic modality theory and application.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 205 and ATTR 205.
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ATTR 225 - Practicum I (Athletic Training) Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Corequisites: ESHE 201 , ATTR 205 .
Clinical experiences designed to provide students with an appreciation of the various duties of athletic trainers in a traditional setting. This course requires the completion of 60 hours of clinical experience.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 225 and ATTR 225. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking ATTR 225.
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ATTR 250 - Practicum II (Athletic Training) Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ESHE 201 , ATTR 205 , ATTR 225 , ESHE 225, Entrance into ATEP, and cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Corequisites: ATTR 323 .
Laboratory and clinical experiences designed to provide students with formal instruction and evaluation in the Entry Level Athletic Training Clinical Proficiencies. This course requires the completion of 150 hours of clinical experience performed under the supervision of a program approved Clinical Instructor.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 250 and ATTR 250.
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ATTR 323 - Assessment of Athletic Injuries I – The Extremities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESHE 201 and cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Pre- or Corequisites: ESHE 390 .
Laboratory and clinical experiences in the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries occurring to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, ankle, shin, knee, thigh and hip.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 323 and ATTR 323.
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ATTR 325 - Practicum III (Athletic Training) Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ATTR 250 and cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Corequisites: ATTR 422 .
Laboratory and clinical experiences designed to provide students with formal instruction and evaluation in the Entry Level 331 Athletic Training Clinical Proficiencies This course requires the completion of 180 hours of clinical experience performed under the supervision of a program approved Clinical Instructor, and has a corequisite of ATTR 422 .
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 325 and ATTR 325.
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ATTR 333 - Athletic Training Skill Assessment Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lab/assessment evaluation.
Prerequisites: ATTR 150 .
Students in this course will be evaluated over psychomotor athletic training skills.
Note(s): These skills will be taught in ATTR 205 , ATTR 250 , ATTR 323 , ATTR 325 , ESHE 345, ATTR 365 , ATTR 420 , and ESHE 422.
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ATTR 335 - Seminar in Athletic Training Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ATTR 250 , ATTR 323 , and cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Covers modern trends in rehabilitative techniques, orthotic devices, nutritional supplements and allied health professions that may be applicable to athletic training professionals.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 335 and ATTR 335.
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ATTR 340 - General Medical Conditions and Concerns of the Athlete (Athletic Training) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ATTR 250 , ATTR 323 , and cumulative GPA of 2.75; or permission of the instructor.
Corequisites: ATTR 345 .
Introduction to illnesses and disease processes common in athletic populations. Emphasis will be placed on prevention, recognition, immediate care and appropriate referral techniques.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 340 and ATTR 340.
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ATTR 345 - General Medical Rotation (Athletic Training) Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: ATTR 250 , ATTR 323 , and cumulative 2.75 GPA.
Corequisites: ATTR 340 .
Laboratory and clinical experiences designed to provide students with formal instruction and evaluation in the entry level athletic training clinical proficiencies. This course requires the completion of 50 hours of clinical experience performed under the supervision of an approved medical professional at a program approved site.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 345 and ATTR 345.
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ATTR 355 - Practicum IV (Athletic Training) Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: ATTR 325 and cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Laboratory and clinical experiences designed to provide students with formal instruction and evaluation in the Entry Level Athletic Training Clinical Proficiencies. This course requires the completion of 240 hours of a program approved Clinical Instructor. A portion of these clinical hours must be done at an off campus rotation with pre-season football at a program approved clinical site.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 355 and ATTR 355.
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ATTR 365 - Therapeutic Exercise Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ATTR 323 and cumulative GPA of 3.0; or permission of instructor.
Effects, advantages, disadvantages, indications, contradictions, precautions, and the application parameters of therapeutic exercises in injury rehabilitation.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 365 and ATTR 365.
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ATTR 420 - Therapeutic Modalities Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ATTR 323 and cumulative GPA of 3.0; or permission of instructor.
Enables students to study the effects, advantages, disadvantages, indications, contradictions, precautions, and application parameters of therapeutic modalities in injury rehabilitation of the physically active. Emphasis is placed on treatment modalities available to athletic trainers in clinical settings.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 365 and ATTR 365.
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ATTR 422 - Athletic Injury Assessment II – Head, Spine, Thorax Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ATTR 323 and cumulative GPA of 2.75; or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: ATTR 325 .
Laboratory and clinical experiences in the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries occurring to the head, spine, thorax, and abdomen.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 422 and ATTR 422.
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ATTR 425 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ATTR 325 or permission of instructor.
This course will provide an overview of the administrative concepts and organization of an athletic training program and health care facilities in a variety of settings, including university, secondary school and clinical athletic training environments.
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ATTR 430 - Senior Professional Athletic Training Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ATTR 355 , Senior standing, cumulative GPA of 2.75; or permission of instructor.
Resume writing, interviewing, and a comprehensive review of the Athletic Training educational competencies. This course requires the completion of 120 hours of clinical experience performed under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 430 and ATTR 430.
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Biology All Biology (BIOL) courses that have prerequisites, with the exception of those cross-listed with Chemistry (CHEM), require a grade of “C” or better in all courses listed as prerequisites for admission to the course, unless otherwise stated. |
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BIOL 103 - Environmental Biology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
For any student who is not a Biology major. An introduction to how the natural world works and of the scientific methods used to study the natural world. Emphasis is on the study of ecology and the process and products of evolution. Applications are made to the importance of biological diversity, the impact of humans on the natural world, and the methods used to understand and ameliorate such impacts.
Note(s): This course will not fulfill Biology major requirements. Biology majors should take BIOL 131 . Students who are not Biology majors but need to take upper level Biology courses should take BIOL 105 . This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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BIOL 104 - Human Biology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
For students who are not Biology majors. An introduction to the basic principles of biology, with emphasis on human beings as biological organisms. Humans may be considered as products of evolution, as physiological systems, as reproducing entities, as members of their ecosystem, and as biological engineers able to change other organisms. The nature of scientific investigation will be stressed. BIOL 104 is not a prerequisite for upper level study in Biology.
Note(s): This course will not fulfill Biology major requirements. Biology majors should take BIOL 131 . Student who are not Biology major but need to take upper level Biology courses should take BIOL 105 . This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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BIOL 105 - Biology for Health Sciences Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Intended for any student who is not a Biology major, but who needs to take microbiology or human anatomy courses for their majors. Students who are not Biology majors must pass BIOL 105 prior to taking Microbiology (BIOL 334 ), Human Structure and Function I or II (BIOL 310 , BIOL 311 ), or Human Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-Nursing Majors (BIOL 322 ). An introduction to the basic processes of life and science. Emphasis is on scientific investigation and processes common to most organisms including humans.
Note(s): Students who are not required to take upper level Biology courses for their major program should take BIOL 103 or BIOL 104 , instead of BIOL 105. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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BIOL 131 - Ecology and Adaptation Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
A study of the distribution, abundance, and diversity of organisms in nature. The laboratory component will teach basic laboratory skills while enhancing students’ ability to conduct field sampling, observational studies, and experiments. This is the first course in a four-course sequence intended for biology and other science majors. This core sequence serves as a foundation and prerequisite for further study in biology.
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BIOL 132 - Biology of Cells and Microorganisms Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
A study of life at the molecular and cellular level. Topics include the chemistry of life, metabolism, cell structure, cell membranes, cell communication, the basis of multicellularity, and a survey of unicellular organisms. The laboratory component will teach basic laboratory skills while enhancing students’ ability to plan experiments. This is the second course in a four-course sequence intended for biology and other science majors. This core sequence serves as a foundation and prerequisite for further study in biology.
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BIOL 160 - Introductory Seminar in Biology Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours seminar.
Prerequisites: Declared Biology major and freshman standing.
Designed for students new to the Biology major, this is a seminar course that will discuss various professional skills needed to succeed in the major. Topics may include: introduction to scientific literature, discussions of career options, and expectations for biology majors.
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BIOL 181 - Special Topics in Introductory Biology Credits: (1-4)
Instructional Method: One to six hours of lecture and/or laboratory.
Prerequisites: Declared biology major and permission of the instructor.
An experimental course testing alternate pedagogies in introductory biology teaching. A course outline will be available each time the course is offered. Interested students should consult department chairperson for information about registering.
Note(s): May be taken more than once for credit if the topics are different.
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BIOL 211 - Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Lecture and lab course that focuses on the basic structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the healthcare field. This is the first of in a sequence of two courses in anatomy and physiology. The content includes detailed consideration of basic cellular processes, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous system anatomy and physiology. The laboratory component supports the lecture requires student participation in animal dissection and experimentation in basic physiology.
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BIOL 212 - Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 211 .
The second in a sequence of two courses in anatomy and physiology for students preparing for professions in the healthcare field. Students are provided with a study of the basic structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on system anatomy and current theories of physiology. Students focus on the anatomy and physiology of endocrine, blood, lymphatic/immunity, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary systems and reproductive systems. The laboratory component closely follows lecture and is designed to improve student knowledge of the anatomy of the systems addressed in lecture.
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BIOL 215 - Plants and Society Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in 4 hours of biology or permission of instructor.
An interdisciplinary exploration into the vital role plants and plant products play in human society. Throughout recorded history, humans have depended on plants as sources of foods, beverages, herbs and spices, medicinal and recreational drugs, wood and textiles, and other products. Topics may include plant structure, growth, and nutrition; the diversity and evolutionary relationships of organisms traditionally studied by botanists, techniques for growing and producing plant products; plant breeding and genetic modification; and conversation of plant-based resources. The origins, history, morphology and chemistry of plants of economic importance may be considered.
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BIOL 216 - General Zoology
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 103 or BIOL 131 .
Introduces classification, nomenclature, structure, function, development and evolution of the nonphotosynthetic protistans and the major animal phyla.
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BIOL 217 - Flora of Virginia Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in 4 hours of biology.
A lecture and field/laboratory course focusing on identification and classification of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of eastern North America. Emphasis on the use of dichotomous keys to identify native and naturalized plant species, distinguishing characteristic of major temperate plant families, and common ecological communities and habitats of Virginia. This course is suitable for both biology majors and non-majors.
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BIOL 231 - Genetics, Evolution and Development Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 132 .
An introduction to the basic principles of genetics, microevolution, molecular biological techniques, and developmental biology. Topics include classical Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetic analysis, bioinformatics and genomics, microevolution, phylogenetics analysis, and plant and animal development. Laboratory experiments and projects apply course concepts and scientific methodology to biological research questions. This is the third course in a four-course sequence intended for biology and other science majors. This core sequence serves as a foundation and prerequisite for further study in biology.
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BIOL 232 - Organismal Biology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 131 .
A phylogenetic approach to the study of organismal structure and function, with emphasis on the anatomy, physiology, and diversity of major groups of plants, animals, and selected protists and fungi. Topic include functional organization and body plans, reproduction, growth, development regulation, nutrition, and transport. Laboratory experiments and projects apply course concepts and scientific methodology to biological research questions. This is the final course in a four-course sequence intended for biology and other science majors, and serves to integrate topics and skills introduced in earlier core courses. The core sequence serves as a foundation and prerequisite for further study in biology.
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BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 or BIOL 311 or BIOL 351 ; BIOL 334 or BIOL 408 .
Provides the student with conceptual and theoretical information applicable to pathological conditions resultant in disordered physiology. Mechanisms of production of signs and symptoms of different disease syndromes will be discussed. A body systems approach will be used to present the mechanisms underlying the disease, and the clinical manifestations exhibited.
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BIOL 301 - Bioethics Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours seminar.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 131 , BIOL 132 , BIOL 231 , and BIOL 232 .
Examines the historical, social, cultural, and philosophical bases of various bioethical controversies. Students will analyze the assumptions underlying positions, the arguments presented in defense of these positions and the possibility of resolving conflicts that arise over the issues involved.
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BIOL 302 - Science, Technology and Society Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours seminar.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 131 , BIOL 132 , BIOL 231 , and BIOL 232 .
Provides an introduction to science and technology studies emphasizing the nature of science, the process of discovery, the relationship between science and technology, and the interrelationships between science, technology and society.
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BIOL 305 - Introduction to Scientific Literature Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Introduces further learning of scientific research through the understanding of key elements in the biological scientific literature. A survey of the different bodies of reference materials available for research in the biological literature will be offered. This course will provide the opportunity to gain proficiency in accessing, interpreting and synthesizing messages from different research efforts in the life sciences. The student will ultimately be able to learn how to use the biological literature in order to evaluate specific scientific publications.
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BIOL 309 - Physiological Foundations Pharmacology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 or ; BIOL 334 .
Addresses the physiological mechanisms of pharmacology, including concepts in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug development, safety, selection, and monitoring for safety issues. Drug classifications, appropriate uses, and applications are discussed.
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BIOL 310 - Human Structure and Function I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Focuses on the structure of the human body and the physiology of the organ systems including mechanisms used to maintain homeostasis. Designed to meet the needs of students preparing for careers in allied health, human performance, recreation, and other non-science majors as well as for pre-nursing majors intending to apply to the Nursing program. Biology majors and any student intending to apply to medical schools, physician assistant schools, or veterinary schools are encouraged to take BIOL 410:411 and/or BIOL 350:351 instead of 310:311.
Note(s): Does not meet the requirements for the Biology major. Credit will not be granted for BIOL 410 after a student has received credit for BIOL 310. Students receiving credit for BIOL 322 will not receive credit for BIOL 310 or BIOL 311 .
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BIOL 311 - Human Structure and Function II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 310 .
Focuses on the structure of the human body and the physiological mechanisms used to maintain homeostasis. Designed to meet the needs of students preparing for careers in allied health, human performance, recreation, and other non-science majors. The BIOL 310:311 course sequence is not intended for biology or sports medicine students or any student intending to apply to medical schools or physician assistant programs.
Note(s): Does not meet the requirements for the Biology major. Credit will not be granted for BIOL 311 after a student has received credit for BIOL 410. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 310 :311 and BIOL 322 .
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BIOL 314 - Gross Anatomy I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 310 or BIOL 350 .
The first in a two-course sequence devoted to the study of human gross anatomy. It is designed to enhance and develop the general knowledge base received in a college-level anatomy and physiology course. This course has a lab component, which includes detailed dissection of the entire musculoskeletal system of a human cadaver. Emphasis is on osseous anatomical features, skeletal muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels that supply the skeletal muscles.
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BIOL 315 - Gross Anatomy II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 314 .
The second in a two-course sequence devoted to the study of human gross anatomy. This course has a laboratory component, which includes detailed dissection of the entire thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities of a human cadaver. Emphasis is on visceral structures, nerves, and blood supply. The brain, brainstem, and cranial nerves are also dissected.
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BIOL 322 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-Nursing Majors Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Five hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Status as a declared Pre-Nursing major, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better, and a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 105 ; or permission of instructor.
Focuses on the structure of the human body and the physiological mechanisms used to maintain homeostasis. Designed to meet the needs of pre-nursing majors. Lecture devoted to physiological processes; laboratory major vehicle for presenting structure.
Note(s): Does not meet the requirements for the Biology major. Credit will not be granted for BIOL 322 after a student has received credit for BIOL 410. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 322 and BIOL 310 :BIOL 311 .
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BIOL 330 - Primatology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 131 or ANSC 101 and ANSC 201 , or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: ANSC 330
A survey of both living and past primates as unique members of the animal kingdom. It includes discussions of general primate characteristics, taxonomy of living primates, primate behavior and primate (including human) evolution.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL/ANSC 330 and ANTH 330.
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