2012-2013 Samford University Catalog 
    
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2012-2013 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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History

  
  • HIST 447 - The Development of American Law

    (4)
    Review of the development of American Law. Co-listed as POLS 447 .
  
  • HIST 456 - Vietnam: An American Watershed

    (4)
    Study of the Vietnam War, its origin, and its impact on American society.
  
  • HIST 461 - Modern Latin America

    (4)
    Survey of modern Latin American history, with particular attention to social and cultural forms, racial and ethnic interaction, and the region’s political trajectory. Includes study of contemporary issues such as popular nationalism, drug trafficking and terrorism, human rights, and the interrelation of free trade and democratic government. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
  
  • HIST 462 - Modern Mexico

    (4)
    Seminar on Mexican history, with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
  
  • HIST 463 - Monsoon Asia: Survey of Cultural History

    (4)
    Broad cultural history of China, Japan, India, and Indonesia.
  
  • HIST 464 - Africa/Mideast: Survey of Cultural History

    (4)
    Broad cultural history of Africa and the Middle East.
  
  • HIST 470 - Internship

    (4)
    Student internships in local, state, national, and international offices and agencies under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and department chair. (Formerly HIST 460)
  
  • HIST 479 - Rise of the British State

    (4)
    Examination of the emergence of the national government in Britain over the last 500 years through the lens of government’s growing impact on citizens’ daily life. Offered: Jan Term, in London. Co-listed as POLS 479 .
  
  • HIST 490 - War and Society

    (4)
    Study of United States military policy, weapons, and strategy, with emphasis on the twentieth century.
  
  • HIST 495 - Senior Seminar

    (4)
    Intense examination of selected topics in history with emphasis on directed research and writing. Topics vary. Required of all history majors, usually in their senior year. Juniors with a GPA of 3.50 or better in history courses may register with the instructor’s written permission. Prereq: HIST 300 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • HIST 497 - Independent Studies in History

    (4)
    Directed readings and research involving a particular field or period of history designed to give preparation in special areas not fully covered in regular course offerings. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
  
  • HIST 499 - Special Topics in History

    (4)
    Unique, one-time courses offered either by visiting professors or as experimental advanced courses by members of the department.

Interdisciplinary Science

  
  • IDSC 201 - Scientific Methods

    (4)
    Scientific approach to understanding the physical universe through an investigation of representative topics in physics, chemistry, and biology, paying particular attention to the sources of scientific information both for scientists and society. Interdisciplinary course taught by faculty in biology, chemistry, and physics. Meets general education requirement for natural and computational sciences. LEC 4. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in UCCA 102 .

Interior Architecture

NOTE: Beginning 2012-2013, courses formerly designated with the INTD prefix now have the IARC prefix. Old course numbers, if applicable, are noted in parentheses at the end of each course description. Some IARC courses are new and will not have INTD equivalents. Conversely, some older INTD courses were dropped and have no direct IARC equivalents.

  
  • IARC 101 - Architecture/Interior Design: Survey of the Professions

    (1)
    Introduction to the professions of architecture and interior design. Topics of discussion will include: development of the professions, educational requirements, professional practice, and current works. Discussions will be led by instructors and professional practitioners. Open to non-majors. Offered: Spring.
  
  • IARC 201 - Shop Craft

    (1)
    Introduction to the processes and skills required for model-building and furniture production. Emphasis is on the craft and technology used in these processes - familiarizing the student with the safe operation of this equipment for use in future class projects. For majors in pre-architecture, interior design, or theatre only. Recommended Co-req: IARC 251 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • IARC 220 - Presentation Techniques

    (3)
    Studio course for interior design majors and pre-architecture concentration students that focuses on developing perspective sketches, rendering techniques, and graphic compositions for presentation purposes. Skills acquired in ART 221 - Drawing I  serve as a foundation for this course. Technical/studio format. Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 221  and IARC 251 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 320)
  
  • IARC 221 - Digital Communication I

    (3)
    Designing interior-architecture requires cultivating the ability to compose form simultaneously in both two and three-dimensional space. In this course we explore architectural language and graphical standards of two-dimensional graphic composition as a foundation for three-dimensional graphic compositions. Our goals are to 1) develop formal technical drawing skills that lead to understanding the relationship between 2-dimensional design and 3-dimensional design; 2) to cultivate the ability to encode and decode abstract representations in the field of design/architecture; and 3) to enhance the ability to visually and graphically communicate design intent. For majors in pre-architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 220  and IARC 251 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • IARC 222 - Digital Communication II

    (3)
    Review of contemporary methods of digital representation as both a communicative device and conceptual tool for interior-architecture. Projects will explore appropriate computer graphics (CG) techniques and three-dimensional modeling and compositing software in order to expand our ability to communicate architectonically. For majors in pre-architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 224  and IARC 252 . Prereq: IARC 221 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • IARC 224 - Construction Documents/Building System I

    (4)
    Survey course in which interior design/pre-architectural majors gain an understanding of the basic technical components of building construction including the structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems and how these systems relate to interior architectural building code requirements. For interior design majors only. Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 222  and IARC 252 . Prereq: IARC 221 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • IARC 251 - Design Fundamentals I

    (4)
    A transitional interior architecture/design studio course that builds upon the fundamental principles and elements of design introduced in ART 101 - Structure I  and ART 102 - Structure II . This course explores three-dimensional design composition generated from two-dimensional expressions. Initially conceptual and abstract in nature, the process moves the student toward a rational design solution as it relates to space design and the habitable environment; exploring spatial composition and transformation, progression, perception and sequence, light, color, and materiality. For majors in pre-architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Recommended Coreqs: IARC 220  and IARC 221 . Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 221 , and ART 231 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly INTD 230)
  
  • IARC 252 - Design Fundamentals II

    (4)
    A studio course in which students will begin to link architectonic principles introduced in IARC 251  to coherent, meaningful, and useful design resolutions. Relationships between body, objects, culture, events, the environment, will be integrated into the study of the habitable realm of the built environment, synthesizing both aesthetic and pragmatic program requirements (user needs, human factors, context, building systems, codes, etc.). For majors in pre-architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 222  and IARC 224 . Prereqs: IARC 251 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 300)
  
  • IARC 301 - Design Concepts I

    (4)
    Introduction to the design methodology process, as abstract principles are applied to spatial problem-solving. Based on elements and principles of design that were introduced in the art minor. Technical/studio format. Prereqs: IARC 222  and IARC 251 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly INTD 301)
  
  • IARC 302 - Design Concepts II

    (4)
    Continuation of concepts as presented in Design Concepts I, with greater application of the design methodology process toward spatial problem-solving. Although project types vary, focus is on residential issues. Technical/studio format. Prereq: IARC 301 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 302)
  
  • IARC 312 - Lighting

    (2)
    Study of basic lighting principles and their application. Sources, lamp properties, fixture design, photometrics, lumen/footcandle calculations, and lifecycle evaluation are derived for specification. Prereq: ART 101  and ART 102 ; and IARC 222 , IARC 224 , 300, and IARC 301 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly INTD 412)
  
  • IARC 324 - Construction Documents/Building System II

    (4)
    Continuation of IARC 224 . After cultivating an understanding of building systems and building code requirements, students develop construction documentation for a commercial interior project reflecting core objectives of IARC 224 . The course applies experientially the knowledge and skill developed in IARC 221  by encoding construction processes. For interior design majors only. Technical/studio format. Prereq: IARC 224 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • IARC 325 - Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse

    (4)
    Identification and study of historical architectural styles as designed and constructed in specific projects. Students research the building’s original appearance and restore the project to its original purpose or to a converted purpose. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 102 ; and IARC 222 , IARC 223, and IARC 301 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 325)
  
  • IARC 340 - Concepts and Theories of Sustainability

    (2)
    Exploration of sustainable design and the basics of the green building initiative. The course offers an introduction to USGBC, sustainable building principles, and the fundamentals of the LEED Rating System. Students will leave this course with a basic understanding of the intent, concepts, and terms for each LEED credit category, as well as green building best practices, regulations and incentives, sustainable products, synergies, and tradeoffs of LEED credits. For majors in pre-architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Offered: Spring.
  
  • IARC 346 - Textiles and Materials

    (2)
    Exploration of characteristics, properties, and applications of textiles and other materials used for construction, furnishings, and as finish surfaces in the built environment. Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 246)
  
  • IARC 380 - History and Theory of Interiors and Furnishings

    (4)
    Study of the development of architectural interiors and furnishings from pre-history to the present, grounding students in each cultural period of hallmarking a set of determinants that shaped the culture’s aesthetics and design history. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly INTD 380)
  
  • IARC 400 - Interior Design Independent Study

    (1-4)
    Exploration of a particular design content area as selected by the student, with approval of the program coordinator, under guidance and supervision of an assigned staff member. Offered: See advisor. (Formerly INTD 400)
  
  • IARC 401 - Special Topics in Interior Design

    (1-4)
    Special topics in interior design not normally examined in depth in regular course offerings. May explore a special design interest of a faculty member or a newly emerging area in interior design. Topics vary depending on the instructor. Technical/studio format. Offered: See advisor. (Formerly INTD 401)
  
  • IARC 403 - Design Concepts III

    (4)
    Continuation of concepts as presented in Design Concepts I and II, with further application of the design methodology process toward spatial problem-solving. Although project types vary, focus is on commercial design issues. Technical/studio format. Prereqs: IARC 301  and IARC 302 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly INTD 403)
  
  • IARC 415 - Professional Practice for Interior Designers

    (2)
    Exploration of business practices of the profession of Interior Design, such as marketing, compensation, business structure, legal responsibilities, and more. Lecture format. Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 415)
  
  • IARC 420 - Furniture and Millwork Design

    (3)
    Introduction to the design process as well as technical criteria to be considered in the design of furniture, merchandizing, and millwork items. Students should have a basic knowledge of the design process and artistic and technical drawing as used as tools to develop project design solutions. Technical/studio format. Prereqs: IARC 222  and IARC 324 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly INTD 315)
  
  • IARC 450 - Portfolio

    (2)
    Designed for upper-level interior design students who are preparing portfolios for job interviews, graduate school applications, design grants, or competitions. Technical/studio format. Prereqs: IARC 301 , IARC 302 , and preferably IARC 403 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly INTD 450)
  
  • IARC 455 - Internship

    (2)
    Independent study in which students gain practical experience while working in an architectural or interior design firm, or in a business involved in the practice of interior design. Grading is pass/fail only. Prereqs: IARC 301  and IARC 302 . Offered: See advisor. (Formerly INTD 455)
  
  • IARC 490 - Thesis Research

    (1)
    Prerequisite to the senior capstone course, IARC 495 - Senior Thesis , students select a relevant topic to the field of interior architecture, and through research and analysis develop a project scenario about which this topic can be further studied and explored. For interior design majors only. Co-req: IARC 403 . Prereq: IARC 302 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • IARC 495 - Senior Thesis

    (3)
    Final, senior-level design studio course that incorporates components from all previously studied interior design courses. Students design projects based on their own research and program development. Technical/studio format. Prereqs: IARC 301 , IARC 302 , IARC 403 , and IARC 490 . Offered: See advisor for approval. (Formerly INTD 495)

International Studies

  
  • INTL 200 - The British Theatre

    (2)
    Study of British drama using classroom discussion and live theatre. Students experience a variety of venues and dramatic genres as they attend a series of plays in London’s theatre districts. Class meetings emphasize discussion and critical thinking that allow students to approach live drama as an informed audience. May be substituted for THEA 200 , general education fine arts requirement. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly LOND 200)
  
  • INTL 201 - Music and Art in London

    (2)
    Interdisciplinary course combining the visual and musical resources of London’s National Gallery, Tate Gallery, British Museum, Royal Albert Hall, the West End Theatre District, and other venues for an enriching experience in the arts. May be substituted for ART 200  or MUSC 200 , general education fine arts requirement. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly LOND 201)
  
  • INTL 202 - Appreciation with a British Accent

    (4)
    On-site study of the cultural, historical, and literary significance of art and theatre in the city of London through the ages. This course employs the ample theatrical and artistic resources of London with visits to museums, backstage tours, and theatre attendance. Lectures supplement the course with context and critical appraisal. Meets the general education fine arts requirement. Offered: Jan Term and Summer. (Formerly LOND 202)
  
  • INTL 330 - International Internship

    (1-4)
    Provides part-time practical work experience while studying abroad. Students work under the supervision of professionals in the following fields: business, education, economics, television, film, journalism, arts, culture, healthcare, social issues, advertising, marketing, public relations, politics, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and others. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of academic advisor; 3.00 GPA. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • INTL 360 - British Heritage and Culture

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary study of the British Isles from a variety of perspectives, including history, literature, politics and government, art and architecture, education, religion, race, class, and gender. Lectures by British professors are supplemented by visits to museums, political institutions, and other historic sites in London. This course may be taken as part of the Semester Abroad Program only. Satisfies the general education social science or humanities requirement. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly LOND 360)
  
  • INTL 399 - International Study Topics

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary course, cross-listed with various schools and departments, takes advantage of the particular expertise of the professor and of the resources available in the international setting. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer I. (Formerly LOND 399)
  
  • INTL 430 - International Independent Study

    (1-4)
    Advanced study of a particular theme or topic germane to individual student interest within an international setting through readings, research, and analysis. Designed for people who have completed basic courses and who want to study specific topics not offered in other study abroad courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of academic and faculty advisor. Offered: Fall, Jan Term, Spring, and Summer.

Journalism and Mass Communication

  
  • JMC 200 - Mass Media and Society

    (4)
    Introduction to mass communication with an emphasis on exposure to mass media messages, the industry, message effects, historical perspective, communication theories, and media literacy. Offered: Every semester.
  
  • JMC 201 - Mass Media Practices

    (4)
    Introduction to mass media systems from a producer perspective with an emphasis on practices and issues. Historical, cultural, political, technological, and social forces that mold and constrain current media forms and products are discussed. Includes the academic response as well as an introduction to scholarly research in the field of journalism and mass communication. Prereqs: JMC 200  for majors. Offered: Every semester.
  
  • JMC 252 - Photojournalism

    (2)
    Introduction to photographic techniques and the study of news feature reporting through photographs. Emphasis on visual composition, developing, and printing. Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 300 - Mass Media Writing and Editing

    (6)
    Introduction to writing and editing journalistic and persuasive copy for distribution in converged mass media: print, electronic, and online. Prereq: JMC 200 , JMC 201 ; UCCA 101  or its equivalent, with a C+ or better; and ability to type 30 words per minute. Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 301 - Mass Media Ethics

    (2)
    Review of the basic principles of professional ethics and social responsibility in the mass media. Prereq: JMC 300 . Offered: Summer 1 and Spring.
  
  • JMC 302 - Mass Media Law

    (2)
    Study of mass media law with an emphasis on libel, access, privacy, contempt, copyright, and freedom of information. Prereq: JMC 300 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 308 - America since 1945: Media and Politics

    (4)
    Survey of media, politics, and culture since the end of World War II. Co-listed as HIST 308 .
  
  • JMC 310 - Mass Media Production

    (6)
    Introduction to designing and producing journalistic and persuasive messages for converged digital mass media: print, electronic, and online. Prereqs: JMC 200 , JMC 201 , and JMC 300 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • JMC 331 - Mass Media Externship

    (1-2)
    Practical experience working under the supervision of qualified practitioners in print, broadcasting, advertising, or public relations. Two credits for the first internship, maximum three credits. Prereq: JMC 300  and JMC 310 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 2.
  
  • JMC 352 - Web Page Communication

    (2)
    Study of format and production of messages for distribution via the World Wide Web. Includes the how-to’s of creating and publishing software packages, HTML, tables, and animated GIFs.
  
  • JMC 361 - Bridging London

    (4)
    Field-based exploration of the geography of London and its environs. Students investigate historical development, commerce, naval power, imperialism, colonialism, scientific achievement, industrial revolution, financial systems, economic frameworks, transportation, governance, urban design, community, culture, society, ethnicity, international significance, and the intersection between globalization and urbanization. Offered: Jan Term, on rotation. Co-listed as CLAS 361 , GEOG 361 , HIST 361 , POLS 361 , SOCI 361 
  
  • JMC 362 - The Film Genre

    (2)
    Study of the history of the film industry in America and its cultural effects. Co-req: JMC 364 . Offered: Summer I and Jan Term.
  
  • JMC 364 - Film Criticism

    (2)
    Introduction to critical theory as applied to film. Practical application of theory in the form of critical essays. Co-req: JMC 362 . Offered: Summer I and Jan Term.
  
  • JMC 372 - Media of Religion

    (2)
    Investigation of the relationship between two First Amendment rights: freedom of religion and freedom of the press. Course looks at how the church uses a variety of media to communicate the gospel message, how religion is reported in the secular media, and the effects on religion of media-use and vice versa.
  
  • JMC 382 - Feature Writing

    (2)
    Practical application in planning, developing, writing, and submitting manuscripts for publication in magazines and newspapers. Includes a study of query letters, markets, and market requirements.
  
  • JMC 398 - The Alabama Constitution: 100 Years of Controversy

    (4)
    Examination of the creation, structure, and interpretation of state constitutions. Special attention paid to the 1901 Alabama Constitution and issues surrounding the document, as well as to current and past reform movements. Co-listed as HIST 398  and POLS 398 .
  
  • JMC 399 - London Study Topics

    (4)
    Special courses designed for and offered at the Daniel House London Study Centre. Topics vary. Offered: Jan Term.
  
  • JMC 400 - Senior Seminar

    (2)
    In-depth examination of selected mass communication topics. Students examine current mass communication issues, prepare group class discussions on the issues, and complete an extensive research paper on a selected mass communication topic. Prereq: Senior standing.
  
  • JMC 401 - Senior Thesis

    (4)
    Capstone experience that includes design, analysis, implementation, testing, and documentation of an original research project. Prereq: Senior standing. Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 402 - Applied Communication Research

    (4)
    Introduction to current mass media research techniques as practiced in the print, broadcast, advertising, and public relations industries. Includes survey research, focus group research, interviewing, and simple experimental techniques as well as basic principles of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Research project required. Prereqs: Senior standing and MATH 110 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 411 - Advertising/Marketing Communication

    (4)
    Practical application of principles of writing and producing persuasive materials for integrated marketing communications (IMC) purposes, including advertising, marketing, public relations, publicity, and promotions. Prereqs: JMC 300  and JMC 310 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 412 - Advertising/IMC Practicum

    (4)
    Practical application in researching, planning, writing, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluating the creative campaign in a blend of form and function. Includes media selection, copy and layout, audio and video taping, story boards, and preparation of detailed budgets. Prereq: JMC 411 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • JMC 421 - Advanced Mass Media Applications-Electronic

    (4)
    Practical application of photographing, reporting, writing, editing, and producing journalistic and persuasive digital video materials for broadcast and online media. Prereqs: JMC 300  and JMC 310 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 422 - Video Practicum

    (4)
    Practical application in producing and directing. Includes staging, lighting, graphics, video control, and composition. Students produce a weekly news/public affairs video magazine (Samford News Network [SNN]). Prereqs: JMC 421 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 431 - Advanced Mass Media Applications-Print/Web

    (4)
    Practical application of writing, editing, and producing materials for print publications including newspapers and magazines. Prereqs: JMC 300  and JMC 310 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 432 - Magazine/E-zine Practicum

    (4)
    Practical application in magazine production. Students write articles, edit, design, market, and publish a magazine. Prereqs: JMC 431 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • JMC 441 - Public Relations Communication

    (4)
    Intermediate course in various media techniques used by public relations professionals to reach and influence desired publics. Prereqs: JMC 300  and JMC 310 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 442 - Public Relations Practicum

    (4)
    Practical application in planning and managing a campaign with emphasis on problem analysis, crisis, and issues management. All students work in a student-run public relations agency. Prereq: JMC 441 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • JMC 452 - Seminar in Media Practices

    (2-4)
    In-depth study of the roles of the advertising, broadcasting, journalism, and public relations practitioner in the daily practice of the craft. Course includes background research on specific media organizations and subsequent visits to each. Prereqs: JMC 201 ; Junior standing and/or permission of the instructor. Offered: Jan Term, on rotation.
  
  • JMC 454 - International Mass Media

    (2)
    Introduction to and comprehensive survey of international mass media systems and theories with an emphasis on comparative issues, characteristics, and developments. Course is taught abroad.
  
  • JMC 462 - History of Mass Media

    (2)
    Survey and analysis of the origin, development, influence, and outlook of mass media in America with an emphasis on issues, trends, standards, policies, methods, and controls. Prereq: JMC 201 .
  
  • JMC 464 - Mass Media Management

    (2)
    Introduction to the basic principles and practices of personnel and business management as applied to mass media organizations. Prereq: Junior standing. Offered: Spring and Summer 1.
  
  • JMC 472 - Advanced Print Media Literacy

    (2)
    In-depth individual and group work in print media production, half-tone reproduction, and graphic design. Includes sophisticated manipulation of type, graphics, and white space in tabloid, magazine, and newsletter design. Prereq: JMC 310 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • JMC 474 - Advanced Electronic Media Literacy

    (2)
    In-depth individual and group work in video production, direction, and postproduction. Includes sophisticated manipulation of light, image, sound, and the use of computer-generated graphics. Prereq: JMC 310 .
  
  • JMC 482 - Independent Study

    (1-4)
    Directed-reading, research, and analysis involving a particular field of interest resulting in a project or paper. Course may be repeated for different topics; maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Junior standing and/or permission of the instructor.
  
  • JMC 492 - Special Topics in Mass Media

    (2-4)
    In-depth analysis of a contemporary mass communication topic that is not normally covered in other JMC offerings. Topics vary according to the instructor. Course may be repeated for different topics; maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: JMC 201 .

Journalism and Mass Communication - Film Production

  
  • FLMJ 200 - Introduction to Film Production

    (4)
    Introductory exploration of film form and aesthetics as they relate to film technique and production, focusing on film structure, cinematography, sound, editing, narrative, interpretation, and the state of the contemporary film industry. Includes screening of films to analyze techniques. Prereq: UCCA 102 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • FLMJ 300 - Film Production

    (4)
    Techniques of digital filmmaking production, terminology, digital cameras, lighting techniques, audio recording, and digital editing. Includes screening of films to analyze and critique approaches to film production. Prereq: FLMJ 200 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • FLMJ 341 - Film Production, Technology, and Culture

    (4)
    Examination of how technology has influenced film production, focusing on the role that MTV, YouTube, and video iPods have played in changing film production. Includes review of how film production has become more inclusive because of the diffusion of new technologies. Prereq: FLMJ 200 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
  
  • FLMJ 400 - Documentary Film Production

    (4)
    Exploration of non-fictional visual storytelling by developing and producing a mini-documentary that addresses a community issue. Prereqs: FLMJ 200  and FLMJ 300 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
  
  • FLMJ 410 - Short Film Production

    (4)
    Examination of fictional visual storytelling by developing and producing a short film that integrates story with technical skill. Prereqs: FLMJ 200  and FLMJ 300 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.

Kinesiology and Nutrition Science

NOTE: Beginning 2012-2013, all courses formerly designated with the ESSM prefix now have the KINS prefix. Old course numbers are noted in parentheses. PHED activity courses retain the PHED course prefix.

  
  • KINS 110 - Principles of Food Preparation

    (4)
    Introduction to food buying, food preparation, food storage, and dietary planning in accordance with scientific principles of nutrition. LEC 2, LAB 2. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Jan Term. (Formerly ESSM 110)
  
  • KINS 141 - Introduction to KINS

    (2)
    Introductory course designed to expose all departmental majors to their specific area of study and to provide experiences in selecting and utilizing appropriate technology. Includes survey of each discipline relative to purpose, history and development, career opportunities, and relationship to other disciplines in the department. Prereq: Must be a KINS major. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly ESSM 141)
  
  • KINS 143 - Core Program for Majors and Minors I

    (2)
    Introduction to a variety of sports and activities. Emphasis on both skill acquisition and teaching techniques. Prereq: KINS 141 . Offered: On rotation. (Formerly ESSM 143)
  
  • KINS 144 - Core Program for Majors and Minors II

    (2)
    Introduction to a variety of sports and activities. Emphasis on both skill acquisition and teaching techniques. Prereq: KINS 141 . Offered: On rotation. (Formerly ESSM 144)
  
  • KINS 145 - Core Program for Majors and Minors III

    (2)
    Introduction to a variety of sports and activities. Emphasis on both skill acquisition and teaching techniques. Prereq: KINS 141 . Offered: On rotation. (Formerly ESSM 145)
  
  • KINS 200 - Introduction to Sports and Recreation Ministry

    (2)
    Introduction to and overview of the field of recreation, sports, and leisure service. Course will examine the importance of recreation and leisure participation in our society, as well as how it can be a valuable tool for ministry. Students will explore a broad variety of program-providing entities. Offered: Spring.
  
  • KINS 201 - Instructional Strategies for Elementary School Physical Educators

    (4)
    Study of the program of physical education activities for the elementary school. Includes methods and procedures for conducting such a program. Prereq: KINS 141 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly ESSM 201)
  
  • KINS 202 - Physical Education for Elementary Schools

    (2)
    See course description for KINS 201 . Offered: Spring and Jan Term. (Formerly ESSM 202)
  
  • KINS 210 - Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics

    (2)
    Survey of career opportunities in the health field and introduction to computer software pertinent to future career-related opportunities. Offered: Fall. (Formerly ESSM 210)
  
  • KINS 216 - Personal Nutrition

    (4)
    Introduction to nutrition for personal lifestyle choices. Includes study of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Recent advancements in nutrition, application to meal planning, and strategies for selecting nutritionally balanced foods are also presented. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly ESSM 216)
  
  • KINS 231 - Personal and Community Health

    (4)
    Study of the basic fundamentals of general health. Emphasis on such topical areas as personal fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, and community and environmental health. Prereq: KINS 141 . (Formerly ESSM 231)
  
  • KINS 232 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

    (2)
    Study of safety and preventive measures and treatment of injuries incurred in athletic contests or practices. Prereq: KINS 141 . (Formerly ESSM 232)
  
  • KINS 241 - First Aid and CPR

    (2)
    Study of the principles of first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillators (AED). Instruction leads to American Red Cross Certification in first aid, CPR, and AED. Prereq: KINS 141 . (Formerly ESSM 241)
  
  • KINS 250 - Medical Terminology

    (2)
    Systematic study of medical terminology emphasizing understanding and using medical terms. Restricted to majors and minors in the KINS department. Students majoring in other areas must have special permission of the instructor. Prereqs: KINS 141  or KINS 210 . Offered: Spring, Summer, and Jan Term. (Formerly ESSM 250)
 

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